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Giant Bomb #19 | Patrick Wins 2-1
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VeryGooster
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Yeah. I didn't mind the ending, but I could see the argument for and against it and wouldn't find anyone "wrong" per se.
Read they had to cut stuff in Ep 5 cuz of budget so that blew. You could tell from some sections that felt abrupt or short. Even one ending was affected by it. The other ending was amazing and beautiful. Hopefully they choose the better one.
petethepanda
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Regardless of how good the ending itself is (in retrospect I think it worked well enough but wasn't great), shit does get batshit crazy in that final episode. Can't wait.
People overstate Jeff's comments. Austin and Vinny were specifically talking about enjoying the the two arcs of (ending spoilers)
what's up with Max's powers and what's going on with the town, and Jeff probably read on the wiki that those two plots are left unresolved. If you're not just completely invested in the Max/Chloe relationship, you'll be left disappointed.
That's true... but in the context of what Jeff was seemingly referring to, is there really anything that crazy narratively about the ending? The execution, sure, but I don't think there was any issue with what it actually is. Probably helped by having the actual context of the story until that point instead of just reading a summary.
Yeah, maybe it was misinterpreting what he was talking about.
Agreed 100%. It goes places.
TheMrPliskin
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Yeah I think they'll be fine with the ending, there are enough decent character moments in episode 5 that will hit the notes that they want the game to hit even if they aren't super into the actual conclusion.
There are enough hints dropped throughout the course of the game that I was fine with it.
Sleeping Lesson
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I think I missed most of them. I just hope there isn't a contrived motivation.
CoolBatteryCharge
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I don't think I can wait a week for another one of these...
It's explained pretty well, imo
nckillthegrimace
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Wait, what was that scroll at the bottom about seeking a support group if you are affected by Life is Strange?
There was a really good analysis video that came out 1-2 months before episode 4 was released of someone putting all of the hints dropped together to come to the right conclusion, which was pretty great.
I think this was the one: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MnKbkI8RVvU
Jeff was talking about episode 4 because when they said "every one tells them the next episode is better than the one before" Jeff asked "did they say that about episode 4" and they said yes and he replied, "huh".
ratcliffja
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Seriously. If it were Alyssa, I'd agree, but they've seriously been dropping hints from the first episode. The
Nathan's family
skLaFarebear
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They're gonna finish it next week! Can't wait!
Yeah, you could definitely tell that the structure for episode 5 just felt really off.
Again, we probably shouldn't go deep into episode 5 until they actually do it next week.
Yeah, you could definitely tell that the structure for episode 5 just felt really off.
It really depends on the ending they choose honestly where one scenario has much more of a wrap up than the other does. It might change how they feel about it if they grab the ending with less of an emotional wrap up, but from the decisions they've been making so far, I think they're gonna go with the more fleshed out ending.
Sleeping Lesson
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Cool, I can't wait to see the end. What a great game! What a great GB feature! I'm sure playing it yourself for the first time is a really awesome experience, but I'm still happy to experience it this way.
Should I wait for episode 5 to watch that? I suppose I already know the one thing it "spoils".
shortsFortallPeople
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well now i know to be on the lookout for hints of a twist from the first episode. meh.
maybe ill never play it and they wont get a sale from me after all
maybe ill never play it and they wont get a sale from me after all
It's about one very specific subject and it was released in April 2015 by a fan, before episode 4 was released in July 2015. It's fine (well, after seeing the ending for episode 4).
Sleeping Lesson
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Cool, I'll give it a look. Thanks!
Yea, the game has some rough edges but it's pretty amazing for Dont_Nod's first effort. I was pretty impressed.
I'm guessing if you fear spoilers, watch another LP and then return to see what Beast crew does in Ep 5 next week. I don't think that ruins the viewing. I've watched multiple LPs just to see people's reactions.
Tell you what, this is from earlier in the GBeast playthrough. Listen to some of the dialogue here.
It's some fun foreshadowing
It deals with some super heavy subject matter. Stuff that can be literally triggering. So, I get that.
sammyCYBORG
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Ep 5 lost me when they did the stealth sections.
I mean... why? Terrible idea.
But 99% of games fail to provide a satisfying ending so I'm not holding the last episode against them.
I mean... why? Terrible idea.
But 99% of games fail to provide a satisfying ending so I'm not holding the last episode against them.
Yeah, like vapers.
Yeah, that really got to Alex. Haha
I ate Dominos Pizza yesterday and have reached my 'eat bad food and feel gross about it' quota for the month.
Sleeping Lesson
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You just reminded me that I have half a pizza left for when I get home. That's like half the reason pizza is so awesome.
WE'RE ONLY A WEEK IN BANGY. 2016's changed you, man.
funkystudent
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I really need to play that Kings Quest episode that was on PS+
I hear nothing but good things about it when people are not moaning that the next episode is taking too long
I hear nothing but good things about it when people are not moaning that the next episode is taking too long
Twin Tails
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no more pizza plse
stump sock
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my curry's almost done.
Twin Tails
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So, after all the goty praise I got around to playing more of Rebel Galaxy and I'm really not feeling it. The space trucking and music is cool, but the combat loop just isn't grabbing me and engaging warp constantly is tedious. Thought it would scratch the diablo itch but it isn't.
Any other potentially good mindless games to play while podcasting I might have missed recently? I like loot and numbers.
Any other potentially good mindless games to play while podcasting I might have missed recently? I like loot and numbers.
Keyser Soze
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There were hints which make the choice valid IMO
"Seriously though, I could frame any one of you in a dark corner, and capture you in a moment of desperation."
— Mark Jefferson First Words Episode One
— Mark Jefferson First Words Episode One
Twin Tails
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@alex_navarro
I have absolutely no recollection of writing this note and I haven't the slightest idea what it means.
Sleeping Lesson
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Wow, that's pretty on the nose innit!
did the boys finish ep. 4? had to leave for a while
Nice!
Mad Max maybe? My current podcast game is Pokémon Picross. I'll need another one soon enough though, I completed almost every stage in it.
Nice!
Mad Max maybe? My current podcast game is Pokémon Picross. I'll need another one soon enough though, I completed almost every stage in it.
Also in your first conversation with Stella she tells you that Jefferson was having sex with Rachel Amber.
skLaFarebear
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Yep.
I actually bought Mad Max during the sale because it was so cheap. Installing now.
Picross is incredible, but after 3D I just can't go back to 2D. Can't wait for the second game.
shortsFortallPeople
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could we not be so blatant with the LiS spoilers? Please be considerate, not all of us wish to experience a 2015 game via livestreams.
You'd have a point if this was a LiS thread, but as it's a Giant Bomb thread, and all the stuff I posted has been in aired content...
However, I will refrain from posting anything else on the topic.
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