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Jedi1113 Since: Jun, 2009
Moth13 Since: Sep, 2010
#61652: Jul 23rd 2017 at 8:03:53 PM

Nevermind I'm gonna step away because I'm getting too mad about nothing.

edited 23rd Jul '17 8:12:11 PM by Moth13

randomness4 Ghost '11 from The Land of Inconvenience Since: Sep, 2011
Ghost '11
#61653: Jul 23rd 2017 at 8:11:59 PM

[up][up]Just some variety...

2 v 2

2 v 1

3 v 3

3 v 1

3 v 2

That type of thing, since it is team based.

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Hobgoblin Since: Nov, 2010 Relationship Status: Above such petty unnecessities
#61654: Jul 23rd 2017 at 10:24:07 PM

I still think this would have been better as something like the Dark Tournament from YYH rather than a Battle Royale with a time limit.

Namek time just makes things weird and instead of characters consistently getting to fight and do things, instead a number of people that could have provided interesting fights are just getting removed immediately because get rekt.

I mean random Pride Troopers guy could have been someone who could have put up a decent fight for Piccolo or something, but he just existed to get bitchslapped by Kale, which feels kinda lame. I guess the chaotic idea of EVERYONE could potentially attack you at once is neat, but I don't think Toei's art budget really accommodates such an ambitious idea for a tournament.

Anomalocaris20 from Sagittarius A* Since: Sep, 2010 Relationship Status: Love blinded me (with science!)
#61655: Jul 23rd 2017 at 10:54:49 PM

I like the idea of a chaotic 80-person team deathmatch, but the time limit kinda stretches disbelief.

Remind me, what happens if time runs out but all the universes sans 9 still have a fighter standing?

edited 23rd Jul '17 10:55:35 PM by Anomalocaris20

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PushoverMediaCritic I'm sorry Tien, but I must go all out. from the Italy of America Since: Jul, 2015 Relationship Status: watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ
I'm sorry Tien, but I must go all out.
#61656: Jul 23rd 2017 at 11:05:37 PM

Whichever universe has the most fighters wins.

LordVatek Not really a lord of anything Since: Sep, 2014
Not really a lord of anything
#61657: Jul 23rd 2017 at 11:18:03 PM

What about a complete tie?

What if a universe was short two guys initially and all of them are still standing when time runs out but a different universe who brought ten had nine standing? The smaller team wouldn't have lost anyone but the larger would have still lost one member.

Did Toriyama put any thought into the inner workings of this tournament?

Will it really make any difference at all?

This song needs more love.
ComicX6 (4 Score & 7 Years Ago)
#61658: Jul 23rd 2017 at 11:22:56 PM

While trying to game a tie would be smart, I have a feeling the Grand Priest would see it for what it is and force a sudden death round.

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randomness4 Ghost '11 from The Land of Inconvenience Since: Sep, 2011
Ghost '11
#61659: Jul 23rd 2017 at 11:46:11 PM

Hopefully in a potential SUDDEN DEATH...they can make it start raining.

Raining bombs, raining bob-ombs.

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GAP Formerly G.G. from Who Knows? Since: May, 2011 Relationship Status: In love with love
Formerly G.G.
#61660: Jul 24th 2017 at 1:33:47 AM

It is a battle royale, it isn't as though that they cannot just ring out some people.

"Mai waifu."
randomness4 Ghost '11 from The Land of Inconvenience Since: Sep, 2011
Ghost '11
#61661: Jul 24th 2017 at 1:41:13 AM

That's not what's happening?

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XMenMutant22 The Feline Follies of Felix the Cat Since: Jan, 2012 Relationship Status: Hoping Senpai notices me
#61662: Jul 24th 2017 at 6:14:49 AM

While we wait for the Pride Troopers to strike, let's enjoy some old-timey propaganda rubberhose tales of the group! (Brought to you by Dylan Jones).


Honestly, it's kind of amusing that Ep.100 was supposed to be the "make or break" episode for Caulifla, but she merely puts her protegee in her place for the backlash. And I had the merch ready too...

Regardless, I'm under the (optimistic) impression that the staff just wanted to get the Broly out of Kale as soon as possible, before attempting to give her that moment to reconstruct her into a more confident, distinct character serving as that weird "Gohan meets Broly" fusion some people refer to her as. If she had been eliminated in Ep.100, I would perfectly understand the knee-jerk, but she's still inside.

Therefore, much like Caulifla (allegedly), I'm hoping they'll find a way to pull her out of the ditch she's in by some people. And then this scenario comes in...

I still like some elements of her character (being a reluctant full-blooded Saiyan fighter, attempting to pull her worth, her bouncing relationship (define as you will) with Caulifla, even the Broly form), but I also liked some suggestions offered Black Yakuzu 94 and Lionheart 0.

