C-Stream: Strong Bad's Cool Game for Attractive People Episode 1: Homestar Ruiner(08/11/2008) 
12:54
Engage. At present we're just testing out this software, and will commence with the liveblog shortly.
Monday August 11, 2008 12:54 
1:02
Ok. Looks like we're set and ready, in a matter of speaking.
Monday August 11, 2008 1:02 
1:03
I kinda want to smite WordPress at this time, and/or this software... I mean, what the heck is an iframe tag and why does it make my current outfit spew chunks?
Monday August 11, 2008 1:03 
1:05
Also, for future liveblogs, I plan on having the outputs set redundantly to the TV and the computer for capture purposes. However, at present, that creates a pile of interference and will require a trip or twelve to Radioshack to fix. In the meantime, just use your imagination.
Monday August 11, 2008 1:05 
1:08
Very well. That being said, On with... (deep breath)

Strong Bad's Cool Game for Attractive People Episode 1: Homestar Ruiner!
Monday August 11, 2008 1:08 
1:08
Whoa. I have a window of the liveblog feed open on the other side, and that updated very fast. Almost... live.
Monday August 11, 2008 1:08 
1:08
And the keyboard sound isn't that shabby, either!
Monday August 11, 2008 1:08 
1:09
Ahh, standard Wii "DON'T KNOCK OVER THE VASE" loading screen.
Monday August 11, 2008 1:09 
1:10
Oooh. Already we're sounding very 2A03tastic. And also very Casioish.
Monday August 11, 2008 1:10 
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"Press A to start," or decline and just watch Strong Bad run around the screen and throw out some one-liners.
Monday August 11, 2008 1:11 
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He's animated very well, I'll give AAAAGH HE'S VERY CLOSE TO THE CAMERA AND ALSO UPSIDE DOWN.
Monday August 11, 2008 1:12 
1:12
Ok. We're getting into one-liner reruns, so let's begin.

Monday August 11, 2008 1:12 
1:14
And... the menu screen is an analog of the main Homstarrunner.com menu screen. Complete with mouse-over descriptions enunciated by Homestar and/or Strong Bad.
Monday August 11, 2008 1:14 
1:15
With Save/Load pronounced as saveh-lowad. I think they've got this thing down pat.
Monday August 11, 2008 1:15 
1:15
Hey, Chris! Looks like this new software is, in fact, working. As opposed to "being technology."
Monday August 11, 2008 1:15 
1:16
New game: START
Monday August 11, 2008 1:16 
1:17
And we're treated to a musical number as SB walks about El Casa De Brothers Strong, finishing with his sitting at the lappy and responding to an email. And this is on my wii.
Monday August 11, 2008 1:17 
1:19
And now the lappy is interactive, serving as a storage for all the emails that presumably will drive this freakshow. Aww yeah.
Monday August 11, 2008 1:19 
1:21
Oh. Back this the hell up. I can send emails to Wii-Friends from Strong Bad's laptop?
Monday August 11, 2008 1:21 
1:22
Sbjt: From the desk of Strong Bad
To: Everyone on my Wii Friends list

Bacon. That is all.


SENT.
Monday August 11, 2008 1:22 
1:23
So, back to the actual gameyness. It seems like an oldschool point-and-click adventure, with Strong Bad's commentary about everything in his usual ice-cream-cone-blunt wit.
Monday August 11, 2008 1:23 
1:24
Unfortunately, I cannot access Strong Sad's room, for the purpose of "punching him a few hundred times." Oh well.
Monday August 11, 2008 1:24 
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Also, there appears to be a photographing option. For taking hilarious pictures of... erm... stuff. And showing them to people. Who have not seen stuff.
Monday August 11, 2008 1:26 
1:28
"I'll do the dishes once our skeet-shooting flinger gets fixed."

