[Messi]

I just finished Ep 2, man that shit gets DARK towards the end. I love it.

Even though I didn't kill anyone :( and now Clem is hungry due to stupid morals.

[Roto13]

In my asshole playthrough, I offered Clementine some food and then changed my mind, just to be a dick.

I have three saves going. One where I make all of the decisions I want to make, one where I make all of the opposite decisions, and one where I never do or say anything unless I absolutely have to. It's interesting to see how the story changes.

[Eggman]

DOUG OR CARLEY HELP

[Trigger]

Carly for the sex appeal.

[User33]

DOUG OR CARLEY HELP

Whichever character you like more.

[Eggman]

I chose Carley because penis reasons.

[Roto13]

They really didn't give Doug much of a chance. But I like his dialogue in episode 2. He's... likeable.

[Soi-Fong]

Chose Doug and I don't regret it.

[The_Player]

Doug is a rat and coward, who cares about his family alone, which is understandable, but I don't really want to coexist with a man I can't rely on. I'm going to send this trash away as soon as an opportunity comes up.

[kai3345]

i chose Doug because he's a real person and so i's feel bad if I killed him D:

[Trigger]

Doug Kenny is a rat and coward, who cares about his family alone, which is understandable, but I don't really want to coexist with a man I can't rely on. I'm going to send this trash away as soon as an opportunity comes up.

Fixed.

[Grayman]

Doug didn't grow on me in our short time together while Cara had the gun and that walker was inside the store. Maybe in a later episodes they will play with the outcomes of save attempts.

[CREMSteve]

Just finished episode 2, what a brilliant game. I still hate the Telltale game engine and all the stutters and pauses it produces, but damn if this isn't an extremely engaging little gem. I'm feeling real guilt for some of the choices I'm making, and damn if I don't want to please little Clementine, disappointing her makes me feel like the worst person in the world.

Love this game!

The scene in the hallway was brilliant. Lightning, thunder, curtains flapping in the wind.... zombie arms coming through the spindles... I loved every minute of it.

[excaliburps]

Yeah, the story's strength is in the ambiguity. I'm sure we'll see the bandits again either way.

Yeah, I think we'll see the bandits at some point again.

DOUG OR CARLEY HELP

Chose Doug since he's a nice guy and quite the tech. I gather someone like him will be useful later on. Carley's a bit of a bitch and knows who I am...so that complicates things. Yeah, I'm evil that way. ;)

Doug is a rat and coward, who cares about his family alone, which is understandable, but I don't really want to coexist with a man I can't rely on. I'm going to send this trash away as soon as an opportunity comes up.

You meant Kenny. I dug him at first, but subsequent playthroughs reveal he's a coward and maybe someone who'll backstab me in the future. Add in the fact that I don't care for Duck much just adds more fuel to the fire.

I agreed to go to the south with him, but now? I don't think I will if given the chance.

Doug didn't grow on me in our short time together while Cara had the gun and that walker was inside the store. Maybe in a later episodes they will play with the outcomes of save attempts.

That's what kinda pissed me off. I gave her the magazine in her purse, she shot the two zombies grabbing her but she didn't try and shoot down the ones after Doug?! Add in the fact that she was so willing to leave anyone if it meant compromising her safety. I don't want someone like that in my group.

Just finished episode 2, what a brilliant game. I still hate the Telltale game engine and all the stutters and pauses it produces, but damn if this isn't an extremely engaging little gem. I'm feeling real guilt for some of the choices I'm making, and damn if I don't want to please little Clementine, disappointing her makes me feel like the worst person in the world. Love this game! The scene in the hallway was brilliant. Lightning, thunder, curtains flapping in the wind.... zombie arms coming through the spindles... I loved every minute of it.

Yeah, the stutters, dialogue getting cut, etc. are sometimes annoying but damn! This game has given me more enjoyment than some of the full PS3 games I've played...and we're only two episodes in!

It's a testament on how good a game is when me, my brother, sister and cousin all want to play/played it even though they already know some of the possible outcomes.

The way they build tension, etc. are topnotch. I can't believe we could care for the game's characters given the short amount of time building them up.

Side note, is there a way to keep track of the thread but without being spammed by emails? This is the first thread I subscribed to and I want to see an update every time someone chimes in. However, spamming my inbox is not something I'd like to happen.

[Stellares]

I liked the game but some things feel off at times.
I selected "reason with him" for Lily's father in episode 1, to be diplomatic I guess. Now in episode 2 Kenny is acting like I wanted to throw his son out and leave him to die. I don't understand how that leap was made and it felt incredibly stupid.

I had a few glitches and hiccups as well. The options sometimes feel like they push you into one response. Like above, little choices swing the opinions other characters have of you far too greatly. I understand that Kenny was upset I didn't want to kill Lily's father, but to be outright hostile and angry after he was calling me his friend ten minutes ago was absurd.

Otherwise, I enjoyed it.

