Downtown Rumbles: Sharp's Scotch Bar

[Nik Hasta]

Finished the anime adaptation of JJBA Part 4. It was my favourite part of the series for a while, until Stone Ocean, Steel Ball Run and Golden Wind came along (in that order), currently it sits at Fourth Best for me.

The anime was good fun. The whole Bites the Dust storyline remains fucking great and one of the best bits of Jojo overall. If you didn't read it yet or have been wanting to check out Jojo, you can totally jump on with Part 4.

[master of read]

am i the only person who absolutely loves the nen system from "hunterxhunter"?

[Tami]

am i the only person who absolutely loves the nen system from "hunterxhunter"?

I had a few issues with some of the story arcs, but yeah the Nen system is pretty cool.

Along those lines, I feel alone in really loving the Trigger Technology from World Trigger. I think it's an underappreciated series.

[Lord Falcon]

Hunter x Hunter: I like the idea of requiring real disadvantages if one wants to attain power beyond their normal ability. Kurapika only being able to use his nen abilities against the Phantom Troupe being an extreme example. But I wonder what is the entity that decides what sort of disadvantage is sufficient to warrant the advantage gained?

I am a huge fan of World Trigger's technology. It makes meelee combat appear credible while still giving plenty of real advantages to ranged weapon users. People's powers have to follow rules that everyone plays by, forcing them to win through superior tactics. My only problem with the series is that most of the characters feel like they're written with the same voice. The system itself? Beautiful. It's like a much better thought out version of Nanoha's magical tech system.

[Len Ikari145]

Well, good news for Black Lagoon fans: The manga'll come off its hiatus in Spring and Rei Hiroe is releasing a new anime series as well.

Hmm, 2017 might actually make up for the suckiness of this year.

[master of read]

the final match of the quarter finals.

the dream match.

yusei vs. atem.

[KnockBlock]

Well, good news for Black Lagoon fans: The manga'll come off its hiatus in Spring and Rei Hiroe is releasing a new anime series as well.

Hmm, 2017 might actually make up for the suckiness of this year.

I watched Black Lagoon a really long time ago. Like the first season. I think I missed out on the rest of the good stuff.

I haven't been impressed with that many anime series that came out the last couple of years.

[master of read]

the quarter finals are over. now, we move on the semi-finals.

here are the final 2 matches for the tournament.

[Lord Falcon]

I watched Black Lagoon a really long time ago. Like the first season. I think I missed out on the rest of the good stuff.

I haven't been impressed with that many anime series that came out the last couple of years.

This fall anime season sucked so bad, Haikyuu!! season 3 aside. The only other anime I've found worth watching from that was the second season of Gundam: Iron Blooded Orphans, and thus far it's not as good as the 1st season (latest episode aside where shit gets real).

I'd highly recommend Kill la Kill if you haven't watched it already.

[Guy1]

This fall anime season sucked so bad, Haikyuu!! season 3 aside. The only other anime I've found worth watching from that was the second season of Gundam: Iron Blooded Orphans, and thus far it's not as good as the 1st season (latest episode aside where shit gets real).

I'd highly recommend Kill la Kill if you haven't watched it already.

[Nik Hasta]

I'm trying to think of a good match for Gang Ryong from Gosu.

Was thinking of just dropping into Marvel but his lack of psychic defences means he's a little free and I can't think of any one-to-one matches that fight his stupidly high end superspeed brick stats.

Want to give the lad some more exposure but I am blanking here. Any matches with some good pull that ya'll can think of?

I know some of you read Gosu.

[master of read]

I'm trying to think of a good match for Gang Ryong from Gosu.

Was thinking of just dropping into Marvel but his lack of psychic defences means he's a little free and I can't think of any one-to-one matches that fight his stupidly high end superspeed brick stats.

Want to give the lad some more exposure but I am blanking here. Any matches with some good pull that ya'll can think of?

I know some of you read Gosu.

ditto. you have no idea how many times i've tried looking for a decent match for gang. he either curbstomps or gets curbstomped.

maybe some versions of jin mori?

[Nik Hasta]

ditto. you have no idea how many times i've tried looking for a decent match for gang. he either curbstomps or gets curbstomped.

maybe some versions of jin mori?

Mori is another I've been vaguely trying to pitch somewhere but he's... Jesus Christ he's gotten stupid strong recently. I mean, he's on the level where anyone south of Thor is a speed bump to him.

Ryong vs Mori at... certain points. Like... maybe... when he fought Taek at the end of the first season but before he got Yeoui? I mean, at that point, I think Ryong might hit a bit too hard for him to take. It's a pretty thin window where they actually match up.

Also, neither of them are that well known for a showcase match.

[Iron_Twister]

I'm trying to think of a good match for Gang Ryong from Gosu.

Was thinking of just dropping into Marvel but his lack of psychic defences means he's a little free and I can't think of any one-to-one matches that fight his stupidly high end superspeed brick stats.

Want to give the lad some more exposure but I am blanking here. Any matches with some good pull that ya'll can think of?

I know some of you read Gosu.

ditto. you have no idea how many times i've tried looking for a decent match for gang. he either curbstomps or gets curbstomped.

maybe some versions of jin mori?

Yeah...Same thoughts here.

Gang Ryong has oodles of rather insane feats for me to really decide who he can throw down without making it a stomp.

[Beadle]

Mori is another I've been vaguely trying to pitch somewhere but he's... Jesus Christ he's gotten stupid strong recently. I mean, he's on the level where anyone south of Thor is a speed bump to him.

Ryong vs Mori at... certain points. Like... maybe... when he fought Taek at the end of the first season but before he got Yeoui? I mean, at that point, I think Ryong might hit a bit too hard for him to take. It's a pretty thin window where they actually match up.

Also, neither of them are that well known for a showcase match.

Since I know neither character at all, how's about a little précis of each of their power levels? Then maybe we could help pick a match-up.

Speed?
Skill?
Strength?
Other Damage Output (not directly linked to strength)?
Esoterics?