I've noticed lately that there's a lot of talk about potential romances with some of the characters in the comic.

Personally, I don't automatically assume that something romantic is going to happen every time the characters touch each other.

Pella has held Benny's hand; does that mean a lesbian relationship is going to develop? Cale has hugged Richard; does that mean a homosexual love affair will blossom between them?

I personally think that people are seeing things in Cale's interactions with Pella and Benny because they're trying to assign him a sexual identity; he doesn't show a romantic interest in either Pella or Benny, so fans are trying to imagine that something can happen between them.

Cale is not necessarily a closet gay elf; some people are truly in control of their baser animal instincts. I'm an adult female, and I don't make a habit of chasing after men, but that doesn't make me a lesbian. Also, some people don't consider sex high on their list of priorities; maybe Cale's quest is at the top of his list.

Also, not everyone fantasizes about having sex with their friends; some people consider friends like members of a family, so the idea of having sex with them would be awkward.

There's sex in so many things these days, from movies to music to literature; personally, I find it a refreshing change to read a comic that doesn't have any noticeable sexual innuendo. Besides, there's plenty of violence in the comic, and for me, that's enough of an adult theme.

There's nothing wrong with imagining something romantic among characters; I've done it myself with certain stories, but in the case of Looking For Group, I see a strong bond of friendship among the characters, and personally, I think that romance would spoil that.

I love you, Mags (and I mean that in a completely platonic way ). Personally, I think it's really refreshing to have a leading man who's more focused on the task at hand than scoring with his hot team mate(s). You don't see that very often.

*Hugs* I love you too, Lu. Very much.

I don't expect everyone to agree with my point of view on the comic, but I just thought I'd make a few points.

I think some people just have a habit of seeing sex in everything.

Thank you God for having people post here who share my opinion.

Yes, some people are obsessed with sex to an unhealthy degree.

I'm glad to learn that others share my opinion, too.

-thumbs up- Good to know that not everyone jumps at every little scrap to call it romantic.

Just too clarify. Some people who are of the opinion that characters might be begining to form deeper relationships are NOT of the opinion that that means that there will be sex.

Call me old fashioned, call me a delusional freak, say that I'm in denial. But I am well aware that there is such a thing as a romantic relationship without sex. It seems to me that YOUR mind is the one going into the gutter. You'll notice that in all of my arguments, I have not mentioned or even implied that I though that the characters discussed would have sex. I only stated my reasons for why I thought they would fall in LOVE. That does not mean that there will be sex. Does it increase the possibilty. Hell yes. Was the possibility there be fore, yes. Does this make the characters deeper, more complex, and in the opinion of some, more beleivable. I think so.

Do not bash on peoples theories until you understand them.

.... HE he I think Sooba and the bunny are in love!

To be quite honest, a real successful story-line will never be complete without every part of the human emotions.

I'm sorry to break the news down to you this far into your life, but sex, love, and passion in general are all parts of your emotional make-up. Sure, there is the sense of courage that draws you in, and the valiant display of carrying out legendary tasks and epic quests, but without anything on a personal level, the comic would become nothing more than a quest layout on paper that you could most likely find in the majority of role-playing games of this century.

I am used to playing the devil's advocate, so if there is any valid argument against my opinion that would be voiced, if it is valid, I will most surely think on it, rather than simply denouncing it.

Um, excuse me, but I wasn't trying to bash anyone.

All I was doing was posing an argument against a concept that some people believe in; I was in no way trying to insult anyone. Believe me, if my post was meant to bash anyone, I would have been deliberately nasty and posted insulting remarks.

You have to understand that not everyone is going to agree with you. Just because you have a theory, does not mean that I have to accept it. I'm not trying to convince everyone that they should believe in my ideas, so I don't want anyone to convince me that I have to believe in theirs.

Bottom line, I was not trying to bash anyone. If you got that impression, then I apologize, but I'd like for us to just agree to disagree.




Anything's possible.




Okay, first of all, I was just posting my opinion. I wasn't trying to denounce anyone or anything.

We don't all have to agree on the same opinions, that's the point I'm trying to make. Did I not say that it's not wrong to imagine romance among the characters?

I just personally think that romance is not necessary in every story out there. That's all I'm trying to say. That's my opinion, nothing more.

The main characters are not human, so do we have to see human emotion in them? Also, there is love and affection among the characters; that's something we can relate to. To me, that's enough.

But seriously, guys, I didn't mean to offend you. All I meant to do was post my own ideas. I'm not trying to say that your ideas are wrong.

Mod note: Please use your edit button. Making multiple replies only gets you in trouble and me annoyed because I end up merging the posts.

I'm sorry, Kayhynn; I don't post here that often, so I don't always know what the rules are.

Romance and love doesn't have to be about sex.

I never said that it did. I just personally don't think that there has to be anything beyond friendship among the characters. However, that's only my opinion.

