Yes, please! I love your content, but usually can’t afford to spend the time scrolling through shorts lol. Long form videos would be easier for me to watch, and it’s really great to hear you talk about a topic for more than a minute at once :)
I’m sure they’ll change Adam’s stats if they ever release a 2077 manual. I also heard he wasn’t on the solo list due to the fact he’s under contract from Arasaka, but I could be wrong, since I’m pretty sure Morgan is under contract from Miltech..
Yeah, and they even specify Boa Boa Weyland (who was born in Jamaica) as working for PetroChem. So working in America seems to be the only requirement. Really seeks like Smasher just... isn't on their level by himself.
I would also argue Adam smasher is like releasing a rabid dog on an enemy, while the rest of the borgs and solos on the list are actual special talents. In 2077 it seems that he got even more special augments, which is why I’m wondering if he’d be included in the list in 2077 or not.
@@char1363i think Adam Smasher should get a drink named after him in the Afterlife Bar. If that honour was reserved for saints then the drinks menu would be very short. Plus you could make a pun on the “smasher” part by having crushed ingredients of some kind.
I can't be sure but Smasher isn't considered a solo because he's an ass who slaughters and destroys everything around him. Being a solo requires finesse and professionalism; like Smasher cares about any of that. One more thing, are the stats for Smasher's Dargoon or DaiOni bodies, or is it for his first Samson one?
They included "Mister X" as an honorable mention even though he had gone on a cyberpsycho rampage-only excluding him because he got killed. He was also big into questionable things. They also have Lance Rock at #3, despite him potentially ruining his career with his last job. So they're pretty lose with who they consider a Solo. Wr only have stats that I know of for his Samson body.
@@MarcusVance Well, with the DaiOni and Dragoon bodies Smasher's states would be much higher. The DaiOni was the one he used vs. Morgan Blackhand. Speaking of solos, ever heard of Kenichi Zaburo? He was Blackhand's chief nemesis whi worked for Araska. He also warned Smasher to be nice to Michiko Arasaka when he was dating her.
You've got a good point. It'd be easy to just take those Samson stats and change them into DaiOni stats-so he'd be a bit stronger, faster, and potentially better reflexes. But... that's it. He wouldn't get smarter, more lucky, and would still be outclassed in terms of skill level.
@@MarcusVance I think it'd be a bigger jump in stats than just a bit, but yeah you're right; Smasher wouldn't get any more skilled or smarter. He's too reliant on the tech Arasaka provides or that he can get from other corps. Maybe that's why he isn't on the list; he's too dependent on bigger and better upgrades and doesn't bother achieving his potential.
I find it hard to believe that smasher can only lift 1300 lbs in his dragoon. I mean, he tore David Martinez out of what was essentially a gravity tank & gorillas can’t even do that with their ability to lift upwards to 4000lbs
@@JammesJack-td6gvno there aren’t? The best absolute strength lift, the deadlift, has a record of 500kg/501kg depending on who you ask. Car lifts, truck walks, weighted walk, they’re not really the same as there are some physics shenanigans going on
Actually makes sense, Smasher was always a thug with a chip on his shoulder, relying on having the best tech (metal over meat) Makes beating him in game that much more satisfying.
That's mostly because if it makes sense for Smasher to be a campaign ender, then you've made Arasaka-canonically the #2 richest corporation-upset at you specifically. That is the campaign ender.
@@ShawnF0912 David and his gang made 2 fatal mistakes number 1 a bit fancy Chrome don't make you a real merc just an express way to the losers prize of a drink in the afterlife and number 2 you never let the crack head make your plans and David was firmly in that camp his crack was just chrome
That’s how I interpreted him in edgerunners. He’s a reminder that there is always, ALWAYS, someone bigger than you, faster than you, stronger than you, more dangerous than you. Forget that and you’ll get yourself killed.
A long and vertical video from Marcus? Whaaaaat? Should I do more like this?
I enjoy content like this it's more informative and it's an easy watch
I'd say it depends on the content. But I certainly wouldn't mind these kinds of videos for more in-depth analysis of sci fi tech.
Yeah
Marcus Who win between Frank Horrigan vs Smasher ?
Yes, please! I love your content, but usually can’t afford to spend the time scrolling through shorts lol. Long form videos would be easier for me to watch, and it’s really great to hear you talk about a topic for more than a minute at once :)
I’m sure they’ll change Adam’s stats if they ever release a 2077 manual. I also heard he wasn’t on the solo list due to the fact he’s under contract from Arasaka, but I could be wrong, since I’m pretty sure Morgan is under contract from Miltech..
Yeah, and they even specify Boa Boa Weyland (who was born in Jamaica) as working for PetroChem. So working in America seems to be the only requirement.
