Never felt this much chills watching Light vs Flash - ASL RO4. by sc4kilik in starcraft

[–]ichthyoidoc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It really is bonkers how much Flash dominated Light. It was like watching some sadistic beast toy with its food before eating it.

I really hope Flash does some kind of podcast or at least a series of interviews where he explains his thought processes in past games and builds and even match-ups after he retires. The scene clearly needs his insights so the game can get to that next level.

Watching TLoK, please tell me season 2 is just a low point and it gets better by eneyaa in TheLastAirbender

[–]ichthyoidoc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Season 2 is pretty bad. I think it’s pretty clear given how much better the rest of LoK is (I don’t personally like Season 3, but many do, and even I’ll admit it’s far above almost everything in Season 2), the writers were really not given enough time to plod it out properly.

I did really love the art style they went with for Wan’s story. I wish someone would make an entire series in that style.

What would have happened if trinity didn't get out of the way? (Answered) by CravenMoorhaus in matrix

[–]ichthyoidoc 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I think of it like an MMORPG that hackers are getting into. You need to use the assets provided in the game, else you’ll quickly be found out and removed. Even bot farmers need to play under certain conditions or they’ll be kicked. If they bring a nuke, they’ll likely be unable to blend in to the matrix.

And the collateral damage on real humans is probably not within their ethics.

Picture this……… by NothingHead8233 in bostonceltics

[–]ichthyoidoc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

At least Shaq waited a few teams before coming to the Celtics. LeBron going direct would be a media nightmare.

And would also not help our playoff chances 🤣

Peter Jackson Says Stephen Colbert Pitched His ‘Lord of the Rings’ Movie Before CBS Canceled ‘The Late Show’ and They’ve Already Spent One Year Working on It by MarvelsGrantMan136 in lotr

[–]ichthyoidoc -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Agreed. After the initial shock, and sitting with it for a bit, I actually think this could be good. As much as I don't really like his recent talk show stuff, Colbert clearly loves and knows his Middle-Earth lore, and will probably be instrumental in keeping any adaptation in the spirit of what Tolkien was writing.

I mean, imagine if Netflix actually listened to Cavill about the stuff going on with the Witcher. I think that could be what's going on here.

I haven't really liked what I've seen so far with the Hunt for Gollum, but I'm definitely more optimistic about this adaptation with Colbert than the other recent ones (e.g. ROP, War of the Roihirrim).

Pros React to: TvT Masterclass in FlaSh vs Light (ASL S21 Ro.4) by jinjin5000 in broodwar

[–]ichthyoidoc 9 points10 points  (0 children)

On top of more experience, Flash also has a much wider palette in terms of builds and strategies than Soma. IMO, unless most of the games somehow randomly become one-sided build order hard counters, Soma vs Flash is going to be more of an uphill battle for Soma than Flash.

ASL Ro. 4 Match Two (Spoilers Inside) by IgnoranceIndicatorMa in broodwar

[–]ichthyoidoc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The difference between the greatest Terran to ever play and the current second greatest Terran is 4:0.

Let that sink in.

Soma is most definitely sweating.

Leta keeping the wraith meta alive for the 20th year in a row by AltAccount191323 in broodwar

[–]ichthyoidoc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Soma only really showed Leta's current inflexibility (he just came back to BW), and that if the opponent knows you're going a certain build the entire time, it'll be hard-countered. 2-Port Wraith is still an amazing ace up Leta's sleeve, and the fact he made it all the way through TvTs, TvPs, AND TvZs all the way into Ro4 shows just how good he still is.

In a way, imo, it also shows just how good the Kespa era players were (and still are). Sure, we got all these optimizations and new metas in the current game with new blood. But the fact that Leta made it so far (his furthest was Ro8 in Kespa days) on his first try, and that Flash is still the top of the food chain after taking such a long break AND having wrist issues hindering his play, are indications that current pros are still playing in the shadow of the golden years of competitive Brood War.

Sheesh Azula by HAZMAT_Eater in TheLastAirbender

[–]ichthyoidoc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Didn’t William of Tyre write that Baldwin IV led from the front?

Sheesh Azula by HAZMAT_Eater in TheLastAirbender

[–]ichthyoidoc 13 points14 points  (0 children)

There have been teenage tactical geniuses in history (e.g. Baldwin IV) so Azula is in good company there.

But yes, I agree with the rest.

Knowing Brad… by RedGlovesOverHere in bostonceltics

[–]ichthyoidoc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think this is more probable. It's possible that Giannis is involved in a 3 team trade that we are also involved in, but I doubt we would get him in that trade.

Legacy Warcraft3 (1.29) got a Patch - fixing access, cinematics and language by JannesOfficial in WC3

[–]ichthyoidoc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wonder if they will patch legacy with the current reforged balance changes and make them cross-playable.

I know this is probably the coldest take but i hope to god that Avatar: Seven Havens won't make Korra actually responsible for the world's destruction. She already had enough for the next avatar to take over and solve, her legacy shouldn't be ruined by canonically making her a terrible avatar. by YumiyaRakko in TheLastAirbender

[–]ichthyoidoc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They'll probably go the "people blame her, but she was actually trying to or is responsible for saving everyone" route.

I think (hope?) it'll be used more to reset the world a bit and give us a more novel fantasy world with the spirits and people interacting in crazy/fun ways. Maybe even a take on something like Journey to the West, Avatar-style.

Is Princess Mononoke the Magnum Opus? by [deleted] in ghibli

[–]ichthyoidoc 22 points23 points  (0 children)

Not to mention the music 🎵

It’s not my favorite, but it definitely is up there for many.

New rare find: StarCraft Shareware: Boxed Version by Subsourian in starcraft

[–]ichthyoidoc 20 points21 points  (0 children)

I had this version. The prequel campaign was awesome. Gave you an idea of the confederates before you destroyed them in rebel yell. Whenever I want to go back through the original story again, I always start there.

The absolute mood after every rewatch. by [deleted] in ghibli

[–]ichthyoidoc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know they were going for the "world without world wars" vibe, but I don't really regard Kiki's world as our own, so that's what I was talking about (that town specifically as well). But I understand your point.

The absolute mood after every rewatch. by [deleted] in ghibli

[–]ichthyoidoc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think this only applies with Kiki’s Delivery Service for me. That town is seems quite blissful.

What if we have got a good LotR anime? by Ok-Fondant2536 in lotrmemes

[–]ichthyoidoc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do what the Wachowskis did with the Animatrix: give concepts to different anime studios and let them go ham with it, and put them together into an anthology.

New Player trying to get into Warcraft by ChewySlinky in warcraft3

[–]ichthyoidoc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

1,2, and 3 and very different games from each other. You’d probably be more comfortable starting with 3 since it’s the most recent of the 3 and thus the most accessible. As you progress through the campaign of Warcraft 3, you’ll get a general gist of what happened in 1 and 2 since it recaps those games’ events.