SPOILER ALERT:Mortal Kombat X DIGITAL COMIC DISCUSSION

I'd hate to see a Goro armless variation, but I'd be open to the idea of a Goro variation with cybernetic arm replacements.
It would be like Jax, but 4 times better. *Ba-dum. Tissss*
 
Gorozilla said:
Damn, I knew it was coming but at the very least Goro still lives. Damn emo Mayan Smurf using Blood magic.

Anybody else think it's funny how Goro's storyline somewhat mirrors his in the old timeline?


Goro, Prince of Pain
Old Timeline: Goro is Prince of the Shokan, General of Outworld's armies, Champion of Mortal Kombat
New Timeline: Same deal

The Bigger they are, the harder they fall
Old Timeline: Goro is defeated by Liu Kang, and goes into hiding.
New Timeline: Goro is defeated by Liu Kang, Kung Lao, Cyber Sub Zero, and bad writing.

An Alliance with the Princess
Old Timeline: Goro allies himself with former daughter of Shao Kahn, Princess Kitana.
New Timeline: Goro allies himself with daughter of Shao Kahn, Princess Mileena.

Make Peace/War, Turning against the Emperor
Old Timeline: Goro makes peace with Kung Lao, and the Centaurs. He and Kitana then wage war against his former boss, Emperor of Outworld Shao Kahn.
New Timeline: Goro kills Kotal K'etz as his declaration of war against his former boss, Emperor of Outworld Kotal Kahn.

At Death's door
Old Timeline: Noob Saibot attacks a weary Goro from behind in the middle of a war.
New Timeline: Kotal Kahn resorts to blood magic to disarm Goro.


So far Goro's story has mirrored his old story aside from two differences. The first is that he receives far less focus then he did before. In the old timeline Goro was glorified as the champion of Kombat and made out to be a huge threat. In the new timeline he doesn't appear during the first tournament except during his fight (Johnny Cage doesn't even know who Goro is moments prior to his bout with Liu Kang), and Shang Tsung claims that he himself is the final challenge which definitely takes away from the Prince of Pain (In the old timeline Shang Tsung attacked Liu Kang because he was upset the Goro lost, and wanted the Earthrealm heroes to pay for ruining his plans). It also didn't help that he kept popping up to get beatdown. Mortal Kombat X seems to be shining the spotlight on Goro more than MK9 did, even if things do look grim for him.

The second difference is that Goro is now far more evil than he used to be with none of his redeeming traits he used to possess. In the old Timeline Goro was more neutral than evil, only allying himself with Shao Kahn because that was the best way to help his people. After being humbled by Liu Kang Goro went into hiding and didn't come out until after Shao Kahn's invasion of Earthrealm failed. When he did reappear Shao Kahn's hold over Outworld was weakening. The four armed warrior not only made peace with the Centaurs and Kung Lao but he became allies with Kitana and went to war with the Emperor. Kung Lao's MK Gold ending really shows that Goro isn't the violent brutish monster that most would peg him for.

Except that's exactly what he is in the new timeline, a violent brutish monster with a warped sense of honor and a mean streak a mile wide. Gone is the character depth that he used to have, that whole brutal but noble warrior prince shtick went to Kotal Kahn, leaving Goro stuck in the role of a villainous monster. While I do enjoy Goro in the role of a villain, I also like the idea of him being a good guy as well. I hope that after this humbling experience he becomes a good guy. Goro's come back from certain death before and he can do it again. I would really like to see him as allies with Kitana again, I mean somebody has to give him a hand. :_wink:
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Decided to quote Gorozilla from like 10 pages back because he pretty much summed up my general feelings after reading this latest issue of the comics. The Goro that we have now is pretty much a shadow of his former self after the events of MK9 and these comics. Not sure how I feel about that, lol. Undefeated champion of Mortal Kombat for 500 years and now he decides to become a jobber.

Obviously, I am exaggerating slightly, since this was Kotal Kahn under the effects of some sort of Elder God blood magic. But even against Kotal K'etz, they made it seem like he needed help to win. Kind of a head scratcher...seems like tactics that Kano would use, not a beastly fighter like Goro.

Anyways, hopefully they can salvage some sort of story out of this like Gorozilla and Incubus mentioned. Having been humbled, maybe he will go a different path from here. Not sure how he will get his arms back, though, lol.

Regarding the discussion about D'Vorah and not being trustworthy. Isn't there an intro between Kotal and D'Vorah where Kotal asks her, "With which face do you see me?" I may be misunderstanding that quote, but isn't that basically calling her a two-face? Is it possible that D'Vorah may play a major role in Kotal's downfall? She does seem fanatically loyal to him, though. And in other intro dialogues vs other characters, she still refers to him as emperor, I believe.
 