PLEASE OH PLEASE LET THAT BE A MINGAME.
Monday August 11, 2008 1:28 
1:31
Oh no. I've come upon a Teen Girl Squad comic.
Monday August 11, 2008 1:31 
1:33
And the TGS comic just referenced NBA JAM. Afternoon: 2, Nerdboy: 0
Monday August 11, 2008 1:33 
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I'm given options to give an item to each girl, which plays a short scene. Which may or may not be followed by Strong Bad's disapproving "Ugh."
Monday August 11, 2008 1:34 
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Hey, I've never claimed to be a comedic genius!
Monday August 11, 2008 1:35 
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[Comment From ChrisChris: ] 
Comedic genius, no. Funnier than me? YES.
Monday August 11, 2008 1:36 Chris
1:36
QUOTED.
Monday August 11, 2008 1:36 
1:38
Wow. The combination of SPF -50 tanning lotion, perfume, and a mirror in the hot sun has resulted in the inceration of one of the girls. Does this mean I win?
Monday August 11, 2008 1:38 
1:39
And the "He's On Fiyah" chest pass incinerated So-and-So's freshly hairsprayed hair. 2 down, 2 to go.
Monday August 11, 2008 1:39 
1:40
And the bitchy one just got TRIPLE DOUBLE'D. Only the ugly one left.
Monday August 11, 2008 1:40 
1:42
"It still needs more sugar. And by 'sugar', I mean 'grizzly deaths.' 12 points."

Um... yay?
Monday August 11, 2008 1:42 
1:43
Hey, I found the Taranchula metal detector. INVENTORY GET
Monday August 11, 2008 1:43 
1:45
Now playing: Videlectrix Snake Boxer 5! This should provide minutes of entertainment.
Monday August 11, 2008 1:45 
1:48
Hey, I made it through four rounds! I think that's an accomplishment.
Monday August 11, 2008 1:48 
1:49
Then the orange snake came and handed it to me on a platter. Speaking as someone who's actually played Boxing on the 2600, that was way cooler. All games need running commentary by a small man in a mask.
Monday August 11, 2008 1:49 
1:50
So it appears I have two long-lost objects to look for: A page of ideas for Teen Girl Squad comics, and the Snake Boxer 5 manual (with the cheat code written in it).
Monday August 11, 2008 1:50 
1:51
... and I just kicked the Cheat into the laundry.
Monday August 11, 2008 1:51 
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While it's still in the dryer.
Monday August 11, 2008 1:52 
1:54
And the Trogdor arcade game cabinet is in the basement! But the joystick's busted and the parts are on backorder. I see how it is.
Monday August 11, 2008 1:54 
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"YOU HAVE UNLOCKED A NEW COSTUME ITEM!

FIND YOUR WAY TO THE PHOTO BOOTH TO WEAR THIS ITEM AND TAKE FANCY PANTSY PICTURES SUITABLE FOR EMAILING TO YOUR FRIENDS!"

Thanks, The Paper!
Monday August 11, 2008 1:56 
2:00
And, after a discussion with Homestar about a race and other assorted nonsense (Cake-jugglers?) An icon stating "Rank Up!" above two crossed electric guitars appeared. I have no idea why.
Monday August 11, 2008 2:00 
2:01
Aha. Awesomeness Level Achieved: "Midget Thumb Wrestler." I seem to have quite a way to go.
Monday August 11, 2008 2:01 
2:07
A couple of the voices sound a little off. I don't know if it's just me, or they're using different actors, or maybe the Wii has something to do with it.
Monday August 11, 2008 2:07 
2:08
Strong Bord (Sorry, I was just talking to Coach Z) is an example.
Monday August 11, 2008 2:08 
2:08
Erm. Of someone who sounds fine.
Monday August 11, 2008 2:08 
2:08
I can edit this, can't I?
Monday August 11, 2008 2:08 
2:11
Maybe it's due to higher audio fidelty? In any case, I just failed to pee on Marzipan's ficus.
Monday August 11, 2008 2:11 
2:12
"Unkeeped redheaded step-hedge." Ni!
Monday August 11, 2008 2:12 
2:14
So... Bubs has the hedge-trimming shears, eh? This is plunging into INTRIGUE.
Monday August 11, 2008 2:14 
2:14
Hey, I have tool menus in this liveblog! I can tell from these calculations that... 6 people are reading and/or read this thing.
Monday August 11, 2008 2:14 
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Hi, 4 people and Chris and myself using another window!
Monday August 11, 2008 2:15 
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So I have the option of being nice or mean to Marzipan. PUTTING IT TO A VOTE!
Monday August 11, 2008 2:17 
2:17
(Beyond) Good or Evil?
Good!
 ( 0% )
Evil!
 ( 25% )
I miss that game.
 ( 75% )

