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'Walking Dead' watch party chat transcript, Oct. 14, 2012

TV writer Melissa Hayer and web editors Richard Hall and Tiffany Gibson chatted with readers Sunday during the third season premiere of "The Walking Dead." Below is a transcript of the chat.

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TV writer Melissa Hayer and web editors Richard Hall and Tiffany Gibson chatted with readers Sunday during the third season premiere of "The Walking Dead." Below is a transcript of the chat.

NewsOK 7:23 p.m. Hey everyone. If you're addicted to the show, you're probably watching reruns of the last season right now.

NewsOK 7:24 p.m. We're going to get started shortly before 8 p.m. and talk about the premiere as the episode unfolds. We want to read your comments, questions and reactions.

Will the show stick to the graphic novel? Or will it bring in new characters and plot lines? What do you think?

Richard Hall 7:25 p.m. Hey, all! Of course we're all totally addicted. Die, zombies, die!

Richard Hall 7:26 p.m. @NewsOK: Based on what we've seen the past two seasons, I have no doubt we'll see changes from the comic. It's not done to stiff the longtime fans, but to breath new life into the story and give us all something unpredictable. Also, not everything in the comic would translate well onto TV.

Richard Hall 7:32 p.m. I'm often conflicted on the best mode of transportation during the zombie apocalypse. Daryl rides a motorcycle. That thought terrifies me. It's loud, it's easy to lose control of, it can't go off-road too well, and there isn't metal surrounding you, keeping you safe from grabby zombie hands.

Richard Hall 7:33 p.m. Cars are loud, too, but carry more and that's a plus. Some can go off-road quite well, but I imagine an operational vehicle might be something of interest to other unsavory survivors.

Richard Hall 7:33 p.m. Bicycle is quiet but dangerous for obvious reasons. Same with foot travel.

Richard Hall 7:34 p.m. Hmm. Millennium Falcon it is, then.

Melissa Hayer 7:35 p.m. I don't think I'd choose a motorcycle or bicycle for the very reasons you've listed!

A tank sounds good - as long as you make sure there aren't any zombies already in it!

Or, yes, the Millennium Falcon would work.

Tiffany 7:36 p.m. I recall Rick using a tank in the first season in Atlanta, and that didn't seem to work out too well either. Hmmm. Maybe a boat?

Richard Hall 7:36 p.m. I once read that processed gasoline only has a "shelf life" of about a year. After that, it's useless. If that's true (and if I remembered correctly), that'd mean gas-powered vehicles would just turn into very big paperweights pretty quick.

Richard Hall 7:37 p.m. Heading out to sea could be nice, except for the weather. If someone's plan is to head to some deserted island, then you gotta think how many others have that plan.

Melissa Hayer 7:38 p.m. Which regular character do you think is most likely to meet their demise and, how soon, this season?

Tiffany 7:39 p.m. True. And I wonder if these zombies can swim? I know the mutated ones in Resident Evil apparently can.

Richard Hall 7:39 p.m. I'll take a page from Max Brook's "World War Z" novel: Head north to the frozen tundra and try to survive up there. The reasoning in the book is logical: Zombies would freeze, and when thawing season came around, you could head out and take off zombie heads while they're still unable to move.

Richard Hall 7:40 p.m. Hmm good question, Melissa. I think Hershel will die by the season's end. Since I know what happens during this story arc in the comics, I can make a guess at a character who will die, but I'll refrain as not to spoil anything.

Tiffany 7:40 p.m. No spoilers please!

Richard Hall 7:41 p.m. @Tiffany: George Romero's "Land of the Dead" features zombies that can walk on the ocean's floor, and the same thing happens in "World War Z." So, yeah, I guess it's possible, as possible as such a thing can be in a completely fictional world :D

Tiffany 7:43 p.m. Haha good point. I wonder if Glenn and Maggie will make it through this season. It seems like something is going to happen to one of them.

Richard Hall 7:43 p.m. Also, if anyone is interested in the mysterious character that saves Andrea in the season 2 finale, you can check out this month's issue of "The Walking Dead," which is a special that covers Michonne's beginnings.

Richard Hall 7:44 p.m. Heh, well, Glenn and Maggie have quite the relationship brewing, especially if the show sticks to the comics.

Richard Hall 7:45 p.m. But one thing to remember is no one is safe in this world. Don't get too close to anyone.

Melissa Hayer 7:45 p.m. I've got a feeling something might happen to Carol this season - just a guess, tthough.

I haven't read the comics, so thanks for refraining from spoilers, Richard. How does the show compare to the comics - are they both equally good?

Richard Hall 7:45 p.m. I remember my jaw hitting the floor when Dale died in season 2. I did not expect it at all. He lasted in the comic for a long time, and he and Andrea fell in love and everything. He was the group's moral compass, which I think is something that's passing onto Hershel.

Richard Hall 7:47 p.m. @Melissa: Carol takes a unique turn in this story arc in the comics, and it's quite possible we might see that in the show. She's been through a lot. The comic is pretty great. It's funny that a lot of people (including myself) were up in arms about how slow season 2 was for a while; too much drama, not enough zombies, etc. The comic book can go through a good chunk of issues without action, and I never blinked an eye at that.

Richard Hall 7:48 p.m. I think it just goes to show that some things that work well in the written medium might not carry over so well into film and television.

Tiffany 7:48 p.m. Do you think we'll see more zombies and action in season 3, Richard?

Melissa Hayer 7:48 p.m. That's true. I wasn't bothered by the second season, but I know a lot of people were.

Richard Hall 7:49 p.m. Oh yes, most definitely, Tiffany. The prison story arc in the comics contains the most action throughout the entire series, and also contains the most ferocious villain. I'm eager to see how this turns out on the show.

Tiffany 7:49 p.

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