The Trial -- Conclusion

[placeblocks]

Let's have our thoughts on the conclusion of The Trial.


AnderZel: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2giJTa_lX4g[1]
BdoubleO: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bviBLCk7wWk[2]
Docm77: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-GpxlWeCeyc[3]
Etho: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bm3VtgiZkss[4]
Generikb: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1H97krubYgY[5]
Guude: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ajm3YGc66hE[6]
MCGamer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b3x5Hd5UhvU[7]
Millbee: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s7uSMOKVDk0[8]
Nebris: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZIoaM0SDsZg[9]
Pakratt: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6eK4hdXM3Pg[10]
PauseUnPause: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u2kDbOaP56g[11]
VintageBeef: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mMSG7YEIuUo[12]
W92Baj: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pzwygywyJnM[13]
Zisteau: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hYSwARNBvFs

Original reddit post: http://www.reddit.com/r/mindcrack/comments/10weml/bteam_v_etho_finale_all_pov/

Overall, I'm a bit disappointed. I feel like neither side presented a good case (it was far too focused on the bribes vs. what actually happened), and I'm really sad that Kurt wasn't there as key witness. But most of all I think it's dumb that the jurt returned a non-guilty verdict with explanation that Baj also overruled without explanation. I dunno. I LIKE that it wasn't scripted or rehearsed, but I also feel like the end was just too loose.

Still, some VERY funny moments, though. I definitely enjoyed it and really would love to see them do more stuff like this. I just expected more given how amazing part one was, I guess.

Comments

[guiltyshirts]

I enjoyed it, apart from the lack of Kurt. Although it gave me a great theory that he really was having his life threatened and couldn't be found, which Zisteau knew about which is why he accepted the bribe. Also why he pointed out that Kurt didn't write the forensic report. He did seem to be in a particularly flammable mood - pun intended. :p

- Mobs going after Baj.
- Why does he have chocolate on his knees?
- Desk blowing up.
- The ending.
- The sense that the guys had as much fun doing this as anything. <3

[isi]

Oh my gosh, I love your theory. That is now headcanon.

[lurkey_dfw]

Honestly I thought the ending was fantastic, especially from the B-team perspective. Neither of the cases were actually really good, and the non-guilty perspective honestly doesn't surprise me too much. And Baj deciding to hang them just for the sake of a hanging wasn't that surprising either. My favorite bits included B-Team bombing team Canada, basically everything Zisteau did, Millbee coming to the rescue..

Kurt not showing up was the big disappointment for me. I was really expecting a surprise appearance. D:

[isi]

I only had a chance to watch one perspective so far, but yeah, not quite as epic as part one. The ending did feel muddled and confused-- I'll have to look at it again from a few more perspectives. But still pretty fun!

[lurkey_dfw]

oh my gosh yes, headcanon accepted

[guiltyshirts]

Welcome to my mind. It's a bit strange here, but oddly welcoming.

[guiltyshirts]

;)

[isi]

I don't mind a bit of strangeness. Feels nice and cozy.

[theropod]

...Nnngh you are not supposed to supply me with crazy theories I wish were true. I could almost - almost drabble about that. Almost. Not going to, because...

Aw hell, I don't have a good reason not to do it. Fffff...

[placeblocks]

Just watched Bdubs' perspective and that helps the episode a lot. It has a nice ending that ties things up neatly. I don't expect the jurors to have a real ending, but it would've been nice to see Team Canada have a celebratory little segment at the end.

It was enjoyable, so I dunno why I'm a little disappointed. Kurt would've been SO awesome. :(

[placeblocks]

I watched it again from Bdubs' pov and it's a bit better. They've got a segment at the end that helps, I think. It explains the ending better, and such.

[doodles]

I haven't seen the conclusion yet, but there's something I was curious about. Why didn't Pause bring up the fact that Genny had him choose between Millbee and Beef? That was something that would have been traumatic! (And what a glorious prank)

Guude mentioned in the podcast that he had a case ready, but because of passwords changing on his computer, he was unable to access them. A shame really, but I think he did very good with what he had.

Can't wait til I can watch it :)

[guiltyshirts]

Excellent.

/Mr Burns

[placeblocks]

It'd be fun if they tried to appeal the verdict or something. I'm sure they could find lots of grounds for it, too! Then everyone could prepare a bit better. Though I doubt they will, and that's okay, too. They'll come up with some other glorious, funny case next, I'm sure.

Also, cute icon! Did you draw it?

[damnreddit]

Bdubs' video just completely makes the ending. It's awesome.