Really seeks like Smasher just... isn't on their level by himself.
I do really hope they have his stats in the Edgerunners kit.
I wonder if his sons stats would be included as well, he did a pretty good job in 2077 against Arasaka.
Boa boa’s son that is.
I would also argue Adam smasher is like releasing a rabid dog on an enemy, while the rest of the borgs and solos on the list are actual special talents. In 2077 it seems that he got even more special augments, which is why I’m wondering if he’d be included in the list in 2077 or not.
Ahh...that makes V beating him a bit more understandable.
Also ngl V is a literal Demi god in Cyberpunk
@@char1363i think Adam Smasher should get a drink named after him in the Afterlife Bar. If that honour was reserved for saints then the drinks menu would be very short. Plus you could make a pun on the “smasher” part by having crushed ingredients of some kind.
I can't be sure but Smasher isn't considered a solo because he's an ass who slaughters and destroys everything around him. Being a solo requires finesse and professionalism; like Smasher cares about any of that. One more thing, are the stats for Smasher's Dargoon or DaiOni bodies, or is it for his first Samson one?
They included "Mister X" as an honorable mention even though he had gone on a cyberpsycho rampage-only excluding him because he got killed. He was also big into questionable things.
They also have Lance Rock at #3, despite him potentially ruining his career with his last job.
So they're pretty lose with who they consider a Solo.
Wr only have stats that I know of for his Samson body.
@@MarcusVance Well, with the DaiOni and Dragoon bodies Smasher's states would be much higher. The DaiOni was the one he used vs. Morgan Blackhand.
Speaking of solos, ever heard of Kenichi Zaburo? He was Blackhand's chief nemesis whi worked for Araska. He also warned Smasher to be nice to Michiko Arasaka when he was dating her.
You've got a good point. It'd be easy to just take those Samson stats and change them into DaiOni stats-so he'd be a bit stronger, faster, and potentially better reflexes.
But... that's it. He wouldn't get smarter, more lucky, and would still be outclassed in terms of skill level.
@@MarcusVance I think it'd be a bigger jump in stats than just a bit, but yeah you're right; Smasher wouldn't get any more skilled or smarter. He's too reliant on the tech Arasaka provides or that he can get from other corps. Maybe that's why he isn't on the list; he's too dependent on bigger and better upgrades and doesn't bother achieving his potential.
I find it hard to believe that smasher can only lift 1300 lbs in his dragoon. I mean, he tore David Martinez out of what was essentially a gravity tank & gorillas can’t even do that with their ability to lift upwards to 4000lbs
Yeah like some irl people can lift 1200 pounds
@@JammesJack-td6gvno there aren’t? The best absolute strength lift, the deadlift, has a record of 500kg/501kg depending on who you ask. Car lifts, truck walks, weighted walk, they’re not really the same as there are some physics shenanigans going on
Actually makes sense, Smasher was always a thug with a chip on his shoulder, relying on having the best tech (metal over meat) Makes beating him in game that much more satisfying.
Sounds like that baby hates Arasaka! Heck yeah buddy fight the system!
Smasher should be a campaign ender.
That's mostly because if it makes sense for Smasher to be a campaign ender, then you've made Arasaka-canonically the #2 richest corporation-upset at you specifically.
That is the campaign ender.
What is wrong with the audio?
The background noises were creeping me out
My son was helping me film. I have no free time these days.
@@MarcusVance lmao
Good work man, kids are complicated but they also are a joy
Shaitan is probably the coolest outside of kagekaze
I like him.
Hold up- there is a Star Trek gang in cyberpunk?? I wanna hear more about this
Thanks! Now I'm gunna be stuck in a 2077 rabbit hole
I really do think it's perfect for him to be such an absolute monster physically, but just... a competent but unimpressive solo beyond that
Lore wise Adam is more famous as a Gatekeeper ie he sepetates the geared up idiots on the street from the real mercs
Probably explains David, close but not enough.
@@ShawnF0912 David and his gang made 2 fatal mistakes number 1 a bit fancy Chrome don't make you a real merc just an express way to the losers prize of a drink in the afterlife and number 2 you never let the crack head make your plans and David was firmly in that camp his crack was just chrome
That’s how I interpreted him in edgerunners. He’s a reminder that there is always, ALWAYS, someone bigger than you, faster than you, stronger than you, more dangerous than you. Forget that and you’ll get yourself killed.
You missed the big one, Joseph Madrina!
Smasher wasn't on the list because his accomplishments were more than 90% because of his FBC's capabilities. Everyone on the list has actual skills 🤣
The farming servitor that handed Lorgar his ass is the best cyborg.
Catholic diving cyborg would make a cool story.