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[The King of Dust]

They explained Aang's early death by the fact that the time he spent "frozen" actually burned some of his "energy". Basically, it counts towards his age, so he was around 166 years old when he died.

But yeah, Kyoshi's lifespan is crazy.

Modifié par The King of Dust, 24 avril 2012 - 09:43 .

[Clover Rider]

Seagloom wrote...

Okay, according to that site Avatar Kiyoshi was 230 when she died. Guess I'm wrong on the age thing 'cause... that's insane.

It is insane, but at the same time it shows how badass she was. 

[Nashiktal]

I'm just happy that we are finally getting a proper exploration of the Benders VS Non-Benders issue. We had a game that used it as a plot, but I am glad the series is exploring it.

I always saw it as some people being born with the equivalent of a gun. What does that mean for people who are not born with bending?

Hell Katara accidentally destroyed an iceberg because she was mad.

[Megaton_Hope]

Bumi actually lived those years, and he didn't benefit from spirit magic. Just good diet and exercise.

Personally, I would prefer if there were even fewer direct connections with the main cast of the original show than there are. Setting the plot of the new show so far from the old one was a good idea, precisely because it affords very few opportunities for them to make cameo appearances. And it would really be my preference not to introduce a bunch of blood relatives who take after their ancestors from a generation or two ago.

The thing is, either we're telling a new story, or they might as well have made another season of the original show where they put down rebellions and look for Zuko's mom.

[xsdob]

Naughty Bear wrote...

The makers are not even trying to be subtle wth Mako and Korra.

Amon seems interesting. If what he says is true about what happened to him, i understand his motives, for now atleast.

But something tells me that while he feels that the benders are dangerous, his hate for them is more in control of his actions. I would hate benders if that happened to me.

Mako is going to be a victim of him because he is a fire bender himself.

Or amon is the one who killed mako's parents, and makos first ever firebending act as a child was to burn amon's face off.

Speculation for everyone,

Modifié par xsdob, 25 avril 2012 - 05:15 .

[Capt. Obvious]

I'm surprised nobody brought up the Equalist Raid clip.

My thoughts on it are that while the action was superb(as usual) the chi-blockers aren't as imposing as they were last episode; in this clip they were taken out in seconds.

Modifié par Capt. Obvious, 25 avril 2012 - 09:26 .

[Seagloom]

I saw that clip earlier. My usual policy is not to comment on a scene without context. My impressions of that scene out of context? Korra and the people she is working with are a**hats here. She is attacking regular people that probably feel threatened by benders for legitimate reasons--basically proving Amon's point. I expect she will realize that herself by the end of this episode, but still... very eh scene for me.

As Arcian noted, those were novice chi blockers. They were practicing basic techniques and doing rudimentary exercises. The one advanced chi blocker that attacked Korra after she stumbled over his tripwire was only quickly beaten because he was struck from behind. Whereas the two advanced chi blockers in "The Revelation" were on the offensive in an even fight, and had the element of surprise. Korra had no idea what they were capable of until her points were hit.

Modifié par Seagloom, 25 avril 2012 - 10:03 .

[Capt. Obvious]

Arcian wrote...

Capt. Obvious wrote...

I'm surprised nobody brought up the Equalist Raid clip.

My thoughts on it are that while the action was superb(as usual) the chi-blockers aren't as imposing as they were last episode; in this clip they were taken out in seconds.

1: Those were chi-blockers in training. I.e not fully trained badasses.
2: The cops had the element of surprise.

I was talking about the chi-blockers that Korra encountered in the hallway. You know, the ones that weren't novices.

Seagloom wrote...

As Arcian noted, those were novice chi blockers. They were practicing basic techniques and doing rudimentary exercises. The one advanced chi blocker that attacked Korra after she stumbled over his tripwire was only quickly beaten because he was struck from behind. Whereas the two advanced chi blockers in "The Revelation" were on the offensive in an even fight, and had the element of surprise. Korra had no idea what they were capable of until her points were hit.

I suppose that makes sense. I still wish those chi-blockers had put up more of a fight though.

Modifié par Capt. Obvious, 26 avril 2012 - 01:00 .

[Seagloom]

Since Saturday is so close I will wait until the official airing to watch. Your post rachets up my anticipation two-fold. >.<

[Seagloom]

And this is why I dislike watching scenes out of context. Unlike in the isolated preview, I felt sympathetic toward Korra in this episode.

"The Voice in the Night" was just as awesome as "The Revelation" from another direction. I liked that there was less focus on fighting and more on character development. My first impression of Asami Sato was positive; and I like that she is clouding up the previously obvious Mako+Korra pairing. Although I will be surprised if she ends up with Mako in the end.

Bolin was adorable in this episode. He is really starting to grow on me. I didn't think anyone could match Sokka in the comic relief role. Plus his crush on Korra is cute.

Amon continues to prove why he is a more awesome villain than anyone in AtLA. Unlike Ozai, he actually uses his brain. Just having an endgame in mind already puts him up a notch over Ozai's 'mwahaha, burn everything!' insanity. It's like a more intelligent, saner Azula.

Still feeling meh about Lin. Tenzin and his family are as always, fun to watch. Definitely not liking Tarlack... Tarlock... whatever... as the typical politicking douchenozzle.

