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Me. I'm on vol 10.
Schadenfreude
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Did you read 16.5? :3
Gucci Messiah
Banned
Do they expand on Akihiko's motivation for creating the game or did he just want to play sim city with real people and rpg elements for shits and giggles?
You get to learn more stuff about him but no, his reason is never expanded upon.
lol................................
Gucci Messiah
Banned
I think Akihiko is a sociopath, that explains some things.
He is. All details about him point to that.
I'm so sorry.
Eeh it's not so bad. I know Naruto and One Piece are good. Bleach is awful as usual. SE is rarely that bad and this is my third favorite episode of FLCL and I watched SAO with my friend last night so that basically leaves the first surprise as the only well surprise on the list.
Korgoth and Kickheart were as good as usual and the backhalf of Toonami was great, though I was getting super loopy by the second episode of Inuyasha. I think some poison guy showed up and Sesshy whooped his ass and then they teased Alphonse Elric showing up.
Korgoth and Kickheart were as good as usual and the backhalf of Toonami was great, though I was getting super loopy by the second episode of Inuyasha. I think some poison guy showed up and Sesshy whooped his ass and then they teased Alphonse Elric showing up.
Gucci Messiah
Banned
Just watched last nights GitS...so freaking good, this is now my favorite show on the block.
Doctor Decimate
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i don't see how you having a theory for the reason excuses the show not giving a reason.
Gucci Messiah
Banned
Doctor Decimate
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and again, why did he want to play god? he forgot. boom, frustrating anticlimax and the second instance of "well, i dunno" in the same episode. not sure why that can't be called lazy writing.
astrogamer
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Just read Gaf's reaction to SAO to Star Wars. It was like you all were descending into madness. It was hilarious each step of the way
I wasn't even expecting... that end for SAO last night, so as it happened, I was pretty much in
mode the entire time, lol. (nice to not be spoil'd on plots for once!)
It's fun to watch these Naruto fights again, especially knowing as much as we know now! I think I like Band of 7 because it feels like a Megaman game, haha. All leading up to a certain Mountain showdown with Wily!
I have no idea what this is, lol. Should... should I find out?
That's actually kinda interesting. I always sympathize with show / story creators, I've done my own share of tryin to think up stories, and having them critiqued in ways that... I'd never think of during the creation, ha. And then watch people totally blow over what I thought was cool, and make up their own explanation to what I did, haha...
Thanks a lot guys! ^_^ Much appreciated!
Thanks for the detailed analysis!
Drawin' in controlled time limits is kinda stressful, but I love how it forces me to get creative. Drawing in not-exactly-pixel and not-anywhere-near-vectors is oddly perfect for me. The color covers are always the biggest point of annoyance; can't perfect them in the small amount of time I allow for them, but they're easily the pics I spend the most time on per set. And Art Academy is nothing like Photoshop / quite different than natural media, so coloring is a real pain, forcing a lot of tricks to try and produce desired stuff in time... CHALLENGE!
Yet, let me add that I love this early GiTS SAC episode. All the visual fun with the Fish-eye Camera views... it was the episode that really proved to me that it could be sophisticated and subtly fun all at the same time, which I actually find to be a pretty mature thing to pull off.
"This show is a work of masters of their craft."
It takes everything that's great about SAC (2deep4Me conversations, it's own sci-fi elements, the questioning of humanity VS machine, the Major being fun to look at, Batou always lookin like a wisecrackin' Jerk, awesome music, etc) and puts it into one ep that never feels like it's at lack for anything (unlike many others, where you're thinking "Shut up and shoot something already... please?!?")
mode the entire time, lol. (nice to not be spoil'd on plots for once!)
Well Crap. I fell asleep during Clone Wars. :/
Nice. Gaara vs Rock Lee and Band of 7 is so Damn nostalgic.
It's fun to watch these Naruto fights again, especially knowing as much as we know now! I think I like Band of 7 because it feels like a Megaman game, haha. All leading up to a certain Mountain showdown with Wily!
Meanwhile in log horizon (courtesy of AnimeGAF):
I have no idea what this is, lol. Should... should I find out?
That's actually kinda interesting. I always sympathize with show / story creators, I've done my own share of tryin to think up stories, and having them critiqued in ways that... I'd never think of during the creation, ha. And then watch people totally blow over what I thought was cool, and make up their own explanation to what I did, haha...
Thanks a lot guys! ^_^ Much appreciated!
