Is it better for a character to start as the weakest and gradually build his way up, or for them to start as already strong at the beginning of the story?
Dumb Sakuraposter
Strong
Lose power
Regain it and more
That's what ANNO taught us
Slightly stronger, more importantly a cornerstone in a group of allies who are only slightly weaker than him.
>>139212941
Isn't that also Metroid?
I like watching characters git gud so i prefer a character starting weak
weak
fake that is still weak
steamroll everyone in final boss battle with obligatory NANI?! from enemies.
Strong
Lose Toys
Try to get Toys back
Fail
Start strong, stay strong, just grow as a person.
>>139212821
Weakestjust like Sakura
What's the best way to handle a strong character from the beginning? It seems like it'd either be make him seem too invincible, or for plot stupidity to prevent him from fighting.
If they start weak is wish fulfillment if they start strong is a mary sue, it depends on what you like
Both are good as long as the author keeps it interesting.
>>139212821
Start average
Grow to be slightly better than average
Competent. The best example I can think if is Gon; he was strong enough to take out mooks, but weak enough to know that fighting every arc's major antagonist would cost him his life, and with no guarantee of at least ending a fight in a stalemate.
