Board Thread:General MK Discussion/@comment-4708902-20160114030151/@comment-4708902-20160215203428

73.161.32.121 wrote: Godzillavkk wrote

Raiden was also under A TON of stress in that moment. Shao Kahn was finally entering Earthrealm, Liu had practically lost his mind and fought Raiden much to Raiden's horror, and he knew then the ONLY way to save Earthrealm was to let Shao Kahn win so the Elder Gods MIGHT interfere. In hindsight, Raiden had one last speak of hope left which may not even work because of the nature of the Elder Gods, and Liu was attacking him. Anyone would be under a lot of stress and when you're under stress you don't always think or act straight. And I know Raiden's a god and is wise and immortal, but X's ending showed us that he is not above corruption, and if he's not above corruption then odds are stress can also do the same thing it does to humans on him. Okay i understand that but another thing if liu kang was at close enough distance to be blown up by his own fireball why didnt he just punch raiden or something fireballs are for long distance attacks.

Liu Kand was in a very angry and emotional state, and when people are emotional in a negative way they tend to not make the right choices. Kinda weird that earlier in the game Raiden reminded Liu Kang not to let emotion interfere. But he growing feelings for Kitana became Liu Kang's downfall. I find it interesting that in the Original Timeline, the theme of following you're heart often lead to victory but in the current timeline following your heart leads to disaster. Maybe that should be a theme in the next game? Choosing between what is right and what your heart tells you.