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final2percent posted:Reiner is armored titan and Bert is colossal titan.
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# ? Jan 26, 2016 02:53 |
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# ? Jun 3, 2024 23:47 |
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Monkey trouble was a huge mystery that was revealed to be the titan shift leader. In retrospect, this is a pretty cool story that has a rare condition of being well-planned to the point that weird, mysterious stuff from the early chapters is still being elaborated upon (most recently, Marco's death, which I didn't even think had a purpose beyond shock value/establishing that anyone, no matter how talented, was at risk). Only things that detract imo were the author's decision to keep Sasha and Connie alive. It would've been crushing to see them die by their home towns, but they are kinda pointless now.
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# ? Jan 26, 2016 15:20 |
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Also that weird rear end opening, where people were speculating that Eren was a time traveller or something, had an explanation.
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# ? Jan 26, 2016 23:44 |
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The explanation is edible memories. you want spoilers i'll give ya spoilers
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# ? Jan 26, 2016 23:51 |
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Volume posted:So I stopped reading this around the time the main character got kidnapped and they were chasing him and the Titans through out the forest. Not revealing the mystery right off the bat means the author doesn't know where he's going? Okay then.
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# ? Jan 27, 2016 00:22 |
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Asuron posted:Not revealing the mystery right off the bat means the author doesn't know where he's going? Okay then. Actually, blue-balling reveals whenever it looks like something major about a setting's ontological mysteries could potentially be uncovered is pretty common among fiction writers who are still trying to figure out wtf they're doing, either with regards to the mystery itself or when to actually drop the reveal on people. So it's a perfectly reasonable assumption to make if you're worried about getting suckered in by "mystery box writing" a la Lost. It's also why I dislike works that rely too heavily on hiding some foreshadowed big twist or reveal, it feels like a cheap writing tactic to me. I don't get the feeling that AoT's author doesn't know what he's doing. I do get the feeling that he's deliberately drawn things out further from his initial plans since popularity exploded, which is okay.
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# ? Jan 27, 2016 00:38 |
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T.G. Xarbala posted:Actually, blue-balling reveals whenever it looks like something major about a setting's ontological mysteries could potentially be uncovered is pretty common among fiction writers who are still trying to figure out wtf they're doing, either with regards to the mystery itself or when to actually drop the reveal on people. So it's a perfectly reasonable assumption to make if you're worried about getting suckered in by "mystery box writing" a la Lost. It's also why I dislike works that rely too heavily on hiding some foreshadowed big twist or reveal, it feels like a cheap writing tactic to me. Well yeah I understand that. It's just like you said though, it doesn't really apply to AoT . He's not stalling anything out, the story has consistently moved forward, with every reveal just adding to the momentum. It's not like Lost where it meanders around for ages just asking questions and never providing any answers, we're getting answers but those answers open up the story more because we're looking at everything that came before with new information.
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# ? Jan 27, 2016 07:14 |
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I can't wait for them to open the basement and its just an empty room. And the main character can go "no dont you see the empty basement is in our minds".
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# ? Jan 27, 2016 22:20 |
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Tenzarin posted:I can't wait for them to open the basement and its just an empty room. And the main character can go "no dont you see the empty basement is in our minds". "Maybe the 'basement' is the place inside each of us created by our goodwill and teamwork!"
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# ? Jan 27, 2016 23:47 |
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Tenzarin posted:I can't wait for them to open the basement and its just an empty room. And the main character can go "no dont you see the empty basement is in our minds".
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# ? Jan 28, 2016 06:45 |
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titan porn
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# ? Jan 28, 2016 07:55 |
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Eh.
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# ? Jan 28, 2016 08:02 |
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Is VG Cats still around.
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# ? Jan 28, 2016 08:03 |
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that sure is unfunny and poorly drawn.
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# ? Jan 28, 2016 08:51 |
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ZepiaEltnamOberon posted:Is VG Cats still around. I think it's on the Berserk release schedule. Only instead of 20 pages of insanely detailed drawings of cool monsters you get that.
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# ? Jan 28, 2016 09:50 |
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I wonder what updates faster - VG Cats or MegaTokyo.
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# ? Jan 28, 2016 09:55 |
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Fister Roboto posted:Zeke is Annie's dad, isn't he? I'll quote myself here..Posted this a while back, still think Zeke is Grishas brother. Also I'd have to go back and look at what Annies dad looks like but pretty sure he's dead...he was likely consumed by Annie after she got injected, so that she could become a shifter. That or she had to consume her mom or something...or maybe her dad already consumed her mom. forhorglingrads posted:This is a stretch, but I think Monkey Trouble may be related to Grisha Jaeger, poissbly his brother. Glasses are and looks are pretty similar. Also, we know Grisha was a shifter, since Eren couldn't become one without consuming Grisha. We don't know where Grisha came from initially. edit: yeah went back and looked...from what it seems like Annies father is still alive (no relation to Zeke), but she had to consume someone, maybe her mom, maybe someone else, but it was someone close to her probably. Or her dad is simply apologizing for the fact that Annie is going to be a warrior. forhorglingrads fucked around with this message at 10:11 on Jan 28, 2016 |
# ? Jan 28, 2016 09:59 |
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Don't blame me.
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# ? Jan 29, 2016 04:11 |
T.G. Xarbala posted:The explanation is edible memories. rosebud is the sled
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# ? Jan 30, 2016 23:34 |
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I've seen a couple of spoiler panels, Bertie loses an ear and gets a haircut and then he apparently is kicking Mikaaa right in the head pretty drat hard also some kind of skinny, huge-rear end mushroom-cloudy thing in the middle of the city, I would get it has to do with Bertholdt.
