Fairy Tail II: Second Generation Thread Slayers

[Xondoure]

"It's fiction" is not an excuse for everything stupid a story does. There is a good reason that magic exists in Fairy Tail, that is a large part of the story, but in other respects we expect the rules to be the same. If we are to regard the struggles of the characters in Fairy Tail (or any other manga) as meaningful or inspiring or even entertaining then the conclusion needs to be based on something more than "well I just wanted it more", which is what Gray's bull**** reasoning boils down to. In real life hard work and luck (I'm including things like natural talent in luck) are the only routes to success, "wanting it more" or "believing in yourself" isn't worth a pile of dog **** and when it is used like that in a story it basically destroys all meaning and suspense.

Only kind of true. Adrenaline and other chemicals can, in an emergency, create physiological changes that make your muscles somewhat more effective. This is not superhuman strength, and as many people who have gotten their ass kicked will tell you doesn't grant you assurance of defeating a bigger, stronger, or more skilled enemy. Besides that the biggest problem is that those physiological reactions are beyond our conscious control and typically are triggered by fear and similar emotions, not just any old emotion. It is the body's reaction in an emergency, and can actually damage your body.

Which are all anecdotal. Besides, depending on how the tree was lying the mother might of been acting as a lever.

Okay, do you honestly think those players weren't any good? A lot of factors (some quite bizarre) go into who wins a sports match, but do you think the only (or even main) thing that mattered is that they wanted it more? I'd give more credit to the extensive training they obviously undertook.

First off, wanting it more sure as hell pays off in job or college applications. Secondly, sure they were well trained, but if you are legitimately fighting harder than the other team because you want it that much more, than your emotions are giving you an edge.

Unless you're saying Gray isn't well trained, or smart enough to come up with good tactics. Mavis didn't say she thought Gray would lose, just that the fight was uncertain. Gray's determination made that into a victory. Which is very plausible. You don't find this matches to your experiences? Tough, sometimes reality is unrealistic.