Okay, we've probably all read a stompfic at least one time. For those who don't know, a Stomp Fic is where a certain character curbstomps his way through the story, usually during crossovers, but it can be done other ways, such as superpowering a character.
Now, for the question. Can stompfics be good, or are they invariably bad?
Personally, I think a stompfic can be good, if it is written very well. Take the Scion fics, <a href='http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6507793/1/bScion_b_of_bZero_b' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'>Scion of Zero</a>, <a href='http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5869677/1/Stargate_Scion' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'>Stargate Scion</a> and <a href='http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6278727/1/Angels_and_the_Goddess' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'>Angels and the Goddess</a> written by Arthur Hansen. These involve a demigoddess from the White Wolf series growing into her powers, and are essentially fix fics with the main character solving most problems with little difficulty. Despite this, they are very fun to read. Also the fic <a href='http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4023266/1/bGohan_bs_bDilemma_b' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'>Gohan's Dilemma</a>, where Gohan post-Cell saga but before the whole high school deal is sent to the Naruto world. As expected, he's still pretty darn powerful, even with a seal putting a damper on his own abilities. It is also a good read. Plus, these examples are one of the few times Fan-Wanking has a positive spin to it.
Also, recently a thread began on Spacebattles where Illya from Fate/Stay Night is summoned by Louise from Familiar of Zero, and becomes the Mind of God, Myozunitonirun. She promptly decides to show Louise how to do a REAL summon, and summons Heracles, now sane and of the Archer class, making him at least 10 times more lethal. Again, though, the first bit is well-written, and I look forward to how the rest turns out. <a href='http://forums.spacebattles.com/showthread.php?t=187886' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'>Here's the thread.</a>
Because let's face it, Gohan, Illya with Archer Heracles and a demigoddess becoming a full goddess stomping everything is exactly what would happen in these circumstances.
So, yeah. I think Stompfics can be good fics, if they are done well. However, I also admit that a well-done Stompfic is VERY rare. Nearly unheard of, in fact.
Now, for the question. Can stompfics be good, or are they invariably bad?
Personally, I think a stompfic can be good, if it is written very well. Take the Scion fics, <a href='http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6507793/1/bScion_b_of_bZero_b' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'>Scion of Zero</a>, <a href='http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5869677/1/Stargate_Scion' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'>Stargate Scion</a> and <a href='http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6278727/1/Angels_and_the_Goddess' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'>Angels and the Goddess</a> written by Arthur Hansen. These involve a demigoddess from the White Wolf series growing into her powers, and are essentially fix fics with the main character solving most problems with little difficulty. Despite this, they are very fun to read. Also the fic <a href='http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4023266/1/bGohan_bs_bDilemma_b' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'>Gohan's Dilemma</a>, where Gohan post-Cell saga but before the whole high school deal is sent to the Naruto world. As expected, he's still pretty darn powerful, even with a seal putting a damper on his own abilities. It is also a good read. Plus, these examples are one of the few times Fan-Wanking has a positive spin to it.
Also, recently a thread began on Spacebattles where Illya from Fate/Stay Night is summoned by Louise from Familiar of Zero, and becomes the Mind of God, Myozunitonirun. She promptly decides to show Louise how to do a REAL summon, and summons Heracles, now sane and of the Archer class, making him at least 10 times more lethal. Again, though, the first bit is well-written, and I look forward to how the rest turns out. <a href='http://forums.spacebattles.com/showthread.php?t=187886' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'>Here's the thread.</a>
Because let's face it, Gohan, Illya with Archer Heracles and a demigoddess becoming a full goddess stomping everything is exactly what would happen in these circumstances.
So, yeah. I think Stompfics can be good fics, if they are done well. However, I also admit that a well-done Stompfic is VERY rare. Nearly unheard of, in fact.