The party scene was a great showcasing of the difference in society here compared to AtLA. I appreciated that. Also, memory flashes of adult Toph and Aang! Whee! Is Amon connected to this guy Aang apparently defeated some forty years ago? It seems he is definitely connected to an event in Aang's life at least; considering the convenient timing of Korra's memory flash. On a side note, not digging Aang's facial hair. But Toph looked awesome.

[Il Divo]

And we are officially 1/6 of the way through the series. This is passing by far too quickly.

[Seagloom]

I'll be happy as long as each episode is awesome. AtLA did have a few filler stories that were pretty awful.

[Il Divo]

Yeah, that's true. The Great Divide immediately comes to mind.

[Homebound]

Superb story. I like how this Avatar isnt portrayed as some sort of spiritually enlightened guru who has all the answers, at least not to the extent Aang was. Korra has weight she's got to carry.

[RobRam10]

OMG episode 4 great stuff, sorry Korra x Mako not today but anyways great episode especially near the end FLAAASSHHBACCCK!!! Korra crying makes me sad

Modifié par RobRam10, 29 avril 2012 - 04:10 .

[Naughty Bear]

I am more than sure something will happen to either Mako or Bolin. One of them will die or lose their abilities.

I hope Amon isn't just a typical 'i am evil ha ha ha' villain.

[Aimi]

Hellbound555 wrote...

Superb story. I like how this Avatar isnt portrayed as some sort of spiritually enlightened guru who has all the answers, at least not to the extent Aang was. Korra has weight she's got to carry.

I think that that's not really fair to Aang. The whole series finale, not to mention "The Guru" and "The Crossroads of Destiny", were all about him wrestling with problems of morality - pacifism, personal attachments, and various other things that conflicted with the way he understood the life of a monk and the life of the Avatar to work. He didn't have all the answers, either.

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So, did anybody else notice that Asami Sato's voice actress is Seychelle Gabriel, who did Yue's voice in TLA? Foreshadowing about her character? Bryke trolling?

[Nashiktal]

Seagloom wrote...


Still feeling meh about Lin. Tenzin and his family are as always, fun to watch. Definitely not liking Tarlack... Tarlock... whatever... as the typical politicking douchenozzle.

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I am going to have to disagree here. The very fact Tarlock is taking part in the task force and directly fighting the equalists puts him a step up the "typical" politician.

Of course he is still a selfish, and ambitious man, but I get the feeling he has some good intentions in his actions, even if those good intentions might make the city burn.

daqs wrote...

Hellbound555 wrote...

Superb story. I like how this Avatar isnt portrayed as some sort of spiritually enlightened guru who has all the answers, at least not to the extent Aang was. Korra has weight she's got to carry.

I think that that's not really fair to Aang. The whole series finale, not to mention "The Guru" and "The Crossroads of Destiny", were all about him wrestling with problems of morality - pacifism, personal attachments, and various other things that conflicted with the way he understood the life of a monk and the life of the Avatar to work. He didn't have all the answers, either.

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So, did anybody else notice that Asami Sato's voice actress is Seychelle Gabriel, who did Yue's voice in TLA? Foreshadowing about her character? Bryke trolling?

I agree with this, although I am still feel that the ending to ATLA was a copout. 

[Seagloom]

Okay, I suppose that does differ from the typical politician. However, he fits the comparison in every other sense. I do not think for an instant that he has any good intentions. He probably sees Amon as a threat to his power; plain and simple.

[Sable Rhapsody]

Seagloom wrote...

Okay, I suppose that does differ from the typical politician. However, he fits the comparison in every other sense. I do not think for an instant that he has any good intentions. He probably sees Amon as a threat to his power; plain and simple.

The world isn't divided into simple villains and heroes.  Tarrlok is clearly skeazy and ambitious, but there could very well be much more to him than that.  A lot of characters who were obstacles for Aang in the first series (General Fong, Zuko during Season One, arguably even Mai and Tai Li) weren't bad people.

But regardless, I shall still refer to Tarrlok as "Pony-Tail Man."  Seriously, Tenzin's children are the best and I wanna see more of them.

Modifié par Sable Rhapsody, 03 mai 2012 - 09:03 .

[Seagloom]

Generally a sleazy and ambitious character is not motivated by altruism. Mai and Ty Lee were Fire Nation loyalists and friends of Azula; so I did not consider them evil so much as serving their country and companion. I definitely did not consider Zuko evil--even after his betrayal at the end of book two.

The only redeeming thing I can say about Pony-Tails Man is he seems interested in maintaining order. Given his manipulative behavior and might makes right approach to problem solving however, I doubt he has good intentions. Lin is the most antagonist character next to Amon; yet she does not come across like Pony-Tails Man. The most I can say about her is she is brusque and strict.

So yeah, until Pony-Tails Man does something to convince me otherwise--I will have my doubts. At this point I find Amon less objectionable than him; and he is the series antagonist.

[Sable Rhapsody]

Seagloom wrote...
At this point I find Amon less objectionable than him; and he is the series antagonist.

I find Amon just straight-up creepy as all hell.  Props, Steve Blum.  Props.

It's a very nice change from the Ozai-ish kind of villain.  Even if he does make my skin crawl every time he opens his mouth.  Er...so to speak.