Record of Lodoss Wars
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Record of Lodoss Wars
I'm curious about the record of the Lodoss Wars. I picked up the manga one day but I had to put it down because of the violence. How violent is the anime? I liked Lord of the Rings. Would I probably like RoLW? Thanks for your help.
Every year in Uganda, innumerable children simply. . . disappear. These children all stolen under the cover of darkness from their homes and impressed into the guerilla armies of the LRA [Lord's Resistance Army]. In the deserts of Uganda, they are forced to witness the mindless slaughter of other children until they themselves can do nothing but kill. Kill. These children, generally ranging from ages 5-12, are brainwashed into murdering in the name of the resistance and into stealing other children from their beds to suffer the same fate.
Because of this genocide of innocence, hundred and hundreds of children live every night sleeping in public places miles from their homes, because they know that if the do not-- they will disappear. They will become just another number in this genocide to which the international community has chosen to turn a blind eye. They will become, in affect, invisible-- Invisible Children.
But there are those who are trying to fight against this slaughter of Uganda's children. They fight to protect these "invisible children." Please, help them help a country full of children who know nothing by fear. Help save the innocence. For more information concerning how you can help and how you can get an incredible video about this horrific reality, visit the Invisible Children home page.
Because of this genocide of innocence, hundred and hundreds of children live every night sleeping in public places miles from their homes, because they know that if the do not-- they will disappear. They will become just another number in this genocide to which the international community has chosen to turn a blind eye. They will become, in affect, invisible-- Invisible Children.
But there are those who are trying to fight against this slaughter of Uganda's children. They fight to protect these "invisible children." Please, help them help a country full of children who know nothing by fear. Help save the innocence. For more information concerning how you can help and how you can get an incredible video about this horrific reality, visit the Invisible Children home page.
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Mangafanatic - Posts: 4918
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Hmm, well, I've actually got a review in the making, so you're in luck! I can also review some of the manga on the side for you, if you'd like.
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Gypsy - Posts: 4056
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i think if you liked LotR then you would definatly like RoLW, i thuroughly enjoyed it, you can see alot of character similarities between the two, i havent seen Chronicles of the Heroic Knight though, only Record of Lodoss War
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Actually, the content isn't very different between the two series. I think you'd like, it, Manga .... you still need a nickname.
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Record of Lodoss War owns... it's kinda like an animeisation of D&D, if that makes any sense. It has a good soundtrack too.
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Straylight - Posts: 2346
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oh man, i forgot about the soundtrack, it is really good
i think these are the titles of the manga
Record of Lodoss War - Chronicles of the Heroic Knight
Record of Lodoss War - The Demon of Flame
Record of Lodoss War - The Grey Witch
Record of Lodoss War - The Lady of Pharis
i think these are the titles of the manga
Record of Lodoss War - Chronicles of the Heroic Knight
Record of Lodoss War - The Demon of Flame
Record of Lodoss War - The Grey Witch
Record of Lodoss War - The Lady of Pharis
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He wants them to learn to walk and must therefore take away His hand; and if only the will to walk is really there, He is pleased even with their stumbles.
Healing hands of God have mercy on our unclean souls
once again. Jesus Christ, Light of the World, burning
bright within our hearts forever. Freedom means love
without condition, without beginning or an end. Here's
my heart, let it be forever Yours, only You can make
every new day seem so new.
Every New Day - On Distant Shores - Five Iron Frenzy
Nail pierced hands they run with blood
A splitting brow forced by the thorns
His face is writhing with the pain yet it's comforting to me
Passion - Kutless
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glitch1501 - Posts: 2177
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The violence of RoLW isn't that bad in the anime. Only 3 people actually die... they just show it over and over and over again 
. Talk about recycling footage, sheesh. Other than that I really enjoyed it, I even bought both series.
. Talk about recycling footage, sheesh. Other than that I really enjoyed it, I even bought both series.
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CDLviking - Posts: 1794
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From what I understand (please correct me if Im wrong), there are a couple versions of The Record of Lodoss War. Honestly, Im not sure which one I own. 
I dont really watch it much. To me, it really felt like I was just watching a group of kids playing an RPG. Interesting at times, but not fantastic in any way. Not that every anime you watch needs to be awsome, but at least the ones you are spending your money on.
I did get a kick out of the "After show." At first it was just very annoying, but then I kind of grew to like it.
I would be interested in seeing what Gypsy's review says.
-kaji
I dont really watch it much. To me, it really felt like I was just watching a group of kids playing an RPG. Interesting at times, but not fantastic in any way. Not that every anime you watch needs to be awsome, but at least the ones you are spending your money on.
I did get a kick out of the "After show." At first it was just very annoying, but then I kind of grew to like it.
I would be interested in seeing what Gypsy's review says.
-kaji
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"Welcome to Lodoss Island!"
Anyway, I have both series, and I prefer Chronicles of the Heroic Knight out of the two (although the song from the first part of the shorter series is good). There are a lot of differences between the stories, although there isn't a greal deal of violence in either as I recall.
