Jokes in Adventure Games (getting the balance right)

[Adeel]

I played some game recently (forget which) which really abused that pause, and it was tiresome getting through dialog. Beware.

That game would be: Summer Woes.

[Dadalus]

My personal view on using the 'pause' would be that its a bit like you as the game designer are saying "look its a joke NOW LAUGH"..."LAUGH"..."DAMN YOU LAUGH". If its used to represent surprise or speechlessness I think thats OK as long as its not overused.

I am very impatient with some games, so like I said its just my personal reaction.