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Re: Dragon Ball Online Discussion

Post by DBZGTKOSDH » Fri Jun 22, 2012 11:38 am

soulnova wrote:As far as I know there are like 5 groups of enemies. The Paella Gang (descendants of Pilaf Gang), the Red Pants Army (beastmen trying to regain control of the world), the Evil Namekians, the remnants of Freeza Army and the Time Breakers who are messing with the Timelines with Miira and Towa.
Aren't those two together?
James Teal (Animerica 1996) wrote:When you think about it, there are a number of similarities between the Chinese-inspired Son Goku and that most American of superhero icons, Superman. Both are aliens sent to Earth shortly after birth to escape the destruction of their homeworlds; both possess super-strength, flight, super-speed, heightened senses and the ability to cast energy blasts. But the crucial difference between them lies not only in how they view the world, but in how the world views them.

Superman is, and always has been, a symbol for truth, justice, and upstanding moral fortitude–a role model and leader as much as a fighter. The more down-to-earth Goku has no illusions about being responsible for maintaining social order, or for setting some kind of moral example for the entire world. Goku is simply a martial artist who’s devoted his life toward perfecting his fighting skills and other abilities. Though never shy about risking his life to save either one person or the entire world, he just doesn’t believe that the balance of the world rests in any way on his shoulders, and he has no need to shape any part of it in his image. Goku is an idealist, and believes that there is some good in everyone, but he is unconcerned with the big picture of the world…unless it has to do with some kind of fight. Politics, society, law and order don’t have much bearing on his life, but he’s a man who knows right from wrong.

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Re: Dragon Ball Online Discussion

Post by soulnova » Fri Jun 22, 2012 12:07 pm

Uhmm, yeah, I guess they are. xD
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Re: Dragon Ball Online Discussion

Post by DBZGTKOSDH » Fri Jun 22, 2012 12:28 pm

So the villain groups are 4:
  • Paella Gang
  • Red Pants Army
  • Demon Clan Namekians
  • Time Breakers
James Teal (Animerica 1996) wrote:When you think about it, there are a number of similarities between the Chinese-inspired Son Goku and that most American of superhero icons, Superman. Both are aliens sent to Earth shortly after birth to escape the destruction of their homeworlds; both possess super-strength, flight, super-speed, heightened senses and the ability to cast energy blasts. But the crucial difference between them lies not only in how they view the world, but in how the world views them.

Superman is, and always has been, a symbol for truth, justice, and upstanding moral fortitude–a role model and leader as much as a fighter. The more down-to-earth Goku has no illusions about being responsible for maintaining social order, or for setting some kind of moral example for the entire world. Goku is simply a martial artist who’s devoted his life toward perfecting his fighting skills and other abilities. Though never shy about risking his life to save either one person or the entire world, he just doesn’t believe that the balance of the world rests in any way on his shoulders, and he has no need to shape any part of it in his image. Goku is an idealist, and believes that there is some good in everyone, but he is unconcerned with the big picture of the world…unless it has to do with some kind of fight. Politics, society, law and order don’t have much bearing on his life, but he’s a man who knows right from wrong.

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Re: Dragon Ball Online Discussion

Post by TheDevilsCorpse » Fri Jun 22, 2012 2:21 pm

DBZGTKOSDH wrote:So the villain groups are 4:
  • Paella Gang
  • Red Pants Army
  • Demon Clan Namekians
  • Time Breakers
I want to say no, I think Freeza's group is their own distinct organization. While playing the game, it seems to me that the Time Breakers can contain enemies from any of the other factions (though Freeza's group is most prevalent), but not all factions are actually part of the Time Breakers. Of course I can't confirm that without knowing one of the languages...
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Re: Dragon Ball Online Discussion

Post by DBZGTKOSDH » Fri Jun 22, 2012 2:49 pm

TheDevilsCorpse wrote:I want to say no, I think Freeza's group is their own distinct organization. While playing the game, it seems to me that the Time Breakers can contain enemies from any of the other factions (though Freeza's group is most prevalent), but not all factions are actually part of the Time Breakers. Of course I can't confirm that without knowing one of the languages...
I think it was said that Miira took them over? And besides, the Time Breakers are wearing the same (good old) armors.
James Teal (Animerica 1996) wrote:When you think about it, there are a number of similarities between the Chinese-inspired Son Goku and that most American of superhero icons, Superman. Both are aliens sent to Earth shortly after birth to escape the destruction of their homeworlds; both possess super-strength, flight, super-speed, heightened senses and the ability to cast energy blasts. But the crucial difference between them lies not only in how they view the world, but in how the world views them.

