Originally posted by BlightI agree. I just hate it when galan and others start hating a writer because certain characters aren't written to a previous power level.
This I agree with completely. Seems a lot of people here have become feat miners since theyve joined this site.
Originally posted by BentleyWhat does that have to do with him being a good writer ? Not all of his stuff is great but he's still a good writer nonetheless.
War of the Green Lantern and Blackest Night weren't great.
Originally posted by quanchi112
I agree. I just hate it when galan and others start hating a writer because certain characters aren't written to a previous power level.
I don't think it has to do with power level. Long time readers tend to like consistency between the books their read, so stories are meaningful in the long run. Many criticzed the reboot for the same reasons.
Originally posted by quanchi112
What does that have to do with him being a good writer ? Not all of his stuff is great but he's still a good writer nonetheless.
That if the "sacrifice" of consistency is made, you can excuse it and even defend it as long as the stories are consistently good. Bendis Avengers aren't at all like the previous iterations of the teams, but for most part they have been on a consistent quality, and I wouldn't hold that against Bendis -his dialogue is lacking at times, but that doesn't make him a bad writer either-.
I do think Geoff is a decent writer, so I'm not actually antagonizing your posts 😛
Originally posted by BentleyMost posters won't admit it's power levels but read between the lines. The reboot is more of a desperation thing to keep pace with marvel.
I don't think it has to do with power level. Long time readers tend to like consistency between the books their read, so stories are meaningful in the long run. Many criticzed the reboot for the same reasons.That if the "sacrifice" of consistency is made, you can excuse it and even defend it as long as the stories are consistently good. Bendis Avengers aren't at all like the previous iterations of the teams, but for most part they have been on a consistent quality, and I wouldn't hold that against Bendis -his dialogue is lacking at times, but that doesn't make him a bad writer either-.
I do think Geoff is a decent writer, so I'm not actually antagonizing your posts 😛
Glad you agree he's a good writer.
Originally posted by Blight
This I agree with completely. Seems a lot of people here have become feat miners since theyve joined this site.
Make an argument concerning a character without using feats, let's see how much weight your argument holds. The use of feats is necessary to keep people from underselling, or over-exaggerating what the character in question can and can't do. Just saying.
As far as feats go, they're cool, and being honest, who doesn't want to see their favorite characters be portrayed awesomely? Story telling and quality comes first, though.
As far as the Corps specifically goes, for space cops wielding the most powerful weapons in the universe limited only by imagination and willpower, I'd like to see more than just energy beams and constructs, which is what Johns-Era GL's seem to be relegated to. The more creative a Lantern is, the more unique effects we should be seeing on the paper.
Originally posted by JakeTheBankcreative doesn't nec equal effective though
As far as feats go, they're cool, and being honest, who doesn't want to see their favorite characters be portrayed awesomely? Story telling and quality comes first, though.As far as the Corps specifically goes, for space cops wielding the most powerful weapons in the universe limited only by imagination and willpower, I'd like to see more than just energy beams and constructs, which is what Johns-Era GL's seem to be relegated to. The more creative a Lantern is, the more unique effects we should be seeing on the paper.
maybe beams are just the most efficient and effective attacks
Originally posted by Starscream M
creative doesn't nec equal effective thoughmaybe beams are just the most efficient and effective attacks
I'd like to think that in the heat of the moment, basic constructs and energy beams are what GLs resort to when it comes to conventional "beat up the bad guy" moments. Outside of that, I'd like to see power rings do more.
Sinestro asking Hal if he ever truly made Earth a better place with his ring was an excellent observation.
Originally posted by JakeTheBankI see. I'd agree in that case that the ring has been severely underutilized in aspects outside of battle. As I would argue most heroes powers have been underutilized...in a world with supermans, reed richards, etc, there should be no famine, or disease.
Sinestro asking Hal if he ever truly made Earth a better place with his ring was an excellent observation.
Originally posted by Starscream M
I see. I'd agree in that case that the ring has been severely underutilized in aspects outside of battle. As I would argue most heroes powers have been underutilized...in a world with supermans, reed richards, etc, there should be no famine, or disease.
They tried that; it didn't work. Outside of forcibly subjugating people, most of the world's problem's can't be solved by someone like Superman.
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Okay, as far as this "what is and isn't common knowledge" thing goes, Bada and I have come up with the following:
Thanos' standard powers, strength, durability, energy and such, are common enough that they would fall under common knowledge. His immortality, however, does not come under that heading, UNLESS they are, to quote bada:
"I would say common knowlede to groups like the Annihilators. Probably some high end mystics, celestials, skyfathers, etc. Maybe characters like Reed and Stark too....MAYBE. But I wouldn't say Spidey, Logan, Thor, Cap, etc. would know this."
I hope that clears things up.
Originally posted by -Pr-
They tried that; it didn't work. Outside of forcibly subjugating people, most of the world's problem's can't be solved by someone like Superman.--
Okay, as far as this "what is and isn't common knowledge" thing goes, Bada and I have come up with the following:
Thanos' standard powers, strength, durability, energy and such, are common enough that they would fall under common knowledge. His immortality, however, does not come under that heading, UNLESS they are, to quote bada:
"I would say common knowlede to groups like the Annihilators. Probably some high end mystics, celestials, skyfathers, etc. Maybe characters like Reed and Stark too....MAYBE. But I wouldn't say Spidey, Logan, Thor, Cap, etc. would know this."
I hope that clears things up.
Pretty much sums up my thoughts on it as well. Thanks PR