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nevershine 11/23/21 10:36:47 AM #1:	When thinking about the stories of all kinds of media: movies, games, books, etc. Fantasy (dragons and magic) Sci-fi (ray guns and space vessels) When thinking about the stories of all kinds of media: movies, games, books, etc. - Results (104 votes) Fantasy (dragons and magic) 53.85% (56 votes) 56 Sci-fi (ray guns and space vessels) 46.15% (48 votes) 48 Personally, i lean towards fantasy. of course there are series like star wars and final fantasy which kinda teeter on both, but ultimately which on are you for? --- "There are no men like me. There's only me."-Jaime Lannister <cite>nevershine posted [p:960271146] in As far as ... [t:79774842]...</cite> <quote> When thinking about the stories of all kinds of media: movies, games, books, etc. Fantasy (dragons and magic) Sci-fi (ray guns and space vessels) Vote View Results When thinking about the stories of all kinds of media: movies, games, books, etc. - Results (104 votes) Fantasy (dragons and magic) 53.85% (56 votes) 56 Sci-fi (ray guns and space vessels) 46.15% (48 votes) 48 Show Voting Form Personally, i lean towards fantasy. of course there are series like star wars and final fantasy which kinda teeter on both, but ultimately which on are you for? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
GameFan462 11/23/21 10:38:25 AM #2:	Sci-fi. Always thought it more interesting than the Into the Woods type of stories Though books like Name of the Wind are really good. --- Mac Book Pro 16 - 6-Core i7-9750H @ 2.60GHz - 32gb DDR4 2667 MHz - Radeon Pro 5500M 8gb - 2TB Apple SSD Now Playing: Metroid Dread, Tales of Arise, Dead By Daylight <cite>GameFan462 posted [p:960271182] in As far as ... [t:79774842]...</cite> <quote>Sci-fi. Always thought it more interesting than the Into the Woods type of stories Though books like Name of the Wind are really good. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
g0ldie 11/23/21 10:43:30 AM #3:	generally speaking, I prefer sci-fi. whether it's space traveling, cyberpunk, dystopias, etc., it feels like there's a lot of range. I know that fantasy can be equally varied, but because medieval fantasy is the most popular sub-genre, it's a lot of what we get, and I'm not much of a fan. --- https://imgur.com/mApEnf3 <cite>g0ldie posted [p:960271313] in As far as ... [t:79774842]...</cite> <quote>generally speaking, I prefer sci-fi. whether it's space traveling, cyberpunk, dystopias, etc., it feels like there's a lot of range. I know that fantasy can be equally varied, but because medieval fantasy is the most popular sub-genre, it's a lot of what we get, and I'm not much of a fan. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
skermac 11/23/21 10:44:48 AM #4:	Sci fi, but sci fibis also fantasy because its not real, just no dragons --- To the edge of the universe and back, endure and survive <cite>skermac posted [p:960271347] in As far as ... [t:79774842]...</cite> <quote>Sci fi, but sci fibis also fantasy because its not real, just no dragons </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ZevLoveDOOM 11/23/21 10:46:10 AM #5:	depends on my mood mostly... <cite>ZevLoveDOOM posted [p:960271377] in As far as ... [t:79774842]...</cite> <quote>depends on my mood mostly... </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Metal_Bug 11/23/21 10:46:17 AM #6:	Fantasy, especially in books. I've never been able to get into scifi books. I hated Hyperion. <cite>Metal_Bug posted [p:960271380] in As far as ... [t:79774842]...</cite> <quote>Fantasy, especially in books. I've never been able to get into scifi books. I hated Hyperion. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
EndOfDiscOne 11/23/21 10:48:40 AM #7:	Fantasy. Most of my favorite sci-fi I feel is sci-fi for fantasy fans, like Red Rising. Except maybe Children of Time which is one of the best books I've read. --- I am the Cheese! I am the best character on the show! I am better than both the salami and the bologna *COMBINED!* <cite>EndOfDiscOne posted [p:960271453] in As far as ... [t:79774842]...</cite> <quote>Fantasy. Most of my favorite sci-fi I feel is sci-fi for fantasy fans, like Red Rising. Except maybe Children of Time which is one of the best books I've read. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
