Why TTG fans like romance so much?
like that javi getting laid thread prompt most replies and not to forget those shipping threads in tftbl. lol really? whats so interesting about romance in a video game (unless its not forced like carlee)
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Personally, I don't really care for romance in stories and think it can be a waste of time in some cases, especially in these one hour episodes where time is vital enough anyway. That might just be because I'm very picky about which characters I couple together though.
With ANF, I don't really like any of the romance options.
Kate is probably the newest character I like the most in the entire series and on a friendship level I do really like Javi and Kate's interactions, but even so I don't pursue a romance option like I keep getting prodded to because I don't really think Javi would or should go for his brother's partner.
Gabe and Clem is a very debatable coupling altogether. While I don't really support or condone such a relationship, I do think the two could maybe learn from each other. Hopefully that is the kind of relationship that is pursued between them rather than a shipping which has a whole list of issues, such as if Clementine would even be capable of such a thing.
I kind of like Javi and Eleanor together, but at the same time I'd be taking out ma boi Tripp. While I think Eleanor is a top qt, I'm not largely invested in it and I think I'd rather just play wingman for Tripp if given the choice.
Well I'm a sucker for romance. People just enjoy romance, it's as simple as that. Look at Bioware's games.
It actually really bothers me how forced that romantic dialogue is with Carley.
There was nothing forced in carlee, you can be a total dick to her.
I think Gabe and Clem would be great as friends, not as "partners", Clem could teach Gabe, but Clem has become a very Lone Wolf survivor, and I doubt she would engage in any sort of romance after losing literally everyone... twice, and seeing what happened to Kenny.
I dont mind romance in games, but I dont see why they need to emphasize it so much in this game, The walking Dead has always been about the bleakness of the world, and that there is no happy endings, why put so much focus on romance instead of using what little screentime theyre giving us to actually flesh out the characters.
I don't mind romance, if it's done right. Not really a fan of forced romances in RPGs, but there's nothing wrong with having romantic options. Again, done right, it can add to the immersion and create a tighter bond between the characters and you. A lot of Bioware games provide good examples of this, you can completely ignore any romantic options if you want, or pursue them if you like the character.
It makes the story a bit more interesting, Carly and Lee's romance in S1 was actually executed well and I found it interesting in my gameplay.
Yeah but she's always really intimate towards you. Randomly touching your face and flirting but you can't even object.
i like it. its like a second set of hiidden storyline aside from the main storyline. idk if i fully support CLEMxGABE but if it makes clem happy then im cool, idt it will be our descion anyway regarding how much we played as clem, and it was only past tense.. but im down 4 Elenor nd Javi.. ssoz kate. i respect the Brocode
Romance is very central to what makes humanity, most would think. Especially in a setting like TWD that puts people(characters) in very inhumane situations it's a element that are amplified by their situation.
I'll quote myself from an earlier interaction I had about the shitty and contrivable forced romantic interaction the game shoehorns into the plot.
Nowadays, a large portion of audiences don't want to interact with any medium that focuses on gloomy subject matter without the glaring presence of romanticizing it (thus diluting the impact) and offsetting the tonal direction in the process.
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I liked the Lee x Carley option, and the bond Lee and Lilly had (determinant), however I'm not gonna happy if Gabe x Clem happens, it just doesn't feel right. I mean once we see proper development of Gabe then I might change my mind, but as of now? NO.
My thoughts exactly, The Walking Dead games have been focused very much on loyalty, or friendship, and if it had romance, it was very in the background, and used as a tool for character development, I am really annoyed at how much time is spent trying to develop the Javier/Kate relationship, when we barely even have enough time to know the characters.
I have been rejecting every romantic advance by every character so far, partly because I dont want the game to be focused on that stuff, and because the only real personality I have gotten from Kate so far is "lol not your mom", and "lol smoking weed".
I also really like how The Walking Dead have always been focused on the bleakness and horror of the world, I dont feel like Romance is needed to tell the story that is being conveyed, not saying I am completely opposed to romance, it just feels really forced so far
The Clem we have seen so far doesnt seem remotely interested in relationships, which is why I feel like a Gabe x Clem relationship would feel super forced, maybe they will become friends, but I doubt Clem wants a relationship, considering what she has been through.
I also cant bear it if Clem and Gabe gets together, and when Gabe inevitably dies, Clem will be so broken all over again, she deserves better
Poor Clem. Fuck honestly, I wish I could apply for a job at TTG, sometimes I just think I could save them from what they've put themselves in.
Of course that would never happen, but XD I can still dream!
Pursuing a romantic relationship in an apocalyptic setting is illogical and stupid, and should only be for illogical and stupid people. Clementine, as we know, isn't illogical, or stupid, and I'd certainly hate to see her give in to Gabe's hormonal screams. Javier has potential to be stupid, as we've seen from his interaction with Kate, which you can't really escape from (gee, thanks Telltale).
