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On November 07 2013 03:07 AsmodeusXI wrote:Show nested quote +On November 07 2013 03:02 Lord Tolkien wrote:On November 07 2013 02:55 AsmodeusXI wrote:On November 07 2013 02:55 UniversalSnip wrote:On November 06 2013 21:45 Scip wrote:
The only superheroine comic book I ever read was Empowered
she wasn't anywhere as awesome as superman at mauling gangsters but it is still a good comic I reccomend it The joys of understatement. I also recommend empowered, it's solid, solid stuff. In fairness no one is as awesome as Superman at mauling gangsters because Superman is literally invincible and can punch people into the sun. But he's a boyscout. Won't do it. Batman's better for that. Especially Elseworld Batmen, or Frank Miller Batmen (except not too much Frank Miller, or you get the goddamned Batman). The Dark Knight Returns, for instance (DC makes the best animated movies, have to say). He also gets to beat Superman to a pulp in it (also, looking at it from a criminal justice perspective, TDKR has some very, very interesting historically consistent themes and notions about crime and society, but I digress). Now back to waiting for Justice League: War to come out. Flashpoint Paradox was not enuff. That was actually kinda my point. Supes is boring. 1) Because of his unambiguous morality and 2) Because he literally can do anything and that's lame. At least Bruce has to work a little. Also he's more ornery and fun.
Usually I agree that super heroes are usually boring, but a buddy of mine is big into comics *I'm not* forced me to starting reading the Injustice thing that came from the game, it's purty gud.
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On November 07 2013 03:03 onlywonderboy wrote:Show nested quote +On November 07 2013 03:02 Lord Tolkien wrote:On November 07 2013 02:55 AsmodeusXI wrote:On November 07 2013 02:55 UniversalSnip wrote:On November 06 2013 21:45 Scip wrote:
The only superheroine comic book I ever read was Empowered
she wasn't anywhere as awesome as superman at mauling gangsters but it is still a good comic I reccomend it The joys of understatement. I also recommend empowered, it's solid, solid stuff. In fairness no one is as awesome as Superman at mauling gangsters because Superman is literally invincible and can punch people into the sun. But he's a boyscout. Won't do it. Batman's better for that. Especially Elseworld Batmen, or Frank Miller Batmen (except not too much Frank Miller, or you get the goddamned Batman). The Dark Knight Returns, for instance (DC makes the best animated movies, have to say). He also gets to beat Superman to a pulp in it (also, looking at it from a criminal justice perspective, TDKR has some very, very interesting historically consistent themes and notions about crime and society, but I digress). Now back to waiting for Justice League: War to come out. Flashpoint Paradox was not enuff. lol All Star Batman is so bad. Such a contrast to All Star Superman. Fuck I wanna read comics again.
I know. The goddamned Batman indeed. There's generally a degree of sociopathy involved with the Batman (because who else spends oodles of money to dress up like a bat-vigilante and beats up criminals and shit), and then there's just sadism.
All-Stars Supes was great. Morrison (outside his tendency for some really convoluted storylines on occasion) is great. His JLA run was da best (competing with the late 80s JLI series in my heart, before DC decided to take the damn Marvel anti-hero approach coupled with Liefield art [POUCHES AND UNREALISTIC BULGES EVERYWHERE! EXTREME TO DA MAX]).
On November 07 2013 03:09 Sunaj wrote:Show nested quote +On November 07 2013 03:07 AsmodeusXI wrote:On November 07 2013 03:02 Lord Tolkien wrote:On November 07 2013 02:55 AsmodeusXI wrote:On November 07 2013 02:55 UniversalSnip wrote:On November 06 2013 21:45 Scip wrote:
The only superheroine comic book I ever read was Empowered
she wasn't anywhere as awesome as superman at mauling gangsters but it is still a good comic I reccomend it The joys of understatement. I also recommend empowered, it's solid, solid stuff. In fairness no one is as awesome as Superman at mauling gangsters because Superman is literally invincible and can punch people into the sun. But he's a boyscout. Won't do it. Batman's better for that. Especially Elseworld Batmen, or Frank Miller Batmen (except not too much Frank Miller, or you get the goddamned Batman). The Dark Knight Returns, for instance (DC makes the best animated movies, have to say). He also gets to beat Superman to a pulp in it (also, looking at it from a criminal justice perspective, TDKR has some very, very interesting historically consistent themes and notions about crime and society, but I digress). Now back to waiting for Justice League: War to come out. Flashpoint Paradox was not enuff. That was actually kinda my point. Supes is boring. 1) Because of his unambiguous morality and 2) Because he literally can do anything and that's lame. At least Bruce has to work a little. Also he's more ornery and fun. Usually I agree that super heroes are usually boring, but a buddy of mine is big into comics *I'm not* forced me to starting reading the Injustice thing that came from the game, it's purty gud.
