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'''Bill Ford''' was a settler who set up camp near the town of [[SilverLoad (town)|SilverLoad]] in 1879. His [[Ben Ford|son]] was kidnapped by raiders from the town after | '''Bill Ford''' was a settler who set up camp near the town of [[SilverLoad (town)|SilverLoad]] in July 1879. His [[Ben Ford|son]] was kidnapped by raiders from the town after he and his son briefly visited it. Bill hired a [[The Gunslinger|bounty hunter]] to find and return his son to him. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
Bill and his family were travelling together with the [[Catlins]] for about a year. Bill's wife [[Mary Ford|Mary]] died during the journey. After setting up camp near SilverLoad, Bill's son was kidnapped by raiders. Bill thus hired a bounty hunter to rescue him. | Bill and his family were travelling together with the [[Catlins]] for about a year. Bill's wife [[Mary Ford|Mary]] died during the journey. After setting up camp near SilverLoad, Bill's son was kidnapped by raiders. Bill thus hired a bounty hunter to rescue him. | ||
==Gameplay== | ==Gameplay== | ||
===PlayStation=== | |||
When he is first approached by the Gunslinger, Bill will say: | When he is first approached by the Gunslinger, Bill will say: | ||
*''"Please go after my son. I will pay you with my life if only to see his face again."'' | *''"Please go after my son. I will pay you with my life if only to see his face again."'' | ||
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You can talk to Bill about the following: | You can talk to Bill about the following: | ||
*'''Tell me about the Town.''' | *'''Tell me about the Town.''' | ||
**''"Me and my son went into that town, weird name of SilverLoad. We went there to buy supplies and maybe catch up on whats been going on. The folk there were very unfriendly, the place felt as cold as a graveyard . As we left that unholy place I swear that storm followed us."'' | **''"Me and my son went into that town, weird name of SilverLoad. We went there to buy supplies and maybe catch up on whats{{sic}} been going on. The folk there were very unfriendly, the place felt as cold as a graveyard . As we left that unholy place I swear that storm followed us."'' | ||
***'''The storm?' | ***'''The storm?''' | ||
****''"Fierce thing it was! I thought we were going to be swallowed up by the sand! I thought I saw shapes moving in the storm, but I guess it was just the sand gritting up my eyes. I know better now."'' | ****''"Fierce thing it was! I thought we were going to be swallowed up by the sand! I thought I saw shapes moving in the storm, but I guess it was just the sand gritting up my eyes. I know better now."'' | ||
*'''How did you get here?''' | *'''How did you get here?''' | ||
**''"We have been on the trails now for about a year, we were heading for the frontier Mister. Me, my dear departed wife and our son Ben have travelled with the Catlins all of this time. After Mary, God rest her soul, died the Catlins kept me strong 'an helped me keep it together with Ben."'' | **''"We have been on the trails now for about a year, we were heading for the frontier Mister. Me, my dear departed wife and our son Ben have travelled with the Catlins all of this time. After Mary, God rest her soul, died the Catlins kept me strong 'an helped me keep it together with Ben."'' | ||
***'''The Catlins?' | ***'''The Catlins?''' | ||
****''"John and Joanne Catlin. Joanne has been like a mother to Ben since the death of my Mary. She is a good woman but I don't think she's warmed to you much."'' | ****''"John and Joanne Catlin. Joanne has been like a mother to Ben since the death of my Mary. She is a good woman but I don't think she's warmed to you much."'' | ||
*'''Tell me about your Son.''' | *'''Tell me about your Son.''' | ||
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*'''About the Raid?''' | *'''About the Raid?''' | ||
**''"It was last night when they came screaming from that storm! It was as if they had come just for the children. John managed to get a shot at one of the raiders, but took a bullet in return and now lies wounded in his wagon. The devils took Ben and there was nothing we could do. I would go after them myself but I dare not leave the others here unprotected. DEVILS!"'' | **''"It was last night when they came screaming from that storm! It was as if they had come just for the children. John managed to get a shot at one of the raiders, but took a bullet in return and now lies wounded in his wagon. The devils took Ben and there was nothing we could do. I would go after them myself but I dare not leave the others here unprotected. DEVILS!"'' | ||
***'''Devils?' | ***'''Devils?''' | ||
****''"Devils in the bodies of men! Eyes like the fires of Hell! Lord protect us all."'' | ****''"Devils in the bodies of men! Eyes like the fires of Hell! Lord protect us all."'' | ||
*'''I feel exhausted, can you help?''' | *'''I feel exhausted, can you help?''' | ||
