Funny I have Life is Strange lol, but I agree, these games aren't meant to have choices that change the plot, but choices that enrich the game, like the jokes from TFTB, and yeah most choices are an illusion, but they could have done better. Choices don't need to change plot, they can change character relationships, can establish alternate outcomes, they can be small, but memorable, they can also change the way the player looks at the game and it's characters, like TWD had it's strong moral choices, TFTB had it's funny kind of charm, TWAU had it's Noire theme and investigation parts that are really fun and creative. GoT has, well, death, betrayal, you know, the usual GoT themes
I don't mean for you to take offense to this but I think the reason you, myself, and plenty of others like Tales much better is due to the f… moreact that the series is so light-hearted and funny, and they do a slightly better job with the illusion than in Thrones. Tales just does a better job at hiding that linear path from the player by making jokes and cutting down on the importance of the choices you're supposed to make when it comes to pick A or B. Several times we've seen the choice just turn into a big joke, which is fine, but again I think that's a huge part why so many of us give it leeway and think it's so great.
And like I've said to others, it's pointless to get upset at Telltale for the choices not mattering at this point, their main focus has become the narrative and that's not going to change anytime soon. If you're looking for a game that has your choices feel more meaningful, try Life is Strange or King's Quest. But if you're looking for a game where choices really matter, just pick up an RPG.
As I said before, the choices didn't mean to change the story. They are meant to make a difference in it and change the relationship with the characters around you. And last of all, why did you tell me to STFU? Did I really ever insulted you? I'm not sure if you are an adult but you are surely acting like a 5 year old ;p
As I said before, the choices didn't mean to change the story. They are meant to make a difference in it and change the relationship with th… moree characters around you. And last of all, why did you tell me to STFU? Did I really ever insulted you? I'm not sure if you are an adult but you are surely acting like a 5 year old ;p
For me, each Telltale game has one core element that I really like. The Walking Dead is about survival and moral choices, mix with some really good character relationships. The Wolf Among Us is playing a reformed badass Big Bad Wolf, who are trying to solve a murder mystery. Tales from the Borderlands is the thrill of adventure, action and humor. Game of Thrones it is the concept of family and the importance of it. A family forced in a terrible circumstance completely out of their control, yet their preserve and do anything to survive it together.
Maybe it would have been cool if there are more meaningful choices, but ultimately, it is a one road story where you can tailor how you wish your character to react to circumstances and situations. Is Rodrik a warmonger who believes that war is the only option to keep his family safe? Or is he a wise and patient leader, who is willing bet his time and submit to humiliation in order to keep his family safe? Is Asher willing risk his family's chances in the war in order to keep his precious bond to his adopted sister? Or is he willing to do anything to help his family despite risking losing his precious bond with Beskha? The way I see it, you are given opportunities to define how you want these characters to be like.
Not every game feels the same and everyone has different opinion about something. Some people like the previous games more and some people like Game of Thrones more. There are no right and wrong on this one. It all comes down to opinion. I like Game of Thrones because I like it. There are flaws sure, but because I like the game, the flaws doesn't annoy me.
Meaningful choices, alternate outcomes, strong character relationships, multiple endings, a plot that can deviate and be creative, strong mo… moreral decisions. Game of Thrones does some of these okay, but not so much as their other titles. sorry to say but this game at best is a 6/10
Funny I have Life is Strange lol, but I agree, these games aren't meant to have choices that change the plot, but choices that enrich the ga… moreme, like the jokes from TFTB, and yeah most choices are an illusion, but they could have done better. Choices don't need to change plot, they can change character relationships, can establish alternate outcomes, they can be small, but memorable, they can also change the way the player looks at the game and it's characters, like TWD had it's strong moral choices, TFTB had it's funny kind of charm, TWAU had it's Noire theme and investigation parts that are really fun and creative. GoT has, well, death, betrayal, you know, the usual GoT themes
Tricks? Telltale do tricks? Magic tricks? That sounds so cool...! Oh... Oh you meant choices... Ah that makes sense now. Still, do you really play games made by Telltale for choices? Is that the only reason?
