Most of the cliche's that bother me the most come from jrpgs. But, right now, the only thing I can think of that tops the charts is a story-telling mechanic that I swear every BAD jrpg I've played has.
It's a scene of the antagonists, the big bad one, and a few Big bad generals. They're talking, but it's really veuge. If you were in their inner circle, you might understand, but still just enough to misunderstand slightly. The discussion goes as follows.
Absurdly named Super Villain; [to Villain general 1] "Is it ready?"
Villain General 1; "Yes, IT is. But aren't you worried about the appearance of the Or-"
Absurdly named Super Villain; "Nonsense! Nothing can stop us now. [to Villian Flunky boss] Ready the Philanthropy."
Villian Flunky boss: "hai! It's charging as we speak."
Villain General 1; "what do you intend on doing about the-"
Absurdly named Super Villain; You worry to much. Villian Flunky Boss has everything under control.
Villian Flunky boss: [Villian Flunky boss does a stern looking pose that comes off looking silly to western audiences.]
Absurdly named Super Villain: "Nothing can stop us now! hahaha!*
[scene fades out to a view of our main protagonist being SUPER casual about life. Snoring, or calling that girl "Oneechan" even though she's not his sister, and they might become PG-13 romantically involved later in the game.
[sub]laughter optional.[/sub]
End scene
Okay, see that? NOTHING of value was discussed. Nothing was gained. You come out of that perplexed, and confused. But I swear I see things like this come up again and AGAIN! It needs to stop. -_-
It's a scene of the antagonists, the big bad one, and a few Big bad generals. They're talking, but it's really veuge. If you were in their inner circle, you might understand, but still just enough to misunderstand slightly. The discussion goes as follows.
Absurdly named Super Villain; [to Villain general 1] "Is it ready?"
Villain General 1; "Yes, IT is. But aren't you worried about the appearance of the Or-"
Absurdly named Super Villain; "Nonsense! Nothing can stop us now. [to Villian Flunky boss] Ready the Philanthropy."
Villian Flunky boss: "hai! It's charging as we speak."
Villain General 1; "what do you intend on doing about the-"
Absurdly named Super Villain; You worry to much. Villian Flunky Boss has everything under control.
Villian Flunky boss: [Villian Flunky boss does a stern looking pose that comes off looking silly to western audiences.]
Absurdly named Super Villain: "Nothing can stop us now! hahaha!*
[scene fades out to a view of our main protagonist being SUPER casual about life. Snoring, or calling that girl "Oneechan" even though she's not his sister, and they might become PG-13 romantically involved later in the game.
[sub]laughter optional.[/sub]
End scene
Okay, see that? NOTHING of value was discussed. Nothing was gained. You come out of that perplexed, and confused. But I swear I see things like this come up again and AGAIN! It needs to stop. -_-