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As a rule, I don't like female characters. Mostly because they are usually badly written, either falling into one of 2 catagories. 1: The wilting flower princess Peach type or 2: The 'strong independent woman' type. Ugh.
I also really despise the idea of a romantic interest being in the R&C series. It would mess up the dynamic between the two main characters and would be a liability to the series, not a boon.
That being said though, I find myself reluctantly liking Talwyn up to a degree. Mostly because it seems she's NOT going to be a romantic interest (I pray to the gaming gods). But also because as far as Video Game girls go:
1: She's almost flat-chested
2: She's a tomboy and can look after herself but still has femininity
3: is not presented as some kind of sex object.
She's still used as a Mcguffin though which annoys the crap out of me.
The comic developed her better for me though. She's actually better rounded there than the games where she doesn't really have much of a personality.
Anyway, point is I like her as a character but if they start pushing for a romance in the series, with ANYONE, I'm gonna have the biggest nerd rage ever and through a brick through the Studio's window.
One convo in the comic that really made me warm up to her was this, when Ratchet is about to walk head first into an obvious trap.
T: If Zogg breaks his word, promise me you'll take the shard and run. Don't waste time trying to use the machines. You just run, ok?
R: I promise.
T: I just got you back.
R: It's only for a couple of hours. Just tell Qwark and Zephyr to hurry ok?
T: Take care of him Clank.
C: I always do.
Anyway here's a WIP for an upcoming pic for rAge lgjhlfkjhlfgjhj
Is it possible to both like and hate a character at the same time?
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Comments: 25
C-Puff In reply to MailedKnight [2014-11-08 10:59:51 +0000 UTC]
Just a word to describe an object in a story that has no purpose other than to push the plot forward without having any significance other than that.
(From Wikipedia)
In fiction, a MacGuffin (sometimes McGuffin or maguffin) is a plot device in the form of some goal, desired object, or other motivator that the protagonist pursues, often with little or no narrative explanation.
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C-Puff In reply to TheAverageCommenter [2013-02-17 21:55:26 +0000 UTC]
Not at all D8 I don't want any romance in Ratchet and Clank.
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NeoXe5 In reply to C-Puff [2015-12-10 00:06:48 +0000 UTC]
NUUU How can you say this!? The love is awesome!
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C-Puff In reply to NeoXe5 [2015-12-10 00:08:56 +0000 UTC]
Nope. I will have none of it *Jetpacks away*
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NeoXe5 In reply to C-Puff [2015-12-10 00:14:09 +0000 UTC]
I totally disagree. I feel the relationship works. You can keep jet packing away* but in the end Insomniac Games will do what they do. Talwyn is awesome!
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C-Puff In reply to NeoXe5 [2015-12-10 00:19:17 +0000 UTC]
Yes because eeeeeeverything needs a romance. Everything. No exceptions. "Ratchet and Clank"? Who cares. "Ratchet and Talwyn". Because ROMANCE.
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NeoXe5 In reply to C-Puff [2015-12-10 00:22:30 +0000 UTC]
Look I like romance ha ha. Hey at least they are still making are favorite Lombax and robot sidekick. I love Talwyn Apogee she is my favorite girl character in video games. I'm happy Ratchet found love.
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C-Puff In reply to NeoXe5 [2015-12-10 00:24:22 +0000 UTC]
No character needs love to be happy.
....but Talwyn is awesome, yes
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NeoXe5 In reply to C-Puff [2015-12-10 00:30:51 +0000 UTC]
I like her as a lover of Ratchet. It's my opinion never had to agree ha ha. But yes she is awesome. Awesome piece of art you made btw.
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C-Puff In reply to NeoXe5 [2015-12-10 00:35:40 +0000 UTC]
Thank you so much X3 I'm really glad you like it!
XD and that's ok. I just get frustrated sometimes 8D;; but you don't need to change what you like or your opinion either.
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Karrawong [2012-11-30 05:33:40 +0000 UTC]
From a video I watched recently, Insomniac was asked by IGN at PAX about Ratchet's "love life" and though the Wikia says that Insomniac confirmed that Talwyn is Ratchet's girlfriend. If you listen the whole answer Insomniac says that they wouldn't ever have Ratchet have a girlfriend but they are comfortable to say that Ratchet has feelings for rather then a romantic relationship.
The North Carolina Team didn't sound very comfortable answering this question as well.
Video: [link]
I Love all your artwork btw ^ ^.
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C-Puff In reply to Karrawong [2012-11-30 19:14:26 +0000 UTC]
That actually makes me a little relieved. I REALLY don't want the game series to go for the lowest common denominator. plus, the sad fact is that the second you give either Ratchet or Clank a srs love interest it's going to mess with their own friendship which might (and probably will) hurt the series. Sad but true.
Thanks for the info! Made me feel a LOT better!
and thank you
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Drachenvuur [2012-09-28 02:17:32 +0000 UTC]
Yeah, I have to agree with you. Angela and Sasha were okay as characters, but not as romantic interests. When I first saw Talwyn, I immediately thought, "Oh great, another bimbo for Ratchet to swoon over." But, she turned out to be one of the more likeable female characters.
Great picture by the way; the flat colours look good enough to be left by themselves!
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DarthSithari [2012-09-27 21:04:46 +0000 UTC]
Yes, I think it is possible to like and hate a character at the same time. I can name a few off the top of my head right now if you want.
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akorhaphi [2012-09-27 15:03:41 +0000 UTC]
You made Talwyn look awesome~! probably one of the best pics of her I've seen in my life. ouo
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C-Puff In reply to akorhaphi [2012-09-27 15:09:44 +0000 UTC]
Hahaha! Really? Considering this is the first time I've drawn her that's awesome! Thank you! 8'D
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akorhaphi In reply to C-Puff [2012-09-27 15:15:38 +0000 UTC]
yea, really! I've only seen a couple of awesome things on here and one else where, and you draw her amazingly~! I'm looking forward to seeing more of her from you
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LaLunatique [2012-09-18 19:29:58 +0000 UTC]
wonderful work!
You get better and better after each drawing
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LollipopHorizon [2012-09-15 06:27:46 +0000 UTC]
~u~ OH Such a great drawing~ C: I agree 100%~ Ive never really LOVED Talwyn, but after the comic Ive come to like her as a female Ratchet and Clank character, and Insomniac did a good job of creating her C:
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