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Originally Posted by lehsreh
to serious. a story needs realism in it. but making every character in it serious all the time, even when they are in danger is boring. when every character is all serious it gets dull fast. look at x-men. gambit or the beast always had something smart or funny to say. people like that make perfect partners with the overly serious characters. shipwreck from the toon is another good example.
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Excellent point. Being too serious is a danger too. And not addressed very often. Being around Military for the last 20+ years, some of the best Soldiers and Marines I have met, the toughest and the most intense have a sharp sense of humor and laugh and joke in the heat of battle to relieve stress. Making Characters too serious makes them unbelievable, but you have to be careful to make sure not to make them too jocular, also. They need toi be portrayed as serious professionals, but people who can enjoy their work and get loose.
GREAT POINT!!