@Dee: if you have to name that NPC "Steve" then you BD guys should have to fill his banters with "Family Matters" quotes from Steve Urquell, like "Did I do that?" And such. Awesomeness is requesting this, not me.
He's a lecher, yes, but there's subtly written lechery, and there's hacky Zevran-level lechery.
I disagree, on both counts. Zevran's actually a sexual deviant and a hedonist by most standards, so playing up his blatant sexuality is perfectly in-character for him and not really hacky at all, especially given his backstory is hilarious and interesting. There's not much subtle about Korgan, lechery included, either. He kills, he pillages, he screws, and he's not at all shy about it and threatens anybody who doesn't like it with death. The way he shamelessly flirts with Mazzy or when he says he'd happily bang and spank Nalia's aunt until her attitude improves are hardly subtle. Like @edwinodesseiron said, Korgan's a badass, and badasses aren't subtle. Subtlety is contrary to the nature of the badass trope proper.
In all seriousness, I think a female yuan-ti pureblood Assassin with a katana would be an awesome JNPC for IWD or IWD2.
Agreed. I personally prefer that companions' flavour isn't based on their gear, but there you had to go suggest one of my favourite weapons on one of my favourite races and class...
Agreed. I personally prefer that companions' flavour isn't based on their gear, but there you had to go suggest one of my favourite weapons on one of my favourite races and class...
Meh, just a mostly-arbitrary placement of proficiency pips. Also, Yoshimo doesn't count, so we've never actually had a katana-Thief before.
Agreed. I personally prefer that companions' flavour isn't based on their gear, but there you had to go suggest one of my favourite weapons on one of my favourite races and class...
Meh, just a mostly-arbitrary placement of proficiency pips. Also, Yoshimo doesn't count, so we've never actually had a katana-Thief before.
As much as Yoshimo's situation sucked for him, I feel like I got screwed the most. I like my thieves to actually be able to gain Thief levels. *glares at Imoen*
He's a lecher, yes, but there's subtly written lechery, and there's hacky Zevran-level lechery.
I disagree, on both counts. Zevran's actually a sexual deviant and a hedonist by most standards, so playing up his blatant sexuality is perfectly in-character for him and not really hacky at all, especially given his backstory is hilarious and interesting. There's not much subtle about Korgan, lechery included, either. He kills, he pillages, he screws, and he's not at all shy about it and threatens anybody who doesn't like it with death. The way he shamelessly flirts with Mazzy or when he says he'd happily bang and spank Nalia's aunt until her attitude improves are hardly subtle. Like @edwinodesseiron said, Korgan's a badass, and badasses aren't subtle. Subtlety is contrary to the nature of the badass trope proper.
So, to get things back on track, how would people feel about a yuan-ti NPC that dual-wields +5 katanas, whose name is Steve?
In all seriousness, I think a female yuan-ti pureblood Assassin with a katana would be an awesome JNPC for IWD or IWD2.
Sorry for the late reply, but my point wasn't directed at whether or not it was in character for Korgan. It most certainly is. It was that the quality of the writing was poor.
I disagree that 'badassery' (a problematic cultural idea in its own right) can't be subtle. Compare the badassness of a Jaime Lannister to an Edward Cullen and you'll see a marked difference in how believable and subtly crafted their characterisation is.
Sorry for the late reply, but my point wasn't directed at whether or not it was in character for Korgan. It most certainly is. It was that the quality of the writing was poor.
I disagree that 'badassery' (a problematic cultural idea in its own right) can't be subtle. Compare the badassness of a Jaime Lannister to an Edward Cullen and you'll see a marked difference in how believable and subtly crafted their characterisation is.
I really don't see how it can be "poor" if it's entirely in-character. It's not as if there were syntax errors, or anything.
But, yes, a badass can't really be called a badass if they, themselves, as a character, go about solving problems in a subtle manner. Jaime has a problem, he snarks it, or he challenges it to a duel and murders the hell out of it. If you're talking about being subtly written, well that's something completely different.
Sorry for the late reply, but my point wasn't directed at whether or not it was in character for Korgan. It most certainly is. It was that the quality of the writing was poor.
I disagree that 'badassery' (a problematic cultural idea in its own right) can't be subtle. Compare the badassness of a Jaime Lannister to an Edward Cullen and you'll see a marked difference in how believable and subtly crafted their characterisation is.
