Post by: Sir_Stabbalot on August 06, 2007, 03:45:57 PM
Alright, so it's not. But I do think the katana and samurai in general have gotten to be way too idolized. Gimme a Claymore any day of the week.
Post by: that Baby guy on August 06, 2007, 03:49:05 PM
Post by: Sir_Stabbalot on August 06, 2007, 03:52:44 PM
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Pirate Ninjas > Pirates and Ninjas alone, and Space Pirate Ninjas are the best out of all of them.
What about Flaming Cyborg Pirate Ice Ninja Knights with Chainsaw hands?
Post by: Bill Aurion on August 06, 2007, 04:09:52 PM
</Medieval fanatic>
Post by: that Baby guy on August 06, 2007, 04:12:10 PM
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Pirate Ninjas > Pirates and Ninjas alone, and Space Pirate Ninjas are the best out of all of them.
What about Flaming Cyborg Pirate Ice Ninja Knights with Chainsaw hands?
Are they in space?
Post by: Mashiro on August 06, 2007, 04:30:15 PM
Post by: Bill Aurion on August 06, 2007, 04:33:57 PM
Post by: Mashiro on August 06, 2007, 04:44:54 PM
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you win yet again Bill.
(Although you can mix Djin to make the class of the character Samurai )
Post by: GoldenPhoenix on August 06, 2007, 04:48:52 PM
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you win yet again Bill.
(Although you can mix Djin to make the class of the character Samurai )
Well Golden Sun sucks.
Ok I haven't played it
Post by: that Baby guy on August 06, 2007, 04:51:02 PM
Post by: GoldenPhoenix on August 06, 2007, 04:52:20 PM
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Why, GP? Why must you fight with everyone?!?!
Because you look funny.
Post by: that Baby guy on August 06, 2007, 04:58:13 PM
Post by: Mashiro on August 06, 2007, 05:03:44 PM
I'm glad you said you never played it . . . and that this is in the fun house . . . or it woulda been another war! WITH SAMURAIS and KNIGHTS!
Post by: that Baby guy on August 06, 2007, 05:11:52 PM
Post by: GoldenPhoenix on August 06, 2007, 05:14:12 PM
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Golden Sun sucked. I did play it. I couldn't get through the whole thing from immense shock of boredom.
I disagree.
Post by: that Baby guy on August 06, 2007, 05:16:33 PM
Post by: GoldenPhoenix on August 06, 2007, 05:17:19 PM
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Lol, just having fun. Golden Sun: I did play it, didn't finish it because I got distracted. Intended to finish it sometime, but never got to it. Now doomed to rest for eternity in a drawer as one of my unfinished games. I didn't get anywhere, really, so I was at no point to judge the game by. It looked nice for the platform/time period released, though.
I am not even going to justify that with a response!
Post by: Mashiro on August 06, 2007, 05:17:20 PM
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Golden Sun sucked. I did play it. I couldn't get through the whole thing from immense shock of boredom.
Golden Sun has a horrible tendency to have lengthy conversations that really have no substance. It's one of it's biggest faults.
Post by: that Baby guy on August 06, 2007, 05:19:09 PM
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Lol, just having fun. Golden Sun: I did play it, didn't finish it because I got distracted. Intended to finish it sometime, but never got to it. Now doomed to rest for eternity in a drawer as one of my unfinished games. I didn't get anywhere, really, so I was at no point to judge the game by. It looked nice for the platform/time period released, though.
I am not even going to justify that with a response!
I completely and totally understand why. I'm proud of you!
Post by: GoldenPhoenix on August 06, 2007, 05:19:36 PM
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Golden Sun sucked. I did play it. I couldn't get through the whole thing from immense shock of boredom.
Golden Sun has a horrible tendency to have lengthy conversations that really have no substance. It's one of it's biggest faults.
Another fault is the people that play it. Which in turn is why I prefer Knights.
Post by: Mashiro on August 06, 2007, 05:21:03 PM
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Golden Sun sucked. I did play it. I couldn't get through the whole thing from immense shock of boredom.
Golden Sun has a horrible tendency to have lengthy conversations that really have no substance. It's one of it's biggest faults.
Another fault is the people that play it. Which in turn is why I prefer Knights.
But Golden Sun is based around knights!
ok I lied, it's based around alchemy and psy-energy.
Post by: Mashiro on August 06, 2007, 05:25:18 PM
Because I'm totally a SAMURAI Autobot.
You're going DOWN.
Post by: GoldenPhoenix on August 06, 2007, 05:27:49 PM
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GP is your avatar a decepticon?
Because I'm totally a SAMURAI Autobot.
You're going DOWN.
BLACKARACHNIA TERRORIZE!
Post by: that Baby guy on August 06, 2007, 05:29:03 PM
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GP is your avatar a decepticon?
Because I'm totally a SAMURAI Autobot.
You're going DOWN.
BLACKARACHNIA TERRORIZE!
Shouldn't Transformers be weak to giant electromagnets? I think I have on in my basement...
Post by: Mashiro on August 06, 2007, 05:31:07 PM
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GP is your avatar a decepticon?
Because I'm totally a SAMURAI Autobot.
You're going DOWN.
BLACKARACHNIA TERRORIZE!
SAMURUABIKISABI ROLL OUT!!
Post by: nickmitch on August 06, 2007, 07:04:24 PM
Post by: Mashiro on August 06, 2007, 07:06:08 PM
Fourm Action Role Playing, it's what all the cool kids do!
Post by: GoldenPhoenix on August 06, 2007, 07:07:25 PM
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WTF is going on in this thread?
You will be destroyed................yessssssssss.
Post by: bustin98 on August 07, 2007, 08:00:49 AM
Hmm... looks like I'm out-numbered and out-gunned. I didn't bring enough paddles.
