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Ninety Absolutely no relation to NLK from Land of Quakes and Hills Since: Nov, 2012 Relationship Status: In Spades with myself
Absolutely no relation to NLK
#34976: May 14th 2016 at 10:25:20 PM

I dig it

Dopants: He meant what he said and he said what he meant, a Ninety is faithful 100%.
unknowing from somewhere.. Since: Mar, 2014
#34977: May 14th 2016 at 10:33:19 PM

"He'd go right back into his "hahaha I'm a bad guy" routine without missing a beat. And as the other heroes grow to be able to combat the greater threat of Cinder and her other minions Roman will be left in the dust so eventually Ruby will be able to effortlessly stomp him. "

Except the oposite happen, is roman who beat ruby and give her the good ultraviolence treatment, his speech is how things are meanless and he show concern to Neo, that give him enought naunce to keep him around, unlike Phyrra who have death flags around and Penny who was uselss

"My Name is Bolt, Bolt Crank and I dont care if you believe or not"
dRoy Professional Writer & Amateur Scholar from Most likely from my study Since: May, 2010 Relationship Status: I'm just high on the world
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#34978: May 14th 2016 at 10:57:51 PM

Actually, if Roman survived all that, it could result in him changing his way.

He would realize that he had someone in his life that he cares for, his previous way of life almost got him killed, and that since Cinder is no longer around there's nothing forcing him to keep opposing the heroes.

Emphasis on could, not necessarily would.

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unknowing from somewhere.. Since: Mar, 2014
#34979: May 14th 2016 at 11:02:21 PM

[up]Roman is pragmatic about all things and somewhat of a nihilist, things are going to shit and nobody can stop it, he swich to winning side because there are thing he cant aford to lose, unless there is something in risk he will be in Cinder payback all day

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AJSthe2nd Since: Jan, 2015
#34980: May 14th 2016 at 11:33:52 PM

Exactly why Roman remaining won't benefit the show in anyway.

The heroes will grow in strength to better combat Cinder. Roman can't really get stronger since it's implied the main reason he's working for Cinder in the first place is he's somewhat afraid of her.

This means that by Vol 5 or so he'll be no threat to RWBY anymore. Every appearance will be like when he fought Blake, with a quick stomping and leaving him K Oed. So what would the story really gain from keeping him around, beyond a few jokes here and there?

Now it's possible he could end up changing his thoughts since working for Cinder, which he thought would garuantee his survival got him eaten by a Grimm instead.

But assuming he just jumps right back to being Cinder's thug minion, there's effectively no point to him anymore. Do you really want him to become Team Rocket. A annoyance that takes a minute to deal with?

randomness4 Ghost '11 from The Land of Inconvenience Since: Sep, 2011
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#34981: May 14th 2016 at 11:59:32 PM

I'd rather him be later seasons Team Rocket...minorly comedic, but actually able to pose a threat...still competent.

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UndyingPhoenix Since: Feb, 2015 Relationship Status: You cannot grasp the true form
#34982: May 15th 2016 at 12:02:00 AM

[up][up]

From what we've seen, him being defeated countless times would eventually cause his turn to the heroes' side, since he'd realize they are the winning team.

AJSthe2nd Since: Jan, 2015
#34983: May 15th 2016 at 12:36:11 AM

It's not about being stronger than him. It's about being stronger than Cinder and more importantly Salem.

There are plenty of Hunters stronger than him. Winter Qrow or Glynda could tear him apart. He ran at the first appearance of a professional hunter in episode one. He had the advantage against RWBY now because he's an adult and their kids in their first year of training, but once they grow a bit and step into the pro world they'll surpass him, and he probably knows that.

So even if he's suddenly outmatched by these kids he used to be better than that's not gonna make him think about changing sides.

Though (assuming he somehow survived the Grimm eating) the fact that he was nearly killed despite being promised protection might.

Shaoken (4 Score & 7 Years Ago) Relationship Status: Dating Catwoman
#34984: May 15th 2016 at 12:38:29 AM

So while we're on the topic of Roman, time for speculation on his MKX setup.

Variations:

  • Melodic Cudgel: First variation focuses on using his cane as a melee weapon, with the ability to drag people closer to him to keep the fight in close quarters.
  • It's also a gun: Still using the Cudgel but with the focus on shooting things and combos designed to fofcus on range.
  • Dust: Using all the dust he's stolen, Roman can use them as traps like he did in his first appearance, shooting the dust crystal when an enemy is near it to juggle them around and control their movements.

