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dankirk · 08/25/2012, 06:28 pm

I had never read a The Walking Dead comic before. I had never watched the TV show. I don't like zombie movies, with the exceptions of the funny ones, like Zombieland and Sean of the Dead.

I've been a TTG fan for years; ever since the first season of Sam and Max. My favorite games are adventure games. I check the TTG website every few months to see if there's anything new.

When I first saw the ads for TWD game, I didn't think it was for me. Then I started to read about the decision system, and how the game is about people, not zombies. I liked the reviews, and put my trust in TTG, and purchased the season.

After playing the first two episodes, I'm very happy with the game, and am surprised at how much I enjoy being crushed by the tragedy in these games. I even purchased TWD Compendium Volume 1, and am getting into the comic. I'm looking forward to TWD Compendium Volume 2 coming out soon almost as much as I'm looking forward to Episode 3...

Has anyone else been dragged into TWD universe as a result of these games? Or, did most of you decide to purchase the game because you were already fans of TWD?

Moraledilemma · 08/25/2012, 06:32 pm

Became a fan after the game. Never heard of them before this

Omegabegin · 08/25/2012, 06:34 pm

Your experience is almost exactly the same as mine. Sam & Max veteran, never cared for zombies or anything of the sort. I first took interest when I heard it had the choice system a la Bioware games/Heavy Rain and was heavily driven by decisions. Was definitely not disappointed in the least. I might have to check out some of the other media for this series.

thestalkinghead · 08/25/2012, 07:00 pm

i was a fan of TWD tv show but not read any of the comics until talking about them on these forums, i got the first hard back of the comics now, but i find it hard to get into a comic over a tv show, i like the comic, but the lack of stimulation of any other sense than seeing i am easily distracted, so films/tv and games are more suited to me.

that leads me back to the game, usually i dont buy games based on films/tv they are usually just so bad, but i had played sam and max (and liked it) and i heard that the back to the future game was very good, so i figured i would give them (telltale) the benefit of the doubt and buy TWD game, i was gonna wait until they had finished, because i knew the wait would be frustrating, but i guess my impatience back fired and made me buy it at episode 2 because i couldnt wait to buy it.

so i am a fan if the show first then the game then the comic in order of when i got into them

Rock114 · 08/25/2012, 07:28 pm

Heard of the show, then bought the comic. The comic is pretty good, and the show is ok, but not as good as the comic. At first I thought the game was just going to be a cheap cash-in, trying to milk money with the name of a popular franchise. I was more than pleasantly surprised when I decided to buy it, and loved every minute of it. I'm not an adventure game kind of guy, but TWDG is on my list of my all time favorite games as of right now. I love the hard choices and the tragedy and horror that these characters go through, because they are so well written I want almost everyone to survive. I don't think I've ever been this attatched to video game characters, and I can't wait to see what TellTale puts these poor souls through in the coming installments.

Viner16 · 08/25/2012, 07:32 pm

Never heard of Walking Dead until I saw a Random Youtuber playing The Walking Dead Game, saw the game and was pleasantly surprised it wasn`t another `Slaughter every zombie on screen`game.
After I discovered the game was based on a comic series, read the comics and were hooked. Watched the Tv series to, but that didn`t hook me in as well as the comics did.
CAN`T WAIT FOR EPISODE 3

Kiel555 · 08/25/2012, 08:15 pm

I became a fan of TWD by watching the tv show on AMC. Many times I'd say what a bunch of dumbasses. Like when Hershal said "it's a wonder you survived this long". When the game came out I figured this would be a way to make better choices during a ZA. So much for that idea.

Never read the comics. The game is just awesome.

Zeruis · 08/25/2012, 08:29 pm

I was a fan before playing the game. I was introduced to the franchise by the tv show. After the season 2 finale, I decided to check out the comics. Grew kind of pissed off that Kirkman does not care which characters he kills off, so that ruins my chance of liking a character.

thestalkinghead · 08/25/2012, 08:42 pm

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Originally Posted by Zeruis

I was a fan before playing the game. I was introduced to the franchise by the tv show. After the season 2 finale, I decided to check out the comics. Grew kind of pissed off that Kirkman does not care which characters he kills off, so that ruins my chance of liking a character.

unless you like rick, but maybe kirkman is mad enough to start a whole different story with different people, because i cant imagine the same story going on much further without rick

SilencerSteven · 08/25/2012, 08:47 pm

I became a fan because of my younger brother telling me to buy the game since he was a big fan of the tv show. So I did my research and decided to buy it and now im a fan, though I had to look up the comic book plot and stuff :P

Master of Aeons · 08/25/2012, 09:07 pm

Sort of a poll that doesn't apply to me. I love Walking Dead and got into it by reading the comics after seeing the pilot of the show. I'm playing the game because I play everything by Telltale though.

