Adventure Cliches? http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/adventure/threads/35875 Smartiez101 Okay, I hate to think about next year's nano (especially since I haven't written 15,000 words yet, but I don't have the best attention span), but I've come up with a test for myself. I'm going to try to mix up all the adventure cliches into one, big story. >:3. I know that there will be westerns, lost temples, spies, assassins, zombie invasions, mad scientists, pirates, mutants (and other superheroes), but my mind runs out of steam right about there. I probably will remember more later on, but I need more adventure cliches. What, to you, makes ups steriotypical adventure stories? Mon, 14 Nov 2011 19:44:39 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/adventure/threads/35875?page=1#forum_thread_comment_694562 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/adventure/threads/35875?page=1#forum_thread_comment_694562 MarcyT Rope bridges Buried treasure Bad guys trying to take over the world Mon, 14 Nov 2011 21:09:03 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/adventure/threads/35875?page=1#forum_thread_comment_695821 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/adventure/threads/35875?page=1#forum_thread_comment_695821 That Dutch Guy - Ridiculously complicated death traps, both in ancient temples and built by the bad guy - A damsel in distress - A fist fight (or something similar) with the main villain in the end - important henchmen of the viilain with some weird quirk or weapon to seperate them from the rest - World shattering superweapons that need to be stopped with just a few seconds left on the clock - Test firing of this weapon that wipes out some disposable city (hint: devote lots of words to the scene of the impact) - Exotic locations with lots of exposition focused on scenery (often very, very stereotyped) - Complete defilement of those locations as our hero(es) chase the bad guys over the roof/in gondola's etc. Thats all that i can think of now, but that should get you underway. You know, i sometimes wonder if i watch too many movies. Mon, 14 Nov 2011 21:40:25 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/adventure/threads/35875?page=1#forum_thread_comment_696395 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/adventure/threads/35875?page=1#forum_thread_comment_696395 Smartiez101 xD perfect, thanks Tue, 15 Nov 2011 14:55:05 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/adventure/threads/35875?page=1#forum_thread_comment_707949 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/adventure/threads/35875?page=1#forum_thread_comment_707949 canyondoug Comic relief side-kick Lots of bullets that never hit anyone The old, wise mentor The bomb that always gets defused with 1 second remaining Out-running an explosion or being thrown forward by an explosion while not really getting hurt The beautiful, but dangerous female villain The badly disfigured villain who blames the hero for his injuries The bad guy who turns out to be your brother/father Thu, 17 Nov 2011 01:56:16 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/adventure/threads/35875?page=1#forum_thread_comment_733185 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/adventure/threads/35875?page=1#forum_thread_comment_733185 Invisible Ninja - Best friend/love(/anyone, really) that drowns. Hero(?) performs CPR and can't save them. Starts crying/mourning their death. Friend/love/someone sputters and coughs and begins breathing. Thu, 17 Nov 2011 23:09:14 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/adventure/threads/35875?page=1#forum_thread_comment_745520 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/adventure/threads/35875?page=1#forum_thread_comment_745520 Smartiez101 thanks, i'm soo using those. xD Fri, 18 Nov 2011 13:23:04 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/adventure/threads/35875?page=1#forum_thread_comment_752437 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/adventure/threads/35875?page=1#forum_thread_comment_752437 Alveric When I saw the thread title, I thought you were worried about cliches--and I would have said, don't. Even the oldest trope can be brought to life again. But if you're kind of collecting them? My fave is "Bow down to me!" "Never!" Fri, 18 Nov 2011 15:12:47 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/adventure/threads/35875?page=1#forum_thread_comment_753206 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/adventure/threads/35875?page=1#forum_thread_comment_753206 ferriswheeljunkie Love this! :) Here are a few for you that I didn't see above: - The bad guy who can't help but tell the details of how he plans to achieve his evil plot while he's got the good guy trapped or immobilized, only for the good guy to escape or reveal his hidden "wire," tape recorder, etc. - Government collusion - The friend/lover/relative who is actually the bad guy - ancient artifacts with mystical powers in difficult-to-reach locations (well-protected museums, vaults, temples o' doom, etc) - a techie who makes the most amazing gadgets for the hero and can hack into any system with just a laptop and a can of Redbull. - a tragic history for the hero usually involving someone important to them being murdered while they were young/naive/in love/otherwise vulnerable. - Excessive use of leather, spandex, and/or masks. - vehicles speeding toward destruction (train off tracks, bus