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Post by ClericRyan on Aug 7, 2003 11:30:45 GMT -5
Kama  Sai  Sword  Nunchaku  Tonfa  Spear or Helberd (heads)  Boo Staff  |
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Post by ClericRyan on Aug 7, 2003 11:32:59 GMT -5
My chioce is the Kama, it is one of the most difficult weapons to master, but it looks so cool to see it done well is truly to watch an artist at work. See Sonny Chiba in "Return of the Street Fighter" for a good demo of the Kama  p.s. mind the spelling in this thread I wrote it too fast.. thx |
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Post by Cleric Janri on Aug 7, 2003 12:38:56 GMT -5
I may be old-fashioned but I just love a good sai fight scene. If you get some really excellent sai fighters to spar, its amazing.
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Post by Cleric Baltaak on Aug 7, 2003 15:07:56 GMT -5
I may be old-fashioned but I just love a good sai fight scene. If you get some really excellent sai fighters to spar, its amazing. I have to second the motion. I've seen sai sparring, and used to practice them myself for a time. It's one of the better offensive/defensive weapons for close combat. Not to mention that it's also a very discreet weapon as well. Spears would be good also, but I guess it all depends on the character in question. Most characters in such roles have melee weapons for close combat... |
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Post by ClericEd on Aug 7, 2003 18:16:09 GMT -5
Well, although the Kama and Sai are indeed tempting options, in my opinion you just can't beat a Samurai sword (or in fact rapier/foil/saber/chinese sword/broadsword) duel. (Probably why I love Star Wars so much! - go those lightsabers!) Excellent demonstrations of oriental sword-play such as those in Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon, Project A, Untill the last sword is drawn, as well as more western versions (Blade, Highlander, 13th warrior, any number of old 3-muskateer-type-films) are the most thrilling to watch. In my opinion.  |
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Post by DDRcleric on Aug 7, 2003 21:28:54 GMT -5
i would like to see tongfas or something similar like a sword with tongfa like handle
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Post by Giusy on Aug 8, 2003 6:37:55 GMT -5
i would like to see tongfas or something similar like a sword with tongfa like handle Yeah NoodleCleric.... I'd like to see a sword-tonfa fighting as well... It would be too cool....  Actually, it would be absolutely amazing to see an EQ sequel..... Does anyone know any news about that? |
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Post by Cleric Baltaak on Aug 8, 2003 6:43:17 GMT -5
Who knows? Kurt Wimmer might read this site and find some motivation from the masses....;D
I like the sword-fighting, but it's no longer anything new. The varying sword styles is what keeps it different, but I've seen so many sword-fighting movies that something different is called for...
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Post by Coolhand on Aug 8, 2003 9:26:13 GMT -5
Gotta love those Nuchaku's. (Spin Twirl Smack Thud). After seeing DareDevil, I am now also in love with Sais (or is that with Jennefer Gardner? ;D No, it's both.) I love the way they can be flipped and spun about to attack with the point or the butt of the weapon. It looks great on film, comes across as a very fluid and fast weapon. I think what I'd like to see more of in movies is double-sword fighting. For example, giving the good or bad guy twin Katana's or Wakasashi's. It would increase the number of moves available, increases the danger, and look very cool when done properly. It might also be a nice idea to mix weapons, so that a combatant has a Sai in one hand and a Tonfa in the other. Or a Sai in one hand and a gun in the other...(are you listening, Kurt?) |
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Post by Giusy on Aug 8, 2003 9:26:33 GMT -5
Who knows? Kurt Wimmer might read this site and find some motivation from the masses....;D Hey.... do you think it is possible?... I mean, let he know how many people like and love his movie. We could even do a petition for an EQ sequel.... or something like that. Would this be a good idea, or am I just babbling?  |
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Post by ClericRyan on Aug 8, 2003 10:05:29 GMT -5
I think we all dream of KW doing a sequel, but as all great artists would say, a classic is best left alone.
Id hate for a weak sequel to come out and taint the perfection that the first movie was/is
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Post by JenGe on Aug 8, 2003 10:19:59 GMT -5
Sorry guys...I just can't restrain myself any longer and have to go into Wimmer quote mode... "...hopefully Preston demonstrates that in the course of the movie that with a gun, going down a corridor, he's infinitely more effective than a guy with nunchucks going down the same corridor...K.W. " (bahahahaha... ) My thoughts on a sequel...Bladerunner doesn't/didn't need one...why would EQ? So far most sequels are a mess (there are rare exceptions). The odds would not be in its favor and I'd really hate to see something this great cheapened by mediocrity. |
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Post by ClericRyan on Aug 8, 2003 10:33:16 GMT -5
I agree Jen, but what weapon would(hypatheticly) you like to see featured if KW was to put a weapon fighter in the new movie, or any movie.
