Seems that my second sentence is corrupted.

Futzing with Magical Girls by theusualsuspectshines on 2012-08-16 23:24:00 UTC Reply

So I've been looking at some stuff involving Magical Girl Lyrical Nahona, particularly some of the more destructive attacks, and the Transformation Sequences, and two questions popped into my head. One, is it possible for a portal to redirect laser beams? (Ex. Opening a portal in front of the oncoming Death Ray, and redirect the blast to hit a marauding Magical Girl Sue) Two, can an Agent interrupt a Transformation Sequence? (Ex. Hitting a Sailor Earth-type Sue in the face with a pie while she's changing into her Magical Girl outfit)

Re: Futzing with Magical Girls by firemagic on 2012-08-17 17:42:00 UTC Reply

Wow, welcome to the wonderful world of Nanoha! Anyways, onto answers:

1) It probably depends on the kind of attack. Starlight breaker is probably fine, but Fate's giant Zanber attack that she uses to destroy the BoD's shields, which is essentially an enormous laser sword, probably could not.

2) Again, it depends on the Magical Girl. In the first season of Nanoha, the transformation takes a few seconds, and can be interrupted, but there's a strong barrier spell around her to protect. I have no idea how it works for Sailors, but go with Rule of Funny.
As a Nanoha expert... by Sergio Turbo on 2012-08-17 12:35:00 UTC Reply

1) is certainly possible. Hopwerever, the poeral should be actually bigger than the width of the beam, otherwise crazy stuff might happen.

2) depends on the series. For example, Nanoha has transformation sequences, but they are instantaneous to the outside viewer. Same thing for Madoka Magica. I don't know in Sailor Moon, though.

Seems that my second sentence is corrupted. by Sergio Turbo on 2012-08-17 17:56:00 UTC Reply

"However, the portal should be [...]" is the correct one.

Don't know if it is my PC being crazy as usual or just a typo.

I'd say yes to both. by SeaTurtle on 2012-08-17 03:48:00 UTC Reply

1) Provided your agents react fast enough, they can play "Portal" with ~~thermal discouragement beams~~ lasers. It would also provide a good opportunity to impale a Sue on her own sword.

2) The comedic effect here is just too good to miss.