Path of martial arts: leaked sneak peaks, and discussing thread

[God]

Yes, I feel the same way. I have no hope of it actually happening. It's really nothing more than my curiosity about your opinions. The story would have to be almost completely rewritten, because the MC would simply be a monster outside of rationality. Not even the Crit Stat Check Enders that the author plans to implement would be enough for this MC.

Me begging my friend to take up that missing space in cultivation IF rn, we have an big fish in small pond type MC that can feel OP I’m AC, we have an MC that’s a bit of both idk describing Poma MC is weird because he’s both and in the future will be very strong but idk if OP is the word to use, now I need a cultivation IF where the MC is the genius from the start and treated as such from a young age and it’s not just a big fish small pond but wider world too, and world reacts that way too like it’s expected.

 

[Arlonb]

Me begging my friend to take up that missing space in cultivation IF rn, we have an big fish in small pond type MC that can feel OP I’m AC, we have an MC that’s a bit of both idk describing Poma MC is weird because he’s both and in the future will be very strong but idk if OP is the word to use, now I need a cultivation IF where the MC is the genius from the start and treated as such from a young age and it’s not just a big fish small pond but wider world too, and world reacts that way too like it’s expected.

Yes, it would be nice to see this in a Cultivation IF. I recently started reading Shepherds of Haven (big af by the way, I started it four days ago and haven't finished it yet), I think it's really cool how the MC there is treated by his companions, as some kind of absurd talent that can do anything, it's not boring or exaggerated, because it's well written.

 

[God]

Yes, it would be nice to see this in a Cultivation IF. I recently started reading Shepherds of Haven (big af by the way, I started it four days ago and haven't finished it yet), I think it's really cool how the MC there is treated by his companions, as some kind of absurd talent that can do anything, it's not boring or exaggerated, because it's well written.

That’s all I have to say when people complain about overpowered MCs, even I dislike the Gary sue types. It’s all about the writing if you establish a consistent narrative it can all work. If you say from a young age MC is talented and show it there’s the characters you always hear about fighting above their realms which would be believable if it’s established. Like Ruo we see him do stuff normal people can’t do like fight above his stage, but even 1 PH was too much for him. It’s all about consistency and writing. It would be nonsensical for a EH to beat a PH. But I’ve seen stories where an injured S rank lost to a B rank and it was so hyped no one complained about non sense, first the S rank was weakens and B rank had an ability that was suited for fighting above their ranks. It could be done if written well tbh.

 

[Waoman21]

It's not a theory or anything, just my curiosity. What do you all think it would be like if all the game mechanics, including game modes and talents, were canonical from start to the end? Something along the lines of the MC being an absolute genius?

Literally anything, for example: Would the child MC still have been beaten by the Wu children? MC would have defeated the tigress in the first tournament with one punch and had a real chance against Ruo (without needing to advance)? Would MC currently be completely invincible to all PHs? Maybe beyond?

We don't even have to go that far. If just the stats were canon, the MC would already be a total monster, but even that isn’t, so it’s not surprising that other mechanics that make the MC stronger aren’t canon either.

The stats wouldn’t make much of a difference before entering the sect, but probably every other fight would end in a single move with all the artifacts and mechanics available to boost stats.

 

[Gone_Dead]

Speaking of genius MC's, Jade Empire imo has one of the most well done genius MC in a fictional medium. Its a Wuxia cultivation rpg game and one of the few mediums which introduced me to cultivation. The lore and world is very good and kinda reminds me of POMA at specific situations and places. There's a reason we are special but above that, we are a genius. The story never lets you forget that and the npc's doesnt either. And it does its best to not go overboard with that too. Plus the gameplay is fun. Classic Bioware rpgs are something else.

 

[Arlonb]

Speaking of genius MC's, Jade Empire imo has one of the most well done genius MC in a fictional medium. Its a Wuxia cultivation rpg game and one of the few mediums which introduced me to cultivation. The lore and world is very good and kinda reminds me of POMA at specific situations and places. There's a reason we are special but above that, we are a genius. The story never lets you forget that and the npc's doesnt either. And it does its best to not go overboard with that too. Plus the gameplay is fun. Classic Bioware rpgs are something else.

I'll be honest, I've never heard of it. But if you recommend it, then I'll play it. I'll be back in a few days or weeks to thank you or curse you, depending on how much I enjoy the game. Until then, thank you for recommending a wuxia game I didn't know about.

