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1d4chan>SaltyMan: Oi, YOU're stupid! The series is quite interesting in use of low level creatures like Tucker's Kobolds

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Oi, YOU're stupid! The series is quite interesting in use of low level creatures like Tucker's Kobolds

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	'''Goblin Slayer''' is a [[manga]] based on a light novel of the same name. The series is, like [[Dungeon Meshi]], relatively new but it has quickly gained popularity among [[neckbeards]] for its creative use of a '''very''' [[D&D\|generic fantasy]] setting, though others will tell you it is nothing more than a discount version of [[Berserk]]. The story is mostly a [[Rip and Tear\|gorefest]] that aims to show you the most efficient ways of killing as many [[goblin]]s as possible, whether it be through stabbing, maiming, poison, fire, or [[Awesome\|creative use of utility spells]]. However, as a light novel, it is also filled with references to other fantasy stories and settings, from [[Berserk]] to [[The Lord of the Rings]].		'''Goblin Slayer''' is a [[manga]] based on a light novel of the same name. The series is, like [[Dungeon Meshi]], relatively new but it has quickly gained popularity among [[neckbeards]] for its creative use of a '''very''' [[D&D\|generic fantasy]] setting, though others will tell you it is nothing more than a discount version of [[Berserk]]. The story is mostly a [[Rip and Tear\|gorefest]] that aims to show you the most efficient ways of killing as many [[goblin]]s as possible, whether it be through stabbing, maiming, poison, fire, or [[Awesome\|creative use of utility spells]]. However, as a light novel, it is also filled with references to other fantasy stories and settings, from [[Berserk]] to [[The Lord of the Rings]].

	The series has gained notoriety for its explicit [[Rape\|rape scenes]], causing some anons to label it as [[Smut for the Smut Throne\|spanking material]] for [[/d/\|a certain kind of people]]. Although, most [[Weeaboo\|fans]] will also be quick to point out that these scenes feature women that look like victims of spousal abuse and/or real-life rape rather than sexy vixens getting their "comeuppance". To say it's [[Skub\|controversial and debated]] on /tg/ is an understatement and it's not even about the rape. The setting has some confusing worldbuilding with many calling it contradictory or outright nonsensical. Describing the complaints some have with the state of the world, the behavior of the characters and the many criticisms for the in-universe justifications (which many fa/tg/uys found unsatisfactory) would take up as much space as a years worth of [[Local Lord]] threads.		The series has gained notoriety for its explicit [[Rape\|rape scenes]], causing some anons to label it as [[Smut for the Smut Throne\|spanking material]] for [[/d/\|a certain kind of people]]. Although, most [[Weeaboo\|fans]] will also be quick to point out that these scenes feature women that look like victims of spousal abuse and/or real-life rape rather than sexy vixens getting their "comeuppance" which is ''extremely'' rare in Jap animu and mango culture. To say it's [[Skub\|controversial and debated]] on /tg/ is an understatement and it's not even about the rape. The setting has some confusing worldbuilding with many calling it contradictory or outright nonsensical. Describing the complaints some have with the state of the world, the behavior of the characters and the many criticisms for the in-universe justifications (which many fa/tg/uys found unsatisfactory) would take up as much space as a years worth of [[Local Lord]] threads.

	The series now also has an official anime. And, the voice of Goblin Slayer in the English Dub is [[Doom\|Doom Slayer]] (specifically, his mocap actor, for those of you who just went "He had a voice actor?!"). As is only proper.		The series now also has an official anime. And, the voice of Goblin Slayer in the English Dub is [[Doom\|Doom Slayer]] (specifically, his mocap actor, for those of you who just went "He had a voice actor?!"). As is only proper.

1d4chan>SpectralTime: Look, Goblin Slayer is a stupid show. But how exactly is the relative amorality of these hypothetical gritty mercenaries supposed to factor into things?

2023-05-23T10:23:37Z

Look, Goblin Slayer is a stupid show. But how exactly is the relative amorality of these hypothetical gritty mercenaries supposed to factor into things?

