Should I Shoot Frank?

When It Makes Sense

• Good fit: You are doing a “dark” or “anti‑hero” run where you deliberately choose the most extreme actions to see how the narrative reshapes itself.
• Good fit: You have already completed a full, hopeful playthrough and want to experience the story from a drastically different moral angle.

When You Should Avoid It

• Warning sign: You are playing for the first time and wish to preserve the original character arcs and emotional payoff.
• Warning sign: You prefer outcomes that keep key relationships intact, as shooting Frank severs ties with several central characters.

Pros and Cons

Pros

• Provides a stark, high‑stakes narrative branch that can be compelling for players seeking shock value.
• Unlocks unique dialogue and scene variations unavailable in more conventional routes.

Cons

• Irreversibly removes Frank from the story, eliminating future scenes that develop his personality and relationships.
• May feel unsatisfying for players who value consistent character growth, as the choice can appear abrupt or gratuitous.

Decision Checklist

• Do I want to explore a darker version of the narrative, or am I interested in preserving the original emotional journey?
• Am I comfortable with the permanent loss of a character and the ripple effects on later chapters?
• Have I already experienced a full playthrough that satisfies my curiosity about the story’s “intended” path?

Alternatives to Consider

If you want tension without ending a character, try confrontational dialogue options, sabotage missions, or choosing morally ambiguous actions that keep Frank alive but still shift the story’s tone.

Final Recommendation

Shooting Frank is best reserved for experienced players who deliberately want to see the darkest possible outcome and understand that it will erase a major portion of the narrative. Newcomers or those invested in character relationships should avoid this choice, opting instead for less permanent, but still impactful, decisions. As always, weigh your personal playstyle and be prepared for the story changes that follow.