(L) Log Horizon (novel)

[Estavali]

Just wait for it

The fun is lost if it's not read for yourself =3

[Avento]

AVENTO
Ras / Elf
Class -Summoner-
Subclass -Berserker-
Lv.77

how come all 3 of us is summoner? lol

hmmm a berserker summoner........... looks like ill just summon everything i have and kill everything in sight

[LystAP]

Originally Posted by aohige

We don't know, but it's a speculation in 2ch.
There's a lot of reason to believe so.

Spoiler:

- The fact the voices are changing to match the sex of your character was explicitly mentioned by Roderick in the last volume, to much surprise of those listening to the report
- Tetra dresses and acts like a typical Nekama (online Okama), a male user who pretends to be a girl
- The author said the novel volume 6 was a Girls Side story where as novel 7 is a Boys Side story
etc, etc.

There goes my dreams of a female Wakamoto. Although there is the part that highlights the stereotype that people who play opposite gender characters are deviants. I wonder what other Japanese subcultures are referenced.

Originally Posted by The Green One

Doubt anyone wants to play a game that apparently ate 500,000 people at once.

I don't know, some people would for the thrill of it; although we aren't sure of the particulars, if the game is still connected with the real world, you think we would see some external access from the outside. But since they all seem relatively trapped, there shouldn't be a direct connection that would bring in more players, unless they're from a alternate reality.

[tsunade666]

For now, I think the number of players stuck in alternate world or game will be fix with no way out and no way in.

EDIT:

Round table meeting is starting. First impression of Isaac is he is a bro and for William he is an arse -_-

[Breimoon]

can someone repost the link to the translations?? I continue to get not found on 4chan.

[Marcus H.]

Here it is.

[Breimoon]

thank you for the link

[ryuusei]

Can someone clarify/correct what all the guilds specialised in?

Black sword knights - large PVP guild
Honesty - ?
D.D.D - large PVP guild
Silver sword - PVE raiding
West wind brigade - raiding?
Oceanic Systems - metal works production guild
The Rodrick firm - research and development
8th shopping district center - product logistics
Crescent moon - low/mid level caretaking guild
Grandeur - mid level PVP guild?
Radio market - mechanical items

[aohige]

Originally Posted by ryuusei

Can someone clarify/correct what all the guilds specialised in?

Black sword knights - large PVP guild
Honesty - ?
D.D.D - large PVP guild
Silver sword - PVE raiding
West wind brigade - raiding?
Oceanic Systems - metal works production guild
The Rodrick firm - research and development
8th shopping district center - product logistics
Crescent moon - low/mid level caretaking guild
Grandeur - mid level PVP guild?
Radio market - mechanical items

No, Black Sword Knights and D.D.D are both raid guilds as well.
There are no PvP focus guild in the Round Table.

[ryuusei]

Originally Posted by aohige

No, Black Sword Knights and D.D.D are both raid guilds as well.
There are no PvP focus guild in the Round Table.

Hmm, yea I'm just confused because the translations that are up at the moment make an effort in stating guilds that are raiding and ones that are for battles. I'm still not sure what Honesty specializes in.

Grandeur and Cresent Moon are probably leveling guilds then ?

[Estavali]

Originally Posted by ryuusei

Hmm, yea I'm just confused because the translations that are up at the moment make an effort in stating guilds that are raiding and ones that are for battles. I'm still not sure what Honesty specializes in.

Grandeur and Cresent Moon are probably leveling guilds then ?

Honesty is given as a combat (raiding?) guild in the novel, but they're well-known as a guild that actively collects and disseminates information on high-level raids.

Grandeur and CM... Hmmm, social support? CM's like an extended family in any case, thanks to Marielle's big-sisterly character =3

*checks the translated chapter four*

LOL McCrescent. So wrong, yet so right XD

[tsunade666]

Originally Posted by ryuusei

Hmm, yea I'm just confused because the translations that are up at the moment make an effort in stating guilds that are raiding and ones that are for battles. I'm still not sure what Honesty specializes in.

