[OOC] Heroes of Beacon - the Next Chapter

[Sho Minazuki]

Yeah, the combat in RWBY this season hasn't been complex at all, it felt more like a mimic than a style of it's own. Littered with more gags and lines than before. Entertaining, and passes most certainly, but doesn't feel like the combat in the last volumes. The only fight that really stood out so far was Mercury vs Yang in my opinion.

Honestly they just need to focus on that choreography more. Is it impressive? Does it get the character's style across? Is it suitable for that situation? It also helps to try and think about a mind game between the combatants while the combat takes place, and simply play it out in their choreography.

[Plank Sinatra]

I think some of Monty's old animation made it into Merc and Yang, plus the fight between Amber, Cinder, Merc and Em. If you look at the credits for those two episodes you can see his name credited for animation work.

I think the only non-Monty fight I've liked this volume was Coco and Yats vs. Merc and Em. That was pretty based.

EDIT:

by the way

this episode was fucking based

[Lugubrious]

I'd be interested to see what a couple of you all think about a specific part of the new episode

Specifically, the scene between Jaunce and Pyrrha, and most specifically, the end. It seems to me like the thing that struck Pyrrha so deeply, Jaune saying that she shouldn't let anything stand in the way of her destiny, was so impactful because the operation that would transmit Amber's aura to her might affect her personality, thereby partially destroying who she is, including her feelings for Jaune. Her self was, it appeared, the thing that was standing in her way. Of course, Jaune didn't know what he was endorsing since he was just trying to help, but it's still sad to see a tender moment go sour because of a misunderstanding. Especially since Jaune blames himself completely for the pain Pyrrha's feeling.

Did you guys see this the same way? If not, what was your take?

[Lady Seraphina]

I'd be interested to see what a couple of you all think about a specific part of the new episode

Specifically, the scene between Jaunce and Pyrrha, and most specifically, the end. It seems to me like the thing that struck Pyrrha so deeply, Jaune saying that she shouldn't let anything stand in the way of her destiny, was so impactful because the operation that would transmit Amber's aura to her might affect her personality, thereby partially destroying who she is, including her feelings for Jaune. Her self was, it appeared, the thing that was standing in her way. Of course, Jaune didn't know what he was endorsing since he was just trying to help, but it's still sad to see a tender moment go sour because of a misunderstanding. Especially since Jaune blames himself completely for the pain Pyrrha's feeling.

Did you guys see this the same way? If not, what was your take?

@Lugubrious

As a bonus now we've got Magneto fighting Wolverine.

[harinezumikouken]

I'd be interested to see what a couple of you all think about a specific part of the new episode

Specifically, the scene between Jaunce and Pyrrha, and most specifically, the end. It seems to me like the thing that struck Pyrrha so deeply, Jaune saying that she shouldn't let anything stand in the way of her destiny, was so impactful because the operation that would transmit Amber's aura to her might affect her personality, thereby partially destroying who she is, including her feelings for Jaune. Her self was, it appeared, the thing that was standing in her way. Of course, Jaune didn't know what he was endorsing since he was just trying to help, but it's still sad to see a tender moment go sour because of a misunderstanding. Especially since Jaune blames himself completely for the pain Pyrrha's feeling.

Did you guys see this the same way? If not, what was your take?

@Lugubrious

Hider

I agree. I feel the same way.

[Plank Sinatra]

I'd be interested to see what a couple of you all think about a specific part of the new episode

Specifically, the scene between Jaunce and Pyrrha, and most specifically, the end. It seems to me like the thing that struck Pyrrha so deeply, Jaune saying that she shouldn't let anything stand in the way of her destiny, was so impactful because the operation that would transmit Amber's aura to her might affect her personality, thereby partially destroying who she is, including her feelings for Jaune. Her self was, it appeared, the thing that was standing in her way. Of course, Jaune didn't know what he was endorsing since he was just trying to help, but it's still sad to see a tender moment go sour because of a misunderstanding. Especially since Jaune blames himself completely for the pain Pyrrha's feeling.

Did you guys see this the same way? If not, what was your take?

@Lugubrious

Episode thoughts

Yeah, I got that vibe too. But I've personally been on the bandwagon saying that Pyrrha has been flying death flags all season, and that contrary to expectations Penny is gonna find herself hacked by Cinder and tear Pyrrha half a dozen new ones. I think the Arkos moment was just another step of buildup to that.

