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That1Guy · 11/04/2012, 04:03 am

Is it just me or is the herd's speed plot convenient? I mean the group spent maybe an hour or so in the train station and the herd already reaches them but in Savannah, it takes them like 12 hours to reach the group.

Profanity · 11/04/2012, 04:10 am

Well... this is a made up story, everything is plot convenient.

Grimfango · 11/04/2012, 04:12 am

Not really, we've no idea how long the train to Savvanah took, it could've taken 12 hours for all we know, or maybe there was a tunnel in which the walkers got bottle necked, slowing them down. I think you're being a little pedantic.

Viser · 11/04/2012, 04:20 am

The walkers that arrived first were probably the walkers that were closer to Savannah when the train arrived. I bet you there are a lot more walkers coming

TheNNerdGamer · 11/04/2012, 04:20 am

there are walkers everywhere.
so its very possible since the train is loud enough to trigger zombies

Malphaxis · 11/04/2012, 07:26 am

Kenny stated the train travels at about 40 mph.
The distance between Macon and Savannah is 160 to 170 miles, aprox a 4 to 5 hour trip non stop. We dont really know how far they traveled in the RV or exactally how long they stop at the station, but my guess is multiple herds.

Rock114 · 11/04/2012, 08:15 am

There would be more walkers between the train station, where the herd was first encountered, and Savannah. Plus, they've been in Savannah for about two days by the time we see the herd at the end of Episode 4, so that would be plenty of time for them to get there I think.

Demonseed · 11/07/2012, 07:42 am

I don't think it was the walkers from the train station, I think it is a local herd. There are so many possible distractions that could move that herd off into another direction (animals in the woods, other survivors, etc) I believe it is a stretch they would be the ones to make there. It is possible.....

TWDFTW · 11/07/2012, 07:47 am

It's possible, but it is made up so anything can happen, I think you're looking at this too literally. We don't know if it was the same herd of zombies or another. By this point there are a lot of zombies walking about and could well be another herd, you don't know.

arctic_prince · 11/07/2012, 09:04 am

I would say that the speed is plot convenient... because we're playing a game with a plot.

I've never really understood the argument regarding plot convenience. I understand over-contrivance but you need some contrivance sometimes or else the story's cohesion suffers.

It would be great to have totally random adventures but, sadly, this is not possible.
Only the illusion of randomness, coupled with the suspension of disbelief, is possible.

The_Cheshire_Cat · 11/07/2012, 09:12 am

yeah but if the train stopped then there is no more noise, so what is it that brought them into the city?

If anything shouldn't they just hang around the train for a bit?

rachellouise85 · 11/07/2012, 09:18 am

they would keep walking, and then from there they would hear the bells

The_Cheshire_Cat · 11/07/2012, 09:23 am

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Originally Posted by rachellouise85

they would keep walking, and then from there they would hear the bells

yeah, that's true.

That's really all it takes for a good plot twist.

DreadMagus · 11/09/2012, 02:25 pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by That1Guy

Is it just me or is the herd's speed plot convenient? I mean the group spent maybe an hour or so in the train station and the herd already reaches them but in Savannah, it takes them like 12 hours to reach the group.

You'd be right, it'd be totally plot convenient.... if that was the ONLY group of walkers in the world.

Ataaka · 11/09/2012, 02:35 pm

Given the fall of Crawford, which probably culled the numbers, we are still talking about a city with a possible 2-3 million population. There is no no doubt that the herd is plot convenient but also remember that it is not an impossibility that all that bell ringing alerted everything in a square mile... we know that noise attracts the walkers. Walkers also attract other walkers when they frenzy.

KingOfTheDead · 11/09/2012, 06:51 pm

I made a thread just like this -____- of the hurd is everthing is

Cyreen · 11/09/2012, 10:39 pm

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Originally Posted by Profanity

Well... this is a made up story, everything is plot convenient.

Exactly.

Moneymich383 · 11/11/2012, 06:35 am

I think if you kicked that gas can over (before you tell omid to jump) (this is optional) it will determine how many walkers there are
just sayin...
(first post on the fourm!

)

TheNNerdGamer · 11/11/2012, 06:36 am

Quote:

Originally Posted by Moneymich383

I think if you kicked that gas can over (before you tell omid to jump) (this is optional) it will determine how many walkers there are
just sayin...
(first post on the fourm!

)

welcome to the forums!

