Berend Jan Posted March 5, 2011 Great thank you. I made the Idle Thumbs podcast a specal one in my podcast download and play program. And totally forgot until the alarm went of this morning (GTM +1)... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mehakoi Posted March 5, 2011 That was pretty good. You guys have chemistry. You should consider doing a podcast on a regular basis. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Roderick Posted March 5, 2011 Knows your cruelty no bounds! To give us this bombshell of a conf grenade, and then leave us writhing in scarcity once more. 'T will not do, sirs! 'T will not! (Giant Vin Diesel level smile at the recurrence of Far Cry 2 as a topic of conversation.) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikemariano Posted March 5, 2011 PS: I love love love the Conf Grenade/Podblast sports music sting. It visits me in my dreams! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wubbles Posted March 6, 2011 I have not felt this way for a very long time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gabbo Posted March 6, 2011 (Giant Vin Diesel level smile at the recurrence of Far Cry 2 as a topic of conversation.) That Jake initiated the playing of, no less. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Korax Posted March 6, 2011 Nidhogg/Nidhoggr is a dragon from Norse mythology, which may go to explaining the presence of the dragon-serpent thing that's in the game. Although right now, searching Google for "Nidhogg" does return the game as the top result. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Orv Posted March 6, 2011 I just realized! We've all been hoodwinked! This is a cover-up for lack of PAX video! Pitchforks, getcha pitchforks here! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Forbin Posted March 6, 2011 I just realized! We've all been hoodwinked! This is a cover-up for lack of PAX video!Pitchforks, getcha pitchforks here! I'm sure we'll see that on the ides of March. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
syntheticgerbil Posted March 6, 2011 Nice podcast! I like the Al Lowe mention. Weird, since I was kind of saying he was the best Sierra designer in the Telltale King's Quest thread recently. The guy must have tried out four different ideas for adventure game design within the same series as well as parodying his past designs in Larry 7. Anyway, maybe another podcast can happen during the next in person gathering? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snooglebum Posted March 6, 2011 REMIXING WITH ALL SPEEEEEEED Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
miffy495 Posted March 7, 2011 Hell yes. Glad there's a thing. Can't wait to listen! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boatofcar Posted March 7, 2011 Thank you!!! My heart leapt for joy when I looked at my iPhone. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anjin Posted March 7, 2011 This is the best news. Thanks so much, Thumbs! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Salacious Snake Posted March 7, 2011 I love hearing you guys talk about B.U.T.T.O.N., because I love that game. I don't know if you got to see it in action at the Kill Screen party, but the twist there was that the buttons were installed on cardboard robot suits, which were worn by people (Kunal from babycastles tried to recruit me for robot duty and I wussed out). So, instead of an Xbox controller or a DDR pad, the players had to contend with armored moving targets. You can likely imagine the resulting mayhem. To further paint the picture for those who weren't there, the game's visuals were projected onto a wall, the room was dark and free alcohol was in abundance. And I guess to further further paint the picture, I should include an actual picture. http://yfrog.com/h27dnsij I think I shot some video of it, which I'll post in here when I upload it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gabbo Posted March 7, 2011 I love hearing you guys talk about B.U.T.T.O.N., because I love that game. I don't know if you got to see it in action at the Kill Screen party, but the twist there was that the buttons were installed on cardboard robot suits, which were worn by people (Kunal from babycastles tried to recruit me for robot duty and I wussed out). So, instead of an Xbox controller or a DDR pad, the players had to contend with armored moving targets. You can likely imagine the resulting mayhem. To further paint the picture for those who weren't there, the game's visuals were projected onto a wall, the room was dark and free alcohol was in abundance. And I guess to further further paint the picture, I should include an actual picture. http://yfrog.com/h27dnsij I think I shot some video of it, which I'll post in here when I upload it. To quote Hermes Conrad, "That just raises further questions!" Like why haven't I bought this game yet. It sound ridiculously fun. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
George B Posted March 7, 2011 Aaahh, meaningful discussions intertwined with non sequitur segway.... I really missed this. Thanks guys!The discussion about the Mechanic/Dynamic/Aesthetic approach really picked my curiosity; any link for the paper mentioned by Chris? MDA Framework, Mark LeBlanc et al. Thanks as always for a show of shows, fellows! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tm_drummer Posted March 8, 2011 Oh my...I've just seen this....and my heart just skipped....heck yeah!! :tup: Thanks, guys! I have not felt this way for a very long time. What he said. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
miffy495 Posted March 10, 2011 Man, listening to that felt in a weird way like coming home. But on the internet. Thanks for that! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Orv Posted March 10, 2011 We're all on a drug. It's called Chris Rodkin. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kolzig Posted March 10, 2011 Oh I know that drug. It's Famous. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vimes Posted March 12, 2011 MDA Framework, Mark LeBlanc et al.Thanks as always for a show of shows, fellows! I completely missed that, thanks! Is this the same Mark Leblanc that was in the Spector courses? Also- question@idlethumbs.net for Chris, Sean & Jake ...- in the show, you've talked very briefly about the "indie fund" session; you've got any more info, comments about it? You also mentioned, Kickstarter and similar schemes, are there any that are dedicated to games only ? I'm trying to put a bit of my money where my mouth is, but I have yet to find the perfect portal for gaming projects. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jake Posted March 14, 2011 I completely missed that, thanks! Is this the same Mark Leblanc that was in the Spector courses?Also- question@idlethumbs.net for Chris, Sean & Jake ...- in the show, you've talked very briefly about the "indie fund" session; you've got any more info, comments about it? You also mentioned, Kickstarter and similar schemes, are there any that are dedicated to games only ? I'm trying to put a bit of my money where my mouth is, but I have yet to find the perfect portal for gaming projects. You will spend forever trying to find a perfect portal. The two places to look seem to be just cruising Kickstarter, or cruising the entire rest of the internet (good places to start probably include trying to find indie developers who tweet a lot about other peoples projects, and read TIGSource). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GameDreamer Posted March 16, 2011 Attention Idle Forums: The game Scrabble was invented by Alfred M. Butts. You're welcome. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alfred_Mosher_Butts Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OldMouse Posted March 30, 2011 "Butts: Hold onto them." This totally caught me off guard, and made me laugh like crazy. Good ol' butts. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
