As I was killing my umpteenth rat in The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion's tutorial I began to wonder what other sources game developers could use as subject matter for thier RPG's. There is only so many times I can save the world from some looming threat that severly outclasses me until, that is, I bash in the heads of thousands upon thousands of creatures/humanoids that only purpose in life seems to be attacking me for some sick evil purpose or to provide me with a lifetime supply of beaver pelts.
Personally, I want a more realistic RPG roughly based on my own life. Imagine the possibilities, work your way through the labyrinthine hallways of highschool only to have your path to class blocked by a gaggle of brainless blondes trading techniques on how to make thier goddamn flip flops smack against the bottom of their feet louder. They do this for +10 ATTENTION which they hope they can trade in for thier ample supply of +20 MY DADDY NEVER LOVED ME. Or what about this scenario? Imagine having to create a series of jokes that will both keep your teacher from regaining control of the class while at the same time raising the AFFECTION METER of the totally smoking chicks in your class. You could even expand the game to incorporate other aspects, like a sneaking level where the objective is to get to your room without having your mom call you to take out the trash.
It could work, trust me.
It could work, trust me.
