April and her development

*BabyTurtles* · 07-24-2013, 07:07 PM

guys...I usually don't have anything bad to say about TMNT 2012 (cause I love it XD) but something has been bugging the heck outta me...

it's April.....and her development? she just doesn't seem to be her own character....

everyone here almost always associates her with Donnie.......isn't that a problem?......it's always Donnie and her this....Donnie and her that....well what about April just doing stuff for April or with other characters???

don't get me wrong
my problem isn't that she's a love interest to Donnie...my problem is that's ALL her character seems to have time for.

she's either worrying about her father...training....or in some scenario with Donnie. she doesn't seem to have time to build a relationship with the turtles (except Don) or just hang out....she says she's like a sister..but I have a hard time seeing it. (I can only name 3 times she's done something different...and each were extremely short moments)

I know she's not supposed to show up EVERY episode...but when she does, I expect her to do something other than just be driven by the plot
I mean she hasn't shown up for 2 episodes.....and the first thing that's mentioned when she does is Don's crush on her....

I...kinda hope next season she isn't anyones love interest...not Don's...or Casey's....I just want to like April.

I just need to know if I'm alone here.....(end rant)

(I think the only scene that made me happy was when Leo went to her for his girl problems)

*Slade* · 07-24-2013, 07:13 PM

I'm probably in the minority, but I don't really care to much about April. Never have.

*BabyTurtles* · 07-24-2013, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Raph_tha_Dude

I'm probably in the minority, but I don't really care to much about April. Never have.

I'm sadly starting to not care either...she's become "that" girl to me now...

I've always loved April...but for the first time Karai is becoming my favorite.

*Luckyday* · 07-24-2013, 07:33 PM

Even though it does make me worried, I'm sure once the others characters like Irma start appearing in the show, we'll have interactions which will help to flesh out her character and are not just Donnie and April.

*BabyTurtles* · 07-24-2013, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Luckyday

Even though it does make me worried, I'm sure once the others characters like Irma start appearing in the show, we'll have interactions which will help to flesh out her character and are not just Donnie and April.

I guess you're right....It just kinda sucks that season 1 is almost over and we didn't get much from her other than a love interest 60% of the time....I mean she has the other turtles to talk to....it shouldn't have to be only Don and April...

Martin · 07-24-2013, 07:17 PM

Mmm, I don't know. We've seen quite a bit of her personality so far, and since it's a show about turtles, it's reasonable that she doesn't get as much screentime as the others. I'm sure, however, that we'll see her being more developed once she becomes a kickass companion for the turltes (whenever that happens).

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Originally Posted by BabyTurtles

I've always loved April...but for the first time Karai is becoming my favorite.

Karai is a completely different character, and I don't really think that her being you favorite has anything to do with the level of development that April had so far. It's just that Karai, as a character, is much more interesting for numerous reasons.

*CyberCubed* · 07-24-2013, 07:18 PM

In episodes that focus on her she gets a decent amount of development.

Captain PunchYouHard · 07-24-2013, 07:21 PM

I really like it when Donnie goes all Socially Awkward Turtle around her. I'm sorry, but that's enough for me.

*BabyTurtles* · 07-24-2013, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Doom Cookie

I really like it when Donnie goes all Socially Awkward Turtle around her. I'm sorry, but that's enough for me.

she should'nt just have to be the girl that makes Donnie socially awkward should she?? ..thats my problem..

she should be a little more....

Captain PunchYouHard · 07-24-2013, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by BabyTurtles

she should'nt just have to be the girl that makes Donnie socially awkward should she?? ..thats my problem..

she should be a little more....

Maybe it's because I'm old and cynical, but I don't mind a character being used just as a plot device. Especially when the result is so funny and cute. I kind of washed my hands of the whole April thing when I realized she's nothing like the OT April. That being said...I really believe they will develop her more, so cheer up.

It's not like they can just cast aside a core character like April once the gags get old.

