Jake Posted June 18, 2012 WELCOME Idle Thumbs Progresscast THE THIRTEENTH ONE Two thousand years in the future, the world has collapsed into a nightmare of destruction and despair. Only Idle Thumbs remains. We won't take so long next time. In the meantime, wander through the wasteland with us as we discuss video games, the web, and progress. Video games discussed within include: Dota 2, SSX, NBA Street, Super Black Bass, Sid Meier's Civilization II, Terrence Malick's Civilization II Read the full Kickstarter update. Direct episode download. Keep the RSS fed! . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrBlarg Posted June 18, 2012 I love Super Black Boss. One time I got a superior performance review on level 6. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RoutineMachine Posted June 18, 2012 I vaguely remember from my youth Nintendo Power really promoting Super Black Bass. And so, I remember craving that video game like kids crave things. I've never even liked fishing! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Murdoc Posted June 18, 2012 Haven't listened to the cast, but wanted to post this link here since it seems you'll be talking about it. http://www.cnn.com/2012/06/18/tech/gaming-gadgets/civilization-ii-ten-years/index.html Civilization is the best. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Henroid Posted June 18, 2012 That Civ 2 story is incredible. What's funny about it is that people who have the game mechanics known to a T have come out of the woodwork to dismissively provide game-finishing answers. I wonder if they see the story as an awesome event or if their inner-rage-nerd is treating it as a tragic 'noob' thing. You guys being able to stream games from the office sounds fun. Though I'm not sure if Sean's routine (wake up, bowl of cereal, game) will work with the office. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sean Posted June 18, 2012 On 6/18/2012 at 6:49 PM, Henroid said: You guys being able to stream games from the office sounds fun. Though I'm not sure if Sean's routine (wake up, bowl of cereal, game) will work with the office. I will just have to wear pants. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Henroid Posted June 18, 2012 On 6/18/2012 at 9:52 PM, Sean said: I will just have to wear pants. Slumber parties at the office oh boy! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
subbes Posted June 19, 2012 On 6/18/2012 at 9:52 PM, Sean said: I will just have to wear pants. The stream would probably get more viewers if you didn't. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dez Posted June 19, 2012 I'm gonna go ahead and coin "Remoan Slip" for when you mean to mention something, but you say Far Cry 2 instead. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
toblix Posted June 19, 2012 Your Nord is pitch perfect. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Henroid Posted June 19, 2012 On 6/19/2012 at 7:34 AM, Dez said: I'm gonna go ahead and coin "Remoan Slip" for when you mean to mention something, but you say Far Cry 2 instead. I really couldn't believe that happened. I thought we were past FC2. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris Posted June 19, 2012 On 6/19/2012 at 9:08 AM, toblix said: Your Nord is pitch perfect. Thanks, I've been working on it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
youmeyou Posted June 19, 2012 NBA Street: Baltimore Edition You come at the king, you better not miss... the basket. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sean Posted June 19, 2012 On 6/19/2012 at 9:01 PM, youmeyou said: NBA Street: Baltimore Edition You come at the king, you better not miss... the basket. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Roderick Posted June 19, 2012 Fun cast! Ironically, this was one of the casts that I felt had the most difference in audio volume from speaker to speaker. Chris was hard to hear at times. Maybe some more adjustments to the equipment are in place? I had read the Civ 2 anecdote, but my mind was blown nonetheless when you got to the proposed solutions and their ramifications, which I had not yet read. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris Posted June 19, 2012 On 6/19/2012 at 9:43 PM, Rodi said: Fun cast! Ironically, this was one of the casts that I felt had the most difference in audio volume from speaker to speaker. Chris was hard to hear at times. Maybe some more adjustments to the equipment are in place? I had read the Civ 2 anecdote, but my mind was blown nonetheless when you got to the proposed solutions and their ramifications, which I had not yet read. I think in this case it's less an issue of equipment and more of software. I need to get better compression settings going. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikemariano Posted June 20, 2012 On 6/19/2012 at 9:52 PM, Chris said: I think in this case it's less an issue of equipment and more of software. I need to get better compression settings going. I kept picturing you going "I gotta have more dynamic range! Sean, whisper something from the other side of the room! Then scream into the mic!" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sean Posted June 20, 2012 On 6/20/2012 at 2:49 AM, mikemariano said: I kept picturing you going "I gotta have more dynamic range! Sean, whisper something from the other side of the room! Then scream into the mic!" That is not wholly inaccurate. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrHoatzin Posted June 20, 2012 Idle Thumbs's Terrence Malick's Sid Meier's Civilization is a thing of beauty. They don't even have to make it. The little vignette from the podcast is on its own. For what it's worth, I might maybe prefer to see David Simon's Sid Meier's Civilization... although a more visual and abstract storytelling style does have an undeniable appeal, and might be more effective at telling such a large story. I wanna throw Tarsem Singh's name into the hat too, but that dude's narratives are always somehow rough in an annoying kind of way. Malick is a bigger master at the same kind of game anyway. Jesus, you've painted such a crazy vivid picture of this movie. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrHoatzin Posted June 20, 2012 Also, were you maybe thinking of The Decalogue by the Polish director Krzysztof Kieslowski? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sean Posted June 20, 2012 On 6/20/2012 at 5:12 AM, MrHoatzin said: Also, were you maybe thinking of The Decalogue by the Polish director Krzysztof Kieslowski? YES. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bork Laser Posted June 20, 2012 I would kill to see Terrance Malick's Sid Meier's Civilization II. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gormongous Posted June 20, 2012 On 6/20/2012 at 5:12 AM, MrHoatzin said: Also, were you maybe thinking of The Decalogue by the Polish director Krzysztof Kieslowski? Oh, I thought someone had just made a movie version of Boccaccio's Decameron, which is what I was screaming at my speakers while Sean castigated himself at length for his own ignorance. Also, great to have a podcast where "baffle" and "boost" are used within ten seconds of each other. It's like old times! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris Posted June 20, 2012 On 6/20/2012 at 6:41 PM, Gormongous said: Oh, I thought someone had just made a movie version of Boccaccio's Decameron, which is what I was screaming at my speakers while Sean castigated himself at length for his own ignorance. Also, great to have a podcast where "baffle" and "boost" are used within ten seconds of each other. It's like old times! Yeah Decameron is what popped to mind for me as well but it didn't actually sound like what Sean was describing so I didn't say anything. I wasn't familiar with the Decalogue. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
feelthedarkness Posted June 22, 2012 Somebody DID make a Decameron! The incomparable Pasolini, who you might remember from such crowd pleasers at Salo: 120 days of Sodom. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
