Board 8 > Your First Thought 117: "Worst JRPG protagonist."

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XIII_rocks 09/27/20 8:55:39 PM #101:	Tidus. Huh. --- Not to be confused with XIII_stones. https://imgur.com/agodP3r <cite>XIII_rocks posted [p:945163011] in Your First... [t:79003156]...</cite> <quote>Tidus. Huh. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ZenOfThunder 09/27/20 9:31:02 PM #102:	Post it anyway that's the fun Determining how the mind of the average gamer is conditioned --- (\|\| ' ' \|\|) "Your First Thought" - A (sometimes) Daily Topic Series 'Bout Thinkin': . /\|_\|\ https://bit.ly/YFTB8 [azuarc] <cite>ZenOfThunder posted [p:945164432] in Your First... [t:79003156]...</cite> <quote>Post it anyway that's the fun Determining how the mind of the average gamer is conditioned </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
tgs2 09/27/20 9:40:49 PM #103:	Vaan Was a default option as Alex Eggleston from YIIK technically doesn't count as that's a western made JRPG for people that get worked up over that definition. <cite>tgs2 posted [p:945164843] in Your First... [t:79003156]...</cite> <quote>Vaan Was a default option as Alex Eggleston from YIIK technically doesn't count as that's a western made JRPG for people that get worked up over that definition. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
LiquidOshawott 09/27/20 9:44:48 PM #104:	Honestly think Crono is far closer to best than worst, but I love his design and expressions --- I live on, THROUGH THIS SEASHELL! VeryInsane's mobile account <cite>LiquidOshawott posted [p:945164996] in Your First... [t:79003156]...</cite> <quote>Honestly think Crono is far closer to best than worst, but I love his design and expressions </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
trdl23 09/27/20 9:48:49 PM #105:	Vaan --- E come vivo? Vivo! <cite>trdl23 posted [p:945165149] in Your First... [t:79003156]...</cite> <quote>Vaan </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Lord Ephraim 09/27/20 9:52:20 PM #106:	Shion Uzuki FL81 posted... Edge Maverick I've never played his game, nor do I even really know anything about it. Just picked him because of his laughably awful name. There was a JRPG protaganist with the name "Jude Maverick" . That's even worse. --- SNARGLEBLAGH <cite>Lord Ephraim posted [p:945165293] in Your First... [t:79003156]...</cite> <quote>Shion Uzuki <quote>FL81 posted... </cite>Edge Maverick I've never played his game, nor do I even really know anything about it. Just picked him because of his laughably awful name.</quote> There was a JRPG protaganist with the name "Jude Maverick" . That's even worse. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Leonhart4 09/27/20 9:54:57 PM #107:	Lord Ephraim posted... Shion Uzuki We have a winner --- https://imgur.com/WqDcNNq https://imgur.com/89Z5jrB <cite>Leonhart4 posted [p:945165406] in Your First... [t:79003156]...</cite> <quote>Lord Ephraim posted... </cite> <quote>Shion Uzuki</quote> We have a winner </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
half_silver28 09/27/20 9:58:33 PM #108:	Marche I haven't even played FFTA --- B8 Waifu ranking - http://pastebin.com/qnUpLnDA <cite>half_silver28 posted [p:945165574] in Your First... [t:79003156]...</cite> <quote>Marche I haven't even played FFTA </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
andylt 09/27/20 9:58:37 PM #109:	Edge Maverick came to mind, despite him being far from the worst character in that game. Surprised so many others thought him too! Samurai7 posted... I never post in these topics because the first thing that comes to mind is often the opposite of what the topic is. Does anyone else experience this? Everyone who posted Tidus must also experience this, I can only imagine. --- Congrats to azuarc, Guru Champion 2020! <cite>andylt posted [p:945165579] in Your First... [t:79003156]...</cite> <quote>Edge Maverick came to mind, despite him being far from the worst character in that game. Surprised so many others thought him too! Samurai7 posted... </cite> <quote>I never post in these topics because the first thing that comes to mind is often the opposite of what the topic is. Does anyone else experience this?</quote> Everyone who posted Tidus must also experience this, I can only imagine. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Drakeryn 09/27/20 10:29:08 PM #110:	Lord Ephraim posted... Shion Uzuki never mind my earlier post THIS is the objectively correct answer --- another place and time, without a great divide, and we could be flying deadly high <cite>Drakeryn posted [p:945166685] in Your First... [t:79003156]...</cite> <quote>Lord Ephraim posted...</cite> <quote>Shion Uzuki</quote> never mind my earlier post THIS is the objectively correct answer</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