[godofcookery]

DOUG OR CARLEY HELP

chose carley because she had a gun, thought she might save doug by shooting the zombies. i was dead wrong.

[excaliburps]

chose carley because she had a gun, thought she might save doug by shooting the zombies. i was dead wrong.

Yep. Me and my sister thought the same. Thought she was going to shoot those fuckers up. Sadly, she chose to go all Rambo on the other zombies. UGH!

[Trigger]

I liked the game but some things feel off at times. I selected "reason with him" for Lily's father in episode 1, to be diplomatic I guess. Now in episode 2 Kenny is acting like I wanted to throw his son out and leave him to die. I don't understand how that leap was made and it felt incredibly stupid.

Because Kenny is an asshole. Several people figured it for a glitch, but I think the consensus now is that Kenny viewed anything other strict allegiance in that instance as a minor betrayal.

[BannedEpisode]

Yep. Me and my sister thought the same. Thought she was going to shoot those fuckers up. Sadly, she chose to go all Rambo on the other zombies. UGH!

I thought if I saved Doug she would save herself. The girl had her gun and one walker around her ankle.

[Roto13]

I thought if I saved Doug she would save herself. The girl had her gun and one walker around her ankle.

And no ammo. What was she supposed to do. Throw it at them?

[Sora_N]

How long is Ep 2? I finished Ep 1 over the weekend, I enjoyed it a lot but not sure if I can put a lot of time in for Ep 2 right now.

It was always a tough choice deciding who to save. :(

[Sissel]

Have they fixed the Steam save issues yet?

[ochobit]

How long is Ep 2? I finished Ep 1 over the weekend, I enjoyed it a lot but not sure if I can put a lot of time in for Ep 2 right now. It was always a tough choice deciding who to save. :(

Maybe 2-3 hours.

[Trigger]

It's about 2hrs and a half. I'd suggest doing it all in one sitting.

And no ammo. What was she supposed to do. Throw it at them?

Zombie pistol whipping would've made Carly even more awesome.

[Sora_N]

Maybe 2-3 hours.

It's about 2hrs and a half. I'd suggest doing it all in one sitting. Zombie pistol whipping would've made Carly even more awesome.

I guess I'll do a sitting of Walking Dead tonight. :)

[cametall]

General The Walking Dead question: how closely does the show follow the comics? Was thinking of buying one of the comic compilations but I don't want to spoil show.

... Or does the show spoil the comics? *GASP*

I'm only on episode 5 of season 2 right now.

[stuminus3]

General The Walking Dead question: how closely does the show follow the comics? Was thinking of buying one of the comic compilations but I don't want to spoil show. ... Or does the show spoil the comics? *GASP* I'm only on episode 5 of season 2 right now.

The show so far seems to be following the comic rather loosely, but something important happens very early in the comics that'll potentially completely ruin the end of season 2 for you.

[shagg_187]

General The Walking Dead question: how closely does the show follow the comics? Was thinking of buying one of the comic compilations but I don't want to spoil show. ... Or does the show spoil the comics? *GASP* I'm only on episode 5 of season 2 right now.

It's based on the comic, but like this game it has nothing to do with the story of the comic besides the characters and the basic arc. I definitely prefer the comic over TV show, but the game comes the closest (and in some terms exceed) to the comic.

To specify, the TV show follows the comic but a lot of aspects are changes and a lot of characters are introduced and killed and not killed to keep the show going. I suggest you guy "The Walking Dead Compendium: Volume 1". It's fairly cheap and covers the first issues 1-48. Once done, buy Volume 2 (releasing October 18th, 2012).

You'll be hooked!

Comic > Game > TV Show.

[Jakeh111]

General The Walking Dead question: how closely does the show follow the comics? Was thinking of buying one of the comic compilations but I don't want to spoil show. ... Or does the show spoil the comics? *GASP* I'm only on episode 5 of season 2 right now.

The comic is way better and the show uses some of the story beats from the comic.

[cametall]

OK. I'll wait until I finish season 2 before I jump into the comics.

Thanks for the answers.

[Trigger]

Oops, beaten.

General The Walking Dead question: how closely does the show follow the comics? Was thinking of buying one of the comic compilations but I don't want to spoil show. ... Or does the show spoil the comics? *GASP* I'm only on episode 5 of season 2 right now.

The comics move at a faster pace. If you read them then be prepared to have plot points spoiled.

[excaliburps]

I thought if I saved Doug she would save herself. The girl had her gun and one walker around her ankle.

Yep! Same here! I was like, "can't she use the gun to bash the walker's head in???" Da fuck!?!
:D

It's based on the comic, but like this game it has nothing to do with the story of the comic besides the characters and the basic arc. I definitely prefer the comic over TV show, but the game comes the closest (and in some terms exceed) to the comic. To specify, the TV show follows the comic but a lot of aspects are changes and a lot of characters are introduced and killed and not killed to keep the show going. I suggest you guy "The Walking Dead Compendium: Volume 1". It's fairly cheap and covers the first issues 1-48. Once done, buy Volume 2 (releasing October 18th, 2012). You'll be hooked! Comic > Game > TV Show.

