Comment on the FAQ thread here.

Post by **Dark_Zilo** » Fri Jan 21, 2005 2:16 pm

but it's a good one to put in the FAQ
that agument was one of the best back in dp

Post by **psi29a** » Fri Jan 21, 2005 3:00 pm

Added an additional note to FAQ:

note 2: Do NOT contact people on the forum, either by email or IM about how to get any manga. It will be ignored. If you have any questions, post them in the forum, preferably in the "Help & Suggestions" section.

Post by **dos.azn** » Fri Jan 21, 2005 9:18 pm

you should also add that they post questions like that in a sticky, to prevent additional threads that will be locked

Post by **Femto** » Fri Jan 21, 2005 9:34 pm

I just wanted to mention that the art in the Lost Chapter does seem better that the rest of the stuff in the Eclipse. It's hard to say because most of the stuff in the Lost Chapter is very abstract, and by the Eclipse, Miura had already improved tremendously and his art progresses slowly from there, but if I had to bet on it, I'd say the Lost Chapter was created afterwards. It kinda makes more sense that way anyway.

Post by **dos.azn** » Fri Jan 21, 2005 9:36 pm

Femto wrote:Miura had already improved tremendously

yeh i think so too

but you want incredible artwork?

try tsutomu nihei

Post by **Femto** » Sat Jan 22, 2005 12:14 am

Without getting too off-topic, is that the guy from Blame?

Post by **Brainpiercing** » Sat Jan 22, 2005 12:37 am

Duh, I prefer Miura any day. Tsutomi Nihei has a fantastic vision, but the drawings themselves, the perspective, the action, the use of contrast are all better in berserk. (All IMHO of course.)

But let's not quarrel about this, especially not in this thread

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Post by **Starnum** » Sat Jan 22, 2005 6:41 am

Femto wrote:I just wanted to mention that the art in the Lost Chapter does seem better that the rest of the stuff in the Eclipse. It's hard to say because most of the stuff in the Lost Chapter is very abstract, and by the Eclipse, Miura had already improved tremendously and his art progresses slowly from there, but if I had to bet on it, I'd say the Lost Chapter was created afterwards. It kinda makes more sense that way anyway.

Ah, I'm glad you agree with me. That should mean something too, coming from an artist. For those of you that are skeptical, look at the comparison in Griffith's hair alone. You'll notice that Miura started drawing his hair a bit differently after the eclipse. In the lost chapter, it seems to have that same feel.

I also think Miura has Tsutomi-san beat. The guy is still bad ass though.

Post by **raziel** » Sun Jan 23, 2005 8:42 am

i like nihei cuz he makes the setting seem bleaker by using sharp contrasts. but with perspective and realism, then its miura.

Post by **dos.azn** » Mon Jan 24, 2005 4:00 am

anyway, FAQ = sweet

one suggestion is that make it stand out. that way, noobs will actually read it and decide not to make that "gutts can use the behelit" thread

Post by **psi29a** » Mon Jan 24, 2005 4:07 am

with the FAQ up there, saying READ FIRST then ask questions... that basically means you all are free to rain terror on to people who ask questions are that are covered in the FAQ.

While the FAQ isn't as comprehensive yet, hopefully in new questions that come up... will go in there as well.

Post by **Eldo** » Mon Jan 24, 2005 4:08 am

Well, just one question I thought would be appropriate. What is OD? I myself don't entirely grasp the concept.

Post by **dos.azn** » Mon Jan 24, 2005 4:15 am

finally someone asked that question. i myself didn't wanna ask it

Post by **Eldo** » Mon Jan 24, 2005 4:17 am

dos.azn wrote:finally someone asked that question. i myself didn't wanna ask it

hehe...same reason why I didn't start a new thread...

Post by **Buzkashi** » Mon Jan 24, 2005 4:18 am

Od is probably similar to ki.

Post by **psi29a** » Mon Jan 24, 2005 5:31 am

Straight from the horse's mouth, Oro the guy who translates Berserk has said that Od is just another way of saying chi/aura/ki.

It can be assumed that in Miura's world, that Od is the mystical 'force' that is used... this "Od" is also used by the Witches.

