Pop Guy Posted May 3, 2019 Share Posted May 3, 2019 Wicker has a greater cultural background. (and part with greater scientific knowledge in the game) Winona is a faster and better builder and engineer. Maxwell has immeasurably more advanced knowledge than his. Wagstaff is the new stereotype of the scientist and inventor, the great creator of Voxola, a parody of Albert Einstein. And in game, Wortox is the new undisputed mass curator. We neglect that, since years now, anyone can build an effigy of meat, and that in DST Klei has added much cheaper methods to resurrect. Even the "magnificent beard" no longer has exclusivity, even Webber and Woodie can have it. And anyway, in Hamlet or SW what is it exactly for? The question is... Wilson what role does he currently have in the game of which he is the protagonist and symbol? Does not excel in any field, does not stand out for any reason, serves no purpose, all the features that gave it depth (both as lore and as gameplay) were given to others. He is no longer even the most iconic scientist... (Wagstaff embodies the stereotype of the mad scientist much better). In my opinion Wilson should flourish again with a new look, unique and with the thickness he deserves. Wilson, in my view, should be emphasized as a kind of Frankenstein: a scientist trying to resurrect the dead! (and which tries to become immortal in its turn). I don't know what this can entail in terms of gameplay. But surely he would make Wilson a unique and iconic character again, with a disquieting and pathological appearance, to the detriment of all the others and Wagstaff in particular (who embodies a different kind of scientist, that of a prodigy inventor for the good of humanity) What do you think? Do you also find it urgent that Wilson rediscovers something that makes it unique, in terms of lore and gameplay? Always glory to the magnificent beard. Link to comment https://forums.kleientertainment.com/forums/topic/105681-but-what-role-does-wilson-play-now/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
YouKnowWho Posted May 3, 2019 Share Posted May 3, 2019 I think Wilson's scientific discoveries (if any, honestly) not being all that impressive are kind of the point of his character. Link to comment https://forums.kleientertainment.com/forums/topic/105681-but-what-role-does-wilson-play-now/#findComment-1189049 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Well-met Posted May 4, 2019 Share Posted May 4, 2019 strictly speaking of DST, wagstaff doesn't exist and won't be ported. So we can rest easy for wilson. Link to comment https://forums.kleientertainment.com/forums/topic/105681-but-what-role-does-wilson-play-now/#findComment-1189057 Share on other sites More sharing options...
minespatch Posted May 4, 2019 Share Posted May 4, 2019 56 minutes ago, Pop Guy said: Does not excel in any field, does not stand out for any reason, serves no purpose, all the features that gave it depth (both as lore and as gameplay) were given to others. Story of my life. I think Wilson will be the group doctor. He has been constantly hinted to being a healer in both events. Link to comment https://forums.kleientertainment.com/forums/topic/105681-but-what-role-does-wilson-play-now/#findComment-1189061 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loopy Ouroboros Posted May 4, 2019 Share Posted May 4, 2019 Why, he's the protagonist, of course. And an avid punster to boot. Link to comment https://forums.kleientertainment.com/forums/topic/105681-but-what-role-does-wilson-play-now/#findComment-1189065 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geeris Posted May 4, 2019 Share Posted May 4, 2019 Although I agree that some of the skills he could possess were handed over to the other characters, I believe (and hopefully) that his scientific part can still be well explored. After all, "Science has no limits". In particular, I don't think Wilson's refresh will be so difficult because he'll probably only gain new features. 1 hour ago, Pop Guy said: Even the "magnificent beard" no longer has exclusivity, even Webber and Woodie can have it. And anyway, in Hamlet or SW what is it exactly for? Solved! Link to comment https://forums.kleientertainment.com/forums/topic/105681-but-what-role-does-wilson-play-now/#findComment-1189067 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axelocke Posted May 4, 2019 Share Posted May 4, 2019 Just now, Geeris said: Cursed image. Link to comment https://forums.kleientertainment.com/forums/topic/105681-but-what-role-does-wilson-play-now/#findComment-1189073 Share on other sites More sharing options...
