I agree with the Harry Potter point. I disagree with first the Paper Mario point, and I agree with the compositing point. I understand the appeal of trying to make a verdict closer, in one's opinion, but, I feel it never really works out. Verdicts are subjective, and using Roxas VS Axl as an example, it feels spiteful towards Roxas to give Axl non-canon material with the specific intent of him having a better chance at beating Roxas. It feels like a "Free Space" buff that only one character is being allowed because of what someone feels is closer, so to speak.
You also have cases of people using Archie versions of SONIC characters to make a verdict "closer", whom are literally different people from an entirely different world. It feels disregarding of the character themself to say "well just replace them with the stronger one", when "stronger" is effectively just headcanon/unofficial powerscaling, in this context.
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u/Dear-Implement2950 27d ago
It is cool to see your thoughts.
I agree with the Harry Potter point. I disagree with first the Paper Mario point, and I agree with the compositing point. I understand the appeal of trying to make a verdict closer, in one's opinion, but, I feel it never really works out. Verdicts are subjective, and using Roxas VS Axl as an example, it feels spiteful towards Roxas to give Axl non-canon material with the specific intent of him having a better chance at beating Roxas. It feels like a "Free Space" buff that only one character is being allowed because of what someone feels is closer, so to speak.
You also have cases of people using Archie versions of SONIC characters to make a verdict "closer", whom are literally different people from an entirely different world. It feels disregarding of the character themself to say "well just replace them with the stronger one", when "stronger" is effectively just headcanon/unofficial powerscaling, in this context.