TV Tropes Discussion Thread

[Artorimachi_Meteoraft]

a thread to discuss TV tropes and anything involving TV Tropes


TV tropes is a website that discusses tropes in fiction. (basically common things you notice in those fiction) Examples would be chekhovs gun (about a thing that's not important right now but will be later on) or conspicuously light patch (object brighter than other objects will be the object used)


what are some tropes you've noticed in your favorite franchise and why?


also what is your favorite trope, (i have some favorite tropes and one of them is historical gender flip aka fate saber

 

[Artorimachi_Meteoraft]

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[Grand_Saver_Ritsuka]

Epic Fail - TV Tropes

When a normal, run-of-the-mill failure just isn't enough, you need an Epic Fail. This is when a task that should be fairly straightforward and typical for a character goes HORRIBLY wrong in a manner that defies the laws of probability, and …

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[Artorimachi_Meteoraft]

Epic Fail - TV Tropes

When a normal, run-of-the-mill failure just isn't enough, you need an Epic Fail. This is when a task that should be fairly straightforward and typical for a character goes HORRIBLY wrong in a manner that defies the laws of probability, and …

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agree not to mention

the

Surprisingly Realistic Outcome - TV Tropes

Say you're watching your favorite action movie. Bob is in a car chase and the bad guys are right behind him. He sees a sharp turn up ahead next to a brick wall. Thinking ahead, Bob decides to drift at the last second so he can cause his pursuers …

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[Artorimachi_Meteoraft]

Also is that your favorite trope issei?

 

[Grand_Saver_Ritsuka]

Also is that your favorite trope issei?

yep. It's hilarious

 

[Artorimachi_Meteoraft]

yep. It's hilarious

I’ve got you covered with another one

Awesome, but Impractical - TV Tropes

It's awesome, powerful, unstoppable... but not as useful as it might seem (if it's useful at all). Yes, it seems that the designers put so much time into maxing out the "ultimate" factor of the ultimate attack that they forgot to actually make it …

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Shotgun truck


edit: I mean Winchester truck

 

[Artorimachi_Meteoraft]

Bump

 

[Greatsage13th]

Interesting

 

[Artorimachi_Meteoraft]

Bump

 

[The_Axiom_of_Virgo]

I heavily dislike this.
It makes being cannon fodder actually appealing in comparison imo.

 

[Artorimachi_Meteoraft]

I heavily dislike this.
It makes being cannon fodder actually appealing in comparison imo.

yeah the worf effect sucks it makes my favorite characters weak.


how about this trope to make you feel better

after all cool vehicles make everyone better

 

[The_Axiom_of_Virgo]

yeah the worf effect sucks it makes my favorite characters weak.


how about this trope to make you feel better

after all cool vehicles make everyone better

Yup drives away from the madness of forced cliches.

 

[Artorimachi_Meteoraft]

I dislike the Always chaotic evil race trope

since why can’t there be some good ones in that fictional race too.

 

[The_Axiom_of_Virgo]

I dislike the Always chaotic evil race trope

since why can’t there be some good ones in that fictional race too.

Don't get me wrong villains should be allowed to be villains (tragic/sad/sympathetic villain origin stories that leads to redemption have unfortunately gotten very stale and grossly predictable these days) but an entire civilization or race of people that are all irredeemably evil is pretty stupid tbh.

 

[Artorimachi_Meteoraft]

Don't get me wrong villains should be allowed to be villains (tragic/sad/sympathetic villain origin stories that leads to redemption have unfortunately gotten very stale and grossly predictable these days) but an entire civilization or race of people that are all irredeemably evil is pretty stupid tbh.

yeah that’s why I hate it unless the writers can give extremely good reasons on why. If not then you might as well not read it.

also virgo Here’s the list of cliche tropes

it’s why we subvert, avert, invert and other things to these tropes. We don’t play them straight cause that’s too cliche

 

[Artorimachi_Meteoraft]

Even Evil Has Standards - TV Tropes

One of the easiest ways to highlight just how bad something or someone evil is: have an otherwise-remorseless villain reject it. It's often to show that a new villain is really bad if even Doctor Annihilation is appalled by them. Another way that …

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Also joker may be a lunatic but he’s an American lunatic

(I like it when the even villains have standards trope is in effect, it shows that the villains are not completely evil bastards)

 

[Maverick_Zero_X]

I heavily dislike this.
It makes being cannon fodder actually appealing in comparison imo.

