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Scnew · 07/02/2011, 08:33 am

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Originally Posted by Ribs

Yes they should, but they probably won't. There's no reason for Lucasarts not to go to Double Fine now that Ron has joined, sadly, meaning we'll get a dumbed down platformer with new dynamics that's 3.5 hours long and releases only on XBLA and PSN.

Yeah, because Ron Gilbert and Tim Schafer have no idea what they're doing when it comes to making a Monkey Island game, right?

Sure they made Maniac Mansion, Monkey Island, Monkey Island 2, Day of the Tentacle, Full Throttle, and Grim Fandango... but I guess making Psychonauts and DeathSpank just made them both totally forget what an adventure game is, huh?

Ribs · 07/02/2011, 03:55 pm

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Originally Posted by Scnew

Yeah, because Ron Gilbert and Tim Schafer have no idea what they're doing when it comes to making a Monkey Island game, right?

Sure they made Maniac Mansion, Monkey Island, Monkey Island 2, Day of the Tentacle, Full Throttle, and Grim Fandango... but I guess making Psychonauts and DeathSpank just made them both totally forget what an adventure game is, huh?

Yes, along with all the garbage other games Tim has worked on.

DrRocketGenius · 07/02/2011, 06:12 pm

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Originally Posted by Ribs

Yes, along with all the garbage other games Tim has worked on.

No one calls Brütal Legend garbage.

Scnew · 07/02/2011, 07:18 pm

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Originally Posted by DrRocketGenius

No one calls Brütal Legend garbage.

MusicallyInspired · 07/02/2011, 07:39 pm

Brütal Legend wasn't the hit it was hoped to be. I even played it once and never touched it again.

LuigiHann · 07/02/2011, 07:58 pm

I really wanted to play Brutal Legend like it was Zelda, and that worked for the first couple sections but then I really couldn't play it that way anymore, so that made me a bit sad. I could never get the hang of strategy games.

I wouldn't mind if, like 5 years from now, when LucasArts is in the nostalgic portion of their cycle, they throw the Monkey Island license to Double Fine. It would be very interesting to see what they'd do with it. Their recent series of experimental download titles in different genres have all been very interesting, and Stacking in particular has a very healthy adventure spirit (with a much more compelling take on the difficulty barrier issue than what Telltale has come up with). So I think that, with a proper budget and timetable, a DF-developed Monkey Island would be potentially pretty great.

doodo! · 07/03/2011, 08:06 am

I thought the one option would mostly be for Rather Dashing.

tredlow · 07/03/2011, 11:06 am

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Originally Posted by Davies

I would certainly be happy with a continuation of Monkey Island games without Ron Gilbert's contribution or with him acting in an advisory role again (ala Tales). However, and I can only speak for myself here, in a perfect world and in an ideal situation, love to see Ron act as the project leader for one final, epic Monkey Island game.

Well, yeah, in a perfect world, yes. And he did show some interest in making that long-awaited fifth installment, which is supposed to take place between MI4 and TOMI, so that would be great (though I'd prefer it taking place AFTER TOMI, so a more 'final' ending can be made).

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Originally Posted by Ribs

Yes, along with all the garbage other games Tim has worked on.

Why are they garbage? Sure, they're not perfect, but they were great. What are you looking for in a video game, exactly?

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Originally Posted by Ribs

Yes they should, but they probably won't. There's no reason for Lucasarts not to go to Double Fine now that Ron has joined, sadly, meaning we'll get a dumbed down platformer with new dynamics that's 3.5 hours long and releases only on XBLA and PSN.

Your statement on a hypothetical MI game by Double Fine being "a dumbed down platformer" is strange, because Tim Schafer, in his whole career, had only ever made ONE platformer; Psychonauts. You're saying as if Double Fine is only capable of making one genre of videogames when, really, each game they release has a different genre than the others. That's the thing about Tim Schafer's games, isn't it? The fact that each game is very different from the last.

The only thing you said that made sense is the fact that they're only released for XBLA and PSN, but that's not really Double Fine's fault, is it? The publisher for each game will only make PC versions if they're popular enough. You also said that the games are too short, but that's because they were supposed to be short games, and not big, blockbuster games.

You have to remember that Ron Gilbert and Tim Schafer aren't idiots, nor are they heartless, cash-grabbing demons. They're not gonna turn the franchise that they're most famous for into a "dumbed down platformer". You have to realize that if YOU know it's a bad idea, then they definitely already knew that it's bad as well.