BlueAnnihilator 09/27/20 10:35:45 PM #111:	Edge Maverick, without a doubt. --- I agree with you, Blue. - FinalRockerdude, Vgmasta, ZeldaFan42, ObservanTeMK, Magoo111, E121Phi, re4master543, PJiddy, bloodmage3 (cont. in quote) <cite>BlueAnnihilator posted [p:945166947] in Your First... [t:79003156]...</cite> <quote>Edge Maverick, without a doubt. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Endgame 09/27/20 11:37:11 PM #112:	That blonde spikey haired asshole that shouldn't be in Smash. I won't even dignify him by calling him by name. --- I may not agree with what you have to say, but I will fight to the death for my right to fight you to the death. -Stephen Colbert <cite>Endgame posted [p:945169064] in Your First... [t:79003156]...</cite> <quote>That blonde spikey haired asshole that shouldn't be in Smash. I won't even dignify him by calling him by name.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Leonhart4 09/27/20 11:38:55 PM #113:	That's not a nice thing to say about Shulk --- https://imgur.com/WqDcNNq https://imgur.com/89Z5jrB <cite>Leonhart4 posted [p:945169121] in Your First... [t:79003156]...</cite> <quote>That's not a nice thing to say about Shulk </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
colliding 09/27/20 11:40:20 PM #114:	Pikachu doesn't count as a protagonist <cite>colliding posted [p:945169174] in Your First... [t:79003156]...</cite> <quote>Pikachu doesn't count as a protagonist </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Janus5k 09/28/20 12:14:43 AM #115:	Huh, I didn't know you could give Corrin spiky hair. --- As a guru, only azuarc could ever find forever. <cite>Janus5k posted [p:945170018] in Your First... [t:79003156]...</cite> <quote>Huh, I didn't know you could give Corrin spiky hair. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
xp1337 09/28/20 12:19:01 AM #116:	Janus5k posted... Huh, I didn't know you could give Corrin spiky hair. oh damn that's another good choice for the topic question --- xp1337: Don't you wish there was a spell-checker that told you when you a word out? <cite>xp1337 posted [p:945170108] in Your First... [t:79003156]...</cite> <quote>Janus5k posted... </cite> <quote>Huh, I didn't know you could give Corrin spiky hair.</quote>oh damn that's another good choice for the topic question </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
WiggumFan267 09/28/20 12:21:00 AM #117:	MetalmindStats posted... Shonen_Bat posted... Tidus, which is certainly wrong --- ~Wigs~ 3-Time Consecutive Fantasy B8 Baseball Champion 2015 NATIONAL LEAGUE CHAMPION NEW YORK METS <cite>WiggumFan267 posted [p:945170162] in Your First... [t:79003156]...</cite> <quote>MetalmindStats posted... </cite> <quote>Shonen_Bat posted... Tidus, which is certainly wrong</quote> </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Fiop 09/28/20 12:23:04 AM #118:	Crono....I don't agree with this at all, but focused on the "JRPG protagonist" before I thought of "worst". Going through choices in my head till I came up with one that fits better, I came up with Vaan. --- "Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant or rude." - 1 Cor 13:4-5 <cite>Fiop posted [p:945170211] in Your First... [t:79003156]...</cite> <quote>Crono....I don't agree with this at all, but focused on the "JRPG protagonist" before I thought of "worst". Going through choices in my head till I came up with one that fits better, I came up with Vaan. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
UF8 09/28/20 12:35:08 AM #119:	Freyjadour from suikoden v apparently i'm really bad at thinking of protags i hate, but good at thinking of ones others do :( <cite>UF8 posted [p:945170509] in Your First... [t:79003156]...</cite> <quote>Freyjadour from suikoden v apparently i'm really bad at thinking of protags i hate, but good at thinking of ones others do :( </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Axl_Rose_85 09/28/20 1:06:24 AM #120:	Vaan <cite>Axl_Rose_85 posted [p:945171207] in Your First... [t:79003156]...</cite> <quote>Vaan </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Omniscientless 09/28/20 1:15:54 AM #121:	Link. What? Oh, fine. It was actually Marche. --- Surskit Hi! I like shorts! They're comfy and easy to wear! <cite>Omniscientless posted [p:945171409] in Your First... [t:79003156]...</cite> <quote>Link. What? Oh, fine. It was actually Marche. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Zylothewolf 09/28/20 2:54:25 AM #122:	Marche (FFTA) --- Ngamer64: Zylo, you're making less sense every day. Azuarc >Me <cite>Zylothewolf posted [p:945173131] in Your First... [t:79003156]...</cite> <quote>Marche (FFTA) </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
