User blog comment:The Awesome Jack/A Rant of Ben 10: Omniverse/@comment-11477374-20140707191642/@comment-11477374-20140707195056

Ok, just my opinion but .......

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Subject 1: Animation/Character Designs/DJW Situation
In my opinion the designs are fresh, well designed and suceed in being kid friendly whilst being engaging to older audiences. It is clear to me that the show is taking a lead from sucessful anime style shows ; so the eyes lend them selves to this style of show.

The figures and mouths are fine in my eyes, particularly given the nature of the show. In a science-fiction universe and a cartoon; ( where embellishment and exaggeration is important ), who can say that character X, Y or Z cant look like that.

Finally, DJW DOES have a say on the show and its contents....... as the head of his area, HE SHOULD........... he has as much say as the other showrunners, why he takes the bulk of the blame and criticism I shall never know.

Subject 2: Character Behavior/Lack of Development
Ok, first off ten year olds do watch the show, and it appears they may have remembered that fact , given the character development of episodes like " catch a falling star ", or " couples retreat " , episodes I like but would not consider suitable 10 year old matierial.

secondly, theres is plenty of character development in show; in response to you Charmcaster example; said character trait was revealed to be a ruse, and such brief appearence give little to go on her true character.

Finally, I see little change in Kevins character, and minor changes in Gwens character, and i'm fine with that....... Kevin has alway had an darker ( if you so like to call emo ) character, Gwen has always been intelligent and not afraid to show so........ if anything Omniverse just refined it by having them as occasional characters now so it became more noticable.

I dont know if you have heard this fan theory before ( full disclaimer : its not one I created ) Bens character in Omniverse is a direct evoloution from the events of the series finale in UA. Ben; tempted to destroy all evil, was a direct result of his more serious attitude,  now given that idea we can deduce that he would alter his attitude in future in order to never  be tempted like that again. and In my opinion : of all the series overall, Ben was only a serious character in the first two series of AF..... in all others he was not; so how can two series out of say 17 overall series be considered the norm.

Subect 3: Dwayne McDuffie

This is the one I have the most issues with......

Firstly Dwayne McDuffie was an incrediable person and creator ( let me make my feelings clear there ) BUT  .........

He was already involved in the planning of the Omniverse show at the time of his death.

He was involved in the creation of the Malware / Feedback story.

No one can say what he would have said or felt or done differently with the show..........

ALSO..... Omniverse does not disrespect his ideas; Omniverse does the exact opposite....... to take someones ideas ; alter them, play with them, reimagine them, and ultimately continue them is a form of venerationa and creative respect. How many versions / alternative ideas has a character ; say Batman for example had; but people dont say they are disrespecting Bob Kane's vision for the character.............. progression and change are key to the creative process.

Subject 4: Unsophiscated Writing Overall/Lack of Subplots/Lack of Conflict
I shall answer when You have made your points

Subject 5: Retcons
I shall answer when You have made your points

in closing; I respect your points, I present to you my own and welcome any discussion.

Cheers. :)