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MLA
+ Show Spoiler +Its not like you couldn't see all the deaths coming from a mile away. I feel they tried a bit too hard in making everything as depressing/disturbing as possible, in short, it felt contrived... Everyone gets there "HEY GUYS, I'm going to go take one for the team and die, be sad plox!" scene. Except Marimo, I guess, they just wanted to shove gore in your face, cause we all love heads exploding.
They went out of their way to make a setting where everyone dying is the only logical outcome, and then the try to make it emotional when the only logical thing happens. Doesn't quite work, IMO. Honestly, they probably overdid it introducing a whole slew of new characters for the express purpose of killing them off, before getting to the main cast. Take the last arc by itself with some changes and it would have *probably* stood just as well if not better.
I donno, for me, the major detractor to it is that it's too long, especially seeing since you need to play through two other games (which aren't exactly the most awesome things ever) to appreciate any of it...is just...poor planning?
I mean, it didn't suck totally, it just isn't OMFGPERFECTAWESOME like some people make it out to be. Then again, I occasionally hate on good things for no reason just because its hyped so iunno if that;s just that part of me going nuts :/
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On October 31 2011 13:35 hayata2.0 wrote:MLA + Show Spoiler +Its not like you couldn't see all the deaths coming from a mile away. I feel they tried a bit too hard in making everything as depressing/disturbing as possible, in short, it felt contrived... Everyone gets there "HEY GUYS, I'm going to go take one for the team and die, be sad plox!" scene. Except Marimo, I guess, they just wanted to shove gore in your face, cause we all love heads exploding.
They went out of their way to make a setting where everyone dying is the only logical outcome, and then the try to make it emotional when the only logical thing happens. Doesn't quite work, IMO. Honestly, they probably overdid it introducing a whole slew of new characters for the express purpose of killing them off, before getting to the main cast. Take the last arc by itself with some changes and it would have *probably* stood just as well if not better.
I donno, for me, the major detractor to it is that it's too long, especially seeing since you need to play through two other games (which aren't exactly the most awesome things ever) to appreciate any of it...is just...poor planning?
I mean, it didn't suck totally, it just isn't OMFGPERFECTAWESOME like some people make it out to be. Then again, I occasionally hate on good things for no reason just because its hyped so iunno if that;s just that part of me going nuts :/
+ Show Spoiler +Opinions like this (and Spazer's, and Ecael's) I can understand and respect. I disagree with it since I absoluetely loved Alternative, but at least he is backing up why he says the things that he says. Spazer said that MLA would be better served as an anime, seeing as how the action was really good, but the other parts he didn't enjoy as much.
Anyway, I felt that the deaths of characters like Captain Isumi, Lt Hayase, and Meiya's death were all emotional, even though you knew it was logical for them too. Not much to say here other than we just disagree.
Originally, Alternative was just going to be Sumika's route in Unlimited, except that the scope of the said route was getting way too big, so they just made it its own game. While Extra was painful to get through, and Unlimited was kinda boring, I think they served their purpose well of developing the characters and world, to get you ready for Alternative.
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On October 31 2011 13:47 Sentenal wrote:Show nested quote +On October 31 2011 13:35 hayata2.0 wrote:MLA + Show Spoiler +Its not like you couldn't see all the deaths coming from a mile away. I feel they tried a bit too hard in making everything as depressing/disturbing as possible, in short, it felt contrived... Everyone gets there "HEY GUYS, I'm going to go take one for the team and die, be sad plox!" scene. Except Marimo, I guess, they just wanted to shove gore in your face, cause we all love heads exploding.
They went out of their way to make a setting where everyone dying is the only logical outcome, and then the try to make it emotional when the only logical thing happens. Doesn't quite work, IMO. Honestly, they probably overdid it introducing a whole slew of new characters for the express purpose of killing them off, before getting to the main cast. Take the last arc by itself with some changes and it would have *probably* stood just as well if not better.
I donno, for me, the major detractor to it is that it's too long, especially seeing since you need to play through two other games (which aren't exactly the most awesome things ever) to appreciate any of it...is just...poor planning?
I mean, it didn't suck totally, it just isn't OMFGPERFECTAWESOME like some people make it out to be. Then again, I occasionally hate on good things for no reason just because its hyped so iunno if that;s just that part of me going nuts :/ + Show Spoiler +Opinions like this (and Spazer's, and Ecael's) I can understand and respect. I disagree with it since I absoluetely loved Alternative, but at least he is backing up why he says the things that he says. Spazer said that MLA would be better served as an anime, seeing as how the action was really good, but the other parts he didn't enjoy as much.
Anyway, I felt that the deaths of characters like Captain Isumi, Lt Hayase, and Meiya's death were all emotional, even though you knew it was logical for them too. Not much to say here other than we just disagree.
