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Gregg Mayles

@ghoulyboy

Video games designer who likes post-it notes and creating fun

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linkhttp://www.rare.co.uk calendar_today15-06-2009 14:40:22

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15 million? That's nearly as many times as Andrew Preston told Mike Chapman, Shelley Preston and myself to angle the sails to catch the optimum amount of wind during playtests. I still hear him in my sleep

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Impressive! One of Ghoulies three fans has made their own version of the game. Might go and look at those ā€˜Neede in the Nuts’ plans later and sob quietly in my garage

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Fun false fact: We wanted to create #SeaOfThieves back in 1995, but we thought it would be too advanced for players to handle. So we put pirates into #DKC2 instead

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'Tickle my Turnip!' It's coming up to that time of year again, so for a special 2020 treat I'm going to have a look through the archives to see what Ghoulies design or didn't-quite-make-it-design I can share with its 5 fans

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I asked Grunty what she thought of this: ā€œThat useless pair a waste of plastic, make Grunty next as I’m fantastic!ā€

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'Caress my Courgette!' The promised behind the scenes look at Ghoulies design for #spookymonth is getting closer for the game's 5 loyal fans. I've raided the archives and found all of these folders. What could be in them?

'Caress my Courgette!' The promised behind the scenes look at Ghoulies design for #spookymonth is getting closer for the game's 5 loyal fans. I've raided the archives and found all of these folders. What could be in them?
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'Slap my spuds!' The tension must be getting unbearable for Ghoulies tiny fan club, so here's a sneak preview of some of the maybe-never-been-seen-before design secrets soon to be revealed. Get zooming in and attempt to decipher my terrible handwriting!

'Slap my spuds!' The tension must be getting unbearable for Ghoulies tiny fan club, so here's a sneak preview of some of the maybe-never-been-seen-before design secrets soon to be revealed. Get zooming in and attempt to decipher my terrible handwriting!
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A gamer of particularly fine taste. Maybe not quite as well known as some of the games I had the pleasure of working on, but anyone who has played them is part of a very exclusive club. Even if you thought they were rubbish

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The #GhouliesExposed archives has more day 1 delights for its tiny fanbase! More overview-related design, including a mention of the Baroness and some Post-It note storyboarding

The #GhouliesExposed archives has more day 1 delights for its tiny fanbase! More overview-related design, including a mention of the Baroness and some Post-It note storyboarding
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A Tuesday treat for #Ghoulies scant supporters. See how we tried to get a pirate ship level in there and think that 'players today' wouldn't spot us ripping off Ghostbusters. Mr. Ribs also gets an early mention as 'Eddy'. What will be revealed next I wonder?

A Tuesday treat for #Ghoulies scant supporters. See how we tried to get a pirate ship level in there and think that 'players today' wouldn't spot us ripping off Ghostbusters. Mr. Ribs also gets an early mention as 'Eddy'. What will be revealed next I wonder?
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Following up the chilling clip art and frightening font we have some Poundland concept art liberally sprinkled around design for the #Ghoulies. All the red marker pen is what we implemented, not trying to hide things from you!

Following up the chilling clip art and frightening font we have some Poundland concept art liberally sprinkled around design for the #Ghoulies. All the red marker pen is what we implemented, not trying to hide things from you!
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Is there no end to what the #Ghoulies archive has to offer? A planned ghost ship delivered 'spooky pirates' into the mayhem whereas Mr. Ribs was also called 'Bonzo' and 'Bonza' (elevation to super fan for anyone that can guess why)

Is there no end to what the #Ghoulies archive has to offer? A planned ghost ship delivered 'spooky pirates' into the mayhem whereas Mr. Ribs was also called 'Bonzo' and 'Bonza' (elevation to super fan for anyone that can guess why)
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I wonder if his kids had to negotiate a real life Mario level built in his house to get their Xmas presents when they were younger?

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It doesn't happen very often, but Rare Ltd. is hiring game designers. Would suit candidates who can come up with really good ideas and like post-it notes

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A good candidate for #Tbt, which I believe also became one of the many 'no holds barred' caption contests Rare Ltd.. Youthful smirk - check. Oversized shirt - check. Terrible haircut - check. Being in Atlanta was great though!

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Grunty is not pleased, here's what she had to say: "Where's Grunty's figure, 'cos no-one cares, about an ugly mole and stupid bears!"