LucasArts veterans

Tramboi · 09-02-2005, 12:19 AM

I was just wondering why Tim Schafer and Ron Gilbert were that much getting the love among adventure addicts, and nobody ever praises Dave Grossman!

Hell, he's the common factor between Tim and Ron's games!
And this makes me very excited about Bone

SKOPE · 09-02-2005, 12:32 AM

Because he's neither grumpy nor does he have a church worshiping him as god.

Naveed · 09-02-2005, 12:36 AM

...or may be because Dave was always perceived as a sidekick

***fov*** · 09-02-2005, 06:55 AM

I met Dave when Doug and I visited Telltale a few months ago. He seemed like a really nice guy. (I'll admit I didn't really know who he was... but then again, I don't really know who most LucasArts people are.

)

He has written some very funny blog entries for Telltale's site.

Udvarnoky · 09-02-2005, 08:01 AM

I think it's because Dave's kind of freelance. Tim stayed at LucasArts, Dave left and did some work with Ron and did some writing and various other projects.

Jazhara7 · 09-02-2005, 08:09 AM

And how about Brian Moriarty?! He's got a church, and still people don't talk about him a lot!

Behold the almighty Brian, the great creator of the pattern.

Behold your Lord!

-

Talas · 09-02-2005, 08:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jazhara7

Behold your Lord!

He's looking right at my soul!

Fien · 09-02-2005, 09:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jazhara7

And how about Brian Moriarty?! He's got a church, and still people don't talk about him a lot!

Brian Moriarty was a great Implementor and he has been one of my heroes since Wishbringer and the Coconut of Quendor. But... a church? What do you mean?

Captain Blondebeard · 09-02-2005, 11:26 AM

I had no idea he skipped over to Telltale too. How can they go wrong?

The Seed · 09-02-2005, 11:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Captain Blondebeard

I had no idea he skipped over to Telltale too. How can they go wrong?

By making a decent game that not much people buy?

It's a grim scenario I know, but very possible.

Jazhara7 · 09-02-2005, 12:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fienepien

Brian Moriarty was a great Implementor and he has been one of my heroes since Wishbringer and the Coconut of Quendor. But... a church? What do you mean?

Psst. Don't tell the heathens, but Adventure Gamers is actually a facade for the headquarters of my world empire. But that's just the beginning. One of the reasons why nobody can remember how they found AGs is so that nobody can tell our secret plan to take over their churches (don't try to figure out how that logically works. You will only end up with a headache)...that, or I will finish my website for LOOM before that, and will build a shrine there.

-

Fien · 09-02-2005, 02:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jazhara7

...that, or I will finish my website for LOOM before that, and will build a shrine there.

A SHRINE! Sheesh, you make it sound like our Professor Moriarty is already dead... we should do a Where-Are-They-Now on him.

But here's a little something for your shrine. I think I've posted this before, never mind, it's one of the most satisfying articles about games I've read. It has a beginning and an end and everything comes together. He's a great storyteller.

http://www.ludix.com/moriarty/psalm46.html

Udvarnoky · 09-02-2005, 03:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Seed

By making a decent game that not much people buy?

It's a grim scenario I know, but very possible.

At least the digital distribution method makes it more likely for them to make another game.

*Jake* · 09-02-2005, 04:17 PM

Ron was a lead designer on Last Crusade, Maniac Mansion, Monkey Island 1 and 2

Tim was lead designer on Full Throttle, Grim Fandango, and co-lead on Day of the Tentacle.

Dave was co-lead on Day of the Tentacle

That's pretty much why the fans segment it that way. Even though Dave Grossman was a writer and game designer on many of the old adventures he was a project lead on very few.

Captain Blondebeard · 09-02-2005, 04:54 PM

Grossman gets his name on the cover as lead developer. I didnt know he split duties. I sure would like to see them make an old LA style comedy game. As interested in Bone as I am I just dont see it being something that will make me wake up early just to play like the old Lucas Arts games.

I would love to see a pure comedy. Can you imagine how good a Game like Gilbert Goodmate could be if thses guys made it? I fear Telltale will spend more of an emphasis on apealing to the modern gamer rather than making as good a game as they can.

Udvarnoky · 09-02-2005, 05:08 PM

What indication is there that they're appealing the "modern gamer?" Because it's 3D? Anyway, Bone's not some technical marvel, but should a game really be ignored for not going backwards in regards to technology?

Captain Blondebeard · 09-02-2005, 05:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Udvarnoky

What indication is there that they're appealing the "modern gamer?" Because it's 3D? Anyway, Bone's not some technical marvel, but should a game really be ignored for not going backwards in regards to technology?

