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KJsixteen BORK from The Alola Region Since: Apr, 2019 Relationship Status: Singularity
Mattman_the_Storyteller Since: Aug, 2018
#1302: Apr 23rd 2024 at 5:13:19 PM

8/10. It's nice to see when some otherworldly beings aren't evil at all.


Damsel out of Distress

AcidManeki Ace Trainer from The white void from Sonic Generations Since: Dec, 2018 Relationship Status: [TOP SECRET]
Ace Trainer
#1303: Apr 23rd 2024 at 8:49:08 PM

6/10 Doesn't always work for me, as it can sometimes feel like the character isn't as impressive as the story hypes them up to be. I have the same issue with Badass in Distress. Still, I appreciate it when a character at least attempts to save themselves when captured

Uniqueness Value

The one called "Acid" is dead, but I don't know how to change my username.
clemont107 Fairy-type Iris from Some magical forest in Unova (Experienced, Not Yet Jaded) Relationship Status: YOU'RE TEARING ME APART LISA
Fairy-type Iris
#1304: Apr 24th 2024 at 6:17:46 AM

6/10. Mostly neutral on it, but it has its merits.


Must Have Caffeine

"I usually specialize in Dragon-types, but now I'm a fairy and specialize in Fairy-types. See the irony?" - Iris
J99908 The Unbreakable Spear from Mount Targon Since: Jun, 2023 Relationship Status: Healthy, deeply-felt respect for this here Shotgun
The Unbreakable Spear
#1305: Apr 24th 2024 at 6:18:57 AM

5/10. Very neutral on it.

Littlest Cancer Patient

In battle, we are reborn.
RWBYraikou888 The Undercover Troper from The Kingdom of Atlas Since: Aug, 2020 Relationship Status: Complex: I'm real, they are imaginary
The Undercover Troper
#1306: Apr 25th 2024 at 12:13:51 AM

3/10. Extremely cheap way of eliciting sympathy.


Back for the Dead

Orcus on His Throne will always be my pet peeve.
Neoshi Since: Jan, 2020
#1307: Apr 25th 2024 at 2:16:35 AM

2/10. Depends on the character and context, but it just sets people up for disappointment, really.

Getting Smilies Painted on Your Soul

Omega1065 from a place in the world Since: Nov, 2023
#1309: Apr 25th 2024 at 3:02:14 AM

5/10 Not terrible as gag, but it's a bit overdone for my tastes.


Aliens Are Bastards

"We live in a society" - Winston Churchill, probably
RWBYraikou888 The Undercover Troper from The Kingdom of Atlas Since: Aug, 2020 Relationship Status: Complex: I'm real, they are imaginary
The Undercover Troper
#1310: Apr 25th 2024 at 5:09:30 AM

5/10. The trope can work, but it's overused.


Spotlight-Stealing Squad

Orcus on His Throne will always be my pet peeve.
clemont107 Fairy-type Iris from Some magical forest in Unova (Experienced, Not Yet Jaded) Relationship Status: YOU'RE TEARING ME APART LISA
Fairy-type Iris
#1311: Apr 25th 2024 at 7:28:08 AM

6/10. Mostly neutral on it, but it has its merits.


Break the Haughty

"I usually specialize in Dragon-types, but now I'm a fairy and specialize in Fairy-types. See the irony?" - Iris
petersohn from Earth, Solar System (Long Runner) Relationship Status: Hiding
#1312: Apr 25th 2024 at 7:30:55 AM

8/10 It can be really satisfying.

Hoist by His Own Petard

The universe is under no obligation to make sense to us.
KJsixteen BORK from The Alola Region Since: Apr, 2019 Relationship Status: Singularity
BORK
#1313: Apr 25th 2024 at 7:39:58 AM

8/10 Sometimes hilarious and makes a great source of Irony, and even Laser-Guided Karma.


Turtle Island

Google Snake Game.
Superjohn Worry from Digital Circus Since: Jul, 2015 Relationship Status: Anime is my true love
Worry
#1314: Apr 25th 2024 at 8:06:14 AM

6/10 no much feelings on it, though it is occasionally cool.