RyoCaliente 09/28/20 3:02:06 AM #123:	Leonhart4 posted... He's not the hero of the story, but he's the protagonist. A protagonist is the main character of a story. The protagonist is at the center of the story, makes the key decisions, and experiences the consequences of those decisions. The protagonist is the primary agent propelling the story forward, and is often the character who faces the most significant obstacles. How many of those boxes does Vaan tick? One, at most. --- How paralyzingly dull, boring and tedious! <cite>RyoCaliente posted [p:945173241] in Your First... [t:79003156]...</cite> <quote>Leonhart4 posted... </cite> <quote>He's not the hero of the story, but he's the protagonist.</quote> A protagonist is the main character of a story. The protagonist is at the center of the story, makes the key decisions, and experiences the consequences of those decisions. The protagonist is the primary agent propelling the story forward, and is often the character who faces the most significant obstacles. How many of those boxes does Vaan tick? One, at most. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
KamikazePotato 09/28/20 3:13:36 AM #124:	RyoCaliente posted... A protagonist is the main character of a story. The protagonist is at the center of the story, makes the key decisions, and experiences the consequences of those decisions. The protagonist is the primary agent propelling the story forward, and is often the character who faces the most significant obstacles. None of this is ironclad. To use a random example, I don't think Crono fits any of these stipulations, but he is clearly the protagonist. --- It's Reyn Time. <cite>KamikazePotato posted [p:945173415] in Your First... [t:79003156]...</cite> <quote>RyoCaliente posted... </cite> <quote>A protagonist is the main character of a story. The protagonist is at the center of the story, makes the key decisions, and experiences the consequences of those decisions. The protagonist is the primary agent propelling the story forward, and is often the character who faces the most significant obstacles.</quote>None of this is ironclad. To use a random example, I don't think Crono fits any of these stipulations, but he is clearly the protagonist. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
voltch 09/28/20 3:16:38 AM #125:	Edge Maverick Never played the game, but it's certainly a name that pops. --- Congrats to Eli Ayase's #1 fan BK_Sheikah00 on winning the BYIG Guru Contest. <cite>voltch posted [p:945173456] in Your First... [t:79003156]...</cite> <quote>Edge Maverick Never played the game, but it's certainly a name that pops. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ctesjbuvf 09/28/20 3:43:36 AM #126:	Vaan --- Guinness Book of World Records is the name of the diary that belongs to azuarc, the winner of the Game of the Decade II guru contest. <cite>ctesjbuvf posted [p:945173828] in Your First... [t:79003156]...</cite> <quote>Vaan </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
DreamEater12 09/28/20 6:26:06 AM #127:	Vaan --- I do what I want! You have problem !? <cite>DreamEater12 posted [p:945175671] in Your First... [t:79003156]...</cite> <quote>Vaan </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ZeroSignal620 09/28/20 6:45:46 AM #128:	Edge Maverick --- Formerly known as Raven 2 https://twitch.tv/ZeroSignalX <cite>ZeroSignal620 posted [p:945175949] in Your First... [t:79003156]...</cite> <quote>Edge Maverick </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
iiicon 09/28/20 11:13:18 AM #129:	Vaan He's not the worst but he's an acceptable answer --- ICON: Kiwami means extreme. <cite>iiicon posted [p:945181490] in Your First... [t:79003156]...</cite> <quote>Vaan He's not the worst but he's an acceptable answer </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
azuarc 09/28/20 11:45:26 AM #130:	Capell (Infinite Undiscovery) --- Video Game Music Contest 14 champion: Idola Phantasy Star Saga - Endeavour <cite>azuarc posted [p:945182546] in Your First... [t:79003156]...</cite> <quote>Capell (Infinite Undiscovery) </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
pjbasis 09/28/20 1:23:08 PM #131:	My first thought was thinking about someone elses answer being squall and being triggered. That's why I can't do these things. --- http://i498.photobucket.com/albums/rr345/Rakaputra/B8%20Girls%202012/pjbas.png <cite>pjbasis posted [p:945185994] in Your First... [t:79003156]...</cite> <quote>My first thought was thinking about someone elses answer being squall and being triggered. That's why I can't do these things. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
pjbasis 09/28/20 1:25:29 PM #132:	In video games the player is the protagonist even if they're mute. Link drives the plot because you do things, even if it's always at the behest of other characters. --- http://i498.photobucket.com/albums/rr345/Rakaputra/B8%20Girls%202012/pjbas.png <cite>pjbasis posted [p:945186076] in Your First... [t:79003156]...</cite> <quote>In video games the player is the protagonist even if they're mute. Link drives the plot because you do things, even if it's always at the behest of other characters. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Leonhart4 09/28/20 2:51:51 PM #133:	pjbasis posted... My first thought was thinking about someone elses answer being squall and being triggered. That's why I can't do these things. Well at least someone actually did it so you didn't get triggered for nothing! --- https://imgur.com/WqDcNNq https://imgur.com/89Z5jrB <cite>Leonhart4 posted [p:945189024] in Your First... [t:79003156]...</cite> <quote>pjbasis posted... </cite> <quote>My first thought was thinking about someone elses answer being squall and being triggered. That's why I can't do these things.</quote> Well at least someone actually did it so you didn't get triggered for nothing! </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
