Sword Art Online - Q & A

[Tooroh]

Originally Posted by Haiprbim

I have sort of a tricky question, so I'll put it into the Spoiler tag. If you haven't watched all episodes of Sword Art Online yet, please, don't read it.

Spoiler:

When Kirito (Kazuto) saved Asuna from Oberon, Heartcliff appeared and gave him The Seed. In the end, he said that they will meet again one day, but also said that he is dead in reality. Now, in the end of the last episode (25), Kirito decided that with the help of everyone, they will clear all 100 floors of Aincard. Here is the catch, the 100th boss was meant to be Heathcliff himself, as we learnt in the last (I think) episode of the 1st Arc, Sword Art Online. So, do you think that Heathcliff meant that they will see each other again on the 100th floor? It sounds really interesting to me!

AFAIK, the boss on the ALO's Aincrad are different from the floor boss of the original SAO. ALO have different admin so I think they created new boss on each floors since they didn't release the full 100 floor in one patch.

[Tooroh]

SAO started at November 2022, while AmuSphere is created on May 2023.

Why didn't the other people use AmuSphere and login to SAO? Since it is safe they would not die using the AmuSphere, right?

[dylan05]

Originally Posted by Tooroh

SAO started at November 2022, while AmuSphere is created on May 2023.

Why didn't the other people use AmuSphere and login to SAO? Since it is safe they would not die using the AmuSphere, right?

It's simple. There were only 10,000 copys of the game for sale on the release day.
After that day, no more copys were made.

[Rageth]

Originally Posted by dylan05

It's simple. There were only 10,000 copys of the game for sale on the release day.
After that day, no more copys were made.

To add, it's also possible that logging in was disabled after the first day.. or that the software might even detect to make sure you're using NerveGear...
I'm sure there were other people like Asuna's brother, who didn't get to play the game immedietly, due to life issues..

[Haiprbim]

Originally Posted by Tooroh

AFAIK, the boss on the ALO's Aincrad are different from the floor boss of the original SAO. ALO have different admin so I think they created new boss on each floors since they didn't release the full 100 floor in one patch.

Well, as far as I remember, the SAO and ALO games were still their old selves.
ALO did not take over SAO, The Seed just made it possible to travel and connect between various VRMMORPGs, SAO and ALO included.
But thank-you very much for sharing your opinion, I appreciate it.


I've seen many posts regarding 16.5 and SAO.
This is not a question, more of a statement.
If you see a quick-question regarding 16.5 and anime, shoot for SAO first, here is why:

1. - 16.5 is a Volume of the Light Novel series.
2. - The Aincard ended for the first time on 16th of May.
3. - I was born on 16th of May.

Well, I don't think the 3rd option I gave has anything to do with SAO, but oh well...

[Rageth]

Originally Posted by Haiprbim

1. - 16.5 is a Volume of the Light Novel series.

But it's not... It was a sort of side-chapter from the web-version...
Umm... wait, I have no idea what you were trying to say in that post...

[ronelm2000]

Originally Posted by Haiprbim

I've seen many posts regarding 16.5 and SAO.
This is not a question, more of a statement.
If you see a quick-question regarding 16.5 and anime, shoot for SAO first, here is why:

1. - 16.5 is a Volume of the Light Novel series.
2. - The Aincard ended for the first time on 16th of May.
3. - I was born on 16th of May.

Well, I don't think the 3rd option I gave has anything to do with SAO, but oh well...

4. It has something to do with THAT chapter. The Hidden Chapter in Volume 1 of the Web Novels.

Originally Posted by Haiprbim

I have sort of a tricky question, so I'll put it into the Spoiler tag. If you haven't watched all episodes of Sword Art Online yet, please, don't read it.

Spoiler:

When Kirito (Kazuto) saved Asuna from Oberon, Heartcliff appeared and gave him The Seed. In the end, he said that they will meet again one day, but also said that he is dead in reality. Now, in the end of the last episode (25), Kirito decided that with the help of everyone, they will clear all 100 floors of Aincard. Here is the catch, the 100th boss was meant to be Heathcliff himself, as we learnt in the last (I think) episode of the 1st Arc, Sword Art Online. So, do you think that Heathcliff meant that they will see each other again on the 100th floor? It sounds really interesting to me!

Spoiler for Response -- Season 2 Finale -- Details on New Aincrad:

It's pretty safe to say that THAT Aincrad and THIS (referring to ALO) Aincrad are different things.

Spoiler for In Case You're Interested -- Future Season 2 Spoilers (Vol. 8 LN, in particular) -- Trivia About New Aincrad:

In particular, the bosses in new Aincrad are A LOT harder, despite not being hardcore-mode. Although, Asuna, in her SAO-import character, one-hitted the Floor 21 Boss with her Flashy... err.... Rapier. Note: Level System does not exist in ALO.

[Haiprbim]

Originally Posted by Rageth

But it's not... It was a sort of side-chapter from the web-version...
Umm... wait, I have no idea what you were trying to say in that post...

Yeah, that.