I loved almost everything about this. Zisteau and Guude were so good. Etho's dirty look at Zisteau. Millbee! Team Canada group hug. Anders the bailiff. Avidya randomly dying.

I could have stood a bit more murder, that's about it. :)

[damnreddit]

Guude is even better in the second half, IMO. I thought he was just great.

There's a lot of things they could have done and didn't, but it didn't bother me much. (except the lack of murders ;) )

[doodles]

Yeah, I'm Six btw ;)

[lurkey_dfw]

On the bright side, the ending makes me think B-Team may be developing their own little hitlist, so there will surely be more shenanigans along these lines at some point.

[lurkey_dfw]

Oh man, I almost forgot how Guude dived in after Bdubs got dropped into lava like an I CAN'T LIVE WITHOUT YOU sort of thing. That was great

I'm getting the feeling there will possibly be more murders in the future, too... *hopeful*

[damnreddit]

Right after BdoubleO falls through and yells "I'm sorry Guude!" and epic music starts playing, and oh the tragedy of it all. :)

[guiltyshirts]

*squee*

[crystalllized]

Watched it first from Bdubs, then Zistykins. Oh man, I practically screamed when I saw Millbee standing there. It was the perfect twist ending.

Can't wait to see what they come up with for revenge. Or what they do in the future.

Everything Zisteau does is amazing. I will never change my flair now, I promise.

Edited for misspelling my favorite pigman's name.

[theropod]

http://mindcracklove.dreamwidth.org/25079.html

Well here you go :3

[mindcrack_love]

I'm going to be watching this instead of the presidential debate, so more from me soon.

Until then: looks like Mindcrack got corrected, which is pretty neat! While I don't mind the opportunity to use other LPers (and okay, if are assigned me and then write me Vechs fic I will not complain) this makes it that liiiitlest bit more likely I'll be matched with one of you. :P

Also, the Hermits have their own subreddit now, so go support them.

EDIT: There is nothing more to say than my own personal flailing at EVERYTHING. Also, all the witnesses were so adorable in their own way. I LOVE THIS SERVER SO MUCH.

[mindcrack_love]

SUDDENLY IT ALL MAKES SENSE.

I'm kawatan, btw, but generally people just think of me as the moderator of this place (and isi has called me "Ms. Mod", which I think is fantastic.) Enjoy your stay and feel free to post fanart you're not comfortable with posting on the Reddit! >.> Or don't, if you're uncomfortable. The moderator is in a very strange mood at the moment, I apologize for her. ...thanks, SYT.

[isi]

Yeah, there were definitely more points they could have brought up. I saw a comment on the reddit that mentioned that Guude could have cited Etho's death games when MC or Nebris was on the stand as a case against his moral character.

[isi]

Yes, I thought that icon looked (not so) vaguely Six-ish. Nice to have you around!

[placeblocks]

OH! Derp! Hahahaha, HI!!!

[isi]

Ahaha, finally finished Bdubs' perspective, and yes, everything is sufficiently explained now. I got my B Team on the run from the law bit that I wanted, and Millbee, oh my gosh, Millbee. Stop coming up with ideas, brain. I don't need it. I already agreed to write a golden record fic; doesn't mean I'll write everything else I have ideas for...

Oh yeah, and my favorite bit from before that I forgot to mention, I loved Baj's line after Guude said he would walk away hanging his head: "That's not the only thing that will be hanging." Point to British wit, right there.

Really, the conclusion had most everything I wanted, and the parts that weren't there are explained away with guiltyshirts' theory, so it's all good. I just needed to watch the right perspectives, I guess.

[placeblocks]

The "That's not the only thing that will be hanging" line was great! But I'm pretty sure Bdubs thought it was sexual, which just makes me snicker.

[placeblocks]

The death games would be cool, definitely, but I feel like they never established the CASE. It was all about the bribes, but it should've been are the B-Team guilty for trespassing/stealing, and/or is Etho guilty of murdering them? And personally I think it should've ended with B-Team guilty of theft and trespassing, Etho guilty for use of excessive force. XD

[placeblocks]

Oh man, I gotta watch that again.

[isi]

Yeah, the bribes did kind of take over everything, didn't it? It was like they were on trial for bribery and not theft, as was the original case.

[guiltyshirts]

I'm guessing he didn't bring it up because he's still ashamed that he tried to 'be greedy' and not choose... and then accidentally killed Millbee.

[guiltyshirts]

Right in the feels, and then Guude jumps in after him? FEELS.

[damnreddit]

I think if there had been three gallows, Baj would have pushed for an ending like that. He sure seemed to want to.

[(Anonymous)]

I am so glad I wasn't the only one who was disappointed with the lack of Kurt :)