Board Thread:Questions and Answers/@comment-118.211.8.204-20150302141811/@comment-98.109.212.161-20150709024821

Gsimenas

It wasn't supposed to be a compliment? But they said, something like "even you can't take all of us on". That seemed to imply that they knew Kirito was pretty beast, but nobody, not even Kirito, could hope to take on that many people at once. Which is true. And it wasn't a compliment, it was acknowledging Kirito's skills while also stating that even with those skills nobody could succeed at what he was trying to do. (not to say that I am right. But the above is why I believe what I believe)

Anyway, is that all you got from my (waaayy too long) post?

I am not sure why there is hatred about reviving a dead thread. If you don't like the thread, don't read it, and don't reply. The thread's existence is for discussing such things, and I was merely adding my own points of view and opinions, many of which had not been discussed prior. That is what the thread is for. If you have an issue with that, then maybe don't reply and don't read the thread. The only reason I could see for you reading the thread and hating on it would be because you both are bored and think all written work stands in a vacuum and can never be built upon. Which is in itself ironic, since you are replying to the thread yourself, albeit to add unproductive commentary.

Anyway, there is a way to make a work okay, good, and excellent, and they settled for 'okay' with Zekken vs. Kirito. I shared my opinion, which is what I thought would have made for an 'excellent' story. It is not just about the story though, it is about character worth and development. Zekken's unique value as a character revolves around her battle prowess and skills, and how they relate to her unique situation in real life. Her existence within ALO is the exact opposite and inverse of her real life reality with her auto-immune disease. In the game she is Zekken, "absolute sword", a strong and undefeated warrior. In her real life she is.. well, you know. Making Zekken one of the only people who could beat Kirito adds that much more special significance to her character, and when they animated the end of the fight I felt like they undermined that and undermined Zekken herself.

But then again, I guess, if in that universe Kirito really is the ultimate swordsman, and they seem to want him to be, then they would've had him let Zekken win and be a good sport about it. Which totally fits his character too. So you know, if you want Kirito to be the best no matter what, then that is that. But if you make a special exception for a character with a unique circumstance, you can lend such a unique and beautiful significance to that character, and a legendary status. But alas, I digress again, and this post is way too long.