Punished Dayni

To think I had all this stuff I wanted to post coming back to Teehee, only for it to all slide to the side. I suppose it can wait, but I felt I had to post something, even if it's a little trolly before I disappear for a while. Teehee folks.

*Cans shift about, groans in increasing discomfort as the realisation of all the forgetfulness dawns I knew life was going to complicate matters the last few weeks, month really (the Christmas period was going to mean I wasn't going to get on this, not to mention I was out of the country for last week and a bit before that), but I didn't realise just how much I'd throw this aside due to it. And I know I'm going to be busier in the coming months. I think I have to call it. I'll probably be off the forums for the next while too, but I think I have one parting teehee at least. I apologise to everyone for delaying matters.

Roshea being a magic tank, lease he has the niche. Becksploding ballasticians bodaciously I assume he doesn't say elephant. Makes sense for this to be in there. I'd be concerned if you had gotten caught out. RIP the castle there.

Roy's our boy's our Roy's our boy's our Roy. Super Mario Wonder I'd assume would be an option, but I don't know it well enough to suggest (Probably elephant form, but I can't tell what they'd use to represent other than Mario being big). But I want to mention Advance Wars, a game that got a release for the first time in 15 years after being delayed by one due to war. Considering this is a first time attempt for me to do one of these, it'll suck, especially representing the bomber. Kanbei - Sephiroth? (Not one of the Sephiralts has black hair, this is not helping), stats raised for a time, I feel like the Wing could represent his counters being stronger well but I'm not sure how to represent that he's expensive. Sturm - ROB with small Dark Samus minion, increased projectile damage, items dropped are firearm themed, calls on Moon Assist Trophy Bomber - Meta Knight, plenty of bomb items dropping, including Smart, Bob-omb, Submarine - Metal Inkling with Blue Steel gun, can get clear status regularly

Thing is, it could argue about the DSi being different enough like the GBC to the GB to be on it's own, but it was available on the regular DS (Same with Gold/Silver). And while I know Gen 7 wasn't released for just New 3DS, considering how performance issues were a presence on the older models that could be argued too. As for keeping the wheel spinning and leaving Gen 5 to the 3DS, it seems like BW were being worked on for a bit beforehand, even if their release was close to HGSS. So maybe they felt they could act on the DS because the 3DS specs hadn't been given and they had the time to release on the DS? There's also the prep time needed for a new set of hardware, especially for something specialised like the DS would add time on to the start of the first title to a new console. Localisation of course being another factor up to Gen 6. Thing is, it's funny.

So I've been playing Fell Xenologue. How unpopular is it to be bothered by the execution of it's story? I wasn't spoiler free going in admittedly, but the handling of the world, the other twist's implications for how little agency really was there all along and that ending.... well, certainly was a choice. I will say that boss was fascinating as a fight (Frustrating too), though of course Eirika was crucial again. This has been a thing in Engage I worry about sometimes. Excuse me. You mean PEAK. So peak I got White 2 day one, a feat that wouldn't be matched for 9 years. But in all seriousness, considering how the 3DS did in the first year or so of sales, it probably would have liked better first game . Now Game Freak probably could have cut out BW2 from development to get a title out sooner for 3DS, but that's not what happened there. Some of that could be driven by GF going for the established base they had for the DS games with how Unova was a bit of a sales dip (A crying shame, because again PEAK), combined with keeping to the same hardware base for the game that was a direct sequel to their previous title.

Teehee @Eltosian Kadath There is one less unit available from Firene and Solm out of the recruited allies compared to Brodia and Elusia. This is all the proof I need Eve and Seforia were planned recruits, alongside the cutting room stuff.

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Thing is Boucorst might have taken enough from the enemy Excadril that he could have finished things off with no losses. The risk of rolling down the hill could have been prevented and that's what ticks me off about that gym- Nick also was lost I think Tentacruel can work, I've used it before. ....Wow there's really that few late game axes in SD. Discounting Dracoknights if the Whitewings still promote to that. Matthis, might as well take out my next catch preemptively.

Next stop, Clay! TL;DR: Gym 5 doesn't go too well, but it is overcome.

Ah yeah, I left it off there. Let's get back on the rails.... get it? Because Clay runs a mineahforgetit. TL;DR: Get two new members, take some minor risks and get to listen to more angry Veardiy. Plan is train up the new guys and have options besides Ogmalfred trained up with Earthquake.

