A necessary evil?

Jstny · February 18, 2004, 07:03:54 AM

Does anyone have a favorite KQ or QFG bad guy or girl? We all know that the games would not be the same without them. You know what that means, evil is a necessary part of life, with every bit of good, there has to be a little bad.

My favorite is not a person, but a monster. I like the Dark One. Though he never really entered the land of Mordavia, he dug his claws in and did everyhting he could to corrupt the valley. He did all this from a gap between dimensions...now THATS evil.

My other favorite is Manannan. Not only was he evil and rotten to the core, he single handedly allowed KQ4, KQ5, 6 and 7 to happen. Without him kidnapping Alexander, the prince never would have disfigured him, Rosella would have been eaten by the dragon, Alexander would have probably grown up to be a spoiled softy, Mordack would not have been ticked off at the Royal Family, and Cassima would have never been saved. She would not have invited Alex to her kingdom, Abdul would have killed her off and Rosella would never have jumped into the pool because Alex would be the next heir to Daventry's throne and his mother would have been bugging him.

Who is your favorite baddie?

outofhunk · February 18, 2004, 10:24:20 AM

Interesting assesment of Manannan's influence! He was the first KQ baddie I was introduced to since KQ3 was the first I played. But aside from the main baddies there are so many random monsters that I don't really have a favourite. Lolotte and her goons come to mind as some I find particularly cool, though. I'd love to see what they look like in more than a few pixels!

Say · February 18, 2004, 10:30:17 AM

so, so true Jstny, indeed there is always have to be a downside to good in order to make the plot flow, and in fact that is one of the most exciting things from kq9, and why the plot is so appealing, the balancing is perfect and it is as good that it catches your soul

I can't say which fav bad one I like cuz its from KQ9 ;[ but dont worry...

maybe I will spoil it in the journal someday!

*writes down on things to do*

Storm · February 18, 2004, 03:05:39 PM

Quote from: Jstny on February 18, 2004, 07:03:54 AMMy other favorite is Manannan. Not only was he evil and rotten to the core, he single handedly allowed KQ4, KQ5, 6 and 7 to happen.

Funny you neglected to mention KQ3

I don't really have a favorite... but I'll go with KQ6's Abdul Alhazrad. Maybe it's just because I recently played through KQ6 again, but I loved the cutscenes of him and the genie

uselessidguy331 · February 18, 2004, 03:23:14 PM

Everyone here already knows mine...hint hint...big green scary thing that pops out of the ground...

KatieHal · February 19, 2004, 07:22:21 AM

Katrina in QfG4 was pretty cool. Mannanan was also good, as was Abdul. Hmm..maybe that's a reason Alex's games seem so popular. Really good villains!

uselessidguy331 · February 19, 2004, 07:55:44 PM

Anyone get my last post?

Oldbushie · February 20, 2004, 10:02:24 AM

Yes, the Boogeyman.

uselessidguy331 · February 20, 2004, 03:16:44 PM

Thanks for the comment...I was waiting for someone to say it. Heh.

StephieSama · February 29, 2004, 06:46:52 PM

I honestly don't like any of the bad guys in the KQ series, and I haven't played QfG, so I can't name a favorite there. I suppose if I had to pick a favorite, it would have to be Mordack, even if he was stupid and got killed by being rained on. All the other bad guys were bad just for the purpose of being bad. Like Lolotte wanted Pandora's Box just so she could have all the evil in the world, and Malicia was just like "blow it up" and didn't really have much of a reason.
Personally, I like bad guys that you might be able to sympathise with. Thats why I like Sephiroth from Final Fantasy VII, because its like, you see where he's coming from. That's why Mordack is probably my favorite; cause in 5, he was out for revenge cause some young punk turned his brother into a cat. I'd be mad if someone turned my sister into an cat.

I hope the enemy in KQ9 isn't lame...

Oldbushie · February 29, 2004, 06:50:37 PM

Quite the opposite of lame...

Oldbushie · February 29, 2004, 07:04:53 PM

Which Cassima?

Cez · March 01, 2004, 05:01:37 AM

lol

I meant Katrina, of course.

B'rrr · March 01, 2004, 07:21:34 AM

you would have to ask Alex if Cassima can be a bad girl ; )

KatieHal · March 01, 2004, 11:35:04 AM

Fear not, I'd say the bad guy...or bad girl?

...is far from lame

Oldbushie · March 01, 2004, 12:23:28 PM

Quote from: César_Bittar on March 01, 2004, 05:01:37 AM
lol

I meant Katrina, of course.

Heheh. you had me wondering for a bit, I didn't know Cassima was evil in other games...

Jeysie · March 01, 2004, 12:55:01 PM

Quote from: Brrr on March 01, 2004, 07:21:34 AMyou would have to ask Alex if Cassima can be a bad girl ; )

That calls up so many funny (and demented) mental images...

Peace & Luv, Liz

Oldbushie · March 01, 2004, 02:33:45 PM

So they started using the dungeons for other purposes?

B'rrr · March 02, 2004, 05:05:29 AM

thnx,

you just ruined my innocent image of cassima <sigh> ; )

Jeysie · March 02, 2004, 12:18:07 PM

Quote from: Brrr on March 02, 2004, 05:05:29 AMyou just ruined my innocent image of cassima <sigh> ; )

Hey, c'mon... any woman who knows how to wield a dagger can't be *that* innocent.

Peace & Luv, Liz

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