Board Thread:Speculation House/@comment-43756665-20200208204457/@comment-86.152.12.193-20200215181508

Miles and Kerry aren't perfect, I'll admit that, but can people stop blaming them for all the show's current problems? I feel inclined to remind you that Monty had the broadstrokes of the story planned out, and brought on M and K to fill out the fine details since, by his own admission, he couldn't write for shit.

I concur with Ironwood, Cinder and Tyrian dying. They're the three most likely to kick the bucket. Jaune I'm less sure on, and Penny I'm even less sure on. But I would like to say this: YOU DON'T NEED TO KILL OFF CHARACTERS IN EVERY STORY TO RAISE THE TENSION. THERE ARE OTHER WAYS TO RAISE THE STAKES, CHARACTER DEATH IS JUST ONE OF THEM. CAN PEOPLE STOP ACCUSING THE WRITERS OF 'LOSING THEIR NERVE' OR SOME OTHER CRAP? JUST BECAUSE NOBODY'S DIED IN A FEW VOLUMES DOESN'T MEAN THEY AREN'T GOING TO GUT-PUNCH US.

Also, nobody seems to be addressing the easiest way to get Ruby completely emotionally destroyed - mind rape. Salem's a witch from the era of the first humanity - are you honestly going to tell me that she couldn't pull some mind magic voodoo to get Ruby to relive all her worst memories and completely break down her defences? The girl's been through a hell of a lot, and it wouldn't be a stretch to say that she's bottling it all up to put on a strong front for her team. Like Jaune said, Ruby is what's holding the team together, because they look to her as a light in the dark. If Ruby cracks, everything's thrown into question. If Ruby cracks, it signals that her team has lost their focal point. If Ruby cracks, Salem wins, instantly.

That, however, is a discussion for another thread. Also, @Gemmaniac - I refer you to Clover, not a self-insert, Cinder is not sexy, we're agreed on Ironwood.