Jonathan Howe - Revision history

Stux: link directly to interview and add link to new Dragon Con 2005 page

Stux — Fri, 03 Oct 2025 12:20:18 GMT

link directly to interview and add link to new Dragon Con 2005 page

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-	[[Image:JHDC05.JPG\|thumb\|Jonathan Howe at [[Bobby Blackwolf Interview - 5 Sep 2005\|DragonCon 2005]]]]	+	[[Image:JHDC05.JPG\|thumb\|Jonathan Howe at [[Bobby Blackwolf Interview - 5 Sep 2005#Jonathan Howe interview\|DragonCon 2005]]]]
	'''Jonathan Howe''' is a programmer. Working in [[Flash]], he programmed [[Scrolling Shooter Games Menu\|the second wave]] of [[Homestar Runner (body of work)\|Homestar Runner]] [[Games\|games]] from 2003 through 2008.		'''Jonathan Howe''' is a programmer. Working in [[Flash]], he programmed [[Scrolling Shooter Games Menu\|the second wave]] of [[Homestar Runner (body of work)\|Homestar Runner]] [[Games\|games]] from 2003 through 2008.

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	==See Also==		==See Also==
	*[[Adventure Gamers Interview - 2 Sept 2004]] {{--}} Interview about ''[[Peasant's Quest]]'' with [[Matt Chapman\|Matt]], [[Mike Chapman\|Mike]], and Jonathan		*[[Adventure Gamers Interview - 2 Sept 2004]] {{--}} Interview about ''[[Peasant's Quest]]'' with [[Matt Chapman\|Matt]], [[Mike Chapman\|Mike]], and Jonathan
-	*[[Bobby Blackwolf Interview - 5 Sep 2005]] {{--}} Interview at Dragon Con with Jonathan	+	*[[Bobby Blackwolf Interview - 5 Sep 2005#Jonathan Howe interview\|Bobby Blackwolf Interview - 5 Sep 2005]] {{--}} Interview at [[Dragon Con 2005\|Dragon Con]] with Jonathan

	[[Category:People\|Howe, Jonathan]]		[[Category:People\|Howe, Jonathan]]

Bleu Ninja: wubbalubbadubdub

Bleu Ninja — Tue, 08 Jul 2025 18:02:12 GMT

wubbalubbadubdub

Bleu Ninja: Footenote-itize the sources and add some final details.

Bleu Ninja — Mon, 23 Jun 2025 17:55:14 GMT

Footenote-itize the sources and add some final details.

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	[[Image:JHDC05.JPG\|thumb\|Jonathan Howe at [[Bobby Blackwolf Interview - 5 Sep 2005\|DragonCon 2005]]]]		[[Image:JHDC05.JPG\|thumb\|Jonathan Howe at [[Bobby Blackwolf Interview - 5 Sep 2005\|DragonCon 2005]]]]
-	'''Jonathan Howe''' is a programmer. Working in [[Flash]], he programmed [[Scrolling Shooter Games Menu\|the second wave]] of [[~~Games~~\|~~games~~]] ~~for~~ [[~~homestarrunner.com~~]] between 2003 and 2008.	+	'''Jonathan Howe''' is a programmer. Working in [[Flash]], he programmed [[Scrolling Shooter Games Menu\|the second wave]] of [[Homestar Runner (body of work)\|Homestar Runner]] [[Games\|games]] between 2003 and 2008.

-	~~Early~~ [[~~Homestar Runner (body of work)~~\|~~Homestar Runner~~]] ~~games~~ were very simple, ~~[[Flashforward_2006_Seattle_-_28_Feb_2006#Games_-_4:30_p.m.\|~~made by modifying basic Flash tutorials]]. Jonathan Howe [[email]]ed [[the Brothers Chaps]] and offered to ~~collaborate with them, resulting in~~ the ~~development~~ of [[TROGDOR!]] ~~and several other [[Videlectrix]] games. Howe~~, ~~who had been living in Boston, [[Bobby Blackwolf Interview - 5 Sep 2005~~\|by 2005 had moved]] to [[Georgia]] to collaborate in-person on Homestar Runner ~~games~~ (~~while continuing to work~~ as a freelancer). [[~~Late Nite JengaJam Interview -~~ 4 ~~Oct 2007~~\|By 2007, he had moved out of the Atlanta area]] which dramatically decreased the amount of time and effort he could contribute to the site. [[Dangeresque Roomisode 1: Behind the Dangerdesque]] (released December 1, 2008) is the last game he contributed to; later [[Dangeresque: The Roomisode Triungulate\|ports]] and [[~~Stinkoman_20X6_Walkthrough_Level_10#Credits~~\|revivals]] of games he worked on were completed by other [[Contributors#Programming\|programmers]].	+	[[Handheld Games Menu\|Early games]] on [[homestarrunner.com]] were very simple, made by modifying basic Flash tutorials. Jonathan Howe, who at the time was living in Boston, [[email]]ed [[the Brothers Chaps]] and offered to lend his expertise to their game development.{{ref\|1}} This discussion led to the production of [[TROGDOR!]],{{ref\|1}}{{ref\|2}} beginning their relationship. By 2005, Howe had moved to [[Georgia]] to collaborate in-person on Homestar Runner (as a freelancer, he continued to take on other work on the side).{{ref\|2}} Howe co-created over a dozen [[Videlectrix]] games, primarily as a programmer but also contributing writing and music to some projects;{{ref\|4}} the Brothers Chaps largely provided graphics and writing, leaving the programming to their partner;{{ref\|3}} for some games, like [[Stinkoman 20X6]], Howe created an engine which allowed the Chaps to build levels without special programming knowledge.{{ref\|1}}
		+
		+	By 2007, Howe had moved out of the Atlanta area which dramatically decreased the amount of time and effort he could contribute to the site.{{ref\|3}} [[Dangeresque Roomisode 1: Behind the Dangerdesque]] (released December 1, 2008) was the last game he contributed to; later [[Dangeresque: The Roomisode Triungulate\|ports]] and [[Development of Stinkoman 20X6 Level 10\|revivals]] of games he worked on were completed by other [[Contributors#Programming\|programmers]].