FreyaMaluk Posted May 4, 2019 Share Posted May 4, 2019 1 hour ago, Pop Guy said: What do you think? Do you also find it urgent that Wilson rediscovers something that makes it unique, in terms of lore and gameplay? Always glory to the magnificent beard. I personally always wanted something unique for Wilson.. Not only for being the first character.. But cuz he has a kinda quirky personality that doesn't get reflected on his abilities. We have seen a bit of his crazy Frankenstein side in the Halloween update with the weird alchemical table... That was really fun.. But we need more if that.. Much more.. Yes pls.. More crazy science for this table... I'm hungry xD 25 minutes ago, Geeris said: Abomination! Link to comment https://forums.kleientertainment.com/forums/topic/105681-but-what-role-does-wilson-play-now/#findComment-1189075 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geeris Posted May 4, 2019 Share Posted May 4, 2019 10 minutes ago, FreyaMaluk said: Yes pls.. More crazy science for this table... I'm hungry xD Exactly! Wilson already has everything a great character has. He just need a little more care. Link to comment https://forums.kleientertainment.com/forums/topic/105681-but-what-role-does-wilson-play-now/#findComment-1189077 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canis Posted May 4, 2019 Share Posted May 4, 2019 37 minutes ago, Geeris said: Link to comment https://forums.kleientertainment.com/forums/topic/105681-but-what-role-does-wilson-play-now/#findComment-1189078 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GenomeSquirrel Posted May 4, 2019 Share Posted May 4, 2019 Part of me wants to say start him off with a razor, have the beard grow faster, and give him a few more beard hair things I'd wouldn't mind taking the healer route, but he would need forge's staff to compete with Wortox, and it would be hard to compete with the revival methods, hearts are easy to make and amulets are very flexible Link to comment https://forums.kleientertainment.com/forums/topic/105681-but-what-role-does-wilson-play-now/#findComment-1189087 Share on other sites More sharing options...
minespatch Posted May 4, 2019 Share Posted May 4, 2019 2 minutes ago, GenomeSquirrel said: I'd wouldn't mind taking the healer route, but he would need forge's staff to compete with Wortox I'm still mad about Maxwell using the alchemist name during the Forge. That's more like Wilson's angle. Wilson should have a focus in chemistry and healing. Link to comment https://forums.kleientertainment.com/forums/topic/105681-but-what-role-does-wilson-play-now/#findComment-1189088 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spep Posted May 4, 2019 Share Posted May 4, 2019 hopefully he will become a character, and not stay as beginner bait after his rework, would be great to see what perks klei could create for em, i swear im not just saying this because i have his rose skin. Link to comment https://forums.kleientertainment.com/forums/topic/105681-but-what-role-does-wilson-play-now/#findComment-1189089 Share on other sites More sharing options...
minespatch Posted May 4, 2019 Share Posted May 4, 2019 2 minutes ago, Shpee said: hopefully he will become a character, He fits the everyman trait. It's a narrative role, so that fits. Link to comment https://forums.kleientertainment.com/forums/topic/105681-but-what-role-does-wilson-play-now/#findComment-1189090 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spep Posted May 4, 2019 Share Posted May 4, 2019 Just now, minespatch said: "He fits the everyman trait." exactly, and that must not stand in this land of madness and abnormality, with men who gain muscle mass within a few seconds, sentient machines, and spider children, a normal person is just downright heresy, and must be changed for the better. Link to comment https://forums.kleientertainment.com/forums/topic/105681-but-what-role-does-wilson-play-now/#findComment-1189091 Share on other sites More sharing options...
minespatch Posted May 4, 2019 Share Posted May 4, 2019 4 minutes ago, Shpee said: exactly, and that must not stand in this land of madness and abnormality, with men who gain muscle mass within a few seconds, sentient machines, and spider children, a normal person is just downright heresy, and must be changed for the better. https://www.enotes.com/topics/everyman Link to comment https://forums.kleientertainment.com/forums/topic/105681-but-what-role-does-wilson-play-now/#findComment-1189093 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spep Posted May 4, 2019 Share Posted May 4, 2019 uh, what does a play about humanity and religion have to do with making wilson a more intresting and better character? Link to comment https://forums.kleientertainment.com/forums/topic/105681-but-what-role-does-wilson-play-now/#findComment-1189094 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain_Rage Posted May 4, 2019 Share Posted May 4, 2019 He will always be the chicken-strangler to me. .... nah, I'm only joking. Wilson will always be the curious science / pseudo-science / magic -dabbling man who set it all in motion. My biggest memories of him are still from the Don't Starve intro cinematic and all the puzzle comics. It feels like he's constantly up to something mysterious in the background; an epicenter for mystery and a catalyst for otherworldy events. Link to comment https://forums.kleientertainment.com/forums/topic/105681-but-what-role-does-wilson-play-now/#findComment-1189148 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxposting Posted May 4, 2019 Share Posted May 4, 2019 man wilson to me is the good boi when i first started, man i tried killing bearger with a spear and bunch of beefalos Link to comment https://forums.kleientertainment.com/forums/topic/105681-but-what-role-does-wilson-play-now/#findComment-1189149 Share on other sites More sharing options...