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	==Criticism==		==Criticism==
	As stated above, this manga has garnered controversy thanks due in part to its inconsistent setting. It’s a setting with two opposing sets of [[Party\|gods]] playing a D&D-like game with the entire world, of which the characters and people in it are distantly aware. Many arguments have been had over whether the worldbuilding is simple and spartan or simply lazy, and particularly over whether it is a realistic fantasy world. As always with Japanese fantasy settings, the usual [[skub]] about Adventurers Guilds are frequently brought up. ~~Especially with their screening process meant a lack of amoral soldiers who can sent to fight gritty threats such as Goblins with no regard for how they complete the mission~~		As stated above, this manga has garnered controversy thanks due in part to its inconsistent setting. It’s a setting with two opposing sets of [[Party\|gods]] playing a D&D-like game with the entire world, of which the characters and people in it are distantly aware. Many arguments have been had over whether the worldbuilding is simple and spartan or simply lazy, and particularly over whether it is a realistic fantasy world. As always with Japanese fantasy settings, the usual [[skub]] about Adventurers Guilds are frequently brought up.

	A common criticism is that goblins are a threat disregarded by most political powerholders in the regions in which the story is set. Despite constantly raiding and destroying villages, killing adventuring parties, and being a constant boogeyman to women everywhere, they continue to be seen as unimportant and low-priority. When multiple parties of adventurers are forced to go after a goblin nest, people complain that this proves the deadliness of goblins and how they should be treated as a far greater danger, particularly in the frontier region in which Goblin Slayer operates.		A common criticism is that goblins are a threat disregarded by most political powerholders in the regions in which the story is set. Despite constantly raiding and destroying villages, killing adventuring parties, and being a constant boogeyman to women everywhere, they continue to be seen as unimportant and low-priority. When multiple parties of adventurers are forced to go after a goblin nest, people complain that this proves the deadliness of goblins and how they should be treated as a far greater danger, particularly in the frontier region in which Goblin Slayer operates.

	Another common criticism leveled at the setting is that it is tonally dissonant. Goblin Slayer applies a grim, gritty motif to goblins and all encounters with them: goblins use simple but brutal and effective tactics like poisoned weapons, ambushes, traps, etc. However, the rest of the world is filled with standard JRPG tropes, including common use of [[Fantasy Armor]]. As such, when a dragon-killing [[barbarian]] is struck down by a single cunning goblin (He is revealed to be alive in Year One), there are complaints that the world is flipping between [[Heroic Fantasy]] and [[Grimdark]] [[Low Fantasy]] only when goblins are involved, written solely to be edgy and "dark".		Another common criticism leveled at the setting is that it is tonally dissonant. Goblin Slayer applies a grim, gritty motif to goblins and all encounters with them: goblins use simple but brutal and effective tactics like poisoned weapons, ambushes, traps, etc. However, the rest of the world is filled with standard JRPG tropes, including common use of [[Fantasy Armor]]. As such, when a dragon-killing [[barbarian]] is struck down by a single cunning goblin (He is revealed to be alive in Year One), there are complaints that the world is flipping between [[Heroic Fantasy]] and [[Grimdark]] [[Low Fantasy]] only when goblins are involved, written solely to be edgy and "dark," so that the Goblin Slayer can be the unjustly ignored genius the world won't listen to until it's too late, and to let the audience vicariously feel smart through him.

	Finally, one of the major criticisms regards Goblin Slayer and his tactics, which are presented in story as being the result of pragmatic strategizing. In particular, some criticize his choice to use low-end gear. Some of his reasons are simple characterization (he likes short swords), some ''almost'' make sense (he thinks goblin blood will slowly ruin any expensive gear, but that implies he doesn't know basic maintenance). And most ~~controversial~~, he does it to limit the fallout of his death should it be looted by goblins, instead of simply wearing much better gear to both kill more goblins faster and make getting killed by goblins less likely. Others believe his tactics are ridiculously fantastical, or simply tryhard attempts at seeming intelligent.		Finally, one of the major criticisms regards Goblin Slayer and his tactics, which are presented in story as being the result of pragmatic strategizing. In particular, some criticize his choice to use low-end gear. Some of his reasons are simple characterization (he likes short swords), some ''almost'' make sense (he thinks goblin blood will slowly ruin any expensive gear, but that implies he doesn't know basic maintenance). And most controversially, he does it to limit the fallout of his death should it be looted by goblins, instead of simply wearing much better gear to both kill more goblins faster and make getting killed by goblins less likely. Others believe his tactics are ridiculously fantastical, or simply tryhard attempts at seeming intelligent. (He has admitted in-universe that some of his tricks, like repurposing a teleportation scroll into a water-cutter, were things he didn't know the outcome of before he tried them and then ran with when they did.)

