What people are saying about "Manta Style"
Manta Style
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almost 10 years ago
[url=#user_comment_344881]@MangoMaster4[/url]: I'm not sure why you are taking this personally. Anyway, AM could just buy Abyssal Blade. Same stun chance, longer duration on heroes, and a reliable stun, which Faceless doesn't have, ults aside.
almost 10 years ago
If the game is the type I'm thinking of (wink wink), then I'd pay for it.
almost 10 years ago
[url=#user_comment_344881]@MangoMaster4[/url]: Not sure why you are taking this personally, but yes, stuns are good, especially reliable ones. Faceless's stun is only a chance, though. Thus, AM can always buy Abyssal Blade and he'll have a chance to stun the same as Faceless, plus a reliable stun from the active.
almost 10 years ago
[url=#user_comment_344864]@SteventheSlayer[/url]: I even did some test runs just to make sure I wasn't talking out of ignorance. With abyssal blade, AM can just barely win some of the fight if he's lucky enough to get the bashes in, but this is still without using void ult, which will allow void to kill AM uncontested.
almost 10 years ago
[url=#user_comment_344864]@SteventheSlayer[/url]: Are you people forgetting how much stun matters in a duel between carries? Why am I even trying to explain it. Some people just want to believe in something, and no amount of reasoning will ever change what they want to believe in.
almost 10 years ago
[url=#user_comment_344863]@Scow2[/url]: It used to be mobility skills were far more important than fighting skills, but the change on blink dagger has made ratting so much weaker that now teamfights are where it's at. Arguably, AM's mobility still lets him farm a lot faster, and he certainly CAN beat void in a straight up fight
almost 10 years ago
Ultimately, it depends on how well Void lands his Chrono and whether or not his team can take profit of it or not.
almost 10 years ago
[url=#user_comment_344862]@MangoMaster4[/url]: Faceless void only has one damage passive, just like Antimage, but AM's passive is arguably stronger. The other passives are defensive. AM's ult is independent on damage, while Faceless's ult requires him or his teammates to damage the people in it.
Scow2
almost 10 years ago
Except, from what I gather, AM will hit them before they even know what the heck just happened.
almost 10 years ago
[url=#user_comment_344859]@Morello[/url]: You're forgetting void passives and atk speed slow. Everything he has makes him a superior carry.
almost 10 years ago
@Nya-chan: You're welcome, glad to help! :)
almost 10 years ago
[url=#user_comment_344854]@Otter[/url]: It has always amazed me that animation gets done as fast as it does, considering how much work it can be to just draw ONE detailed picture.
Morello
almost 10 years ago
A 6 slotted AM completely destroys a 6 slotted Faceless Void if they fight outside of his ult. AM scales much better with attack speed because of his natural low BAT, an effect similar to Alchemist's ultimate.
almost 10 years ago
Animation is hard? Tell me about it, my brother is only learning it currently and he is always overwhelmed with work. I would put everyone who thinks "animating is easy" to do a five minute long, highly detailed and full motion piece in a very limited amount of time. From idea to finished product :P
almost 10 years ago
Eeermmm, i can't answer to that poll without knowing how the game'll turn out to be, if it's a generic android game, nothing, 'cuz i own a Windows Phone, if it's on WP as well, i could shell out 5U$ max for a mobile game. If it's Steam, 10U$, but everything depends on quality.
almost 10 years ago
Hey Jo. Depending on how the game turns out, are you considering greenlighting it?
Also, instead of setting a fixed price, why don't you do in Kickstarter style, where people can donate as much as they think is proper? You could have a base amount, or just allow it to be entirely donations.
almost 10 years ago
[url=#user_comment_344848]@Demilung[/url]: Let's assume it's an eroge. Also if the next part doesn't have a "Look at the time, it's 3 am" joke I will be disappointed.
almost 10 years ago
Also if AM was farming like crazy (as he did) and Void was lolligaging. AM will just destroy him. I see it happen. Hell, I did it once. If he has only Treads, maybe Mask of Madness, and like some item half-done he won't kill AM even under his ultimate.
almost 10 years ago
I wonder, how the hell should I consider, what Enhie's Game worth moneywise, if I don't know what it is, even in the slightest. Is it an RPG? Is it a puzzle game? Is it a Candy Crush clone? I don't know.
almost 10 years ago
[url=#user_comment_344844]@Frank[/url]: That's one of the things about Dota though. Even with tons of items, AM doesn't do a thing against a carry with actual carry power. The only thing AM had that made him such a popular pick for such a long time was that he was almost guaranteed to get the farm. Otherwise, AM is just bad.
Frank
almost 10 years ago
For those who say that faceless is a harder carry, he is.... IF he gets his items, which he hasn't so much yet because he's been busy ganking and buying "intermediary" items (power treads). If faceless only has a few damage items and an aegis while am shows up with a manta and a heart...
Merlynn
almost 10 years ago
Need to know more before offering moneys.
almost 10 years ago
Void is a harder carry than AM so what's the deal?
almost 10 years ago
Engie we miss you <3
almost 10 years ago
Oh god, animation. Can't say I envy you, Joe. Also, I'd be more inclined to spend money on Engie's game if I knew anything about besides that it is Engie's game.
almost 10 years ago
I would like to know what sort of game it is before I say any sort of price... Otherwise, can't really say anything.
almost 10 years ago
@Kilgore Trout: Lets also not forget that lategame you need to assume the other side has buyback. This is one of the reasons FV isn't popular, as without his ultimate he is an easily kitable rightclick creep. He kills you once, you buyback and can easily kill him twice.
FusRoDah!
almost 10 years ago
I hope Anti-Mage also buys a blink dagger.
almost 10 years ago
all I wanna see is AM win Cyka.
school crush go full circle
almost 10 years ago
Kilgore Trout: Thanks, since I don't play any MOBA, this was fairly valuable for me...
almost 10 years ago
@Kilgore Trout: A bit like tower defense.
almost 10 years ago
Jo, what genre will the game be?
almost 10 years ago
[url=#user_comment_344814]@MangoMaster4[/url]: Yeah, FV's ultimate freezes everybody in the area allowing him to wail on them, whereas AM's ultimate is only good against people without full mana. But a bad player can ruin any hero. (I know, since I have BEEN that bad player.)
almost 10 years ago
[url=#user_comment_344817]@The_Codfish[/url]: More details will be released when the game is near launch. Be cool you'll be able to judge if it's worth the price before paying for it.
almost 10 years ago
...giving you stat bonuses and making you attack and move faster. It's one of the things that turns Anti-Mage from an easily pwned wimp into a force of nature.

