Author |
Message |
Dean
Prototype
Joined: Sun Feb 18, 2007 9:53 pm Posts: 6232 Location: 415
|
 Re: The Walking Dead television series!!!!
Loved the season opener. I haven't read the comic so I know nothing about Michonne but I already like her. Psyched to see that beheadings have replaced "get off my land." 
_________________ The People Kill The Earth, The Earth Kill The People!
|
Wed Oct 17, 2012 7:16 pm |
|
 |
toothaction
Team Tsubu
Joined: Thu Feb 10, 2011 3:25 pm Posts: 7381 Location: Detroit
|
 Re: The Walking Dead television series!!!!
Dean wrote: Psyched to see that beheadings have replaced "get off my land."  Ha! Okay, I'm in.
_________________ Want to help me expand my young Buta family?
"I think and try to get a monster of flower soft ware toy pig actually, and notice that light unexpectedly."
Flickr one and Flickr two
|
Wed Oct 17, 2012 7:57 pm |
|
 |
Waiting...
Comment King
Joined: Tue Nov 10, 2009 1:55 pm Posts: 1337 Location: Cleveland Ohio
|
 Re: The Walking Dead television series!!!!
psilo110 wrote: enjoyed last night's episode (except the karaoke). were these characters singing last season ? seemed like filler. this I found to be rather pivotal as what did we have for entertainment before we advanced to where we are? well guess what in a zombie apocalypse other than the boredom dance live variety shows reign supreme 
_________________ flickr http://www.flickr.com/photos/47770828@N07/
|
Thu Oct 18, 2012 8:10 am |
|
 |
Roger
Mini Boss
Joined: Fri Nov 25, 2005 10:41 pm Posts: 4909
|
 Re: The Walking Dead television series!!!!
The tone of this season opener was excellent. I felt genuine anxiety while they were going through the prison at the end, and the wordless intro at the beginning did such a great job of conveying how these characters are on their last legs.
Like every episode of this series, though, there were things that bugged me, but not to the degree that they have in the past. One, Michonne may be a neat character in the comics but that doesn't translate well to live action. Seeing her use that sword is just way to silly and cartoonish for me.
Also, when you lop off someone's head, zombie or otherwise, it can't make noise, because there are no lungs to push air through the voice box. George Romero blew that in Diary of the Dead, too.
Otherwise, great start.
|
Thu Oct 18, 2012 8:29 am |
|
 |
toybotstudios
Die-Cast
Joined: Sat Jul 01, 2006 11:40 pm Posts: 8096
|
 Re: The Walking Dead television series!!!!
great season opener.
but what bugged me the most is how they went about clearing the zombies from the initial yard at the prison. rather than waste their bullets, they could have just attracted all of them to the fence where they could have killed them all from the safety of the other side with hand weapons.
worse, when they decided to try and get inside the prison cell block, they could have done the same thing, but they chose to rush in and engage in hand to hand.
of course, if they did this to kill all the zombies, it wouldn't have made for very exciting tv.
_________________ www.toybotstudios.com toybot studios Webstore!
|
Thu Oct 18, 2012 9:25 am |
|
 |
Lixx
Mr. Grumpy™
Joined: Tue Oct 09, 2007 8:01 am Posts: 7380 Location: Deep in the Jungle
|
 Re: The Walking Dead television series!!!!
I loved the opener. Thought it was well done and entertaining, but since we're getting technical I thought I'd chime in. My issues with zombie killing are many. I mean if rigamortis set in, would the flesh and muscle be a lot tougher to cut through? Not to mention it would be hard to do one slice through bone- no matter how sharp the sword- for a beheading. I mean there have been guillotines that have not gone clean through right? I have to suspend disbelief also when they kill zombies in the head (stabbing motion) with a hunting knife and/or pipe. It's a skull. You can't go in that easy. Personally I think they should have distracted the zombies, get them in one area, and set them ablaze somehow.
_________________ Listen: https://soundcloud.com/lixx68
|
Thu Oct 18, 2012 11:57 am |
|
 |
Waiting...
