can you explain a little further? i dont understand the point or process
The point was that he doesn't want to miss any part of the story. He created a systematical approach to reading choose-your-own adventure books so that he could read all of the options without having to start over from the beginning of the book.
By the way, Master of Aeons, I am exactly the same way. I've noticed that Youtube helps a lot with gaming if you want to "see" how all of the choices play out, but don't necessarily want to replay the whole thing (helpful with The Walking Dead, as you can't save it on your own).
There's nothing wrong with being a completionist!:D
the choose your own adventure books are what twd's choice system 'is based loosely on'
the idea being you start from the begining as any normal book but after a few pages the book will give you a choice depending on what that choice is the book will direct you to another page you then find that page and continue reading that plot thread, but some people like the above keep a 'digit' or 'item' in that choose your path page, so they can go back if they don't like it/future reference.
and because of the amount of changes you can make lots of digits or small thin items are needed to keep track of the choice options
Choose Your Own Adventure is a series of children's gamebooks where each story is written from a second-person point of view....
ill pass on the "childrens playbooks"... enjoy that
Granted, I was ten when I read them. I write to the format a few times. To decide, you turn to randomly numbered pages and read a story that goes from 1 to 2, to 16 or 73, from those to 8 or 19 and 102 and 22, and so on. It was a kids book I could die reading. Fun stuff, especially when video games didn't have the best of plotlines yet.
the choose your own adventure books are what twd's choice system 'is based loosely on'
the idea being you start from the begining as any normal book but after a few pages the book will give you a choice depending on what that choice is the book will direct you to another page you then find that page and continue reading that plot thread, but some people like the above keep a 'digit' or 'item' in that choose your path page, so they can go back if they don't like it/future reference.
and because of the amount of changes you can make lots of digits or small thin items are needed to keep track of the choice options
OOHHH i remember these! i never knew about the items or trick to see it from every outcome. pretty cool!
Why are the prologues and epilogues not consistent with the gameplay and none of it is in chronological order so it makes the story less immersive (I like order, just me )
the choose your own adventure books are what twd's choice system 'is based loosely on'
the idea being you start from the begining as any normal book but after a few pages the book will give you a choice depending on what that choice is the book will direct you to another page you then find that page and continue reading that plot thread, but some people like the above keep a 'digit' or 'item' in that choose your path page, so they can go back if they don't like it/future reference.
YAEHY!!!! Loved those as a kid. It is a little offtopic but I actually still have some links for free online gamebooks, for those who are interested what kids played in the '80s, or just want a nostalgic look back. Maybe one or the other will still have some fun with them.
Choose Your Own Adventure (there are 2 free ebooks featured) http://www.cyoa.com/
I saw a zombie at the last halloween parade riding a hoveround while growling, with one finger on the switch, and reaching out, like he was going to bite people, could you add that kind of zombie to the game?
Left Pinky: Currently in Plotline D, just chose to eat the food. It's poisoned.
Left Ring: Still in Plotline A, trying to keep the orphan kid alive.
Left Middle: Just coming to the end of Plotline C, chose to trust the person who I know will kill me.
Left Index: In Plotline A, the orphan kid is dead. Trying to ressurect him.
Left Thumb: At the beginning of the story, choosing between plotline A, B and C.
Book is open to end of plotline A. The orphan lich-king is harvesting my soul.
Right Thumb: Plotline C. Punched out the untrustworthy man. He's one of the cultists!
Right Index: In Plotline D. Didn't eat the food. Died anyway. Hey, what the hell?
Right Middle: Plotline A. The orphan kid tells me he's an important and trustworthy person. I vow to keep him alive.
Right Ring: Somewhere near the beginning of plotline C. A fortune teller tells me that my life is in danger!
Right Pinky: Plotline A. I wait a moment while the orphan talks to a hooded man covered in blood. Man, I can't get over how adorable this kid is.
Yellow Pencil, Bookmark, Paperclip and Ninja Turtle Arm: Plotline B.
And that's why I have little patience for the people writing about the 'difficulty of writing episodic games.' I call BS on that. Sit down for a week and hash out the decision tree; spend another couple of weeks on dialog; a month on artwork; a week or two on voice recording. At least 3 episodes could have been in the can by the initial release date and the rest could have been finished a month each as you go. It's not like there's that much dialog to record or animation to be done.
And if it's really, truly, that problematic, then this format isn't ready for prime time.
And that's why I have little patience for the people writing about the 'difficulty of writing episodic games.' I call BS on that. Sit down for a week and hash out the decision tree; spend another couple of weeks on dialog; a month on artwork; a week or two on voice recording. At least 3 episodes could have been in the can by the initial release date and the rest could have been finished a month each as you go. It's not like there's that much dialog to record or animation to be done.
And if it's really, truly, that problematic, then this format isn't ready for prime time.
