Talk:Raimo Vista/@comment-25316424-20130217010911/@comment-3061966-20130217033006

While you respect the strength of characters in canon, you can rise above them long as it's sensible. For example, being more powerful than Zeref is something that's off limits in a sense. No one does that, since he was cited as the most powerful mage in history. Actually, I don't recall any character on here even put as equals with the guy.

Anyway, long as it's sensible, you can make a character more powerful than Makarov. Who, in his own right, is immensely powerful. BTW, by sensible, make sure you don't try to ever make some 20 year old kid nearly as powerful as Makarov -- not gonna fly.

My character Sanjo is stronger than Laxus, not by alot, but stronger nonetheless. There's nothing wrong with it, since I didn't claim he could smash Laxus through a mountain with one hand tied behind his back. I'd deserve a slap if I did such a thing. It also helps that they are both 23, so it's not like he's younger or less experienced. Raimo, on the other hand, is in his prime. I intepret Gildarts' age range to be the prime point in a mage's life. Makarov gained his Wizard Saint title in his early 40s, so he was clearly right as rain then. However, Makarov is old now. I'll do a far better job on his ability section in the future though.

Anyway, the situation with the powerscale is simple. You can rise above the strength of an established powerful character, even a top tier one like Makarov, long as it's sensible. By sensible, pay attention to the character's age and level of experience. However, you never make a character that can slap around Zeref -- you'll get chewed out for it. I can promise you that. I hope that clarifies everything for you.