Monday August 11, 2008 2:17 
2:18
Ooh, hey! A poll has appeared! Command?
Monday August 11, 2008 2:18 
2:20
Is the poll working? I only see the response I gave in the other window.
Monday August 11, 2008 2:20 
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Which isn't fitting, since I still have a copy of said game.
Monday August 11, 2008 2:21 
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[Comment From The Running GagThe Running Gag: ] 
It's there, it's running, I've answered it....
Monday August 11, 2008 2:22 The Running Gag
2:22
Hmm.
Monday August 11, 2008 2:22 
2:22
Aha! There, it updated.
Monday August 11, 2008 2:22 
2:23
It was a matter of everyone choosing "I miss that game."
Monday August 11, 2008 2:23 
2:23
<3 the readers!
Monday August 11, 2008 2:23 
2:23
In any event, it's time to make evil happen.
Monday August 11, 2008 2:23 
2:24
Dorkerations: insulted.

It's good to be the king.
Monday August 11, 2008 2:24 
2:25
Also, I swiped an onion. So there.
Monday August 11, 2008 2:25 
2:27
Bubs: "Hey, you! With the face!"
Monday August 11, 2008 2:27 
2:29
Cover of the Snake Boxer insruction manual GET
Monday August 11, 2008 2:29 
2:29
8-bit fanfare music GET
Monday August 11, 2008 2:29 
2:31
And I just trimmed a hedge into an electric guitar topiary. EPIC.
Monday August 11, 2008 2:31 
2:36
And I've just found a photo-booth that distorts time and space.
Monday August 11, 2008 2:36 
2:36
It's like a Kodak Tardis, or something.
Monday August 11, 2008 2:36 
2:38
Manned by The Cheat, entertainingly enough. I thought he was still in the dryer?
Monday August 11, 2008 2:38 
2:38
Manned by The Cheat, entertainingly enough. I thought he was still in the dryer?
Monday August 11, 2008 2:38 
2:38
Whoa. I think that was parallax, or something. I blame the photo booth.
Monday August 11, 2008 2:38 
2:39
Behold... STRONG BADIA.
Monday August 11, 2008 2:39 
2:41
The tire was questioned, but offered no clues. Just... tireocity.
Monday August 11, 2008 2:41 
2:42
Uh-oh. Got another email. Gotta check this.
Monday August 11, 2008 2:42 
2:44
Hehheh, SB gettin' spam.
Monday August 11, 2008 2:44 
2:49
"Normally I'd take anything that's not bolted down, but the last time I came between Strong Mad and his lunch, he put my uvula in a sleeper hold."

... Can he -do- that?
Monday August 11, 2008 2:49 
2:54
So Strong Sad gave Homestar the Snake Boxer manual, who then gave it to Marzipan, who nearly made it into a paper-machete sculpture, but thought better of it and gave it to Coach Z instead.
Monday August 11, 2008 2:54 
2:54
MY HEAD HURTS
Monday August 11, 2008 2:54 
2:56
If I don't end up with the Biggoron sword at the end of this nonsnese, I'm gonna be pissed.
Monday August 11, 2008 2:56 
2:59
Woowoo, prank-calling Marzipan with Homestar's phone.
Monday August 11, 2008 2:59 
3:01
"For tire irons, press 8."

Chris? PRESS 8.
Monday August 11, 2008 3:01 
3:02
Oh, hey, another Rank Up!

I should bring up Chris' shortcomings in automotive preparedness more often!
Monday August 11, 2008 3:02 
3:02
[Comment From WildfireWildfire: ] 
*throws a tire iron at you*
Monday August 11, 2008 3:02 Wildfire
3:02
... you say that NOW.
Monday August 11, 2008 3:02 
3:04
I'm a "Rhythmic Curler" now. Woo-er.
Monday August 11, 2008 3:04 
3:05
[Comment From The Running GagThe Running Gag: ] 
What, you combine DDR with 10 kilogram stones on ice?
Monday August 11, 2008 3:05 The Running Gag
3:06
Precisely.
Monday August 11, 2008 3:06 
3:09
... And now Homestar's naked.