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If you ask him about the same topic again, he will say: | If you ask him about the same topic again, he will say: | ||
*''"I've told you everything I know."'' | *''"I've told you everything I know."'' | ||
===DOS=== | |||
When he is first approached by the Gunslinger, Bill will say: | |||
*''"Please go after my son. I will pay you with my life if only to see his face again!"'' | |||
If he is approached again later, he will say: | |||
*''"Please hurry, I fear time is running out!"'' | |||
You can talk to Bill about the following: | |||
*'''Ask about the Town.''' | |||
**''"Me and my son went into that town, weird name of SilverLoad. We went there to buy supplies and maybe catch up on current events. The folk there were very unfriendly, the place felt as cold as a graveyard. As we left that unholy place I swear that STORM followed us."'' | |||
***'''The storm?''' | |||
****''"Fierce thing it was! I thought we were going to be swallowed up by the sand! I thought I saw shapes moving in the storm, but I knew nothing could survive in all that choking dust. I know better now!"'' | |||
*'''Tell me about your travels.''' | |||
**''"We have been on the trails now for about a year, we were heading for the frontier Mister, we want a better way of life in Gods{{sic}} new country. Me and my dear lost wife and Ben have travelled with the Catlins all of this time. Some six months ago my wife was bitten by a snake and died shortly afterwards, I almost couldn't go on without Mary but the CATLINS have helped me all of this time. | |||
***'''The Catlins?''' | |||
****''"John and Joanne Catlin. Joanne has been like a surrogate mother to Ben since the death of my Mary. She is a good woman but I don't think she approves of your help Mister."'' | |||
*'''Ask about his Son.''' | |||
**''"My boy will soon be nine years old. I pray to God you can find him for me Mister!"'' | |||
*'''What about the Raid?''' | |||
**''"It was last night when they came screaming from that storm! They were like devils from hell itself! It was as if they had come just for the children, John managed to get a shot off at one of the raiders, but he just picked himself up even though he had a hole through his chest John took a bullet in return and now lies wounded in his wagon. The devils took Ben and there was nothing we could do, they fled into the storm howling like banshees. I would go after them myself but I dare not leave the others here unprotected. DEVILS!"'' | |||
***'''Devils?''' | |||
****''"Devils in the bodies of men! Eyes like the fires of hell! Lord protect us all!"'' | |||
==Behind the scenes== | ==Behind the scenes== |
Latest revision as of 03:52, 23 December 2024
This is a SilverLoad article. |
Bill Ford | ||
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Biographical information | ||
Gender | Male | |
Family | Ben Ford (son) Mary Ford (wife) | |
Gameplay information | ||
Location | Settlers Camp | |
Behind the scenes | ||
Portrayed by | Paul Elder | |
Appears in | SilverLoad |
Bill Ford was a settler who set up camp near the town of SilverLoad in July 1879. His son was kidnapped by raiders from the town after he and his son briefly visited it. Bill hired a bounty hunter to find and return his son to him.
History
Bill and his family were travelling together with the Catlins for about a year. Bill's wife Mary died during the journey. After setting up camp near SilverLoad, Bill's son was kidnapped by raiders. Bill thus hired a bounty hunter to rescue him.
Gameplay
PlayStation
When he is first approached by the Gunslinger, Bill will say:
- "Please go after my son. I will pay you with my life if only to see his face again."
If you linger around, he will say:
- "Please hurry I fear time is running out."
You can talk to Bill about the following:
- Tell me about the Town.
- "Me and my son went into that town, weird name of SilverLoad. We went there to buy supplies and maybe catch up on whats[sic] been going on. The folk there were very unfriendly, the place felt as cold as a graveyard . As we left that unholy place I swear that storm followed us."
- The storm?
- "Fierce thing it was! I thought we were going to be swallowed up by the sand! I thought I saw shapes moving in the storm, but I guess it was just the sand gritting up my eyes. I know better now."
- The storm?
- "Me and my son went into that town, weird name of SilverLoad. We went there to buy supplies and maybe catch up on whats[sic] been going on. The folk there were very unfriendly, the place felt as cold as a graveyard . As we left that unholy place I swear that storm followed us."
- How did you get here?
- "We have been on the trails now for about a year, we were heading for the frontier Mister. Me, my dear departed wife and our son Ben have travelled with the Catlins all of this time. After Mary, God rest her soul, died the Catlins kept me strong 'an helped me keep it together with Ben."
- The Catlins?
- "John and Joanne Catlin. Joanne has been like a mother to Ben since the death of my Mary. She is a good woman but I don't think she's warmed to you much."
- The Catlins?
