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signalnoise: Mar 7, 2008; i'm your lady machine
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I just see "Helldump" looking good welded onto a sheet of corrugated aluminum.

# ? Apr 10, 2012 00:07

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# ? May 19, 2013 06:50

Occupation: Jan 18, 2009; AM I THE ONLY ONE AROUND HERE WHO GIVES A SHIT ABOUT THE RULES?!

MARK IT "TERRIBLE!"

signalnoise posted:

I second Helldump as a bar in which the patrons talk poo poo about the player character constantly.

Please please please do this. I would fund for this, and I'm already in for 50 bucks.

# ? Apr 10, 2012 01:48

Quarex: Apr 18, 2003; Beware the man who has lived longer than the Wasteland.

^{Read paragraph 65.}

signalnoise posted:

I just see "Helldump" looking good welded onto a sheet of corrugated aluminum.

I have to start by agreeing with this. It is a great post-apocalyptic name, likely has pretty good Something Awful internal recognition without seeming stupid to the casual gamer--in fact, I bet the name would be pretty appealing to the average player. Obviously we would not get to decide what the Helldump was, but there are so many good potential options!

signalnoise posted:

So I was thinkin it might work out in everyone's favor if everyone that was actually going to buy themselves a gang tag would give the money to Axemaniac instead to get this artifact/location in game.

Also agreeing with this. It is for the common good! We always love the common good!

Tsurupettan posted:

You are so adorable, Quarex. Why are you so adorable?

Because I look just like this:

Or was it

Evil Fluffy posted:

I tried putting the check in my CD drive and that didn't work. When I put it in my CPU fan my computer got make and spat confetti at me. Why must you lie to me so.

You need to reroute the encryptions.

r1ngwthszzors posted:

Quarex you got me good

I did not mean to get you. I would never get anybody

# ? Apr 10, 2012 01:53

sirbeefalot: Aug 24, 2004; Fast Learner.

At first I was pretty much sold on "Four Balls Bar" on the edge of a cliff somewhere, but a seedy shithole called Helldump really does sound both thematically correct and still ties in with SA.

I'm in for at least

towards this.

# ? Apr 10, 2012 02:17

the Professor: Nov 28, 2002; pi pi

You could also make Quarex a character in the game, something which has apparently needed to happen for like 25 years.

# ? Apr 10, 2012 02:43

Vincent Van Goatse: Nov 8, 2006; Veni, vidi, Lombardi.

I love the idea of Lowtax as a salesman or The Helldump bar.

# ? Apr 10, 2012 04:08

quakster: Jul 21, 2007; Buyer's Remorse

Consider my

part of the operation.

# ? Apr 10, 2012 04:12

Mordaedil: Oct 25, 2007; You should taste my cucumber-flavored beer!

I'm already sponsoring by $250, but I wouldn't mind throwing a little extra in for an SA reference.

Just not quite, $100. We'll figure something out.

# ? Apr 10, 2012 04:21

RagingBoner: Jan 10, 2006; Real Wood Pencil

I think Helldump is a great idea! And the SAclopedia and grenade that does something awful as a collectible are both great ideas. We get to write the back stories of these collectibles, so here is Masonity's idea for the SAclopedia (italics are my writing):

quote:

A book containing the worst aspects of the pre-apocalyptic world, assumed by many to be a warning to the future. The dense tome speaks of unearthly, strange things, and after skimming its pages, you come away learning one thing: people before the apocalypse had far too much time on their hands.

My idea for the SA grenade (it has to be inactive for it to be a collectible, otherwise it would be a weapon):

quote:

A large black grenade, the pin of which has rusted tight to the handle, making it unusable. Its engraving doesn't list its explosive power, only that it will do "Something Awful". Holding it in your hands makes you feel like you may poo poo your pants and tell hundreds of people about it.

These are just ideas, people. The bolding I added where the text could be replaced with a different SA reference.

