For the Frank scene... it took me awhile to pick the right choices so that we all end up peaceful. First time Chloe shot him and his dog. Multiple times after that he got stabbed in the leg. Finally we ended up friendly

letting Warren beat the shit out of Nathan. Nathan, your tears of unfathomable sadness are delicious. I don't even care if he was an unwilling pawn of Jefferson. He's still a dangerous douche bag.

Well fuck.....

I sacrificed Arcadia Bay for Chloe. I just went through all that to save my friend and just couldn't imagine going through all that to see her die [again].

As for the entire episode, I was going to be annoyed when it seemed like Max was going to get out of the Dark Room so easily and predictably. I was glad to see things turn out not so simple, even if the end was somewhat predictable as to what your choices were and how things turned out. Seeing Max succeed and have to take it all back felt cruel.

The nightmare sequence was pretty annoying to me, especially getting around all those flashlights and stuff. Hate stuff like that! Anyway, even though it ended somewhat predictably I enjoyed the execution and overall story. The game did such a great job with the characters that it continued to make those choices thoughtful and tough.

I totally friend-zoned Warren and gave him a hug. Never been on his side so no kiss for him!

First the Jefferson stuff. Holy shit, the guy is such a creep. Even if he's not raping the girls, the whole thing, and his attitude/motivation, is just so unsettling. I truly felt uncomfortable for Max in that situation. The fight between Jefferson and David was cool.

I KNEW Warren's drunken picture would help them out! Getting to Warren & Joyce in the diner was a pain, though. It took me forever to realize the sand bag was there to stop the explosion. Silly me. And yes, I had Max kiss Warren. They were meant for each other.

The nightmare stuff was pretty frustrating, but overall a good implementation of addressing Max's biggest fears. It reminded me of another game I completed this year, but won't name because it may not be obvious. It's a AAA game, though. In my timeline, Kate lived, and she throws a major guilt trip on Max. The flashlight maze was dumb, but again, brought out some of Max's inner fears.

As far as the finale goes, I totally called it, although I like how it wasn't QUITE as predictable as I expected. I thought going back to let Chloe die would be the only way out. I did not at all expect that you could just say, "Fuck it. Chloe's here. I'm keeping her." So that was a tough choice to make. I went with saving Arcadia Bay because, in the end, I felt that Chloe was always meant to die in that bathroom. Yes, you spend the entire game fighting to keep her alive in various scenarios, but letting an entire community die... damn. I couldn't do it.
That is, until I finished the game, then went back to that chapter and immediately chose the other option.
I think the writers really want you to let Chloe die. That ending felt more... complete. The "save Chloe" ending is much shorter, but feels less satisfying. Like, yes, you saved your best friend... but for what? Everyone else (including Warren!) is gone.

which ends immediately when Chloe gets shot

sacrifice Chloe. I figure that it how it was meant to be. The two best friends got to spend an incredible week together, and maybe that's what it was all about.

If you sacrifice Chloe, it doesn't mean none of that stuff happened or didn't matter. It was those interactions with the people in the town through the five episodes that specifically influenced your experience to lead you to your decision in the end. If none of it ever happened, then your choice wouldn't be as informed as it is.