	==Credits==		==Credits==
	[[File:Disgruntled worker.PNG\|thumb\|Howe labeled the photo of the Disgruntled Cleaning Guy as "me" in ''[[Thy Dungeonman III]]'''s game files.]]		[[File:Disgruntled worker.PNG\|thumb\|Howe labeled the photo of the Disgruntled Cleaning Guy as "me" in ''[[Thy Dungeonman III]]'''s game files.]]
		+
	===Programming===		===Programming===
		+	Jonathan Howe's credit appears on the title screen or in the credits, unless otherwise specified.
		+
	*[[Awexome Cross]]		*[[Awexome Cross]]
	*[[TROGDOR!]]		*[[TROGDOR!]]
	*[[Population: Tire]]		*[[Population: Tire]]
	*[[Marshie's Malloween Mix-Up]]		*[[Marshie's Malloween Mix-Up]]
-	*[[Secret Collect.]]	+	*[[Secret Collect.]]{{ref\|5}}
-	*[[StrongBadZone]]	+	*[[StrongBadZone]]{{ref\|5}}
-	*[[RhinoFeeder]]	+	*[[RhinoFeeder]]{{ref\|5}}
-	*[[Thy Dungeonman]]	+	*[[Thy Dungeonman]]{{ref\|6}}
-	*[[Thy Dungeonman II]]	+	*[[Thy Dungeonman II]]{{ref\|6}}
	*[[Hallrunner]]		*[[Hallrunner]]
	*[[Peasant's Quest]]		*[[Peasant's Quest]]
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	*[[Stinkoman 20X6]] (levels 1{{-}}9)		*[[Stinkoman 20X6]] (levels 1{{-}}9)
	*[[Halloween Potion-ma-jig]]		*[[Halloween Potion-ma-jig]]
-	*[[Thy Dungeonman III]]	+	*[[Thy Dungeonman III]]{{ref\|7}}
-	*[[Dangeresque Roomisode 1: Behind the Dangerdesque]] ~~(also~~ [[Dangeresque~~: The~~ Roomisode ~~Triungulate#Credits\|credited~~]] ~~for writing)~~	+	*[[Dangeresque Roomisode 1: Behind the Dangerdesque]]
		+
		+	===Writing===
		+	Jonathan Howe and [[Matt Chapman]] co-wrote [[Peasant's Quest]], with [[Mike Chapman]] helping them develop the overall story.{{ref\|6}}
		+
		+	[[Dangeresque Roomisode 1: Behind the Dangerdesque]] was written by the trio as well.

	===Music===		===Music===
-	Howe composed music for the [[Peasant's Quest movie trailer]], ~~alongside~~ [[Mike Chapman]].	+	Howe composed music for the [[Peasant's Quest movie trailer]], as did [[Mike Chapman]].

-	In addition to programming the first nine [[Stinkoman 20X6]] levels, Howe is also ~~[[Stinkoman 20X6 Walkthrough Level 10#Credits\|credited]]~~ for ~~composing~~ the game~~'s music~~.	+	In addition to programming the first nine [[Stinkoman 20X6]] levels, Howe also composed and performed the music for those portions of the game.{{ref\|4}}

	===Acting===		===Acting===
-	He ~~played~~ an unspecified ~~character~~ in the [[Peasant's Quest movie trailer]].	+	He is credited in an unspecified role in the [[Peasant's Quest movie trailer]].

	In [[Thy Dungeonman 3]], a photograph of Howe is used to depict the [[Minor Thy Dungeonman Characters#Disgruntled Cleaning Guy\|Disgruntled Cleaning Guy]].		In [[Thy Dungeonman 3]], a photograph of Howe is used to depict the [[Minor Thy Dungeonman Characters#Disgruntled Cleaning Guy\|Disgruntled Cleaning Guy]].

