Talk:Bobby Ricks

Manifestation?
Is it possible that Ricks is a manifestation? How did he know Murphy was in town at the start, when murphy had only met Howard?

The town may have simply informed him of it, or he may have become aware of it through his mental link to the town. Arkimedes 17:21, June 19, 2012 (UTC)

Bobby's phone
I think there is something interesting with Bobby's phone in the studio. Yes, the one that can only receive calls.

OK, who was calling DJ Ricks when he said later "They're coming"? And first of all - what was the call about. I suggest that it was a request dedicated to Bobby himself, and of course a warning that a gang of Screamers are coming to the studio.

Now the only riddle left to be solved - WHO was calling? It's quite likely that he was the one that was dedicating requests to Murphy. But who exactly it can be? Is it possible that Howard has a cellphone?--`Dale Sunderland (talk) 18:29, July 24, 2012 (UTC)

From what I understand it's "Silent Hill" who rang him Mr Hazard (talk) 18:34, July 24, 2012 (UTC)

I agree with Rob. I think that Ricks stepped out of line and, as he and Howard said, there are rules and Ricks disobeyed them; therefore, the town reminded Ricks of his place. ManicShorty (talk) 19:43, July 24, 2012 (UTC)

Robert, as opposed to bobby
I was thinking of changing the name to Robert, instead of just Bobby. Any objections? -- Murphy Pendleton  :D  03:46, July 25, 2012 (UTC)

Robert Ricks? Fan name or official name?  BOGEYMAN 02:22, July 27, 2012 (UTC)

As I told Kaleb yesterday, he is only assuming. We can't say Bobby is a nickname for him or anything. He might just want to be called Bobby instead of his real name, if you get what I mean. . .Cᴀɴɪᴇᴀᴛᴛᴀᴄᴏs (talk) 02:34, July 27, 2012 (UTC)

Gamewise, his name IS Bobby, so I don't think Robert would make any sense. Then we should change the Harry Mason pages to say Harrold. ManicShorty (talk) 03:22, July 27, 2012 (UTC)

I think what Hallie means is that if we DID change it to Robert it. . we'd have to change Harry to Harrold because it's kinda his full name? BUT, Harry doesn't go by the name of Harrold so thus his name is Harry Mason. Same for Bobby. It would not be Robert Ricks but Bobby. Also it would not be Emilie but Emmy. Get it? Got it? Cool. Cᴀɴɪᴇᴀᴛᴛᴀᴄᴏs (talk) 04:04, July 27, 2012 (UTC)

Basically, what Emmy and Hallie said. Everyone knows him as Bobby, so changing it to Robert would most likely confuse people (best example: Harry Mason. No-one calls him Harold. I don't even think they call him Harold once in game. Same as Bobby. He's never called Robert in game) さよならを言うことは無意味である  07:20, July 27, 2012 (UTC)

His name sounds formal enough, don't you think? DJ Ricks is all he is in the game, just knowing the "Bobby" part is special enough WesZombie (talk) 07:38, July 27, 2012 (UTC)

We should call him Robert and link him to my profile page XD.... In all seriousness though Bobby is an actual name, doesn't technically mean it's short for Robert. Mr Hazard (talk) 08:13, July 27, 2012 (UTC)

The game (or movie, novel, comic) should be our first resource for resource for a Wiki page. Not once in game is he mentioned as Robert and that would just throw people off. If he's called Bobby in the game, and this goes for anyone who has a shortened name or nickname, kinda like Alex Shepherd, we really should just assume it's his name. If it's otherwise stated somewhere else, add it to the page. ManicShorty (talk) 16:04, July 27, 2012 (UTC)

I value your opinions. -- Murphy Pendleton  :D  01:13, July 30, 2012 (UTC)

Probably not dead but
Its likely he was supposed to appear later in the game but maybe that part was cut. Or maybe Vatra planned a sequel?
 * What makes you say that? -- Jo the Marten  ಠ_ಠ  17:14, April 12, 2013 (UTC)

Is Bobby Ricks really dead?

Is the official status of him taken from the comic, Anne's Story? Because it seems the theme is an endless cycle, where the wrong choices keeps the characters trapped within Silent Hill. Anne and Murphy also "die", when Anne is stabbed and later Murphy is shot in the head by Anne.

I don't know, what status is a person when they're stuck in an endless loop or purgatory? Alive, dead, unknown?Sage Endeavour (talk) 06:10, April 16, 2016 (UTC)