Indeed, it would be so nice to see some consistency in the character development. That was one thing that YGO got really well, with the exception of Mai (still bitter about that, but eh, what can you do...?)
James definitely is the least abusive of the trio, that's for sure, so I don't think it's a stretch to write him like that--especially when characterizations keep being so inconsistent. Honestly, I think fans would appreciate good characterization in fics rather than this eternal see-saw we seem to have going on in canon--I know I sure do.
I still need to read that fic of yours, gah. I'm sure it's great, though; you're definitely doing your best with what you've been given in the source material!
The slapstick definitely doesn't always carry well; it's notable that in the Hindi airings, they cut out a lot of the slaps and abuse (most of them, actually). It makes the episodes a bit jerky with the conspicuous cuts, but I think it's a good decision overall. (The Hindi dub also completely cut out Jessiebelle's scene with the whip; looking back as an adult, I can see why...)
It would have been awesome if things had changed after the 2nd movie--between "Pikachu Re-Volts" and the movie, they really got to shine in that arc.
Hmm, a dilemma about the sacrifice, indeed. I'm sure you'll figure it out and make it great, though!
(I got to go to class, so I'll reply to the RP message later... see you!)
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Date: 2017-11-11 04:26 pm (UTC)James definitely is the least abusive of the trio, that's for sure, so I don't think it's a stretch to write him like that--especially when characterizations keep being so inconsistent. Honestly, I think fans would appreciate good characterization in fics rather than this eternal see-saw we seem to have going on in canon--I know I sure do.
I still need to read that fic of yours, gah. I'm sure it's great, though; you're definitely doing your best with what you've been given in the source material!
The slapstick definitely doesn't always carry well; it's notable that in the Hindi airings, they cut out a lot of the slaps and abuse (most of them, actually). It makes the episodes a bit jerky with the conspicuous cuts, but I think it's a good decision overall. (The Hindi dub also completely cut out Jessiebelle's scene with the whip; looking back as an adult, I can see why...)
It would have been awesome if things had changed after the 2nd movie--between "Pikachu Re-Volts" and the movie, they really got to shine in that arc.
Hmm, a dilemma about the sacrifice, indeed. I'm sure you'll figure it out and make it great, though!
(I got to go to class, so I'll reply to the RP message later... see you!)