	==Fun Facts==		==Fun Facts==
-	*If one reaches or exceeds 2,000 points in [[TROGDOR!]], Jonathan Howe's name will ~~[[:File:Togdor secret.png\|~~appear in flashing colors]] at the bottom left side of the game over screen. [[Strong Bad]] calls this [[Easter egg]] "the coolest secret thing [he] ever found in a video game".	+	===Trivia===
-	*The signature "Love, jonathan ("nickname")" is hidden in the [[XML Source]] for the [[Weeklies]], suggesting Howe contributed to the programming of the [[Quote of the Week]], [[Weekly Fanstuff]], and/or [[Sketchbook]].	+	[[File:Togdor secret.png\|thumb\|High score!]]
		+	*[[TROGDOR!]] was the first game Howe worked on for the website, though [[Awexome Cross]] was the first to be released.
		+	*If one reaches or exceeds 2,000 points in [[TROGDOR!]], Jonathan Howe's name will appear in flashing colors at the bottom left side of the game over screen. [[Strong Bad]] calls this [[Easter egg]] "the coolest secret thing [he] ever found in a video game".
	*Howe appeared on several [[strongbad_email.exe]] [[DVD Commentary Speakers\|DVD commentaries]].		*Howe appeared on several [[strongbad_email.exe]] [[DVD Commentary Speakers\|DVD commentaries]].
	**He assisted with the animation on the [[Strong Bad Email]] [[rampage]].		**He assisted with the animation on the [[Strong Bad Email]] [[rampage]].
		+	===Remarks===
		+	*Several Videlectrix games were released during Howe's tenure that do not feature any real-world credits. As of late 2007, the Chaps were still stating that they "don't program [...] all we can do is graphics"{{ref\|3}} so Howe likely had some involvement in their development:
		+	**[[Pigs on Head]]
		+	**[[Kid Speedy]]
		+	**[[Where's an Egg?]]
		+	**[[Make-O Your Own Stinko]]
		+	*The signature "Love, jonathan ("nickname")" is hidden in the [[XML Source]] for the [[Weeklies]], suggesting Howe contributed to the programming of the [[Quote of the Week]], [[Weekly Fanstuff]], and/or [[Sketchbook]].
		+
		+	==References==
		+	#{{note\|1}} [[Flashforward 2006 Seattle - 28 Feb 2006#Games - 4:30 p.m.\|Flashforward 2006 Seattle]]
		+	#{{note\|2}} [[Bobby Blackwolf Interview - 5 Sep 2005\|''The Bobby Blackwolf Show'', 5 Sep 2005]]
		+	#{{note\|3}} [[Late Nite JengaJam Interview - 4 Oct 2007\|"The Brothers Chaps What Made The Homestar Runner", ''Late Nite JengaJam'', 4 Oct 2007]]
		+	#{{note\|4}} [[NYU Talk - 1 Mar 2005#Stinkoman 20X6 preview\|"A Date with Homestar Runner", New York University, 1 Mar 2005]], [[Stinkoman 20X6 Walkthrough Level 10#Credits\|''Stinkoman 20X6'' credits]], {{Decemberweenvent Calendar\|21}}, {{postref\|1615184464963080192\|16\|Jan\|2023}}
		+	#{{note\|5}} {{dvdcom\|video games}}
		+	#{{note\|6}} [[Adventure Gamers Interview - 2 Sept 2004\|"'Peasant's Quest' Interview", ''Adventure Gamers'', 2 Sept 2004]]
		+	#{{note\|7}} Presumably built from the same text engine as the prior two series entries;{{ref\|6}} also indicated by "me" comment on picture of character using Howe's likeness.

	==See Also==		==See Also==
-	*[[Adventure Gamers Interview - 2 Sept 2004]] — Interview about [[Peasant's Quest]] with [[Matt Chapman\|Matt]], [[Mike Chapman\|Mike]], and Jonathan	+	*[[Adventure Gamers Interview - 2 Sept 2004]] {{--}} Interview about ''[[Peasant's Quest]]'' with [[Matt Chapman\|Matt]], [[Mike Chapman\|Mike]], and Jonathan
-	*[[Bobby Blackwolf Interview - 5 Sep 2005]] — Interview at Dragon Con with Jonathan	+	*[[Bobby Blackwolf Interview - 5 Sep 2005]] {{--}} Interview at Dragon Con with Jonathan

	[[Category:People\|Howe, Jonathan]]		[[Category:People\|Howe, Jonathan]]

Bleu Ninja: /* Programming */ per video games commentary: "Jonathan Howe threw all these together"

Bleu Ninja — Thu, 19 Jun 2025 20:12:40 GMT

Programming: per video games commentary: "Jonathan Howe threw all these together"

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	*[[Population: Tire]]		*[[Population: Tire]]
	*[[Marshie's Malloween Mix-Up]]		*[[Marshie's Malloween Mix-Up]]
		+	*[[Secret Collect.]]
		+	*[[StrongBadZone]]
		+	*[[RhinoFeeder]]
	*[[Thy Dungeonman]]		*[[Thy Dungeonman]]
	*[[Thy Dungeonman II]]		*[[Thy Dungeonman II]]

Bleu Ninja: Explicate time period of contributions in lede. Multiple interviews w him and TBC say "Trogdor" was their first collab (even tho Cross was released before).