*BabyTurtles* · 07-24-2013, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Martinf

Mmm, I don't know. We've seen quite a bit of her personality so far, and since it's a show about turtles, it's reasonable that she doesn't get as much screentime as the others. I'm sure, however, that we'll see her being more developed once she becomes a kickass companion for the turltes (whenever that happens).

but that's just it...I want to see her personality before she becomes a kick-butt girl. why do we need to wait?

I saw April's personality in 2003....and she didn't know how to kick butt till....what season 2? or season 3?

I don't think that's a good excuse.

Martin · 07-24-2013, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by BabyTurtles

I saw April's personality in 2003....and she didn't know how to kick butt till....what season 2? or season 3?

2k3's April was much older than this one, so that could account for the added personality.

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but that's just it...I want to see her personality before she becomes a kick-butt girl. why do we need to wait?

Oh, don't be silly! If they waste time actually developing characters, they can't introduce random mutants every week

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Originally Posted by Doom Cookie

I really like it when Donnie goes all Socially Awkward Turtle around her. I'm sorry, but that's enough for me.

xD

*JTH* · 07-24-2013, 07:26 PM

Well, after TCRI, we should have come to the conclusion that this was going to happen. Makes it kind of hard for April to be her and do her own thing when she becomes priority #1 to everyone and her development would be solely based on why The Kraang want her.

Personally I don't think they could reveal anymore, heck they only revealed a couple things about her development and the story has changed dramatically every time.

Baby steps were needed here to start, but the finale is pretty much going to answer everything we're wondering about so I personally don't think it's much to be bugged about.

*BabyTurtles* · 07-24-2013, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by jth

Well, after TCRI, we should have come to the conclusion that this was going to happen. Makes it kind of hard for April to be her and do her own thing when she becomes priority #1 to everyone and her development would be solely based on why The Kraang want her.

Personally I don't think they could reveal anymore, heck they only revealed a couple things about her development and the story has changed dramatically every time.

Baby steps were needed here to start, but the finale is pretty much going to answer everything we're wondering about so I personally don't think it's much to be bugged about.

it's not revealing stuff about her character that I want....

I want to see her personality. I want to see her interacting with the turtles more......she doesn't NEED an episode....just a couple more scenes......some of them could have been switch out for those Donnie/April scenes.

I mean has she ever TALKED to Raph?? once or twice maybe?

*JTH* · 07-24-2013, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by BabyTurtles

I mean has she ever TALKED to Raph?? once or twice maybe?

Well if I was being chased by a mutant pigeon and then got laughed at on multiple occasions talking about my peril by Raph like it was all a big joke, I probably wouldn't want to talk to him either.

Martin · 07-24-2013, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by jth

Well, after TCRI, we should have come to the conclusion that this was going to happen. Makes it kind of hard for April to be her and do her own thing when she becomes priority #1 to everyone and her development would be solely based on why The Kraang want her.

Personally I don't think they could reveal anymore, heck they only revealed a couple things about her development and the story has changed dramatically every time.

Baby steps were needed here to start, but the finale is pretty much going to answer everything we're wondering about so I personally don't think it's much to be bugged about.

Do plot twists count as character development? You do bring very valid points though: the writers are clearly hiding stuff, and by overexposing us to April, they might be inclined to give something away before schedule. However, I don't see how a few random 'character moments' at the lair would have been detrimental in any way. A talk with Leo, a fun moment with mikey; anything that would make April more relatable. After all, so far all our interaction with her has been very plot driven, and there hasn't really been any 'off' moments in which she just chimed in a conversation without serving any specific plot idea.

*BabyTurtles* · 07-24-2013, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Martinf

Do plot twists count as character development? You do bring very valid points though: the writers are clearly hiding stuff, and by overexposing us to April, they might be inclined to give something away before schedule. However, I don't see how a few random 'character moments' at the lair would have been detrimental in any way. A talk with Leo, a fun moment with mikey; anything that would make April more relatable. After all, so far all our interaction with her has been very plot driven, and there hasn't really been any 'off' moments in which she just chimed in a conversation without serving any specific plot idea.

