Fantasy vs Sci-fi setting

[Fred7162]

I'm trying to choose between a sci-fi and fantasy setting for a story I'm writing, but I can't decide. Because I like both, and actually some of the characters I have made are suitable for both settings. So I'd like to know what do you think. Which setting do you find more interesting and why?

[CaptainD]

That's an impossible question, unless someone has a particular love for one or other of the genres.  I've often seen bookstores lump them together as "Science Fiction & Fantasy" because there are many similarities between the genre.  Why not have elements of both in your game?

[Problem]

That really depends on the story you're writing. None of these settings is "better". If done right, both can be brilliant. And of course both can be pure crap if done badly.
If both are possible for your story, just do what feels right. Or mix them up, as CaptainD said. Often you can't draw a distinct line between Fantasy and Science Fiction anyway. Star Wars, for example, is typically labeled as Science Fiction. But if you ask me, it's much more fantasy than sci-fi.

[CaptainD]

Star Wars is often classed as "Space Fantasy" or even "Space Opera", which just goes to show how indistinct some of the genre bindings are!!

[Fred7162]

Well I actually did think about putting together elements from both. So I guess it's time to start brainstorming again

[Problem]

Star Wars is often classed as "Space Fantasy" or even "Space Opera", which just goes to show how indistinct some of the genre bindings are!!

Yeah, that's true. It's the same with music genres. I guess the best thing you can do is to ignore genres completely and just write. Eventually someone else will classify your work and tell you what it is you've written.