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Post by Messup434 on Sept 5, 2021 0:14:31 GMT -5
I've enjoyed this season for what it is but am still missing the pre-2020 days of different regions with certain competitors/obstacles and fans being there.
After two years without this, what do you expect next season will be like? Not sure if it's already been confirmed or not, but I'm almost certain we'll get at least another season... hopefully more!
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Post by tyler on Sept 5, 2021 11:35:02 GMT -5
I mean it is certainly a cost saving measure by not needing to go around the country to multiple cities. American Ninja Warrior really has reached the popularity that a walk-on line realistically isn't needed (as long as qualifier isn't in Cali due to a weird state law). If they didn't even give Ryan Stratis a call back, they certainly have more than enough people applying.
The thing I did miss is the regional vibes between competitors. There was just something different about that. A certain energy. I would hope if they keep the qualifiers to one city where everyone comes to that city, that they break up the episodes by regions. Like have the West, North central, South Central, North East, and South East.
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Post by sackeshi on Sept 13, 2021 22:38:38 GMT -5
I think regions are done. We need to go back to 6 qualifiers and semi's though.
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Post by DeAndre on Oct 1, 2021 11:15:47 GMT -5
I mean it is certainly a cost saving measure by not needing to go around the country to multiple cities. American Ninja Warrior really has reached the popularity that a walk-on line realistically isn't needed (as long as qualifier isn't in Cali due to a weird state law). If they didn't even give Ryan Stratis a call back, they certainly have more than enough people applying. The thing I did miss is the regional vibes between competitors. There was just something different about that. A certain energy. I would hope if they keep the qualifiers to one city where everyone comes to that city, that they break up the episodes by regions. Like have the West, North central, South Central, North East, and South East. I really get that last bit. You're right about that.
Ya always had the five/six crowds - the Cali ninjas led by Flip, Rayl and Sean Bryan; the Colorado crew which used to be the Wolfpack; the Florida gang which (as much as I hate to say this, and for the good ol' days) was Drew, Strat etc; the East and the Northeast though they get mixed up a lot... There was always a group of competitors competing together and they were all familiar with each other. I imagine that must've been a better experience for them themselves because they were competing against friends.
They've tried to do something similar this year I've noticed. Carbone and Gillett together, Campbell and Bryan, things like that.
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Post by fallingrain on Oct 2, 2021 14:16:08 GMT -5
I mean it is certainly a cost saving measure by not needing to go around the country to multiple cities. American Ninja Warrior really has reached the popularity that a walk-on line realistically isn't needed (as long as qualifier isn't in Cali due to a weird state law). If they didn't even give Ryan Stratis a call back, they certainly have more than enough people applying. The thing I did miss is the regional vibes between competitors. There was just something different about that. A certain energy. I would hope if they keep the qualifiers to one city where everyone comes to that city, that they break up the episodes by regions. Like have the West, North central, South Central, North East, and South East. I liked the walk-on line because it provided one last attempt for people who didn’t get accepted to try to get on. Up until season six or seven, they also color-coded the regions which helped separate them. |
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Post by anime boy on Oct 10, 2021 18:12:34 GMT -5
I mean it is certainly a cost saving measure by not needing to go around the country to multiple cities. American Ninja Warrior really has reached the popularity that a walk-on line realistically isn't needed (as long as qualifier isn't in Cali due to a weird state law). If they didn't even give Ryan Stratis a call back, they certainly have more than enough people applying. The thing I did miss is the regional vibes between competitors. There was just something different about that. A certain energy. I would hope if they keep the qualifiers to one city where everyone comes to that city, that they break up the episodes by regions. Like have the West, North central, South Central, North East, and South East. I liked the walk-on line because it provided one last attempt for people who didn’t get accepted to try to get on. Up until season six or seven, they also color-coded the regions which helped separate them.
For season 14, I'd like there to be six regionals, with top 30 in qualifying, and top 15 in city finals. I wouldn't mind wildcards coming back for notable early exits. If safety passes are allowed, I don't see why they can't hand out wildcards. |
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Post by zoran on Oct 27, 2021 15:19:58 GMT -5
I'd like at one point for them to try a sasuke esque 100 best competitors invited to the Vegas course and see how far they can get.
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Post by anime boy on Jan 22, 2022 22:37:59 GMT -5
Personally I think the skill ceiling has gotten too high. It's not really fun to watch from a casual perspective. Part of the appeal was that back then anyone could be a ninja and have a shot at doing well. Now it's required for you to train weekly for the competition to even have a glimmer of hope. Obstacles have gotten super overcomplicated and I just lost interest.
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Post by gamer2k4 on Feb 7, 2022 0:00:24 GMT -5
Personally I think the skill ceiling has gotten too high. It's not really fun to watch from a casual perspective. Part of the appeal was that back then anyone could be a ninja and have a shot at doing well. Now it's required for you to train weekly for the competition to even have a glimmer of hope. Obstacles have gotten super overcomplicated and I just lost interest. Don't forget that if no matter who you are, even if you're one of the best ninjas out there, you still apparently need a catch phrase, a theme song, a product line, and an entourage before they'll even consider letting you compete. Can I just see Joe Blow, that guy from Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin, rather than Joe Blow, the Banana Slug Whisperer Ninja? |
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Post by Messup434 on Feb 7, 2022 1:41:04 GMT -5
back then anyone could be a ninja and have a shot Well now instead of that, you have to get a shot🙄 Things come and go but can’t help but think ANW has seen it’s day. Sad since I’m finally applying this year😭😭 |
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Post by DeAndre on Feb 7, 2022 8:54:41 GMT -5
ANW is far from over in all honesty; it's just lost its appeal for many. I think the real game-changer will be if or when all the people who were new in ANW6-8 start to get off the show; I'd estimate that to be around ANW16-18, because then the show would officially have seen a number of significant generation changes.
What I'm trying to say is that the appeal of the 'average man' has been lost for a long time, but since lovable and consistent veterans like Moravsky and Graff are still alive and kicking, the show still temporarily has its character appeal, without even factoring eg: the obstacles and the sense of challenge. IDK. It's still an amazing experience to watch every year, the appeal is always just different.
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