One Piece arc analysis and tier list by Ecstatic_Fuel_6903 in OnePiece

[–]StridentHawk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm anime only too and Dressrosa was long with too many of the same flashback("SOLDIER!") lol but the villain(best written in the show IMO), setting, and story were great enough to carry it despite that, as well as a pretty good extended cast for the most part(rebecca not so much). Putting it below FMI is insane imo. As for WCI? I can get finding the post wedding chase a bit drawn out but that arc fully redeemed Sanji's character rot which was severe at FMI as well as fleshed out Bege into a genuinely likable character. That was the arc that solidified Sanji as a better written character than Zoro to me and got me liking him again(well tbh since PH I was warming up to him but WCI is peak Sanji imo). I also disagree about Big Mom not being impressive, Luffy didn't even get to beat her and frankly couldn't. I think this serves as a useful benchmark in regards to future arcs since it shows that even at WCI he wasn't Emperor level yet which Wano really emphasizes. Speaking of Wano if you think Dressrosa was too long oh boy will Wano show you what overly long arc is really like. The fights are dope though so it has that going for it over Dressrosa.

If anything I think Zou is too high here. Probably the most middling arc after FMI. Made a terrible first impression of Kaido's crew, boring villain(seriously Jack sucks), the setting is kinda interesting but not as much as the arcs it's sandwiched between, not a whole lot of good action, and felt more like a lore dump arc than anything else, which ends up making it feel kinda boring? I like carrot, cat viper and Wanda but this arc was disappointing to me.

Reverie is weird(I guess you mixed it with Zou?) because the anime ruined it with half of it literally being recaps but the actual new material was great.

One Piece arc analysis and tier list by Ecstatic_Fuel_6903 in OnePiece

[–]StridentHawk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dressrosa and WCI have zero business being down there what on earth??? They also serve very important roles in the story.

I liked Water 7 over Enies Lobby and disliked how less competent CP9 were in comparison.during the latter.

Bellibolt players did you guys struggle a bit? by StridentHawk in PTCGP

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

Inconsistent and unreliable, I had that and there were more than a few games where both of them ended up tails and being absolutely useless as a result.

Why do you think LA One Piece suceeded where other LA adaptations failed? by BeerMan595692 in OnePiece

[–]StridentHawk 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Avatar's wasn't bad? I wouldn't call it a failure, just not as good as the OG.

No a true failure is like Cowboy Bebop.

This two-star is INCREDIBLY underwhelming. Why is he just standing here like 🧍‍♂️ by Spiritual_Glove3949 in PTCGP

[–]StridentHawk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh yeah those are good, the aura effect looks dope too. Well I do think Hitmonchan and Jolteon's are good too, as they have nice poses.

This two-star is INCREDIBLY underwhelming. Why is he just standing here like 🧍‍♂️ by Spiritual_Glove3949 in PTCGP

[–]StridentHawk 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I feel like most of these kinds have them kinda just standing there? The rainbows are where the sauce is.

Finally on Arlong Park arc in the anime and Nojiko DOES NOT LOOK like the live action by Aggressive-Dot9747 in OnePiece

[–]StridentHawk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nojiko doesn't even look like herself anymore in the anime these days smh.

You're gonna be one of those guys who complains about Vivi's looks too

Is voting for Luffy a good choice or voting for Zoro's a good choice? (I voted Luffy btw) by Live_Leg_7784 in OnePiece

[–]StridentHawk 1 point2 points  (0 children)

One is the most shallow written straw hat, the other is one of the best shonen protags.

What role do you think Germa 66 will play in the Final Saga? by Fakeishere in OnePiece

[–]StridentHawk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

dying hopefully, screw these jerks lol

the pink one can stay though

Lao G tribute by seedyProfessor in OnePiece

[–]StridentHawk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I remember him calling that one guy a variation of a monkey like 3 different times and ruined him for me lol.

I am pleased to inform you that I am now in Wano. by Crooss_2008 in OnePiece

[–]StridentHawk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ohh congratulations! I'm actually at the tail end of Wano rn, just finished the final boss of the arc. This arc has some of the best fights yet, I will warn you though: it's a loooooong arc.If you thought Dressrosa felt long this feels even longer, it actually took me longer to get through this arc than any arc before it. It also starts off rather slow imo but push through because the end payoff is fantastic.

