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KNN005 wrote: As for Ren being Oum written into the show? Maybe. But he downplays the character so much it seems mostly like a modest version of himself. I think he keeps Ren and Jaune weak to keep them from being Marty Stu perfect snowflake author inserts. I think it's the opposite, I believe he stated in a commentary or stream he chose Ren because he knew he wouldn't have many lines so he could concentrate on his other duties.