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I’m on a BOAT! Um, WE’RE on a boat?

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Prisoner #10308 likes the smell of the sea breeze but not when it ruins a good hair day. See his fancy sailor hat? It combines fashion and function.

He’s always experiencing a love-hate relationship with the sea. Maybe not the sea, but the situations he finds himself in when he’s out sailing. You’ll quickly find that the boats in the game will either be your best friend or your path to extinction.

If you’re playing the game to win by treating your fellow player like an equal, you’ll get farther. Think of it as a trust exercise–the more trust you have in each other will help you finish levels, and ultimately the campaign.

And if you prefer griefing, you can get frustrated with your fellow player or play along and laugh it off. That’ll bond you two in a different way. Maybe you’ll discover new ways of accomplishing things together?

 

How to drive a boat in BattleBlock Theater:

1. Both players cooperate and drive the boat in one direction. This will speed up the course in which you’re traveling.

2. If you both choose separate directions, the boat will remain dead in the water, along with your chances of completion.

Sailing...together is always fun!

 

Oh, before I forget mate, here’s a throwback to the Alien Hominid Mini-Game. We’ve implemented the boat and renovated it for your satisfaction in BattleBlock Theater.

 

Do you really want to leave your friend behind? What if you were in his shoes?

Think about it…I mean *really* think about it. Together, you can do so much! Check out the Sailorman-looking guy, Prisoner #10308‘s spotlight of the week!

 

‘Til next post,

Christine

Hello Flying Kitty!

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This week features the gift of flight–WINGS, and Prisoner #10298 from BattleBlock Theater.

If asked “which domesticated animal would be the cutest to give wings to,” what would your answer be? Ours would be a kitty. Yeah, yeah we know that you’ve learned that cats in BattleBlock Theater are evil and unforgiving. But not this one.

Kitty just wants to play.

Like a normal kitty, one of its daily activities is scheming–I mean, dreaming. What DO they dream about? Being free to do whatever they want (as if they didn’t already), but they’d like to catch birds if they could. They dream of flight.

Prisoner #10298 is not free, but Kitty has wings.

Check out those flappers! The best feature these wings will give you when you use them is the precision. Attach securely, then they’ll allow you to control how and when you flap your new wings! Flap faster to get away from enemies, float for a zen state of mind or soar through the clouds to get your shiny gems and balls of yarn!


This kitty likes to be chased, and is actually a pretty cooperative soul.

Unless faced in the throes of death. There is no explanation as to why Kitty’s favorite weapon is the grenade. Maybe when kitties get too close to people they experience claustrophobia? Therefore, the answer would be to stand at a safe distance, throw a grenade and fly away! Smart kitty.

Check out Prisoner #10298 in flight already!

-Christine

Throwing your friends, and prisoner #10321

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We have a new video this week featuring prisoner #10321!  Bonus points to anyone spotting the new improved foliage!  Today’s video tells a bit more of a story while featuring the mighty THROW move.

This move was originally intended to promote cooperation.  It does this job very well!  However, like many great things, the throw can be used for treachery.  When you and your cohort are running along and one of you decides to strike the throw pose – whoever’s following the other will be thrown as soon as contact is made.  If someone’s not ready for being thrown a whole slew of things can happen!  For instance — throwing your friend into this predicament:

There’s a finer detail to throwing.  If the thrower is facing the throwee, the distance will not be as great.  If the thrower is facing away from the throwee, they will be sent much farther!  A small yet crucial detail while stomping around on dangerous blocks!  You’ll be able to help your friend reach the unreachable!  You’ll both collect more gems, more yarn, more trust, and have more adventure!

But wait, there’s more!  Let’s discuss the throw in combat situations, since you’re going to be in this situation and all.  Facing your opponent and not facing your opponent can be the dealbreaker!  You cannot be slide tackled while facing your opponent and striking your throw pose.  Yep, they’ll go right over your shoulder into whatever danger they wanted you to experience instead.

When executed properly this can lead to splendid, splendid karma.   Oh… you wanted to slide tackle me into spikes?  Think again, SIRE!

Karma is a supporting character throughout BattleBlock Theater.  With the throw move, you’ll probably meet karma many, many times.  But don’t take my word for it!   Just take a look at how prisoners #10321 and #10293 get along…  I’m going to go with the whole monocle/depth perception debate on that one.

 

-dan