- "We have been on the trails now for about a year, we were heading for the frontier Mister. Me, my dear departed wife and our son Ben have travelled with the Catlins all of this time. After Mary, God rest her soul, died the Catlins kept me strong 'an helped me keep it together with Ben."
- Tell me about your Son.
- "My boy will soon be nine years old. I pray to God you can bring him back to me!"
- About the Raid?
- "It was last night when they came screaming from that storm! It was as if they had come just for the children. John managed to get a shot at one of the raiders, but took a bullet in return and now lies wounded in his wagon. The devils took Ben and there was nothing we could do. I would go after them myself but I dare not leave the others here unprotected. DEVILS!"
- Devils?
- "Devils in the bodies of men! Eyes like the fires of Hell! Lord protect us all."
- Devils?
- "It was last night when they came screaming from that storm! It was as if they had come just for the children. John managed to get a shot at one of the raiders, but took a bullet in return and now lies wounded in his wagon. The devils took Ben and there was nothing we could do. I would go after them myself but I dare not leave the others here unprotected. DEVILS!"
- I feel exhausted, can you help?
- (first time only) "I`ll give y` what I can Mister." (gives dried beans)
- (after first time) "I would help y` but I have nothing more to give."
- Inventory.
- (if you try to give him the Catlins Bible) "That looks like the Catlins Bible, you keep it Mister."
- (if you try to give him your gun) "If you are to find my son you`ll need your gun."
- (if you try to give him other items) "Thank you mister but you keep it."
- Goodbye.
- "Please hurry I fear time is running out."
If you ask him about the same topic again, he will say:
- "I've told you everything I know."
DOS
When he is first approached by the Gunslinger, Bill will say:
- "Please go after my son. I will pay you with my life if only to see his face again!"
If he is approached again later, he will say:
- "Please hurry, I fear time is running out!"
You can talk to Bill about the following:
- Ask about the Town.
- "Me and my son went into that town, weird name of SilverLoad. We went there to buy supplies and maybe catch up on current events. The folk there were very unfriendly, the place felt as cold as a graveyard. As we left that unholy place I swear that STORM followed us."
- The storm?
- "Fierce thing it was! I thought we were going to be swallowed up by the sand! I thought I saw shapes moving in the storm, but I knew nothing could survive in all that choking dust. I know better now!"
- The storm?
- "Me and my son went into that town, weird name of SilverLoad. We went there to buy supplies and maybe catch up on current events. The folk there were very unfriendly, the place felt as cold as a graveyard. As we left that unholy place I swear that STORM followed us."
- Tell me about your travels.
- "We have been on the trails now for about a year, we were heading for the frontier Mister, we want a better way of life in Gods[sic] new country. Me and my dear lost wife and Ben have travelled with the Catlins all of this time. Some six months ago my wife was bitten by a snake and died shortly afterwards, I almost couldn't go on without Mary but the CATLINS have helped me all of this time.
- The Catlins?
- "John and Joanne Catlin. Joanne has been like a surrogate mother to Ben since the death of my Mary. She is a good woman but I don't think she approves of your help Mister."
- The Catlins?
- "We have been on the trails now for about a year, we were heading for the frontier Mister, we want a better way of life in Gods[sic] new country. Me and my dear lost wife and Ben have travelled with the Catlins all of this time. Some six months ago my wife was bitten by a snake and died shortly afterwards, I almost couldn't go on without Mary but the CATLINS have helped me all of this time.
- Ask about his Son.
- "My boy will soon be nine years old. I pray to God you can find him for me Mister!"
- What about the Raid?
- "It was last night when they came screaming from that storm! They were like devils from hell itself! It was as if they had come just for the children, John managed to get a shot off at one of the raiders, but he just picked himself up even though he had a hole through his chest John took a bullet in return and now lies wounded in his wagon. The devils took Ben and there was nothing we could do, they fled into the storm howling like banshees. I would go after them myself but I dare not leave the others here unprotected. DEVILS!"
- Devils?
- "Devils in the bodies of men! Eyes like the fires of hell! Lord protect us all!"
- Devils?
- "It was last night when they came screaming from that storm! They were like devils from hell itself! It was as if they had come just for the children, John managed to get a shot off at one of the raiders, but he just picked himself up even though he had a hole through his chest John took a bullet in return and now lies wounded in his wagon. The devils took Ben and there was nothing we could do, they fled into the storm howling like banshees. I would go after them myself but I dare not leave the others here unprotected. DEVILS!"
Behind the scenes
Portrayal
He was portrayed by Paul Elder who also appeared as the Sheriff.
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