I swear, my sister, who was watching me play just the other night, said the same thing! She said the game was even better than the TV shows since it allowed you to choose what happens next. Mind you, she's not a big videogame player and she tried it out, too.

By the way, how many books are there and has Kirkman said how long till he wraps it up?

[JeTmAn81]

Why would anyone save Doug? Carley is a hottie with a deadeye. Doug's just some random nerd.

[LumpOfCole]

Why would anyone save Doug? Carley is a hottie with a deadeye. Doug's just some random nerd.

Doug is far superior to a lady who doesn't even know how to check for batteries.

[shagg_187]

I swear, my sister, who was watching me play just the other night, said the same thing! She said the game was even better than the TV shows since it allowed you to choose what happens next. Mind you, she's not a big videogame player and she tried it out, too. By the way, how many books are there and has Kirkman said how long till he wraps it up?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Walking_Dead_(comics)

17 Volumes so far (each volume has 6 chapters, so a total of 102 chapters planned. If you buy Compendium Volume 1 and 2, you will easily cover 16 volumes so you can easily catch up to Volume 17 releasing in December.

Oh and I wish I saved Doug. I was thinking pussy over usage. She is definitely less useful than Doug, who helped me get away from the horde.

[Necrovex]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Walking_Dead_(comics) 17 Volumes so far (each volume has 6 chapters, so a total of 102 chapters planned. If you buy Compendium Volume 1 and 2, you will easily cover 16 volumes so you can easily catch up to Volume 17 releasing in December. Oh and I wish I saved Doug. I was thinking pussy over usage. She is definitely less useful than Doug, who helped me get away from the horde.

I just finished compendium one today, and I was wondering if a second one would be released. Just preordered compendium two. Thanks for the heads up.

[BannedEpisode]

And no ammo. What was she supposed to do. Throw it at them?

I didnt know how many bullets she had. Her dumb self didnt reload her gun after suicide girl offed herself. Seems like an important thing to remember but what do you expect from someone that doesnt understand how batteries work?

[fallout]

Why would anyone save Doug? Carley is a hottie with a deadeye. Doug's just some random nerd.

Carly knew. Nobody that knows is allowed to live.

[Sora_N]

Why would anyone save Doug? Carley is a hottie with a deadeye. Doug's just some random nerd.

I saved Carly because she's hot, she also has a gun.

[JeTmAn81]

Doug is far superior to a lady who doesn't even know how to check for batteries.

Heh. I liked the callback to that in episode 2, it made it a bit more than a throwaway moment.

Carly knew. Nobody that knows is allowed to live.

Nah, I'm not afraid of people finding out about my past. My actions in zombieland have earned me some redemption.

[f0rk]

I saved Carly, but then my save fucked up and Doug was in my episode 2. I was fine with the roll he played, it was predictably pretty minor.

[Trigger]

Carly knew. Nobody that knows is allowed to live.

Eh, it doesn't seem like anyone would care........unless Lee bumps into family of the guy he murdered.

[fallout]

Eh, it doesn't seem like anyone would care........unless Lee bumps into family of the guy he murdered.

The Lee I'm playing happens to be paranoid about it.

[Roto13]

I didnt know how many bullets she had. Her dumb self didnt reload her gun after suicide girl offed herself. Seems like an important thing to remember but what do you expect from someone that doesnt understand how batteries work?

How do you know she didn't reload? She did use the gun when the zombies attacked, you know. She blasted a few and ran out of ammo and got grabbed before she could reload. She was reaching for her purse, which is where her ammo was, but she couldn't reach it.

[toddhunter]

Carly knew. Nobody that knows is allowed to live.

I wish you could choose to get it out in the open. Nobody would care.

I saved Carly because I was thinking ahead to repopulating the human race.. If required

[Trigger]

After nearly being eaten by cannibals, I think manslaughter is a small crime to them. Technically you can kill multiple people in both episodes.

[fallout]

Dedication to a character trait is more interesting to me than logical rationalization.

[Jibbajabbawockky]

Carly knew. Nobody that knows is allowed to live.

I'm figuring that since she knows or at least seems to be pretty knowledgeable about Lee's real past, if my Lee stays on Carly's good side, she's a solid ally. If you have some dickhead like Larry get up in Lee's face about his past, you could have Carly come and try to set the record straight, FWIW.

[ElectricBlue187]

After nearly being eaten by cannibals, I think manslaughter is a small crime to them. Technically you can kill multiple people in both episodes.

yeah you can straight up murder a dude in cold blood. A crime of passion pre apocalypse seems like small potatoes at that point

[Roto13]

Episode 2 decisions video.

I like that they kept track of the total number of times Andy got punched. :P