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This looks fun! I'll give it a shot, since I've thought up a lot of Fates-verse versions of my original characters. (Under spoilers due to length.)

I think that everyone needs to name Hinata and Hisame's swords this. I know I did, too.

I really like both Micaiah and Corrin, actually, but I voted for Micaiah because she has more canon "character" than Corrin does. I won't even touch all of the reasoning behind how they justify their actions and how the narrative frames those actions since I really can't articulate my thoughts on it very well. But, from a character perspective, I do think Micaiah is more robust since most of the things I enjoy about Corrin's character are the things we have to imagine... like their everyday life or their reactions that just aren't given enough time to show in-game. tl;dr I like both but Micaiah's better as a character because she's not a self-insert like Corrin.

I chose the red door the first time I played the chapter because I trusted Mikoto... and then I did a soft reset because I'd already moved all my healers and no one was in guard stance. I might chose the red door on purpose next playthrough just so I can see what happens if you open the blue door after triggering the trap.

I can't be the only one who thought of this when I heard Ryoma's kiss line... In other news, Saizo's line about being ticklish makes me crack up every time.

I just got the email saying mine is ready for pickup, too. Gonna swing by and see if I can get it. Update: Nope. The guys at my Best Buy are really professional and didn't break street release date.

Do it. It's not like there aren't other people who are also counting down the hours 'til release. (points at self) Plus, it's really funny. XD

This is probably what I'll be doing, too.

Yukimura made it through unscathed, though. I can't really find any definite rhyme or reason to the changes they made with shortening names (although I'm glad for the Suzukaze -> Kaze change, as I find "suzu" hard to say repeatedly). To contribute to the topic, I don't think there was much they could do in localization, since several supports (and even paralogue premises) hinge on the children growing up with their parents being largely absent, and they'd have to change all of those if they changed how the children got there. It wouldn't be impossible by any stretch of the imagination (in my opinion, at least. I don't know much about the inner workings of game localization) but it may have been more work than they were willing to put in, considering all the other work they'd have to do to complete the localized version. Either way, I'm just rolling with it and using the Deeprealms as a springboard for fanfiction ideas.

I will be on pins and needles until I see that charge go through for my Best Buy pre-order. I know I shouldn't have too much to worry about since there hasn't been any news about Best Buy canceling orders, but the worry is still present. Guess it's an irrational fear to have, but I'm glad I'm not the only one.

This is awesome! But, um, how do we copy it? EDIT: Nevermind. I think I figured it out.

It's probably too early to say anything about how well the Live2D animations translated into English, but at least the software means they didn't have to worry about matching lip-flaps. I'm just glad that they didn't go the route of "invite person over, person comes in and says hello, fade to black" because that would've had even more suggestive connotations than skinship. XD And I like that they kept the voiced dialogue, though only time will tell just how much of the dialogue made it to the English version.

I'll take any excuse to abuse Photoshop, won't I? [spoiler=Birthright] [spoiler=Conquest] [spoiler=Revelations (or in respective routes if I just can't wait for this path to come out)]

My team will probably consist of my favorite characters, with my favorite skills, holding some decent weapons plus some nice items for people to buy.

I've got the same thing on my computer, but yeah, it does get tedious sometimes and there's no way to really interact with the models. I'm pretty sad that they removed the petting, though. I'll still enjoy the game no matter what, but I looking forward to stroking characters' faces. I wanted to poke Saizo in the eye.

Requested the 19th off, and I sincerely hope I get it off just so I can pick up the game plus the new 3DS as soon as Best Buy opens. I've gone full-nerd over this game in a way I've never done before. @.@ I just hope that I still have an SE preordered because my online receipt says "Pre-order release date is now Dec 31". I really hope that's just a placeholder or a goof in the system; I don't think I could wait any longer.

I have so many avatars planned out... and I've come up with slightly personalized character traits for each of them. [spoiler=Birthright] Name: Ren Secondary Class: Cavalier Spouse: Takumi ("I don't blame you for not trusting me. But when I say 'I love you,' I want you to believe me.") Personality: "I have to do what's right, regardless of my own feelings. I love you all, but this invasion is wrong." Name: Himeji Secondary Class: Oni Savage Spouse: Yuugiri ("I'm sure you were a beauty in your youth, because you're a beauty now.") Personality: "You lied to me! You're not my family, and you never were! I stand with my brothers and sisters in Hoshido." Name: Alexi Secondary Class: Outlaw Spouse: Kisaragi ("Back in Nohr, I was never allowed to hunt. I'd join you every day if it meant we could spend it together, though.") Personality: "Brother, please stop. We can all sit down and have tea, and then we'll figure something out... right?" Name: Hebi Secondary Class: Ninja Spouse: Yukimura ("Yes. I do believe love can bloom on the battlefield.") Personality: "Hoshido is stronger than you think. They will win, and I will help them bring this war to a close as quickly as possible." [spoiler=Conquest] Name: Maiko Secondary Class: Pegasus Warrior Spouse: Kaze ("I never once regretted putting myself between you and Garon.") Personality: "My blood is Hoshido, but my heart is in Nohr. It is my home. I could no more turn my back on it than I could stop the sun from rising." Name: Nago Secondary Class: Lance Fighter Spouse: Niles ("Because we're both men? I guess you're right, but I didn't think that mattered.") Personality: "Hoshido's innocent, I guess... But you're all strangers to me, and I'm glad we didn't get to know each other better. Otherwise this would be a lot tougher." Name: Saul Secondary Class: Rod Knight Spouse: Camilla ("If this is wrong, I don't wanna be right.") Personality: "I can do more good in Nohr. Just wait! I'll end this soon, and then we can all be together!" [spoiler=Revelations] Name: Jishuri Secondary Class: Spellcaster Spouse: Xander ("I suppose I've always loved you.") Personality: "You can't make me choose which family I love more! I'd rather die than raise a hand to any of you!" Name: Yaji Secondary Class: Samurai Spouse: Ashura ("I must've been a saint in a past life... because I've done nothing to deserve such a kind and honest husband...") Personality: "... I'm not worth it... Please... forget about me..." Name: Miria Secondary Class: Fighter Spouse: Saizou ("I... I'm glad you like me. W-will you continue to watch over me? Please?") Personality: "There has to be another way. But I have to hurt everyone I love to do it... I don't deserve to be beautiful if the only way to save everyone is betray them all." (She cut off all her hair in a fit of melancholy following the battle at the border.)

I share a birthday with Subaki. I don't think this has ever happened before; the closest I've gotten was two days before Priam.

If Saizou were any more casual in this drawing, then he'd be naked. XD Not that I'd mind, though...

Is it just me, or does it look like Kaze and Saizou were lowkey competing to see who could get dressed the fastest? Because Saizou looks thoroughly annoyed. (Also, yay! We get to see how their sleeves work!)

I'll add the single piece of art I made for Fates here. Posted it on my tumblr initially. link

I listen to way too much Oingo Boingo and love making jokes, no matter how bad they may be. That is the only explanation I have.

Where did you read that? Because I'm pretty sure it's not true. (Unless one of his concubines just happened to also be named Elise...)

Hm... I'm gonna say Siegbert. A large portion of it is how quiet and shy I am (and bad at public speaking), but there's other ways we're similar, too, now that I think about it.

Hm... allow me to break up the intensity of this thread with a completely tasteless (and almost certainly offensive) joke. This is the first thing I thought of when I read this post.