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[ConnahDC 5]

[Otti#8624 26]

Non-voice protagonist works on certain series like Zelda where there is minimal dialogue

[Mupstun2 11]

They MAY do a voiced protag. But they literally didn’t even have voice acting in 11 until it was brought over to NA

[Otti#8624 26]

Persona or DQ on the other hand it really bad with it

[Amaterasu_1549906707 19]

The whole point of DQ is being a classic JRPG

I doubt it’ll ever step out of a silent protagonist

[Otti#8624 26]

When you have every single character having an emotional moment in DQ11, then it doesn't work with a non-voiced protag

He just stands there....silently staring at them

[Mupstun2 11]

?

[Amaterasu_1549906707 19]

Like.. it’s very existence is being a classic JRPG, and it’s been an inspiration to so many JRPGs after it

[ConnahDC 5]

thats my point mup, if going forward the games will be voiced, give the protaga voice

[Mupstun2 11]

Yea the JP version didn’t even have VA. They just thought us small brained Americans needed to hear someone talking or we would get bored

[Otti#8624 26]

Serisouly, the grandpa finding his grandson should be a bit emotional in DQ11

But it's just very awkward instead

[Mupstun2 11]

You watch your mouth

That scene is damn emotional

[Amaterasu_1549906707 19]

You say that but people find DQ11 very emotional

It’s just taste then at that point

Or preference I guess

[Mupstun2 11]

Ye

The chemistry all the characters has is in my opinion one of the reasons I love the game so much

So if others didn’t get that. Idk

[Amaterasu_1549906707 19]

Btw, not saying DQ is the crown prince or that it’s the best ever series

[Otti#8624 26]

See, I loved all the interactions in this game except with the protag

[ConnahDC 5]

dude

seeing all this stuff going on

[Otti#8624 26]

Because he is such a blank slate, there isn't any good chemistry between the protag and the other characters

[ConnahDC 5]

then goes to protag for a blank face in SILENCE

he grunts ONCE

and thats as a kid

early in the game in a cutscene

[Otti#8624 26]

And I am not saying the game isn't emotional, it just isn't when it's focusing on the protag

[Amaterasu_1549906707 19]

But it’s got its foundation and a legacy, as the series that basically bought RPGs into the mainstream for Japan basically and going on to influence others.. I doubt they’re gonna be changing it anytime soon

Since the protagonist is kinda just meant to be you

[Otti#8624 26]

Tons of series have changed over the years, for better or worse

FF for example has changed drastically

There is absolutely no reason for DQ to not do the same

[ConnahDC 5]

^

[Mupstun2 11]

I do agree. The emotionless straight faced silent protag does take me out of it a bit. But not enough to make me dislike it. At LEAST if they keep silent protag. Make him a little more expressive

[Otti#8624 26]

Expressive would be a step forward

Dude had like 3 faces in total in DQ11

Straight face, angry face and sad face