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Dispatch General Discussion Thread

I aint say he's not supersonic, im just saying that even in his prime there's no evidence pointing to any actual lightspeed abilities with there only being an anti-feat.

By the time he's almost at the bullet he's already at full sprint and using his powers to (assumingly) the best of his abilities as his afterimages come out (shown in the prior comic to occur once he does a full sprint)
The only "anti-feats" is seeing him never go all out when fully health and young. As pointed out before he isn't lightspeed off the bat. Running against the bullet he initial superspeed levels are slower than the bullet as seen further distance than him in the panel only for him to accelerate up to being faster than it.
 
Yeah I mean there's what, like, 12 unique endings for Season 1? Maybe more? That might take some effort to account for in a potential Season 2.
there is 5 I think

Invis goes evil
Mandy Love
Invis Love
Complicated
No romance

all of these outside of invis goes evil all have the same outcome so technically 2 only, even then they could just and should make the more common ending canon while evil invis becomes a time line diverge.
 
there is 5 I think

Invis goes evil
Mandy Love
Invis Love
Complicated
No romance

Hence I think but all of these outside of invis goes evil all have the same outcome so technically 2 only, even then they could just and should make the more common ending canon while evil invis becomes a time line diverge.
I'm just gonna stop using spoiler tags, now.

Anyway, I said 12 because I was talking about different combinations. There's 2 outcomes for Shroud's fate, 3 outcomes for who you romantically pursued, and 2 outcomes for how Visi turns out.

2 * 3 * 2 = 12

But now that I think about it, there's also who you cut from the Z Team and whether or not you let them back in. So add that in, too.

2 * 3 * 2 * 4 = 48

EDIT: How did I mess up 12 * 4 lmao
 
even then they could just and should make the more common ending canon while evil invis becomes a time line diverge.
Yeah, I hope they don't go with the route of picking a canon ending, but if they do, there's no chance they go with the evil Visi one. She's a fan favorite character.
 
I'm just gonna stop using spoiler tags, now.

Anyway, I said 12 because I was talking about different combinations. There's 2 outcomes for Shroud's fate, 3 outcomes for who you romantically pursued, and 2 outcomes for how Visi turns out.

2 * 3 * 2 = 12

But now that I think about it, there's also who you cut from the Z Team and whether or not you let them back in. So add that in, too.

2 * 3 * 2 * 4 = 48

EDIT: How did I mess up 12 * 4 lmao
I mean shrouds fate isn't that big unless a certain outcome plays a factor in season 2. If his fate doesn't play a factor, we could literally just get a news broadcast saying "since Shrouds defeat LA has been rebuilding" and done how he was beat (jail or death) doesn't matter since it whatever you choose.

If his fate does matter like if he lives he breaks out or dies someone comes for revenge. then it would be harder choice and bigger branch of endings to choose. Which is possible as there are __ will remember options at the end. But if not then it doesn't

in terms of Z-team everyone comes back if you choose and P-Man and Waterboy still join in the end.

This is why I say make certain branch's canon. It'll cut off a few potential storylines but it would make writing and producing a season 2 easier. The only thing that should be different is the romance options
 
So, regarding Phenomaman, he might still be high tier. He never really bothered by anything, except for two things, the red beam (which pretty much only he scales to, and takes no damage) and being held by empowered goon (and the empowerment by astral pulse doesn’t scale and energy was compared to a nuke). Otherwise the guy just… doesn’t do a thing, like deciding to stay handcuffed or something.
 
I mean shrouds fate isn't that big unless a certain outcome plays a factor in season 2. If his fate doesn't play a factor, we could literally just get a news broadcast saying "since Shrouds defeat LA has been rebuilding" and done how he was beat (jail or death) doesn't matter since it whatever you choose.

If his fate does matter like if he lives he breaks out or dies someone comes for revenge. then it would be harder choice and bigger branch of endings to choose. Which is possible as there are __ will remember options at the end. But if not then it doesn't

in terms of Z-team everyone comes back if you choose and P-Man and Waterboy still join in the end.

This is why I say make certain branch's canon. It'll cut off a few potential storylines but it would make writing and producing a season 2 easier. The only thing that should be different is the romance options
It’s not that hard to tie up.

If Visi is evil - eventually she returns to face a common enemy. If good - she goes away for some time and returns to help against a new foe.

If Shroud is alive - we eventually visit him in prison. If dead - we visit his grave. Or see a recording (since we need more Matt Mercer).

Etc, etc.
 
