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Raviel · 2013-05-01, 06:19

^The remote controls are the hilts of the blades, if you'll notice there are slots on them where the blades are attached.

NoemiChan · 2013-05-01, 06:34

My plan during the 100 years of peace....

Traps for Titans

> Landmines - that right for the weight of an average Titan... This won't exploded even a human steps on it...

> Holes w/ iron stakes below it - same as the landmine... won't collapse under 100kg weight.

**Should be place on the streets....

For Escape > Underground tunnels fit for human height only under every house that has a common exit to the next level.

Additional Defence > Iron Gates, small enough for carts to pass...

I'll be furious if they can't make those but could make thousands of kilometer wall...

Raviel · 2013-05-01, 08:51

They already tried the stakes (or maybe I was blind and saw something else near the gates), I don't think landmines like that would be practical since Titan sizes vary so much.

Also, I don't think placing traps in streets would be as effective as bolstering wall defenses and improving the capability of the garrison troops to seal wall breaches quickly.

The rest is.......well......huge spoilers.

Jan-Poo · 2013-05-01, 10:17

The idea of building traps wouldn't be bad at all. They could place harpoons at the bottom so that the Titans would remain stuck.

This would give at least a few more time for the population to escape in case of another invasion.

But apart from slowing down them it wouldn't achieve much else.

NoemiChan · 2013-05-01, 17:55

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Originally Posted by Raviel

They already tried the stakes (or maybe I was blind and saw something else near the gates), I don't think landmines like that would be practical since Titan sizes vary so much.

I think one day is enough to decide to how strong the landmines they will be making,,,, more if they got 100 years to plan.. or they never planned of making an offensive at all..

Quote:

A wise man in times of peace prepares for war

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Originally Posted by Raviel

Also, I don't think placing traps in streets would be as effective as bolstering wall defenses and improving the capability of the garrison troops to seal wall breaches quickly.

The objective to to keep a many Titans trap as long as possible to prepare for an offensive.

Pin down half of the enemy while fighting the rest. Kill the others after wards with fire and guns...

Randrak42 · 2013-05-01, 18:00

Complacency is, ironically, a very dangerous thing.
They spent 100 years with the walls protecting them...I dunno if they even found the need to plan for such things until the Titans came knocking.

Jan-Poo · 2013-05-01, 18:33

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Originally Posted by Randrak42

Complacency is, ironically, a very dangerous thing.
They spent 100 years with the walls protecting them...I dunno if they even found the need to plan for such things until the Titans came knocking.

Well we have seen that somehow they bolstered their defenses now, but it was absolutely of no consequence for the colossal Titan.

***CrowKenobi*** · 2013-05-03, 10:55

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NoemiChan · 2013-05-05, 05:11

I seen the latest episode.... The blade might work but its.... suicide.... They might all die if they continue like this....

The 3D's risk is much higher than its benefits... Injury and miscalculations is very high....

King Lycan · 2013-05-05, 09:39

I didn't know think they could whip around like Spider Man, but they still got owned I really wonder what's going to happen next.

Anh_Minh · 2013-05-05, 09:42

The problem with traps is that they'd have to be smart (meaning, someone would have to man them), and maintained. And at most they'll slow down one titan each. It's not a bad idea, but it's not a cure-all either.

Jan-Poo · 2013-05-05, 10:02

This shot makes me think that they should have made that moat a lot wider and that they should have created a system to quickly destroy the bridge in case of emergency.

Randrak42 · 2013-05-05, 10:05

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Originally Posted by Jan-Poo

This shot makes me think that they should have made that moat a lot wider and that they should have created a system to quickly destroy the bridge in case of emergency.

Though we've seen that some deviants can jump like freaking kangaroos.

Jan-Poo · 2013-05-05, 10:09

Yeah but if titans that can jump like kangaroos are deviant that means most of them can't.

King Lycan · 2013-05-05, 11:04

They should have made some hot oil traps too, but I think they thought they were safe within the wall forever. So they didn't bother making traps in case the Titans broke the wall. .

Jan-Poo · 2013-05-05, 11:09

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Originally Posted by King Lycan

but I think they thought they were safe within the wall forever. So they didn't bother making traps in case the Titans broke the wall. .

That was true before, not now. They even said that they have plans to counter the Colossal and the armored titans. They were expecting them.

Randrak42 · 2013-05-05, 11:22

I'm willing to bet that the best anti-titan defenses are put up in the inner most walls while the rest just get these shabby traps that barely slow them down.

SagaraSouske · 2013-05-05, 11:53

I would just train a ton of archers and crossbow man that can utilize 3D gear to move around or shoot while riding a horse. Maneuver around the titans and shoot their neck with concentrated fire. Even if 90 Arrows/Bolts miss, 10 hit, it's better then engaging in melee combat.

Anh_Minh · 2013-05-05, 12:11

I'd train some, too, but don't expect them to do more than slow the Titans down. (Though i guess getting the eyes could be useful).

