Because Nick Breckon was the lead writer for Season 2 and also wrote Bonnie's story in 400 days so it makes sense he'd want to reuse a character he'd created.
They had to make the DLC matter to the main SL since they advertised it as such. And Bonnie will always go with you, so she was the easiest to integrate into the story.
While that is the most likely case, is there any confirmation of this? While we know all of the writers who worked on the 400 Days DLC (Nick, Sean Vanaman, Mark Darin, Gary Whitta, and Sean Ainsworth), to my knowledge, it was never confirmed who wrote who's story. I believe I once saw Mark Darin himself say he did Shel's, but other than that, nothing to really determine who did what. Again, it's very likely Nick did write Bonnie's considering how important she was in Season 2, but I would like to know if it has ever been confirmed.
Because Nick Breckon was the lead writer for Season 2 and also wrote Bonnie's story in 400 days so it makes sense he'd want to reuse a character he'd created.
@bloop, @darthsansa they want to know why she always goes with Tavia....
My theory is that Bonnie's character in season 2 would contrast the most with her 400 Days counterpart. She makes the transformation from weak, afflicted, and dependent to a polished liar and thrice double-crosser. Using one of the other PCs in place of her would not have the same impact.
That's one way of putting it. Vince would shoot someone without hesitation if he has an immediate reason to(killing that guy despite his pleas that he doesn't even know his brother, shooting Justin/Danny's foot off to escape and silently showing indirect remorse), Wyatt was pretty nothing, Russell is too soft-hearted underneath his snide shield, and while she could've worked somewhat, I don't see Shel quite falling for Carver's pretense or ignorantly catalyzing Walter and determinant Alvin's death. Bonnie was the only one who was naive, wholesome, and desperate enough to play that role effectively.
@bloop, @darthsansa they want to know why she always goes with Tavia....
My theory is that Bonnie's character in season 2 would contrast … morethe most with her 400 Days counterpart. She makes the transformation from weak, afflicted, and dependent to a polished liar and thrice double-crosser. Using one of the other PCs in place of her would not have the same impact.
Bonnie's a lot like Ben: well-intended but the mistakes they make are doozies...that makes a compelling character though imo as opposed to one note characters like Carver and (to a degree) Luke.
That's one way of putting it. Vince would shoot someone without hesitation if he has an immediate reason to(killing that guy despite his ple… moreas that he doesn't even know his brother, shooting Justin/Danny's foot off to escape and silently showing indirect remorse), Wyatt was pretty nothing, Russell is too soft-hearted underneath his snide shield, and while she could've worked somewhat, I don't see Shel quite falling for Carver's pretense or ignorantly catalyzing Walter and determinant Alvin's death. Bonnie was the only one who was naive, wholesome, and desperate enough to play that role effectively.
Bonnie's a lot like Ben: well-intended but the mistakes they make are doozies...that makes a compelling character though imo as opposed to one note characters like Carver and (to a degree) Luke.
It bites bc they had an opportunity to do more. The potential was there. Carver and the cabin group had good bones. Why the writers didn't explore Carver and Rebecca's relationship and use his attachment to unborn AJ as a vehicle to carry him thru the season and make him sympathetic to players I don't understand....or why Sarah and Nick had such anticlimactic deaths or weren't brought full circle and why it's sooooo obvious their solution of throwing fans a bone by way of making Luke less vanilla was his awkward f*** up with Jane.
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Because she was the only one who goes with Tavia no matter what you choose.
Hmmmmm good question, I think maybe they saw good potential in her. I'm glad they went with her in s2
Because Nick Breckon was the lead writer for Season 2 and also wrote Bonnie's story in 400 days so it makes sense he'd want to reuse a character he'd created.
They had to make the DLC matter to the main SL since they advertised it as such. And Bonnie will always go with you, so she was the easiest to integrate into the story.
While that is the most likely case, is there any confirmation of this? While we know all of the writers who worked on the 400 Days DLC (Nick, Sean Vanaman, Mark Darin, Gary Whitta, and Sean Ainsworth), to my knowledge, it was never confirmed who wrote who's story. I believe I once saw Mark Darin himself say he did Shel's, but other than that, nothing to really determine who did what. Again, it's very likely Nick did write Bonnie's considering how important she was in Season 2, but I would like to know if it has ever been confirmed.
@bloop, @darthsansa they want to know why she always goes with Tavia....
My theory is that Bonnie's character in season 2 would contrast the most with her 400 Days counterpart. She makes the transformation from weak, afflicted, and dependent to a polished liar and thrice double-crosser. Using one of the other PCs in place of her would not have the same impact.
That's one way of putting it. Vince would shoot someone without hesitation if he has an immediate reason to(killing that guy despite his pleas that he doesn't even know his brother, shooting Justin/Danny's foot off to escape and silently showing indirect remorse), Wyatt was pretty nothing, Russell is too soft-hearted underneath his snide shield, and while she could've worked somewhat, I don't see Shel quite falling for Carver's pretense or ignorantly catalyzing Walter and determinant Alvin's death. Bonnie was the only one who was naive, wholesome, and desperate enough to play that role effectively.
Bonnie's a lot like Ben: well-intended but the mistakes they make are doozies...that makes a compelling character though imo as opposed to one note characters like Carver and (to a degree) Luke.
True dat. I think Luke was definitely a bit more rounded than people give him credit for, but I get what you mean.
It bites bc they had an opportunity to do more. The potential was there. Carver and the cabin group had good bones. Why the writers didn't explore Carver and Rebecca's relationship and use his attachment to unborn AJ as a vehicle to carry him thru the season and make him sympathetic to players I don't understand....or why Sarah and Nick had such anticlimactic deaths or weren't brought full circle and why it's sooooo obvious their solution of throwing fans a bone by way of making Luke less vanilla was his awkward f*** up with Jane.
they drew her name out of a hat