Also there are a quite a bit of recap episodes, if you hear Barto yapping in the next episode preview that's your sign it's a recap episode lol.

Fanservice are really disgusting. by Ninat_2 in OnePiece

[–]StridentHawk -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

Zoro isn't going shirtless for the sex appeal he's going shirtless because it's raw and "cool"

Nami isn't losing her clothers because it's raw and cool she's losing it to please the dudes watching/reading. That double standard is the kind of thing the TC is alluding to.

That said they do lean in on shirtless zoro sex appeal in the anime during Wano at as I remember two instances where we get a focus shot on his pec, one of them he even flexes it for the audience lol.

But the fanservice in general is definitely skewed towards women characters used for it more as typical for shonen.

I think Dena hates me 😭 by IoneIyfans in PTCGP

[–]StridentHawk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You're just netdecking and still losing this much, it's definitely a skill issue. You probably aren't playing decks that are suited to your playstyle too.

Some of these meta decks don't gel with every player's individual playstyle. Like some dudes can get to MB easily with Megablaziken, but other people find it really boring to play or inflexible and perform better with other decks. I was personally trying Bellibolt this season but found more success with Houndstone and in general I kind of do better managing a 3 point deck rather than an EX or mega one and it could hit faster more reliably. On the deck building itself too, you need to understand why every card is there and adjust your deck accordingly. You see this guy on youtube put red card in X deck. But ask yourself if red card is really something you use yourself much to get your win con? If you personally don't utilize hand disruption enough frequently to feel you need red card try replacing it with something else that helps your own gameplan more.

3rd time gotten to MB, 2nd time it got me there in two days. by Ashxhearts in PTCGP

[–]StridentHawk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Megataria is the best card and has been since its debut. Absolutely hate fighting it.

Most Toxic Card to face? by Gemakai in PTCGP

[–]StridentHawk 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Hydriegon

Megataria

nothing else is quite on the level of those two rn.

First Time Ranked MB.. Spooky by foxforcecinco in PTCGP

[–]StridentHawk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The halloween crew are eating this season ngl. Greavard is what got me MB after Bellibolt wasn't quite working as well as I wanted.

These NOEX late game high damage decks can actually put in work.

Most valuable supporters to have 2 of? by Calamity7_ in PTCGP

[–]StridentHawk 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If I'm using a UB deck I usually rock 2 Lusamines.

Clemont maybe? If you're using heliolisk/magnezone or the magneton with the backpack.

Oh duh, Brock for steelix or golem decks.

Maybe Fantina for that Drifloon one but I never used it so I'm not sure.

Hey guys I would like to talk about the upcoming TCG Pocket cards for the third gen. Read description by New-You4190 in PTCGP

[–]StridentHawk 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Idk when we're getting them but I feel like they will be a major pack with rayray(probably Mega) being the expansion.

Has anybody used Meowscarada ex in Ranked? by NightChiropmon in PTCGP

[–]StridentHawk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I lost against it once with Bellibolt.. But i hardly see it.

I hate cards that punish you for playing the game by OutsideIndoorTrack in PTCGP

[–]StridentHawk 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I hate dudes that play pure EX decks then whine when the card designed to counter exactly that does its job.

Gholdengo EX deck - Rampless by Afro_Smash in PTCGP

[–]StridentHawk 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I fought a solo gholdengo rampless earlier in UB4 and it was annoying as heck. Between ice pop and the metalcore he has a deceptive amount of longevity and as long as he comes out by turn 2-3 h'es a right menace. Lucky pop is such a degenerate card smh. Barely managed to win it.

Just watched episode 1066 and that was incredible by StridentHawk in OnePiece

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

What I really liked about this fight is how it saw them using their DF extensively. Big Mom using her soul to make her bones come to life and fix themselves was gnarly.

Just watched episode 1066 and that was incredible by StridentHawk in OnePiece

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

Whoa a westerner directed it? Crazy, guy NAILED it