Grandeur and Cresent Moon are probably leveling guilds then ?

Here's the answer to it.

Information are already provided in the thread.

Originally Posted by aohige

Ok, got some break time from work.



There are 11 guilds that make up the Round Table Committee.
How the committee came to being, well, enjoy the show.
It should happen within the first 10-12 episodes of the anime.
All the leaders of the 11 guilds are shown lined up in the Opening of the Anime, the scene where it pans out from Shiroe and showing 2 guild masters at a time.

Log Horizon:

Oceanic System:
The largest craftsmen guild in Akiba, with 5000 members. "Strong Armed" Michitaka is the guild leader. (The muscular blacksmith in the OP). The guild specializes in production.

The Rodrick Firm:
Craftsmen guild with 1900 members, led by "Fairy Alchemist" Rodrick. (The tall man with a white lab coat) He is a researcher for the most part, and his guild focus is more in research. Reserved, but intelligent man.

8th district shopping center:
700 members strong, this craftsmen guild is led by Charasin. (the merchant standing across from Michitaka)
Although a crating guild, 8th district focus more on merchants - art of selling and buying.

D.D.D.:
Akiba's largest raiding guild with 1500 members, led by "Berserker" Crusty. (The knight wearing glasses). Crusty is the most prominent character from the Round Table in the series, he will play huge roles int he latter half of the anime. Tall, handsome, scheming and teasing, smart and elegant, tsundere, generally a nice person, yet in battle he turns into a blood-seeking murderer lusting for blood. Hence the nickname "Berserker" which also happens to be his Job class. (I think Crusty is going to be a huge chick magnet with fangirls - he has like all the elements liked by them lol)
Crusty is a seasoned general for "Legion Raiding" of 96 members, and is the pillar of Akiba's army. The pyramid command chain is solid, and effectively organized like military. Due to both his personal effectiveness as well as political strength, he is appointed the representative of the Round Table.

Black Knights:
Although only 180 members strong, this elite battle-worn guild is led by "Blacksword" Issac. (The black knight in the OP) The guild only allows members over the level of 85, and generally unorganized. However, every member of the guild are seasoned vets which makes them a fearsome force.

Honesty:
One of the largest battle guilds in Akiba, at 750 members. Led by Eins.

West Wind Brigade:
Harem battle guild, led by Soujiro Seta (the young samurai standing across from Marielle). Protagonist of his own manga series, the young samurai is a chick magnet - and his guild consists of many beautiful girls attracted to Soujiro. Currently dating four of them. Around 60 members strong

Radio Market:
middle-sized guild in Akiba, led by "The retired" Akaneya Ichimonjinosuke (old samurai looking man). A rare "Machinery" smith. Generally known as an odd man, but liked by many.

Grandeur:
Another mid-sized guild, led by former Black Knight member "Canon Ball" Woodstock W. (the dwarf standing across from Akaneya) The guild is known for high level of network and connections with guilds through out Japan. Also known for their generosity and kindness towards free non-guild players.

The Crescent Moon Alliance:
Small guild of 30 members of so, (although they become quite mid-sized soon) led by "Akiba's Sun Flower" Marielle. Generous and kind towards everyone including newbies, and loved by all.


The last three guilds are far smaller than others, but were included because they needed a minority voice represented in the committee, and these three were influential.
Eins and Woodstock has had almost no role in the novels, so details on their personality and background is very low.
Aside from Shiroe, Crusty and Marielle has enjoyed the most spotlight, almost equally. Followed by Issac and the craftsmen trio, Charasin, Michitaka, and Rodrick.


This will be covered in episode 14 of the anime.

[ryuusei]

Originally Posted by tsunade666

Here's the answer to it.

Information are already provided in the thread.

Thanks for that and to aohige

[tsunade666]

well darn. He bought the guild hall -__- no wonder his nazijew.