Like my high school English teacher, who basically taught us that all great literature of any genre revolves around sex and personality disorders. o.O

I'm still not sure how food=sex in The Importance of Being Earnest, unless there's even crazier stuff going on than the play already offers at face value...

But that's not really related to this, I just felt like mentioning it. <.<

I'm not even touching the sex thing because a.) this is the only place I've seen it mentioned and b.) I do believe that there can be romance without sex.

But my personal opinion is that from what I've seen so far I don't think there'll be a big romance between any of our main characters (may be revised later). The main thing is just that the reasons people have given for there being romance between characters have all seemed like a stretch. Example: I read somewhere (can't remember where) that a person thought, since Cale had comforted Benny on page 228, that they would have a romance. I could see it if Cale was some heartless/cold guy and him comforting anyone would be a major aberration, but Cale is a nice guy and she just lost(?) her father and uncle.

I personally like romance and wouldn't mind if some showed up in the future. It's just that the explenations that have been given aren't that convincing. I know that I haven't read everything, and if someone knows where a good theory is with sound evidence, then post the link.

Magpie, I'm just confused about where the hell you got sex in this. I actually kindof found that offensive.

Oscar, I seriously think you're taking this situation a little too seriously. I am really trying not to fight with you.

In my opinion, romance often does involve sex. No, it doesn't have to, but the point is, it often does.

It's not my fault if you feel offended, because that certainly was not my intention.

*rubs back of head sheepishly*

heh, I have a tendancy to REALLY get into debates, and I also have a tendancy to get kindof upset when I get thrown a curveball, and that was a big one.

No hard fealings, I can see where you're coming from, I just didn't expect anyone to come from that direction. I always found that the leap between romance and sex was, if not a big one, a distinct jump. Most people who are genouinly in love (in my experience) don't drop on the floor and have at it right there, and with stories especially, they tend to develop over hundreds of pages or even chapters (and in rare occasions, books).



And it might have had something to do with the fact that this is at least a PG-13 comic (sure as HELL isn't just PG) and I didn't expect anyone to mention sex simply for that reason.

I guess I haven't been on these forums long enough.

*Hugs* No, no hard feelings at all, Oscar.

I read one of your last posts about romance, and you do really make some good points.

Like I said, I think we just need to agree to disagree; I don't expect everyone to believe what I do.

Anyway, I haven't posted on this forum in a while, so I think maybe I get a little sensitive when I do get into a debate.

Admittedly, just between you and me, one reason I don't want romance in the comic is because I have the hots for Cale. I'm such a silly fangirl.

nah alot of fans of anything have crushes on charactors, its a normal thing, and there is a vast differance between likeing the charactor and being a fangirl

I acknowledged that fact. The only time I used denounce in that entire post was in reference to how I usually go about opinionated conversations, debates,or whatever they may be called without denouncing another person's opinion. In fact, I was encouraging you to voice your opinion further.

I'm fairly certain human emotion is not contained to humans, per se, but emotions amongst any race, be it mythological or real, consist of the above mentioned in my last post.

By no means did you offend me. It takes much more than voicing an opinion I'm in disagreement with for me to take offense to something.

The issue isn't really about the possibility of romance itself. I like LFG the way it is, but if something happens down the road between a couple of characters, that will only add to the story.

The issue addressed by this topic is the many users, and the numerous topics on the subject, that claim two characters are definitely going to hook up because they looked at each other, or held hands, or slept in the same room, or whatever. They act like romance is some sort of contagious disease that can be acquired merely by having two characters together in the same room. The topics are becoming annoying; one topic on the subject would have sufficed.
It reminds me of high school all over again, when other students would see what they wanted to see in a situation, just so they could have something to gossip about.

So, if something happens between characters, that's fine.
However, until something is clearly going on, it's best not to assume.

Wow, umm... This doesn't happen often, but somehow this thread has changed my mind on the subject. Before, I was of the opinion that a certain relationship should develope, but I'm not pretty sure I was pulling reasons why out of thin air.

However, I think this also is part of my need to see character's change. The LFG Cast all are different "people", and need to show that they are. To me, interaction is key. I want to see (insert character name here) develope a connection to (insert character name here) because it shows they are human. In the end, whether there is romance or not, I just want to see everyone's position with each other grow or shrink.

So yeah, everyone has a good argument, but my last thoughts are this: Romance would be great, if it is done in a way that is realistic. Oh, and Characters need Characters to grow.

Those were my sentiments from the beginning, exactly.

Thanks for all your comments, everyone.

Anyway, I was just posting my personal views on the subject; I've heard the silly expression that opinions are like belly buttons, everybody has one.

I just want everyone to know that I wasn't trying to bash anyone for how they feel about the comic; I tend to be a strict individual, so in general, my views are often going to be different from everyone else's.

i think a lil romance would be great for this comic..maybe a couple pages and then just get to watch it fall apart..that would be somewhat amusing.

yah i know im heartless.

Has anyone else noticed the way Richard looks at the bunny lately? Oooohhh...romance!

