WRUP: We game in peace. Always.

could you elaborate that last part?

I've noticed that in Bioware games, they follow the same structure for their storylines. I haven't played Dragon Age, but from what I know about the story, I'd say it's similar. Basically, the protagonist is a person with exceptional promise but is otherwise rank and file. After a grand event with the main villain at the beginning of the game, they are quickly thrust into some sort of promotion that allows them higher access to get the job done (of saving the world). I'd say KoTOR follows this path less, only because it takes a while to become a Jedi/Sith, but the others seem to follow this formula pretty closely. It's not that big of a deal, but I definitely get a sense of deja vu whenever I play a Bioware game because of it.

I guess you could say that it's the same thing in most games, especially JRPGS likes the Tales of series. However and I don't know why, honestly, the deja vu effect is less when playing a Tales of game than a Bioware game.

Do note that I've only played Jade Empire, KoTOR, and Mass Effect. So, I guess I was over-exaggerating when I said every game...

That's not just Bioware games, that's every single sci-fi/fantasy epic in the history of mankind.

Which is even more reason for them to break the trend. I know Bioware is more than capable of writing a story that doesn't fall into the same pattern as other generic SF. They did it in the Mass Effect novels, so I don't see why they can't do it in the games.

wow you're right, I guess i never really noticed that, but then, like WRE said that's pretty much true for any sci fi thing. Off the top of my head the only sci fi hero i can think of without deep thought that doesnt fit that is Ellen Ripley

Okay, I just gave the LBP PSP demo a shot. That is getting bought.

is that your real name or a ghost rider thing?

ABCs revival of classic 1980s metaphor for hitler's germany sci fi series V