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Quote:/signed, Ultraa. I haven't read "Earth 2" yet, but I've got a feeling I'm not going to like it as much as I really wanted to.Originally Posted by Ultraamann
Beautiful art by Nicola Scott. Interesting story. I still absolutely hate that they're discarding the Justice Society's WWII origins. I get the whole updating for a modern era and all that, but what MADE the JSA who they were was where and when they had come from. -
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Samothrake - Don't take this personally. I'm probably a few years older than you and a MAJOR DC Nation fanboy, but I'm going to point out problems I have with your comments and with DC in general.
Quote:No...that's what they're *telling* you. The reality is that this is when they've calculated ways to get people to buy more copies of certain books. I don't know how they do it, I don't know what criteria was used or if it was just a writing thing, but the "Rise of Vampires" crossover DID dip in to both "JL Dark" and "I, Vampire" enough that I felt it was necessary to get both parts of the crossover. I mean, it's just *one* little extra book, right?Originally Posted by Samothrake
I like it that they are taking things slowly with the crossovers. And starting small
It's been eight months now with the New52. The two page editorial section at the end of Superman #8 this week, they give a good explanation as to whats going on. They are calling it world building. They seem to have a plan. These little crossovers are a way for them to show that these characters all live in a shared universe.
Comic companies exist to make money, which they do by selling books. I get it. I don't begrudge them that...but I think the timing for this is wrong. More on this in a moment.
I've always been of the opinion that comics should be for READERS...old readers, new readers, returning readers. Should it really MATTER what kind of reader they are? When I was first reading comics in the early 70's, noone cared that I was basically a beginning reader...or that I hadn't really read a lot of Superman comics before. I just read them.Quote:Originally Posted by Samothrake
This isnt really for us long-time readers. Its for the supposedly new readers who supposedly have started reading these things with the softboot. According to DC they have spent the last eight months establishing these characters in their own little part of the world, and now we get to see how these new-ish characters interact with each other. Although some have been connected from the start.
Besides, character-to-character interaction has a lot to do with choices the writer and editor have...so while there will be some agreed upon choices, nuances will always shift. True they have to start somewhere, but I have much more patience with Green Arrow showing up in "Justice League" or Deadman in "Hawk and Dove" than I would having to read two issues of two books instead of one.
Pft...I have more but I'm about to fall asleep. Again, this is not commentary against you, but more my hardcore nerd examination on what DC's doing. -
Quote:Of course you do. You're a Dev. Goes with the territory.Originally Posted by Clockwork O1
(I have to add my usual disclaimer to everything).
(thanks for the reply though!)
JODHPURS, AWAY! -
Quote:I'm with Nethergoat. I think the Retro Sci-Fi pack is just the shot across the bow.Originally Posted by Nethergoat
I'm all for more old timey and classic costume options- hopefully we'll get some stuff sooner rather than later. The Retro SF pack is a good start!
Hopefully.
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I gotta say, the idea and execution are both pretty neat IMHO. Certainly provides a solution to those who've wanted vehicles since forever.
Now if we can just CUSTOMIZE that vehicle...hmmmmm... -
I know they've done some block-based internet advertising, but I couldn't say what ad network it was run on. I think given our particular niche (internet using game nerds), they should be exploring that more.
Oh and I LOVED the "Hero/Villain" ads on TV. They should run those more. Like now.
All the time.
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I really gotta say, my choice is "#3 - None of the above".
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Saint V - There seems to be a low-level resurgence of interest in MA again. Glad to hear of your experiment.
I think it'd be nice of the devs to take some time and polish the jewel they created here, but there's more focus on expansion than anything else right now. Still... -
Talked with an old friend/former comics professional the other day, and we were discussing the upcoming crossovers such as "The Culling" and "Court of Owls", not to mention the recent Justice League Dark/I, Vampire crossover storyline. We both agreed it seemed a little soon to put the readership through something like that already. I mean, none of the new books have even had a full year yet.
Frankly, after chasing down books for "Blackest Night" and "Brightest Day", I'm pretty exhausted at the idea of more crossovers right now. Anyone else dreading/loving this? -
I also consider myself a rather big fan of the Stooges, and recently saw the new film. Again, about "what I expected", though I think I liked it a bit better than most of you. The plot struck me as a bit of an overblown version one might have seen in their short films back in the day. The additional cast members seemed to be pretty note-perfect (i.e. "the heel", "the dame", "the rich guy", etc.), and I was fairly impressed to see that the three main actors captured their "Stoogeisms" as well as they did. The slapstick routines were damn-near perfect timing, and Will Sasso's 'Larry' was fairly amazing.
Yes, I also have to add, as someone who watches "that one show", watching 'Dyna-Moe' slap those kids around was pretty fantastic.
I think it's at least worth a rental if you were ever a Stooge fan, but I hope to GAWD that there's not a sequel in the works. This was...this was PLENTY IMHO. -
1) Go. Hunt. Kill Skuls.
2) On a more serious note, have fun and ask questions. Seriously. The forum is a great resource...use it. The aforementioned Paragon Wiki is a *wonderful* resource. Use it. Most forumites/players are helpful. Use them. Enjoy your time on either Blue or Red side and try not to get discouraged early on. We were all newbs once.
3) Plan for DOOM but hope for FREEM. -
Quote:Here here, Johnny B! My thoughts exactly.Originally Posted by Johnny_Butane
To explain:
They removed Statesman from the game i23. The mission to rescue him from the Praetorians used to give you the "Statesman's Pal" badge.
They changed both the mission and the badge to refer to Positron, even if you already had the badge.
Which, frankly I think is BS because there's no reason the mission couldn't have taken place at a point in time before Statesman died, or couldn't have kept existing as a Flashback with the changed arc granting a new badge.
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Huh.
Well it doesn't look any worse than his current in-comics costume.
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Quote:Exactly.Originally Posted by VKhaun
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Quote:VKhaun - You have indeed just burst my brain. Now my wife is destitute and my dog won't stop howling.Originally Posted by VKhaun
That blew you away?
You'll be picking up pieces of your brain around the room for weeks after this...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5pidokakU4I
I hope you're happy with yourself.
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Quote:You ARE the Brute Squad!Originally Posted by Zwillinger
Only if I can play the Brute Squad.
(Edit - Dang it, Schismatrix! You ruined my funny laugh laugh joke! Jerk...) -
So does anyone know who "Not Spider-Man" was in this week's Young Justice episode?
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GREAT artist. Love his detail. Thanks for sharing!
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So, similar in concept to the redevelopment from the ancient "War Suit" to the "data net/bio wrap" that Jor-El and Lara wore during Byrne's revamp? Remember how "all" Kryptonians had that silver accessoried black bodystocking?
Yeah, that's the one I mean. -
I don't know what show YOU guys have been watching, but today's episode was pretty excellent.
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Crap. I found out about it too late.
Nertz. -
Quote:This.Originally Posted by Dark Energon
No... Main thing is to beat all.
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Congrats, you guys. The wife and I met online (though not in-game) as well. We'll be wed nine years this coming October. I wish you all the happiness we've had so far!
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We love ya, Michelle! Thanks again for another kick-*ss trailer. I too hold out hope Paragon Studios will hire you as well. For now, your status as "Most Talented Cheerleader" seems assured.