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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Snoweel" data-source="post: 4943108" data-attributes="member: 4453">But they're not, are they? The term 'overwhelming' used here is a cliche. If it was truly 'overwhelming odds' then the protagonists would lose wouldn't they?Ok but do you see that the chase is now a conflict between the protagonist's ability to get away vs the antagonist's ability to catch the protagonist?Either way, the chase is designed to build tension and if this scene is at the end of the film then it always ends with the hero and the baddie in a confrontation - ie. the chaser wins the chase.  Agreed.It sounds to me like you are only seeing what you want to see. Later on you accuse me of equating cinematic with high-powered. Strawmen are becoming a common theme.How so?I already gave my definition of cinematic. You've said so yourself.Well since I was the one who said 'cinematic' has nothing to do with scale, yes I am.I did. My enjoyment of high-powered gaming has nothing to do with how cinematic - or otherwise - it is.And I shall watch the meticulous construction of a man made of straw...Not at all. I don't like E6 because it's dull. I've already said E6 can be cinematic but usually isn't.And even when it is played in cinematic style I still find it dull.True.Absolutely false and a complete fabrication. I think anything and everything has a place in RPGs, but mundane hazards are particularly anti-cinematic.Not that every RPG has to be cinematic. People can play however they want.False. I like the setting but can't stand the mechanics.True.True.No.I like cinematic and I like epic. They are two different things.</blockquote>

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