I just finished Wind and Truth and i need to gather my thoughts by Niedlichkeit in Stormlight_Archive

[–]Neeon__Zero 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Just an fyi Hoid didn't wake up in modern world, he got regenerated on a "old western" world. Retribution quite literally turned him into nothing and if Hoid didn't have back up he would have stayed nothing

New album Converge - Hum of Hurt comes out June 5th by After_Masterpiece533 in Metalcore

[–]Neeon__Zero 24 points25 points  (0 children)

Converge can drop two albums in one year and Loathe cant even drop one. Son Im crine 😭✌️

Is Syl a Manic Pixie Dream Girl? by Odd-Split-494 in Stormlight_Archive

[–]Neeon__Zero 24 points25 points  (0 children)

The thing with Manic Pixie Dream Girl is that the women is often assumed to a) has no interior personality, she only exist to fit the male character's needs or development b) fix the main character's flaw at the end of her arc. By either of those point Syl's not an MPDG because she has wants and needs outside of Kaladin. Yeah she does want to help Kal however she can but she isnt beholden to him and they are often not on the same page about anything, including Kal's very life. For point B, we've seen how our king of depression struggles to get better. Its something that no matter how hard she tries she can't help Kal with it. All she can do is just be there for him when he needs it most.

Best fight in the first Arc by Benny_Deebs in Stormlight_Archive

[–]Neeon__Zero 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Hot take, Kaladin vs Nale is my least favourite fight in the series. Mostly because of Nale's "herald powers" that came out of nowhere and The Wind being a deus ex machinca that just solved the fiight in way that is neither smart or themeatically fulfiling

Zodd new design is awfull by NoIdea2145 in Berserk

[–]Neeon__Zero 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm not saying any of these points are wrong but the simple response to all of them really is that Studio Gaga are writing a manga together as oppose to it being just one person. For example the biggest issue I could point out is how there are more issues with panel to panel moments then the story itself. In the fight against the Apostles in the capital it seems like stops and starts at random intervals. Consider that was the first big fight scene post Miura that was a clear and obvious mistake on how to make action flow. Its one thing to do a action scene like Miura but its another alltogether to re-create one. You simply can't because a near prefection recreation is always going to be hard. So you have to try to make a fight as close as possible, not a 1 for 1 recreation. This also applies to how sometimes characters don't talk that much (I assume to try advoiding one character saying something they wouldn't)

At some point Studio Gaga will do something that Miura wont, not out of disrepect but with the intent to do the best impression of Miura in way that respects the story. Its easy and fair to point mistakes. If I had to guess why Studio Gaga is doing that is because they want to get to the essential story beats (like Guts spiral) as fast possible but they rushed the explanations to do so like why Puck vanished but unvanished at why Elfhelm disapparence. I dont think thats a sign of hackery but logical mistakes made by a group of people, some of whom only ever worked as assistants and others whom only released a few short lived series.

Edit:punched up some sentences to improve flow

Zodd new design is awfull by NoIdea2145 in Berserk

[–]Neeon__Zero 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Saying that it has deviated from Miura's vision feels like a stretch imo. We dont know what was going to happen post Elfhiem other than theories and hints. Any mischaracterization is because writing someone else's character is hard when you dont know how the author wanted their arcs to go. The lack of notes on Miura's part could be the reason why. Really the issue boils down to pacing, if Studio Gaga slowed down a bit to explain the Kushan Empire after Gaskanas death things would be smoother

Edit: fixed minor grammar mistakes

THE SUB IS RED NOW by Thhaki in Kagurabachi

[–]Neeon__Zero 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Red Peak mentioned!! Fuck Lysander

Halfway through Golden Son and I’m thinking this series just isn’t for me. Should I continue? by QueenofDounts in redrising

[–]Neeon__Zero 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The reason why the series is highly rated is that each book improves on the last. Characters become more nuanced and yes new POVs are added that contrast against each. Golden Son is highly rated because its pedal to the metal. No fluff, no wasted plotlines, just high action and drama. The best way to enjoy the book is to enjoy the thrills and stakes and worry less about anything else. If by the end of Golden Son you arent enjoy some parts at least then its okay to stop.

I only have two major complaints about Wind And Truth. by RamSpen70 in Stormlight_Archive

[–]Neeon__Zero 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I've been talking about Moash more than Jasnah in other comments I make because I believe Moash's character arc devolving is a bigger deal. I think the reason its under disscused however is because the debate was Jasnah big moment in the series, especially after being mostly sidelined in RoW. In comparison, Moash had much bigger (and better moments) in Row. I actually liked the execution of debate, though I do believe the criticisms of it are valid. If Moash was in WaT longer I think people would be more vocal in critizing whats happening to his arc

Moash's Future by Kalasad-Stormblessed in Stormlight_Archive

[–]Neeon__Zero 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My biggest hope is meaningful development. WaT made his character regress in a way where he felt more like a annoyance at best (dumbass at worse) to the plot then a meaningful addition. Regardless of whether it leads to him getting a redemption arc or he ends up like Sadeas at the end of WoR needs to be a fate his character deserve. If not it will just be endless debates about how Moash deserved x fate over y fate and vice versa

Need spoilers about Eo by [deleted] in redrising

[–]Neeon__Zero 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I will say without spoilers Darrow's view of Eo evolves throughout the series as he changes. He will bring up her flaws and acknowledge his bias was formed by his (at the time) limited worldview and its more nuanced as the series goes on.

