Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon?

[oyabun]

I believe that in one of the episodes that Bell's parents was killed in the dungeon. Correct me if I'm wrong.

[MFauli]

wow, oyabun, super hot signature :>

[Kraco]

Episode 10 - HS




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As far as I can see, things didn't turn out too easy for him even after acquiring the new one-hit kill skill. It doesn't exactly look like a skill he can continuously rely on, and there's very possibly a limit to how often he can use it. There might even be a big price.

Quite a good episode, especially with the need to head further down rather than risk trying to return up. It kind of makes sense that it's easier to continue down than get back. It's an evil place, after all, drawing you in but not letting you out.

Hestia personally going after Bell wasn't really surprising. I can't help but think she'll be totally useless. But it fits her personality 100%. Such a baka couple with Bell.

[MFauli]

Well, I dont like two gods entering the dungeon when it´s clearly forbidden. We KNOW that many adventurers died before, so "I had to save my familia" is no valid excuse. And once that flood gates are opened, why shouldn´t other gods regularly enter the dungeon? Its kinda dumb.

And realistically speaking, LOL NO, it does not "kinda of make sense" to go further down. There´s not a single wrpg where that kind of action would lead to success. The further you go, the more difficult it gets. And if Bell is strong enough to kill the lower level-monsters, he could even more easily kill the upper level-monsters.

The pass parade was super evil, though. Fuck the other group. Just how weak do they have to be, a group of 5-6 members, failing to stop these monsters?

On another note, no, Lilli, you were NOT lucky to survive that fall. You WERE lucky to FALL, because otherwise, like, 100 monsters would have jumped you. lol

[Kraco]

And realistically speaking, LOL NO, it does not "kinda of make sense" to go further down. There´s not a single wrpg where that kind of action would lead to success. The further you go, the more difficult it gets. And if Bell is strong enough to kill the lower level-monsters, he could even more easily kill the upper level-monsters.

I'm not sure you can use the words "realistically" and "rpg" in the same context. From what we've seen, it's not so hard to get down in the dungeon. I mean, to reach the middle levels, you have to go through a whole dozen of floors first. Every time. It doesn't look like the adventurers need to fight a thousand monsters every time they want to get to the place where they're planning to begin their actual adventure. From monsters' point of view, it makes sense to draw people deep in, and then slaughter them when they are desperately trying to get out. Aside from the occasional bosses that guard their own place. It obviously doesn't work like this in most games. I reckon it would frustrate players, possibly enough to uninstall the game.

The pass parade was super evil, though. Fuck the other group. Just how weak do they have to be, a group of 5-6 members, failing to stop these monsters?

It was a stupid group. Like we learned later, they had a couple of people who had any business being so deep, the others were beginners. I guess they were trying to power level the n00bs in group battles against enemies far too strong for them individually.

[shinta|hikari]

Argonaut already makes its appearance, just as I feared. It doesn't matter if it cannot be used repeatedly or has a price. They were supposed to die there, but he just one shots a GROUP of minotaurs, when just killing one (amped up but no one knew that) was supposed to be amazing enough that people don't believe him. If that is not an imba skill, what is? It's plot sword, plain and simple.

That said, I didn't dislike it as much as I thought I would. I mean, it was cool how he pwned everything.

They went down because it was closer. With the stink charm, it made perfect sense. It just ran out before they reached their goal.

Finally we get to see elf lady in action. I just love poker-faced kuuderes.

[Buffalobiian]

Firstly, it made sense to go down because like Kraco said it's easier to do so. You escape instant death trying to fight your way up to the top. Secondly, they were heading for level 18, which was supposed to be a safe haven. That's a big part of this plan - you're trapped down there, but you'd be safe until you can find help. They were betting on catching a ride back up with some strong members.

I never quite worked out whether a true minotaur was a red one, or whether it's any bull-headed humanoid. We saw the guy from a few episodes ago training a brown bull into a red one, but kept it on the same level. That suggests that it's the red bull that is dangerous, not so much a brown bull, and that Bell should have ran into one of those back in his lvl1 days anyway.

This episode supports my idea that the whole tavern is a guild that said "screw it" to dungeon life and lived a normal one instead. The alternative theory is that the tavern is an assorted group of ex-adventurers, with Hermes having to borrow one of his ex-members back from Mama. Given the way they obey Mama though, I'm more inclined to think she's the goddess of the Tavern Guild.

