So I haven't read the whole topic throughly, but I did skim it and some people think the ring will be used to
resurrect Guybrush.
However, I suggest this may not be the case. Remember in Monkey Island 2 how
they revived LeChuck? They used a living part of him, which was his beard. Guybrush's ex-poxed hand, the one that was cut off, is now a living part of Guybrush. I suggest it may be used to revive Guybrush the same as they use the beard to revive LeChuck. Hopefully he won't revive with LeChuck's putrid skin. Maybe that's the reason for the ring. His skin...
The problem with that is that it seems likely that Guybrush's hand became a dead severed appendage after the pox was cured. There's not anything to indicate that the hand was somehow shielded from being cured when everyone else was, so it's probably just sitting in the jungle somewhere, dead.
Though that Nintendo Power interview did mention that his hand would be dealt with somehow...
Uh, I just realized the contradiction here. How could the ring have been in our inventory, if it's been on his disembodied hand, in possession of DeSinge, the whole time??!
Uh, I just realized the contradiction here. How could the ring have been in our inventory, if it's been on his disembodied hand, in possession of DeSinge, the whole time??!
Ah bingo! I do remember that indeed. Theory down the drain ^.^
Actually, for the first person to be infected (hinted to be because of his close proximity to the pox explosion in the 1st episode), Guybrush seems much more resistant compared to the other characters whose infection seemed much more severe (and who raged out more often) than he did. It didn't even affect his skin until Ep 3, and by that time he met many characters who had given over completely to the pox. And Elaine seemed remarkably healthy as well, despite being close to the explosion, and only showed symptoms after she gave the ring away. She seemed great until after that. So you may have a point. I think it is meant to say something about Guybrush's innate goodness or something. Who knows?
am i the only one who believes elaine will sacrifice her live to resurect guybrush?
i mean that would be a twist... no?
No, I don't think TTG has been given that much power with the franchise to kill off LA's characters and totally rewrite the saga. I almost thought maybe with Lechuck, yes, but...
Actually, for the first person to be infected (hinted to be because of his close proximity to the pox explosion in the 1st episode), Guybrush seems much more resistant compared to the other characters whose infection seemed much more severe (and who raged out more often) than he did. It didn't even affect his skin until Ep 3, and by that time he met many characters who had given over completely to the pox.
He might not be that pirate-y enough to be taken over by t*DIES*
Well I don't think LeChuck gives that much of an importance to details, but it's also a possibility.
No I mean that
the cutlass he had looked too much alike to the one Guybrush used to unleash the pox with. What I'm trying to say here is that it's the very same cutlass
The Gold statue curse just needed any ring of equal or greater value..... am I remembering that right? Elaine's Ring just fit the bill.
I dunno, Curse was oddly conflicting on that point. Originally, the Voodoo Lady just told Guybrush that he needed an uncursed ring of equal or greater value (a good guideline being two months' salary), but then once he asks if there's any other way, she says that the Goodsoup ring's power comes from its emotional significance or something of that sort.
Also, King Andre later states that the Goodsoup diamond is the source of all his power, though he could be referring either to mystical power of a voodoo-like sort or financial power as a smuggler. In the case of the former, he never demonstrated any sort of power that I noticed. As for the latter, I would think that the ridiculous amount of treasure he had would far outweigh one measly whopping big diamond, so I really don't know what he meant.
Personally, I think it's just an ordinary whopping big diamond ring that may or may not come in handy at some point. After all, we've seen plenty of times that many voodoo ingredients have no magical properties at all on their own.
the cutlass he had looked too much alike to the one Guybrush used to unleash the pox with. What I'm trying to say here is that it's the very same cutlass
.
That might be that the developers didn't feel like
modeling another cutlass. In the mean time, I don't think LeChuck is that much of a stupid to use a weapon that may cause a plotholegive Guybrush a way to escape somehow. I mean, he can just use a random cutlass rather than bringing the exact magic-infused cutlass (which can always be used to turn him human and release the pox within him) to the location where he plans to get his pox back. Maybe LeChuck HAS to kill him with the exact cutlass, it's a possibility, but still seems unlikely
Voodoo lady locket, duh! Guybrush somehow has it, and pops in a picture of elaine, and BAM! Elaine control!
Okay, that's a solution,
if the locket has the power to bring the wills of the dead
. But what about his body? He can't stay in Elaine's body or swap bodies forever. Well, that may cause an interesting gameplay, but he has an image to maintain after all.
if the locket has the power to bring the wills of the dead
. But what about his body? He can't stay in Elaine's body or swap bodies forever. Well, that may cause an interesting gameplay, but he has an image to maintain after all.
Well, claim back life via some bizarre method, but it would give proper reasoning to control Elaine, which is most important.
That might be that the developers didn't feel like
modeling another cutlass. In the mean time, I don't think LeChuck is that much of a stupid to use a weapon that may cause a plotholegive Guybrush a way to escape somehow. I mean, he can just use a random cutlass rather than bringing the exact magic-infused cutlass (which can always be used to turn him human and release the pox within him) to the location where he plans to get his pox back. Maybe LeChuck HAS to kill him with the exact cutlass, it's a possibility, but still seems unlikely
.
Did you notice that
the cutlass wasn't glowing anymore? In order to re-release the Pox, one would probably need a barrel or not-Grog (or whatever it is Elaine had, with Grog Jr. and Near-Grog and all these other varieties of non-alcoholic Grog, I lose track), a roll of breath mints, and a root from Chuck's species of plant in order to re-create the botched voodoo recipe Guybrush managed in chapter 1. I don't think LeChuck has anything to worry about, as far as losing his voodoo again.
