Poll: Steel vs Laser
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i choose fantasy becuase i'd like to think a massive storm of lightning, swords, and biscuts is more powerful than 1 plasma rifle wielding soldier
I prefer Sci-Fi RPG's since there tends to be less tension surrounding what you have to take in as the world and what you have to accept as 'fact'.
After all, which sounds cooler? An enchanted dagger of 'you can't be arsed to fight anymore' named 'Doubt-strike' or a advanced Axon pattern plasma pistol mk2? (you can name the pistol yourself is you wish)
Whatever you can list as being present in an fantasy RPG is not only present in Sci-fi but has also useually undergone an uprade or two in terms of coolness.
Plate armour and chain mail = Advanced combat/enviro suits and personal force shields.
Crossbows and muskets = Plasma rifles, shotguns and miniguns.
Magic = Psychic powers
Dragons and monsters = extraterrestrial beasts
Elves, Dwarfs and other friendly races = Aliens, Robots and other friendly inhabbitants of space
I could go on.
After all, which sounds cooler? An enchanted dagger of 'you can't be arsed to fight anymore' named 'Doubt-strike' or a advanced Axon pattern plasma pistol mk2? (you can name the pistol yourself is you wish)
Whatever you can list as being present in an fantasy RPG is not only present in Sci-fi but has also useually undergone an uprade or two in terms of coolness.
Plate armour and chain mail = Advanced combat/enviro suits and personal force shields.
Crossbows and muskets = Plasma rifles, shotguns and miniguns.
Magic = Psychic powers
Dragons and monsters = extraterrestrial beasts
Elves, Dwarfs and other friendly races = Aliens, Robots and other friendly inhabbitants of space
I could go on.
Of course it always depends on the story and graphic style, but personally I like sci fi better. At least in the RPG world, fantasy is done more often and generally better, so a GOOD sci fi is always welcome.
There's also more opportunity for creativity, in my opinion. Any kind of archtitecture or weapons can be put in the game, while with fantasy you're limited to medieval weapons and such. There's always magic, but even that has limits.
There's also more opportunity for creativity, in my opinion. Any kind of archtitecture or weapons can be put in the game, while with fantasy you're limited to medieval weapons and such. There's always magic, but even that has limits.
Didn't read the previous posts.Vlane said:
How about Lara Croft? Huuh? She's almost a household name!
Why do people keep thinking of fantasy as only the Medieval Europe stuff? The whole point of fantasy is that you can make anything you feel like!
Though looking back on it, it does seem that most of the sci-fi RPGs are more original than the fantasy ones. It's different with books, I think. Maybe some developers should break out some Arabian or Aztec myths to make their games. That would be cool.
Though looking back on it, it does seem that most of the sci-fi RPGs are more original than the fantasy ones. It's different with books, I think. Maybe some developers should break out some Arabian or Aztec myths to make their games. That would be cool.
...Why choose? In Fallout you got melee AND ranged to pick at will, so if you prefer melee weapons, make yourself a shishkebabFableJack said:
Personally I prefer Sci-fi because, to me, it's just more immersive... It feels more real and justifiable... Seemingly coherent high tech makes more sense than "magic!".
Fantasy please =) Dwarves, Axes, Gold, Magic, Mystical creatures, quests etc... Definatly Fantasy is the way to go for me, I adore the simplicity entwined in the complexity and intricate nature of it all. Im a huge Lord of the Rings fan, anything related to Arda and Middle - Earth. Also Warhammer to an extent, but not as deep set a traditional LotR. God bless Tolkien. Great man.
It's allright. I chose Freean because he's more specific and, y'know, he's named, and he's a person. Anybody could be in the Spartan's armor, not just the Chief.Amarok said:
so your saying in the choice between the blonde bisexuel nymphomaniac and the brunette.. of the same sexual extravegence yo would pick the baby?Shurikens and Lightning said:
Whoops forgot to End the Analogy. I was trying to say Fallout 3 and oblivion had a combined game that would be the one Id vote for.ShortCommings said:
Didn't vote. I'd like to see less of both high fantasy and space sci-fi settings, and more low fantasy, cyberpunk, etc.
And since nothing says a RPG needs to be fantasy *or* sci-fi, I'd also like to see RPGs set in the now, in the past or alternate past, etc.
And since nothing says a RPG needs to be fantasy *or* sci-fi, I'd also like to see RPGs set in the now, in the past or alternate past, etc.