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07/04/2012 12:44 AM (UTC)
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Character growth and story developments shouldn't be the deciding factor in how much you like a character. If that was the case, everyone would prefer Darrius and Taven over Johnny Cage and Sonya.


Never you worry, I do.
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07/04/2012 01:10 AM (UTC)
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Complete bullshit.

1. People have right to decide for themselves what they like about characters.

no one is taking the right away from you.

Just a side note; I really hate it when people start these things off with: "Its my right!" or "Everyone is entitled to an opinion!" Yeah you are but that doesn't mean people won't disagree with you and start a casual debate.

And that brings up another point. Yes this poll is harmless and just meant for fun, but why should that stop us from starting up discussions and argue a bit? Anyways...

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2. Special attention to the storyline and violence is what make MK different from all other fighting games.
Did you see how much people on this forum ready to talk about story, characters development and personalitites? Did you see anything like that at, say Street Fighter or Tekken forums, where most of the talk about gameplay and not about story? This is a prime example that people care about MK story and for many of them, including myself, it is the main attraction of the series. So, many fans decide why they like certain characters precisely because of the story.


I still don't understand why people are so devoted to the stories of the games when its been made abundantly clear that the MK team doesn't pay attention to its own lore.

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And one mnore thing:
Darrius is a nobody. He barely had any relevance to the MKD plot and his personality wasn't very fleshed out. Taven was good character, but nothing special. Beside he was forced to be the main character of the series, without any development. So it's natural that people disliked him.


Darrius believes his rebel movement is in the right and will do anything to accomplish his goals. He believes the end justifies the means, and will do whatever it takes to overthrow Seido. Are his motives in the moral right or is he in fact just a terrorist like some say? The way he manipulates Dairou to help him and how he causes massive riots shows just how cunning he really is.

Darrius is a character with depth. Darrius also happens to be a shit character nobody cares about. On the other hand, Mileena has been retconned to be the equivalent of a child with a rockin' body, yet people still love her.

Weird how that works
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07/04/2012 01:52 AM (UTC)
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vot fr shoe kan or ill band u


Tired of mods shov kahn donw my throt
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07/04/2012 02:02 AM (UTC)
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SubMan799 Wrote:
Darrius is a character with depth. Darrius also happens to be a shit character nobody cares about. On the other hand, Mileena has been retconned to be the equivalent of a child with a rockin' body, yet people still love her.

Weird how that works
You're understating it. Darrius had a story in one game. Not enough time for people to care about him. Mileena has story stretching across almost 20 years worth of games. When people prefer Mileena they prefer her abundant history not necessarily her portrayal in this one game.

Before this she was a conniving power hungry blood thirst warrior determined to gain power at any costs. MK9 doesn't erase everything we knew about her before hand.

And the story is important as it contributes to the characters we play as. Ashrah and Skarlet are good examples here. They have the moves they do and the apparence they do because of the background NRS gave to them. Shao Kahn being a giant realm conquering warlord influences show he moves and acts in the game.

The back stories are the bases of the characters and characters that lack good ones do tend to be less popular. People like Jarek and Reiko who just kind of show up.

It matters.
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07/04/2012 02:08 AM (UTC)
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It's not my sole decider, but Story is a goddamn huge factor in how I vote. Don't forget the near-decade of shit gameplay this series went through where virtually nothing else but story was even worth talking about. And that's all the discussion I'll dignify this insanely stupid "story in fighting games" debate with.

I vote Kahn. Kitana's fatalities were average this game and her plot got butchered. Gets respect for bringing the gameplay back to being juggle-based, but that's about all. I've already gone on at length in the past about how Kahn lived up to my expectations, so there it is.
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07/04/2012 02:10 AM (UTC)
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dibula Wrote:
[Killswitch] Wrote:
vot fr shoe kan or ill band u


Tired of mods shov kahn donw my throt


I guess that can be funny if properly executed.
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07/04/2012 02:25 AM (UTC)
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If it wasn't for Shao Kitana wouldn't have a story. As, I stated before female characters are very popular. So, I expect a female or one of the Sub-Zero brothers to win.
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07/04/2012 02:39 AM (UTC)
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before this ends I just wanna say

Damn all you that voted for Kitana

that is all
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Get that ass BANNED

07/04/2012 02:47 AM (UTC)
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I think soft tits have won this one.
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07/04/2012 02:48 AM (UTC)
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Murcielago Wrote:
I think soft tits have won this one.


No I think hard cock might rise in the last minute
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I feel so alone, gonna end up a Big ole pile of them bones.

07/04/2012 02:49 AM (UTC)
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Murcielago Wrote:
I think soft tits have won this one.


