Not sure how to play Bigby.

[Brian]

As the title suggests, I'm having a hard time figuring out how to play as Bigby. I have NO idea what the character is like in the comics, they kind of just throw you into this world without any context or anything. Am I supposed to try to maintain friendships? Is it more "canon" to be gruff and maintain silence most of the time?

I know I can just decide this stuff on my own, but that's what I've been doing so far and I'm not very satisfied. Other characters seem to have this long history with Bigby and I have no idea what it is, which leads to my actions feeling "out of character" or something.

Any non-spoiler-as-pertains-to-the-game's-plot would be helpful (spoil the comics all you want as long as it doesn't spoil the game. I'm never going to read them). Thanks!

[Bookshelf]

Just read the wiki of bigby it gives you a basic description on what happened in the comics and your meant to play how you want let it be you trying to redeem yourself and be good or you sticking to your old ways its your choice.

[Brian]

Okay cool, I'll check those out. I'd be fine choosing between those two options but I have no idea what his "old ways" even are. I gather that, according to the fables, he tried to eat Little Red Riding Hood and the Three Little Pigs...but other than that, no idea who he used to be.

[Sero]

Originally posted by Brian:

Okay cool, I'll check those out. I'd be fine choosing between those two options but I have no idea what his "old ways" even are. I gather that, according to the fables, he tried to eat Little Red Riding Hood and the Three Little Pigs...but other than that, no idea who he used to be.

Basicly it means Bigby is a ♥♥♥♥, a prick, an ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥. Not just the words trolls use but the meaning behind them.

[Brian]

Um...try again? Those were all censored :)

[Sero]

Mean, rude, rough, brute.

[Brian]

That's what I figured.

[TheIronicTea]

:D

[Alessio]

Why don't you just make your own character? At least in terms of personality? It's one of the niciest thing - you can do what you want (well... in some limits)...

[Brian]

Originally posted by alessio29:

Why don't you just make your own character? At least in terms of personality? It's one of the niciest thing - you can do what you want (well... in some limits)...

I agree but it's hard to roleplay an established character. I had the same issues in the Witcher games. Without knowing all the inter-personal dynamics, how is one supposed to role play? When I run into Beast at the beginning, how do I know if he would tell him what's going on or not? Are they best buds? Are they rivals? I have no clue.

With the Walking Dead games, your character starts as a semi-blank slate. You're some dude who's going to prison in a setting we can all relate to (ie our reality pre-zombies). This universe is completely foreign and they don't really try to "fill you in" on anything before all the choices start.

[HatlessHorseMan]

I decided to go with the strong and silent detective that is just trying to do his damn job. Whenever dealing with witnesses or suspects, I gave them the choice of the easy or the hard way (usually ending in the latter and broken figures). For instance, I torchered Dee because I (Bigby) was frustrated and heartbroken. I usually threatened/punched people when I thought I needed information imediately. I killed Dum becuase that's what I'd imagined "the Big Bad Wolf" would do if you pissed him off. He was a thug anyway. I don't care what anyone thinks.

But, I also relented at times. If Snow was watching orI was dealing with Holly after Lily's fate(for instance), I had some empathy. I actually consoled Crane,at least until I realized what a peice of ♥♥♥♥ he was. I also tried not to hurt Beast as much during the fight, and decided ripping Grendel's arm off was too cruel.I agreed with Snow most of the time, but spoke up when she was out of place or irrational (i.e. at the witch's house)

Basically, I copied a film Noir character; rough and tough, but with a little heart. Reckless at times, but calm when needed. Now I'm off to play chapter 4!

[cindypsych]

That's the one of the best parts of a game like this - you're not "supposed" to play him any way. Play him however you want. Is he a softie inside or is he just waiting for a chance to go back to his old ways? Your choice.

[Brian]

Originally posted by cindypsych:

That's the one of the best parts of a game like this - you're not "supposed" to play him any way. Play him however you want. Is he a softie inside or is he just waiting for a chance to go back to his old ways? Your choice. :summerufo:

And his "old ways" is basically as a mindless beast who eats other characters? Is there any more nuance than that?

[SugaNee]

All of these charicters are from fairy tales. Unless you didn't grow up on these stories you should already be farmiliar with them. Bigby is as they say the "Big bad wolf" he ate (or tried to eat) red riding hood, her grandmother, the three pigs, the boy who cried wolf, stared in just about every fairy tale staring a wolf, as, well...a big bad wolf. A natural preditor, with the instincts of a wolf changed by his love for snow white making him want a new life as hard as that might be. It's not hard to tell he's exactly as you think he might be from all the comments his friends make. (The fact there's always a violent option makes it clear his instincts are always there aswell.) They also through their comments show that they know he's trying his best even though at the end of the day they feel he's a bit much they still have a soft spot for him. Besides through the story you see the rest of the fables arn't exactly perfect in the slightest either. But that's just how I look at it.

[Brian]

Well I'm going to start up again. I like HatlessHorseman's approach. I guess at the end of the day, I don't feel comfortable being thrown into a character that clearly has lots of relationship dynamics that I wasn't around to observe before the story started. Like I mentioned with Bigby and Beast...I just don't know what history those two have with each other so I have no idea who I would "side" with when Beauty asks me to lie for her. Either direction seems arbitrary without knowing their history.

Anyway, thanks for the suggestions and background everyone.

[[NeW]Spiked]

I've only read the earlier issues, but in general Bigby (and Snow, for that matter) seem quite a bit softer in the game compared to the comics - for example, early on in the comics when Snow is understandably in distress at a crime scene, Bigby tells her to shut up or he'll have Jack carry her home, and feel free to knock her out if she resists...so yeah 'gruff' options are in. He ain't all moody though, he cracks wise plenty, but rarely with a smile. He's also not averse to keeping his theories secret from his colleagues, so don't be afraid to keep things from Snow during the investigation.

Ultimately though, the fun of these games is in shaping the character to your own blend of noir (anti-)hero. If you're worried about canon, the Fable comics are set some decades after the game, which gives you some freedom to play with characters and relationships outside of their portrayal in the comics - a lot could have changed in those years.