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Whether it is a troll logic claim or criticism at first sight claim, I’m getting sick of RWBY characters' strength being attributed to the fight choreography just because it’s different. Like for example: “Monty's Choreography = Stronk, Fast, Dancing Characters with powerful plot and awesome writing” and “CRWBY's Choreography = Weak, Slow, Clunky, Stupid Characters with irrelevant, random plot and weak, bad, poor writing”. Badly constructed fights and errors in Volumes 4 and 5 aside, there are times that the animators can do good fight scenes on their own. The worst you can say about them is that they’re not as fluid as Monty's Style, because either they’re at least trying to make their style different from Monty's or they don't want to worn out emulating him. So why can't anyone take a chill pill and stop making these non-existent power levels for the characters up?
So, since RTX is almost here.. a few months give or take. I'm genuinely curious, last year when they did RTX at home were the livestreams free to watch and did they have exclusive content like teasers and bonus videos in them? Because for this year's RTX, people are gonna hafta pay 20 dollars just to watch it and exclusive announcements or teasers will be cut from the livestream.
What are the trends in RWBY fanfics you explicitly dislike.
1.The rose family abusing and neglecting the oc for no reason, and the oc surviving for three months without food, and the family going emo when the oc decides to leave.
2.The OC being someone really edgy as hell, like "Black reaper" or some generic character mary sue.
3.Jaune getting betrayed by RWBY and JNPR cause he cheated and turning into an edgy op character.
4.The MC ALWAYS ending up as a fifth member in RWBY who literally wants to bang him after 0.00034 seconds of seeing him. Bruh, rwby characters are not even interested in romance, except for maybe blake and writers put them in a harem.
I know it might be bad but I've gave it a try.
I'm just instead of their world.
And by All for One, I mean the original Quirk at its peak, having Decay and Reflect. Let's say Salem changes her mind, accepts her immortality, and embraces the opportunity for power.
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TRIGGER WARNING: This post is going to be a controversial one. I am not trying to offend, those are not my intentions. However, if anyone is, I sincerely apologize in advance. I am just trying to make a few arguments in good faith. If this post seems too personal or too aggressive, please, I encourage you to scroll past.
Perhaps I’m reading too deeply into this, or reaching, and should just chill. But I have a problem about the messages surrounding the character of General James Ironwood. More specifically, his semblance, and the symbolism of James “losing his humanity” during V7C11. I know I made a comment on the character page that it doesn’t matter whether or not you liked James’ turn, in the long run, it doesn’t matter, because Ironwood doesn’t exist. Although this statement is true, Ironwood has no real autonomy outside the series. The messages surrounding him are real, however.
First his semblance. As we all know, Mettle allows James to strengthen his resolve on a decision, helping him hyperfocus. It’s also a passive type of semblance, he cannot turn it off. Unlike Qrow or Clover's semblances, there was no way of knowing his semblance was active. No audio or visual cues, not even a single mention by any of the characters. Some fans don’t even consider it to even be canon. Hell, Jason Rose, the actor behind James’ voice had no idea his character had a semblance until a fan told him at an RTX con.
Now in the real world, according to WebMD, doctors who see people hyperfocus are those who are diagnosed with ADHD. Although there isn't a lot of research into hyperfocus, but it's mainly found in those with ADHD.
https://www.webmd.com/add-adhd/hyperfocus-flow
ADHD is a form of Neurodiveristy and according to the disabled-world website:
“Neurodiversity is an approach to learning and disability that argues diverse neurological conditions are the result of normal variations in the human genome. This portmanteau of neurological and diversity originated in the late 1990s as a challenge to prevailing views of neurological diversity as inherently pathological, instead asserting that neurological differences should be recognized and respected as a social category on a par with gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability status." - https://www.disabled-world.com/disability/awareness/neurodiversity/
Without any sort of context, in-universe about his semblance, people had to speculate and assume James' atrocious deeds were because his semblance. If his semblance is to blame, it takes away any sort of moral agency he has. It makes him a puppet of his own mind. It’s possible that's the message the writers were trying to convey. If that's true then it sends a hurtful message of, “people who are Neurodivergent are willing to commit acts of evil,” or, “they have no will of their own.”
