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.
🧵Most people don't realize just how INSANE some adventure game puzzles used to be. Sam & Max Hit the Road takes the cake...
February 14, 2026 at 10:00 PM
🧵Most people don't realize just how INSANE some adventure game puzzles used to be. Sam & Max Hit the Road takes the cake...
Did you know Guybrush Threepwood's name is a placeholder? 🧵
Yep, THE Guybrush, the legendary pirate!
Yep, THE Guybrush, the legendary pirate!
February 14, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Did you know Guybrush Threepwood's name is a placeholder? 🧵
Yep, THE Guybrush, the legendary pirate!
Yep, THE Guybrush, the legendary pirate!
Did you know Grim Fandango originally had a pizza delivery puzzle? Here is a look at the cut 'Pizza Demon' encounter found in the design docs.
February 14, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Did you know Grim Fandango originally had a pizza delivery puzzle? Here is a look at the cut 'Pizza Demon' encounter found in the design docs.
The story behind Pan Fox, a character cut from early versions of The Dig, is wild. Born to a wealthy biochemist, her childhood was marked by neglect & her father's cruelty, especially towards animals. This shaped her path in unexpected ways. 🧵
February 13, 2026 at 10:00 PM
The story behind Pan Fox, a character cut from early versions of The Dig, is wild. Born to a wealthy biochemist, her childhood was marked by neglect & her father's cruelty, especially towards animals. This shaped her path in unexpected ways. 🧵
In the 1996 Grim Fandango design doc, Hector LeMans' intro was already written: "Oh, I can get too mad, but not at Domino. After all, he wasn’t in charge of this operation. At least, not until now."
February 13, 2026 at 5:00 PM
In the 1996 Grim Fandango design doc, Hector LeMans' intro was already written: "Oh, I can get too mad, but not at Domino. After all, he wasn’t in charge of this operation. At least, not until now."
Did you know early design docs for Monkey Island 2 had a wild plan? The Natives originally wanted Guybrush to become an 'anti-root' to defeat LeChuck, rather than making a voodoo doll. 🤯
February 13, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Did you know early design docs for Monkey Island 2 had a wild plan? The Natives originally wanted Guybrush to become an 'anti-root' to defeat LeChuck, rather than making a voodoo doll. 🤯
Did you know Otacon and Snake are considered terrorists by the FBI and CIA in Metal Gear Solid 2?
February 12, 2026 at 10:00 PM
Did you know Otacon and Snake are considered terrorists by the FBI and CIA in Metal Gear Solid 2?
The 1990 design docs for Monkey Island describe a cut ship raiding sequence involving cannon combat. The player would steer the ship, with cannons firing automatically.
February 12, 2026 at 5:00 PM
The 1990 design docs for Monkey Island describe a cut ship raiding sequence involving cannon combat. The player would steer the ship, with cannons firing automatically.
Most people don't realize how hard it is to make a point-and-click interface disappear... this game does! Streamlined mechanics let the gripping story barrel forward in 2025's best!
February 11, 2026 at 10:00 PM
Most people don't realize how hard it is to make a point-and-click interface disappear... this game does! Streamlined mechanics let the gripping story barrel forward in 2025's best!
Unpopular opinion: Cedric the Owl is actually great. A Sierra dev seems to agree! Read our interview for more surprising takes from the creators of your favorite adventure games. #Sierra #AdventureGames #UnpopularOpinion
February 9, 2026 at 10:00 PM
Unpopular opinion: Cedric the Owl is actually great. A Sierra dev seems to agree! Read our interview for more surprising takes from the creators of your favorite adventure games. #Sierra #AdventureGames #UnpopularOpinion
Did you know Lucasfilm Games spun off its graphics department in 1986? That division became Pixar! Wild connection between games & animation history. #LucasfilmGames #Pixar #gamedev
February 8, 2026 at 10:00 PM
Did you know Lucasfilm Games spun off its graphics department in 1986? That division became Pixar! Wild connection between games & animation history. #LucasfilmGames #Pixar #gamedev
Did you know LucasArts, the game studio behind Monkey Island and Grim Fandango, almost became 50% non-Star Wars? 🧵
February 8, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Did you know LucasArts, the game studio behind Monkey Island and Grim Fandango, almost became 50% non-Star Wars? 🧵
"'Please sell me my Monkey Island and Maniac Mansion IP. I'll pay actual money for them.' - Ron Gilbert" Back in 2016, the legend himself wanted to buy back his creations! Still waiting for this to happen 🙏 #MonkeyIsland #ManiacMansion
February 7, 2026 at 10:00 PM
"'Please sell me my Monkey Island and Maniac Mansion IP. I'll pay actual money for them.' - Ron Gilbert" Back in 2016, the legend himself wanted to buy back his creations! Still waiting for this to happen 🙏 #MonkeyIsland #ManiacMansion
Did you know Guybrush Threepwood, the legendary pirate wannabe, made some unexpected cameos?
