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Love Live! School Idol Festival |OT2| Despair comes in a pink envelope
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Provisional countdown for the New Year's draw at 12:00 PM PST on Thursday, 1st January.
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The only one of us that I'm aware who would be doing the draw on the 2nd is Crescent but he said he'll try to stay up to join us.
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Here's all the time difference stuff that I posted the other day for Crescent.
The talk about 7 hour time period is if we're going to move the draw time earlier for Crescent.
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The only one of us that I'm aware who would be doing the draw on the 2nd is Crescent but he said he'll try to stay up to join us.
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Here's all the time difference stuff that I posted the other day for Crescent.
The talk about 7 hour time period is if we're going to move the draw time earlier for Crescent.
Explains why she looks so uncomfortable there.
Also wishing I didn't piss away all that giveaway loveca on single rolls in EN. At least I know I have no luck in EN cept that one scouting ticket long ago.
samisuperfly
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I now have both event cards after finally getting rid of tokens in JP.
Nico's song is fun to play but I think it gets engraved into your soul after a while. I'm pretty sure I dreamt about listening to it last night.
I'm ready for some new years draws!
Nico's song is fun to play but I think it gets engraved into your soul after a while. I'm pretty sure I dreamt about listening to it last night.
I'm ready for some new years draws!
I agree. event song in general on easy side. yet...it took me the most tries for Event EX to FC than all 4 EX songs in this month's rotation T_T could've FC'ed earlier but I messed up on the 3rd last note and I got upset when that happened *sigh*
I noticed that the score is A LOT higher than it's ever been. Normally 34,000 is easily enough to get in the Top 1000, with it being close to the Top 200. For this one, though, we'll be lucky if 40,000 is enough for the Top 1000.
That Umi love?
+ 11 free Loveca (Kotori thingie and 10 million players)
+ christmas (playstore/AppStore cards)
Tier 2 cutoff is currently at 33339 points with 11 hours to go.
Honoka cutoffs:
tier 1: 36376
tier 2: 26684
Eli cutoffs:
tier 1: 37438
tier 2: 28798
Yeah, it's crazy.
edit: kinda beaten ^^
I prefer to think of it this way too.
Lol I never pay attention to those album covers if Nico isn't on it
as of 277.5 hours into Umi event:
Umi
Top 1000 - 33824
Top 2000 - 25083
if we scale Umi's event based on current time/total time into event to find appropriate comparison event's time and also scale the scores to match total duration:
Umi vs Honoka
Top 1000 - 30996 vs 22302 ~10.5 Love Gems extra
Top 2000 - 22985 vs 17164 ~7 Love Gems extra
Umi vs Eli
Top 1000 - 30524 vs 24436 ~7.5 Love Gems
Top 2000 - 22636 vs 17564 ~6 Love Gems
ofc the Love Gem estimates are rougher than my previous estimates because of the scaling but yea. that's a lot of extra Love Gems being used in addition to the Love Gems they'd normally use to get to these tiers. if you look at the graph tracking the tiers, the line is much more crooked, too
Umi
Top 1000 - 33824
Top 2000 - 25083
if we scale Umi's event based on current time/total time into event to find appropriate comparison event's time and also scale the scores to match total duration:
Umi vs Honoka
Top 1000 - 30996 vs 22302 ~10.5 Love Gems extra
Top 2000 - 22985 vs 17164 ~7 Love Gems extra
Umi vs Eli
Top 1000 - 30524 vs 24436 ~7.5 Love Gems
Top 2000 - 22636 vs 17564 ~6 Love Gems
ofc the Love Gem estimates are rougher than my previous estimates because of the scaling but yea. that's a lot of extra Love Gems being used in addition to the Love Gems they'd normally use to get to these tiers. if you look at the graph tracking the tiers, the line is much more crooked, too
Looking back at it, the JP event had a similar jump, with the 2nd Honkers event tier 2 cutoff being 24,558 (at 8,000) and the 2nd Umi event cut-off being at 31,982 (at 10,000). Whereas the EN version has cutoffs at 26,684 and (currently) 33,824. There's also been a big ass jump in the playerbase; nearly 25% more players active during the Umi event. It does look like the change is largely induced from the additional loveca (although that won't hold if T2 jumps all the way up to 40k or something nuts), although who knows where the additional players came from.
they'll probably only increase tiers based on number of players that played during the event. it would be nice though. this event did see an increase in players, though (and reached 50k within 24 hours...) so maybe.
