Fate/Stay Night: Unlimited Blade Works

[kmkze04]

Great ep. I had the same issue as David on the ribcage thing. I wasn't sure exactly what to make of that, I mean to my knowledge Servants still are affected by injuries. Unless they are hinting that Caster's mana level ensures a Servant under her control is practically invincible...
Other than that, greatly enjoyed Saber's awkwardness as well during the date, and Shirou's naturally unnatural interactions as well. I might have to get to the movie or VN to pass the time til April. Or at least til February when I get Walking Dead back haha.

Anyone have good sources for the VN or movie by the way before I start picking through torrents?

[KrayZ33]

I tested a new player for this show, because it has so many dark scene in it which lead to me having banding issues

went from MPC to MPV

http://screenshotcomparison.com/comparison/108843

I should've switched sooner, the difference is so huge. Just wanted to share, maybe some of you have the same problem. I always thought MPC was good enough

[Buffalobiian]

I don't see banding issues in that comparison. The wooden beams of the house are rendered better in the mpv scene, while at the same time it looked as if it had lower contrast.

[Kraco]

I have used madVR as a renderer in MPC-HC for so long that I don't even remember what stuff might have looked like before it.

[KrayZ33]

I don't see banding issues in that comparison. The wooden beams of the house are rendered better in the mpv scene, while at the same time it looked as if it had lower contrast.

isn't what you just described caused by banding? It's (the colour progression, can't find the word right now)not as smooth as it should be, especially in the very dark corners (very bottom, or at the left) Even the roof tiles (especially the ones on the right) and ornaments look like they are "dirty" because of that. It's as if the colours start to mix up.

Anyone have good sources for the VN or movie by the way before I start picking through torrents?

you should not watch the movie. It's horrible.

[Ryllharu]

you should not watch the movie. It's horrible.

But it sure is pretty...





...Is what I was going to say, and then I loaded it up again.

The backgrounds are really nice at least. As were a lot of the promotional images.

Play the VN (how else will you experience Heaven's Feel any time soon?), don't download the UBW movie.

[shinta|hikari]

I'd actually suggest to simply wait for the next season. It'd be a tough wait, but you get the best version.

[Buffalobiian]

isn't what you just described caused by banding? It's (the colour progression, can't find the word right now)not as smooth as it should be, especially in the very dark corners (very bottom, or at the left) Even the roof tiles (especially the ones on the right) and ornaments look like they are "dirty" because of that. It's as if the colours start to mix up.

If the banding was due to reduced colour resolution, there shouldn't be a reduction in contrast. I'm not sure how to say it, but there should be a technical difference. (edit: on closer inspection, the white halo around your clouds are more pronounced.)

Here are two comparisons of my own (one in 720p, the native resolution of my download, and one blown up to FullHD in case there's some difference there). I see no difference.

720
http://www.screenshotcomparison.com/comparison/109260

1080
http://www.screenshotcomparison.com/comparison/109261

[KrayZ33]

Didn't use MPC-HC
maybe that's why

[kmkze04]

Playing the VN now.

Out of curiosity, is there any explanation on Taiga/Kiritsugu's relationship? Or is it pretty much left with they were friends and Taiga was appointed guardian and the viewer is left to fill in whatever they think of it?

[David75]

I do not remember Taiga's background being explained.

[Ryllharu]

Taiga's backstory is almost entirely from supplemental materials and interviews.

She's a little bonkers, skilled at traditional Japanese martial disciplines, met Kiritsugu, miraculously became an English teacher, and now mooches off Shirou while claiming to be his guardian. That's really all there is to it.

She's comedy relief, like Class 2-A's Track Girl Trio.

[shinta|hikari]

She was pretty hilarious in Ataraxia. Go and read that if you want tons of supplemental info.

[Ryllharu]

She's probably the strongest human swordfighter in the franchise. The authors claim she is as skilled as Shiki from Kara no Kyoukai. Actually the other way around. Shiki is as strong as, "the legendary swordswoman from Fuyuki." Taiga is a fifth dan.

Saber is just that much better, but that's still saying something.

edit:
One can deduce that since Taiga is 24 years old, she has been promoted in Kendo rank at the earliest opportunity for each rank, ever since she was 13.

[Buffalobiian]

She's probably the strongest human swordfighter in the franchise

I find that heard to believe, unless Kotomine sucks with swords or something. As far as I know, he was human in F/Z at least.

[Kraco]

I find that hard to believe as well. She has only sporty match and practice experience, with wooden or bamboo swords to boot. That's a far cry from someone who has fought for their life and taken lives.

[Ryllharu]

That's why I said sword fighter.

Kotomine uses daggers.

You'd think the two of you would know this.

[shinta|hikari]

And I'm guessing Ryll is restricting it to kendo, which is different from kenjutsu or magic. Kotomine uses magic like reinforcement to be as imbalanced as he is.

Ryougi Shiki does use a katana, but I believe she is far more proficient with a knife. It's her default weapon, after all. If Shiki used her eyes, only servants would be able to stop her.

[Ryllharu]

If Shiki used her eyes, only servants would be able to stop her.

That and Kokutou's warm smile.

[shinta|hikari]

You guys should play Battle Moon Wars. I found it hilarious how they kept mentioning how Tohno Shiki looked a lot like Mikiya Kokutou, causing Ryougi Shiki to be kind(er than usual) towards him.