Comment King
Joined: Tue Nov 10, 2009 1:55 pm Posts: 1337 Location: Cleveland Ohio
|
 Re: The Walking Dead television series!!!!
not an easy task but a good knife will penetrate a skull http://urbantitan.com/seven-horrific-head-injury-x-rays-of-people-who-survived/and as far as swords going thru bone here's a little shout out to cold steel http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8PQiaurIiDM&feature=relatedI love how this stuff gets questioned but the biggie doesn't... can any of you bite clean thru cloth and flesh? standard military garb,some gloves and a layer of thermal will keep you safe from 99% of zombie attacks in which you are not swarmed, if you have a suit of shark armor and a motorcycle helmet you are the F'ing highlander of the zombie apocalypse, you could nap in a field and not worry about a thing
_________________ flickr http://www.flickr.com/photos/47770828@N07/
|
Thu Oct 18, 2012 1:02 pm |
|
 |
Waiting...
Comment King
Joined: Tue Nov 10, 2009 1:55 pm Posts: 1337 Location: Cleveland Ohio
|
 Re: The Walking Dead television series!!!!
2 things I would not mind seeing from this series (as they are generally missing from zombie material) are a "tank" character (maybe T-dogg will hit the gym with the inmates) and someone immune to bites (yeah I know that drops alot of tension off a character but would add alot of possibilities plot wise) just imagine the shock of a healthy looking character rolling up there sleeves to show you their bite scars
_________________ flickr http://www.flickr.com/photos/47770828@N07/
|
Thu Oct 18, 2012 1:58 pm |
|
 |
Lixx
Mr. Grumpy™
Joined: Tue Oct 09, 2007 8:01 am Posts: 7380 Location: Deep in the Jungle
|
 Re: The Walking Dead television series!!!!
Hmm I want a Chinese War Sword now! That heavy set guy with the stash is funny when they slow mo him in the video. I mean come on- pick a better outfit to sword play in! 2:40 is exactly what I mean about swords sticking in the flesh/bone.
_________________ Listen: https://soundcloud.com/lixx68
|
Thu Oct 18, 2012 2:10 pm |
|
 |
Waiting...
Comment King
Joined: Tue Nov 10, 2009 1:55 pm Posts: 1337 Location: Cleveland Ohio
|
 Re: The Walking Dead television series!!!!
zombies fear the stache!!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qhknaG9ifbsall joking aside anyone that wants some awsome melee weapons needs to check out cold steel
_________________ flickr http://www.flickr.com/photos/47770828@N07/
|
Thu Oct 18, 2012 2:42 pm |
|
 |
g_money
Addicted
Joined: Fri Jan 22, 2010 10:14 am Posts: 702 Location: Buffalo - ish
|
 Re: The Walking Dead television series!!!!
Waiting... wrote: if you have a suit of shark armor and a motorcycle helmet you are the F'ing highlander of the zombie apocalypse Best thing I've "heard" in a while.
|
Thu Oct 18, 2012 6:01 pm |
|
 |
akum6n
Prototype
Joined: Sat Nov 04, 2006 12:03 am Posts: 6162 Location: Shima
|
 Re: The Walking Dead television series!!!!
I haven't really thought much about the kills in the show, both human and zombie. I imagine that with the right sword and under the right circumstances, you could behead the zombies in one stroke. I don't know enough of Michonne's character or her weapon to say whether that is realistic in her case. It seems likely that physiological changes have been occurring to the zombies since I would guess we're nearing about 9 months since the initial outbreak. There is probably significant soft tissue degradation at this point. Assuming realism, you have to think that the virus also consumes the body's materials in order to produce energy to keep the zombie 'alive' when there is no other food source. So there may be erosion of cartilage and bone that would make it even easier to harm the zombies.
As for the zombie kills, they are probably stronger than their pre-zombie selves as the virus wouldn't moderate their strength to prevent them from hurting themselves. For example, if you bit someone to hurt them, you wouldn't bite them hard enough to break your teeth- but a zombie would. There's also been a few places where the zombies have torn through flesh with their bare hands, which would be pretty difficult for normal humans.
The biggest head-scratcher to me is how long the zombies will last before they decompose to a point where they're no longer mobile. If you leave a body in the sun, it won't be anywhere near as well-preserved as some of those zombies that are still running around outside 9 months later. So there has to be some delayed decomposition effect of the virus. On the other hand, we seem to be seeing more zombies that are significantly skeletonized, so they do appear to decompose after a certain point.
