Limited Lexicon
Join Tom, Nick, KJ, Patrick and Johnny B as they play through Text Based Adventure Games such as 1982's The Hobbit, 1980's Zork, and many more to come! KJ reads the text from the game and co-hosts feed commands to make our way these daring adventures (even those with low cunning). If you're new to the genre or an old hat, come listen (and watch!) us struggle with our new found limited lexicon.
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No Tea (noun)
The absence of tea, universally referred to as "No Tea," is a situation so dire that it has caused widespread panic, existential dread, and more than one interstellar conflict. Though not classified as a "civilization-ending" event, the lack of tea has been known to significantly reduce the productivity of humans, Vogons, and particularly perturbed Viltvodle VI philosophers.
Ford Prefect (proper noun)
A roguishly charming, if somewhat erratic, galactic hitchhiker and field researcher for The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. Ford Prefect, despite his Earthly-sounding name, is not from Earth at all but hails from a small planet somewhere in the vicinity of Betelgeuse. He has a remarkable knack for surviving improbable situations, a profound disdain for Vogon ...
Marvin (proper noun)
Also known as Marvin the Paranoid Android, Marvin is a highly intelligent, exceedingly depressed, and chronically underappreciated robot designed by the Sirius Cybernetics Corporation. Though technically an android, Marvin is best known for his unparalleled pessimism, immense intellect, and his ability to make even the most dire situations seem a thousand times worse...
Whale (noun)
A large, aquatic mammal typically found on the planet Earth, known for its massive size, graceful swimming, and profound lack of preparedness for sudden, unexpected existence in mid-air.
Fluff (noun)
A light, airy, and seemingly inconsequential substance that can be found just about anywhere in the galaxy. Fluff, while often dismissed as trivial, has a curious knack for appearing in the most unexpected places and playing surprisingly pivotal roles in the universe's grand scheme of things.
Islington (proper noun)
A district located within the London Borough of Islington in Greater London, England. Known for its vibrant mix of cultures, quirky charm, and as a place where improbable events seem slightly less improbable.
Tea (noun)
A simple, yet profoundly significant beverage made by infusing dried leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant in hot water. Revered across the galaxy, tea is particularly important to humans from Earth, who often use it to achieve a sense of calm in the face of overwhelming improbability.
Infinite Improbability Drive (noun)
A groundbreaking propulsion system that allows a spacecraft to traverse vast interstellar distances instantaneously by generating a field of infinite improbability. The drive takes improbability as a factor and manipulates it to achieve otherwise impossible outcomes, making it one of the most remarkable and perplexing inventions in the galaxy.
...Heart of Gold (proper noun)
A one-of-a-kind spacecraft that holds the distinction of being the first to be equipped with the revolutionary Infinite Improbability Drive. The Heart of Gold is renowned not only for its technological advancements but also for its significant role in some of the galaxy’s most improbable adventures.
Babel Fish (noun)
A small, leech-like fish that, when inserted into the ear, allows the host to instantly understand any spoken language. The Babel Fish is one of the most remarkable (and suspiciously convenient) creatures in the galaxy.
Towel (noun)
A simple rectangular piece of absorbent fabric, often overlooked in its mundane utility, the towel is in fact one of the most massively useful things a hitchhiker can have.
Bulldozer (noun)
A large, typically yellow machine that is employed by various planetary governments and construction companies to push around vast amounts of dirt, rocks, and occasionally, the odd stranded hitchhiker. Often seen sporting an expression of mechanical indifference, it is known for its single-minded dedication to flattening everything in its path, be it terrain, small fores...
Limited Lexicon is back! Season 3 is starting soon! We'll be playing Hitch Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy, don't panic.
This episode is an introduction and a quick sample from the show. Enjoy!
Final episode of Season 2! What we will find at the end of Zork? Any guesses?
Up, Down, East, West, small mazes, your burden is too heavy... we are beginning to dream Zork.
Tune in for this... explosive episode of Limited Lexicon, literary.
If you were expecting a Carey Grant film, you won't be disappointed!
Okay. I think we understand how Zork works! But! Does Zork understand how we work?
Yep, there are mazes in this game... $^@@#%^$&@@!!!!!
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