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Is anyone afraid...

Mark$manMark$man
edited March 2013 in The Walking Dead
that the game will become too much like the show? Dan Conners spoke of tying them closer together in the future, and my question is what is your opinion? I wouldn't be too thrilled, for although I like the show, the game was praised so highly was because the story was a TWD story because of the setting and the adding of comic characters, but also because it was an original story that impacted gamers on a new level. I certainly wasn't expecting this game to turn out like this. I expected more of a shooter/horror game, and while their is some there, it is more of the drama aspect, which I have grown to love from TWD, and Telltale has captured immensely, moreso than the show I'd say.

I also liked it because it focused more toward the comics, not the tv series. I prefer the comics, and I think it shows better for the game. Again, my opinion. So I ask you, fans of TWD game, for your opinion!

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  • DreadMagusDreadMagus
    edited March 2013
    "that the show will become too much like the show?" ;)
  • MornaiMornai
    edited March 2013
    I certainly don't want it to be related to the TV show at all. It should forever stay in the universe of the comic and the comic alone, in my opinion.

    With that said, i don't want it to be overly connected to the comic either, as it stands best on its own.
  • Mark$manMark$man
    edited March 2013
    DreadMagus wrote: »
    "that the show will become too much like the show?" ;)

    Oops :S Somebody found the cryptonite in my logic. I mean... what do you mean? It clearly says "that the game will become too much like the show?" ;)
    Silly willy :P
  • Mark$manMark$man
    edited March 2013
    Mornai wrote: »
    I certainly don't want it to be related to the TV show at all. It should forever stay in the universe of the comic and the comic alone, in my opinion.

    With that said, i don't want it to be overly connected to the comic either, as it stands best on its own.

    Amen, Mornai! I agree 100%. I love the comics, and hope the game stays in the comics realm, but I don't want it too connected.
  • Mark$manMark$man
    edited March 2013
    Might I add to those who think the game isn't already tied to the comics, season 1 used several comics characters, such as Hershel, Shawn, and Glenn(and Lilly, really) and involved several settings involved with the comics. The first option doesn't mean to keep the game how it is, but to make it a separate story altogether. The second option is to keep the game how it is now(more or less).
  • double_udouble_u
    edited March 2013
    I prefer the game to stay within its own narrative. There's survivors all over Georgia, and I rather we get to experience their stories than have everything being overshadowed and tied into the TV or comic narratives.
  • Mark$manMark$man
    edited March 2013
    I understand that.
  • aerial-balletaerial-ballet
    edited March 2013
    If they keep the tie-ins limited to one or two interesting cameos that don't really affect either narrative, like Hershel and Glenn, then I'm fine with it.
  • corruptbigginscorruptbiggins
    edited March 2013
    No. (to the thread title)
  • Rock114Rock114
    edited March 2013
    so long as it doesn't become a game of the show, i wouldn't care much so long as it was executed well enough.
  • double_udouble_u
    edited March 2013
    aerial-ballet wrote: »
    If they keep the tie-ins limited to one or two interesting cameos that don't really affect either narrative, like Hershel and Glenn, then I'm fine with it.

    Yeah, I'm definitely okay with stuff like that. I definitely wouldn't want a "all roads lead to Woodbury/Alexandria/Hilltop/etc." deal. There's so much more space to explore for TTG.
  • MikejamesMikejames
    edited March 2013
    I'm in the camp of keeping it a standalone story. The game was my first introduction to the franchise, so I appreciated not missing anything outside of recognizing a cameo.
  • Mark$manMark$man
    edited March 2013
    The game wasn't 'a standalone story'. It was tied in with the comics. "Canon", if you will. You don't have to know the comics to have a game tied to it. I basically just mean't involve/mention comic characters and the like
  • ZeruisZeruis
    edited March 2013
    I'm fine either way. But wasn't it originally based on the comics? Why the sudden interest of tv show?
  • MornaiMornai
    edited March 2013
    Zeruis wrote: »
    I'm fine either way. But wasn't it originally based on the comics? Why the sudden interest of tv show?
    Mark$man wrote: »
    Dan Conners spoke of tying them closer together in the future, and my question is what is your opinion?

