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I was going to make a jokey post about how it’s obviously Goku, but once you mentioned Tucker from Fullmetal Alchemist, that pretty much sealed it for me. Tucker is on a whole different level of awful.

Idk, I actually think it’s kind of nice seeing anime culture, collabs, and events popping up in places you’d never imagine years ago. It’s wild how mainstream it’s become, but in a good way; the reach is bigger, the budgets are bigger, and the variety of shows is bigger. And I’m really not sold on the idea that “the mainstream didn’t like Sora, so NGNL didn’t continue.” That’s just not how it went. No Game No Life got wrapped up in a plagiarism case, and the staff basically admitted wrongdoing. After that, the studio said they were open to exploring other possibilities with the IP, but not continuing the direct work. That’s a huge legal wall. To make a new season, they’d need rights, approvals, and cooperation from the original creator, and with a plagiarism admission on record, that’s a nightmare. It’s not happening, and it has basically zero to do with public opinion. Honestly, the legal side killed NGNL way more than any fan take ever could.

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I can only really speak from the listener/watcher side since I don’t make content at conventions, but crowd noise is definitely hit or miss for me. If the noise starts drowning out the interview or commentary, I’m out and looking for a different video. But having some background noise actually helps; it keeps the clip feeling alive and reminds you it’s a real event, not a sterile studio recording. Background music can work too, but it’s basically a copyright strike waiting to happen. The real challenge is removing the noise. Getting clean, isolated audio is tough, especially for smaller creators who don’t have access to high‑end gear. Post‑production cleanup tools can help, but they’re not magic; sometimes they make the audio sound overprocessed or artificial. The “proper” solution is usually expensive mics designed for crowded environments, but that’s a big investment and not always realistic. So I think balance is key. Reduce as much noise as you reasonably can without hurting the natural feel of the clip. Keep it clear enough to understand, but don’t stress about making it studio‑perfect. Easier said than done, but that’s the reality for most creators working in loud convention spaces.

Some probably AI D&D song.

Not a whole lot for me lately. I actually re‑downloaded Forza Motorsport because I’ve been in the mood for a racing game, but I still haven’t gotten around to actually playing it yet. One of those “I want to play something… but not right now” situations. Hopefully, I’ll finally fire it up soon.

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Welcome to AF! Glad to have you here. Hope you settle in and find some fun discussions to jump into.

My morning coffee, now making some spicy ramen for lunch.

I keep hoping for tier 2 belts. I don't think we are getting tier 2 belts. Otherwise, it was Going Medeviel.

Satisfactory, getting ready for 1.2!

Been jumping between Satisfactory and Arknights Endfield.

Boox has always been on my radar for this exact need as well, but I’ve never actually had the chance to hold one in person, and at their price point, that makes it a tough leap. And like you mentioned, they’re not exactly performance‑focused devices. Even the newer models still seem to struggle a bit with speed, which makes me hesitant when the cost is already pretty high. That said, I really do like the appeal of them being full Android devices. Not being locked into a single store is a huge advantage, especially for manga where everything is scattered across different platforms. That flexibility alone keeps Boox in the “maybe someday” category for me, even if I’m not quite ready to justify the price yet.

E‑readers are actually what got me into manga in the first place. Carrying physical books around was never really my thing, so having everything digital made it way easier for me to dive in. But at the same time, they’ve become the bane of my manga experience, too. Most ebook stores just aren’t great for manga. A lot of series end up locked behind different platforms, and most e‑readers are tied to a single store, so you can’t keep everything in one place. On top of that, the screens are small and black‑and‑white, so you miss out on color pages, and sometimes the text quality just isn’t great, depending on the release. I’ve thought about just getting an iPad or a proper tablet for manga, since it would solve most of those issues, but I’ve never really wanted to spend that kind of money on a device I’d basically use as a dedicated reader. So for now, I’m stuck in that weird middle ground where e‑readers make manga convenient… but also kind of frustrating. And this makes my manga reading often a varied experience, where at times I binge-read, but other times I don't want to deal with it.

I just finished Overlord, so idk what to watch next. I think I will be clipping away at Gundam: Iron Blooded Orphans again next.

I got to work the night shift tonight, so not a whole lot. I worked on my sites for a bit and have been watching a lot of reviews on that new Toxic Commando game. But I should still be sleeping lol.

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Oh no! I joined, and the forum died! For what my vote is worth, I'd vote for option 1. On a side note, since this is on Invsion, have they considered supporter subscriptions? I know I'm new here, but the member base here is quite fantastic and positive towards the community.

Thank you for the welcome!

When I signed up, I used my normal Outlook email and never got the confirmation. I tried my older live (still Outlook) email, and it also got nothing. Yes, I did check the junk, and at this point, it would be around 30 minutes with two resends. I switched to my Gmail, and that worked fine. I never encountered one email getting it while the other does not, but I figured I would let you know. All are personal emails and not business or anything like that.

Hello everyone! I never know what to put in these. When it comes to anime, Gundam has always been near the top of my list, though I tend to prefer the side stories more than the main Universal Century timeline. DBZ and Wing were my go‑tos growing up, along with a lot of the old Toonami staples like Trigun and Cowboy Bebop. These days, I feel a bit lost with anime. I just finished Overlord and really enjoyed it, and Gundam 00 was probably the last Gundam series I truly loved. I tried Solo Leveling, Shield Hero, and a few others and… eh. Overall, I go through phases where I’m really into anime and phases where I drift away from it. No real reason, just a cycle. Outside of anime, I’ve always loved forums. From the old IPS Free days to now, they’ve been a constant for me. I run a few of my own, none anime‑related, so joining a community like this fills a bit of a void. But yeah, that’s pretty much me.