Carly liked DOUG. She liked ME.
There was no implication that Carly liked Lee in a lovey dovey way.
I get the chicks - not Lee.
I can see where you're coming from, and now I'm gonna politely ask: if there was NO HOPE for a cure or a way to stop the walkers, say 20-30 years in to the apocalypse, what then? Everyone just dies old? Reproduction surely is a must - if you didn't intend to survive or have future generations survive, then why live in the first place? If I had no intent on surviving the apocalypse I'd kill myself. That's just me though, lol. Anywho I just don't want Clem to be with Gabe, it seems off.
Illogical and stupid? How is it illogical or stupid to pursue a relationship? Is it stupid to be happy? Is it illogical to feel attachment to someone?
Depends if you view it as a moral decision to have a baby in a zombie apocalypse, all for the notion that we have to carry on our species. I certainly don't.
Hypothetically, if it was a safer and more secure world in 20-30 years, then I wouldn't see a problem with it. It's all situational.
It's illogical because you're putting all your trust, love and baggage onto one person. We've seen characters lose their partners who they had pre-zombie apocalypse. At least they had the excuse of "we were together before this all happened". But now... now it would just be a stupid decision to pursue a relationship in a society filled with bandits, zombies and god knows what. Is being happy the main ambition of the characters, or is it survival?
I use to think romance in games was okay. But after spending a long time on Bioware Mass effect and Dragon age forums before they were taken down. It just got to the point I got really sick of the weird and perverted threads that popped up every few hours. It was as if people didn't know what sex was and were discovering it through games for the first time in their lives.
Romance in games turn grown adults into school children who can't say the word penis without giggling. Less romance and sex scenes, the better. I don't care about romance.
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If you're not living then what's the point in surviving? There's nothing wrong with finding someone to be happy with.
Using living in the context of having a relationship is just clumsy. There's no guarantee that you're going to be happy for a long time, so why take that risk? Chances are you'll lose them and consequently become suicidal and distressed (cough Kenny cough). Survival is the priority. All this lovey dovey crap should be anybody's last priority, but I get it, you like romance in films and television. You like to ship characters, and that's fine, but this is a game set in a zombie apocalypse. It just doesn't feel right.
I don't mean just with romance. Friendship as well, the things that make you happy. Why is surviving important to you if being happy isn't?
Lol, I knew someone was going to type something like this. You get a like from me.
I must say, it would be very interesting if there were a zombie apocalypse and the people conversating were to meet.
Couldn't resist, sorry.
I couldn't agree more. This is why if there ever is an apocalypse I'd really will feel sorry for women. Because there will be people out there who think the human race must go on at any cost. That way of thinking is just so messed up.
Two characters of the same/close age and opposite sex are talking
I don't get why most people wear shipping googles because of this.
I see that last part of your post, Douug and it's not that we "ship" people, well I know I don't. When I play games like the Walking Dead I think as if I were myself in the game while coherently thinking about the character's past and thinking how they react. An example of this is when I buy S3, I'll know I'll be accepting Conrad's plan due to the logic behind it. I am conflicted with it, considering it's a young girl we're handing over, AND that it's Clementine. When it comes to the relationship, it has to be something strong, real. You got to have hope as well as know how to survive - without hope you have nothing. Frankly if you think about it (this is DEEP) killing yourself isn't a half bad option. Unless you have someone to help you, or if you reckon you'll be okay, of course. Building relationships are key to surviving - it doesn't have to be sexual.
Gears of War series actually has something similar.
I was super involved in one of the TftB threads but I'm not really into the romance here.
Kate feels awkward to me because of the whole David thing so I'm trying to stay away without hurting her feelings.
And I really don't trust Eleanor at all so I'm trying to go around the flirting as much as I can too.
I only want romance options because there isn't much else you can do to change the story with your choices just another idea for giving the gameplay more depth
I really have to disagree with this, relationships won't matter if none of you know how to make a fire or where to search for food and water. What matters is a person ability and knowledge on how to survive.
Example: there is a group of four people, and only one person in that group has survival skills and knowledge. That person would be better off on their own. Rather then babysitting those other 3.
Only thing groups provided is safety in numbers. If you're someone with the abilities to survive, you'd be good out on your own. Less people to worry about, less mouths to feed, less people to protect.
Hm... I never played gears of war. How is it?
Not sure why, I just enjoy it when games implement romance options in general. Maybe because it gives the player a bit more freedom to do what they want? It's actually one of the reasons why I got into the Mass Effect series, lol.
I was a fan of Lee/Carley, but I despise Javier/Kate because of how incredibly forced it is. It straight-up makes me cringe. I would, however, welcome a romance with Eleanor because I find her really endearing.
Clementine/Gabe is literally nothing more than speculation at this point and people reading too far into some of the dialogue. I can't see it happening either.
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True, but at least they act interested during.