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tonz0phun
10-04-2007, 08:09 PM
OK, I've been thinking about posting this for awhile now and I think I shall.

My friends and I are into World of Warcraft...we're hardcore. We almost dropped out of college because of it, my girlfriend (now wife) almost left me for it (now she's addicted too *evil laugh*), and we still love it to death. Now many people here haven't heard of machinima, or in fact might not even know that WoW has a bustling machinima community (Leeroy Jenkins or Illegal Danish anyone?). That's not really what this post is about and I'm not going into more detail, you all have access to Google. However, this thread IS about a WoW video my friends and I have decided to work on after we watched the Illegal Danish videos again for like the millionth time.

So ideas were tossed about and much alcohol was consumed and we eventually ended up with an idea for a WoW sitcom. The basic idea was that a human paladin had two best friends, two undead friends that is, with an undead girlfriend. The main gag of all the ideas we tossed around was that the paladin, a defender of the Light and bane to undead everywhere, was completely unaware that his friends and girlfriend were in fact undead. Hilarity ensues. *insert laugh track*

After a few more shots of Jäger we decided our first video wouldn't be an episode of our proposed sitcom. Instead it would be a short, funny introduction to the characters with a bit of sarcasm, wit and pop culture thrown in. And so we began to write and write we did! And by 'we', I mean, 'I' began to write. It turns out my friends can't hold their liquor. Anyway, this is what we came up with. So yea... click the attachment.

<look at this after you read the script>
or not... whatever. It won't make sense until you read the script anyway.
















And this is what the logo looks like. 'Pee Cubed' was just a code name.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v345/ToNz0PhuN/pallypals2.png

Yea, Pee Cubed stood for Pally and Pals. Hey, at least we didn't call it Pee Pee for short! Also, this is what I wanted the logo to look like, it's my paladin in a dress. Lovely isn't it? The only reason why this isn't our logo is because I was out voted, apparently it's kind of gay looking. Thats what my friends think anyway.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v345/ToNz0PhuN/zefWiki.jpg

And last and not as well liked is a little advert I made for our sitcom...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v345/ToNz0PhuN/pallypalsBanner.png

Jason Endurance
10-05-2007, 06:02 PM
WOW is the gayest invention known to man. Well, maybe not gay, but above the Star Trek nerd factor.

17thletterfilms
10-05-2007, 06:10 PM
Jason, I think that was a bit rude. Obviously, tonz and his friends are really into WoW and I think that their idea is a good one.

Tonz, I love your idea; sounds like it could be really good! Looking forward to seeing what you do with it.

BTW: I love the palladin in a dress! XD

tonz0phun
10-05-2007, 07:03 PM
WOW is the gayest invention known to man. Well, maybe not gay, but above the Star Trek nerd factor.

Making fun of WoW is one thing... but NEVER make fun of my STAR TREK!

*cries*

Btw, keep your comments to yourself if you don't like the things I'm into, ass.

ciwi286
10-05-2007, 07:29 PM
I only read a small but bit but it was hilarious (probably because I used to play WoW) but man this will kick ass!

the little add is funny too

cant wait to see the finished thing...good luck

PS how are you planning on getting a shot of him walking into Thralls chamber (my guess, wow model viewer.. but how do YOU plan on doing it?)

tonz0phun
10-06-2007, 01:40 AM
First off, let me apologize for being rude to Jason, I had just woke up and that was the first comment I read and it pissed me off a little. Sorry for calling you an ass, dude. However, your comment was akin to me finding out your favorite hobby or activity and calling that the gayest thing ever. It's what I'm into, it's how I spend what little time each week I have to spare. Seriously, why even comment if you're going to be negative and not provide anything, besides hate, to the post. Honestly people, lets all be nice here.

OK, I'm off my soapbox.

Now then, thank you folks for the kind words. I'm hoping to get this project underway at the end of the month. I'd love to have started on it sooner but, I just never knew where to start. I've been playing around with elements from WoW and WoW model view and map view in Premiere as well as After Effects. The results I've had so far are promising. I'd honestly like to this project in game as much as I can, although I understand that some post work would ultimately make the final project better.

The reason why I haven't started on this is well, work. I work 2 jobs so free time is sparse. One job starts at 7AM and I don't get off work from my second job until 11:30PM, most of my free time is devoted to sleep. Another reason is one of my voice actors has gone off and joined the Air Force and is currently in boot camp! How silly of him! I'm sure I can just use myself for his role to stand in for the final track until he comes back from boot. When he does I'll have 2 weeks to get him to do it, I'll offer free beer and cigs, he'll do just about anything for a 6 pack and a pack of smokes...anything.

