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News Credits: 4835 · by **william-james88** » Tue Jul 12, 2016 12:44 pm

Kurona wrote:Yeah, the Rodimus bit surprised me as well. So far it's looking like it's IDW focused on Combiner Wars and excising MTMTE... which sounds a little like a horror story, but I'll reserve judgement.

It just inspires from IDW but it doesnt represent it nor does it tie into it. This is a stand alone continuity so it takes inspiration from different things, hence why it sounds like a mix of different story elements.

News Credits: 191 · by **Kurona** » Tue Jul 12, 2016 12:45 pm

william-james88 wrote:
Kurona wrote:Yeah, the Rodimus bit surprised me as well. So far it's looking like it's IDW focused on Combiner Wars and excising MTMTE... which sounds a little like a horror story, but I'll reserve judgement.

It just inspires from IDW but it doesnt represent it nor does it tie into it. This is a stand alone continuity so it takes inspiration from different things, hence why it sounds like a mix of different story elements.

I know, yeah. Just taken at face value it sounds scary

News Credits: 456 · by **Sabrblade** » Tue Jul 12, 2016 12:45 pm

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News Credits: 56 · by **o.supreme** » Tue Jul 12, 2016 12:49 pm

not liking the voice of Starscream

News Credits: 79 · by **Sigma Magnus** » Tue Jul 12, 2016 12:51 pm

From what I've seen so far, the voices seem like a really good fandub.

News Credits: 4835 · by **william-james88** » Tue Jul 12, 2016 12:59 pm

Sigma Magnus wrote:From what I've seen so far, the voices seem like a really good fandub.

Well technically this is all more or less of a fan project with official backing. None of this is handled by hasbro studios. Machinima's content is mostly derivitive of other media (video games, films ect), it's not like they deal with big budgets. I mean think about it, the biggest star they employ is Tommy Wiseau :lol:

News Credits: 41 · by **Cobotron** » Tue Jul 12, 2016 1:07 pm

Is that Jon Bailey as Starscream also?

Couldn't help but laugh a little at the Leathel Weapon-esque introspective blues guitar soundtrack. :lol:

These are certainly peeking my interest to see how the show unfolds.

News Credits: 2 · by **Hero Alpha** » Tue Jul 12, 2016 1:16 pm

Starscream sounds like Frieza in a really smokey blues club.

News Credits: 456 · by **Sabrblade** » Tue Jul 12, 2016 1:28 pm

Moonshot wrote:Starscream sounds like Frieza in a really smokey blues club.

More specifically, the GOOD Freeza voice.

News Credits: 4 · by **King Kuuga** » Tue Jul 12, 2016 2:59 pm

Whoever's voicing Starscream in this is channeling Chris Latta, and I dig it.

Based on his speech, this Starscream is a more noble leader than his IDW counterpart, truly driven by and caring for the needs of his people, but then again, Starscream is an unreliable narrator. Good tease, though!

News Credits: 56 · by **o.supreme** » Tue Jul 12, 2016 3:08 pm

That Bot wrote:Whoever's voicing Starscream in this is channeling Chris Latta, and I dig it.

I wasn't expecting it to sound like Chris Latta, but the reason why I disliked it was to me it sounded nothing like him, or any other previous Starscream. Just kind of wimpy, generic. So far I am 2 up and 2 down.

Optimus & Victorion I was ok with. Megatron & Starscream, not so much. but I know Megs pretty much wont be in this, so no worries there.

News Credits: 456 · by **Sabrblade** » Tue Jul 12, 2016 3:14 pm

Honestly, I kinda feel that this was the best of the three so far (though, compared to the other two, that's not saying much, admittedly), as it's a nice self-reflection piece that focuses primarily on the development of the character in question, how he's come a long way from how he used to be, having grown and matured from the ambitious schemer he once was into a burdened and more responsible bearer of leadership. Starscream always wanting to take over is something we've seen time and again, but the achievement of his lifelong goal actually opening his eyes to the reality of how taxing a leadership role can truly be is a good angle to use for the character to help him grow and mature as a person. He realizes that it's not all fun and games, and actually ponders if it was truly worth it, but chooses to stick to his guns and do what he must for the good of the planet of which he is now in charge. Good stuff. :APPLAUSE:

News Credits: 56 · by **o.supreme** » Tue Jul 12, 2016 3:20 pm

I agree it was well written and shows some refreshing development of the character (though I do like the idea of Starscream being a sociopath and actually believing his own lies). But again the voice was just off...I'm sure in the series with full animation I'll be able to overlook it once its in context with the other characters.

by **ThunderThruster** » Tue Jul 12, 2016 6:07 pm

It was a nice character piece for Starscream. I just wish the background music had been turned down a few more knotch's as I found it overpowered the monologue in a few places.

News Credits: 4835 · by **william-james88** » Tue Jul 12, 2016 6:46 pm

I just listened to the video (was at work so couldnt watch it) and the voice is perfectly fine for me. Sounds like Starscream jut a bit less high pitched which is perfectly fine for me.

I dont like that background music though, it was an odd mix with the tone.

by **Braker** » Tue Jul 12, 2016 8:52 pm

o.supreme wrote:not liking the voice of Starscream

same here

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News Credits: 191 · by **Kurona** » Tue Jul 12, 2016 8:56 pm

It sounds a very strange medium between G1 Starscream and TFP Starscream to me... and not one I personally enjoy.

News Credits: 25 · by **SW's SilverHammer** » Tue Jul 12, 2016 10:42 pm

It sounds like whoever did the background music, really really wanted it to be Shine on you Crazy Diamond, but Machinima couldn't get the rights to use it.

News Credits: 8 · by **Flashwave** » Tue Jul 12, 2016 11:33 pm

You know what Starscream's Voice is? It's G1's Tonation, but in the key of Prime Starscream

News Credits: 456 · by **Sabrblade** » Wed Jul 13, 2016 10:31 am

It reminds me most of Armada Starscream's voice minus that voice's constant "angry" tone and extra raspiness, and with more emotion added to it.

News Credits: 3 · by **Decepticon Stryker** » Wed Jul 13, 2016 10:11 pm

Sounds perfectly fine to me! ;)^

I can see it being the voice of Starscream.

News Credits: 3 · by **Decepticon Stryker** » Wed Jul 13, 2016 10:15 pm

It's nice to see what Starscream does in his downtime..

News Credits: 4 · by **padfoo** » Fri Jul 15, 2016 9:23 pm

Decepticon Stryker wrote:It's nice to see what Starscream does in his downtime..

Your so right its like going for a jog to clear your head!!

News Credits: 4 · by **padfoo** » Fri Jul 15, 2016 9:25 pm

Kurona wrote:It sounds a very strange medium between G1 Starscream and TFP Starscream to me... and not one I personally enjoy.

You hit the nail, thats what I thought when I heard the voice!

News Credits: 6188 · by **Va'al** » Sat Jul 16, 2016 1:02 pm

From the Machinima Twitter account, we have a new clip to promote the arrival of Transformers: Combiner Wars - which starts airing on August 2nd on Go90 (for the US) - featuring Eric Calderon talking about the 'adult' focus of the series, and the changes since G1 in animation and story. Check it out below, along with a 360° Character design look at Starscream!

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