Discussion 34

[lluvia]

Welcome to another discussion round! It is a pretty straightforward game where I give you a question that you'll answer in a new comment for two random cards. Since this is a discussion, don't be shy! Feel free to comment on other player's threads too~

This week's discussion is...

"What sort of things do you enjoy in a story? What are some of your favorite examples of series/games/books with these things? Maybe other people are into the same things, so this could be a good chance to learn about and try out new canons! Just please try to be mindful of potential spoilers."
(Example: I love stories that are mostly character-driven, and which sometimes consist of several different stories taking place at the same time and intertwining. I also love things like time-travel, world resets, and supernatural/mystery stuff in general! Some of my favorite canons that incorporate these elements are: Kara no Kyoukai, the When They Cry series, Puella Magi Madoka Magica, Pandora Hearts, etc!)

Have fun everybody! You've got until August 25, 2013 to comment!

Comments

[anesidorian]

My favorite narratives tend to be ones where the main character or characters have to overcome INCREDIBLE ODDS for victory. And they might go through a lot of really horrible things beforehand, but despite the horribleness they never give up hope and they shounen through their difficult situation as best as possible. It's just nice to see, after a million chapters of terrible things, characters finally achieving victory after working so hard! Higurashi is like, the best example of this.

I also love detective stories and mysteries (a la Umineko and Detective Conan, though Higurashi also falls into this category), and any series that manages to mix these themes with good slapstick comedy or witty banter to lighten the mood are ace in my book.

I enjoy romance, but tbh only as a spice to character development, haha. I'm no good with romances that take up the ENTIRE PLOT or are the main focus of the story. I love it when a pair's focus is fighting first and kissing later. I'm weird like that.

[lluvia]

Thanks for joining the discussion!