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Who Else is New to TWD?

dankirkdankirk
edited August 2012 in The Walking Dead
I had never read a The Walking Dead comic before. I had never watched the TV show. I don't like zombie movies, with the exceptions of the funny ones, like Zombieland and Sean of the Dead.

I've been a TTG fan for years; ever since the first season of Sam and Max. My favorite games are adventure games. I check the TTG website every few months to see if there's anything new.

When I first saw the ads for TWD game, I didn't think it was for me. Then I started to read about the decision system, and how the game is about people, not zombies. I liked the reviews, and put my trust in TTG, and purchased the season.

After playing the first two episodes, I'm very happy with the game, and am surprised at how much I enjoy being crushed by the tragedy in these games. I even purchased TWD Compendium Volume 1, and am getting into the comic. I'm looking forward to TWD Compendium Volume 2 coming out soon almost as much as I'm looking forward to Episode 3...

Has anyone else been dragged into TWD universe as a result of these games? Or, did most of you decide to purchase the game because you were already fans of TWD?

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  • MoraledilemmaMoraledilemma
    edited August 2012
    Became a fan after the game. Never heard of them before this :p
  • OmegabeginOmegabegin
    edited August 2012
    Your experience is almost exactly the same as mine. Sam & Max veteran, never cared for zombies or anything of the sort. I first took interest when I heard it had the choice system a la Bioware games/Heavy Rain and was heavily driven by decisions. Was definitely not disappointed in the least. I might have to check out some of the other media for this series.
  • thestalkingheadthestalkinghead
    edited August 2012
    i was a fan of TWD tv show but not read any of the comics until talking about them on these forums, i got the first hard back of the comics now, but i find it hard to get into a comic over a tv show, i like the comic, but the lack of stimulation of any other sense than seeing i am easily distracted, so films/tv and games are more suited to me.

    that leads me back to the game, usually i dont buy games based on films/tv they are usually just so bad, but i had played sam and max (and liked it) and i heard that the back to the future game was very good, so i figured i would give them (telltale) the benefit of the doubt and buy TWD game, i was gonna wait until they had finished, because i knew the wait would be frustrating, but i guess my impatience back fired and made me buy it at episode 2 because i couldnt wait to buy it.

    so i am a fan if the show first then the game then the comic in order of when i got into them
  • Rock114Rock114
    edited August 2012
    Heard of the show, then bought the comic. The comic is pretty good, and the show is ok, but not as good as the comic. At first I thought the game was just going to be a cheap cash-in, trying to milk money with the name of a popular franchise. I was more than pleasantly surprised when I decided to buy it, and loved every minute of it. I'm not an adventure game kind of guy, but TWDG is on my list of my all time favorite games as of right now. I love the hard choices and the tragedy and horror that these characters go through, because they are so well written I want almost everyone to survive. I don't think I've ever been this attatched to video game characters, and I can't wait to see what TellTale puts these poor souls through in the coming installments.
  • Viner16Viner16
    edited August 2012
    Never heard of Walking Dead until I saw a Random Youtuber playing The Walking Dead Game, saw the game and was pleasantly surprised it wasn`t another `Slaughter every zombie on screen`game.
    After I discovered the game was based on a comic series, read the comics and were hooked. Watched the Tv series to, but that didn`t hook me in as well as the comics did.
    CAN`T WAIT FOR EPISODE 3 :D:D:D
  • Kiel555Kiel555
    edited August 2012
    I became a fan of TWD by watching the tv show on AMC. Many times I'd say what a bunch of dumbasses. Like when Hershal said "it's a wonder you survived this long". When the game came out I figured this would be a way to make better choices during a ZA. So much for that idea.

    Never read the comics. The game is just awesome.
  • ZeruisZeruis
    edited August 2012
    I was a fan before playing the game. I was introduced to the franchise by the tv show. After the season 2 finale, I decided to check out the comics. Grew kind of pissed off that Kirkman does not care which characters he kills off, so that ruins my chance of liking a character.
  • thestalkingheadthestalkinghead
    edited August 2012
    Zeruis wrote: »
    I was a fan before playing the game. I was introduced to the franchise by the tv show. After the season 2 finale, I decided to check out the comics. Grew kind of pissed off that Kirkman does not care which characters he kills off, so that ruins my chance of liking a character.

    unless you like rick, but maybe kirkman is mad enough to start a whole different story with different people, because i cant imagine the same story going on much further without rick
  • SilencerStevenSilencerSteven
    edited August 2012
    I became a fan because of my younger brother telling me to buy the game since he was a big fan of the tv show. So I did my research and decided to buy it and now im a fan, though I had to look up the comic book plot and stuff :P
  • Master of AeonsMaster of Aeons
    edited August 2012
    Sort of a poll that doesn't apply to me. I love Walking Dead and got into it by reading the comics after seeing the pilot of the show. I'm playing the game because I play everything by Telltale though.
  • AwesokeAwesoke
    edited August 2012
    I started reading the comics about 5-6 years ago (when the issues were in the 20's). So I've pretty much been following its progression for a while all the way to the current issue (#101, #100 was pretty shocking).

