Go ask the lizard-guy something....

[Sstavix]

What do you do when you lose your epic hero within the first five minutes?

It depends entirely on the context of what we're talking about.

If it's a video game, start leveling up another character. Or do a corpse run. Or reload from a save point and try again.

If it's while writing, realize that the epic hero probably would have steamrolled the rest of the novel and needed to be removed in order to create a story that might actually be interesting to someone else.

If it's while reading someone else's work (or watching a movie, or a TV show, etc...), realize that the author of that work probably had the same idea I would have.

[Chozon1]

I find it annoying. >_>

Ever seen "Them!"?

The classic, not the chumpy newer movie with the same title.

[Sstavix]

I find it annoying. >_>

I can understand why the author can take the approach. Think of it like this....

Author: I tried to emulate the eternal struggle between good and evil, especially in the sixth chapter where the hero is struggling with what he views as his own evil actions in order to serve the greater good. I hope that the reader will use my hero's plights to reflect on their own inner struggles.

Typical Reader: AND THEN DID YOU SEE WHAT HE DID WITH THE GUN?!? IT WAS LIKE ZAP BOOM HA HA HA HA HA! I LOVED HOW HE GOT SPRAYED WITH ALL THE BLOOD AND HOW THE DUDE'S HEAD BOUNCED DOWN THE HALL!

Author: ... OK, I think I'm going to rewrite it. Or purchase every copy and burn them. I haven't decided yet....

Ever seen "Them!"?

The classic, not the chumpy newer movie with the same title.

I haven't seen either version. I've heard of it, but I tend to have little interest in watching horror movies.

[ScotchRobbins]

Cicada 3301?

[Emwok]

Terminator?

[Sstavix]

Cicada 3301?

I had never heard of it until I looked it up. Why do you ask?

Terminator?

Terminator 2 used to be my favoritest movie of all time. But, of course, the best movie would be the one they haven't filmed yet.

Skynet goes active and the machines manage to conquer the world. Or at least the land. Shortly after declaring victory, the seas part to reveal a massive reptilian head....

Terminator vs. Godzilla! Coming never to a theater near someone else!

(Hmm... Skynet vs. GLaDOS? That could be an interesting match-up....)

[Chozon1]

To me, I would see that as a classic case of overthinking on the authors part. I think writing an intensely graphic, violent action scene, then expecting people to take it as something more than a climax is asking a lot.

But then, I'm only a casual author, so...

Throwing dice at people's head might be considered bad manners?

[Sstavix]

Usually... but sometimes it's deserved.

"While everyone else in the party is asleep, I'm going to slit their throats and take their stuff. OW! Hey, I'm the thief, what do you expec- OW!"

[Emwok]

I have never seen terminator but I really want to see it.

Robocop?

[ScotchRobbins]

I only just heard of it too. It was a fun hour long diversion, looking up the backstory and stuff.

Scott Pilgrim?

[Sstavix]

I have never seen terminator but I really want to see it.

It can be a bit gruesome.

Robocop?

... but not nearly as gruesome as the original of this franchise. That was the only one of the series I watched, but even that was enough for me. Interesting story, but they relied way too much on excessive gore to tell it.

Scott Pilgrim?

I have heard the name, but I've never read the books, nor have I watched the movie. Do you recommend it?

[Chozon1]

Peter Weller though. Peter Weller.

Carpel tunnel?

[Sstavix]

Carpel tunnel?

Useful for plants to make more plants. Although I don't think it's called a "tunnel." More of a "blossom."

If you're referring to carpal tunnel, though, it's extremely annoying. Fortunately, I suffer more from writer's cramp than carpal tunnel.

[Emwok]

The Bourne Trilogy?

[Sstavix]

I know of it, but I have never seen it, nor have I read the books.

...

I seem to be saying something along those lines a lot lately. I suppose a big part of that is because I'd rather be an active part of the story, rather than merely a spectator. I tend to prefer gaming than sitting around watching things on the screen.