PrivateBiscuit1 09/28/20 2:57:57 PM #134:	Vaan --- I stream sometimes. Check it out! www.twitch.tv/heroicbiz/ <cite>PrivateBiscuit1 posted [p:945189259] in Your First... [t:79003156]...</cite> <quote>Vaan </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Haste_2 09/28/20 4:11:35 PM #135:	Edward --- "Ah, a party! We haven't had one of those. It could be fun! So... what is a party?" "You drink punch and eat CAKE! ...I think." <cite>Haste_2 posted [p:945191852] in Your First... [t:79003156]...</cite> <quote>Edward </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Pirateking2000 09/28/20 5:17:27 PM #136:	Vaan --- XBL GT: Demon Ninja X2 "There comes a time in every man's or woman's life where they have to make **** up to cover their ass." - Hazama <cite>Pirateking2000 posted [p:945194447] in Your First... [t:79003156]...</cite> <quote>Vaan </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
azuarc 09/28/20 5:40:11 PM #137:	pjbasis posted... My first thought was thinking about someone elses answer being squall and being triggered. That's why I can't do these things. I try to tune those responses out as not qualifying. That's not your reaction. It's your belief in someone else's reaction. However, if it's truly the first thing I thought of, even if it makes no sense or is clearly wrong, yes, I 100% keep it. --- Video Game Music Contest 14 champion: Idola Phantasy Star Saga - Endeavour <cite>azuarc posted [p:945195367] in Your First... [t:79003156]...</cite> <quote>pjbasis posted... </cite> <quote>My first thought was thinking about someone elses answer being squall and being triggered. That's why I can't do these things.</quote> I try to tune those responses out as not qualifying. That's not your reaction. It's your belief in someone else's reaction. However, if it's truly the first thing I thought of, even if it makes no sense or is clearly wrong, yes, I 100% keep it. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Lolo_Guru 09/28/20 5:49:08 PM #138:	Benjamin --- Lolo <cite>Lolo_Guru posted [p:945195783] in Your First... [t:79003156]...</cite> <quote>Benjamin</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Drakeryn 09/28/20 5:49:14 PM #139:	I try not to tune anything out. If I had that reaction (being protective of Squall) then it'd be my first reaction. It's like how Zen asked about best place to buy games and we were all like "Gamestop but IT'S NOT GAMESTOP" --- another place and time, without a great divide, and we could be flying deadly high <cite>Drakeryn posted [p:945195786] in Your First... [t:79003156]...</cite> <quote>I try not to tune anything out. If I had that reaction (being protective of Squall) then it'd be my first reaction. It's like how Zen asked about best place to buy games and we were all like "Gamestop but IT'S NOT GAMESTOP"</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
azuarc 09/28/20 5:52:51 PM #140:	Nah, that's different. I'd totally keep that reaction. But if the question was "Worst Zelda game" and you heard me go on one of my many rants about Majora's Mask right before seeing that, but you love MM, I don't think that should be your answer. --- Video Game Music Contest 14 champion: Idola Phantasy Star Saga - Endeavour <cite>azuarc posted [p:945195944] in Your First... [t:79003156]...</cite> <quote>Nah, that's different. I'd totally keep that reaction. But if the question was "Worst Zelda game" and you heard me go on one of my many rants about Majora's Mask right before seeing that, but you love MM, I don't think that should be your answer. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
NeoElfboy 09/28/20 7:29:29 PM #141:	Zidane I actually kinda like Edge but his name is so terrible that I would never fault anyone for voting for him anyway. --- The RPG Duelling League: www.rpgdl.com An unparalleled source for RPG information and discussion <cite>NeoElfboy posted [p:945199554] in Your First... [t:79003156]...</cite> <quote>Zidane I actually kinda like Edge but his name is so terrible that I would never fault anyone for voting for him anyway. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Airship_Canon 09/28/20 7:35:36 PM #142:	Designated Protagonists aren't the protagonist. Vaan does not count. If the story does not center on the character, they're not the actual protagonist, despite what claims there may be. Vaan, Chrom, and anyone else who the story doesn't revolve around is not it. That said, Emil. --- https://imgur.com/0GZFPf1 <cite>Airship_Canon posted [p:945199749] in Your First... [t:79003156]...