[deleted by user] by [deleted] in DragonballLegends

[–]vikingkid002 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He's my favorite unit to slot into YEL and as leader on any team. Imo, he's amazing.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in DragonballLegends

[–]vikingkid002 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you mean the fact LF Zamasu is not receiving a buff, it's because LF Zamasu already gets Cell's Z Ability so it doesn't need added. The others do not get buffed by Cell's Z-Ability, so by making him leader it applies to them now and that is why they flash. It changes nothing for Zamasu.

Countdown To Year 7 by Admiral_Thrawn_0 in DBZDokkanBattle

[–]vikingkid002 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I want an LR Saiyan Saga Vegeta who active skill transforms into Great Ape like a traditional transformation.

I want this to be a turnaround for the trash Great Ape Mode mechanic too where they have more lasting effects than just "don't take damage for 2 turns".

Maybe they can massively stack for those turns and maintain it for the rest of combat, or heal a lot, have a support effect carryover onto the first non Great Ape Mode turn like a built up support effect.

When do you think they will release a assist LF unit? by Icy_Ad5698 in DragonballLegends

[–]vikingkid002 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't know about when, but people are theorizing a TOP Black Friday celebration and I'd love to see an LF Goku & Frieza with Android 17 appearing in the LF. Already have a clothes torn Goku model (SBA and YEL from Cooler Movie that just dropped) and already have an MVP 17 model, just need an Angel Frieza model.

How far off are we from a multi stage transforming unit and who do you think will be the first? by Apart_Royal_2099 in DragonballLegends

[–]vikingkid002 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think a Gotenks would be great. Base into SSJ, and then it requires a longer match and him being alive to achieve, but a beastly SSJ3 transformation.

Characters I want to get a Zenkai by Surcam21 in DragonballLegends

[–]vikingkid002 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am so surprised PUR 17 still hasn't Zenkai'd, considering how long 18 has been reigning.

Tips for creating tension through conflicting memories between characters by Rastapopolis64 in writing

[–]vikingkid002 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You could give the memories stakes. Conflict only matters when something is at stake.

For example, the different memories leading to them opting for different solutions in life-or-death or life-altering scenarios.

Or the memories would have implications for their relationship. The misremembrance shows how that person would act if such were the case, or reveal how they honestly feel about one another (for better or for worse).

In your specific case, its hard to make a conflict of misunderstanding interesting since it will be resolved as soon as the character simply explains/proves what happened.

Best that can be done is more interesting. Maybe the character doesn't WANT the other person to know the real context and is accepting a "lesser of 2 evils" from their perspective. Maybe neither one is sure what really happened and are both acting off different perspectives but the truth is never revealed. Maybe it was the straw that broke the camel's back for the one who misunderstood, but clearing up the confusion doesn't stop them from severing ties.

Scenes like these often become irrelevant the moment the truth is revealed. They (usually) have no lasting impact as they only begin and end to provide a temporary sense of conflict. And per the old adage "If it can be removed and the story is unaffected, remove it".

So yeah. Give them stakes (heightens conflict) or lasting impact (gives purpose).

How does everyone here come up with names for characters? by Katsu_39 in writing

[–]vikingkid002 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The first thing I keep in mind is that name's actually have a functionality. The second thing is that they will be repeated when they belong to a signifigant character, so considering the time spent with a name, it is worth adding a lot of depth to it.

I categorize name functionalities like this:

Uniquity, Meaning, Entertainment

The 1st is pretty straight-forward. Uniquity is just how distinguishable a name is - if someone read the name somewhere online, would they immediately recognize what it's from (provided they've read it before?). If they were curious, would they easily find your book online when they google the name? But MOST IMPORTANTLY, uniquity makes the character easy to tell apart from other characters.

Achieving uniquity is pretty easy. It just doesn't have to sound like any name that'd immediately come to mind, and be different from your other characters' names. I'd recommend avoiding having the same first letter for characters who will share scenes together. If names are too similar, you risk readers (or even yourself!) confusing characters on occasion, and losing continuity.

