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| − | '''[[File:Paul_Carson.jpg|thumb|356px]]Paul Carson '''is one of the psychopaths turned survivor in the video game; ''Dead Rising''. He is a misfit teenager and arsonist who is found in Casual Gals in Wonderland Plaza during the scoop Long Haired Punk, terrorizing two women. |
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| − | Frank investigates the Casual Gals store and encounters Paul as he is terrorizing two women, Mindy Baker and Debbie Willett. He accuses them of laughing at him, and threatens them with a Molotov cocktail. As Frank approaches, Paul notices him when he knocks over a gas can and threatens him, in addition to his two captives. Finally, Paul attacks Frank, forcing Frank to fight back. |
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| + | {{Quote|Get-Get any closer and I'll l-l-light this place up!|Paul threatening Frank.}} |
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| + | '''Paul Carson''' is a psychopath in the 2006 videogame '''Dead Rising''' by Capcom. He is a paranoid teenager, found threatening two women in the Willamette Parkview Mall with a Molotov cocktail. |
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| − | After he is defeated, Paul tries to light up another Molotov cocktail. As he finally succeeds, he stumbles over the same gas can Frank did and it sends him crashing to the floor. The Molotov lands on his crotch and lights him on fire, providing Frank with a photo op. It is considered an outtake, no matter how gruesome his fate is. |
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| + | He was voiced by Gabriel Olds. |
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| − | If Frank chooses to put out the fire with a fire extinguisher, Paul will apologize for what he did, claiming he didn't know what he was thinking. He then agrees to cooperate with Frank if he'll escort him to the security room. |
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| − | Later, Paul asks to talk to Frank in the security room. He first asks Frank to promise a helicopter will be arriving to rescue them, then requests him not to reveal to any of the others what he had done. Frank agrees to keep his mouth shut, and in return Paul provides him with a supply of Molotov cocktails. |
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| − | ====Fate==== |
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| − | Depending on the ending, Paul was either rescued by Ed DeLuca; saved when Otis Washington stole a military helicopter; taken into custody by the Special Forces and possibly killed to cover up the Willamette incident; burned by his Molotov cocktail; or killed by Carlito Keyes's bombs. |
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| + | Paul is first observed from the security monitors, where he's seen terrorizing two women in the back room of the Casual Gals clothing store. Frank West goes to confront Paul and save the two girls, Debbie Willett, and Mindy Baker. Frank walks in to see Paul waving around a Molotov cocktail, using it to threaten the two women, who he accuses of "laughing at him". |
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| + | Frank, unaware of how to approach someone so dangerously hostile, slowly approaches him from behind. Frank inadvertently knocks over a can of lighter fluid, startling Paul, who quickly turns his sights on Frank. Paul, still in a state of paranoia shouts at Frank "Oh! I guess you came here to laugh at me too!", provoking him into attacking. |
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| + | ==Battle== |
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| + | Paul's boss battle is very simplistic, but not easy. The key to winning lies within keeping close to him, ready to attack. |
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| + | *The bulk of Paul's battle consists of him running throughout the level while he drops a trail of pipe bombs behind him. This forces you to follow closely behind him as he runs, straying to far behind will cause you to fall victim to his bombs. |
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| + | *After a string of pipe bombs he will stop to catch his breath, giving you a chance to attack, but this can only be achieved for a few seconds, which is why keeping close is very important. |
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| + | *When stopping, Paul may also throw a Molotov cocktail. It's important to dodge his throw first then attack, attacking before he throws causes him to drop the Molotov, causing you damage as well. |
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| + | *Paul's most devastating attack is undoubtedly his use of explosive RC cars, which he deploys whenever you get too far out of range from his primary attacks. The car's follow the player with exceptional speed, and often in groups, making them a formidable and irritating attack. |