I went into the Injustice tie-in knowing that it was a video game tie-in and expecting the worst. I'm thus far pleasantly surprised, and, while it doesn't match some of the classic Elseworlds like "Red Son" or "Kingdom Come", or "The Dark Knight Returns", it's definitely up there.
The art is inconsistent, and at times so bad it's hilarious (at least for the digital) because of its weekly schedule and constant rotation of inkers (due to tight scheduling), but thus far the actual writing has been extremely impressive, given the limitations imposed by being effectively a "prequel".
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On November 07 2013 03:07 AsmodeusXI wrote:Show nested quote +On November 07 2013 03:02 Lord Tolkien wrote:On November 07 2013 02:55 AsmodeusXI wrote:On November 07 2013 02:55 UniversalSnip wrote:On November 06 2013 21:45 Scip wrote:
The only superheroine comic book I ever read was Empowered
she wasn't anywhere as awesome as superman at mauling gangsters but it is still a good comic I reccomend it The joys of understatement. I also recommend empowered, it's solid, solid stuff. In fairness no one is as awesome as Superman at mauling gangsters because Superman is literally invincible and can punch people into the sun. But he's a boyscout. Won't do it. Batman's better for that. Especially Elseworld Batmen, or Frank Miller Batmen (except not too much Frank Miller, or you get the goddamned Batman). The Dark Knight Returns, for instance (DC makes the best animated movies, have to say). He also gets to beat Superman to a pulp in it (also, looking at it from a criminal justice perspective, TDKR has some very, very interesting historically consistent themes and notions about crime and society, but I digress). Now back to waiting for Justice League: War to come out. Flashpoint Paradox was not enuff. That was actually kinda my point. Supes is boring. 1) Because of his unambiguous morality and 2) Because he literally can do anything and that's lame. At least Bruce has to work a little. Also he's more ornery and fun. Show nested quote +On November 07 2013 03:06 Cixah wrote:Legacy you usually have to go Star City Opens to play now  . Finding events, much less sanctioned ones is much more difficult right now. I'm still debating on if I want to go to Dallas this weekend for the Legacy Open. Perhaps dredge it up :3. "Oh, yeah, I'm Cixah. You know... from Hearthstone? I'm kind of a big deal."
You'd be surprised how many people think I'm less of a person for playing hearthstone in the MTG community. It makes me sad .
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On November 07 2013 03:12 Cixah wrote:Show nested quote +On November 07 2013 03:07 AsmodeusXI wrote:On November 07 2013 03:02 Lord Tolkien wrote:On November 07 2013 02:55 AsmodeusXI wrote:On November 07 2013 02:55 UniversalSnip wrote:On November 06 2013 21:45 Scip wrote:
The only superheroine comic book I ever read was Empowered
she wasn't anywhere as awesome as superman at mauling gangsters but it is still a good comic I reccomend it The joys of understatement. I also recommend empowered, it's solid, solid stuff. In fairness no one is as awesome as Superman at mauling gangsters because Superman is literally invincible and can punch people into the sun. But he's a boyscout. Won't do it. Batman's better for that. Especially Elseworld Batmen, or Frank Miller Batmen (except not too much Frank Miller, or you get the goddamned Batman). The Dark Knight Returns, for instance (DC makes the best animated movies, have to say). He also gets to beat Superman to a pulp in it (also, looking at it from a criminal justice perspective, TDKR has some very, very interesting historically consistent themes and notions about crime and society, but I digress). Now back to waiting for Justice League: War to come out. Flashpoint Paradox was not enuff. That was actually kinda my point. Supes is boring. 1) Because of his unambiguous morality and 2) Because he literally can do anything and that's lame. At least Bruce has to work a little. Also he's more ornery and fun. On November 07 2013 03:06 Cixah wrote:Legacy you usually have to go Star City Opens to play now . Finding events, much less sanctioned ones is much more difficult right now. I'm still debating on if I want to go to Dallas this weekend for the Legacy Open. Perhaps dredge it up :3. "Oh, yeah, I'm Cixah. You know... from Hearthstone? I'm kind of a big deal." You'd be surprised how many people think I'm less of a person for playing hearthstone in the MTG community. It makes me sad .
Surprised? Please. I play LoL on TL. Incidentally, I am also sad.
