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Posted in The Story so far..., 4 years ago
I just had a thought and want others opinions - do you think we should be involved with ReBoot like this?
I ask this because we now have the ability to say what we like about all the plots and characters now but we will lose so many surprises.
I was a little kid when I first saw ReBoot. I loved tuning into a new episode not knowing what will happen. The say Bob was ejected to the Web was a shock and a sad day for me. I was so confused and I missed my blue buddy....
When Season 4 came out, I had a vague idea of it. I forgot about Daemon being mentioned in Season 3 so the "Daemon" character kind of came out of no where for me (I was eleven though). When Bob came out of the portal at the end, all I could was be shocked.... And later when we found out it was Megabyte I just went "Holy crap, Megabyte!!"
(Spoilers here if you haven't read the Arrival pitch) What I'm getting at - Tuning in with no preconceptions (Well maybe knowing the gist of the plot) and no idea of what will happen is a great feeling and I'm wondering - Will knowing what will happen ahead of time be that great? For example, if Arrival wins, when I open that Web Comic I'll go "So, when are the Codemasters coming in? When are the Guardians going to die?, When will Enzo be taken?" etc, etc.
So, what are your thoughts?
SheaKoshan commented 4 years ago
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I don't really see it as that bad of a thing, really. As a few people have said before, they aren't making the new version for the old fans exclusively. They're bringing in a new audience to the fold and trying to garner the interest of the new generation. And that new generation probably doesn't know about this whole thing happening just yet, so they are spoiler free.
Besides, I think all we're really doing is helping to plan out the set up and solidify the character and plot foundations. First half hour, we know everything that happens. After that, who knows what else they do?
At least, I think that's what we're doing. So I don't really see anything wrong with it, no.
mindfall commented 4 years ago
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I've been back and forth on this one.
At first, when I was getting frustrated at the idea of a 'different' Reboot, I started thinking that I should just sit back and wait for everything to come out and then see whether or not I like it. But I couldn't resist jumping in and getting my hands dirty.
Whether or not I like the outcome of all of this, I think that this is a unique opportunity to get involved with something rather than just sit on the sidelines. It does take away the surprise element of everything, but I think it is worth it for the experience to be involved in the process.
- Alex
Squall142 commented 4 years ago
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Well I wasn't talking about the whole Old versus New ReBoot debate so those comments are confusing me... sorry.
Well I'm just kind of wondering what your opinions are on the other issue so keep 'em coming! Heh.
Professor ... commented 4 years ago
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SheaKoshan: *First half hour, we know everything that happens. After that, who knows what else they do?*
I've thought about this issue a lot, but concluded that Shea's comment above is likely the real truth of the matter. Here's to many more ReBoot stories! (hopefully one of the will be Arrival)
endian commented 4 years ago
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yes, I've thought of this too. But on the other hand, it's the price we pay for getting the best Reboot possible. And after all, it's not like they're telling us eeeverything... right? :)
Squall142 commented 4 years ago
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That is true endian!
etoile37 commented 4 years ago
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If someone doesn't want to know what will happen, he doesn't have to read the pitches. ;-)
Squall142 commented 4 years ago
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I know Etoile, I know :D
rek commented 4 years ago
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The pitches are just the idea, not the bible for the comic or the series. Things will change, probably in very significant ways, between the pitch being accepted and the start of production. Certain realities will set in, certain things will prove untenable...
Squall142 commented 4 years ago
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How much can TRUELY change in the course of 3 weeks? We'll be fighting to keep what we like and getting rid of what we do and a lot of that was done in the first week.