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Jul 7, 2012 9:05 PM
#251
I was pretty anxious about this anime, being a fan of the LN, but so far things are definitely off to a good start! I can only hope that the rest of the series will live up to my expectations. We'll probably get a better idea of how far this goes by the next few episodes hopefully (though i do hope that it lasts for awhile ) I do like the fact that they haven't cleared floor 1 by my birthday haha |
Jul 7, 2012 9:07 PM
#252
Alright, so this was a great first episode. Animation is great enough to show the beauty of Aincrad and the Sword Skills are shown well, as well as ingame mechanics. First episode is exactly what it was in the novel so thats a + for me. The amount of male players that ended up being there (around 80%) was quite a laugh too. I liked how they showed that. Great job. Even the main/side characters are shown briefly in the plaza. Oh yes. I sense pretty much all dat character development from the Aincrad side stories, etc.etc.etc. Hopefully character development happens. OVERALL I THINK THIS ANIME WILL BE AMAZING HEHEHEH! (So...many...spoilers... in the .... OP (ED) though. well, sooner or later I guess >_>) |
Jul 7, 2012 9:09 PM
#253
setsun3z said: Just dropping this off just in case he wasn't trolling... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intravenous_therapy Adding onto what you said they would also need a ventilator and feeding tube. If you want to know exactly how they keep people who are alive that are in a coma then, you can look in the look below. It's basically how they would keep players alive. http://kidshealth.org/kid/talk/qa/coma.html It's a pretty basic explanation of what a coma is ( you don't need that part :P ) and, a section on "How Do People Take Care of Someone in a Coma?" ( that's most likely what your interested in if you don't understand how they keep people alive in the RL ) |
Jul 7, 2012 9:12 PM
#254
xlRevanlx said: well.... this is the first game that actually enable people to move virtually inside the game.The game want the player to fully utilize the whole body. It won't be fun if people can cast magic just by doing some simple hand movement and chant .You guys think its good for them not to add magic? MidnightPride said: they will stay alive but their body will just get more weaker everyday goes by even thou they are moving in virtual world .It's a pretty basic explanation of what a coma is ( you don't need that part :P ) and, a section on "How Do People Take Care of Someone in a Coma?" ( that's most likely what your interested in if you don't understand how they keep people alive in the RL ) |
MorningGloryJul 7, 2012 9:15 PM
Jul 7, 2012 9:17 PM
#255
MorningGlory said: xlRevanlx said: well.... this is the first game that actually enable people to move virtually inside the game.The game want the player to fully utilize the whole body. It won't be fun if people can cast magic just by doing some simple hand movement and chant .You guys think its good for them not to add magic? MidnightPride said: they will stay alive but their body will just get more weaker everyday goes by even thou they are moving in virtual world .It's a pretty basic explanation of what a coma is ( you don't need that part :P ) and, a section on "How Do People Take Care of Someone in a Coma?" ( that's most likely what your interested in if you don't understand how they keep people alive in the RL ) Unless Nerve Gear gives them nutrition and, other stuff they won't stay alive with just the nerve gear ( if thats what you mean? ) but, your are right that when they do wake up if they spent a lot of time without moving their muscles will be stiff and, most likely will need rehab that also includes re building the muscle so they are average strength again. |
Jul 7, 2012 9:19 PM
#256
MorningGlory said: xlRevanlx said: well.... this is the first game that actually enable people to move virtually inside the game.The game want the player to fully utilize the whole body. It won't be fun if people can cast magic just by doing some simple hand movement and chant .You guys think its good for them not to add magic? MidnightPride said: they will stay alive but their body will just get more weaker everyday goes by even thou they are moving in virtual world .It's a pretty basic explanation of what a coma is ( you don't need that part :P ) and, a section on "How Do People Take Care of Someone in a Coma?" ( that's most likely what your interested in if you don't understand how they keep people alive in the RL ) There was a great explanation of what happened to their bodies at the end of vol. 1... When Kirito wakes up he describes how his body had changed and how difficult it was to move because of the deterioration his body went through. MidnightPride said: Unless Nerve Gear gives them nutrition and, other stuff they won't stay alive with just the nerve gear ( if thats what you mean? ) but, your are right that when they do wake up if they spent a lot of time without moving their muscles will be stiff and, most likely will need rehab that also includes re building the muscle so they are average strength again. Stated many times... the Japanese Governemtn foots the bill to have all the remaining players of the 10,000 logged in transferred and cared for at a hospital for the remainder of their stay in the game. They are treated as if they are in a 'brain-dead' coma and everything is taken care of for them [from IV nutrients to waste management]. |