On November 07 2013 03:09 Sunaj wrote:Show nested quote +On November 07 2013 03:07 AsmodeusXI wrote:On November 07 2013 03:02 Lord Tolkien wrote:On November 07 2013 02:55 AsmodeusXI wrote:On November 07 2013 02:55 UniversalSnip wrote:On November 06 2013 21:45 Scip wrote:
The only superheroine comic book I ever read was Empowered
she wasn't anywhere as awesome as superman at mauling gangsters but it is still a good comic I reccomend it The joys of understatement. I also recommend empowered, it's solid, solid stuff. In fairness no one is as awesome as Superman at mauling gangsters because Superman is literally invincible and can punch people into the sun. But he's a boyscout. Won't do it. Batman's better for that. Especially Elseworld Batmen, or Frank Miller Batmen (except not too much Frank Miller, or you get the goddamned Batman). The Dark Knight Returns, for instance (DC makes the best animated movies, have to say). He also gets to beat Superman to a pulp in it (also, looking at it from a criminal justice perspective, TDKR has some very, very interesting historically consistent themes and notions about crime and society, but I digress). Now back to waiting for Justice League: War to come out. Flashpoint Paradox was not enuff. That was actually kinda my point. Supes is boring. 1) Because of his unambiguous morality and 2) Because he literally can do anything and that's lame. At least Bruce has to work a little. Also he's more ornery and fun. Usually I agree that super heroes are usually boring, but a buddy of mine is big into comics *I'm not* forced me to starting reading the Injustice thing that came from the game, it's purty gud.
Nah, I love superheroes. Superman on the other hand I find totally lame. Relic of the 50s that doesn't translate well to modern sensibilities. Like Captain America. Also both of the aforementioned heroes are douches.
On November 07 2013 03:09 Lord Tolkien wrote:Show nested quote +On November 07 2013 03:03 onlywonderboy wrote:On November 07 2013 03:02 Lord Tolkien wrote:On November 07 2013 02:55 AsmodeusXI wrote:On November 07 2013 02:55 UniversalSnip wrote:On November 06 2013 21:45 Scip wrote:
The only superheroine comic book I ever read was Empowered
she wasn't anywhere as awesome as superman at mauling gangsters but it is still a good comic I reccomend it The joys of understatement. I also recommend empowered, it's solid, solid stuff. In fairness no one is as awesome as Superman at mauling gangsters because Superman is literally invincible and can punch people into the sun. But he's a boyscout. Won't do it. Batman's better for that. Especially Elseworld Batmen, or Frank Miller Batmen (except not too much Frank Miller, or you get the goddamned Batman). The Dark Knight Returns, for instance (DC makes the best animated movies, have to say). He also gets to beat Superman to a pulp in it (also, looking at it from a criminal justice perspective, TDKR has some very, very interesting historically consistent themes and notions about crime and society, but I digress). Now back to waiting for Justice League: War to come out. Flashpoint Paradox was not enuff. lol All Star Batman is so bad. Such a contrast to All Star Superman. Fuck I wanna read comics again. I know. The goddamned Batman indeed. There's generally a degree of sociopathy involved with the Batman (because who else spends oodles of money to dress up like a bat-vigilante and beats up criminals and shit), and then there's just sadism. All-Stars Supes was great. Morrison (outside his tendency for some really convoluted storylines on occasion) is great. His JLA run was da best (competing with the late 80s JLI series in my heart, before DC decided to take the damn Marvel anti-hero approach coupled with Liefield art [POUCHES AND UNREALISTIC BULGES EVERYWHERE! EXTREME TO DA MAX]).
For those unaware of the miracle that is Rob Liefeld...
http://www.progressiveboink.com/2012/4/21/2960508/worst-rob-liefeld-drawings
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On November 07 2013 03:12 Cixah wrote:Show nested quote +On November 07 2013 03:07 AsmodeusXI wrote:On November 07 2013 03:02 Lord Tolkien wrote:On November 07 2013 02:55 AsmodeusXI wrote:On November 07 2013 02:55 UniversalSnip wrote:On November 06 2013 21:45 Scip wrote:
The only superheroine comic book I ever read was Empowered
she wasn't anywhere as awesome as superman at mauling gangsters but it is still a good comic I reccomend it The joys of understatement. I also recommend empowered, it's solid, solid stuff. In fairness no one is as awesome as Superman at mauling gangsters because Superman is literally invincible and can punch people into the sun. But he's a boyscout. Won't do it. Batman's better for that. Especially Elseworld Batmen, or Frank Miller Batmen (except not too much Frank Miller, or you get the goddamned Batman). The Dark Knight Returns, for instance (DC makes the best animated movies, have to say). He also gets to beat Superman to a pulp in it (also, looking at it from a criminal justice perspective, TDKR has some very, very interesting historically consistent themes and notions about crime and society, but I digress). Now back to waiting for Justice League: War to come out. Flashpoint Paradox was not enuff. That was actually kinda my point. Supes is boring. 1) Because of his unambiguous morality and 2) Because he literally can do anything and that's lame. At least Bruce has to work a little. Also he's more ornery and fun. On November 07 2013 03:06 Cixah wrote:Legacy you usually have to go Star City Opens to play now . Finding events, much less sanctioned ones is much more difficult right now. I'm still debating on if I want to go to Dallas this weekend for the Legacy Open. Perhaps dredge it up :3. "Oh, yeah, I'm Cixah. You know... from Hearthstone? I'm kind of a big deal." You'd be surprised how many people think I'm less of a person for playing hearthstone in the MTG community. It makes me sad .
