"A fake death is one of the worst things a writer can create. The reason is simple. It makes the reader lose fear for your characters, knowing that at any time, you can bring them back to life. This often goes hand in hand with a lack of interest in the rest of your work..."
Makes me wonder how to do a fake death right so that readers don't lose interest or fear.
Makes me wonder how to do a fake death right so that readers don't lose interest or fear.
@sim Oh yeah, a common criticism of battle shounen
@coolboymew @sim it's even more common in American capeshit comics. it's hard to give a shit about Spider-Man or the Joker dying for the 9000th time when you are 100% certain they are coming back in a couple issues.
@noyoushutthefuckupdad @coolboymew I think that is a good example too, I don't read comics but I do think it has gotten worse over time and blended into cinematic Marvel or even DC if I recall. If you are curious about what I was watching about it, a good video on this is here: https://invidious.snopyta.org/watch?v=hU3dbdN5IPs
I like this guys commentary on films and shows now.
I like this guys commentary on films and shows now.
@sim @coolboymew @noyoushutthefuckupdad
>Sees Reva
Vietnam levels of "how are you still alive" flashbacks.
@LukeAlmighty @coolboymew @noyoushutthefuckupdad I think about that for so many star wars villains. I can't believe Darth Maul or Palpatine returned after the deaths they had.
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Maul is exactly the case, where I seriously don't mind...
Palpatine died on 2nd death star. What a good thing he had NEVER returned. 
Weird... not even in Legends 
I know how you feel about Palpatine. Then again, I like to imagine the whole Rey series never happened... except as a demonstration on what I shouldn't do when writing.