David7204 wrote...
Is being able to carry loot a 'power fantasy'? Is it in the game because modern COD teenage boys need it to feel tough and cool? Is it because they're just too stupid too appreciate the 'realism' of lugging around 200 pounds of equipment like real, intelligent, hardcore RPG players?
Or is it maybe there just because it makes the experience more fun?
SergeantSnookie wrote...
I believe every male character should show off their characterization at all times.
Have it hanging out for all to see.
Females doe, cover yourselves.
Modifié par Ravensword, 10 octobre 2013 - 03:46 .
Modifié par David7204, 10 octobre 2013 - 03:45 .
David7204 wrote...
Is being able to carry loot a 'power fantasy'? Is it in the game because modern COD teenage boys need it to feel tough and cool? Is it because they're just too stupid too appreciate the 'realism' of lugging around 200 pounds of equipment like real, intelligent, hardcore RPG players?
Or is it maybe there just because it makes the experience more fun?
David7204 wrote...
Oh, was that not pretty much what the OP said? Big weapons and fancy armor were 'power fantasies' for modern COD playing teenage boys who can't appreciate the intelligent 'realism' of weapons and armor?
David7204 wrote...
Oh, was that not pretty much what the OP said? Big weapons and fancy armor were 'power fantasies' for modern COD playing teenage boys who can't appreciate the intelligent 'realism' of weapons and armor?
Them action scenes....spirosz wrote...
David7204 wrote...
Is being able to carry loot a 'power fantasy'? Is it in the game because modern COD teenage boys need it to feel tough and cool? Is it because they're just too stupid too appreciate the 'realism' of lugging around 200 pounds of equipment like real, intelligent, hardcore RPG players?
Or is it maybe there just because it makes the experience more fun?
Max Payne 3 had realism in terms of the amount of weapons that could be held, while keeping the experience fun.
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AresKeith wrote...
David7204 wrote...
Is being able to carry loot a 'power fantasy'? Is it in the game because modern COD teenage boys need it to feel tough and cool? Is it because they're just too stupid too appreciate the 'realism' of lugging around 200 pounds of equipment like real, intelligent, hardcore RPG players?
Or is it maybe there just because it makes the experience more fun?
How about you stay on topic instead of doing whatever it is your doing
Modifié par J. Reezy, 10 octobre 2013 - 03:49 .
Genraku wrote...
I'd prefer some sort of balance between practicality and "rule of cool," the 2handed animations in DA:O were too slow and telegraphed, it seemed like those slowmotion pantomimes people do when they're trying to mimic a fight they saw on tv, big wind up, slow swing, slow recovery. DA2 was on the other end of the spectrum, swinging the weapon so fast it could be Styrofoam. I'd want more realism on the combat animations themselves with some allowances for "rule of Cool." Closer to the choreography of blade/Killbill/Lotr and less wirefu/Crouchign tiger shenanigans. Not pure realism, and not super fantastical.
Armor on the other hand I would prefer to be both practical AND cool looking, don't need a ton of spikes but perhaps beefier plates and bulkier/exaggerated armor to evoke the setting having enough magic or armor craftng skill to make armor bigger and more effective while still keeping it light enough to be combat effective. Not exaggerated to WoW levels,but enough to show that the setting allows for armor to be bigger/more elaborate, but not a great deal heavier to make the exaggerated look practical. Also: NO METAL BIKINIS or other such nonsense.armor should be armor, not underwear. It still has to be practical, if you must have spikes they need to be places so you aren't going to impale yourself on them, or hinder your movement,and armor should cover anything you don't want stabbed slashed or otherwise maimed.
David7204 wrote...
I think I'm done here,
Modifié par Ravensword, 10 octobre 2013 - 03:51 .
prostheticlimbs wrote...
I read this whole thread. I regret all of my life choices, thank you for asking. Now: We're talking about realism. In a fantasy game. A game that has dwarves, elves, magic, and strange creatures.
Realism.
In Dragon Age. I can't. I hope I never come back to this place.
David7204 wrote...
I think I'm done here,
prostheticlimbs wrote...
I read this whole thread. I regret all of my life choices, thank you for asking. Now: We're talking about realism. In a fantasy game. A game that has dwarves, elves, magic, and strange creatures.
Realism.
In Dragon Age. I can't. I hope I never come back to this place.
spirosz wrote...
prostheticlimbs wrote...
I read this whole thread. I regret all of my life choices, thank you for asking. Now: We're talking about realism. In a fantasy game. A game that has dwarves, elves, magic, and strange creatures.
Realism.
In Dragon Age. I can't. I hope I never come back to this place.
Well - we can relate to swords/armor and such, no? So I guess that's where it stems from.
AresKeith wrote...
spirosz wrote...
prostheticlimbs wrote...
I read this whole thread. I regret all of my life choices, thank you for asking. Now: We're talking about realism. In a fantasy game. A game that has dwarves, elves, magic, and strange creatures.
Realism.
In Dragon Age. I can't. I hope I never come back to this place.
Well - we can relate to swords/armor and such, no? So I guess that's where it stems from.
Tbh, "realism" is a poor choice of words. "Believable" works better in what the thread is talking about
prostheticlimbs wrote...
I'm not a hardcore enough gamer to care about immersion I guess.
dreamgazer wrote...
David7204 wrote...
I think I'm done here,
Why? The big sword party was just getting started!
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