Am I the only one with thinks Battle of Gods isn't that good

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Re: Am I the only one with thinks Battle of Gods isn't that

Post by Kamiccolo9 » Sun Jun 02, 2013 12:38 am

TheMightyOzaru wrote:What great character moments? Yeah the Piccolo/Gohan moment was touching but other than that, what else is there other than Goku Time?
I liked Buu and Uub's fusion, the Vegeta/Bra interraction was funny, I really enjoyed Vegeta taking on Baby infested Goten and Gohan, specifically the part where he's bluffing Baby about killing them. Vegeta vs Nappa was a pretty cool snippet too. Piccolo helping out Goku by going to hell was done well, IMO, and the entire final episode was really good.
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Re: Am I the only one with thinks Battle of Gods isn't that

Post by Zephyr » Sun Jun 02, 2013 12:42 am

TheMightyOzaru wrote:What great character moments? Yeah the Piccolo/Gohan moment was touching but other than that, what else is there other than Goku Time?
To name the ones I remember that Kamiccolo9 didn't bring up:

Four Star Dragon wanting a fair fight with Goku, Gil/Giru being a double double agent, Myuu falsely believing that he was the one of created Baby,the Goku/Krillin/Roshi moment at the end, Gero and Myuu teaming up, and Freeza and Cell teaming up.

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Re: Am I the only one with thinks Battle of Gods isn't that

Post by Kid Buu » Sun Jun 02, 2013 12:48 am

Yeah, I like the character interaction in GT too, just too damn much Goku time. They could have let Pan or Uub beat up some of the lesser Dragons.
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Re: Am I the only one with thinks Battle of Gods isn't that

Post by DragonBalllKaiHD » Sun Jun 02, 2013 1:15 am

Alright, I will give the synopsis a go, but I'm sure that after reading it my opinion will probably remain the same.
TheMightyOzaru wrote: Also you, the GT fanboy, want to talk about a lack of good character moments? Yeah ok...
TheMightyOzaru wrote:I'm not bashing him for liking GT, I'm simply flabbergasted that he would like it more than both DB and DBZ.
Oh, boy. Nice of you to call me the GT fanboy in that tone. You need to drop that elitist attitude. You talk as if me liking GT more than DB and Z is evil. You will find any reason to hate GT. I personally like it. It has animation quality, many ideas, story, character moments, music, etcs.
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Re: Am I the only one with thinks Battle of Gods isn't that

Post by TheMightyOzaru » Sun Jun 02, 2013 1:15 am

Kid Buu wrote:Yeah, I like the character interaction in GT too, just too damn much Goku time. They could have let Pan or Uub beat up some of the lesser Dragons.
IKR. Uub needs more attention. Pan, doesn't need anymore spotlight but it certainly wouldn't hurt to let her have the victory over a "major" villain.
DragonBalllKaiHD wrote:Alright, I will give the synopsis a go, but I'm sure that after reading it my opinion will probably remain the same.
TheMightyOzaru wrote: Also you, the GT fanboy, want to talk about a lack of good character moments? Yeah ok...
TheMightyOzaru wrote:I'm not bashing him for liking GT, I'm simply flabbergasted that he would like it more than both DB and DBZ.
Oh, boy. Nice of you to call me the GT fanboy in that tone. You need to drop that elitist attitude. You talk as if me liking GT more than DB and Z is evil. You will find any reason to hate GT. I personally like it. It has animation quality, many ideas, story, character moments, music, etcs.
I'm not trying to be an elitist =/. GT just has more objective flaws than the other 2 series'. Look I don't go out of my way to find flaws in GT, they just stand out. It's all the same with you people I name a few problems with GT and you jump up and down claiming I'll find any excuse to hate it. I really don't hate GT, it's watchable but I'm not a huge fan.
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Re: Am I the only one with thinks Battle of Gods isn't that

Post by DragonBoxZTheMovies » Sun Jun 02, 2013 1:24 am

DragonBalllKaiHD wrote:Alright, I will give the synopsis a go, but I'm sure that after reading it my opinion will probably remain the same.
Well if you're gonna go into it with that sort of mentality, then of course your opinion will remain the same. Go into it open-minded, you might surprise yourself.

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Re: Am I the only one with thinks Battle of Gods isn't that

Post by TheGmGoken » Sun Jun 02, 2013 1:51 am

DragonBalllKaiHD wrote:Alright, I will give the synopsis a go, but I'm sure that after reading it my opinion will probably remain the same.
TheMightyOzaru wrote: Also you, the GT fanboy, want to talk about a lack of good character moments? Yeah ok...
TheMightyOzaru wrote:I'm not bashing him for liking GT, I'm simply flabbergasted that he would like it more than both DB and DBZ.
Oh, boy. Nice of you to call me the GT fanboy in that tone. You need to drop that elitist attitude. You talk as if me liking GT more than DB and Z is evil. You will find any reason to hate GT. I personally like it. It has animation quality, many ideas, story, character moments, music, etcs.
I respect your opinion on DBGT. I just have to say you can't say "Many ideas" when it was badly executed. It's like saying my mom made a lot of hamburgers but all tasted like burnt rubber. I'm not saying you didn't like the ideas BUT you have to admit that it was a lot of ideas ruined. Story was hit and miss. Super 17 saga could go. Only 6 good characters moments to me. Music was great.

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Re: Am I the only one with thinks Battle of Gods isn't that

Post by DragonBalllKaiHD » Sun Jun 02, 2013 1:56 am

When people say it was bad executed, I'm assuming they are talking about the over-top power levels.