	For reasonable counter-arguments, please visit [[/a/]].		For reasonable counter-arguments, please visit [[/a/]].
	[[Category:Weeaboo]][[Category: Goblin]] [[Category: Approved Media]]		[[Category:Weeaboo]][[Category: Goblin]] [[Category: Approved Media]]

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	==Criticism==		==Criticism==
	As stated above, this manga has garnered controversy thanks due in part to its inconsistent setting. It’s a setting with two opposing sets of [[Party\|gods]] playing a D&D-like game with the entire world, of which the characters and people in it are distantly aware. Many arguments have been had over whether the worldbuilding is simple and spartan or simply lazy, and particularly over whether it is a realistic fantasy world. As always with Japanese fantasy settings, the usual [[skub]] about Adventurers Guilds are frequently brought up.		As stated above, this manga has garnered controversy thanks due in part to its inconsistent setting. It’s a setting with two opposing sets of [[Party\|gods]] playing a D&D-like game with the entire world, of which the characters and people in it are distantly aware. Many arguments have been had over whether the worldbuilding is simple and spartan or simply lazy, and particularly over whether it is a realistic fantasy world. As always with Japanese fantasy settings, the usual [[skub]] about Adventurers Guilds are frequently brought up. Especially with their screening process meant a lack of amoral soldiers who can sent to fight gritty threats such as Goblins with no regard for how they complete the mission

	A common criticism is that goblins are a threat disregarded by most political powerholders in the regions in which the story is set. Despite constantly raiding and destroying villages, killing adventuring parties, and being a constant boogeyman to women everywhere, they continue to be seen as unimportant and low-priority. When multiple parties of adventurers are forced to go after a goblin nest, people complain that this proves the deadliness of goblins and how they should be treated as a far greater danger, particularly in the frontier region in which Goblin Slayer operates.		A common criticism is that goblins are a threat disregarded by most political powerholders in the regions in which the story is set. Despite constantly raiding and destroying villages, killing adventuring parties, and being a constant boogeyman to women everywhere, they continue to be seen as unimportant and low-priority. When multiple parties of adventurers are forced to go after a goblin nest, people complain that this proves the deadliness of goblins and how they should be treated as a far greater danger, particularly in the frontier region in which Goblin Slayer operates.

	Another common criticism leveled at the setting is that it is tonally dissonant. Goblin Slayer applies a grim, gritty motif to goblins and all encounters with them: goblins use simple but brutal and effective tactics like poisoned weapons, ambushes, traps, etc. However, the rest of the world is filled with standard JRPG tropes, including common use of [[Fantasy Armor]]. As such, when a dragon-killing [[barbarian]] is ~~slain~~ by a single cunning goblin, there are complaints that the world is flipping between [[Heroic Fantasy]] and [[Grimdark]] [[Low Fantasy]] only when goblins are involved, written solely to be edgy and "dark".		Another common criticism leveled at the setting is that it is tonally dissonant. Goblin Slayer applies a grim, gritty motif to goblins and all encounters with them: goblins use simple but brutal and effective tactics like poisoned weapons, ambushes, traps, etc. However, the rest of the world is filled with standard JRPG tropes, including common use of [[Fantasy Armor]]. As such, when a dragon-killing [[barbarian]] is struck down by a single cunning goblin (He is revealed to be alive in Year One), there are complaints that the world is flipping between [[Heroic Fantasy]] and [[Grimdark]] [[Low Fantasy]] only when goblins are involved, written solely to be edgy and "dark".