specialkid8 11/23/21 10:48:43 AM #8:	I'd say sci-fi. Both are technically limitless but fantasy always seems to be dragged down by ripping off Tolkien or trying their hardest to not rip off Tolkien. --- https://imgur.com/AUXKMK4 <cite>specialkid8 posted [p:960271454] in As far as ... [t:79774842]...</cite> <quote>I'd say sci-fi. Both are technically limitless but fantasy always seems to be dragged down by ripping off Tolkien or trying their hardest to not rip off Tolkien. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Ranting Nord 11/23/21 10:49:18 AM #9:	I prefer Sci-fi for TV and movies (voted that in the poll) but prefer fantasy for games I think. Roll playing games and D&D lend themselves better to fantasy in my opinion. And I don't like FPS which a lot of sci-fi games tend to be. --- I'll think of a sig later. <cite>Ranting Nord posted [p:960271466] in As far as ... [t:79774842]...</cite> <quote>I prefer Sci-fi for TV and movies (voted that in the poll) but prefer fantasy for games I think. Roll playing games and D&D lend themselves better to fantasy in my opinion. And I don't like FPS which a lot of sci-fi games tend to be. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Questionmarktarius 11/23/21 10:51:40 AM #10:	Both, at the same time. "Magitech" is sorely underused genre. <cite>Questionmarktarius posted [p:960271526] in As far as ... [t:79774842]...</cite> <quote>Both, at the same time. "Magitech" is sorely underused genre. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Zanzenburger 11/23/21 11:05:16 AM #11:	I always thought I hated fantasy, but in reality I just hate medieval fantasy. I just hate anything involving non-human races like elves and trolls, don't like anything that resembles kingdoms and royalty, can't stand stories that take place in the past (or at least the setting makes it look like it's in the past even if it's in the future or another world) and creatures like dragons bore me. I also find that a lot of the time the rules of magic are inconsistent and can be made up as they go along (this spell can be inexplicably stopped with this spell). I like sci-fi because it generally keeps most of regular rules of physics grounded with the exception of one or two technological things that advance society in a certain way. I feel like sci-fi tends to be more futuristic, which is a cool setting for me in fiction, whereas fantasy tends to focus too much on the past (which as I mentioned, I don't like). When fantasy tends to take on a more modern take, I find that I enjoy it more. A great example is the movie series The Librarian and the sequel TV series, The Librarians. I'd say that's fantasy but done in a way I enjoy it. It's set in the modern day but still invokes elements of fantasy that I find enjoyable. But if we are talking overall, I tend to enjoy sci-fi settings much more than fantasy settings in any type of media. --- Congratulations! Your post was deemed response-worthy. <cite>Zanzenburger posted [p:960271848] in As far as ... [t:79774842]...</cite> <quote>I always thought I hated fantasy, but in reality I just hate medieval fantasy. I just hate anything involving non-human races like elves and trolls, don't like anything that resembles kingdoms and royalty, can't stand stories that take place in the past (or at least the setting makes it look like it's in the past even if it's in the future or another world) and creatures like dragons bore me. I also find that a lot of the time the rules of magic are inconsistent and can be made up as they go along (this spell can be inexplicably stopped with this spell). I like sci-fi because it generally keeps most of regular rules of physics grounded with the exception of one or two technological things that advance society in a certain way. I feel like sci-fi tends to be more futuristic, which is a cool setting for me in fiction, whereas fantasy tends to focus too much on the past (which as I mentioned, I don't like). When fantasy tends to take on a more modern take, I find that I enjoy it more. A great example is the movie series The Librarian and the sequel TV series, The Librarians. I'd say that's fantasy but done in a way I enjoy it. It's set in the modern day but still invokes elements of fantasy that I find enjoyable. But if we are talking overall, I tend to enjoy sci-fi settings much more than fantasy settings in any type of media. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
TheSavageDragon 11/23/21 11:09:57 AM #12:	g0ldie posted... generally speaking, I prefer sci-fi. whether it's space traveling, cyberpunk, dystopias, etc., it feels like there's a lot of range. I know that fantasy can be equally varied, but because medieval fantasy is the most popular sub-genre, it's a lot of what we get, and I'm not much of a fan. This. I'm tired of knights and dragons. <cite>TheSavageDragon posted [p:960271974] in As far as ... [t:79774842]...</cite> <quote>g0ldie posted... </cite> <quote>generally speaking, I prefer sci-fi. whether it's space traveling, cyberpunk, dystopias, etc., it feels like there's a lot of range. I know that fantasy can be equally varied, but because medieval fantasy is the most popular sub-genre, it's a lot of what we get, and I'm not much of a fan.</quote> This. I'm tired of knights and dragons. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Tom Clark 11/23/21 11:14:59 AM #13:	Sci-Fi I find fantasy tends to fall toward cliche a bit more easily. Although personally I prefer stories where fantastic things happen in "our" world to either. --- https://imgur.com/6eF0W <cite>Tom Clark posted [p:960272102] in As far as ... [t:79774842]...</cite> <quote>Sci-Fi I find fantasy tends to fall toward cliche a bit more easily. Although personally I prefer stories where fantastic things happen in "our" world to either. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Lost_All_Senses 11/23/21 11:19:05 AM #14:	My favorite is modern times or post apocalypse. But out of those 2, Fantasy. Sci-fy needs to do a lot more to interest me. Cause it all seems like nonsense off the rip. I'm not saying it is, it just feels that way to me. Id also take cowboy times over both. Thank RDR2 alone for that lol --- Name checks out "I don't wanna be the toughest, I just keep it 100 and think nothin of it"- Black Thought <cite>Lost_All_Senses posted [p:960272206] in As far as ... [t:79774842]...</cite> <quote>My favorite is modern times or post apocalypse. But out of those 2, Fantasy. Sci-fy needs to do a lot more to interest me. Cause it all seems like nonsense off the rip. I'm not saying it is, it just feels that way to me. Id also take cowboy times over both. Thank RDR2 alone for that lol </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
dave_is_slick 11/23/21 11:19:44 AM #15:	No preference, personally. --- The most relaxing version of Aquatic Ambiance I've ever heard: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bl61y1XM7sM <cite>dave_is_slick posted [p:960272227] in As far as ... [t:79774842]...</cite> <quote>No preference, personally. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Feline_Heart 11/23/21 11:24:42 AM #16:	Sci fi. I generally dislike most high fantasy stuff with dragons, and orcs and wizards and I also dislike most urban fantasy stories about vampires living in New York or whatever. There are some exceptions though. I guess I like sci fi more because even though its still wacky, a lot of it feels like things that could potentially happen someday. --- Pickles the Drummer, doodily doo, dingdong doodlily doodily doo <cite>Feline_Heart posted [p:960272372] in As far as ... [t:79774842]...</cite> <quote>Sci fi. I generally dislike most high fantasy stuff with dragons, and orcs and wizards and I also dislike most urban fantasy stories about vampires living in New York or whatever. There are some exceptions though. I guess I like sci fi more because even though its still wacky, a lot of it feels like things that could potentially happen someday. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
smoke_break 11/23/21 11:36:01 AM #17:	Sci-fi. I'm burned out on fantasy but I still do enjoy it occasionally. --- https://imgur.com/mOCFlRv <cite>smoke_break posted [p:960272689] in As far as ... [t:79774842]...</cite> <quote>Sci-fi. I'm burned out on fantasy but I still do enjoy it occasionally. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ViewtifulJoe 11/23/21 11:37:43 AM #18:	A lot of what's already been said. I prefer fantasy for the heightened potential ceiling of (mostly) human characters where with sci-fi it's usually credited to tech. The typical dragons and castles setup does nothing for me, it needs to at least take all the stereotypes to a new location or ideally get creative. I enjoy a mix of both but sci-fi on its own is rarely very appealing to me. --- Still waiting on that third threat <cite>ViewtifulJoe posted [p:960272746] in As far as ... [t:79774842]...</cite> <quote>A lot of what's already been said. I prefer fantasy for the heightened potential ceiling of (mostly) human characters where with sci-fi it's usually credited to tech. The typical dragons and castles setup does nothing for me, it needs to at least take all the stereotypes to a new location or ideally get creative. I enjoy a mix of both but sci-fi on its own is rarely very appealing to me. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Metal_Bug 11/23/21 11:38:54 AM #19:	Zanzenburger posted... I also find that a lot of the time the rules of magic are inconsistent and can be made up as they go along You need to read some Brandon Sanderson, Brent Weeks, and Patrick Rothfuss. <cite>Metal_Bug posted [p:960272779] in As far as ... [t:79774842]...</cite> <quote>Zanzenburger posted... </cite> <quote>I also find that a lot of the time the rules of magic are inconsistent and can be made up as they go along</quote>You need to read some Brandon Sanderson, Brent Weeks, and Patrick Rothfuss. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
