Thread:Stylx/@comment-1493741-20140907212745/@comment-136273-20141017100620

Since I'm perfectly calm now I can finally discuss poor Mamoru.

First, I should've told you what I expected in his "first encounter" and discussed that, even briefly, beforehand. That's my fault, like the stupid opening auto-hit that while somewhat justified, was just rude. I specifically wanted to depict him actually making an effort to make his supposed rampage more believable. I wanted him to KO the two Arrancar stooges relatively fast so that he could devote an appropriate amount of attention to Roshan, who understandably would, and should have proven a worthy opponent. Instead, the two Arrancar stooges proved invincible annoyances and Roshan just kept trolling around, dodging homing Kadou spells and setting up elaborate techniques all the while preparing for a more direct counter strike. All other Marshals dominated their fights, Mamoru ended up struggling to inflict any sort of significant damage and suffered a near-death experience.

This event spoilt his character to me. Certain aspects of his second encounter reminded me of that, so his defeat turned out a bit rushed due to my desire to just mercy-kill him and get over with him. I probably should've depicted him whooping some more ass, but I wanted to leave all of those "aggravating" things behind asap.

I think that's all. In case I ever want one of my characters to do some ass-kicking again, I'll discuss that first to have an actual set-up.