Spoilers for those who haven't read the light novels!



Also, I highly suggest anyone who hasn't read the SAO light novels read them on baka-tsuki.org. Even with just fan translation, it's an awesome story, and any good fan would enjoy it!

The only problem is, how would they transport them to the hospital to provide that support without disconnecting them from the internet? Unless all internet connection is provided by a citywide/coutrywide wifi connection. Even with that equipment, I would think that equipment interference could be an issue, with all the devices they would require to transport them and keep them alive. All things considered, only 2000 deaths in the first month is a very surprisingly low figure. Good thing that the distribution was so throttled. Really, only 10,000 pre-order copies of the highly acclaimed first fully virtual mmo. The developers would all be killed by rampaging fans long before the game was released.

The NerveGear has a 2 hour period where it can be disconnected from power and they will be transported to a hospital without killing the player. I'm guessing that the things have a WiF system as well I mean this is 10 years in the future but it isn't really explained I believe.

Once again, Kawahara-sensei doesn't fail us in presenting an awesome set-up. Despite Accel World being animated first, I think Sword Art Online is the stronger work. I'm sorry to be comparing but it's the easiest method to get my thoughts across. First and foremost, I am very pleased that our main character, Kirito isn't as wussy and annoying as Haruyuki. It's obvious they both are adept in video games but the former recognizes this strength and uses it to his advantage. Second, the overall reason why they must level-up brings a different kind of depth. SAO is more of fighting to stay alive and escape while AW is more on becoming the strongest fighter. The fact that death is a looming theme for SAO brings a darker side, which is usually more entertaining to watch. Third, I like how they managed to integrate games, where other gamers formed bonds. This will naturally bring out more psychological and trust conflict. I'm quite excited for the next episodes already. This has been one of the stronger pilot episodes for this season, hopefully it won't disappoint.

Same sentiments!

Eh... accel world wasnt that bad. It wasnt that good either though. lol

This show looks to have promise.

Well thought out post there :)

Tbh, this is the one of only two series that impressed me so far although I have hope for this weekend's Rinne no Lagrange II.

I'm willing to pass up all of the little leaps in logic since most of it will probably be explained later and also the fact that I may finally enjoy the whole stuck in a game concept for once.

I hope

Yeah that was the scene I have been trying to upload an image of for ages but CR still won't let me :s

Just watched episode 1 and I must say this show seems heavily based off .hack but it was still pretty good.

This came out before hack as i said earlier.

How so ? Wiki says SAO came out in 2009, .Hack has been around since 2002

The LN was published in 2009, but the original web novel started much earlier. Not sure if it started as early as 2002 though so you might want to check up on some sources.

Also just noticed chrome_mist your signature is a little offensive isn't it? Not that I care all that much.