[TV] The Walking Dead
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Played it, thought it was great. Storyline is excellent. Choices matter. Lot's of intrigue. political stuff while trying to survive.
My only issue? It's not worth $25 for 3 hours of gameplay. Maybe 5 hours of gameplay when you take other choices.
Other minor issues, don't like how they know know things they shouldn't. Some choices do feel they don't matter.
My only issue? It's not worth $25 for 3 hours of gameplay. Maybe 5 hours of gameplay when you take other choices.
Other minor issues, don't like how they know know things they shouldn't. Some choices do feel they don't matter.
Yeah, the PS3 and Xbox versions are much cheaper because you need to buy each individual episode separately. I know the 360 ones are going to be 400 points ($5) each, so your probably looking at some around 5 episodes at the very least, if not more. You may have only paid for "Season 1" if things go well though.
Comic Con Trailer, Big spoiler at the end:
North_Ranger
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Holy crap on a stick... and just when I was thinking "man, this series is boring compared to the comic" o.o
Is the old man with the beard Herschal? I feel stupid asking this because I'm not sure if that's the same actor.
North_Ranger
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I think it is. Sure does sound like him, anyway.
I mean, it's possible that what's in the trailer is only taken from like 4 episodes. That is what last season has taught me to expect. But the reason I keep watching this show, is because I want it to be like THAT trailer. If that trailer is actually a decent representation of next season, it's going to be amazeballs.
O shit that is the Governor!
http://www.bleedingcool.com/2012/08...king-dead-tv-show-and-comics-for-ten-minutes/
A 10-minute video with Robert Kirkman talking about the differences between the show and the comic. Quick fair warning for those that haven't read the comic: Kirkman very briefly mentions some things about the next season. Nothing major, just next season's locale and the name of a major character/threat that many comic book fans can't wait to see.
And honestly, he raises similar points that I've mentioned about the show's adaptation and changes. I may not agree with all the changes (like killing off one of my favourite, long-time characters), but at the same time, I see where he's coming from. A lot of Walking Dead's (the comic) intrigue is you have no flipping idea what's going to happen next or who will die. It'd be hard to adapt the comic exactly the same and still have that element of surprise.
Plus, I really enjoy the elements that they added, such as Dale and keeping Shane alive much longer than the comic. Those two things alone create all sorts of new, varied drama.
A 10-minute video with Robert Kirkman talking about the differences between the show and the comic. Quick fair warning for those that haven't read the comic: Kirkman very briefly mentions some things about the next season. Nothing major, just next season's locale and the name of a major character/threat that many comic book fans can't wait to see.
And honestly, he raises similar points that I've mentioned about the show's adaptation and changes. I may not agree with all the changes (like killing off one of my favourite, long-time characters), but at the same time, I see where he's coming from. A lot of Walking Dead's (the comic) intrigue is you have no flipping idea what's going to happen next or who will die. It'd be hard to adapt the comic exactly the same and still have that element of surprise.
Plus, I really enjoy the elements that they added, such as Dale and keeping Shane alive much longer than the comic. Those two things alone create all sorts of new, varied drama.
Darryl?
Er, yeah. Sorry. Got my characters that start with "Da" confused.
I was confused. I was like "I could SWEAR Dale was in the comics..."
which also confused me about
I had to look it up to make sure I was right.
Also, at least now it will be easier to keep track of the "Da" characters.
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I had to look it up to make sure I was right.
Also, at least now it will be easier to keep track of the "Da" characters.
Did anyone else see the video like this? Kind of takes away from the "at the end" warning!
North_Ranger
Staff member
A-yup.
I mean, I didn't watch it, so I guess there could be a bigger spoiler that I'm not seeing or something
North_Ranger
Staff member
I just meant, yes I saw the picture you showed. No comment on the spoiler.
Yeah that wasn't thpreview image when I attached it. I see that now too. I'm going to retroactively add a spoiler tag. I suggest you do the same.
