Tactical or Random spawn

[meseejos]

So i have a simple question, which type of RPG game style do you perfer. I have always been partial to the tactical RPG like the Shinning Force games but i have also enjoyed the more random encounter style games as well. Am i being nastalgic wanting to look into a tactical style system or is there a real market for it.

 

[jade_angel]

To me, they're very different styles. Tactical strategy has a lot more depth to the battles, for sure, but they also take a lot longer (unless you're doing something like Ogre Battle: MOBQ, which is more like an RTS with an unconventional battle system than an RPG). In a game with random encounters, you're there for the story, with the random battles being just part of the challenge along the way. I'd say that's true of games with map-visible encounters too like Earthbound or Chrono Trigger (or with radar, like 7th Saga). With a tactical strategy game (Shining Force, FF Tactics, etc), it's *all* about the battles. The story can be done very well, but it's very often an excuse for the battles, which are the centerpiece of the game.

In both cases, the battle mechanics are the central gameplay elements, but it's presented in a different sort of way, and they're definitely not interchangeable. Try to imagine Final Fantasy 7 with grid-based tactical battles or Shining Force with FF7-style menu-driven random battles, for example.

 

[NPC]

Not really sure if this belongs here, but here's my two cents on your problem:

If you like the style of gameplay, there will be others who like it as well out there. Create the game you want to play. There are definitely fans of both tactical and rand. spawn. I'm more fond of tactical and choosing my battles, but that's not to say I don't enjoy games that use random encounters (provided the battle system is fun)

 

[meseejos]

thank you both. I agree with you Jade they can't be interchangeable which is why i am looking a little more into it right now, before i start building anything.

NPC i wasn't a hundred percent sure about posting this here either just not sure where else as well. it is a question about game mechanics if more which you prefer, opposed to a direct question about a problem.

Thank you both for the advise