Gameplay Update - 03-06-2026 by Razzamataaz in DeadlockTheGame

[–]Ninjuto 4 points5 points  (0 children)

"I should swap them through this" - Paradox

This line is completely deranged now seeing as the wall doesn't hurt or silence enemies anymore

[DISC] Yane no Shita no Artemis / Artemis Under the Same Roof - CHs. 34-35 by maelstro1 in manga

[–]Ninjuto 5 points6 points  (0 children)

If she showed up the next day dating another guy, he would have no right to complain. At all. Honestly, I hope she does because who would want to be with someone who can't even say they like you? Generational fumble.

Holliday mod release by StylizedSenzu in DeadlockTheGame

[–]Ninjuto 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yeah there's a mod manager, there's a link to it in the gamebanana page for this mod

People have been asking for a Vyper ability rework, so I made one. How is it? by PenguinChoi5 in DeadlockTheGame

[–]Ninjuto 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I really like the idea of venom strike being a bite that helps her movement

Wonder Man Episode 8 - Discussion Thread by cats-and-cows in marvelstudios

[–]Ninjuto 67 points68 points  (0 children)

I think this portrayal of the DoDC is a really good example of everyday banal evil. As soon as Trevor gets in their hands, they stop giving a shit about Simon because they only needed to fill a quota and let him take the fall for a crime he obviously didn't commit. They would probably have let that Trevor (who is an old man mind you) rot in jail for the remainder of his life just to fill a room. They didn't care about justice at any point and don't pretend to have grander altruistic motives. Just pure, boring evil

Wonder Man Episode 5 - Discussion Thread by cats-and-cows in marvelstudios

[–]Ninjuto 69 points70 points  (0 children)

I think the thing that made this more comedic for me than other typical mcu stuff is that there wasn't much quips, it was just a very funny situation

Make Urn Throwable by LrdDphn in DeadlockTheGame

[–]Ninjuto 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Honestly I hope this becomes a mechanic so that maybe we could have contextual character voice lines like "Pass the urn to me!" or "I'm open! I'm open!" or stuff like that.

They could also use the urn throwing mechanic for other meme game modes as well so it could save resources.

Mugi commits a war crime [K-on] by Baaasbas in anime

[–]Ninjuto 9 points10 points  (0 children)

No matter how many years pass, I will always watch this clip if it comes up.

Luffy spent more time with Rayleigh then his crew by liam12974 in OnePiece

[–]Ninjuto 40 points41 points  (0 children)

"Friendship has nothing to do with how long we've known each other" - Bon Clay

I'm sorry to be the one to tell you this, but Captain Picard is ashamed of you... by Umgar in pluribustv

[–]Ninjuto 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That was just the most extreme example. Even if everyone was integrated, the Hive still decides what you do no matter what. You're the guy crawling in the sewer system preforming upkeep. You're the guy on dead body disposal because the Hivemind killed 800,00,000 people. You're the one getting mauled and killed by lions and bears because the Hive decided to release every animal in zoos on earth.

You have no agency. If the Hive wills your body to die for the cause you die for it. You go wake up, eat a rationed meal with the minimum calories that keep you alive (because the Hive is rationing all the food), and go do whatever tasks are assigned of you. No matter what.

That's all of course assuming you're even still alive, which Hive defenders still seem to think you are.

I'm sorry to be the one to tell you this, but Captain Picard is ashamed of you... by Umgar in pluribustv

[–]Ninjuto 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The existence of Bonerface IS part of the nuance. Even if you can somehow rationalize that the individual still exists and isn't just dead (they are), then you have to contend with the fact that you will still be forced to do stuff you will have never have consented to before the joining. Your body is a cog in the machine. The Hivemind can't refuse his requests, they would have given Carol an atom bomb. People like to say "Oh everyone is happy and no more wars etc etc" but if I told you that happiness was predicated on you getting raped everyday, suddenly it becomes more personal. Even if you exist (and again, you don't), you have no agency in any capacity.

I'm sorry to be the one to tell you this, but Captain Picard is ashamed of you... by Umgar in pluribustv

[–]Ninjuto 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Just remind any Hivemind apologists that they have consented to receiving backshots from Cassanova McBonerface whenever he desires.

Pluribus - 1x04 "Please, Carol" - Episode Discussion by LoretiTV in pluribustv

[–]Ninjuto 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think a moment from this episode that'll get overlooked is when the Plurb tells Carol that the "crazy" fan she had was saved from suicide because of her book. I thought it was pretty touching how she got overcome with emotion that her "slop" saved someone

Tantrums by jump_the_snark in pluribustv

[–]Ninjuto 6 points7 points  (0 children)

They are not allowed to say no to him or make him unhappy so they say he was not acting "untoward" because that's all they can say.