The choices (or illusion of choices if you want to go down that route) are just one part of the formula that makes the games great, even if they don't matter, it isn't always about them mattering, it's about them getting your heart racing, forcing you to make a choice in the limiting time you have or even making you pause the game for a good few minutes to think over the choice.
Really if anything in Telltale is tailored to how we play it's the amount of time it takes to complete an episode, it always varies. :P
Yup yup, completely agree it could have been handled better, the only time it's derailed me from enjoying it was episode 5, but not everything is going to be good. But hey, if we do get a S2, I'm hoping Telltale will continue to learn from their mistakes and make even better content, the nice thing with them having more competition now is that will help drive them to make better content too. So we'll probably get more of those memorable and/or core-shaking interactions with the characters in the next season.
Funny I have Life is Strange lol, but I agree, these games aren't meant to have choices that change the plot, but choices that enrich the ga… moreme, like the jokes from TFTB, and yeah most choices are an illusion, but they could have done better. Choices don't need to change plot, they can change character relationships, can establish alternate outcomes, they can be small, but memorable, they can also change the way the player looks at the game and it's characters, like TWD had it's strong moral choices, TFTB had it's funny kind of charm, TWAU had it's Noire theme and investigation parts that are really fun and creative. GoT has, well, death, betrayal, you know, the usual GoT themes
Yup yup, completely agree it could have been handled better, the only time it's derailed me from enjoying it was episode 5, but not everythi… moreng is going to be good. But hey, if we do get a S2, I'm hoping Telltale will continue to learn from their mistakes and make even better content, the nice thing with them having more competition now is that will help drive them to make better content too. So we'll probably get more of those memorable and/or core-shaking interactions with the characters in the next season.
Eh, don't. I made an account here for the Borderlands forum and when I finally wandered over here after a couple weeks I was pretty shocked at a lot of the vitriol towards the game, especially episode five. At first glance this place seemed pretty toxic, and I remember even making a comment about it.
But, then I checked out a few more threads, and realized there is more good than bad. There's a lot of passionate debate here on pretty much every character (be it the game or the show or the books), but that's because GoT fans are really invested in this world and these characters and their stories. The passion with which they will defend or denounce characters and their choices are just a testament to how incredibly well written this universe and the people in it are. We have strong opinions because we have strong feelings, and that's an awesome thing. The threads debating that kind of thing I almost never, ever see turn nasty or personal.
There are a lot of really nice, intelligent people on this forum with articulate, thoughtful things to say. There are a lot of fan-written stories going on where the readers make the choices (I only started playing one for the first time a few days ago when I could get in on the ground floor, and it's super fun).
Now, when I see the inevitable "this game sucks/telltale sucks/choices don't matter" threads pop up, I just pay them no mind.
So I understand how you feel and the impression you have, since it was mine not very long ago, but there's a lot more going on here that's worth sticking around for, if you give it a chance, so there's no need to feel sorry for anyone.
You're exaggerating. There are two negative threads currently on the first page. This one and one bitching about the episodic release schedule. Two very different issues, so they deserve their own threads. I would suggest that you either respond to the criticisms properly or stay out of the 2/30 threads that are negative. Forums are for differences of opinions. It would be very boring indeed if everyone agreed on everything,
As for the criticism thread, I don't mind the idea, but the mods need to sticky it if its going to be used. You have to go all the way to the fourth page to find it. That's not reasonable to ask of new users, nor is it reasonable to ask them to search for a criticism thread. I've never heard of such a thread on other forums.
Yeah, but it's really annoying for people to create threads by saying how much bad the game is. Everytime I check the GoT section, it's almo… morest always about how much bad the game is or the choices not mattering. We've seen many threads that are similar. No need to create an another thread that is about exactly the same thing.
Post that thing to the criticism thread instead of creating an another one!
Technically that isn't an official thread, so it doesn't… more have to go in there.
And for fuck's sake, for everyone who wants to criticise the game, keep the criticism to your goddamn self! 'Nuff said!
