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[Hellwarden]

So I'm back.

There's a lot in the dort arc that bugs me.

But one thing sticks out. So the plan was for these rebels to take these busted suits/ships.

Did they tell the guys who were guarding the suits/ships about this? Because it looks like they got blown the fuck away.

 

[Man God]

They gave them real small arms but fake military equipment. Kinda evil.

 

[Schadenfreude]

I guess she's the maiden of revolution because she chooses to be. Weird and kinda self-centered but okay.

 

[Moaradin]

I'm surprised people are watching this

 

[Seda]

Earlier in the series, I had gotten the impression that Mika /does/ understand the emotions of other people, but he just wasn't expressive of his own.

More recently though, he seems more "robot", which isn't as interesting.

 

[Seda]

I'm just flipping through the reactions as I play Bravely Second.

This game is better than I expected FWIW.

 

[Schadenfreude]

As much as we make fun of the Dort dudes, I do kinda feel bad for them. Gjallarhorn are dicks and they don't deserve to die in space like that.

I'm just flipping through the reactions as I play Bravely Second.

This game is better than I expected FWIW.

Is it weird hearing Rusty Venture as an RPG protagonist?

 

[SAB CA]

I just feel like, as others start expressing more emotions (because they're comfortable around each other now), Mika's still stunted at the same spot he's always been.

It's actually kind of nice that he reflects on issues... but doesn't let them wear him down, and make him pause or shift much.

It's kinda nice compared to Amuro or Kamille. Not... too much different from Heero? Well, no... even he has more emotion than early Heero.

 

[Man God]

Seen this bit a lot.

 

[Moaradin]

There's a gundam protagonist named Heero? lol

 

[Schadenfreude]

I feel like Mika just acts like a robot. That was a fucking sweet burn right there.

 

[Man God]

Gif that Man God.

 

[SAB CA]

It's our problem freee, philosophyyyy.... Alayah-Vinjana!

There's a gundam protagonist named Heero? lol

 

[Mizerman]

There's a gundam protagonist named Heero? lol

Oh yeah.

 

[MetatronM]

There's a gundam protagonist named Heero? lol

Hiro's a pretty common name, you know.

 

[Seda]

I just feel like, as others start expressing more emotions (because they're comfortable around each other now), Mika's still stunted at the same spot he's always been.

It's actually kind of nice that he reflects on issues... but doesn't let them wear him down, and make him pause or shift much.

It's kinda nice compared to Amuro or Kamille. Not... too much different from Heero? Well, no... even he has more emotion than early Heero.

Yeah, those are the things that I like about him. There was a scene earlier where Atra asked Mika if he would be alright. Mika responds something to the effect of: "Of course, I have your charm after all". Obviously Mika doesn't think the charm will actually/literally keep him safe, but he acknowledges the gesture Atra made and he knows bringing it up at that point will comfort her. Stuff like that makes me think he not totally devoid of emotion.

There's a gundam protagonist named Heero? lol

One of the most well known, if not the most.

 

[Schadenfreude]

But then they don't actually tell us what's going on with the Dort colonies. Mrgrgr. "Oppression" Time for more Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans.

 

[B.K.]

3:00am? What's the point of even showing it if it's that late?

 

[MetatronM]

3:00am? What's the point of even showing it if it's that late?

It's not actually 3am.

 

[SAB CA]

Yeah, those are the things that I like about him. There was a scene earlier where Atra asked Mika if he would be alright. Mika responds something to the effect of: "Of course, I have your charm after all". Obviously Mika doesn't think the charm will actually/literally keep him safe, but he acknowledges the gesture Atra made and he know bringing it up at that point we comfort her. Stuff like that makes me think he not totally devoid of emotion

It was surprising, he's not going out of his way to be cold to the women who like him. Especially since "cold" guys like him normally push people way, so no one will miss them when they inevitably die.

I'm still a bit surprised at his "I thought you were Cute." when he kissed Kudelia. Less copycate than "I saw Naze do this, and thought I'd try it!", and a pretty natural reason as to why to do such a thing. While Kudelia, raised in normal society, thinks kissing = marriage, he has a better grasp of the basics than I'd expect.

 

[cntr]

I will always appreciate that Neal Stephenson got away with naming a main character "Hiro Protagonist"

It was surprising, he's not going out of his way to be cold to the women who like him. Especially since "cold" guys like him normally push people way, so no one will miss them when they inevitably die.

I'm still a bit surprised at his "I thought you were Cute." when he kissed Kudelia. Less copycate than "I saw Naze do this, and thought I'd try it!", and a pretty natural reason as to why to do such a thing. While Kudelia, raised in normal society, thinks kissing = marriage, he has a better grasp of the basics than I'd expect.

IBO might not be great, but Mika's a fantastic character. He's the "quiet protagonisst" executed well, because he's actually quiet and reserved, not an outright sociopath.

 

[Schadenfreude]

Kudelia's got balls.

 

[Schadenfreude]

How many episodes we got left?

 

[SAB CA]

I'm really not sketching anything tonight, lol. I'll save the desire to sketch dump for our late movie next week.

Just to say, I generally like IBO's mix of designs. lots of skin colors, body builds, varied ages... they try to overload on them, and we probably could drop a few people on every side of the situation, but I really appreciate it, regardless.