This game has taken a dangerous turn toward "WTF."
Monday August 11, 2008 3:09 
3:11
[Comment From WildfireWildfire: ] 
Please tell me it's pixelated.
Monday August 11, 2008 3:11 Wildfire
3:12
WOULDN'T YOU LIKE TO KNOW.
Monday August 11, 2008 3:12 
3:15
People phone pranked: 7/7

Awright. That much is taken care of.
Monday August 11, 2008 3:15 
3:23
Hmm. I tried getting the jar of mayo from the fridge in the thoughts that painting myself in whiteface might improve the forgery, but I'd probably end up just smelling like a bad club sandwich.
Monday August 11, 2008 3:23 
3:27
Aha.

Yay decapitation.
Monday August 11, 2008 3:27 
3:29
Solution GET

Now to dupe Coach Z and get the power-up and win the game!
Monday August 11, 2008 3:29 
3:34
Strong Bad: "IRONY!!!!!!!!" (Dramatic sting music)
Monday August 11, 2008 3:34 
3:35
The race was ran, the wiimote-centric minigames were gamed (in mini form) and I'm hungry, so I'll conclude the liveblogging at this time.
Monday August 11, 2008 3:35 
3:35
And now, my Final Musings. (Screw you, Jerry Springer.)
Monday August 11, 2008 3:35 
3:37
There's always been a very retro aspect to the Homestar Runner concept. Fond memories of technologies and ideas past are an established element of the Flash-based misé-en-scene. That being said, the point-and-click adventure, a dying breed in its own right, seems as comfortable a fit as could be possible for a new adventure.
Monday August 11, 2008 3:37 
3:38
The enormous quantity of backstory in the Homestarverse has already set the scene, and familiar faces abound. If you're not up on the materal... don't just sit there. Watch it! It's free and it's fun. You'll enjoy it.
Monday August 11, 2008 3:38 
3:40
The puzzles are less-than-mindbending without being too terribly simplistic, there's plenty of corners and things to investigate, we've seen a few entertaining minigames, and the stage is set. I'm sold.
Monday August 11, 2008 3:40 
3:40
[Comment From The Running GagThe Running Gag: ] 
What, is the game over already?
Monday August 11, 2008 3:40 The Running Gag
3:41
Looks like there's still more in this chapter; I'm just taking a break.
Monday August 11, 2008 3:41 
3:41
Tall nerd needs sandwich badly. And this felt like a very natural place to stop.
Monday August 11, 2008 3:41 
3:44
In truth, this was more a test of the software. And it seems to have gone well.
Monday August 11, 2008 3:44 
3:45
Except for the inability to actually embed it into the Supereffective page itself. But there's a URL for that now.
Monday August 11, 2008 3:45 
3:46
So, was this liveblogging mission a success?
Yes.
 ( 100% )
No.
 ( 0% )
Reply hazy, try back later.
 ( 0% )

Monday August 11, 2008 3:46 
3:48
Oh, I almost forgot. I can broadcast pictures on this thing too.
Monday August 11, 2008 3:48 
3:48
I didn't take any screencaps of Strong Bad. Yet. But once I get these things rewired, I'll be able to hit a couple buttons, throw up an upload, and do THIS.
Monday August 11, 2008 3:48 
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[Image]1969point3j.jpg  View
Monday August 11, 2008 3:49 
3:49
Whoa. Look at that!
Monday August 11, 2008 3:49 
3:49
I managed to hit for a sexually-innuendo-ish year.
Monday August 11, 2008 3:49 
3:50
Awright. Before I digest my own stomach, I'm cuttin' out. This has been T.J. "Nerdboy Himself" Condon for Supereffective.net, signing out. N'at.
Monday August 11, 2008 3:50 
3:51
Cue the paper!
Monday August 11, 2008 3:51 
3:51
Oh, wait. I don't have a The Paper. I guess I have to just fake it.


PREEEOW.
Monday August 11, 2008 3:51 
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