They really shouldn't since this is a forum and we're allowed to talk about multiple points of view, whether or not they are repeated over and over again, they can say what they want.
Yep, Telltale is really struggling. Which is why they have a deal with Marvel, an original IP, TWD, more GoT, and who knows what else in the works. Soooo much struggling...
I couldn't care less about how telltale is doing financially. I would think at some point the rotten reviews and metacritic scores will have an impact but who knows?
Telltale seems like one of those rare companies that genuinely doesn't give a crap what their customers or potential customers want.
Yep, Telltale is really struggling. Which is why they have a deal with Marvel, an original IP, TWD, more GoT, and who knows what else in the works. Soooo much struggling...
I couldn't care less about how telltale is doing financially. I would think at some point the rotten reviews and metacritic scores will have… more an impact but who knows?
Telltale seems like one of those rare companies that genuinely doesn't give a crap what their customers or potential customers want.
I couldn't care less about how telltale is doing financially. I would think at some point the rotten reviews and metacritic scores will have… more an impact but who knows?
Telltale seems like one of those rare companies that genuinely doesn't give a crap what their customers or potential customers want.
I couldn't care less about how telltale is doing financially. I would think at some point the rotten reviews and metacritic scores will have… more an impact but who knows?
Telltale seems like one of those rare companies that genuinely doesn't give a crap what their customers or potential customers want.
I couldn't care less about how telltale is doing financially. I would think at some point the rotten reviews and metacritic scores will have… more an impact but who knows?
Telltale seems like one of those rare companies that genuinely doesn't give a crap what their customers or potential customers want.
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Funny I have Life is Strange lol, but I agree, these games aren't meant to have choices that change the plot, but choices that enrich the game, like the jokes from TFTB, and yeah most choices are an illusion, but they could have done better. Choices don't need to change plot, they can change character relationships, can establish alternate outcomes, they can be small, but memorable, they can also change the way the player looks at the game and it's characters, like TWD had it's strong moral choices, TFTB had it's funny kind of charm, TWAU had it's Noire theme and investigation parts that are really fun and creative. GoT has, well, death, betrayal, you know, the usual GoT themes
As I said before, the choices didn't mean to change the story. They are meant to make a difference in it and change the relationship with the characters around you. And last of all, why did you tell me to STFU? Did I really ever insulted you? I'm not sure if you are an adult but you are surely acting like a 5 year old ;p
For me, each Telltale game has one core element that I really like. The Walking Dead is about survival and moral choices, mix with some really good character relationships. The Wolf Among Us is playing a reformed badass Big Bad Wolf, who are trying to solve a murder mystery. Tales from the Borderlands is the thrill of adventure, action and humor. Game of Thrones it is the concept of family and the importance of it. A family forced in a terrible circumstance completely out of their control, yet their preserve and do anything to survive it together.
Maybe it would have been cool if there are more meaningful choices, but ultimately, it is a one road story where you can tailor how you wish your character to react to circumstances and situations. Is Rodrik a warmonger who believes that war is the only option to keep his family safe? Or is he a wise and patient leader, who is willing bet his time and submit to humiliation in order to keep his family safe? Is Asher willing risk his family's chances in the war in order to keep his precious bond to his adopted sister? Or is he willing to do anything to help his family despite risking losing his precious bond with Beskha? The way I see it, you are given opportunities to define how you want these characters to be like.
Not every game feels the same and everyone has different opinion about something. Some people like the previous games more and some people like Game of Thrones more. There are no right and wrong on this one. It all comes down to opinion. I like Game of Thrones because I like it. There are flaws sure, but because I like the game, the flaws doesn't annoy me.
Well, arent you a fun person to be around? (sarcasm overload)
Dark stuff that can really put you on a downer.
Exactly lol People you care for will eventually die because, GoT! Its a part of the lore, the good die and the bad die also, only the dead will rise
Grab your popcorn, bruh ~-^
And they both involve a lot of stabbing.
Unless your Ramsy Bolton, who is invulnerable to being stabbed lol
Tricks? Telltale do tricks? Magic tricks?