This!! this is what I meant!! XD

*TigerClaw* · 07-24-2013, 07:40 PM

April is a very important part of the Turtles live. Shes there only human companion in the real world

*drgon78* · 07-24-2013, 07:47 PM

I don't know what you guys are talking about, this incarnation of April is the best version they have done. Besides it can't be helped if April doesn't get as much air time as the turtles since it is there show not hers and it's only the first season. I would like to see her get more air time and interact more with the other turtles, not just Donnie and Splinter, and some human characters like her aunt and human friends. But I still think she has more character development then Karai or any of the other villians.

07-24-2013, 07:13 PM	#2
Slade god status Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Louisiana Posts: 3,291	I'm probably in the minority, but I don't really care to much about April. Never have. __________________ Do not concern yourself with what I've already done: rather tremble at the thought of what I am about to do. Everyone has a plan 'till they get punched in the mouth. http://forums.thetechnodrome.com/showthread.php?t=48140

07-24-2013, 07:21 PM	#8
Captain PunchYouHard Hench Mutant Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Texas Posts: 334	I really like it when Donnie goes all Socially Awkward Turtle around her. I'm sorry, but that's enough for me. __________________ (GIF by Martinf)

07-24-2013, 07:40 PM	#18
TigerClaw Mutant Tiger Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Hialeah, Florida, USA Posts: 14,160	April is a very important part of the Turtles live. Shes there only human companion in the real world __________________ Follow me on my Tiktok https://www.tiktok.com/@tygerclaw305

07-24-2013, 07:07 PM	#1
BabyTurtles Foot Elite Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 4,177	April's character guys...I usually don't have anything bad to say about TMNT 2012 (cause I love it XD) but something has been bugging the heck outta me... it's April.....and her development? she just doesn't seem to be her own character.... everyone here almost always associates her with Donnie.......isn't that a problem?......it's always Donnie and her this....Donnie and her that....well what about April just doing stuff for April or with other characters??? don't get me wrong my problem isn't that she's a love interest to Donnie...my problem is that's ALL her character seems to have time for. she's either worrying about her father...training....or in some scenario with Donnie. she doesn't seem to have time to build a relationship with the turtles (except Don) or just hang out....she says she's like a sister..but I have a hard time seeing it. (I can only name 3 times she's done something different...and each were extremely short moments) I know she's not supposed to show up EVERY episode...but when she does, I expect her to do something other than just be driven by the plot I mean she hasn't shown up for 2 episodes.....and the first thing that's mentioned when she does is Don's crush on her.... I...kinda hope next season she isn't anyones love interest...not Don's...or Casey's....I just want to like April. I just need to know if I'm alone here.....(end rant) (I think the only scene that made me happy was when Leo went to her for his girl problems) __________________ Last edited by BabyTurtles; 07-31-2013 at 10:45 PM.

07-24-2013, 07:18 PM	#7
CyberCubed Overlord Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 43,687	In episodes that focus on her she gets a decent amount of development.

07-24-2013, 07:26 PM	#13
JTH "ME" Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 1,660	Well, after TCRI, we should have come to the conclusion that this was going to happen. Makes it kind of hard for April to be her and do her own thing when she becomes priority #1 to everyone and her development would be solely based on why The Kraang want her. Personally I don't think they could reveal anymore, heck they only revealed a couple things about her development and the story has changed dramatically every time. Baby steps were needed here to start, but the finale is pretty much going to answer everything we're wondering about so I personally don't think it's much to be bugged about.

07-24-2013, 07:47 PM	#19
drgon78 Mad Scientist Join Date: Apr 2013 Posts: 2,399	I don't know what you guys are talking about, this incarnation of April is the best version they have done. Besides it can't be helped if April doesn't get as much air time as the turtles since it is there show not hers and it's only the first season. I would like to see her get more air time and interact more with the other turtles, not just Donnie and Splinter, and some human characters like her aunt and human friends. But I still think she has more character development then Karai or any of the other villians.