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Whats one of the laziest writing devices used in gaming? (alien.top)

submitted 1 year ago by Icy-Conflict6671@alien.top to c/gaming@level-up.zone

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I think for me it has to be games that have a well thought out beginning like Sable or Children of the Light but just dont have an ending.

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[–] bad_apiarist@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

"The evil organization threatens the entire world. They're thousands strong, well supplied and armed. So our plan is to send one guy to handle it all. Maybe 2-3 for backup. That should do it.

Main villain after you busted into their stronghold, dispatched 50 of their guys, thwarted their plans, and trashed their lieutenant (boss) after saying how badass they were: "You pitiful wretch, I don't have time to waste on feeble weaklings like you. Laterz."

Yeah this character and dialog makes no f****** sense. It doesn't make the villain seem badass to insult the obviously capable hero and dash away. It makes them seem stupid and weak. A really strong villain would waste no time killing you or die trying. If you want to make a villain seem strong, a) don't have them meet you and run away to avoid a fight and b) have them do legit badass things.