Macross F (Frontier) information and preview video.

Ypoknons · Post by **Ypoknons** » 2008-08-30 06:14pm

The other games based off this engine (Gundam Battle-series) aren't too hard to learn without Japanese skill - even the tutorials have picture button guidelines. Its the non-combat portion that will probably give headaches.

Xess · Post by **Xess** » 2008-08-30 07:26pm

Well that was unexpected. I really think that the new form of Ranka's pet is actually kinda cute, in a monstery kind of way.

TithonusSyndrome · Post by **TithonusSyndrome** » 2008-08-30 07:47pm

Grats on 666, Xess.

Darksider · Post by **Darksider** » 2008-08-30 07:55pm

Xess wrote:Well that was unexpected. I really think that the new form of Ranka's pet is actually kinda cute, in a monstery kind of way.

I don't give a rats ass how "cute" they are.

The Vajira are a threat. All we've ever seen them do is kill, and they don't make a distinction between military and civilian targets. The need to be wiped out immediately.

Xess · Post by **Xess** » 2008-08-30 08:34pm

Darksider wrote:
Xess wrote:Well that was unexpected. I really think that the new form of Ranka's pet is actually kinda cute, in a monstery kind of way.
I don't give a rats ass how "cute" they are.

The Vajira are a threat. All we've ever seen them do is kill, and they don't make a distinction between military and civilian targets. The need to be wiped out immediately.

No disagreement from me, I just thought it was a kinda cute evil killing machine.

TithonusSyndrome wrote:Grats on 666, Xess.

Thanks.

Darth Raptor · Post by **Darth Raptor** » 2008-08-30 10:19pm

Darksider wrote:I don't give a rats ass how "cute" they are.

The Vajira are a threat. All we've ever seen them do is kill, and they don't make a distinction between military and civilian targets. The need to be wiped out immediately.

Dude, they're weapons. You could say the same for the prewar Zentradi and dumb munitions for that matter. They're only as dangerous as their mission parameters and as evil as their operators. Ranka's pet Vajra seems tame enough. Save some hate for Leon and Grace whom actually deserve it, and don't forget that Vajra contain the next generation of fold technology.

VF5SS · Post by **VF5SS** » 2008-08-30 10:42pm

I'm not really sure if this is confirmed or not, but a recent magazine scan says the show ends at episode 25. Speculate on that for a while.

Old Plympto · Post by **Old Plympto** » 2008-08-30 10:55pm

What would be awesome is that the end of the series, the Macross universe has a breed of tame Vajra which they use as organic fold devices, helping their ships on FTL jumps.

Now please Mr. Kawamori, I would very much like a scene in episode 25 where Leon and Grace are stomped on by Klan causing them to be paralyzed, then they get nibbled on bit by bit by feral Vajra till nothing is left.

tim31 · Post by **tim31** » 2008-08-31 01:43am

I had actually hoped Klan might eat Leon. I'm a bit of a voreaphile like that.

I reckon it will end at 25, the budget is apparently ridiculous.

Darwin · Post by **Darwin** » 2008-08-31 11:16pm

VF5SS wrote:I'm not really sure if this is confirmed or not, but a recent magazine scan says the show ends at episode 25. Speculate on that for a while.

I'd expect a mid-season break. It's about time for Gundam 00 to start back up again.

Darth Raptor · Post by **Darth Raptor** » 2008-09-01 12:31pm

Darwin wrote:I'd expect a mid-season break. It's about time for Gundam 00 to start back up again.

I don't know, I can easily see them wrapping it up in the next four episodes.

Ypoknons · Post by **Ypoknons** » 2008-09-01 12:53pm

Technically Code Geass and Gundam 00 occupy the same timeslot.

Darwin · Post by **Darwin** » 2008-09-01 03:54pm

Darth Raptor wrote:
Darwin wrote:I'd expect a mid-season break. It's about time for Gundam 00 to start back up again.
I don't know, I can easily see them wrapping it up in the next four episodes.

Apparently so, it seems like they've got a lot of stuff hanging. Can't argue with the 25 episode schedule though.

Maybe they're already planning for a follow-up series, or movies.

