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**Jake** · 06/01/2009, 10:15 am

If you see a guy with the username "dmnkly" skulking around, it's probably Dominic Armato, (better known as) the voice of Guybrush Threepwood!

If you've got any questions for Dom or just want to say hello, drop 'em here!

Dom answers! Let's take a look...

First round of answers! June 1st
Second round of answers! June 2nd
Third round of answers! June 2nd -- again!
Fourth round of answers! June 3rd
Fifth round of answers! June 4th
Sixth round of answers! June 4th -- again!
Seventh round of answers! June 5th

I don't know when this will end, but that's a lot of answered questions so far! Check those to see if your question has already been answered!

.

Nojh · 06/01/2009, 10:17 am

Welcome! Glad to have you back Dominic!

Dmnkly · 06/01/2009, 10:18 am

Not as glad as I am to be back, Nojh :-)

(Thank you!)

mish · 06/01/2009, 10:18 am

Dominic, godspeed with your monkey island quest. Looking forward to your hilarious dry deliverance of guybrush's quirky character.

Bagge · 06/01/2009, 10:25 am

I'm was very happy to learn that you will be doing Guybrush's voice again, Dominic! What's the best (out of context) line you've had to do for TMI so far?

Laserschwert · 06/01/2009, 10:28 am

Hey Dom, I've got a few questions for you as well:

What exactly started your "return to Monkey Island"? Was it the special edition of the first game, or the new Telltale series? Which call came first?

Or: Were the two projects linked in any way? (I guess this question goes to Telltale as well)

How long did it take you to get back into "Guybrush-mode"?

Are you voicing any other character in either the MI1-SE or the "Tales of Monkey Island"-series? Judging by your old demo-tape it wouldn't surprise me if you did.

LuigiHann · 06/01/2009, 10:28 am

This is pretty awesome. When I first read "full voiceovers" for the remake, I was skeptical since those lines were written to be read rather than heard, but seeing the short clip on the remake's website, it seems like you're making them sound exactly like they sound in my head, which is awesome.

What's your username mean? "Demon Kelly?" Ominous! I like that your custom title is "Dominic Armato," though. That keeps things unambiguous

I might come up with some relevant questions once I'm doing being giddy. Which may take a while.

morrigan · 06/01/2009, 10:35 am

Hi Dominic - I'm mondo stoked that you're back as Guybrush! Your voice acting is one of the magical ingredients that makes Monkey Island, be it "I don't want to pop the fun balloons", "Not porcelain!", or "We’ll surely avoid scurvy if we all eat an orange…".
How do you feel about the return of MI in era post-a certain movie that rhymes with Schmirates of the Schmarribean? Did this have any impact on how you played Guybrush this time around? Other than that, how have you approached acting as Guybrush - same old mighty pirate we all love or any new twists?

Phlogiston 4 Lyfe · 06/01/2009, 10:42 am

Did you accept this job to earn money for developing an overwhelmingly expensive, but tastier version of Simulac for the kid?

Shale · 06/01/2009, 10:47 am

How was (is?) it to go straight from voicing Guybrush in the first game to the fifth(!!!!)? Disorienting?

Seether · 06/01/2009, 11:15 am

I would just like to say that because the original voice acting was back, I had to jump all over the pre-order as soon as I learned about it.

I've been a Monkey Island fan for 19 years, and I remember watching the trailer for Curse early in '97 and fearing that the voice wouldn't fit for the character.... As soon as it panned to the bumper car with Guybrush and I heard "Captain's Log, Guybrush Threepwood" I knew the right guy had been chosen for the job.

Welcome back Dom! Anything Monkey Island related would never had been even remotely the same without you.

I am thoroughly looking forward to this new series, and especially going through Secret with the right talent for the voice work. Let's hope LeChuck's Revenge gets a similar treatment, and we can have the whole series "full talkie" as it should be

Capt_Jack_Doicy · 06/01/2009, 11:26 am

Which elaine do you prefer, the one in Curse or in Escape?

FauxVyse · 06/01/2009, 11:27 am

Captain Armato! Good to have you back!

