Steve Posted April 25, 2012 Report Share Posted April 25, 2012 I just watched the first episodes of the new Avatar series, and it is certainly filled with a Pulp/Fantasy feeling, set in that world's version of the 1920s. Has anyone else seen it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bloodstone Posted April 25, 2012 Report Share Posted April 25, 2012 Re: Avatar: The Legend of Korra Saw the premier last month and episode three this weekend I'm a pretty big fan of the original and was sincerely afraid that they might not be able to recreate the magic. So I was quite pleased that it turned out to be a magnificent continuation of the previous series Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killer Shrike Posted April 25, 2012 Report Share Posted April 25, 2012 Re: Avatar: The Legend of Korra I'm watching it w/ my son; we're both enjoying it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ragitsu Posted April 26, 2012 Report Share Posted April 26, 2012 Re: Avatar: The Legend of Korra I got so urinated when I saw CARS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bloodstone Posted April 26, 2012 Report Share Posted April 26, 2012 Re: Avatar: The Legend of Korra I got so urinated when I saw CARS. Why's that? They had battleships, tanks, submarines and massive propeller driven airships in the last series. This one takes place 70 years later, after an lengthy era of peace, prosperity and innovation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmjalund Posted April 26, 2012 Report Share Posted April 26, 2012 Re: Avatar: The Legend of Korra I guess some people don't expect innovation in a fantasy campaign Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterVimes Posted April 27, 2012 Report Share Posted April 27, 2012 Re: Avatar: The Legend of Korra I am in love with this show. As far as the cars go, the original series had, as Bloodstone pointed out, early industrial age vehicles (and some anachronisms). In the real world that would be that 1860s-1870s (moving from screw to blade propellers, ironclad ships). This show is 70 years later and that would put the tech level near 1930s-1940s. Without a world war to drive technology and bending to add a magic twist, I don't think automobiles are illogical. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted April 28, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 28, 2012 Re: Avatar: The Legend of Korra I've now watched through episode 4, and I'm very impressed with how they've incorporated things from the original series into this one. The technology changes do not bother me at all. The original series had ironclad warships and tanks, after all. The Equalists are an interesting enemy for the series so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbywolfe Posted May 2, 2012 Report Share Posted May 2, 2012 Re: Avatar: The Legend of Korra Saw the first 2 episodes. Love it so far. Also agree that cars completely make sense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Celt Posted May 3, 2012 Report Share Posted May 3, 2012 Re: Avatar: The Legend of Korra They took Avatar the Last Airbender and pulp-ified it? Why was I not told?!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterVimes Posted May 3, 2012 Report Share Posted May 3, 2012 Re: Avatar: The Legend of Korra They took Avatar the Last Airbender and pulp-ified it? Why was I not told?!? We were instructed not to tell you. They threatened to take away my bending. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Celt Posted May 3, 2012 Report Share Posted May 3, 2012 Re: Avatar: The Legend of Korra Oh yes, there will be blood..... I'm interested to see what they do with the bender-nonbender conflict. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterVimes Posted May 3, 2012 Report Share Posted May 3, 2012 Re: Avatar: The Legend of Korra Oh yes, there will be blood..... I'm interested to see what they do with the bender-nonbender conflict. I'm torn. I love Korra and the world presented, however, I usually root for the guy with no super powers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Celt Posted May 3, 2012 Report Share Posted May 3, 2012 Re: Avatar: The Legend of Korra I'm torn. I love Korra and the world presented' date=' however, I usually root for the guy with no super powers.[/quote'] As do I. I think Sokka mostly got short-shrift in the original series, where I was hoping to see him show that those without bending could still be important through character, training and perseverance. Instead he got to be comedy relief, or as I called it these days, he got Gimli'd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bloodstone Posted May 3, 2012 Report Share Posted May 3, 2012 Re: Avatar: The Legend of Korra As do I. I think Sokka mostly got short-shrift in the original series' date=' where I was hoping to see him show that those without bending could still be important through character, training and perseverance. Instead he got to be comedy relief, or as I called it these days, he got Gimli'd.