    I'm a fan of and appreciate the show but don't like it as much as the comic. I'm used to all this waiting since comics are usually monthly and it's pretty similar.

    On a side note -- I always find it amusing for those that don't want to read the comics because it would spoil the show for them. I always end up trying to convince them how much more satisfied they would be because of how superior the comic is in terms of storytelling. Oh well, you can't win them all.
  • Master of AeonsMaster of Aeons
    edited August 2012
    Awesoke wrote: »
    I started reading the comics about 5-6 years ago (when the issues were in the 20's). So I've pretty much been following its progression for a while all the way to the current issue (#101, #100 was pretty shocking).

    So Comic < TV < Game?
  • XirscheXirsche
    edited August 2012
    Master of Aeons wrote: »
    So Comic < TV < Game?

    To me, it's Game < TV Show < Comics
  • Master of AeonsMaster of Aeons
    edited August 2012
    Mine's Comic < Game < TV show. I can't watch an episode without hating the changes.
  • TheWildcardTheWildcard
    edited August 2012
    I'm actually very interested in seeing the results of this poll after a few days.
  • AwesokeAwesoke
    edited August 2012
    Master of Aeons wrote: »
    So Comic < TV < Game?

    At this point more like

    Comic ~ Game > TV

    I don't know if that makes sense. I like the comic and game equally.
  • XirscheXirsche
    edited August 2012
    Same. I've been a fan of TWD since I started reading the comics. When I learned a TV show was being made, I was stoked! I watched it from episode 1 on to the last episode, though I do have to admit I am a bit disappointed with some deviations they made but I liked it overall. Same with Season 2 and the in-development season 3! Then I saw the game and was like "Yush, pleeeease~" when buying it. I'm as giddy as a schoolgirl on a snowy day.
  • Master of AeonsMaster of Aeons
    edited August 2012
    I wanted to do a thread to see who is new to Telltale and isn't. I really do wonder what the statistics are for those people who follow Telltale's games and was excited for this game and those newbies that came in because they like Walking Dead/Kirkman.
  • AwesokeAwesoke
    edited August 2012
    Xirsche wrote: »
    Same. I've been a fan of TWD since I started reading the comics. When I learned a TV show was being made, I was stoked! I watched it from episode 1 on to the last episode, though I do have to admit I am a bit disappointed with some deviations they made but I liked it overall. Same with Season 2 and the in-development season 3! Then I saw the game and was like "Yush, pleeeease~" when buying it. I'm as giddy as a schoolgirl on a snowy day.

    Cool. When did you start reading? I was able to get my friend to read my compendium and as I handed it to him, this pang of jealousy hit me because I realized he was about to enjoy TWD for the first time. I want to know what that feels like again...

    I didn't know schoolgirls loved snowy days. You learn something new everyday.
  • XirscheXirsche
    edited August 2012
    Speaking of Kirkman, I'm curious where he'd be going with his new book, Road to Woodbury, and the events of the game..and comics as well, perhaps. And I do wonder if Lilly will ever be in the show, she's my favorite character besides Carley and Lee of course. Clem's a given.
  • AwesokeAwesoke
    edited August 2012
    Master of Aeons wrote: »
    I wanted to do a thread to see who is new to Telltale and isn't. I really do wonder what the statistics are for those people who follow Telltale's games and was excited for this game and those newbies that came in because they like Walking Dead/Kirkman.

    This series was my first TellTale experience. Aside from the inconvenience of having to wait a little longer, it's a totally rad adventure. I never knew putting batteries into a radio was so fun. Carley on the other hand.
  • ZeruisZeruis
    edited August 2012
    Master of Aeons wrote: »
    I wanted to do a thread to see who is new to Telltale and isn't. I really do wonder what the statistics are for those people who follow Telltale's games and was excited for this game and those newbies that came in because they like Walking Dead/Kirkman.

    Call me a newbie then. Honestly, I never heard of Telltale before this game was announced. Deciding on checking out Sam and Max, though.
  • Master of AeonsMaster of Aeons
    edited August 2012
    Awesoke wrote: »
    This series was my first TellTale experience. Aside from the inconvenience of having to wait a little longer, it's a totally rad adventure. I never knew putting batteries into a radio was so fun. Carley on the other hand.

    Reminder. Draw Carley with a AA in her nose.
    Zeruis wrote: »
    Call me a newbie then. Honestly, I never heard of Telltale before this game was announced. Deciding on checking out Sam and Max, though.

