Deus Ex Machina, or, That's So Crazy It Just Might Work!

Trollheart · 06-10-2018, 10:14 AM

We've all seen writers paint themselves into a corner and, clearly unable to resolve the situation, use ridiculous, unbelievable or unsupportable plot devices to get them out of jail. A character suddenly introduced out of the blue who saves the day or resolves the conundrum. A secret weapon previously undiscussed or referred to. A last-minute will discovered. The appearance, on occasion, of an actual god or godlike being that changes everything. The preceding events turning out to be a dream, a simulation or a vision of the future. Movies, TV shows, books, comics ... whatever you like, what situations have made you just shake your head, sigh and say "Dude! Really?"

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Trollheart Born to be mild Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 404 Not Found Posts: 26,996	Deus Ex Machina, or, That's So Crazy It Just Might Work! We've all seen writers paint themselves into a corner and, clearly unable to resolve the situation, use ridiculous, unbelievable or unsupportable plot devices to get them out of jail. A character suddenly introduced out of the blue who saves the day or resolves the conundrum. A secret weapon previously undiscussed or referred to. A last-minute will discovered. The appearance, on occasion, of an actual god or godlike being that changes everything. The preceding events turning out to be a dream, a simulation or a vision of the future. Movies, TV shows, books, comics ... whatever you like, what situations have made you just shake your head, sigh and say "Dude! Really?" __________________ Trollheart: Signature-free since April 2018