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Spinach_Indeed · 11-19-2003, 04:55 PM

Many times with Games, Role Playing Games especially, a extremely interesting character can be introduced.. and then wasted through bad development, not enough "screen" time and little or no depth.

Are there any Side Characters from Video Games you wished you could know more about, or would even enjoy a Spin-off based on them?

For me, Almost the entire Cast of Chrono Cross. Way too many characters for it's own good. They were all interesting, and potentially great characters, but I always found myself wanting to know more.

I also wanted to know more about Cait Sith from FF7.. but it may just be because I was confused with the explanation of what he was... -scratches head-

RedCometChar · 11-19-2003, 11:59 PM

Spin-off game, you say?

Revolver Ocelot. Set between MGS 1 & 2, it could have a sort of Jekyll & Hyde theme to it, trying to keep Liquid from taking control.

I agree about Chrono Cross. Waayyy too many characters to keep logical track of. I recall something similar in Chrono Trigger with Magus. He didn't have many lines once he joined the party... I guess because he was optional.

I think Zero from the Mega Man X series could benefit from some more backstory. Granted, X4 was the last I played, and I think they're up to X7, so maybe that's been covered and I missed it.

Lasereth · 11-20-2003, 07:35 AM

Yeah, there were some very cool characters in Chrono Cross that we coulda learned more about. I can't remember their names now (I played and beat it within a month of its release), but I do remember Karsh, Glenn, and some other army guy that were all great. The one rockstar guy DID have a lot of side plot/quests, so that was awesome. He was one of my favorites.

It's pretty funny when some of the side characters are more interesting than the main characters like Kid.

I can't think of any others right now even though I know they're out there. Games like Eternal Darkness excel in the side character area. There is one main character, but you only play as Alex for a small portion of the game. She's awesome, but some of the other characters were simply amazing. All of the side characters were playable and had unique attributes, dialogue, weaponry, stories, etc. I love that game.

-Lasereth

dragon2fire · 11-20-2003, 09:58 AM

many of the characters in orge battle

krazixs · 11-20-2003, 10:12 AM

I would love to see a spin-off of Tormentt starring Morty and how he came to be!

holtmate · 11-20-2003, 07:22 PM

Shadow from FFIII US...just him and Interceptor, maybe a little Ninja Gaiden action...

TerresqueÜ · 11-20-2003, 08:30 PM

Uh...The blonde girl from Devil May Cry One. Everyone in Phantasy Star Online. Everyone from every fighting game, ever.

t3m3st · 11-21-2003, 10:26 PM

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Originally posted by TerresqueÜ
Everyone from every fighting game, ever.

So true... lol... But look what happens when they try to do that. Remember Mortal Kombat: SubZero? (or something like that)

How about Auron? He was so damn cool

clydestinkybeef · 11-22-2003, 11:09 PM

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Originally posted by TerresqueÜ
. Everyone in Phantasy Star Online.

No kidding! I wanna know about Kireek and Bernie as well as tons of others.

The Turks from FF7 could have used more coverage. Especially the cooler ones like Reno and more of Vincent's background. I'm sure there are tons of others I'd like to know of but I can't think of anyone.

TheShadow · 11-22-2003, 11:41 PM

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Originally posted by holtmate
Shadow from FFIII US...just him and Interceptor, maybe a little Ninja Gaiden action...

The basis for my name! I think Shadow got decent play time - the whole dream sequence, etc... Though that could have been possibly expanded...

hu-man · 11-23-2003, 08:30 AM

Murray from Monkey Island!
Imagine a game where you were a non-moving skull, and you had to insult everyone who passed you. Or something. That would rock.

11-19-2003, 04:55 PM	#1 (permalink)
Spinach_Indeed Banned? Location: Artic Tundra	Side Characters Many times with Games, Role Playing Games especially, a extremely interesting character can be introduced.. and then wasted through bad development, not enough "screen" time and little or no depth. Are there any Side Characters from Video Games you wished you could know more about, or would even enjoy a Spin-off based on them? For me, Almost the entire Cast of Chrono Cross. Way too many characters for it's own good. They were all interesting, and potentially great characters, but I always found myself wanting to know more. I also wanted to know more about Cait Sith from FF7.. but it may just be because I was confused with the explanation of what he was... -scratches head- __________________ Spinach in Need is Spinach Indeed

11-19-2003, 11:59 PM	#2 (permalink)
RedCometChar Not Brand Ecch! Location: New Orleans	Spin-off game, you say? Revolver Ocelot. Set between MGS 1 & 2, it could have a sort of Jekyll & Hyde theme to it, trying to keep Liquid from taking control. I agree about Chrono Cross. Waayyy too many characters to keep logical track of. I recall something similar in Chrono Trigger with Magus. He didn't have many lines once he joined the party... I guess because he was optional. I think Zero from the Mega Man X series could benefit from some more backstory. Granted, X4 was the last I played, and I think they're up to X7, so maybe that's been covered and I missed it. __________________ Killing that robot makes me want to go home.

11-20-2003, 07:35 AM	#3 (permalink)
Lasereth Knight of the Old Republic Location: Winston-Salem, NC	Yeah, there were some very cool characters in Chrono Cross that we coulda learned more about. I can't remember their names now (I played and beat it within a month of its release), but I do remember Karsh, Glenn, and some other army guy that were all great. The one rockstar guy DID have a lot of side plot/quests, so that was awesome. He was one of my favorites. It's pretty funny when some of the side characters are more interesting than the main characters like Kid. I can't think of any others right now even though I know they're out there. Games like Eternal Darkness excel in the side character area. There is one main character, but you only play as Alex for a small portion of the game. She's awesome, but some of the other characters were simply amazing. All of the side characters were playable and had unique attributes, dialogue, weaponry, stories, etc. I love that game. -Lasereth __________________ "A Darwinian attacks his theory, seeking to find flaws. An ID believer defends his theory, seeking to conceal flaws." -Roger Ebert

11-20-2003, 10:12 AM	#5 (permalink)
krazixs Psycho Location: courtin in the kitchen	I would love to see a spin-off of Tormentt starring Morty and how he came to be! __________________ The Kender in your party has just screamed in fear. Please roll a d20 to see how many of your body parts are still identifiable.

11-20-2003, 07:22 PM	#6 (permalink)
holtmate Flailing White Boy Location: Cincinnati	Shadow from FFIII US...just him and Interceptor, maybe a little Ninja Gaiden action... __________________ "Give her your coat" "Why me?" "Because you're perfect." "You have a point there."

11-20-2003, 09:58 AM	#4 (permalink)
dragon2fire Junkie	many of the characters in orge battle

11-20-2003, 08:30 PM	#7 (permalink)
TerresqueÜ Hiding Out	Uh...The blonde girl from Devil May Cry One. Everyone in Phantasy Star Online. Everyone from every fighting game, ever. __________________ Say yes to the 'Tilted Roleplaying' Forum http://www.tfproject.org/tfp/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1932&highlight=petition

11-23-2003, 08:30 AM	#11 (permalink)
hu-man The one that got away Location: Over the hill and far away	Murray from Monkey Island! Imagine a game where you were a non-moving skull, and you had to insult everyone who passed you. Or something. That would rock.