They just the Dota players of the CCG community.
I love both games, magic is a great interaction experience. But HS blows MTGO out of the water.
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lol, all these people lying about being sad.
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+ Show Spoiler +On November 07 2013 03:09 Lord Tolkien wrote:Show nested quote +On November 07 2013 03:03 onlywonderboy wrote:On November 07 2013 03:02 Lord Tolkien wrote:On November 07 2013 02:55 AsmodeusXI wrote:On November 07 2013 02:55 UniversalSnip wrote:On November 06 2013 21:45 Scip wrote:
The only superheroine comic book I ever read was Empowered
she wasn't anywhere as awesome as superman at mauling gangsters but it is still a good comic I reccomend it The joys of understatement. I also recommend empowered, it's solid, solid stuff. In fairness no one is as awesome as Superman at mauling gangsters because Superman is literally invincible and can punch people into the sun. But he's a boyscout. Won't do it. Batman's better for that. Especially Elseworld Batmen, or Frank Miller Batmen (except not too much Frank Miller, or you get the goddamned Batman). The Dark Knight Returns, for instance (DC makes the best animated movies, have to say). He also gets to beat Superman to a pulp in it (also, looking at it from a criminal justice perspective, TDKR has some very, very interesting historically consistent themes and notions about crime and society, but I digress). Now back to waiting for Justice League: War to come out. Flashpoint Paradox was not enuff. lol All Star Batman is so bad. Such a contrast to All Star Superman. Fuck I wanna read comics again. I know. The goddamned Batman indeed. There's generally a degree of sociopathy involved with the Batman (because who else spends oodles of money to dress up like a bat-vigilante and beats up criminals and shit), and then there's just sadism. All-Stars Supes was great. Morrison (outside his tendency for some really convoluted storylines on occasion) is great. His JLA run was da best (competing with the late 80s JLI series in my heart, before DC decided to take the damn Marvel anti-hero approach coupled with Liefield art [POUCHES AND UNREALISTIC BULGES EVERYWHERE! EXTREME TO DA MAX]). Show nested quote +On November 07 2013 03:09 Sunaj wrote:On November 07 2013 03:07 AsmodeusXI wrote:On November 07 2013 03:02 Lord Tolkien wrote:On November 07 2013 02:55 AsmodeusXI wrote:On November 07 2013 02:55 UniversalSnip wrote:On November 06 2013 21:45 Scip wrote:
The only superheroine comic book I ever read was Empowered
she wasn't anywhere as awesome as superman at mauling gangsters but it is still a good comic I reccomend it The joys of understatement. I also recommend empowered, it's solid, solid stuff. In fairness no one is as awesome as Superman at mauling gangsters because Superman is literally invincible and can punch people into the sun. But he's a boyscout. Won't do it. Batman's better for that. Especially Elseworld Batmen, or Frank Miller Batmen (except not too much Frank Miller, or you get the goddamned Batman). The Dark Knight Returns, for instance (DC makes the best animated movies, have to say). He also gets to beat Superman to a pulp in it (also, looking at it from a criminal justice perspective, TDKR has some very, very interesting historically consistent themes and notions about crime and society, but I digress). Now back to waiting for Justice League: War to come out. Flashpoint Paradox was not enuff. That was actually kinda my point. Supes is boring. 1) Because of his unambiguous morality and 2) Because he literally can do anything and that's lame. At least Bruce has to work a little. Also he's more ornery and fun. Usually I agree that super heroes are usually boring, but a buddy of mine is big into comics *I'm not* forced me to starting reading the Injustice thing that came from the game, it's purty gud. I went into the Injustice tie-in knowing that it was a video game tie-in and expecting the worst. I'm thus far pleasantly surprised, and, while it doesn't match some of the classic Elseworlds like "Red Son" or "Kingdom Come", or "The Dark Knight Returns", it's definitely up there. The art is inconsistent, and at times so bad it's hilarious (at least for the digital) because of its weekly schedule and constant rotation of inkers (due to tight scheduling), but thus far the actual writing has been extremely impressive, given the limitations imposed by being effectively a "prequel".
It's just funny me reading it, because outside of the few big names, I'll be consistently asking him"*who the fuck is this, who the fuck is that, BATMAN HAD A KID?" etc.