Awesoke · 08/25/2012, 09:22 pm

I started reading the comics about 5-6 years ago (when the issues were in the 20's). So I've pretty much been following its progression for a while all the way to the current issue (#101, #100 was pretty shocking).

I'm a fan of and appreciate the show but don't like it as much as the comic. I'm used to all this waiting since comics are usually monthly and it's pretty similar.

On a side note -- I always find it amusing for those that don't want to read the comics because it would spoil the show for them. I always end up trying to convince them how much more satisfied they would be because of how superior the comic is in terms of storytelling. Oh well, you can't win them all.

Master of Aeons · 08/25/2012, 09:24 pm

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Originally Posted by Awesoke

I started reading the comics about 5-6 years ago (when the issues were in the 20's). So I've pretty much been following its progression for a while all the way to the current issue (#101, #100 was pretty shocking).

So Comic < TV < Game?

Xirsche · 08/25/2012, 09:26 pm

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Originally Posted by Master of Aeons

So Comic < TV < Game?

To me, it's Game < TV Show < Comics

Master of Aeons · 08/25/2012, 09:28 pm

Mine's Comic < Game < TV show. I can't watch an episode without hating the changes.

TheWildcard · 08/25/2012, 09:40 pm

I'm actually very interested in seeing the results of this poll after a few days.

Awesoke · 08/25/2012, 09:44 pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by Master of Aeons

So Comic < TV < Game?

At this point more like

Comic ~ Game > TV

I don't know if that makes sense. I like the comic and game equally.

Xirsche · 08/25/2012, 09:44 pm

Same. I've been a fan of TWD since I started reading the comics. When I learned a TV show was being made, I was stoked! I watched it from episode 1 on to the last episode, though I do have to admit I am a bit disappointed with some deviations they made but I liked it overall. Same with Season 2 and the in-development season 3! Then I saw the game and was like "Yush, pleeeease~" when buying it. I'm as giddy as a schoolgirl on a snowy day.

Master of Aeons · 08/25/2012, 09:51 pm

I wanted to do a thread to see who is new to Telltale and isn't. I really do wonder what the statistics are for those people who follow Telltale's games and was excited for this game and those newbies that came in because they like Walking Dead/Kirkman.

Awesoke · 08/25/2012, 09:54 pm

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Originally Posted by Xirsche

Same. I've been a fan of TWD since I started reading the comics. When I learned a TV show was being made, I was stoked! I watched it from episode 1 on to the last episode, though I do have to admit I am a bit disappointed with some deviations they made but I liked it overall. Same with Season 2 and the in-development season 3! Then I saw the game and was like "Yush, pleeeease~" when buying it. I'm as giddy as a schoolgirl on a snowy day.

Cool. When did you start reading? I was able to get my friend to read my compendium and as I handed it to him, this pang of jealousy hit me because I realized he was about to enjoy TWD for the first time. I want to know what that feels like again...

I didn't know schoolgirls loved snowy days. You learn something new everyday.

View Poll Results: Were you a fan of TWD before playing the game?
Yes, I bought the game because I love TWD.	31	70.45%
No, I became a fan of TWD after playing the game.	11	25.00%
I've played the game, and am not a fan.	2	4.55%
Voters: 44. You may not vote on this poll

08/25/2012, 09:44 pm	#18
Xirsche Savoire Faire Survivalist Join Date: May 2012 Location: Not gonna say Posts: 222	Same. I've been a fan of TWD since I started reading the comics. When I learned a TV show was being made, I was stoked! I watched it from episode 1 on to the last episode, though I do have to admit I am a bit disappointed with some deviations they made but I liked it overall. Same with Season 2 and the in-development season 3! Then I saw the game and was like "Yush, pleeeease~" when buying it. I'm as giddy as a schoolgirl on a snowy day. __________________ Nobody has ever fallen in love without being a little bit brave. Even when I'm falling, I'm happy. Even though I'm not saving the universe.

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08/25/2012, 06:28 pm	#1
dankirk Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 124	Who Else is New to TWD? I had never read a The Walking Dead comic before. I had never watched the TV show. I don't like zombie movies, with the exceptions of the funny ones, like Zombieland and Sean of the Dead. I've been a TTG fan for years; ever since the first season of Sam and Max. My favorite games are adventure games. I check the TTG website every few months to see if there's anything new. When I first saw the ads for TWD game, I didn't think it was for me. Then I started to read about the decision system, and how the game is about people, not zombies. I liked the reviews, and put my trust in TTG, and purchased the season. After playing the first two episodes, I'm very happy with the game, and am surprised at how much I enjoy being crushed by the tragedy in these games. I even purchased TWD Compendium Volume 1, and am getting into the comic. I'm looking forward to TWD Compendium Volume 2 coming out soon almost as much as I'm looking forward to Episode 3... Has anyone else been dragged into TWD universe as a result of these games? Or, did most of you decide to purchase the game because you were already fans of TWD?