off bridge, car into wall, etc, etc) - riding off into the sunset. Fri, 18 Nov 2011 17:17:05 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/adventure/threads/35875?page=1#forum_thread_comment_754267 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/adventure/threads/35875?page=1#forum_thread_comment_754267 eowynspen -Getting in through ventilation ducts (ever tried that? So impractical - it makes a ton of noise!) -Sneaking into the bad guy's base by pretending to be a repairman -Sneaking into the bad guy's base by knocking out and/or killing a guard and dressing up in his uniform -The faithful animal companion -Stew. Never mind that it takes ages to prepare without insta-stew packets - you MUST eat stew. -Horses will never collapse or tire. Frothing at the mouth is never a cause for concern - if it's mentioned at all, it's because it looks intense and cool, not because the horse is overworked -Any amount of weapons can be hidden on the body and be totally undetected despite skin-tight jumpsuits or sheer dresses -No one has parents. Sun, 20 Nov 2011 18:37:58 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/adventure/threads/35875?page=1#forum_thread_comment_780597 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/adventure/threads/35875?page=1#forum_thread_comment_780597 DJR_tlof No matter how much lead time the hero has on the villain. The villain's henchmen are sure to 'catch up' in a wild chase despite both coming from the same starting location. Mon, 21 Nov 2011 01:57:39 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/adventure/threads/35875?page=1#forum_thread_comment_786022 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/adventure/threads/35875?page=1#forum_thread_comment_786022 Feathers They called me crazy! We'll see who's crazy once I've _____. (Taken over the world) (Fed them to my pet spiders) (Broken the land speed record on my angst powered unicycle) Mon, 21 Nov 2011 05:03:59 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/adventure/threads/35875?page=1#forum_thread_comment_788344 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/adventure/threads/35875?page=1#forum_thread_comment_788344 hamlet_ophelia_xoxo Sexy girls with medium skin complexion who are really secret spies and use guns and wear skintight black costumes. Have fun! Mon, 21 Nov 2011 15:56:34 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/adventure/threads/35875?page=1#forum_thread_comment_791943 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/adventure/threads/35875?page=1#forum_thread_comment_791943 Cam Campbell Useing to help me w/ my story: Rope bridges - A fist fight (or something similar) with the main villain in the end - Exotic locations with lots of exposition focused on scenery (often very, very stereotyped) - Complete defilement of those locations as our hero(es) chase the bad guys over the roof/in gondola's etc. "Bow down to me!" "Never!" - riding off into the sunset. Leaving: The character[s] thinks a floor, roof, bridge [whatever they're on at the time] is safe. But insted they fall down, catch themselves and then goes on as if nothing happend. Tue, 22 Nov 2011 20:32:07 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/adventure/threads/35875?page=1#forum_thread_comment_807089 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/adventure/threads/35875?page=1#forum_thread_comment_807089 Kayla Rain it's gonna be totally awesome. Tue, 29 Nov 2011 00:26:26 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/adventure/threads/35875?page=1#forum_thread_comment_880041 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/adventure/threads/35875?page=1#forum_thread_comment_880041 kcde I am guilty of at least ten of these. Great idea for a story, though! How about geting shot somewhere slightly less important and fighting on like nothing has happened? But not before a short break where the hero gets patched up by his love interest. Yep, guilty of those, too. :[ Tue, 29 Nov 2011 13:09:53 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/adventure/threads/35875?page=1#forum_thread_comment_886006 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/adventure/threads/35875?page=1#forum_thread_comment_886006 xxspringkissxx The MC falling to his doom and somehow catches himself with one hand on a ledge without hurting his hand or slipping off. Sat, 10 Dec 2011 01:11:56 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/adventure/threads/35875?page=1#forum_thread_comment_957155 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/adventure/threads/35875?page=1#forum_thread_comment_957155 Keslie Neill-Writer ~The hero(s) getting captured, a lot, only to escape from the dungeon/death trap/cage/etc. through McGyvering. ~the action girl and hero that argue all the time, but only because they love each other. ~Chase scenes of any sort Wed, 14 Dec 2011 07:12:29 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/adventure/threads/35875?page=1#forum_thread_comment_971797 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/adventure/threads/35875?page=1#forum_thread_comment_971797 Silverleaf28 Every car crash involves fire/explosions. If important people (MCs or villains) are inside, they will be presumed dead but not really be. People being presumed dead in general. Inflicting massive damage to cars, buildings (especially famous/historic ones) and never having to pay the owners or get sued or anything. Jet