>I mean, hell, even Superman had *some* problems.
I think Doug has far more problems than superman ever had.
>I think that's a rather narrow view of what's a good story, drama does not equate physical conflict and emotional and mental conflict are necessary components if the end result is to be something other then the equivilent of a cheap action novel.
Every story mut have some conflict whatever form it takes. Otherwise it's not a story according to my lit teach (and I agree that it's a nessesary but not sufficient condition).
DW has all three, and I agree that Lisa's story is compelling, but so is Doug's. As for which is more compelling that would have to be a personal judgement.
Doug is in danger from the boomers, otherwise he wouldn't need his healing spells to fix broken ribs, and [sarcasm]other such obviosly trivial wounds [/sarcasm]. If Lady luck had sided a bit more with the boomers Doug might well be dead.
>look at how quick he found an apartment in Tokyo
I for one don't think that it should be that big of a problem, an affordable appartment might be more of one but Doug has several gems he can use to get one. On the other hand someone looking for an apartment is not ussually the most interesting of stories (it can be, but normlay it's not). Handwaving little details like this so that the story doesn't get boged down is good if you can, and if used judiciously.
I think Doug has far more problems than superman ever had.
>I think that's a rather narrow view of what's a good story, drama does not equate physical conflict and emotional and mental conflict are necessary components if the end result is to be something other then the equivilent of a cheap action novel.
Every story mut have some conflict whatever form it takes. Otherwise it's not a story according to my lit teach (and I agree that it's a nessesary but not sufficient condition).
DW has all three, and I agree that Lisa's story is compelling, but so is Doug's. As for which is more compelling that would have to be a personal judgement.
Doug is in danger from the boomers, otherwise he wouldn't need his healing spells to fix broken ribs, and [sarcasm]other such obviosly trivial wounds [/sarcasm]. If Lady luck had sided a bit more with the boomers Doug might well be dead.
>look at how quick he found an apartment in Tokyo
I for one don't think that it should be that big of a problem, an affordable appartment might be more of one but Doug has several gems he can use to get one. On the other hand someone looking for an apartment is not ussually the most interesting of stories (it can be, but normlay it's not). Handwaving little details like this so that the story doesn't get boged down is good if you can, and if used judiciously.