I recently read on a message board about someone not liking a returning character in Mass Effect 2 because said char wasn’t the same as he/she was in the first.
I think that makes sequels more interesting. Experiences change people. If I’m going to invest in a series that deals with returning characters, I want a level of believability in the fantasy. I like the comfort of a returning character’s plateau, but sometimes I also want to climb and slide on their troubles.
And if done well, making a character different than their first outing can give you a Sarah Connor.