Fatalities:

  • Roman kneecaps his opponent with Melodic Cudgel and puts a dust crystal in their mouth. With a witty sendoff he fires a shot off at it, exploding his opponent's head.
  • Roman starts beating down his opponent in a rage. A Griffon flies up behind him and goes to take a bite out of him, but Roman spots it at the last second and shoves his opponent in the way instead, then quickly exits stage left as the Griffon gulps the other fighter down.

randomness4 Ghost '11 from The Land of Inconvenience Since: Sep, 2011
Ghost '11
#34985: May 15th 2016 at 12:48:37 AM

Randomness just came up with a Friendship for Flame lady.

Cinder

Friendship: She gives the loser a bouquet of Burning Roses.

How fitting is this?

Extra points if the loser is RWBY.

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Shaoken (4 Score & 7 Years Ago) Relationship Status: Dating Catwoman
#34986: May 15th 2016 at 12:53:26 AM

...yeah, that would be fitting for her. It also reminds me I need to add a Friendship and X-Ray for Roman.

dRoy Professional Writer & Amateur Scholar from Most likely from my study Since: May, 2010 Relationship Status: I'm just high on the world
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#34987: May 15th 2016 at 12:54:50 AM

Damn, Shaken. Your fatalities are awesome. [tup]

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UndyingPhoenix Since: Feb, 2015 Relationship Status: You cannot grasp the true form
#34988: May 15th 2016 at 12:55:28 AM

Hmm, I had something like this.

Cane Violence: Roman uses his cane and fist for a combo-centric close range style with light speedy attacks, and slow heavy ones, much like during his fight with Blake and Sun.

Melodic Hook: Zoning variation using the grappling hook of Melodic Cudgel. Swings the opponent into the air, slams an airborne opponent into the ground, altering distance, swinging around.

Anarchy Bomber: Heavy use of ranged Dust attacks, with a few splash effect close range attacks. Also incorporates explosive Dust Crystals as objects to lay down that explode when shot.

Roman Fatality 1

Lie, Steal, Cheat, Survive

Roman walks up to his opponent, going for a powerful two-handed strike that knocks them to the floor.

"I'll lie!"

He then rips off their arm

"Steal!"

He then starts beating them with their own arm and kicking them with his foot.

"Cheat!"

He then tosses some Fire Dust crystals onto the opponent, and fires a shot from Melodic Cudgel at them to create a giant explosion, blasting them into ash.

"And survive..."

The camera then focuses on him lighting up a new cigar and putting it into his mouth as he walks off.

Roman Fatality 2

Ultra Violence

Roman starts laying the beatdown on his opponent with his cane, before blasting them into the air using three Dust shots. As their opponent comes down head first, he then swings Melodic Cudgel with both hands, knocking their head off and into chunks. The camera then focuses on him spinning Melodic Cudgel in one hand and resting it across the back of his neck, much like he did on the train against Blake.

edited 15th May '16 1:00:24 AM by UndyingPhoenix

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#34989: May 15th 2016 at 1:23:13 AM

Lie Ren

Fatality 1:

(Dead Flowers)

Ren slashes his foe across the chest with Stormflower. As they stagger back, Ren unloads a full clip form his pistols, riddling them with bullets until they fall to the ground in a bloody mess.

Fatality 2:

(Maximum Aura)

Ren batters his foe with an impressive display of punches and kicks before capping their knees with a couple of slashes from Stormflower.

As the foe drops to his or her knees Ren preforms the same move he used to defeat the King Taiju and blows the enemy's head to chunks.

edited 15th May '16 1:23:54 AM by WaterMasterGali92

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Shaoken (4 Score & 7 Years Ago) Relationship Status: Dating Catwoman
#34990: May 15th 2016 at 1:36:24 AM

Those fatalities for Ren fit well. As for the Roman ones, well obviously I'm biased since I put something up for him as well.

