Which was the BEST arc in Wings of Fire?

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  • Which arc in Wings of Fire rose above the others to claim the title of 'Best Arc'? Well I certainly have some opinions and I'd love to hear yours, so I made this video to do just that!
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  • @CloverCelest
    @CloverCelest ปีที่แล้ว +369

    Arc 2 is definitely my favorite. The plot may be a mess but it's an enjoyable mess. The characters really made it special though(even Winter).

    • @Arson_is_Entertaining
      @Arson_is_Entertaining ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Cheers to that, I mean I got to admit my favorite character in all the series was darkstalker, he was just so well developed in the legends series and seeing how it fit into the actual story in arc 2 was just gold.

    • @sunny-0623
      @sunny-0623 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      The start of arc 2 made me hate Winter abit but then I started to grow to like him

    • @someone-pw3fd
      @someone-pw3fd ปีที่แล้ว +6

      especially winter

    • @CloverCelest
      @CloverCelest ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@someone-pw3fd No

    • @someone-pw3fd
      @someone-pw3fd ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@CloverCelest why not? He’s extremely relatable, and had great character development. My favorite character in the series

  • @honestlyali28
    @honestlyali28 ปีที่แล้ว +477

    Arc 1 had such an amazing, well thought out plot
    Arc 2 had phenomenal characters
    Arc 3 had captivating world building
    Arc 2 had the most qibli.
    All things considered, I think arc 2 is the best

    • @Ranger51101
      @Ranger51101 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Agreed

    • @snowstormzoe
      @snowstormzoe ปีที่แล้ว +18

      Qibli makes everything the best

    • @JadeMountainArchive
      @JadeMountainArchive  ปีที่แล้ว +58

      Truth.

    • @Mclovin7345
      @Mclovin7345 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      @JMA do u think qibli is better than McDonald’s
      PS I’m so happy for the 25k

    • @nightflyer7719
      @nightflyer7719 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@Mclovin7345 is that even a question lol. McDonald’s sucks in my opinion, so I think Qibli is def better. I bet JMA agrees, but if he replies to this question we’ll see

  • @Hydra-s_GambitYoutube
    @Hydra-s_GambitYoutube ปีที่แล้ว +121

    not gonna lie, JMA's 'QIBLIIII' at 3:53 melted my heart
    love the videos Ralph, keep it up!

  • @TrickyTalon23
    @TrickyTalon23 ปีที่แล้ว +78

    I think the biggest strength of the franchise is how it handles its significant amount of different protagonists and how each unique lesson is directly connected to their involvement in the story.
    It’s a job well done when the *theme* of a story and the *plot* of a story come together by the end to bring the inner conflict and the outer conflict full circle as one… but it’s an achievement to have that done a dozen times over with a fresh new concept to explore every time. Each protagonist in this series has a different lesson to learn and a different role to play.
    I guarantee every reader will find at least one main character that will remind them of themselves and appreciate their growth throughout their time in the books.

    • @Fritzafella
      @Fritzafella ปีที่แล้ว

      Amen. That's what it takes to be a truly skilled author.

    • @Scatmansad
      @Scatmansad 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Fourth comment

  • @GhostRose6500
    @GhostRose6500 ปีที่แล้ว +99

    Yes, dragons eat cake in the Wings of Fire universe. In the Dragonslayer, Wren finds Murderbasket (actually Deathbringer) and tries to convince him to fly her to Burn’s stronghold. Before and while she is trying to convince him, Murderbasket was eating cake.

    • @TheOriginalCrypticArchives
      @TheOriginalCrypticArchives ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Damn imagine being a person trying to eat a dragon sized cake.

    • @motorcitymangababe
      @motorcitymangababe ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I just read this part and I fucking lost it when she decided the best possible translation was "murder basket"
      Like mam, are you trying to be eaten?

    • @KeyholeGod
      @KeyholeGod ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Also in darkstalker legends I think someone says “..alert the chefs! We need a cake!”

  • @TrickyTalon23
    @TrickyTalon23 ปีที่แล้ว +221

    So glad someone said how ridiculously lucky the Dragonets of Destiny were to end the war happily with their rushed half baked plan.
    “Let’s just gather all three SandWing princesses in one place and expect them to talk things out peacefully! Oh! They’re immediately trying to kill each other and then us! Golly it’s a good thing we just happen to be at the very spot where the long lost all powerful queen necklace is unknowingly buried so the scavenger that just happens to be here can dig it up so it can incinerate the deceiving sister AFTER she’s already secretly poisoned the brutal sister which just leaves the harmless one who doesn’t want anything to do with this and will happily accept whoever we decide as queen! Oh boy did we earn this hard worked conclusion!”
    Sunny do you realize how miraculous it is that you are still alive right now?
    Everything else about Arc 1’s story was fantastic.