Thanks for the detailed analysis!
Drawin' in controlled time limits is kinda stressful, but I love how it forces me to get creative. Drawing in not-exactly-pixel and not-anywhere-near-vectors is oddly perfect for me. The color covers are always the biggest point of annoyance; can't perfect them in the small amount of time I allow for them, but they're easily the pics I spend the most time on per set. And Art Academy is nothing like Photoshop / quite different than natural media, so coloring is a real pain, forcing a lot of tricks to try and produce desired stuff in time... CHALLENGE!
Yet, let me add that I love this early GiTS SAC episode. All the visual fun with the Fish-eye Camera views... it was the episode that really proved to me that it could be sophisticated and subtly fun all at the same time, which I actually find to be a pretty mature thing to pull off.
"This show is a work of masters of their craft."
It takes everything that's great about SAC (2deep4Me conversations, it's own sci-fi elements, the questioning of humanity VS machine, the Major being fun to look at, Batou always lookin like a wisecrackin' Jerk, awesome music, etc) and puts it into one ep that never feels like it's at lack for anything (unlike many others, where you're thinking "Shut up and shoot something already... please?!?")
For those of you who don't know, that GIF is from the new series Log Horizon.
So these novels are still ongoing? Can we expect to see more of this animated?
What a weird fame for the writer of SAO. I can talk about this guy and his story as much as I like, but in the end, this guy has a huge fanbase and money because of it. Isn't it weird how consistently good the animation in SAO is? Where does that budget come from?
I'm kinda intrigued.
What a weird fame for the writer of SAO. I can talk about this guy and his story as much as I like, but in the end, this guy has a huge fanbase and money because of it. Isn't it weird how consistently good the animation in SAO is? Where does that budget come from?
I'm kinda intrigued.
They're still going. The 13th came out in August.
It's very likely there will be more anime. The first anime arc (the one we witnessed) only covers the first two books.
Also, Yen Press is releasing the first volume in English in April. I doubt it will make more sense than the anime but....
Yeah I don't know what the theme for last night would be, but it'd be something something terrible.
Also it really saddens me how defensive and arrogant DeMarco can get sometimes. I mean look at this:
I hate when people get like that and can't realize their own faults. :/
Gucci Messiah
Banned
I keep seeing that name tossed around, I'm assuming it's worth looking into?
It certainly reeks of a double standard, King Star King proved that this block has a few of those.
Watch it, yes.
foxuzamaki
Doesn't read OPs, especially not his own
this whole thing reminds me of the monogatari series, cept the monogatari series has good writing, though the writer probably has written better stories with SAO since he's older, he probably is just stuck doing it because of popularity.
I don't see any arrogance in his comments. The Toonami staff has put together a relatively successful block. Really, only they are the ones who can say what shows they want on their block.
Yes, the first show wasn't good at all. But what were people expecting? We know that they're on a limited budget. Pulling some stuff out of the archives was to be expected.
It is more the fact that Demarco is getting ultra-defensive over their airing of the DST material. Sometimes the audience has a bad reaction to your programming and you just have to roll along with it.
Doctor Decimate
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so do you guys legitimately like Log Horizon a lot or is your viewing of Sword Art Online sort of giving you a much better impression than you would have if you'd never have seen SAO?
Meanwhile in log horizon (courtesy of AnimeGAF):
I could watch this all day.
Eh, good question. LH is definitely more concerned with making the mechanics feel MMORPGy as opposed to the sort of Megaman Battle Network understanding of Internet that SAO has. Plus it's by the guy who did Maoyuu so we're all just glad it's not fucking boring like that 13 episode slog was (Spoilers; it was the
Gamelon,
GAMELONS
THEY'RE DEVELOPING GUNS
grandjedi6
Master of the Google Search
This is how the entirety of Adult Swim acts though. They've always had an abusive relationship with their viewer base.
I guess I don't really see it as ultra-defensive, but whatever, what's done is done. Nobody can really take anything back.
The DST stuff though, makes me wonder, what exactly does Adult Swim have stuffed away in their rights archive?
Demarco gets SUPER defensive about just about everything that he perceives as being even vaguely critical, even if it's a politely worded legitimate question. He also moves goalposts CONSTANTLY and gets defensive when somebody calls him out on it.
I understand, the nature of programming can be fluid, situations change, etc., and he has to deal with a lot of douches harassing him because people online are just generally assholes. Even still, though, he is quick to kneejerk to a defensive, dismissive position.