Academia Nut · Post by **Academia Nut** » 2008-09-01 05:38pm

Personally, I want to see Ozma or Cathy put a single bullet between Leon's eyes. No gloating, no nothing, they just see him and wax him. It's all he really deserves, and in any case he's likely to get sold out by Grace once he's no longer useful anyway.

As for Grace... hmmm... while he getting thrown about like a rag doll by Klan would be nice, I'm betting that she'll be eaten by Vajra commanded by Ranka. Any bets on whether or not the Vajra are actually peaceful most of the time but the reason they keep attacking Frontier is because they're being fucked with by Grace and other members of the conspiracy. Considering all the hullaballo that has been made about whether or not two species can coexist in this series, it wouldn't surprise me if humans and Vajra could coexist, as evidenced by Ai-kun.

tim31 · Post by **tim31** » 2008-09-07 09:45am

In this week's episode we learnt that if you don't like the government you can always leave. Also, Grace has more than a few tongues wagging, possibly some salivating.

VF5SS · Post by **VF5SS** » 2008-09-07 10:04am

If Sheryl's chest brings hopes and dreams, does that mean Grace's chest brings destruction and despair? Also place your best on Quarter vs. Frontier. Can the tiny titan bring pull a victory or will the Big M crush it like a bug? I think the Frontier could literally crush the Quarter with one hand.

Darth Raptor · Post by **Darth Raptor** » 2008-09-07 10:31am

tim31 wrote:In this week's episode we learnt that if you don't like the government you can always leave.

That's an oversimplification, don't you think? Leon has no legitimate authority. At worst, its mutineers versus mutineers.

Old Plympto · Post by **Old Plympto** » 2008-09-07 10:39am

You know, I'd think either of Ozma and Cathy's phones should have cameras with which they would take photos of Cathy's father's body to be used as evidence... once Cathy's calmed down, that is.

tim31 · Post by **tim31** » 2008-09-07 11:09am

Darth Raptor wrote:That's an oversimplification, don't you think? Leon has no legitimate authority. At worst, its mutineers versus mutineers.

MOAR LIKE PIRATES IN SPACE!

Seriously, it's pirates(breakaway group aboard Quarter) versus ninjas(shady people sneaking around and killing for their own gain) all over again. Depsite what's being said on certain blogs, I think this is a killer setup for a splendid finale.

Ypoknons · Post by **Ypoknons** » 2008-09-07 11:23am

Incredible Ozama versus Alto dogfight though. Wish Alto didn't have to pilot a VF-171 though - give him a new fighter or... bring back the VF-19 or VF-22 la.

VF5SS · Post by **VF5SS** » 2008-09-07 05:44pm

Old Plympto wrote:You know, I'd think either of Ozma and Cathy's phones should have cameras with which they would take photos of Cathy's father's body to be used as evidence... once Cathy's calmed down, that is.

You can have a camera or cool holographic buttons. It's your choice. Macross has a problem will cel phones in general. I mean, it's not like they had them in 2009 or even 2047.

Darth Raptor · Post by **Darth Raptor** » 2008-09-07 05:55pm

In 2009 it was downright ridiculous. You'd think they'd either keep their pilots on a tighter leash or hand out two-way radios. Hikaru gets away with stuff that would get you shot or dishonorably discharged in other armies.

"I got stuck in the transformation machinery, lol."

"Dur, I was at a concert."

tim31 · Post by **tim31** » 2008-09-07 07:17pm

Yeah, but Hikaru was the protege of the raffish Roy Focker, and on top of that he literally annoyed the pants of one of the senior bridge officers until she went stockholm on him. He's the exception rather than the rule, but your point about poor comms still stands.

VF5SS · Post by **VF5SS** » 2008-09-07 07:35pm

Darth Raptor wrote:In 2009 it was downright ridiculous. You'd think they'd either keep their pilots on a tighter leash or hand out two-way radios. Hikaru gets away with stuff that would get you shot or dishonorably discharged in other armies.

Especially with that hair. I almost want to say they had those generic radio watches like most other robot shows, but maybe I'm just projecting.

tim31 · Post by **tim31** » 2008-09-07 07:38pm

No, that's entirely reasonable considering we saw Misa talking to her wrist when receiving orders to blow the shit out of the Mars base.