The 13 lives thing is bizarre in its own right. Why would there be a limit at all? I could see resurrections being a part of the Time Lords life cycle, but then I would assume that different Time Lords would have a different amount of resurrections possible. Some Time Lords have awesome genes and keep themselves healthy and are able to regenerate more times than the fat and lazy Time Lords who eat fried food all day. I dunno, 13 regenerations for every Time Lord seems silly.
However, since this does seem to be something that fans care about, it shouldn't just be waved over. The issue should be addressed. The 13th Doctor should behave as if he knows this is his last chance. It would certainly make for an interesting variation of the character. Perhaps he will be extra cautious so as to keep himself safe. Perhaps he will be rebellious and live like nothing matters anymore. Who knows?
If and when they do decide to give him more regenerations, though, they should be vague about them. Don't attach a number to them, and don't make him immortal. Simply make it clear that one day he will die and he will not be able to bring himself back.
The - No problem man. I get the same way when it comes to politics online. I've been forcing myself to steer clear of thst sort of thing just to keep my stress levels down.
there was a theory put forward in DWM that there's a difference between 'regeneration' and 'renewal'.
One to Two was 'renewal'.
Four to Five and onwards was 'regeneration'.
how many times can a Time Lord 'renew' themselves, without actually 'regenerating'?
this is of course semantic hairsplitting of the highest order since 'regeneration' and 'renewal' are practically synonomous.
The Doctor was lying because RTD is a rubbish writer. If you make the Doctor immortal, then you ruin him.
"I should not be!!!....." he exclaims, looking at his new shaking hands in disbelief.
... And DO NOT have a definite onscreen explanation at that point (or perhaps ever!)- Leave it as a question that the Doctor ponders, but for which he does not have an answer.
The 13 lives thing is bizarre in its own right. Why would there be a limit at all?
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this is of course semantic hairsplitting of the highest order since 'regeneration' and 'renewal' are practically synonomous.
"I should not be!!!....." he exclaims, looking at his new shaking hands in disbelief.
... And DO NOT have a definite onscreen explanation at that point (or perhaps ever!)- Leave it as a question that the Doctor ponders, but for which he does not have an answer.
This sets up an amusing line for 14 as he's dieing.
"Don't worry. My people can regenerate after death, up to 12 times."
"Really. How many times have you regenerated before?"
"13."
*'splosion of light*
I think it's a cool, funny moment is all. I can literally hear the cadence and rhythym of dialogue in the scene Gore-tho described. That's pitch-perfect Doctor.![]()
I would expect a Time Lord body to only be able to handle a certain amount of regenerations before burning itself out.
I also maintain that in "The Five Doctors", the Time Lords were lying to the Master when they claimed to be able to give him a new cycle of regenerations.
Oh you. You do amuse me. Does a little alarm go off in your house when I make any criticism of new Who so you can jump to it and respond with a quick ad hominem?The Doctor was lying because RTD is a rubbish writer. If you make the Doctor immortal, then you ruin him.
He was obviouly joking something that you need to learn...get a sense of humor and stop being so uptight about anything RTD does.
I wasn't talking to youYes. In fact, all of our posting habits revolve around yours. We work in these big call centers, like one of those ITT Tech ads, and we take shifts disagreeing with you. Curses for finding us out!
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