Dave 5,715 Posted May 26, 2012 Something to consider: What if Sephiroth still had his backstory, was still the ultimate soldier, carried a six foot sword, could still mow down armies by himself, and still planned on becoming a God via smashing a meteor into the planet... but looked like Gene Hackman? Do you still believe that Sephiroth, without his stylized aesthetic appeal, would still be as big a hit with fans? In other words, what matters more with Sephiroth: his looks, or his actual character? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HarLea Quinn 26,501 Posted May 26, 2012 To me , its the entire package . So if you eliminate any aspect it alters the overall opinion.I dont like him for one aspect over another but for the whole package . 1 Supdudes reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aqua7KH 5,395 Posted May 26, 2012 Everything. Like every time I see a long hair silver guy wearing a skirt, I pee my pants. 1 HarLea Quinn reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Miku Hatsune 636 Posted May 26, 2012 (edited) Fangirls will eat up any pretty guy with a sword. So I'd say realistically, with female fans, it's his looks. I don't like Sephiroth at all, so. Edited May 26, 2012 by Miku Hatsune Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
XIIISwords 1,059 Posted May 26, 2012 Everything. Like every time I see a long hair silver guy wearing a skirt, I pee my pants. And how often does that happen, dare I ask? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Supdudes 53 Posted May 26, 2012 (edited) Why fix what ain't broken? Edited May 26, 2012 by Supdudes 1 dusk reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aqua7KH 5,395 Posted May 26, 2012 And how often does that happen, dare I ask? Everyday. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dusk 910 Posted May 26, 2012 It would be pretty dump to change something about very good character. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dave 5,715 Posted May 26, 2012 It's not really a question of whether you prefer his looks over his character or visa versa; it's more a matter of would Sephiroth still hold the same appeal if he did /not/ look the way he does. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
G-SANtos 105 Posted May 26, 2012 (edited) It's not really a question of whether you prefer his looks over his character or visa versa; it's more a matter of would Sephiroth still hold the same appeal if he did /not/ look the way he does. But that's EXACTLY what you asked, and it's EXACTLY what your question means, I guess. Edited May 26, 2012 by G-SANtos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dave 5,715 Posted May 26, 2012 But that's EXACTLY what you asked, and it's EXACTLY what your question means, I guess. You're right; I don't think I'm wording myself very clearly. The gist of what I'm getting at is whether or not the character (meaning backstory, powers, and role within Final Fantasy 7) would still hold the same level of fanbase if he did not also possess an attractive character design. So that if he did not have, as other people in the thread have put it, the whole package, but just the character aspect. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EdeaKramer 32 Posted May 26, 2012 they would still like him but in a different way, evil guys just are attractive to most fandoms Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HarLea Quinn 26,501 Posted May 26, 2012 You're right; I don't think I'm wording myself very clearly. The gist of what I'm getting at is whether or not the character (meaning backstory, powers, and role within Final Fantasy 7) would still hold the same level of fanbase if he did not also possess an attractive character design. So that if he did not have, as other people in the thread have put it, the whole package, but just the character aspect. Well there's a lot of people who love MX and hes an old bald pedo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chrissk08 15 Posted May 27, 2012 His look defined him physically and it mixed well with his overall persona. Imagine Vash The Stampede without his signature red coat, spiky blonde hair, prosthetic arm, and big colt. Looks are just as important as a character in general, cause we'll always remember what they look like, it's the icing on the cake. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Isaix 924 Posted May 28, 2012 If Sephiroth would look like Gene Hackman,he would have never been my favorite character that's for sure,but if he had his actual appearance with Hollender's voice,strength and all I would still hate him,he needs every single details to be the Sephiroth we all love and that the same thing for any character in any video games. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hatok 6,413 Posted May 28, 2012 (edited) http://1.bp.blogspot...is_a_cowboy.jpg You deciiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiide. Edited May 28, 2012 by hatok 1 Dave reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites