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Hi everyone before i get bad ratings for this i would just like to ask for little of your patience and listen what i have to say.
Reason why i created this thread is because during my time i spended on bulbagarden i noticed lot of unclear and undefined opinions when it comes to suggestion of Misty's return,and i would like to hear what is general consensuz from fandom on this site which was never seem to be established.
Another purpose would be to have at least one discussion about Misty flowing peacefully without turning into mindless fest of flaming and ranting.
So with that being said i would like to ask all of you,do you think Misty could work as main character again?
Poll is not multioptional so choose wisely.
Reasoning behind this suggestion and few things to point out:
Right as we all know writers didnt treated her story in some parts properly back than(especially during Johto)with ex head writer mr.,Shudo.being mostly responsible for this.
However that is matter of past and purpose of this thread isn't to discuss how was Misty treated before and how often she appears nowdays nor how big chance she has to become major character again so try to stay within topic.
Point of this thread is to discuss about current state of writing and future and how would be possible to incorporate Misty's character in current formula of this anime.
Since than writing has improved alot with writers becoming much better with continuity and character development so nowdays she would be probably handled better getting more focus.
When you think about it Misty as character was left with lot of unexplored and unused potential to do more with her not being wrapped up.From her goal of becoming water master,relatively unown past(like what happened with her parents,from where some fears like bugphobia comes from etc),with her pokemon not being used to full potential either.I don't have to mention potential which lies in new pokemon she would obtain and subplots in order to refresh character being interesting to see how would she interact with new characters and function in current group.
So in reality writing staff has material and direction through which they could go with her.
Purpose in case of return would probably be for continuity reasons serving as bridge of connection to past bringing dash of spirit of older days,to develop character more tying up some things,to serve as nice twist changing formula abit adding to surprise and that writing staff try to redeem for some of past mistakes with bonus of pleasing fansbase.
Of course in case of return writers would have to give character some purpose and reasoning behind this to fit in properly.One of posibillities is picking up on some of plots where they stopped continuing from there like expanding more on goal of becoming water pokemon master.
Problem with this goal before was that writers often just left it lose and only drudged it up when they needed it with Whirl Cup only giving small picture out of whole puzzle how it's supposed to reach this.However now that writing has progressively become better with few adjustments they could create some story arc which would serve as indicator of character being developed further taking some notable steps toward it.
Of course she wouldn't get same amount as focus like coordinators like Dawn did which isn't to expect,but to be fair for good development of someones story you dont need alot.
Please bear in mind how with this im not suggesting whole chain of water based competitions or anything along those lines.It would be enough to create few events being followed with one bigger tournament(like Whirl Cup was)in well planned intervals which would actively focus on this goal breaking new grounds with it serving as indication of character making steps forward being backed with episodes which would focus on training and character development.It would also serve as nice break from usual gyms giving to audience something new to look forward to.
OR
if needed they could change or adjust her goal as long as it fits and goes into Mistys character.
It could be done with the Elite Four thing, and certainly give her character more power stock, which is more than nice. They'd have to define more clearly than they have how exactly her appointment would come about: who she needs to battle/what tests she has to pass.
When you think about it Misty did viewed Lorelai when she met her as her idol admiring her skills in use of water and ice types and she always wanted to become strongest water trainer in world so striving for this aim would be in character.
Another interesting thing to point out is how in Gold and Silver games when you beat her she says how she plans to leave gym to travell and meet stronger trainers to battle them so this would fit nicely with game cannon aswell.
With this being said i humbly ask everyone in here to give this thread a chance having at least for once civilized and mature discussion when it comes to Misty.I understand there have been many threads about this being made in past but none of them managed to work out well and after this there would be no need for new threads about it being made hence being reason why its called "Final discussion".
Few rules which should be adressed before posting(IMPORTANT):
-please be respectful and civilized toward each other and their opinions with no character bashing or insulting being involved.
If you disagree with someone explain in polite way why you don't share same view as other side do.
-This thread isn't to discuss "Will Misty Return","Should she return" or do you "Want her to return".Its about people voicing out their opinion whether they think or not if Misty could work as main character again having required potential.
-remember point of this thread is to have for a change fun discussion and speculation and in case of beng for it feel free to add suggestions how could this character function today in anime.
p.s.Special thanks to mods Commander Pigg and Chosen of Mana who approved this thread.