	Finally, one of the major criticisms regards Goblin Slayer and his tactics, which are presented in story as being the result of pragmatic strategizing. In particular, some criticize his choice to use low-end gear. Some of his reasons are simple characterization (he likes short swords), some ''almost'' make sense (he thinks goblin blood will slowly ruin any expensive gear, but that implies he doesn't know basic maintenance). And most controversial, he does it to limit the fallout of his death should it be looted by goblins, instead of simply wearing much better gear to both kill more goblins faster and make getting killed by goblins less likely. Others believe his tactics are ridiculously fantastical, or simply tryhard attempts at seeming intelligent.		Finally, one of the major criticisms regards Goblin Slayer and his tactics, which are presented in story as being the result of pragmatic strategizing. In particular, some criticize his choice to use low-end gear. Some of his reasons are simple characterization (he likes short swords), some ''almost'' make sense (he thinks goblin blood will slowly ruin any expensive gear, but that implies he doesn't know basic maintenance). And most controversial, he does it to limit the fallout of his death should it be looted by goblins, instead of simply wearing much better gear to both kill more goblins faster and make getting killed by goblins less likely. Others believe his tactics are ridiculously fantastical, or simply tryhard attempts at seeming intelligent.

	For reasonable counter-arguments, please visit [[/a/]].		For reasonable counter-arguments, please visit [[/a/]].
	[[Category:Weeaboo]][[Category: Goblin]] [[Category: Approved Media]]		[[Category:Weeaboo]][[Category: Goblin]] [[Category: Approved Media]]

1d4chan>Megaspartan at 15:57, 13 January 2023

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	For reasonable counter-arguments, please visit [[/a/]].		For reasonable counter-arguments, please visit [[/a/]].
	[[Category:Weeaboo]][[Category: Goblin]]		[[Category:Weeaboo]][[Category: Goblin]] [[Category: Approved Media]]