Firestalker5Jul 7, 2012 9:22 PM
Jul 7, 2012 9:19 PM
#257
KingofConquerors said: Firestalker5 said: Also, there is no real information about the last half of the series... We can only guess based on the information at hand, but there has been a bit of debate about whether or not they will include volumes 3-4 [ALO arc]. Personally I think they should in the later half of the series since volume 4 is a much better end than Volume 1 [Vol. 2 is all SS so there is no end]. Then they can take their time to get approval for another run and do the GGO and Mother's Rosario stories [maybe a few SS as well]. After all that... if they can manage to get support, they can tackle Alicization, all in one go. That arc is by far the longest. They could probably manage it in 2 cour. But it all comes down to support from the fans and if the demand is enough... if that's the scenario it would be so nice, 'cause vol.4 makes such a much a better end than volume 1 Suguha is also much more involved too, since if they only cover the first two volumes, there wouldn't be much to tell about her character, which is disappointing since her mental conflict is probably one of the best elements of the series...also can't wait to see the final battle with Oberon and kirito takin' over the control of alfheim from him, that would be so nice to animate...i also remember alfeheim arc having more battles than aincrad..... Honestly, volume 1,2,3, and 4 is the best imo, and after that I didn't find the novel as interesting as in SAO arc. Mainly because all the tension is gone since they all play the game for fun and there's no real death after SAO arc, what makes SAO arc interesting because the character are fighting for their life, and the other arc feels like extra [it feel as if the author tried to continue the story after it supposed to end). The arc after SAO is interesting though the one where he save Asuna, but after that arc it doesn't feel fun anymore especially after Kirito stupidly reset his character stats. Also I hope that the author won't put the web side story into the official dengeki novel where Kirito got harem end, that's really stupid honestly, since he already have Asuna and all the other girls suck. |
amc9988Jul 7, 2012 9:26 PM
Jul 7, 2012 9:19 PM
#258
I kinda hate that all this "MMORPG" series start the same, I mean they are stuck in a virtual world and the only why too logout is to beat the game. Anywho this first ep was good i cant wait for more :) |
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Jul 7, 2012 9:20 PM
#259
I'm relieved to see the LN being done justice. From what I can tell some of the characters from volume 2 had a cameo, and Yui was in the ED. I don't know if they're going to mix in the extra stories or leave them for after the vol 1 stuff, but either way It's a very good thing to see them included. Here's hoping we get a two cour run, and not just 13 episodes, but I won't hold my breath. |
Jul 7, 2012 9:21 PM
#260
Firestalker5 said: Doesn't really need a spoiler actually since people who seen Matrix knows that lolThere was a great explanation of what happened to their bodies at the end of vol. 1... When Kirito wakes up he describes how his body had changed and how difficult it was to move because of the deterioration his body went through. Krillus said: haha, there is no ending in real mmorpg I kinda hate that all this "MMORPG" series start the same, I mean they are stuck in a virtual world and the only why too logout is to beat the game. Anywho this first ep was good i cant wait for more :) |
Jul 7, 2012 9:21 PM
#261
MidnightPride said: MorningGlory said: xlRevanlx said: well.... this is the first game that actually enable people to move virtually inside the game.The game want the player to fully utilize the whole body. It won't be fun if people can cast magic just by doing some simple hand movement and chant .You guys think its good for them not to add magic? MidnightPride said: they will stay alive but their body will just get more weaker everyday goes by even thou they are moving in virtual world .It's a pretty basic explanation of what a coma is ( you don't need that part :P ) and, a section on "How Do People Take Care of Someone in a Coma?" ( that's most likely what your interested in if you don't understand how they keep people alive in the RL ) Unless Nerve Gear gives them nutrition and, other stuff they won't stay alive with just the nerve gear ( if thats what you mean? ) but, your are right that when they do wake up if they spent a lot of time without moving their muscles will be stiff and, most likely will need rehab that also includes re building the muscle so they are average strength again. Indeed. Spoil #1: They all go under rehab. Do not touch bigger Spoil #2: Kirito pretty much was at a great disadvantage against his sister when sparring her after getting out of SAO due to this. If the two were of the same physical state, then Kirito may have had a good chance of defeating his sister at kendo, who's at national level (national champion?). |
Jul 7, 2012 9:23 PM
#262
Acinonyx said: I'm relieved to see the LN being done justice. From what I can tell some of the characters from volume 2 had a cameo, and Yui was in the ED. I don't know if they're going to mix in the extra stories or leave them for after the vol 1 stuff, but either way It's a very good thing to see them included. Here's hoping we get a two cour run, and not just 13 episodes, but I won't hold my breath. It has been confirmed that it will run two cour |