RagingBoner fucked around with this message at Apr 10, 2012 around 06:31

# ? Apr 10, 2012 04:58

Demon Allie: Dec 28, 2006; Space Jellyfish

I would totally contribute

for Helldump (or anything really).

# ? Apr 10, 2012 06:39

the Professor: Nov 28, 2002; pi pi

Helldump the bar is the best idea.

# ? Apr 10, 2012 06:49

gaan kak: Jul 22, 2007; RAP APOLOGIST

Kicked $15 and I didn't play Wasteland or any of the Fallout games... Thanks SA

# ? Apr 10, 2012 06:55

RagingBoner: Jan 10, 2006; Real Wood Pencil

I'm going to go ahead and call goon contributions to be at least $16,000, and this current drive will probably put us closer to $20k.

Also, Quarex, I've heard of Wasteland, but I've never played or or really cared to until this thread. But I loved the "good" Fallout games (I also loved 3

) and I have put an inordinate amount of time into FO:NV (more than I shuold admit to... ok, over 300 hours), so that's why I am going to contribute to this SA drive, even though I've spent more than I should.

# ? Apr 10, 2012 07:03

Quarex: Apr 18, 2003; Beware the man who has lived longer than the Wasteland.

^{Read paragraph 65.}

Thanks Gaan Kak!!!

the Professor posted:

You could also make Quarex a character in the game, something which has apparently needed to happen for like 25 years.

That would be so awesome!!! I would definitely be willing to contribute at least $2,000 to the joint pledge for the opportunity to potentially get myself in the game!!!

Hmm, I feel like I am missing something ... no, no, there is nothing wrong with what I just typed.

RagingBoner posted:

Also, Quarex, I've heard of Wasteland, but I've never played or or really cared to until this thread. But I loved the "good" Fallout games (I also loved 3 ) and I have put an inordinate amount of time into FO:NV (more than I shuold admit to... ok, over 300 hours), so that's why I am going to contribute to this SA drive, even though I've spent more than I should.

Aww, that is great. Thanks, man, and you have put a lot of effort into keeping people informed without even a personal stake in the realm of infinite nostalgia! I only played New Vegas for like 100 hours, and I think a lot of that was "realizing I needed to finish a paper and leaving the game paused for hours at a time." You have some nice dedication. In many ways!

# ? Apr 10, 2012 07:12

MuLepton: Apr 1, 2011

Why couldn't this Kickstarter have happened last year, when I still had disposable income instead of a baby daughter and a house to pay off?

Pledged 15$ (last week), maybe I'll up it to the 55$ tier later. Or send money to AxeManiac if this SA thing is going to happen.

The original Wasteland was the second game I ever bought for the C64 (the first was Zak McKracken); I learned English playing these games, although I guess not fast enough, since I had no idea what a "canteen" was, so I sold all of them and wondered why my party kept dieing while they trekked through the desert

I guess I'll have to dig out my cassette player as well, and the tape I listened to while playing Wasteland (a compliation of TV show themes, I still associate Hawaii 5-0 with wandering through post-nuclear Las Vegas).

# ? Apr 10, 2012 07:53

pixelbaron: Mar 18, 2009

A Helldump location sounds great. It fits nicely into the post-apocalyptic landscape and is subtle enough that only goons will really pick up on it. Count me in for another donation.

# ? Apr 10, 2012 07:59

RagingBoner: Jan 10, 2006; Real Wood Pencil

MuLepton posted:

Why couldn't this Kickstarter have happened last year, when I still had disposable income instead of a baby daughter and a house to pay off?
Pledged 15$ (last week), maybe I'll up it to the 55$ tier later. Or send money to AxeManiac if this SA thing is going to happen.

The original Wasteland was the second game I ever bought for the C64 (the first was Zak McKracken); I learned English playing these games, although I guess not fast enough, since I had no idea what a "canteen" was, so I sold all of them and wondered why my party kept dieing while they trekked through the desert

I guess I'll have to dig out my cassette player as well, and the tape I listened to while playing Wasteland (a compliation of TV show themes, I still associate Hawaii 5-0 with wandering through post-nuclear Las Vegas).