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On November 07 2013 03:13 AsmodeusXI wrote:Show nested quote +On November 07 2013 03:09 Sunaj wrote:On November 07 2013 03:07 AsmodeusXI wrote:On November 07 2013 03:02 Lord Tolkien wrote:On November 07 2013 02:55 AsmodeusXI wrote:On November 07 2013 02:55 UniversalSnip wrote:On November 06 2013 21:45 Scip wrote:
The only superheroine comic book I ever read was Empowered
she wasn't anywhere as awesome as superman at mauling gangsters but it is still a good comic I reccomend it The joys of understatement. I also recommend empowered, it's solid, solid stuff. In fairness no one is as awesome as Superman at mauling gangsters because Superman is literally invincible and can punch people into the sun. But he's a boyscout. Won't do it. Batman's better for that. Especially Elseworld Batmen, or Frank Miller Batmen (except not too much Frank Miller, or you get the goddamned Batman). The Dark Knight Returns, for instance (DC makes the best animated movies, have to say). He also gets to beat Superman to a pulp in it (also, looking at it from a criminal justice perspective, TDKR has some very, very interesting historically consistent themes and notions about crime and society, but I digress). Now back to waiting for Justice League: War to come out. Flashpoint Paradox was not enuff. That was actually kinda my point. Supes is boring. 1) Because of his unambiguous morality and 2) Because he literally can do anything and that's lame. At least Bruce has to work a little. Also he's more ornery and fun. Usually I agree that super heroes are usually boring, but a buddy of mine is big into comics *I'm not* forced me to starting reading the Injustice thing that came from the game, it's purty gud. Nah, I love superheroes. Superman on the other hand I find totally lame. Relic of the 50s that doesn't translate well to modern sensibilities. Like Captain America. Also both of the aforementioned heroes are douches.
Honestly, how so? What specifically about Superman makes him "douchey". Well, minus the current nuDCU incarnation of him (they've returned him to his anti-corporatist slacker roots which entails some doucheyness), but in general?
On November 07 2013 03:16 Sunaj wrote:
It's just funny me reading it, because outside of the few big names, I'll be consistently asking him"*who the fuck is this, who the fuck is that, BATMAN HAD A KID?" etc.
You have to follow comics more. There have thus far been 4 Robins. First is Richard Grayson (whom everyone calls Dick), who has moved on to being Nightwing. The second was Jason Todd (but he was bludgeoned to death with a crowbar by the Joker, then resurrection happened and now he's the Red Hood). The then current Robin was Tim Drake (no longer exists in the nuDCU continuity that I know of), and then Daimen Wayne (who is indeed Bruces' son by way of Talia al Gul, Ras's daughter).
I suppose this does seem terribly convoluted to the newbie comic reader, but hey, it's what happens when you have decades of writing and continuity in a series. Watch Batman, Under the Red Hood, you can easily find a free stream of it. Great animated movie (DC is miles ahead of Marvel in terms of animated movies/series, not so much live action), and gives you a compelling storyline.
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On November 07 2013 03:17 Lord Tolkien wrote:Show nested quote +On November 07 2013 03:13 AsmodeusXI wrote:On November 07 2013 03:09 Sunaj wrote:On November 07 2013 03:07 AsmodeusXI wrote:On November 07 2013 03:02 Lord Tolkien wrote:On November 07 2013 02:55 AsmodeusXI wrote:On November 07 2013 02:55 UniversalSnip wrote:On November 06 2013 21:45 Scip wrote:
The only superheroine comic book I ever read was Empowered
she wasn't anywhere as awesome as superman at mauling gangsters but it is still a good comic I reccomend it The joys of understatement. I also recommend empowered, it's solid, solid stuff. In fairness no one is as awesome as Superman at mauling gangsters because Superman is literally invincible and can punch people into the sun. But he's a boyscout. Won't do it. Batman's better for that. Especially Elseworld Batmen, or Frank Miller Batmen (except not too much Frank Miller, or you get the goddamned Batman). The Dark Knight Returns, for instance (DC makes the best animated movies, have to say). He also gets to beat Superman to a pulp in it (also, looking at it from a criminal justice perspective, TDKR has some very, very interesting historically consistent themes and notions about crime and society, but I digress). Now back to waiting for Justice League: War to come out. Flashpoint Paradox was not enuff. That was actually kinda my point. Supes is boring. 1) Because of his unambiguous morality and 2) Because he literally can do anything and that's lame. At least Bruce has to work a little. Also he's more ornery and fun. Usually I agree that super heroes are usually boring, but a buddy of mine is big into comics *I'm not* forced me to starting reading the Injustice thing that came from the game, it's purty gud. Nah, I love superheroes. Superman on the other hand I find totally lame. Relic of the 50s that doesn't translate well to modern sensibilities. Like Captain America. Also both of the aforementioned heroes are douches. Honestly, how so? What specifically about Superman makes him "douchey". Well, minus the current nuDCU incarnation of him (they've returned him to his anti-corporatist slacker roots which entails some doucheyness), but in general?
