Detox Wrote:lastfighter89 Wrote:
You're facing destruction, invasion, death, with very few people protecting Earth... and you want a divided humankind?
This is not Marvel, MK was always about factions rather than single heroes.
Factions with their OWN motivations, consisting of individuals hungry for fame, honor, power, money, etc. Of course the factions of Earthrealm will always unite in the last act, but consolidating these factions under one convenient umbrella is counterproductive to a compelling story and ultimately bypasses conflict for the sake of simplicity.
Just look at the original timelineâs factions...
The Shaolin- warriors of light and protectors of Earthrealm.
Black Dragon- criminal organization with no loyalty to anything other than money.
Lin Kuei- an assassin clan with no real allegiance to Earthrealm. Concerned more with clan dominance.
Special Forces- basically the American military before the revelation of other realms beyond Earthrealm.
Four factions, with different interests, that ultimately give way to wildly contrasting characters (Kano, Lin Kang, Sonya, Sub Zero).
Under the current Special Forces setup, the heroâs are basically just smashed into the same mold.
Man, you're partially right.
But MK is for a good 99ï1⁄4... just a good vs evil story.
In the end every earthrealmer/edenian is gonne be best friends ever.
Plus, MKX was just the introduction.
MK X worked pretty much as the Avengers 2012 movie.
In due time the SF will part ways, live their brief solo adventures, then the "I'm sorry" part will play and they reunite to face the next big guy for the gran finale.
Ultimately, no matter how much you will complain for MK X focus on SF or lack of bright colors, you will find someone else who likes MK X's style more.
