Game Mechanics as Metaphor in MMO Junkie

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  • @ExplanationPointAnime
    @ExplanationPointAnime  6 років тому +376

    Guys, I know that Log Horizon has a second season. I put the key art for the second season in The Bucket We Don't Acknowledge, alongside Dexter's eighth season and the live-action A:TLA movie. Stop saying I meant "third season." I didn't.

    • @Sterl500
      @Sterl500 6 років тому +19

      Log Horizon's second season was just like Overlord's second season IMO. Good for world building and setup for a third season, but rather disappointing in most other aspects.

    • @SlimTony
      @SlimTony 6 років тому +6

      You forgot to put the 2nd season of Black Butler in that bucket

    • @addisonjones2712
      @addisonjones2712 6 років тому +3

      What was wrong with season 2 though? Like isn't it just more of the same stuff but maybe a bit slower paced.

    • @RichterVonFuchs
      @RichterVonFuchs 6 років тому +1

      I wish there was a tsukihime anime.

    • @martinpat94
      @martinpat94 6 років тому +8

      Okay but still would love a third season for it. Especially over another season of SAO

  • @lauratatum509
    @lauratatum509 6 років тому +497

    “I’m gonna assume you’ve been good little children and have watched mmo junkie.” -!
    “Have you been flossing?”- my dentist
    “Yes”-me, totally not lying.

    • @untrustworthybagel
      @untrustworthybagel 6 років тому +5

      Laura Tatum watch the show already it’s goooooooood

    • @lauratatum509
      @lauratatum509 6 років тому +12

      Untrustworthy Bagel It’s on the list. Unfortunately, it’s a long list, and I have a short attention span.

    • @untrustworthybagel
      @untrustworthybagel 6 років тому +4

      Laura Tatum well if you’re ever burnt out on intense dramas or action shows, this is a good show to relax and follow. I’m not saying it can’t make you emotional, it’s just a lot calmer and more down to earth than most anime these days

    • @lauratatum509
      @lauratatum509 6 років тому +7

      Fair enough. Will do

    • @Legalmind2
      @Legalmind2 6 років тому +5

      Why would you lie to your dentist? They're a doctor trying to take care of your teeth.
      When my dentist asks me I just say no and when they say I should I tell them I won't because I can't be arsed.

  • @InquisitorThomas
    @InquisitorThomas 6 років тому +531

    I’m pretty sure French Bryant declared war on me and my kin for the next ten thousand generations.

    • @touketsuaoienkour12
      @touketsuaoienkour12 6 років тому +7

      You're an Englishman aren't ya?

    • @Jmotist
      @Jmotist 6 років тому +35

      French bryant actually asked if he could be the one talking in the next video.

    • @veroncia5218
      @veroncia5218 6 років тому +1

      I honestly can't blame him OwO

    • @yeahyah11
      @yeahyah11 6 років тому +12

      dont worry about it man, he's french. he'll surrender the second you appear for a fight

    • @sebastianrebiere9017
      @sebastianrebiere9017 6 років тому +1

      No ! French people don't surrender that easily ! Look at the French Revolution, for example... Who won the hundred year war : France ! So it may not be the most bad ass army ever, it still hangs in there !

  • @Phantoml25
    @Phantoml25 6 років тому +247

    It's more that hayashi's kanji means a small Grove of trees while adding the third part on top makes it designate a whole, large forest. Possibly about how hayashi only shows a small part of morioka's traits

  • @asteteamekstasy5719
    @asteteamekstasy5719 6 років тому +198

    Jesus I laughed so hard when you spoke french ! Feels so good to finally hear someone who can pronounce basic words right.
    And that singing "Merciii" at the end. Aaaah so good. A like from France bro !

    • @Mrjcraft00
      @Mrjcraft00 5 років тому +1

      Aste TeamEkstasy j’attend pour la vidéo présentée par Bryant Français. C’est dommage.

