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ysabetwordsmith ([personal profile] ysabetwordsmith) wrote 2014-08-29 04:29 am (UTC)

Well...

>> Okay, but what about traits that have to be changed two at once? For instance, if Robin Hood is hiding out in the Sahara, he's not going to be using Lincoln green for camouflage or fighting the Sheriff of Nottingham. <<

Some traits are easier to change two at a time. But he could be wearing green in the desert -- there are people who do -- and there's no reason the Sheriff couldn't chase him all the way there. It's just an exercise in creativity.

>> I also disagree with the list of traits; important unlisted traits could be changed (disability!), <<

You're free to make whatever list you want. I just aimed for something that would be as iconic as possible.

>> and you haven't been specific enough (Robin Hood with a crossbow or a shorter bow would be different). <<

Because they vary.

>> Also, you're partly just flat-out wrong: all Robin Hood versions I know of also use quarterstaff, sword and buckler, and bare hands if needed. <<

Sure, but if you ask people "What is Robin Hood's weapon?" they're going to say a bow. That's the one he is known for. Doesn't matter what his backup armament is. He's famous for being an archer.

Which was hilarious in one story I read where Robin was mediocre and Maid Marian was the crack shot.

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