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I don't even know if the issue of it being a full game or "trial" game yet. Either way, the graphics look pretty good, and being able to play the YF-24 is awesome. If I get this before MWcon10, I'm gonna put it up for the attendees.

Don't get me wrong, I didn't just sit there, I had to get some food, and it ran while I walked to the kitchen, then came back and shut it off. I had a couple buddies that drank at last year's AX, then decided to sit in the RT in China panel. To them, it was a literal "buzz-kill" and they just stared at him and laughed. Pretty funny story, something I wouldn't be able to do.

I find it funny that he comes off as understanding the entire culture and infrastructure of China just out of one trip there that he had to pay for out of his own pocket. I got through 2 minutes, and that was about all I could handle. Whoever was able to sit through the entire thing, my hats off to you.

Thanks for clearing that up. I knew there were a few studios, and one of them was the reason for having some $h!tty animation, like the Max/Milia knife fight (hideous).

For SDF Macross, there were 3 studios working on the episodes. One of them I think was called Anime Friend, 2nd I don't know, and the 3rd was BW/SN. Anime friend did the horrid ones, and you can tell the difference between episodes. I do know the best ones were done by BW/SN, and kicked @$$. In either case, Macross had an awesome storyline, and even with poor animation sometimes, still made the entire series as awesome as it is.

Well that says a lot.

That's fine and all, but your certainties, and what they want differ. I'll leave it at that, as I'm not gonna go into details of anything. If that's been your experience and you're take on what they think, I'm not gonna debate that. I just know different.

Don't be so certain of that. Even in their "local/core" market, there are probably a few that may find english subs useful. As a company that wants to be as successful as possible, it's safe to assume that they're interested in getting it across the seas elsewhere.

Those designs are very nice. While most of my skills are in writing and music, my skills in drawing probably aren't at the level you are looking for. Don't know how many people you have working on music, but I've got several different styles of music that I've worked on for various things, and some of them may work well for conveying various emotions. I'll see about putting it up somehow and getting it to you if you're still needing some music.

I preordered mine at Ami Ami, since it has it on preorder for about $55. I bought the BluRays also, but still have a couple more to go. I think if they do research for sales, it's important to see that their media is getting sold and shipped here.

Originally, it was supposed to be Aurora, but Tommy liked the name Maia so much, that he got rid of the Aurora character. As for hair color, I don't think we can necessarily go by that. Afterall, Dana's hair wasn't blonde in Macross Saga. In anycase, it's one of those things that isn't even really important, just a minor lame idea in a much bigger pool of said lame.

The words before the issue "In my opinion"... seems like a big assumption that the material was so good, that Tatsunoko was just gonna take what they had, and use it for something else. I really have to question that, especially in the text as this was written in.

You were right to question the validity of that book, and I find that hard to believe, as they were already going with the Flashback 2012 concept. Also, if they were able to use the original designs of the characters, why would they use half assed versions of them, and then use the original designs later? I think that's someone's way of trying to make the Sentinels work believably very important in Japan, when in reality, it was a failed job that HG wasn't able to finish.

Ami Ami has it on preorder for 12% discount, which is pretty decent. I preordered mine, will also be waiting for CDjapan, as I usually order my media from them. Oh, and the video for A.C.E looks amazing. MacF, Orguss, Gundam, Aquarion, Full Metal Panic, just looks simply amazing, I got all giddy and all. My wife was impressed as well. I'm in for that.

I totally agree...The mecha and battles are great, but that's just one emotion to gain when telling a story. What good is that if there's nothing to tie you to the story? Macross does a great job of adding those other emotions, and getting the viewer involved in the characters, the story, etc. I know people complain about too much character interaction, but it's like a full band. Sometimes you don't realize how key an instrument is, until it's gone from the entire piece.

No cover pic for Macross the First Vol.2 yet? I'll be sure to order my copy from Kinokuniya.

Simply beautiful. Can't wait to get this. Perhaps I'll get it intime for MWcon10

From listening to the various podcasts, and from sitting at one of the panels, it was pretty much said that Carl mentioned that because HG was in a position where Shadow Rising was on hold, that didn't mean that they had other outlets to put out new Robotech. That was Carl's extent of working on this project, and they've never said that it was Carl's story. Somehow, the idea that Carl was creating this has gotten tied into the project, when in fact, it's really only Tommy's work. I can see why this is getting the diversion with that. For one, it takes some of the blame off of Tommy if it gets a harsh criticism. Two, it gets people interested in it more due to the fact that Carl is no longer here. Now, if Carl did come up with the primary thought of putting new Robotech out through other outlets, that's great and all, but I've heard countless fans utter the same thing for years and years. It doesn't seem like Carl would be working on a documentary AND a new Robotech story at the same time. Heck, if that was the case, were they thinking of phazing out Tommy, cause that seemed to be all they were doing. The LAM has nothing to do with HG (although they like to tie that to themselves) and with Shadow Rising on hold, doesn't seem like there was more than that. I was talking with another RT fan the other day, and the issue of Shadow Rising came up. He was under the belief of what Kevin was saying, that it's in "active development". I told him that first off, "active development" means that they are actively thinking of what it's gonna be about, and not that anything is being done. Secondly, after pointing out the little action with the franchise and whatnot, HG maybe be wanting to sell it to WB. If that is the case, do you really think they'd be working on something that they are going to stop and give over to another studio? What if WB didn't like what Shadow Rising was going to be? That'd be a lot of money wasted for nothing, so it seems logical that nothing is being done on Shadow Rising. Some would disagree, and that's fine. I'm not saying I'm totally correct here, but HG is into making money, and not wasting it. Knowing that, the idea of Shadow Rising still being worked on, and actually seeing new production work wouldn't make sense. Of course, if they aren't trying to sell off the franchise, then all bets are off, and HG is just fiddling around then, still not a good sign for them.

