Talk:Pyrrha Nikos/@comment-32.209.76.10-20171022032846/@comment-68.247.137.219-20171224183932

Sometimes I am absolutely mystified by the (flawed) logic I see in these discussions.

Anybody who has been involved in writing or producing works of fiction (be literary, video, or game) knows that a story MUST have fluidity for plot development, i.e. the dev must not paint itself into a proverbial corner. In fact, writers often find that planning plot in too much detail actually stifles the overall development of story and characters. The way around that is to leave flexibility by creating open ends that can be later developed as necessary. What may seem minor can blossom into a major plot or character point much further on, becoming central to the story. Thus, do not confuse the beginning for the end -- just because inspiration came from one source does not mean that it cannot be enhanced by inspiration from another source entirely.

For instance, since when did the Wizard of Oz possess actual magic? Or serial immortality? And yet, he is the inspiration for Ozpin. Dispersion has been cast upon him, alluding to his smoke and mirrors (something the Wiz was famously exposed for), but Ozpin has already grown beyond the original inspiration. He is already more than the Wiz was. Thus, the precedent has been set, and any character, including Pyrrha, could follow suit as CRWBY deems fit.

I am sometimes inclined to believe that many who post here are merely attempting to lobby CRWBY to adopt the views of a limited number of fans. That is the only reasonable explanation I can fathom for why some posters are vehemently and vocally opposed to certain story developments rather than maintaining an open mind. In fact, I've even seen posters toss accusations back and forth over which sides were close-minded vs. open-minded, completely derailing discussion, devolving it into a contest of wills rather than sharing ideas and observations. I do not say this to be accusatory, but rather to highlight an observation I have repeatedly noted ever since RWBY began. It is the main reason why I am not more active in discussions....and I have dealt with it elsewhere, particularly in game development as a beta tester.