#also still disappointed they became secondary antagonists in their own game

[lulu2992]

Today is the 5th Anniversary of Far Cry New Dawn!

I watched the Story Trailer again recently, and that reminded me that Joseph says something in the video...

After all I’ve done, and after all we’ve been through, you’ve come seeking help... from me? You must be truly terrified.

...that isn’t in the game. I don’t know if it’s because it was only recorded for the trailer or because it ended up being cut, but I think it was a great line and it’s a shame he doesn’t say it in the sequel.

The Voice’s prophecy was fulfilled and Joseph was right about the Collapse, so he feels vindicated and, in my opinion, doesn’t regret everything he’s done, but the line suggests that he’s at least come to realize that, maybe, the people of Hope County had a good reason to be upset, after all. Seventeen years ago, he believed accepting his help was the only logical option for them, but he apparently now understands that, from their point of view, seeking his assistance was always far from being the obvious choice. And if they do it anyway, that means the situation really is desperate...

Now, when he says “you”, it could be plural and referring to Prosperity as a whole, but if it’s singular, since the Security Captain has no history with the Father and he’s not an enemy to them at all (basically just a strange old man with family problems who gives them superpowers), the line was most likely not directed at them. If it was just for the trailer, maybe he’s addressing the players, but if it was supposed to be in the game, I wonder which character he could be talking to. Was one of the Captain’s allies, an enemy of Eden’s Gate, going to have to meet and speak with Joseph in an early version of the story?

New Eden and Prosperity (sort of) join forces against the Highwaymen in New Dawn, but the Captain is there to act as an intermediary. Joseph directly interacting with Kim, Jerome, or any other character from Far Cry 5, though? I highly doubt they would have become friends, but it certainly would have been interesting, and I would have loved to see that!

There’s another line in the trailer that isn’t in the game (“Power is the new currency, and thanks to your weakness, it’s easy to get rich”) but Mickey says, “The only currency in this world is power” in New Dawn, which I think is quite similar. Joseph’s unreleased line, however, doesn’t really have an equivalent.

#far cry new dawn #joseph seed #the security captain #the captain #kim rye #jerome jeffries #mickey and lou #also still disappointed they became secondary antagonists in their own game #in my opinion either they should have created ethan only (and given him a slightly different role/identity) #or just the twins (and given more details about them and their backstory) #anyway #happy anniversary fcnd #despite... everything #thank you for trying

[transhawks]

Izuku is the definition of overpowered protagonist at this point, which is disappointing, because the set up was (despite being stereotypical) quite good for a more unique plot line

So, I personally don’t think Izuku is the definition of overpowered protagonist or that his gains in power are even the true issue at work here, and here’s why:Boku no Hero Academia is currently stuck in a trope and trend very common in shounen manga that probably has an actual official name, or analysis by far more talented people, that I personally like to call the ‘Shounen Escalation Phenomenon’. The rules of the Shounen Escalation Phenomenon are a) The protagonist gains in power levels (or powers) throughout the manga b) mainly because the protagonist is fighting increasingly more difficult and powerful antagonists and c) this is escalated to ridiculous levels, especially when the protagonist is so powerful that the rest of the secondary cast is extremely overshadowed in ability.Now, probably the most famous example of this phenomenon is Dragon Ball Z. I don’t recall where I learned this, but Akira Toriyama, the mangaka, was initially completely set with ending the series fairly early on given how long DBZ ran - right after Goku became a Super Saiyan and defeated Frieza/Namek got destroyed. In fact, I think he, in protest of having to continue, probably made trunks? Or let others go super saiyan. Either way, I think he recognized that he was about to be stuck writing a manga where he would have to increase the power levels constantly and that meant bigger, badder antagonists.One of the biggest issues with this is that readers, especially more involved ones, start getting upset when the development of other characters starts falling short because of this. See the Phenomenon only works when the protagonist is made to be the strongest character, or destined to be stronger than everyone, by the story’s narrative. And since, unfortunately, most shounen protagonists are exactly that, we have this pitfall with a lot of manga - How Much More Can They Do? And then, for beloved allies of said protagonists - Why Can They Barely Keep Up?(i.e. Naruto and Sasuke being reincarnations and given godlike powers while one of the few true underdogs in the series, Sakura, was both given a fighting style that isn’t suited for battle shounen, and by her own narrative, not A God Like Being)It also makes the setting get ridiculous as the mangaka looks for sources for ‘more power! More excitement! more! More!’. It’s how you get gainax throwing galaxy-esque power moves. 

So, while we absolutely do have that with Boku no Hero, here’s where Horikoshi’s not failing:Tomura isn’t a typical antagonist. Tomura is probably one of the endgame big bads. Unlike Nardo, or Bleach, or even Fairy Tale, he’s introduced to us in a state where he isn’t at all as powerful as he’s going to be (i.e. Zeref), nor is he introduced in the end or the middle in the same powerscope as he would be in the end (Madara, Kaguya, Yhwach). While I think AFO might be the end game end game, honestly, it’s the fight with Tomura and Izuku that’s really important.And Tomura’s developing alongside Izuku, when it comes to power levels. Now, thanks to frankenscience courtesy of our resident Eggman, Tsubasa, Tomura’s probably about to get really O.P. but, hey, so’s Izuku. And we’re watching these progressions so they look far more natural to me than fucking Uchiha Madara running out of nowhere and summoning meteors. 

Of course, when it comes time to his close friends in 1-A, there will be an issue. We’re not there yet, but come this time in a year or two, the power gaps between Izuku and Bakugou might be pretty obvious (might!!!!!) unless Horikoshi discovers a way to subvert the phenomenon. So, if it’s not the power issue at work here, what is it I have a problem with? Because Tomura’s progression has 1. affirmed his beliefs and character but also developed it - he’s not who he used to be. He doesn’t interact with people the same way. 2. Read far more like a traditional Hero’s Journey than Izuku’s has.What I mean is, Tomura has been shaped and shaped the story far more than Izuku has. Izuku is still mainly reactive, not proactive, and there’s been less emotional development than....we should have had by now. I hope this changes. I really hope Horikoshi, even in the pretty much unavoidable Shounen Escalation Phenomenon, focuses on the emotional development of the hero of this story, because Izuku has the potential for it!

#meta #deku #midoriya izuku #shigaraki tomura #boku no hero academia #long post #asks