    • @juststrahyk5377
      @juststrahyk5377 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Sunny is 200 iq ngl

    • @raddragongaming9030
      @raddragongaming9030 ปีที่แล้ว

      Agreed

    • @danoobking901
      @danoobking901 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      2nd best 🎉

    • @TrickyTalon23
      @TrickyTalon23 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@juststrahyk5377 200 luck

    • @FIamboyance
      @FIamboyance ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Sunny’s brain actually IS the size of a blueberry lmao. Real ones remember the reference.

  • @Anonymous-ro5eb
    @Anonymous-ro5eb ปีที่แล้ว +49

    Arc 1 will always be my favorite, since it introduced us to the world of Wings of Fire, and I just really love the plot.

    • @markofabecic6824
      @markofabecic6824 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      My too, it had an amazing plot. Kinda wished it was more detailed and main characters had more time in books. Hopefully it will be put into WoF tv series

  • @Kaleiido
    @Kaleiido ปีที่แล้ว +53

    0:22
    Dragons probably do have cake, considering that HiveWings apparently had candy shops as seen in book 11. As well as Darkstalker’s after class cooking lessons (if I remember correctly, that is) :]

    • @smokescreen100
      @smokescreen100 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I think Darkstalker(the book) even mentions that he smells like cinnamon rolls. Or it could be just cinnamon, I haven't read Darkstalker in a while

    • @_slna
      @_slna ปีที่แล้ว +3

      And also in Dragonslayer when Wren convinced Murderbasket (Deathbringer) to fly her to the Sand Kingdom. He was eating a cake. :)

  • @Peacemaker4554
    @Peacemaker4554 ปีที่แล้ว +119

    You know it’s a good day when JMA uploads also 2nd is the best arc for ever
    (Omg 100 likes?!? This is the most I’ve ever gotten thank you 😊)

    • @TheStrawThatEatsBagels
      @TheStrawThatEatsBagels ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I agree on both of those :D

    • @TrulyAustralian
      @TrulyAustralian ปีที่แล้ว +2

      YESSSIRR!

    • @snowstormzoe
      @snowstormzoe ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Absolutely! Seeing that a new JMA video is out always makes my day :)

    • @ClaireFlairCo
      @ClaireFlairCo ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Same! I also think it’s a great day when he uploads! Second is my favorite too!

    • @MinecraftCosmo-gy4hb
      @MinecraftCosmo-gy4hb ปีที่แล้ว +1

      you know nothing will go wrong on the day JMA uploads

  • @TrickyTalon23
    @TrickyTalon23 ปีที่แล้ว +63

    I’ve always valued the character development of the protagonists in this franchise above all else, which is a large reason as to why Arc 3 is my favorite

    • @catherinependers1961
      @catherinependers1961 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Omg I see you everywhere!

    • @megthefrostdragon
      @megthefrostdragon ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Blue sells it for me. It's incredibly heartbreaking seeing him go through all that, and you want to come out of it wondering if the best boi is ok

    • @TrickyTalon23
      @TrickyTalon23 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@megthefrostdragonyes! That’s why he’s in my top five favorites

    • @Cool-Winter
      @Cool-Winter ปีที่แล้ว +5

      yess another arc 3 enjoyer!

  • @chezstringa7327
    @chezstringa7327 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Arc 2 is my favorite, though I agree that it’s a bit of a mess. I really like the Jade Winglet’s adventures and how they interact.

    • @AwsomeAppl3
      @AwsomeAppl3 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Soo truee

    • @Moon_watcher969
      @Moon_watcher969 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It is messy but moon and qibli seemed to be the more consistent ones

  • @arandomboye8799
    @arandomboye8799 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Me: *was watching Pokémon memes*
    JMA: *Uploads*
    Me: “This is no time for Pokémon- ITS TIME FOR DRAGONS-”

  • @ShanetoEx
    @ShanetoEx ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I remember when I first started reading I thought Clay was the permanent protag and everything after his book was everyone finding themselves from his perspective

    • @markofabecic6824
      @markofabecic6824 ปีที่แล้ว

      I also thought same, kinda wish protagonists in arc 1 had more details and importance. Still Clay is my favorite in whole Wof

  • @veronica3662
    @veronica3662 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    My favourite arc is
    All the arcs!
    I can't choose, they are all so good in their own ways!
    Wings of Fire is Wings of Fire after all and I love it!
    But I do agree with all your points
    You're the best WoF TH-camr I've ever seen!

