I think the main problem here is, no they shouldn’t be killing off main characters left and right but i don’t think anyone is asking for that. But they shouldn’t completely throw the story plot out of the window and create plot holes or incredible plot armor for a character just to keep them alive. They did this with Graha, TWICE. Ignoring past lore points they had specifically set up against him just to keep him alive because he was a fan favorite. When it contradicts the story to do that, that’s when i take issue with it. In regards to consequences now though. There’s a literal apocalypse starting. The stakes are the highest theyve ever been. It’s ignorant to think that everyone is going to come out unscathed lmao. This is a literal global wide catastrophe that destroyed ancient civilization and now it’s happening again. In regards to them spending expansions building up a character, yes i agree that it’s a waste to kill them off before they’ve truly flourished(it’s why i absolutely hate 5.3 and the direction they took with Elidibus). But if done right it can be meaningful and impactful still. But we shouldn’t just say “oh i hope this character doesn’t die because i LOVE them and they’re the cutest and coolest thing ever.” That’s idiotic.