I read this an I was like "Who the bloody hell is Edward Cullen??" and I googled and was like "OH, THAT'S WHY I DIDN'T KNOW WHO THAT WAS."
Please pick a better analogy -- actually, on second thought, maybe this one works beautifully. You are automatically NOT a badass if you're sparkly.
You are automatically NOT a badass if you're sparkly.
Some brony out there will find that post and disagree that his waif... erm, his favorite deep character from a show clearly not intended for little girls is the most badass thing evar!
Sorry for the late reply, but my point wasn't directed at whether or not it was in character for Korgan. It most certainly is. It was that the quality of the writing was poor.
I disagree that 'badassery' (a problematic cultural idea in its own right) can't be subtle. Compare the badassness of a Jaime Lannister to an Edward Cullen and you'll see a marked difference in how believable and subtly crafted their characterisation is.
I read this an I was like "Who the bloody hell is Edward Cullen??" and I googled and was like "OH, THAT'S WHY I DIDN'T KNOW WHO THAT WAS."
Please pick a better analogy -- actually, on second thought, maybe this one works beautifully. You are automatically NOT a badass if you're sparkly.
Should IWD:EE have NPCs? Votes % NO 55.30 YES 44.70
In the begin, the NO difference was bigger. Now YES each time more reach the NO.
Anyway i got a point. 117 votes are a serious amount of votes and by getting this % in Yes i got enough proof of a market for future Joinable NPCs DLCs. It's not the so few ppl wanting Joinable NPCs as was said before.
What about a npc that can join your party if you wish to only for a short amount of time and you have no control over him/her? He/She would sometimes interact with you and depending of your answer this might end up in a betrayal or something. Could be fun.
Sorry for the late reply, but my point wasn't directed at whether or not it was in character for Korgan. It most certainly is. It was that the quality of the writing was poor.
I disagree that 'badassery' (a problematic cultural idea in its own right) can't be subtle. Compare the badassness of a Jaime Lannister to an Edward Cullen and you'll see a marked difference in how believable and subtly crafted their characterisation is.
I read this an I was like "Who the bloody hell is Edward Cullen??" and I googled and was like "OH, THAT'S WHY I DIDN'T KNOW WHO THAT WAS."
Please pick a better analogy -- actually, on second thought, maybe this one works beautifully. You are automatically NOT a badass if you're sparkly.
I think it was a perfect analogy... Jamie isn't loud and obnoxious, while still being badass, while Edward Cullen is all fast and sparkly and obviously a vampire and most importantly threatened people in a loud, obnoxious and almost dumb way, while being totally wuss.
Yeah, I read the books. Sue me.
now for subtle badasses
and MOST IMPORTANTLY, the ultimate badass of BOTH trilogies
1. Turns into a green rage monster. 2. Shoots people. 3. Throws tanks at other tanks. 4. Sets things on fire or electrocutes them. Also curses like a sailor.
1. Turns into a green rage monster. 2. Shoots people. 3. Throws tanks at other tanks. 4. Sets things on fire or electrocutes them. Also curses like a sailor.
Well, yeah, they all carry big sticks, but they all speak softly
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Awesomeness is requesting this, not me.
Sorry for the late reply, but my point wasn't directed at whether or not it was in character for Korgan. It most certainly is. It was that the quality of the writing was poor.
I disagree that 'badassery' (a problematic cultural idea in its own right) can't be subtle. Compare the badassness of a Jaime Lannister to an Edward Cullen and you'll see a marked difference in how believable and subtly crafted their characterisation is.
But, yes, a badass can't really be called a badass if they, themselves, as a character, go about solving problems in a subtle manner. Jaime has a problem, he snarks it, or he challenges it to a duel and murders the hell out of it. If you're talking about being subtly written, well that's something completely different.
Should IWD:EE have NPCs?
Votes %
NO 55.30
YES 44.70
Please pick a better analogy -- actually, on second thought, maybe this one works beautifully. You are automatically NOT a badass if you're sparkly.
Anyway i got a point. 117 votes are a serious amount of votes and by getting this % in Yes i got enough proof of a market for future Joinable NPCs DLCs. It's not the so few ppl wanting Joinable NPCs as was said before.
Yeah, I read the books. Sue me.
now for subtle badasses
and MOST IMPORTANTLY, the ultimate badass of BOTH trilogies
2. Shoots people.
3. Throws tanks at other tanks.
4. Sets things on fire or electrocutes them. Also curses like a sailor.
(imagines Norah Jones as She-Hulk)