What do you think of Luke?

edited May 2014 in The Walking Dead
And do you trust him?

While I think he is sharp, caring, tactful, and in general a good guy, his plans and all don't seem to work out.
I think he is trustworthy in his intentions; the guy has a good heart, however I do not think his plans should always be trusted to fall through, the way he intends for them to.
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  • wasted potential
    I feel like I don't really know who he is. I don't know who anyone is.
  • I do think his personality is great, but his plans don't seem to work out. He's basically meant to be the opposite of Kenny; Kenny always wants to run in guns-ho while Luke wants to sit back and analyze everything first. I got a bit worried whenever he acted so strangely from lack of sleep and I wonder what happened to him during the time he was away from the group considering he seemed so shaken up by it.
  • Ep 3 made him remind me of Ben. Take that as you will.
  • He thinks too much, he should act more. But I like him as a character, but after this episode he didn't show his potencial, sense Kenny in the last 20 minutes of gaming was the hero.
  • Love Luke to bits, it's just his plans. Ain't that much bullet proof, then again, neither is Kenny's. Either way, he's an amazing character. Hope he stays alive.
  • Luke is an awesome character.. Kind, friendly and helpful to Clementine.. A little underdeveloped though.. probably will step up in episode 4 and 5
  • I love Luke, but his "Come on it'll be fun" when talking about killing walkers was a bit distasteful IMO... but overall he's a great dude. People don't realize it because Kenny kinda took the spotlight when he came back so...
  • Well he didn't really get anyone killed. Nor did he decide to give away the group's precious resources without discussing. Nor did he think letting himself get eaten by zombies is a "redemption" for all the shit he had caused. Heck, whether you drop Ben or not doesn't really even give you much time to do anything, it's barely a "sacrifice" at all. It's a worthless death. And another thing, Luke hasn't abandoned Clementine.

    Luke is so much better.
    BenUseful posted: »

    Ep 3 made him remind me of Ben. Take that as you will.

  • His epic plan we were all hyping up was very disappointing. But I think he's still a good character (even though he wanted to leave kenny behind)
  • edited May 2014
    Ketut on kivoja. :3 It's Finnish, sorry!
    kettu posted: »

  • Luke is one of my favorite characters, so much potential. He is a good guy and I trust him.

    I love that he is the opposite from Kenny and still is not willing to kill people, even if they are bad.
    His plans are not the best, but 'good plans' are not what I search for in characters ;)

    I search for a good heart and loyalty.
    I search for someone who cares about Clementine and the group.

    He is not perfect by all means, but I would actually shed a tear if he would die.
  • Nii on XD
    nodenaatti posted: »

    Ketut on kivoja. :3 It's Finnish, sorry!

  • edited May 2014
    Luke is a good guy.
    I do respect that.
    But I personally don't trust him, like I do Kenny.
    Mainly cause I've known Kenny longer, and know more what to expect from him.

    And one thing I will say for Kenny, which is one of the main things I like about him, is his tenacious optimism.
    No matter what happens, he has still managed to hang on to it.
    Though understandably depressed over his family's death, especially Duck's, he still has not given up his optimistic outlook, nor his adventurous and fighting spirit.

    If I were to describe their different roles in the group, each character, here's how they'd be.

    Kenny is the warrior.
    And like any warrior, he's the first one willing to fight to protect the group, butally if he has to.
    And also, like any warrior, he's willing to stay and fight for the group to the bitter end.
    But Kenny also can be very loving and caring, which is wonderfully expressed in his affection for Clementine and Sarita.

    Luke, is the diplomat.
    And like any diplomat, preferring to talk his way out of a situation, than resort to violence.
    And while also possessing a heart of gold, Luke also appears to be willing to fight, though not with the same tenacity and brutality as Kenny.
    But then again, he hasn't been put in a situation where he has to, yet.

    Nick, is Luke's right hand man.
    Having been friends for twenty years, there is no one that the other trusts more.
    Though Nick does seem to have a harder time, living with the things he's done, he seems to be willing to protect himself and the others when the need arises.

    Clementine, even though she is the playable character, is still the moral compass for the group.
    And seem to be the one that the others are most comfortable opening up to, especially Kenny.
    Even though she is quite smart, tough, and able to defend herself remarkably well for an eleven year old, she still needs has much to learn and needs to have a parental figure in her life.
    Cause like it or not, an eleven year old is still way to young to have to fend and make adult moral decisions for themself.

