History PlayingWith / GoodIsNotSoft

* '''Plotted A Good Waste''': Bob is the DeliberatelyBadExample to Jim, who is a SheepInSheepsClothing NiceGuy who solves all of his problems through pacifistic, uplifting methods. Even "not nice" as in "hold fast against adversity" is avoided, because Jim is a LovableCoward. Even if it's partially [[TheFool through sheer dumb luck]], Jim has achieved much more in terms of solving the plot's conflicts than Bob.

** It is ultimately quite hard to do good effectively if you are unable or unwilling to back up your noble intentions up with force in the case push comes to shove.

* '''Plotted A Good Waste''': Bob is the DeliberatelyBadExample to Jim, who is a SheepInSheepsClothing NiceGuy who solves all of his problems through pacifistic, uplifting methods. Even "not nice" as in "hold fast against adversity" is avoided, because Jim is a LovableCoward.

** Whenever Bob decides to stop being soft, he unfortunately trades it off with [[LeeroyJenkins continuously jumping the gun]] and [[NowYouTellMe acting too quickly for people to warn him]] about [[CouldHaveAvoidedThisPlot things that had solutions he just ripped off everybody's hands]] which leads to continuous chaos. For further deconstruction points, Bob probably heard some variation of "good men are those who never [[BondVillainStupidity hesitate]]" speech from an OldSoldier [[ALessonEarnedTooWell and learned the wrong lesson]].

* '''Plotted A Good Waste''': Bob is the DeliberatelyBadExample to Jim, who is a SheepInSheepsClothing NiceGuy who solves all of his problems through pacifistic, uplifting methods. Even "not nice" as in "hold fast against adversity" is avoided, because Jim is a LoveableCoward.

** Bob is the most kind-hearted, {{incorruptible|Pure Pureness}}, and {{ideal|Hero}}istic hero [[TheParagon everyone desires to be]], but he will not hesitate to harshly punish ''anyone'' who has done [[AllCrimesAreEqual any kind of wrongdoing]], even if they're the ones he protects. It's so serious that he often comes across as GoodIsNotNice.

** Bob is [[AllLovingHero nigh-messianic]] around his friends, but is so brutal towards the criminals that they all see him as TheDreaded.

** LovableRogue

** Emperor Evulz throws a NotSoDifferent speech at Bob, and then subsequently [[YourApprovalFillsMeWithShame congratulates]] him on such harsh methods. Bob starts to wonder if what Evulz said is really true.

** Bob is ultimately good, but will punish those who kill, steal, rape, and [[DigitalPiracyIsEvil illegally download music albums]].

** Bob is the most kind-hearted, {{incorruptible|Pure Pureness}}, and {{ideal|Hero}}istic hero [[TheParagon everyone desires to be]], but he will not hesitate to harshly punish ''anyone'' who has done [[AllCrimesAreEqual any kind of wrongdoing]], even if they're the ones he protects. It's so serious that he often veers into GoodIsNotNice.

** Even though Bob is usually merciful towards his enemies, he will make an exception for those who are scumbag the at best.

** Bob is nice to everyone he meets, but will stand firm against jerks and bullies.

** Bob may be a genuinely NiceGuy, but he's always ''[[ThisIsUnforgivable incredibly]]'' [[RejectedApology unforgiving]] towards his enemies, even those who are [[MyGodWhatHaveIDone truly remorseful]] and wish to [[HeelFaceTurn become better people.]] This causes the populace to fear Bob and assume that he'll be just as unforgiving towards them.

** Bob assures the populace that their assumption is completely fair, but explains that he always likes to assume good faith in them, and promises that he'll do a better job of tempering his lack of forgiveness.

** Bob is the most kind-hearted, {{incorruptible|Pure Pureness}}, and {{ideal|Hero}}istic hero [[TheParagon everyone desires to be]], but he will not hesitate to harshly punish ''anyone'' who has done [[AllCrimesAreEqual any kind of wrongdoing]], even if they're the ones he protects. It's so serious that he often comes across as GoodIsNotNice.
** Bob is ultimately good but will punish those who kill, rape, and [[DigitalPiracyIsEvil illegally download music albums]].

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** Even though Bob is usually merciful towards his enemies, he will make an exception for those who are scumbag at best.

Here's the link to GoodIsNotSoft. Just don't harm the innocents while you're there or I will hurt you. That's just me being nice.

** Bob is ultimately good but will punish those who kill, rape, and [[ArsonMurderAndJaywalking illegally download music albums]].

** Bob is the most kind-hearted, {{incorruptible|Pure Pureness}}, and {{ideal|Hero}}istic hero [[TheParagon everyone desires to be]], but he will not hesitate to harshly punish ''anyone'' who has done [[AllCrimesAreEqual any kind of wrongdoing]], even if they're the ones he protects. It's so serious that he often come across as GoodIsNotNice.
** Bob is ultimately good, but will punish those who kill, rape, and [[ArsonMurderAndJaywalking illegally download music albums]].

** Emperor Evulz is at the mercy of Bob, and waits for him to do away with him, but Bob changes his mind and extends his hand to Evulz, [[LastSecondChance offering him a chance for redemption]].
** Bob shows mercy to his loved ones, and is shown [[ForgivenButNotForgotten reluctantly]] giving them second chance after chance.

** Bob may be empathetic to people's needs, but is willing to kill those who would ever smoke pot because DrugsAreBad.

** Bob is ordered to be "soft", an order enforced by any means necessary by his employers, because the rules of engagement between good and evil require for both sides to not do the kind of stupid things that may occur if/when Bob decides to "not be soft" to his enemies.

** Bob has always believed [[BlackAndWhiteMorality there are only good and bad people around the world]], and anyone who does not abide to society's customs deserve no other form of mercy than violence. One day he overhears a conversation from a group of locals who currently fight for the BigBad and realized that many of them were simply [[PunchClockVillain ordinary people with]] [[FreudianExcuse varying reasons on why they fight.]]...Bob then begins to question whether he's still doing the right thing.

** Bob eventually beats Emperor Evulz right to the point that [[GodzillaThreshold he becomes desperate, and in his desperation he will do something that]] Bob will forever regret.