    • @Awildgnarpy
      @Awildgnarpy 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Same

  • @megthefrostdragon
    @megthefrostdragon ปีที่แล้ว +10

    The first 5 books will always hold a special place in my heart, they were with me from the very second I found The Dragonet Prophecy, tucked away behind the Magic Treehouse books in my 5th grade library. I only really got into the fandom right as book 13 was coming out, but nonetheless, I loved the third arc, its characters and plot are wonderful, and Blue is the cinnamoniest of cinnamon rolls. Best boi, 10/10. I kinda rushed through arc 2, but it's still pretty good. Moon has to be one of the most interesting characters I've read about, because through her, we get to see the points of view of so many other dragons, as well as seeing her go through her own problems. And on top of that, she's the only one who can communicate with the main antagonist, and she's being taught by him, and I'm ranting about Moon because she's one of my favorites lol. Anyway, this series is so special to me, and so is its wonderful fandom.

  • @kaliido_scope
    @kaliido_scope ปีที่แล้ว +11

    After adding up the scores I got these results
    Arc 1: 45
    Arc 2: 43
    Arc 3: 41
    If we assume that the scores are all out of 50, then Arc 1 is objectively the “best” arc. But like JMA said, all of it depends on what you value in a story. All the arcs have different things that they especially excel at, for me I think Arc 1 has the most linear story, Arc 2 has some of the most enjoyable characters and interactions, and Arc 3 has the most new concepts/spins on the world and plot twists that keep you interested. I’d have to agree that Arc 2 is my favourite, but that’s an entirely subjective opinion that anyone is allowed to disagree with.

    • @RiptideMC12
      @RiptideMC12 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      honestly my ranking too

  • @AerialtheDragon
    @AerialtheDragon ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Bro, this is good. I love the planning. I always repeat your videos because they’re so good!

  • @anubisdragon8119
    @anubisdragon8119 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Ditto on the length of Book 15. Usually books ramble on too long. But #15 REALLY could've used an extra 100 pages or so. There were so many supporting characters and plot threads that just sort of dissappeared by the end. Great video!

  • @BANKSOEDITS
    @BANKSOEDITS ปีที่แล้ว +3

    2:19 why did I start laughing here
    (yes I watched the video twice I had nothing else to do yet your also my fav youtuber now)

  • @Hydra-s_GambitYoutube
    @Hydra-s_GambitYoutube ปีที่แล้ว +9

    im re-commenting because my first was just when i had a sample of the video.
    i love love LOVE THIS! Heck, I love all your videos. Specifically, I love how you broke down the idea but instead of tossing it all aside for the sake of the audience, you've given us information to guide us to choose which you desire. Personally, I favour Darkstalker for its literary masterpiece but the other books are great too! I feel as though arc 2 (specifically books 6 & 7) was kind of a drag off of arc 1, like a sequel thrown out for the audience only with no real effort, but the characters were pure GOLD in their interactions, mindsets and actions. Thank you for opening my, and your audience's, eyes to the possibilities (and for featuring my art :D) and for being great in general! Have a fantastic day JMA!

  • @moonwatcherstudiosiris
    @moonwatcherstudiosiris ปีที่แล้ว +20

    arc three was probobly my favorite, i love to watch every dragons personalitys and opinions grow ad change based on there findings in their book.
    also, is it just me or are books 7 and 14 realy hard to read because just about nothing happens, and then OMG its the climax and i am left confused.

    • @pyronuke4768
      @pyronuke4768 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You're not wrong, those two are a lot slower paced and filler-y than the rest. (The funny thing is those two are probably my favorite individual books because I like to slow down and spent time with the characters every once in a while, but they really do feel misplaced in the greater scheme of the series.)

    • @legrandliseurtri7495
      @legrandliseurtri7495 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I agree on book 7, but to me book 14 was paced really well. Having a dream sequence from another pov every few chapters really helped to keep things moving.

    • @moonwatcherstudiosiris
      @moonwatcherstudiosiris ปีที่แล้ว

      @@legrandliseurtri7495 true, i just find it weird that for me its only icewing perspectives that where hard to read. the only thing that kept me reading book 14 was the dream sequences

  • @vivianhuang1955
    @vivianhuang1955 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Interesting fact: Dragons have fireworks, this can be found in *Talons of Power* when Turtle describes Peril as: shooting off like a firework. Or something along the lines of that

  • @jessiewilson207
    @jessiewilson207 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Nice breakdown I honestly think everything in arc one was top tier. I just enjoy the dragonets so much and how they play off each other like siblings. I do agree to arc three being the weakest yet still great. I do really like arc two, but honestly…I’m not AS much into those characters, they don’t all get along as well but I still love them Mostly Winter and Turtle I enjoy. The Darkstalker plot line is really good but he annoys me sometimes. Arc 2 character development and plot was the glow up more. I just adore the first arc a lot so it’s hard to beat, seeing it has two of my favorite characters (sunny and tsunami :p) so those are things of the arcs I think about and I appreciate the video analysis

