Well I would hope that the Brothers Chaps are helping with the writing for SBCG4AP, but that might just be wishful thinking.
I kinda like the way that they have future projects told to the public.
Maybe it's a good thing that they're not ready to announce the release date yet. At least you know they're taking their time!
Oh poor kiddy wont have the game for his vacations? Now maybe he's not gonna have enough games to spend his whole vacations in front of? He even may have to *GASP* go outside?.. you really should go tell your mommy how those evil Telltale people ruined your vacations...
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And since we know that SBCG4AP is at least 99.999% done since it was playable at Comic-Con, that means that we also know that it is Nintendo's doing; not TellTale's. I'm sure that Nintendo has to have a hand in pricing games, which is why they don't know how much it will be necessarily. And like someone mentioned, they are working on 3 games at once.
Oh poor kiddy wont have the game for his vacations? Now maybe he's not gonna have enough games to spend his whole vacations in front of? He even may have to *GASP* go outside?.. you really should go tell your mommy how those evil Telltale people ruined your vacations...
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I'm running the show. Yeah, the game isn't that great I mean, not to brag or anything, but it's done... yeah... and I'm playing it at my cabin in Tahoe.
I'm running the show. Yeah, the game isn't that great I mean, not to brag or anything, but it's done... yeah... and I'm playing it at my cabin in Tahoe.
Lol, Someones seen the latest Cheat Commandos Episode...:D Do you have an underwater fireplace too?
Well I would hope that the Brothers Chaps are helping with the writing for SBCG4AP, but that might just be wishful thinking.
I kinda like the way that they have future projects told to the public.
Maybe it's a good thing that they're not ready to announce the release date yet. At least you know they're taking their time!
The Chaps are helping with everything, which is super cool. They take a pass on the script and fill it with weird Chapmanesque bits that we wouldn't have thought to put in there. They have puzzle suggestions which are great and often help smooth out the clunkier parts, or introduce a hilarious element that makes a good part better. They've even contributed some art, including random textures like the pennants which hang on the wall in the laundry room, some effects, and tons and tons of reference artwork. And they also of course do the voices.
Fortunately they also do all of this in a very collaborative way that makes it really fun and rewarding, and not overbearing or weird or something. So, that's also cool.
Wow. Seriously guys, I have to rip on the "July" release date... see, you just left off the year it will be done? July 2009?
Being a developer, I know that deadlines are pesky little things and quality has to come before meeting a time-line, but I'm officially annoyed. Your business people need to ask the developers to "Realistically Quote" a project. I'm pretty sure only a few things happened here to push the date this far:
1) Business Over promised on the website? (Most likely)
2) Game needs different plot. (in which case I WILL cry)
3) Story doesn't work
4) Mechanics aren't what the finished product needs (another thing I might cry over)
5) Quotes were way off, running over, or didn't count in peoples vacations
6) Project was put on the shelf due to developer constraint with other more important things?
So, get it in gear guys! We are your clamoring adoring fans yearning for funny.
This is so unnecessary. I'm sure TellTale had perfectly good reasons to do what they did, and it isn't even entirely their fault. The process of getting a WiiWare game on Nintendo takes a while, and i'm sure they're not used to this. Also, the quote saying it will be out in July was from one of the Chapman brothers, not TellTale, and they're not used to making full-fledged games so you can't blame them, either.
Oh poor kiddy wont have the game for his vacations? Now maybe he's not gonna have enough games to spend his whole vacations in front of? He even may have to *GASP* go outside?.. you really should go tell your mommy how those evil Telltale people ruined your vacations...
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I second this
Next you'll be complaining the game is too short and you waited so loooong
Not to mention, this is Telltale's first time working with Nintendo's WiiWare. Even under the best of circumstances it's going to be a learning experience as they discover how the process works and what to expect from Nintendo. It'll likely be easier with the next episode, as knowledge of the system will allow them to plan further ahead, and with greater accuracy. (unless Strong Bad's prediction proves correct, and the System Is Down)
Besides, after playing Blizzard's games I've learned to be patient and not get too excited until at least the day before an announced release date.
I'm just surprised by all of the anger over a two month delay. Most games have their release dates pushed back nowadays, and two months is incredibly minor. It's even good, in a way. Gives me a chance to finish a couple more books.
Besides, after playing Blizzard's games I've learned to be patient and not get too excited until at least the day before an announced release date.
Haha. True. Has there ever been an actual official release DATE? There have been release months (June 2008) but has anyone said "July 28" or anything like that?
One delay and suddenly they're mediocre and unprofessional? TT's track record for release dates has been phenomenal so far.
(King Of Town's) Good gravy.
2, actually. Not saying that it's not hard for the to get the game on to Wii Ware, I'm not saying that they don't want to make the game the BEST EVAR, and I'm not saying that they are unprofessional, I'm just making a correction.
P.S. I'm the part of the minority who weeps inside for the delays instead of threatening to kill their dogs, kidnap their familys, or cover their cardboard boxes with mayonaise and wait 30 minutes to clean it all up, vacuum, and use air-freshener to get rid of any undesirable odors. No, I just let them know that they won't get to enjoy my 2 story hot tub with an underwater fireplace in my cabin in Tahoe untill the first episode is released.
Yeah, just two months.I probably would earlier have been on the opposite side, but now I've thought things through more.Just calm down, and wait.Good things come to those who wait, a saying that applies in this situation.
Rob, there comes a point where people get bored of complaining, and all that is left is apathy.
That is what has happened to Duke Nukem Forever.
I mean, who really cares anymore?
