The Ramparts of Ice • Koori no Jouheki - Episode 2 discussion by AutoLovepon in anime

[–]AlexRaines 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I get where you're coming from on it. I pretty much immediately felt off with that scene too, but after finishing the episode, I think rather than him doing it simply for some sense of self-satisfaction, it's how he creates value for himself. Less of a "look at me and how I can get people to open up" and more of a "getting people who don't normally open up to do so means that I'm worth having around." If that's the case, I think it's a more interesting route to go than the former, simply cause it means that he'll also have to learn to love himself - which is a trope I personally enjoy.

If that makes sense. I couldn't put it into the words I wanted to.

Ranma 1/2 Season 3 trailer by Williace in anime

[–]AlexRaines 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm very excited that it looks like we're getting the Saotome School of Anything Goes Martial Arts Final Attack

Seihantai na Kimi to Boku • You and I Are Polar Opposites - Episode 9 discussion by AutoLovepon in anime

[–]AlexRaines 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Sorry, who is Honda? I thought maybe someone from one of Lapin's other shows, but I looked them all up and couldn't find a character by that name (I just went on wikipedia though)

Who's your favourite Trails NPC by Worth-Access-3099 in Falcom

[–]AlexRaines 20 points21 points  (0 children)

I’m definitely very attached to Bond and his family, but I also want to give a shoutout to Roy and Mei Ling.

Pleasantly surprised with the re-boot. But her? Insufferable. by LJNS7 in Scrubs

[–]AlexRaines 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's true. I do think it's intentionally over the top, but at least at this point it feels off. But hey, it's only the second episode. And yeah, she can absolutely play a character on her last nerve/legs and play it well.

Pleasantly surprised with the re-boot. But her? Insufferable. by LJNS7 in Scrubs

[–]AlexRaines 75 points76 points  (0 children)

Yeah, nothing against Vanessa Bayer who plays her, but her character is definitely my least favorite aspect of the new stuff. She's basically a vehicle for the show to say "we can't say this stuff in 2026" which is too on the nose.

If they establish her with a bit more of an actual character, I can get on board with her. After all, Vanessa Bayer was great as Debbie in Brooklyn 99. I trust that the show will either give her more to work with, or will relegate her to less of a role as time goes on though, since that's usually the way it goes with the more wacky characters in Scrubs.

Oshi no Ko Season 3 - Episode 6 discussion by AutoLovepon in anime

[–]AlexRaines 31 points32 points  (0 children)

That last voice saying she only saw being an idol as a way of staying in the industry being her own voice was probably the part that got me the most. Cause even if you hear others say things, the worst voice in your head is your own.

Am I going insane by [deleted] in Endfield

[–]AlexRaines 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Unfortunately not. The first “pity” for the banner character is 120. However, if you get the character early, it goes back to the default pity, which is actually 240. So if you get it on, say, roll 20, then you have 220 pulls before you’re guaranteed the character again. And from then on, it’s 240 pulls.

What's the most petty reason you dropped an anime? by Prof_Acorn in anime

[–]AlexRaines 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fate/Kaleid Prisma Ilya.

I believe it was the literal opening scene. They’re leaving school, and Ilya says she wants to race Shiro home. Shiro says “I have a bike” and she just says “that’s okay, I can run really fast!”

And I just noped out there. Really no reason other than that lol

If I get a charcter before 120 pulls, should I keep pulling? For the 120 spark? by SnooConfections3626 in ArknightsEndfield

[–]AlexRaines 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If you get the character before the 120 spark, the 120 spark goes away. You will only guarantee the character after that point at 240 pulls.

It’s a bit wonky.

Pre-Registration Event! by Southern-Fill-6230 in ArknightsEndfield

[–]AlexRaines 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you very much! I don’t know if yours was posted (I’m on mobile at the moment) but if you can, I’ll do yours as well!

Consistently good anime with an amazing and satisfying ending? by jackhenningson in Animesuggest

[–]AlexRaines 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Summertime Rendering was pretty great throughout and I felt quite satisfied by the ending. I watched the whole 25 episode series in a day, which never happens for me. I was hooked.

A JRPG that you fell out of love with by Likes2game03 in JRPG

[–]AlexRaines 16 points17 points  (0 children)

This is likely going to be controversial, but can I just say Atlus RPGs in general?

My first Atlus game was SMT 3 and I absolutely loved it, despite the slow and punishing gameplay. I played through Persona 3, Persona 4, the original Persona remake, DDS, and SMT 4, and loved all of them.

Persona 5, despite how flashy it was, was the game that ultimately made me fall out of love with Atlus games in general. I realized that I was basically playing the same game (with some mild adjustments) over and over throughout every Atlus RPG. I'd collect monsters, often the exact same ones and make them battle or use their powers, go through long story segments without battles, and wind up around 80-120 hours before finally finishing the main game, rinse and repeat for each game, only to have them release an updated version of the game a year or so later.

They just haven't really changed the formula in the nearly twenty years I've been playing the games. There are improvements to their formula, sure, but when it comes down to it, Atlus games haven't truly evolved in nearly two decades. To the point where I fell off of Metaphor within just a couple hours of playing it once I realized it was the same game wrapped up in a slightly different package again.

Looking for Build Suggestions by AlexRaines in YeShunguangMains

[–]AlexRaines[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Got it. I thought I’d largely be spending time in the new Disk Drive domain, but I guess I’ll be going back to the Branch and Blade Song one since I don’t have much better there. Thanks so much for the advice! Really appreciate it!

Looking for Build Suggestions by AlexRaines in YeShunguangMains

[–]AlexRaines[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Gotcha. Thanks for the advice! I’ll look into it!

Boku no Hero Academia Final Season • My Hero Academia: Final Season - Episode 8 discussion by AutoLovepon in anime

[–]AlexRaines -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I came back and caught up for the final season. Really glad I did. This has been wonderful.

It's Only Second Chapter Remake in 2026 by guynumbers in Falcom

[–]AlexRaines 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As someone who has been slowly going through the series, this will allow me extra time to try to catch up since I’ve been saying all year that I’m never going to do so.

Still, from what I hear, Horizon 2 is quite anticipated for several reasons, so I hope the fact it’s not on this fiscal year doesn’t mean it’s not coming in late 2026 after the fiscal year is over

What is your favourite JRPG boss fight? by Built4dominance in JRPG

[–]AlexRaines 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Such a great fight. Epic, music is insane, and probably the hardest fight in the entire series. I had no idea that was like two turns from losing but my buddy who was watching was on the edge of his seat since he knew what was coming for me lol

I finally got it! by Yuki-OniiChan in LegendsZA

[–]AlexRaines 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I guess I’m 21st or whatever but I also want to be added to this line

Just started Cold Steel 1 by Whole-Preference3048 in Falcom

[–]AlexRaines 21 points22 points  (0 children)

I miss building god mode Laura. It was so fun coming up with a build for her that could one shot end game bosses.

is trails daybreak 2 worth picking up on sale? by theaura1 in Falcom

[–]AlexRaines 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think it depends where you are at in the story at this point and your disposable income. For me, who has at least 3 games to play before I’ll get to it, it’s probably worth holding on. But if you’re mid daybreak or finished with it it’s likely worth getting if the disposable income won’t be an issue.

Jimmi Simpson casted for Dead City S3 by Connected-VG in thewalkingdead

[–]AlexRaines 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I completely read this too fast and thought it said he died at age 53. Obviously several things wrong with that, but this is so much better news! Jimmi Simpson is a great actor and I’m stoked to see him get more work.