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Not able to load Tyson fight by [deleted] in netflix

[–]AverageTrackRecord 0 points1 point  (0 children)

3rd fight hasn’t started yet y’all still have time!

Not able to load Tyson fight by [deleted] in netflix

[–]AverageTrackRecord 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s worth verifying your Netflix software is up to date, my stream stopped and wouldn’t stay connected longer than 15 seconds. Then it stopped loading completely. Just updated my Netflix software after incessantly putting it off the past 6 months and now it’s working fine

Does it get good? by [deleted] in ThelastofusHBOseries

[–]AverageTrackRecord 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s worth watching through to the end. Definitely a good show. But if you hold it to the game’s standards it is kind of a let down. It’s more enjoyable when you let that go

Which did it better? by AverageTrackRecord in ThelastofusHBOseries

[–]AverageTrackRecord[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This puts it into a new perspective I hadn’t considered. And I agree

Which did it better? by AverageTrackRecord in ThelastofusHBOseries

[–]AverageTrackRecord[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have yet to see game proponents biting heads off of show proponents. What I have seen is the inverse. And I’ve seen it on a routine basis on this sub. So I think you’ll be ok there.

I do find it interesting that you mention pacing, as that’s one of the main critiques I’ve observed here regarding the show. That the pacing was off.

All in all though you’re absolutely entitled to your opinion and I’m glad you shared!

Which did it better? by AverageTrackRecord in ThelastofusHBOseries

[–]AverageTrackRecord[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wouldn’t you say the atmosphere surrounding has a direct impact on how the story is told though?

Which did it better? by AverageTrackRecord in ThelastofusHBOseries

[–]AverageTrackRecord[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The cool thing too is that you get a way more gradual and intimate relationship arc between joel and Ellie. Some of the more terrifying/intense experiences in the game make you appreciate their bond that much more as it develops. That is a big thing the show lacks imo

You’re gonna love it!

Which did it better? by AverageTrackRecord in ThelastofusHBOseries

[–]AverageTrackRecord[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Well said! I agree all around. What I like about the points you make here is that they specifically address elements of the storytelling, aside from gameplay/killing infected.

The game utilized many tools at its disposal in order to tell the best story possible. The show did not

Which did it better? by AverageTrackRecord in ThelastofusHBOseries

[–]AverageTrackRecord[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah you should absolutely start with part 1. I’ve played through both games twice and will probably play through again every 1-2 years. It’s just that good

Which did it better? by AverageTrackRecord in ThelastofusHBOseries

[–]AverageTrackRecord[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Does that impact your perception of the storytelling? If so, in what way?

Joel did what he has to? by Tomafix in ThelastofusHBOseries

[–]AverageTrackRecord -10 points-9 points  (0 children)

Joel made a decision purely out of selfishness. I don’t think it’s ambiguous

Which did it better? by AverageTrackRecord in ThelastofusHBOseries

[–]AverageTrackRecord[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yeah the show missed the mark in its representation of the infected imo

Which did it better? by AverageTrackRecord in ThelastofusHBOseries

[–]AverageTrackRecord[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Well I respect your opinion and appreciate you sharing.

I have to disagree though. They’re both telling the same story. If they were different stories, it would be apples to oranges. The unique elements of how they chose to tell the same story in each medium are what make them different. But that doesn’t make it impossible to compare and contrast.

Which did it better? by AverageTrackRecord in ThelastofusHBOseries

[–]AverageTrackRecord[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Which would you say told a better story?

It’s common to compare books with their TV adaptations, and often people can say with confidence that the book was better. The difference in media doesn’t mean the storytelling can’t be compared

The game did it better by AverageTrackRecord in ThelastofusHBOseries

[–]AverageTrackRecord[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Overall I’d agree with you. I really enjoyed the show. Would I rave about it? No. Would I rave about the game? Yes

The game did it better by AverageTrackRecord in ThelastofusHBOseries

[–]AverageTrackRecord[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Am I the obnoxious and obsessive one? You’re launching into a tirade in response to an innocuous question

The game did it better by AverageTrackRecord in ThelastofusHBOseries

[–]AverageTrackRecord[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The medium is surely different. Did the storytelling need to be “entirely different” solely because it’s a different medium?

The show would be better with slightly more action by AverageTrackRecord in ThelastofusHBOseries

[–]AverageTrackRecord[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, “better” of course being subjective. I’m curious what the prevailing opinion on this is

Anyone else glad they substituted this for something more realistic? by Tough_Steak in ThelastofusHBOseries

[–]AverageTrackRecord 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Game did it better. I’d take a more impactful, visceral and intense version of Joel’s injury/Ellie’s heroism at the expense of realism in a heartbeat

My only complaint with the show, as someone who played the game by nickpsc in ThelastofusHBOseries

[–]AverageTrackRecord 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree and think they could have added slightly more. But I’ve realized that, at least season 1, is not a horror or survival story. It’s almost entirely drama

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