So, eh, let's see what happens starting from Ep.101.

edited 24th Jul '17 6:15:36 AM by XMenMutant22

TyeDyeWildebeest Unreasonably Quirky from Big Rock Candy Mountain Since: Dec, 2010 Relationship Status: How does it feel to treat me like you do?
Unreasonably Quirky
#61663: Jul 24th 2017 at 6:34:50 AM

While we wait for the Pride Troopers to strike, let's enjoy some old-timey propaganda rubberhose tales of the group! (Brought to you by Dylan Jones).

We need more Fleischer-style parodies of Dragon Ball.

I didn't even know this was something I wanted two minutes ago, but now it's my favorite thing in the world.

No beer?! But if there's no beer, then there's no beef or beans!
BlackYakuzu94 CHADhan Player. from Easy Coast/NY Since: May, 2013 Relationship Status: Longing for my OTP
CHADhan Player.
#61664: Jul 24th 2017 at 7:01:12 AM

Kale is like Gohan, but more obnoxious. I do hope I come out of this tolerating her at least, I don't want to dislike her but they're not giving me much choice atm.

A lazy millennial who's good at what he does.
randomness4 Ghost '11 from The Land of Inconvenience Since: Sep, 2011
Ghost '11
#61665: Jul 24th 2017 at 8:32:41 AM

Her berserker mode is SSJ...

Unlike Gohand, so I can see why you use the word obnoxious...

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felipelight Teacher from Undisclosed Since: Nov, 2010 Relationship Status: Married to the job
Teacher
#61666: Jul 24th 2017 at 2:04:31 PM

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=jRPVchf9u5M

Freeza Saga Goku was way better than this dbs fake one. He was a no nonsense fighter. He was heroic. He did fight for justice, not mere excitement. This new character derailment is infuriating. Imagine the Goku that fought the Ginyu Tokusentai watching this Goku not caring about his universe potentially getting destroyed and being just an idiot looking for a good fight

LSBK Since: Sep, 2014
#61667: Jul 24th 2017 at 2:06:37 PM

Though I wouldn't say Goku's character has changed for the better, it's not like he doesn't care about the universe potentially being destroyed.

GAP Formerly G.G. from Who Knows? Since: May, 2011 Relationship Status: In love with love
Formerly G.G.
#61668: Jul 24th 2017 at 2:11:16 PM

Goku does care a bout the universe but he also realizes that he cannot really stop Zen'O from doing anything.

"Mai waifu."
VeryMelon Since: Jul, 2011 Relationship Status: Anime is my true love
GAP Formerly G.G. from Who Knows? Since: May, 2011 Relationship Status: In love with love
Formerly G.G.
#61671: Jul 24th 2017 at 2:44:57 PM

Apparently so. tongue

"Mai waifu."
LordVatek Not really a lord of anything Since: Sep, 2014
Not really a lord of anything
#61672: Jul 24th 2017 at 2:49:26 PM
zsmg Since: Jul, 2011
#61673: Jul 24th 2017 at 2:58:48 PM

[up] According to the artist:

I thought it would be fun to include Arale and a Black version of Goten. I also considered adding Monaka over Arale but decided in the end not to as it would make the team over powered.

You know I hope that DB heroes game picks this up and adds Goten Black, SS Rage kid Trunks with sword and SS Rage Gotenks black with sword. tongue

XMenMutant22 The Feline Follies of Felix the Cat Since: Jan, 2012 Relationship Status: Hoping Senpai notices me
#61674: Jul 24th 2017 at 3:02:08 PM

[up][nja]'d, but I like how CalvinLancaster stated he was going to originally replace Arale with Monaka, but figured it would be too OP. wink

Still, thanks for sharing, zsmg. I really like this guy's solid linework and bright coloring (another inspiration for me to look into).

Hobgoblin Since: Nov, 2010 Relationship Status: Above such petty unnecessities
#61675: Jul 24th 2017 at 3:06:24 PM

Freeza Saga Goku was way better than this dbs fake one. He was a no nonsense fighter. He was heroic. He did fight for justice, not mere excitement. This new character derailment is infuriating. Imagine the Goku that fought the Ginyu Tokusentai watching this Goku not caring about his universe potentially getting destroyed and being just an idiot looking for a good fight

You linked a video with no sound, as a note.

Also, yeah, it is as little annoying to see Goku go from being fairly pragmatic about his approaches in combat (teaming up with Piccolo when he knew the guy he was up against was too strong to beat alone, being willing to exploit Raditz's weak spot, etc.) to just insisting he handle everything alone.

The Frieza Arc was great, but it introduced a lot of tropes that have run their course and then some.


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