  • @Dragonhex
    @Dragonhex ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Arc 3 is my absolute favourite. I just loved the well-thought-out storyline and I can’t imagine how many months it took to figure out the whole Cottonmouth and Freedom sequence. Another reason I really enjoyed this book was how you could relate to both perspectives of the war (ex: Crickets argument that the HiveWings might be good if they were free and Sundews desperate need for revenge, no matter who she kills on the way) and how much of a muddle it was and then how it was tied together so well in the end. And, of course, you could talk about the INCREDIBLE side characters, like Io, Swordtail, Cinnabar, Tau, Willow, Hazel, Sequoia, etc. My only complaint about arc 3 is that in the first book, Swordtail was this epic fighter who protected his friends, but when Sundew showed up to do the fighting aspect of their story, Swordtail became Luna’s goofy boyfriend who makes stupid jokes.

  • @hysteric_forestt
    @hysteric_forestt ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Heya!! I discovered your channel a few months ago; and have become OBSESSED ever since! Memes? Heck YES! And the analysis videos are amazing. I love logic, and your reasoning is definitely logical!!! Big fan right here!! And it’s inspiring too, someday I want to make my own analysis videos like you!!!!

  • @abybuisson8449
    @abybuisson8449 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi I'm new to this channel and can I say that I absolutely love it. You have such great ways of pointing out all the differences in the arcs and have such good content that I had to subscribe.

  • @grahamcracker7958
    @grahamcracker7958 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Mom, look, the new JMA video is out!

  • @Sharkdragon4129
    @Sharkdragon4129 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    My favorite arc has to either the first or third (probably third).
    I love the lore and character development in the third arc, and the plot and vibe of the first. But because of book 8 in the second arc, it was really hard to decide my favorite. Book eight gives us a lot to know about peril, it finally tells us what happens to scarlet, and it introduces chameleon (my favorite character). And after find out that ruby was tourmaline, I’m pretty sure I can say that it is probably my favorite book in the series. But, as you said in the video, the plot was all over the place.

  • @sungpepper2
    @sungpepper2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Oh my gosh I just found out about the WOF final countdown animation yesterday and now it's in the background of this too! By far my favorite wings of fire animation ever!

    • @JadeMountainArchive
      @JadeMountainArchive  ปีที่แล้ว

      That is perhaps the best WoF video on the internet in my opinion hahaha

    • @abhayakumar
      @abhayakumar 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Why did you use it in the first place? Even if it’s good

    • @Moon_watcher969
      @Moon_watcher969 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@JadeMountainArchive i think you like qibli more than arc 3

  • @ashermacdonald6823
    @ashermacdonald6823 ปีที่แล้ว

    Loved the video, just overall amazing (top 5 of them for me, but I do love my analysis) only thing to make me even somewhat genuinely smile in months, thanks for that

  • @azuredrago001
    @azuredrago001 ปีที่แล้ว

    Another amazing video JMA! Keep making awesome content!

  • @miss_ann_bow
    @miss_ann_bow ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love all 3 arcs so I can’t decide which one is the best but I love how you took the time and best explain it which one arch could be the best but I think all 3 arch’s are the best

  • @Godzillafan-v5d
    @Godzillafan-v5d ปีที่แล้ว

    Ok you’re definitely the best wings of fire TH-camr out there no cap and my favorite TH-camr to you actually make good videos and I really appreciate that love you so much

  • @project_ck8231
    @project_ck8231 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I couldn't stop reading snow falls book

  • @Treescout221
    @Treescout221 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I seriously think that arc 3 is the best, with the most character development IMO with sundew revealing her secret love and snowfall going from paranoid to empathetic and having a crush on sky.
    Also finally seeing Lunas POV was not what I expected of her but I am not disappointed, especially when we see her true feelings for cricket and how she is a hivewing whom her brother loves, people may choose a different arc as their favourite for various reasons but I have chosen my arc and reasons.

  • @fluffytail5000
    @fluffytail5000 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    honestly, character development is my favorite thing ever when it comes to stories.
    characters learning a greater lesson in life feels so rewarding at the end of a series
    also arc 3 had cricket who is literally me in dragon form so obviously i’m choosing arc 3

    • @henryguillen806
      @henryguillen806 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Cricket's book is my second favorite of Arc Three. Favorite is Snowfall's, who is just dragon-me.
      Oddly enough, Quibli's book is my favorite WOF book despite not liking him.
      Has that happened to anyone else?