Love Live! - 13 (FINALE)
It's the last episode of the season. Honoka is still in a funk, μ is on indefinite hiatus, Kotori is leaving japan, and everyone is drifting apart. Suffice it to say, things are looking pretty grim! Does the episode resolve all of those plot points while still delivering a satisfying ending and reaching my expectations? Naturally.
Honoka Kousaka's Finest Hour!
After turning her back on the school idol life for good, Honoka goes back to being a normal highschool student. μ basically collapses, though Nico, Rin, and, Hanayo continue being idols. Seeing them press on like that was a legitimately heartwarming experience. After all, until a short while ago, they were having the time of their lives. It must have been incredibly painful for them to not have everyone around, but they still kept on going. Nico makes it clear why they're still going; they love being idols. In spite of everything that's happened, they're being true to themselves. Incidentally, I think that's the main theme of the episode (and arguably, the entire series). Friendship is great, optimism rules, and hard work and determination are vital, but being true to yourself is the most important thing in world. Honoka's reasons for quitting were self-servicing excuses (I screwed up, we'll never be good as a A-Rise, the school's fine, etc). Deep down, she loves being an idol. Singing, dancing and all that jazz... those things make her really, really happy. But going that down path again means:
1) Accepting that she may never be as successful as A-Rise
2) Accepting the stress or heartache that comes with being an school idol (such as when members leave)
3) Accepting that she might fail or that she might let her friends down again
Being able to accept each of those facts is hard. No, super hard. It means taking a long hard look at yourself and accepting reality, no matter how unpleasant it is. Fortunately for her, after some chance encounters with her friends, and some self-reflection, Honoka was able to work up the resolve to get back into the idol game again. I was very pleased with how Honoka managed to overcome her dilemma. She didn't do it through solely friendship (though they definitely helped) and it wasn't through sheer optimism either. She was able to overcome her problems through understanding. Friendship or optimism are things that most people achieve at some point in their life, but very, very few people achieve true understanding. And it was through that understanding that Honoka found the courage to press on. Rain or shine, win or lose, love and heartbreak; the truth is, simply being a school idol is enough to make her truly happy.
It's a classic of tale of "Whether you win or lose, it's important to have have fun" but it's done so well. Again, I can totally empathize with Honoka here. It's like when you get overly invested in a competitive sport or game, to a point where you're afraid of playing that game because losing is too painful. Or because you'll never be as good as X-player. Or because of the myriad reasons we may come up with. It's cliched, but sometimes the biggest obstacles in life is ourselves.
So yeah, even though the episode direction was predictable, it didn't stop me from happily grinning like an idiot. Kotori's return was a quick, but it was decently done and fairly consistent with the episode's theme. Just like Honaka, she herself was denying her own feelings. Choosing between "happiness in the future or being happy in the present" isn't easy, so I don't blame her on agonizing over the decision. I imagine that she felt pressured into going abroad since the opportunity was so appealing. She was probably afraid of turning down an offer in fear of facing regret down the line, but again, just like Honoka, she was able to come to grips with the fact that she truly loved being a school idol with her friends. Cue a heartwarming reunion between the girls and the final concert to finish the season.
Hey, hey, hey START
ASH
Annnnnnnnnd that's a wrap! Love Live! School Idol Festival was a great anime. Going in, I was honestly expecting something akin to a feel good moe blob anime. What I got instead was a genuinely funny comedy with great songs, tremendous characters, decent drama, and a ton of heart. Being a school idol was serious business; the girls struggled, trained and fought to achieve their goals. There were ups and downs. Joy and pain. But most important of all, the characters came to a greater understanding of their own feelings. And while they might not have gotten into to the Love Live, i'm positive that there day will come.
Definitely jumping into season 2 as soon as possible. I'll have to check out the OVA too, and catch up on the mangas. I definitely plan on playing the game too, once I get my android fixed. Unfortunately, it's too late for me... i've got a fullblown case of Love Live fever.
Current party status: 9
Favorite character: ♪
Idol rank: The Nine Muses of Greek Mythology
It's the last episode of the season. Honoka is still in a funk, μ is on indefinite hiatus, Kotori is leaving japan, and everyone is drifting apart. Suffice it to say, things are looking pretty grim! Does the episode resolve all of those plot points while still delivering a satisfying ending and reaching my expectations? Naturally.
Honoka Kousaka's Finest Hour!
