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View Poll Results: Critique of Episode 08 | |||
10 out of 10: Near Perfect... | 56 | 38.62% | |
9 out of 10: Excellent... | 52 | 35.86% | |
8 out of 10: Very Good... | 24 | 16.55% | |
7 out of 10: Good... | 9 | 6.21% | |
6 out of 10: Average... | 1 | 0.69% | |
5 out of 10: Below Average... | 1 | 0.69% | |
4 out of 10: Poor... | 0 | 0% | |
3 out of 10: Bad... | 0 | 0% | |
2 out of 10: Very Bad... | 0 | 0% | |
1 out of 10: Torturous... | 2 | 1.38% | |
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2012-08-26, 10:59 | Link #242 |
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Most of time in these types of scenarios the more one tries not to "stand out" the more they do. Case-in point, beating a member of a distinguished organization in broad daylight with many on-lookers around is certainly not a good way to go about it. We don't really know if Kirito is the strongest player in the game anyway, the series just really starting afterall.
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2012-08-26, 11:03 | Link #243 | |
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"Oh, the one where the KoB guy had his sword break?, Pshaw, that wasn't a win, that was an accident, it doesn't mean anything" To be fair we don't have much pointing us to believe the KoB guy was a front liner fighter. And since he's serving on body guard duty he's more likely just a low-ranking scrub. |
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2012-08-26, 11:05 | Link #244 | |
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Of course would have liked her being able to handle it alone, but is in a party with Kirito so its ok to spread out the burdens . In terms of showing levels off I think that guy might still be dumb enough to pick the fight. Plus maybe Kirito was just getting tired of this guy as well. Demonstrating with force seems more effective anyways with that type.
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2012-08-26, 11:10 | Link #245 |
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Oh, pleeeeeease... Are you really blaming Asuna for hiding behind Kirito? The girl's not scared of fighting monsters in the front lines, she's not hiding behind men there... But, you've got to admit, Kuradeel is creeeeeepyyyyy. If I were her and I had to choose between fighting a monster and spending time with Kuradeel, I'd go for the first one. You have no idea how scary stalkers can be. You can't blame any woman, Asuna's age or older, for freaking out. I'd freak out too, and she trusts Kirito, so running away and hiding behind him is actually the natural thing to do. Frankly, I'd be more surprised if she didn't hide after learning the fact that Kuradeel's been stalking her for months. And, I think she feels guilty for some reason.
Anyway, really enjoyed this episode. The main story began, and it almost looks like an entirely different show. Hopefully, the next episodes will prove to be just as enjoyable I know they will, muahahahahahaha |
2012-08-26, 11:14 | Link #246 | |
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In other words, the problem isn't that a female character is cowering behind Kirito. The problem is that Asuna is cowering behind him, and that just doesn't suit her character. Anyway, I don't think it takes away that much from the general, all-around competency that Asuna displays on a regular basis. Asuna is clearly a superb fighter, and a very accomplished person (at least in SAO).
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2012-08-26, 11:23 | Link #247 |
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Wait...I just realize something. I think it was said somewhere that the players actually don't feel pain in the game. So they have the basic touch feel, but not pain? So what's up with Kirito muttering pain when he hit the wall or Asuna landed on him. Now thinking back to the prior episodes, the players really seem like they can feel pain when they are hurt....What a weird setting
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2012-08-26, 11:24 | Link #248 | ||
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FTR, I still don't like that scene on its own terms. Asuna doing that was silly and demeaning and I don't give a rat's ass if that offends you. Making a comment about one moment in an episode isn't some kind of blanket political statement unless you come to the table looking to pick a fight. Quote:
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2012-08-26, 11:30 | Link #249 | ||
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Considering Kirito's habit to be prepared, he probably use Elucidator as his main weapon, and has Dark Repulser as a back up (and since weapons can break during mid battle, it makes sense that Kirito was looking for a similar weapon just in case). Quote:
Anyway, this episode was quite good in term of mood and all, and as I expected, animating the side stories was a good call, however bad the directing was, considering jumping from Episode 1 to this one would be extremely jarring, as if "nothing happens between the start of SAO up to floor 74". Even if people are most likely used to basic mechanics of a MMO, it does flesh out the gameplay and details offered there, especially some question that would emerge (like if PK has to be activated, restrictions to where you can PK, items durability, forge etc). However, what worries me a lot right now is how the budget is still weirdly used here. Frankly, the cheap tricks for the animation are tiring to no end now, and these being present even during the "main arc" is baffling me. Whereas Asuna's steps were fine, albeit clumsy in term of proportions, Kirito's attacks and Asuna's dodge manoeuvres were solely composed to still shots. Episode 2 was already average at best, but we are already past the third of the series, so it would be really time for them to commit in the production values of the series.
