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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Ktulu" data-source="post: 4601259" data-attributes="member: 13465">Thanks for that piece of insight.I think the safety-net is meant in terms of no danger.  Despite all the firefighter's gear, he's still in danger when he enters that house.  If the fire were to shut off the moment he fell, then he's got a safety net (like the training houses).A hero still has his gear (sword or armor, magic pendant, etc..), but the safety net is the "respawn" or the god coming in at the last second to protect your character.The hero doesn't (or rather, shouldn't) get that luxury.  He should know he risks danger, death, and the like to do the amazing.  If anyone can do the deed, it's not a heroic act.  (by can, I mean without fear, without skill).Webster defines hero as:1 a: a mythological or legendary figure often of divine descent endowed with great strength or ability b: an illustrious warrior c: a man admired for his achievements and noble qualities d: one that shows great courage2 a: the principal male character in a literary or dramatic work b: the central figure in an event, period, or movement3plural usually heros : submarine 24: an object of extreme admiration and devotion : idolWhich basically breaks down to a special person (descent, or ability) who can do noble things or courageous things.  He is the central character.Therefore, failure can still be considered heroic, if the deed being attempted was for Noble cause.</blockquote>