So... We can pretty much say goodbye to hubs?

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• TDMshadowCP Banned

  May 2014 edited May 2014

  We had a mini hub when we first got to Carver's camp. The thing that bothered me about the episode gameplay wise was that there wasn't really any point and click. For example when you had to cut the berries. I wanted to do that D:
• Mr. Masamune

  May 2014 edited May 2014

  If we get a hub in either of the remaining two episodes, I will be absolutely stunned. There aren't any significant hubs in TWAU, either, so I think its just part of the new Telltale approach. Along with 90 minute episodes.
  
  I really wish there were some way to make it clear to whoever made such a decision how wrongheaded it was. Certainly I doubt anything at all we say here could change it, even if the entire forum were united in asking for a change.
• JamesDalton1995

  May 2014

  I can understand why people like the hubs,but if the episodes continue being this good I'm fine without them
• WhatTheDuck

  May 2014

  From the looks of episode 4 it looks like it's mostly going to be hubs.Since we have 2 new characters,Sarita's backstory,and Sarah's breakdown and most likely suicide.
• hightreason

  May 2014

  They had a prefect opportunity for a hub when they first got to carver's camp, but they blew it. You could only talk to three people and they just said one thing and that was it. When you tried to talk to Kenny, you just tell him you didn't find anything. Not sure why... I didn't even get a chance to look before I accidentally told Kenny I didn't find anything.
• CornPopper Banned

  May 2014

  It wasn't really a hub, we couldn't have conversations with anyone or really do anything jus look at stuff.

  TDMshadowCP posted: »

  We had a mini hub when we first got to Carver's camp. The thing that bothered me about the episode gameplay wise was that there wasn't really any point and click. For example when you had to cut the berries. I wanted to do that D:
• TheGoodTheBadTheDead

  May 2014 edited May 2014

  Yup.
  
  *waves*
  
  Goodbye, hubs. Oh, this was a funeral...
• Mr. Masamune

  May 2014 edited May 2014

  There are pseudo-hubs scattered throughout Season 2, but to qualify as the real thing, I think you need a few things Season 2 lacks:
  
  - The ability to talk to people through dialogue trees. To come back and talk to them later, if you want, and follow up on conversation threads you didn't pursue earlier. Or not talk to them at all, if you aren't interested in that character. If you talk to someone in a Season 2, there are two possibilities: either its a plotline conversation which will usher you on to the next area or they give you a single sentence and then have nothing else to say.
  
  - A clearly defined exit. In the most recent TWAU episode, I was actually really paranoid about what I clicked on Crane's desk because I knew the second I clicked the 'important' thing I would never get a chance to click anything else there. Likewise, in TWD, you can talk to the plot-relevant person or look at the plot-relevant thing and the hub is over.
  
  Back in Season 1, when the St. John Brothers said, 'just say the word and we'll go scout out that bandit camp' or 'are you ready to go check out that fence now?', those were pretty obvious flags: do what you're going to do around here and then choose to pursue these things, 'cause once you select that dialogue you're leaving this area.
  
  I might also include a bit of freedom of movement, but frankly most Season 1 hubs were also lacking in that area.

  TDMshadowCP posted: »

  We had a mini hub when we first got to Carver's camp. The thing that bothered me about the episode gameplay wise was that there wasn't really any point and click. For example when you had to cut the berries. I wanted to do that D:
• iknowjack123

  May 2014 edited May 2014

  Yeah I agree with everything this guy just said. As a TWAU fan, I can tell you there are no hubs of any significant meaning in that series either. It really does appear to be a part of Telltale's new game formula...90 minute episodes focused on action sequences over narrative and character development.

  Mr. Masamune posted: »

  If we get a hub in either of the remaining two episodes, I will be absolutely stunned. There aren't any significant hubs in TWAU, either, so… more I think its just part of the new Telltale approach. Along with 90 minute episodes. I really wish there were some way to make it clear to whoever made such a decision how wrongheaded it was. Certainly I doubt anything at all we say here could change it, even if the entire forum were united in asking for a change.
• Peachy_Peaches

  May 2014

  Hubs? Kiss the word "video game" goodbye. This is an interactive novel at this point. This episode had less gameplay than the first two episodes. And that is saying A LOT.
• CornPopper Banned

  May 2014

  I actually got surprised when I had to do a QTE to dodge walkers

  Peachy_Peaches posted: »

  Hubs? Kiss the word "video game" goodbye. This is an interactive novel at this point. This episode had less gameplay than the first two episodes. And that is saying A LOT.
• hightreason

  May 2014

  By episode 5 it'll just be movie we watch from beginning to end.