  • @yorokbitheotaku333
    @yorokbitheotaku333 6 років тому +41

    Fun fact: a lot of the game mechanics used in Shellfish Online are actually taken from a game known as Mabinogi, the title/logo/some images of which can actually be seen a few times in the convenience store as an advertisement. Shellfish Online shares many similar visual and gameplay similarities from the character creation, to quests being dropped by a bird and even to the quickbars design at the bottom of the page.

  • @timothymclean
    @timothymclean 6 років тому +302

    I had to pause the video halfway through to try and figure out what an emotional DPS or an emotional tank would be.

    • @Yal_Rathol
      @Yal_Rathol 6 років тому +115

      Timothy McLean someone who solves your problems for you and someone who uses themselves to shield you from your problems.

    • @cobraglatiator
      @cobraglatiator 6 років тому +5

      dude,you're starting to be fuckin everywhere man!! lol, we seem to be into a lot of the same shit...ya got good taste my man.

    • @Yal_Rathol
      @Yal_Rathol 6 років тому +1

      cobraglatiator to whom do you refer?

    • @sknif1
      @sknif1 6 років тому +12

      someone who damages you emotionally and someone who takes damage from you emotionally

    • @GigaOtomia
      @GigaOtomia 6 років тому +12

      Emotional teamkiller.

  • @GavinHohenheim
    @GavinHohenheim 6 років тому +52

    "Interpersonal connections"
    It just HAD to be Shou Tucker. Did anybody ever tell you that you can be savage af?

    • @vencedore1000
      @vencedore1000 6 років тому +3

      GavinHohenheim LOOOL i was looking for someone who had noticed that!
      Such a legend

  • @ironalex28
    @ironalex28 6 років тому +4

    If you wanna go by the literal translation for fruits de mer it's "Fruits of the sea" which in Europe includes but is not limited to shellfish

  • @NnT042
    @NnT042 5 років тому +1

    Just putting this out there but when I heard the phrase "...aren't able to excel" and you dropped a screenshot of Accel World I said out loud, dude you passed up a PERFECT place to reference Excel Saga! Then I remembered that talking to the tv makes one look crazy.

  • @DrinkyBeery
    @DrinkyBeery 6 років тому +57

    I don't have anything clever or insightful to comment but I just wanted to say I really enjoy your sense of humor in these videos. The jokes hit so hard and fast and are completely moved past often by the time i have a chance to react. Brock and his donut had me pausing the video to laugh.

  • @razputinepanzerfaust
    @razputinepanzerfaust 6 років тому +4

    You know french, so I appreciate the funny route you took with translating Fruits de Mer, because the way they used it probably was a LITERAL translation of those words into English which would have been "Fruits of the sea" but Shellfish is way funnier.

  • @charlieann7100
    @charlieann7100 6 років тому +108

    This anime was just adorable.
    Thats it.
    *Fucking Adorable*

    • @MasonAttano
      @MasonAttano 6 років тому +1

      Ikr. I just finished it like 10 minutes ago. I honestly can't fucking breathe. This show gave me heart cancer, but in a good way.

  • @Nickfumi
    @Nickfumi 6 років тому +35

    Haven't seen MMO Junkie yet, so had to stop when you called us out at 2 minutes in lmao, but I'm officially interested in it now ;D will save this video for the near future after a watch~

    • @TainoMoya
      @TainoMoya 3 роки тому

      Checking in, did you watch it? Its a very good wholesome show

  • @Fafnd
    @Fafnd 6 років тому +1

    0:14 Sick burn!

  • @DaggersandDiplomacy
    @DaggersandDiplomacy 6 років тому +96

    I would totally play shellfish online over sword art online.

    • @badassoverlordzetta
      @badassoverlordzetta 6 років тому +14

      Probably a good choice, at least Shellfish online can't actively kill you for your failure to Dark Souls properly.

    • @jaschabull2365
      @jaschabull2365 6 років тому +8

      It's an MMO spinoff of splatoon where you get to play a bivalve rather than a cephalopod.

    • @Roeclean
      @Roeclean 4 роки тому

      Nah IMMA RISK IT

  • @DivineXdarkness
    @DivineXdarkness 6 років тому +24

    I was a bad boi. I didn't watch Shellfish yet, but I will! Don't be mad at me. This second video has convinced me.

