Talk:Vol.2 Ch.193: 38F - Hell Train: The Dallar Show (22)/@comment-16674955-20160314085833/@comment-26484417-20160314193054

Before I begin, it's important that I'm not misunderstood; I like the idea of manifesting objects from Shinsoo, as well as its alternatives in different universes. I'm merely unconvinced by the reasoning that was put forth.

Now back to the reply... What you describe only covers the "regular" Fisherman position considering we know that weaponry isn't an aspect relevant for the broader term. It appears the "broader" Fisherman describes people with unique battle awareness and reactions (or something of the sort), and I suspect it also entails the ability to fight anyone / anything and anywhere on the battlefield. Baam already meets these without relying on a single weapon.

Moreover, there are many variables in this equation: Is the Shinsoo-manifested weapon going to be like a regular weapon (i.e., simple form) or an ignition weapon (i.e., extra effects) by default? How many Baangs does such a weapon consume? Is actual weapon enhanced with the same amount of Baangs more powerful, just as powerful, or weaker than a Shinsoo-manifested alternative? Is there any downside to owning a small Arms Inventory? etc etc. Depending on answers to questions like these, Shinsoo-manifested weapons can be be anything from a superior alternative to (most) actual weapons, to a poor replacement thereof.

Finally, I'm not sure this would set Baam apart very much. There are characters who manifest weapons all around in the ToG story (e.g., Laure, Enryu, all of Arie family[?], etc.) and even outside of the ToG in the Japanese Manga (e.g., Fate/Stay Night), Korean Manhwa (e.g., Yureka) and Webtoons (e.g., Noblesse), and Chinese Manhua (e.g., SYWZ) where the characters materialise weapon(s) either to launch them at the enemy and / or to use them as a regular weapon.

If you're looking for something that would truly set Baam apart, then I recommend to examine one or two of the few characters who truly stand apart, like Androssi and Boro. Unlike almost all characters, these two seemingly rely on an extra minimalistic skill-set. Androssi has her brute force with (possibly) Shinsoo body enhancement, while Boro analyses his opponents weapon style and then exploits it. There are hyper-flexible characters all over, but very few who are this specialised.