2009-12-21, 12:43 | Link #561 | |
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I'd still like to know how those Uber-fast KMFs can fly around at supersonic speeds without incuring any drag? Perhaps in the new manga (which looks like a cross between Full Metal Alchemist and Ninja Scroll) they'll explain some of the "technology" of Code Geass? I assume by MILF you mean Magical Immortal Life Form...right? |
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2009-12-21, 12:46 | Link #562 | |
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... Hmm... they could have made a silly OVA like that for the new project
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2009-12-21, 17:11 | Link #564 | ||
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But even the likes of Legend of the Galactic Heroes, which clearly does a far better job with its politics and logistics, presents scenarios that would be physically impossible and some tactical or strategic decisions that wouldn't apply to any space battle we could conceivably set up in reality. Anime, as a medium, can be quite whimsical. Not to mention that I don't think there was a lot of swordfighting in R2 either, but even in that case we already had a clearly established precedent via the MVS swords used by the Lancelot since early season one. In this particular area, that's hardly a big leap and doesn't really cause any actual problems in terms of consistency. For me, canon isn't so much a question of technology or out-of-universe plausibility but of internal storytelling. If R2 lacked its pacing and storytelling problems but had exactly the same technologies at work, perhaps with a little bit of additional technical detail and exposition due to having more time for it, this alone would be enough for me. You could set up some better battles, tactically and strategically speaking, but it would still be a matter of playing with the same set of toys. I imagine any new Geass production will only address these technological concerns if it is aimed towards an older demographic that will appreciate them. If not, because your average anime viewer doesn't, then we might see some interesting backstory or plot details but probably very little in terms of what you're asking for (better science, tech and so on). Maybe we could get the best/worst of both worlds too, I guess, if there's a combined approach. Last edited by Xander; 2009-12-21 at 17:35. |
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2009-12-21, 21:24 | Link #568 |
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This forum, I believe, is for people who ENJOY Code Geass and are fans of it. I understand that fans can criticize, but no one should just write posts about how they have such low expectations of the series and flame it. If you want to write horrible things about the show, go do it in a thread specifically FOR Code Geass haters.
Really, I don't focus on what's wrong with a series unless it's horribly obvious like a really stupid and cliche plot. Code Geass kept me interested, had a very strong plot, had amazing characters, and was just a strong anime. One of the best. I wasn't bored like I usually get with most series these days. |
2009-12-21, 22:39 | Link #569 | |
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I'm sorry did I stumble onto the wrong board here? Why is everybody talking about Gundam?
Also good point on why people come to a board just to talk about how low their expectations are on a show and how much they think it's going to fail compared to their pet favourite show. Interesting the different ways people choose to spend their time isn't it? I realize that this board will never be free from bitching about Sunrise and Code Geass R2 and whatever people think is a "trainwreck", "horrible writing", "worst writing", "plot holes" whatever, but it'd be nice for there to be a brief period of reprieve for those who do like these shows don't you all think? Anyway bitching endlessly about Code Geass R2 and thread shitting it's forums seems to have become a been there done that affair with the release of Final Fantasy XIII. Now all signs point to that as the new troll target du jour. If it can provide cover fire enough and Sunrise can sneak this new project out while it's being released in North America who's to say that the Code Geass forum experience might not actually become enjoyable again like the good old days? Quote:
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2009-12-21, 23:34 | Link #571 |
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I've tried to at least slightly shift the focus of those off-topic discussions towards whatever new Code Geass projects are en route and the possibilities they might provide, but perhaps this wouldn't be necessary if we had something to talk about instead of just going over that one magazine article dealing with the upcoming manga.
I don't really want to discuss Gundam at length here, honestly, but sometimes those issues should be addressed. |
2009-12-22, 07:23 | Link #573 | |
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The geass cult wasn't based in China, the one Lelouch destroyed. Remember, this is where they found VV and Charles. C.C's time in China was first divulged by Mao. She was taken from the Brittanian (or she ran away) and she wound up in Chinese custody and taking care of a kid named Mao. We also were teased when CC and Suzaku mind melded. CC was dreaming. She was talking about having some love one taken from her. Suzaku got a glimpse into her history. She's been through wars and all that. Kallen, in the first season, was presented as a girl of dual identities. Milly, a girl focused on one day regaining her families peerage, was impressed by Kallen's pedigree. It was hinted her family was powerful and of nobility. In R2, Kallen's Brittanian heritage is thrown out the window. They even crowd controlled her character to get her out of the way for half the season. It's like she was going to have a bigger role but that would have taken too much time, so they just stuck her in a plastic tube to get her out of the way for a big chunk of season. And then they gave her the epilogue and victories over Suzaku and CC in battle. Let's get back to the storytelling. Season one covers Zero's glorious rise to fame as the leader of a Japanese resistance group. His meteoric rise to Che Guevara like stature is covered along with his last moment, erratic behavior. It takes him a good while to get to the top in the first season. In R2, he becomes an international coalition commander overnight from nothing. He does1000 times what he did in S1 with less people, less money, less time, and more people looking over his shoulder. His rise in R2 handle rather sloppily. Brittannia goes from being this overbearing and iron fisted juggernaut to a JOKE. Let's not forget that a huge chunk of R2 is devoted to Lelouch's fake life at "Hogwartz" keeping up appearances and his tumultuous friendship with Shirley. A sidestory not integral to the "rise and fall" of Lelouch eats up a quarter of the season while the final battle between his greatest rival, Schneizel, and his baby sister takes up 2 episodes. |
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2009-12-22, 07:35 | Link #574 | |
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Hey guys! Let's go back in time for a little bit, to the very first post!
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What a surprise! ... Now that I have your attention, please get back on topic because I and many others are sick and tired of seeing more "Why I dislike CGR2" in a thread where it doesn't belong.
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2009-12-22, 11:14 | Link #575 |
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mechalord: I think some of your complaints are valid but others are still phrased in ways that I consider too harsh and exaggerated, overlooking certain relevant details. In any event, going back to the actual purpose of this thread, I hope that whatever future Geass projects are in the works either avoid those problems or, if possible, provide at least some of the information that was missing from R2. Not much else I can say.
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2009-12-22, 11:27 | Link #576 | |
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Please do not reply to off-topic posts or comments (in this thread at least). If you wish to reply to any off-topic comment then please use a Private or Visitor Message.
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2009-12-23, 06:09 | Link #577 | |
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This was a suggestion that I had pointed out to Mr. Taniguchi in my letter to him. I always felt that the original version for Code Geass R2 could be remade into Code Geass S2, that picks up the story where Stage 25 of Season One left off. It's probably better for the staff to retell the entire Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebelion as an original manga or light novel, written directly by Mr. Okuchi, the Co-Creator of the series. It's clear that the new Code Geass Project might address this problem by remaking Season 2 in the original format as Season One. |
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2009-12-23, 10:17 | Link #578 |
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Lovely, my comment got deleted because I replied to a comment that was relevant to what the discussion was about BEFORE it turned into people being haters. Eh, whatever.
A remake of season 2 would be very interesting :0 I do also like the light novel or manga idea, but once again... the whole big thing about the anime is how the music and characters set up the surprises that are to come. I personally can't read a manga of an anime I just watched and know what will happen, or even read a manga about an anime where surprises are a key element to the story. Manga, no matter how creative or amazing, don't surprise me D: |
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