And on another note... The need for romance and, to a lesser (or in some cases, greater) extent, sex, in literature and other forms of entertainment with plot is that we, as a race, tend to want to connect to the characters. In order to have a successful viewing experience there needs to be some form of connection between the characters and the audience, which is usually formed on an emotional level. The thing is, it doesn't have to be romance that does it. The growth can happen in many different ways, such as Benny's love for her father. The reason people are so obssessed with romantic entanglements is usually because those can be the most obvious and fulfilling for the characters, emotionally, and tend to offer the most globally encompassing opportunity for connection to the audience.

As far as LFG goes - I wouldn't mind one way or the other. Personally I think the story is great, developping as it is. I have faith that if the creators add in the romantic element, it will be every bit as wonderful and well done as the rest of the comic. But the bottom line is, essentially, the story doesn't really need it to be better. If it never happens, I'll feel no less fulfilled.

And I do appreciate this topic. I don't usually come across someone posting that a story DOESN'T need the element of romance/sex. Usually its all pairing talks. :3 refreshing!

Thanks, I appreciate the compliment.

I just personally think that the comic is doing okay the way it is.

Hmm, Richard and the bunny? Well, they have been cuddling a lot lately. *lol*

Why NOT have a romance sub-plot?
It makes things a little more interesting, at least to me, I don't know about anyone else, but still.
And romance does not immediately mean that all the guy's going to try to do is get laid...

Did you read ANYTHING Magpie said?

Magpie dear, I agree with you 100%. I don't think anyone could have put it better than how you did. Not once reading LFG have I ever imagined characters getting together in some form of way other than how Lar and Ryan make it happen. Romantic interaction, and this is my opinion, would ruin LFG and everything it has proven to be thus far. The thought of romance in a comic well made such as this one, is just silly and unnecessary.

I did, infact part of what i stated was a RESPONSE to what she(he?) said.

Yes, but you asking Why NOT? makes it seem you didn't. She very detailedly stated her reasons as to why not.

It was just a way I open some of my statements, I'm sorry if I seemed, I dunno, odd.

Bravo, Magpie. :] I think I pointed this out once, but you did it in much more detail.

I've never looked at any of the main characters as romantics interests in one another; LFG reminds me of a giant D&D quest, which I don't think I've ever seen played with romantic tendences. I just don't believe that adding romance is necessary for either character development or story enhancement, and in fact, would detract from the overall story here. It'd be like overkill. I mean, we've already got multiple character subplots on both sides and world-changing war and even main character death going on. What more do we need? :/

Thanks, Jinji.

Yes, I agree, that extreme emotional involvement among any of the characters would just complicate the storyline. As you said, there are already a lot of subplots to deal with.

The only thing I have to say about this is I have faith in the writers. They have made a great - no - excellent comic thus far, I believe that they know what is best for LFG. Should they decide to keep the characters respectfully apart, great! If they make a romantic sub-plot story, wonderful! I just love the comic. Though I am kinda hesitant about anything happening with Benny, being that I am obsessed with her.

P.S. You guys are waaaay more respectful than the Bungie.net forum posters.

Bungie.net = halo site = microsoft/xbox = fanboys = less respectful.

It helps to have moderators who don't tolerate stupid, asinine shit from idiots.
Any trouble at all, they nip it in the bud real fast.


I don't think romance would help this comic very much, if at all. It would just add a bit more twist to the characters' interactions.

Now, add a real romance to LICD, one involving Rayne seriously falling for a girl, and it would be interesting, since that comic is pretty much about relationships (or his lack of one).

WOW wait..he HAS a girl (Rayne)!!! You should pay attention!

I think that would drive him crazy......er.

I agree with everything you've said here. And it does tend to get pretty ridiculous when people are like "OMG HE COMFORTED HER WHEN SHE WAS CRYING, THEY'RE TTLY IN LOVE!"

However...Yes, a homosexual relationship is going to form between Richard and Cale.
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Normally I say romance makes almost anything better, but LFG is the exception. I'm perfectly happy with it NOT including any romance.
Why?
Because I'm a fanfic author.
And I like my pairing better. =P

Rin+Cale FTW.

.... Whaaa-aaaat? Don't look at me like that....!

Imo this comic could go all the way to the end without ever have a pairing and still be epic so it wouldn't bother me a bit if there were no pairings. Also I am a reader of LittleFireDragon's fic and I have to agree with her pairing. Go Cale and Rin!

Woot woot! *dances*

I'm also a proponent of romance ruining things. The ultimate hero can be the ultimate hero because he keeps his mind focused on the bigger, more important things- justice and righteousness amongst them. Romance simply acts as a distraction.

My favorite scenes with Cale are when he's being a complete and utter BAD ASS.



VIOLENCE FTW.

XD

Romance is all very well, but it does give even the most uber powerful hero a weakness

Exactly! Love is a beautiful thing but...

Look what it did for Anakin Skywalker!

Tis a portal to the dark side, I say.

A hero must know neither anger, nor hatred, nor love.

:B