Vegeta just embodies this trope huh

 

[Artorimachi_Meteoraft]

Vegeta just embodies this trope huh

then what trope do you embody

 

[Maverick_Zero_X]

then what trope do you embody

The Ace - TV Tropes

The Ace is someone who is ridiculously good at what they do, whatever that happens to be, and everyone knows it. People look up to them, envy them, and are in awe of them. He or she has a reputation for doing the impossible, and may be Shrouded …

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[Artorimachi_Meteoraft]

The Ace - TV Tropes

The Ace is someone who is ridiculously good at what they do, whatever that happens to be, and everyone knows it. People look up to them, envy them, and are in awe of them. He or she has a reputation for doing the impossible, and may be Shrouded …

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Then I embody

The Hedonist - TV Tropes

This character is strongly motivated by a desire to be amused and experience various kinds of pleasure. The character doesn't consider even their own long-term needs, much less the (short-term or long-term) needs of others. Personal instant …

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[Funnimane]

War Is Hell - TV Tropes

War! Hunh! Good God, y'all! What is it good for? Absolutely nuthin'! Truth in Television, obviously. When this theme is in play, war is an infernal, nasty, traumatizing nightmare, and anyone who comes out of it alive will end up a Shell-Shocked …

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this one's always fun

 

[Artorimachi_Meteoraft]

Broken Base - TV Tropes

A Broken Base is a civil war among fans of a particular franchise. Almost every franchise has at least some internal conflict among its fanbase, but a truly broken base is characterized by a sustained and exceptionally vicious conflict between …

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every verse on this wiki. Their supporters probably has this tbh

 

[Artorimachi_Meteoraft]

Hey guys AKMsama and confluctors avatars basically make me think they represent this trope

Shameless Fanservice Girl - TV Tropes

A character (usually female) is not embarrassed by their state of undress. The "other half" of the Innocent Fanservice Girl. The key difference between the two is that while the Innocent Fanservice Girl's lack of a nudity taboo is based on the …

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Cause they don’t care how lewd their avatars are.

 

[Artorimachi_Meteoraft]

Neutral Evil - TV Tropes

One of the nine alignments from the best-known Character Alignment system. Sometimes known as the "Asshole Alignment" or "True Evil". Characters of this alignment fit neither end of the LawChaos axis, hence "Neutral", but they land at the …

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Lawful Evil - TV Tropes

The Dungeons & Dragons Character Alignment system originally defined characters' moral dispositions only on a Law/Chaos axis, with Law seen as usually involving moral goodness, and Chaos, evil. Eventually, Good/Evil was introduced as a …

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Chaotic Evil - TV Tropes

One of the nine alignments from the best-known Character Alignment system. If Chaotic Neutral is the truly free spirit, Chaotic Evil is the truly free evil spirit. Whereas the Chaotic Neutral character is just concerned with his own freedom but …

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True Neutral - TV Tropes

The best known Character Alignment system has two axes: GoodEvil and LawfulChaotic. But some characters just don't fit either end of either axis: they're not selfless enough to be Good, but not exploitative enough to be Evil; they're …

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Lawful Neutral - TV Tropes

One of the nine alignments from the best-known Character Alignment system. Lawful Neutral characters believe in order — personal, systemic, peace, three of them or either — above all else. They will always seek to obey and preserve …

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Chaotic Neutral - TV Tropes

A character is Chaotic Neutral when, according to the best known Character Alignment system, they fail to qualify for either Good or Evil but fall on the Chaotic side of the Law—Chaos axis. As with all alignments, this can mean many things …