  • @Emiller12345
    @Emiller12345 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    JMA with another banger video!

  • @krztorooindustries
    @krztorooindustries ปีที่แล้ว

    QIB-TASTIC video AS ALWAYS Ralph!!! 🎉😊💯🔥📹👏 Also, that somewhat high-pitched, "QIBLIIII," at 3:53 was precious to my SandWing heart, even Qibli ADORED it (he was right here with me watching the video because we're having a sleepover)! 🙃💛 And ye, I've seen multiple dragons eating cake before in various stories my fellow derg, heheh~ 😂

    • @BrotherLongLegs8
      @BrotherLongLegs8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Any more emojis and the servers would crash

    • @krztorooindustries
      @krztorooindustries ปีที่แล้ว

      @@BrotherLongLegs8 Three moons... 🌙🌙🌙 Lmao 🤣

  • @Fritzafella
    @Fritzafella ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This video was beautiful! So many wonderful thoughts just brought together so well.
    As for the plot...
    Yeah. Arc 2 was everywhere. Books 6 and 8 are my favs, mostly because they are fun, almost stand alone ideas. And yeah, it was Moon's sheer cuteness, Peril's sheer fieryness, and Qibli's best-bro-ness that made it all great.
    I about died when Moon's powers were used uniquely in 15. (But yeah... Qibli was kinda just. There.)
    Also, I know I said it about Darkstalker too a couple vids ago but, Winter's blushiong made me crack up. (And then that second time TOTALLY caught me off guard.)
    -Also that editing around 8:10 with Luna and Snowfall was just *chef's kiss* The side wipes in particularly were just great.
    Also, I know I've been raving about arc 2 this whole time, but I'm actulaly torn between arcs 1 and 2.
    Arc 2 had higher peaks than Arc 1, but Arc 1 was more consistant throughout.

    • @JadeMountainArchive
      @JadeMountainArchive  ปีที่แล้ว

      Big agree. Arc 1 was a solid 9/10 the whole way while arc 2 wavered between 6/10 and 11/10 hahaha. I'm glad you liked those edits though! I think my favorite one was getting to call Winter a "gentle burger" in the blushing part. Or maybe the "YEAHHHHHH" on character development because I love character development hahaha

    • @Fritzafella
      @Fritzafella ปีที่แล้ว

      @@JadeMountainArchive I didn't see the gentle burger text!
      Now I'm sad, I'd sword I read all that flavor text (and most of it made me laugh!)

  • @trainman666
    @trainman666 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love all of the books no matter what. Great video as always JMA. Keep up the good work.

  • @joshuabarnes7392
    @joshuabarnes7392 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yooooooooo the EDITING. What the actual pg-13. Loved the vid. 10/10 for quality and effort. I definitely put characters pretty high up, so I personally preferred arc 2.
    Holy jeans and socks I went to check the arc 1 AMV and it was pretty insanely amazing. The sheer thought of how much time that took to make. RIP WoF animated series.
    Edit: saw the vid regarding the series. currently on wait-and-see.

  • @Ducky_Alt
    @Ducky_Alt 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I generally just love all of them but I especially love arc 3 because you can see characters from literally every book working together. It just really ties off the series while including all of the characters we know and love.

  • @findleythegolden3054
    @findleythegolden3054 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The animations are so good well done!

  • @Empyre_Drakone
    @Empyre_Drakone 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I really think that arc 3 was kind of all over the place. First three books are on one continent and then Snowfall just pops in and then it’s just Luna that really does anything useful in book 15. Arc 2 was fine, but it’s just a bit weird and off for some strange reason I can’t figure it out. Arc one was really nice but the end was a bit rushed in book 4-5. The DoDs learning that the prophecy was fake just doesn’t make it better and the fact that a viper saves the day is not that comforting. On the other hand, all of the arcs have solid characters and awesome plots. Buuuuut if it were up to me I would go straight for Darkstalker legends and ditch everything else. That book was just so great.
    Also I really liked this video. You made so many gods points keep up the hard work!

  • @Littlefox1213
    @Littlefox1213 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Oddly enough, the first arc is my favorite, apart from Escaping Peril, Tye Hive Queen and Darkstalker being the best books in the series, The Dark Secret was my best read! I really enjoyed it :)

  • @spiritstar1033
    @spiritstar1033 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I really enjoyed reading arc 3. I’m not sure exactly why. I thought the whole scavenger/human thing was cool and I liked the theme of the bug dragons and stuff. Also I thought the mind control was so new and unique and honestly.. glows white eyes just looks cool.
    I liked the others too but I really enjoyed 3.

