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Why do people like Clem so much?

MisterMisfitMisterMisfit
edited September 2012 in The Walking Dead
I feel like one of the biggest mistakes Telltale did was hiring an adult woman to voice Clementine. It's already hard for me to overlook her unrealistic character but that fake kid voice is so irritating.

At least Duck was voiced by a child and acted like one too (annoying, ignorant and ultimately just innocent).
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  • XarneXarne
    edited September 2012
    Flame On!
  • CyreenCyreen
    edited September 2012
    Bullshit, Clem's voice acting is well done. It's your own fault for looking up the actress.
  • WeiliWeili
    edited September 2012
    Cyreen wrote: »
    Bullshit, Clem's voice acting is well done. It's your own fault for looking up the actress.
    I agree. I didn't even suspect it was voiced by an adult until you mentioned it. Now I can't stop thinking about it. Thanks bro.
  • AcadiasAcadias
    edited September 2012
    Clementines voice is great, it's adorable.
  • darknessofheartdarknessofheart
    edited September 2012
    People love Clem so much because she is far from the annoying character children usually play in horror movies or just movies in general. It's very hard to make a child into such a pivotal and likable role without making him or her annoying. Clem is mature for her age and adapts really easily to any given situation so far. Her bravery, lack of dwelling on things too long, lack of crying or wining, and resourcefulness makes her just as likable as Lee or Carly.

    Telltale goes a step further though and blends these traits with what one would expect from a young child, but keep her very innocent and throughly likable. She always listens, trys to understand, and above all else, is strong through absolute hell. Overall, she's a very inspirational, strong, and moral character who breaks the stereotype of annoying kids in horror media and has great chemistry with Lee. Lee can literally become a much better person through this little girl and that is such a great theme to have run through a series that is so full of death, betrayal, torture and dismemberment, and pure horror.

    Their relationship is truly making for one of the most pivotal relationships in a Telltale game yet and is a really nice balance between the emotional moments of the game and the incredible violence.
  • XarneXarne
    edited September 2012
    a much better person? Is Lee so bad as he is now; he accidentally killed a man in a jealous rage; before that he was a college professor. That convicted felon thing was just a scarlet badge they created to make Lee less appealing to others so he can word harder at interacting and raising approval levels of him
  • darknessofheartdarknessofheart
    edited September 2012
    Where did I ever say he was bad in my post? I never once said that Lee was a bad character, only that he can become a much better person. Perhaps I dropped an implication that he was, but I do not believe he is bad at all. Everyone has the capacity to better themselves in certain aspects regardless of how good they may be to begin with. I never said Lee was a bad person, of course he's not, but he's learning to become an even better person through Clem and learning that, no matter how tough things get, you can rely on others to keep you stable, just like Clem does for Lee and Lee does for Clem. Lee believes himself to be a bad person in the aspect of his family, having neglected to see them, but is finding redemption from that action in this new family he formed with Clem.
  • GoogolplexbyteGoogolplexbyte
    edited September 2012
    I think clem would be any awesome character regardless of her age, she seems more sensible than most of the adults, and is way less argumentative. But she can be assertive and knows what she wants. Most importantly she isn't create masses of needless drama like most the other characters.

    She does seem a bit ridiculously mature bordering on "Mary Sue"-ism though and her repeated need for rescue gets a touch obnoxious (though that may be resolved soon).

    I think she's a straight up good character, not just a good child character.
  • MilosuperspeshMilosuperspesh
    edited September 2012
    did you know bart simpson is actually voiced by a woman ? of middle age...

    the voice of clem has talent, why would ttg have to hire more kids ? or crap actors...

    stupid small minded thinking again..
  • RedundantRedundant
    edited September 2012
    I like Clem because she seems to be the only pure, sweet and innocent thing left in the entire world. The only thing that isn't corrupted. A single strand of normality before everything went to hell.
  • AceStarrAceStarr
    edited September 2012
    Im trying to fig out why it bothers you that a grown up doing a kids voice. If you watched cartoons like tom and jerry..mighty mouse...disney cartoons alot of those were voiced by old men who did women and kids voices!!!!!
  • Lars80Lars80
    edited September 2012
    As for me raising a 8 year old isnt part of the zombie apocalypse.
    Telltale had a good thing going untill they opted for the easy way out and slaughtered everyone.

