I'm interested, and if my opinion counts, I'd say that having an overarching plot line would be better. Just because it keeps the story moving forward, and should help to keep people interested.

Anyway, I have a rough character idea of a guy being able to transform into a griffin [url=http://powerlisting.wikia.com/wiki/Griffin_Physiology] Griffins. [/url] I'm thinking of having an ironic twist and having him be a coward.