And he's about to buy one of those. Faceless Void is gonna regret being so cocky.
almost 10 years ago
...he needs to gain levels and buy the right gear in order to get tough and deadly. ("Fat".) Both Void and A.M. are designed to play the carry role.

Manta Style is the name of a weapon in the game that creates two copies of yourself to fight alongside you, in addition to...(cont)
USAF_Son
almost 10 years ago
I can't wait to see how this plays out! Jo actually narrated types of play styles into an engaging plotline. Colour me impressed!
almost 10 years ago
Honestly, I don't really know many details about this game you're making. Is there anywhere I can read up on it? Tentatively, I'd be willing to pay $4.99 for it.
almost 10 years ago
This one's easier that most DOTA comics to understand, but just in case anybody needs an explanation I am now qualified to give one, so I will.

The carry is SORT OF like the tank in a MMORPG. He leads the charge. The difference is that to begin with he is not that tough...(cont)
almost 10 years ago
I'll pay 5 for just about any game you make... but when do we get a taste?
almost 10 years ago
I'm liking the comic, but I just can't really accept what's happening. Void is much stronger in the lategame than antimage, even if he doesn't get incredibly fat.

Either way, we're going to need some screenies for the Engie game to decide whether it's worth getting hyped for or not.
almost 10 years ago
Hmm. From first side engie deserves some of coin. But prefer to dont pay anything because i'm not rich
Random Dude
almost 10 years ago
@Darius: you sums up what I'm about to comment. Also yeah, he's eating Aegis.
almost 10 years ago
Is bounty hunter a guy or a girl in these strips? It feels kind of like a girl to me but that makes me question my sexuality, which feels kind of weird.
Also is Void eating an aegis?
almost 10 years ago
Engie game with fanservice? Hell yeah!
almost 10 years ago
3 AM HYPEEEEEEEEE!!!
almost 10 years ago
So to anyone who wants to play FTL in awesome mode, google FTL Mods Captain Edition. It makes the game a thousand times more awesome, especially in infinite mode where it actually lasts a few hours.
dM
almost 10 years ago
Nice touch with the cheese there. I presume we are reaching the end of this "arc", it sure has been fun.
almost 10 years ago
[url=#user_comment_344794]@AlephTTM[/url]: Yes.
almost 10 years ago
What are you animating anyway? The Engie game?
Morello
almost 10 years ago
Its finally happening. Its 3AM, guys.