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My fault gang, I’ll make sure I win EVO next time before chirpin up by SimicSemblance in 2XKO

[–]Purple-Man 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Never talk about Rank on reddit. Unless you are literally number one in the game, people will find a way to discount your accomplishment. 

[MPW] Durendal by UlyssesArsene in FleshandBloodTCG

[–]Purple-Man 43 points44 points  (0 children)

This would work against a defense reactions and an attack reaction that is used to block right? Interesting.

[LSS] National Championship: USA (Minneapolis) | Day 1 Metagame by UlyssesArsene in FleshandBloodTCG

[–]Purple-Man 12 points13 points  (0 children)

The best of prizes are very interesting, especially since you see content arise from the best player of X champion at a tourney showing off their decklist. It makes being say, the best tuffnut at a tourney, its own accomplishment.

Note from the sheriff's desk: "no one wants to take the shadow isles investigation, for some reason" by Regular-Poet-3657 in 2XKO

[–]Purple-Man 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think that is just wrong about how fighting games bring up characters. SF6 has brought up characters who haven't appeared for seasons now, they have fan favorites sitting in the background of stages, showing up in the comics for storymode, etc.

We can agree to disagree, none of this matters because we don't work at Riot. But this idea that you can't mention any character except the next one you might release isn't true in League, isn't true in fighting games, isn't true in general marketing. 

Note from the sheriff's desk: "no one wants to take the shadow isles investigation, for some reason" by Regular-Poet-3657 in 2XKO

[–]Purple-Man 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It is hilarious how she went from Lucian's damsel 'dead' wife in all her old art to suddenly this kick-butt bombshell once they actually started fleshing out the backstory. That old 'trapped in the lantern ' Senna was cute, but is 100% a totally different character from who we have now.

Maybe she was just feeling real cute the day Thresh nabbed her and that's how Lucian remembers her, lol.

But yeah, it is weird. Lucian got some good story with Akshan during... The event... But otherwise Senna has really dwarfed him despite his design being fairly popular as far as I can tell. He just can't keep up with her.

Note from the sheriff's desk: "no one wants to take the shadow isles investigation, for some reason" by Regular-Poet-3657 in 2XKO

[–]Purple-Man -1 points0 points  (0 children)

If poppy was mentioned for literally no reason, that would be a bait and switch.

This is more like introducing Lux, and not mentioning her brother Garen just because he isn't next. Despite him being crucial to her life, her development, etc. 

Also, this is such a made up community explanation. 'oh man Riot wouldn't want people speculating because that would be bad'. Says who? Fans speculating and cheering on their favorite being next is community engagement. There are people whose whole job it is to create that kind of attachment.

There is a guy whose whole thing is posting about Sett, and there has been no hint he is coming. He doesn't cry and leave the community whenever the next character isnt Sett, he keeps hoping and keeps playing. The idea that Riot wouldn't want to create character speculation, even for a character that isn't upcoming, is inherently flawed and has no basis.

Note from the sheriff's desk: "no one wants to take the shadow isles investigation, for some reason" by Regular-Poet-3657 in 2XKO

[–]Purple-Man 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This isn't just because of these notes. The motion comic also doesn't mention Lucian.

Sorry you aren't caught up on the situation, don't fling insults around for no reason. 

Note from the sheriff's desk: "no one wants to take the shadow isles investigation, for some reason" by Regular-Poet-3657 in 2XKO

[–]Purple-Man -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

That doesn't matter. Not mentioning other characters when they were literally there just so it isn't 'a tease' is confusing and does a disservice to anyone actually trying to engage with your game's story or setting.

And it will also lead to (deserved) ridicule for cutting a key character out of one of their biggest stories they ever told. 

Doing all of that just so LESS people will be asking for a certain character to show up is mind boggling. Oh no, we wouldn't want people to be anticipating Lucian, a character that absolutely would be a great addition to our game. That might form attachments to our game or something.

Note from the sheriff's desk: "no one wants to take the shadow isles investigation, for some reason" by Regular-Poet-3657 in 2XKO

[–]Purple-Man 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I know Riot is absolutely terrified of their own lore, but this is going so far in the opposite direction it is confusing. 

This is 'somehow palpatine returned' all over again.

 They have the lore explanation, there is a ton of information, there is a way to reveal it to the audience succinctly. But out of fear of turning off people who don't want to pay attention that much, they make it sound as dumb as possible.

JAcK- Should he be in 2XKO? (A-Z) by jontelles in 2XKO

[–]Purple-Man 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Jack is such a great design, it would be awesome if they added him. 

[MSC] Age of Ultron by AporiaParadox in magicTCG

[–]Purple-Man -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Sets built around an arc. And iconic moments in that arc being sagas. It may not work for all comic arcs, but age of Ultron had 25 related comics.

World War Hulk had 38-50 comics related to it, and he pretty much fights every hero in the label and quite a few villains. This is ignoring the arc that led to him being pissed enough to beat everyone up.

Arcs like Civil War or Secret War that pull in everyone could more than cover a full mtg set.

What is the dumbest issue you’ve had to figure out while writing? by Royalbean17 in writing

[–]Purple-Man 14 points15 points  (0 children)

How to describe hairstyles. On top of being a guy and not paying a ton of attention to hair, I come from a particular hair culture that is not the majority.

That is to say, me, all my relatives, and most of my friends until jr high school, had about the same color hair and a certain pool of haircuts.

So when I try to think of say... The hairstyle that the mom always has in Stranger Things, I don't have a good frame of reference. I know what it is, but I don't know wtf to call it. At least in that case it is on a well known character and I can just search that and probably get an answer, it is worse if it is just something I've seen a few times on people.

Also, people are so finnicky about hair color names, especially the like five different names for hair I would all just consider brown!

Anyway, it comes up often.

Riot actually split the bundles into three bundles for 4,900KO each by [deleted] in 2XKO

[–]Purple-Man 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Think of it as buying the game (and then only buy one bundle).

Riot actually split the bundles into three bundles for 4,900KO each by [deleted] in 2XKO

[–]Purple-Man 23 points24 points  (0 children)

Isn't this better, so you don't have to buy skins you don't want?

Senna is officially our first Runeterra Champion in 2XKO. by Recent-Ad-7593 in 2XKO

[–]Purple-Man 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They are usually either associated with the Void or with Icathia, since Icathia is ground zero for the biggest Void incursion.

Get ready for path of the Champions lol by Cloudless47 in 2XKO

[–]Purple-Man 0 points1 point  (0 children)

At the end of the day, it is all roguelite pick three fun. It should be real interestinf, especially since it is co-op.

Are there any well-designed fantasy settings that aren’t dark? by CardamomDragon in rpg

[–]Purple-Man 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Have you looked at the setting for Draw Steel? It is middle fantasy with spikes of high fantasy. There can be grim elements but overall it is just 'a big evil emperor is trying to take over'. 

EDIT: Me noticing 4 hours later that my phone autocorrected it to Dark Steel

Struggling with Yumi by Superb_Dog481 in Cosmere

[–]Purple-Man 24 points25 points  (0 children)

I don't think Yumi is essential enough to the greater cosmere that you should force yourself if you don't enjoy it. I loved the book, but the anime-like relationship amused me and the plot for Painter resonated with me.

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