Bleu Ninja — Thu, 19 Jun 2025 20:08:12 GMT

Explicate time period of contributions in lede. Multiple interviews w him and TBC say "Trogdor" was their first collab (even tho Cross was released before).

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-	[[Image:JHDC05.JPG\|thumb\|Jonathan Howe at [[Bobby Blackwolf Interview - 5 Sep 2005\|DragonCon ~~'05~~]]]]	+	[[Image:JHDC05.JPG\|thumb\|Jonathan Howe at [[Bobby Blackwolf Interview - 5 Sep 2005\|DragonCon 2005]]]]
-	'''Jonathan Howe''' is a ~~friend of~~ [[~~The Brothers Chaps~~]] ~~and~~ [[~~Flash~~]] ~~programmer~~ for [[homestarrunner.com]] and [[Videlectrix]] games. ~~He currently resides~~ in [[Georgia]].	+	'''Jonathan Howe''' is a programmer. Working in [[Flash]], he programmed [[Scrolling Shooter Games Menu\|the second wave]] of [[Games\|games]] for [[homestarrunner.com]] between 2003 and 2008.
		+
		+	Early [[Homestar Runner (body of work)\|Homestar Runner]] games were very simple, [[Flashforward_2006_Seattle_-_28_Feb_2006#Games_-_4:30_p.m.\|made by modifying basic Flash tutorials]]. Jonathan Howe [[email]]ed [[the Brothers Chaps]] and offered to collaborate with them, resulting in the development of [[TROGDOR!]] and several other [[Videlectrix]] games. Howe, who had been living in Boston, [[Bobby Blackwolf Interview - 5 Sep 2005\|by 2005 had moved]] to [[Georgia]] to collaborate in-person on Homestar Runner games (while continuing to work as a freelancer). [[Late Nite JengaJam Interview - 4 Oct 2007\|By 2007, he had moved out of the Atlanta area]] which dramatically decreased the amount of time and effort he could contribute to the site. [[Dangeresque Roomisode 1: Behind the Dangerdesque]] (released December 1, 2008) is the last game he contributed to; later [[Dangeresque: The Roomisode Triungulate\|ports]] and [[Stinkoman_20X6_Walkthrough_Level_10#Credits\|revivals]] of games he worked on were completed by other [[Contributors#Programming\|programmers]].

	==Credits==		==Credits==
		+	[[File:Disgruntled worker.PNG\|thumb\|Howe labeled the photo of the Disgruntled Cleaning Guy as "me" in ''[[Thy Dungeonman III]]'''s game files.]]
	===Programming===		===Programming===
	*[[Awexome Cross]]		*[[Awexome Cross]]
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	*[[Duck Guardian One]]		*[[Duck Guardian One]]
	*[[50K Racewalker]]		*[[50K Racewalker]]
-	*[[Stinkoman 20X6]] (levels 1-9)	+	*[[Stinkoman 20X6]] (levels 1{{-}}9)
	*[[Halloween Potion-ma-jig]]		*[[Halloween Potion-ma-jig]]
		+	*[[Thy Dungeonman III]]
	*[[Dangeresque Roomisode 1: Behind the Dangerdesque]] (also [[Dangeresque: The Roomisode Triungulate#Credits\|credited]] for writing)		*[[Dangeresque Roomisode 1: Behind the Dangerdesque]] (also [[Dangeresque: The Roomisode Triungulate#Credits\|credited]] for writing)

Bleu Ninja: Subdivide credits. Dungeonman text engine per Adventure Gamers Interview.

Bleu Ninja — Thu, 19 Jun 2025 07:50:40 GMT

Subdivide credits. Dungeonman text engine per Adventure Gamers Interview.

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-	[[Image:JHDC05.JPG\|thumb\|Jonathan Howe at DragonCon '05]]	+	[[Image:JHDC05.JPG\|thumb\|Jonathan Howe at [[Bobby Blackwolf Interview - 5 Sep 2005\|DragonCon '05]]]]
	'''Jonathan Howe''' is a friend of [[The Brothers Chaps]] and [[Flash]] programmer for [[homestarrunner.com]] and [[Videlectrix]] games. He currently resides in [[Georgia]].		'''Jonathan Howe''' is a friend of [[The Brothers Chaps]] and [[Flash]] programmer for [[homestarrunner.com]] and [[Videlectrix]] games. He currently resides in [[Georgia]].

