Adventure Game Scene of the Day - Friday

Wreck · 10-28-2005, 04:06 AM

Ninth · 10-28-2005, 04:11 AM

So good.

You're on a Lucas Arts rampage, eh, Wreck? (not that I mind

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Kolzig · 10-28-2005, 04:18 AM

Ron Gilbert and his team created this masterpiece in the early 90's and when I experienced this for the first time, I didn't even understand english. Monkey Island is one of those games that help me understand the language. For that I'm very grateful to the excellent people who worked at LucasArts during those times.

The best adventure game ever made.
Need I say more.

RLacey · 10-28-2005, 05:18 AM

I'm particularly happy that the pictured version is the first VGA edition, with the text-based inventory. As I have that version, it doesn't make me feel bad like it does when I see everyone else's fancy picture edition

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A great game, but I still think that the sequel is a little bit better.

Ninth · 10-28-2005, 05:27 AM

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Originally Posted by RLacey

I'm particularly happy that the pictured version is the first VGA edition, with the text-based inventory. As I have that version, it doesn't make me feel bad like it does when I see everyone else's fancy picture edition

.

A great game, but I still think that the sequel is a little bit better.

Objectively yes, it's better, but... I don't know, there's something about Melee Island that is unique. The beginning of SoMI is my favorite part of all the Monkey Island series.

Captain Blondebeard · 10-28-2005, 06:56 AM

I am hiring some designers to turn my bar room into a pirate bar. I will call it the scumm bar. At this point I have 4 designers that are pitching their design. I'll keep everyone updated as the room progresses.

*stepurhan* · 10-28-2005, 07:35 AM

Ask me about Loom!

Jazhara7 · 10-28-2005, 07:39 AM

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Originally Posted by stepurhan

Ask me about Loom!

No, no! Say it like we practiced it:

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*stepurhan* · 10-28-2005, 07:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Jazhara7

No, no! Say it like we practiced it:
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But I'm not a big widescreen display. I'm just a little badge worn by a laconic pirate.

Did you know that, if you wait the 10 minutes that Guybrush can hold his breath, you can actally drown in this game? There are a wonderful series of animations towards the end of the time (Guybrush's face goes a wonderful variety of colours) and your action options change after the event. (Things like Rot, Bloat, etc)

Maybe it's a cruel thing to do to a classic AG character but I found it funny.

RLacey · 10-28-2005, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by stepurhan

But I'm not a big widescreen display. I'm just a little badge worn by a laconic pirate.

Did you know that, if you wait the 10 minutes that Guybrush can hold his breath, you can actally drown in this game? There are a wonderful series of animations towards the end of the time (Guybrush's face goes a wonderful variety of colours) and your action options change after the event. (Things like Rot, Bloat, etc)

Maybe it's a cruel thing to do to a classic AG character but I found it funny.

I loved that bit. There's even an "Order Hint Book" command

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Jazhara7 · 10-28-2005, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by stepurhan

But I'm not a big widescreen display. I'm just a little badge worn by a laconic pirate.

Neither am I! My father is the one with the widescreen (with one broken pixel).

I am a humble standard sized screen that you can turn vertical if you want to, and leave it horizonal if you don't want to (useful for long pieces of art when working in GIMP).

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Originally Posted by stephurhan

Did you know that, if you wait the 10 minutes that Guybrush can hold his breath, you can actally drown in this game? There are a wonderful series of animations towards the end of the time (Guybrush's face goes a wonderful variety of colours) and your action options change after the event. (Things like Rot, Bloat, etc)

Maybe it's a cruel thing to do to a classic AG character but I found it funny.

I know! Also, the conversation of the two pirates that come by after some time (before the 10 minutes are over) is hilarious.

I think it's funny *because* they did it to such a classic AG character (although I guess he wasn't 'classic' yet at that time).

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RLacey · 10-28-2005, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Jazhara7

Neither am I! My father is the one with the widescreen (with one broken pixel).

I have that problem. And the dead pixel had to be in the centre of the screen rather than the edge to screw up DVD watching. It's not even dead centre - then at least I could have used it to cheat in games with no crosshairs

...

Risingson · 10-28-2005, 02:23 PM

Just a magic moment in a mythical game which is more than a bunch of funny characters and jokes: it's the best rendition to classic adventure that could have done, the best mix of "In stranger tides" with screwball comedy that no one can imagine, and more. More than the sum of its parts, more even than we can remember about it.

Ninth · 10-29-2005, 04:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Jazhara7

I think it's funny *because* they did it to such a classic AG character (although I guess he wasn't 'classic' yet at that time).

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He wasn't exactly classic at the time, though.

*stepurhan* · 10-29-2005, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Ninth

He wasn't exactly classic at the time, though.

Well then. If you played it back then it was a cruel thing to do to a poor innocent young lad who just wanted to become a mighty pirate.

But it was still funny.

10-29-2005, 12:27 PM

I prefer the CD version.

10-28-2005, 04:06 AM	#1
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10-28-2005, 04:11 AM	#2
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10-28-2005, 04:18 AM	#3
Kolzig The Reggienator Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Vaasa, Finland Posts: 5,519	Ron Gilbert and his team created this masterpiece in the early 90's and when I experienced this for the first time, I didn't even understand english. Monkey Island is one of those games that help me understand the language. For that I'm very grateful to the excellent people who worked at LucasArts during those times. The best adventure game ever made. Need I say more. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ "The old standby, that never got old in the first place. We come back to them weekly, nightly, for hours at a time--and they always deliver. They are pure, timeless, and often taken for granted." - Nick Breckon - Shacknews My gamesale list updated 26.8.2007 Hey, dear people please buy my games, I need money to conquer Europe! Or do something similar.

10-28-2005, 05:18 AM	#4
RLacey The Thread™ will die. Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 22,542	I'm particularly happy that the pictured version is the first VGA edition, with the text-based inventory. As I have that version, it doesn't make me feel bad like it does when I see everyone else's fancy picture edition . A great game, but I still think that the sequel is a little bit better. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ RLacey \| Killer of the Thread™ I do not change to be perfect. Perfect changes to be me.

10-28-2005, 06:56 AM	#6
Captain Blondebeard Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Tornado Alley Posts: 1,541	I am hiring some designers to turn my bar room into a pirate bar. I will call it the scumm bar. At this point I have 4 designers that are pitching their design. I'll keep everyone updated as the room progresses. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Glad to have my old username back. GhostPirateLechuck no longer.

10-28-2005, 07:35 AM	#7
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10-28-2005, 02:23 PM	#13
Risingson Your average crooner Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Madrid, Spain Posts: 485	Just a magic moment in a mythical game which is more than a bunch of funny characters and jokes: it's the best rendition to classic adventure that could have done, the best mix of "In stranger tides" with screwball comedy that no one can imagine, and more. More than the sum of its parts, more even than we can remember about it. Share Share this post on Twitter

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