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is it really well written? “can you help me?” “only if you complete this task that makes you look like a bad ass” repeated 8 times

JshWright 6y ago
Yeah, I have to believe this intentionally leaning in to the genre, but it's definitely just about every episode plot line (along with the rescue that comes just at the right moment).
- dbalatero 6y ago
  The story is garbage, nothing happens. It's video game questing set in a cool universe. It's hard to feel for any of the characters. It's a bummer because the nailed vibe and visuals and all they'd really need to do is attach a more compelling story to it.
  - throwaway743 6y ago
    This is the take that Chapo Traphouse made on a recent episode. Though I agree that it is quest-y in its approach to each episode/sub plot and personally don't mind it, what makes it any different from the "hero story" structure? Sure there's a formula, but few stories, if any at all, are original in their foundations. Their success seems to be more in the execution of such story/production and immersion of audiences. Or is it more of an issue of the predictability in knowing what the "quest" objectives and items are, and from that extrapolating the outcome? Imo, both cases are understandable, as many times the main story quests can feel on rails/going through the motions, but again those quests seem to be more about the audience's immersion (including player playthrough/execution in games) in the modeled experience. Tldr: I totally understand your point, and can agree to an extent. Though I believe one can find enjoyment in well curated/executed experiences/productions/writing/immersion, rather than seeking "originality" in story telling, as on rails/predictable as they can be
SilasX 6y ago
I agree in that I wouldn't say it meets the standards of great writing. However, unlike the Sequel trilogy, it: 1) Thematically feels like Star Wars and ties into the established world, and 2) Meets the minimal standard for good writing/storytelling. "I'll allow it."
thih9 6y ago
In the context of an action sci-fi western blend, that’s good writing to me, I enjoyed watching it. Even though the formula is simple, the events didn’t feel predictable to me. And I could easily imagine more complex plot that would be less satisfying to watch.

JshWright 6y ago

Yeah, I have to believe this intentionally leaning in to the genre, but it's definitely just about every episode plot line (along with the rescue that comes just at the right moment).

dbalatero 6y ago
The story is garbage, nothing happens. It's video game questing set in a cool universe. It's hard to feel for any of the characters. It's a bummer because the nailed vibe and visuals and all they'd really need to do is attach a more compelling story to it.
- throwaway743 6y ago
  This is the take that Chapo Traphouse made on a recent episode. Though I agree that it is quest-y in its approach to each episode/sub plot and personally don't mind it, what makes it any different from the "hero story" structure? Sure there's a formula, but few stories, if any at all, are original in their foundations. Their success seems to be more in the execution of such story/production and immersion of audiences. Or is it more of an issue of the predictability in knowing what the "quest" objectives and items are, and from that extrapolating the outcome? Imo, both cases are understandable, as many times the main story quests can feel on rails/going through the motions, but again those quests seem to be more about the audience's immersion (including player playthrough/execution in games) in the modeled experience. Tldr: I totally understand your point, and can agree to an extent. Though I believe one can find enjoyment in well curated/executed experiences/productions/writing/immersion, rather than seeking "originality" in story telling, as on rails/predictable as they can be

SilasX 6y ago

I agree in that I wouldn't say it meets the standards of great writing. However, unlike the Sequel trilogy, it: 1) Thematically feels like Star Wars and ties into the established world, and 2) Meets the minimal standard for good writing/storytelling. "I'll allow it."

thih9 6y ago

In the context of an action sci-fi western blend, that’s good writing to me, I enjoyed watching it. Even though the formula is simple, the events didn’t feel predictable to me. And I could easily imagine more complex plot that would be less satisfying to watch.