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	==="Non-Prayer" Characters and Other Beings===		==="Non-Prayer" Characters and Other Beings===
	*'''[[Goblins]]''' are almost a character unto themselves, being a recurring threat with recognizable character despite the "leaders" being killed off in every arc. What makes them interesting is that the author has spun what is most often considered a weak low-level threat into crazy Viet Congs on crack, essentially making them the goblin equivalent of [[Tucker's Kobolds]]. Generally, the goblins pose a great exercise for any longtime [[DM]] that wishes to go against tropes or surprise [[Party\|veteran players]]. Some of their notable tactics include: Totems to distract from their hidden ambush tunnels (again, like Viet Cong), using seemingly live corpses as traps, hiding in old wells, using wolves as guard dogs and mounts, and using kidnapped women as literal meat shields by tying them to boards and hiding behind them. All goblins are males and reproduce with females of any other race, and may eventually grow up into stronger, smarter goblins if they live long enough. In addition, they are all sadistic xenophobes that look upon all other lifeforms, including the forces of Chaos (evil) as being lower and more pathetic than themselves while also resenting them for having wealth, knowledge, health, and the other fruits of civilization while they have nothing but shitty holes in the ground and the castoffs of what they can steal. This drives them to raid, rape, torture and consume all others whenever they have the chance, which is as often as a goblin can sneak attack anyone. They also hate each other, with the small gobs looking at their fellows with treachery, mistrust and envy, and the bigger ones treating their underlings like trash. Essentially, they're [[Skaven]] without Warp tech. It's implied that the fable of goblins coming from <s>[[Morrslieb]]</s> the barren green moon which orbits their world is true in some sense, though in a D&D setting where planeswalking is possible nothing is certain. Later stories deal with the possibility that their kind is evolving, with select members of the species trying to learn and uplift the rest of their race via stealing from other races and worshipping dark gods.		*'''[[Goblins]]''' are almost a character unto themselves, being a recurring threat with recognizable character despite the "leaders" being killed off in every arc. What makes them interesting is that the author has spun what is most often considered a weak low-level threat into crazy Viet Congs on crack, essentially making them the goblin equivalent of [[Tucker's Kobolds]]. Generally, the goblins pose a great exercise for any longtime [[DM]] that wishes to go against tropes or surprise [[Party\|veteran players]]. Some of their notable tactics include: Totems to distract from their hidden ambush tunnels (again, like Viet Cong), using seemingly live corpses as traps, hiding in old wells, using wolves as guard dogs and mounts, and using kidnapped women as literal meat shields by tying them to boards and hiding behind them. All goblins are males and reproduce with females of any other race, and may eventually grow up into stronger, smarter goblins if they live long enough. In addition, they are all sadistic xenophobes that look upon all other lifeforms, including the forces of Chaos (evil) as being lower and more pathetic than themselves while also resenting them for having wealth, knowledge, health, and the other fruits of civilization while they have nothing but shitty holes in the ground and the castoffs of what they can steal. This drives them to raid, rape, torture and consume all others whenever they have the chance, which is as often as a goblin can sneak attack anyone. They also hate each other, with the small gobs looking at their fellows with treachery, mistrust and envy, and the bigger ones treating their underlings like trash. Essentially, they're [[Skaven]] without Warp tech. It's implied that the fable of goblins coming from <s>[[Morrslieb]]</s> the barren green moon which orbits their world is true in some sense, though in a D&D setting where planeswalking is possible nothing is certain. Later stories deal with the possibility that their kind is evolving, with select members of the species trying to learn and uplift the rest of their race via stealing from other races and worshipping dark gods.
	*'''[[That Guy\|Truth]]''' and '''[[This Guy\|Illusion]]''' are two of the [[God\|cosmic forces]] that control the setting. Truth is a cocky asshole who loves [[grimdark]] settings, encourages adventurers to party-kill one another over loot, and is a lazy shit that designs dungeons by just pouring a tons of high-CR monsters and traps into a maze and calling it a day. As long as adventurers die gruesomely, whether to goblins or dragons, he's happy. Illusion is a sweet girl who works hard to come up with well-designed challenges for the world's inhabitants but loves tossing her own on [[DMPC]]s into the setting to try and act out her railroaded plot. Strongly suspected of being the "player" behind the current legendary Hero going around the world defeating the forces of Chaos, and thus the source of all her nat-20s. Goblin Slayer intrigues both of them: delighting Illusion with his creativity, and irritating Truth with his single-minded quest and circumventing fate with his preparations. At the end of the day, though, neither of them will argue with the dice. Less emphasized in the anime and manga.		*'''[[That Guy\|Truth]]''' and '''[[This Guy\|Illusion]]''' are two of the [[God\|cosmic forces]] that control the setting. Truth is a cocky asshole who loves [[grimdark]] settings, encourages adventurers to party-kill one another over loot, and is a lazy shit that designs dungeons by just pouring a tons of high-CR monsters and traps into a maze and calling it a day. As long as adventurers die gruesomely, whether to goblins or dragons, he's happy. Illusion is a sweet girl who works hard to come up with well-designed challenges for the world's inhabitants but loves tossing her own on [[DMPC]]s into the setting to try and act out her railroaded plot. Strongly suspected of being the "player" behind the current legendary Hero going around the world defeating the forces of Chaos, and thus the source of all her nat-20s. The games of both, can result in "random" events occurring, such as horrific eldritch horrors arriving or even entire dungeons and massive old buildings popping up, safe to say their games will never stop. Goblin Slayer intrigues both of them: delighting Illusion with his creativity, and irritating Truth with his single-minded quest and circumventing fate with his preparations. At the end of the day, though, neither of them will argue with the dice. Less emphasized in the anime and manga.
	*'''Order''' and '''Chaos''': The great cosmic divide in the setting, also characterized as "Prayer Characters" and "Non-Prayer Characters." Generally, Order means [[Lawful Good]] and Chaos means [[Chaotic Evil]] though there are degrees and individual differences to various characters and factions. All gods are on one or the other side, and rather than destroy the world by battling it out between them with their full force, they create and control, through dice rolls, the people living within their world and the challenges they face. Most stories featuring the main cast are, at some distant level, part of plots manipulated by distant and powerful forces of Chaos, of which goblins are the sacrificial chaff to accomplish their plot. Occasionally, glimpses of the far greater battles of the likes fought by Sword Maiden are shown, but the emphasis is on the battles faced by Goblin Slayer and his comrades on the periphery of these threats.		*'''Order''' and '''Chaos''': The great cosmic divide in the setting, also characterized as "Prayer Characters" and "Non-Prayer Characters." Generally, Order means [[Lawful Good]] and Chaos means [[Chaotic Evil]] though there are degrees and individual differences to various characters and factions. All gods are on one or the other side, and rather than destroy the world by battling it out between them with their full force, they create and control, through dice rolls, the people living within their world and the challenges they face. Most stories featuring the main cast are, at some distant level, part of plots manipulated by distant and powerful forces of Chaos, of which goblins are the sacrificial chaff to accomplish their plot. Occasionally, glimpses of the far greater battles of the likes fought by Sword Maiden are shown, but the emphasis is on the battles faced by Goblin Slayer and his comrades on the periphery of these threats.