-	==~~Programming~~ Credits==	+	==Credits==
		+	===Programming===
	*[[Awexome Cross]]		*[[Awexome Cross]]
	*[[TROGDOR!]]		*[[TROGDOR!]]
	*[[Population: Tire]]		*[[Population: Tire]]
	*[[Marshie's Malloween Mix-Up]]		*[[Marshie's Malloween Mix-Up]]
		+	*[[Thy Dungeonman]]
		+	*[[Thy Dungeonman II]]
	*[[Hallrunner]]		*[[Hallrunner]]
	*[[Peasant's Quest]]		*[[Peasant's Quest]]
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	*[[Dangeresque Roomisode 1: Behind the Dangerdesque]] (also [[Dangeresque: The Roomisode Triungulate#Credits\|credited]] for writing)		*[[Dangeresque Roomisode 1: Behind the Dangerdesque]] (also [[Dangeresque: The Roomisode Triungulate#Credits\|credited]] for writing)

-	~~In addition to programming the original set of [[Stinkoman 20X6]] levels,~~ Howe ~~is also [[Stinkoman 20X6 Walkthrough Level 10#Credits\|credited]] for composing the game's music. He also~~ composed music for the [[Peasant's Quest ~~Movie Trailer~~]], alongside [[Mike Chapman]].	+	===Music===
		+	Howe composed music for the [[Peasant's Quest movie trailer]], alongside [[Mike Chapman]].

-	~~If one reaches or exceeds 2,000 points in~~ [[~~TROGDOR!~~]], ~~Jonathan~~ Howe~~'s name will~~ [[~~:File:Togdor secret.png~~\|~~appear in flashing colors~~]] ~~at the bottom left side of~~ the game ~~over screen. [[Strong Bad]] calls it "the coolest secret thing [he] ever found in a video game". The signature "Love, jonathan ("nickname")" is hidden in the [[XML Source]] for the [[Weeklies]]~~.	+	In addition to programming the first nine [[Stinkoman 20X6]] levels, Howe is also [[Stinkoman 20X6 Walkthrough Level 10#Credits\|credited]] for composing the game's music.

-	He played an unspecified character in [[Peasant's Quest ~~Movie Trailer~~]]. In [[Thy Dungeonman 3]], ~~he portrays~~ the [[Minor Thy Dungeonman Characters#Disgruntled Cleaning Guy\|Disgruntled Cleaning Guy]]. Howe ~~has also~~ appeared on several [[strongbad_email.exe]] [[DVD Commentary Speakers\|DVD commentaries]].	+	===Acting===
		+	He played an unspecified character in the [[Peasant's Quest movie trailer]].
		+
		+	In [[Thy Dungeonman 3]], a photograph of Howe is used to depict the [[Minor Thy Dungeonman Characters#Disgruntled Cleaning Guy\|Disgruntled Cleaning Guy]].
		+
		+	==Fun Facts==
		+	*If one reaches or exceeds 2,000 points in [[TROGDOR!]], Jonathan Howe's name will [[:File:Togdor secret.png\|appear in flashing colors]] at the bottom left side of the game over screen. [[Strong Bad]] calls this [[Easter egg]] "the coolest secret thing [he] ever found in a video game".
		+	*The signature "Love, jonathan ("nickname")" is hidden in the [[XML Source]] for the [[Weeklies]], suggesting Howe contributed to the programming of the [[Quote of the Week]], [[Weekly Fanstuff]], and/or [[Sketchbook]].
		+	*Howe appeared on several [[strongbad_email.exe]] [[DVD Commentary Speakers\|DVD commentaries]].
		+	**He assisted with the animation on the [[Strong Bad Email]] [[rampage]].

	==See Also==		==See Also==

Bleu Ninja: /* Programming Credits */ Roomisode 1 writing

Bleu Ninja — Sun, 07 Jan 2024 21:26:31 GMT

Programming Credits: Roomisode 1 writing

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	*[[Stinkoman 20X6]] (levels 1-9)		*[[Stinkoman 20X6]] (levels 1-9)
	*[[Halloween Potion-ma-jig]]		*[[Halloween Potion-ma-jig]]
-	*[[Dangeresque Roomisode 1: Behind the Dangerdesque]]	+	*[[Dangeresque Roomisode 1: Behind the Dangerdesque]] (also [[Dangeresque: The Roomisode Triungulate#Credits\|credited]] for writing)

	In addition to programming the original set of [[Stinkoman 20X6]] levels, Howe is also [[Stinkoman 20X6 Walkthrough Level 10#Credits\|credited]] for composing the game's music. He also composed music for the [[Peasant's Quest Movie Trailer]], alongside [[Mike Chapman]].		In addition to programming the original set of [[Stinkoman 20X6]] levels, Howe is also [[Stinkoman 20X6 Walkthrough Level 10#Credits\|credited]] for composing the game's music. He also composed music for the [[Peasant's Quest Movie Trailer]], alongside [[Mike Chapman]].

Bleu Ninja: /* Programming Credits */ link to image

Bleu Ninja — Tue, 20 Dec 2022 04:41:05 GMT

Programming Credits: link to image

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	In addition to programming the original set of [[Stinkoman 20X6]] levels, Howe is also [[Stinkoman 20X6 Walkthrough Level 10#Credits\|credited]] for composing the game's music. He also composed music for the [[Peasant's Quest Movie Trailer]], alongside [[Mike Chapman]].		In addition to programming the original set of [[Stinkoman 20X6]] levels, Howe is also [[Stinkoman 20X6 Walkthrough Level 10#Credits\|credited]] for composing the game's music. He also composed music for the [[Peasant's Quest Movie Trailer]], alongside [[Mike Chapman]].