  • @austinryder2622
    @austinryder2622 5 років тому +2

    I love the Starkid references you throw into your videos now and again! makes me happy to see more people love their shows!

  • @CSDragon
    @CSDragon 6 років тому +7

    I could swear, Explanation Point, you're the most wholesome anituber on this site.

  • @TheUnspokenKibbles
    @TheUnspokenKibbles 6 років тому +6

    I appreciate that this essay is completely different from the Extra Credits episode of the same name. It's a different medium under the microscope, so perhaps that's inevitable, but I still find it amusing.

  • @ferna5250
    @ferna5250 6 років тому +1

    I literally had to stop the video to write this comment but YOUR CONNECTION OF PETSCOP WITH REBIRTH WAS SAVAGEEEE LOL TOO SOON

  • @stardreamwriter
    @stardreamwriter 6 років тому +2

    “Have a donut”
    My next immediate thought?
    “Jelly filled are my favorite”

  • @re-crafted2993
    @re-crafted2993 6 років тому +9

    Glorious, well articulated, and fucking hilarious

  • @elenpena42564
    @elenpena42564 6 років тому +3

    I got distracted for about 30 seconds with that Night Vale reference

  • @rrtkddigimon0
    @rrtkddigimon0 5 років тому +2

    I would have guessed that Fruits de Mer meant Seafood.
    Like, in Portuguese "Frutos do Mar" are basically any seafood. And at least in Spain I heard "Frutos del Mar/ Frutos de' Mar" used in the same way.

  • @autumnson
    @autumnson 6 років тому +20

    J'attends avec impatience la vidéo présentée par French Bryant :)

  • @Dave-C21
    @Dave-C21 6 років тому +16

    I love your description of MMOS: Alone but not lonely. That seems to fit almost all the multiplayer games I've ever played. topkek

  • @jordanl7685
    @jordanl7685 6 років тому +3

    12:19
    You can’t just casually put that monster on screen. The rage I suddenly felt...

  • @mynr0
    @mynr0 6 років тому +159

    Wait, are we doing the *"Tsukihime HAS NO ANIME"* thing with *Log Horizon* too?

    • @hli5457
      @hli5457 6 років тому +30

      What do you mean??? Tsukihime has no anime
      The only type moon adaptations that exist are from ufotable
      YOU HEAR ME, ONLY UFOTABLE HAS DONE ANYTHING TYPE MOON!!1!1! DEEN-STAY NIGHT ISN'T A THING NOR IS TSUKIHIME

    • @mynr0
      @mynr0 6 років тому +3

      G'ah!

    • @InquisitorThomas
      @InquisitorThomas 6 років тому +1

      Raksh Well Dean Stay Night wasn’t awful for the time it released.

    • @hli5457
      @hli5457 6 років тому +4

      Inquisitor Thomas yeah, I'd say it even passable today but saying "The deen UBW movie" wouldn't be as snappy

    • @mynr0
      @mynr0 6 років тому +5

      In conclusion, Type-Moon adaptations are a land of contrasts.

  • @kingturboturtlednoc5722
    @kingturboturtlednoc5722 4 роки тому +3

    "you watched MMO junkie first"
    Me: Yes. Absolutely. Without a doubt. So could ya maybe explain anyway? Asking for a friend

  • @RefinedAshley
    @RefinedAshley 6 років тому +23

    I just realized something.... Morioka is basically adult Tomoko. I mean she's alot better off for sure, but somewhat similar.
    That must be why I like this show so much.

  • @odysseusinspace9704
    @odysseusinspace9704 4 роки тому +3

    Sweet, sensetive support class.
    *Shows Medic (TF2)*
    HA!

  • @zayaweight9579
    @zayaweight9579 6 років тому +3

    Man, I absolutely love your content. Your sense of humor is exactly what I need & the stuff you talk about is fun & interesting. Keep up the excellent work.

