Hahaha so true. I finally notice that all RPG's are the same. If they were to make an RPG that counters at least the 3/4 of that list it would probably be the most creative one ever.
Great, great stuff. I recognize a few of the clichés from Shining Force 2, one of the Sega Genesis RPGs. Especially the parts about the obligatory characters, and the fact that the hero has overslept.