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Neutral Good - TV Tropes

The Character Alignment of sweetness and light. A Neutral Good character will usually comply with laws if doing so benefits the greater good, but rebel against those they consider unjust or which conflict with the greater good. There are …

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Lawful Good - TV Tropes

The Character Alignment combining the concepts of Order and Goodness. Lawful Good characters believe that laws exist to further the public good, and that fairness and equality before the law are necessary for good to truly exist. Order is a vital …

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Chaotic Good - TV Tropes

The living embodiment of Screw the Rules, I'm Doing What's Right!, Chaotic Good characters are rebels and free spirits who believe in doing good, by their own standards. Some don't have a problem with greater systems such as laws as long as they …

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which trope alignment are you guys?

 

[Artorimachi_Meteoraft]

Mine is neutral good

 

[Grand_Saver_Ritsuka]

Neutral Evil - TV Tropes

One of the nine alignments from the best-known Character Alignment system. Sometimes known as the "Asshole Alignment" or "True Evil". Characters of this alignment fit neither end of the LawChaos axis, hence "Neutral", but they land at the …

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Lawful Evil - TV Tropes

The Dungeons & Dragons Character Alignment system originally defined characters' moral dispositions only on a Law/Chaos axis, with Law seen as usually involving moral goodness, and Chaos, evil. Eventually, Good/Evil was introduced as a …

tvtropes.org

Chaotic Evil - TV Tropes

One of the nine alignments from the best-known Character Alignment system. If Chaotic Neutral is the truly free spirit, Chaotic Evil is the truly free evil spirit. Whereas the Chaotic Neutral character is just concerned with his own freedom but …

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True Neutral - TV Tropes

The best known Character Alignment system has two axes: GoodEvil and LawfulChaotic. But some characters just don't fit either end of either axis: they're not selfless enough to be Good, but not exploitative enough to be Evil; they're …

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Lawful Neutral - TV Tropes

One of the nine alignments from the best-known Character Alignment system. Lawful Neutral characters believe in order — personal, systemic, peace, three of them or either — above all else. They will always seek to obey and preserve …

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Chaotic Neutral - TV Tropes

A character is Chaotic Neutral when, according to the best known Character Alignment system, they fail to qualify for either Good or Evil but fall on the Chaotic side of the Law—Chaos axis. As with all alignments, this can mean many things …

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Neutral Good - TV Tropes

The Character Alignment of sweetness and light. A Neutral Good character will usually comply with laws if doing so benefits the greater good, but rebel against those they consider unjust or which conflict with the greater good. There are …

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Lawful Good - TV Tropes

The Character Alignment combining the concepts of Order and Goodness. Lawful Good characters believe that laws exist to further the public good, and that fairness and equality before the law are necessary for good to truly exist. Order is a vital …

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Chaotic Good - TV Tropes

The living embodiment of Screw the Rules, I'm Doing What's Right!, Chaotic Good characters are rebels and free spirits who believe in doing good, by their own standards. Some don't have a problem with greater systems such as laws as long as they …

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which trope alignment are you guys?

Chaotic. No, just Chaotic. Not good. Not evil. Not neutral. Just chaotic. True Chaotic.
Or maybe this

Chaotic Stupid - TV Tropes

A Lawful Stupid character is defined as someone who will follow a set of rules beyond when it is reasonable to do so. A Chaotic Stupid character is just the opposite; they abide by no rules whatsoever. Not laws, not customs, not ethics, not even …

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[Artorimachi_Meteoraft]

Chaotic. No, just Chaotic. Not good. Not evil. Not neutral. Just chaotic. True Chaotic.
Or maybe this

Chaotic Stupid - TV Tropes

A Lawful Stupid character is defined as someone who will follow a set of rules beyond when it is reasonable to do so. A Chaotic Stupid character is just the opposite; they abide by no rules whatsoever. Not laws, not customs, not ethics, not even …

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Not bad choice


but curious ultra

Hey guys AKMsama and confluctors avatars basically make me think they represent this trope

Shameless Fanservice Girl - TV Tropes

A character (usually female) is not embarrassed by their state of undress. The "other half" of the Innocent Fanservice Girl. The key difference between the two is that while the Innocent Fanservice Girl's lack of a nudity taboo is based on the …

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Cause they don’t care how lewd their avatars are.

do @AKM sama and @Confluctor fit this trope with their banners and avatars?