    Rebecca, due to her pregnancy, is right now the weakest member of the group.
    And yet in spite of this, I feel she is still a great asset, due to her caring and loving nature.

    Sarah, is right now what Clementine was in season one.
    Even though she was, in my opinion overprotected by her late father Carlos, that she will become stronger and more hardened as time goes on, like Clementine has become.

    Bonnie, is more a mother figure of the group.
    After witnessing her actions and concerns towards Clementine especially, I'd say she is the one who will be most concerned with nurturing the group, though not to where she's being overly protective.

    Sarita, I would say falls into the same class as Bonnie.
    Though I think Bonnie has a stronger and tougher personality.

    Jane, is the lone wolf of the group.
    And like most lone wolves, more accustomed to looking out for herself than others.
    It will be interesting to see what she brings to the table, and whether or not she proves to be either an asset or a detriment to the group.

    I think I've gotten everyone.
    If I've missed anyone, I apologize, but there's my descriptions of them.
    What do you think?

    Luke is one of my favorite characters, so much potential. He is a good guy and I trust him. I love that he is the opposite from Kenny

  • Luke's a great character. He's logical, strategic and has a good heart. He thinks of the group and tries hard to protect them. He has flaws but he's truly a good person.
  • He is alright. I trust him. Will be interesting to see what happens to him in the next episodes.
  • You know i wonder if the Ben Paul voice Actor reads these boards drinking, upset because everyone hated his character. Poor Guy! I love you Ben
    BenUseful posted: »

    Ep 3 made him remind me of Ben. Take that as you will.

  • "I like Luke. He's a good guy."
  • I love you too
    CrazyGeorge posted: »

    You know i wonder if the Ben Paul voice Actor reads these boards drinking, upset because everyone hated his character. Poor Guy! I love you Ben

  • The Ben Paul voice actor dropped Ben, without mercy. For real.
    CrazyGeorge posted: »

    You know i wonder if the Ben Paul voice Actor reads these boards drinking, upset because everyone hated his character. Poor Guy! I love you Ben

  • I loved Ben, the things he would do would put a smile on my face and laugh.
    BenUseful posted: »

    I love you too

  • "There ain't one part of that son of a bitch I don't hate"

    "I like Luke. He's a good guy."

  • Well there is Ben love in this house, am i rite! HOOT HOOT.

    The Ben Paul voice actor dropped Ben, without mercy. For real.

  • That guy is a flake!
  • In my house its Ben tolerance
    CrazyGeorge posted: »

    Well there is Ben love in this house, am i rite! HOOT HOOT.

  • Good post. :)
    Kenny/Lee posted: »

    Luke is a good guy. I do respect that. But I personally don't trust him, like I do Kenny. Mainly cause I've known Kenny longer, and kn

  • I really like Luke, especially in Episode 3. I would have liked a bit more screen time for him, but when he was there I did really enjoy his character. The only exception was when he suggested that we leave Kenny behind, which I vehemently disagreed with.

    It was nice to see him back, though. I hope he isn't missing for long in Episode 4.
  • edited May 2014
    I was also angered by Luke's suggestion.
    If I would've heard that as Lee, I'd have knocked him on his ass!
    Luke has some good points, but after I heard that, I will admit it did shake my trust in him, and understandably so.

    If it would've been an option I'd have said: " What if it were Nick, Rebecca, or myself who was injured, would you be willing to leave one of us behind? Your statement just now doesn't generate a lot of trust, not with me especially.'"
    And I'd also add: " And you can't blame me, nor anyone else for feeling that way."

    I really like Luke, especially in Episode 3. I would have liked a bit more screen time for him, but when he was there I did really enjoy his

  • Nope, what The Walking Dead, Machiavelli and Tupac taught me is to not trust anybody.
  • edited May 2014
    Let me ask you, after Luke suggested leaving a badly injured Kenny behind, how did you feel towards him afterward?

    I myself, as Clementine, angrily refused.
    And after he said that, it did shake my trust in him.
    I couldn't help but wonder what if it were me, would he leave me behind as well?
    Admittedly, it is an understandable way to feel, especially after he makes a comment like that concerning a friend of mine.

    Though that doesn't mean I don't think he has some good points.
    After all he did follow the group back to Carver's camp, and he did object to killing Carver on moral grounds.
    But I still just couldn't help but wonder, what if it were me, in Kenny's predicament?

