There is, indeed, a lot of issues with writing in many AVNs. Any one can pick up a pen, but not everyone can write poetry, as they say. Over use of tropes. Bad archetypes. Pacing is all off. Just a general observation and not an insult, naturally, to the authors out there. The biggest gripe I have that is prevalent in far too many AVNs is use of the "willfully blind" MC. No matter if they are, not so, intelligent or a genius. They cannot connect the dots. That, particular, trait should be used in rare circumstances. However, it seems to be rampant in many characters. Used to keep the plot alive, and moving, because it is easy to do.
If you, me, or anyone else here were plopped into an AVN, we could probably resolve most things by the middle of the second episode, is all I am saying.
Nice conversation, this - pseudo cathartic.