2009-04-05, 15:40 | Link #201 |
Tsukkomi power!
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: For great justice!
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That was a very good introductory episode, I found the characters instantly likeable and the way things were directed was quite well done.
I must thank Quarkboy for the primer to the game. I have no idea of the actual mechanics involved, but at least the terminology doesn't sound too much like gibberish to me. However, the character design for some of the girls seems directly taken from Strike Witches... Saki -> Yoshika Hisa -> Minna Yuuki -> Francesca |
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Translator, Producer
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Age: 44
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It's perfectly correct and the simplest way to sum up the rule.
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2009-04-05, 16:32 | Link #205 | ||
Mahjong Triple Pro
Join Date: Sep 2006
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I don't really trust using an European rule site as a proxy for Japanese style, though they are very similar. At that, iirc EMA's official cooperative is with MahjongTime, who used the wrong terminology and game mechanics for YEARS. I know, I used to write in to them about Toudai-Shiki corrections on almost a daily basis. xd On the jargon, I disagree. It is far easier to introduce jargon than to spell out everything each and every time. Especially when you have very long hands like Riichi, Iipatsu, Menzen Tsumo, Tan Yao, Sanshoku, Pinfu, Dora 6. Riichi, first round win, all concealed, no terminals, three colour chow, pinfu, six dora? Saying it out-loud is perhaps not that bad, but putting it on a screen is too much. It is especially good to use jargon when Saki's signature move is the Rinjan ('winning off of a draw from the dead wall during a kan?'), and other terms are still kept in like Dora and Riichi as well. Quote:
But only because you pointed that out. If even an advanced player can get confused at how they're trying to summarize the game mechanics, I can only imagine someone with no familiarity getting even more confused since the requirement for that "simple" generalization was for hand values and Tsumos, which wasn't clear in the actual show. ... Also, I've got to ask Quarkboy...just out of curiosity, and by popular demand. Have you read Tom Sloper?
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2009-04-05, 16:36 | Link #206 |
Know who you are
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Resides within the depths of Ned infested Glasgow
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NODOKA-CHAN!!! I want to be embraced too!!!
well I decided to try to relearn the game but when your at my age one doesn't soak up info like before I only slightly understood like 1% lol but then even if I don't get whats going on, I'm still gonna watch and enjoy this series, me loves Nodoka-chwwan!!!
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2009-04-05, 16:40 | Link #208 |
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I think it'll be like Hikaru no Go and Shion no Ou where 99% of viewers will have nary an idea of how the actual game is played, even after watching the final episode. And that is not important to enjoy the show because you can get a feel for the gameplay without it, though I can appreciate you guys debating this in a public forum so us Mahjongg virgins can have some understanding of the gameplay.
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2009-04-05, 17:05 | Link #212 | |
Mahjong Triple Pro
Join Date: Sep 2006
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I think Tom Sloper on CR was a troll, simply because I don't think he has a blog...but suffice to say, it's a funny matter either way.
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2009-04-05, 18:16 | Link #215 | |
Yuuki Aoi
Join Date: Jul 2004
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2009-04-05, 23:07 | Link #217 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Adelaide
Age: 36
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Saki is a show with too much fanservice which I can't understand at all...
All in all it looks like we have a winner here. I love all the supporting cast and I assume I'll feel the same about Saki soon enough. Characters being anal about their titles are one of my favorite jokes and the taco girl reminds me of Yaya. Also in spite of the fanservice being very unsubtle it didn't cause me to flinch in embarrassment. Not even the wet shirt scene.
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2009-04-05, 23:42 | Link #218 |
Dietrich fan #681675
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Am I the only one slightly disturbed that they don't play with the rule of furiten?
It seemed implied that President thought Saki could've won more points if she passed up a regular 5 Pin in favor of a red dora 5 pin....the rule of furiten prevents players from choosing who they can declare "ron" against--once you pass, you forfeit the right to win unless you get a tsumo, where you draw the tile yourself. I thought the first episode was okay...definitely a fanservicey show. Those looking for more pure mahjong should watch Akagi instead.
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2009-04-06, 01:19 | Link #219 | |
A Proud Lolicon
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: In front of my computer
Age: 37
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Actually, every girl has their own awesome moment when they join National Tournament, but the Student Congress President (sorry, still can't remember her name ) is the most badass. I feel myself is being unfaithful when watching this show. I want to hug everyone :3.
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2009-04-06, 01:25 | Link #220 |
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Join Date: Dec 2007
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Hmm, this show surprised me, i wasn't expecting the art and animation to be at that level, also, like people have mentioned, some characters reminded me of people from strike witches, i'll definitely keep watching this, entertained me enough
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