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Topic: Sam and Max

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#1 17 OCT 2006 at 6:05pm
Lucien21 Guild Master Posts : 4876 Joined: 9 JUL 2003 Location: 0 Status : Offline	So Anyone played it yet? You can only play it at the moment if you subscribe to Gametap (and live in the US), but you never know. It's probably persona non grata with some people as : 1. It's Episodic 2. It's a Download But http://www.eurogamer.net/article.php?article_id=68766 -- It's getting good reviews. I for one an looking forward to 1st November when I can get it from the Telltale Website. To get the game you can * Download individual Sam & Max episodes for $8.95 each from Telltale. * Buy the entire season for $34.95 from Telltale. -------> Best option * Subscribe to GameTap for $9.95/month to get exclusive early access to Sam & Max episodes, along with over 600 other games. People who purchase the whole season for $34.95 will get access to each episode as soon as it becomes available on Telltale's website. At the end of the season, these customers can choose to receive a Season 1 CD containing all six episodes for only the cost of shipping and handling. For AYA) Dear Diary, My teenage angst bullsh*t now has a bodycount.
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#2 17 OCT 2006 at 6:55pm
demonryu Intergalactic Janitor Posts : 58 Joined: 24 AUG 2005 Status : Online	I beat the first episode late last week. Loved it, Telltale did an excellent job. efinitely check it out no matter what method you use to buy. Webmaster of Cosmos Gaming&&[url=http://www.cosmosgaming.com][img]http://www.cosmosgaming.com/cgnewad.jpg[/img][/url]
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#3 17 OCT 2006 at 9:02pm
BazzaLB Private Detective Posts : 512 Joined: 27 AUG 2005 Location: AU Status : Offline	The following quote from one review concerns me a bit. " on't telegraph the puzzle solutions so much. One of my happiest moments playing this game was right at the very end, when I realized: I don't know what to do! This wasn't frustrating, mind you. This was awesome. I'd blazed through all the other puzzles without having to work my brain very hard, and I was ready for a challenge. If I get stuck two or three times as often in the next episode, I'll be two or three times as happy a player" The trend is for dumbed down puzzles.
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#4 17 OCT 2006 at 9:17pm
Wimli Guild Master Posts : 3259 Joined: 14 MAR 2003 Status : Offline	I didn't care much for either of the demos for the Bone games, so though I didn't play the full games, Telltale hasn't been able to convince me of their talent. Granted, Sam and Max is a whole different series, but still. As far as I know, there won't be a demo available for Sam and Max (the episode itself is probably too small). And that makes it simple for me: no demo, no try, no buy.
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#5 17 OCT 2006 at 10:44pm
Andromus Guild Master Posts : 5538 Joined: 6 NOV 2002 Status : Offline	I was so very tempted to subscribe to Gametap, use the two week free trial to play Sam & Max, then cancel my subscription. But I guess I'll just wait until November to get it. News flash: I'm going to actually BUY an episodic game! Will the fabric of time and space withstand this cataclysmic event? Stay tuned.... [smiley=shocked.gif]
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#6 17 OCT 2006 at 11:35pm
Akhilles Private Detective Posts : 581 Joined: 21 JUL 2003 Location: US Status : Offline	I'll wait til it's on TT's website. Gametap seems like a nice service, but I don't care for a service that once you stop subscribing, you lose access to all games. You are standing in an open field west of a white house, with a boarded front door. There is a small mailbox here.
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#7 18 OCT 2006 at 12:57am
Melanie68 Intergalactic Janitor Posts : 83 Joined: 20 JUL 2006 Status : Online	Someone posted this article over at AG: http://www.joystiq.com/2006/10/17/gametap-now-in-canada-other-locations-planned/ What I resist, persists and speaks louder than I know.