Where are you all getting your information about Erron Black? I've read all the digital komics from 1 to 8 and have only seen tiny glimpses of Black. I don't even know what he does other than follow Kotal around.
 
GloriousDK said:
Where are you all getting your information about Erron Black? I've read all the digital komics from 1 to 8 and have only seen tiny glimpses of Black. I don't even know what he does other than follow Kotal around.
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The image of him on Cassie's phone very strongly suggests that he kidnapped Cassie. Who else was trying to kidnap Cassie? The Black Dragon.
 
Erron Black is looking a Black Dragon OR THE BLACK DRAGON.

Imagine that after kidnapping Cassie without the Kahn's orders, it's considered a betrayal and the Black Dragon takes out their support.

Should fit on why D'vorah is mad with Kano.
 
theincubuslord said:
I kinda like what happened to Goro. I've always liked Goro, but he's always been very one-dimensional. He's this large, proud creature who thinks he's untouchable, and now here he is, humiliated beyond repair because he was blinded by his pride. A Shokan who's lost all his arms and wasn't granted the merciful kill.

This is a MASSIVE blow to Goro's ego! Unless he somehow grows those arms back, he will live in shame for the rest of his life. Not only did he lose the 10th MK tournament and had his champion title ripped from him, but now he is most likely irredeemable in the eyes of his people. He has probably lost his Shokan honour forever.

I find this a really interesting turn for him and I'd love to see how he will evolve as a character after this. I hope he won't just hide in shame for eternity until his death, but that he will go a more interesting route... maybe even do something extreme in an attempt to regain his honour.
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to be fair though Kotal did use blood magic to defeat Goro, so he shouldn't be completely stripped from his dignity.

p.s. Im thinking about buying DoA5 again, that game is fun as hell the gamplay is so smooth, best 3D fighter.
 
or Erron Black could also be secretly working with Reiko. it would be cool if he is Sonya's dad though and its trying to protect Cassie.

but the dialogue between Kano and D'vorah makes me think he did send Black to Spy on Kotal.
 
This idea that Erron's trying to protect Cassie and Jacqui falls falt on its face because Jarek made a comment about how they'd caught the two of them when they were pulled into the portal. Erron was working with them.
 
ironRod said:
to be fair though Kotal did use blood magic to defeat Goro, so he shouldn't be completely stripped from his dignity.

p.s. Im thinking about buying DoA5 again, that game is fun as hell the gamplay is so smooth, best 3D fighter.
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It doesn't matter how it happened. It's the outcome, the fact that Goro lost, armless and did not recieve a merciful death that matters.

And yes, DoA5: Last Round is hella fun! Jacky has never been more fun to play as. I always found Virtua Fighter too technical and stiff for me, so adding my fave VF characters (Jacky and Sarah) into DoA is definately awesome as DoA is mroe about the fun than the technical.
 
My thoughts on this AMAZING Issue!!!!

So HOW is it possible that Reiko is so much a bad ass and hasn't done anything yet! (Not a complaint, just fond of how he's being written)

Im digging Mileena's outfit! I picture Mileena talking more not or rather adultlike than her childish demeanor from MK9 for some reason

Goro had that "Rape Face" when it was reported by Mavado Kotal was coming alone

How BAD ASS is Kotal coming in to fight SOLO and on a T-rex and then had his way with the Red Dragon Minions LMAO

Poor Rain, talk about getting burned LMAO! I don't think he is Dead, i think that was just a subtle way of saying he may not possible be in this game LMAO

Goro went on BEAST MODE on Kotal showing his Strength...RESPECT!! But Im curious was Kotal not giving it his all? To Lure Goro in and surprise attack him? Goro was returned to Kuatan- guess they have a start of the art medical staff or mages lol!!!

WTF Reptile can conceal multiple ppl? Not just himself-AMAZING! Torr seem to be rocking a slightly different mask. Look like Torr's a baldy!

And Enter a Concerned mother...WTF is JC?!?!?
Sonya single handedly brought on a War to Earthrealm! DAMN WOMANS SCORN!!!!!

Amazing Issue loved it! KOTALLY confused on Goro's arm situation, considering they advertised him with him normal arms. That was a blind side from left field...Sucks for him but was amazing!!!!!
 
theincubuslord said:
And yes, DoA5: Last Round is hella fun! Jacky has never been more fun to play as. I always found Virtua Fighter too technical and stiff for me, so adding my fave VF characters (Jacky and Sarah) into DoA is definately awesome as DoA is mroe about the fun than the technical.
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Oh man, yeah I did the Story Mode again, I loved it.

The graphics on next gen are incredibly smooth and detailed. I love Jann Lee and Jacky tag team.
 
theincubuslord said:
It doesn't matter how it happened. It's the outcome, the fact that Goro lost, armless and did not recieve a merciful death that matters.