I mean shrouds fate isn't that big unless a certain outcome plays a factor in season 2. If his fate does play a factor, we could literally just get a news broadcast saying "since Shrouds defeat LA has been rebuilding" and done how he was beat (jail or death) doesn't matter since it whatever you choose.

If his fate does matter like if he lives he breaks out or dies someone comes for revenge. then it would be harder choice and bigger branch of endings to choose. Which is possible as there are __ will remember options at the end. But if not then it doesn't

in terms of Z-team everyone comes back if you choose and P-Man and Waterboy still join in the end.

This is why I say make certain branch's canon. It'll cut off a few potential storylines but it would make writing and producing a season 2 easier. The only thing that should be different is the romance options
I think Shroud's fate is relevant in that I, personally, think its already weird that no one cares that Robert just strangled a man to death. I just think that's something that should come up in conversation.

As for the Z Team thing, you missed what I was referring to. If you cut Coop or Sonar, you can choose to let them back in or send them to jail after the final battle. That's pretty important.
 
I think Shroud's fate is relevant in that I, personally, think its already weird that no one cares that Robert just strangled a man to death. I just think that's something that should come up in conversation.

As for the Z Team thing, you missed what I was referring to. If you cut Coop or Sonar, you can choose to let them back in or send them to jail after the final battle. That's pretty important.
Could be since with the Blazer route if you say it felt great, she gives "okay didn't think you were like that" and side eyes you weird look with it saying she will remember it, then goes straight back to the making out.

No I got what you meant, should of explained more, falls under the same thing before, if they just make either going to jail or rejoin canon either is fine. but if they do want to a diverging branch for everything they can do that, it will just be a lot longer process and lot more development time. which would be cool but unlikely.

For example: BG3 has roughly 17000 endings, this account for every little conversation and its outcome across the game. But that studio has had close to 10 years (counting after divinity 2 release) on that with a bigger team. So while possible I think they will have to choose canon routes for it to be easier and realistic for the scale.
 
Could be since with the Blazer route if you say it felt great, she gives "okay didn't think you were like that" and side eyes you weird look with it saying she will remember it, then goes straight back to the making out.

No I got what you meant, should of explained more, falls under the same thing before, if they just make either going to jail or rejoin canon either is fine. but if they do want to a diverging branch for everything they can do that, it will just be a lot longer process and lot more development time. which would be cool but unlikely.

For example: BG3 has roughly 17000 endings, this account for every little conversation and its outcome across the game. But that studio has had close to 10 years (counting after divinity 2 release) on that with a bigger team. So while possible I think they will have to choose canon routes for it to be easier and realistic for the scale.
Oh, I get what you mean now. Yeah, in an ideal world, I wouldn't want them to have to pick a canon ending. But we'll see.

If they do end up having to do that, I say throw the traitor in jail. That way they don't have to account for them being there and, frankly, they blew up half of LA so they deserve it. I didn't do in my playthrough because Robert had just killed a guy, so it felt kinda hypocritical, but still.
 
Oh, I get what you mean now. Yeah, in an ideal world, I wouldn't want them to have to pick a canon ending. But we'll see.

If they do end up having to do that, I say throw the traitor in jail. That way they don't have to account for them being there and, frankly, they blew up half of LA so they deserve it. I didn't do in my playthrough because Robert had just killed a guy, so it felt kinda hypocritical, but still.
idk I'm kinda for it. just at this point the team is huge

Robert, Blazer, P-Man, Invisigal, Sonar, Malevola, Coupe, Punch Up, Golem, Waterboy, Flambae, Prism

So if they decide to do keep them all, next game they gotta make the roster smaller and maybe having shifting days/episodes different heroes on each.
 
here's the ones I made for this verse
also hi btw, first message on here.
I don't like how the Malevola calc was thrown out for being "spatial distortions", that's just her portal powers. Her sword still functions as a physical object. Maybe the cutting thing is a valid complaint though, ask Dalesean, as he did a calc for someone slashing through a building once
 
Speaking of which, comics are probably not canon after all. In the comic Shroud used a single bullet, while in the game it was an important plot point that he used 5 or so.
 
