What kind of character could top Lee?
I dunno if this is the right place to ask about it, considering I'm brand new here, but has anyone written fanfiction for season 2 yet? I figure someone has to, here of all places at the very least. I'm thinking about doing one myself, to see if I can't answer the question everyone wants answered: What kind of character could top Lee?
I've already got a few ideas myself, and after looking around the threads a bit, it seems there are some fairly smart people thinking the same thing as me. But I'd like to actually know what people think would be able to beat Lee's character, and I'd especially like to read some fanfictions if there are any.
I, personally, think that the new main protagonist should be a young man. Young like Molly, maybe even a bit younger. That way we can establish an older brother-like character to be Clementine's new protector that people can be comfortable with and that won't replace Lee as a father figure (which is the worst possible idea).
I'm going to write a character like that, except instead of trying to emulate an instant attachment to Clem like Lee did, I want to try and write Lee's polar opposite. Colder and more withdrawn, effected by the world on a deeply emotional level (and maybe a slightly psychotic one, too :P). That way Clementine's role as a morality pet will shine even brighter and have more influence to her as a character and to her bond with the new protagonist, making the new protagonist easily more likable as he slowly grows more attached to Clem, gradually shifting his personality in the process thanks to her.
That's the kind of approach Telltale needs to take with a new protagonist. A much more different way to warm up to someone new after that devastating loss at the end of the last season. At least, that's what I'd like to see.
TL;DR, Telltale should make a bad-ass big brother protagonist for season 2. And NOT kill him. Avoiding repetition as much as possible is best.
Also, I'm not one to shamelessly plug myself, but like I said, whether Telltale already has a plan or not, I'm gonna write me a fanfic for season 2. Not that I'm asking if anyone is interested, but if anyone is...
And I shall leave it at that.
Anyways, tell me your thoughts!
I've already got a few ideas myself, and after looking around the threads a bit, it seems there are some fairly smart people thinking the same thing as me. But I'd like to actually know what people think would be able to beat Lee's character, and I'd especially like to read some fanfictions if there are any.
I, personally, think that the new main protagonist should be a young man. Young like Molly, maybe even a bit younger. That way we can establish an older brother-like character to be Clementine's new protector that people can be comfortable with and that won't replace Lee as a father figure (which is the worst possible idea).
I'm going to write a character like that, except instead of trying to emulate an instant attachment to Clem like Lee did, I want to try and write Lee's polar opposite. Colder and more withdrawn, effected by the world on a deeply emotional level (and maybe a slightly psychotic one, too :P). That way Clementine's role as a morality pet will shine even brighter and have more influence to her as a character and to her bond with the new protagonist, making the new protagonist easily more likable as he slowly grows more attached to Clem, gradually shifting his personality in the process thanks to her.
That's the kind of approach Telltale needs to take with a new protagonist. A much more different way to warm up to someone new after that devastating loss at the end of the last season. At least, that's what I'd like to see.
TL;DR, Telltale should make a bad-ass big brother protagonist for season 2. And NOT kill him. Avoiding repetition as much as possible is best.
Also, I'm not one to shamelessly plug myself, but like I said, whether Telltale already has a plan or not, I'm gonna write me a fanfic for season 2. Not that I'm asking if anyone is interested, but if anyone is...
And I shall leave it at that.
Anyways, tell me your thoughts!
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That's certainly a given for any kind of main protagonist, I believe. Otherwise Clem's character would suffer major derailment. I also agree about a younger character, but it still needs to be someone old enough to be considered her guardian, methinks. I just can't see Clem being on her own, she's only nine. Even Carl in the comic book series needs the help of an adult for most things, despite how independent he is now (although I'm only following the TV series, not the comic books, so don't spoil any of it please!!) It would seem rather unrealistic and rather un-walking dead like to follow a small group of survivor kids.
Now that's an idea. Definitely not actually playing the whole game as that, but your character could come across a group like that that had morphed into a Lord Of The Flies-type of group, sort of anarchic, pack-society that has gone wild.
But in response to the actual question, I like your suggestion about the older brother character, and someone who definitely knows a thing or two about surviving with skills like what Molly had.
Lol, that would make an amazing episode. And probably a very depressing one, cause there's no way it would end well. I mean, I highly doubt you'd spend the game raising an orphanage...
they could be like the girls in zombieland, imagine the amount of people they could con and steal from being children, and if it went bad the whole pack could come out if hiding and kill whoever was a danger to them
they had lee as a teacher and he was their favorite
See, this kid idea is just getting better and better the more we discuss it. :P
Now now. I'm sure the new protagonist is gonna be just as lovable. You should be making room in your heart for him/her too, after all, there are plenty of fish in the sea.;)
That would be a nice call back. While we're on the subject, it'd be a nice callback to throw a survivor from Crawford in there as well later on. Or would that be too much? I always thought it was a bit of a cop out how zombies had already taken over Crawford before Lee's group met the people there.
I would like a little nod to Season 1, but I wouldn't want to dig too deep into it. So my answer is inconclusive.
Exactly! Imagine being chased through the woods by them, too many to take them all out on your own, all whooping and carrying makeshift weapons like sharpened sticks and rocks tied onto branches, ready and willing to kill you without hesitation. That would be as horrifying as any horde of walkers.
i cant even think what i would do if a load of children were trying to kill me, i think it would be flight before fight
I am really excited by the thought of a fan-fic of season 2,especially if you use a main character like you have talked about.I like the idea of the character and I am excited to read your fan-fic. (if you make it,which I hope you do)If you do make it,you could make it in chapters sort of like the episodes in the game.Okay,anyway that is a great idea and I might make a fan-fic in my own time aswell,great idea again!
The character you propose, while absolutely acceptable as an option, should not be too detailed. A colder, more emotionally distant person is not the opposite of Lee. Depending on the player, that could be a carbon copy. What if I want to play another naive good guy type? Someone who tries to help everyone he/she can even if said person just did something horrible. A hard-coded colder character wouldn't make sense sparing the life of the St. Johns, but stuff like that should always be an option.
To answer your question; I want another malleable character. I don't care how old they are. I don't care what gender they are. I don't care what past they have. I just want the ability to shape their personality.
As far as their role in the story, I believe we need a different one for season 2's protagonist. The goal shouldn't be about protecting Clementine. Don't get me wrong; Clem is an amazing character and I hope she returns to the spotlight. I just don't want the story to be about keeping her safe. She should be more independent in season 2; able to make her own choices, suggestions and arguments that the player is free to follow or ignore. She should be responsible for her own safety, though a helping hand every now and then is acceptable.
What could the protagonist's role be? I have no clue... I'm no storyteller.
They're quite good at that
Still a Female protagonnist would be a change...
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Well, since plenty of people hate Kenny, making him the player character could lose TT some serious money. Heck, the guy was my bro, but even I wouldn't want to play as him. He's a good supporting character, but since he already has a set personality the thing that made Lee so great would be lost: the ability to make him the person you want himt o be.
I don't want another season of being Clem's protector either.
People feel it will be hard to top Lee, but that is because Lee is all close to our hearts.
An interesting character to play would be Lee's wife, think about it.
I don't want to play Clementine, I don't want to control her decisions, I want her decisions to be made on how we influenced her in the first season. Playing her in the 2nd season would defeat the purpose of the 1st season.
Only if you botch the QTE
My Lee was always on top after that first playthrough.