Though from what was said. The next part is Minori and Tohya. Next chapter is the continuation of Round Table. But it looks like even next chapter's first part is still Minori and Tohya.... UGH!!! Cliffhanger.

Database Database

Marielle -> Marie (28)
Henrietta -> Umeko (likely 28)
Shiroe -> Kei Shirogane (23)
Naotsugu -> Naotsugu Hasegawa (25)
Akatsuki -> Unknown (20)
Nyanta -> Unknown (Unknown, guess 30s-40s)
Minori & Touya -> Minori & Touya (14)

Marielle and Henrietta are real-life friends.
Same goes for Shiroe & Naotsugu.

[Estavali]

Mmmm, as a service to his Taiwanese fans, Mamare wrote briefly on the settings for the Taiwanese region (which is included as part of the Chinese server) as well as what happened over there after the Catastrophe struck. Haniwa, who's translating LogHora for Kadokawa Taiwan has posted the first half of Mamare's article here (in Traditional Chinese).

Spoiler for Short introduction of the Taiwan region in Elder Tale:

According to Mamare's article, the "Island of Formosa" was originally just a tutorial zone. Characters who had completed the tutorial would automatically be sent away, unable to return. Some players felt attached to this place and there were attempts to return by physically (ingame) crossing the sea. Unfortunately for them, the sea was filled with sharks, the sky with gigantic transparent jellyfish (seriously WTF) and all these creatures were raid-level strong.

So initially Formosa was inaccessible after completing the tutorial. But as the game grew, more players clamoured for a return to Formosa and the officials listened and responded in turn. New player cities and dungeons were created there and the freaks in the surrounding oceans were nerfed. Now, with the adequate level, re-entering Formosa was no longer an impossibility. And like all places with a certain level of popularity, the Island flourished with more and more content to suit the adventuring needs of various levels.

After the Catastrophe, the Adventurers (numbered around some hundreds) and Erdevolk were initially wary of each other. But after the Adventurers got back on their feet, both sides established a delicate relationship which was further improved after the "Great Yushan Ritual" event.

There's more, of course; the geography, society, the kind of Erdevolk native to the Island, and culture. Folks who have read volume four might find the way the Adventurers and Erdevolk broke the ice somewhat familiar... maybe a bit too familiar

Taiwanese response to Haniwa's post has been mostly positive and constructive. For example, Mamare mentioned that Formosa's most iconic pet is the Sea-lion, but the Taiwanese folks suggest that the Wild Boar and/or Clouded Leopard would be the more ideal choice.

[Xellos-_^]

has Mamare release descriptions of what All the subclass do yet?

[blackwhite67]

Just read the latest translated chapters. Did Shiroe just hold the guild masters at gun point?

[aohige]

Originally Posted by blackwhite67

Just read the latest translated chapters. Did Shiroe just hold the guild masters at gun point?

Not really, although they may take it that way.
It's an effective answer to "but how do you plan to enforce the law?"

[tsunade666]

Originally Posted by aohige

Spoiler:

The important one is Kuina - later known as Inctis. Likely the second girl from the right.
She used to be a faithful follower of Kanami, but when Kanami left Japan and disbanded the Tea Party, her love turned to hate and now manipulates Nureha to wrest control of Minami. She's the true leader of Plant Hwyaden, and ruler of Minami. Possible big bad.

Spoiler:

I dig this up from the past few page because Nureha was already spoiled in 4chan that she is a courtesan that charms the nobles and use their money to buy important buildings in Minami. She also even charms the guards that is OP. Wow, talk about courtesan op charming ability.

Now the question is who is Inctis or Kuina?

To enter Minami is to join Plant Hwyaden or die. Nureha has control of all major points in the city. And apparently she writes Shiroe's name in the window -_- again and again...... Yuno?

[aohige]

"Charming" is, of course, just using a... less provocative word than the alternative of course.