Originally, Alternative was just going to be Sumika's route in Unlimited, except that the scope of the said route was getting way too big, so they just made it its own game. While Extra was painful to get through, and Unlimited was kinda boring, I think they served their purpose well of developing the characters and world, to get you ready for Alternative.
+ Show Spoiler +MLA was already semi animated and it probably won't kill them to get it animated
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On October 31 2011 13:10 youngminii wrote:
fuck the kimono
cosplay as madoka in magical girl form and i'll chip in
I've actually seen Madoka cosplays and they are so kawaii~. I also heard that people cosplay as witches too.
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On October 31 2011 14:01 NationInArms wrote:Show nested quote +On October 31 2011 13:10 youngminii wrote:
fuck the kimono
cosplay as madoka in magical girl form and i'll chip in I've actually seen Madoka cosplays and they are so kawaii~. I also heard that people cosplay as witches too.
Yeah but kimono covers the whole body so the most work we'd have to do is facial cosmetics and hair which is pretty easy, I am sure i can find concealer mascara and foundation somewhere in my mother's closet. And if we get a decent wig we don't even need to use a hair iron, which is kinda of pain in the ass for me, maybe Tarolg can take care of the things I can't do
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On October 31 2011 14:05 Blasterion wrote:Show nested quote +On October 31 2011 14:01 NationInArms wrote:On October 31 2011 13:10 youngminii wrote:
fuck the kimono
cosplay as madoka in magical girl form and i'll chip in I've actually seen Madoka cosplays and they are so kawaii~. I also heard that people cosplay as witches too. Yeah but kimono covers the whole body so the most work we'd have to do is facial cosmetics and hair which is pretty easy, I am sure i can find concealer mascara and foundation somewhere in my mother's closet.
But if you cosplay as Charlotte, it covers the entire body, face included.
![[image loading]](http://i.imgur.com/1hWE3.jpg)
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SECOND MACROSS MOVIE EVERYONE GO WATCH IT.
I loved the anime series but the writing was a weakness, they fixed it and more in the Movies. It's as close to perfect as you can get with a modern mecha anime imo.
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On October 31 2011 14:01 NationInArms wrote:Show nested quote +On October 31 2011 13:10 youngminii wrote:
fuck the kimono
cosplay as madoka in magical girl form and i'll chip in I've actually seen Madoka cosplays and they are so kawaii~. I also heard that people cosplay as witches too.
You also need a vehicle to go with it:
![[image loading]](http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lsiavrnMcJ1r1j789o1_500.jpg)
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On October 31 2011 14:14 Taku wrote:
SECOND MACROSS MOVIE EVERYONE GO WATCH IT.
I loved the anime series but the writing was a weakness, they fixed it and more in the Movies. It's as close to perfect as you can get with a modern mecha anime imo.
You are talking about the Frontier movies, right?
How different is it from the series?
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On October 31 2011 14:32 Sentenal wrote:Show nested quote +On October 31 2011 14:14 Taku wrote:
SECOND MACROSS MOVIE EVERYONE GO WATCH IT.
I loved the anime series but the writing was a weakness, they fixed it and more in the Movies. It's as close to perfect as you can get with a modern mecha anime imo. You are talking about the Frontier movies, right? How different is it from the series?
Yeah sorry frontier, the universe is entirely the same but the storyline progression is totally different. Oh we get a real ending instead of that triangle shit from the anime.
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On October 31 2011 14:36 Taku wrote:Show nested quote +On October 31 2011 14:32 Sentenal wrote:On October 31 2011 14:14 Taku wrote:
SECOND MACROSS MOVIE EVERYONE GO WATCH IT.
I loved the anime series but the writing was a weakness, they fixed it and more in the Movies. It's as close to perfect as you can get with a modern mecha anime imo. You are talking about the Frontier movies, right? How different is it from the series? Yeah sorry frontier, the universe is entirely the same but the storyline progression is totally different. Oh we get a real ending instead of that triangle shit from the anime.
I will only watch it if He goes with Sheryl route
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On October 31 2011 14:36 Taku wrote:Show nested quote +On October 31 2011 14:32 Sentenal wrote:On October 31 2011 14:14 Taku wrote:
SECOND MACROSS MOVIE EVERYONE GO WATCH IT.
I loved the anime series but the writing was a weakness, they fixed it and more in the Movies. It's as close to perfect as you can get with a modern mecha anime imo. You are talking about the Frontier movies, right? How different is it from the series? Yeah sorry frontier, the universe is entirely the same but the storyline progression is totally different. Oh we get a real ending instead of that triangle shit from the anime.
Oh, if thats the case, then I'll look into it. Alot of times movies like that tend to be compilation movies, so I don't bother, but if its THAT different I'll definitely watch.
