mr insomniac Posted January 29, 2006 Share Posted January 29, 2006 What if instead of being assumed that the PC did something evil and must now atone, what if the PC is confronted with aspects of him which simply made different decisions? Say the PC somehow has aspects of him, shades, pieces of his being, which have manifested across a gameworld without his knowledge and did many things, but eventually he finds out about this and has a chance to judge them. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Sounds a bit like Torment. I took this job because I thought you were just a legend. Just a story. A story to scare little kids. But you're the real deal. The demon who dares to challenge God. So what the hell do you want? Don't seem to me like you're out to make this stinkin' world a better place. Why you gotta kill all my men? Why you gotta kill me? Nothing personal. It's just revenge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cantousent Posted January 29, 2006 Share Posted January 29, 2006 How about this: You're charged with the wellbeing of a child. This child was given into your care at a young age and you are responsible for his rearing and education. As the game progresses, in truly epic fashion, your decisions reflect the characteristics, abilities, and, at least to some extent, the attributes of the child. As he approaches adulthood, you discover that the young man has some truly remarkable characteristics. You are thrown into [insert main plot and backstory here] and you fight like hell to keep the kid alive. ...Or perhaps you sell him out and get a hefty reward. Whatever the case, the kid is the "chosen one" if there is a chosen one at all. Perhaps he's just one of those special people. At any rate, the primary ending results in a period of calm. Then you can make a sequel in which you are the kid as an adult. Your former player character is now an NPC. That way you can exploit the franchise for what it's worth. I dunno. I'm sure someone's done it before, but it's an idea at least. Fionavar's Holliday Wishes to all members of our online community: Happy Holidays Join the revelry at the Obsidian Plays channel:Obsidian Plays Remembering tarna, Phosphor, Metadigital, and Visceris. Drink mead heartily in the halls of Valhalla, my friends! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadowstrider Posted January 29, 2006 Share Posted January 29, 2006 Eldar, did you break into my house and read the documents saved on my computer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cantousent Posted January 29, 2006 Share Posted January 29, 2006 I'll never tell. Fionavar's Holliday Wishes to all members of our online community: Happy Holidays Join the revelry at the Obsidian Plays channel:Obsidian Plays Remembering tarna, Phosphor, Metadigital, and Visceris. Drink mead heartily in the halls of Valhalla, my friends! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadowstrider Posted January 29, 2006 Share Posted January 29, 2006 Seriously. What you just typed up is almost the exact scenario for some of my design ideas. I hate you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cantousent Posted January 29, 2006 Share Posted January 29, 2006 hahahaha You'd better get to working fast then. Seriously, though, I've never considered a career in game design, so you're pretty safe. Fionavar's Holliday Wishes to all members of our online community: Happy Holidays Join the revelry at the Obsidian Plays channel:Obsidian Plays Remembering tarna, Phosphor, Metadigital, and Visceris. Drink mead heartily in the halls of Valhalla, my friends! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadowstrider Posted January 29, 2006 Share Posted January 29, 2006 I'm onto you. At anyrate, now I have to redesign my documents because I can no longer claim they are o-rigi-nal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cantousent Posted January 29, 2006 Share Posted January 29, 2006 As if there's anything original left anyhow. :Eldar's ****-eating grin icon: Fionavar's Holliday Wishes to all members of our online community: Happy Holidays Join the revelry at the Obsidian Plays channel:Obsidian Plays Remembering tarna, Phosphor, Metadigital, and Visceris. Drink mead heartily in the halls of Valhalla, my friends! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadowstrider Posted January 29, 2006 Share Posted January 29, 2006 I'll show you! You'll see. You'll all see! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baboo Posted January 29, 2006 Share Posted January 29, 2006 I'll show you!You'll see. You'll all see! <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Good one Eldar...now I'll have to put up with his psychotic behaviour for a month Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadowstrider Posted January 29, 2006 Share Posted January 29, 2006 Get back to work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cantousent Posted January 29, 2006 Share Posted January 29, 2006 Tough crowd. You guys work at... 2am your time? ugh. Fionavar's Holliday Wishes to all members of our online community: Happy Holidays Join the revelry at the Obsidian Plays channel:Obsidian Plays Remembering tarna, Phosphor, Metadigital, and Visceris. Drink mead heartily in the halls of Valhalla, my friends! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadowstrider Posted January 29, 2006 Share Posted January 29, 2006 He is just my minion and future gofer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gabrielle Posted January 29, 2006 Share Posted January 29, 2006 What if instead of being assumed that the PC did something evil and must now atone, what if the PC is confronted with aspects of him which simply made different decisions? Say the PC somehow has aspects of him, shades, pieces of his being, which have manifested across a gameworld without his knowledge and did many things, but eventually he finds out about this and has a chance to judge them. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Sounds a bit like Torment. