2012-07-30, 00:15 | Link #1643 |
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Kirito is inside a death game. He will die when his hp reach zero. That makes the reader worry about the destiny of the protagonist. I, myself experienced great thrilling reading the Cradil part. However if i already know Kirito will survive till the end such enjoyment would vanish. No matter what, even in the direst situation, i simply know that he, Asuna will still survive.
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2012-07-30, 04:37 | Link #1644 | |
U mad?
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By the same reasons, we all know the villain will usually lose, but it is still entertaining. In most books the journey to the end is what fascinates readers, it wouldn't have any readers if the author summarizes only the beginning and ending Harry Potter example: First year, Harry defeats Voldemort. Second Year, Harry defeats Voldemort. Third Year, Harry meets Sirius. Fourth Year, Voldemort revives. etc
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2012-07-31, 00:44 | Link #1653 |
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Again, this is the matter of personal taste. There are some readers like larethian who don't like long explanation and "dialogues between few people in a small room" crammed in 100 pages or so. But there are others like me who enjoyed it because yeah, for me, I found the settings very interesting and I really liked the complexity of the story. Not too complex but complex enough to say.
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2012-07-31, 01:18 | Link #1654 |
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^ As you said. But then again, I do like back-stories and I've read stuff with more complex and detailed settings (where the author also knows what he's talking about) which I find better presented to fit my taste. But what really turned me off somewhat was...... well I won't go into details since I know I will get shot down, so I'll keep my peace. That's why I never really post in SAO and AW threads. Fortunately, it didn't go on for an entire volume. I think, getting too educated and informed about AI and quantum physics is hampering my enjoyment on the setting portions of the story (for the later, it has the opposite effect for me for Mahouka, enhancing my enjoyment instead ).
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2012-07-31, 01:48 | Link #1655 |
Meh
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Heh, I know what you're talking about, but you just have to try to block it out. It's the same for me when it comes to military/action flicks, where I can go on all day about how this or that isn't really possible, or is over/under exaggerated etc. For example, most Gundam shows annoys me to no end with their sorry excuse of what is supposed to be strategy and tactics.
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2012-07-31, 01:48 | Link #1656 |
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Dengeki Bunko Vol. 15 it would appear:
http://img36.imageshack.us/img36/34/ca6ee8b3.jpg
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2012-07-31, 05:56 | Link #1657 | |
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2012-07-31, 12:56 | Link #1658 |
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I know it's wrong to ask but..
For chapter 16.5, I never really understood what Asuna meant by saying "I've never had anything like that... happen until now..." Anyone care to explain? I was just really confused by this phrase. |
2012-07-31, 12:59 | Link #1659 | |
Meh
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on a serious note, it's supposed to be just a doujin written by some random guy, I wouldn't worry about it. |
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action, harem, kirito, non-harem, possible harem, romance, shounen, tragedy, virtual reality |
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