... It works:

http://tubedubber.com/#0hUrcGCQV1g:...9eQ:0:100:0:0:1

# ? Apr 10, 2012 08:15

Seashell Salesman: Aug 4, 2005

MuLepton posted:

I guess I'll have to dig out my cassette player as well, and the tape I listened to while playing Wasteland (a compliation of TV show themes, I still associate Hawaii 5-0 with wandering through post-nuclear Las Vegas).

This is the most

wasteland story.

# ? Apr 10, 2012 08:52

lordfrikk: Mar 11, 2010; casual lamer

Woebin posted:

Here you go: http://wasteland.inxile-entertainment.com/press

I almost wanted to shout why there still isn't a high-resolution version of the Ranger badge and whaddaya know, there is!

# ? Apr 10, 2012 08:56

notZaar: Jan 7, 2004

This sounds like fun, I'd kick in

for the SA fund. Better get something set up soon though.

# ? Apr 10, 2012 09:02

RagingBoner: Jan 10, 2006; Real Wood Pencil

Somebody just cancelled a $2,500 donation.

We must take their spot!

# ? Apr 10, 2012 09:08

Seashell Salesman: Aug 4, 2005

I like the yellow wasteland logo much better than the badge + red logo. Is there any way we can get a wallpaper sized concept pic with yellow logo?

# ? Apr 10, 2012 09:11

RagingBoner: Jan 10, 2006; Real Wood Pencil

Seashell Salesman posted:

I like the yellow wasteland logo much better than the badge + red logo. Is there any way we can get a wallpaper sized concept pic with yellow logo?

I posted one I made a little while back: http://i.imgur.com/paHBE.jpg

What resolution were you wanting?

# ? Apr 10, 2012 09:15

Seashell Salesman: Aug 4, 2005

RagingBoner posted:

I posted one I made a little while back: http://i.imgur.com/paHBE.jpg

What resolution were you wanting?

That one will do fine I think, the last yellow logo one I saw was from before the larger ones got tweeted by Fargo.

# ? Apr 10, 2012 09:34

funakupo: May 9, 2006; the ultimate longterm partner

sirbeefalot posted:

At first I was pretty much sold on "Four Balls Bar" on the edge of a cliff somewhere, but a seedy shithole called Helldump really does sound both thematically correct and still ties in with SA.

I'm in for at least towards this.

Already a backer but will also pitch 10 towards Helldump

# ? Apr 10, 2012 10:13

draper13: Jun 11, 2010

I'm already down for the $100 deal, but I'll definitely chip in an extra $20 or so for a SA fund.

# ? Apr 10, 2012 10:34

Isko: May 20, 2008

I too will also pitch in another 5 or 10 dollars for the group fund. I especially like the Helldump idea. I think we should have an equally subtle choice for the game item too, though. What about "Johnny's Five Aces."

# ? Apr 10, 2012 10:44

evilmiera: Dec 14, 2009; Status:Perpetually fearful

Occupation posted:

Please please please do this. I would fund for this, and I'm already in for 50 bucks.

Soon as my next bit of disposable income is ready, I can promise as much as well.

# ? Apr 10, 2012 12:18

Enigmatic Cakelord: Jun 16, 2006

Some sucker dropped their $250 reward and it was enough for me to impulse back this game. I wasn't really interested until Avellone jumped on board. Hopefully they churn out something good.

# ? Apr 10, 2012 12:43

glug: Mar 12, 2004; JON JONES APOLOGIST #1

RagingBoner posted:

I think Helldump is a great idea! And the SAclopedia and grenade that does something awful as a collectible are both great ideas. We get to write the back stories of these collectibles, so here is Masonity's idea for the SAclopedia (italics are my writing):

My idea for the SA grenade (it has to be inactive for it to be a collectible, otherwise it would be a weapon):

These are just ideas, people. The bolding I added where the text could be replaced with a different SA reference.