And yes, DoA5: Last Round is hella fun! Jacky has never been more fun to play as. I always found Virtua Fighter too technical and stiff for me, so adding my fave VF characters (Jacky and Sarah) into DoA is definately awesome as DoA is mroe about the fun than the technical.
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DoA5 is very technical though,the fights are so intense because there's always a 50/50 situation. whenever u break a combo the momentum can greatly shift to your advantage for a comeback.
 
theincubuslord said:
It doesn't matter how it happened. It's the outcome, the fact that Goro lost, armless and did not recieve a merciful death that matters.

And yes, DoA5: Last Round is hella fun! Jacky has never been more fun to play as. I always found Virtua Fighter too technical and stiff for me, so adding my fave VF characters (Jacky and Sarah) into DoA is definately awesome as DoA is mroe about the fun than the technical.
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Everytime you change your avatar and signature, I have hard time recognizing, but once I do, I never forget :laugh:

Obs.: in my mind you will always be the Red Dragon guy :laugh:
 
Yellow Ledbetter said:
Everytime you change your avatar and signature, I have hard time recognizing, but once I do, I never forget :laugh:

Obs.: in my mind you will always be the Red Dragon guy :laugh:
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I had hoped we would've gotten that Red Dragon guy as a playable character, but it is apparent to me now that he was just another random goon.
 
theincubuslord said:
I kinda like what happened to Goro. I've always liked Goro, but he's always been very one-dimensional. He's this large, proud creature who thinks he's untouchable, and now here he is, humiliated beyond repair because he was blinded by his pride. A Shokan who's lost all his arms and wasn't granted the merciful kill.
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I have to disagree, Goro was far from one dimensional in the old timeline. Goro's storyline during MK4 and MKDA really shows that he isn't just a villainous brute, that he's actually fighting for his people, and that when he got the chance he sided with Kitana against Shao Kahn. Goro in the new timeline is every bit as one dimensional as you make him out to be, which is a real shame.

Mishima said:
Decided to quote Gorozilla from like 10 pages back because he pretty much summed up my general feelings after reading this latest issue of the comics. The Goro that we have now is pretty much a shadow of his former self after the events of MK9 and these comics. Not sure how I feel about that, lol. Undefeated champion of Mortal Kombat for 500 years and now he decides to become a jobber.

Obviously, I am exaggerating slightly, since this was Kotal Kahn under the effects of some sort of Elder God blood magic. But even against Kotal K'etz, they made it seem like he needed help to win. Kind of a head scratcher...seems like tactics that Kano would use, not a beastly fighter like Goro.

Anyways, hopefully they can salvage some sort of story out of this like Gorozilla and Incubus mentioned. Having been humbled, maybe he will go a different path from here. Not sure how he will get his arms back, though, lol.
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To be fair when Goro did fight against Kotal K'etz, he was fighting unarmed (though not as unarmed as he would be later), against an opponent wielding the might of Shao Kahn's wrath hammer. Using Rain to block out the sun merely evened the odds.

When Goro fought against Kotal Kahn the Emperor was using blood magic, which not only gave him an unfair advantage (note his eyes glowing bright red before he breaks out of Goro's grip), but it allowed him to take Goro's advantage away. When reading the fight I couldn't help but face palm because if Goro actually remembered he had four arms, he could have simply held the Osh-Tekk warrior's legs, which would have prevented him from gaining the leverage necessary to rip off his arms. I really do hope they take full advantage of Goro having four arms when designing his fighting style in the new game.
 
Gorozilla said:
When Goro fought against Kotal Kahn the Emperor was using blood magic, which not only gave him an unfair advantage (note his eyes glowing bright red before he breaks out of Goro's grip), but it allowed him to take Goro's advantage away.
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Does Kano's cybernetic eye give him an "unfair" advantage? What about Sektor's flamethrower and rocket launcher? Is it unfair that Kenshi has a sword and telekinesis while Sonya's just a soldier who won't even fire her gun in combat? Ermac and Shang Tsung are both powered by souls, how many souls are they allowed to have for the fight to be "fair" and how many souls is too many and gives them an unfair advantage?

The premise that fights in MK are remotely fair seems... kind of... silly.
 
Gorozilla said:
I have to disagree, Goro was far from one dimensional in the old timeline. Goro's storyline during MK4 and MKDA really shows that he isn't just a villainous brute, that he's actually fighting for his people, and that when he got the chance he sided with Kitana against Shao Kahn. Goro in the new timeline is every bit as one dimensional as you make him out to be, which is a real shame.
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The only thing that happened to break his one-dimensional character in the original timeline was when he joined Kitana. However, he went straight back to be the same one-dimensional character again when joining Shao Kahn once more.

That one break of character was cool though... I just think it's a shame the MK team decided otherwise for him.
 
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