Board Thread:Episode Discussion/@comment-29684190-20191116162010/@comment-2238912-20191116173734

Just saw the episode and MY GOD! Three episodes in and this has already become my favorite episode so far.

1. New weapon upgrades! Yay! The blade on Ruby's scythe can change directions for surprise attacks, Yang gets sticky grenades, Jaune's shield can create shockwaves and can be used as a parachute (Breath of the Wild anyone?), and Ren has grappling hooks. I wonder what upgrades Weiss and Nora got.

2. The Ace-Ops have become one of my favorite RWBY teams. Their weapons, Semblances, dynamics with both themselves and the heroes, everything about them just screams badass and I'm looking forward to learning more about them. I'm especially looking forward to more interactions between Clover and Qrow since it's confirmed that they're practically foils to one another. And while I understand some people might be upset at the heroes getting sidelined, that was the point of the episode. It was meant to introduce us to the Ace-Ops and demonstrate how far our heroes have to grow. They're still Huntsmen-in-training after all.

3. Some minor things, but it was nice that they addressed the issue of Ruby lying to Ironwood. They understand why she did it, but point out that it is somewhat similar to what Oz did to them. Also, I loved the cute little Renora and Bumblebee ship teases (Though I didn't like Ren ignoring Nora). And episode ends with Tyrian doing what he does best.

Overall, a solid 9/10.