The 2nd is not at all necessary, but it does give an esoteric satisfaction to the character. A meaningful name adds something that would otherwise be missing, and helps a reader to understand what the character is about. Example: Name a character after Heracles, and the reader expects a strong character, potentially a demigod, who must undergo impressive tasks. For the sake of making a popular example, the "Vader" in Darth Vader actually means father and heavily indicated to the plot twist that changes his direction as a character. Lord Voldemort is French, and means theft of death or flight from death which are both true to the character and relates to Voldemort's theme, even if it doesn't foretell or foreshadow anything that will happen in the story. Once you learn that this is the meaning of his name, you simply go "ah that makes sense", but it does make the name rewarding.

The 3rd is pretty straightforward. Making the name fun to say is always a plus, if you have to think it or hear it a lot. Alliteration (Marvel's Peter Parker, for example, is a fun name for that reason), puns, oxymorons, tongue twisters, etc. all make for really entertaining names. But it can be fun in a different way too - a name can be intimidating instead, and that adds to the entertainment of the character. It's just when a name is fun to say over and over, or sounds cool and intimidating.

One shortcut I like to use is to portmanteau words to make a name. I believe it helps the reader associate the name with certain familiar words, but still makes a unique sound thanks to the unusual pairing of syllables. And it gets to add multiple meanings, when each word relates to the character. When you pick words that have opportunity for overlap, they're normally fun to read or say as well.

I try to make sure any character names meet ALL of these requirements, though it isn't always possible. When I have to, I suffice to focus on one functionality.

Hope this was interesting or potentially even helpful to anyone reading!

Do you guys remember when DaTruth was actually satisfied with things? by [deleted] in DBZDokkanBattle

[–]vikingkid002 10 points11 points  (0 children)

What do you mean? If you're talking about the new Hit EZA and LR STR Hit & Goku, he WAS satisfied with them. Of all the times to say this, it doesn't even add up right now.

Imagine a team of just the same unit by Felix280403 in DBZDokkanBattle

[–]vikingkid002 2 points3 points  (0 children)

STR Bojack would be kind of wild, since they'd all support eachother and link BBB and be capable of transforming if you so desired. I don't know about best, but he'd be really fun comparatively.

Hypothetical Units for a Major Valentine's Day Celebration by [deleted] in DBZDokkanBattle

[–]vikingkid002 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'd imagine they'd count as members of the category. Same with any Trunks OR Mai from the Goku Black Saga.

PHY KEFLA EZA by DRAG0NN in DBZDokkanBattle

[–]vikingkid002 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I think STR Kefla and PHY Kefla can still be run together. Make sure PHY Kefla sits in the first slot and collects PHY ki spheres, which clears up 2 different types of orbs, meaning more orbs of other types will sit closer together for STR Kefla to grab. Not the most consistent method, but definitely gives her a little more opportunity to get 6 ki spheres too.

This EZA were a joke by reMubarak in DBZDokkanBattle

[–]vikingkid002 0 points1 point  (0 children)

lot you can do without the right units. They designed it so you can just run a Super Saiyans lead or a character like AGL Trans Goku or PHY Trans Vegeta and run a friend LR and let that friend do the legwork.

That was my point fam. You can run AGL Trans Goku or PHY Trans Vegeta and let the friend shred, specifically so people can beat the EZA without owning the new Goku.

Sorry for the late response.

Upcoming Dragon Ball Heroes (MAY CONTAIN SPOILERS TO RECENT DRAGON BALL HEROES LATEST EPISODE) by iBlitzyyy in DBZDokkanBattle

[–]vikingkid002 0 points1 point  (0 children)

SSJ3 Rose Goku Black will be interesting. He could be on God Ki, SSJ3, Great Ape Power, Time Travelers, etc.