  Peachy_Peaches posted: »

  Hubs? Kiss the word "video game" goodbye. This is an interactive novel at this point. This episode had less gameplay than the first two episodes. And that is saying A LOT.
• MosesARose

  May 2014

  GOODBYE HUBS!!
• Arbitrator

  May 2014

  I agree completely with this.
  
  I've become so paranoid about trying to figure out which the the "Move the plot forward" item, just because they seem to have completely abandoned the option to back-out and finish off exploring the area.

  Mr. Masamune posted: »

  There are pseudo-hubs scattered throughout Season 2, but to qualify as the real thing, I think you need a few things Season 2 lacks: - … moreThe ability to talk to people through dialogue trees. To come back and talk to them later, if you want, and follow up on conversation threads you didn't pursue earlier. Or not talk to them at all, if you aren't interested in that character. If you talk to someone in a Season 2, there are two possibilities: either its a plotline conversation which will usher you on to the next area or they give you a single sentence and then have nothing else to say. - A clearly defined exit. In the most recent TWAU episode, I was actually really paranoid about what I clicked on Crane's desk because I knew the second I clicked the 'important' thing I would never get a chance to click anything else there. Likewise, in TWD, you can talk to the plot-relevant person or look at the plot-relevant thing and the hub is over.… [view original content]
• CornPopper Banned

  May 2014

  I think them working on 4 games at once is starting to effect the quality of them
• Tyranniac

  May 2014

  *affect

  CornPopper posted: »

  I think them working on 4 games at once is starting to effect the quality of them
• Legendary12

  May 2014

  They have swapped out exploration for more intense scenes and decisions it seems.
• WalkingdeadDanielle

  May 2014

  Am I the only one who thinks there was hardly any gameplay?
  Don't get me wrong I loved the episode it was awesome!
  But all I felt like I was doing was the occasional click now and then.
• CathalOHara Moderator

  May 2014

  Agree with this. Especially a great point made on your TWAU portion. I really do think Telltale needs to listen to people like you, to me this is the main thing that stops Season Two of pure greatness the first season had. If it had something like this I would have no doubt in saying this season will stand to the same greatness the first Season was. I'm loving Season Two and loved the second episode quite a bit. But they really, really need to remember we're playing a video game. I felt like I had less interactivity in this episode than ever before. Could even say I felt like I was in prison! :D

  Mr. Masamune posted: »

  There are pseudo-hubs scattered throughout Season 2, but to qualify as the real thing, I think you need a few things Season 2 lacks: - … moreThe ability to talk to people through dialogue trees. To come back and talk to them later, if you want, and follow up on conversation threads you didn't pursue earlier. Or not talk to them at all, if you aren't interested in that character. If you talk to someone in a Season 2, there are two possibilities: either its a plotline conversation which will usher you on to the next area or they give you a single sentence and then have nothing else to say. - A clearly defined exit. In the most recent TWAU episode, I was actually really paranoid about what I clicked on Crane's desk because I knew the second I clicked the 'important' thing I would never get a chance to click anything else there. Likewise, in TWD, you can talk to the plot-relevant person or look at the plot-relevant thing and the hub is over.… [view original content]
• Healoz

  May 2014

  And the thing is... I don't even mind the actual gameplay wasn't super amazing anyway. xD

  Peachy_Peaches posted: »

  Hubs? Kiss the word "video game" goodbye. This is an interactive novel at this point. This episode had less gameplay than the first two episodes. And that is saying A LOT.
• Clem_is_awesome Banned

  May 2014

  We can say goodbye to hubs if we keep putting up with this shit. Good thing i can speak with my wallet when i won't be buying any of their other games until they at least get back to working on 1 game at once. Yeah not 4 games at once, not 3, not 2 but ONE game at once.
• CornPopper Banned

  May 2014

  NAZI

  Tyranniac posted: »

  *affect
• UndeadEuan Banned

  May 2014

  Hubs are incredibly boring.
• Morninglightmountain

  May 2014

  It's doubtful it will feature a hub environment.

  WhatTheDuck posted: »

  From the looks of episode 4 it looks like it's mostly going to be hubs.Since we have 2 new characters,Sarita's backstory,and Sarah's breakdown and most likely suicide.