Anyway, I would LOVE a new Telltale MI game. I enjoyed TOMI, and Telltale has shown a lot of improvements in Devil's Playhouse, so I would really love to see them putting that kind of effort on the MI series.

Falanca · 07/03/2011, 12:12 pm

Yes.

VeronicanPlay · 07/05/2011, 05:11 am

Waiting with great hope that it will happen one day.

doodo! · 07/07/2011, 05:32 am

Thanks for the great replies.

skeeter · 07/09/2011, 07:09 pm

I voted for yes... but I am having bad flashbacks.... Wonka disturbs me greatly...

doodo! · 07/10/2011, 07:48 am

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I voted for yes... but I am having bad flashbacks.... Wonka disturbs me greatly...

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LuigiHann · 07/10/2011, 08:35 am

So I'm the only one who voted that they should wait several years? I really think that's key. Whether it's Telltale that does it or somebody else, I think there needs to be another perceivable generation shift in the visual design of the characters

coolsome · 07/10/2011, 08:53 am

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Originally Posted by LuigiHann

So I'm the only one who voted that they should wait several years? I really think that's key. Whether it's Telltale that does it or somebody else, I think there needs to be another perceivable generation shift in the visual design of the characters

Its been to long since the last wait. I really don't think it would be a good idea. Its at its height of popularity after TMI and the SE's but a 9-10 year just kill its popularty and fan base apart form a few diehard fans.

Scnew · 07/10/2011, 09:03 am

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Originally Posted by LuigiHann

So I'm the only one who voted that they should wait several years? I really think that's key. Whether it's Telltale that does it or somebody else, I think there needs to be another perceivable generation shift in the visual design of the characters

Why? Monkey Island isn't exactly a series that has had graphical prowess as one of its hallmarks over the years, nor has Telltale ever made being on the cutting edge of visual design a priority. A new Monkey Island could go back to looking like the original for all I care.

TomPravetz · 07/11/2011, 06:36 am

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Originally Posted by Scnew

A new Monkey Island could go back to looking like the original for all I care.

This would be preferable. (Minus Guybrush. He needs his new game makeover, of course.)

Toothless Gibbon · 07/11/2011, 08:18 am

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Originally Posted by Irishmile

I just noticed I accidentally voted for the wrong option.

Honest question. Why do you still post here if you do not like the games and believe they are not going to make anymore "real" adventure games?

I honestly like you Dashing you are a fun guy, and usually generate some great conversation.. but recently you seem to be a broken record.

"recently"?!

TomPravetz · 07/11/2011, 11:31 am

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"recently"?!

You mean "fungi," right?

doodo! · 07/12/2011, 01:18 pm

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07/02/2011, 07:58 pm	#26
LuigiHann Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 2,656	I really wanted to play Brutal Legend like it was Zelda, and that worked for the first couple sections but then I really couldn't play it that way anymore, so that made me a bit sad. I could never get the hang of strategy games. I wouldn't mind if, like 5 years from now, when LucasArts is in the nostalgic portion of their cycle, they throw the Monkey Island license to Double Fine. It would be very interesting to see what they'd do with it. Their recent series of experimental download titles in different genres have all been very interesting, and Stacking in particular has a very healthy adventure spirit (with a much more compelling take on the difficulty barrier issue than what Telltale has come up with). So I think that, with a proper budget and timetable, a DF-developed Monkey Island would be potentially pretty great. __________________ "I think it's the idea that counts, not the actual method. As long as you set out to cause a horrible death through insects eating the person, you're good." - apenpaap

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07/10/2011, 08:35 am	#34
LuigiHann Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 2,656	So I'm the only one who voted that they should wait several years? I really think that's key. Whether it's Telltale that does it or somebody else, I think there needs to be another perceivable generation shift in the visual design of the characters __________________ "I think it's the idea that counts, not the actual method. As long as you set out to cause a horrible death through insects eating the person, you're good." - apenpaap

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07/03/2011, 08:06 am	#27
doodo! Banned Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 4,268	I thought the one option would mostly be for Rather Dashing.

07/03/2011, 12:12 pm	#29
Falanca Hasn't Played TWDG Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 3,239	Yes.

07/07/2011, 05:32 am	#31
doodo! Banned Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 4,268	Thanks for the great replies.

07/09/2011, 07:09 pm	#32
skeeter Unseen University Grad Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Perth, Australia Posts: 281	I voted for yes... but I am having bad flashbacks.... Wonka disturbs me greatly...

07/12/2011, 01:18 pm	#40
doodo! Banned Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 4,268	Make it! Make it! Feed me!!! Feeed me!!! feeed meeee!

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