I guess in my mind I have a hard time accepting 3D games. But from what I see it looks to me like they spend a little too much time being cute instead of being a little daring. Also the screenshots seem a little empty. By that I mean they have the character but not much background. Maybe it's just the Bone license that I'm not excited about. Oh well, I will play it and hope to be suprised.

Udvarnoky · 09-02-2005, 06:09 PM

Not sure what your particular interpretations of "cute" and "daring" are, but the visual style is very much in sync with that of the comic. Maybe you just don't like the comic's style.

Captain Blondebeard · 09-02-2005, 06:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Udvarnoky

Not sure what your particular interpretations of "cute" and "daring" are, but the visual style is very much in sync with that of the comic. Maybe you just don't like the comic's style.

Like I said, it very well may be the Bone license that doesnt captivate me. I like Swordmasters, Meathooks and sarcastic, upright standing rabbits.

09-02-2005, 12:19 AM	#1
Tramboi Barroom hero Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Paris, France Posts: 525	LucasArts veterans I was just wondering why Tim Schafer and Ron Gilbert were that much getting the love among adventure addicts, and nobody ever praises Dave Grossman! Hell, he's the common factor between Tim and Ron's games! And this makes me very excited about Bone Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Where are they now?

09-02-2005, 12:32 AM	#2
SKOPE The Greater of Two Evils Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Chicago Posts: 51	Because he's neither grumpy nor does he have a church worshiping him as god. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ inscrutable impenetrable impregnable inconceivable

09-02-2005, 12:36 AM	#3
Naveed Burning Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Karachi, Pakistan Posts: 341	...or may be because Dave was always perceived as a sidekick Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Spoiler: Monkey Island 2 : LeChuck's Revenge is the best game of all time.

09-02-2005, 06:55 AM	#4
*fov* Rattenmonster Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: San Francisco Posts: 10,404	I met Dave when Doug and I visited Telltale a few months ago. He seemed like a really nice guy. (I'll admit I didn't really know who he was... but then again, I don't really know who most LucasArts people are. ) He has written some very funny blog entries for Telltale's site. Share Share this post on Twitter

09-02-2005, 08:01 AM	#5
Udvarnoky Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 632	I think it's because Dave's kind of freelance. Tim stayed at LucasArts, Dave left and did some work with Ron and did some writing and various other projects. Share Share this post on Twitter

09-02-2005, 08:09 AM	#6
Jazhara7 Ale! And keep 'em coming! Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Beyond the Pattern of Reality...or Germany Posts: 8,527	And how about Brian Moriarty?! He's got a church, and still people don't talk about him a lot! Behold the almighty Brian, the great creator of the pattern. Behold your Lord! - Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ - "esc(x) cot(x) dx = -csc(x)!" Dennis added, and the wizard's robe caught on fire. "Gosh," Dennis said, "and some people say higher math isn't relevant." >>>Inventor of the Mail order-Assassin<<< And This...is a Black Hole - BYE!

09-02-2005, 11:26 AM	#9
Captain Blondebeard Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Tornado Alley Posts: 1,541	I had no idea he skipped over to Telltale too. How can they go wrong? Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Glad to have my old username back. GhostPirateLechuck no longer.

09-02-2005, 04:17 PM	#14
Jake The Dartmaster Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: San Rafael, California Posts: 3,084	Ron was a lead designer on Last Crusade, Maniac Mansion, Monkey Island 1 and 2 Tim was lead designer on Full Throttle, Grim Fandango, and co-lead on Day of the Tentacle. Dave was co-lead on Day of the Tentacle That's pretty much why the fans segment it that way. Even though Dave Grossman was a writer and game designer on many of the old adventures he was a project lead on very few. Share Share this post on Twitter

09-02-2005, 04:54 PM	#15
Captain Blondebeard Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Tornado Alley Posts: 1,541	Grossman gets his name on the cover as lead developer. I didnt know he split duties. I sure would like to see them make an old LA style comedy game. As interested in Bone as I am I just dont see it being something that will make me wake up early just to play like the old Lucas Arts games. I would love to see a pure comedy. Can you imagine how good a Game like Gilbert Goodmate could be if thses guys made it? I fear Telltale will spend more of an emphasis on apealing to the modern gamer rather than making as good a game as they can. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Glad to have my old username back. GhostPirateLechuck no longer.

09-02-2005, 05:08 PM	#16
Udvarnoky Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 632	What indication is there that they're appealing the "modern gamer?" Because it's 3D? Anyway, Bone's not some technical marvel, but should a game really be ignored for not going backwards in regards to technology? Share Share this post on Twitter

09-02-2005, 06:09 PM	#18
Udvarnoky Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 632	Not sure what your particular interpretations of "cute" and "daring" are, but the visual style is very much in sync with that of the comic. Maybe you just don't like the comic's style. Share Share this post on Twitter

User Name		Remember Me?
Password