So I'm probably a part of a small margin of people that enjoy twistunes and actually go back to them for fun (also for gems but I like trying to beat my high scores on Hard mode). But I was just wondering if anyone else does it and if there's any that you like revisiting the most or would rather avoid.
For me, I like revisiting the ones from Scarabia but don't really like doing the one with the ghosts chasing you in the mines from the Prologue.
So, like, we already know how a character's attractiveness was kind of being used to cover their wrongdoings (ie. People like Aria with Jason despite involvement with NAT). But I also feel like at times the show liked to associate attractiveness with being nice and soft? If that makes sense.
I put Jason and Toby as examples:
For Jason, yes, there was a change in actors but I also feel there was a change in personality. Like they play the same character but they are NOT the same person. Maybe its just me but I felt like the first Jason was closer to Ali in a way. I felt like he was much more active in preparing everything for her and making sure she was honored even in death. The second Jason felt like he resented her. Not to mention the first Jason was really quick to believe Ali when she said Spencer was the one who orchestrated the whole Jenna thing. There are a few other character and personality differences but I won't get into all of that. The biggest thing is how he is presented with the NAT club. I feel like the way s1 Jason was characterized he could definitely be part of the NAT club especially since he was closer to Alison in personality. As for s2, they tried to push him into being an ally to the girls and even gave an excuse for the pictures of Aria by saying it was Ali. They really tried to push that he was a good guy and have us forget his association with NAT to root for Jaria.
In Toby's case, his personality and alignment took a total shift. We could say it was character development but at the same time I feel like it could have been done even with leaning into his original archetype. It kinda felt like the moment he got that haircut he just became this lovesick puppy for Spencer. (I also feel like Spencer + Toby should've had more of a slowburn relationship but thats another story). I liked the whole sort of outcast, recently released juvenile arc and enjoyed how he was able to let loose a bit with Emily. But the moment Spencer came along it felt like he took a full 180. Maybe it just would've been better if it was taken slower, but as soon as he started getting with Spencer I think they were leaning more into this attractive, hot guy look for him.
Idk if this is getting across how I want it to. This is just a rant but I'm curious to hear what other people think.
TLDR; Attractiveness --> Change in character
S1 Jason: Mysterious, Closer to Alison in personality, Has closer sibling relationship, More likely to be associated with NAT clu
S2 Jason: Teehee Jaria, NAT who?
S1 Toby: Closer friendship with Emily, Outcast, Newly released juvenile
S2 Toby: Spencer's lover
I'm approaching the end of Book 7 and have been enjoying it so far. Prior to this playthrough I was spoiled on some of the dreams but there were others that I liked that I barely even heard about.
So I was wondering what is everyone's thoughts on the dreams? Do you have a favorite? Did anyone make you laugh or cry? Any you feel are underrated?
Just curious to hear people's thoughts and opinions.