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kache · 2013-08-26, 19:13

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Originally Posted by Dengar

Why mobile devices?

Easier and more comfortable to read than on a computer.

Dextro · 2013-08-26, 20:01

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Originally Posted by Dengar

Why mobile devices?

Tablets actually seem perfect devices to enjoy visual novels in. They have high resolution beautiful displays that lend themselves well to pretty art and the usual vn interaction paradigm of choosing options of a list lends itself well to leaning back on the couch and tapping the screen. I'm just waiting to get a few more English versions of VNs ported to my Android tablet since I feel like I would enjoy the experience quite a bit better than sitting on my desktop to read.

Dengar · 2013-08-27, 02:53

Yeah but... It requires people to actually own one.

Well ok I guess there's no one in Japan who doesn't own one.

But what about me?

Kanon · 2013-08-28, 06:52

Saber cosplaying as Madoka?

isamu99 · 2013-09-10, 14:21

I haven't read this thread since I've yet to watch the show, but is Fate/Zero recommended if I like Berserk? Which is the better show between the two IYHO?

chaos_alfa · 2013-09-10, 14:28

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Originally Posted by isamu99

I haven't read this thread since I've yet to watch the show, but is Fate/Zero recommended if I like Berserk? Which is the better show between the two IYHO?

It is difficult to say which one is better. They are at some points similar to each other, but also different.

But if you like Berserk you will probably also like Fate/Zero. It has a mature story and a dark tone like Berserk. It does have more magic, but it is for the most part rooted in understandable rules.

isamu99 · 2013-09-10, 16:54

Thanks buddy

I think I'm sold on the show now. I was gonna ask you also whether one is required to watch Fate/Stay Night *before* Fate/Zero in order to understand the plot, but after reading reviews it looks like Fate/Stay is garbage and isn't worth watching.

chaos_alfa · 2013-09-10, 19:49

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Originally Posted by isamu99

Thanks buddy

I think I'm sold on the show now. I was gonna ask you also whether one is required to watch Fate/Stay Night *before* Fate/Zero in order to understand the plot, but after reading reviews it looks like Fate/Stay is garbage and isn't worth watching.

The Fate/Stay Night anime is based on the Fate/Stay Night visual novel. The visual novel is very good, but the anime adaption, done by studio DEEN isn't.

Because Fate/Zero is a prequel you can watch it without having read or seen Fate/Stay Night, but it does expect the viewer to have read the visual novel, because it spoils some plot point from Fate/Stay Night.

The visual novel has three main routes. Fate, Unlimited Blade Works and Heaven's Feel. The Fate/Stay Night anime follow for the most part the Fate route. There is also an animated movie which follow the UBW route. The Heaven's Feel route hasn't been adapted yet. Currently Ufotable, the studio which animated Fate/Zero is working on a new Fate/Stay Night project. The two most likely theories about the content of the project is that it will be a total adaption of the Fate/Stay Night visual novel or it will just be an adaption of the Heaven's Feel route.

I recommend if you are going to skip Fate/Stay Night to watch Ufotable nieuw F/SN project when it airs. That way you will get a resolution to some of the plot points from Fate/Zero which only get resolved in F/SN.

isamu99 · 2013-09-10, 19:58

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Originally Posted by chaos_alfa

The Fate/Stay Night anime is based on the Fate/Stay Night visual novel. The visual novel is very good, but the anime adaption, done by studio DEEN isn't.

Because Fate/Zero is a prequel you can watch it without having read or seen Fate/Stay Night, but it does expect the viewer to have read the visual novel, because it spoils some plot point from Fate/Stay Night.

The visual novel has three main routes. Fate, Unlimited Blade Works and Heaven's Feel. The Fate/Stay Night anime follow for the most part the Fate route. There is also an animated movie which follow the UBW route. The Heaven's Feel route hasn't been adapted yet. Currently Ufotable, the studio which animated Fate/Zero is working on a new Fate/Stay Night project. The two most likely theories about the content of the project is that it will be a total adaption of the Fate/Stay Night visual novel or it will just be an adaption of the Heaven's Feel route.

I recommend if you are going to skip Fate/Stay Night to watch Ufotable nieuw F/SN project when it airs. That way you will get a resolution to some of the plot points from Fate/Zero which only get resolved in F/SN.

Very interesting! Thanks. I'll skip it and wait for the new F/SN project.

OkamiNoKaze · 2013-10-06, 21:19

Who would be the servants in your own fantasy Holy Grail war, if given all of anime to pick from, for example

Here's mine

Saber - Erza Scarlet

Caster - Lina Inverse

Rider - Rick Hunter with Veritech, (I was impressed by the Berzerker)

Assassin - Kakashi

Berzerker - Hibiki from Symphogear

Lancer - Sayaka from Madoka

Archer - Rowan - Ronin Warriors

bhl88 · 2013-10-07, 03:05

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Originally Posted by OkamiNoKaze

Who would be the servants in your own fantasy Holy Grail war, if given all of anime to pick from, for example

Here's mine

Saber - Erza Scarlet

Caster - Lina Inverse

Rider - Rick Hunter with Veritech, (I was impressed by the Berzerker)

Assassin - Kakashi

Berzerker - Hibiki from Symphogear

Lancer - Sayaka from Madoka

Archer - Rowan - Ronin Warriors

Dengar · 2013-10-10, 13:20

I find it funny how Rider is still Iskander.