Another message I have a problem with surrounding James Ironwood is during the ending portion of the Ironwood vs. Watts fight at the beginning of “Gravity.” When we see James pulling his left arm out of Watts’ trap, this is supposed to symbolize Ironwood finally losing his humanity, and becoming a full fledged villain. All I have to ask is why? Why is James losing his human arm supposed to represent him losing his humanity? That doesn't sit right with me. Even though I have never lost a limb, I can't imagine the pain, and turmoil those individuals are forced to suffer through. With symbolism of James losing his human arm, getting a prosthetic one, and essentially becoming a heartless machine. It sends another harmful message of, “individuals who have prosthetic limbs are less humans than those with real ones."
I know deep down, the members of CRWBY are not malicious, and are not intentionally trying to send a negative/hurtful message when it comes to controversial/difficult topics. I know they are not trying to offend anyone. I know the writing for RWBY is subpar, even back when the show was in its infancy. But, I wish the producers of the show would take some time to do a bit of research when it came to such controversial topics like racial discrimination, PTSD, prostethic limbs, mental disabilities, and so forth. Am I going to stop watching RWBY? No, despite it’s glaring flaws, in the long run I do enjoy RWBY. I want it to get a proper end.
Again, I am sorry if this post comes across as hateful or negative, I am not intending on it to be, and I am not expecting people to agree with me either.
Disclaimer: This post is gonna be very "ranty." So if it's a bit too negative for some of you, just scroll past.
When it comes to the RWBY Community (FNDM) I am a contrarian when it comes to the character of Neopolitan. I cannot stand her, I think she's a boring, and brooding grump who should just fuck off, and give us more screentime for characters that matter like the show's titular protagonists. I will admit, I was once a fan of her. I was once excited to see her return in Vol. 6 and to see what they would do with her. If you still like her then that's fine, you do you, but after watching her in Volumes 7 & 8, I see her as nothing but glorified fan service.
When they reintroduced Neo to us and when she made a deal with Cinder, I was hoping Neo was only doing it because she was trying to play her cards right to get back at the woman who threatened, and manipulated Roman into doing her dirty work. While getting back at Ruby for letting her friend/mentor die. But, when Volume 7 rolls around, and after Neo, and Cinder make their appearance. During the final few minutes of the Volume, Neo just gives up the Lamp, no sort of push back or resistance, she just straight up bows before Cinder and willingly gives up the Relic of Knowledge. Then acts surprised when Cinder just takes it without saying a word.
This point is further driven home when Neo finally meets Salem, face to face. Cinder takes all the credit for stealing the Relic and tells Neo is just an asset. Why was Neo even surprised? She should have known she was dealing with a pompous bitch. Even back in the "Fall of Beacon" arc, Cinder talked down and was condescending towards Emerald, Mercury, and Roman. So why on earth was Neo getting huffy at Cinder for considering her an "asset?" Another thing, she got nerfed when facing against Maria. She can dance circles around a bunch of kids, and even keep up with a Maiden, but she struggles facing off against an 80-something year old woman? Someone who is way past their prime?
After Cinder constantly keeps ducking out of her deal with Neo. Neo decides enough is enough and takes the Lamp. Then later blackmails Cinder. Neo has finally become distrusting of Cinder, when she should have known from the beginning Cinder only saw her as a tool. Even though this will likely result in her own death, Neo was done playing games, or so I thought. Three episodes later after rendezvousing with Cinder and meeting Watts. Neo just gives up the Lamp, again. Why? Because Cinder told her a phony, half-assed apology, and says she'll help give her Ruby? Fine, Cinder says she'll give her Ruby, but she should have calculated that Cinder was planning on stabbing her in the back, and should have given Cinder a decoy Lamp. Cause you don't need to be holding the Lamp to summon Jinn. Look back in Chapter/Episode 9, Oscar says Jinn's name, and she appears.
So why not create a decoy with her semblance to make sure Cinder does not keep opting out and actually upholds her side of the bargain. But alas, that never happens and Neo reaches for Cinder, thinking she'll be saved, but is some how taken aback by Cinder's betrayal. Even though I hate Cinder with every fiber of my being, I will admit I had a schadenfreude moment seeing Neo get knocked off the edge of the platform. Like that's what you get, you idiot. She should have anticipated Cinder's betrayal, and should have made a decoy Lamp, so when Cinder's double-cross plays out, Neo could have had her own double cross, and played the Fall Maiden for a fool.