[Ryllharu]

Yes, sometimes it is safer to charge forward than to back off. It's like situations where speeding up and crossing lanes to avoid a T-bone collision with a different car is the only way out. Is it dangerous as hell? Yes. You can't always stop in time, you can't always retreat.


As for Argonaut, I think it is pretty clear when it becomes available. It only appears in situations where Bell and his party are certain to die otherwise, through no fault of their own. I doubt it would be useful for rushing to the lower floors and trying to take down bosses.
- The first time, the dragon appeared out of nowhere and it was essentially a pass parade as well. The other group ran off, leaving Bell and Lili in an unavoidable crisis that they had no part in creating.
- This second time, they were actively trying to avoid monsters, and at the very moment their scent bag wore off, he was able to slay the first one on his own, but then reinforcements appeared just to fuck with them. If Welf was up to shape, it probably wouldn't have appeared.

Argonaut only seems to activate in situations where Bell is actively trying to help someone else, and it doesn't guarantee they won't just die the next encounter. He'd never be able to use it for his own benefit (i.e. leveling). I suspect deliberate misuse of it would invalidate his heroicness, and he'd die hoping in vain that it would appear at the last minute to save his ass.


I love that Hestia and Hermes both think glasses and a construction hardhat respectively are good enough disguises.

[shinta|hikari]

Argonaut only seems to activate in situations where Bell is actively trying to help someone else, and it doesn't guarantee they won't just die the next encounter. He'd never be able to use it for his own benefit (i.e. leveling). I suspect deliberate misuse of it would invalidate his heroicness, and he'd die hoping in vain that it would appear at the last minute to save his ass.

Still a cheat skill. He already had one. He didn't need this. It could've been more specific too. Saying that he can overcome insurmountable obstacles somehow isn't a well thought out mechanic.

[Shadow Skill]

I love that Hestia and Hermes both think glasses and a construction hardhat respectively are good enough disguises.

It worked for Superman for 80 years. :P

[Ryllharu]

Clark Kent also had different hair, which totally makes the difference. Hestia looks the same, and Hermes even put the same feather on his hardhat.

Good point, but a bit different.

[Buffalobiian]

HS - Episode 11


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I'd pick Wallenwhatsit each time, every time. She even got jealous this episode :3 (though arguably, it was only when his All-S status was mentioned, so unfortunately for Bell her jealousy may not be romantic after all)

On second watch, she was only interested in how he got All-S after all.

[shinta|hikari]

Delicious wakiness. Wallenwhatsit for me as well, no matter how convenient her spawn location and rate are.

[Kraco]

On second watch, she was only interested in how he got All-S after all.

What? I find it hard to believe a cool type character like Aiz would bother to look after Bell that much and epecially make time to be in his company if she was only interesting in his levelling skills. Isn't Aiz level 6 or something herself? Bell's position in that sense wouldn't be overly relevant to her for a while now. Maybe when he gets a bit closer, provided he survives.

So, I'd say Aiz surely has other kinds of interests in him, even if she's a bit too dense and nonchalant to bother thinking about what he means to her. Let's not forget she doesn't dislike getting really close to him and touch him as well.

[Buffalobiian]

Aiz likes Bell, and thinks nothing of getting close to him. However at the same time she isn't self-aware of any romantic feelings, and also doesn't seem particularly bothered when other girls become clingy to him.

This is evident the first time the Argonaut-girls met him outside the tent. Aiz wasn't phased. Hestia barks at her. Wallenwhatsit doesn't give a shit. The second time they asked him how he got All-S, we get this:



Aiz likes Bell no doubt, like every other female character does. I was referring to the above reaction (I'm curious!) being solely of the warrior kind.

[shinta|hikari]

Bell should smash his face into her braless boobs more.

[MFauli]

Bell should start being a man, fuck Hestia, the two brown skinned girls, the cat girl-maid, Aiz, and then Aphrodite.

Guess Ill have to wait for the doujin community to solve that :>

[Buffalobiian]

Bell should start being a man, fuck Hestia, the two brown skinned girls, the cat girl-maid, Aiz, and then Aphrodite.

Guess Ill have to wait for the doujin community to solve that :>

You might have to wait some time. Literally EVERY doujin out there right now is still obsessed with Hestia.

[MFauli]

You might have to wait some time. Literally EVERY doujin out there right now is still obsessed with Hestia.

I know. And boring "happy sex", too :/

[KrayZ33]

Not really *cough* im totally not reading naughty stuff like that, just heard that there are others too.

MC is 14 btw if I'm not mistaken, he doesn't know how to handle girls yet.