PerseusRad 11/23/21 11:41:25 AM #20:	I guess Fantasy. Although I actually kinda like mixtures of both. Urban Fantasy seems to be about where I like things. Theres potential for some sci-fi tech if the world ends up like that. --- https://imgur.com/EUkIomS <cite>PerseusRad posted [p:960272840] in As far as ... [t:79774842]...</cite> <quote>I guess Fantasy. Although I actually kinda like mixtures of both. Urban Fantasy seems to be about where I like things. Theres potential for some sci-fi tech if the world ends up like that. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
El Marsh 11/23/21 11:41:39 AM #21:	I like both but I have a stronger preference for fantasy. --- https://imgur.com/0APl48O "I'd thank you if my personality weren't so screwed up" <cite>El Marsh posted [p:960272848] in As far as ... [t:79774842]...</cite> <quote>I like both but I have a stronger preference for fantasy. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
nevershine 11/23/21 3:44:46 PM #22:	Like, the whole post-apocalyptic scenario is still p cool to me, but I think that usuyfalls more under sci fi --- "There are no men like me. There's only me."-Jaime Lannister <cite>nevershine posted [p:960280227] in As far as ... [t:79774842]...</cite> <quote>Like, the whole post-apocalyptic scenario is still p cool to me, but I think that usuyfalls more under sci fi </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Medussa 11/23/21 3:50:56 PM #23:	i prefer to watch SF and read Fantasy --- Boom! That's right, this is all happening! Cannot change the channel now! People get built different. We don't need to figure it out, we just need to respect it <cite>Medussa posted [p:960280418] in As far as ... [t:79774842]...</cite> <quote>i prefer to watch SF and read Fantasy </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
nevershine 11/24/21 1:14:55 PM #24:	Medussa posted... i prefer to watch SF and read Fantasy Like, Im kinda like this but I prefer fantasy movies and sci fi shows? For the most part, anyways. --- "There are no men like me. There's only me."-Jaime Lannister <cite>nevershine posted [p:960309196] in As far as ... [t:79774842]...</cite> <quote>Medussa posted... </cite> <quote>i prefer to watch SF and read Fantasy</quote>Like, Im kinda like this but I prefer fantasy movies and sci fi shows? For the most part, anyways. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Ving_Rhames 11/24/21 1:16:23 PM #25:	Sci-fi. I don't like Fantasy at all because it's rarely divorced enough from reality and the color green is boring. --- the real Irving Rameses https://imgur.com/A7f6F9h <cite>Ving_Rhames posted [p:960309242] in As far as ... [t:79774842]...</cite> <quote>Sci-fi. I don't like Fantasy at all because it's rarely divorced enough from reality and the color green is boring. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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BTH_Phoenix 11/24/21 3:54:50 PM #27:	Sci-fi because I'm more forgiving of plot devices that MIGHT be possible in the future, compared to "woo it's just magic I don't gotta explain it!" --- whoosh <cite>BTH_Phoenix posted [p:960314320] in As far as ... [t:79774842]...</cite> <quote>Sci-fi because I'm more forgiving of plot devices that MIGHT be possible in the future, compared to "woo it's just magic I don't gotta explain it!" </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
SSJKirby 11/24/21 3:55:26 PM #28:	Urban fantasy, more paranormal stuff --- Not changing this signature until Beyond Good and Evil 2 is in my hand. August 25th, 2010. <cite>SSJKirby posted [p:960314345] in As far as ... [t:79774842]...</cite> <quote>Urban fantasy, more paranormal stuff </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Ricemills 11/25/21 8:07:18 PM #29:	magic and monsters, on space. fought with technology and psychic powers. so basically super robot genre? --- You have the right to remain silent. Anything you posted will be misquoted, then be used against you. http://error1355.com/ce/Ricemills.html <cite>Ricemills posted [p:960352464] in As far as ... [t:79774842]...</cite> <quote>magic and monsters, on space. fought with technology and psychic powers. so basically super robot genre? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