How did you cope with the Monkey Island drought all these years?

stannum · 06/01/2009, 11:32 am

Who is the funniest person that you've worked with so far?

Ertai · 06/01/2009, 11:34 am

Oh My God, I'm so happy Dominic is in charge of bringing Guybrush's voice back to life once again.

I'm also happy to hear that Dom is a Monkey Island fan so that brings something special into the whole game.

I was raised playing Monkey Island back in 1992 when my family got their first computer, EGA monochromatic 286

I even remember asking my dad for help to get through the seagull and the fish puzzle. Remember, there was no computer mouse at that time.

So, Jeez, I'm just so happy that my favorite game saga is back. I just needed to express it.

Regards,

Andrew from Buenos Aires, Argentina

Question for Dom: Which is your favorite Guybrush quote?

adg1034 · 06/01/2009, 11:42 am

Dominic, if they made you choose between this or your food blog, there will be hell to pay.

neversummer · 06/01/2009, 11:53 am

Question for Dom: Do you have a large MI / Lucasarts big box game collection?

OnCallDoc · 06/01/2009, 11:53 am

Dominic, which of the Monkey Island games is your favorite? Since the new one isn't out yet, which of the last four is your favorite?

Also, welcome back. There can be no substitute.

BlackMageJ · 06/01/2009, 11:55 am

It's great to have you back, Dom. They couldn't have done it without you.

Well, they could, but we'd have hunted down and killed your replacement. You wouldn't want that on your conscience now, would you?

Paine · 06/01/2009, 11:58 am

When I heard that Telltale was doing Monkey Island, I was initially ecstatic, but I quickly began worrying that the switch of development companies meant that Guybrush wouldn't sound like Guybrush anymore.

My worries are assuaged. It's great to hear your voice again Mr. Armato.

06/01/2009, 10:15 am	#1
Jake Telltale Team Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 5,841	Questions for Dominic Armato! If you see a guy with the username "dmnkly" skulking around, it's probably Dominic Armato, (better known as) the voice of Guybrush Threepwood! If you've got any questions for Dom or just want to say hello, drop 'em here! Dom answers! Let's take a look... First round of answers! June 1st Second round of answers! June 2nd Third round of answers! June 2nd -- again! Fourth round of answers! June 3rd Fifth round of answers! June 4th Sixth round of answers! June 4th -- again! Seventh round of answers! June 5th I don't know when this will end, but that's a lot of answered questions so far! Check those to see if your question has already been answered! . Last edited by Jake; 06/06/2009 at 07:57 pm.

06/01/2009, 10:28 am	#7
LuigiHann Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 2,656	This is pretty awesome. When I first read "full voiceovers" for the remake, I was skeptical since those lines were written to be read rather than heard, but seeing the short clip on the remake's website, it seems like you're making them sound exactly like they sound in my head, which is awesome. What's your username mean? "Demon Kelly?" Ominous! I like that your custom title is "Dominic Armato," though. That keeps things unambiguous I might come up with some relevant questions once I'm doing being giddy. Which may take a while. __________________ "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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06/01/2009, 10:17 am	#2
Nojh Bad Lurker Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 65	Welcome! Glad to have you back Dominic!

06/01/2009, 10:18 am	#3
Dmnkly Dominic Armato Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 32	Not as glad as I am to be back, Nojh :-) (Thank you!)

06/01/2009, 10:18 am	#4
mish Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Alameda, CA Posts: 197	Dominic, godspeed with your monkey island quest. Looking forward to your hilarious dry deliverance of guybrush's quirky character.

06/01/2009, 10:25 am	#5
Bagge Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Oslo Posts: 603	I'm was very happy to learn that you will be doing Guybrush's voice again, Dominic! What's the best (out of context) line you've had to do for TMI so far?

06/01/2009, 10:28 am	#6
Laserschwert The F*ckest Uppest Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Cologne, Germany Posts: 1,849	Hey Dom, I've got a few questions for you as well: What exactly started your "return to Monkey Island"? Was it the special edition of the first game, or the new Telltale series? Which call came first? Or: Were the two projects linked in any way? (I guess this question goes to Telltale as well) How long did it take you to get back into "Guybrush-mode"? Are you voicing any other character in either the MI1-SE or the "Tales of Monkey Island"-series? Judging by your old demo-tape it wouldn't surprise me if you did.