I haven't read the manga, but the series is one of my favorites. I especially like the designs of the armor, and summoning spells (in Chronicles of the Heroic Knight).
Anyway, I have both series, and I prefer Chronicles of the Heroic Knight out of the two (although the song from the first part of the shorter series is good). There are a lot of differences between the stories, although there isn't a greal deal of violence in either as I recall.
I haven't read the manga, but the series is one of my favorites. I especially like the designs of the armor, and summoning spells (in Chronicles of the Heroic Knight).
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cbwing0 - Posts: 2728
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Record of the Lodoss War is a classic, and is definately worth seeing if you have the opportunity. Admittedly, it isn't the greatest anime ever made (kaji's right in that it's a bit like a D&D adventure), but it's still fun. Granted, I rented the series and didn't buy it.
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Gypsy wrote:Actually, the content isn't very different between the two series. I think you'd like, it, Manga .... you still need a nickname.
Yeah, I've been thinging about the nickname thing for a while. . . is there any way I can change my user name to something that's a little easier to spit out? Or would that totally confuse everybody?
Every year in Uganda, innumerable children simply. . . disappear. These children all stolen under the cover of darkness from their homes and impressed into the guerilla armies of the LRA [Lord's Resistance Army]. In the deserts of Uganda, they are forced to witness the mindless slaughter of other children until they themselves can do nothing but kill. Kill. These children, generally ranging from ages 5-12, are brainwashed into murdering in the name of the resistance and into stealing other children from their beds to suffer the same fate.
Because of this genocide of innocence, hundred and hundreds of children live every night sleeping in public places miles from their homes, because they know that if the do not-- they will disappear. They will become just another number in this genocide to which the international community has chosen to turn a blind eye. They will become, in affect, invisible-- Invisible Children.
But there are those who are trying to fight against this slaughter of Uganda's children. They fight to protect these "invisible children." Please, help them help a country full of children who know nothing by fear. Help save the innocence. For more information concerning how you can help and how you can get an incredible video about this horrific reality, visit the Invisible Children home page.
Because of this genocide of innocence, hundred and hundreds of children live every night sleeping in public places miles from their homes, because they know that if the do not-- they will disappear. They will become just another number in this genocide to which the international community has chosen to turn a blind eye. They will become, in affect, invisible-- Invisible Children.
But there are those who are trying to fight against this slaughter of Uganda's children. They fight to protect these "invisible children." Please, help them help a country full of children who know nothing by fear. Help save the innocence. For more information concerning how you can help and how you can get an incredible video about this horrific reality, visit the Invisible Children home page.
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It’s kind of sad when I don’t know what version of an anime I have.
I had noticed that the animation in the opening and closing sequences seams to be slightly different than the actual show. Perhaps it is because they simply used the opening from a different version for the TV show as well?
Anyway, what is the difference between the OAV and the TV series? Are they actually different stories? Or just the same story presented a little differently?
I had noticed that the animation in the opening and closing sequences seams to be slightly different than the actual show. Perhaps it is because they simply used the opening from a different version for the TV show as well?
Anyway, what is the difference between the OAV and the TV series? Are they actually different stories? Or just the same story presented a little differently?
Depend on it. God's work done in God's way will never lack God's supply. He is too wise a God to frustrate His purposes for lack of funds, and He can just as easily supply them ahead of time as afterwards, and He much prefers doing so.
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[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]I remember that one fateful day when Coach took me aside. I knew what was coming. "You don't have to tell me," I said. "I'm off the team, aren't I?" "Well," said Coach, "you never were really ON the team. You made that uniform you're wearing out of rags and towels, and your helmet is a toy space helmet. You show up at practice and then either steal the ball and make us chase you to get it back, or you try to tackle people at inappropriate times." It was all true what he was saying. And yet, I thought something is brewing inside the head of this Coach. He sees something in me, some kind of raw talent that he can mold. But that's when I felt the handcuffs go on.
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kaji - Posts: 1281
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The OVA has continuity issues after the War of Heroes when compared with the manga. The tv series is truer to the actual story.
If the show you saw had Spark in it, then it was the tv series.
If the show you saw had Spark in it, then it was the tv series.
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Mangafanatic wrote:Yeah, I've been thinging about the nickname thing for a while. . . is there any way I can change my user name to something that's a little easier to spit out? Or would that totally confuse everybody?
Well, you're allowed to change your username, but don't mind me razzing you about it. I tend to shorten everyone's name. I dunno ... maybe I'll come up with something creative just for you.
oh, I mean 
.kaji wrote:I had noticed that the animation in the opening and closing sequences seams to be slightly different than the actual show. Perhaps it is because they simply used the opening from a different version for the TV show as well?
Yeah, often the footage seen in openings aren't actually clipped from the show itself, and that can be really disappointing sometimes - Lodoss is a classic example of this. Both series do it, actually.
Anyway, what is the difference between the OAV and the TV series? Are they actually different stories? Or just the same story presented a little differently?
Well, there are major differences, but for the most part, the TV series can almost be watched as a sequel to the OVA. However, I don't think they're actually related. I believe the TV series actually follows the original book more closely than the OVA.
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