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Post by JenGe on Aug 8, 2003 10:45:13 GMT -5
Here are more of my sequel thoughts... Going with the analogy of Wimmer's that films are like drugs, many of us here are addicted to EQ and have had drug-like reactions to it. Personally, I want more of the same and I can't see a sequel filling that need or having the same potency as the original. I'd rather have a new higher grade than a diluted variation. Now back to the thread topic... I agree Jen, but what weapon would(hypatheticly) you like to see featured if KW was to put a weapon fighter in the new movie, or any movie. I was more teasing but in all honesty I really don't know. I don't think I have enough information (knowledge)...I actually love all weaponry but will always be partial to blades and firearms. That one used in Last of the Mohicans though was fantastic. What can I say...if it looks good on film...I love it... Jackie Chan seems to be able to make almost anything into an effective weapon and it always looks soooo kewl...even a horseshoe or branches on a tree... (what can I say...yes, I'm superficial ) |
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Post by ClericRyan on Aug 8, 2003 10:52:18 GMT -5
Here are more of my sequel thoughts... Going with the analogy of Wimmer's that films are like drugs, many of us here are addicted to EQ and have had drug-like reactions to it. Personally, I want more of the same and I can't see a sequel filling that need or having the same potency as the original. I'd rather have a new higher grade than a diluted variation. Now back to the thread topic... I was more teasing but in all honesty I really don't know. I don't think I have enough information (knowledge)...I actually love all weaponry but will always be partial to blades and firearms. That one used in Last of the Mohicans though was fantastic. What can I say...if it looks good on film...I love it... Jackie Chan seems to be able to make almost anything into an effective weapon and it always looks soooo kewl...even a horseshoe or branches on a tree... (what can I say...yes, I'm superficial ) DOnt worrie Jen, Watching Jackie fight with a horse shoe and rope makes my giddy everytime too |
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Post by Cleric Baltaak on Aug 8, 2003 12:33:27 GMT -5
In light of reading the past few posts, I would have to agree with the fact that many sequels trash the originals. Point in case: Conan the Barbarian [my personal fave....mostly due to the score] and then Conan the Destroyer. YUCK..!! Albeit, it was a different director at the helm and that was key. I honestly think that if KW were to lead as director in a sequel, he would tread carefully to keep the sequel seamless. It's when you change directors that really miffs things up. Batman, anyone. How many different directors did those 4 movies have? I've lost count  |
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Post by ClericRyan on Aug 8, 2003 15:33:33 GMT -5
I honestly think that if KW were to lead as director in a sequel, he would tread carefully to keep the sequel seamless. It's when you change directors that really miffs things up. Batman, anyone. How many different directors did those 4 movies have? I've lost count Agreed Best sequel (in fact only good one I can think of) T2 - Judgment Day other then that.... nada |
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Post by DDRcleric on Aug 8, 2003 19:56:18 GMT -5
Another weapon i would like to see but i dont know the name of it is the one that BloodRayne uses.  Agreed Best sequel (in fact only good one I can think of) T2 - Judgment Day other then that.... nada I thought x-men 2 was a good sequel. |
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Post by Me on Aug 9, 2003 2:05:52 GMT -5
This may be a little off topic but I would love to see an effective use of the Guyver blades (in case you didn't know the Guyver is a comic book hero with long blades that extend from his elbow). I thought that always looked badass and could be really cool if they were used the right way.
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Post by GunDamd on Aug 9, 2003 7:08:45 GMT -5
I'd Like to see a mixed weapons fight, actually. Were both sides have a Tonfa and a Kama, or sai. But fight I'd most like to see would be a rope dart, or Chain whip fight. ;D
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Post by DDRcleric on Aug 10, 2003 15:11:11 GMT -5
This may be a little off topic but I would love to see an effective use of the Guyver blades (in case you didn't know the Guyver is a comic book hero with long blades that extend from his elbow). I thought that always looked badass and could be really cool if they were used the right way. Heres a picture of those blades. In one of the guyvers Guyver has blades coming out of his knees as well.  |
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Post by pyro on Aug 10, 2003 17:19:33 GMT -5
Agreed Best sequel (in fact only good one I can think of) T2 - Judgment Day other then that.... nada although i havent seen the movie versus, ive herad good things about it i cant remember if it was blade or blade II but blade uses two pistols with curved blades on the end of them, i would like to see more of that and some final fantasy8 [or is it 7?] type sword and gun combo |
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Post by DDRcleric on Aug 10, 2003 23:40:18 GMT -5
although i havent seen the movie versus, ive herad good things about it i cant remember if it was blade or blade II but blade uses two pistols with curved blades on the end of them, i would like to see more of that and some final fantasy8 [or is it 7?] type sword and gun combo I saw versus it was pretty good. blade II has those guns and it was final fantasy 8 (and kingdom hearts) with the squall's gunblade. |
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Post by pyro on Aug 11, 2003 11:44:55 GMT -5
I saw versus it was pretty good. blade II has those guns and it was final fantasy 8 (and kingdom hearts) with the squall's gunblade. i need to find versus.. kingdom hearts has the gunblade? another game to play |
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Post by DDRcleric on Aug 12, 2003 2:07:26 GMT -5
Ebay has some versions of versus. also if you go to www.kfccinema.com tehn go to links they ahve many links of places to buy asian films. |
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Post by skippythegator on Aug 12, 2003 5:41:46 GMT -5
I kinda liked the fight scenes from the live action Guyver movies very nice... |
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Post by pyro on Aug 12, 2003 10:56:14 GMT -5
Ebay has some versions of versus. also if you go to www.kfccinema.com tehn go to links they ahve many links of places to buy asian films. thanks for the link |
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Post by DDRcleric on Aug 12, 2003 16:50:15 GMT -5
no problem. that site also has many good reviews on asian films
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Post by Cleric Baltaak on Aug 12, 2003 23:11:31 GMT -5
I kinda liked the fight scenes from the live action Guyver movies very nice... The Guyver live action movie was awesome! The elbow blades are sweet! Another movie that didn't see much light was the live action movie of 'Fist of the North Star'.... |
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Post by DDRcleric on Aug 12, 2003 23:28:49 GMT -5
Fist of Northstar was a pretty good anime... Offtopic but since were talking about animes right now anyone see FLCL (furi kuri)? Pretty good/wierd action and an awesome soundtrack. Adult swim has it on at midnight. Not a lot has been edited so thats a good thing.
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