characters in season 2

[dragoonanime]

does anyone wonder if abe, the soda popers, or the C.O.P.S will come back in season 2?

[Silly Bob]

I wouldn't be surprised if the Soda poppers show up again, But I'm just Really hoping for Flint Paper, and possibly Mack Salmon, I LOVE Mack Salmon.

[SloppyJimbo]

I think Sam will return, but not Max.

[xChri5x]

I don't think the poppers should come back. Maybe a small reference, like aposter on the wall or a commercial on tv. Bosco and Sybil should come back too, but have really small roles. Mainly just there to talk to and play a small role in a puzzle or two.

[Mel]

I'd love to see Bosco and Sybil, perhaps not in a huge role, but in a different environment. I think that would breath new life into them.

I'll always vote for Jimmy!

[Hero1]

I think I've had enough of the soda poppers ..

[Guybrush Threepwood]

It depends on how much they are used. I'd quite like to see lots of new characters taking the main stage, but it'd be a shame to loose Bosco... don't really care about Sybil.

[DDshoeshowz]

Mack Salmon, I LOVE Mack Salmon.

I can't really see him fitting into the new games, though. It's not as if they couldn't get him to appear into the games, but I think that the humor between the comic and the episodic games are two quite different beasts.

But I would like a mention of the Sodapoppers somewhere. They played major roles through more than half the season and then they disappeared. I was expecting at least one reoccurring appearance in the last episode or a mention of what happened to them. But...nothing. Maybe I'm just looking for closure?

To tell you the truth, it just nags me when there are unfinished/unexplained threads (unless that's purposely written in and leaves a bigger sense of satisfaction then fully explained ones). Was anyone else disappointed how Harry Plopper/Spiderpig was never heard from again in The Simpsons Movie? Off topic, but I'm assuming some of you have seen it considering just how many millions of dollars it made. (Unless, of course, the money is coming from all us nerds who paid to watch it repeatedly.)

Bosco/Sybil is a definite must. It'd be cool to see them both in and out of their environments. Although have Bosco stand behind something. His character model, frankly scares me. Such tiny legs!

I second Flint Paper but I believe most people here support me in that.

Jimmy Two Teeth was a great character. It would be nice to see him back again.

I would also really appreciate it if there was a reference to C.O.P.S. somewhere. Perhaps making it big off their new "highly-advanced" gaming system? It would be awesome if you could watch an ad for that on Sam and Max's television set.

Abe Lincoln? I think I would just like to hear how his/Sybil's relationship worked out. If they're still together, then yeah, I wouldn't mind having him make a few more appearances. Actually, wouldn't that add such a great dynamic to Sybil's character? Not only do we have a woman who can't hold down a job, but she's got to juggle a demanding love life and face the possibility of matrimony!

...Which would make the game kind of soap-operish. I don't know if that's a good thing...yet.

What about that bug thing that Bosco gives you? I think he had some of the funniest lines in the game.

Could we have a reoccurring appearance of Mr. Pennyworth? He was one of my favorite characters. I would love to see how he made out after Prismatology and a washed-up acting career. For that matter, I would love if Superball would show up in Season Two. There was a definite appeal to his character that was hard to pin down. I think...you just can't hate a guy with determined loyalty to guard whatever door comes his way.

Oh my, I didn't expect I'd have so much to say on the topic. (And to ask for virtually every previous character from the first season be brought into the second. I'll settle for a small mention, really!) But I just love the feeling of community here on the board and the thought that the people who actually work on the games take the time to read and reply to their audience's opinions.

That's good for customer loyalty. Besides the hypnosis...of course.

[Emily]

Bosco and Sybil should come back too, but have really small roles. Mainly just there to talk to and play a small role in a puzzle or two.

But this is what everyone complained about in Season One...

[Christovsky]

Originally Posted by Emily

But this is what everyone complained about in Season One...

Yeah, I think I agree with... various people... that it would be nice to see Bosco and Sybil branch out a bit more. Although Season One did a good job, considering, there's only so much variation you can achieve in the same location for six episodes. As for Bosco's puzzles, I think the main gripe was that you knew you were going to have to go through the same routine of obtaining his obscenely-priced item every episode, even if you didn't yet know where to use it, and usually there was as good as a big flashing 'here's where you get the money for Bosco' sign somewhere in the new location. Sybil's puzzles sometimes required a little more thought, since only throughout the course of the game would you realise how she could be helpful.

DDshoeshowz, it's great to finally find someone else who doesn't think Mack Salmon would fit in!

[MeaningOfLife]

I really hope we have more NPCs actually walking on the street and you can click on them talk about non-sense line or two and they just walk away, kind of like Shenmue.

[xChri5x]

Originally Posted by MeaningOfLife

I really hope we have more NPCs actually walking on the street and you can click on them talk about non-sense line or two and they just walk away, kind of like Shenmue.

I agree! This panel comes to mind:

[Guybrush Threepwood]

Haha. "Salmonax".

[HeidiLynn84]

I agree with everying that DDshoeshows said. They've got to keep all the main characters. Even the minor characters (that haven't died yet) should make sporadic apearences, ESPECIALLY Abe -- in fact, I expect to see his giant floating head on the cover art.

I don't read the comics, so I have no idea what new characters to suggest for Season Two; however, I would like to see more dead presidents.

[xChri5x]

I don't know about Abe. I think he should be put to bed.
I'd really like to see new characters instead. If it's the same ones everytime it's gonna turn into "Sam & Max (& Friends!)", :P

[Molokov]

Well, we definitely need Bosco, Sybil and Jimmy, they live in the same block as Sam and Max! (Well, unless they move out... which I think maybe only Sybil might).

We already know that Stinky's Diner will be open, which means more neighbourhood action. But I would prefer that the dastardly[1] duo visit more new locations and characters than necessarily reappearances by the ones from Season One.

[1] Max: "Don't ever use that word again, Sam"

[-=[The_Razgriz_Ace]=-]

Bosco, Sybil and Jimmy have to be there...no question...they are central characters, and I would be very disappointed if they were left out...Jimmy's voice just cracks me up every time, and who can go passed "TALLY HO, FOO!"?

However, along with what seems to be the general public, I would love to *SEE* Flint Paper, but loads of new characters would be good too...

Although one thing that I dont think has been mentioned is if they included Snuckeys from Hit the Road...the nerdy guy that looked like the guy from day of the tenticle was classic...or if they could somehow incorperate the minigames they had there in or something...I played that car bomb game for ages, especially when I couldnt figure out a puzzle...

[Linque]

Originally Posted by xChri5x

I agree! This panel comes to mind:

Man why didn't we have those guys in Season 1?
Would be great to have them make comments like that at start of every episode or something like that.
And I mean actual low-life characters - not some comically made gangsters like the toy mafia or jimmy. Real, actual 'unsavory friends'.

I guess part of me wishes S&M Episodes were a bit more grim.

[Bhlaab]

I wouldn't mind if they came back, but the running gags involving bosco and sybil got too long in the tooth by the end of the season. I just don't want to be geting money for bosco and interacting with sybil's new job over and over or anything like that with any new characters in season 2.

I know the quick release schedule necessitates reusing assets, it would just be nice if they were spread out more.

Maybe some episodes where you don't go back to the neighborhood at all?

[LuigiHann]

Originally Posted by Linque

Real, actual 'unsavory friends'.

At the very least, some "men of low moral fiber"