Are you a writer? And a designer, casting director, animator, distributor and all of the other jobs you just commented on?
Because I think you're saying a lot of shit you have no idea about.
Are you a writer? And a designer, casting director, animator, distributor and all of the other jobs you just commented on?
Because I think you're saying a lot of shit you have no idea about.
I've written for a game it only took me about four hours. Granted I was just tasked with writing descriptions and commentary about every creature or person in Dante's inferno, Dante's purgatorio , and Dante's paradisio and that was my only job on the project. The other guy had to write dialogue ,code it, and of course do the graphics. So I have no clue how long it took him.
Is there a chance that Chet or Andre will make another appearance, it seems like a good idea for them to join the group. Having either of them seems to give the Shawn/Duck choice more importance and Andre can provide a way to expose Lee's secret seeing as he's a police officer and might know the case
Is there a chance that Chet or Andre will make another appearance, it seems like a good idea for them to join the group. Having either of them seems to give the Shawn/Duck choice more importance and Andre can provide a way to expose Lee's secret seeing as he's a police officer and might know the case
That would be pretty awesome man.. I'd love to see either Chet or Andre again.. I don't think they will make it in ep3, but in further episodes hopefully they will make them
Right now if you don't save Carley no one knows your secret..So..They might need to put some guy/girl that knows the secret besides Carley if you save her
I love the game so far, despite knowing exactly where episode two was going (zombie apocalypse - cannibalism has to be covered) and looking forward to the rest of the story.
There's just one little thing that's driving me nuts. Can you please do something about Lee's posture? Every time he goes into the defensive arms crossed, sloop-shouldered, whipped puppy dog mode, I kinda wanna kick him in the butt.
Well let's try this. With the second novel ''out'', some new information in it contradicts the things we now know from the game (Larry's full name and the way he passed for example). Which version is more ''canon'' with the comic ?
It's not like the comics did not set an age difference precedent (which the TV series, according to my research, just left out). Andrea 26 (according to the wiki), Dale FAR older (wiki sais "over 40" but come on, the man was RETIRED. We're talking 34 years age difference MINIMUM).
O.O His interest in Clem's safety seems a lot different now. Did anyone else notice that the wedding ring was a bit big for a woman ?
Holy baloony, that episode was real !? I though it was a really weird dream...
Well let's try this. With the second novel ''out'', some new information in it contradicts the things we now know from the game (Larry's full name and the way he passed for example). Which version is more ''canon'' with the comic ?
Seeing as how the novel was actually written by Kirkman, it is the canon, which (officially as far as I'm concerned) renders this game non-canon.
It would be mega mega super uber mondo appreciated if someone from TTG can chime in on this huge pressing issue of canoninity (if that's the correct word, sounded better than canonness or canonicality)
Canonicity ?
I second that movement, otherwise this story is pulling an inception on us. What if Lee is still in the police car having a major head injury, or he is a walker who dreams all this out. Kind of like the phone conversations with the dead in the comic O.o We need some confirmation.
Well let's try this. With the second novel ''out'', some new information in it contradicts the things we now know from the game (Larry's full name and the way he passed for example). Which version is more ''canon'' with the comic ?
Where do you get that the second novel is out? Everything i have found says it is out in october to coinside withe the third season of the tv show.
I bought all 5 episodes for 20$ and now the first two are free. Wheres my 10$ refund? I payed for those games you aren't even done with all five and you give away the first two, this make a person like me never want to purchase your product ever again; I'll just wait till its free. you guys have big balls to do this to your paying customers.
Unless you are talking about pirated versions, there is no way to get them legally without paying first. 20$ (25$ for me) seems like an excellent deal for a game of this caliber, have you seen the stuff they make us pay 50-60$ this days.
if you are a playstation plus subscriber which I am you get the first two for free. It pisses me off that I paid for them and its free. I will just wait next time.
They are not really free if you pay for PS plus, but I have to agree on some things. I don't think they will make all the episodes free, but PS plus users (who paid for the full season) should get some compensation or atleast free episodes from the next season.
True, maybe it was out of hands decision. With the news about second season, this all seems to be a marketing ploy for PS plus. Smart move to get more subscribers and people interested in walking dead, just badly planned.
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This is how I read Choose Your Own Adventures
Left Pinky: Currently in Plotline D, just chose to eat the food. It's poisoned.
Left Ring: Still in Plotline A, trying to keep the orphan kid alive.
Left Middle: Just coming to the end of Plotline C, chose to trust the person who I know will kill me.
Left Index: In Plotline A, the orphan kid is dead. Trying to ressurect him.
Left Thumb: At the beginning of the story, choosing between plotline A, B and C.
Book is open to end of plotline A. The orphan lich-king is harvesting my soul.
Right Thumb: Plotline C. Punched out the untrustworthy man. He's one of the cultists!
