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Questions for Mab
Overfinch:
I think it just makes for a better story that Harry always seems to be struggling financially.
It means he has to be more creative in problem solving and recruiting allies etc.
Considering he now lives in a top of the line, all the bells and whistles, castle courtesy of Marcone.
If he also had practically unlimited funds he would be a far less sympathetic or relatable character.
Whatever the problem, friends in trouble, need some hired help, run a castle, research...Just throw money at it.
It would become boring quickly.
Mira:
--- Quote from: Overfinch on May 07, 2025, 12:37:33 PM ---I think it just makes for a better story that Harry always seems to be struggling financially.
It means he has to be more creative in problem solving and recruiting allies etc.
Considering he now lives in a top of the line, all the bells and whistles, castle courtesy of Marcone.
If he also had practically unlimited funds he would be a far less sympathetic or relatable character.
Whatever the problem, friends in trouble, need some hired help, run a castle, research...Just throw money at it.
It would become boring quickly.
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I think Harry being broke all of the time can also get old after a bit. I think a happy medium can be struck, between Harry having so much money he can just throw it at any problem, and Harry having no money at all. I don't think no matter how much he has I don't think we'd see Harry just throw money at them. We all know many of the problems Harry faces money isn't going to help at all anyway. I would like to see him have enough money for housekeeping, (including little Maggie expenses), taxes, and keeping Toot and Za'Gard in pizza.. He really doesn't need more than that.
Talby16:
--- Quote from: Mira on May 07, 2025, 02:47:19 PM --- I think Harry being broke all of the time can also get old after a bit. I think a happy medium can be struck, between Harry having so much money he can just throw it at any problem, and Harry having no money at all. I don't think no matter how much he has I don't think we'd see Harry just throw money at them. We all know many of the problems Harry faces money isn't going to help at all anyway. I would like to see him have enough money for housekeeping, (including little Maggie expenses), taxes, and keeping Toot and Za'Gard in pizza.. He really doesn't need more than that.
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I think the Harry in Proven Guilty was hitting a good spot. Still was tight with financial issues, but was able to do some cool stuff on the side like Little Chicago. He did not have unlimited resources that he could throw at any problem, but he had enough that he could choose something cool to devote some resources to.
g33k:
--- Quote from: Mira on May 07, 2025, 02:47:19 PM --- I think Harry being broke all of the time can also get old after a bit...
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It's worth noting that the "financial struggles" theme is pretty endemic to the "noir detective" genre that was foundational to the Dresden Files. Also, it has been narratively-useful as a way to get Harry involved when his "common sense" suggested he not do so.
On the other hand, he's working directly for a superpower these days. I think a good argument can be made that we're no longer within the "Noir Detective" genre (even as a fantasy mashup). Mind you, his sponsoring "superpower" is a remarkably-stingy one, so I think he'll remain short of ready cash in his daily life... even as he owns a castle in Chicago, and a hidden island in Lake Michigan, like some billionaire supervillain would.
Burger King & IHOP (and Pizza 'Spress) will be his "splurge" foods, unless he solves some magical problem for a high-end chef who gives him "always eat here free" privileges as a reward.
Mr. Mouse:
Where we are in the series should also effect how strapped Harry is for cash. He's going to have a lot bigger fish to fry and (narratively speaking) having to run back down to put quarters in the meter or have the Blue Beetle towed becomes more distracting than amusing.
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