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Reply Subj: Re: Potting the black. Posted: Thu Mar 25, 2010 at 08:19:36 pm EDT (Viewed 468 times) | |||||||
Quote: Like I noted above, Shema has tried to teach Lara that timing really is everything. In this case specifically, that Lara has to learn that the timing isn't always right for rescue. She has to learn to try her best to preserve and take responsibility for her own life - otherwise it becomes meaningless. Shema does that by purposely causing a certain amount of uncertainty of whether Lara will be rescued from danger or allowed to die - and unlike injury, when it comes to death that's not a chance worth taking. In short: Whether the wall and interference make a difference, Lara wouldn't know for sure, and Shema wouldn't give her a clue - but it's not worth the chance to Lara to find out.Shema and Thugos have something in common. Quote: Then again, from the way the story is progressing so far, it would seem Thugos couldn't care less if she was rescued or not. Either way, he either learns something, or Lara is out of the way for a while - both ways, he wins. The only way he can lose is if Lara stays and beats the odds all by herself.Indeed. But like all comic book villains he has overlooked something fundamental. Quote: By the way, hopefully all my comments are useful instead of annoying.  I'm actually glad you're testing the characters' um...character...because in the long run, it might dilute the fear that most of the other PV writers have dealing with them. Or maybe it'll make it worse. I'm not entirely sure yet.Feedback's always welcome and often shapes my writing processes. I've been able to refine and direct latter parts of this particular issue based on your comments, and I'll be bending some parts of next issue around some things Kirk has said. Quote: Oh, and post the next part already!I really prefer more folks reading and replying. If the board is still moribund by Saturday I'll bite the bullet and post anyway. | |||||||
