Avatar: The Last Airbender Fan Club

[The Fallen]

My favorite episodes from TLAB are "The Blue Spirit" and "Sozin's Comet, Part 2: The Old Masters". The Blue Spirit episode was so amazing because of all the action and excitement. I loved how it showed Zuko in a new light as well. The Old Masters was interesting for the fact of introducing a new form of bending, one that ultimately helped Aang cope with having to face and defeat Ozai because he wouldn't have to kill him.

 

[Livewire]

Fave Chars:

ATLA - Iroh. THE DRAGON OF THE WEST.

LOK - Mako. In addition to being a fire bender, I love his charming and polite personality. XD

 

[CarefulWetPaint]

I dont have a favourite episode because I cant remember things that well.. xD.
More importantly...
Latest Episode:

Spoiler:

I agree with you guys TARLOCK Definitely has a lil something something going on with Amon, I dont think that they are the same people, maybe brothers though! That'd be interesting.. Because it makes no sense that hes trying to take in all those people who did nothing wrong as it OBVIOUSLY just stirs the pot and gives the Equalists more people willing to join them because the benders can be scene oppressing them.
Tenzin getting mad was funny though, as well as Ikki saying Korra likes Mako.

And Tarlock is way to boss at bending, srsly? No moon blood bending? He hax!

 

[The Fallen]

Finally saw the newest episode. Thoughts:

Spoiler:

Tarlock was annoying the whole episode - like a kid in a candy store willing to do what ever necessary to get what he wants. I thought that the episode was good as a whole. And I'm glad that they are addressing Korra's avatar state issues.

 

[Olli]

No favourite episode here, because they're all pretty darn amazing :p

Spoiler:

My god, I hated Tarlock in this episode. It was just pretty frustrating seeing all those people following his orders, capturing innocent non-benders, without considering whether it was right or wrong. Well, they may have considered it, but hell. Just annoying to see no one would even shift sides when it was so clear that what they were doing was wrong. That, as well as at the council meeting or whatever it was.
At the end when Korra confronted him, I just really felt like he was Amon, and well. The bloodbending powers could add up with the fact that Amon can take away people's bending in some way or another?

 

[The Fallen]

No favourite episode here, because they're all pretty darn amazing :p

Spoiler:

My god, I hated Tarlock in this episode. It was just pretty frustrating seeing all those people following his orders, capturing innocent non-benders, without considering whether it was right or wrong. Well, they may have considered it, but hell. Just annoying to see no one would even shift sides when it was so clear that what they were doing was wrong. That, as well as at the council meeting or whatever it was.
At the end when Korra confronted him, I just really felt like he was Amon, and well. The bloodbending powers could add up with the fact that Amon can take away people's bending in some way or another?

I agree with what you said in your spoiler. There was a moment there where I felt the same but came to the conclusion that it can't be. It would ruin the series I feel.

 

[Olli]

Yeah, I see where you're getting at, but who knows? Plot twists lie around every corner nowadays, so it could even be that the equalists weren't even the real threat. Not likely, but just an example. Either way, I do agree with you. They may just have set it up as a throw-off for the fans :p

 

[mikey]

Joining! :D

Username: Toshiro.
Element: Fire

Favorite Character:
ATLA: Azula. I loved her. She was so nasty and a great antagonist for the series <3
Korra: Bolin. He is really funny xD He reminds me of Sokka.

Favorite Episode:
ATLA: SOZINS COMET. That was an AMAZING finale. Everything about it was awesome. All four parts.
Korra: I'd have to say the pilot. I loved the intro, and how Korra travels to Republic City. Also Katara :)

 

[The Fallen]

I can see the idea behind it. I actually feel it's a bit typical; the corrupt politician who manipulates things to gain power. I also don't like the fact that they are making Korra look so weak and fragile. Hopefully she starts to learn more about her avatar powers soon!

 

[-Grayscale-]

Username: -Grayscale-
Element: Air
LEMME IN SUCKAS

Jk. Huge fan of this show uh mah gawd <3

Favorite Character: King Bumi
Didn't show up often but I always thought he was funny ;o;

 

[Golurks Were Meant to Fly]

^^ Oh Bumi, I loved him so much

"One of you is missing, someone very important...WHERE'S MOMO?!?!?!?!" <-paraphrased

Speaking of animals, what was your favorite animal cross from the series?
Mine would be Foofoocuddlypoops, a.k.a. a sabertooth-moose-lion, though all the crosses were cool. (like ostrich-horses!)