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#8 18 OCT 2006 at 1:37am
nytimesguy Private Detective Posts : 684 Joined: 14 OCT 2002 Status : Online	*Originally Posted By Wimli (17 OCT 2006 9:16pm)* I didn't care much for either of the demos for the Bone games, so though I didn't play the full games, Telltale hasn't been able to convince me of their talent. Granted, Sam and Max is a whole different series, but still. As far as I know, there won't be a demo available for Sam and Max (the episode itself is probably too small). And that makes it simple for me: no demo, no try, no buy. Sam & Max is much, much, much better than the Bone games. Puzzles are on the easy side but it's very very funny and clever. Charles - Game Theorist
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#9 18 OCT 2006 at 1:56am
BazzaLB Private Detective Posts : 512 Joined: 27 AUG 2005 Location: AU Status : Offline	*Originally Posted By nytimesguy (18 OCT 2006 1:36am)* *Originally Posted By Wimli (17 OCT 2006 9:16pm)* I didn't care much for either of the demos for the Bone games, so though I didn't play the full games, Telltale hasn't been able to convince me of their talent. Granted, Sam and Max is a whole different series, but still. As far as I know, there won't be a demo available for Sam and Max (the episode itself is probably too small). And that makes it simple for me: no demo, no try, no buy. Sam & Max is much, much, much better than the Bone games. Puzzles are on the easy side but it's very very funny and clever. I like humor in my games, but EASY puzzles... PASS! (so sick of dumbed down everything)
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#10 18 OCT 2006 at 2:14am
Melanie68 Intergalactic Janitor Posts : 83 Joined: 20 JUL 2006 Status : Online	*Originally Posted By Wimli (17 OCT 2006 9:16pm)* I didn't care much for either of the demos for the Bone games, so though I didn't play the full games, Telltale hasn't been able to convince me of their talent. Granted, Sam and Max is a whole different series, but still. As far as I know, there won't be a demo available for Sam and Max (the episode itself is probably too small). And that makes it simple for me: no demo, no try, no buy. There will be a demo. It will be through Telltale's site as well as Gametap I believe. What I resist, persists and speaks louder than I know.
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#11 18 OCT 2006 at 2:36pm
Aya Grand Inquisitor Posts : 7277 Joined: 16 OCT 2002 Status : Offline	*Originally Posted By Lucien21 (17 OCT 2006 6:05pm)* People who purchase the whole season for $34.95 will get access to each episode as soon as it becomes available on Telltale's website. At the end of the season, these customers can choose to receive a Season 1 CD containing all six episodes for only the cost of shipping and handling. (For AYA) now that's what i call good news!!! the full season 1, properly boxed is smth i may consider... i guess it will be available at the end of the season, and you won't have to buy now... i don't have that big a problem with episodic gaming, but i prefer playing the whole thing in one go and not wait in between episodes... You have gotten the attention of the mysterious lady. She turns to face you. Her face is devoid of any flesh. You are frozen with horror as she begins ripping your body into a bloody mess.
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#12 18 OCT 2006 at 2:40pm
Shany Guild Master Posts : 3313 Joined: 19 JUN 2003 Status : Online	I'm going to do with Sam and Max what I'm currently doing with the Bone games. Which is to wait until all episodes are out and available on CD/DVD.
