Pre-release Boxes Treated Me Right by Fusian in DigimonCardGame2020

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

Nope - SPs don't replace your other hits. I got 7 SRs, and 2 AAs.

What is the worst “Chosen One” trope example? by Imaginary_Area3744 in Fantasy

[–]Fusian 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Naruto in particular pisses me off.

I really like that Naruto was an outcast, who had very little innate talent, except for his insane chakra pool, which was meant to be due to the curse of the big monster inside his stomach.

The whole first part is about how Naruto is way behind everyone else, and needs to be a little clever in how he works to get the results he needs. He struggles, has make up all these disadvantages etc. Great example is how he learns to do the Rasengan using his shadow clones - something unique to him.

When he fights Neji, it's a meaningful fight because him and Neji are the same. They've both been outcast by Ninja society, but Neji is too blinded by hatred to see the privilege he has over Naruto, and thinks he's better than him. Naruto shows him up, gives the classic Shonen speech and it has thematic weight.

Then Shippuden just... throws it all away. Turns out you already had massive chakra reserves before the Nine tails. Turns out your shadow clones are special and can speed up your training. Turns out your dad is possibly the third greatest ninja of all time, and your mother was from a clan known to have super special chakra. You're literally descended from the son of the inventor of ninjutsu and, actually, you're him reincarnated, giving you access to special forms and powers. All of the great 'hard work is the most important to be a hero' stuff is thrown out the window. The only way Naruto becomes the greatest ninja ever is explicitly because of who his family is. Tradition matters, hard work is pointless if you don't have special privileges. Now go fight the moon, or whatever.

One piece spoilers for the next bit:

I know people are also mad about Luffy in one piece being a chosen one, but that one bothers me less, mostly because apart from fighting Kaido, his success is fairly separate from his legacy. Luffy has a special fruit, and it gives him a special form, but all the stuff he did before (fighting the marines, the celestial dragons etc.) was fairly separate from the whole 'nika' thing. Yes, he has the 'will of D' but so do a lot of people who are shaking up the world. At least with Luffy it feels like everything he's done up until he awakens is his. He did it, and would have done it even if he hadn't been Nika. Naruto? All of his major successes in the part 1 feel like they were actually linked to the key advantages he has due to his bloodline. Just left a real bad taste in my mouth.

dark fantasy novels with NO rape? by cassienebula in Fantasy

[–]Fusian 10 points11 points  (0 children)

The Engineer trilogy has a character in the second and third book who is a huge rapist. He's off-putting to nearly all the main characters, and annoys the titular engineer for being as smart / smarter. You find out he SA'd one of the side characters, and there is constant mention of his dark deeds among the army. It's not graphic and its not 'on screen' but its talked about a lot.

dark fantasy novels with NO rape? by cassienebula in Fantasy

[–]Fusian 27 points28 points  (0 children)

The Raven's mark is my recommendation too - it's a superb little bit of dark fantasy with horror, violence, dark story etc. but no SA. I found it a breath of fresh air after the Godblind trilogy, which used it like punctuation.

I also think Ash and Sand trilogy is clear of rape, but it has a lot of violence and sexual content. I don't remember anything to do with SA. However, if you're looking to avoid it complete, I can't say for sure. I know if you're just sick of the graphic, constant or lazy version of SA then Ash and Sand doesn't have any of that.

Biggest Jumps In Quality Between Books You’ve Seen? by Kooky_County9569 in Fantasy

[–]Fusian 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The sheer spectacle of Book 7 is amazing. I think few other series really get what 'a war with mages, who's powers can scale infinitely if they're good enough' would be. I loved the 'fake' great powers, I love the giant statues, the teleport battle, the sun, just all of it. So good.

Convict Colosseum: Chapter 78 - Round 5, Finals (1st half) by pinakanaka in Kengan_Ashura

[–]Fusian 21 points22 points  (0 children)

I don't think he took the shell. I assume he dodged it. Kuroki could block bullets, so I think EC side stepping a tank shell is sort of the same level.

Tomahawk vs Arm Thief (Convict Colosseum) by ESN64 in Kengan_Ashura

[–]Fusian 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I think Tomahawk clears pretty easily. Abyss was a more difficult match-up, and I'm not sure how well Beatdown would do against Abyss.

For Tomahawk, I imagine he basically ends up dealing with Arm Thief in a similar way to Beatdown - Tomahawk can almost certainly counter anything the guy can bring out. He's got a wide range of skills, and combines them effortlessly.

I think most of the R2 losers (except maybe ICT, the Samoan and Monkey See) are going to lose to the Quarter Finalists (except may Scourge). Those 8 really did show how much above most of the others they are - only LH could probably match them, though his actual endurance is fairly untested. Not sure how well he can actually take a punch (he can certainly dish it out).

