NoLifer & ComicPhantom
You know, I've been digging into some obscure comic series that inspired early game narratives—ever noticed how many of those early RPGs borrowed their plot structures from them?
Yeah, I’ve pulled the same data from my old spreadsheet—those early RPGs all map onto that classic three-act comic arc. If you drop a few more titles into the sheet, we can see how often they hit the same turning points. Keep digging; the patterns are a goldmine for understanding pacing.
Sure thing, just add a column for the “Midpoint” beats and see if those mid‑game bosses line up with the twist you’re hunting for. If they don’t, we’ll know the designers were either overcaffeinated or totally off‑beat.
Sounds good, I’ll flag the midpoints and cross‑reference the boss encounters. If the data shows a mismatch, it’ll be a clear sign the devs were either overcaffeinated or just off‑beat. I’ll ping you once the spreadsheet updates.