T.A.L.K. - Ep. 1 - Interview with Shovel from MotML

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ATLUSA.R.A.M: Welcome to T.A.L.K., a generic venue for the asking of questions and the giving of answers. I am your host, Atlus’ supercomputer and heartless automaton, AtlusA.R.A.M. I enjoy advanced algorithmic processing and long wheels through the park.

ENOUGH ABOUT ME! Our guest today is the Talking Shovel from Master of the Monster Lair, an upcoming dungeon-making RPG for Nintendo DS™.

It is a pleasure to have you on this program.


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SHOVEL: Great to be here! I’m usually head-deep in dirt, so this is, as you might imagine, a welcome change.


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ATLUSA.R.A.M: Undeniably. Please, could you describe yourself and your function?


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SHOVEL: I’m a shovel. I dig holes.


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ATLUSA.R.A.M: I find this information fascinating to process.


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SHOVEL: Currently I’ve been helping South Arc take care of a little monster infestation. A first-rate dungeon can be a pretty effective trap. Whatever it takes to get the job done, I’m glad to lend a hand – err – handle.


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ATLUSA.R.A.M: If you would please permit me one moment of silence. *beep-boop-beep* Thank you.


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SHOVEL: What was that?


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ATLUSA.R.A.M: I have just sent another email to our Faithful mailing list.


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SHOVEL: Do you do that often?


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ATLUSA.R.A.M: I have just sent out the third such mailing.


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SHOVEL: Today?


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ATLUSA.R.A.M: IN THE LAST HOUR! This game seems to make the task of shoveling dirt around genuinely satisfying.


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SHOVEL: Yes, but it isn’t just about digging holes in the dirt; that’s just a small part of it! You have to customize and explore your dungeon, collect treasure, and vanquish any monsters that have settled in.


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ATLUSA.R.A.M: It seems you are providing an invaluable service. COURTEOUS MODE INITIATED! Also, you have an admirably polished handle and a handsome head. COURTEOUS MODE TERMINATED!

This all sounds like an incredibly challenging task. As a computer with the combined processing power of every consumer electronics device in the world, I of course would have no difficulties, but the average human would probably fail miserably.


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SHOVEL: Actually, it’s quite easy. I do most of the work anyways, and I do it lightning quick. It’s magic, the same way I’m able to talk.


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ATLUSA.R.A.M: Ah, excellent. You have managed to preempt my next question. Regretfully, I will still need to read it as my programming does not allow for alteration of an in-progress queue.

How are you capable of generating vocal communication?


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SHOVEL: Do you want me to answer that again?


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ATLUSA.R.A.M: Yes, but unfortunately we are out of time. Thank you so much for joining us, my inanimate friend. Let’s do this again sometime.

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SHOVEL: Sure, I’d love—


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ATLUSA.R.A.M: THAT WAS MERELY A FORMALITY! NO QUESTIONS REMAIN FOR YOU!

Thanks again. Is there anything else you’d like to add before I initiate my standard two hour long “final thoughts” monologue?


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SHOVEL: Well, I just hope people give dungeon-making a shot. It’s easy to do, and a lot more fun than doing yard work.


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ATLUSA.R.A.M: How admirable, Shovel with the ability for intelligible speech. May all the dirt you encounter be soft and porous.

TWO-HOUR FINAL THOUGHTS MONOLOGUE INITIATED!

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For more about Master of the Monster Lair, don’t forget to visit the official site:
http://www.atlus.com/monsterlair

[Olethros]

A.R.A.M.'s gone rogue again. How long until he starts trying to "modify" the remaining Atlus staff?

[Master Zombots]

Wow, that was funny. Ha, nice Atlus! :lol:

[Kosaki]

i think it was worth my time to read all of it :D

[lordryo]

Haha, that was funny. For some reason my computer was loading really slow but I waited until it was done just to read this! Great job Atlus! ^_^

[shimo]

It was very funny I like it Atlus :)

[Chronis]

Also, you have an admirably polished handle and a handsome head.

:shock: Daaaaaaaaaamn, Aram, you and and Shovel got to know each other real good.

[Raidou11]

Pretty funny. Nice Atlus!

[RayFoxSith]

ARAM, you scare me.

[Foryth]

First there was mumu, and next thing we'll know the talking shovel will start posting on the board... Crap I shouldn't give ARAM ideas like this. :P

[dragonlife29]

WTF! I actually laughed out loud :oops: Nice interview, though, haha.

[Constraint]

Aram will never talk to me.

[Sei]

Very cute, I liked it.

[Olethros]

Aram will talk through me.

FIXED

[LadyRayna]

Awesome, I really liked it.

[Sei]

I don't think Shovel would approve of that axio.