After turning her back on the school idol life for good, Honoka goes back to being a normal highschool student. μ basically collapses, though Nico, Rin, and, Hanayo continue being idols. Seeing them press on like that was a legitimately heartwarming experience. After all, until a short while ago, they were having the time of their lives. It must have been incredibly painful for them to not have everyone around, but they still kept on going. Nico makes it clear why they're still going; they love being idols. In spite of everything that's happened, they're being true to themselves. Incidentally, I think that's the main theme of the episode (and arguably, the entire series). Friendship is great, optimism rules, and hard work and determination are vital, but being true to yourself is the most important thing in world. Honoka's reasons for quitting were self-servicing excuses (I screwed up, we'll never be good as a A-Rise, the school's fine, etc). Deep down, she loves being an idol. Singing, dancing and all that jazz... those things make her really, really happy. But going that down path again means:
1) Accepting that she may never be as successful as A-Rise
2) Accepting the stress or heartache that comes with being an school idol (such as when members leave)
3) Accepting that she might fail or that she might let her friends down again
Being able to accept each of those facts is hard. No, super hard. It means taking a long hard look at yourself and accepting reality, no matter how unpleasant it is. Fortunately for her, after some chance encounters with her friends, and some self-reflection, Honoka was able to work up the resolve to get back into the idol game again. I was very pleased with how Honoka managed to overcome her dilemma. She didn't do it through solely friendship (though they definitely helped) and it wasn't through sheer optimism either. She was able to overcome her problems through understanding. Friendship or optimism are things that most people achieve at some point in their life, but very, very few people achieve true understanding. And it was through that understanding that Honoka found the courage to press on. Rain or shine, win or lose, love and heartbreak; the truth is, simply being a school idol is enough to make her truly happy.
It's a classic of tale of "Whether you win or lose, it's important to have have fun" but it's done so well. Again, I can totally empathize with Honoka here. It's like when you get overly invested in a competitive sport or game, to a point where you're afraid of playing that game because losing is too painful. Or because you'll never be as good as X-player. Or because of the myriad reasons we may come up with. It's cliched, but sometimes the biggest obstacles in life is ourselves.
So yeah, even though the episode direction was predictable, it didn't stop me from happily grinning like an idiot. Kotori's return was a quick, but it was decently done and fairly consistent with the episode's theme. Just like Honaka, she herself was denying her own feelings. Choosing between "happiness in the future or being happy in the present" isn't easy, so I don't blame her on agonizing over the decision. I imagine that she felt pressured into going abroad since the opportunity was so appealing. She was probably afraid of turning down an offer in fear of facing regret down the line, but again, just like Honoka, she was able to come to grips with the fact that she truly loved being a school idol with her friends. Cue a heartwarming reunion between the girls and the final concert to finish the season.
Hey, hey, hey START
ASH
Annnnnnnnnd that's a wrap! Love Live! School Idol Festival was a great anime. Going in, I was honestly expecting something akin to a feel good moe blob anime. What I got instead was a genuinely funny comedy with great songs, tremendous characters, decent drama, and a ton of heart. Being a school idol was serious business; the girls struggled, trained and fought to achieve their goals. There were ups and downs. Joy and pain. But most important of all, the characters came to a greater understanding of their own feelings. And while they might not have gotten into to the Love Live, i'm positive that there day will come.
Definitely jumping into season 2 as soon as possible. I'll have to check out the OVA too, and catch up on the mangas. I definitely plan on playing the game too, once I get my android fixed. Unfortunately, it's too late for me... i've got a fullblown case of Love Live fever.
Current party status: 9
Favorite character: ♪
Idol rank: The Nine Muses of Greek Mythology
Good luck!
Nice to hear. I think many people miss out on this show, because they basically have the same expectations as you and never try it.
I have yet to get any closer than this to FC'ing Kaguya no Shiro de Odoritai EX. It's really annoying how close I was.
fek, do you still plan on trying to watch that μ’s New Year's Eve program live?
Hopefully Bandai Channel isn't region locked. http://live.b-ch.com/lovelive/
Here's the countdown for it.
Countdown until Love Live! 2014 Year End Thank You Party ~ μ’s New Year's Eve ~ is broadcast at 9:00 PM JST (12:00 PM GMT).
Repost of the program contents
Reposting for the new page
Countdown until the end of the English event on Wednesday, 31st December, 8 AM UTC.
