>>150077863
Part of the problem I think is that Kat's godhood has zero rules to it. Its functionally arbitrary what she can and cannot do, so when she solves a problem its always unsatisfying because it feels like an unearned handwave instead of a payoff.
>>150077949
She also just faces zero consequences for anything even when she absolutely should. Literally the only negative to come from her being constantly reckless is that she had an amicable breakup.
Tom has absolutely deflated the stakes of his story. I don't know if this was part of his original plan or if he softened in his old age, but why is any of this even a big deal anymore?
>>150082695
We already had a death, though. And Red and these others are still in danger. Zimmy knew what she did, so even if no one died, there's still a big conflict with her.
>>150082730
Having a character the audience has some connection to die is better than some red shirt. It's not like Red is going to play a pivotal role in the rest of the story anyway