  • @DolanTheProtogen
    @DolanTheProtogen ปีที่แล้ว

    Oh! Im early for once! Love your videos btw

  • @fireworksforme2
    @fireworksforme2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Arc 2 is my favorite because of the relatable, enjoyable, and developed characters :) especially peril, winter, and turtle!

  • @Ranger51101
    @Ranger51101 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Arc two because QIBLI LIKE COULD ANY ARC BE BETTER THAN THE ONE WITH QIBLIS BOOK I THINK NOT

  • @jsjp822
    @jsjp822 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    2nd arc is my personal favorite :)

  • @pilotalex7888
    @pilotalex7888 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great vid ralph! ❤❤❤ sending love as always
    Personally I think the first arc was the best, then the second, and then the third. The originals were the best 😎😎😎
    Also, I DEFINITELY value plot/storylines the most when I read a book. The flow of the plot is what determines whether or not I enjoy it, for the most part. A satisfying beginning, rising action, and then ending (including themes, which are also really important to me) are how I score the WOF books (and any other books).
    P.S. your giddy Qibli laugh made my day 🤣🤣🤣

  • @jaycewalby4854
    @jaycewalby4854 ปีที่แล้ว

    This video made it so I look at all of the Arcs differently, thanks😊😊😊

  • @MidnightSkies3120
    @MidnightSkies3120 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I liked arc three. I kind of liked the tribes and the idea of a plant controlling dragons and stuff. I also loved freedom (the character). This arc made me feel good and I love the character development

  • @troygarrett2582
    @troygarrett2582 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Arc 2 is my favorite because of all the action and friendship that just told the 5 dragonets of the jade winglet that they are meant for each other and how on book 10 they became in a unstoppable friendship against darkstalker!

    • @pyronuke4768
      @pyronuke4768 ปีที่แล้ว

      Aren't there 6 dragons in the Jade Winglet? Moon, Kinkajou, Peril, Turtle, Winter, and Qibli

  • @Dilbydoos004
    @Dilbydoos004 ปีที่แล้ว

    Arc 2 is my favourite but I always love arc 1 because it was what started the whole series and what sparked a lot of our interests in WOF. Plus Qibli in arc 2. This was amazing and mostly non biased so I loved this video. Keep up the great work JMA!!

  • @FrostyYT1857
    @FrostyYT1857 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I read all of the wings of fire books including chapter books, graphic novels, and the legends series I liked arc 1 the most best because they just nailed it, and just like you, the theme and plot are so good. Arc 1 had more of a lesson to learn and the pov of the dragonets of destiny is just amazing. Out of 10, I would give the following:
    Arc 1 10
    Arc 2 9
    Arc 3 9
    All of them were good and you did a good job rating them!

  • @kingparadise87
    @kingparadise87 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Pov: JMA uploaded and he talks about the entire wof series
    0.0

  • @ryodes6924
    @ryodes6924 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    “Qibliiii!” Got me on the ground laughing 😂

  • @shindarygermangodzilla3799
    @shindarygermangodzilla3799 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    What I love about Qibli’s character is that when we get book 10, he isn’t a funny character anymore and he’s mostly emotional, and what’s even more hilarious is that almost immediately after book 10 he becomes his normal self with hints of his book 10 personality sometimes 😂

  • @LunaRaiden204
    @LunaRaiden204 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love Arc 3 AND YOU WON’T CHANGE MY MIND also arc 3 existed cuz tui wanted to give clearsight a more hopeful ending for the ones who didn’t know.I love arc 3 cuz I LOVE the character development but mabye that’s just me being me

  • @Hexagonius-js8tl
    @Hexagonius-js8tl ปีที่แล้ว

    25k subs, great job

  • @christopherhawkins3891
    @christopherhawkins3891 ปีที่แล้ว

    omg hi you just posted this so i thought i wonder if he will see this!

    • @Ranger51101
      @Ranger51101 ปีที่แล้ว

      He always checks and reads his comments so yes he will😁

    • @JadeMountainArchive
      @JadeMountainArchive  ปีที่แล้ว

      Well I try to read comments hahaha

  • @raptorblue7227
    @raptorblue7227 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great vid JMA

  • @Peril_e_Cricket
    @Peril_e_Cricket ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Arc 2 is my favourite but arc 1 comes in close. Because of my amazing Sunny gurl, my sassy Glory queen, My Bada$$ Tsunami, My big, strong cuddly Clay and Protective Starflight! They all are super amazing and would love more books to come out!