At some point, EVERYONE will realize that they just can't feel anticipation anymore. And while this period of time may be a month or two for some people(some of whom I know personally), for most it's not quite so short.
Still.
People have stopped CARING about Duke Nukem forever. They'd likely be more upset over a delay for, say, Halo Wars.
Rob, there comes a point where people get bored of complaining, and all that is left is apathy.
That is what has happened to Duke Nukem Forever.
I mean, who really cares anymore?
At some point, EVERYONE will realize that they just can't feel anticipation anymore. And while this period of time may be a month or two for some people(some of whom I know personally), for most it's not quite so short.
Still.
People have stopped CARING about Duke Nukem forever. They'd likely be more upset over a delay for, say, Halo Wars.
I blame Nintendo and their crappy wiiware rules. Only on Mondays how stupid.
I wouldn't call their WiiWare release date regulations "crappy." It provides a steady flow of WiiWare games being released every week. Keep in mind, most WiiWare consumers just buy those games because of their titles, so more casual titles come out.
Oh poor kiddy wont have the game for his vacations? Now maybe he's not gonna have enough games to spend his whole vacations in front of? He even may have to *GASP* go outside?.. you really should go tell your mommy how those evil Telltale people ruined your vacations...
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Did you actually read the post of very quickly skim over it?
We're not escalating a flame war here, guys. Keep it civil or take it elsewhere.
i'm quite impressed how much you and the other telltale employees keep your patience. some of the posts are quite...hmm...they're not really nice.
just reading this makes me somewhat angry, because i sense a certain lack of respect here. telltale's decision to postpone their initial release of the game for one month was absolutely right. if you notice the product is not to your full satisfaction, it is better to fix the remaining issue and anger a few people, than to release it unfinished.
so, the game is done now and it should be out soon, so why bother, there is not much to be done now anyway. other games have been delayed much longer, just because the lettering on the box wasn't good enough.
that said i hope there will be less complaining in the future...i don't think, i will read this thread any longer.
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I kinda like the way that they have future projects told to the public.
Maybe it's a good thing that they're not ready to announce the release date yet. At least you know they're taking their time!
*giggles*
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Hugh Bliss were are you when we need you?
I think they're out to get us all. we'll be forced into tiny rooms doing WiiFit for all eternity...
Wasn't that a Dire Straits song?
Decemberween! I mean, hallow... wait what Holiday ARE you talking about.
Lol, Someones seen the latest Cheat Commandos Episode...:D Do you have an underwater fireplace too?
I personally love "An Important Rap Song":
"How can you possibly refer to these as pants?!?"
I have the whole rap memorized.
Oh yes...I'm a nerd.
The Chaps are helping with everything, which is super cool. They take a pass on the script and fill it with weird Chapmanesque bits that we wouldn't have thought to put in there. They have puzzle suggestions which are great and often help smooth out the clunkier parts, or introduce a hilarious element that makes a good part better. They've even contributed some art, including random textures like the pennants which hang on the wall in the laundry room, some effects, and tons and tons of reference artwork. And they also of course do the voices.
Fortunately they also do all of this in a very collaborative way that makes it really fun and rewarding, and not overbearing or weird or something. So, that's also cool.
:jumptoconclusions:
One delay and suddenly they're mediocre and unprofessional? TT's track record for release dates has been phenomenal so far.
(King Of Town's) Good gravy.
I second this
Next you'll be complaining the game is too short and you waited so loooong
Besides, after playing Blizzard's games I've learned to be patient and not get too excited until at least the day before an announced release date.
Haha. True. Has there ever been an actual official release DATE? There have been release months (June 2008) but has anyone said "July 28" or anything like that?
2, actually. Not saying that it's not hard for the to get the game on to Wii Ware, I'm not saying that they don't want to make the game the BEST EVAR, and I'm not saying that they are unprofessional, I'm just making a correction.
P.S. I'm the part of the minority who weeps inside for the delays instead of threatening to kill their dogs, kidnap their familys, or cover their cardboard boxes with mayonaise and wait 30 minutes to clean it all up, vacuum, and use air-freshener to get rid of any undesirable odors. No, I just let them know that they won't get to enjoy my 2 story hot tub with an underwater fireplace in my cabin in Tahoe untill the first episode is released.
That is what has happened to Duke Nukem Forever.
I mean, who really cares anymore?
At some point, EVERYONE will realize that they just can't feel anticipation anymore. And while this period of time may be a month or two for some people(some of whom I know personally), for most it's not quite so short.
Still.
People have stopped CARING about Duke Nukem forever. They'd likely be more upset over a delay for, say, Halo Wars.
thank you!
I wouldn't call their WiiWare release date regulations "crappy." It provides a steady flow of WiiWare games being released every week. Keep in mind, most WiiWare consumers just buy those games because of their titles, so more casual titles come out.
No Ghostmas is from another cartoon. Blockhead.
Did you actually read the post of very quickly skim over it?
What about a two story hot tub?:D
move it along Hot Tub!
i'm quite impressed how much you and the other telltale employees keep your patience. some of the posts are quite...hmm...they're not really nice.
just reading this makes me somewhat angry, because i sense a certain lack of respect here. telltale's decision to postpone their initial release of the game for one month was absolutely right. if you notice the product is not to your full satisfaction, it is better to fix the remaining issue and anger a few people, than to release it unfinished.
so, the game is done now and it should be out soon, so why bother, there is not much to be done now anyway. other games have been delayed much longer, just because the lettering on the box wasn't good enough.
that said i hope there will be less complaining in the future...i don't think, i will read this thread any longer.