The next L4D Survivor quartet

[Sansha]

So, Escapist.

A pal and I have been discussing the kind of people we want to see as the next four unlucky bastards stuck in the zombified world.

First, let's discuss what we've seen so far. L4D showed us a War Vet, a Biker, a Wage-slave everyman and a Hot College Girl. L4D2 brought us a Gambler, a School Coach, a Teenager and another girl, because we can all agree... Michelle, right?... has neither character nor personality enough to be remembered.

So. My idea for the next quartet would beeee:
Soccer Mom
Cheerleader
Gun-Crazed Patriot
Basement-Dwelling Nerd

Generally four people who are almost totally unrelateable but would have interesting interaction between one another. I feel like the eight Survivors we've seen so far are a little TOO real, eight real hand-picked members of society almost pulled out of a real crowd. Ellis stands out in my mind as an exception because I've never met or heard of anyone quite like him, with an unwavering positive attitude and saying whatever comes to his mind. Which is different from Louis' optimism, which is just irritating.

 

[Steve B]

Yeah, I kinda like it. Thinking about it, I can imagine some pretty entertaining interactions between these people.

Except for the cheerleader. Seriously, help me out here, I can't come up with anything but the caricature of a 16 year old prissy rich girl, bitching unrealistically about this situation. OR, screaming constantly at everything, freaking out about everything, and just generally being that blonde girl from horror movies. Which is, again, kind of archetypal.

-The Soccer Mom putting up a front of bravery and acting 'Mom'-like when talking to the two kids. You know what I mean? That 'adult pretending everything is alright' tone? "Oh, don't you worry, dear! I'll take care of it..." But being obviously terrified, ruining the effect.

-The Gun-Crazed Patriot spouting off some cock-eyed theory of how liberals caused this whole thing by... voting for Obama, or something. I don't know. Also, criticizing the Soccer Mom whenever she tries to be brave for the kids. Scoffing, calling her an idiot.

-The Basement-Dwelling Nerd muttering "Jesus fuck" over and over during down time, then screaming "JESUS FUCKING FUCK" when a hoard starts coming. Explaining the difference between 'real' zombies and 'Hollywood' zombies, then being interrupted by one of the others since the zombies of L4D ARE Hollywood zombies. "Uh--well, I... then I have no idea what we do."

-The Cheerleader

Nope, still got nothing for her.


I don't know, just some immediate thoughts on the group. I like it. They haven't been done, and have potential to be very interesting.

Except for the Cheerleader.