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I made an attempt to translate it. Sorry for being long.
Ranger Lord's recap about the podcast (also, can't really verify the historical data, too lazy to check):
How did it show up on their radar: one of them once played a demo version from a disk that came with a magazine. He introduced his co-host to the game.
They found the game to be flawed, but really charming. In the end, they basically conclude that the game has a soul.
They talked about the background of the game, like Seth's first computer being a Commodore 16, the Legend of the Red Dragon bbs game.
They credit the game to two people: Seth and the graphic designer, Justin Martin (they don't say his name), seems they missed Greg Smith.
They claim the game had to be released half-finished because of preorders. And mention Seth using his picture as a boss.
I found it kind of amusing that they only get Milder's name right later. "Malder"
They mention the interesting mix of tragedy and comedy. One of them presed the wrong button and accidentally killed Quackers in the front of Ethel.
They compare the story to Monty Python and The Secret of Monkey Island.
They also say the gameplay might look like Diablo first, but it isn't. They say the ability to interact reminds them of Ultima. And that the scrolling scenes idea was taken from Zelda.
They mention how unvaried the graphics are (kind of like me beginning sentences), but it keeps you curious what will happen next.
The infamous Warcraft soundtrack story is covered too. And apparently Iridon, the European publisher didn't pay Seth's cut after the first share. Also, there are different measurements of how well Dink sold.
The Dink Network is mentioned as the community around the game. Also, the modding capabilities are touched upon. And one of them found the map of the game in the files section.
They talk about how Seth was reluctant to release the source code for thinking it was poorly written.
The Baldur's Gate refrence to Dink is said too.
Apperently, they did not finish the game. One of them managed to pass the bridge guy, the other got to the Goblin Sanctuary. But it's said they might finish it.
Dink HD is mentoined.
Ranger Lord's recap about the podcast (also, can't really verify the historical data, too lazy to check):
How did it show up on their radar: one of them once played a demo version from a disk that came with a magazine. He introduced his co-host to the game.
They found the game to be flawed, but really charming. In the end, they basically conclude that the game has a soul.
They talked about the background of the game, like Seth's first computer being a Commodore 16, the Legend of the Red Dragon bbs game.
They credit the game to two people: Seth and the graphic designer, Justin Martin (they don't say his name), seems they missed Greg Smith.
They claim the game had to be released half-finished because of preorders. And mention Seth using his picture as a boss.
I found it kind of amusing that they only get Milder's name right later. "Malder"
They mention the interesting mix of tragedy and comedy. One of them presed the wrong button and accidentally killed Quackers in the front of Ethel.
They compare the story to Monty Python and The Secret of Monkey Island.
They also say the gameplay might look like Diablo first, but it isn't. They say the ability to interact reminds them of Ultima. And that the scrolling scenes idea was taken from Zelda.
They mention how unvaried the graphics are (kind of like me beginning sentences), but it keeps you curious what will happen next.
The infamous Warcraft soundtrack story is covered too. And apparently Iridon, the European publisher didn't pay Seth's cut after the first share. Also, there are different measurements of how well Dink sold.
The Dink Network is mentioned as the community around the game. Also, the modding capabilities are touched upon. And one of them found the map of the game in the files section.
They talk about how Seth was reluctant to release the source code for thinking it was poorly written.
The Baldur's Gate refrence to Dink is said too.
Apperently, they did not finish the game. One of them managed to pass the bridge guy, the other got to the Goblin Sanctuary. But it's said they might finish it.
Dink HD is mentoined.
