[quote=Dynamics] There you go. [/quote] That was just me talking about how MR isn't like it was way back when. When I enjoyed it the most. I still don't see how you pulled me not liking your characters from that.[quote=Etcetera] The formula of using whatever idea strikes me as a good one? Because if it does, then I might as well stop writing. [/quote] Nah, my biggest thing is that with each of your plots, it's all about the next villain simply being more powerful in some physical area than the last. Never a smarter, or more cunning, or deceptive, or stealthy foe. Just power. And any arcs involving traits I just mentioned must have been carried out during one of my absences.