  • @nickelakon5369
    @nickelakon5369 6 років тому +2

    Its a good point to bring up that Morioka and Sakurai, who are living through other people with their mmo avatars, other characters, (for example Koiwai) who are only using them as avatars do not have different voice actors for their mmo characters (at least in the dub)

  • @gexianhen
    @gexianhen 6 років тому +1

    i see the entire anime just because of the first video u made on it... it was great!! 100% worth!

  • @davidmercer436
    @davidmercer436 6 років тому

    I got about 10 seconds in, stopped, watched all of MMO Junkie, and then finished the video.
    It was well worth it.

  • @briesayzhi4782
    @briesayzhi4782 6 років тому

    Youre the first person to manage to get me to stop a video and immediately watch an entire anime before continuing the video. So congratulations. And thank you. Mmo junkie was fantastic.

  • @TAP7a
    @TAP7a 6 років тому +3

    I liked and now I’m commenting to increase the engagement score. French Bryant was excellent and I want more of him

  • @kikml22
    @kikml22 6 років тому

    Oh my god the picture of Aladdin (from the play Twisted: The Untold Story of A Royal Vizier) at 7:23 got me so excited like I literally jumped when I saw him. I know so few people that have seen that musical oh my god

  • @metaalloy2131
    @metaalloy2131 6 років тому +1

    God man, keep up the good work! I appreciate your Magic references and all your quirks together.

  • @equilibrium8887
    @equilibrium8887 6 років тому

    Man, I still can't get over seeing my mine in these videos. Keep doing what you're doing, my man! I wish I was more conversational in your Discord, but alas, I find myself spending less and less time on my own computer, because I always sit in front of one at work.

  • @nyvirea1420
    @nyvirea1420 6 років тому +6

    The only thing not perfect about this video is the lack of musical masterpieces. Seriously though, I loved you videos about MMO Junkie and your two music rants aswell.

  • @waylonmorningstar390
    @waylonmorningstar390 6 років тому

    Every time a twisted reference pops up in your I get that instant smile. thanks starkid

  • @christopheryoung935
    @christopheryoung935 6 років тому +1

    Oh man a new video from exclamation point!

  • @traplover6357
    @traplover6357 6 років тому +6

    I don't wanna play an MMO on an enemy, I mean, game controller.

  • @CyberCreeper22
    @CyberCreeper22 5 років тому +1

    as a frenchmen... actually it translates more to seafood

  • @CJWproductions
    @CJWproductions 6 років тому +11

    So does Froots De Mer hold the same connotation in French as "clam up" does in English? Of withdrawing into one's shell?

    • @Pablo360able
      @Pablo360able 4 роки тому +2

      I think it has the same connotation as “shellfish”

  • @bibubbletea
    @bibubbletea 6 років тому +2

    Another amazing video Bryant keep up the good work!!!

  • @JimFaindel
    @JimFaindel 6 років тому

    Can't wait for the next update of your quarterly content!

  • @maromania7
    @maromania7 6 років тому

    Oh Braynt, I didn't come here without seeing it because I was looking for Analysis videos. I came here without seeing it because I was looking for you! :D
    seriously I have no time I've been on overtime since November heeeeeelp....

  • @nack287
    @nack287 6 років тому

    Way to rock that regular schedule, Bryant.

  • @goranim5015
    @goranim5015 6 років тому +1

    Really good video again ExPoint. I am loving it.

  • @typhoonzebra
    @typhoonzebra 6 років тому +14

    Greed Island from Hunter X Hunter is one of the best anime MMOs but it was written before MMOs were popular.

    • @MathWizHQ
      @MathWizHQ 6 років тому +3

      We gotta kill that "hasn't watched Hunter x Hunter meme" first, but yes, Greed Island is great.

    • @marroch364
      @marroch364 6 років тому

      TyphoonZebra indeed

    • @MamiK00
      @MamiK00 6 років тому

      TyphoonZebra greed island is the only part of hunter x hunter I've watched and I liked it a lot. It was a fun arc and I really loved Biscuit

    • @typhoonzebra
      @typhoonzebra 6 років тому +1

      Titilayo Aderemi-Williams why haven't you watched the rest? Get on that. The chimera ant arc is awesome.