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Ewwww Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nartwak Posted January 29, 2006 Share Posted January 29, 2006 I dunno. I'm sure someone's done it before, but it's an idea at least. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> So a raising sim. Yeah, it's been done before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cantousent Posted January 29, 2006 Share Posted January 29, 2006 I dunno. I'm sure someone's done it before, but it's an idea at least. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> So a raising sim. Yeah, it's been done before. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> My whole idea simplified and restated in four words. I hate you! :Eldar's glaring icon: Fionavar's Holliday Wishes to all members of our online community: Happy Holidays Join the revelry at the Obsidian Plays channel:Obsidian Plays Remembering tarna, Phosphor, Metadigital, and Visceris. Drink mead heartily in the halls of Valhalla, my friends! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atreides Posted January 29, 2006 Share Posted January 29, 2006 How about this: You're charged with the wellbeing of a child. This child was given into your care at a young age and you are responsible for his rearing and education. As the game progresses, in truly epic fashion, your decisions reflect the characteristics, abilities, and, at least to some extent, the attributes of the child. As he approaches adulthood, you discover that the young man has some truly remarkable characteristics. You are thrown into [insert main plot and backstory here] and you fight like hell to keep the kid alive. ...Or perhaps you sell him out and get a hefty reward. Whatever the case, the kid is the "chosen one" if there is a chosen one at all. Perhaps he's just one of those special people. At any rate, the primary ending results in a period of calm. Then you can make a sequel in which you are the kid as an adult. Your former player character is now an NPC. That way you can exploit the franchise for what it's worth. I dunno. I'm sure someone's done it before, but it's an idea at least. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Play Gorion in the BG prequels? That could be interesting. Spreading beauty with my katana. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jorian Drake Posted January 29, 2006 Share Posted January 29, 2006 How about this: You're charged with the wellbeing of a child. This child was given into your care at a young age and you are responsible for his rearing and education. As the game progresses, in truly epic fashion, your decisions reflect the characteristics, abilities, and, at least to some extent, the attributes of the child. As he approaches adulthood, you discover that the young man has some truly remarkable characteristics. You are thrown into [insert main plot and backstory here] and you fight like hell to keep the kid alive. ...Or perhaps you sell him out and get a hefty reward. Whatever the case, the kid is the "chosen one" if there is a chosen one at all. Perhaps he's just one of those special people. At any rate, the primary ending results in a period of calm. Then you can make a sequel in which you are the kid as an adult. Your former player character is now an NPC. That way you can exploit the franchise for what it's worth. I dunno. I'm sure someone's done it before, but it's an idea at least. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Play Gorion in the BG prequels? That could be interesting. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> WELL THIS IS A GOOD IDEA OMG, just think of it to save Imoen and the main char of BG! Having lot of adventures together with Elminster! :D Yup, a reaaaly good idea!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nartwak Posted January 29, 2006 Share Posted January 29, 2006 My whole idea simplified and restated in four words. I hate you! :Eldar's glaring icon: <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Here's an example. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musopticon? Posted January 29, 2006 Share Posted January 29, 2006 I was going to link to the exact same thing. PM was a nifty concept. kirottu said: I was raised by polar bears. I had to fight against blood thirsty wolves and rabid penguins to get my food. Those who were too weak to survive were sent to Sweden. It has made me the man I am today. A man who craves furry hentai. So let us go and embrace the rustling smells of unseen worlds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judge Hades Posted January 29, 2006 Share Posted January 29, 2006 (edited) Prequels suck by default. Edited January 29, 2006 by Judge Hades Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musopticon? Posted January 29, 2006 Share Posted January 29, 2006 You such by default. kirottu said: I was raised by polar bears. I had to fight against blood thirsty wolves and rabid penguins to get my food. Those who were too weak to survive were sent to Sweden. It has made me the man I am today. A man who craves furry hentai. So let us go and embrace the rustling smells of unseen worlds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judge Hades Posted January 29, 2006 Share Posted January 29, 2006 Gimme a break, I just woke up. No sane man should be up before 1PM on a sunday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musopticon? Posted January 29, 2006 Share Posted January 29, 2006 Good thing I'm not sane then. kirottu said: I was raised by polar bears. I had to fight against blood thirsty wolves and rabid penguins to get my food. Those who were too weak to survive were sent to Sweden. It has made me the man I am today. A man who craves furry hentai. So let us go and embrace the rustling smells of unseen worlds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judge Hades Posted January 29, 2006 Share Posted January 29, 2006 Damanable family calling before 8am... Grrr... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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