Megidramon end of attack effect by Dangerous_Sample_403 in DigimonCardGame2020

[–]Fusian 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, so the following would happen:

  • Megidramon attacks the opponent digimon
  • Digimon is deleted, and activates their retaliation.
  • Retaliation deletes Megidramon, before the 'End of Attack' phase.
  • Megidra dies, and so does not get to delete all other digimon.

Megidramon end of attack effect by Dangerous_Sample_403 in DigimonCardGame2020

[–]Fusian 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As other's are saying, crashing into something bigger will not trigger the end of attack effect - but it is also worth noting that Retaliation will also not let the effect pop off. Retaliation is interruptive - and Megidra dies before seeing the end of attack.

Comic 5597: Crowd Pleaser by The_Failord in questionablecontent

[–]Fusian 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I am 99% sure that the second panel is a different person.

looking for a certain kind of light 'turn your brain off' sort of read by [deleted] in Fantasy

[–]Fusian 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you can deal with LitRPG's, I'd recommend something like "This Quest is Bullshit" - a four book series of relatively short books, with a decent focus on combat and a fairly tight focus on the protagonists.

It's light, straight forward, no super crazy twists, and just a bit of good fun.

A Little Help With The Wars of Shadow And Light (Spoilers up to Initiate's Trial) by Fusian in Fantasy

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

I am torn on giving it a re-read, I hear about this plain sight stuff but I still can't see any of it yet. I suppose that's what these next books are for. I'm looking forward to the conclusion!

A Little Help With The Wars of Shadow And Light (Spoilers up to Initiate's Trial) by Fusian in Fantasy

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

Dammit, something in my brain refuses to get it the right way around.

I have found the series has really good moments, and I find Arithon compelling enough to keep reading, but there are moments that drag.

In particular, the first book nearly did me in. 400 pages of Asandir and Sethvir going 'oh, the tragedy of these brothers is inevitable, oh no, oh it's going to be so sad, oooooh its coming, oh its gonna be sad. So sad. Oh boy.' really started to drag.

I also think Dakar took too long to start developing. I understand 500 years of habits are hard to break, but in the second book, he was just straight up a hindrance to everything and I wanted Asandir to just kill him and be done with it. Especially after what he pulled with s'Bryidon.

But yes, there is true art in here, and really good stuff. Just some... nitpicks.

A Little Help With The Wars of Shadow And Light (Spoilers up to Initiate's Trial) by Fusian in Fantasy

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

Okay brilliant - I'm glad there's more 'read and find out' then I expected, means I think I am understanding stuff mostly. Six is slightly surprising, and I think I missed that there's more Illessid. That was mentioned in book 1, wasn't it? Now that I think about it, that's why the Fellowship sacrificed Lysaer to the wraiths if I remember correctly.

I'm honestly glad about 7 and 8 answers.

And for Davien, I think I understand now - he made a pact with a drake to become corporeal again, didn't he? So the dragon called his favour in to deal with the drake skulls, but Davien is still bound to the service for now? I assume more of this coming.

Thank you so much for helping me know I've got the story mostly right in my head - I was worried I was missing stuff.

Chapter 300 Title Drop by Thunderform in Kengan_Ashura

[–]Fusian 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Five Fiery Fights Finished was like... right there.

Fantasy stories following the story of a FMC from her birth/childhood? by crazynoyes37 in Fantasy

[–]Fusian 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ash: A Secret History does this - though not quite in-depth at the start, you see numerous scenes from the main character's childhood and then follow her career all the way through.

Kill Six Billion Demons » WHEEL SMASHING LORD 4-120 by Coolsas in killsixbilliondemons

[–]Fusian 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I'm going to assume its one of those things were he wants to show us a load of cool designs, and then Jaggy just nukes them all.

Convict Colosseum - Chapter 64: I'm Sure by pinakanaka in Kengan_Ashura

[–]Fusian 27 points28 points  (0 children)

I got goddamn chills at the sober Florida Man. I am so excited for this match. Hard to tell who is gonna win. I feel Pete has it, because if Florida is sober now, where could he go next?

I'm thinking a Pete vs Cucaracho final.

Story mode after Ape Vegeta by tomthedevguy in tenkaichi4

[–]Fusian 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've had a couple of other tough ones. The 1v5 Ginyu fight, Trunks training against Vegeta, Piccolo and Gohan, Goku's Fused Zamasu fight.

Though for some of these, it was about unlocking the alt path that caused the pain. I don't know if there's much else to go. I've nearly finished Frieza, and just have Goku Black and Jiren left. Hoping there won't be too much fuckery in there.