  • @kirknay
    @kirknay 6 років тому

    It took 5 seconds for the connection pun to sink in. Why am I watching this on my lunch break?

  • @herecomemacOnTT
    @herecomemacOnTT 6 років тому +1

    come on and slam and welcome to the ja'am
    ...
    For real though, your analysis is always so well done and so well thought out that I can't wait for the few videos you put out. They're worth the wait, and this is no acception.

  • @Zetra_the_meh
    @Zetra_the_meh 6 років тому

    That skit with french briant is the funniest thing i have seen in a long time

  • @uberholydeeps
    @uberholydeeps 6 років тому +3

    Thank you for another great video!
    One small thing to mention: while your point about Morioka covering her mirror to avoid her reflection is interesting, I think this is actually a cultural thing? Covering mirrors in the bedroom has to do with a superstition about bad spirits coming out of them at night to take you away, if I'm remembering right.
    Though I've also seen the same thing done for other reflective surfaces, like televisions and computer monitors? So there could be something said for her covering the mirror, (in that she's maybe a bit old-fashioned or superstitious) but leaving the computer screen uncovered (where her online connections mean more to her than the superstition.)
    Either way, always wonderful to see another video from you, especially about a series that meant a lot to me too! ( ´ ∀ `)ノ~ ♡

  • @Ren-nf4pz
    @Ren-nf4pz 6 років тому

    Great job as always Bryant. You are a beacon in your field.

  • @mikeyg.8597
    @mikeyg.8597 6 років тому

    I love your style of videos, where you pile up images and stuff! Good job keep it up!!

  • @harciongaming9122
    @harciongaming9122 6 років тому

    Glad to see Jaam made it into the episode.

  • @dameazize
    @dameazize 6 років тому

    Oh, I've never thought about it until they were written out, but that's pretty clever. Hayashi means forest in Japanese. Mori also means forest but...bigger? I guess it's close to the difference between a wood and a forest. And the ko kanji in Moriko is generally used to suggest child. Same kanji as KOdomo (child) or KOinu (puppy), etc. So it's the comparison of a smaller forest vs. forest + child. That makes for a really interesting point of metaphorical comparison, I kind of love that!

  • @DJ2WYCE
    @DJ2WYCE 6 років тому +1

    Another awesome video. Can't wait till next month when you release another one : ^)

  • @Otokogoroshi
    @Otokogoroshi 6 років тому +1

    I have not seen MMO Junkie.
    Maybe I'll watch it now!

  • @thomaskalland9276
    @thomaskalland9276 6 років тому +1

    Dude that was great great job

  • @captain4480
    @captain4480 6 років тому

    i was smiling when you said i was a good child until the donut part.

  • @Miju001
    @Miju001 5 років тому +1

    6:54 I'm a simple woman, I see Petscop, I like

  • @TheMike0088
    @TheMike0088 6 років тому

    2:05 a donut? oh gee, jelly-filled are my favorite!

  • @SakuraAvalon
    @SakuraAvalon 6 років тому

    Enemy Controller! "I pay 1000 Lifepoints and take control of your monster, Yugi!"

  • @ZontarDow
    @ZontarDow 6 років тому +2

    The American French accent is pretty funny to hear when I'm so used to native speakers.

  • @welldeweye4233
    @welldeweye4233 6 років тому

    Damn Petscop reference hit me hard...
    I still feel quite literal rage in reference to supposed "Rebirthing" techniques...

  • @lorddashdonalddappington2653
    @lorddashdonalddappington2653 6 років тому

    Oh damn, Expoint uploaded.

  • @observershroom
    @observershroom 4 роки тому

    i don't want to sound like a weirdo but the way he said that merci was very musical and pleasant-sounding
    the video is great btw i have rewatched it like 5 times since it was posted

  • @NemoLafond
    @NemoLafond 6 років тому +1

    Excellent as usual, Exclamation Point. Quite frankly, I hadn’t realized about half of this (though I hadn’t given it that much thought). I’m honestly curious about your notes, but I’m poor and haven’t money. Someday I’ll be able to donate...
    Anyway, looking forward to the next video!