Started watching this on Netflix while I'm on my ass these couple of days. Good show. Don't care about the restrained use of zombies; just tossing them everywhere wouldn't be any good. Lots of surprises too and the drama really gets me in.
Just hit season 2. I'm surprised they didn't find the road gummed up with cars before this
Also, is Lori supposed to be annoying as hell? Because I just don't like her. "This is a graveyard." Whine, whine, bitch, bitch. If she meant it as "hey, there are potential walkers everywhere," then yeah, that makes sense. But she meant it as "we're robbing them waaaahhh". That's all you've been doing; scavenging. Stupid ass. And is she supposed to be a cokehead? She's always wiping her mouth and nose after talking.
Uh-oh.
Interesting. There aren't many cars in the direction the walkers are coming from considering the size of the horde. Almost looks like they're migrating, which was one of the creepy parts of Stephen King's Cell. I wonder what drives them together.
...not gonna live post. Back to show!
EDIT: Also, while they're touching dead bodies, they need to remember that just because it's zombie apocalypse doesn't mean you can't get infections and other diseases from regular corpses.
Just hit season 2. I'm surprised they didn't find the road gummed up with cars before this
Also, is Lori supposed to be annoying as hell? Because I just don't like her. "This is a graveyard." Whine, whine, bitch, bitch. If she meant it as "hey, there are potential walkers everywhere," then yeah, that makes sense. But she meant it as "we're robbing them waaaahhh". That's all you've been doing; scavenging. Stupid ass. And is she supposed to be a cokehead? She's always wiping her mouth and nose after talking.
Uh-oh.
Interesting. There aren't many cars in the direction the walkers are coming from considering the size of the horde. Almost looks like they're migrating, which was one of the creepy parts of Stephen King's Cell. I wonder what drives them together.
...not gonna live post. Back to show!
EDIT: Also, while they're touching dead bodies, they need to remember that just because it's zombie apocalypse doesn't mean you can't get infections and other diseases from regular corpses.
Check in with us when you finish season 2. You might care a little bit more about the restrained use of zombies then.
Is she supposed to be? Not at all. She was a great character in the graphic novel. This version on the show is annoying as hell, though. It's not just you.
Now she's bitching at the doctor.
Lori, SHUT THE FUCK UP.
Lori, SHUT THE FUCK UP.
She bitches the entire season. That's ALL SHE DOES.
It's rare I cheered for a character to die in this show... but I really really hoped she'd fucken die. I'm unsure if it's quality acting or the fact I truly hate the character and actress to the point I close my eyes and imagine her impaled on a pitchfork on the side of the barn.... which is burning.
At one point in the season... I rooted for the zombies instead of my usual.... aw fuck no.... I was screaming at the TV... "EAT THE GAUNT NAG!!! EAT THAT NAG!!!!!"
It's rare I cheered for a character to die in this show... but I really really hoped she'd fucken die. I'm unsure if it's quality acting or the fact I truly hate the character and actress to the point I close my eyes and imagine her impaled on a pitchfork on the side of the barn.... which is burning.
At one point in the season... I rooted for the zombies instead of my usual.... aw fuck no.... I was screaming at the TV... "EAT THE GAUNT NAG!!! EAT THAT NAG!!!!!"
I've noticed the show's been good at keeping me on the characters' side. Not once have the zombies been coming and I've wanted them to go down, even if they were being annoying or shitty, even Darryl's brother.
But... I hear ya.
Finished season 2, episode 4, gonna take a break for a while.
But... I hear ya.
Finished season 2, episode 4, gonna take a break for a while.
Couldn't believe what Shane did. At first when he got back, I was like "Gee, thanks for showing us, show." Then it got to the end and my jaw was hanging open the entire time.
In my head I have been begging the powers-that-be to please have Lori and Carl eaten by zombies. They are both jerks.
Carl's manning up. He's probably going to be better in the coming seasons.