This is genuinely a bias of mine, so don't read into it too much.
BUT.
The example I always go back to on this comes from All-Star Superman. When Superman knows he is dying, he knows he must tell Lois about who he is and all of that. He loves her, after all. And he decides to give her an amazing gift for her birthday. The last birthday of hers that he will see (in theory).
What does he do?
HE MAKES HER HIM FOR A DAY.
I understand he's basically a god, but you have to be one conceited motherfucker for the thought of "Man, there's nothing someone could want more than to be ME," to cross your mind.
And that pretty much sums it up.  I know it's dumb, but I can't shake it.
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On November 07 2013 02:50 AsmodeusXI wrote:Show nested quote +On November 07 2013 02:46 Requizen wrote:
So I know there's not a lot of 40k players here, but those of you who play MtG: Where do you find people to play with?
Like, with Warhammer, I've been going to a nearby Games Workshop, which is fine, but I feel like you get a different crowd at a local game shop over the company franchise ones. Do you just find people online to play with or do you go to a FLGS to meet people? A lot of FLGS will have Friday Night Magic that you can do, maybe there's a WH40k equivalent?
I would suppose so, but I'm always just so awkward walking into a new environment and talking to people. And I can't convince anyone nearby that I know to play with me, closest friend who plays is 3 hours away
On November 07 2013 02:59 Sunaj wrote:+ Show Spoiler +On November 07 2013 01:06 Requizen wrote:So I applied the base coats to my first Destroyer last night. I don't know how I like it... the Bronze is almost Gold, not precisely what I wanted. Once I put on the Oil wash it might look a bit grimier. My main issue with it is that the base part feels too big of a flat surface to have that shiny of a color on. Maybe I need to put a design on there or use a decal or something, or do you think it looks fine? I still have a lot of painting to do on it, obviously. The "mask" part on the left of his face is going to be a white, the shoulder pads blue, details in teal and green. I might go over parts of the gun arm in a gunmetal, but I wanted to see what it would look like with a bronze weapon. The 6 side "engine" parts might be painted a different color as well, unsure yet. ![[image loading]](http://i.imgur.com/llojCjh.jpg) More angles + Show Spoiler + I'm reminded why I never got into Warhammer, despite loving the lore/universe, I just couldn't be bothered to assemble/paint them myself >.> edit* cuz I saw Req's question too, I now only play Magic with my small group of friends that I've had since high school, so only like 4 of us.
I actually adore the building/painting, there's just something so relaxing about snipping sprues, cleaning, and assembling bits. Except the fucking arms on the Deathmark and Warrior kits like holy fuck who designed that shit.
Painting is really fun too, but I just have no faith in my "artistic ability" past very basic paint schemes and detail work. It's fun but I really stress that it's shit >.>
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On November 07 2013 03:21 AsmodeusXI wrote:Show nested quote +On November 07 2013 03:17 Lord Tolkien wrote:On November 07 2013 03:13 AsmodeusXI wrote:On November 07 2013 03:09 Sunaj wrote:On November 07 2013 03:07 AsmodeusXI wrote:On November 07 2013 03:02 Lord Tolkien wrote:On November 07 2013 02:55 AsmodeusXI wrote:On November 07 2013 02:55 UniversalSnip wrote:On November 06 2013 21:45 Scip wrote:
The only superheroine comic book I ever read was Empowered
she wasn't anywhere as awesome as superman at mauling gangsters but it is still a good comic I reccomend it The joys of understatement. I also recommend empowered, it's solid, solid stuff. In fairness no one is as awesome as Superman at mauling gangsters because Superman is literally invincible and can punch people into the sun. But he's a boyscout. Won't do it. Batman's better for that. Especially Elseworld Batmen, or Frank Miller Batmen (except not too much Frank Miller, or you get the goddamned Batman). The Dark Knight Returns, for instance (DC makes the best animated movies, have to say). He also gets to beat Superman to a pulp in it (also, looking at it from a criminal justice perspective, TDKR has some very, very interesting historically consistent themes and notions about crime and society, but I digress). Now back to waiting for Justice League: War to come out. Flashpoint Paradox was not enuff. That was actually kinda my point. Supes is boring. 1) Because of his unambiguous morality and 2) Because he literally can do anything and that's lame. At least Bruce has to work a little. Also he's more ornery and fun. Usually I agree that super heroes are usually boring, but a buddy of mine is big into comics *I'm not* forced me to starting reading the Injustice thing that came from the game, it's purty gud. Nah, I love superheroes. Superman on the other hand I find totally lame. Relic of the 50s that doesn't translate well to modern sensibilities. Like Captain America. Also both of the aforementioned heroes are douches. Honestly, how so? What specifically about Superman makes him "douchey". Well, minus the current nuDCU incarnation of him (they've returned him to his anti-corporatist slacker roots which entails some doucheyness), but in general? This is genuinely a bias of mine, so don't read into it too much. BUT. The example I always go back to on this comes from All-Star Superman. When Superman knows he is dying, he knows he must tell Lois about who he is and all of that. He loves her, after all. And he decides to give her an amazing gift for her birthday. The last birthday of hers that he will see (in theory). What does he do? HE MAKES HER HIM FOR A DAY. I understand he's basically a god, but you have to be one conceited motherfucker for the thought of "Man, there's nothing someone could want more than to be ME," to cross your mind. And that pretty much sums it up. I know it's dumb, but I can't shake it.