This is why I said it's all speculation. Also, I never said anything about it possibly being recycled footage in a negative manner. I mentioned that I hope it's not Love Live Alive, but that doesn't have a lot of footage. We're both under the agreement that until actual word gets out, no one knows what it's gonna be. Like fingerprints, everyone's gonna have their own opinion on what they think it's gonna be. If it bothers you that there are a lot of negative comments amongst people here and fans elsewhere, I can't help you with that. I think my ideas of what it may be aren't so conspiracy driven, or full of negativity. I'm curious as to know what you think it is that will be coming? You have an opinion of what many here think, but haven't really given your own. While we're on this topic, if we're gonna talk about it, as well get your ideas if you're gonna spend time talking about everyone else's.

You do realize that's why I said probably, and not as matter-of-fact? At least I hope you understand that. Also, no one ever denied that Macross Frontier: False Diva had some recycled animation. It seems easy enough, especially with 25 episodes. So if HG does the same thing for a say, 90 minute movie, what are they gonna recycle, the entire movie? 50% of it? If you read the last few pages and the news of this "production", you'd see that there are a few things that detract this from being an actual movie. 1)If Shadow Rising is on hold for the LAM, why would some side story get a full feature length green light? 2)They've mentioned that the production is on a much smaller scale than Shadow Chronicles...And it is fact that Shadow Chronicles was a small production. Doesn't really equate to what you're expecting as a movie. Again, it is speculation, but without the wishy-washy fanboy tunnel vision. If it is a movie, it wouldn't make sense to put it out and leave their "flagship" animated movies on hold, but again, who knows.

The difference between the False Diva movie and RTSC, is that Satelight was probably working non stop, and didn't wait years to start working on the movie. Another difference is that Shadow Chronicles is didn't have a spinoff, so of course there wouldn't be any recycled scenes. You do know that Frontier was a series, and has a movie, thus some recycled scenes. There's also a lot of new animation in that movie as well. Satelight, I can believe working on the movie while finishing the series, or something to that extent. It wasn't just a matter of months. News about the movie has been out for quite sometime. And, when it was announced that a new project was being made for Macross, they enphasized it being a movie, and didn't hide or be vague about what it was, or wasn't going to be. Oh, and HG wasn't working on this for too long either, so there isn't any controversy, just speculation based on some facts and good guesstimation. QFT!!! I wonder what they thought of RT? In either case, They're doing quite a job with the franchise, and are on top of the game.

Looked like a lot of fun. Someone should give a rundown of the events, highlights, movies watched, all that good stuff.

I don't even know a lot of Robotech fans that care too much about this, although, I'm sure the vocal ones would try to make you think otherwise. I know one RT fan that didn't even know they were doing something like this, then proceeded to be more of the "whatever" attitude. And he's not one of the bitter fans either. Oh well, what can they do?

I think the term Animatic is accurate. It's been thrown around before, and is test angles of moving storyboard. Still not sure what this supposed movie is, but I know Tommy was hard pressed to call it a movie, and I think because the term maybe inaccurate. Speculation of course, but there you go, unless they are indeed using beginning footage from Shadow Chronicles and just splicing it. Then maybe adding some very small tidbits of new animation with Sera? Seems like too much, but that just goes with the idea that it's something else, like a flash "movie". And you're right I don't think most really care here about the news, just more the ignorant comments that come from it from time to time. Even then, it's more like it's simply pointed out for comic relief. That all said, I'm almost under the impression that this isn't Carl's idea of a project, but moreso HG using the sad turn of events to bolster putting out something small and making it more grand than it is. I'm not gonna prove that out in public, but I have my thoughts about it. Seems several others do here, and elsewhere on other sites. Either way, unless someone at HG talks, it's only good speculation.

The registration is free, and more info should be coming on that soon I think. As for hotels, I'm not too familiar with the hotels that are in the area. There are a couple, but the best way to find those would be to get the zip code of the UCLA campus, and then search hotels via expedia, travelocity, or one of those sites by zip code, and find a hotel/motel within your price range. Most info on the convention is on the first page, in case you didn't get to see that. Hope that helps somewhat.