[quote name='Hell Monkey']A college setting could be interesting. The high school setting though gives a "control" factor. They have to be home, they can't be in the TV or other world constantly.
It helps explain why they do have to keep living their normal lives to a degree. They have parents, guardians, etc.[/QUOTE]
Exactly. It's fun to think about other settings, but really I think the high school setting is integral to a Persona game working. It's the perfect balance between freedom and imposed structure. Because honestly, wouldn't you drop out of college to fight demons full-time if you thought the fate of the world depended on it.
It helps explain why they do have to keep living their normal lives to a degree. They have parents, guardians, etc.[/QUOTE]
Exactly. It's fun to think about other settings, but really I think the high school setting is integral to a Persona game working. It's the perfect balance between freedom and imposed structure. Because honestly, wouldn't you drop out of college to fight demons full-time if you thought the fate of the world depended on it.