Jul 7, 2012 9:24 PM
#263
Firestalker5 said: KingofConquerors said: Firestalker5 said: Also, there is no real information about the last half of the series... We can only guess based on the information at hand, but there has been a bit of debate about whether or not they will include volumes 3-4 [ALO arc]. Personally I think they should in the later half of the series since volume 4 is a much better end than Volume 1 [Vol. 2 is all SS so there is no end]. Then they can take their time to get approval for another run and do the GGO and Mother's Rosario stories [maybe a few SS as well]. After all that... if they can manage to get support, they can tackle Alicization, all in one go. That arc is by far the longest. They could probably manage it in 2 cour. But it all comes down to support from the fans and if the demand is enough... if that's the scenario it would be so nice, 'cause vol.4 makes such a much a better end than volume 1 Suguha is also much more involved too, since if they only cover the first two volumes, there wouldn't be much to tell about her character, which is disappointing since her mental conflict is probably one of the best elements of the series...also can't wait to see the final battle with Oberon and kirito takin' over the control of alfheim from him, that would be so nice to animate...i also remember alfeheim arc having more battles than aincrad..... There was also a bunch of junk in that Arc... I'll refrain from major spoilers but the whole first part of Vol. 4 with the God Mob, not needed at all. . yeah, i know, probably one of the glaring shortcomings of the storyline of the arc, they could just trim that part in exchange for more real world interaction between Suguha and Kirito, but u gotta admit the battle Kirito, Suguha, Recon had against a bunch of spawning knights would be quite awesome animated... |
Jul 7, 2012 9:30 PM
#264
Certainly better than Accel World. I loved the first episode. Kazuto is one main character that i love. |
Jul 7, 2012 9:31 PM
#265
This looks like it could be a really fun series! The first anime of Summer 2012 I've decided to pick up! I definitely look forward to seeing how everything plays out. The video game theme really hooked me in. Hopefully there will be some crazy action scenes and emotional character bonds and relationships. Maybe a few dramatic deaths here and there? Who knows? I see great potential with this series, hopefully my expectations are met and exceeded. |
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Jul 7, 2012 9:33 PM
#266
KingofConquerors said: Firestalker5 said: KingofConquerors said: Firestalker5 said: Also, there is no real information about the last half of the series... We can only guess based on the information at hand, but there has been a bit of debate about whether or not they will include volumes 3-4 [ALO arc]. Personally I think they should in the later half of the series since volume 4 is a much better end than Volume 1 [Vol. 2 is all SS so there is no end]. Then they can take their time to get approval for another run and do the GGO and Mother's Rosario stories [maybe a few SS as well]. After all that... if they can manage to get support, they can tackle Alicization, all in one go. That arc is by far the longest. They could probably manage it in 2 cour. But it all comes down to support from the fans and if the demand is enough... if that's the scenario it would be so nice, 'cause vol.4 makes such a much a better end than volume 1 Suguha is also much more involved too, since if they only cover the first two volumes, there wouldn't be much to tell about her character, which is disappointing since her mental conflict is probably one of the best elements of the series...also can't wait to see the final battle with Oberon and kirito takin' over the control of alfheim from him, that would be so nice to animate...i also remember alfeheim arc having more battles than aincrad..... There was also a bunch of junk in that Arc... I'll refrain from major spoilers but the whole first part of Vol. 4 with the God Mob, not needed at all. . yeah, i know, probably one of the glaring shortcomings of the storyline of the arc, they could just trim that part in exchange for more real world interaction between Suguha and Kirito, but u gotta admit the battle Kirito, Suguha, Recon had against a bunch of spawning knights would be quite awesome animated... But if too much detail was cut out, then the objective of saving Asuna from the top of the World Tree would be far too easy and make ALO seem unimportant and a simplistic VRMMO. The difference between ALO players and SAO players would also be left out. The god hunting party presented a clear contrast between SAO and ALO. Volume 3 and 4 will probably be adapted unless a lot of extra side stories are added and/or each Volume 2 side story is made into 3-4 episodes. |
Jul 7, 2012 9:36 PM
#267
inb4 Korean player beats the game before episode 2. |
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Jul 7, 2012 9:36 PM
#268
