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| Topic | How far does your definition of RPG go? |
| AlisLandale 02/04/21 7:53:13 AM #86: | scar the 1 posted... It's weird that AoL gets this special status as RPG just because it has numbers. It indicates that for a lot of people, "RPG" seems to mean "grindable avatar strength". Because every Zelda game has variable avatar strength. Heck, in Zelda 1 you can double your HP if you grind enough numbers to purchase the blue ring, or if you increase your heart numbers enough to get a new sword. The thing that makes AoL stand out, I guess, is that it's actual numbers instead of represented by hearts, and you can increase the numbers by just doing the same chore over and over. using currency to buy power-ups doesnt make something an RPG lol. if you collect enough music notes in Banjo Kazooie you double your health. >_> Character growth being internal is usually the dividing line between adventure and rpg. Adventure games have you collecting specific doodads and tie your progression to exploration. RPGs usually tie your progression to an experience system. Grinding itself isnt necessary. Its possible to put XP rewards behind quest/task completion rather than solely mob grinding --- ... Copied to Clipboard! |
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