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2012-08-26, 11:33 | Link #250 |
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Yeah, I was curious about that statement as well. Dark Repulser has like 4 more strength, but MUCH lower agility, 10 lower attack, lower durability, 5 lower equip boost, and 10 lower weight. The only thing I could possibly think of that might make it superior is that Elucidator is an "Armor" sword, while Dark Repulser is a "Running" sword.
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2012-08-26, 11:46 | Link #251 | |
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Given that the duel ends after someone drops below 50% either the player would need to do the full 100% damage in the opening hit, or they'd have to deal a full 50%+ damage in the final strike if they could get their opponent to the minimum damage that doesn't end the duel. While I suppose it's possible, if the game itself is fair, two people duelling at relatively close levels shouldn't be able to do that.
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2012-08-26, 11:53 | Link #252 |
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Considering that even lethal damage isn't instantaneous (ex: Diabel and Sachi), it is possible that "First Strike Mode" will prevent the HP going anywhere lower than 50% when the player receives way too much damage.
I wouldn't be surprised if normal mode is ignored altogether due to the risks, except for sleep PK.
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2012-08-26, 11:53 | Link #253 |
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Kirito asked Lisbeth for a sword "as good as this one" instead of "better than this one". Probably a back-up sword of some sort. Although you'd think he'd want to use Dark Repulsor as his main sword as a show of friendship or something. Or maybe he just doesn't care as much if Elucidator loses durability.
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2012-08-26, 11:55 | Link #254 | |
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So we have Kirito one of 10-11k players who is soloing front lines. His battle power, knowledge and adaptation to surprises should be way above any other player. I can only Kawahika (or whats his name) and his gm's being stronger than Kirito, thanks to their admin rights. Because frankly he will fight them at lvl 90-100 or so, its just the basic of the basics. Back to Kirito and his strength/fame. Anime is totally inconsistent to it, at some eps people instantly know who he is, at other instances he is treated like random scrub. They should decide, he is either a well known beater or just one of the many. For me he is strongest player from the whole playerbase, the end. Unless I will see someone also soloing mobs at front lines dungeons. As for the sword issue. You guys forget one thing. Crafted sword had +0, dropped sword had no *enchantment* value. Most likely that crafted sword can be enchanted to higher levels, while that droped epic sword cannot. Simple mmorpg stuff guys its simple, and was already explained in the thread where sword was crafted.
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2012-08-26, 12:23 | Link #256 | ||
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Also, enchantment etc isn't always an option that can be afforded by anyone: enchanting high quality weapons and legendaries would require rare material, a master blacksmith and some luck, as depending of the MMO, failing the enchantment might lead to loss of durability etc. While Dark Repulser has obviously the potential to be stronger than Elucidator, it doesn't mean it can be right on the get go. But beyond that, the amount of money would be a deterrent, and right now, Kirito considers himself as poor, so he prolly has just enough col for his basic needs.
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2012-08-26, 12:33 | Link #257 | |||
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What basis does that have? We haven't been shown that it's been upgraded, enhanced, or enchanted. You can't just arbitrarily bring in maybes like that. |
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2012-08-26, 12:45 | Link #258 |
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I'd liken the difference to be between that of the Crusader and Piranha shotguns in ME3...
Anyway, a little blink and you'll miss it scene - the entrance to the 74th floor dungeon is exactly the same as the Treasury of city of Petra. Heck, floor 74 looks to be a shout out to Petra, given that the main area looks alot like the Cordo Maximum.
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