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On October 31 2011 14:38 Blasterion wrote:Show nested quote +On October 31 2011 14:36 Taku wrote:On October 31 2011 14:32 Sentenal wrote:On October 31 2011 14:14 Taku wrote:
SECOND MACROSS MOVIE EVERYONE GO WATCH IT.
I loved the anime series but the writing was a weakness, they fixed it and more in the Movies. It's as close to perfect as you can get with a modern mecha anime imo. You are talking about the Frontier movies, right? How different is it from the series? Yeah sorry frontier, the universe is entirely the same but the storyline progression is totally different. Oh we get a real ending instead of that triangle shit from the anime. I will only watch it if He goes with Sheryl route
That would entail a spoiler which I won't give out  At least watch the first movie, you can already tell its pretty different at that point, and second movie is total divergence with the anime.
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On October 31 2011 14:38 Blasterion wrote:Show nested quote +On October 31 2011 14:36 Taku wrote:On October 31 2011 14:32 Sentenal wrote:On October 31 2011 14:14 Taku wrote:
SECOND MACROSS MOVIE EVERYONE GO WATCH IT.
I loved the anime series but the writing was a weakness, they fixed it and more in the Movies. It's as close to perfect as you can get with a modern mecha anime imo. You are talking about the Frontier movies, right? How different is it from the series? Yeah sorry frontier, the universe is entirely the same but the storyline progression is totally different. Oh we get a real ending instead of that triangle shit from the anime. I will only watch it if He goes with Sheryl route
I'm pretty sure Sheryl route is only option. Ranka is like a side game to play with her feelings but there's no actual route for her.
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+ Show Spoiler [C^3 5] +That was a pretty hawt H-scene.
I'm glad they finally got rid of that lady. Dumbest villain ever -_- Hopefully the next one is cooler.
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On October 31 2011 14:42 KazeHydra wrote:Show nested quote +On October 31 2011 14:38 Blasterion wrote:On October 31 2011 14:36 Taku wrote:On October 31 2011 14:32 Sentenal wrote:On October 31 2011 14:14 Taku wrote:
SECOND MACROSS MOVIE EVERYONE GO WATCH IT.
I loved the anime series but the writing was a weakness, they fixed it and more in the Movies. It's as close to perfect as you can get with a modern mecha anime imo. You are talking about the Frontier movies, right? How different is it from the series? Yeah sorry frontier, the universe is entirely the same but the storyline progression is totally different. Oh we get a real ending instead of that triangle shit from the anime. I will only watch it if He goes with Sheryl route I'm pretty sure Sheryl route is only option. Ranka is like a side game to play with her feelings but there's no actual route for her.
Or Alto can just say "go fuck it" and go the Goddess route by breaking through the fourth wall
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On October 31 2011 14:42 KazeHydra wrote:Show nested quote +On October 31 2011 14:38 Blasterion wrote:On October 31 2011 14:36 Taku wrote:On October 31 2011 14:32 Sentenal wrote:On October 31 2011 14:14 Taku wrote:
SECOND MACROSS MOVIE EVERYONE GO WATCH IT.
I loved the anime series but the writing was a weakness, they fixed it and more in the Movies. It's as close to perfect as you can get with a modern mecha anime imo. You are talking about the Frontier movies, right? How different is it from the series? Yeah sorry frontier, the universe is entirely the same but the storyline progression is totally different. Oh we get a real ending instead of that triangle shit from the anime. I will only watch it if He goes with Sheryl route I'm pretty sure Sheryl route is only option. Ranka is like a side game to play with her feelings but there's no actual route for her.
This has prompted me to actually post more than once a week.
Ranka Lee is the greatest, she would easily man handle Sheryl in a fight.
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On October 31 2011 14:55 DarthXX wrote:Show nested quote +On October 31 2011 14:42 KazeHydra wrote:On October 31 2011 14:38 Blasterion wrote:On October 31 2011 14:36 Taku wrote:On October 31 2011 14:32 Sentenal wrote:On October 31 2011 14:14 Taku wrote:
SECOND MACROSS MOVIE EVERYONE GO WATCH IT.
I loved the anime series but the writing was a weakness, they fixed it and more in the Movies. It's as close to perfect as you can get with a modern mecha anime imo. You are talking about the Frontier movies, right? How different is it from the series? Yeah sorry frontier, the universe is entirely the same but the storyline progression is totally different. Oh we get a real ending instead of that triangle shit from the anime. I will only watch it if He goes with Sheryl route I'm pretty sure Sheryl route is only option. Ranka is like a side game to play with her feelings but there's no actual route for her. This has prompted me to actually post more than once a week. Ranka Lee is the greatest, she would easily man handle Sheryl in a fight.
psh.... lol.... LOL... Sheryl > Ranka all the way, that's why Sheryl gets May'n and Ranka only gets Nakajima Ai, (was it Ai or Megumi? i forget I think Megumi but oh well)
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