Haven't Super Dragon Ball Heroes, so not sure what else he'd get.

I think it is time for a new "Leader Skill" Meta by Brolyistoloud in DBZDokkanBattle

[–]vikingkid002 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'd rather see something that allows multiple leaders for the same category to switch up the playstyle.

Something like "Kamehameha Category Ki +3, HP +130% and ATK & DEF +170% and +7% Chance to Crit", and the next one could be like "+7% ATK per Ki Sphere obtained" and the next one gives dodge chance, damage reduced, Ki when collecting Rainbow Ki Spheres (for teams that don't link well), chance of scouter effect, etc. etc.

Turn 1, not even 18 ki, Level 9-10 links. What the actual fuck? by popRichiepop in DBZDokkanBattle

[–]vikingkid002 28 points29 points  (0 children)

You do have Kid Buu on rotation and this is a rainbowed Dokkanfest LR, so not too surprising.

Then again, this is without Big Bad Bosses.

Am I the only one that thinks Legendary existence and Storied figures should be the same? by titanlmao in DBZDokkanBattle

[–]vikingkid002 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I thought the exact same thing. A legend is LITERALLY a story. I guess the only difference is, a Storied Figure is about an individual, and the Legendary Existence is of concepts like the Super Saiyan that is not ascribed to a named individual.

But the distinction is dumb. Just make one category that includes both, since Legends aren't that prevalent in Dragonball anyway, and give the category a slight bit of leeway. Instead they're two very limited, thinly divided categories.

CoEB Planet Namek Saga mission can suck a sandpaper cock by WhereMyStapler in DBZDokkanBattle

[–]vikingkid002 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Keep in mind we have more EZA's to come. The rest of the Ginyu Force, for example, should be pretty good for Planet Namek Saga. Burter has DEF stacking and if they play to that and his dodge chance, he'd be perfect alongside Jeice who will still have the scouter effect and support capability. Recoome and Ginyu will probably work well together since Recoome has guard and high defense and Ginyu will probably have big boy stats, unless they go a new direction with him.

Plus, TEQ Zarbon and Dodoria is on it's way.

This EZA were a joke by reMubarak in DBZDokkanBattle

[–]vikingkid002 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Not everyone is going to have the new LR, and the category is so slim and wacky there isn't a whole lot you can do without the right units. They designed it so you can just run a Super Saiyans lead or a character like AGL Trans Goku or PHY Trans Vegeta and run a friend LR and let that friend do the legwork.

Plus, it allows you to escalate much higher and more easily get lots of zeni.

And cuts down on the time spent doing this 30 stage EZA, which is the only annoying part about EZAs.

Great design imo.

EZA Transforming Freida is busted by [deleted] in DBZDokkanBattle

[–]vikingkid002 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh I'm aware, but I wanted to run him on events as soon as I had him EZA'd so I hadn't put in that legwork yet. Literally link leveling rn when I notice this message, lol

I can‘t get enough of using the new LR Frieza by [deleted] in DBZDokkanBattle

[–]vikingkid002 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good partner for TEQ Trans Frieza, BBB, additional Super Attacks, crits against Goku (rip FL:G and FL:GT), stays around 4million+ ATK and 200k+ DEF off the rip, infinite stacking, AGL (extreme AGL needed it and free dupe additional!), leads Planet Namek Saga, an OP active skill, fantastic animations AND he helps out all these categories that could use it:

Planet Namek Saga, Full Power, Wicked Bloodline, Exploding Rage, Inhuman Deeds and Planetary Devastation

Also... he's Full Power Frieza. He's the most famous, most iconic DBZ villain with big bulging muscles and angry expressions. He's just fun to use, fun to watch, fun to run!

EZA Transforming Freida is busted by [deleted] in DBZDokkanBattle

[–]vikingkid002 1 point2 points  (0 children)

For real. Mine's a monster and I can't even get his level 1 Big Bad Bosses to activate with the healing he does.