Also kind of bummed that my theory of Raven as a Maiden seems to be disproven - I doubt Qrow would have only just gotten in touch with her and she'd be allowed to wander on her own so freely if she were a Maiden. She's just kind of a wingnut Huntress who happens to be a shitty mom.

What about Ironwood? Did anyone get the sense he has some old unresolved PTSD going on that he hinted at with in RWBY's dorm? The "tension" teased in that scene was so lame and over so fast that Ironwood was about all I had the energy to give a shit about.

[harinezumikouken]

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Episode thoughts

Yeah, I got that vibe too. But I've personally been on the bandwagon saying that Pyrrha has been flying death flags all season, and that contrary to expectations Penny is gonna find herself hacked by Cinder and tear Pyrrha half a dozen new ones. I think the Arkos moment was just another step of buildup to that.

Also kind of bummed that my theory of Raven as a Maiden seems to be disproven - I doubt Qrow would have only just gotten in touch with her and she'd be allowed to wander on her own so freely if she were a Maiden. She's just kind of a wingnut Huntress who happens to be a shitty mom.

What about Ironwood? Did anyone get the sense he has some old unresolved PTSD going on that he hinted at with in RWBY's dorm? The "tension" teased in that scene was so lame and over so fast that Ironwood was about all I had the energy to give a shit about.

@Plank Sinatra

Hider

From my own personal experience, Ironwood most definitely has some signs of having PTSD. He's more than likely seen his share of some terrible things.

[Suku]

post is up sorry it was late ran into trouble with my dorms internet connectivity

[SevenStormStyle]

Assuming I don't get blindsided by something, I should have a post up tomorrow.

[Crimson Raven]

Hello, fellow Rwby fans. (And people that I know)

I see that sign-ups are closed, but I would like you to know that I am interested if a spot does open up.

[Guess Who]

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Episode thoughts

Yeah, I got that vibe too. But I've personally been on the bandwagon saying that Pyrrha has been flying death flags all season, and that contrary to expectations Penny is gonna find herself hacked by Cinder and tear Pyrrha half a dozen new ones. I think the Arkos moment was just another step of buildup to that.

Also kind of bummed that my theory of Raven as a Maiden seems to be disproven - I doubt Qrow would have only just gotten in touch with her and she'd be allowed to wander on her own so freely if she were a Maiden. She's just kind of a wingnut Huntress who happens to be a shitty mom.

What about Ironwood? Did anyone get the sense he has some old unresolved PTSD going on that he hinted at with in RWBY's dorm? The "tension" teased in that scene was so lame and over so fast that Ironwood was about all I had the energy to give a shit about.

@Plank Sinatra

My Thoughts

Personally, what struck me most in this episode was Yang's face when Blake said she "wanted to believe her." Like, for that moment I felt a sudden anger towards Blake for hurting Yang's feelings, despite her being one of the my more well liked characters on the show. I'm glad she believed her in the end.

Also, what death flags has Pyrrha been sending out? I haven't noticed a single one?

Also also, yeah it looked to me as if Ironwood was thinking of a very specific and personal event when he was talking to Team RWBY as well. Kinda reminded me of this video I saw recently:

[NaraK]

@Lugubrious

http://www.roleplayerguild.com/posts/3268471

Just a note in case you miss this!

[Lugubrious]

Hello, fellow Rwby fans. (And people that I know)

I see that sign-ups are closed, but I would like you to know that I am interested if a spot does open up.

@Crimson Raven

Sorry, but signups are closed permanently.

[Ookawa]

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Sorry, but signups are closed permanently.

@Lugubrious

Wow... we're in a special sort of club now. :P

[Write]

@Lugubrious
You really know how to make a guy feel special *blush*

[Lugubrious]

@Lugubrious
You really know how to make a guy feel special *blush*

@Write

What did I do now? Is it related to the rearranged team? Did you ask for Estelle to be made leader and I forgot or something?

Streusel was a great choice. It's a noun and its evocative of the color brown.

[Write]

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Sorry, but signups are closed permanently.

@Lugubrious

Nothing really, just part of an exclusive club now - that was all. No worries man.

[HereComesTheSnow]

Shit

[Write]

@HereComesTheSnow

You need a place to hide Canada has a lot of room I'm just throwing it out there.

[chukklehed]

I have some basement space if you need it.