Soldiers of Light Discussion 1 - Page 5

PhoenixFlame · 05-13-2014, 11:52 PM

It's perfectly reasonable. I'm just surprised he managed to determine where to block, seeing as it was deliberately meant to threaten two entirely separate zones. (Thrust to XII -> Strike at II)

Sithdarth · 05-14-2014, 12:31 AM

I've kind of envisioned Akira's second sight operating as a kind of really crappy byakugan that has limited range and can only see ki/spirit energy. I also assumed that ki in this setting works something like it's described to work in many eastern martial arts. Meaning that even if you're not specifically channeling energy your movements do cause changes in the ki flow in your body.

Also, I was kind of thinking the timing was that he got there just as the naginata changed direction as he is human and you did have a head start. Basically he got there slightly after where you left off with the turn and just barely in time.

Steel Shadow · 05-14-2014, 01:04 AM

To be fair even I'm not sure what Zel's getting out of this. Maybe... major magical power and a good library? You know her and books.

As for planning for the sudden yet inevitable betrayal, two possible plans in the works, probably many more as the journey begins. It can be her hobby to pass the time.

Overcast · 05-14-2014, 04:07 AM

Quickly Arhra, support Zel as the leader then take position as her Vizer.

PhoenixFlame · 05-14-2014, 04:15 AM

Yeah, that makes sense.

Zel's clearly getting the chance to blow stuff up, which is more than she ever got during Anima.

Steel Shadow · 05-14-2014, 04:27 AM

Sounds like a good setup!

Zel was being responsible in Anima. Here she doesn't have to do that!

... Yeah, the horrendous trail of destruction was us being responsible. It's horrifying.

PhoenixFlame · 05-14-2014, 05:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Steel Shadow

... Yeah, the horrendous trail of destruction was us being responsible. It's horrifying.

Anima's a game where when you specialize "Destruction Magic", you friggin' get destruction. I mean, god, what were you expecting, Steel?

You could've been anything, but no, you chose to be the end of flesh.

Steel Shadow · 05-14-2014, 05:36 AM

Hey hey, destruction magic only came in at the end. We spent 20 games in a place I could barely even use the stuff.

It just has a high score 'cus it was really effective at the end.

Overcast · 05-15-2014, 02:02 AM

Hey come on Nanako, even Bruce Lee could tell you in combat you have to fully dedicate. Body, mind, and lungs, why else would he make such powerful noises when every he smacked someone?

Red Mage Black · 05-15-2014, 03:00 AM

Note: Half-Cat form doesn't work for cat form tricks.

And Aidas is a dirty cheater.

05-13-2014, 11:52 PM	#41
PhoenixFlame ☢!CAUTION!☢ Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Beneath Gensokyo Posts: 3,668	It's perfectly reasonable. I'm just surprised he managed to determine where to block, seeing as it was deliberately meant to threaten two entirely separate zones. (Thrust to XII -> Strike at II) __________________ "Deep in the human unconscious is a pervasive need for a logical universe that makes sense. But the real universe is always one step beyond logic." -from The Sayings of Muad'Dib by the Princess Irulan Last edited by PhoenixFlame; 05-13-2014 at 11:56 PM.

05-14-2014, 01:04 AM	#43
Steel Shadow Mild Psychosis Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Aroundabouts thereish. Posts: 1,246	To be fair even I'm not sure what Zel's getting out of this. Maybe... major magical power and a good library? You know her and books. As for planning for the sudden yet inevitable betrayal, two possible plans in the works, probably many more as the journey begins. It can be her hobby to pass the time. __________________ Yeah, I'm understating. I do that sometimes.

05-14-2014, 04:07 AM	#44
Overcast Cinderella Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Trespassing in the graveyard Posts: 3,076	Quickly Arhra, support Zel as the leader then take position as her Vizer. __________________ Time to bust out the glow sticks!

05-14-2014, 04:15 AM	#45
PhoenixFlame ☢!CAUTION!☢ Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Beneath Gensokyo Posts: 3,668	Yeah, that makes sense. Zel's clearly getting the chance to blow stuff up, which is more than she ever got during Anima. __________________ "Deep in the human unconscious is a pervasive need for a logical universe that makes sense. But the real universe is always one step beyond logic." -from The Sayings of Muad'Dib by the Princess Irulan

05-14-2014, 04:27 AM	#46
Steel Shadow Mild Psychosis Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Aroundabouts thereish. Posts: 1,246	Sounds like a good setup! Zel was being responsible in Anima. Here she doesn't have to do that! ... Yeah, the horrendous trail of destruction was us being responsible. It's horrifying. __________________ Yeah, I'm understating. I do that sometimes.

05-14-2014, 12:31 AM	#42
Sithdarth Friendly Neighborhood Quantum Hobo Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Outside the M-brane look'n in Posts: 5,403	I've kind of envisioned Akira's second sight operating as a kind of really crappy byakugan that has limited range and can only see ki/spirit energy. I also assumed that ki in this setting works something like it's described to work in many eastern martial arts. Meaning that even if you're not specifically channeling energy your movements do cause changes in the ki flow in your body. Also, I was kind of thinking the timing was that he got there just as the naginata changed direction as he is human and you did have a head start. Basically he got there slightly after where you left off with the turn and just barely in time.

05-14-2014, 05:36 AM	#48
Steel Shadow Mild Psychosis Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Aroundabouts thereish. Posts: 1,246	Hey hey, destruction magic only came in at the end. We spent 20 games in a place I could barely even use the stuff. It just has a high score 'cus it was really effective at the end. __________________ Yeah, I'm understating. I do that sometimes.

05-15-2014, 02:02 AM	#49
Overcast Cinderella Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Trespassing in the graveyard Posts: 3,076	Hey come on Nanako, even Bruce Lee could tell you in combat you have to fully dedicate. Body, mind, and lungs, why else would he make such powerful noises when every he smacked someone? __________________ Time to bust out the glow sticks!

05-15-2014, 03:00 AM	#50
Red Mage Black Sent to the cornfield Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Where the Sun isn't so warm. Posts: 2,673	Note: Half-Cat form doesn't work for cat form tricks. And Aidas is a dirty cheater.