  • @turboo7862
    @turboo7862 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Well im finnish so the arc two has not even come out yet but after i saw this video i cant wait to read it i have always thought arc one has wonderfull chracters so i cant wait to read the arc two books (nice video btw)

  • @Siriusly_an_HP_fan
    @Siriusly_an_HP_fan ปีที่แล้ว

    I just started watching you today, I love your videos so much! I think I will submit a meme mwahhaahhahahah -cough-

  • @kleptomaticagain
    @kleptomaticagain ปีที่แล้ว +1

    honestly my favorite was arc 1 but:
    i haven’t finished arc 3
    and there’s a definite nostalgia thing for arc 1

  • @hyzmarie
    @hyzmarie ปีที่แล้ว +1

    :) I like arcs 2 and 3 the best because I love characters and world building the most. Arc 3 brings up such an interesting world I hadn’t seen before, so I absolutely loved it (well mostly books 11 and 12 after that it trails off) and arc 2 had AMAZING characters! Honestly I think it’s fairly realistic the way that winter went right back as he was under a lot of stress and he’d started to ask questions but didn’t have time to answer them before being thrown back into conflict, where he followed his usual pattern. By book 14 he has learned to answer those questions, but probably slowly and in a way that isn’t interesting to a reader.

  • @henman7438
    @henman7438 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    dragons actually do eat cake as stated in darkstalker where it is stated that queen Vigilance throws a lot of parties where cakes are needed

  • @adamyoung976
    @adamyoung976 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I enjoyed that you performed the breakdown for the separate arcs and then in the end instead of using the hard numbers to decide which was best you qualified it with personal opinion in the form of a weight being placed on each category.
    I can't speak for everyone but I already had the determination of my favorite arc before I watched this and it was arc 2. Confirmation bias partially blinded me to the issues with the arc. At first, I would have rated it a flat 10 across the board, metaphorically speaking, but they would have been higher than they deserved. After watching this and seeing your explanations about why you gave the arc 2s plot and theme the rating you did, I do understand it, perhaps more so than I would have if I had just been thinking about it alone, and can now see the issues I was once blind to. However, instead of pushing these issues and forcing them to degrade my appreciation of the arc you outline the issues while glorifying what I truly enjoyed about arc 2, which was of course the protagonists and their perspectives, and allowing that weight to form the reasoning why I enjoy the arc. Very diplomatically done. Great job!

  • @krztorooindustries
    @krztorooindustries ปีที่แล้ว

    Muchos gracias, Jady! 🙏🫂💜 This (your newest) video made my St. Patty's Day 1,000% better, *hugs and cuddles.* 🎉🤙

  • @mangotherainwing6866
    @mangotherainwing6866 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    For arc 2, there was also Sora (I forget which brother it was) and Icicle as supporting characters, they played a PRETTY big role in the first book

  • @TrickyTalon23
    @TrickyTalon23 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Arc 2 left behind so many unresolved story arcs that Arc 3 had to dedicate a whole book just clean it up.

  • @justsomerandomdudeontheint9859
    @justsomerandomdudeontheint9859 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    4:20
    I love this frame!
    Besides Qibli, Cricket is my favorite character in WOF.

  • @Arxtxc
    @Arxtxc ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Arc 1 Pros: Starts off the series, Character Development Cons: Not enough deaths
    Arc 2 Pros: Qibli, Amazing characters, Darkstalker Cons: Not enough Qibli, Kinkajou doesn’t get her own book
    Arc 3 Pros: Bumblebee, Sunlow, Lizard/Freedom, Another island, more things to uncover Cons: Makes us question if their or if their is not a third island

  • @typhoontheseawing1556
    @typhoontheseawing1556 ปีที่แล้ว

    Always the best videos

  • @officialCloud_Playz
    @officialCloud_Playz ปีที่แล้ว +1

    JMA: Which arc is the best?
    Me: *yes*

  • @icexinfinity0
    @icexinfinity0 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Tbh, I think that Arc 1 was my favorite, although Arc 2 is a close second (ironically my ranking goes by the number of the arcs lol)

  • @pinkajou656
    @pinkajou656 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Jade Mountain, next question./j

  • @rscu8706
    @rscu8706 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great Video like always, but you forgot to add the QIBLI category in your analysis chart!!!

  • @PizzaRoll_995
    @PizzaRoll_995 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Jade mountain all the way

  • @gladionmymoon
    @gladionmymoon ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This was a great video; it did point out a few things I'd kind of looked over. Personally I'd always felt that Arc 2 was my favorite too! I didn't have any thing against Arc 1, I really liked it! Arc 2 stood out to me for some reason, and Arc 3 just kind of faded back for me, idk lol

  • @Syd_LovesToDraw
    @Syd_LovesToDraw ปีที่แล้ว

    I honestly don’t know which arc is my favorite, because everything that you said in the video is true! The characters, themes, and plot are all such important factors, and they are all so different in every arc, making it impossible to choose.