08/25/2012, 06:32 pm	#2
Moraledilemma Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 14	Became a fan after the game. Never heard of them before this

08/25/2012, 06:34 pm	#3
Omegabegin Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 176	Your experience is almost exactly the same as mine. Sam & Max veteran, never cared for zombies or anything of the sort. I first took interest when I heard it had the choice system a la Bioware games/Heavy Rain and was heavily driven by decisions. Was definitely not disappointed in the least. I might have to check out some of the other media for this series.

08/25/2012, 07:00 pm	#4
thestalkinghead stay safe Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 1,895	i was a fan of TWD tv show but not read any of the comics until talking about them on these forums, i got the first hard back of the comics now, but i find it hard to get into a comic over a tv show, i like the comic, but the lack of stimulation of any other sense than seeing i am easily distracted, so films/tv and games are more suited to me. that leads me back to the game, usually i dont buy games based on films/tv they are usually just so bad, but i had played sam and max (and liked it) and i heard that the back to the future game was very good, so i figured i would give them (telltale) the benefit of the doubt and buy TWD game, i was gonna wait until they had finished, because i knew the wait would be frustrating, but i guess my impatience back fired and made me buy it at episode 2 because i couldnt wait to buy it. so i am a fan if the show first then the game then the comic in order of when i got into them

08/25/2012, 07:28 pm	#5
Rock114 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: U.S. of A. Posts: 1,710	Heard of the show, then bought the comic. The comic is pretty good, and the show is ok, but not as good as the comic. At first I thought the game was just going to be a cheap cash-in, trying to milk money with the name of a popular franchise. I was more than pleasantly surprised when I decided to buy it, and loved every minute of it. I'm not an adventure game kind of guy, but TWDG is on my list of my all time favorite games as of right now. I love the hard choices and the tragedy and horror that these characters go through, because they are so well written I want almost everyone to survive. I don't think I've ever been this attatched to video game characters, and I can't wait to see what TellTale puts these poor souls through in the coming installments.

08/25/2012, 07:32 pm	#6
Viner16 Ezekiel has a tiger... Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: The Ass That Spits Charm Posts: 784	Never heard of Walking Dead until I saw a Random Youtuber playing The Walking Dead Game, saw the game and was pleasantly surprised it wasn`t another `Slaughter every zombie on screen`game. After I discovered the game was based on a comic series, read the comics and were hooked. Watched the Tv series to, but that didn`t hook me in as well as the comics did. CAN`T WAIT FOR EPISODE 3

08/25/2012, 08:15 pm	#7
Kiel555 Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Bay area, California Posts: 577	I became a fan of TWD by watching the tv show on AMC. Many times I'd say what a bunch of dumbasses. Like when Hershal said "it's a wonder you survived this long". When the game came out I figured this would be a way to make better choices during a ZA. So much for that idea. Never read the comics. The game is just awesome.

08/25/2012, 08:29 pm	#8
Zeruis Mundy Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 1,944	I was a fan before playing the game. I was introduced to the franchise by the tv show. After the season 2 finale, I decided to check out the comics. Grew kind of pissed off that Kirkman does not care which characters he kills off, so that ruins my chance of liking a character.

08/25/2012, 08:47 pm	#10
SilencerSteven Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Earth. Posts: 56	I became a fan because of my younger brother telling me to buy the game since he was a big fan of the tv show. So I did my research and decided to buy it and now im a fan, though I had to look up the comic book plot and stuff :P __________________ Xbox Live Gamertag: Silencer Steven "What you call living life, I call dying slow" think about that one :P

08/25/2012, 09:07 pm	#11
Master of Aeons Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 1,684	Sort of a poll that doesn't apply to me. I love Walking Dead and got into it by reading the comics after seeing the pilot of the show. I'm playing the game because I play everything by Telltale though.

08/25/2012, 09:22 pm	#12
Awesoke Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 131	I started reading the comics about 5-6 years ago (when the issues were in the 20's). So I've pretty much been following its progression for a while all the way to the current issue (#101, #100 was pretty shocking). I'm a fan of and appreciate the show but don't like it as much as the comic. I'm used to all this waiting since comics are usually monthly and it's pretty similar. On a side note -- I always find it amusing for those that don't want to read the comics because it would spoil the show for them. I always end up trying to convince them how much more satisfied they would be because of how superior the comic is in terms of storytelling. Oh well, you can't win them all.

08/25/2012, 09:28 pm	#15
Master of Aeons Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 1,684	Mine's Comic < Game < TV show. I can't watch an episode without hating the changes.

08/25/2012, 09:40 pm	#16
TheWildcard Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 89	I'm actually very interested in seeing the results of this poll after a few days.

08/25/2012, 09:51 pm	#19
Master of Aeons Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 1,684	I wanted to do a thread to see who is new to Telltale and isn't. I really do wonder what the statistics are for those people who follow Telltale's games and was excited for this game and those newbies that came in because they like Walking Dead/Kirkman.