 

[Artorimachi_Meteoraft]

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[Funnimane]

which trope alignment are you guys?

true neutral

 

[Artorimachi_Meteoraft]

Too Dumb to Live - TV Tropes

There's simple ignorance, when you just didn't know something. There's catching the Idiot Ball, which is a momentary lapse. There's fear and panic in a chaotic situation. All those situations are understandable reasons for making poor decisions.

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Let’s be honest some people are like this in real life

Darwin Awards (Website) - TV Tropes

The Darwin Awards are a collection of stories of those that have given the best their DNA can offer to the gene pool. That is, they removed their DNA from the gene pool through such utterly stupid actions (of their own devising) that the fact …

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[Artorimachi_Meteoraft]

They Changed It, Now It Sucks! - TV Tropes

As long as it is still the same basic story and keeps all the best bits and characters intact, then it couldn't matter much less that Bob's bald, Alice dies in a train wreck instead of a car crash, the football game ended with a different score, …

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Does your favorite fictional series have truth in this trope?

 

[Artorimachi_Meteoraft]

Bump

 

[Abstractly_a_Protagonist]

Mine usually this.
I love anime or stories that are self-aware of themselves, Senyuu, Gintama, Daily Live of Highschool Boys, Sket Dance, etc.
Another Reason why I like Instant Death.

 

[Artorimachi_Meteoraft]

Mine usually this.
I love anime or stories that are self-aware of themselves, Senyuu, Gintama, Daily Live of Highschool Boys, Sket Dance, etc.
Another Reason why I like Instant Death.

does this mean

The Fourth Wall Will Not Protect You - TV Tropes

A monster is on the loose terrorizing a bunch of innocent people. As long as the monster and the victims are characters in a fictional world, one would usually be correct to assume that the boundaries of the Fourth Wall will be respected. But …

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[Abstractly_a_Protagonist]

does this mean

The Fourth Wall Will Not Protect You - TV Tropes

A monster is on the loose terrorizing a bunch of innocent people. As long as the monster and the victims are characters in a fictional world, one would usually be correct to assume that the boundaries of the Fourth Wall will be respected. But …

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I like that too, especially when the character jumps out of the TV and beat the narrator for trying to dictate their action.
Like Amazing World of Gumball.

 

[Artorimachi_Meteoraft]

I like that too, especially when the character jumps out of the TV and beat the narrator for trying to dictate their action.
Like Amazing World of Gumball.

Rage Against the Author - TV Tropes

The first step in this trope is tearing down the Fourth Wall without Audience Participation. The creator(s) of the work have become characters in their fiction, often because their fictional characters have left the fiction and entered "our" …

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[AKM sama]

Hey guys AKMsama and confluctors avatars basically make me think they represent this trope

Shameless Fanservice Girl - TV Tropes

A character (usually female) is not embarrassed by their state of undress. The "other half" of the Innocent Fanservice Girl. The key difference between the two is that while the Innocent Fanservice Girl's lack of a nudity taboo is based on the …

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Cause they don’t care how lewd their avatars are.

This is correct.

 

[Artorimachi_Meteoraft]

Hair-Trigger Temper - TV Tropes

A character with a Hair-Trigger Temper flies into a rage at the slightest provocation. Masters of Disproportionate Retribution, they react explosively to the slightest annoyance. Unlike someone with a Berserk Button, who is generally calm until a …

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Does anyone of you ever had a hair trigger temper?

 

[Artorimachi_Meteoraft]

Also guys

Forum Pecking Order / Useful Notes - TV Tropes

When a large group of people get together, chances are that they'll form some kind of hierarchy to try and keep some semblance of order. Internet forums are no different. Ranks can be assigned on a purely practical level — for example, the …

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Where would I fit on the forum pecking order (is it regular?)

what about you guys?