Superman is, and always has been, a symbol for truth, justice, and upstanding moral fortitude–a role model and leader as much as a fighter. The more down-to-earth Goku has no illusions about being responsible for maintaining social order, or for setting some kind of moral example for the entire world. Goku is simply a martial artist who’s devoted his life toward perfecting his fighting skills and other abilities. Though never shy about risking his life to save either one person or the entire world, he just doesn’t believe that the balance of the world rests in any way on his shoulders, and he has no need to shape any part of it in his image. Goku is an idealist, and believes that there is some good in everyone, but he is unconcerned with the big picture of the world…unless it has to do with some kind of fight. Politics, society, law and order don’t have much bearing on his life, but he’s a man who knows right from wrong.

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Re: Dragon Ball Online Discussion

Post by DNA » Fri Jun 22, 2012 3:47 pm

Yeah but from what I recall, the timeline says they also took over the Red Pants Army. I think I agree with TheDevilsCorpse, it's not that they merged, it's more like they sometimes work together with the Time Breakers.

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Re: Dragon Ball Online Discussion

Post by Makaioshin » Fri Jun 22, 2012 5:33 pm

soulnova wrote:
Makaioshin wrote: Time Machine Quests are definitely a large chunk the story but there is still more story the game has but I'm just not sure what it is because I can't understand it. :P
Something about this evil organization growing its army in the main timeline, Red Pants Army, etc. I think in the current patch the story is the rise of this Demonic Namekian clan raising a tower similar to that of Karin's.
As far as I know there are like 5 groups of enemies. The Paella Gang (descendants of Pilaf Gang), the Red Pants Army (beastmen trying to regain control of the world), the Evil Namekians, the remnants of Freeza Army and the Time Breakers who are messing with the Timelines with Miira and Towa.
Though the timeline says he has a gang, Paella doesn't really seem to have his own sort of army. He lost control of his own palace(or Pilaf's) and asks the player for his/her help. Don't really see anything else related to Paella aside from maybe a few droids inside the palace that have gone out of control. Aside from the ones you mentioned and just random animals there are various Saibaicreatues. Not really sure who is supposed to be responsible for their creation.

In the beginning of the game the Red Pants Army didn't seem to be involved with the Freeza Remnants/Time Breakers in anyway but as the game progresses we seem them fight together more and more. It seems probable to me that they tried to work together with Freeza's Remnants but after Cyborg Red and the clone of Gero are killed they just merged with the Time Breakers. If I had to guess the same thing will happen to the Evil Namekians since their leader Naraka dies.

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Re: Dragon Ball Online Discussion

Post by Makaioshin » Mon Sep 10, 2012 3:27 pm

I know I can't be the only one that still plays. Monks, Saibaitrees, jungle women, Toriyama flies, pirates, zombies, zombie pirates, etc. The zombie pirates and Pirate King Bacterian wear Bobbidi's M on clothing and it shows up on a few objects. Some really nice designs this time. What do you guys think about the latest map?

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Post by TheDevilsCorpse » Mon Sep 10, 2012 3:41 pm

Wouldn't really know, I haven't been there yet. I play a Fighter on Taiwan with a fairly terrible build and even worse armor. I'm not interested in PvP, so I don't have many friends to help me survive my normal questing, so I haven't even reached lv. 60 yet (almost lv.59), let alone lv. 70 on Papaya Island.

I do know Papaya Island is supposed to get the Akkuman baddies, and we're also getting the 4-legged Cell mobs too:

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Post by DBZGTKOSDH » Mon Sep 10, 2012 4:00 pm

I'm still 41 LVL, since I wasn't playing too much lately. I'm going to start playing now again.
James Teal (Animerica 1996) wrote:When you think about it, there are a number of similarities between the Chinese-inspired Son Goku and that most American of superhero icons, Superman. Both are aliens sent to Earth shortly after birth to escape the destruction of their homeworlds; both possess super-strength, flight, super-speed, heightened senses and the ability to cast energy blasts. But the crucial difference between them lies not only in how they view the world, but in how the world views them.

