All posts by WilliamsonKnox

<div class="quote"><i>MysticNerd wrote:
<div class="quote">Boomeraang squad wrote:
<div class="quote">MysticNerd wrote:
<div class="quote">WilliamsonKnox wrote:
I would most likely retreat into a secluded laboratory for several decades in an attempt to learn how to combine the elements of bending and influence them to create...life. I would grow so powerful with the art of bending that I could cure diseases, regenerate limbs...even stop people from dying... <p>Is there a way to learn this power?... </p><p>Not from an Avatar... </p><p>MWUHAHAHAHAAAAHAAHAAAAAA!!!! </p> </i></div>
That is illegall!!! If I were in charge I would make it ilegal.</div>it's legal. I think it is at least.</div>Who would let that be legal? </div> <p>Relax, I was joking. Don<i>t you get the star wars reference? XD</i> </p>

<p>I would most likely retreat into a secluded laboratory for several decades in an attempt to learn how to combine the elements of bending and influence them to create...life. I would grow so powerful with the art of bending that I could cure diseases, regenerate limbs...even stop people from dying... </p><p>Is there a way to learn this power?... </p><p>Not from an Avatar... </p><p>MWUHAHAHAHAAAAHAAHAAAAAA!!!! </p>

<p>@ Aggression 25: </p><p>I didn't say bending just came out of nowhere or that it was just "magic" voodoo, I said that is more heavily intwined with human psychology and spirituality, both things that we can train ourselves to influence, though may not fully understand. </p>

<p>1. He's still bending the same thing, whether it's coming from a volcano or a person, it's still heat whatever the source. Perhaps with some experimentation a Firebender could theoretically be able to bend the heat within a person's body. </p><p>2. In context the Lion Turtle might not have been describing energy as we define it today as with electromagnetism and nuclear forces, but rather in more spiritual terms such as with qi(or chi if I'm spelling that wrong), a central principle in eastern philosophy and medicine. After all, when Aang energybended the fire bending ability out of Ozai, the process described required that "one's spirit must be unbendable." </p><p>3. You're going on the novelization for the Last Airbender movie? That epic mess produced by the one and only ShamWowalan? XD </p>

<p>I'd prefer that the movie be ethnicity accurate as well, though having at least a few western actors perform certain roles for the sake of their talent might nt be such a bad idea. I was also thinking of Michael Shannon as Admiral Zhao (he played General Zod in Man of Steel). Other than that, I agree, Avatar should have a mostly Asian cast. </p>

<p>@ aggression 25:  </p><p>But Fire Lord Sozin directly bended the heat out of a volcano when he was with Roku, so this could be possible. </p><p>I don't think benders telekinetically control the building blocks of the element itself but rather establish an emotional connection with a certain element as the different societies do by incorporating that element into their cultures, and thus establish a psychokinetic link only with the element of choice. In this way, bending is purely an aspect of human psychology and spirituality rather than a manipulation of the universe's scientific fundamental forces. I think the basic conventions of bending aren't meant to be scientifically quantifiable but rather an emotional/spiritual connection to the earth and nature, helping to espouse the "harmony with nature" theme established with mastery and subtlety in the show's plot and dialogue.  </p>

<p>I incorporated a nation based on wood in a fanon of mine . In it, the "wood" part of woodbending was more nominal as it pertains more to the ability to control the growth of living things, including the bender's own body. This gives way to shapeshifting and enhanced physical abilities that would make interesting enough to be made an element in it's own right.  </p>

Who thinks Liam Neeson should play Fire Lord Ozai if this becomes a thing?