 

[Jacinth]

YES! FOO FOO CUDDLYPOOPS!

He is officially my favorite animal EVER.

But other than that....
turtle ducks

and
purple pentapus!

They're so cute and squishy! :D

 

[The Fallen]

I love all the hybrids that they created. Each so unique but not too farfetched. My favorite is the lion-turtle though; such a giant, strong, gentle creature!

 

[Netto Azure]

I was bloodbended to walk over here and join. ;_;

LOL yeah add me.

 

[Cid]

From a few posts back:

While we're talking about episodes, what is your favorite episode from ATLA and LOK so far?

For the first series, I'd go with The Crossroads of Destiny for just ending probably the best book of the three with a bang. Katara and Zuko's interactions, Aang teaming up with Iroh, the old man and Azula being badass in general, twists here and there, I could just go on. I love that episode to bits, it started well, it ended very emotionally and just packed a lot of action scenes and bending that we all love.

For Korra, it has to be the most recent one, When Extremes Meet. Not saying why, but it was just a throwback to the badass antics of the original series when the whole team proves how epic they are in battle. All that coupled with twists, mystery and villainy, oh and less pro-bending. Don't get me wrong, I liked the sport, just not as much as regular bending fights. And speaking of regular bending fights, there's a whole lot in this episode, which is why I liked it so much.

As for the current discussion, favourite hybrids would be the badgermoles. They're really cool because they can Earthbend, and seemed docile in Toph's flashback. I'd like to pet one. Polar bear dogs come at a close second, though. For animals unique to the series, I simply love Appa, and flying bison in general.

Oh hi Netto. :D

@Jellicent:
Of course, that makes not joining even more abhorrent!
Although somehow I never doubted you'd make it here. /anyway off-topic again

 

[TheFallenUmbreon]

Which Element do you think is the most lethal and dangerous during combat? I'd personally say Blood Bending, for obvious reasons. How about for Survival?

 

[Golurks Were Meant to Fly]

I think all the elements are equally lethal in combat, and I think they do a pretty good job portraying that.

Lighting = Razor Sharp Water Attack = Boulder = Air Blast Of Doom.

However, since the only airbending we've really seen is by Aang and like all airbenders he is a pacifist, airbending doesn't really appear as lethal as say fire-bending which is mostly portrayed in negative, violent connotations through ATLA and also a bit in LOK. The same is pretty true for earth bending. I really think it depends on the skill of the bender, if an extra technique is involved (lightening, metal, blood) or if the bender is trying to kill their opponent.

In terms of survival, I'd say waterbending since survival is all about adapting and that's pretty much the description of waterbending. :)

 

[CarefulWetPaint]

Which Element do you think is the most lethal and dangerous during combat? How about for Survival?

Well from watching ATLA I would have to say that fire as an element is probably the most dangerous as they basically took over the whole world while Aang was out.
I think that the most lethal would have to be blood bending though as it gives basically total control over anyone which would definitely give you the advantage in combat.

I think earth or water would probably be the best for survival though so that'd probably be it.

 

[Cid]

Which Element do you think is the most lethal and dangerous during combat?
Assuming everything is available, the combatants are at their peaks and have the moon/sun/comet/whatever for them, and any possible feat can be performed, then I'd say Waterbending. Bloodbending is just too much, I believe you can even morbidly disintegrate a person with it. D; It also stops the person's tracks, and disables you from performing bending movements, so even if you can spontaneously blow up people like Combustion Man, it can still be more easily avoided.

How about for Survival?
Ehh, I'll go with Firebending. Waterbending most of the time needs a sufficient water source in combat, and traditionally a full moon to perform Bloodbending. Earthbending also needs a source, and being rid of that pretty much screws you. That leaves Airbending, which could be weakened with thin air or vacuum, but I think its defensive nature and the mobility it gives can be good for survival. Firebending gets both offense and defense, I think, and being able to spontaneously produce flames makes a skilled user difficult to incapacitate. Unless sub-zero temperatures can affect them similar to not having a bending source (I think The Boiling Rock episode kinda proved that so I dunno).

 

[The Fallen]

It's hard to say between peak fire bending and peak water bending. Lightning has proven to be deadly if it strikes you. Aang would have died if Katara hadn't healed him immediately. On the other side of things, blood bending is insanely deadly. Being able to immobilize your opponent and cripple them is scary. I would say lightning wins out though because it is easier to access... Unless you're Tarrlok who can blood bend at will.