</cite> <quote>Designated Protagonists aren't the protagonist. Vaan does not count. If the story does not center on the character, they're not the actual protagonist, despite what claims there may be. Vaan, Chrom, and anyone else who the story doesn't revolve around is not it. That said, Emil. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Leonhart4 09/28/20 7:38:47 PM #143:	This topic isn't about the validity of who qualifies or does not qualify. Every answer is valid because it's just your first thought. --- https://imgur.com/WqDcNNq https://imgur.com/89Z5jrB <cite>Leonhart4 posted [p:945199872] in Your First... [t:79003156]...</cite> <quote>This topic isn't about the validity of who qualifies or does not qualify. Every answer is valid because it's just your first thought. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ZeeksFire 09/28/20 7:42:15 PM #144:	Squall "All i want to do is think about Riona" Leonhart. <cite>ZeeksFire posted [p:945200000] in Your First... [t:79003156]...</cite> <quote>Squall "All i want to do is think about Riona" Leonhart. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
_SecretSquirrel 09/29/20 12:25:21 AM #145:	Leonhart4 posted... This topic isn't about the validity of who qualifies or does not qualify. Every answer is valid because it's just your first thought. The only rule I have on this is that it must be a possible answer to the question. If I answer Crono here, it doesn't count because he doesn't have blue hair. Chloe Price was my first thought, and she has blue hair, so she counts. --- Agent Triple Zero at your service! This line reserved for the true greatone, azuarc, winner of Game of the Decade! <cite>_SecretSquirrel posted [p:945209943] in Your First... [t:79003156]...</cite> <quote>Leonhart4 posted... </cite> <quote>This topic isn't about the validity of who qualifies or does not qualify. Every answer is valid because it's just your first thought.</quote>The only rule I have on this is that it must be a possible answer to the question. If I answer Crono here, it doesn't count because he doesn't have blue hair. Chloe Price was my first thought, and she has blue hair, so she counts. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
LeonhartFour 09/29/20 12:49:44 AM #146:	regardless Vaan is a valid answer even if he's only nominally the protagonist there's a reason why so many people thought of him as the FFXII protagonist --- http://i2.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/original/001/080/145/638.png https://imgur.com/WqDcNNq <cite>LeonhartFour posted [p:945210574] in Your First... [t:79003156]...</cite> <quote>regardless Vaan is a valid answer even if he's only nominally the protagonist there's a reason why so many people thought of him as the FFXII protagonist </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
PrivateBiscuit1 09/29/20 11:11:54 AM #147:	Airship_Canon posted... Designated Protagonists aren't the protagonist. Vaan does not count. If the story does not center on the character, they're not the actual protagonist, despite what claims there may be. Vaan, Chrom, and anyone else who the story doesn't revolve around is not it. That said, Emil. Yeah, but if you're a mediocre writer and don't make your story center on that character, you can still tell who the intended protagonist is in something. --- I stream sometimes. Check it out! www.twitch.tv/heroicbiz/ <cite>PrivateBiscuit1 posted [p:945221719] in Your First... [t:79003156]...</cite> <quote>Airship_Canon posted... </cite> <quote>Designated Protagonists aren't the protagonist. Vaan does not count. If the story does not center on the character, they're not the actual protagonist, despite what claims there may be. Vaan, Chrom, and anyone else who the story doesn't revolve around is not it. That said, Emil.</quote>Yeah, but if you're a mediocre writer and don't make your story center on that character, you can still tell who the intended protagonist is in something. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
azuarc 09/29/20 3:18:50 PM #148:	_SecretSquirrel posted... The only rule I have on this is that it must be a possible answer to the question. If I answer Crono here, it doesn't count because he doesn't have blue hair. Chloe Price was my first thought, and she has blue hair, so she counts. ITT: people get confused because it's getting bumped above today's topic. --- Video Game Music Contest 14 champion: Idola Phantasy Star Saga - Endeavour <cite>azuarc posted [p:945230772] in Your First... [t:79003156]...</cite> <quote>_SecretSquirrel posted... </cite> <quote>The only rule I have on this is that it must be a possible answer to the question. If I answer Crono here, it doesn't count because he doesn't have blue hair. Chloe Price was my first thought, and she has blue hair, so she counts.</quote> ITT: people get confused because it's getting bumped above today's topic. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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