The Mute Protagonist

One of the reasons why I didn't like the RPGs of old was because the hero or heroes were mute. The developers come up with a 'the hero is supposed to be you, so you make up his/her personality' excuse, but honestly, I find that a total cop-out. No, the hero isn't supposed to be me, dammit. I seriously can't relate to anyone who doesn't say a single word, and that ruins whatever feelings I have for those people. Unfortunately, even new RPGs have mute heroes for whatever bizarre reason.

I didn't start liking RPGs until the heroes actually started talking, and that RPG was FFIV.

How ya doing, buddy?

Originally Posted by Kilroy

The way they avoid saying his name was, I dunno, it seemed completely unnatural.

Ditto on that.

Originally Posted by kat

And it makes everyone infinitely more likeable when they're not spouting either/or depressing angst, peppy enthusiasm at every moment.

I don't see how a mute person with absolutely no personalty would be more likable than someone who talks and actually has a personalty.

There's nowhere I can't reach.