<p>While I definitely agree with many of the points that Korratastic makes in regards to Korra's character, I don't think Mellow Tuna bringing the subject into question was completely unjustified.  </p><p>Concerning Korra's backstory: yes she does have one that defines and explains her character quite well (considering her rebelliousness stems from being held in a compound most of her life), but not much time was spent hashing this out, or a few of her more contrite moments either (though this was understandable considering that the creators thought it was only going to be a miniseries with 12 episodes, so they didn't have alot of time to do this.)  </p><p>Concerning her bringing back a civilization from the brink of extinction: I'm not savy with all the details of this so shoot me down if I'm wrong, but I thought the event of harmonic convergence was what directly spawned the new Airbender population. Just a minor nitpick, but she definitely deserves kudos for aiding in the location, recruitment and training of them. </p><p>Concerning her development as a whole: Yes, she does make great strides as a character, but for the first halves of both season 1 and 2, she displays behaviors that some would find frustrating, the most major being--. </p><p>   1: Spurning Tenzin's teaching methods and running off to join pro-bending when he had to jump through hoops to let her stay and train with him. </p><p>    2: The love triangle that spanned 2 seasons (thank heavens they buried that) </p><p>    3: Spurning Tenzin again, as well as her father, to help and train with a person she knows less than the former two.  </p><p>    4: Using dangerous methods to support the southern water tribe in the civil conflict when it is her responsibility as the Avatar to find diplomatic solutions before considering force. </p><p>    5: Making the rather questionable and arbitrary descision to leave the spirit portals open after having seen the effects of humans and spirits living in close quarters in her vision.  </p><p>Usually during the first parts of a given season (excluding the third) she displays alot of behavior like this, sometimes understandable, sometimes not. While she certainly has redeeming qualities and a sense of personal responsibility, it usually takes a while for them to show (ironic considering the seasons are so short). Character maturation and growth are important to make a character seem real and believable, but in the time it takes for Korra to display her good side...well, I can understand how Mellow Tuna and other people might come away from watching her with a sour taste in their mouths. Overall, I'll say that Korra is a good character, just one that takes some patience to get used to. </p>

<p>I agree about not being sold on this new season as the first season. After watching the first few episodes of season 3, I'm not really optimistic, but I'm glad that there has been some revitalization of the show at this point. </p>

<p>I'll put in my calendar...oh, and-- </p><p>THANKS FOR YELLING IT IN MY EAAAARR!!!! </p><p>XD </p>

<p>I didn't think about those villains all teaming up initially, but on the Dai Lai overthrowing the earth queen, do you think that she could be a villain as well? She does seem to look like a villain. </p>

<p>I'm cautiously optimistic about Zuko and Suki coming together, I mean, would the comic book writers have killed so many trees to drop all those hints just to let them fall flat? Only time will tell and I am with you brother, (or sister).  </p>

<p>ANYTHING but Mai. Some people say that Mai and Zuko complement each other's personalities....how? Her nonchalance only compounds his irritability and gloominess. Together they're a big black hole of bleeggh! Just my opinion, feel free to dispute it. </p>

<div class="quote"><i>KaylaBanes wrote:
There are hints in the comics that Suki and Zuko got close... Potential drama?</i></div>
<p>I thought I was one of the only people to pick up on that. I'd be sad for Sokka in that instance, but at least Maiko would be history (not to start a shipping war, *don't jinx it!*....dun, dun, dun!) </p>

<p>The reason why I initially felt a bit sour about LoK being set in a modern metropolis was because it felt a bit like they were taking away the beauty and magic of bending, which I think is usually best appreciated in a setting without technology to counter it. One of the main reasons I think they were able to include bending in LoK at all was because the creators couldn't have firearms on the show and maintain their younger audiences, but if we put Avatar in a space setting, then fictional laser weapons would be fair game. With such advanced weapons in the hands of non-benders their would be little need for benders to be around, thus little reason to have a show about bending. </p>

<p>It would be interesting to see the interactions between the characters, but he would need to have a good reason for being there. Maybe since he's a giant insect, he'll metamorphosize into a different form that can steal faces regardless of whether they're expressing emtions or not, forcing Korra to put a stop to his actions. </p>

<p>Earlier in this post it was said that 4 people were seen airbending, I didn't see many of those other people garbed in Air Nomad dress bending air, unless I'm missing something. Plus, I'm not sure the Air Nomads had any conventions or codes about non-benders wearing Air Nomad clothes, but I do know from the comicbook series that the Air Acolytes (mostly female in the comics) were nonbenders but still dressed in the manner of Air Nomad females, tattoos and all, which could translate over to male Acolytes. I might be wrong, but I'm not taking it at face value that the Air Nomad civilization has been completely reborn, at least not yet. </p>

maybe most of the airbenders we saw were actually air acolytes. They would follow the philosophies of Air Nomads and wear their clothes but wouldn't have airbending powers themselves.

<p>I wonder how zuko will hold up. Like Harrison Ford, he was a real bruiser back in his day, but now I get the feeling that he'll amount to sitting on a park bench, feeding the squirrels and sighing, "knowledge is the greatest treasure of all." </p>