Ok, I'll let it go this time, but don't let me catch you war-mongering again.
Autobots, ROLL OUT!
(Ok, I prefer Black Arachnia over Arcee. there's something about a menacing woman-robot with huge robotic rockets. So sayeth Optimus Prime.)
Post by: Spak-Spang on August 08, 2007, 03:22:32 AM
If I was going to trust my safety and life to anyone it would be a Samurai, because I would trust their honor and commitment more.
A Claymore is a fantastic sword, but there is no way you will get the speed or precision with a Claymore that you can achieve with Katana...and you can hold Two Swords for better protection.
Now, personally I would go for the:
Anthropomorphic Samurai Space Rabbit; Miyamoto Usagi, as I am sure he could handle anything thrown at him.
Post by: Sir_Stabbalot on August 08, 2007, 05:50:58 AM
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Samurai are better than Knights, Ninjas, and Pirates combined.
Opinion, not fact.
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If I was going to trust my safety and life to anyone it would be a Samurai, because I would trust their honor and commitment more.
Now, if we're shifting to a debate on who would make a better bodyguard, then the Samurai Code would help. But a western knight could easily be just as loyal to the Code of Chivalry.
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A Claymore is a fantastic sword, but there is no way you will get the speed or precision with a Claymore that you can achieve with Katana...and you can hold Two Swords for better protection.
Don't underestimate the speed of a Greatsword. Most weighed only around eight pounds or so and could be swung pretty fast. And the Katana was a two-handed blade, in no way shape or form was it meant to be dual wielded. And the martial arts that do use twin blades tend to use shorter ones, which a Greatsword like a Zweihander would easily outreach.
Then again, I'm biased to the Greatsword as it was often overlooked and classified today as being some huge 30+ pound weapon. Which is ridiculous. In my opinion, the best weapon for average medieval troops would probably be a broadsword and shield. Greatswords were effective against heavily armored foes (I question the effectiveness of the Katana against heavy plate, I believe I heard ones that could pierce armor were made only during a few eras) and pike formations, but I'd give the average soldier the standard boradsword and shield combo.
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Now, personally I would go for the:
Anthropomorphic Samurai Space Rabbit; Miyamoto Usagi, as I am sure he could handle anything thrown at him.
Is that a furry? *Loads shotgun*
Post by: Bill Aurion on August 08, 2007, 06:01:25 AM
Katanas are VERY brittle in comparison to Western longswords, so in a one-on-one confrontation the samurai would most likely lose...(You know those anime scenes where samurais clash with their swords? They just didn't happen all that much because they were afraid their blades would break!)
And not all samurai were honorable, just like not all knights, ninjas, and pirates were dishonorable...It's a character issue, not a profession issue...
Post by: Spak-Spang on August 09, 2007, 03:49:19 AM
It was quite an interesting episode because they even built a Robot Arm that could swing stronger and with more force and humanly possible, and no breakage.
And yes, the Katana is usually a two handed sword, but Miyamoto Musashi used both his short sword and Katana in combat.
I do understand the Knights code of Chivilary, but I do not trust it as much as the Bushido code of honor.
As well, Usagi Yojimbo is one of the best graphical novel series you can read so I will stick with my Samurai bunny. Laugh it up, but I he would defeat any pirate, ninja, or turtle.
Post by: Bill Aurion on August 09, 2007, 03:55:29 AM
I'd attribute that to better, more efficient techniques developed in recent years...
Post by: Sir_Stabbalot on August 09, 2007, 04:15:19 AM
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Mythbusters proved that it is actually very hard to break the Katana in hand to hand sword combat. They are just too flexible.
It was quite an interesting episode because they even built a Robot Arm that could swing stronger and with more force and humanly possible, and no breakage.
It's hard to break a sword in general. And I don't really trust that test Mythbusters did. It looked like they were using replica swords. Remember, Japan had very poor iron.
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And yes, the Katana is usually a two handed sword, but Miyamoto Musashi used both his short sword and Katana in combat.
I believe that one of the most skilled swordsmen in Japanese history is an exception, not the rule.
I do understand the Knights code of Chivilary, but I do not trust it as much as the Bushido code of honor.
And why not?
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As well, Usagi Yojimbo is one of the best graphical novel series you can read so I will stick with my Samurai bunny. Laugh it up, but I he would defeat any pirate, ninja, or turtle.
What about pirate ninja turtle?
Post by: Spak-Spang on August 09, 2007, 11:20:45 AM
but remember, my original thought was Space Usagi.
So you need to go on more:
A Space Pirate Ninja Turtle may be the most ultimate creation ever.
Post by: couchmonkey on August 10, 2007, 04:11:33 AM
Always remember your family right before you die, it will give you an instant boost of win.
Post by: Sir_Stabbalot on August 10, 2007, 04:34:05 AM
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The true lesson of the video is this:
Always remember your family right before you die, it will give you an instant boost of win.
Damn straight!
Post by: Deguello on August 13, 2007, 08:51:13 PM
They even get cool hats
Post by: KDR_11k on August 13, 2007, 10:54:04 PM
But overall pitting anyone 1v1 against a sniper (which I presume you want to make the musketeer act as) is unfair, snipers are specialized for single-target elimination, in a real situation the sniper would get killed by the target's friends if he messes up and matching the enemy's numbers 1:1 with snipers is not feasible.
Now who would win: Manfred von Richthofen or Icarus?
Post by: UltimatePartyBear on August 14, 2007, 03:10:29 AM
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Now who would win: Manfred von Richthofen or Icarus?
Icarus probably made better pizza.
Post by: KDR_11k on August 14, 2007, 04:09:32 AM
Post by: UltimatePartyBear on August 14, 2007, 04:36:33 AM