KingOfTheDead · 11/12/2012, 07:00 pm

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Originally Posted by TheNNerdGamer

welcome to the forums!

he gets an intro but i don't -__-
jk welcome new guy

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11/04/2012, 04:03 am	#1
That1Guy Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Brazil Posts: 201	The herd Is it just me or is the herd's speed plot convenient? I mean the group spent maybe an hour or so in the train station and the herd already reaches them but in Savannah, it takes them like 12 hours to reach the group. Last edited by That1Guy; 11/04/2012 at 04:05 am.

11/04/2012, 04:12 am	#3
Grimfango Grimfango Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: London, UK Posts: 44	Not really, we've no idea how long the train to Savvanah took, it could've taken 12 hours for all we know, or maybe there was a tunnel in which the walkers got bottle necked, slowing them down. I think you're being a little pedantic. __________________ Follow me on twitter! @Grimfango Last edited by Grimfango; 11/04/2012 at 04:21 am.

11/04/2012, 04:20 am	#5
TheNNerdGamer Da Nerd Gamer Generation! Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: USA Posts: 888	there are walkers everywhere. so its very possible since the train is loud enough to trigger zombies __________________ kids don't do drugs DO GAMEZ this announcement has been approved by TheNNerdGamer :P

11/04/2012, 07:26 am	#6
Malphaxis Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Right Behind You Posts: 108	Kenny stated the train travels at about 40 mph. The distance between Macon and Savannah is 160 to 170 miles, aprox a 4 to 5 hour trip non stop. We dont really know how far they traveled in the RV or exactally how long they stop at the station, but my guess is multiple herds. __________________ Kickin' Ass Since 1965 "It's a hell of a thing, killin' a man. Take away all he's got, all he's ever gonna have." "Yeah, well I guess they had it coming." "We all got it comin' kid."

11/04/2012, 04:10 am	#2
Profanity Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 497	Well... this is a made up story, everything is plot convenient.

11/04/2012, 04:20 am	#4
Viser Ben is a cool guy Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Brazil Posts: 422	The walkers that arrived first were probably the walkers that were closer to Savannah when the train arrived. I bet you there are a lot more walkers coming

11/04/2012, 08:15 am	#7
Rock114 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: U.S. of A. Posts: 1,710	There would be more walkers between the train station, where the herd was first encountered, and Savannah. Plus, they've been in Savannah for about two days by the time we see the herd at the end of Episode 4, so that would be plenty of time for them to get there I think.

11/07/2012, 07:42 am	#8
Demonseed Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 164	I don't think it was the walkers from the train station, I think it is a local herd. There are so many possible distractions that could move that herd off into another direction (animals in the woods, other survivors, etc) I believe it is a stretch they would be the ones to make there. It is possible.....

11/07/2012, 07:47 am	#9
TWDFTW Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 206	It's possible, but it is made up so anything can happen, I think you're looking at this too literally. We don't know if it was the same herd of zombies or another. By this point there are a lot of zombies walking about and could well be another herd, you don't know.

11/07/2012, 09:04 am	#10
arctic_prince Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 17	I would say that the speed is plot convenient... because we're playing a game with a plot. I've never really understood the argument regarding plot convenience. I understand over-contrivance but you need some contrivance sometimes or else the story's cohesion suffers. It would be great to have totally random adventures but, sadly, this is not possible. Only the illusion of randomness, coupled with the suspension of disbelief, is possible.

11/07/2012, 09:12 am	#11
The_Cheshire_Cat America will fall Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Washington DC Posts: 542	yeah but if the train stopped then there is no more noise, so what is it that brought them into the city? If anything shouldn't they just hang around the train for a bit? __________________ "...You can't eat your cake and have it too..."-Francisco Domingo Carlos Andres Sebastián d'Anconia

11/07/2012, 09:18 am	#12
rachellouise85 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: England Posts: 334	they would keep walking, and then from there they would hear the bells

11/09/2012, 02:35 pm	#15
Ataaka Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 19	Given the fall of Crawford, which probably culled the numbers, we are still talking about a city with a possible 2-3 million population. There is no no doubt that the herd is plot convenient but also remember that it is not an impossibility that all that bell ringing alerted everything in a square mile... we know that noise attracts the walkers. Walkers also attract other walkers when they frenzy.

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11/11/2012, 06:35 am	#18
Moneymich383 Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 39	I think if you kicked that gas can over (before you tell omid to jump) (this is optional) it will determine how many walkers there are just sayin... (first post on the fourm! )

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