I'm sure you can come up with tons of these questions if you really pick at it. Another one is the dead bodies that are not zombies (how is that possible if everyone is infected?). Or why does it even matter if the zombie bites you if you're already infected?
I'd love to see more 'science' in the show, but it's a fun series nonetheless.
_________________ RxM / The Back Catalogue Robot Loves Monster! RxMxflickr.
|
Fri Oct 19, 2012 1:09 am |
|
 |
Lixx
Mr. Grumpy™
Joined: Tue Oct 09, 2007 8:01 am Posts: 7380 Location: Deep in the Jungle
|
 Re: The Walking Dead television series!!!!
Found this total kill count online:  Flickr won't let me post a bigger one so here is the link (you can click on it and make it bigger): http://www.virginmedia.com/osimg/walkin ... raphic.jpg
_________________ Listen: https://soundcloud.com/lixx68
|
Fri Oct 19, 2012 3:44 pm |
|
 |
Lixx
Mr. Grumpy™
Joined: Tue Oct 09, 2007 8:01 am Posts: 7380 Location: Deep in the Jungle
|
 Re: The Walking Dead television series!!!!
Any thoughts on last week's episode? That winter really hardened Rick. I think next week is going to focus on Andrea, Michonne and the Governor.
_________________ Listen: https://soundcloud.com/lixx68
|
Tue Oct 23, 2012 8:25 pm |
|
 |
bryce_r
Vintage
Joined: Wed Aug 15, 2007 10:57 am Posts: 7991 Location: SanJose
|
 Re: The Walking Dead television series!!!!
So what was up with Carol carving that zombie and who was watching? Someone from the governor's brigade? So far I've enjoyed these seasons. The pacing has been great.
_________________ BLUE DCON MR. REE things I covet http://skullbrain.org/bb/viewtopic.php?f=26&t=30685 MOCKBATPOCALYPSE BATS/THRASHOUT
|
Tue Oct 23, 2012 9:26 pm |
|
 |
Kevlo9
Super Deformed
Joined: Sun Mar 02, 2008 1:52 pm Posts: 5005 Location: KFHC
|
 Re: The Walking Dead television series!!!!
That is cool, but those numbers seem off...
_________________
Quote: You guys are aware that Kevin is the hillbilly nut that derives pleasure at setting Bemons alight at his redneck soiree's each year... don't you?!
KFHC
KEVLO flickr
|
Wed Oct 24, 2012 10:14 am |
|
 |
psilo110
Side Dealer
Joined: Thu Mar 17, 2011 5:38 am Posts: 2476 Location: NY NJ PA
|
 Re: The Walking Dead television series!!!!
bryce_r wrote: So what was up with Carol carving that zombie and who was watching? she was practicing her c-section technique. pure speculation but I think the secret admirer was Merle.
_________________ ■ ■ my collection on instagram ■ ■
phantomfauna wrote: No...that's not all I got. Eat a three inch dick footlong you prick.
|
Wed Oct 24, 2012 10:30 am |
|
 |
Waiting...
Comment King
Joined: Tue Nov 10, 2009 1:55 pm Posts: 1337 Location: Cleveland Ohio
|
 Re: The Walking Dead television series!!!!
pure speculation but I think the secret admirer was Merle
this is what I have my money on especially if you watch the preview for next week
_________________ flickr http://www.flickr.com/photos/47770828@N07/
|
Wed Oct 24, 2012 10:49 am |
|
 |
Dean
Prototype
Joined: Sun Feb 18, 2007 9:53 pm Posts: 6232 Location: 415
|
 Re: The Walking Dead television series!!!!
Lixx wrote: That winter really hardened Rick. No kidding! Really good second episode. Great to be enjoying the series this much. Let's hope the quality keeps up.
_________________ The People Kill The Earth, The Earth Kill The People!
|
Wed Oct 24, 2012 6:34 pm |
|
 |
brobles
Post Pimp
Joined: Thu Apr 21, 2011 12:18 pm Posts: 2899 Location: Phoenix
|
 Re: The Walking Dead television series!!!!
I really liked season 2 but this new season is doesnt compare! The entire episodes have been action packed and have developed the story well.
