I know there's a post that already kind of covers this, but I want to pose a few questions in regards to the ending and maybe your impressions on the season overall. Also, obviously, spoilers. So if you haven't played or finished the game, then probably just go back to the forums until you do... unless you don't really care.
First question is what ending did you pick first? It may not be the one you like, but what's the first pick you made and what was the logic you went into making that choice?
Second question, after viewing the different endings (whether in the video link below or by replaying) which ending is your overall preference and why? [I can't remember how to imbed]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j4YTnOHUg5g&list=UU9s0ZYxkI90hP3ADETrHxgg
Third, ignoring how the game actually ends, what were you expecting for the ending? Did someone not make it you were expected to take with you to the end? Did someone survive you didn't expect to? Did you not go where you expected to?
Last, now that this season is over, what are you expecting/hoping for Clementine, and how will the journey she's taken so far shape her future?
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For me, I shot Kenny (regretting it almost immediately). I did so because I felt his reaction inability to talk out the situation showed his further mental instability. I knew he had been suffering the loss of his family, Sarita, Lee, and that everything was piling up. I did so because I was worried his inability to function in a group (or on his own even) would just prolong a slow and painful life and put myself at risk. But I regretted it because he'd grown to one of my favorite characters, regardless.
But I walked away from Jane immediately after finding out the baby was alive. I understand her reasoning for trying to show me how Kenny would react. Doing what she did, however, was immature, selfish, and makes HER the antagonist. Kenny wouldn't have lost his marbles if she hadnt' done that. I wouldn't have been forced to kill him to save her life. The entire interaction would have not happened had she just been an adult about the situation. Instead, she comes off as being crazier than Kenny, like that clingy over-attached girlfriend/boyfriend who is doing something for you but is making you more uncomfortable being around them. Plus, who's to say she won't run off again when the going gets tough like before? At least Kenny was willing to stick around, no matter the punishment he went through.
Seeing all the choices, I actually like the Clementine-Solo ending. It shows her growth as a character and keeps her away from either seemingly unstable option. I don't like how she's on her own and I don't know how long she can keep the baby alive on her own either. But I know she's capable and will take everything she's learned and experienced to heart to make the best life for herself and AJ. I also like the ending where she ends with Kenny and walks away from Wellington. But I'm a Kenny fan who thinks Jane is crazy. The rationale there though is that he's more willing and able to care for Clem and a baby than Jane is and the fact he was willing to split with Clem and AJ so they could live in Wellington shows more strength and rationale in his character than Jane had in desperately trying to separate Ken from Clem (at least that's how I see it).
I will admit... I was hoping Luke would make it. Bonnie is an idiot for trying to go on the ice to get him when he was perfectly capable of getting out of it on his own so long as we covered him. I'm still pissed at her for holding a grudge for me on that one. She fucked up. I did exactly as Luke asked. Also was surprised Sarah wasn't dragged along until the end. Granted, I'm glad she wasn't, but I figured there would have been a character arc where she gets better and works with Clem. Unfortunately, she doesn't and dies a miserable and pointless death. Aside from that... I think who we ended up with was an interestingly good mix of characters.
I'm expecting (no matter who we end up with) that Ken or Jane will die and Clem will be alone again. I'm curious to see how Telltale will tackle starting season 3 when there are multiple endings here to tie together. I'm also curious if Carver's influence/words to Clem will still haunt her and possibly influence decisions she makes in the future. Ultimately, I imagine we'll have an all new group of idiots to deal with. Hopefully they won't all be a bunch of dirty, whiny, adult-sized children. I found it kind of frustrating by the end how immature everyone older than Clem seemed to be and how unwilling the lot of them were to compromise or work together to solve problems. Kind of reminding me of how the adults in Earthbound all felt like children or just unreal and the kids were the ones solving the problems for everyone.
tl;dr - Went solo. Woulda picked Ken. Jane's crazy. Too bad for Luke. Clem is the only adult-minded character in a world of adult-sized children.
First question is what ending did you pick first? It may not be the one you like, but what's the first pick you made and what was the logic you went into making that choice?
Second question, after viewing the different endings (whether in the video link below or by replaying) which ending is your overall preference and why? [I can't remember how to imbed]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j4YTnOHUg5g&list=UU9s0ZYxkI90hP3ADETrHxgg
Third, ignoring how the game actually ends, what were you expecting for the ending? Did someone not make it you were expected to take with you to the end? Did someone survive you didn't expect to? Did you not go where you expected to?
Last, now that this season is over, what are you expecting/hoping for Clementine, and how will the journey she's taken so far shape her future?
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For me, I shot Kenny (regretting it almost immediately). I did so because I felt his reaction inability to talk out the situation showed his further mental instability. I knew he had been suffering the loss of his family, Sarita, Lee, and that everything was piling up. I did so because I was worried his inability to function in a group (or on his own even) would just prolong a slow and painful life and put myself at risk. But I regretted it because he'd grown to one of my favorite characters, regardless.
But I walked away from Jane immediately after finding out the baby was alive. I understand her reasoning for trying to show me how Kenny would react. Doing what she did, however, was immature, selfish, and makes HER the antagonist. Kenny wouldn't have lost his marbles if she hadnt' done that. I wouldn't have been forced to kill him to save her life. The entire interaction would have not happened had she just been an adult about the situation. Instead, she comes off as being crazier than Kenny, like that clingy over-attached girlfriend/boyfriend who is doing something for you but is making you more uncomfortable being around them. Plus, who's to say she won't run off again when the going gets tough like before? At least Kenny was willing to stick around, no matter the punishment he went through.
Seeing all the choices, I actually like the Clementine-Solo ending. It shows her growth as a character and keeps her away from either seemingly unstable option. I don't like how she's on her own and I don't know how long she can keep the baby alive on her own either. But I know she's capable and will take everything she's learned and experienced to heart to make the best life for herself and AJ. I also like the ending where she ends with Kenny and walks away from Wellington. But I'm a Kenny fan who thinks Jane is crazy. The rationale there though is that he's more willing and able to care for Clem and a baby than Jane is and the fact he was willing to split with Clem and AJ so they could live in Wellington shows more strength and rationale in his character than Jane had in desperately trying to separate Ken from Clem (at least that's how I see it).
I will admit... I was hoping Luke would make it. Bonnie is an idiot for trying to go on the ice to get him when he was perfectly capable of getting out of it on his own so long as we covered him. I'm still pissed at her for holding a grudge for me on that one. She fucked up. I did exactly as Luke asked. Also was surprised Sarah wasn't dragged along until the end. Granted, I'm glad she wasn't, but I figured there would have been a character arc where she gets better and works with Clem. Unfortunately, she doesn't and dies a miserable and pointless death. Aside from that... I think who we ended up with was an interestingly good mix of characters.
I'm expecting (no matter who we end up with) that Ken or Jane will die and Clem will be alone again. I'm curious to see how Telltale will tackle starting season 3 when there are multiple endings here to tie together. I'm also curious if Carver's influence/words to Clem will still haunt her and possibly influence decisions she makes in the future. Ultimately, I imagine we'll have an all new group of idiots to deal with. Hopefully they won't all be a bunch of dirty, whiny, adult-sized children. I found it kind of frustrating by the end how immature everyone older than Clem seemed to be and how unwilling the lot of them were to compromise or work together to solve problems. Kind of reminding me of how the adults in Earthbound all felt like children or just unreal and the kids were the ones solving the problems for everyone.
tl;dr - Went solo. Woulda picked Ken. Jane's crazy. Too bad for Luke. Clem is the only adult-minded character in a world of adult-sized children.