I think I actually prefer just having a more down to earth story. No powers or monsters. Just people's lives.
However I'm kind of thinking if I try and get a friend into these games I'll have them start with Before the Storm, assuming (these are spoilers for BOTH LiS games!) when Rachel dies it doesn't show Mr. Jefferson somewhere/somehow.
I think the first season would be even more powerful that way.
i doubt it would. i think we'll see him but just teaching.