amc9988 said: Honestly, volume 1,2,3, and 4 is the best imo, and after that I didn't find the novel as interesting as in SAO arc. Mainly because all the tension is gone since they all play the game for fun and there's no real death after SAO arc, what makes SAO arc interesting because the character are fighting for their life, and the other arc feels like extra [it feel as if the author tried to continue the story after it supposed to end). The arc after SAO is interesting though the one where he save Asuna, but after that arc it doesn't feel fun anymore especially after Kirito stupidly reset his character stats. Also I hope that the author won't put the web side story into the official dengeki novel where Kirito got harem end, that's really stupid honestly, since he already have Asuna and all the other girls suck. amc9988 said: KingofConquerors said: Firestalker5 said: Also, there is no real information about the last half of the series... We can only guess based on the information at hand, but there has been a bit of debate about whether or not they will include volumes 3-4 [ALO arc]. Personally I think they should in the later half of the series since volume 4 is a much better end than Volume 1 [Vol. 2 is all SS so there is no end]. Then they can take their time to get approval for another run and do the GGO and Mother's Rosario stories [maybe a few SS as well]. After all that... if they can manage to get support, they can tackle Alicization, all in one go. That arc is by far the longest. They could probably manage it in 2 cour. But it all comes down to support from the fans and if the demand is enough... if that's the scenario it would be so nice, 'cause vol.4 makes such a much a better end than volume 1 Suguha is also much more involved too, since if they only cover the first two volumes, there wouldn't be much to tell about her character, which is disappointing since her mental conflict is probably one of the best elements of the series...also can't wait to see the final battle with Oberon and kirito takin' over the control of alfheim from him, that would be so nice to animate...i also remember alfeheim arc having more battles than aincrad..... Honestly, volume 1,2,3, and 4 is the best imo, and after that I didn't find the novel as interesting as in SAO arc. Mainly because all the tension is gone since they all play the game for fun and there's no real death after SAO arc, what makes SAO arc interesting because the character are fighting for their life, and the other arc feels like extra [it feel as if the author tried to continue the story after it supposed to end). The arc after SAO is interesting though the one where he save Asuna, but after that arc it doesn't feel fun anymore especially after Kirito stupidly reset his character stats. Also I hope that the author won't put the web side story into the official dengeki novel where Kirito got harem end, that's really stupid honestly, since he already have Asuna and all the other girls suck. amc9988 said: KingofConquerors said: Firestalker5 said: Also, there is no real information about the last half of the series... We can only guess based on the information at hand, but there has been a bit of debate about whether or not they will include volumes 3-4 [ALO arc]. Personally I think they should in the later half of the series since volume 4 is a much better end than Volume 1 [Vol. 2 is all SS so there is no end]. Then they can take their time to get approval for another run and do the GGO and Mother's Rosario stories [maybe a few SS as well]. After all that... if they can manage to get support, they can tackle Alicization, all in one go. That arc is by far the longest. They could probably manage it in 2 cour. But it all comes down to support from the fans and if the demand is enough... if that's the scenario it would be so nice, 'cause vol.4 makes such a much a better end than volume 1 Suguha is also much more involved too, since if they only cover the first two volumes, there wouldn't be much to tell about her character, which is disappointing since her mental conflict is probably one of the best elements of the series...also can't wait to see the final battle with Oberon and kirito takin' over the control of alfheim from him, that would be so nice to animate...i also remember alfeheim arc having more battles than aincrad..... Honestly, volume 1,2,3, and 4 is the best imo, and after that I didn't find the novel as interesting as in SAO arc. Mainly because all the tension is gone since they all play the game for fun and there's no real death after SAO arc, what makes SAO arc interesting because the character are fighting for their life, and the other arc feels like extra [it feel as if the author tried to continue the story after it supposed to end). The arc after SAO is interesting though the one where he save Asuna, but after that arc it doesn't feel fun anymore especially after Kirito stupidly reset his character stats. Also I hope that the author won't put the web side story into the official dengeki novel where Kirito got harem end, that's really stupid honestly, since he already have Asuna and all the other girls suck. i gotta admit that the SAO - Aincrad arc is by far the best arc of the series, probably one of the coolest cliffhangers in quite a while, the alfheim arc is quite inferior but it provided more battles and the resolution was fitting to be used as the ending of the series (once more i really can't wait to see oberon violating Asuna before Kirito, and the payback of course...) |
Jul 7, 2012 9:46 PM
#269