[/quote'] Well, he wasn't ONLY comedy relief. By the ed of the series, he was a brilliant inventor, tactician with a sword that could cut through anything. Plus we all have to respect that the funny and intelligent guy got all the girls. When you really look at it, he was like the god damn Batman and King Arthur combined I was saddened by what happened to him. Looking forward to more flashbacks that feature him though. Also, people should read the Dark Horse comics "The Promise" http://www.amazon.com/Avatar-Last-Airbender-Promise-Part/dp/1595828117 Takes place right after the original series and helps fill in some gaps. Part 2 is due out at the end of the month, Part 3 by September. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Celt Posted May 3, 2012 Report Share Posted May 3, 2012 Re: Avatar: The Legend of Korra I know Sokka got some more respect towards the end but it was a long time coming. Overall it still seemed in this universe you were a bender, an exception, or background color. I can sympathize with Amon even if I don't agree with his methods. I also love hearing JK Simmons as Tenzin. He so often gets loud blowhard roles like J Jonah Jameson it's nice to hear him with something calmer (for the most part). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bloodstone Posted May 3, 2012 Report Share Posted May 3, 2012 Re: Avatar: The Legend of Korra I know Sokka got some more respect towards the end but it was a long time coming. Overall it still seemed in this universe you were a bender' date=' an exception, or background color. I can sympathize with Amon even if I don't agree with his methods.[/quote'] Well, the focus of the story is on Aang and his teachers, so it's to be expected. But a lot of the non-benders were pretty awesome. Master Piandao, Jet and the Freedom Fighters, June, Mai, Ty Li, Suki and the other Kyoshi Warriors were all pretty amazing fighters that easily held their own against very powerful benders. The Mechanist, Hakoda and the other warriors of the Southern Water Tribe are all non benders that were critical to the success in the war. As for Amon, that dude's running a huge scam... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterVimes Posted May 3, 2012 Report Share Posted May 3, 2012 Re: Avatar: The Legend of Korra As for Amon' date=' that dude's running a huge scam...[/quote'] Oh. I am convinced that he's a bender. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bloodstone Posted May 3, 2012 Report Share Posted May 3, 2012 Re: Avatar: The Legend of Korra Oh. I am convinced that he's a bender. Most likely. Got a couple of theories, one of which is so obvious that is has to be a red herring Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kahuna's bro Posted May 3, 2012 Report Share Posted May 3, 2012 Re: Avatar: The Legend of Korra I'm torn. I love Korra and the world presented' date=' however, I usually root for the guy with no super powers.[/quote'] may i suggest thinking of it as a pulp/golen age superhero adventure?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterVimes Posted May 3, 2012 Report Share Posted May 3, 2012 Re: Avatar: The Legend of Korra may i suggest thinking of it as a pulp/golen age superhero adventure?? Oh, I'm totally looking at it that way. It plays out like a serial and Amon is totally a Republic Serial villain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bloodstone Posted May 3, 2012 Report Share Posted May 3, 2012 Re: Avatar: The Legend of Korra Oh' date=' I'm totally looking at it that way. It plays out like a serial and Amon is totally a Republic Serial villain.[/quote'] Not true! Do you seriously think he'd explain his master-stroke if there remained the slightest chance of them affecting its outcome? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterVimes Posted May 3, 2012 Report Share Posted May 3, 2012 Re: Avatar: The Legend of Korra Not true! Do you seriously think he'd explain his master-stroke if there remained the slightest chance of them affecting its outcome? Yes. Yes I do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Baker Posted May 6, 2012 Report Share Posted May 6, 2012 Re: Avatar: The Legend of Korra Like others, I was concerned about how they would move forward with another story in this setting. I think they've done a fantastic job. And while I wasn't expecting cars, they didn't bother me. I'm looking forward to the rest of the series. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sougen Posted May 6, 2012 Report Share Posted May 6, 2012 Re: Avatar: The Legend of Korra Found this on youtube just now and it gave me quite a laugh. Hope it does so for you all. Also, it is most certainly NSFW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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