All-Star Superman is indeed at times douchey. The other end of the spectrum is Superman vs. the Elite (another animated movie, free steams online I think), or the original comic series "What's so Funny about Truth, Justice, and the American Way?". A better look into the morality of Superman, and gives you a sense of why people actually like him.
I don't like being a Superman apologist (I'm pretty critical of him). Make it stahp.
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On November 07 2013 03:25 Requizen wrote:Show nested quote +On November 07 2013 02:50 AsmodeusXI wrote:On November 07 2013 02:46 Requizen wrote:
So I know there's not a lot of 40k players here, but those of you who play MtG: Where do you find people to play with?
Like, with Warhammer, I've been going to a nearby Games Workshop, which is fine, but I feel like you get a different crowd at a local game shop over the company franchise ones. Do you just find people online to play with or do you go to a FLGS to meet people? A lot of FLGS will have Friday Night Magic that you can do, maybe there's a WH40k equivalent? I would suppose so, but I'm always just so awkward walking into a new environment and talking to people. And I can't convince anyone nearby that I know to play with me, closest friend who plays is 3 hours away
Don't stress so much about it. I don't like talking to strangers either generally because I never feel like I have anything to say. But in a situation like this you can start with the shared appreciation of the game and go from there. It's a good starting point and should make for some fun.
On November 07 2013 03:26 Lord Tolkien wrote:Show nested quote +On November 07 2013 03:21 AsmodeusXI wrote:On November 07 2013 03:17 Lord Tolkien wrote:On November 07 2013 03:13 AsmodeusXI wrote:On November 07 2013 03:09 Sunaj wrote:On November 07 2013 03:07 AsmodeusXI wrote:On November 07 2013 03:02 Lord Tolkien wrote:On November 07 2013 02:55 AsmodeusXI wrote:On November 07 2013 02:55 UniversalSnip wrote:On November 06 2013 21:45 Scip wrote:
The only superheroine comic book I ever read was Empowered
she wasn't anywhere as awesome as superman at mauling gangsters but it is still a good comic I reccomend it The joys of understatement. I also recommend empowered, it's solid, solid stuff. In fairness no one is as awesome as Superman at mauling gangsters because Superman is literally invincible and can punch people into the sun. But he's a boyscout. Won't do it. Batman's better for that. Especially Elseworld Batmen, or Frank Miller Batmen (except not too much Frank Miller, or you get the goddamned Batman). The Dark Knight Returns, for instance (DC makes the best animated movies, have to say). He also gets to beat Superman to a pulp in it (also, looking at it from a criminal justice perspective, TDKR has some very, very interesting historically consistent themes and notions about crime and society, but I digress). Now back to waiting for Justice League: War to come out. Flashpoint Paradox was not enuff. That was actually kinda my point. Supes is boring. 1) Because of his unambiguous morality and 2) Because he literally can do anything and that's lame. At least Bruce has to work a little. Also he's more ornery and fun. Usually I agree that super heroes are usually boring, but a buddy of mine is big into comics *I'm not* forced me to starting reading the Injustice thing that came from the game, it's purty gud. Nah, I love superheroes. Superman on the other hand I find totally lame. Relic of the 50s that doesn't translate well to modern sensibilities. Like Captain America. Also both of the aforementioned heroes are douches. Honestly, how so? What specifically about Superman makes him "douchey". Well, minus the current nuDCU incarnation of him (they've returned him to his anti-corporatist slacker roots which entails some doucheyness), but in general? This is genuinely a bias of mine, so don't read into it too much. BUT. The example I always go back to on this comes from All-Star Superman. When Superman knows he is dying, he knows he must tell Lois about who he is and all of that. He loves her, after all. And he decides to give her an amazing gift for her birthday. The last birthday of hers that he will see (in theory). What does he do? HE MAKES HER HIM FOR A DAY. I understand he's basically a god, but you have to be one conceited motherfucker for the thought of "Man, there's nothing someone could want more than to be ME," to cross your mind. And that pretty much sums it up. I know it's dumb, but I can't shake it. All-Star Superman is indeed at times douchey. The other end of the spectrum is Superman vs. the Elite (another animated movie, free steams online I think), or the original comic series "What's so Funny about Truth, Justice, and the American Way?". A better look into the morality of Superman, and gives you a sense of why people actually like him. I don't like being a Superman apologist (I'm pretty critical of him). Make it stahp.
