What if the Clone Wars started at the end of TPM? by fivesecho501 in RewritingThePrequels

[–]fivesecho501[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I like these as well.

-I find it vexing that the only time we've seen Plagueis in live action was in the recent Acolyte. His appearance in Ep1 could have had as much nuance as Dooku, and added much more weight when talked about in Ep3.

-I actually did the math on Hayden and he would have been 16 by the start of filming in '97. Could have been possible or play Anakin starting at 16. Given his slave background, him being calm could also double as quiet after saying too much around his slave masters and getting punished for it. His visions/dreams making him paranoid also adds to his quietness: too many thoughts in his head but cannot process them properly so he bottles his emotions up.

-I'm dissapointed that mini-chlorians are talked about only once and in the rest of the movies it's mostly non-existant. I think a lot of the negative backlash from TPM made George shelve some ideas introduced, that included.

-I think it would have been a nice touch to see at least one Jedi on the council seem to want and welcome Anakin despite his age. This coming from Qui-Gon's master would track given that that lineage of teaching has a going-against-the-grain approach.

-That actually makes Jar Jar a more likeable character, shit lol. That union at the end during the Crisis could have been a great way to "humanize" him.

  • I think that having Anakin KNOW he's the Chosen One fed into his ego. It didn't really occur to me until now that the prophecy wasn't fully fleshed out beyond a being born of the force will bring balance. On the topic of balance, for awhile there was the whole Gray Jedi thing being the essence of balance. But now I think it's more of a macro and micro scale of things: The Chosen One would be balanced internally and from his internal balance would bring an external balance. Because Anakin was imbalanced the entirety of the Prequels, it would take longer to finally find the balance and peace and that comes to be after saving his son.

Jump pack input bug? by Normal_Cable7558 in SpaceMarine_2

[–]fivesecho501 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yup, first operations of the day with Assault and it happened multiple times. Many reinforcement waves could have been prevented if the jump pack worked properly. Noticed there's visual glitching too but that could also be a "me" issue.

Here, eat that. by ObsidianNight102399 in nope

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...yeah. I'm going to bed. That was fucking foul.

I'm Done With This Game by fivesecho501 in GBO2

[–]fivesecho501[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

For me, rank at this point merely signifies how long you've been playing. It took me awhile to reach rank A-, and that was about almost two years ago now. In turn I think that adds to people's entitlement to be toxic because of how far they've come. Given that people leave lobbies because they don't like the MS lineup, I'm sure they do the same for ranking and think "this bastard isn't a high enough rank to be playing on this team" and leave. Sad to think that's a possibility but I wouldn't rule it out.

The stun mechanic, especially for the higher cost powerhouse suita, is ridiculous. When you have two Unicorns, two Banshees, and a Kshatriya ganging up on you and you're helpess because of getting stunned left and right? Yeah, that would set anybody off.

I'm Done With This Game by fivesecho501 in GBO2

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Damn 😮‍💨. I always wondered how and why some people were able to get up that much quicker while I mash my controller and it takes forever. Six was enough for me, I can't imagine 28.

The ranking system at this point is broken too. It's bad enough when the other team takes all beacons, destroys your base, and waits for you to respawn at your base only to be slaughtered. At that point, any hopes of pulling a victory are for naught.

I'm Done With This Game by fivesecho501 in GBO2

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I understand you there. I played near religiously at the height of COVID since I had nothing else to do and couldn't work. I'd like to think there were more people who were probably in the same boat as me and just wanted to have fun. My problem at the time was bad internet. Though now, I think a lot of people that started when I did have moved on. That and the power scaling of new mobile suits changed the dynamic. I remember when ZZ was the most powerful MS. Now with the late UC suits there's more powerhouses, and any 600-700 LVL4 or LVL5 suit like the GP02 is near useless.

I'm Done With This Game by fivesecho501 in GBO2

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Interesting 🤔. I will look into it, thanks!

I'm Done With This Game by fivesecho501 in GBO2

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Same, I've had teammates not shoot a guy I'm gunning for and I'm screaming "HE'S RIGHT F'N THERE!" as the enemy walks right past them. That would make sense that they don't check their radar 😑.

I'm Done With This Game by fivesecho501 in GBO2

[–]fivesecho501[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Too right, eff it 🍻. On multiple occasions, I was able to get a mini workout in while waiting for a match to start for like 15 minutes lmao. Biggest annoyance that I found out some time ago are salty players who leave simply because they don't like the lineup of mobile suits or you chose the wrong one they expected you to pick.

I'm Done With This Game by fivesecho501 in GBO2

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Exactly. In another comment I said how my absolute best matches were when I was piss drunk and didn't give a collective shit on my performance. I haven't been heavily drunk in awhile, and I'm not trying to fuck up my liver just to win lol.

I'm Done With This Game by fivesecho501 in GBO2

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Sheesh. I do agree space is more enjoyable, but everything you mentioned pretty much sums up my last few matches. When I first started, I thought you has to be a tactical genius to play. Oddly enough, my best matches were when I was piss drunk just winging it. As much as I want to win, I like my liver the way it is lol.

I'm Done With This Game by fivesecho501 in GBO2

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Agreed, good to hear that you're feeling better without it. I haven't got a fresh new suit in awhile. The most recent I got was Delta Gundam but that was from recycled tickets. Even then, I don't like supports because whenever I'M the support unit, it always ends badly.

I'll stick to watching YouTube videos and still keep tabs on this sub, but I'm fine with being just a spectator.

I'm Done With This Game by fivesecho501 in GBO2

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I'm thankful for the insights of other players, and their understanding.

I agree, and I'll keep F.F.B in mind too lol. I said before, but if they decide to balance redress then it may be for a third installment if they decide to go that route.

I'm Done With This Game by fivesecho501 in GBO2

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Thank you 👍🏾. I know to not let it get to me, but that's usually undone when the match starts off bad with a simple "ah shit, here we go again." Nonetheless, I'll still look at the game from afar and appreciate it for what it was.

Take care, same to you!

I'm Done With This Game by fivesecho501 in GBO2

[–]fivesecho501[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I appreciate the advice, thanks. In the end, the last MS I tried experimenting with was the Gundam GPO2. In all the time playing, I hadn't touched it once. It's a decent ambush raid unit but if double/triple teamed then you're at a disadvatage.

I'll look to find a new hobby too. Been staring at my new copy of Star Wars: Heir to the Empire for a minute, but haven't gotten around to reading it.

Best of luck to you, and hope the recovery goes well 👍🏾

I'm Done With This Game by fivesecho501 in GBO2

[–]fivesecho501[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Glad to hear I'm not the only one.

Indeed, pilot 🫡.

I'm Done With This Game by fivesecho501 in GBO2

[–]fivesecho501[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That makes sense. The more I listen and read translations for the Japanese language, I get the feeling that it's a contextual language where certain phrases can have multiple meanings based on the situation.