by Joss Whedon for the witty one liners.
The rule of cool should be used sparingly; only then can it have the full effect. It should not be used for:
> Weapons
> Scars
> Armour
> Haircuts
> Dual-wielding (dual-wielding daggers is one thing; scimitars, muskets, broadswords and so on should not be attemped)
> Witty one liners at corpses
As these are overdone, notably by JRPGs for the physical ones and by Joss Whedon for the witty one liners. However, modes of transport, non-fire magic and architecture are all still open, and obviously some dialogue and actions.
I would heartily object to the implication that Joss Whedon has overdone (or, in fact, can overdo) anything.
You forgot wits. I actually think that Varys and Littlefinger are the coolest characters in A song of ice and fire.
The rule of cool should be used sparingly; only then can it have the full effect. It should not be used for:
> Weapons
> Scars
> Armour
> Haircuts
> Dual-wielding (dual-wielding daggers is one thing; scimitars, muskets, broadswords and so on should not be attemped)
> Witty one liners at corpses
As these are overdone, notably by JRPGs for the physical ones and by Joss Whedon for the witty one liners. However, modes of transport, non-fire magic and architecture are all still open, and obviously some dialogue and actions.
Psh. There's no bad trope, only bad execution.