Reason why i created this thread is because during my time i spended on bulbagarden i noticed lot of unclear and undefined opinions when it comes to suggestion of Misty's return,and i would like to hear what is general consensuz from fandom on this site which was never seem to be established.
Another purpose would be to have at least one discussion about Misty flowing peacefully without turning into mindless fest of flaming and ranting.
So with that being said i would like to ask all of you,do you think Misty could work as main character again?
Poll is not multioptional so choose wisely.
Reasoning behind this suggestion and few things to point out:
Right as we all know writers didnt treated her story in some parts properly back than(especially during Johto)with ex head writer mr.,Shudo.being mostly responsible for this.
However that is matter of past and purpose of this thread isn't to discuss how was Misty treated before and how often she appears nowdays nor how big chance she has to become major character again so try to stay within topic.
Point of this thread is to discuss about current state of writing and future and how would be possible to incorporate Misty's character in current formula of this anime.
Since than writing has improved alot with writers becoming much better with continuity and character development so nowdays she would be probably handled better getting more focus.
When you think about it Misty as character was left with lot of unexplored and unused potential to do more with her not being wrapped up.From her goal of becoming water master,relatively unown past(like what happened with her parents,from where some fears like bugphobia comes from etc),with her pokemon not being used to full potential either.I don't have to mention potential which lies in new pokemon she would obtain and subplots in order to refresh character being interesting to see how would she interact with new characters and function in current group.
So in reality writing staff has material and direction through which they could go with her.
Purpose in case of return would probably be for continuity reasons serving as bridge of connection to past bringing dash of spirit of older days,to develop character more tying up some things,to serve as nice twist changing formula abit adding to surprise and that writing staff try to redeem for some of past mistakes with bonus of pleasing fansbase.
Of course in case of return writers would have to give character some purpose and reasoning behind this to fit in properly.One of posibillities is picking up on some of plots where they stopped continuing from there like expanding more on goal of becoming water pokemon master.
Problem with this goal before was that writers often just left it lose and only drudged it up when they needed it with Whirl Cup only giving small picture out of whole puzzle how it's supposed to reach this.However now that writing has progressively become better with few adjustments they could create some story arc which would serve as indicator of character being developed further taking some notable steps toward it.
Of course she wouldn't get same amount as focus like coordinators like Dawn did which isn't to expect,but to be fair for good development of someones story you dont need alot.
Please bear in mind how with this im not suggesting whole chain of water based competitions or anything along those lines.It would be enough to create few events being followed with one bigger tournament(like Whirl Cup was)in well planned intervals which would actively focus on this goal breaking new grounds with it serving as indication of character making steps forward being backed with episodes which would focus on training and character development.It would also serve as nice break from usual gyms giving to audience something new to look forward to.
OR
if needed they could change or adjust her goal as long as it fits and goes into Mistys character.
It could be done with the Elite Four thing, and certainly give her character more power stock, which is more than nice. They'd have to define more clearly than they have how exactly her appointment would come about: who she needs to battle/what tests she has to pass.
When you think about it Misty did viewed Lorelai when she met her as her idol admiring her skills in use of water and ice types and she always wanted to become strongest water trainer in world so striving for this aim would be in character.
Another interesting thing to point out is how in Gold and Silver games when you beat her she says how she plans to leave gym to travell and meet stronger trainers to battle them so this would fit nicely with game cannon aswell.
With this being said i humbly ask everyone in here to give this thread a chance having at least for once civilized and mature discussion when it comes to Misty.I understand there have been many threads about this being made in past but none of them managed to work out well and after this there would be no need for new threads about it being made hence being reason why its called "Final discussion".
Few rules which should be adressed before posting(IMPORTANT):
-please be respectful and civilized toward each other and their opinions with no character bashing or insulting being involved.
If you disagree with someone explain in polite way why you don't share same view as other side do.
-This thread isn't to discuss "Will Misty Return","Should she return" or do you "Want her to return".Its about people voicing out their opinion whether they think or not if Misty could work as main character again having required potential.
-remember point of this thread is to have for a change fun discussion and speculation and in case of beng for it feel free to add suggestions how could this character function today in anime.
p.s.Special thanks to mods Commander Pigg and Chosen of Mana who approved this thread.
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