RubberChickenLore
@rubberchickenlo.bsky.social
Adventure games broke my brain at a young age.
Jokes, lore, dev stories, and moments I still think about for no good reason.
Jokes, lore, dev stories, and moments I still think about for no good reason.
This trio's collaboration was instrumental in shaping the iconic adventure game we know and love. If you found this history valuable: FOLLOW and RETWEET!
February 15, 2026 at 10:00 PM
This trio's collaboration was instrumental in shaping the iconic adventure game we know and love. If you found this history valuable: FOLLOW and RETWEET!
Then came Tim Schafer, the brilliant mind behind Double Fine Productions, known for his wit and creativity.
February 15, 2026 at 10:00 PM
Then came Tim Schafer, the brilliant mind behind Double Fine Productions, known for his wit and creativity.
First, he recruited Dave Grossman, who'd later become a key figure at Telltale Games.
February 15, 2026 at 10:00 PM
First, he recruited Dave Grossman, who'd later become a key figure at Telltale Games.
Lucasfilm Games brought Ron Gilbert onto the project, but he didn't go it alone.
February 15, 2026 at 10:00 PM
Lucasfilm Games brought Ron Gilbert onto the project, but he didn't go it alone.
If you found this exploration of game-changing twists valuable, please FOLLOW and RETWEET for more deep dives into adventure gaming!
February 15, 2026 at 5:00 PM
If you found this exploration of game-changing twists valuable, please FOLLOW and RETWEET for more deep dives into adventure gaming!
It's not just about surprise; it's about how it forces you to re-evaluate every clue, every conversation, every decision you've made. Genius storytelling.
February 15, 2026 at 5:00 PM
It's not just about surprise; it's about how it forces you to re-evaluate every clue, every conversation, every decision you've made. Genius storytelling.
Imagine investing hours into a mystery, only to discover the very foundation of your understanding was a lie. That's the power of a truly great twist.
February 15, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Imagine investing hours into a mystery, only to discover the very foundation of your understanding was a lie. That's the power of a truly great twist.
Other devs have since copied it, but DotT did it first. Found this interesting? FOLLOW and RETWEET for more retro adventure game facts!
February 15, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Other devs have since copied it, but DotT did it first. Found this interesting? FOLLOW and RETWEET for more retro adventure game facts!
Yep! It was a fully playable version hidden inside. Before that, putting a whole other game *inside* your game? Unheard of! Wild, right?
February 15, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Yep! It was a fully playable version hidden inside. Before that, putting a whole other game *inside* your game? Unheard of! Wild, right?
If you found this valuable: FOLLOW for more adventure game trivia. RETWEET to spread the absurdity!
February 14, 2026 at 10:00 PM
If you found this valuable: FOLLOW for more adventure game trivia. RETWEET to spread the absurdity!
Combine those to fish a moot ring out of a ball of twine. YES, REALLY. Adventure game logic at its finest!
February 14, 2026 at 10:00 PM
Combine those to fish a moot ring out of a ball of twine. YES, REALLY. Adventure game logic at its finest!
To solve ONE puzzle, you need a broken golf ball retriever, Jesse James' severed hand (from Day of the Tentacle!), and a magnet from the lost and found.
February 14, 2026 at 10:00 PM
To solve ONE puzzle, you need a broken golf ball retriever, Jesse James' severed hand (from Day of the Tentacle!), and a magnet from the lost and found.
So, a simple brush file ended up naming one of gaming's most iconic characters! Talk about accidental brilliance!
If you found this interesting: FOLLOW and RETWEET!
If you found this interesting: FOLLOW and RETWEET!
February 14, 2026 at 5:00 PM
So, a simple brush file ended up naming one of gaming's most iconic characters! Talk about accidental brilliance!
If you found this interesting: FOLLOW and RETWEET!
If you found this interesting: FOLLOW and RETWEET!
Before he was Guybrush, he was just "guy.brush". A sprite file created by Steve Purcell (Sam & Max creator!) during Monkey Island's development.
February 14, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Before he was Guybrush, he was just "guy.brush". A sprite file created by Steve Purcell (Sam & Max creator!) during Monkey Island's development.
Ultimately, this specific puzzle was cut from the final game, though the Bone Wagon remained as Glottis's iconic dragster.
February 14, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Ultimately, this specific puzzle was cut from the final game, though the Bone Wagon remained as Glottis's iconic dragster.
The Bone Wagon was moving too fast to catch. This 'unstoppable' speed meant Manny needed a clever way to stop it: ordering a pizza to trigger a delivery.
February 14, 2026 at 2:00 PM
The Bone Wagon was moving too fast to catch. This 'unstoppable' speed meant Manny needed a clever way to stop it: ordering a pizza to trigger a delivery.
In early plans, Manny goes back to El Marrow and sees the Pizza Demon zipping around town in the Bone Wagon. The key detail? The wagon was covered in a giant plastic pizza.
It was meant to be unstoppable.
It was meant to be unstoppable.
February 14, 2026 at 2:00 PM
In early plans, Manny goes back to El Marrow and sees the Pizza Demon zipping around town in the Bone Wagon. The key detail? The wagon was covered in a giant plastic pizza.
It was meant to be unstoppable.
It was meant to be unstoppable.
She found refuge in a free children's home, choosing animals over people. While Pan was eventually replaced by Maggie Robbins, this backstory highlights the darker tone originally planned. If you found this deep dive into The Dig's lost history interesting, FOLLOW & RETWEET!
February 13, 2026 at 10:00 PM
She found refuge in a free children's home, choosing animals over people. While Pan was eventually replaced by Maggie Robbins, this backstory highlights the darker tone originally planned. If you found this deep dive into The Dig's lost history interesting, FOLLOW & RETWEET!
Her ethics evolved; by 12, she was back to eating meat, but only animals she killed herself. Her father, dismissive of her interests, once killed her pet rabbit and served it to her. This final act of cruelty led her to leave home at 14.
February 13, 2026 at 10:00 PM
Her ethics evolved; by 12, she was back to eating meat, but only animals she killed herself. Her father, dismissive of her interests, once killed her pet rabbit and served it to her. This final act of cruelty led her to leave home at 14.