Originally Posted by ronelm2000

4. It has something to do with THAT chapter. The Hidden Chapter in Volume 1 of the Web Novels.

:P

Spoiler for Response -- Season 2 Finale -- Details on New Aincrad:

It's pretty safe to say that THAT Aincrad and THIS (referring to ALO) Aincrad are different things.

I see, thank-you very much for pointing that out.
The thing is that my knowledge of what is happening in the Light Novels is quite low, so sorry if I in-put anything wrong. xD
But then again, I know the main points of what story goes through the volumes... hmm...
For example, I know that the Level System is not included in ALO, I am still surprised how I couldn't connect the two.

[Tooroh]

Originally Posted by dylan05

It's simple. There were only 10,000 copys of the game for sale on the release day.
After that day, no more copys were made.

Can't they take a copy from the other person who lost the game?
The quote below is the plausible answer and probably the real reason but thanks for your insight.

Originally Posted by Rageth

To add, it's also possible that logging in was disabled after the first day.. or that the software might even detect to make sure you're using NerveGear...
I'm sure there were other people like Asuna's brother, who didn't get to play the game immedietly, due to life issues..

Thanks

[sky black swordman]

Spoiler for ^:

^ No, the Nerve Gear would have most likely destroyed the copy of the game along with the player's (who lost the game) mind.

[GDB]

So, I noticed on the SAO wiki that Spriggans have a special ability that allows them to use any weapon type. None of the other races specify anything in regards to what weapons they can use, so I was curious: is it stated anywhere what weapon types the other Alfheim races can use?

[Netto Azure]

Most of the weapon types from ALO was a mix of inference and the gear they used on the Jotunheimr clearing quest. (Caliber SS and Failure version)

And even then it's based upon the weapons equipped by Kirito's party and their Race. Which character was a certain race and what weapon they used is info the wiki should have. Although I do remember Bows being used by both Undines and Cait Sith's so I'm guessing there's some crossovers between races.

[GDB]

Do any of them use a spear/lance/polearm? I'd assume that there wouldn't be much restriction overall, but those damned Spriggans got me confused.

[Solafighter]

I'm looking for a certain music track, I can't find on both Ost1 and 2.

The track can be found at episode 4, when Kirito stands on the bridge and tells the yellow guys his level and stats(@ 19:20 to be exact), and on episode 9, when Kirito explains his Dual Blade skill(@ 18:01 to be exact).

May someone please help me out? Thanks a lot in advance.

[sky black swordman]

^

Spoiler for Answer:

I think that's Survive The Swordland. It sounds slightly different from the anime version, it's probably due to drums being added into the OST version.

[Solafighter]

You seem to be right, though it is sad, that it is not exactly the very same track. Thanks anyways.

[Haiprbim]

I have a question regarding the 3rd Arc - Gun Gale Online as it is seen in the Light Novel.

Spoiler for Asuna in GGO:

To keep it short, does Asuna appear in Gun Gale Online? If she does, does she play an important role? Also, comparing with SAO and ALO, how much does the story focus on her? I mean, how much is she "active" in the story as the character?

[hamazura]

Originally Posted by Haiprbim

I have a question regarding the 3rd Arc - Gun Gale Online as it is seen in the Light Novel.

Spoiler for Asuna in GGO:

To keep it short, does Asuna appear in Gun Gale Online? If she does, does she play an important role? Also, comparing with SAO and ALO, how much does the story focus on her? I mean, how much is she "active" in the story as the character?

Spoiler for Reply to spoiler question:

just a little, no, none at all and yes i said none at all
yay i love 3rd arc, i hate asuna btw

[Sasukeuzi]

Originally Posted by Haiprbim

I have a question regarding the 3rd Arc - Gun Gale Online as it is seen in the Light Novel.

Spoiler for Asuna in GGO:

To keep it short, does Asuna appear in Gun Gale Online? If she does, does she play an important role? Also, comparing with SAO and ALO, how much does the story focus on her? I mean, how much is she "active" in the story as the character?

Spoiler for Reply to spoiler question:

The only indication of her EVER appearing is when she was talking to Sinon to enter the next BoB. Asuna told her that she'd transfer her 2nd avatar over to GGO and keep her original avatar in ALO, so Yui wouldn't feel lonely and such. And I love Asuna. Asuna FTW.

[sky black swordman]

Originally Posted by Haiprbim

I have a question regarding the 3rd Arc - Gun Gale Online as it is seen in the Light Novel.

Spoiler for Asuna in GGO:

To keep it short, does Asuna appear in Gun Gale Online? If she does, does she play an important role? Also, comparing with SAO and ALO, how much does the story focus on her? I mean, how much is she "active" in the story as the character?

Spoiler for Asuna in GGO:

While Asuna is the Phantom Bullet arc, she doesn't transfer over to the Gun Gale Online game. So, no, Asuna doesn't appear in Gun Gale Online. Her role in the arc is somewhat akin to a supporting character. The story really doesn't focus on her, it focuses more Kirito and the main heroine of that arc, Sinon (Asada Shino).