What kind of Story you Like???

Sthrattoff · October 29, 2006, 08:02:35 PM

Or just post any story plot you like!
Here, of course...

&&&&&&&&&&&&& · October 29, 2006, 08:18:01 PM

FF4 and FF9 are the best final fantasy because of the time period. And they have fantasy. FF8 was dumb because they made it all sci-fi future stuff. So was 7.

Astrojazz · October 31, 2006, 05:26:49 AM

Personally, I like a good mystery, with Romance, Humour, and Quick Adventure scenes thrown into the mix.

-Astro

Arrow · October 31, 2006, 05:45:12 AM

I like stuff that's very dramatic, but not cheesey. Usually good if it involves the good/bad sides of religion, and ESPECIALLY tasty if the main character winds up dead.

Yossy · October 31, 2006, 04:36:45 PM

Depending on how I'm feeling, I'll either want to play something that is so incredibly deep and compelling that you have to spend hours sorting out all of the incredible complications, or something so simple and straightforward that it's sweet (I had to stop myself from saying "short and sweet," because straightforwardness does not necessarily mean less gameplay *points to Dragon Warrior 3*).

Indignos · November 02, 2006, 10:35:11 PM

I like stories with a good plott, not too serious all the way through, some comedy sequeezed inbetween but not to the point where it's labeled as a 'comedy'. I like drama and heart-breaking endings. Or, those endings that make you think on it for a month or longer. I also like endings where it hints a lot towards a sequel or something of the sort. Dramatic and comedic for me.

Yossy · November 02, 2006, 11:12:27 PM

Oh, yeah, humor is a necessary component of a good game. Or, being able to derive humor where none was intended. "ALL YOUR BASE ARE BELONG TO US NOW"

Sthrattoff · November 04, 2006, 06:32:21 AM

Aye, I didn't give mine...

I like a story with complexity about "what is human, and life itself?"
And International conflict...
With a little of romance sauce....
And a lot of action... Of course.

Oh, and with a setting of mixed fantasy and real world.

Indignos · November 04, 2006, 06:42:12 AM

Quote from: Sthrattoff on November 04, 2006, 06:32:21 AM
Aye, I didn't give mine...

I like a story with complexity about "what is human, and life itself?"
And International conflict...
With a little of romance sauce....
And a lot of action... Of course.

Oh, and with a setting of mixed fantasy and real world.

Yeah, that sounds good. Romance is a key element in games for me. Take Final Fantasy X, for instance, Yuna and Tidus had a good romance. Sora and Kairi from Kingdom Hearts- many others as well.

Yossy · November 04, 2006, 11:03:15 AM

I believe that romance is a negative factor in gameplay. It's way, way overused, and shouldn't be used as a central plot device. Especially when the entire basis of the villain's actions are to win the love of someone. Bleh.

darkelementwars · November 04, 2006, 03:24:14 AM

i personally like sci-fi, since thats not an option i choose fantasy since its close and sometimes the same...

Sthrattoff · November 04, 2006, 06:43:36 AM

That's why I use romance as a sauce...
Not as the main factor of the storyline.

'cause I didn't understand what is love anyway...

Terminus · November 08, 2006, 02:06:08 PM

I like them all - mixed, because nothing is good if it's overused... But if I had t pick one it would be fantasy - I simply like when I can do something that doesn't have to be logical for modern science

Orakk · November 13, 2006, 07:05:30 PM

I like them all (if we delete the romance part

)

-Orakk

Yossy · November 13, 2006, 09:14:44 PM

Yesss, finally. But yeah, a little of each genre should be used... in moderation.

lost · November 13, 2006, 11:06:08 PM

A great story has all of the elements you are polling on. Think about Saving Private Ryan. That had everything... except romance, instead it had male bonding.

Sthrattoff · November 15, 2006, 04:05:45 AM

As you wish...
I've removed the romance option and...
Read the poll again, I made some new choices.

Yossy · November 15, 2006, 01:02:14 PM

Agh, you and your.... ambiguous choices...

Nightwolf · November 15, 2006, 02:24:23 PM

Quote from: Yossy on November 04, 2006, 11:03:15 AM
I believe that romance is a negative factor in gameplay. It's way, way overused, and shouldn't be used as a central plot device. Especially when the entire basis of the villain's actions are to win the love of someone. Bleh.

true

i like comedy, wether game or movie.
i also like mysterious
romance..well its not good in a GAME

well i would play any game as long as its GOOD

Moss. · November 15, 2006, 04:17:28 PM

Quote from: BanisherOfEden on October 29, 2006, 08:18:01 PM
FF4 and FF9 are the best final fantasy because of the time period. And they have fantasy. FF8 was dumb because they made it all sci-fi future stuff. So was 7.

Thanks to this post, I hate you more than ever. Not because you don't like ff8, but because you don't like it because of its time period. You don't deserve videogames.

I like epic heroism to slowly blossom forth from the main character, with a hint of romance. The more tragic, the better.

As far as time period goes, I really don't think it matters at all, as long as the story's good. Who cares what time period it's in?

Corvus Sangreal · November 15, 2006, 05:28:54 PM

I like when game has romance with slight erotic in it. It helps to make our protagonists more deep, not just some heroes that want to save the world, but persons with complex psychology and intense emotions. And sad-endings... well it doesn't need to be sad end, but I like when game story is shocking and unpredictable, and that is mostly done in negative rather than positive way. Dark and serious, but in the other hand needs to have it's comic moments. Easter-eggs are fine with me too.

Yossy · November 15, 2006, 10:43:28 PM

Every decent video game needs one awesomely amazing character who helps out the heroes - but only when they're in an incredibly tight pinch! Throughout the course of the game, the player needs to anticipate the point when said character will actually join the party. Unfortunately, the character never actually joins, but that leaves lots of room for bad fanfiction. And what would a great side-character be without bad fanfiction? Nothin'.

Quote from: Corvus Sangreal on November 15, 2006, 05:28:54 PM
I like when game has romance with slight erotic in it.

omg, I do everything within my power to avoid games with erotic themes, even if it's not a major proponent of the plot. That definitely gets a big "doubleyoo-tee-eff!!" in my mind.

Arrow · November 15, 2006, 11:28:27 PM

*CLAPS!*

Oh my GOD I laughed so hard! I totally agree with EVERYTHING you just said!

Quote from: Yossy on November 15, 2006, 10:43:28 PM
And what would a great side-character be without bad fanfiction? Nothin'.

You need to put that in your sig!

:) · November 15, 2006, 11:41:57 PM

Do any games have only one of what was listed? most games have elements of at least two.

lost · November 16, 2006, 12:09:34 AM

Quote from: Yossy on October 31, 2006, 04:36:45 PM
Depending on how I'm feeling, I'll either want to play something that is so incredibly deep and compelling that you have to spend hours sorting out all of the incredible complications, or something so simple and straightforward that it's sweet (I had to stop myself from saying "short and sweet," because straightforwardness does not necessarily mean less gameplay *points to Dragon Warrior 3*).

i loved dragon warrior 3 for that straight forwardness :-) it was a FUN game to play as opposed to Final fantasy which felt more like a chore to play.