Talk:Sunset Shimmer/@comment-26973802-20131102054150/@comment-26973802-20131112054326

I guess for me, I'm not sure if it goes this way for anypony else, here are the different levels of villain for me:


 * Dark, sinister, malevolent. I like them as a villain, but can't be satisfied with any fate other than death so the whole thing is played straight. Examples: Chrysalis and Sombra


 * May not be as dark and malevolent but I can still like them "as villains". And redemption will have no influence on that, and when they do, I can like them as heroes. Examples: Discord, also Vegeta from Dragonball Z. For examples that die (producing no disappointment) instead of turning good: Metal Sonic from the Sonic series


 * Simply hate them, can't like them at all even as a villain. Redemption might change outlook on that though. Examples: Gilda, Diamond Tiara


 * Villain is completely not interesting to me at all. Sometimes it's coz they don't speak at all or don't seem as much of a character as a beast or force. Couldn't care less of what happens, but death is preferable so this lame villain is put to an end it deserves. Examples: The rat from Lady and the Tramp


 * Villain isn't quite as malevolent, and is one I whole-heartedly want to be redeemed. Examples: Lightning Dust, also Team Rocket from Pokemon


 * More of a neutral. Don't have a huge interest in them, don't seem as malevolent, don't have as much hate for them, but can have a bit of each, maybe a light balance of them. Their actions can make you hate them, but not be too disappointed by a redemption, and redemption can be a good point of interest and character development. Example: Sunset Shimmer