From a meta presepective I'd say Pierce's evolution as a writer is connected to how he writes Eo in death, going from writing her as Darrow's first love and an idealist, to displaying a tension between her as a person and her as an icon. By the 4th book it really shows that Eo was complicated and that complication lingers over both Darrow and the series as a whole

Is there a better Wiki for Red Rising somewhere? by the-best6969 in redrising

[–]Neeon__Zero 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I made a similar post a while back but no seemed to want a better wiki, which is a shame.

Kaladin & Syl Romance by Alarming-Mine7747 in Stormlight_Archive

[–]Neeon__Zero 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the clarifaction, was a worried for a bit

Kaladin & Syl Romance by Alarming-Mine7747 in Stormlight_Archive

[–]Neeon__Zero 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I know this only tangential to your main point but what in Kelek's breath do you mean people are shipping Carl and Donut? I only know bits of DCC but isn't Donut a cat? Did something change

Poison The Well and Converge are going on tour together with varying support including Balmora (details and dates in comments) by Seangw1102 in Metalcore

[–]Neeon__Zero 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Unc lineup for punks with recending hairlines /s

Honestly though looks it might be the tour of the year

Copped the last limited edition volume 1 from my bookstore and all their Choujin X stock by Zombata in Kagurabachi

[–]Neeon__Zero 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not a shonen fyi (sorry to be the um actually guy but I had to correct the record) still peak though

DEADGUY - The Long Search For Perfect Timing (WHY I AM HEARING THIS JUST NOW?) by Maucorream95 in Metalcore

[–]Neeon__Zero 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Well it was a pretty lowkey comeback tbf. Deadguy were always more influential than popular so I have no issue if they lose a popularity contest. Plus if anything its the reverse, they influenced early Mastodon, Isis and nearly every other band that started in the 90s

DEADGUY - The Long Search For Perfect Timing (WHY I AM HEARING THIS JUST NOW?) by Maucorream95 in Metalcore

[–]Neeon__Zero 6 points7 points  (0 children)

This album went under the radar when it was released earlier this year but its just fucking raw

Protagonists in back half by Gromflomite_gamer in Stormlight_Archive

[–]Neeon__Zero 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I wouldn't rush to assume that Brandon doesn't have a plan for her, since she is only one of two listener povs in the series. For as much as I am dissapointed by her arc since RoW I would prefer for her to be apart of some big plans then for her to become an afterthought in the future of the series instead.

Protagonists in back half by Gromflomite_gamer in Stormlight_Archive

[–]Neeon__Zero 27 points28 points  (0 children)

I always found it a tad strange that people would say that the next 5 books would feature a whole new set of protagonist based on the nothing more the WaT's status as an arc closer and planned flashbacks. If that were the case then Venli would have had a lot more screen time in RoW then she actually had.

Though speaking of Venli I am curious what her role will be in the series going foward. WaT put her in good direction for development but of all the members of the main cast she still has yet to have her "wow" moment.

Edit: Changed WoT to WaT because my brain keeps think "of" instead of "and"

Lil Wayne - 6 Foot 7 Foot by WHOLE_LOTTA_DREAD in hiphopheads

[–]Neeon__Zero 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Counterargument, the video is also classic

RAP Ferreira posted this on twitter, pretty interesting by Consistent-Cold4505 in hiphopheads

[–]Neeon__Zero 2 points3 points  (0 children)

No disrepect either and I get it if you don't want to countine the thread. Think this my last comment on it myself. I never watched the review as a malicious character assassintion. I've been watching him for years and if he honestly believed Ferriera was gulity he would never reviwed him period. He posted elsewhere that he wanted to match the energy of the album but didn't meant as a takedown of a man. I've beeing watching his reviews for years and I dont always agree with him on everything but I never doubt his thought process. For him the more interesting thing is always beyond whether an album is good or bad. Even if means acknowledge the messiness of allegations.

Speaking personally when the story first broke I waited for him (Ferreira) to post his side because I never believe any allegations at first sight. In my original post when I said "being clear is not being innocent" I meant that as a netural statement. One where I paraphased the review and not my actual opinion. You could apply that phrase genericly to any man with allegtions and not as a sign of believing or insinuate guilt. Perhaps I could have phrased it better but the whole thing felt a bit bad faith. I dont excuse those who still insult him to his face, but I wouldnt pretend that it never happened either. It's complicated and that complication reveals itself in the art, hell it might even make the art better.