lag does not exist. Villainous minions are incapable of hitting anything, while the MC can kill AT LEAST five people with a single bullet. No one is ever less attractive for all their injuries/dirtiness/etc. You should check out the You Know You Write Adventure If... thread. It has a lot of good cliches. Mon, 19 Dec 2011 06:40:03 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/adventure/threads/35875?page=1#forum_thread_comment_984080 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/adventure/threads/35875?page=1#forum_thread_comment_984080 Smartiez101 Thanks everyone! November is a looong way off, but I figured I'd better get as much knowledge as I can now, so I'm not completely clueless when it comes. :) Fri, 23 Dec 2011 13:05:50 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/adventure/threads/35875?page=1#forum_thread_comment_995895 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/adventure/threads/35875?page=1#forum_thread_comment_995895 Cam Campbell ~Chase scenes of any sort Sun, 25 Dec 2011 02:01:52 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/adventure/threads/35875?page=1#forum_thread_comment_999233 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/adventure/threads/35875?page=1#forum_thread_comment_999233 booksntea The angst powered unicycle made me giggle. That's a good one. Thu, 05 Jan 2012 17:06:01 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/adventure/threads/35875?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1033167 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/adventure/threads/35875?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1033167 Sayaren or dislocating his arm. Mon, 16 Jan 2012 05:39:17 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/adventure/threads/35875?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1063907 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/adventure/threads/35875?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1063907 Cam Campbell I'll so have to use this alot ~The hero(s) getting captured, a lot, only to escape from the dungeon/death trap/cage/etc. through McGyvering. Wed, 14 Mar 2012 15:09:11 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/adventure/threads/35875?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1212164 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/adventure/threads/35875?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1212164 vate the White Uniformed Expendable Ethnic. the bandit who gets shot off the building in a western, says "AiEEE" and does a header off the wall is the storm trooper is the Arab with a big curved sword... The WOE: Wise Old Ethnic. Indian Chief, Mr. Miyata, et al. Seaplanes. Helicopters SCUBA. berserk motorcycles. Rappeling. Parachutes. Skiing. it is absolutely imperative that anyone who is shot while wearing a bullet proof vest must sit upright and remove their shirt and look at the flattened bullets. electrified chain link fences and Dobermans. big red LEDs on the Countdown to Armageddon clock. someone says "Cut the blue wire" and the hero starts to cut the blue wire, pauses, and cuts the red wire.. the hero is an expert on wines and gambling. Sun, 25 Mar 2012 00:11:07 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/adventure/threads/35875?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1236157 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/adventure/threads/35875?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1236157 xbohemianjewelx No one ever has to stop to take a bathroom break. Fri, 04 May 2012 03:14:03 +0100 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/adventure/threads/35875?page=2#forum_thread_comment_1340929 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/adventure/threads/35875?page=2#forum_thread_comment_1340929 Unexplainable The female spy/solider/cop who always has lots of make-up even if it's raining out, she is never in uniform unless said uniform shows off enough to make guys double take, and we can not forget those heels that she will need for that epic gun chase. After all, who needs practical footwear when you can catch a guy on mini stilts? They are a large must. Phew, it's a good thing being a cop/solider does not include dress regulations for those situations. The male spy/solider/cop who is great at what he does and is perfect in any way, but wait, he has a troubled past that gets in the way-probably involving an ex-lover or a murdered family. Poor guy. But don't worry, he'll make it through this and be perfect again just in time for the final fight. In fact, all this will fill him with so much rage, chances are, the need for revenge will give him the power to get up-no matter the wounds-and finish the bad guy off. And you can't forget the most important thing. Someone close to the character MUST die and give some powerful last words. "You go get them, ___." "My time is up, but you can still save her!" "Promise me you'll protect him!" But of course, no matter what, if you really like said dying character, just switch to a hopital scene at the end of the fight where the character makes a miraculous recovery. Anything is possible in the last chapter. Sat, 12 May 2012 06:23:16 +0100 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/adventure/threads/35875?page=2#forum_thread_comment_1362814 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/adventure/threads/35875?page=2#forum_thread_comment_1362814