This is just the tip of the iceberg!
This is just the tip of the iceberg!
February 7, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Did you know Guybrush Threepwood, the legendary pirate wannabe, made some unexpected cameos?
This is just the tip of the iceberg!
This is just the tip of the iceberg!
Did you know the Petrified Forest in Grim Fandango is being mined for its "marrow"? Concrete trees with hollow cores, just like bones, are being drilled by parasite pumps.
February 5, 2026 at 10:00 PM
Did you know the Petrified Forest in Grim Fandango is being mined for its "marrow"? Concrete trees with hollow cores, just like bones, are being drilled by parasite pumps.
Unpopular opinion: The cannibals in Monkey Island might have had better catering than expected. A fruit bowl? And they're choosing between ghosts and old men for dinner? Mealy indeed.
February 2, 2026 at 10:00 PM
Unpopular opinion: The cannibals in Monkey Island might have had better catering than expected. A fruit bowl? And they're choosing between ghosts and old men for dinner? Mealy indeed.
Did you know the inspirations for Day of the Tentacle's protagonists?
Laverne and Hoagie weren't entirely made up!
Laverne and Hoagie weren't entirely made up!
February 2, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Did you know the inspirations for Day of the Tentacle's protagonists?
Laverne and Hoagie weren't entirely made up!
Laverne and Hoagie weren't entirely made up!
Did you know Day of the Tentacle was the first LucasArts adventure game to feature voice work on release?
February 2, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Did you know Day of the Tentacle was the first LucasArts adventure game to feature voice work on release?
Did you know Broken Sword is often compared to The Da Vinci Code... even though it was released back in 1996? 🤯
February 1, 2026 at 10:00 PM
Did you know Broken Sword is often compared to The Da Vinci Code... even though it was released back in 1996? 🤯
In the design docs for the cancelled 'Indiana Jones and the Iron Phoenix', the Nazis found a path to atomic power using the Philosopher's Stone. 🤯
February 1, 2026 at 5:00 PM
In the design docs for the cancelled 'Indiana Jones and the Iron Phoenix', the Nazis found a path to atomic power using the Philosopher's Stone. 🤯
Did you know Sam & Max Hit the Road depicts Mount Rushmore as a theme park with bungee jumping out of Lincoln's nose? 🤯
February 1, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Did you know Sam & Max Hit the Road depicts Mount Rushmore as a theme park with bungee jumping out of Lincoln's nose? 🤯
Did you know Grim Fandango originally had a pizza delivery puzzle? Here is a look at the cut 'Pizza Demon' encounter found in the design docs.
January 31, 2026 at 10:00 PM
Did you know Grim Fandango originally had a pizza delivery puzzle? Here is a look at the cut 'Pizza Demon' encounter found in the design docs.
The story behind Pan Fox, a character cut from early versions of The Dig, is wild. Born to a wealthy biochemist, her childhood was marked by neglect & her father's cruelty, especially towards animals. This shaped her path in unexpected ways. 🧵
January 31, 2026 at 5:00 PM
The story behind Pan Fox, a character cut from early versions of The Dig, is wild. Born to a wealthy biochemist, her childhood was marked by neglect & her father's cruelty, especially towards animals. This shaped her path in unexpected ways. 🧵
In the 1996 Grim Fandango design doc, Hector LeMans' intro was already written: "Oh, I can get too mad, but not at Domino. After all, he wasn’t in charge of this operation. At least, not until now."
January 31, 2026 at 2:00 PM
In the 1996 Grim Fandango design doc, Hector LeMans' intro was already written: "Oh, I can get too mad, but not at Domino. After all, he wasn’t in charge of this operation. At least, not until now."
Did you know early design docs for Monkey Island 2 had a wild plan? The Natives originally wanted Guybrush to become an 'anti-root' to defeat LeChuck, rather than making a voodoo doll. 🤯
January 30, 2026 at 10:00 PM
Did you know early design docs for Monkey Island 2 had a wild plan? The Natives originally wanted Guybrush to become an 'anti-root' to defeat LeChuck, rather than making a voodoo doll. 🤯