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# ? Feb 6, 2016 00:56 |
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Syrant posted:I've seen a couple of spoiler panels, Bertie loses an ear and gets a haircut and then he apparently is kicking Mikaaa right in the head pretty drat hard also some kind of skinny, huge-rear end mushroom-cloudy thing in the middle of the city, I would get it has to do with Bertholdt. Yes, Yes, and Yes.
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# ? Feb 6, 2016 16:57 |
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Official Chapter 78 Release I'm kind of surprised it hasn't been posted.
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# ? Feb 9, 2016 02:22 |
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AfterFather posted:Official Chapter 78 Release Pretty sure it's clear that Hange is just hidden under the armored titan.
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# ? Feb 9, 2016 02:29 |
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AfterFather posted:Official Chapter 78 Release Thank you! Crunchy needs to send me notifications or something for cryin out loud. e: aag a kitten fucked around with this message at 03:55 on Feb 9, 2016 |
# ? Feb 9, 2016 03:43 |
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Bertolt owns. I hope Hange really is dead because it's about time someone important dies (her soldiers don't count). I totally knew Reiner was alive, and I like that we're understanding more just about how crazy a Shifter's physiology can be.
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# ? Feb 9, 2016 03:56 |
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goddammit reiner
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# ? Feb 9, 2016 03:58 |
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I think has Commanded Berthold to get his poo poo together. We're definitely seeing a very different side of him in this chapter. I appreciate that Armin tried to talk things out, even knowing it was doomed to fail. It was worth a try. Also, goddammit Reiner, just die already.
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# ? Feb 9, 2016 04:23 |
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Been a while since there's been a chapter in this I've disliked as much as this one Like get the gently caress on with it already
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# ? Feb 9, 2016 05:14 |
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Captain Invictus posted:Been a while since there's been a chapter in this I've disliked as much as this one , bertolt was hardcore
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# ? Feb 9, 2016 06:33 |
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how the gently caress does a dude survive having his loving head blown off jesus christ can he just die already
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# ? Feb 9, 2016 06:52 |
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Servaetes posted:how the gently caress does a dude survive having his loving head blown off jesus christ can he just die already does this mean he is technically stuck in his titan forever? they would have to actually attack his titan's brain now
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# ? Feb 9, 2016 06:56 |
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TWIST FIST posted:, bertolt was hardcore Ok cool but it's a monthly series, it can't have as much happening in it per chapter as your average one piece chapter and retain people's attention
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# ? Feb 9, 2016 07:03 |
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i dunno im still looking forward to the next chapter
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# ? Feb 9, 2016 07:05 |
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That's not what I mean and you know it
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# ? Feb 9, 2016 07:19 |
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I know what you mean. The chapters just seem to go by so quick. Well, time wait one more month
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# ? Feb 9, 2016 07:22 |
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Captain Invictus posted:That's not what I mean and you know it no im just really dumb ok it wasn't that eventful but bertolt being all competent and stuff was neat to see
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# ? Feb 9, 2016 07:37 |
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Oh absolutely but the rest of it sucked, and armins "talk" was super embarrassing considering armin is supposed to be the brains of the outfit
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# ? Feb 9, 2016 08:24 |
Captain Invictus posted:Been a while since there's been a chapter in this I've disliked as much as this one That page where he says "Oh no, you're not devils. None of you has done anything wrong. It's just that you all have to die. There's nothing you can do now," was perfect. Armin asked a cogent, emotional question, and Bertolt gave an incredibly disturbing answer... and Mikasa's shadow appeared behind him. That was all cool as gently caress to me, and it's exactly why I'm interested in this story. Like I get it. You want to get to the basement. We all want to understand what's actually going on here. Me too, because if it's dumb it'll retroactively make a whole bunch of this seem really lame. But gently caress that, there's no point in worrying about it now. You have to appreciate these emotional character moments as they come, and not just worry about the straightforward tactical events in the battle, or the larger plot, or whatever else it is that's making you unreasonably impatient. Just relax and enjoy the awesome poo poo that is there.
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# ? Feb 9, 2016 08:36 |
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Eiba posted:The heck? This chapter owned. Every page had me more and more excited. Armin demanding negotiation in the middle of battle was the most badass thing. And then his normal "holy poo poo, Armin is cold as gently caress" ploy totally did not work because Bertolt has finally found himself. The series iconic antagonist is finally beginning to live up to his image. He's always been in Reiner's shadow, but now he's got to rely on himself. Agreed, do not know why he is complaining at all. Fantastic chapter It's also weird seeing Bert act so strangely assertive. His words were so cold and devoid of any emotion at all, as if he was just stating a fact, as if he felt nothing for the people he was killing which was definitely not the case before
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# ? Feb 9, 2016 08:44 |
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Captain Invictus posted:Oh absolutely but the rest of it sucked, and armins "talk" was super embarrassing considering armin is supposed to be the brains of the outfit I agree about the chapter being disappointing; pretty much nothing new happening other than revealing to the reader that Bertholdt has changed. The last chapter ended with Bertholt approaching in the barrel (with the implication he would turn into a titan upon arrival) and this chapter ended with him finally turning into his titan. Regarding Armin, his plan was to try and shake up Bertholt by talking about Annie, allowing someone else (like Mikasa) to kill him. He wasn't earnestly trying to just talk it out and understand Bertholt or something, it was a pretty cynical move and only failed because of Bertholt's sudden change in attitude. Eiba posted:
It's not about wanting to get to the basement. It's the fact that what transpired in this chapter should have taken far fewer pages than it did.
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# ? Feb 9, 2016 08:46 |