Sansker · 2013-10-10, 19:24

Come on, there isn't anyone better for that role than him. Even in the Fate franchise. The Rider from Stay Night always look more like an Assassin to me. This one at least rides something as an usual way of transport. Besides he is freaking awesome.

bhl88 · 2013-10-11, 01:17

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Originally Posted by Dengar

I find it funny how Rider is still Iskander.

Who else can be Rider but him? And he also leads an army.

Sheba · 2013-10-11, 06:04

Berserker Kenshiro
Caster Dark Schneider

That's all!!

Neki Ecko · 2013-10-11, 10:48

Wow, create your own fantasy Holy Grail is much harder then it is (Good topic starter). Besides i know one other person that can be Rider like Iskander in my opinion.

Master Asia - G Gundam

For the rest of my line-up is hard
Caster - Lina Inverse
Archer - Kritio (weird choice)
Saber - Haru Glory
Assassin, Lancer, Zerker is very hard choices too many folks who can play those roles

GDB · 2013-10-11, 10:53

I'd like to point out how insanely difficult it is to make selections if you use real world historical figures only. Caster especially, which if you note is why they started getting very obscure selections for off-shoots. Lancer's probably second hardest, with Assassin being third if you consider coming up with his power based on history to be part of his identity.

Neki Ecko · 2013-10-11, 11:30

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Originally Posted by GDB

I'd like to point out how insanely difficult it is to make selections if you use real world historical figures only. Caster especially, which if you note is why they started getting very obscure selections for off-shoots. Lancer's probably second hardest, with Assassin being third if you consider coming up with his power based on history to be part of his identity.

I have to agreed with you on that, but then again you dont want to added deities from other cultures, it will turn Fate into Persona.

That is one of the reason why HF system is crazy but I like it alot.

GDB · 2013-10-11, 11:36

Well, full on gods cannot be summoned. Also, depending on whether your grouping is pre or post Avenger changes things up a lot. Especially for the Caster class (as mentioned above), since it's REALLY hard to find a "good" magician in history. Usually they're the evil ones.

Dengar · 2013-10-11, 16:14

Merlin would probably make a very broken Caster.

And well, there's a reason why Assassin is usually Hassan. It's very unusual for a warrior of the shadows to gain the fame required to ascend to the level of a legendary soul.

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OkamiNoKaze Senior Member Join Date: May 2009	Who would be the servants in your own fantasy Holy Grail war, if given all of anime to pick from, for example Here's mine Saber - Erza Scarlet Caster - Lina Inverse Rider - Rick Hunter with Veritech, (I was impressed by the Berzerker) Assassin - Kakashi Berzerker - Hibiki from Symphogear Lancer - Sayaka from Madoka Archer - Rowan - Ronin Warriors __________________

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Sansker Manus ad Ferrum Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Costa Rica Age: 33	Come on, there isn't anyone better for that role than him. Even in the Fate franchise. The Rider from Stay Night always look more like an Assassin to me. This one at least rides something as an usual way of transport. Besides he is freaking awesome. __________________

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Neki Ecko Dancing with the Sky Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Everett, Washington Age: 44	Wow, create your own fantasy Holy Grail is much harder then it is (Good topic starter). Besides i know one other person that can be Rider like Iskander in my opinion. Master Asia - G Gundam For the rest of my line-up is hard Caster - Lina Inverse Archer - Kritio (weird choice) Saber - Haru Glory Assassin, Lancer, Zerker is very hard choices too many folks who can play those roles __________________

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isamu99 Member Join Date: Sep 2013	I haven't read this thread since I've yet to watch the show, but is Fate/Zero recommended if I like Berserk? Which is the better show between the two IYHO?

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isamu99 Member Join Date: Sep 2013	Thanks buddy I think I'm sold on the show now. I was gonna ask you also whether one is required to watch Fate/Stay Night before Fate/Zero in order to understand the plot, but after reading reviews it looks like Fate/Stay is garbage and isn't worth watching.

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Dengar Kamen Rider Muppeteer Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Unknown Age: 39	I find it funny how Rider is still Iskander.

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Sheba RUN, YOU FOOLS! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Formerly Iwakawa base and Chaldea. Now Teyvat, the Astral Express & the Outpost Age: 44	Berserker Kenshiro Caster Dark Schneider That's all!!

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GDB Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Age: 38	I'd like to point out how insanely difficult it is to make selections if you use real world historical figures only. Caster especially, which if you note is why they started getting very obscure selections for off-shoots. Lancer's probably second hardest, with Assassin being third if you consider coming up with his power based on history to be part of his identity.

2013-10-11, 11:36	Link #1359
GDB Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Age: 38	Well, full on gods cannot be summoned. Also, depending on whether your grouping is pre or post Avenger changes things up a lot. Especially for the Caster class (as mentioned above), since it's REALLY hard to find a "good" magician in history. Usually they're the evil ones.

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Dengar Kamen Rider Muppeteer Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Unknown Age: 39	Merlin would probably make a very broken Caster. And well, there's a reason why Assassin is usually Hassan. It's very unusual for a warrior of the shadows to gain the fame required to ascend to the level of a legendary soul.