-	If one reaches or exceeds 2,000 points in [[TROGDOR!]], Jonathan Howe's name will appear in flashing colors at the bottom left side of the game over screen. [[Strong Bad]] calls it "the coolest secret thing [he] ever found in a video game". The signature "Love, jonathan ("nickname")" is hidden in the [[XML Source]] for the [[Weeklies]].	+	If one reaches or exceeds 2,000 points in [[TROGDOR!]], Jonathan Howe's name will [[:File:Togdor secret.png\|appear in flashing colors]] at the bottom left side of the game over screen. [[Strong Bad]] calls it "the coolest secret thing [he] ever found in a video game". The signature "Love, jonathan ("nickname")" is hidden in the [[XML Source]] for the [[Weeklies]].

	He played an unspecified character in [[Peasant's Quest Movie Trailer]]. In [[Thy Dungeonman 3]], he portrays the [[Minor Thy Dungeonman Characters#Disgruntled Cleaning Guy\|Disgruntled Cleaning Guy]]. Howe has also appeared on several [[strongbad_email.exe]] [[DVD Commentary Speakers\|DVD commentaries]].		He played an unspecified character in [[Peasant's Quest Movie Trailer]]. In [[Thy Dungeonman 3]], he portrays the [[Minor Thy Dungeonman Characters#Disgruntled Cleaning Guy\|Disgruntled Cleaning Guy]]. Howe has also appeared on several [[strongbad_email.exe]] [[DVD Commentary Speakers\|DVD commentaries]].

Bleu Ninja: /* Credits */ the odds that some other, heretofore unnamed, Jonathan ALSO helped with programming are nil.

Bleu Ninja — Thu, 22 Sep 2022 23:07:28 GMT

Credits: the odds that some other, heretofore unnamed, Jonathan ALSO helped with programming are nil.

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	'''Jonathan Howe''' is a friend of [[The Brothers Chaps]] and [[Flash]] programmer for [[homestarrunner.com]] and [[Videlectrix]] games. He currently resides in [[Georgia]].		'''Jonathan Howe''' is a friend of [[The Brothers Chaps]] and [[Flash]] programmer for [[homestarrunner.com]] and [[Videlectrix]] games. He currently resides in [[Georgia]].

-	==Credits==	+	==Programming Credits==
	*[[Awexome Cross]]		*[[Awexome Cross]]
	*[[TROGDOR!]]		*[[TROGDOR!]]
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	*[[Duck Guardian One]]		*[[Duck Guardian One]]
	*[[50K Racewalker]]		*[[50K Racewalker]]
		+	*[[Stinkoman 20X6]] (levels 1-9)
	*[[Halloween Potion-ma-jig]]		*[[Halloween Potion-ma-jig]]
	*[[Dangeresque Roomisode 1: Behind the Dangerdesque]]		*[[Dangeresque Roomisode 1: Behind the Dangerdesque]]

-	~~According~~ to the [[~~Late Nite JengaJam Interview - 4 Oct 2007\|Late Night JengaJam Interview~~]], ~~Jonathan helped program the first nine levels of~~ [[Stinkoman 20X6]] ~~and composed~~ the game's music~~, albeit uncredited in the original release~~. He also composed music for the [[Peasant's Quest Movie Trailer]]~~. If one reaches or exceeds 2~~,~~000 points in~~ [[~~TROGDOR!~~]]~~, Jonathan Howe's name will appear in flashing colors at the bottom left side of the game over screen. [[Strong Bad]] calls it "the coolest secret thing [he] ever found in a video game"~~.	+	In addition to programming the original set of [[Stinkoman 20X6]] levels, Howe is also [[Stinkoman 20X6 Walkthrough Level 10#Credits\|credited]] for composing the game's music. He also composed music for the [[Peasant's Quest Movie Trailer]], alongside [[Mike Chapman]].

-	~~He has appeared on~~ the ~~site as~~ an ~~unknown~~ character in [[Peasant's Quest Movie Trailer]]. In [[Thy Dungeonman 3]], he portrays the [[Minor Thy Dungeonman Characters#Disgruntled Cleaning Guy\|Disgruntled Cleaning Guy]]. Howe has also appeared on several [[DVD Commentary Speakers\|DVD commentaries]].	+	If one reaches or exceeds 2,000 points in [[TROGDOR!]], Jonathan Howe's name will appear in flashing colors at the bottom left side of the game over screen. [[Strong Bad]] calls it "the coolest secret thing [he] ever found in a video game". The signature "Love, jonathan ("nickname")" is hidden in the [[XML Source]] for the [[Weeklies]].
		+
		+	He played an unspecified character in [[Peasant's Quest Movie Trailer]]. In [[Thy Dungeonman 3]], he portrays the [[Minor Thy Dungeonman Characters#Disgruntled Cleaning Guy\|Disgruntled Cleaning Guy]]. Howe has also appeared on several [[strongbad_email.exe]] [[DVD Commentary Speakers\|DVD commentaries]].