Post by **Starnum** » Mon Jan 24, 2005 8:34 am

Yep, that's what Od is all right. However, I don't think Oro translates the Berserk. Otherwise he wouldn't need to ask for translators so much. I heard once that a guy name Saiki, or something like, does it. I believe it's Oro that does all the editing and scanning, you see? He changes the text into English for us, and then scans it and stuff. See, I remember stuff.

*Smiles happily like a little kid who just said his ABC's*

Anyway, I'll definitely be keeping my eyes open for good questions to add to the FAQ. I don't think the Od one qualifies though. I thought that one was easy. If I see someone else ask about it though, I'll add it.

Post by **psi29a** » Mon Jan 24, 2005 3:10 pm

Starnum: Oro does do translations, but he prefers that someone else more fluent do berserk. Basically, HE REALLY likes berserk and flying beavers, so he makes sure top notch translators are on the job for berserk.

Everyone does confirm that OD is as stated above though.

Post by **Femto** » Mon Jan 24, 2005 10:27 pm

Why not just put it in the FAQ? I guessed it was something like ki/chi/whatever by the way it was used, but it's always good to have some kind of confirmation.

Post by **Starnum** » Wed Jan 26, 2005 5:27 am

psi29a wrote:Starnum: Oro does do translations, but he prefers that someone else more fluent do berserk. Basically, HE REALLY likes berserk and flying beavers, so he makes sure top notch translators are on the job for berserk.

Everyone does confirm that OD is as stated above though.

I see. All I knew was that he didn't do Berserk. That's cool that he is semi-fluent in Japanese though.

Post by **dos.azn** » Sat Jan 29, 2005 10:54 pm

Femto wrote:Why not just put it in the FAQ? I guessed it was something like ki/chi/whatever by the way it was used, but it's always good to have some kind of confirmation.

not really worth putting in the FAQ. besides people like me who didn't want to ask "wat is the od?" because we would sound stupid, others jus don't find it that important

Mon Apr 25, 2005 7:52 pm

Q: Is Griffith now evil?

Well, he is the ambassador of the Idea of Evil after all. There’s a good chance that he’s lost any real good alignment he ever had. However, the choice has been left up to him. So until we actually see what he does, one can only speculate.

My question is: Is Griffith really an ambassador? To me it seems more like Griffith is his own ruler. This "idea of evil" said "Be as you will, Do what you want" kind of. Doesn't that make him his own lord, "a ruler of darkness?"

Post by **Sura** » Mon Apr 25, 2005 10:23 pm

isse-pisse-päron-pung wrote:Q: Is Griffith now evil?

Well, he is the ambassador of the Idea of Evil after all. There’s a good chance that he’s lost any real good alignment he ever had. However, the choice has been left up to him. So until we actually see what he does, one can only speculate.

My question is: Is Griffith really an ambassador? To me it seems more like Griffith is his own ruler. This "idea of evil" said "Be as you will, Do what you want" kind of. Doesn't that make him his own lord, "a ruler of darkness?"

Griffith belives he has a devine fate two rule the world. he did through evil means, or did the people who followed him willingly sacrifice theselves for his dream?
he never asked anyone to follow him accept guts who he needed to realise his dream. i dont think Griffith was evil. it was fate that lead him to his decisions. they were pre-ordained

"Never let a man imagine that he can pursue a good end by evil means, without sinning against his own soul" - Robert Southey

Post by **Starnum** » Wed Apr 27, 2005 1:44 am

isse-pisse-päron-pung wrote:Q: Is Griffith now evil?

Well, he is the ambassador of the Idea of Evil after all. There’s a good chance that he’s lost any real good alignment he ever had. However, the choice has been left up to him. So until we actually see what he does, one can only speculate.

My question is: Is Griffith really an ambassador? To me it seems more like Griffith is his own ruler. This "idea of evil" said "Be as you will, Do what you want" kind of. Doesn't that make him his own lord, "a ruler of darkness?"

Well yes, you’re right. However, don't get to caught up on semantics. As you can see, I mention that the choice is left up to him. I just used the word ambassador because it was the closest thing I could think of to convey the meaning I wanted. In other words, he's The Idea of Evil's chosen one.

Post by **Arresty** » Wed Apr 27, 2005 1:51 am

And all that leads up to one of my favorite stupid theories. That griffith will end up being the savior for midland, and being a good king, who brings peace and prosperity to the people. So Guts then comes along and kills him sending midland back into another dark ages, making him the bad guy. To me its an interesting possibility.