Lol your in love with a dead body xD. Necrophilia!!!!
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07/04/2012 03:25 AM (UTC)
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Murcielago Wrote:
I think soft tits have won this one.


No I think hard cock might rise in the last minute
I hope not. Shao Kahn isn't exactly modest in that area. Dude needs some pants.
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I feel so alone, gonna end up a Big ole pile of them bones.

07/04/2012 03:29 AM (UTC)
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oracle Wrote:
UNdiscovered Wrote:
Murcielago Wrote:
I think soft tits have won this one.


No I think hard cock might rise in the last minute
I hope not. Shao Kahn isn't exactly modest in that area. Dude needs some pants.


Kitana needs a bra and some sweat pants.
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Thanks redman for the sig!

07/04/2012 03:34 AM (UTC)
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oracle Wrote:
UNdiscovered Wrote:
Murcielago Wrote:
I think soft tits have won this one.


No I think hard cock might rise in the last minute
I hope not. Shao Kahn isn't exactly modest in that area. Dude needs some pants.


shao khan has a baby penis. How else would you describe his anger and rage at not having a big enough... Realm to rule. And sindel might have stuck around longer if the lovin was grander. Just sayin
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07/04/2012 03:37 AM (UTC)
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oracle Wrote:
UNdiscovered Wrote:
Murcielago Wrote:
I think soft tits have won this one.


No I think hard cock might rise in the last minute
I hope not. Shao Kahn isn't exactly modest in that area. Dude needs some pants.


Don't you ruin this for me.
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07/04/2012 04:08 AM (UTC)
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SubMan799 Wrote:
skyboy Wrote:
SubMan799 Wrote:
oracle Wrote:
SubMan799 Wrote:
I think its ridiculous to dislike a character because of their storyline and character growth in a fucking fighting game
I mean, can you prefer an unplayable boss in a fighting game? Stop.


Yes you can


how is that any better?


I enjoy fighting Shao Kahn and I like his mannerisms in game more than I like playing as Kitana.

Character growth and story developments shouldn't be the deciding factor in how much you like a character. If that was the case, everyone would prefer Darrius and Taven over Johnny Cage and Sonya.


Usually when I pick up a new fighting game, it's the character's fighting style that makes me first like them. Their story is what keeps me going. Imo, Kitana was by far the coolest character in MK because the way she fought with fans and the buzzsaw sound it made when it connected. Then learning her mysterious story intrigued me more, you didn't know if she was good or bad.
I don't think it's ridiculous to like a character more because of the story and growth. Like Oracle said, the story is what makes the characters look and fight like they do, so it's ridiculous to not include story when picking a favorite character. And it's kind of funny that you don't care about the story, but willing to learn about someone as obscure as Darrius lol.
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07/04/2012 04:55 AM (UTC)
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annilation Wrote:
Kitana needs a bra and some sweat pants.
I don't know about sweat pants but she could definitely use some bottoms lol.

ErmackDaddy Wrote:
shao khan has a baby penis. How else would you describe his anger and rage at not having a big enough... Realm to rule. And sindel might have stuck around longer if the lovin was grander. Just sayin
It explains so much. He's clearly over compensating.
You may have also discovered his hatred of Raiden lol.

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Don't you ruin this for me.
As previously stated Raiden is probably where it's at lol.
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07/04/2012 06:00 AM (UTC)
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It's the battle of the shadow kicks! Round 3 kontinues with opposing warriors from two great realms! The action star Johnny Cage has trained with Earth's greatst grandmasters, channeling his energy into attacks that have made him a Hollywood icon! Jade is an agile and expert assassin, born into Edenian nobility and trained to be a great warrior. Only one can kontinue the journey!

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07/04/2012 06:08 AM (UTC)
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I've never been too big of a Johnny fan. Jade's always interested me, I voted for her :)
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07/04/2012 06:12 AM (UTC)
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JOHNNY CAGE!!!
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07/04/2012 06:14 AM (UTC)
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Jade because sexiness.
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07/04/2012 06:15 AM (UTC)
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Jade! My loyalty goes to Edenians smile
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07/04/2012 06:18 AM (UTC)
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Yade!

Johnny Cage will forever be one of my most hated characters... And Yade is the only favorite I have left... Though I'd rather have Mileena, Yade is satisfactory.
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07/04/2012 06:22 AM (UTC)
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John Carlton.

Need I say more?
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Thanks redman for the sig!

07/04/2012 06:29 AM (UTC)
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I used to hate cage with a passion. He was always so boring and died half the time. But mk9 made me kind of like him. He survived. He had alot of character.

But i went with jade. Just wanted to try to keep the genders on equal ground. I dont love her persay. Shes got untapped potential especially if she isnt playing sidekick.
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