Spoiler for manga, detail on Titan physiology:

Iron Maw · 2013-05-05, 13:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by GenjiChan

I seen the latest episode.... The blade might work but its.... suicide.... They might all die if they continue like this....

The 3D's risk is much higher than its benefits... Injury and miscalculations is very high....

The deaths in episode 5 weren't due to any problems with the 3D gear though. They were cause by rash actions and bad luck.

2013-05-01, 10:17	Link #64
Jan-Poo 別にいいけど Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: forever lost inside a logic error	The idea of building traps wouldn't be bad at all. They could place harpoons at the bottom so that the Titans would remain stuck. This would give at least a few more time for the population to escape in case of another invasion. But apart from slowing down them it wouldn't achieve much else. __________________

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King Lycan User Title eaten by ravenous bunnies IT Support Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Zeon Age: 33	I didn't know think they could whip around like Spider Man, but they still got owned I really wonder what's going to happen next. __________________ Tumblr

2013-05-05, 10:02	Link #72
Jan-Poo 別にいいけど Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: forever lost inside a logic error	This shot makes me think that they should have made that moat a lot wider and that they should have created a system to quickly destroy the bridge in case of emergency. __________________

2013-05-05, 10:09	Link #74
Jan-Poo 別にいいけど Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: forever lost inside a logic error	Yeah but if titans that can jump like kangaroos are deviant that means most of them can't. __________________

2013-05-05, 11:04	Link #75
King Lycan User Title eaten by ravenous bunnies IT Support Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Zeon Age: 33	They should have made some hot oil traps too, but I think they thought they were safe within the wall forever. So they didn't bother making traps in case the Titans broke the wall. . __________________ Tumblr

2013-05-01, 06:19	Link #61
Raviel Senior Member Join Date: May 2012	^The remote controls are the hilts of the blades, if you'll notice there are slots on them where the blades are attached.

2013-05-01, 06:34	Link #62
NoemiChan Banned Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Philippines Age: 36	My plan during the 100 years of peace.... Traps for Titans > Landmines - that right for the weight of an average Titan... This won't exploded even a human steps on it... > Holes w/ iron stakes below it - same as the landmine... won't collapse under 100kg weight. **Should be place on the streets.... For Escape > Underground tunnels fit for human height only under every house that has a common exit to the next level. Additional Defence > Iron Gates, small enough for carts to pass... I'll be furious if they can't make those but could make thousands of kilometer wall...

2013-05-01, 08:51	Link #63
Raviel Senior Member Join Date: May 2012	They already tried the stakes (or maybe I was blind and saw something else near the gates), I don't think landmines like that would be practical since Titan sizes vary so much. Also, I don't think placing traps in streets would be as effective as bolstering wall defenses and improving the capability of the garrison troops to seal wall breaches quickly. The rest is.......well......huge spoilers.

2013-05-01, 18:00	Link #66
Randrak42 ANEGO Worshiper Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: By the vending machine, drinking tea.	Complacency is, ironically, a very dangerous thing. They spent 100 years with the walls protecting them...I dunno if they even found the need to plan for such things until the Titans came knocking.

2013-05-03, 10:55	Link #68
*CrowKenobi* One PUNCH! Administrator Join Date: Dec 2005	This is just a reminder: if the anime hasn't covered it, it's considered a SPOILER and can't be posted here. Also, don't single out a particular part of a post and hint that it's a spoiler...

2013-05-05, 05:11	Link #69
NoemiChan Banned Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Philippines Age: 36	I seen the latest episode.... The blade might work but its.... suicide.... They might all die if they continue like this.... The 3D's risk is much higher than its benefits... Injury and miscalculations is very high....

2013-05-05, 09:42	Link #71
Anh_Minh I disagree with you all. Join Date: Dec 2005	The problem with traps is that they'd have to be smart (meaning, someone would have to man them), and maintained. And at most they'll slow down one titan each. It's not a bad idea, but it's not a cure-all either.

2013-05-05, 11:22	Link #77
Randrak42 ANEGO Worshiper Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: By the vending machine, drinking tea.	I'm willing to bet that the best anti-titan defenses are put up in the inner most walls while the rest just get these shabby traps that barely slow them down.

2013-05-05, 11:53	Link #78
SagaraSouske Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007	I would just train a ton of archers and crossbow man that can utilize 3D gear to move around or shoot while riding a horse. Maneuver around the titans and shoot their neck with concentrated fire. Even if 90 Arrows/Bolts miss, 10 hit, it's better then engaging in melee combat. __________________

2013-05-05, 12:11	Link #79
Anh_Minh I disagree with you all. Join Date: Dec 2005	I'd train some, too, but don't expect them to do more than slow the Titans down. (Though i guess getting the eyes could be useful). Spoiler for manga, detail on Titan physiology: They're tough. Like, really tough. Normal weapons aren't enough to bring them down. The swords used with the 3d gear are special, and I don't think you could get the necessary penetration with arrows.