  • @patteri90
    @patteri90 6 років тому

    "Interpersonal connections". Shows Shou Tuckers picture. You're a damn monster you know that.

  • @samtrue3
    @samtrue3 6 років тому

    Interpersonal connection as the chimera man shows up that's harsh but funny

  • @nathanmorton7728
    @nathanmorton7728 6 років тому

    Yay! You’re back!

  • @tostisgood
    @tostisgood 6 років тому

    This vid has convinced me to give the show a shot. Thanks for the fascinating perspective!

  • @endercreeper8394
    @endercreeper8394 6 років тому

    I just realized that french bryant said “I present your next video”

  • @willchalloner6643
    @willchalloner6643 6 років тому

    2:25
    We used to call it god power but not any more ,we decided it needed a new name , this , is super saiyan blue

  • @missmisstery7337
    @missmisstery7337 6 років тому +1

    Can we talk about Koiwai's name for a bit? His name literally means "love celebration" that's adorable!

  • @HxH2011DRA
    @HxH2011DRA 6 років тому

    5:19 *PROFESSIONAL. ANIME. ANALYST.*
    Also lol at that sinbad no bouken reference XD

  • @mystic_spider
    @mystic_spider 6 років тому +1

    Explain it like you mean it, Bryant.

  • @robiacobus
    @robiacobus 6 років тому

    "Good have a doughnut" shows Brock holding Onigiri. Ahhhhhh i lost my shit gotta love that Pokemon dub

  • @akiamendoza8859
    @akiamendoza8859 6 років тому

    I like how you mentioned the donut pokémon meme

  • @argodark-blade2791
    @argodark-blade2791 6 років тому

    Back to MAL to give that extra point now.

  • @mechajay3358
    @mechajay3358 6 років тому +1

    That "shellfish" translation though

  • @z3f293
    @z3f293 4 роки тому +1

    it makes me think of how my brother and I play mmos. He plays as A Mage Dps and i a Samurai Tank, And this is kind of our dynamic, I can handle the problems long enough for him blow them away
    (IDK, the vídeo was Interesting for me)

  • @kellenliame2674
    @kellenliame2674 6 років тому +1

    Once ran into a mmo character in WOW whose name was literally “fappmaterial”

  • @SlugKingsly
    @SlugKingsly 6 років тому +6

    Holy shit a UA-camr mentioned gender and they didn't get 9 million dislikes!? Please tell me it isn't still April Fools.

  • @SebastianSeanCrow
    @SebastianSeanCrow 6 років тому

    2:10 this video is the reason why I know MMO Junkie even exists

  • @williamwissing6768
    @williamwissing6768 6 років тому +1

    I binged the entire show after watching the first video

  • @invictakaizeros7821
    @invictakaizeros7821 6 років тому +4

    6:55 A theorist I see, I should have known

  • @gma5607
    @gma5607 6 років тому

    EP confirmed on team Peep, truly a worthy and honourable man!

  • @flvvrs4197
    @flvvrs4197 6 років тому +3

    14:34 Man, if you keep making videos, i'll run out of goats.

  • @Tsunirako
    @Tsunirako 6 років тому

    Fruits de mer is Sea food to be specific.
    Ce petit moment en français m'a fait sourire, j'adore écouter des anglophones parler français. C'est relaxant étrangement.

  • @luco5769
    @luco5769 6 років тому +1

    Wait was that a starkid reference? You are my new favourite person. How?

  • @bray2964
    @bray2964 6 років тому +1

    Emotional damage per second...
    My specialty

  • @curiousKuro16
    @curiousKuro16 6 років тому +7

    Interpersonal connections omf. Does that mean you've been watching FMA?

  • @nowydexter13
    @nowydexter13 6 років тому

    Hit that big fat like button - explanation point arrived!

  • @cearro6688
    @cearro6688 6 років тому

    the author of the light novel for this anime actually plays a mmo called mabinogi and based some of the light novel off of it.