	===The Four-Cornered World===		===The Four-Cornered World===

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	'''Goblin Slayer''' is a [[manga]] based on a light novel of the same name. The series is, like [[Dungeon Meshi]], relatively new but it has quickly gained popularity among [[neckbeards]] for its creative use of a '''very''' [[D&D\|generic fantasy]] setting, though others will tell you it is nothing more than a discount version of [[Berserk]]. The story is mostly a [[Rip and Tear\|gorefest]] that aims to show you the most efficient ways of killing as many [[goblin]]s as possible, whether it be through stabbing, maiming, poison, fire, or [[Awesome\|creative use of utility spells]]. However, as a light novel, it is also filled with references to other fantasy stories and settings, from [[Berserk]] to [[The Lord of the Rings]].		'''Goblin Slayer''' is a [[manga]] based on a light novel of the same name. The series is, like [[Dungeon Meshi]], relatively new but it has quickly gained popularity among [[neckbeards]] for its creative use of a '''very''' [[D&D\|generic fantasy]] setting, though others will tell you it is nothing more than a discount version of [[Berserk]]. The story is mostly a [[Rip and Tear\|gorefest]] that aims to show you the most efficient ways of killing as many [[goblin]]s as possible, whether it be through stabbing, maiming, poison, fire, or [[Awesome\|creative use of utility spells]]. However, as a light novel, it is also filled with references to other fantasy stories and settings, from [[Berserk]] to [[The Lord of the Rings]].

	The series has gained notoriety for its explicit [[Rape\|rape scenes]], causing some anons to label it as [[Smut for the Smut Throne\|spanking material]] for [[/d/\|a certain kind of people]]. Although, most [[Weeaboo\|fans]] will also be quick to point out that these scenes feature women that look like victims of spousal abuse and/or real-life rape rather than sexy vixens getting their "comeuppance". To say it's [[Skub\|controversial and debated]] on /tg/ is an understatement and it's not even about the rape. The setting has some confusing worldbuilding with many calling it contradictory or outright nonsensical. Describing the complaints some have with the state of the world, the behavior of the characters and the many criticisms for the in-universe justifications (which many fa/tg/uys found unsatisfactory) would take up as much space as a years worth of [[Local Lord]] threads.		The series has gained notoriety for its explicit [[Rape\|rape scenes]], causing some anons to label it as [[Smut for the Smut Throne\|spanking material]] for [[/d/\|a certain kind of people]]. Although, most [[Weeaboo\|fans]] will also be quick to point out that these scenes feature women that look like victims of spousal abuse and/or real-life rape rather than sexy vixens getting their "comeuppance" which is ''extremely'' rare in Jap animu and mango culture. To say it's [[Skub\|controversial and debated]] on /tg/ is an understatement and it's not even about the rape. The setting has some confusing worldbuilding with many calling it contradictory or outright nonsensical. Describing the complaints some have with the state of the world, the behavior of the characters and the many criticisms for the in-universe justifications (which many fa/tg/uys found unsatisfactory) would take up as much space as a years worth of [[Local Lord]] threads.

	The series now also has an official anime. And, the voice of Goblin Slayer in the English Dub is [[Doom\|Doom Slayer]] (specifically, his mocap actor, for those of you who just went "He had a voice actor?!"). As is only proper.		The series now also has an official anime. And, the voice of Goblin Slayer in the English Dub is [[Doom\|Doom Slayer]] (specifically, his mocap actor, for those of you who just went "He had a voice actor?!"). As is only proper.