He would probably quote this post and say I don't know anything about the business or what he does and should try running a super awesome and successful TV block for myself first, even though I haven't actually said anything negative about the product and generally think the Toonami has had many more hits than misses so far and is generally moving in the right direction.
well, i dunno, that kind of statistic absolutely makes sense to me
After watching Log Horizon, the animation for SAO is revealed for what it is: nonsense.
Well, maybe I just don't like SAO's artstyle, but LH is far easier to follow and more dramatic. So far, anyway. Also, it doesn't skip the fight scenes.
No arguments there, it is one reason why have an adversarial relationship on Twitter.
Gucci Messiah
Banned
You should read his twitter more often, he can be a dick to fans
Dr.Palutena
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Yea, it makes sense if you think that in the first month many were invested in actually progressing up through floors and attempting to beat the game. Eventually most just idk gave up, and stayed in safe zones and waiting for someone else to beat the game.
As for Log Horizon, I like it cause while the characters may be equally OP, they aren't absolutely horrible, they also actually kept in the stuff that makes the idea of being trapped in an MMO actually interesting versus "If you die , you die permanently, so basically real life" and "everyone looks like they do in real life (not that that matters since everyone is still anime attractive), so basically real life...". So yea I am kinda comparing it to SAO, but I'd say it's interesting and very entertaining in its own right.
And that's just the way I like it, at least when said fans are being dicks themselves.
foxuzamaki
Doesn't read OPs, especially not his own
mightynine
Member
While I would not have chose the DST shows, in the end, it's an hour that counts for nothing in the ratings, and we know the money's being spent elsewhere (Dandy and whatever else is coming in 2014).
It's not like Inuyasha last year which was something being added to the block, so why spend money (you don't likely have) to air something that will get you nothing in return?
It's not like Inuyasha last year which was something being added to the block, so why spend money (you don't likely have) to air something that will get you nothing in return?
Gucci Messiah
Banned
I'm not saying fans are in the right but when you're in the position DeMarco is you have to take the high road instead of getting defensive and being a jerk to the people who support you
Dr.Palutena
Member
Yea, if something is terrible and disgusting it doesnt really matter if it's appropriate for the block "action" cartoon wise or not.
BassForever
Member
The problem is for every genuine fan who post something that is constructively critical there are 20 "this shit sucks" or "why did you air that garbage" that are basically just attacks. It's why being a manager of anything is so difficult, you basically have to treat everyone the same and all problems equally, which upsets some people.
My issue is mostly that Demarco is almost always preaching about ignoring haters or not giving fucks about people who put you down, but then he constantly gets into pissing matches with people he deems to be haters or putting him down.
Dude should listen to a few more TOM speeches, methinks.
What's so remarkable about it?
Watched 2 episodes of Log Horizon. Watching the next 2 in a bit. Basic SAO first 14 eps comparisons:
This is fun so far, and feels much more... "honest" than SAO. It feels a little by the numbers, but lets just say... it has a lot more numbers to work with than SAO?
- Aww, these designs remind me of Class of Heroes X EVERYTHING. Green Headscraft + Orange Mantle girl really reminds me of Protag of Dark Cloud visually.
- Super big guy, Super Strategic guy, Super Cute mini-Girl. Huge guy is instantly physically attracted to tiny girl who looks like a child. At least SAO's first "season" focused on attraction to generally more mature looking girls.
- The pacing is worlds better, and this instantly feels more like a story put together by competent staff with experience. It's a well-worn story evolution style.
- I actually prefer the way SAO would get stuff finished, and then explain it afterwards. It kept from breaking "in the moment" moments with too-much-talking bits.
- Everything reminds me of Ragnarok Online, haha. I love the nods to vets having knowledge and rare items that have cycled out the game. It does feel a lot more natural.
- The Guild Girls are... really... generic? "Ohhh, I like cute things!" "Oh I do too, but in a different way!" Marielle apparently also had her own "expansion pack". Why is big dude, admitted pervert, totally ignoring her desire to latch onto him> ENJOY THIS YOU MORON.
- The characters have a nice wide field of inspiration. Close to how Shining games work. Beast, Elves, Gnome-looking peeps... it's great I wanna play this already.
- "In other stories like this, if you die in the game, you die in real life!!"
This is fun so far, and feels much more... "honest" than SAO. It feels a little by the numbers, but lets just say... it has a lot more numbers to work with than SAO?
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