Castle Paradox

DemocraticAnarchist · Posted: Sun Aug 10, 2003 12:09 am Post subject: Unconventional Storylines?

Would people get really annoyed if they had played to the end of a game, only to find out that the hero commits suicide after being told something awful? I was going to do somethin like that in my game, but im not sure how people would react to such a plot, far away from traditional stereotypical rpg plots. Opinions anyone? Thanx.

Iblis · Posted: Sun Aug 10, 2003 12:17 am Post subject:

It would depend on the situation and the hero. If I didn't care about the hero then it wouldn't bother me (although if I didn't care about the hero it's likely that I wouldn't bother to play till the end). For example, I didn't care about the end of FF10 because Tidus is a stupid jock and cause the game sucked. But at the end of FF6 if Terra had died I'd probably have gone on a murderous rampage.
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Grandtrain · Joined: 02 Feb 2003 Posts: 85

You don't kill the hero off just for the sake of an ending twist. His/Her death must directly relate to the theme or message of the story.

RPGrealm5 · Posted: Sun Aug 10, 2003 12:22 am Post subject:

I agree with Iblis on this one. Another thing I think about that is if you can see it coming. I can always predict character deaths, and if you can it's the work of a good story teller. If you just kill off a character without expectation then I wouldn't be too happy about that. One example of this is Leo in FFVI. One key is noticing how a character always bonds with that character that is about to die. It happens with Leo, it happens with Tellah, it happens with every character in every good RPG. Heh...
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Iblis · Posted: Sun Aug 10, 2003 12:22 am Post subject:

DemocraticAnarchist · Posted: Sun Aug 10, 2003 12:47 am Post subject: K

No, there is a reason for the char dying. It is foreshadowed all along. He is betrayed, and finds out he has murdered his king and friend for no reason but to aid the ascension of the kings enemy to the throne, who had been manipulating the hero all along. that ok?

Iblis · Posted: Sun Aug 10, 2003 12:51 am Post subject:

I'm curious as to why you just revealed a seemingly large portion of the story.
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DemocraticAnarchist · Posted: Sun Aug 10, 2003 12:59 am Post subject: :)

Because thats not what happens. Just the type of idea. And believe me, if anyonne was able to play e game to the end and not put their fist through the screen, they'd deserve a medal.

Iblis · Posted: Sun Aug 10, 2003 1:01 am Post subject:

Oh, ok. I was wondering why it sounded so similar to FFT.
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DemocraticAnarchist · Posted: Sun Aug 10, 2003 1:06 am Post subject: FFT?

fft? FFT? What the hell? Is that a final fantasy? I have no ps/ps2. I have never played any apart from a rom of 3. Dont tell me that i thought of an original idea. But it isnt. Its the jist of FFT?!?! GODDAMMIT Pissed off!

Im experiencing a slight anger problem at the minute. Pissed off!

Iblis · Posted: Sun Aug 10, 2003 1:07 am Post subject:

FFT is final fantasy tactics. And don't worry, it's not the same story. It has some similar stuff though (lots of manipulation and death and people ascending to the throne).
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DemocraticAnarchist · Posted: Sun Aug 10, 2003 1:09 am Post subject: Phew

*Huge sigh of relief*
Thank satan/god/oprah for that.

planethunter · Posted: Sun Aug 10, 2003 2:01 am Post subject:

I think the hero should die only for a good reason...
like if the main character sacrifices themselves for their son/daughter.
Or some other important reason...

betrayal makes the main character seem weak.
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Iblis · Posted: Sun Aug 10, 2003 2:04 am Post subject:

How does it make the character seem weak because someone betrays him? Huh?

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Flamer · Posted: Sun Aug 10, 2003 5:32 am Post subject:

it makes them seem weak because heroes usually stick to one idea and not change the idea because of a situation, this makes them look more determined and willing to do things than a traitor...
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