Now that Neo is falling into Volume 9 with Team RWBY and Jaune, I honestly hope the upcoming Volume will be the last we see of Neopolitan, cause I cannot stand this character anymore than Cinder Fucking Fall. At least Neo was made mute, because you know all we would hear from her is wanting revenge for Roman and to kill Ruby. After watching the sneak-peek of Volume 9 and watching Neo shapeshift into Penny while trying to kill Ruby made my blood boil. Although that was the point. I want Miles, Kerry, Eddy, and Kiersi to make a very ballsy move and have Team RWBY put down Neo, killing off their most marketable character this show has produced.
P.S.: To be frank, even back during the "Fall of Beacon" arc, Neopolitan never really had a character arc to begin with. She was just Roman's henchwoman, she had no ulterior motives in joining Cinder's crew, she was Roman's right-hand and a mini-boss for the heroes. Heck, Monty himself added Neo into the show because he saw a gender-bent cosplay Roman Torchwick.
Well, anyway, rant over.
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Original Lyrics:
Darkness like midnight
Moonless, there's no ligh
tAnother lonely day is ending
Searching forever
Waiting but never finding
The only thing I dream of
The warmth of a smile
That stays for awhile
The face of a friend that won't leave
I heard a song once
It posed this point of view
That wishes made on stars
Are likely to come true
So here's my secret
At bedtime every night
I searched the sky and hoped to find a star who'd send a light
To me
The one thing I need
Just one kind soul with a heart of gold
And my dreams became real and I finally feel not alone
Do hugs always make you feel this warm?
My wish came true
The day that you appeared and called me friend
An answered prayer
A chance to share the world
To be a girl
Who finally felt alive
I'm so excited
We'll do so many friendship things
Paint our nails, try on clothes, talk about cute boys
Attached, but not by strings
And when you've got problems
Woah, then I've got problems too
You'll never face this world alone
I'll be right here
It's you and me
Protectors of each other's what we'll be
You saw my soul through the nuts and bolts
You're the friend I can trust
Helped me see I'm not just a machine
And is this what "all the feels" means?
I've been combat-ready since the day Dad made me
Now I'll fight for something more
Might sound wholesome, but strangely
I've got friends I'm fighting for
But I found that humanity
It came with sacrifice, a pact
To shield you from the wicked
Even if I can't live for real
It was worth it to know you
My wish came true
The day that you appeared and called me friend
An answered prayer
A chance to share the world
To be a girl
Who finally felt alive
Translate's Song Lyrics:
It was as dark as midnight
without the moon there is no light
One day the loneliness stops
it seems forever
Wait, but you didn't find it
that's all I could think of
hot laughter
paused for a moment
The face of a friend who will never leave
I heard a song once
This reveals the idea
I hope the stars
It is possible to reach them
this is my secret
every night before bed
I searched the sky and hoped to find a bright star
For me
Everything I want
Just a good life and a heart of gold
And my dream came true and I finally didn’t feel alone
Do you always feel pain in your hands?
my intention came true
The day you left you gave me a friend
hear the prayers
The possibility of sharing the world
be your lover
I finally feel alive
I am so happy
We will do business very friendly
Varnish our nails, try on dresses, talk about beautiful children
Included, but wireless
And when you have a problem
wow and i have a problem
You will never experience this world again
I will be here
You and I
We will be each other's defenders
You see my soul in madness and nails
you are a friend I can trust
It helped me realize that I was not the only car
And does that mean “all our feelings”?
I have been fighting since the day my father appointed me
Now I will fight for something bigger
It may sound good, but it’s weird
I have friends to talk to
But I discovered humanity
The victim accepted
To protect you from evil deeds
Although I really can't live
worth knowing
my intention came true
The day you left you gave me a friend
hear the prayers
The possibility of sharing the world
be your lover
I finally feel alive
In conclusion, Penny feels pain in her hands, Ruby appeared and gave her a friend, saw a soul of madness and nails, and is now fighting for friends to talk to. Oh yes, and now she has a lover. Google Translate ships Nuts and Dolts
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