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| + | After Paul is defeated, he manages to light one last molotov to attack Frank with, but accidentally trips, catching himself on fire by mistake, as Frank watches in horror. Frank, through the player's actions, has the choice of letting Paul live or die. Letting him die, is easily achieved by doing nothing, and offers nothing in return. Letting him live, requires Frank to pick up a nearby fire extinguisher, and put out the fire before his health runs out. Saving Paul causes him to join you, giving you another survivor to save, offering the ability to gain XP through a number of ways, and also helps for achievement purposes. |
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| + | ==Gallery== |
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| + | <gallery widths="300" bordercolor="red" captionetxtcolor="red" position="center"> |
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| + | paul carson notebook.png|Paul Carson's notebook photo |
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| + | Paul carson dying.png|Paul burning to death |
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| + | paul carson dead.png|Paul's dead body |
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| + | </gallery> |
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| + | ==Trivia== |
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| + | *Paul's last name "Carson" is a play on the word "arson", his most favorable activity. |
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| + | *Paul is 19 years old, but has a deeply aged appearance. This could be brought on by intense stress, an obvious trait of his. |
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| + | *Paul's basic appearance and characteristics give a hint at his inspiration being that of a bullied troubled high school youth, who one day snaps, leading him to retaliate and either bomb, or "shoot-up" his school. |
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| “ | Get-Get any closer and I'll l-l-light this place up! | „ |
| ~ Paul threatening Frank. |
Paul Carson is a psychopath in the 2006 videogame Dead Rising by Capcom. He is a paranoid teenager, found threatening two women in the Willamette Parkview Mall with a Molotov cocktail.
He was voiced by Gabriel Olds.
Paul is first observed from the security monitors, where he's seen terrorizing two women in the back room of the Casual Gals clothing store. Frank West goes to confront Paul and save the two girls, Debbie Willett, and Mindy Baker. Frank walks in to see Paul waving around a Molotov cocktail, using it to threaten the two women, who he accuses of "laughing at him".
Frank, unaware of how to approach someone so dangerously hostile, slowly approaches him from behind. Frank inadvertently knocks over a can of lighter fluid, startling Paul, who quickly turns his sights on Frank. Paul, still in a state of paranoia shouts at Frank "Oh! I guess you came here to laugh at me too!", provoking him into attacking.
Battle
Paul's boss battle is very simplistic, but not easy. The key to winning lies within keeping close to him, ready to attack.
- The bulk of Paul's battle consists of him running throughout the level while he drops a trail of pipe bombs behind him. This forces you to follow closely behind him as he runs, straying to far behind will cause you to fall victim to his bombs.
- After a string of pipe bombs he will stop to catch his breath, giving you a chance to attack, but this can only be achieved for a few seconds, which is why keeping close is very important.
- When stopping, Paul may also throw a Molotov cocktail. It's important to dodge his throw first then attack, attacking before he throws causes him to drop the Molotov, causing you damage as well.
- Paul's most devastating attack is undoubtedly his use of explosive RC cars, which he deploys whenever you get too far out of range from his primary attacks. The car's follow the player with exceptional speed, and often in groups, making them a formidable and irritating attack.
Paul's Fate
After Paul is defeated, he manages to light one last molotov to attack Frank with, but accidentally trips, catching himself on fire by mistake, as Frank watches in horror. Frank, through the player's actions, has the choice of letting Paul live or die. Letting him die, is easily achieved by doing nothing, and offers nothing in return. Letting him live, requires Frank to pick up a nearby fire extinguisher, and put out the fire before his health runs out. Saving Paul causes him to join you, giving you another survivor to save, offering the ability to gain XP through a number of ways, and also helps for achievement purposes.
Gallery
Trivia
- Paul's last name "Carson" is a play on the word "arson", his most favorable activity.
- Paul is 19 years old, but has a deeply aged appearance. This could be brought on by intense stress, an obvious trait of his.
- Paul's basic appearance and characteristics give a hint at his inspiration being that of a bullied troubled high school youth, who one day snaps, leading him to retaliate and either bomb, or "shoot-up" his school.