I enjoyed ALO arc [Vol. 3-4] because it was like a continuation... No real tension like SAO but definite emotions. Also GGO arc [vol. 5-6] was also good because it opened a way for Kirito to explore some of the emotional scars he had almost forgot about left from SAO. The rest up to vol. 9 were just filler if you will, but vol. 7 made me cry a lot! Vol. 9 is the start of the last arc -Alicization- it also has a lot of tension because of the content, but right now there not enough on the story [unless you count the Web series these LN are based on then it's finished] to really understand what's going on. Since vol. 9 is labelled as a prologue to Alicization. MorningGlory said: Doesn't really need a spoiler actually since people who seen Matrix knows that lol I was thinking more about the spoiler of the end of the volume where Kirito wakes up... Just being cautious. KingofConquerors said: yeah, i know, probably one of the glaring shortcomings of the storyline of the arc, they could just trim that part in exchange for more real world interaction between Suguha and Kirito, but u gotta admit the battle Kirito, Suguha, Recon had against a bunch of spawning knights would be quite awesome animated... I do admit that... Plus - the fight Kirito has with the Salamander General at the end of vol 3 will be epic if done right. |
Jul 7, 2012 9:48 PM
#270
ScarletMuse said: Alright, so this was a great first episode. Animation is great enough to show the beauty of Aincrad and the Sword Skills are shown well, as well as ingame mechanics. First episode is exactly what it was in the novel so thats a + for me. The amount of male players that ended up being there (around 80%) was quite a laugh too. I liked how they showed that. Great job. Even the main/side characters are shown briefly in the plaza. Oh yes. I sense pretty much all dat character development from the Aincrad side stories, etc.etc.etc. Hopefully character development happens. OVERALL I THINK THIS ANIME WILL BE AMAZING HEHEHEH! (So...many...spoilers... in the .... OP (ED) though. well, sooner or later I guess >_>) I agreed with about everything you've said haha On the topic of character development though, i wonder how they are gonna do that actually. Maybe just combine vol 1 and 2 and go more linear through the SAO timeline or would they be more disjointed by using time skips and flash backs though, I'm pretty sure they will use time skips probably by the next episode lol. |
Jul 7, 2012 9:59 PM
#271
icyrainz said: I agreed with about everything you've said haha On the topic of character development though, i wonder how they are gonna do that actually. Maybe just combine vol 1 and 2 and go more linear through the SAO timeline or would they be more disjointed by using time skips and flash backs though, I'm pretty sure they will use time skips probably by the next episode lol. From what I can gather based on the pre-air information... The next episode will start off at the start of the Aria SS. That's the SS that tells you how Kirito and Asuna meet for the first time. Then they join the mission to beat the 1st floor boss. A really good SS and one that tells you that they might very plan to take the story chronologically through the SS then main story. |
Jul 7, 2012 10:02 PM
#272
Firestalker5 said: icyrainz said: I agreed with about everything you've said haha On the topic of character development though, i wonder how they are gonna do that actually. Maybe just combine vol 1 and 2 and go more linear through the SAO timeline or would they be more disjointed by using time skips and flash backs though, I'm pretty sure they will use time skips probably by the next episode lol. From what I can gather based on the pre-air information... The next episode will start off at the start of the Aria SS. That's the SS that tells you how Kirito and Asuna meet for the first time. Then they join the mission to beat the 1st floor boss. A really good SS and one that tells you that they might very plan to take the story chronologically through the SS then main story. I wonder how long it will be... It doesn't seem like one episode is enough for the entire SS. Yet, they label the next episode with the term created at the ending of Aria. |
Jul 7, 2012 10:04 PM
#273
icyrainz said: ScarletMuse said: Alright, so this was a great first episode. Animation is great enough to show the beauty of Aincrad and the Sword Skills are shown well, as well as ingame mechanics. First episode is exactly what it was in the novel so thats a + for me. The amount of male players that ended up being there (around 80%) was quite a laugh too. I liked how they showed that. Great job. Even the main/side characters are shown briefly in the plaza. Oh yes. I sense pretty much all dat character development from the Aincrad side stories, etc.etc.etc. Hopefully character development happens. OVERALL I THINK THIS ANIME WILL BE AMAZING HEHEHEH! (So...many...spoilers... in the .... OP (ED) though. well, sooner or later I guess >_>) I agreed with about everything you've said haha On the topic of character development though, i wonder how they are gonna do that actually. Maybe just combine vol 1 and 2 and go more linear through the SAO timeline or would they be more disjointed by using time skips and flash backs though, I'm pretty sure they will use time skips probably by the next episode lol. Like you I wonder how exactly they will incorporate the second volume. Using flashbacks would not be fitting for anime format. However, I feel that Asuna would be lost as the main heroine with all the other heroines appearing. |
