Thread: Video games force their story

I agree you should be able to skip them, but not for the reasons you state. I don't see a point in single player games if there's no story. It's like reading the Dictionary, or watching a movie with Nick Cage. Its silly.

Why continue the game if the story doesn't matter? If the reasons for you living or dying in the game hold no weight then why play at all? Bragging rights? to who? The pixels on the screen? Maybe it's just me, but games without a story, without any point, are dumb.

if you dislike story i highly recommend NOT playing ni no kuni. Which is so far the best fucking game ever. (3rd best really)

Originally Posted by Adretheon

I agree you should be able to skip them, but not for the reasons you state. I don't see a point in single player games if there's no story. It's like reading the Dictionary, or watching a movie with Nick Cage. Its silly.

Why continue the game if the story doesn't matter? If the reasons for you living or dying in the game hold no weight then why play at all? Bragging rights? to who? The pixels on the screen? Maybe it's just me, but games without a story, without any point, are dumb.

so says the man with 109 hours in BF2.

^ cuz he didnt clearly say single player.

Hah yea MP games don't have to have story

Originally Posted by Adretheon

Hah yea MP games don't have to have story

Why not? What's the difference?

Cause I play them for the social aspect. It's more about playing against and with people than playing for a purpose or to fulfill a goal. Something you can't get playing solo.

i didnt realize this thread was in the drama section where we ask dumb questions just for the sake of asking dumb questions.

I believe you should have the option to skip it but as for completely taking it out of the game nah. I think while storytelling in games needs a lot of help it is very important of keep it in. It isn't enough to just have the game and it's mechanics anymore. What you need in order for the art form to grow is storytelling and the ability to set the limitations of the world you are playing in or even establish what you are and what you are doing in the game.

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Originally Posted by Cojiro

i didnt realize this thread was in the drama section where we ask dumb questions just for the sake of asking dumb questions.

Thanks for the insult, Greatly appreciated.

Originally Posted by Adretheon

Cause I play them for the social aspect. It's more about playing against and with people than playing for a purpose or to fulfill a goal. Something you can't get playing solo.

Speed runs? Isn't there a goal Associated with all video games, whether its killing time, entertainment, or Socialization, or Points?