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[KizuyaKatogami]

Let's be clear on one thing: the main characters' plot armor is not invincible. We've already seen lasting, meaningful changes in the cast - and death is only one kind of thing that is a lasting, meaningful change. Papalymo is one example that actually is a death, and he was one of the few main characters we have that actually dates back to the original 1.0 version of the game. Some non-death significant changes include Raubahn's departure as Flame General of the Immortal Flames; the guy was basically the face of the Grand Company. Another example, Yda has left the Scions, and is now a side character.

The fact that new characters have JOINED the Scions (and not died immediately, as Moenbreyda did) is significant, as well. The group is fluid and changing.

The plot armor around the Scions is not as thick as you seem to think it is, and I never go into an expansion without some concern that some of them might not make it out unscathed. At the same time, to suggest that some percentage of them need to die periodically for things to be realistic is silly. These folks are the best of the best, and it's hardly surprising that they are difficult to take down. That said, Y'shtola's chronic brushes with death are more than a little eye-rolling, I'll grant.

The only character I know will never die is the WoL, for obvious reasons. Anyone else? Even Y'shtola? Fair game. Do I think it's LIKELY they'll die? Not really. Do I think it would be absurd if none of them die? No, I don't think that either - they're tenacious bastards, and for them to pull through even against overwhelming odds is what heroic fantasy is all about.

Okay,this is where i’ll heavily disagree. Yes they’re strong, but the fact of the matter is in ShB we face foes on a completely different scale than ever before, yet they’re all fine even when they’re literally ticking time bombs. They’re plot armor is pretty huge. They literally have the time to go around Norvrandt again despite their whole, on a time limit problem. Graha probably has more plot armor than Yshtola now seeing what happened in both 5.0 and 5.3. It’s not about heroic fantasy it’s about keeping the plot consistent and coherent.What’s silly is them being able to easily solve every single problem that’s come their way this expansion without any sort of consequence.What was one impactful consequence for the protags this expansion?