	==See Also==		==See Also==

Bleu Ninja: /* Credits */ add commentary page

Bleu Ninja — Mon, 11 Oct 2021 18:43:58 GMT

Credits: add commentary page

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	*[[Dangeresque Roomisode 1: Behind the Dangerdesque]]		*[[Dangeresque Roomisode 1: Behind the Dangerdesque]]

-	According to the [[Late Nite JengaJam Interview - 4 Oct 2007\|Late Night JengaJam Interview]], Jonathan helped program the first nine levels of [[Stinkoman 20X6]] and composed the game's music, albeit uncredited in the original release. He also composed music for the [[Peasant's Quest Movie Trailer]].	+	According to the [[Late Nite JengaJam Interview - 4 Oct 2007\|Late Night JengaJam Interview]], Jonathan helped program the first nine levels of [[Stinkoman 20X6]] and composed the game's music, albeit uncredited in the original release. He also composed music for the [[Peasant's Quest Movie Trailer]]. If one reaches or exceeds 2,000 points in [[TROGDOR!]], Jonathan Howe's name will appear in flashing colors at the bottom left side of the game over screen. [[Strong Bad]] calls it "the coolest secret thing [he] ever found in a video game".

-	He has appeared on the site as an unknown character in [[Peasant's Quest Movie Trailer]]. In [[Thy Dungeonman 3]], he portrays the [[Minor Thy Dungeonman Characters#Disgruntled Cleaning Guy\|Disgruntled Cleaning Guy]].	+	He has appeared on the site as an unknown character in [[Peasant's Quest Movie Trailer]]. In [[Thy Dungeonman 3]], he portrays the [[Minor Thy Dungeonman Characters#Disgruntled Cleaning Guy\|Disgruntled Cleaning Guy]]. Howe has also appeared on several [[DVD Commentary Speakers\|DVD commentaries]].
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-	~~If one reaches or exceeds 2,000 points in [[TROGDOR!]], Jonathan~~ Howe~~'s name will appear in flashing colors at the bottom left side of the game over screen.~~ [[~~Strong Bad~~]] ~~calls it "the coolest secret thing [he] ever found in a video game"~~.	+

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	[[Image:JHDC05.JPG\|thumb\|Jonathan Howe at [[Bobby Blackwolf Interview - 5 Sep 2005\|DragonCon 2005]]]]		[[Image:JHDC05.JPG\|thumb\|Jonathan Howe at [[Bobby Blackwolf Interview - 5 Sep 2005\|DragonCon 2005]]]]
-	'''Jonathan Howe''' is a programmer. Working in [[Flash]], he programmed [[Scrolling Shooter Games Menu\|the second wave]] of [[Homestar Runner (body of work)\|Homestar Runner]] [[Games\|games]] ~~between~~ 2003 ~~and~~ 2008.	+	'''Jonathan Howe''' is a programmer. Working in [[Flash]], he programmed [[Scrolling Shooter Games Menu\|the second wave]] of [[Homestar Runner (body of work)\|Homestar Runner]] [[Games\|games]] from 2003 through 2008.

-	[[Handheld Games Menu\|Early games]] on [[homestarrunner.com]] were very simple, made by modifying basic Flash tutorials. Jonathan Howe, who at the time was living in Boston, [[email]]ed [[the Brothers Chaps]] and offered to lend his expertise to their game development.{{ref\|1}} This discussion led to the production of [[TROGDOR!]],{{ref\|1}}{{ref\|2}} beginning their relationship. By 2005, Howe had moved to [[Georgia]] to collaborate in-person on Homestar Runner (as a freelancer, he continued to take on other work on the side).{{ref\|2}} Howe co-created over a dozen [[Videlectrix]] games, primarily as a programmer but also contributing writing and music to some projects;{{ref\|4}} ~~the~~ Brothers Chaps ~~largely~~ provided graphics and writing, leaving the programming to their partner;{{ref\|3}} for some games, like [[Stinkoman 20X6]], Howe created an engine which allowed the Chaps to build levels without special programming knowledge.{{ref\|1}}	+	[[Handheld Games Menu\|Early games]] on [[homestarrunner.com]] were very simple, made by modifying basic Flash tutorials. Jonathan Howe, who at the time was living in Boston, [[email]]ed [[the Brothers Chaps]] and offered to lend his expertise to their game development.{{ref\|1}} This discussion led to the production of [[TROGDOR!]],{{ref\|1}}{{ref\|2}} beginning their relationship. By 2005, Howe had moved to [[Georgia]] to collaborate in-person on Homestar Runner (as a freelancer, he continued to take on other work on the side).{{ref\|2}} Howe co-created over a dozen [[Videlectrix]] games, primarily as a programmer but also contributing writing and music to some projects.{{ref\|4}} The Brothers Chaps provided graphics and writing, leaving the programming to their partner;{{ref\|3}} for some games, like [[Stinkoman 20X6]], Howe created an engine which allowed the Chaps to build levels without special programming knowledge.{{ref\|1}}