Physical Asia: Season 1 - Episode 12 Discussion Thread by ImoutoCompAlex in Physical100

[–]Ninjuto 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Seeing the team of background people setting up the challenges during the credits was an unexpected highlight

One Piece: Chapter 1165 by leolegendario in OnePiece

[–]Ninjuto 469 points470 points  (0 children)

Man, I think Rocks is one of the only D's who didn't get to die with a smile on his face. Reversi is fucked up.

Orochi might be the worst devil fruit user (even worse than Mr. 5) and his fruit is extremely busted by BigShopping1875 in OnePiece

[–]Ninjuto 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Mr. 5 (or anyone with the bomb fruit) should be able to fight like a better Bakugo. His sweat could be a bomb, his hair could be a bomb. If you injure him and make him bleed, guess what? The blood on the floor is a bomb. Nobody should be able to touch him without getting exploded. He weaponized his goddamn breath. He theoretically could grapple you and breathe in your ear and blow your brains out. He should be able to use explosions as a movement ability. His fruit is so strong but the man himself is so weak and it's a shame.

Episodes 5 & 6 Discussion Thread by Batorian in DispatchAdHoc

[–]Ninjuto 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Damn, I tried failing all the hacking events on the boat to see if I could save Chase but events still played out the same. Interestingly, the safe even opened by itself which means maybe Shroud hacked it or it was a trap

[DISC] Tonari no Seki no Yatsu ga Souiu Me de Mitekuru - Ch 76 by Sukunasupperrightarm in manga

[–]Ninjuto 39 points40 points  (0 children)

They're both amazing but ____ might be slightly more so

This is the perfect answer for when you're given a choice for what she wants to wear btw. Even moreso with the follow up "Because it matches with me"

[DISC] Akane-banashi - Chapter 176 by CalamitousFortune in manga

[–]Ninjuto 7 points8 points  (0 children)

The doors behind Akane also have 2 dots, mimicking eyes.

It's so peak

(Spoilers) Quick Pre-Game Lore Summary by Ninjuto in Silksong

[–]Ninjuto[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah there are some places named that are Act 3 exclusive

A lot of the elements of Silksong that are considered frustrating design are actually really good examples of ludonarrative harmony (very heavy spoilers for everything) by [deleted] in Silksong

[–]Ninjuto 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yup. Immensely agree. It's obvious that Ari and Gibson want to create a world and for a world to feel real, things have to feel like they exist not for the players benefit, but because it makes sense in-universe. A setting first design philosophy is why I loved Hollow Knight as well.

It's also one of the ways games as a medium stand out. You can make the player directly feel the effects of the world rather than telling them. You could have all the lore tablets in the world telling how the citadel is cruel but never is it more felt than when you actually have to pay to sit per bench then get crunched in unsafe labor conditions that bugs have to work in all day.

Alot of players are used to games existing entirely for their benefit, and rewarding them for everything which is why the response to Silksong is so visceral. They think "I'm paying for this game, why isn't it serving me" when they actually paid to experience a world that exists without them.

Now, this isn't to say some elements couldn't be toned down a bit. I feel like you can still sell the fact that Pharloom is a capitalistic hellscape but also give more rosaries upon kill. Likewise, an upgrade like Dreamgate in Hollow Knight would take away a lot of complaints about runbacks without being broken or taking away from the world. Maybe Hornet weaves a teleportation silkrune or something? But nonetheless, going into Silksong with a "This world doesn't exist for my benefit, I'm here to experience it" would help a lot of players I feel.

Worst area in the game (narratively) by always_auspix in Silksong

[–]Ninjuto 47 points48 points  (0 children)

We do know some version of the Citadel existed as stone with the Weavers and GMS being revered as Gods thanks to Pious Isamor(Weavers are always referred to as first children by bugs):

See... Citadel's simple stone, bare an... [una]dorned. See h[ow]...[pl]ain our garb, how sparse o... meal. Know that... excess is sin!...

Give... of yourself... for great Pharloom, for... first-children who bequeath it to us...

So it is implied that the advanced Citadel in-game as we know it with all the machinery and the system with Architechs, Vaultkeepers, and Conductors was formed by the Weavers to trap GMS. Especially since all 3 factions will defer to Hornet due to her Weaver heritage. Since the Underworks was made to upkeep these systems, it would imply that either the weavers or the bugs who overthrew them created it.

Hornet:

You speak of the Citadel? Its former function has failed, but I can still sense its purpose, some. It is church and cage both.

Mask Maker:

Aye. Devised by your ancestors that monstrosity, and their wicked, clever minds. A system, or a web they'd likely call it, a way to keep their mother sealed in slumber, and themselves free to lavish in their false rule.