Log Horizon - Episode 13 Discussion / Poll

[ookamigirl]

After watching episodes like this it always makes me think.
Damn, why does this anime have 25 episodes right off the bat.
The plot seems too stretched.
They could've done a 12 or 13 episode season to see how it'd go.
So far, I wouldn't watch another season of this.
It's mostly debates, strategies and very, very little fights.
The only bright thing this time were the princess and her megane guy ^^
The rest was pretty much useless and boring, except the very end of episode.
Maybe things will be more promising next time.

[Xellos-_^]

Originally Posted by ookamigirl

It's mostly debates, strategies and very, very little fights.

if you ask we could have told you that is essentially what LH is about.

[Kreceir]

Always hate the dps blaming either the tank or healer cause the are to impatient to wait.

its a memory from my Vanilla wow days that I dislike the most as a Holy Priest

[Sheba]

Originally Posted by ookamigirl

After watching episodes like this it always makes me think.
Damn, why does this anime have 25 episodes right off the bat.
The plot seems too stretched.
They could've done a 12 or 13 episode season to see how it'd go.
So far, I wouldn't watch another season of this.
It's mostly debates, strategies and very, very little fights.
The only bright thing this time were the princess and her megane guy ^^
The rest was pretty much useless and boring, except the very end of episode.
Maybe things will be more promising next time.

Look, just one cour and we would have people whining that there is not enough, or it's another brainless fantasy shounen, or that the director skipped too much. This show is at its best when it carefully build its world and tease the viewers with its secrets. Could you do that in 13 episodes knowing that you are going through about 3-4 novels worth?

[Keroko]

Originally Posted by ookamigirl

The rest was pretty much useless and boring, except the very end of episode.

Seeing what the Landers are thinking of the whole situation and their plot develop with underhanded schemes and the like is pointless?

I'd call it world building and plot development myself.

[Quol]

This has been the episode i was waiting for, watching Crusty's conversations with the princess is very amusing. Definitely the best couple Just a couple questions;

What are the chances of their relationship turning romantic? Crusty seems to be using her as a replacement for his sister, and it seems she might have a little crush on him.

Also is it Raynessia or Laynessia?

Also it seems to be a recipe for disaster, two groups of people trying to live next to each other and co-exist while keeping secrets and underhanded deals.

[Xacual]

Originally Posted by Quol

Also is it Raynessia or Laynessia?

Well going by the novel, it's Raynesia. http://imgur.com/AZKCo5e

[FRS]

That was some nice character building for Krusty, he's really good at social combat and trolling

Rusty should shut up and manage his aggo, i am still having horrible flashback when watching the beginner group in action -_-;.

Regan made a grand entrance , cant wait to see next episode.

[Ayulsa]

Originally Posted by Xacual

Well going by the novel, it's Raynesia. http://imgur.com/AZKCo5e

There's an H after the S actually.

[Roger Rambo]

Originally Posted by Xellos-_^

if you ask we could have told you that is essentially what LH is about.

And I'll admit. This kind of thing is sorta why I'm interested in this show. There are plenty of other shows I can watch for nonstop action. I like Log Horizon for being more focused on the world building.


Also...I think I need to save all the princesses freaked out reaction faces. They are highly relevant to my interests.

[LystAP]

Originally Posted by ookamigirl

After watching episodes like this it always makes me think.
Damn, why does this anime have 25 episodes right off the bat.
The plot seems too stretched.
They could've done a 12 or 13 episode season to see how it'd go.
So far, I wouldn't watch another season of this.
It's mostly debates, strategies and very, very little fights.
The only bright thing this time were the princess and her megane guy ^^
The rest was pretty much useless and boring, except the very end of episode.
Maybe things will be more promising next time.

I don't know what you were expecting; this enjoyable anime has gone exactly the way I expected it too. A show's quality doesn't always mean overly complex and crass violence, which is exactly what I find demeaning about many shows and games nowadays.

This anime also teaches interesting concepts and I believe encourages people, particularly the youth demographic of the time slot that LH runs in, to think more about games (and other forms of media) as something more than simple entertainment; how they could apply what they have learned to determine and exploit how the world works. The MMO gaming references are simply icing on the cake from my perspective.

On the other hand, the series does get more action-oriented as time goes on.

[VTHokiePride]

Judging by the preview, the next episode is about a mage that knows the mechanics of the game?

[erdii]

this kind of strategy novels don't get animes that much, even if they get animes they turn these into fan service animes. this series is good in terms of that. I don't like classic shounen main characters. all they do keep fighting and fighting. they don't use their brain and get somehow cheating mysterious power or end up being chosen by someone. there are many strategy novel that are good but they don't get animes so now many people know them

[Kamui04]

Originally Posted by Sheba

Look, just one cour and we would have people whining that there is not enough, or it's another brainless fantasy shounen, or that the director skipped too much. This show is at its best when it carefully build its world and tease the viewers with its secrets. Could you do that in 13 episodes knowing that you are going through about 3-4 novels worth?

Look at Maoyuu's anime adaptation. LogHora and Maoyuu are from the same author. They share the same amount of politics, economy and world building. Most people said that Maoyuu kinda failed since it was 1 cour forcing it to skip a lot of stuff and exposition.

Originally Posted by ookamigirl

It's mostly debates, strategies and very, very little fights.

If you ask me that's how most MMORPG's endgame are Unless your name is Leeroy Jenkins.

And that kinda justifies splitting the group into the veterans and the newbies. The newbie's part show us the mmorpg mechanics and action.

[Wandering_Youth]

As the princess has already stated, Crusty is a very, very bad boy.

All those faces our lazy princess makes is priceless, her voice makes her seemed a lot younger than she appears or maybe it's just her dress.

Tough luck for our newbie team getting stuck with a irresponsible Sorcerer. Man, when people start blaming the tank or the healer for the party wipes it just becomes a very ugly situation.

[Roger Rambo]

"Let me clap for you the sad song of my people"

[Elestia]

I am guessing that the Izumi Knights are Eastal's strongest fighting force? Makes me curious how strong they are and what they are like.

I was not sure what kind of character Raynessia was going to be since we had only two cliffhangers end with her appearance, but her character and voice actor make a winning combination with Crusty.

I had flashbacks with Civilization when the noble asked Michitaka for technology relating to the steam engine, rather than ask for help exterminating the goblin infestation.

[Xellos-_^]

Originally Posted by Elestia

I had flashbacks with Civilization when the noble asked Michitaka for technology relating to the steam engine, rather than ask for help exterminating the goblin infestation.

at least the noble is asking in better manner then monty.

[The Green One]

Originally Posted by Elestia

I am guessing that the Izumi Knights are Eastal's strongest fighting force? Makes me curious how strong they are and what they are like.

*Self removed* I don't consider this a spoiler, but I don't want to get into an argument about it.

[Keroko]

You might want to edit out that massive spoiler there.