The Walking Dead, Ep. 4: Thoughts? *Spoilers Likely*

[shado_temple]

I finally had a chance to play the 4th episode today, and, as with those previous, it blew me away. A few bits may have been a bit more predictable than others, but some bits, like

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The zombie kid in the attic (poor kid...)

and of course,

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Lee getting bit. Isn't there supposed to be another season of this?

As for my picks,

Spoiler: Yeah, I'm trying to be good about spoilers

I took care of the kid in the attic, just as I did with Duck. Didn't want to make Kenny go through with that.

Unsure if it was an important one (the stats at the end of my game were broken), but I calmed down the cancer folks without getting shot (more than once, in the face).

I chose to bring Clem with us to Crawford. What could possibly go wrong??

I saved Ben. His heart's in the right place, despite him being a total fuck-up.

I told Clem that I didn't know if we'd have enough time to look for her parents. Nearly considered going with the silent option on that one; I usually find solace in the choices that they offer, but I couldn't think of any way to keep her happy on that one.

I immediately showed the group the bite. I didn't want Lee to be "that guy"; you know, the one who thinks he's special, and hides it until he turns. Despite it...

Omid and Christa, along with Ben, came with me to look for Clementine. I guess I burned Kenny too many times, because he elected to stay back. It'll be nice to have the boat waiting, but I can't believe he'd allow Clementine to stay captured.

Oh, and poor Chuck. Was kind of looking forward to a bit more melancholy guitar backgrounds, and old-timey wisdom.

So...thoughts? Choices? Criticisms? Praises?

Captcha:

"It's Super Delicious"

That's...one way to put it.

 

[Sassafrass]

Fucking loved it.
Got it today, sat down, got through it in about two/three hours.

I know it's not a finished game yet but it's close to being my GoTY so far.
Course, I've only played like...4 games released this year, but still, it's really really good.

Spoiler: As for my picks. Spoilers inside.

Took care of the kid, like I did with Duck. A moment that kicked me right in the emotional nut sack.

Talked down the cancer survivors without incident, although I cannot remember if that was a stat at the end or not.

Took Clem to Crawford too. Thought if I left her with Omid, she'd be killed/trapped with a zombie Omid.

Let Ben go. Because A) he let Clem get surrounded by zombies, B) Fucked up and let the bandits take the motor inn, which led to Lily shooting Carley in the face and C) He said too. So I did. I also appeared to be in the minority there if the stat screen is to be believed, something like an 80/20 split in favour of saving him.

Told Clem we didn't have the time. Felt like a dick afterwards. Probably will do for the rest of the game.

Showed the bite. Thought it the obvious thing to do, ya know. Again got kicked in the emotional nut sack.

Got Omid and Christa to come along, talked Kenny around so he's coming along too.

 

[Kavonde]

Fantastic. Right up there with Episode 3 as the best so far. And talking about it with my brother afterward made me realize how gorram well-written it is, and how much I've come to think of these characters as real people.

Spoiler: Anyway, choices!

I killed the kid in the attic, though I didn't want to. I misinterpreted the icon over Kenny as "take Kenny's gun" rather than "give Kenny gun." After I killed Duck in Episode 3, I figured it was his turn to shoot a kid. Ah well.

I calmed the cancer survivors down, too. The first time, though, I didn't make a grab for the gun, thinking that'd be too threatening. And so I got shot instead.

I voted Ben out, and then I dropped him. I am INSANELY happy about this. Seriously, by the end of the episode, I felt nothing but hate and disgust for that sorry sack of crap. I mean, everything that's gone wrong since the start of Episode 3 has been entirely his fault. He didn't tell anyone about his deal with the bandits; simply saying something to Lee, Lilly or Kenny could have let the group come up with a plan. He lied about his involvement and let Carly die in his place, and STILL wouldn't come clean. Then he abandons Clem when zombies are closing in, meaning Chuck dies saving her. THEN he lets her wander off when he's supposed to be watching her. THEN he pulls the freaking hatchet--THE HATCHET HE HANDED LEE EARLIER--out of the door it was OBVIOUSLY holding shut. THEN he confesses to Kenny, despite Lee informing him, quote, that he was "out of [his] motherfuckin' mind." So, yeah. Ben? Fuck you. Fuck your cowardice and incompetence. You made everyone's lives worse by simply existing. I'm glad you're dead, and my only regret is that Lee acted sad instead of laughing and flipping you the goddamn bird.

Ahem.

I saw the three tapes, but didn't confront Molly about it. I figured the picture she was holding was of her sister. Story explained, no details necessary.

Wanted to tell Clem to forget her parents, figuring that it was time for both of us to stop pretending. Unfortunately, I panicked as the timer was narrowing and accidentally just told her "maybe." Ah well.

I remained silent when the doctor guy asked me about taking Clem. I dunno, man. What could I say?

I showed the bite immediately. Unnecessary drama is unnecessary.

Ended up with Omid, Christa, and Kenny, who straight-up volunteered to come without any convincing. He's my buddy, after all.

 

[Penguinplayer]

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Let Kenny take care of the kid. I took care of his son and regret it, I felt he needed some closure.