Personally, I don't really care for GT's execution. It doesn't matter as long as it's enjoyable.
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Re: Am I the only one with thinks Battle of Gods isn't that

Post by Vice » Sun Jun 02, 2013 2:19 am

DragonBalllKaiHD wrote:You talk as if me liking GT more than DB and Z is evil.
Uh, yeah. That''s pretty terrible.

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Re: Am I the only one with thinks Battle of Gods isn't that

Post by Hellspawn28 » Sun Jun 02, 2013 2:24 am

To me saying GT is better then DB and DBZ is like saying Alien Resurrection is better then Alien and Aliens. Everyone can have their own opinions, but opinions can be stupid nevertheless.
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Re: Am I the only one with thinks Battle of Gods isn't that

Post by TheGmGoken » Sun Jun 02, 2013 2:44 am

DragonBalllKaiHD wrote:When people say it was bad executed, I'm assuming they are talking about the over-top power levels.

Personally, I don't really care for GT's execution. It doesn't matter as long as it's enjoyable.
I'm not. Most are talking about something else lol

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Re: Am I the only one with thinks Battle of Gods isn't that

Post by Rocketman » Sun Jun 02, 2013 2:51 am

GT is better than the Z anime, at least.

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Re: Am I the only one with thinks Battle of Gods isn't that

Post by TheGmGoken » Sun Jun 02, 2013 4:03 am

Rocketman wrote:GT is better than the Z anime, at least.
You can say that if you mean Namek saga filler. The filler before and after that wasn't as dreadful lol. No disrespect to your opinion.

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Re: Am I the only one with thinks Battle of Gods isn't that

Post by DragonBalllKaiHD » Sun Jun 02, 2013 4:35 am

Vice wrote:
DragonBalllKaiHD wrote:You talk as if me liking GT more than DB and Z is evil.
Uh, yeah. That''s pretty terrible.
That's your problem, then.

Everybody's correct, though: it's my opinion. But I'm pretty sure that you were chuckling behind the computer. That's okay. It doesn't matter, because it's my problem. And it's a good problem because I find GT enjoyable. Don't get me wrong. I like Z, but its pacing is unbearable. The original Dragon Ball is fun too. Since GT is the blend of DB and Z, of course I'd choose GT over them.
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Re: Am I the only one with thinks Battle of Gods isn't that

Post by Nex Carnifex » Sun Jun 02, 2013 4:42 am

DragonBalllKaiHD wrote:
Vice wrote:
DragonBalllKaiHD wrote:You talk as if me liking GT more than DB and Z is evil.
Uh, yeah. That''s pretty terrible.
That's your problem, then.

Everybody's correct, though: it's my opinion. But I'm pretty sure that you were chuckling behind the computer. That's okay. It doesn't matter, because it's my problem. And it's a good problem because I find GT enjoyable. Don't get me wrong. I like Z, but its pacing is unbearable. The original Dragon Ball is fun too. Since GT is the blend of DB and Z, of course I'd choose GT over them.
GT is a blend of them but that isn't to say the aspects it tries to emulate are done as well, and yeah the pacing in Z is bad but the story is classic and great, and you have Kai so you can't complain. If you really think GT outshines the original you have bad taste IMO.

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Re: Am I the only one with thinks Battle of Gods isn't that

Post by DragonBalllKaiHD » Sun Jun 02, 2013 4:49 am

I never implied that GT outshines Dragon Ball. I like them both equally, but when it comes to adventure with some transformations, ki-battles, and better animation, well, I can't resist it :)
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Re: Am I the only one with thinks Battle of Gods isn't that

Post by DBZGTKOSDH » Sun Jun 02, 2013 6:03 am

Hellspawn28 wrote: Everyone can have their own opinions, but opinions can be stupid nevertheless.
Like your opinion, right?
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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: Am I the only one with thinks Battle of Gods isn't that

Post by DragonBoxZTheMovies » Sun Jun 02, 2013 6:19 am

Hellspawn28 wrote:To me saying GT is better then DB and DBZ is like saying Alien Resurrection is better then Alien and Aliens. Everyone can have their own opinions, but opinions can be stupid nevertheless.
Haha, I have no idea on what you're talking about. :lol:

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Re: Am I the only one with thinks Battle of Gods isn't that

Post by rereboy » Sun Jun 02, 2013 12:19 pm

DBZGTKOSDH wrote:
Hellspawn28 wrote: Everyone can have their own opinions, but opinions can be stupid nevertheless.
Like your opinion, right?
Well, a person can argue that Lil Wayne is a better musician than Beethoven in their opinion. And that would be stupid, but its their opinion nonetheless.
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Re: Am I the only one with thinks Battle of Gods isn't that

Post by DBZGTKOSDH » Sun Jun 02, 2013 12:33 pm

rereboy wrote:Well, a person can argue that Lil Wayne is a better musician than Beethoven in their opinion. And that would be stupid, but its their opinion nonetheless.
I prefer listening Lil Wayne than Beethoven, because Beethoven isn't my type, while Lil Wayne is. I don't believe Lil Wayne is better, I just prefer him because he matches to my own personal tastes more at the time, but it's very likely that when I grow older, I'll like Beethoven more, and I'll be mature enough to understand & feel his music differently than I do now.
Same with GT. I do acknowledge that GT is bad, and much more flawed & bad written than the manga, but I still like it a lot. Not more than the manga, but in equal terms as the DB/Z anime. Because I enjoy it.

In the end, whether something is well-made or bad-made, what matters in the end is the pleasure it gives to the others. A bad thing could give positive feelings to some, and a good thing could give bad feelings to others. In the end, what matters is the taste of the individual.
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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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