I'll have to check it out. 
For anyone looking for comic/GN recs, check out the newest Hawkeye, Young Avengers, Avatar: TLA - The Promise and The Search, and Saga. fking Saga so gewd
I've also enjoyed the bits on New52 Flash that I've read.
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Do it the Korean DJ way, money match them.
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On November 07 2013 03:29 wei2coolman wrote:
Do it the Korean DJ way, money match them.
My friend was pretty notorious in the Connecticut Melee scene for constantly money matching.
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On November 07 2013 03:17 Lord Tolkien wrote:+ Show Spoiler +On November 07 2013 03:16 Sunaj wrote:
It's just funny me reading it, because outside of the few big names, I'll be consistently asking him"*who the fuck is this, who the fuck is that, BATMAN HAD A KID?" etc. You have to follow comics more. There have thus far been 4 Robins. First is Richard Grayson (whom everyone calls Dick), who has moved on to being Nightwing. The second was Jason Todd (but he was bludgeoned to death with a crowbar by the Joker, then resurrection happened and now he's the Red Hood). The then current Robin was Tim Drake (no longer exists in the nuDCU continuity that I know of), and then Daimen Wayne (who is indeed Bruces' son by way of Talia al Gul, Ras's daughter). I suppose this does seem terribly convoluted to the newbie comic reader, but hey, it's what happens when you have decades of writing and continuity in a series. Watch Batman, Under the Red Hood, you can easily find a free stream of it. Great animated movie (DC is miles ahead of Marvel in terms of animated movies/series, not so much live action), and gives you a compelling storyline.
Yeah, when I say I never really read comics before, I mean even going back to childhood, all I know is really the 90's cartoons, + the early 2000's Marvel movies . I still dunno how much I'll pick them up now, but I'mma at least finish Injustice, and who knows.
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Let's go read manga or manhwa guys
Everyone should look into A Fairytale for the Demon Lord. It's amazing, and the next season should come out at some point eventually. And Shin Angyo Oshi.
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On November 07 2013 03:02 Lord Tolkien wrote:Show nested quote +On November 07 2013 02:55 AsmodeusXI wrote:On November 07 2013 02:55 UniversalSnip wrote:On November 06 2013 21:45 Scip wrote:
The only superheroine comic book I ever read was Empowered
she wasn't anywhere as awesome as superman at mauling gangsters but it is still a good comic I reccomend it The joys of understatement. I also recommend empowered, it's solid, solid stuff. In fairness no one is as awesome as Superman at mauling gangsters because Superman is literally invincible and can punch people into the sun. But he's a boyscout. Won't do it. Batman's better for that. Especially Elseworld Batmen, or Frank Miller Batmen (except not too much Frank Miller, or you get the goddamned Batman). The Dark Knight Returns, for instance (DC makes the best animated movies, have to say). He also gets to beat Superman to a pulp in it (also, looking at it from a criminal justice perspective, TDKR has some very, very interesting historically consistent themes and notions about crime and society, but I digress). Now back to waiting for Justice League: War to come out. Flashpoint Paradox was not enuff.
The dark knight returns is consistent because it's thoroughly fascist. I'm not saying that in a generic "fuck da police" way, I mean it espouses straight up, literal fascist ideology.
EDIT: to be clear, I still liked it, although I think he was running out of drugs or time or something writing part four.
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You stop shit talking All Star Superman right now Asmo. I'll fight you.
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On November 07 2013 03:39 ticklishmusic wrote:
Let's go read manga or manhwa guys
Everyone should look into A Fairytale for the Demon Lord. It's amazing, and the next season should come out at some point eventually. And Shin Angyo Oshi.
Currently running good series:
-Assassination Classroom
-UQ Holder
-Nisekoi (ANIME NEXT SEASON WOOOOOOOO)
-The World God Only Knows (though the current arc is kinda meh)
-The Gamer
-Wake Up Deadman (Hiatus?)
-Kaichou Wa Maid Sama
-Nana to Kaoru
-Kiss x Sis
-Denpa Kyoushi (last time I read it, it was good, but I'm a few chapters behind)
Bleach and Naruto I'm just reading out of habit, they're usually pretty fucking bad.
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Oh, and Yandere Kanojo. This is easily one of the funniest fucking series I've ever read in my life.
And my gf got me reading Saint Oniisan, which is funny as hell too. Jesus and Buddha share an apartment in Japan, hijinks ensue.
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