  • @itsaizen1170
    @itsaizen1170 หลายเดือนก่อน

    3:53 - " QIBLIEEHEHEEEE!!!

  • @bl4me_me
    @bl4me_me ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I need to have arc 2 and 3 already, im rereading for the third time the 1 arc without getting the others ones 😭

  • @elianameltser1153
    @elianameltser1153 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It's like Ralph prepared for this his whole life. This was like an essay, but that's why I loved it! ❤😍

    • @JadeMountainArchive
      @JadeMountainArchive  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Definitely prepared my whole life for the "Qibli is the best character in Wings of Fire" video hahah

  • @TheStrawThatEatsBagels
    @TheStrawThatEatsBagels ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nobody: me drawing fan art for JMA while watching this:

  • @hikaaaru325
    @hikaaaru325 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Arc 2 easily. Great characters (Darkstalker, Kinkajou, Qibli, Winter, etc.) and a great plot!

  • @user-wx8nq9xh1p
    @user-wx8nq9xh1p หลายเดือนก่อน

    Arc 2 is my favourite because is just wild as heck and somehow reminds me of the plot pattern for masters of the air eventhough they are absolutely different stuff. Also at 5:59 don't forget Tsunami. She did a fantastic support role in Arc 3. Also JMA explain what makes a story important and interesting easier than my English teacher 🤣

  • @qiwikimomeke3817
    @qiwikimomeke3817 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You have to be my favorite TH-camr

  • @IcyW0lfWingz
    @IcyW0lfWingz ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Arc 2 is my personal favourite, but I understand the multiple plots making it hard to keep track of :/

  • @SergioRogers-uk3zw
    @SergioRogers-uk3zw 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I like arc 2 the most too, and I agree with a lot of your judgement. :)
    Arc 1 had such an incredible plot. Carefully thought out and incredibly written
    Arc 2 is my favorite arc with amazing characters. It has flaws in some ways(my winter got done dirty) but is still incredible
    Arc 3 had incredible character development and an intriguing world. But I think it fell short in the climax of the arc
    Also, I think Winter's character development was less of forgotten, and more of put on hold. He learned a ton, but we don't see much of this in the rest of arc 2. But he was dealing with some serious problems, Darkstalker mind controlled him(kinda) and tried to wipe out his entire tribe, and Moon was best friends with DS. Winter certainly developed, but in such a serious situation he wasn't able to hold back. But by the end of arc 2 and in book 14 we see how the development has really taken hold. He looks back on how he treated Moon and the others and regrets it, and he hangs out with Kinkajou.(which made me so happy!!) And we see him in book 14, a new dragon helping create a town for any who need it.
    So, I think his development was just paused for a bit.

  • @2-many-fandoms-fan
    @2-many-fandoms-fan ปีที่แล้ว

    When jma was talking about the arc two protagonist he was so happy to talk about qibli

  • @EPadraigM
    @EPadraigM 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    One thing you understandably didn't mention that is another part of the reason why I love arc three, is the setting and worldbuilding. As much as I love arcs one and two, it is just medieval fantasy, but with dragons and also there's a school for two books. Whereas arc three really fealt like a world mad by and for the dragons, with unique architecture and fascinating worldbuilding with vast cities contrasted by an empty wilderness. Plus, it also serves as a somewhat subtle way of reinforcing the environmental preservation theme. While the inside is bustling and complex, the outdoors are a vast wasteland with only a few surviving forests.

  • @dreadknight8132
    @dreadknight8132 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Arc 3 was a big build up that took forever that lead to a twist villain, had plot holes, cough* blues bracelet cough*, arc 1 had nothing to go off and managed to be great, arc 2 had qibli as well as the best villain ever, and an amazing character arc for all involved characters.

  • @wiltedwillow6300
    @wiltedwillow6300 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My favorite has to be arc one. I loved the characters the most in arc two, but arc one still had good characters and I liked the smoother plot, expect for the end. Also, nostalgia makes me biased

  • @Th3_Editor759
    @Th3_Editor759 ปีที่แล้ว

    3:45 that qualifies at the end made me laugh.

  • @voidaxolotl3574
    @voidaxolotl3574 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good Afternoon JMA! Thank you for uploading. It made my day. Do you remember me? I had a conversation with you in the comment section in a different video.

  • @Emerald__S
    @Emerald__S ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Qibli's arc is the best! Probably Snowfall or Sundew can change my mind... Hmmm. Yes. 3rd. 3rd is the best one. I'm sorry, my sandwing friend 🥲
    Btw I would choose legends if i could. Clearsight is in my heart forever 😔

  • @robclarke6538
    @robclarke6538 ปีที่แล้ว

    i love all the arcs and legends and winglet books its so amazing