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[Deleted member 30609]

sorry to bump this, but any word on when the new site is launching?

 

[StevePharma]

sorry to bump this, but any word on when the new site is launching?

I guess they are holding it back until they've got their "office" up and running and have dealt with all the rewards and shipping.


On a side note, on the latest Progresscast Chris mentions Rayman Origins, which was my #1 game as voted in the GAF GOTY 2011 Thread

Rayman Origins ; My #1 vote is both to raise awareness and because the game is amazing. The perfect blend of good (high-res) art, tight controls, humor & great level design/music. No frustration at all while playing due to good checkpointing and instant retries. Ancel and his small team should be applauded because they provide an experience that few big teams can rival.

The game is exceptionally well designed and thought out.

Gamasutra did an 8 page piece on the design of Rayman Origins.[Click to read]

It's an excellent read and I recommend it to everyone, especially designers.

 

[Shaneus]

I guess they are holding it back until they've got their "office" up and running and have dealt with all the rewards and shipping.


On a side note, on the latest Progresscast Chris mentions Rayman Origins, which was my #1 game as voted in the GAF GOTY 2011 Thread

That last cast feels like such a long time ago

 

[Gomu Gomu]

I'm neck-deep in an overloaded semester at uni (software engineering), I wish I had the time to invest in actually playing and enjoying strategy games. I've never actually given TMA a real listen, but I'll probably give it a shot in the future.

Another Software Engineering student, who's a thumbs fan and has an overloaded semester? *high five*

 

[Ledsen]

sorry to bump this, but any word on when the new site is launching?

I heard they ran off with the money to Lundy Island.

 

[Corky]

I couldn't really care less about strategy games.

Started listening to TMA.

I now care about strategy games.

 

[Deleted member 30609]

Another Software Engineering student, who's a thumbs fan and has an overloaded semester? *high five*

yeah us

 

[sixghost]

I couldn't really care less about strategy games.

Started listening to TMA.

I now care about strategy games.

Any episode where they talk about Starcraft or the concepts of multiplayer strategy is fascinating, but any episode where they talk about some WWII or fantasy themed strategy game makes me lose interest.

 

[Jake]

sorry to bump this, but any word on when the new site is launching?

We're working on it now but don't have an ETA yet. When things get close I'll start being more of a weirdo than usual in places like this thread, so you'll know.

 

[sixghost]

We're working on it now but don't have an ETA yet. When things get close I'll start being more of a weirdo than usual in places like this thread, so you'll know.

Do you guys have any plans to do some written stuff on the new site? I read a few pieces on the old idle thumbs and enjoyed them.The photo journal where the virtual boy gave one of you a seizure was gold.

 

[randomwab]

I heard they ran off with the money to Lundy Island.

They took the money, and they're not giving it back.

 

[Jintor]

Any episode where they talk about Starcraft or the concepts of multiplayer strategy is fascinating, but any episode where they talk about some WWII or fantasy themed strategy game makes me lose interest.

Crusader kings 2 sounds really interesting!

 

[sixghost]

Crusader kings 2 sounds really interesting!

I was really surprised how much I enjoy Tom Chick's contribution on the podcast. I only knew him from his yearly Top 10 trolling come GOTY time. Even when I completely disagree with his point, he usually makes it well.

 

[wolfmat]

I'd love it if TMA talked about Fall of the Samurai. Nobody in my podcastosphere has so far. I am not happy with this outcome.

 

[Rufus]

I'd love it if TMA talked about Fall of the Samurai. Nobody in my podcastosphere has so far. I am not happy with this outcome.

I swear I heard Rob Zacny talk about it recently somehwere.
Here we go: http://www.gamerswithjobs.com/node/111579

 

[wolfmat]

I swear I heard Rob Zacny talk about it recently somehwere.
Here we go: http://www.gamerswithjobs.com/node/111579

Thx mate

 

[Sneds]

A new public progresscast has been posted. You can find the post here the mp3 here.

 

[Max]

so when are they going to do the video game podcast??

edit: ooe, legend of grimrock on the progresscast, ignore me

 

[Buttonbasher]

A new public progresscast has been posted. You can find the post here the mp3 here.

My iTunes is titling this one "Kickstarter Progresscast The Eighth One" for some reason, just in case anyone glosses over it, thinking it to be last weeks.

 

[Hot Coldman]

This is so dumb, and yet my life will be incomplete without a Big Bird, George Clooney and Paul Walker podcast.

 

[Shaneus]

IndieGameCave interview with Chris on over-playtesting (as referenced in the 'cast)

 

[rexor0717]

IndieGameCave interview with Chris on over-playtesting (as referenced in the 'cast)

Oh wow, that was a really good interview.

 

[Shaneus]

Wait, so Chris is the (or one of the) main organisers of Molyjam? Nice work. Stunningly quick turnaround from concept to product.

 

[Ledsen]

No one got my clever reference

 

[Corky]

Progresscast #19

Public cast

http://traffic.libsyn.com/idlethumbs/idlethumbs_progresscast_120413.mp3

Have not listened yet, weather is amazing going out for some fishing and this will be the music to which the fishes will get slain.

 

[Shaneus]

'Twas already posted.

 

[Corky]

'Twas already posted.

I hate you.

 

[Gomu Gomu]

That whole play-testing conversation was amazing to hear. I would love to hear more game development discussions in the future from you guys.

 

[The Dutch Slayer]

Backers ONLY.

Progresscast #20

 

[Ceebs]

The last 5 minutes were worth my Kickstarter money alone.