IBO might not be great, but Mika's a fantastic character. He's the "quiet protagonisst" executed well, because he's actually quiet and reserved, not an outright sociopath.

Yeah, he is a well done take on the archetype. He still betrays my expectations fairly often, and he stays out of being the plain "bad guy all the girls want", by actually having much more humanity than his dry look and flat talking leads one to expect.

 

[cntr]

you know, it's kind of telling that IBO got a lot worse when it started focusing on Gundam politics over the characters

 

[Seda]

I will always appreciate that Neal Stephenson got away with naming a main character "Hiro Protagonist"

IBO might not be great, but Mika's a fantastic character. He's the "quiet protagonisst" executed well, because he's actually quiet and reserved, not an outright sociopath.

I've been saying from the beginning of this show that I really like Mika. Jst the last couple of episodes have kinda played up his semi-robot nature a little too much.

Highlight is when Atra yelled to him (paraphrase): 'Kudelia is upset. You're supposed to comfort women when they are crying!.' And then Mika really awkwardly embraces.....her...head? That whole scene was just weirdly executed.

you know, it's kind of telling that IBO got a lot worse when it started focusing on Gundam politics over the characters

I would agree with this, yes. The characters early on is what got me intrigued in the show.

actually having much more humanity than his dry look and flat talking leads one to expect.

Also agree

 

[SAB CA]

I was expecting Mika to ruin that moment, actually. When 1 girl you know has a thing for you tells you to comfort the OTHER girl who has a thing for you... you're in the middle of a minefield.

 

[Schadenfreude]

lol that guy is a fucking weirdo.

 

[B-Dubs]

you know, it's kind of telling that IBO got a lot worse when it started focusing on Gundam politics over the characters

That's almost entirely because none of that political stuff had been set up properly. We have no idea what the differing factions are fighting over or how they are positioning themselves, there's no background or anything. You can't have a plot based around political posturing and shifting alliances and all that shit they want to do without establishing the stakes and what they'e jockying for. I mean shit, even your average soap opera knows that.

 

[SAB CA]

Is human Ammy-girl suppose to be a goofy Haman Karn-a-like?

Now to watch an awkward moment of co-op crying.

 

[Schadenfreude]

Let's all do revolution!

 

[cntr]

I can't remember the last time when a Gundam show's politics was actually good

G Gundam probably had the best political system out of all Gundams.

 

[BBboy20]

G Gundam probably had the best political system out of all Gundams.

That's rather funny if true.

 

[Line_HTX]

I got sucked into the Xenoverse 2 vortex, and forgot there was IBO marathon. I did actually miss a couple of eps here and there.

Always nice to see SAB CA talk more in this thread, haha

;P

 

[B-Dubs]

I can't remember the last time when a Gundam show's politics was actually good

G Gundam probably had the best political system out of all Gundams.

This is true. Not just because they solved all their problems with giant robot fights either.

 

[Schadenfreude]

Time for the last episode of Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans.

 

[Man God]

OT title.

 

[SAB CA]

Line_HTX, I almost didn't recognize you with that avatar, lol.

Minus it's inching towards "now kiss!" territory, I don't mind seeing Kudelia and Atra finally let out their frustrations born from the DORT saga. Kudy went from "tens of people died in front of me, one in my arms, and one who I just said was like a sister!" and Atra got beat worse than basically any of the living men in the series... and both of them have been acting strong, and thinking about others since those situations happened.

NOW LETS DO REVOLUTION!

 

[Seda]

Is it weird hearing Rusty Venture as an RPG protagonist?

I've never seen Venture bros...so I hear that Naruto filler guy lol. I think the actor does a great job though!

 

[Line_HTX]

Kudelia leading the way to World War 3.

 

[MetatronM]

I find it interesting that the characters who at first glance had the potential to be the most annoying and terrible characters due to their archetypes (Mikazuki, Atra) have turned out to be the best characters in the show.

 

[Man God]

Blue Exorcist Eyebrows.

 

[Schadenfreude]

lol this lady acts like an anime character. Isn't she supposed to be a soldier.

 

[Man God]

Bravely Second is great. Some of the skits are a bit too much for me. Dean Venture Summer Wars Naruto Shippuden filler guy does a great job.

 

[BBboy20]

I've never seen Venture bros...so I hear that Naruto filler guy lol. I think the actor does a great job though!

Every actor in Venture Bros. is amazing.

 

[Line_HTX]

I find it interesting that the characters who at first glance had the potential to be the most annoying and terrible characters due to their archetypes (Mikazuki, Atra) have turned out to be the best characters in the show.

It's a pleasant surprise to say the least.

 

[Schadenfreude]

lol what a fucking dork.

Bravely Second is great. Some of the skits are a bit too much for me. Dean Venture Summer Wars Naruto Shippuden filler guy does a great job.

Michael Sinterniklaas. His last name means Saint Nicholas!

 

[SAB CA]

"Burn away that Ancient Chaff... FOR THE GLORY OF LIFE FIBERS!"

I still think that Fumitan's actual name is "Fumita", and Fumitan is just an attempt to make it sound cute.

I can't hear ___-tan without thinking about something like the OS-Tan. maybe Win2000-tan is her sister...

 

[Man God]

Gulla Gulla.

 

[SparksterMeta0]

Riff raff! Space rats!