Besides, if they wanted LeChuck to be using a generic cutlass, they would've used the model for Elaine's. No, it was significant that he used the Cursed Cutlass of Kaflu, even if only for the irony that Guybrush died by the same blade that he spent years hunting down the ingredients for and creating (though I doubt they'll leave the significance at that).
Also, I think these are the first spoiler tags I've seen in at least a week.
The cutlass without the magic is a generic cutlass after all. It may be there only to serve LeChuck's ego as you mentioned, but I highly doubt the cutlass will be the Guybrush's sole way of escaping from death.
I love using spoiler tags. Gives a mystical feel. And a bit drafty.
Besides, if they wanted LeChuck to be using a generic cutlass, they would've used the model for Elaine's. No, it was significant that he used the Cursed Cutlass of Kaflu, even if only for the irony that Guybrush died by the same blade that he spent years hunting down the ingredients for and creating (though I doubt they'll leave the significance at that).
I personally think irony is perfectly fine reason. Le Chuck is kinda a dick that way. Though I wouldn't mind to see a bit more about it.
i havent gotten the episode yet, so ill guess,maybe he needs to use the love elaine put inside the ring to bring himself back to live after "good" lechuck stabbed him.
It's before they're cast away on the Goodsoup island, and after the whole insult swordfight on boats thing.
I'd be more specific but I've never played it in English, and I haven't played it in... ten years at least.
The good news is though, that I now have to replay CoMI, because I can't remember that scene too well
I'll save that until summer though. I'll have more time then, and it'd be a nice preparation for the ToMI DVD that'll probably get released around that time.
Thanks, I couldn't remember the name. I could remember the name of Skull Island only... But since there are Goodsoups there, I just said "Goudsoup Island instead" :P
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Correction: Ghost PIRATE Guybrush. Epic.
You filthy double posting cannibal wannabe! :mad:
You're a bad boy, you're a rule breaker! I can't talk to you anymore, you're a bad boy...
Though that Nintendo Power interview did mention that his hand would be dealt with somehow...
Guybrush's ring was on his hand not Elaine's
Your answer didn't quite make sense at first, but I forgot that was Elaine's ring he's got in his pocket.
i mean that would be a twist... no?
Does that make sense?
Well, people DID want "dark".....
Actually, for the first person to be infected (hinted to be because of his close proximity to the pox explosion in the 1st episode), Guybrush seems much more resistant compared to the other characters whose infection seemed much more severe (and who raged out more often) than he did. It didn't even affect his skin until Ep 3, and by that time he met many characters who had given over completely to the pox. And Elaine seemed remarkably healthy as well, despite being close to the explosion, and only showed symptoms after she gave the ring away. She seemed great until after that. So you may have a point. I think it is meant to say something about Guybrush's innate goodness or something. Who knows?
No, I don't think TTG has been given that much power with the franchise to kill off LA's characters and totally rewrite the saga. I almost thought maybe with Lechuck, yes, but...
He might not be that pirate-y enough to be taken over by t*DIES*
Nope. I love the hook. We need more hookage in ToMI!
Didn't LeChuck
What does the ring do then? From CMI we know
Well I don't think LeChuck gives that much of an importance to details, but it's also a possibility.
The Gold statue curse just needed any ring of equal or greater value..... am I remembering that right? Elaine's Ring just fit the bill.
No I mean that
I dunno, Curse was oddly conflicting on that point. Originally, the Voodoo Lady just told Guybrush that he needed an uncursed ring of equal or greater value (a good guideline being two months' salary), but then once he asks if there's any other way, she says that the Goodsoup ring's power comes from its emotional significance or something of that sort.
Also, King Andre later states that the Goodsoup diamond is the source of all his power, though he could be referring either to mystical power of a voodoo-like sort or financial power as a smuggler. In the case of the former, he never demonstrated any sort of power that I noticed. As for the latter, I would think that the ridiculous amount of treasure he had would far outweigh one measly whopping big diamond, so I really don't know what he meant.
Personally, I think it's just an ordinary whopping big diamond ring that may or may not come in handy at some point. After all, we've seen plenty of times that many voodoo ingredients have no magical properties at all on their own.
That might be that the developers didn't feel like
Okay, that's a solution,
Well, claim back life via some bizarre method, but it would give proper reasoning to control Elaine, which is most important.
Did you notice that
Besides, if they wanted LeChuck to be using a generic cutlass, they would've used the model for Elaine's. No, it was significant that he used the Cursed Cutlass of Kaflu, even if only for the irony that Guybrush died by the same blade that he spent years hunting down the ingredients for and creating (though I doubt they'll leave the significance at that).
Also, I think these are the first spoiler tags I've seen in at least a week.
I love using spoiler tags. Gives a mystical feel. And a bit drafty.
Thank you for reminding me why Haggis should never visit Flotsam Island.
That doesn't look familiar...
Why doesn't that look familiar? Have I forgotten that much of CoMI?
Awww come on, it's my favourite scene :P
It's before they're cast away on the Goodsoup island, and after the whole insult swordfight on boats thing.
I'd be more specific but I've never played it in English, and I haven't played it in... ten years at least.
The good news is though, that I now have to replay CoMI, because I can't remember that scene too well
I'll save that until summer though. I'll have more time then, and it'd be a nice preparation for the ToMI DVD that'll probably get released around that time.