	By 2007, Howe had moved out of the Atlanta area which dramatically decreased the amount of time and effort he could contribute to the site.{{ref\|3}} [[Dangeresque Roomisode 1: Behind the Dangerdesque]] (released December 1, 2008) was the last game he contributed to; later [[Dangeresque: The Roomisode Triungulate\|ports]] and [[Development of Stinkoman 20X6 Level 10\|revivals]] of games he worked on were completed by other [[Contributors#Programming\|programmers]].		By 2007, Howe had moved out of the Atlanta area which dramatically decreased the amount of time and effort he could contribute to the site.{{ref\|3}} [[Dangeresque Roomisode 1: Behind the Dangerdesque]] (released December 1, 2008) was the last game he contributed to; later [[Dangeresque: The Roomisode Triungulate\|ports]] and [[Development of Stinkoman 20X6 Level 10\|revivals]] of games he worked on were completed by other [[Contributors#Programming\|programmers]].
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	*Howe appeared on several [[strongbad_email.exe]] [[DVD Commentary Speakers\|DVD commentaries]].		*Howe appeared on several [[strongbad_email.exe]] [[DVD Commentary Speakers\|DVD commentaries]].
	**He assisted with the animation on the [[Strong Bad Email]] [[rampage]].		**He assisted with the animation on the [[Strong Bad Email]] [[rampage]].
		+	*[[Mike Chapman]] and Howe re-teamed in 2014 to create ''[[The Brothers Chaps' Other Projects#Games\|Rick and Morty's Rushed Licensed Adventure]]'' for the ''{{w\|Adult Swim}}'' website. As before, Mike handled graphics while Jonathan programmed.{{ref\|8}}
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	===Remarks===		===Remarks===
	*Several Videlectrix games were released during Howe's tenure that do not feature any real-world credits. As of late 2007, the Chaps were still stating that they "don't program [...] all we can do is graphics"{{ref\|3}} so Howe likely had some involvement in their development:		*Several Videlectrix games were released during Howe's tenure that do not feature any real-world credits. As of late 2007, the Chaps were still stating that they "don't program [...] all we can do is graphics"{{ref\|3}} so Howe likely had some involvement in their development:
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	==References==		==References==
-	#{{note\|1}} [[Flashforward 2006 Seattle - 28 Feb 2006#Games - 4:30 p.m.\|Flashforward 2006 Seattle]]	+	#{{note\|1}} [[Flashforward 2006 Seattle - 28 Feb 2006#Games - 4:30 p.m.\| "How and Why Homestar Runner Cartoons Get Made", Flashforward 2006 Seattle, 28 Feb 2006]].
-	#{{note\|2}} [[Bobby Blackwolf Interview - 5 Sep 2005\|''The Bobby Blackwolf Show'', 5 Sep 2005]]	+	#{{note\|2}} [[Bobby Blackwolf Interview - 5 Sep 2005\|"Week of September 18, 2005" ''The Bobby Blackwolf Show'', 5 Sep 2005]]
	#{{note\|3}} [[Late Nite JengaJam Interview - 4 Oct 2007\|"The Brothers Chaps What Made The Homestar Runner", ''Late Nite JengaJam'', 4 Oct 2007]]		#{{note\|3}} [[Late Nite JengaJam Interview - 4 Oct 2007\|"The Brothers Chaps What Made The Homestar Runner", ''Late Nite JengaJam'', 4 Oct 2007]]
-	#{{note\|4}} [[NYU Talk - 1 Mar 2005#Stinkoman 20X6 preview\|"A Date with Homestar Runner", New York University, 1 Mar 2005]], [[Stinkoman 20X6 Walkthrough Level 10#Credits\|''Stinkoman 20X6'' credits]], {{Decemberweenvent Calendar\|21}}, {{postref\|1615184464963080192\|16\|Jan\|2023}}	+	#{{note\|4}} [[NYU Talk - 1 Mar 2005#Stinkoman 20X6 preview\|"A Date with Homestar Runner", New York University, 1 Mar 2005]]; [[Stinkoman 20X6 Walkthrough Level 10#Credits\|''Stinkoman 20X6'' credits]]; {{Decemberweenvent Calendar\|21}}; {{postref\|1615184464963080192\|16\|Jan\|2023}}
	#{{note\|5}} {{dvdcom\|video games}}		#{{note\|5}} {{dvdcom\|video games}}
	#{{note\|6}} [[Adventure Gamers Interview - 2 Sept 2004\|"'Peasant's Quest' Interview", ''Adventure Gamers'', 2 Sept 2004]]		#{{note\|6}} [[Adventure Gamers Interview - 2 Sept 2004\|"'Peasant's Quest' Interview", ''Adventure Gamers'', 2 Sept 2004]]
-	#{{note\|7}} Presumably built from the same text engine as the prior two series entries;{{ref\|6}} also indicated by "me" comment on picture of character using Howe's likeness.	+	#{{note\|7}} Presumably built from the same text engine as the prior two series entries,{{ref\|6}} also indicated by "me" comment on picture of character using Howe's likeness.
		+	#{{note\|8}} [[The Jeff Rubin Jeff Rubin Show Interview - 7 July 2014\|"Homestar Runner's Matt Chapman", ''The Jeff Rubin Jeff Rubin Show'', 7 July 2014]].

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