You'd just mention them all, not having access to each is more a gameplay thing more than anything since they can still do them all anyways
Pretty much, this is a thing for many gaming verses, some powers may be limited under some game conditions, mechanics or not be available due to the choice factor or game balance
 
So, regarding Phenomaman, he might still be high tier. He never really bothered by anything, except for two things, the red beam (which pretty much only he scales to, and takes no damage) and being held by empowered goon (and the empowerment by astral pulse doesn’t scale and energy was compared to a nuke). Otherwise the guy just… doesn’t do a thing, like deciding to stay handcuffed or something.
Tbf about the guy restraining him, he literally gets him off with ease and grabs his throat before flying with him up, he prolly didnt want do anything in the moment they all got cornered
 
yeah I definitely take issue with how a lot of this is done, practically all would need to be redone and a few i think are invalid as a whole as they are. Sorry to kinda grill ya but yeah these would need basically full overhauls
Oh yeah no as the person who made these calcs I am in agreement there I did not calc these well lol

this is uhh all im gonna say in the thread today because the new episodes took so long to download for me that I couldn't play them before I had to sleep and I have to go travel today before I can play game
 
If Shroud's mech size and volume gets calculated a calc of Phenomaman throwing it like miles in the air could be made, also the scene where he crushes one of the legs with just a hug too.
 
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The more I think about the ending, the more I like it.

Eli was a flawed, potentially even straight up bad person, but he wasn't inherently evil. He only became Shroud because Robert the Second constantly belittled and berated him; he refused to give him a chance.

Courtney is the exact same way. She's a f***** up person who's made a lot of mistakes, but she only becomes a villain if you refuse to give her the chance to be something better.

It's why she takes Shroud's mask.
 
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Yeah, and in the end she did the right thing. Valid if you don't think it was worth it, but personally, I do.
No no, I mean... She had a lot of chances given to her. It's the fact that she can't trust others and is often very impulsive that works against her and may eventually work against her.

I did get the best ending, so I have supported her, but I can see why eventually people would not trust her because of Astral Pulse stunt, MechaMan explosion, and constant secrecy.
 
No no, I mean... She had a lot of chances given to her. It's the fact that she can't trust others and is often very impulsive that works against her and may eventually work against her.

I did get the best ending, so I have supported her, but I can see why eventually people would not trust her because of Astral Pulse stunt, MechaMan explosion, and constant secrecy.
I need all the achievements, I'll have to not trust her unfortunately
 
No no, I mean... She had a lot of chances given to her. It's the fact that she can't trust others and is often very impulsive that works against her and may eventually work against her.

I did get the best ending, so I have supported her, but I can see why eventually people would not trust her because of Astral Pulse stunt, MechaMan explosion, and constant secrecy.
That's true, I get what you're saying. I suppose it's up to you (in the general sense, not you specifically) how much you're willing to forgive. And it's totally valid not to put up with it at a certain point.

I can't lie, even I was kinda questioning my decision a bit with the mole reveal.
 
I need all the achievements, I'll have to not trust her unfortunately
The conditions that decide if she turns bad or not seem really confusing. I've heard of people going in for her fully and still getting the bad ending somehow.
 
So uh...
While my horny is sad that we never got to actually see what Blonde Blazer's "says corperate shit in bed" red flag looked like in context, my brain knows that's just No Nut November talking.

Aces, Aros, and people who just didn't want romance already had one hell of a time getting through the game with how in your face some of the stuff was, so it's prolly for the best that they were cut.
 
So uh...

While my horny is sad that we never got to actually see what Blonde Blazer's "says corperate shit in bed" red flag looked like in context, my brain knows that's just No Nut November talking.

Aces, Aros, and people who just didn't want romance already had one hell of a time getting through the game with how in your face some of the stuff was, so it's prolly for the best that they were cut.
Agreed. I'm a straight dude, I'm not gonna see a sex scene and be like, "Oh the horror!"

But at a certain point it becomes gratuitous. The one that's in the game is plenty.
 
The conditions that decide if she turns bad or not seem really confusing. I've heard of people going in for her fully and still getting the bad ending somehow.
Because they weren't me, the one who got the best ending and the romance with Invisigal
 
Probably for the best. I like that the story isn't about romance primarily.
Like they did with censorchip, they could have added an option to automatically skip all the sex scenes, like, instead of 5 minutes of sex you have 1 minute of elevator music with stock images of kittens
 
Probably for the best. I like that the story isn't about romance primarily.

Although, the common critique (mine too) is that some episodes are too short. Imagine... how many scenes were cut... :eek:
I wonder what they meant by, "Maybe folks will get to see those one day.”

What are they just gonna hop on Twitter one day and be like, "Oh here's the Blonde Blazer sex scene everyone, enjoy!"

I imagine they have to be talking about some kind of directors cut or something.
 
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