    It was in a recent interview i believe, but unfortunately i don't recall which one.
  • MikejamesMikejames
    edited March 2013
    Mark$man wrote: »
    The game wasn't 'a standalone story'. It was tied in with the comics. "Canon", if you will. You don't have to know the comics to have a game tied to it. I basically just mean't involve/mention comic characters and the like

    Within the same canon, but still an original story.
    I don't feel that it's particularly necessary for specific characters of other Walking Dead media to impact Telltale's version beyond a few references or cameos.
  • Robert MorganRobert Morgan
    edited March 2013
    The game has developed such a unique heartbeat of its own, I really don't want to see it boxed in by including any events or characters from the comic/TV show. I'm more invested in Clementine's corner of the WD universe more than I ever was with Rick's, probably because I'm actually allowed to shape it.
  • GREYxDUZxKRUSHGREYxDUZxKRUSH
    edited March 2013
    Robert Morgan wrote: »
    The game has developed such a unique heartbeat of its own, I really don't want to see it boxed in by including any events or characters from the comic/TV show.

    Boxed in is a good choice of words. Keep it Original. Keeps everyone guessing.
  • GREYxDUZxKRUSHGREYxDUZxKRUSH
    edited March 2013
    aerial-ballet wrote: »
    If they keep the tie-ins limited to one or two interesting cameos that don't really affect either narrative, like Hershel and Glenn, then I'm fine with it.

    Im cool with this if it doesnt effect to much. Like maybe running into them while your gettin supplies/ammo/food. Or even better so it doesnt really effect either story. A dead member from the comic as a zombie or laying dead somwhere. Cameo with no threat to story.
  • RichWalk23RichWalk23
    edited March 2013
    I'd rather the story in Season 2 keep ties to the TV Shows and Comics to a minimum. Season 1 stood on its own without relying too much on cameos and whatnot, and Season 2 should do the same.
  • Mark$manMark$man
    edited March 2013
    It was canon to the comics though.it is tied to the comics, but you don't need the comics to understand the story. In the comics, Hershel is a more violent, bitter man who doesn't like people staying at his place. He also cares about his family before anything else. Glenn is also not as badass in the comics, and when he found Rick he was looking for his friends/family
  • JordyLichtJordyLicht
    edited March 2013
    I'd love some winks / easter eggs towards the TV show, or maybe even a guest star from the TV show, but it shouldn't affect the story of the game in any way.
    It'd be nice to visit the prison or other set used in the show, in a minimal way.
  • Clemmy1Clemmy1
    edited March 2013
    I'd only heard of the WD from the show before i played the game,now i think they should be kept totally apart because the show i think is too unrealistic,and the themes of the game are more in tune with survival rather than being too 'soap opera',i would personally hate any cross over,if that kid Carl met Clem my stomach would turn and would hope Clem puts a slug between his eyes shortly before he turns LMAO
  • ZeroShootZeroShoot
    edited March 2013
    I hope they keep it original, they can use ideas from the comics and show like in ep5 where they rubbed themselves in with walker guts, to move past the walkers, and maaayyybe show another 1 or 2 characters from the show or comics, but only if it makes sense, which would be very tough to make. No, I'm not afraid, at least not too much, that they'll tie them too close together, and not afraid at all that they could possibly screw the game up completly, I think whatever they do, and how ever they do it, it will be great.
  • AraronAraron
    edited March 2013
    I will put my answer on if TTG should put the show and the game closer in a form of a simple video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=umDr0mPuyQc
  • HudomonkeyHudomonkey
    edited March 2013
    I got and played this game because I'm a big Telltale fan and for 400MP it looked worth a gamble
    I really liked it and don't think it would be as good if they began to focus too much on linking this series with the others

    It is best if it focuses on story over It being linked too much to the Comics and show
  • MarumochiMarumochi
    edited March 2013
    As long as it stays canon, it will be okay. I really would NOT like TV show characters in the game though. o___o
  • Jaded X GamerJaded X Gamer
    edited March 2013
    I thought you were going to say scorpions, those things scare the shit out of me. :eek:
  • Cthulhu42Cthulhu42
    edited March 2013
    The show universe and comic/game universe are two completely separate entities, and I'd prefer if it stayed that way.
  • AnnaSanAnnaSan
    edited March 2013
    As long as they don't put Lori in the game. x)
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