Right Index: In Plotline D. Didn't eat the food. Died anyway. Hey, what the hell?
Right Middle: Plotline A. The orphan kid tells me he's an important and trustworthy person. I vow to keep him alive.
Right Ring: Somewhere near the beginning of plotline C. A fortune teller tells me that my life is in danger!
Right Pinky: Plotline A. I wait a moment while the orphan talks to a hooded man covered in blood. Man, I can't get over how adorable this kid is.
Yellow Pencil, Bookmark, Paperclip and Ninja Turtle Arm: Plotline B.
finally someone who understands how my everyday train of thought works.
can you explain a little further? i dont understand the point or process
No.
Choose Your Own Adventure is a series of children's gamebooks where each story is written from a second-person point of view....
ill pass on the "childrens playbooks"... enjoy that
The point was that he doesn't want to miss any part of the story. He created a systematical approach to reading choose-your-own adventure books so that he could read all of the options without having to start over from the beginning of the book.
By the way, Master of Aeons, I am exactly the same way. I've noticed that Youtube helps a lot with gaming if you want to "see" how all of the choices play out, but don't necessarily want to replay the whole thing (helpful with The Walking Dead, as you can't save it on your own).
There's nothing wrong with being a completionist!:D
allow me
the choose your own adventure books are what twd's choice system 'is based loosely on'
the idea being you start from the begining as any normal book but after a few pages the book will give you a choice depending on what that choice is the book will direct you to another page you then find that page and continue reading that plot thread, but some people like the above keep a 'digit' or 'item' in that choose your path page, so they can go back if they don't like it/future reference.
and because of the amount of changes you can make lots of digits or small thin items are needed to keep track of the choice options
Granted, I was ten when I read them. I write to the format a few times. To decide, you turn to randomly numbered pages and read a story that goes from 1 to 2, to 16 or 73, from those to 8 or 19 and 102 and 22, and so on. It was a kids book I could die reading. Fun stuff, especially when video games didn't have the best of plotlines yet.
OOHHH i remember these! i never knew about the items or trick to see it from every outcome. pretty cool!
Choose Your Own Adventure (there are 2 free ebooks featured)
http://www.cyoa.com/
The Lone Wolf (fully playable in browser)
http://www.projectaon.org/
Fighting Fantasy (fully playable in browser)
http://www.ffproject.com/
Interplanetary Spy (PDF files)
Interplanetary Spy
GASP!
Secret endings!
That would be funny to see...
Posibly +1
And that's why I have little patience for the people writing about the 'difficulty of writing episodic games.' I call BS on that. Sit down for a week and hash out the decision tree; spend another couple of weeks on dialog; a month on artwork; a week or two on voice recording. At least 3 episodes could have been in the can by the initial release date and the rest could have been finished a month each as you go. It's not like there's that much dialog to record or animation to be done.
And if it's really, truly, that problematic, then this format isn't ready for prime time.
Are you a writer? And a designer, casting director, animator, distributor and all of the other jobs you just commented on?
Because I think you're saying a lot of shit you have no idea about.
I've written for a game it only took me about four hours. Granted I was just tasked with writing descriptions and commentary about every creature or person in Dante's inferno, Dante's purgatorio , and Dante's paradisio and that was my only job on the project. The other guy had to write dialogue ,code it, and of course do the graphics. So I have no clue how long it took him.
That would be pretty awesome man.. I'd love to see either Chet or Andre again.. I don't think they will make it in ep3, but in further episodes hopefully they will make them
Right now if you don't save Carley no one knows your secret..So..They might need to put some guy/girl that knows the secret besides Carley if you save her
There's just one little thing that's driving me nuts. Can you please do something about Lee's posture? Every time he goes into the defensive arms crossed, sloop-shouldered, whipped puppy dog mode, I kinda wanna kick him in the butt.
like the episode of two and a half men that crossed over with CSI?
So, hey, why not. Good catch, Larry!
Holy baloony, that episode was real !? I though it was a really weird dream...
Seeing as how the novel was actually written by Kirkman, it is the canon, which (officially as far as I'm concerned) renders this game non-canon.
It would be mega mega super uber mondo appreciated if someone from TTG can chime in on this huge pressing issue of canoninity (if that's the correct word, sounded better than canonness or canonicality)
I second that movement, otherwise this story is pulling an inception on us. What if Lee is still in the police car having a major head injury, or he is a walker who dreams all this out. Kind of like the phone conversations with the dead in the comic O.o We need some confirmation.
Where do you get that the second novel is out? Everything i have found says it is out in october to coinside withe the third season of the tv show.
They are not really free if you pay for PS plus, but I have to agree on some things. I don't think they will make all the episodes free, but PS plus users (who paid for the full season) should get some compensation or atleast free episodes from the next season.