Superman is, and always has been, a symbol for truth, justice, and upstanding moral fortitude–a role model and leader as much as a fighter. The more down-to-earth Goku has no illusions about being responsible for maintaining social order, or for setting some kind of moral example for the entire world. Goku is simply a martial artist who’s devoted his life toward perfecting his fighting skills and other abilities. Though never shy about risking his life to save either one person or the entire world, he just doesn’t believe that the balance of the world rests in any way on his shoulders, and he has no need to shape any part of it in his image. Goku is an idealist, and believes that there is some good in everyone, but he is unconcerned with the big picture of the world…unless it has to do with some kind of fight. Politics, society, law and order don’t have much bearing on his life, but he’s a man who knows right from wrong.

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Re: Dragon Ball Online Discussion

Post by HECTOR4 » Mon Sep 10, 2012 6:03 pm

Makaioshin wrote:I know I can't be the only one that still plays. Monks, Saibaitrees, jungle women, Toriyama flies, pirates, zombies, zombie pirates, etc. The zombie pirates and Pirate King Bacterian wear Bobbidi's M on clothing and it shows up on a few objects. Some really nice designs this time. What do you guys think about the latest map?
Could you show pictures of all that?...Pleeeeeease ^^

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Re: Dragon Ball Online Discussion

Post by soulnova » Mon Sep 10, 2012 6:07 pm

God, I want to play badly, but I really need to wait for the English version or otherwise I'm going to "waste" so much time on that character for nothing. I got to lvl 27. :P
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Post by Chuquita » Mon Sep 10, 2012 11:18 pm

Zombie pirates. X3

Has there been any new plot in addition to the new map?
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Post by TheDevilsCorpse » Mon Sep 10, 2012 11:36 pm

Chuquita wrote:Has there been any new plot in addition to the new map?
No, not really. I'm sure there is some sort of minor story in the "present" for why the Bacterian lookalike is running a prison looking dungeon, but it's not really important compared to villains threatening to unravel time by altering the past. There is supposed to be a new TMQ, number 8, but it's not available yet. Should be sometime soon though, as the developers have been releasing some hints in terms of artwork...
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Post by Chuquita » Mon Sep 10, 2012 11:38 pm

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Chuquita wrote:Has there been any new plot in addition to the new map?
No, not really. I'm sure there is some sort of minor story in the "present" for why the Bacterian lookalike is running a prison looking dungeon, but it's not really important compared to villains threatening to unravel time by altering the past. There is supposed to be a new TMQ on the map, number 8, but it's not available yet. Should be sometime soon though, as the developers have been releasing some hints in terms of artwork...
Understood. Thank you!

I'm looking forward to the next TMQ. Even though I don't play DBO, I've really been enjoying its plot.
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Post by TheDevilsCorpse » Mon Sep 10, 2012 11:52 pm

Chuquita wrote:I'm looking forward to the next TMQ. Even though I don't play DBO, I've really been enjoying its plot.
Seeing how this one will probably wrap up the Namek plot, I'm curious to see what they do to celebrate Goku's Super Saiyan transformation. Will Towa finally make an actual move towards her goal instead of playing around? Will Miira finally reappear on the battlefield? Will Bardock be there to witness the reality of his visions?

I'm getting impatient.
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Re: Dragon Ball Online Discussion

Post by DNA » Tue Sep 11, 2012 5:21 am

The New Tenkaichi Budokai Arena looks pretty damn good.
And where is that Mutaito Statue located? Somewhere relevant? And also a shrine? Finally the grand master gets some recognition.

The game as some amazing models man. And the way you said it TheDevilsCorpse now I'm curious too.

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Post by HECTOR4 » Tue Sep 11, 2012 6:01 am

Makaioshin wrote:Sure thing, HECTOR4.
I used to feel the same way too soulnova. But it is fun seeing all the character models and stuff but not understanding the meat of the story. I wasn't around during the period where people relied on fansubs and fan summaries to get the story of Dragon Ball but I imagine they felt the same way.
Thank you very much!!!!

Human like Towa? O.o

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Re: Dragon Ball Online Discussion

Post by DNA » Tue Sep 11, 2012 6:06 am

Is there a bestiary somewhere online? I'd like to see that.

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