And I'd like to handle the Thrall's Chamber scene in one of 2 ways. All in game, or some in game with WoW model stuff added in post. But I'd really like to see the "You are dead" pop-up at the end of the shot. What I'll probably end up doing is taking my 70 horde paladin into Thrall's chamber to get the establishing shots and then try and run my 70 alliance pally there for the death part. That I would like to do in game and even keep my UI up, keep it 'real' as it were.

I'm glad some of you liked it, you've made me really WANT to complete this! Thanks!

ciwi286
10-06-2007, 08:40 AM
your shooting the whole thing with your UI up....interesting!?!

but thats handy having a 70 horde pally aswell so same armour... just put on a helmet and from behind, no-one can tell the difference

againt... good luck, I cant wait!

tonz0phun
10-06-2007, 11:02 AM
No, I won't be doing the whole thing with the UI up, just the part where Thrall kicks his ass. And people will tell the difference between the blood elf and human pally's. The walk/run animations are both unique for each race. Also I wouldn't be able to get the same looking gear for my blood elf paladin, as my human paladin has tier 4 and arena gear. But that won't be what he'll be wearing, they'll all have costumes.

ciwi286
10-06-2007, 11:36 AM
ok cool.. I havent played WoW really since burning crusade came out so im not as up to date!

tonz0phun
10-06-2007, 09:41 PM
You should start again!*













*If I get you to come back I get a free month!

styglabprod
10-07-2007, 02:41 AM
You should start again!*













*If I get you to come back I get a free month!

WoW pyramid scheme! They got me twice, they won't get me thrice!!

ciwi286
10-07-2007, 07:42 AM
Nah sorry I recently started playing on a free server (blizzlike of course) but just didnt feel as into it as I used to...my WoWing days are over!!!...well I might play on the funserver for a while...thats.....FUN. seriously though those funservers are f'ed up

timeline
1create new char
2kill level 1 boar
3ding level 5

tonz0phun
10-07-2007, 11:24 AM
Yea I did that for a little bit. It's not as fun as you might think.

Jason Endurance
10-07-2007, 01:02 PM
Or, you could try to aquire some pussy. :P

Yeah, I'm probably coming off pretty rude, but my best friend is obsessed with WOW. I give him hell pretty bad. :)

tonz0phun
10-07-2007, 09:35 PM
Or, you could try to aquire some pussy. :P


Seeing as how my wife is 6 months pregnant... :rolleyes:

ciwi286
10-07-2007, 10:13 PM
AHAHAHAHAHAHA! owned! lol

3dude6
10-13-2007, 10:25 PM
Making fun of WoW is one thing... but NEVER make fun of my STAR TREK!

*cries*

Btw, keep your comments to yourself if you don't like the things I'm into, ass.

L O FRIGGEN L

felix78
10-21-2007, 01:21 PM
Is it going to be machinima? =D

felix78
10-21-2007, 01:26 PM
Im wow nerd too, i can't wait to see it!

AaronHeld
10-21-2007, 05:00 PM
WOW is really lame but this idea seems pretty funny, I probably wouldn't get it.

Airey88
10-22-2007, 05:45 PM
You should start again!*













*If I get you to come back I get a free month!

The last thing you need dude is another free month of WoW.

Go outside and play.

tonz0phun
10-25-2007, 01:44 PM
The last thing you need dude is another free month of WoW.

Go outside and play.

I love how people automatically think because I play WoW I have no life. Stereotypes are awesome. I work 2 jobs to support my wife and I, and WoW is a good distraction to the boring, everyday drudgery.


And yes, Felix, it's machinima.

johnnythewonderfly
11-04-2007, 02:59 PM
This sounds hilarious, but is it only aimed at WoW players?

tonz0phun
11-05-2007, 01:53 AM
This sounds hilarious, but is it only aimed at WoW players?

We're throwing in enough pop culture references so it'll hopefully be enjoyable for non-WoWheads to enjoy.

However, I think to truly enjoy it you'll need to know a little about the game.

soupertrooper
11-15-2007, 02:10 PM
so many people play WoW, its annoying, I love the game. all the shows and movies and stuff made from it like, illegal danish and zinwrath the movie or like.... Ninjack. but thats the only productive thing that can come from this game if you really think about it.

when will a newbie raid help you learn to edit?

Todd
11-16-2007, 04:00 PM
www.totalmmo.com

watch it. please. we need more watcherers...