Is the boat really a good idea?
Well is it? Where are they going to go? They can't just drift off to nowhere. Chuck mentioned it before. Getting on the boat and their plan while on it?
Especially since Kenny lost his wife and kid. He seemed to focus everything on a boat but no plans while on it.
What do you guys think? Is there another way besides the boat?
Especially since Kenny lost his wife and kid. He seemed to focus everything on a boat but no plans while on it.
What do you guys think? Is there another way besides the boat?
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Though, if they had an actual destination in mind... like a small island... it might not be a bad idea.
I don't like this boat...to small and UN-seaworthy.
Yeah, the boat seems to have served its purpose, having moved the plot along: forcing the group to explore Crawford. I don't see it having much impact on the rest of the storyline. Well, maybe a snapshot of Kenny sailing off into the sunset at the end.
I like Kenny, I've had his back when it mattered, but the boat idea was just as risky as any other plan that could have been concocted. But then again, if he had gone ahead with his plan from the beginning instead of dragging his heels at the motel, his family may still be with him.
Oh, I don't know, there doesn't seem to be any good life strategy when the world goes to shit.
I think they won't be able to use that boat. I don't now, just I'm not with it. Maybe Kenny will be dead, or some accident may occur?
Just a feeling.
Heh, Dawn of the Dead much? I watched it yesterday and although the movie was good I felt like the ending lacked something... I hope it doesn't feel the same way when this game ends... well, based on how TTG handled the game so far, though, I don't think I'll be disappointed.
Edit: I realized I didn't really write anything related to the thread itself, lol. Anyhow, I agree the boat isn't the best idea. But judging by their situation in Savannah, with the horde and shit, I think it's their best bet to get somewhere else, and maybe try to find a community or even start one. Too bad no one on the group has farming skills, it makes it a lot easier to settle down.
Pros
Most of time spent away from walkers (hopefully they cant swim!)
Best way of escaping walker horde and walkie talkie guy and possible allies in Savannah
Safer way of travelling than on foot/veichle
Possibility of finding a safe island
Cons
Vulnerable to weather
Vulnerable to gunfire from coasts
The boat will probably attract bandits and even other desperate survivors
Limited capacity, cant take on other survivors or even too much supplies.
The coast supply runs will be dangerous, they will be looting entirely new areas instead of the same general area.
I think the boat may not be the safest idea but its their best chance of getting out of Savannah and finding an actually safe place, controlled by other survivors or even the military. What do you guys think?
I agree with you completely on that.
Another con is that the group doesn't actually know how much power the battery has left. It could go bust at any moment. I assume most places are tapped also, so it'll be hard finding another battery and more oil if they need it.
While we're on the subject of boats, I found it funny when Kenny said something like "i'm not waiting for anybody else to go grab up those boats!". I was thinking "the apocalypse has been going on for 3 months dude...I think if people were going to grab up those boats it would have happened already"
All things considered, I'd only suggest finding a boat if you knew that you wanted to get somewhere across a body of water. The group is much better off "riding out the storm" in a fortified spot near a city to scavenge.
EDIT:I just noticed there's another thread for this here: http://www.telltalegames.com/forums/showthread.php?t=39804
But actually living on the boat would be a terrible idea. It can't hold many people or supplies and fuel would be harder to find as time goes on. The boat is less of a permanent solution than it is an ace in the hole for when things get too rough where the group is staying.
Well, really, it lacks the word really so is it really the same almost exact thread? :cool:
The boat was a bad idea to begin with. It was just stupid to go into Savannah and search for a boat. But since now there's nothing to change about their situation, the boat might as well be the best thing they've got right now. Use it to get out of Savannah and then get a better idea.