 

[The Big Rig]

The last 5 minutes were worth my Kickstarter money alone?

Fixed.

 

[nckillthegrimace]

"Oh god, it smells."

Leaving that in must have been for the really creepy Idle Thumbs fans.

 

[Ceebs]

Fixed?

You mean?

 

[Jintor]

As usual, the podcast got significantly more hilarious when they derailed spectacularly

 

[reptilescorpio]

IndieGameCave interview with Chris on over-playtesting (as referenced in the 'cast)

Thanks buddy!

As usual, the podcast got significantly more hilarious when they derailed spectacularly

Always the best Thumbs moments are when they are spiralling out of tangents and into sweet, sweet oblivion.

 

[Aaron]

I'm sad I didn't pony up enough for the print now. Looks swank.

 

[Jintor]

Do you guys care whether progress casts are restricted to backers or not? I don't particularly give a crap. In fact I get a little annoyed because then they don't put it on the RSS feed and I can't listen to it on the go.

I know it's like EXCLUSIVE or whatever but I dunno.

 

[StevePharma]

Do you guys care whether progress casts are restricted to backers or not? I don't particularly give a crap. In fact I get a little annoyed because then they don't put it on the RSS feed and I can't listen to it on the go.

I know it's like EXCLUSIVE or whatever but I dunno.

Most of them are yes, I believe one was made public through the RSS. You can listen to it on the go because they give a direct dl-link on the kickstarterpage.


It's also nice to know that the newly bought furniture

Spoiler

is already getting soiled

 

[Shaneus]

I want their J Allard to wear fake dreadlocks.

 

[Shurs]

I haven't been keeping up with these. Has the sound quality improved?

 

[frequency]

I've been listening to the new podcasts and I know this is blasphemous but...
I think I "outgrew" Idle Thumbs. I was really excited for this but listening to it now is kind of annoying. There are moments of greatness, but most of it is just laughing at themselves, interrupting each other, and throwing out old tired inside jokes.

Like many others, Idle Thumbs used to be my favourite podcast (after the Brodeo went away). I'm not sure if I changed or if they changed.

I'll keep listening for as long as I can though... since I paid money. I really hope it grows on me again.

 

[Corto]

I haven't been keeping up with these. Has the sound quality improved?

This last progresscast had great sound quality. Too good, someone might say.

 

[sixghost]

I've been listening to the new podcasts and I know this is blasphemous but...
I think I "outgrew" Idle Thumbs. I was really excited for this but listening to it now is kind of annoying. There are moments of greatness, but most of it is just laughing at themselves, interrupting each other, and throwing out old tired inside jokes.

Like many others, Idle Thumbs used to be my favourite podcast (after the Brodeo went away). I'm not sure if I changed or if they changed.

I'll keep listening for as long as I can though... since I paid money. I really hope it grows on me again.

If anything, there has been much less of this in the progress casts.

 

[bistromathics]

If anything, there has been much less of this in the progress casts.

I think the laughing and interruption is kinda bad in the progresscasts.

 

[Lasthope106]

I've been listening to the new podcasts and I know this is blasphemous but...
I think I "outgrew" Idle Thumbs. I was really excited for this but listening to it now is kind of annoying. There are moments of greatness, but most of it is just laughing at themselves, interrupting each other, and throwing out old tired inside jokes.

Like many others, Idle Thumbs used to be my favourite podcast (after the Brodeo went away). I'm not sure if I changed or if they changed.

I'll keep listening for as long as I can though... since I paid money. I really hope it grows on me again.

I did notice that a few past progresscasts have been rougher than what the Idle Thumbs crew were outputting at their peak. However, I'm going to give them the benefit of doubt, given that they are starting from scratch again.

What I remember being great about the podcast is that they would pick a game that had slipped the mainstream media, and laser focus on it, analyze and discuss it in great detail; for example, Torchlight, S.T.A.L.K.E.R. etc. In most of the new podcast they have barely have any solid discussion about games, other than Shawn trying DOTA2, and Minecraft. Once they all play a game that they all enjoy, we'll get back the magic. The last podcast was pretty good on tangents and humor, so now all we need is more game talk.

 

[castlegar]

Chris works at Double Fine now?

 

[LCfiner]

Maybe I'm late to this, but Chris works at Double Fine now?

hey, first I've heard of this. (and that tweet is like 5 minutes old) sounds cool. good luck to Chris.

 

[LiK]

Chris works at Double Fine now?

yea, confirmed. congrats to him

 

[The Big Rig]

Congrats Chris

Spoiler

Fuck Chris

 

[hey_it's_that_dog]

I did notice that a few past progresscasts have been rougher than what the Idle Thumbs crew were outputting at their peak. However, I'm going to give them the benefit of doubt, given that they are starting from scratch again.

What I remember being great about the podcast is that they would pick a game that had slipped the mainstream media, and laser focus on it, analyze and discuss it in great detail; for example, Torchlight, S.T.A.L.K.E.R. etc. In most of the new podcast they have barely have any solid discussion about games, other than Shawn trying DOTA2, and Minecraft. Once they all play a game that they all enjoy, we'll get back the magic. The last podcast was pretty good on tangents and humor, so now all we need is more game talk.

Maybe I'm wrong but the progress casts were never intended to be just like The Idle Thumbs Podcast. They're deliberately minimizing discussion of actual games, though I suppose the progress casts that they made public are supposed to be representative of their real intentions. In any case, I haven't noticed a substantial change and they're sure as hell more fun to listen to than just about any other game cast out there.