Popularity Power

"I guess I just don't want you to feel like you're nothing. I don't want anybody to feel like that."
J99908 The Unbreakable Spear from Mount Targon Since: Jun, 2023 Relationship Status: Healthy, deeply-felt respect for this here Shotgun
The Unbreakable Spear
#1315: Apr 25th 2024 at 8:07:53 AM

5/10? Haven’t heard of it often.

Magnificent Bastard

In battle, we are reborn.
Mattman_the_Storyteller Since: Aug, 2018
#1316: Apr 25th 2024 at 8:16:50 AM

10/10. It’s always good to have a cunning and suave character, good or evil.


Sheathe Your Sword

Omega1065 from a place in the world Since: Nov, 2023
#1317: Apr 25th 2024 at 10:45:28 AM

5/10 No strong feelings. But can make for an interesting situation


Complete Monster

"We live in a society" - Winston Churchill, probably
clemont107 Fairy-type Iris from Some magical forest in Unova (Experienced, Not Yet Jaded) Relationship Status: YOU'RE TEARING ME APART LISA
Fairy-type Iris
#1318: Apr 25th 2024 at 11:10:13 AM

10/10. I honestly like the Card-Carrying Villain-variety of this the most, as they're completely aware that they're evil and show no remorse for it, and they don't even try to hide behind a facade of good intentions.


Reluctant Fanservice Girl

"I usually specialize in Dragon-types, but now I'm a fairy and specialize in Fairy-types. See the irony?" - Iris
inkuiry inkonveniently inkonsistent from uh Since: Dec, 2022 Relationship Status: She turned into the moon
inkonveniently inkonsistent
#1319: Apr 25th 2024 at 11:52:36 AM

0/10. maybe lower - i absolutely despise fanservice. and it's outright creepy when the subject of it finds it uncomfortable


Break the Comedian

Edited by inkuiry on Apr 25th 2024 at 11:53:46 AM

from here on out, it's all bee puns and 16th century humor without historical context
J99908 The Unbreakable Spear from Mount Targon Since: Jun, 2023 Relationship Status: Healthy, deeply-felt respect for this here Shotgun
The Unbreakable Spear
#1320: Apr 25th 2024 at 11:54:49 AM

5/10. Never heard of it.

Soundtrack Dissonance

In battle, we are reborn.
petersohn from Earth, Solar System (Long Runner) Relationship Status: Hiding
#1321: Apr 25th 2024 at 1:00:28 PM

7/10. It can create an eerie atmosphere when done right.


Distracted by the Sexy

Edited by petersohn on Apr 25th 2024 at 10:01:01 AM

The universe is under no obligation to make sense to us.
Mattman_the_Storyteller Since: Aug, 2018
#1322: Apr 25th 2024 at 1:11:21 PM

5/10. Depends on the context. At best, it can be amusing, and at worst, I'm apathetic about it.


Bloodbath Villain Origin

Weirdguy149 The King Without a Kingdom from Lumiose City under development Since: Jul, 2014 Relationship Status: I'd jump in front of a train for ya!
The King Without a Kingdom
#1323: Apr 25th 2024 at 1:19:49 PM

10/10. For the monsters, it's a great early showcase of what they can do. For the more sympathetic, this is what will get most of the audience to care about them. It's a fantastic flashback trope that I do not see often, which is great.

Dismantled MacGuffin

It's been 3000 years…
clemont107 Fairy-type Iris from Some magical forest in Unova (Experienced, Not Yet Jaded) Relationship Status: YOU'RE TEARING ME APART LISA
Fairy-type Iris
#1324: Apr 25th 2024 at 3:15:36 PM

7/10. A noted Cliché Storm but it works well.


Nothing Is Scarier

"I usually specialize in Dragon-types, but now I'm a fairy and specialize in Fairy-types. See the irony?" - Iris
Informer He/him from Dema (The New Guy) Relationship Status: Maxing my social links
He/him
#1325: Apr 25th 2024 at 6:34:41 PM

6/10, but it works especially well when the horror was a lot more in-your-face earlier in the work imo


RPG Mechanics 'Verse

"What does freedom really mean when demanded of you by a god?"

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