FF is not GoT.

[Theodric]

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See, I don't mind the fact that Haurchefant and Ysayle apparently sacrificed themselves for the sake of the Warrior of Light. I do, however, want it to be portrayed as a negative thing rather than something to aspire towards. I'll admit, I have a strong loathing for plot armour and whilst the WoL is obviously going to be shrouded in it at every turn I do not belief that any other character should be safe. If it makes sense for the story for Y'stola to die in 4.0, for example, I'm perfectly fine with it. So long as it is done well.

Characters dying keeps things fresh. It also allows the antagonists to...actually feel like a threat. Yet if nameless red-shirts are dying or minor characters are introduced and then killed off shortly afterwards whilst the 'big names' continue to repeatedly avoid any dire consequences things just become predictable.

I'd also apply it to injuries as well. I'm bitterly disappointed that neither Raubahn or Thancred were humbled by their experiences. Sadly we can safely say that their positions leave them likely candidates to be 'safe' as far as the ongoing story goes.