 

[Zeus]

Just got done with Hero's Adventure probably the best cultivation game I ever played you can even create your own art

 

[Gone_Dead]

I'll be honest, I've never heard of it. But if you recommend it, then I'll play it. I'll be back in a few days or weeks to thank you or curse you, depending on how much I enjoy the game. Until then, thank you for recommending a wuxia game I didn't know about.

its an old game. Came out in 2005. Graphics are outdated but gameplay is fun. There are several arts and weapons you can use in game. Some you have to have a specific alignment to unlock. Way of open palm or closed fist. Former is basically the honorable virtuous one and the later is the evil one. There's romances in game since its a bioware game. fyi spoilers next but nothing serious,

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open palm and romance both the main girls for a possible threesome in the end lol.

 

[God]

Speaking of genius MC's, Jade Empire imo has one of the most well done genius MC in a fictional medium. Its a Wuxia cultivation rpg game and one of the few mediums which introduced me to cultivation. The lore and world is very good and kinda reminds me of POMA at specific situations and places. There's a reason we are special but above that, we are a genius. The story never lets you forget that and the npc's doesnt either. And it does its best to not go overboard with that too. Plus the gameplay is fun. Classic Bioware rpgs are something else.

You got elite taste not going to lie, didn’t know you had that in you. That’s prime BioWare right there.

 

[Zeus]

Ah remember playing that back in 2019 fun times

 

[samthefanboi]

You got elite taste not going to lie, didn’t know you had that in you. That’s prime BioWare right there.

Jade empire, Kotor that really was the peak bioware era huh

 

[God]

Just got done with Hero's Adventure probably the best cultivation game I ever played you can even create your own art

Great game, played it last year after seeing Reddit post about it. I prefer wandering sword though. Plus a modded tale of immortal is up there for me too. Those 3 are my favorites though

 

[Zeus]

I didn't finish kotor I got lost and just rage quit

 

[Zeus]

Great game, played it last year after seeing Reddit post about it. I prefer wandering sword though. Plus a modded tale of immortal is up there for me too. Those 3 are my favorites though

Gotta try the other 2 you mention. Are they available on mobile?

 

[God]

Gotta try the other 2 you mention. Are they available on mobile?

I’m actually not sure tbh, played on PC.

 

[Gone_Dead]

You got elite taste not going to lie, didn’t know you had that in you. That’s prime BioWare right there.

well thank you. There's very few games with that calibre of story telling, worldbuilding, characters and bioware happened to have made quite a few games which tick all those boxes. BG1, BG2, Jade Empire, Kotor, Mass Effect trilogy, Dragon Age Origins, 2 and Inquisition to a certain amount. Not like the stuff Bioware releases now. I saw Veilguard and my first thought was, no way this is Dragon Age. Bioware has been in decline since ME3. Inquisition came out good despite that but you could see signs of it in game nevertheless.

 

[Zeus]

I’m actually not sure tbh, played on PC.

Nope not available

 

[Gone_Dead]

Great game, played it last year after seeing Reddit post about it. I prefer wandering sword though. Plus a modded tale of immortal is up there for me too. Those 3 are my favorites though

I tried tale of immortal after finishing Jade Empire since i started taking interest in cultivation games. But man after reaching the first village or city, i was so overwhelmed by everything. So many npc's, the gift and relationship mechanic, etc. I was a beginner to cultivation stories and got completely hit with so much new stuff which i had no clue about. So i just stopped it and decided to play it after i know basic cultivation stuff.

 

[Xclusivegamer]

All right, you caught me here, I admit it.
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For the sake of the hypothetical scenario, let's just consider Story Mode as it was originally, "Overlord Talent" or something like that, the only difference at the time was the way it was described and that EXP was *100.

If mc was at that level the only difference would be his ability to spam arts and so yes would be nigh unstoppable. Imagine being able to use arts without exhausting inner energy the whe poma world would need to fight you all at once but even at that mc would need to reach xiantian at least to be able to withstand the power of the arts being employed so it boils down to mc advancing everytime he's exhausted

 

[God]

I tried tale of immortal after finishing Jade Empire since i started taking interest in cultivation games. But man after reaching the first village or city, i was so overwhelmed by everything. So many npc's, the gift and relationship mechanic, etc. I was a beginner to cultivation stories and got completely hit with so much new stuff which i had no clue about. So i just stopped it and decided to play it after i know basic cultivation stuff.

Yeah, whenever I get into a new open world game it’s overwhelming I have to make a plan like focusing on certain areas first until I get to know the mechanics fairly well.