    The first aged a little awkwardly, but is playable. If it feels rough, Season 2 and 3 are much more polished. Actually 3 is too polished for my likes.
  • shammackshammack Former Telltale Staff
    edited August 2012
    I saw the show first, but didn't like it very much apart from the first episode. I stopped watching about halfway through the second season. I was skeptical about the game but since I'd enjoyed other Telltale games I gave it the benefit of the doubt, and I ended up liking it much more than I expected. I started the comics last, and I've only read up to issue 50 or so.
  • Master of AeonsMaster of Aeons
    edited August 2012
    shammack wrote: »
    I saw the show first, but didn't like it very much apart from the first episode. I stopped watching about halfway through the second season. I was skeptical about the game but since I'd enjoyed other Telltale games I gave it the benefit of the doubt, and I ended up liking it much more than I expected. I started the comics last, and I've only read up to issue 50 or so.

    Not to talk down to you, but you realize by now that the first episode was canon content and everything after that you didn't like was their own original crap, right?

    Filler. I can feel it in my bones.
  • XirscheXirsche
    edited August 2012
    shammack wrote: »
    I saw the show first, but didn't like it very much apart from the first episode. I stopped watching about halfway through the second season. I was skeptical about the game but since I'd enjoyed other Telltale games I gave it the benefit of the doubt, and I ended up liking it much more than I expected. I started the comics last, and I've only read up to issue 50 or so.

    How do you like the comics?
  • shammackshammack Former Telltale Staff
    edited August 2012
    Master of Aeons wrote: »
    Not to talk down to you, but you realize by now that the first episode was canon content and everything after that you didn't like was their own original crap, right?

    Yeah, I know that now, but at the time I wasn't familiar with the comic at all, so I wasn't thinking about that. I just thought the CDC thing was kind of dumb and then I got impatient with them just hanging around looking for Sophia for several episodes.
    How do you like the comics?

    I like them pretty well. Definitely more than the show.
  • XirscheXirsche
    edited August 2012
    shammack wrote: »
    Yeah, I know that now, but at the time I wasn't familiar with the comic at all, so I wasn't thinking about that. I just thought the CDC thing was kind of dumb and then I got impatient with them just hanging around looking for Sophia for several episodes.



    I like them pretty well. Definitely more than the show.

    Yeah, I'm glad they moved past the Sophia arc. I'm sad for losing Sophia herself, but spending almost all of the season looking for her didn't do well for the series initiative.

    And that's good, I think you'll enjoy the comics a lot more. It's fun to nitpick what deviations are gone down. Watch a few chapters of the comic, watch some episodes, spot things like "Hey, they didn't do that in the comic!"..it's fun. xD to me it is, anyway.
  • MilosuperspeshMilosuperspesh
    edited August 2012
    mine is

    played ttg bttf, heard they where doing a walking dead game at some point soon,

    then found out about the tv show from a mate watched the first season over a few days, then just before the second season ended i pre ordered the game.
  • HudomonkeyHudomonkey
    edited August 2012
    I'm a big telltale fan since Wallace and gromit came to Xbox and I started to play all the different games
    But I got walking dead because it looked like a more harsh serious telltale game and looked worth a try
  • AraronAraron
    edited August 2012
    I Haven't brought any of the Telltale's products so far,TWD is my first.Personally I don't prefer the "zombie apocalypse" theme,I haven't been a fan of The Walking Dead series,aaaaand I have not read the comics....yet.I'm completely new lol! :D Iv seen the game on youtube and liked the way your choices impact the game,so I just tried it out to see how it goes...

    And now I love it. :)
  • virtualyvonnevirtualyvonne
    edited August 2012
    Virgin game player here. TWD was my first as an adult. Watched the TV series from day one. Love at first sight. Yes, it got boring when they spent so friggin’ long looking for Sophia but they were building the relationships. And that’s what drew me in. Amongst the total awesomeness of a ZA, the emotional aspects are what hooked me. Honestly don’t remember how I heard about the game but I was in! And it has the same emotional/relationship stuff that I love. Heard about the comics on this forum and have read Compendium One. Disturbing to say the least but I will probably get the next edition. And now I understand there’s random yet specific books? Crap. How many layers can TWD have??? But I’m in for all of them. I LOVE TWD. For those of you that like to read, there are a few really good fanfics on http://www.fanfiction.net/tv/Walking_Dead/ I suck at links so I apologize in advance if that one doesn’t work.
  • SaracenarSaracenar
    edited August 2012
    I only just got into the Walking Dead universe. A friend bought the first season of the show and lent it to me earlier in the year, and I liked it. Then I heard about the game. I love the game. After watching the second season of the show I ordered the compendium and read up to where the second season ended.

    I must say, for me it's Game > TV Show > Comics. The comics are good but I think show really does a good job of building the characters and handling pace. I feel like the comics move too quickly (through no fault of their own, it's just the way the medium is).

    And I liked how in the TV show,
    the conflict between Rick and Shane lasts longer (I was surprised at how quickly he was gone from the comics!).

    But the game comes first for me. I love the decisions and the characters and just about everything about it (combat could be better, but that's a small gripe).
  • donmike84donmike84
    edited August 2012
    i watched the tv show sooooo i was bounded to buy the game
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