Imma kick in for some helldump action as well.

For the engraving on the grenade though:
Pulling here makes all your wildest dreams come true.

# ? Apr 10, 2012 12:45

glug: Mar 12, 2004; JON JONES APOLOGIST #1

Virmire Survivor posted:

Some sucker dropped their $250 reward and it was enough for me to impulse back this game. I wasn't really interested until Avellone jumped on board. Hopefully they churn out something good.

Thanks very much for jumping in and sponsoring the game! Um.. hey while we got you, has anyone mentioned that a second plate will be coming up the pews?

# ? Apr 10, 2012 12:46

ProfFrink: Nov 7, 2007; "Stun" may be a bit of a misnomer.

I'd be in for $15-20 for the SA fund. Liking the sound of the Helldump bar.

# ? Apr 10, 2012 12:54

seorin: May 23, 2005; 2 Sun's Dusk (Day 78)
Of the Seven Visions of Seven Trials of the Incarnate, I have now fulfilled the Fifth Trial.

I like the idea of a Helldump location and would like to see what the designers come up with for the name (an actual dump with chimaeric horrors lurking within? a post-apocalyptic dive bar filled with bikers? a recycle shop with a one-eyed tough-as-nails proprietor? It's all good!).

# ? Apr 10, 2012 13:02

Tsurupettan: Mar 26, 2011; My many CoX, always poised, always ready, always willing to thrust.

glug posted:

For the engraving on the grenade though:
Pulling here makes all your wildest dreams come true.

Holy poo poo, that is awesome. I already gave the game some cash and I'm tapped out completely, otherwise I'd help with raising that statue.

Good luck guys.

# ? Apr 10, 2012 13:04

The rat says squee: May 6, 2007; What else should they say?

RagingBoner posted:

Man, this is a set of data I'd LOVE to have... If you saved it digitally, can I have a copy of it?

Email has been sent. I hope excel is cool.

# ? Apr 10, 2012 13:05

RagingBoner: Jan 10, 2006; Real Wood Pencil

The rat says squee posted:

Email has been sent. I hope excel is cool.

Yes sir, it is! Thank you!

And here is my updated entry for the grenade:

quote:

A large black grenade, the pin of which has rusted tight to the handle, making it unusable. Its exterior engraving doesn't list its explosive power, only that it will do "Something Awful". The only other marking on it is a weather beaten paper tag hanging from the pin that simply reads, "Pulling here makes all your wildest dreams come true."

Comments are welcome! I think that two references in the description are plenty, what do you guys think?

# ? Apr 10, 2012 13:29

seorin: May 23, 2005; 2 Sun's Dusk (Day 78)
Of the Seven Visions of Seven Trials of the Incarnate, I have now fulfilled the Fifth Trial.

I like references better when they're less obvious. I'd get rid of the "Something Awful" line altogether. If everyone did a description exactly like that, we'd all be groaning at the various references to forums/people/etc. Like "Helldump", the people that understand the reference should have no problems getting it, and the people that don't shouldn't think it's anything but a genuine part of the game world.

# ? Apr 10, 2012 13:48

signalnoise: Mar 7, 2008; i'm your lady machine
cybernetic supreme
sweet as peaches and cream
i'm your lady machine

References are best done when you catch that it's a reference only if you get the reference.

# ? Apr 10, 2012 13:59

The rat says squee: May 6, 2007; What else should they say?

Another option is asking Rope Kid what he would do. I thought the references in New Vegas were really good, not too subtle, not too blatant.

I do like Helldump though. Something like a garbage dump, infested by mutants, with a crazy dude wandering around complaining about low taxes.

# ? Apr 10, 2012 14:01

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# ? May 19, 2013 06:50

Bloody Hedgehog: Dec 12, 2003; Gotta' nuke something.

I don't know, I thought the Johnny Five-Aces thing was a little too obscure. Does anyone even know what that is outside of SA?

# ? Apr 10, 2012 14:03

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