Monthly Archives: January 2012

MOM: Quick Update

Posted on January 13, 2012 by Ubu Roi

The game is going well. I got two cities producing paladins and one good high-level spell: Call the Void. i.e.: 20-megaton nuke. I only used it once, but to devastating effect; that pretty much put paid to the eastern front, … Continue reading →

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Preview of 2012’s ‘Worst of’ (High School DxD)

Posted on January 13, 2012 by Ubu Roi

Special Honorable Mention for Best Pole Dance in an ED goes to High School DxD. I mean seriously, damn. The animators went all out on that even if the rest of the animation was… mediocre. I would love to have … Continue reading →

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Now Try This

Posted on January 11, 2012 by Ubu Roi

You’ve probably seen posts over at Steven’s or here talking about an all-book, no-ability build. But what about a minimum-book build, with lots of retorts? Since the number and level of spells you can get is determined by your books, … Continue reading →

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For a Few Dollars Less..

Posted on January 4, 2012 by Ubu Roi

..than a Fate/Zero series, I just did my part to support the more reasonable members of the Japanese Anime-Dan. Delivered today were three series: Tenchy Muyo GXP: This is a favorite of mine — I saw it borrowed from Dr. … Continue reading →

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Ubu Roi’s Top Ten (Dis-)Honorable Mentions, 2011

Posted on January 2, 2012 by Ubu Roi

And now, the awards that were just not quite bad enough to be in the Worst list. 10. Worst Business/Marketing Decision: Fate/Zero, $350. ‘Nuff said. 9. Worst Angstfest: Be serious. Shanna F has to get this. Once again, what could … Continue reading →

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Ubu Roi’s Top Ten Worst of 2011

Posted on January 2, 2012 by Ubu Roi

Here it is once again, my annual attempt to prove I have a sense of humor by bagging on bad anime. You know, just because I can. For those of you who need reminding, the rules are this: these are … Continue reading →

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