To round out Ren:

  • Storm Flower: A variation focused on Ren using his weapons and attack.
  • Aura Warrior: An unarmed variation focused on Ren using his fists, feet, aura and speed. Style wise it's heavy on using Aura to weaken, counter or dodge attacks and interrupt combos.
  • Ninja: I'm grasping at straws when coming up with the third variation for some characters, but this one runs with Nora's "practically a ninja" comment. More of a focus on speed and misdirection, with moves that teleport Ren behind his opponent to get past their defences.

UndyingPhoenix Since: Feb, 2015 Relationship Status: You cannot grasp the true form
#34991: May 15th 2016 at 1:41:21 AM

Lie Ren:

Petal Blades: Ren uses his twin daggers and feet in this variation for quick, speedy and acrobatic combo attacks.

Storm Bullet: Ren uses the ranged option of his weapon in this zoning/evasion long range-focused style, using the opponent's openings after he dodges their attacks to lay down a storm of bullets.

Lotus Crush: Ren uses Aura-enhanced martial arts moves to deal heavy, almost entirely single-hit damage that's sure to knock the opponent back.

edited 15th May '16 1:41:51 AM by UndyingPhoenix

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#34992: May 15th 2016 at 1:41:42 AM

[up] You have some fantastic ideas and come up with Variations like nothing. I couldn't even make some for Pyrrha and she's my favorite character.

INTROS: Pyrrha Nikos

Kano: "Well if it isn't Miss Perfect!"

Pyrrha: "You're coming with me. Now."

Kano: "Do I get an autograph?"

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UndyingPhoenix Since: Feb, 2015 Relationship Status: You cannot grasp the true form
#34993: May 15th 2016 at 2:01:34 AM

Hmm, Pyrrha...

Pyrrha:

Crashing Blade: This close-range style focuses on combo-centric speedy blows using the sword form of Milo and heavy shield bashes.

Polarity Shift: A zoning long range style that uses Pyrrha's Semblance to move herself around and use combo-centric ranged attacks by either shooting with rifle mode, or using thrown attacks. Thrown attacks are more powerful, but have a bit of delay as she brings her weapon back to her.

Pierce Point: Pyrrha's uses the spear form of Milo to use speedy mid-range attacks and slow startup, powerful long-range rocket powered tosses.

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#34994: May 15th 2016 at 2:24:25 AM

[up] Beautiful.

INTROS: Pyrrha Nikos

Pyrrha: "Stand down!"

Ermac: "You will return to us or die!"

Pyrrha: "Come and make me..."

edited 15th May '16 2:24:53 AM by WaterMasterGali92

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UndyingPhoenix Since: Feb, 2015 Relationship Status: You cannot grasp the true form
#34995: May 15th 2016 at 2:29:19 AM

Huh, now I realize why Pyrrha was so acrobatic, even in armor. She was using her Semblance to move it along with her own strength.

She used Polarity to attack, defend and move. Pretty cool. Even cooler that no-one recognized it.

randomness4 Ghost '11 from The Land of Inconvenience Since: Sep, 2011
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#34996: May 15th 2016 at 2:33:06 AM

She's just compensating for the not very restrictive armour that she's wearing.

edited 15th May '16 2:35:09 AM by randomness4

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#34997: May 15th 2016 at 2:33:28 AM

[up][up]

Oh trust me, I noticed.

I watched very carefully.

Very.

Carefully.

edited 15th May '16 2:34:01 AM by WaterMasterGali92

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Shaoken (4 Score & 7 Years Ago) Relationship Status: Dating Catwoman
#34998: May 15th 2016 at 2:38:41 AM

So with the MKX talk, even though we've doubled up I think we should all keep rolling with it, and then in the end we can tweak it before having one final thing for it all. So everybody can bring on their variations and fatalities and may the strongest RWBY character Finish him/her!

UndyingPhoenix Since: Feb, 2015 Relationship Status: You cannot grasp the true form
#34999: May 15th 2016 at 2:38:43 AM

She's as acrobatic as Ren, who has far lighter equipment than her, and Ruby, who has a Speed Semblance. Super Aura strength or not, she wouldn't be as flexible as she is given her armor and shield seemingly made out of bronze plate without Polarity.

edited 15th May '16 2:39:37 AM by UndyingPhoenix

randomness4 Ghost '11 from The Land of Inconvenience Since: Sep, 2011
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#35000: May 15th 2016 at 2:41:44 AM

Overcompensating was the wrong word. Completely understand that it'd still limit movement.

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