SirPenguin
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Yeah, it had the clarity and sharpness that only an offhanded comment can have. It was perfect.
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Idle thumbs IS BACK (Kickstarter ended) -- Funded in 3 hours
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Yeah, it had the clarity and sharpness that only an offhanded comment can have. It was perfect.
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Deleted member 30609
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So I reinstalled Far Cry 2. I'm re-listening to the episodes during my commute and morning jogs, so it's kind of hard to resist the urge.
The beginning of the game is just so god damn oppressive. I'm going to stick with it, because damn it, FarCry2FarCry2, but it's not an easy world to be in.
That said, turning the music off has dramatically improved my experience. I still don't feel totally in sync with all of the systems, but approaching it much, much slower than I usually would a shooter has been an interesting experience.
The beginning of the game is just so god damn oppressive. I'm going to stick with it, because damn it, FarCry2FarCry2, but it's not an easy world to be in.
That said, turning the music off has dramatically improved my experience. I still don't feel totally in sync with all of the systems, but approaching it much, much slower than I usually would a shooter has been an interesting experience.
SirPenguin
Member
God fucking damnit I could not stop laughing at the Kangaroo Jackcast.
"I wonder what Kangaroo Jack is doing right now"
*short silence*
"Ah, oh, well we can probably take a pretty solid guess as to what Kangaroo Jack's up to. He's probably doing two things in order"
"I wonder what Kangaroo Jack is doing right now"
*short silence*
"Ah, oh, well we can probably take a pretty solid guess as to what Kangaroo Jack's up to. He's probably doing two things in order"
The Dutch Slayer
Member
History of Idle Thumbs
Also IT crew, any word yet on next week conf grenades and interviews because of GDC?
Also IT crew, any word yet on next week conf grenades and interviews because of GDC?
I played it for about 3-4 hours the first time I tried it and though it was the most boring, broken FPS I've ever played. I thought the shooting was horrible, enemies took too many bullets, they could spot you through 3 fucking trees and tons of bushes, etc.
I put it down and gave it another shot 5-6 months later after listening to a bunch Idle Thumbs again, and went into it with a mindset of, I'm just going to take it slow, try to enjoy the game, and try to explore the systems in the game as best I can.
I thought it was pretty awesome after that. I also happened to pick the character that started with a flamethrower, which is so fun to use, and then realized you get a sniper rifle very early, which helps so much more than you could ever realize, since it basically gives you a telescope to scout ahead that is much faster and usable than the monocular that you can use with the map, which sucks.
Just try to play it like it's not just another FPS. Use the flamethrower or a molatov to start a fire in the brush near an enemy checkpoint, then either run away and snipe them all as they are fleeing, or just use the chaos to sneak past. On the missions where you need to kill someone in a convoy or a jeep, use your head and do stuff like set up a trap, rather than just chase after them in a jeep, then gun then down with the turret. Observe their path for a bit, then find a point in their route that is narrow, then block the path by parking a car in their way, then ambush the shit out of them by throwing grenades and starting fires.
It's the kind of game where you get more out of it when you put more into it. If you just drive places, then get in huge firefights, it's not a good game at all.
GodfatherX
Member
if I already pledged $10 can I go back and up it to the $30 pledge?
Yep. Make sure you're logged in and click "manage pledge". Then just change the number in the pledge amount box and hit continue. There's a little FAQ on the side:
"How do I change my pledge amount?
Enter a new amount in the pledge amount box. Note that you are not adding to your existing pledge; the amount you enter will be the total amount collected if this project is successfully funded.
How do I change my reward selection?
To change your reward, make a new selection on this page. Note that changing your reward selection does not automatically change your pledge amount."
hey_it's_that_dog
benevolent sexism
The Big Rig
Member
Maybe it's satiate. Jake "Satiate" Rodkin.
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Deleted member 30609
Unconfirmed Member
no one is going to believe that this actually happened, but I was looking at the map and drove into a river. yep.
also, GDC cast incoming according to Jake's twitter.
also, GDC cast incoming according to Jake's twitter.
GodfatherX
Member
Every progresscast has been great, hopefully we get some longer cast soon
Yeah, they said that the final Progresscast will be embarassingly long, since that's the one where they discuss topics picked by the backers, of which there are 150-ish.
Sounds like the Idle Thumbs version of octoberkast
One time, I actually pulled over to the side of the road while I was driving when I had to look at the map. I realized what I had done and just laughed thinking about my concerns for obstructing the traffic behind me.
Hot Coldman
Banned
I'd watch that, because you know they'd replace mad-libbing with gold-libbing
"I went to the JEFF on Friday and saw a bunch of COAT near the BLAST. I found it to be quite GODGAMEJEFFGOLDCOATGAMEGAMBLUMBLUM"
That would be amazing. My god.
For $1000 that request can be granted.
He's probably got enough songs to write from the kickstarter.
edit: also the Idle Thumbs theme song covers that topic quite well.
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Deleted member 30609
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so good.
the Super Metroid talk was amazing.
I really enjoyed all the Starcraft and DOTA talk. It was kind of hilarious that no one mentioned any form of explicit exercising or working out when they were talking about adult recreational activities and good uses of time, that seems like the classic example.
I had no idea JP was working at Double Fine now, neat.
Also cool: Brendan Cheong didn't have any formal programming experience before making his first games. Wow.
the Super Metroid talk was amazing.
I really enjoyed all the Starcraft and DOTA talk. It was kind of hilarious that no one mentioned any form of explicit exercising or working out when they were talking about adult recreational activities and good uses of time, that seems like the classic example.
I had no idea JP was working at Double Fine now, neat.
Also cool: Brendan Cheong didn't have any formal programming experience before making his first games. Wow.
wolfmat
Confirmed Asshole
Alright, changed it. Let me know if there's other stuff I made that you hate.
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Spehornoob
Member
Could anyone explain to me exactly what kickstart is? From what I gather, it's a program that allows players to donate in order to fund the games they want made so that Devs don't have to worry about losing money on niche titles. Is that about right?
It's a platform that allows creators to pitch ideas/projects to potential customers, allowing them to contribute money that will aid in the creation of said project. Usually, there are rewards that come out of donating - ie Art, free copy of thing, etc
kickstarter.com
Well, not really. Its not about games, just creative projects. If people want it, people fund it.
Spehornoob
Member
Okay. Really cool. Definitely seems like a good system for things that fans may want, but may have trouble finding a massive audience, or at least seem as though they would.
(I'd donate to a Jedi Knight 4 or Red Steel 3, myself.)
Congrats to Idle Thumbs and their fans!
Wow, this is amazing.
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Deleted member 30609
Unconfirmed Member
no second GDC cast? 
Revolution number one
Member
I just pledged $50 and where can I choose the size of my shirt?
no second GDC cast?
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I think it's something you choose when it's actually shipped, similarly you get to choose your mailing address.
hey_it's_that_dog
benevolent sexism
Technosteve
Banned
just gave you guys 10 dollars, i just want more dota 2 talk. Very surprised you guys were having positive experience with players.....
snoopeasystreet
Member
the idle thumbs gold bart cast.