Poll: That old question Fantasy or Sci fi
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That's assuming you call those sci-fi and not fantasy. A lot of stuff in those universes are flat out magic.SckizoBoy said:
I prefer the fantasy look since I like the rugged, hand made look as oppose to the sleek and hi-tech look in Sci Fi.
Sure some Sci-fi can be rugged but I also find the setting in fantasy somewhat more relatable as I have been in the woods and entering a cave (so it sort of feel familiar) while I have not yet enter into outer space yet.
Sure some Sci-fi can be rugged but I also find the setting in fantasy somewhat more relatable as I have been in the woods and entering a cave (so it sort of feel familiar) while I have not yet enter into outer space yet.
Sci-fi, A thousand time over.
Reasons:
Fantasy tends to be very poorly written. It's adherence to generic lot structure and overused character archetypes make it very dull to read or watch.
Sci-fi tends to be less burdened with genre convention.
Sci-fi can expose terrifying truths about our world and it's near future. Fantasy can tell us about things like suffering and hope and love, but I prefer the immediacy of sci-fi.
Sci-Fi is improbable possibility, fantasy is plausible impossiblilty. Sci-fi is therefore slightly more applicable, i think.
I dislike elves, goblins, dwarves and rangers
Reasons:
Fantasy tends to be very poorly written. It's adherence to generic lot structure and overused character archetypes make it very dull to read or watch.
Sci-fi tends to be less burdened with genre convention.
Sci-fi can expose terrifying truths about our world and it's near future. Fantasy can tell us about things like suffering and hope and love, but I prefer the immediacy of sci-fi.
Sci-Fi is improbable possibility, fantasy is plausible impossiblilty. Sci-fi is therefore slightly more applicable, i think.
I dislike elves, goblins, dwarves and rangers
I like them both. a project im working on combines elements of scifi (futuristic guns, machines, and vehicles) and fantasy (magical powers, all powerful goddess', massive energy blasts, superhuman abilities, magic (yes actual magic us humans can perform in it), different races like Naga's, Centuars, harpies, sirens, angels, succubi and incubi, Mermaids, etc) huge masses of devastation caused by powers, an overarching huge threat in the form of an all powerful god, destiny...stuff like that)
True... but it is generally a case of semantics and personal definitions (within reason) of what constitutes sci-fi or fantasy. The point here being whether you define the lack of restriction of an individual's non-technologically enhanced physical capabilities within a futuristic (or at least with the trappings of a futuristic) setting as still sci-fi. It's a difficult one and it would raise the question of: how would the Marvel franchises be defined?thaluikhain said:
Setting just happens to be the easiest way of pigeonholing the two, while 'in universe laws of what can and cannot be done' (distinct from what may and may not be done) are more difficult to judge due to the potentially infinite variation and extent from one canon to another. For example, to me, telekinesis/telepathy are both sci-fi and fantasy (of course, each with different slants and terminology, but their core definitions remain the same, and while technology can be used to enhance, they cannot imbue), while teleporting (or rather its analogous) is purely fantasy, because its restrictions come not from the ability of the individual alone, but the technology of the fictional world.
But in the end it's all fiction and if it's an enjoyable experience, I wouldn't really give a flying fuck... *shrug*
Oh I know you can have fights in Sci Fi, its just that I find fighting in Fantasy infinitely more interesting. It is different in WH40k and games I know, but in films and books they don't have to give characters that chance, to not die otherwise the game wont be fun. No the characters just die, because they get shot.SckizoBoy said:
I also play Warhammer fantasy (vmpr counts) but I prefer the 40k combat system (it is sooo much better). Another interesting point is that bullets are not that much of a problem in games, you can shrug off being shot in the head or chest without much of a problem. But in films n books characters feel the full effect of guns.
It comes down to this I like Sci fi GAMES, but I usually am not so keen on the rest of Sci fi (with exceptions like40k and ME2).
But I pretty much like all the sorts of fantasy stuff.
Oh and I'm going to go with the crozius XD
Well, they use the term "science fantasty", but I tend to think it's a bit restricting to have to fit a nice pigeonhole.SckizoBoy said:
That way of thinking leads to having to do the same as everyone else, because people don't like the rules broken. Heaven help you if you try to make a vampire or zombie different...sure they don't exist, but everyone knows what they are really like, and get confused and upset if you change them. So many people seemed to hate Twilight because the vampires were different, not because the vampires (and everything else) were terrible.
Whut sort of project? it sound like final fantasy 13 to me.Anthony Wells said:
usually I stay the hell away from Sci fi/Fantasy (it is like mixing acid and face, the end result is an abomination). But I may be willing to give whatever you are doing a chance.
Because that will defeat the point of my question. I need to know which you prefer. Everyone likes one more than the other, seriously I said why in my op.Elmoth said:
Seriously, they can both be awesome. I love the setting's of Starwars, Mass Effect AND the Lord of the Rings, The Witcher etc.
And ofcourse those that combine the two like Warhammer 40000 and Hellgate: London. (say what you will about the game but those knights looked freaking awesome)
I don't care if you think they are both good.
I want to know which you prefer.
Speak for yourself. I don't feel either genre is in any way preferable to the other, when it comes to my own enjoyment. There are fantastic pieces of science fiction, and fantastic pieces of fantasy. To me, the quality of the work is more important than the genre.verdant monkai said:
Nope everyone will prefer one option when confronted between two choices always*. And if you like them both there will be examples that stand out for you, the option with the more examples that stand out for you will be your favourite.Reginald said:
*unless it is two negative options like eat this sick or I will kill your dog.
Looks like its the same response for you my passionate friendElmoth said:How the fuck is that at all reasonable? You don't get to tell me that I don't like two things just as much. Because I do. It's not about the setting it's about the quality of the game. Yeah I think the Witcher is better than Mass Effect. But I don't think Fantasy is better than Sci-fi. I would be ok with you saying that if you had a credible reason but you just said: "I have not added a "I like them both" option to the poll because I want you to choose one or the other, but you can dislike both them of course. Whatever your choice please give a reason why." You DIDN'T say why. You tell people to give a reason why when you yourself don't even do so. I love fantasy, sci-fi and even both combined WHEN DONE WELL, otherwise I don't. There's nothing inherent in the two styles that draw me to it.verdant monkai said:Because that will defeat the point of my question. I need to know which you prefer. Everyone likes one more than the other, seriously I said why in my op.Elmoth said:
Seriously, they can both be awesome. I love the setting's of Starwars, Mass Effect AND the Lord of the Rings, The Witcher etc.
And ofcourse those that combine the two like Warhammer 40000 and Hellgate: London. (say what you will about the game but those knights looked freaking awesome)
I don't care if you think they are both good.
I want to know which you prefer.
Nope everyone will prefer one option when confronted between two choices always*. And if you like them both there will be examples that stand out for you, the option with the more examples that stand out for you will be your favourite.
*unless it is two negative options like eat this sick or I will kill your dog