Jul 7, 2012 10:04 PM
#274
Jul 7, 2012 10:07 PM
#275
This episode was epic, and this anime is epic. When I've heard it's the same author/similar to Accel World, my heart started burning, and the words that I uterred were "You shalt not dissappoint me...". And so it was... 5/5 The drama was just right, it didn't got cheesy, it introduced us the MC, Art is amazing, Sound is good too, it explained quite a lot about SAO too, it didn't miss anything. This is already a 10/10 anime. |
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Jul 7, 2012 10:09 PM
#276
Saineria said: I wonder how long it will be... It doesn't seem like one episode is enough for the entire SS. Yet, they label the next episode with the term created at the ending of Aria. Not sure how long it'll be but I think they could pull of the entire Aria SS in one episode. They don't need some of it and most of the length is a long explanation from Kirito about the game mechanics. As long as they keep the Beta hate it'll be all good. Iniser said: Like you I wonder how exactly they will incorporate the second volume. Using flashbacks would not be fitting for anime format. However, I feel that Asuna would be lost as the main heroine with all the other heroines appearing. Actually there is a fair number of SS that have Asuna in them at least briefly. There is only two that I know of at the moment that don't... First day and Scilica SS. All the others have her in them, at least for a little bit. |
Firestalker5Jul 7, 2012 10:12 PM
Jul 7, 2012 10:09 PM
#277
Good job at introducing the rules and premise of the show/world. We got a slice of the world but all of the little hints of what else is in the game made me want to watch episode 2 now. Random Thoughts: My prediction is the guy who left will end up becoming an enemy of our protagonist in the future. Really nice background art! Great job A-1 Pictures Even after the creator's explanation of why he trapped everyone in I still don't quite understand. He just wants to have control over other people? Is it a God Complex? Help! |
Jul 7, 2012 10:10 PM
#278
Jul 7, 2012 10:12 PM
#279
Really digging it so far. The animation is nice and the whole MMORPG "If I die here I die in life" isn't exactly new but it is kind of refreshing and if done right will be really good. I especially like how they made Cline look. Read the manga and Cline looked kind of bad to me.(Looked a WHOLE lot older, very unclean, etc.) In the anime they manage to kind of keep his unclean look sort of but at the same time make him look pretty appealing to. Excited to see how this progresses. :D |
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Jul 7, 2012 10:12 PM
#280
Hybridbloodszak said: Good job at introducing the rules and premise of the show/world. Immahnoob said: The drama was just right, it didn't got cheesy, it introduced us the MC, Art is amazing, Sound is good too, it explained quite a lot about SAO too, it didn't miss anything. I just wish they explained that ONLY ONE PERSON NEEDS TO CLEAR FLOOR 100... A lot of people watching think they all have to clear the floors individually. That's wrong and changes the dynamics of the story a lot. Hybridbloodszak said: Random Thoughts: My prediction is the guy who left will end up becoming an enemy of our protagonist in the future. Not to spoil anything, but no |
Firestalker5Jul 7, 2012 10:16 PM
Jul 7, 2012 10:20 PM
#281
Firestalker5 said: Hybridbloodszak said: Good job at introducing the rules and premise of the show/world. Immahnoob said: The drama was just right, it didn't got cheesy, it introduced us the MC, Art is amazing, Sound is good too, it explained quite a lot about SAO too, it didn't miss anything. I just wish they explained that ONLY ONE PERSON NEEDS TO CLEAR FLOOR 100... A lot of people watching think they all have to clear the floors individually. That's wrong and changes the dynamics of the story a lot. Hybridbloodszak said: Random Thoughts: My prediction is the guy who left will end up becoming an enemy of our protagonist in the future. Not to spoil anything, but no Maybe they'll explain that later... I didn't thought it's actually like that. I don't see what it changes tho, maybe that without telling anybody that, people will keep on sacrificing themselves to get up there, thus killing off some useless characters. They won't forget to tell us that tho. |
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Jul 7, 2012 10:21 PM
#282
jesseman1993 said: i was wondering when the guy the protagonist met said you are totally my type was that him hinting he is gay? that was kinda confusing lol and i kinda figured it would play out like this them getting stuck in the virtual reality world Kirito isn't very masculine so people tend to think he is "cute" and mistake him as a girl |
Jul 7, 2012 10:21 PM
#283
Jul 7, 2012 10:23 PM
#284
MidnightPride said: jesseman1993 said: i was wondering when the guy the protagonist met said you are totally my type was that him hinting he is gay? that was kinda confusing lol and i kinda figured it would play out like this them getting stuck in the virtual reality world Kirito isn't very masculine so people tend to think he is "cute" and mistake him as a girl Kirito is mistaken for as a girl often when he goes out with his sister in casual clothing. Though there weren't any real conversations based around that(?) or events in which that happened, except for the author's little reference to Kirito's looks every now and then. |