FreyaMaluk Posted May 4, 2019 Share Posted May 4, 2019 13 hours ago, minespatch said: Story of my life. I think Wilson will be the group doctor. He has been constantly hinted to being a healer in both events. hmmm tbh I don't know about the "doctor" role... At least not in the modern sense... I think he is a bit more on the side of being bold taking risks with people's health "for science" than caring to much for them... and in the forge he isn't really a doctor... he just can use staves like Wendy or Willow.. that doesn't make him a doctor I think... He is a jack of all traits.. he can revive them faster which isn't really a doctor... just some frankensteinian resuscitation technics using electricity and magnetism he probably got when he was experimenting with inanimate corpses... like Galvani and Aldini's work that inspired Mary Shelly in the first place Link to comment https://forums.kleientertainment.com/forums/topic/105681-but-what-role-does-wilson-play-now/#findComment-1189159 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Datanon Posted May 4, 2019 Share Posted May 4, 2019 hes a borderline scientist to me. hes only a 'failed scientist' because he goes beyond ethics; i'd even say hes more fitting to mess up with nightmare fuel than maxwell, because the latter is just an entertainer using some opportune book i would really not like him to be the "beard guy" because i never saw him like that from the start, and just being good at resurrecting is not enough when you put it on the table with the already reworked characters. if i was tasked to rework him i would try to look at health management, nightmare fuel crafts, or living being crafts (rabbits, birds, moles, bees, etc) Link to comment https://forums.kleientertainment.com/forums/topic/105681-but-what-role-does-wilson-play-now/#findComment-1189177 Share on other sites More sharing options...
researchlab_2 Posted May 4, 2019 Share Posted May 4, 2019 I mean, if only Wilson got the ability to posses beard hair, he would be better, but I don't think it's possible in together, with Bernie and all. But yeah, a healer/resurector makes sense. Maybe some better healing items/beard hearts/ability to recharge touch stones/more beard-based strategy could be implemented, as this beardroll sprite I made some time ago: Link to comment https://forums.kleientertainment.com/forums/topic/105681-but-what-role-does-wilson-play-now/#findComment-1189178 Share on other sites More sharing options...
FreyaMaluk Posted May 4, 2019 Share Posted May 4, 2019 9 minutes ago, researchlab_2 said: , as this beardroll sprite I made some time ago: Holy s h i t! This is both disgusting and hilarious at the same time. I approve! xD Link to comment https://forums.kleientertainment.com/forums/topic/105681-but-what-role-does-wilson-play-now/#findComment-1189182 Share on other sites More sharing options...
axxel Posted May 4, 2019 Share Posted May 4, 2019 33 minutes ago, researchlab_2 said: I mean, if only Wilson got the ability to posses beard hair, he would be better, but I don't think it's possible in together, with Bernie and all. But yeah, a healer/resurector makes sense. Maybe some better healing items/beard hearts/ability to recharge touch stones/more beard-based strategy could be implemented, as this beardroll sprite I made some time ago: It's a bound liquorice roll. BTT A healer and/or makeshift Wilson would be very nice. Like mad lab/ancient lab he could craft a personal crafting station others can also use to make flasks and potions and use some beard hairs as an ingredient. Link to comment https://forums.kleientertainment.com/forums/topic/105681-but-what-role-does-wilson-play-now/#findComment-1189196 Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Variant Posted May 4, 2019 Share Posted May 4, 2019 Wilson is the protagonist. He does protag things. Like being a protag. He's the protaggiest of all the protags. Spoiler Jokes aside, I'm actually kind of wanting him to stay untouched, I love Wilson as he is, and kind of want to make him stay the protag, starter character. If my hand were forced... I'd say he should definitely get some more mad science related things in. Or the ability to amputate people and give them wooden limbs, we know he can from SW. Link to comment https://forums.kleientertainment.com/forums/topic/105681-but-what-role-does-wilson-play-now/#findComment-1189197 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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