In particularly egregious cases, the dialogue tree will give you multiple 'yes' options but not a single 'no'. You might see some altered dialogue or a slightly different scene, but the plot itself will remain unchanged. Either the other characters will just ignore the answer and get on with what you're supposed to be doing, or they'll ask the question over and over until you make the 'correct' choice. The problem, however, is this: The writer already has the script plotted out, and your decision, whatever it is, is going to affect all of jack squat. Therefore, it's becoming increasingly common for the other characters to turn to you and ask (in the form of a multiple-choice question and Dialogue Tree) what they should do in any given situation. He's also, however, the player's avatar in the game world.

He's The Leader, the Designated Point Man, calling the shots. In video games, the main character has two jobs: in the plot, he is The Hero of his motley crew of rebellious aristocracy, mysterious girls, and many others. The video game version of You Can't Fight Fate.

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