_________________ "Sometimes I go about in pity for myself, and all the while, a great wind carries me across the sky."
WANTS
TRADES
|
Wed Oct 24, 2012 9:39 pm |
|
 |
Waiting...
Comment King
Joined: Tue Nov 10, 2009 1:55 pm Posts: 1337 Location: Cleveland Ohio
|
 Re: The Walking Dead television series!!!!
so am I the only one that hopes the mustached inmate doesn't turn out to be a sack of shit? there's just something about the guy I like but have a feeling at least one of the inmates will cause trouble at some point, oh yeah and try saying T-Dogg is a nobody this season everyone has stepped their game up tremendously but Teddy is turning into a serious enfocer with that riot shield
_________________ flickr http://www.flickr.com/photos/47770828@N07/
|
Thu Oct 25, 2012 9:07 am |
|
 |
kopponigen
Post Pimp
Joined: Wed Aug 27, 2008 10:30 pm Posts: 2824 Location: dF, Mexico
|
 Re: The Walking Dead television series!!!!
I think may be you didn't watch the second episode? Waiting... wrote: so am I the only one that hopes the mustached inmate doesn't turn out to be a sack of shit? there's just something about the guy I like but have a feeling at least one of the inmates will cause trouble at some point, oh yeah and try saying T-Dogg is a nobody this season everyone has stepped their game up tremendously but Teddy is turning into a serious enfocer with that riot shield
_________________ wants tumblr.
|
Thu Oct 25, 2012 1:29 pm |
|
 |
ultrakaiju
Vintage
Joined: Fri Jan 14, 2011 1:51 pm Posts: 7316
|
 Re: The Walking Dead television series!!!!
I remain pretty much unimpressed with the show, and think it is largely getting such a big following due to the utter crap out there on TV right now....Homeland winning emmys, really? But anyways, aside from all the typical genre zombie/physicality of it that doesn't stand up to real scrutiny, I can't fathom why, as has been said, they wouldn't just pick of the zombies one by one, since the entire compound is secure, and they can easily retreat to fenced areas/cell blocks. I also am tired of this whole, 'oh look, we are all safe - oh no! one of us was accidentally bitten/scratched how did we miss that guy' that is always a cop out for killing off characters and/or adding drama. But the real thing that ticked me off was the lazy writing regarding the convicts. How was is feasible that they survived locked in a room for a year, even with a food supply this is a huge stretch, nevermind the health effects of this and that they immediately digress into typical inmates when set loose - but mostly, how was it they were switching back and forth from awareness of the zombies to no knowledge of them? The entire compound is overrun by deadites, and you've been locked in a room for a year, don't you think that is a little weird.
_________________ Butanohana Gundam Figures WANTED
flickr part [2] part [3]
|
Thu Oct 25, 2012 1:42 pm |
|
 |
Waiting...
Comment King
Joined: Tue Nov 10, 2009 1:55 pm Posts: 1337 Location: Cleveland Ohio
|
 Re: The Walking Dead television series!!!!
Axolotl wrote: I think may be you didn't watch the second episode? Waiting... wrote: so am I the only one that hopes the mustached inmate doesn't turn out to be a sack of shit? there's just something about the guy I like but have a feeling at least one of the inmates will cause trouble at some point, oh yeah and try saying T-Dogg is a nobody this season everyone has stepped their game up tremendously but Teddy is turning into a serious enfocer with that riot shield no I saw that crazyness I'm not excatly a fan of why they are in jail but it could be alot worse but time will tell
_________________ flickr http://www.flickr.com/photos/47770828@N07/
|
Thu Oct 25, 2012 1:45 pm |
|
 |
Lixx
Mr. Grumpy™
Joined: Tue Oct 09, 2007 8:01 am Posts: 7380 Location: Deep in the Jungle
|
 Re: The Walking Dead television series!!!!
Last night was another good episode. Nice reprieve/ and or contradiction from the 'bare bones' group at the prison. I like how they were subtle with letting the viewer know just how evil the governor is. Nice seeing again, although I would have preferred a bit of a different speech when talking to Andrea then the same one we saw on the rooftop in Season 1.
_________________ Listen: https://soundcloud.com/lixx68
|
Mon Oct 29, 2012 9:12 am |
|
|