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#13 18 OCT 2006 at 5:53pm
nytimesguy Private Detective Posts : 684 Joined: 14 OCT 2002 Status : Online	*Originally Posted By Bazza (18 OCT 2006 1:56am)* I like humor in my games, but EASY puzzles... PASS! (so sick of dumbed down everything) Well, you can't say it's dumbed down since Sam & Max Hit the Road had easy puzzles too. And actually this game shows a little more imagination in the puzzles. I think the whole six episode set when it comes out will probably wind up playing better than S&MHtR. Charles - Game Theorist
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#14 18 OCT 2006 at 7:33pm
Wimli Guild Master Posts : 3259 Joined: 14 MAR 2003 Status : Offline	*Originally Posted By Melanie68 (18 OCT 2006 2:13am)* *Originally Posted By Wimli (17 OCT 2006 9:16pm)* I didn't care much for either of the demos for the Bone games, so though I didn't play the full games, Telltale hasn't been able to convince me of their talent. Granted, Sam and Max is a whole different series, but still. As far as I know, there won't be a demo available for Sam and Max (the episode itself is probably too small). And that makes it simple for me: no demo, no try, no buy. There will be a demo. It will be through Telltale's site as well as Gametap I believe. Ah, thanks for the link, Melanie! Great news! 8-)
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#15 18 OCT 2006 at 8:23pm
Reckless Journeyman Posts : 962 Joined: 14 NOV 2002 Status : Online	*Originally Posted By Aya (18 OCT 2006 2:36pm)* *Originally Posted By Lucien21 (17 OCT 2006 6:05pm)* People who purchase the whole season for $34.95 will get access to each episode as soon as it becomes available on Telltale's website. At the end of the season, these customers can choose to receive a Season 1 CD containing all six episodes for only the cost of shipping and handling. (For AYA) now that's what i call good news!!! the full season 1, properly boxed is smth i may consider... i guess it will be available at the end of the season, and you won't have to buy now... i don't have that big a problem with episodic gaming, but i prefer playing the whole thing in one go and not wait in between episodes... I agree! We'll have to wait for 'n' months and hope that episodic sales are enough to enable them to complete the season but a full/proper game is what floats my boat. [url=http://leisuresuitlarry.dyndns.org/]Leisure Suit Larry Archive Site[/url]&&[url=http://www.adamhearn.co.uk]Hearn Garage[/url]
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#16 19 OCT 2006 at 3:51am
RobD Sorcerer Apprentice Posts : 382 Joined: 30 NOV 2002 Status : Online	I have confidence they will complete the series. But I'm wondering if the 34.95 price will still hold for those that don't purchase the full season beforehand. That's a darn good price.
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#17 19 OCT 2006 at 4:19am
Melanie68 Intergalactic Janitor Posts : 83 Joined: 20 JUL 2006 Status : Online	This is from the Telltale forums: Emily said: I don't know how long the preorder deal will last, but it will be at least through the release of episode 1. I would say keep an eye on the website and to be on the safe side, order before Dec. 17 (when the next one comes out). What I resist, persists and speaks louder than I know.
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#18 19 OCT 2006 at 11:43am
Wimli Guild Master Posts : 3259 Joined: 14 MAR 2003 Status : Offline	*Originally Posted By RobD (19 OCT 2006 3:51am)* I have confidence they will complete the series. But I'm wondering if the 34.95 price will still hold for those that don't purchase the full season beforehand. That's a darn good price. I'm pretty sure that it won't stay the same., otherwise there wouldn't be much attraction to pay for all episodes now already. Also, I'm not sure whether all six episodes put together will form one game. Do they all have separate story lines or one continuous one?
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#19 19 OCT 2006 at 1:12pm
Erwin_Br Private Detective Posts : 455 Joined: 7 NOV 2002 Status : Offline	*Originally Posted By Wimli (19 OCT 2006 11:42am)* *Originally Posted By RobD (19 OCT 2006 3:51am)* I have confidence they will complete the series. But I'm wondering if the 34.95 price will still hold for those that don't purchase the full season beforehand. That's a darn good price. I'm pretty sure that it won't stay the same., otherwise there wouldn't be much attraction to pay for all episodes now already. Also, I'm not sure whether all six episodes put together will form one game. Do they all have separate story lines or one continuous one? Seperate stories with an overarching plot. --Erwin [url=http://justadventure.com/IndependentDevs/BadTiming/index.html][img]http://erbserv.emptyhouse.net/public/images/bt-forumbanner.gif[/img][/url]
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#20 19 OCT 2006 at 5:26pm
The Wolfboy Sorcerer Apprentice Posts : 304 Joined: 16 FEB 2006 Status : Online	After much thinking, I've decided that I'll play it once (read as - if) all the episodes are released.
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#21 21 OCT 2006 at 2:07pm
Erwin_Br Private Detective Posts : 455 Joined: 7 NOV 2002 Status : Offline	I'm going for the pre-order option. I hope more people are going to, because it will ensure the future of the Sam and Max series. And maybe the future of Tell Tale Games as well. And perhaps even the future of adventure gaming. --Erwin [url=http://justadventure.com/IndependentDevs/BadTiming/index.html][img]http://erbserv.emptyhouse.net/public/images/bt-forumbanner.gif[/img][/url]
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