What's the point with that quite lackluster story in Endwalker?

[YukikoKurosawa]

I understand people (including myself) have issues with the game's narrative direction right now but let's not turn to games like Ashes of Creation as a serious alternative. A pvp mmo (that never works in the current age, see New World. Anyone serious about PvP is playing proper pvp games nowadays, not MMOs) that's made top to bottom to cater to streamers and their mindless followers (only a limited number of people can get flying in the game so streamers will 100% get them thanks to having the advantage of an army of simps who will farm and funnel all necessary resources to them before anyone else can), generic realistic artstyle, generic medieval fantasy, horrible animations, hideous character models, $500 beta access, already loaded with cash shop items despite not even being out. The absolutely embarressing updated combat video they just recently revealed really sealed any doubt the game is a dumpster fire waiting to happen on the off chance it ever comes out. And as far as I've seen the game doesn't even have a story or lore.

Or a game outright memed on for it's horrendous conclusion to a series like Mass Effect 3.

Like I get it, this game's story has problems right now. But if you're at the point where you're praising Mass Effect 3 you've veered straight into contrarianism.

Based on this thread, I think some of you would enjoy Witcher 3 or Pathologic 2, if none of you have played either (most people have played Witcher 3 by now). I have my issues with the former (mostly Blood and Wine's story but if I explain why I'll need at least 3 more entire posts), but otherwise thoroughly enjoyed it. And Pathologic 2 is one of the greatest written RPGs (and horror games) I've ever played. Both of which are, funnily enough, on sale on steam right now. Play some actual good RPGs.

[KizuyaKatogami]

I understand people (including myself) have issues with the game's narrative direction right now but let's not turn to games like Ashes of Creation as a serious alternative. A pvp mmo (that never works in the current age, see New World. Anyone serious about PvP is playing proper pvp games nowadays, not MMOs) that's made top to bottom to cater to streamers and their mindless followers (only a limited number of people can get flying in the game so streamers will 100% get them thanks to having the advantage of an army of simps who will farm and funnel all necessary resources to them before anyone else can), generic realistic artstyle, generic medieval fantasy, horrible animations, hideous character models, $500 beta access, already loaded with cash shop items despite not even being out. The absolutely embarressing updated combat video they just recently revealed really sealed any doubt the game is a dumpster fire waiting to happen on the off chance it ever comes out. And as far as I've seen the game doesn't even have a story or lore.

Or a game outright memed on for it's horrendous conclusion to a series like Mass Effect 3.

Like I get it, this game's story has problems right now. But if you're at the point where you're praising Mass Effect 3 you've veered straight into contrarianism.

Based on this thread, I think some of you would enjoy Witcher 3 or Pathologic 2, if none of you have played either (most people have played Witcher 3 by now). I have my issues with the former (mostly Blood and Wine's story but if I explain why I'll need at least 3 more entire posts), but otherwise thoroughly enjoyed it. And Pathologic 2 is one of the greatest written RPGs (and horror games) I've ever played. Both of which are, funnily enough, on sale on steam right now. Play some actual good RPGs.

Uh, lets give people their choices shall we? 14's story is but one of many problems. The game's gameplay has been incredibly lacking and the healer role has been ignored for 6+ years. Personally i am excitingly waiting for Ashes as it seems to be offering everything ive ever wanted in an mmo. As for story or lore im going to assume you havent looked much into the game because its very rich in lore so far from what we can see. Its similar to the Souls franchise however where they dont seem to give you explicit answers on things, its up to you to search and put the puzzle pieces together yourself and come to lore conclusions.

[ReynTime]

I understand people (including myself) have issues with the game's narrative direction right now but let's not turn to games like Ashes of Creation as a serious alternative. A pvp mmo (that never works in the current age, see New World. Anyone serious about PvP is playing proper pvp games nowadays, not MMOs) that's made top to bottom to cater to streamers and their mindless followers (only a limited number of people can get flying in the game so streamers will 100% get them thanks to having the advantage of an army of simps who will farm and funnel all necessary resources to them before anyone else can), generic realistic artstyle, generic medieval fantasy, horrible animations, hideous character models, $500 beta access, already loaded with cash shop items despite not even being out. The absolutely embarressing updated combat video they just recently revealed really sealed any doubt the game is a dumpster fire waiting to happen on the off chance it ever comes out. And as far as I've seen the game doesn't even have a story or lore.

Or a game outright memed on for it's horrendous conclusion to a series like Mass Effect 3.

Like I get it, this game's story has problems right now. But if you're at the point where you're praising Mass Effect 3 you've veered straight into contrarianism.

Based on this thread, I think some of you would enjoy Witcher 3 or Pathologic 2, if none of you have played either (most people have played Witcher 3 by now). I have my issues with the former (mostly Blood and Wine's story but if I explain why I'll need at least 3 more entire posts), but otherwise thoroughly enjoyed it. And Pathologic 2 is one of the greatest written RPGs (and horror games) I've ever played. Both of which are, funnily enough, on sale on steam right now. Play some actual good RPGs.

ME3's ending while disappointing gets 'memed' for the same reason Lost's ending gets memed. Some people hate storytelling that doesn't chew the dish for them and that requires them to piece things together. They just want to sit down, watch stuff that doesn't require thinking and clap when their favorite character does funny things.