    Since the death of my group i feel alone. Which basically means i lost interest in playing. Im not looking forward to see what happens in ep4 because i dont really care much. Ill play it cuz i paid for it. But after this season its all over.
    I do not feel like starting over in episode 4 and i fail to see how telltale is gonna recover from voiding ep1, 2 and 3.
  • MarleysativaMarleysativa
    edited September 2012
    Besides the fact that Clem's voice acting is well done, I think she's what is going to anchor the player's interest in this game since quite a bit of the cast was killed this last episode. The weapon training, hair cutting, planning, and exploration of the storehouse were some of my favorite parts of episode 3.
  • ZeruisZeruis
    edited September 2012
    I'm taking it that this isn't a troll question. Clem is the most innocent girl in the whole game. No matter what happens, she trusts you. Her voice actor is also very talented.
  • Lars80Lars80
    edited September 2012
    Zeruis wrote: »
    I'm taking it that this isn't a troll question. Clem is the most innocent girl in the whole game. No matter what happens, she trusts you. Her voice actor is also very talented.

    Actually. If she hide something from you that is not a sign of trust.
  • XarneXarne
    edited September 2012
    darknessofheart wrote: »
    Where did I ever say he was bad in my post? I never once said that Lee was a bad character, only that he can become a much better person. Perhaps I dropped an implication that he was, but I do not believe he is bad at all. Everyone has the capacity to better themselves in certain aspects regardless of how good they may be to begin with. I never said Lee was a bad person, of course he's not, but he's learning to become an even better person through Clem and learning that, no matter how tough things get, you can rely on others to keep you stable, just like Clem does for Lee and Lee does for Clem. Lee believes himself to be a bad person in the aspect of his family, having neglected to see them, but is finding redemption from that action in this new family he formed with Clem.

    For one to become a much better person, it is assumed they are not one already or are far and away from it's standard. I must have misunderstood.
  • MilosuperspeshMilosuperspesh
    edited September 2012
    Lars80 wrote: »
    Actually. If she hide something from you that is not a sign of trust.

    do you know any 8year old kid to trust someone she's only known for 4 months 'approx' ??

    and clem is still hoping for her parents to be safe....

    very real and genuine imo..
  • Ja1862Ja1862
    edited September 2012
    How old is she meant to be again lol she acts very unrealistic for a child her age, the voice actor is good though unlike carleys she is like a robot every line she gets
  • CyreenCyreen
    edited September 2012
    Ja1862 wrote: »
    How old is she meant to be again lol she acts very unrealistic for a child her age

    She's eight, the age of reason (look it up), and that would depend entirely on the type of children you're used to.
  • Ja1862Ja1862
    edited September 2012
    I use to teach and work in a prime school for 4 years... so yeah, I'm use to a lot.
  • CapnJayCapnJay Banned
    edited September 2012
    Because she is Awesomedorable? Unfortunately we've forgotten that she's a kid and falls for tricks like Radio Man.......

    Unless he really does have her parents.
  • CyreenCyreen
    edited September 2012
    Ja1862 wrote: »
    I use to teach and work in a prime school for 4 years... so yeah, I'm use to a lot.

    Mob mentality. Any group in a pack behaviors differently than it's individual parts, whether it be children, men, women, dogs, cats... whatever (think "Ladies Night").
  • SoulShotSoulShot
    edited September 2012
    Telltale nailed Clem's character I say it right here that Clementine is one of the best children characters in gaming history. She isn't annoying, she is likable the voice acting is nothing short of brillent and I really can't think of any other kids in any gaming genre that can even come close to her.
  • Master of AeonsMaster of Aeons
    edited September 2012
    Cyreen wrote: »
    ...(think "Ladies Night").

    Is there a story here?
  • CyreenCyreen
    edited September 2012
    Master of Aeons wrote: »
    Is there a story here?

    Absolutely.
  • greenj2greenj2
    edited September 2012
    darknessofheart wrote: »
    People love Clem so much because she is far from the annoying character children usually play in horror movies or just movies in general. It's very hard to make a child into such a pivotal and likable role without making him or her annoying. Clem is mature for her age and adapts really easily to any given situation so far. Her bravery, lack of dwelling on things too long, lack of crying or wining, and resourcefulness makes her just as likable as Lee or Carly.

    Telltale goes a step further though and blends these traits with what one would expect from a young child, but keep her very innocent and throughly likable. She always listens, trys to understand, and above all else, is strong through absolute hell. Overall, she's a very inspirational, strong, and moral character who breaks the stereotype of annoying kids in horror media and has great chemistry with Lee. Lee can literally become a much better person through this little girl and that is such a great theme to have run through a series that is so full of death, betrayal, torture and dismemberment, and pure horror.

    Their relationship is truly making for one of the most pivotal relationships in a Telltale game yet and is a really nice balance between the emotional moments of the game and the incredible violence.

    Well said, sir/ma'am.

    Now I think about it, Clem may have the greatest mental/emotional fortitude of any member in the group. Her only weakness as far as portraying an interesting and believable character may be her apparent lack of imperfection natural to all human beings. Although what happens in Savannah could change all that.
  • Ja1862Ja1862
    edited September 2012
    Cyreen wrote: »
    Absolutely.

    Don't start without me! (grabs a chair)
  • bazenjibazenji
    edited September 2012
    Clementine is awesome. Quiet, intelligent, easy-going. Not as fun as Duck (or as annoying), but she's got a lot of depth (or as Katjaa put it, "she's a puzzle.")

    Also, it's not like Clementine is that trusting. Remember, she almost dropped a hammer on Lee's head from the treehouse because she didn't trust him.

    And at this point, 4 months of Lee not being a sexual predator or a cannibal is probably all you need to trust somebody if you're an 8-year-old without a father figure. How many camp counselors and babysitters have you had in your lifetime.

    Anyway, yeah, Clem's awesome.
  • StreetsAhead24StreetsAhead24
    edited September 2012
    Why do people like Clem!?

    It's because she's like the best kid ever!!!
  • Red PandaRed Panda
    edited September 2012
    She's so adorable!
    LEE
    We have to talk about your hair. It's not safe.

    CLEM
    (frowns)
    That's not nice.

    LEE
    What?

    CLEM
    Are you saying it smells?

    LEE
    (laughs)
    No.

    CLEM
    Because it does. Kinda.

    How could you not love her? She's so damn cute.
  • GoogolplexbyteGoogolplexbyte
    edited September 2012
    Oh yeah, she is by far the most hilarious character in the game, while not just being a comic relief character like so many games/shows do.
  • DreadMagusDreadMagus
    edited September 2012
    I don't know why, but I've always seen Clem as more of a plot device than an actual character. More of an extension of Lee.
  • Master of AeonsMaster of Aeons
    edited September 2012
    A mirror, if you will.
  • DreadMagusDreadMagus
    edited September 2012
    Yeah, I think that's a good way of putting it.
  • CyreenCyreen
    edited September 2012
    Master of Aeons wrote: »
    A mirror, if you will.

    Conscience (kinda like Jiminy Cricket).
  • bazenjibazenji
    edited September 2012
    Lee
    Did you break the flashlight?

    Clem
    Why, did Doug tell you I did?

    Lee
    No. Why?

    Clem
    I bet he told you I put a bug on his pillow, too.

    Lee
    ...Did you put a bug on his pillow?

    Clem
    (smirks)
    ...Yes.
  • Master of AeonsMaster of Aeons
    edited September 2012
    Clem: Take the straight and narrow path! And if you start to sliiiiiide! Give a little whistle!
    *Lee stabs Danny with a pitchfork*
  • XarneXarne
    edited September 2012
    bazenji wrote: »
    Lee
    Did you break the flashlight?

    Clem
    Why, did Doug tell you I did?

    Lee
    No. Why?

    Clem
    I bet he told you I put a bug on his pillow, too.

    Lee
    ...Did you put a bug on his pillow?

    Clem
    (smirks)
    ...Yes.

    theres another one like this about the saltlick near Maybelle that made me smile
  • Red PandaRed Panda
    edited September 2012
    bazenji wrote: »
    Lee
    Did you break the flashlight?

    Clem
    Why, did Doug tell you I did?

    Lee
    No. Why?

    Clem
    I bet he told you I put a bug on his pillow, too.

    Lee
    ...Did you put a bug on his pillow?

    Clem
    (smirks)
    ...Yes.

    haha it was Duck, which is why when Duck says he found a bug he ask Lee not to tell Clem.
  • CyreenCyreen
    edited September 2012
    Master of Aeons wrote: »
    Clem: Take the straight and narrow path! And if you start to sliiiiiide! Give a little whistle!
    *Lee stabs Danny with a pitchfork*

    Pinocchio didn't listen to Jiminy either.
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