Manticore had the best sense of humor

Ambience · 10-26-2005 09:47 PM

As we were fighting the player controlling Manticore in the end of beta event, he started letting loose some smack talk. Pretty funny. Asked who wanted the "enema arrow" and then plugged his Web of Arachnos book.

Screens of his dialog below:
http://photobucket.com/albums/d142/S...0Smack%20Talk/

JackZodiac · 10-26-2005 09:51 PM

So, I guess they're adding that in I1 for CoV? Sold! I'll be a Ninja/Enema mastermind!

craban · 10-26-2005 10:02 PM

You know...

That, right there, is all it would take to make a world of difference in the game. A little witty banter from your opponent. Or even some not so witty banter.

All the fights with the NPC opponents go the same way - they may say something the first time they see you, but after that it's all robotic AI stuff. One mission is very much like the next.

But a fight against an opponent like Manticore there, who chats with ya during the fight, brings something new and makes it memorable.

Like I'm sorry I wasn't in that zone when he was there.

I guess the PvP battles are supposed to be more fun for that very reason... still, it would be pretty neat if the Arch-Boss or whatever hit you with a couple lines of dialogue during the fight.

Oh well.

Memphis_Bill · 10-26-2005 10:03 PM

Manti *always* has a good sense of humor.

Even when face down on the ground...

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Lady Athyna · 10-26-2005 10:03 PM

I almost beat you down craban... too bad we weren't in a PvP zone.

craban · 10-26-2005 10:12 PM

I still think the whole thing woulda been funnier if every zone had just been flodded with level 50 longbows and swept clean.

Then I would've been able to stand up here and say, "see?!?! I TOLD YA the end was nigh - there it bloody went!"

Instead I can only say, "well... we sure showed them heroes what's what, eh?"

I'd prefer to have been right than victorious, but that's just me.

MrQuizzles · 10-26-2005 10:14 PM

"Your book won't save you now, Manticore!"

I just had to yell that at him when I saw him.

Mr_Hellcat · 10-26-2005 10:30 PM

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I still think the whole thing woulda been funnier if every zone had just been flodded with level 50 longbows and swept clean.

Then I would've been able to stand up here and say, "see?!?! I TOLD YA the end was nigh - there it bloody went!"

Instead I can only say, "well... we sure showed them heroes what's what, eh?"

I'd prefer to have been right than victorious, but that's just me.

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From the looks of things and how they played out.. I'd have to say that the Villains winning was the most likely outcome. Still.. I was sort of hoping for an "All is lost!" moment and then the signature villains swoop in and kick butt.

Lady_Sadako · 10-26-2005 10:35 PM

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That, right there, is all it would take to make a world of difference in the game. A little witty banter from your opponent. Or even some not so witty banter.

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It's been introduced in CoV. Fighting Barracuda is particularly engaging for this reason.

Gulver · 10-26-2005 10:46 PM

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That, right there, is all it would take to make a world of difference in the game. A little witty banter from your opponent. Or even some not so witty banter.

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It's been introduced in CoV. Fighting Barracuda is particularly engaging for this reason.

[/ QUOTE ]And "Duke" Moredeanor of the Hellions... more or less....

In the Arena of Logic, I fight unarmed.

BlueHeeler · 10-27-2005 06:40 AM

Like an idiot I forgot to turn on hero chat.

I did trash talk Positron. I told him he was grey to me, and when I got down to a sliver of health I yelled "don't hurt the puppy". It worked .

Manticore · 10-27-2005 08:35 AM

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As we were fighting the player controlling Manticore in the end of beta event, he started letting loose some smack talk. Pretty funny. Asked who wanted the "enema arrow" and then plugged his Web of Arachnos book.

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Glad you enjoyed it. After all, what is a good super-powered battle without witty banter.
If you think I've got a smart mouth, you should spend some time with Sister Psyche.

~M

Satans_Breath · 10-27-2005 08:36 AM

Sister Psyche... you sure do have a perty mouth...

Lady_Sadako · 10-27-2005 08:38 AM

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If you think I've got a smart mouth, you should spend some time with Sister Psyche.

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Oh, we did, we did.

How's her convalescence going?

AzureWolf · 10-27-2005 08:42 AM

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I still think the whole thing woulda been funnier if every zone had just been flodded with level 50 longbows and swept clean.

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During the last 15 minutes or so of the Strike last night, all I could find *were* level 50 Longbows (ouch) A fun end to the Beta... I'm already going through CoV withdrawl.

_Story_ · 10-27-2005 08:49 AM

I would have loved to have traded some witty banter with you Manticore, but alas my computer crashed just moments after I had engaged you in combat.

Valegor · 10-27-2005 08:52 AM

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As we were fighting the player controlling Manticore in the end of beta event, he started letting loose some smack talk. Pretty funny. Asked who wanted the "enema arrow" and then plugged his Web of Arachnos book.

Screens of his dialog below:
http://photobucket.com/albums/d142/S...0Smack%20Talk/

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Positron also did alot of smack talking. He went on about how his armor held in his power so what chance did we have of hurting it.

Alexa · 10-27-2005 08:53 AM

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As we were fighting the player controlling Manticore in the end of beta event, he started letting loose some smack talk. Pretty funny. Asked who wanted the "enema arrow" and then plugged his Web of Arachnos book.

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Glad you enjoyed it. After all, what is a good super-powered battle without witty banter.
If you think I've got a smart mouth, you should spend some time with Sister Psyche.

~M

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My favorite Sister Psyche comments were "Don't hate me because I'm beautiful, hate me because I'm kicking your butt" -and- "The teleport to the hospital is ready for departure, I'm Sister Psyche and I'll be your cruise director".

LOL

_Story_ · 10-27-2005 08:55 AM

I was there for that one. I had the opportunity to complement him on smacking me across the street. "Nice shot Positron! That had quite the sting to it!"

_Story_ · 10-27-2005 08:57 AM

You guys (and gals) at Cryptic should create a list of all the comments used during this even and post them on the boards here for everyone to see.

Smidge · 10-27-2005 08:58 AM

Right after Posi said that we started pounding the crap out of him. The only thing that saved him was a Statesman sighting.
Sister Psyche made some comment about tour guides and hospital teleports, States gave the defiant, no matter how many of you there are we will never give up spiel.
Synapse just turned on Whirlwind and sent the crowds flying! (without supression to his super speed I might add )

I didn't see Synapse's banter, but his actions did seem to make up for his piss poor performance in the CoV Trailer vid.

GenericGlobal · 10-27-2005 08:59 AM

When I confronted Ravenstorm,all he said to me was,"Back off",which made me feeling glum.

[Beta Testers]Zombie Man: Harlot is Swan's nickname too. And Dominatrix. And Sister Psyche. And Mynx. And Bobcat. And Synapse.

blackangelboy · 10-27-2005 08:59 AM

Who was playing Sister Psyche? And am I the only one who thought it was cool that War Witch was there?

Kung Ru · 10-27-2005 09:04 AM

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Who was playing Sister Psyche? And am I the only one who thought it was cool that War Witch was there?

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I loved fighting against War Witch. Even if she did cheat and somehow manage to completely fill her endurance bar after casting Blizzard.

I got some sweet pictures of her and Sister Psyche. Have a picture of Synapse mid-whirlwind (which he did ALL FREAKIN NIGHT).

Kung Ru - 50++ MA/Regen Scrapper
Kalleesta - 50 Necro/Dark MM
Hidden Justice - 44 Kin/Psy Defender
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Cycloid · 10-27-2005 09:04 AM

I think Sister Psyche referring to a certain villain as "Ghost Bimbo" takes the cake for me.