Jul 7, 2012 10:23 PM
#285
Jul 7, 2012 10:25 PM
#286
Immahnoob said: Maybe they'll explain that later... I didn't thought it's actually like that. I don't see what it changes tho, maybe that without telling anybody that, people will keep on sacrificing themselves to get up there, thus killing off some useless characters. They won't forget to tell us that tho. Well there were quite a few players that didn't want to fight because of the chance of death. In fact there were only a handful people willing to actively stay on the Front Lines to try and clear the game. There were also people that weren't on the FL, but helped by support [merchants and information gatherers]. Plus there a few kids that were logged in and are too young and weak to actually go that far. |
Jul 7, 2012 10:28 PM
#287
Firestalker5 said: Hybridbloodszak said: Good job at introducing the rules and premise of the show/world. Immahnoob said: The drama was just right, it didn't got cheesy, it introduced us the MC, Art is amazing, Sound is good too, it explained quite a lot about SAO too, it didn't miss anything. I just wish they explained that ONLY ONE PERSON NEEDS TO CLEAR FLOOR 100... A lot of people watching think they all have to clear the floors individually. That's wrong and changes the dynamics of the story a lot. Hybridbloodszak said: Random Thoughts: My prediction is the guy who left will end up becoming an enemy of our protagonist in the future. Not to spoil anything, but no I have to say that the last part with the spoiler tag made me laugh a bit xD and yea i guess the anime tried to more or less imply it instead of directly saying it which could cause confusion when people try to predict what happens. Though thats not to say that everyone naturally gets along. This refers more to the PKer guild i guess seeing as they didn't really care about clearing, and now i wonder about how big a role they'll be in the anime seeing as they did have a bit of a war within the game with clearing guilds. ahhh too many questions!!!! I'm definitely too excited about this series haha |
Jul 7, 2012 10:33 PM
#288
icyrainz said: Firestalker5 said: Hybridbloodszak said: Good job at introducing the rules and premise of the show/world. Immahnoob said: The drama was just right, it didn't got cheesy, it introduced us the MC, Art is amazing, Sound is good too, it explained quite a lot about SAO too, it didn't miss anything. I just wish they explained that ONLY ONE PERSON NEEDS TO CLEAR FLOOR 100... A lot of people watching think they all have to clear the floors individually. That's wrong and changes the dynamics of the story a lot. Hybridbloodszak said: Random Thoughts: My prediction is the guy who left will end up becoming an enemy of our protagonist in the future. Not to spoil anything, but no I have to say that the last part with the spoiler tag made me laugh a bit xD and yea i guess the anime tried to more or less imply it instead of directly saying it which could cause confusion when people try to predict what happens. Though thats not to say that everyone naturally gets along. This refers more to the PKer guild i guess seeing as they didn't really care about clearing, and now i wonder about how big a role they'll be in the anime seeing as they did have a bit of a war within the game with clearing guilds. ahhh too many questions!!!! I'm definitely too excited about this series haha icyrainz said: Firestalker5 said: Hybridbloodszak said: Good job at introducing the rules and premise of the show/world. Immahnoob said: The drama was just right, it didn't got cheesy, it introduced us the MC, Art is amazing, Sound is good too, it explained quite a lot about SAO too, it didn't miss anything. I just wish they explained that ONLY ONE PERSON NEEDS TO CLEAR FLOOR 100... A lot of people watching think they all have to clear the floors individually. That's wrong and changes the dynamics of the story a lot. Hybridbloodszak said: Random Thoughts: My prediction is the guy who left will end up becoming an enemy of our protagonist in the future. Not to spoil anything, but no I have to say that the last part with the spoiler tag made me laugh a bit xD and yea i guess the anime tried to more or less imply it instead of directly saying it which could cause confusion when people try to predict what happens. Though thats not to say that everyone naturally gets along. This refers more to the PKer guild i guess seeing as they didn't really care about clearing, and now i wonder about how big a role they'll be in the anime seeing as they did have a bit of a war within the game with clearing guilds. ahhh too many questions!!!! I'm definitely too excited about this series haha I don't think they ever had the war where Kirito killed a few people ever written. It's been referenced to numerous times, but never written. Maybe I missed it, though. |
Jul 7, 2012 10:36 PM
#289
This is actually quite interesting. Waiting for the next episode. |
Jul 7, 2012 10:42 PM
#290
