The_Inquisitor
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So GAF. I have been looking for a gaming podcast to compliment the giantbomb cast. Is this it?
Never listened to them before.
Never listened to them before.
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hey_it's_that_dog
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Yes, start with the first one, etc, etc.
The_Inquisitor
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Do I really need to start from the beginning? I was thinking of starting off when they do. I know i won't get all the chemistry, but I imagine after a few it will make sense.
bigdaddygamebot
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It's not about chemistry or making sense.
It's about laughing your ass off and hearing some really smart discussion on game design.
...and laughing your ass off.
The_Inquisitor
Member
Oh no I agree. That's why i love GB and tested crew. I just am not GREATLY interested in hearing discussion about older "current events" topics.
bigdaddygamebot
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The truth of it is that they are usually pretty behind regarding "current events". They will put you onto some great games that you might not know about and those guys have made me laugh out loud more consistently than Giant Bomb ever has. (And I really enjoy the bombcast)
Start with The Great Gatling Gunsby (Feb 12th, 2010) and move forward from there. There's actually not that many to listen to and they are super-enjoyable.
If not...you can punch me right in the mouth.
The_Inquisitor
Member
I'm going to hold you to that! Is everything before that rough?
The Big Rig
Member
Not at all. Idle Thumbs proper has classic moments in it. Chris, Nick and Jake have great chemistry.
I speel my dreenk
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Progress is good and all, but can't wait for these to start in earnest!
I've just had an idea: With this new individual channel thing (for separate mics), the guys could release the cast as three individual tracks (or as a multitrack MP3, if there is such a thing) so that if we get completely sick of, say, Chris (totally random pick... honest!) we could mute him and just listen to Jake and Sean talk with occasional extended gaps of silence.
Okay, maybe not.
PS. That reminds me. I need to play Civ. *A* Civ. I own 4 and 5 but have played neither (nor any before them). I suck.
Okay, maybe not.
PS. That reminds me. I need to play Civ. *A* Civ. I own 4 and 5 but have played neither (nor any before them). I suck.
My friend is also playing this way. I think he's nuts.
No, it's all really great, start from the beginning instead of at some arbitrary episode.
I think they just sold me on the Civ V expansion. Brought back memories of me playing Civ V for hours at a time.
I was sort of thinking about how Civ stories are only really interesting because of the associations we feel with history; if Civ empires, cultures, religions etc were named generic fantasy crap these kinds of tales might not be nearly as interesting. It's kind of like a prior knowledge base you can assume all (well, most) listeners to be able to draw upon, instead of having to hope that they're an expert in Azerothian lore or whatever.
I hope they do more postcard casts.
I was sort of thinking about how Civ stories are only really interesting because of the associations we feel with history; if Civ empires, cultures, religions etc were named generic fantasy crap these kinds of tales might not be nearly as interesting. It's kind of like a prior knowledge base you can assume all (well, most) listeners to be able to draw upon, instead of having to hope that they're an expert in Azerothian lore or whatever.
I hope they do more postcard casts.
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Was hoping that old timely telephone was nick. They should randomly have nick call an old timey telephone to make a quick point or something. I like to imagine nick is constantly listening in on Skype unable to chime in.
Nappuccino
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Kinda bummed you didn't seem to enjoy Moonrise Kingdom that much.
I agree, it needed one or two moments where the fantasy was peeled back to see the true emotions, but I also think there were several already (like when Sam laughs at her for her parents buying the "how to deal with a disturbed child" book.) But I also found myself just caught up in the whimsy of it all and enjoyed it for that alone.
I agree, it needed one or two moments where the fantasy was peeled back to see the true emotions, but I also think there were several already (like when Sam laughs at her for her parents buying the "how to deal with a disturbed child" book.) But I also found myself just caught up in the whimsy of it all and enjoyed it for that alone.
The Dutch Slayer
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Yeah new cast yeah 
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GAF hates 5 with a red hot passion, but either sound good.
4 is the better one but 5 has better ui. If you are interested in the more storytelling emergent gameplay of civ games 4 is a lot better since it has more robust systems and interactions between them so it has more potential of funny stories happening but 5 is a good game on it's own as well.
i think i'm going to get civ iv - i'd get the sequel for the expansion stuff but there's no chance of it running on my macbook - as the civ chat has me so curious that i have to at least give the series a try. i should probably wait a few days for the steam summer sale before jumping though, right?
loved the last progress cast btw. keep them coming.
loved the last progress cast btw. keep them coming.
Yes. It's much deeper than the Bombcast in terms of discussing game mechanics and design philosophies, and yet it's just as irreverent with the hilarious in jokes and memes. The Phaedrus stuff is so good.
gutterboy44
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Great progress cast. Looks like I will be buying Civ V in the next week. Damn you Idle Thumbs and your ability to make so many games sound incredible. I enjoyed Civ Rev but never got the hang of Civ III back in the day. Maybe V will be the perfect fit.
Also, good call on the Three Moves Ahead cast about Formula 1. Made me so happy to hear people talk about my most beloved sport and games in such an insightful manner. I vote Thumbs goes for football or cycling manager.
Also, good call on the Three Moves Ahead cast about Formula 1. Made me so happy to hear people talk about my most beloved sport and games in such an insightful manner. I vote Thumbs goes for football or cycling manager.
Agreed. Actually got me to dig it out again (from the Steam library) and fight to get it working properly again.
That fight, I won
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I'm starting to warm up to 3MA it's absolutely fascinating but doesn't really have a lot of color. It was nice having Jeff Green on, but I still have never played a strategy game. Maybe once I complete my sweet new gaming rig I'll give civ and Starcraft a shot.
I LOVE the Saturday streams. It's so nostalgic. Saturday morning video games!
I LOVE the Saturday streams. It's so nostalgic. Saturday morning video games!
StevePharma
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The stream was amazing. Jake the
Destroyer/Dog Killer
Thanks again for doing these things.
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Jake and Sean were on the latest Game Life podcast.
The giant jungle statue robot was amazing. Like something out of a Ghibli movie - Laputa for preference
The Big Rig
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Has anyone discussed a list of guests that would be great on the new show?
I started with one in the middle and I'm completely lost.
Who killed the shitty wizard? Who took the horse bag? I guess I'll have to relisten.
The Big Rig
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There's an Idle Thunbs wiki if you don't want to relive the magic.
Is that actually updated? It was pretty surprising/amusing to find that there was an Idle Thumbs wiki, but it still being maintained would be kind of mind-blowing.
The Big Rig
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It sadly has not been updated since the end of the original podcast. New part of the site perhaps?
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I've always kind of wanted a return of JP and Chuck.
Dude who did 30 Flights.
Fuck Nick.
Steve Gaynor.
J Allard.
Maybe (given Chris' and my boner for Star Control 2) the Toys for Bob guys? I doubt they'd be in massive demand media-wise. I'd love to hear them talk (as much as they would, I'm sure) about something that isn't Skylanders.
Fuck Nick.
Steve Gaynor.
J Allard.
Maybe (given Chris' and my boner for Star Control 2) the Toys for Bob guys? I doubt they'd be in massive demand media-wise. I'd love to hear them talk (as much as they would, I'm sure) about something that isn't Skylanders.
The Big Rig
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Last Progresscast is out! New site and podcasts start next friday.
nckillthegrimace
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This has all been a meta-jack cast.