PikachuMaxwell 11/25/21 8:13:25 PM #30:	Sci-fi. Futurism for the win! --- Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Favorite Characters: https://imgur.com/tcQlEb7 Nintendo Network Name: JohnJohn <cite>PikachuMaxwell posted [p:960352634] in As far as ... [t:79774842]...</cite> <quote>Sci-fi. Futurism for the win! </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Metal_Bug 11/25/21 11:57:01 PM #31:	BTH_Phoenix posted... Sci-fi because I'm more forgiving of plot devices that MIGHT be possible in the future, compared to "woo it's just magic I don't gotta explain it!" Metal_Bug posted... You need to read some Brandon Sanderson, Brent Weeks, and Patrick Rothfuss. <cite>Metal_Bug posted [p:960357859] in As far as ... [t:79774842]...</cite> <quote>BTH_Phoenix posted... </cite> <quote>Sci-fi because I'm more forgiving of plot devices that MIGHT be possible in the future, compared to "woo it's just magic I don't gotta explain it!"</quote> Metal_Bug posted... </cite> <quote>You need to read some Brandon Sanderson, Brent Weeks, and Patrick Rothfuss.</quote> </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Ricemills 11/26/21 12:22:52 AM #32:	BTH_Phoenix posted... Sci-fi because I'm more forgiving of plot devices that MIGHT be possible in the future, compared to "woo it's just magic I don't gotta explain it!" some sci-fi are also "woo it's just future science I don't gotta explain it!" tho. heck, just slap quantum in front of everything. --- You have the right to remain silent. Anything you posted will be misquoted, then be used against you. http://error1355.com/ce/Ricemills.html <cite>Ricemills posted [p:960358354] in As far as ... [t:79774842]...</cite> <quote>BTH_Phoenix posted... </cite> <quote>Sci-fi because I'm more forgiving of plot devices that MIGHT be possible in the future, compared to "woo it's just magic I don't gotta explain it!"</quote> some sci-fi are also "woo it's just future science I don't gotta explain it!" tho. heck, just slap quantum in front of everything. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
James xeno 11/26/21 5:35:17 AM #33:	Can't it be both? The japanese do this kind of thing so well. But when it comes to the west, if it's not medieval based then it's generally not fantasy. Just look at gaming and RPGs.. Western versions of both are also way too caught up in silly hand-wringing over selective "realism" as well.. I don't get me started on the "dark, gritty and tragic" fad. (i.e. edgelord 9 times out of 10) --- http://imgur.com/a/s2O4b Koto and Juri and Ruka oh my! <cite>James xeno posted [p:960362291] in As far as ... [t:79774842]...</cite> <quote>Can't it be both? The japanese do this kind of thing so well. But when it comes to the west, if it's not medieval based then it's generally not fantasy. Just look at gaming and RPGs.. Western versions of both are also way too caught up in silly hand-wringing over selective "realism" as well.. I don't get me started on the "dark, gritty and tragic" fad. (i.e. edgelord 9 times out of 10)</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Nukazie 11/26/21 5:53:52 AM #34:	fantasy, but fantasy with sci-fi explanations are welcome --- Life is just a journey from the maternity ward to the crematorium. https://imgur.com/a/LEjr0RZ waifu courtesy of bnui_ransder <cite>Nukazie posted [p:960362461] in As far as ... [t:79774842]...</cite> <quote>fantasy, but fantasy with sci-fi explanations are welcome </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
PMarth2002 11/26/21 6:39:27 AM #35:	Fantasy. I like both, but been into fantasy longer. --- They have taken untold millions that they never toiled to earn But without our brain and muscle not a single wheel can turn <cite>PMarth2002 posted [p:960362846] in As far as ... [t:79774842]...</cite> <quote>Fantasy. I like both, but been into fantasy longer. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
OpenlyGator 11/26/21 6:49:30 AM #36:	sci-fantasy --- The funny thing about telling others to take the high road is how often it's hypocritical advice. http://tryimg.com/8/2017/06/28/IdSqD.png <cite>OpenlyGator posted [p:960362948] in As far as ... [t:79774842]...</cite> <quote>sci-fantasy </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
HagenEx 11/26/21 7:07:43 AM #37:	Depends. Written media like novels or comics I tend to prefer Sci-Fi. Visual media like movies and films, I prefer fantasy. Videogames can be either, don't have a preference. I mean, I love Mass Effect and Warcraft the same for example. --- PWB's #1 Bad Bunny Mark <cite>HagenEx posted [p:960363098] in As far as ... [t:79774842]...</cite> <quote>Depends. Written media like novels or comics I tend to prefer Sci-Fi. Visual media like movies and films, I prefer fantasy. Videogames can be either, don't have a preference. I mean, I love Mass Effect and Warcraft the same for example. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
DocDelicious 11/26/21 7:12:30 AM #38:	Sci-fi, in general. But my favorite is fantasy contained within a sci-fi universe. Like the feifdoms in Dune, or some of the primitive worlds in 40k. --- o7 Let strength be granted so the world might be mended. <cite>DocDelicious posted [p:960363144] in As far as ... [t:79774842]...</cite> <quote>Sci-fi, in general. But my favorite is fantasy contained within a sci-fi universe. Like the feifdoms in Dune, or some of the primitive worlds in 40k. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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