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Starship Operators
Sosseres:
--- Quote from: Proin Drakenzol on August 24, 2009, 01:08:42 PM ---But the tactics were terrible in all of them, so that's a wash (and actually Crest/Banner did show tactics and strategy).
If you want good tactics and strategy in a space opera read David Weber's Honor Harrington series.
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Read, following, waiting for next book. I also liked some of the Elizabeth Moon books when it comes to tactics, but they are more drama oriented.
Tatsujin:
--- Quote from: Proin Drakenzol on August 24, 2009, 01:08:42 PM ---
--- Quote from: Sosseres on August 24, 2009, 12:52:14 PM ---
--- Quote from: Proin Drakenzol on August 24, 2009, 11:15:18 AM ---it was a fairly so-so space opera. Crest and Banner of the Stars one, two and three were better, IMO.
Infinite Ryvius is pretty good, as well.
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What this did better than the others was to try for some space tactics. The others skimmed that part in most cases.
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But the tactics were terrible in all of them, so that's a wash (and actually Crest/Banner did show tactics and strategy).
If you want good tactics and strategy in a space opera read David Weber's Honor Harrington series.
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Sorry, is that an anime?! ...
I'm gonna actually side with Spaceship Operators and Banners of the Stars. I am on the 4th episode of Spaceship Operators and it is looking much better than I expected. The tactics were done very well compared to Banners of the Stars. I'll give my final judgement once I finish this anime.
Either way, this is about Spaceship Operators and the fact of the matter is that it doesn't suck like some other series I've seen. I'm enjoying it.
Proin Drakenzol:
--- Quote from: Tatsujin on August 24, 2009, 01:14:11 PM ---
--- Quote from: Proin Drakenzol on August 24, 2009, 01:08:42 PM ---
--- Quote from: Sosseres on August 24, 2009, 12:52:14 PM ---
--- Quote from: Proin Drakenzol on August 24, 2009, 11:15:18 AM ---it was a fairly so-so space opera. Crest and Banner of the Stars one, two and three were better, IMO.
Infinite Ryvius is pretty good, as well.
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What this did better than the others was to try for some space tactics. The others skimmed that part in most cases.
--- End quote ---
But the tactics were terrible in all of them, so that's a wash (and actually Crest/Banner did show tactics and strategy).
If you want good tactics and strategy in a space opera read David Weber's Honor Harrington series.
--- End quote ---
Sorry, is that an anime?! ...
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Nope. Novel series. The first book, On Basilisk Station, for free from the publisher.
--- Quote ---I'm gonna actually side with Spaceship Operators and Banners of the Stars. I am on the 4th episode of Spaceship Operators and it is looking much better than I expected. The tactics were done very well compared to Banners of the Stars. I'll give my final judgement once I finish this anime.
Either way, this is about Spaceship Operators and the fact of the matter is that it doesn't suck like some other series I've seen. I'm enjoying it.
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They're all terrible on tactics. Better opera than space (still good though).
Zalis116:
I just recently re-watched Starship Operators in English. (Dub is passable, but not great; I wouldn't recommend it to people who don't care for dubs in general.) I thought the tactics were at least above average, and the show's science scores points for having lasers actually travel at the speed of light, among other things. The main problem I had was there there's so many characters introduced over 13 episodes that it's hard to keep the names straight, let alone get emotionally involved when bad things happen to them. But the last third of the last episode ranks among the best anime sequences I've ever seen. Make sure you're watching the zx version for it, which I assume you are.
I also really liked the ED, Chi ni kaeru ~on the earth~. In fact, seeing Kotoko perform it live at A-Kon 2006 was what got me interested in Starship Operators in the first place.
--- Quote from: Tatsujin on August 24, 2009, 11:42:52 AM ---I do need to see the movie for Nadesico tho'.
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I wouldn't go out of your way to watch it. The character attitudes and overall tone are completely different from the TV series. I gave Nadesico TV a 10/10, but the movie only warranted a 5 in my book.
Tatsujin:
--- Quote from: Zalis116 on August 24, 2009, 07:17:26 PM ---I just recently re-watched Starship Operators in English. (Dub is passable, but not great; I wouldn't recommend it to people who don't care for dubs in general.) I thought the tactics were at least above average, and the show's science scores points for having lasers actually travel at the speed of light, among other things. The main problem I had was there there's so many characters introduced over 13 episodes that it's hard to keep the names straight, let alone get emotionally involved when bad things happen to them. But the last third of the last episode ranks among the best anime sequences I've ever seen. Make sure you're watching the zx version for it, which I assume you are.
I also really liked the ED, Chi ni kaeru ~on the earth~. In fact, seeing Kotoko perform it live at A-Kon 2006 was what got me interested in Starship Operators in the first place.
--- Quote from: Tatsujin on August 24, 2009, 11:42:52 AM ---I do need to see the movie for Nadesico tho'.
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I wouldn't go out of your way to watch it. The character attitudes and overall tone are completely different from the TV series. I gave Nadesico TV a 10/10, but the movie only warranted a 5 in my book.
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Why should I watch the zx version? I remember downloading it yesterday. I have the other one. What's the difference?
Edit -- I see! Episode 3 shows Shion's butt cheeks! The one I was watching had them censored. Plus the quality is much better and sound too! Thanks =D I gotta go take few screen shots of her ass now.
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