Countdown until the end of the Japanese Event on Wednesday, 31st December, 3 PM JST [6 AM UTC].
Provisional countdown for the New Year's draw at 12:00 PM PST on Thursday, 1st January.
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fek, do you still plan on trying to watch that μ’s New Year's Eve program live?
Hopefully Bandai Channel isn't region locked. http://live.b-ch.com/lovelive/
Here's the countdown for it.
Countdown until Love Live! 2014 Year End Thank You Party ~ μ’s New Year's Eve ~ is broadcast at 9:00 PM JST (12:00 PM GMT).
Repost of the program contents
-------------------------------Love Live! End of Year Special Broadcast with the 9 members of μ’s.
Looking back at 2014 with μ’s.
Program name: Love Live! 2014 Year End Thank You Party ~ μ’s New Year's Eve ~ 「ラブライブ！」2014年ありがとう忘年会 ～μ’sと過ごす大晦日SP～
Appearance: μ’s
Nitta Emi (Kousaka Honoka), Nanjou Yoshino (Ayase Eli), Uchida Aya (Minami Kotori), Mimori Suzuko (Sonoda Umi), Iida Riho (Hoshizora Rin), Pile (Nishikino Maki), Kusuda Aina (Toujou Nozomi), Kubo Yurika (Koizumi Hanayo), Tokui Sora (Yazawa Nico).
Live broadcast delivery date and time:
December 31st (Wednesday) 21:00 - 22:00 JST [12:00 PM UTC - 1:00 PM UTC]
TOKYO MX, Bandai Channel (Live broadcast page) http://live.b-ch.com/lovelive/
22:00 - 24:05 JST (planned) [1:00 PM UTC - 3:05 PM UTC]
A special live continuous performance on Bandai Channel
- TV Anime 1st season, episode 1 - episode 3, streamed (? not sure if I got this right, TVアニメ1期 第1話～第3話一挙ライブ配信
- Live digest - Love Live! μ’s →NEXT LoveLive! 2014 ～ENDLESS PARADE～
- Countdown to 2015 (featuring μ’s)
Reposting for the new page
Countdown until the end of the English event on Wednesday, 31st December, 8 AM UTC.
Countdown until the end of the Japanese Event on Wednesday, 31st December, 3 PM JST [6 AM UTC].
Provisional countdown for the New Year's draw at 12:00 PM PST on Thursday, 1st January.
Yes, but I might end up missing the start. Since it's probably starting with the anime rebroadcast I don't mind that too muchfek, do you still plan on trying to watch that μs New Year's Eve program live?
Hopefully Bandai Channel isn't region locked. http://live.b-ch.com/lovelive/
Here's the countdown for it.
Countdown until Love Live! 2014 Year End Thank You Party ~ μs New Year's Eve ~ is broadcast at 9:00 PM JST (12:00 PM GMT).
I get super-determined over stuff like this, and have 41 Loveca that I'm planning to burn through to at least make it above 40,000. Surely that should be enough?
...Hard to say. :/
currently at 37500 and past few hours were <750 increase. so you...might be safe =D
I'm just happy for reaching 21000 for that Love Gem
Hopefully.
I'm currently at 37,905 with 374 tokens in possession. I'm going to use more Loveca and pile up some more, and then do a few 4x event songs in the final half hour.
Congrats!Whoo 100 LP get
I mean you basically have 100 at rank 148 but still.
I'm at Rank 141 personally, I can't wait for 100LP.
[Currently sitting at 95 LP, so 98 would be fine.]
Whoo 100 LP get
I mean you basically have 100 at rank 148 but still.
Triple digit LP feels so nice to get~
Well, I'm done with the event, it was a far heavier drain on my gems than I expected.
And that concludes 3 events back to back Tier 1 as a F2P. At the end of the first Maki event, I had 4 gems, and saved until the Honoka event, and then went T1 for Honoka, Hanayo, and now Umi.
Thanks for the warning.
I'm just going to keep playing 25LP/Expert songs, get whatever tokens I can, and then use them in the last half of the event. Not sure how much that will be, maybe 41/42k or so?
45k FP spent, got 3 Yume no Tobira rares, idolized two of them!
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Well, the thread lives up to its title in regards to despair. Played pretty much non-stop for the last 4 hours trying to enter the top 1000, and in the end, I definitely missed it. I did not expect to blow ~40 loveca and not get in. Those could've been better saved for pulls, not to mention time wasted and how boring it was. I need a break from this game.
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