06/01/2009, 10:35 am	#8
morrigan Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 8	Hi Dominic - I'm mondo stoked that you're back as Guybrush! Your voice acting is one of the magical ingredients that makes Monkey Island, be it "I don't want to pop the fun balloons", "Not porcelain!", or "We’ll surely avoid scurvy if we all eat an orange…". How do you feel about the return of MI in era post-a certain movie that rhymes with Schmirates of the Schmarribean? Did this have any impact on how you played Guybrush this time around? Other than that, how have you approached acting as Guybrush - same old mighty pirate we all love or any new twists?

06/01/2009, 10:42 am	#9
Phlogiston 4 Lyfe Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 2	Did you accept this job to earn money for developing an overwhelmingly expensive, but tastier version of Simulac for the kid?

06/01/2009, 10:47 am	#10
Shale Mitey pirate™! Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 178	How was (is?) it to go straight from voicing Guybrush in the first game to the fifth(!!!!)? Disorienting?

06/01/2009, 11:15 am	#11
Seether Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 8	I would just like to say that because the original voice acting was back, I had to jump all over the pre-order as soon as I learned about it. I've been a Monkey Island fan for 19 years, and I remember watching the trailer for Curse early in '97 and fearing that the voice wouldn't fit for the character.... As soon as it panned to the bumper car with Guybrush and I heard "Captain's Log, Guybrush Threepwood" I knew the right guy had been chosen for the job. Welcome back Dom! Anything Monkey Island related would never had been even remotely the same without you. I am thoroughly looking forward to this new series, and especially going through Secret with the right talent for the voice work. Let's hope LeChuck's Revenge gets a similar treatment, and we can have the whole series "full talkie" as it should be

06/01/2009, 11:26 am	#12
Capt_Jack_Doicy Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 7	Which elaine do you prefer, the one in Curse or in Escape?

06/01/2009, 11:27 am	#13
FauxVyse Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 2	Captain Armato! Good to have you back! How did you cope with the Monkey Island drought all these years?

06/01/2009, 11:32 am	#14
stannum Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 12	Who is the funniest person that you've worked with so far?

06/01/2009, 11:34 am	#15
Ertai Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Buenos Aires, Argentina Posts: 21	Oh My God, I'm so happy Dominic is in charge of bringing Guybrush's voice back to life once again. I'm also happy to hear that Dom is a Monkey Island fan so that brings something special into the whole game. I was raised playing Monkey Island back in 1992 when my family got their first computer, EGA monochromatic 286 I even remember asking my dad for help to get through the seagull and the fish puzzle. Remember, there was no computer mouse at that time. So, Jeez, I'm just so happy that my favorite game saga is back. I just needed to express it. Regards, Andrew from Buenos Aires, Argentina Question for Dom: Which is your favorite Guybrush quote?

06/01/2009, 11:42 am	#16
adg1034 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 22	Dominic, if they made you choose between this or your food blog, there will be hell to pay.

06/01/2009, 11:53 am	#17
neversummer pixelitter Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 2	Question for Dom: Do you have a large MI / Lucasarts big box game collection?

06/01/2009, 11:53 am	#18
OnCallDoc Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Where am I again? Posts: 49	Dominic, which of the Monkey Island games is your favorite? Since the new one isn't out yet, which of the last four is your favorite? Also, welcome back. There can be no substitute.

06/01/2009, 11:55 am	#19
BlackMageJ Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 25	It's great to have you back, Dom. They couldn't have done it without you. Well, they could, but we'd have hunted down and killed your replacement. You wouldn't want that on your conscience now, would you?

06/01/2009, 11:58 am	#20
Paine Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 22	When I heard that Telltale was doing Monkey Island, I was initially ecstatic, but I quickly began worrying that the switch of development companies meant that Guybrush wouldn't sound like Guybrush anymore. My worries are assuaged. It's great to hear your voice again Mr. Armato.