That sounds so cool...! Oh... Oh you meant choices... Ah that makes sense now. Still, do you really play games made by Telltale for choices? Is that the only reason?
The choices (or illusion of choices if you want to go down that route) are just one part of the formula that makes the games great, even if they don't matter, it isn't always about them mattering, it's about them getting your heart racing, forcing you to make a choice in the limiting time you have or even making you pause the game for a good few minutes to think over the choice.
Really if anything in Telltale is tailored to how we play it's the amount of time it takes to complete an episode, it always varies. :P
Because I don't want to be torn to pieces by GoT haters/lovers.
Yup yup, completely agree it could have been handled better, the only time it's derailed me from enjoying it was episode 5, but not everything is going to be good. But hey, if we do get a S2, I'm hoping Telltale will continue to learn from their mistakes and make even better content, the nice thing with them having more competition now is that will help drive them to make better content too. So we'll probably get more of those memorable and/or core-shaking interactions with the characters in the next season.
I hate seeing that meme so much... Gives me the worst craving for popcorn...
Nah, episode five was one of the best episodes.
Nope, I got the reasoning behind both.
I'm not a member of this forum but I gotta ask you something.How do you people live here with all these threads around?
They don't live. They survive. That's if they even survive.
starts foaming at the mouth
I feel really bad for the people here
If you hate the game, simply keep it to yourself and not play the other episodes. e.e
Eh, don't. I made an account here for the Borderlands forum and when I finally wandered over here after a couple weeks I was pretty shocked at a lot of the vitriol towards the game, especially episode five. At first glance this place seemed pretty toxic, and I remember even making a comment about it.
But, then I checked out a few more threads, and realized there is more good than bad. There's a lot of passionate debate here on pretty much every character (be it the game or the show or the books), but that's because GoT fans are really invested in this world and these characters and their stories. The passion with which they will defend or denounce characters and their choices are just a testament to how incredibly well written this universe and the people in it are. We have strong opinions because we have strong feelings, and that's an awesome thing. The threads debating that kind of thing I almost never, ever see turn nasty or personal.
There are a lot of really nice, intelligent people on this forum with articulate, thoughtful things to say. There are a lot of fan-written stories going on where the readers make the choices (I only started playing one for the first time a few days ago when I could get in on the ground floor, and it's super fun).
Now, when I see the inevitable "this game sucks/telltale sucks/choices don't matter" threads pop up, I just pay them no mind.
So I understand how you feel and the impression you have, since it was mine not very long ago, but there's a lot more going on here that's worth sticking around for, if you give it a chance, so there's no need to feel sorry for anyone.
You're exaggerating. There are two negative threads currently on the first page. This one and one bitching about the episodic release schedule. Two very different issues, so they deserve their own threads. I would suggest that you either respond to the criticisms properly or stay out of the 2/30 threads that are negative. Forums are for differences of opinions. It would be very boring indeed if everyone agreed on everything,
As for the criticism thread, I don't mind the idea, but the mods need to sticky it if its going to be used. You have to go all the way to the fourth page to find it. That's not reasonable to ask of new users, nor is it reasonable to ask them to search for a criticism thread. I've never heard of such a thread on other forums.
Preach it
Don't you tell people not to voice their opinion. What are you, a nazi?
Yep, Telltale is really struggling. Which is why they have a deal with Marvel, an original IP, TWD, more GoT, and who knows what else in the works. Soooo much struggling...
It was awful in every meaningful way.
I couldn't care less about how telltale is doing financially. I would think at some point the rotten reviews and metacritic scores will have an impact but who knows?
Telltale seems like one of those rare companies that genuinely doesn't give a crap what their customers or potential customers want.
Excuse me, what rotten reviews are we talking about here, everything I've seen has been quite positive.
Sucks to be you then.
Yeah, like that kind of stuff is rare in this world. Just saying.
That's just plainly not true.
Metacritic scores:
Walking Dead S1 - 89
S2 - 80
Wolf Among Us - 83
GoT - 74-80
Borderlands - 80-84
"Rotten" is a completely inappropriate term.
I think this just about confirms that this guy is trolling.