It's Kind Of A Shame That The "anti-filler" Mentality Has Reached A Point Where A Lot Of Writers (and

It's kind of a shame that the "anti-filler" mentality has reached a point where a lot of writers (and fans) assume that if a show isnt constantly moving the plot forward and establishing lore, its basically filler and wasting space. Personally I think its good, if not necessary for a show to slow down and just have characters hang out, or deal with smaller conflicts.

It feels like a lot of stories just want to rush to the emotional scenes with barely any build up to really make it feel earned and satisfying. I've seen fans pester creators to rush the story along and reach the next big set piece rather than take the time to really know and appreciate the characters.

Why should I care about the emotional stakes in episode 2 when I barely know a character's likes and dislikes? how they handle conflict, their approach to relationships both platonic and romantic. etc,

This comic by @megatronfangirl has haunted me for years and I finally got hit by just enough mania (and cramps) to put together a full dub.

Thank you so much for letting me play!

if you write a strong character, let them fail.

if you write a selfless hero, let them get mad at people.

if you write a cold-hearted villain, make them cry.

if you write a brokenhearted victim, let them smile again.

if you write a bold leader, make them seek guidance.

if you write a confident genius, make them be wrong, or get stumped once in a while.

if you write a fighter or a warrior, let them lose a battle, but let them win the war.

if you write a character who loses everything, let them find something.

if you write a reluctant hero, give them a reason to fight.

credit:@aj-eddy

these three guys: a chart

Collection of images and memes for anyone who doesn’t know what to draw (edit: I added way more ❤️)

im not supporting it bc fuck nfts or wtv but they made this ultra magnus funko pop and it's...ummm!

its speaks for itself 💀