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Sword Art Online (TV).

So...Tuor's previous post made me realize that the anime actually doesn't explain ALO's stat system. As a novel reader I'm trying to stay out of the way of speculation (it's more fun that way), but this...I think this should've gotten more explanation. LN discussion follows; it's not critical information but I think it might help establish some context for some things that have happened.

spoiler[The basis of ALO is that it's intended to be as skill-based as possible. As such, you do not gain stats as you level. Races have hidden base stats, gear might have some stats on it, and that's it. HP/MP gains are small as you level. Gear helps to a point, but ultimately the most important thing in ALO combat is reflex speed, then fighting knowledge, and we all know where Kirito rates on those scales. As another example, Leafa doesn't have much play time compared to most other top players, but she's still considered one of the strongest Sylphs because she has actual fighting skills.]

spoiler[Skills have a different purpose as well. The only thing they're used for is determining what gear you can use. Eugene's sword requires 950 skill to wield, for example. They don't affect combat damage; damage is calculated on gear (weapon damage vs armor) and the strike itself (where it lands, swing speed, etc). The magic skill system doesn't get explained, so don't bother asking. So really, all Kirito's bugged stats do is give him the ability to wield whatever he comes across.]

if this is the case then the general should never have been called the strongest player. his attack skill relied so heavily on the swords special ability,he may as well have been a noob who bought an uber account.

dragoneyes001 wrote:

if this is the case then the general should never have been called the strongest player. his attack skill relied so heavily on the swords special ability,he may as well have been a noob who bought an uber account.

So we ignore the idea that he just might actually be skilled? Seems people have on a number of occasions already underestimated the skill of people being more important than player stat requirements for MMOs now.

Probably becaus in that fight all he needed was to use the sword, he wanted to demean Kirito more than beat him. And he was taken by complete surprise about Kirito's suden dual weilding, so fast and furious that he did not have time to think.

I've come to the realization that Sword Art Online (and its successors) are deconstructions of MMORPGs.

if this is the case then the general should never have been called the strongest player. his attack skill relied so heavily on the swords special ability,he may as well have been a noob who bought an uber account.

dragoneyes001 wrote:

if this is the case then the general should never have been called the strongest player. his attack skill relied so heavily on the swords special ability,he may as well have been a noob who bought an uber account.

And when, exactly, did he pick up his super-amazing sword? How high had his skill levels been before he obtained it? And didn't they say that he could only use it two-handed once his level reached 950? So he had to obtain a considerable level of skill before he could even use it that way. Considering how big it is, I'm not sure if you can even wield it as a 1h weapon.

eh, im not really a tentacle fan

Episode 21:

Otherwise, it was OK. I am getting rather tired of the crappy imouto nonsense. It does nothing for me emotionally. How much longer do we have to put up with that forced drama? Ah, what an otaku panderfest. Oh well that is to be expected.