Wait wait wait hold the phone. If the head gear kills them by microwave radiation then why don't the police/hospitals just use RF/microwave shielding around the person's head and then kill the power to the servers? I'm not sure if this is explained later on or not but it's relatively easy to block microwave radiation waves. I suppose it might be a little hard shoving material under the head gear and over the person's head but judging from the photos of people with the head gear on, it looks possible. Could also just put a large magnet(s) to the head gear to fry the circuit board. Even if the battery still works, it wont be much use if the head gear doesn't function. |
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Jul 7, 2012 10:43 PM
#291
Jul 7, 2012 10:43 PM
#292
This is a terrorist attempting (and in some ways, already succeeding in) genocide. They had damn well better explain how he's not going to be stopped, and fast. Also, how do they sustain their real-world bodies? |
Jul 7, 2012 10:45 PM
#293
And so it begins, these coming months are going to be awesome. |
Jul 7, 2012 10:48 PM
#294
DeathfireD said: Wait wait wait hold the phone. If the head gear kills them by microwave radiation then why don't the police/hospitals just use RF/microwave shielding around the person's head and then kill the power to the servers? I'm not sure if this is explained later on or not but it's relatively easy to block microwave radiation waves. I suppose it might be a little hard shoving material under the head gear and over the person's head but judging from the photos of people with the head gear on, it looks possible. Could also just put a large magnet(s) to the head gear to fry the circuit board. Even if the battery still works, it wont be much use if the head gear doesn't function. If you ask me they should just use a small EMP or EMI to shut the gear down ( battery and all ) take it off. The problem they dont know what will happen if they try something like that. The kid could die or something which is why they wouldn't try anything Regardless of what happens the possibility of surviving is low so it would be best to leave the kids alone and hope they either win or hack SAO server to force log out all players. |
Jul 7, 2012 10:50 PM
#295
Just got done watching the first episode and it's pretty amazing so far |
Jul 7, 2012 10:50 PM
#296
Redfoxoffire said: This is a terrorist attempting (and in some ways, already succeeding in) genocide. They had damn well better explain how he's not going to be stopped, and fast. Also, how do they sustain their real-world bodies? Same way they would if the children where in a coma read here for information about coma , how they keep people alive and, what happens after they wake up http://kidshealth.org/kid/talk/qa/coma.html |
Jul 7, 2012 10:51 PM
#297
DeathfireD said: Wait wait wait hold the phone. If the head gear kills them by microwave radiation then why don't the police/hospitals just use RF/microwave shielding around the person's head and then kill the power to the servers? I'm not sure if this is explained later on or not but it's relatively easy to block microwave radiation waves. I suppose it might be a little hard shoving material under the head gear and over the person's head but judging from the photos of people with the head gear on, it looks possible. Could also just put a large magnet(s) to the head gear to fry the circuit board. Even if the battery still works, it wont be much use if the head gear doesn't function. Good question, I wonder too Although idk much about microwave radiation, your theory looks plausible I wonder too if this question explained in the novel or not But, for me it's more enjoyable to not questioned too much detail of the anime, different case with novel though |
Jul 7, 2012 10:56 PM
#298
Saineria said: I don't think they ever had the war where Kirito killed a few people ever written. It's been referenced to numerous times, but never written. Maybe I missed it, though. Ah i think you might be right i probably just thought about it from the descriptions and references lol Though if i remember correctly they did have a small role in Silica's SS, so they'll at least have somewhat of a presence if they decide to include that. There is no such thing as too many spoiler tags!!!!! |
Jul 7, 2012 10:57 PM
#299
icyrainz said: Saineria said: I don't think they ever had the war where Kirito killed a few people ever written. It's been referenced to numerous times, but never written. Maybe I missed it, though. Ah i think you might be right i probably just thought about it from the descriptions and references lol Though if i remember correctly they did have a small role in Silica's SS, so they'll at least have somewhat of a presence if they decide to include that. There is no such thing as too many spoiler tags!!!!! They also came in with Murder Case in the Area. I doubt they'd include that unless they have ample amounts of time to air the show. |
Jul 7, 2012 11:11 PM
#300
Iniser said: Like you I wonder how exactly they will incorporate the second volume. Using flashbacks would not be fitting for anime format. However, I feel that Asuna would be lost as the main heroine with all the other heroines appearing. yeah i know, i myself also found myself wondering once with regard of who would make a better love interest for kirito, the girl in Kirito's first guild (Sacchi, if i'm not mistaken) or Asuna....which made my heart ache even more when the full extent of the story Kirito told Asuna in vol.1 about his past was revealed...... |
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