    Good post. :)

  • Luke is the most overrated character in the Walking dead.
    What has he done?Nothing heroic . Nothing significant .
    His biggest moment is getting caught while trying to steal some hunnybuns.
    Yet, there is 15 new Luke threads everyday SMH
  • Ben's VA once played The Walking Dead in a live twitch stream and I remember him dropping his own character from the bell tower. Even Ben's VA hated Ben.
    CrazyGeorge posted: »

    You know i wonder if the Ben Paul voice Actor reads these boards drinking, upset because everyone hated his character. Poor Guy! I love you Ben

  • edited May 2014
    While Luke does have some good points, there's no denying that, I do agree he is a bit overrated.
    I will agree, unlike Kenny who tried to save Ben, Luke has not done anything particularly heroic.
    Yes he did follow the group back to Carver's encampment and later plan a breakout, but then so was Kenny, who started doing so almost from the minute he landed in Carver's hellhole.

    And as far as doing anything significant.
    The only significant thing I can remember Luke doing was finding out that the guy Nick shot in episode 2, was Walter's partner, and then urging Clementine not to say anything about it.

    Again I believe Luke is in many respects a nice guy, but I don't find him overly unique.
    Not to mention trustworthy!
    Cowpie posted: »

    Luke is the most overrated character in the Walking dead. What has he done?Nothing heroic . Nothing significant . His biggest moment is getting caught while trying to steal some hunnybuns. Yet, there is 15 new Luke threads everyday SMH

  • I love Kenny. He's one of my favorite characters behind Lee and Clementine, but if roles were reversed, Kenny would have no problem leaving Luke behind while Luke only suggested to leave Kenny behind not because he actually wanted to abandon him, but quite the contrary. He used having to leave Kenny behind if they go tonight as an argument that they should wait, rest up, and recover instead of going that night. Hence the word 'Devil's advocate'.
    Kenny/Lee posted: »

    I was also angered by Luke's suggestion. If I would've heard that as Lee, I'd have knocked him on his ass! Luke has some good points, bu

  • Well that's just not right. The only reason I saved Ben is because his death scene in Episode 5 is a good scene to add to the season finale. Obviously I didn't know this on my first playthrough, so I let him drop, but since my data was deleted, I had a second chance to start all over and continue my story with that.

    The Ben Paul voice actor dropped Ben, without mercy. For real.

  • You find Luke overrated, but not Kenny?
    Cowpie posted: »

    Luke is the most overrated character in the Walking dead. What has he done?Nothing heroic . Nothing significant . His biggest moment is getting caught while trying to steal some hunnybuns. Yet, there is 15 new Luke threads everyday SMH

  • edited May 2014
    I like Luke; he's my favorite among the season 2 cast. He means well but I think he's very much in over his head when it comes to leading. I trust him more so in a group than alone with Clem. That's not a pedophile dig but it's obvious there are certain things he can't make split second decisions on because of his misplaced morals or natural indecisiveness.
  • He is a good guy, he cares a lot about Clem anyone can see that. When they bought back Kenny though I had to choose which one to like more (for Clem's choices). I found it hard to pick but I went with Kenny just because ....well its Kenny. I made the choice for Kenny to look after Clem when Lee died and I stuck by that choice when Kenny came back.
  • Sounds reasonable.

    I love Kenny. He's one of my favorite characters behind Lee and Clementine, but if roles were reversed, Kenny would have no problem leaving

  • edited May 2014
    When I mentioned Kenny, I was mainly using him as a comparison to Luke's actions.

    Main reason Kenny trying to save Ben is especially heroic, is because Ben is the guy who unintentionally killed Kenny's family a few days before.
    And Kenny wanting him dead for that reason is reasonable.
    So for Kenny to try to save him, and then when unable to go and euthanize Ben, took a lot of forgiveness on Kenny's part.
    As Kenny could've just left Ben to be eaten alive by walkers, but he didn't.
    Not just anyone can show that kind of forgiveness!
    It takes a big person to be able to do that.

    Haven't seen what Luke might do, if he were ever put in that kinda scenario.

    And as far as Luke planning a breakout, while Kenny was doing the same.
    I only did that to show that what Luke was doing, wasn't a new concept.

    You find Luke overrated, but not Kenny?

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