Talked down the cancer survivors, and took Clementine to Crawford.

Saw the three tapes and confronted Molly about it.

Saved Ben, told Clementine we might not have time to find her parents, and took everyone with me in the end.

Also, stuff just keeps getting worse.

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Chuck and Bren died. The cancer survivors are gone. Clem was kidnapped by some unknown person. There are zombies marching in town coming from the train line and Lee got bitten.

This is defenitely the game's darkest hour [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/DarkestHour].

 

[Korten12]

I liked it, not as good as 3 or 2, but still amazing.

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I don't know how I feel about Lee's bit, I kind of felt that was stupid. :/ I know no character is safe, but I feel like we should have another season with Lee.

 

[Inconspicuous Trenchcoat]

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Kenny pissed me off at the end of the episode. I told him to shove off, so only Omid, Christa and Cpt. Failure came with me (I hate the guy, but I'm wasn't going to kill him). Come on Kenny, I saved your wife and child, and stood by you when we foraged for supplies together. But because I propose keeping an open mind and being cautious instead of bee-lining for a magical untouched boat that will carry us to a magical island, you say I wouldn't do the same for your child!? I put your child out of his misery for you, and you think me wanting to debate the boat issue a little is proof I wouldn't risk my life for you and yours if the roles were reversed!?!? How petty are you!? Where is your perspective!?

I support you in what really matters and you go on about how I've just been betraying you left and right. No, I haven't. I've tried with you, but you're nuts. Seeing disloyalty where there isn't any. My actions have completely drowned out any minor concerns I've had with your "plan."

I wonder if they set that up on purpose for the people who were upset with Kenny after he acted betrayed when you wouldn't help him crush an old man's skull (Oh boo hoo, for once you had to do something hard, Kenny). You made a decision, and because I didn't do it for you, I've somehow betrayed you?

I guess the game's pretty powerful if it's got me this worked up.
No idea who the radio man is; it must be someone who knows Lee from somewhere though, right?

As for the other stuff: I saw the third tape with Molly on it, talked to her about it. I didn't threaten the doctor. Umm, I told Clem maybe. I let Cpt. Failure live (how could you possibly be dumb enough not to realize that an axe holding REALLY BLOODY doors closed was there for a reason?! Did the zombies briefly go away for 10 seconds when he grabbed it, cause he obviously didn't notice the horde on the other side of the door? And they all magically appeared again after he removed the axe).

Walking Dead could very well end up my GOTY. A lot my posts are really long these days; sorry about that.

 

[blank0000]

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I Took care of the kid. I had Kenny kill his son, I thought it was the best way to give him closure, seemed like the right thing somehow, but this one had no family ties, and he'd been through enough.

talked down the doctor without violence

CHUCK! really rough =( I figured he'd die soon, but I was hoping for a little more.

Took Clem with me, didn't want her alone with Omid. Beyond that, a lot of what happened in 3 was proving that she had to grow up fast, and that Lee had to learn to trust her.

Confronted Rachel, though I don't really see why you wouldn't.

Saved Ben. I was cursing him out earlier, saying "damn it, if push comes to shove YOU GET SHOVED!" but I wasn't going to be so heartless as to let him die like that. Not when their was no reason for it.

Showed the bite, I've been playing an honest character so far, and hiding it wont help anyone.

I had Ben, Omid, Chrisa come with me. Kenny refused, said I'd been selfish. Pretty rough to hear from a guy I had been trying to help out and support through out the entire affair.

That ending...THAT MOTHA FUCKING CLIFFHANGER ENDER!!!

...it's brilliant, I love these games, I want more of them.

 

[ServebotFrank]

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I killed the kid and was shocked to see that many people just left the kid there. Okay, whatever floats their boat.

I talked Vernon down but I lied to him about Clem being my dad. This led to him calling me a tyrannical asshole at the end of the game and that I intentionally let Brie die. So I threatened him and threw him out of the house. Probably proved his point by doing that but I only lied about Clem being my daughter because she essentially was Lee's kid anyway. Might as well start calling her that now.

I didn't expect Chuck to die. Since he was a new character I expected he was going to pull a Crowning Moment of Awesome and fight off that entire horde on his own and you were gonna find him at Crawford after he proved that he was a badass....No such luck though.

Took Clem with me and it paid off. Seeing her shoot the zombie off Molly for me was badass. Though it did make dealing with Ben a lot harder.

I killed Ben and told Clem that he sacrificed himself and was brave.

Told Clem that her parents might not be alive, which led to her crying and making me feel like an asshole. I chose the option to reach out for a hug but she refuses.

I showed the bite. I didn't want to be the idiot in the group who hides a bite until the last possible second. Also Kenny told me about Duck being bitten so I felt I owed him that explanation.

Omid and Christa said they were going to help me find Clem. Kenny was still mad over the fact that I tried to save Shawn over Duck. But (This option only works if you tried to look after Duck and Katjaa after the farm and are still somewhat friends with Kenny)I reminded him that Clementine was like family and he changed his mind and decided to come with me.

One day I want to come back and get the group at the end to just be Lee and Kenny and bro the whole thing out but for now I have the entire group except Ben.