Yeah, I have to head off today, so it'll be next week before I get back on this. Pleasant surprise that I didn't have to, but access to stuff like Bullet Seed and Rock Blast gives it better coverage than I anticipated. As someone who never bothered to follow this arc, do they actually? Any discussion of this character has to admit that even if they're a child actor they're probably closer to 18 than not, so that's a yikes. And if it bursts? I will never know if that would have been guaranteed, but if it was that's unfortunate. Fogado looks quite worried here to me, like if the Divine Dragon was going to invade. Ah, the secret Solm Royalty's ability to entrance people with their eyes. We shall mourn you as appropriate. This map and it's 7 slots tightens things so much, but it probably didn't help last time I hadn't promoted anyone. The Quicksand really traps your units huh. Franne with this much damage, surprising. Unfortunate for that person, rushing over tends to be a rush for it. But you didn't Bouch. Ah yes, the rare moment of Bunet being useful. Least you got it. In fairness, he wouldn't be but for.... well, all this.

So, why didn't I mention Kirby earlier? I mean, probably makes more sense than the others I mentioned? Well, I'd feel like if any of them was going to be the one being used to bring the crossover together it'd be a Kirby title, enough space elements to use to justify it and all. But yeah, Kirby as animated makes the most sense, if anything I could see an impassioned director insisting on a film which changes animation styles as it goes, something caused by the villain. Who of course would be so western-inspired devil-looking that the Kirby movie would be called Satanic before it even came out. Sadly, too much on the budget for the series, we'd probably end up with Chalamet as Marth if that happened- >Wrys ala The Rock *Is smote

One could argue fourth with Pokemon, but that's...... complicated as an ownership structure. Moving on. As to where I'd expect, I'd say one of three answers: Splatoon as an animated flick (Seems to me the straightforward answer for this franchise from what I know if it), Animal Crossing as a Slice of Life animated series (I'd think the most likely in terms of expected reception, but my question for it is how they'd monetise off this. It is popular enough I think it could get away with it) or Metroid as another live action film (as one of the older franchises that's always held some prestige, even as there have been difficulties getting it going in the last decade recent years have shown it still has some appeal and story wise it could work at cinematic length. Live action would probably be the pick due to them intending on keeping human proportions, as opposed to Mario). But I want say this for the joke of it: FE, as a live action series. With a cast of primarily humanoids they're probably going to treat it like LoZ and make it live action. With a larger minor cast and a structure that befits a series more they wouldn't really make it a standalone film assuming they try to keep a similar structure. And with it's present sales position maybe they'd treat it as a lower budget show and not be worried about returns on it, see if it works out.

It doesn't seem like much of a deviation from what we got, though of course executing it better would allow it to actually look the part like Rudolf had a robust plan that wasn't assuming Alm would show up buffed. It does feel like the comparison differs with the setup in SRW (there technically being 4 different parties, but it's less difficult to shift things about than that statement implies) and with Rudolf determined to bring the world under a united banner it could be that he's all too willing to go ahead with the plan of conquering Zofia as it fits a might makes right mentality that they very much want to be the case with Duma getting monikers likw the War Father along with the other bits of Rigel lore we've seen in the remake. Personally, I'd expand on the opportunism angle that SoV could have had with, say, Slayde (Seriously, have him show up with Berkut the first time then be blamed for the defeat and get shoved on guard duty, which he uses to snake his way further back to try and avoid getting involved) and show a degree of Zofian struggle internally, but that'd take a remake that altered more in the story. Yeah, though with some FEs it doesn't seem like the logic of tying AI to classes hasn't gone away. Berkut would be a rising star in the Republican Party. Considering nobody said anything about Aideen, I suppose sticking to Midir/Aideen might as well do then after all. People asked for Azelle and Claude elsewhere, Pursuit is frankly oppressive to the game's meta for this stuff and Midir has specific benefits on top of that, so might as well stick with the optimal pick. Although, if you want to use Finn for that thing mentioned earlier, I won't mind. Definitely don't go full CK. I think we all know how that'd turn out in this game. RIP Roger. You mention the aesthetics of this menu further down and how the transitions between maps are neat, but frankly just sitting on it and listening to the menu theme is great on it's own. I can imagine the game being told as a story in some tavern around the fire in the middle of the room or a map of Archanea with it, the teller regaling the larger than life Marth befitting how other talk of him in the future. The closest FE has gotten to that since for me? SoV, though I'd say it more invokes a column marching with drums beating as the leave, likely to their doom. I'd wonder if whoever was on that took inspiration from this piece, but that's probably just me. I'd say no. It's a shame that this game leaves so few lance options because of how dismounting works, but I guess it's a case for armours. If only they made a stronger case, but at least Lorenz is still a thing here. We need What's this?, but for someone shocked that FE actually plays halfway decently. RIP Doga Gordin, default archer guy gets a good stat. As do I. Imagine if that happened in any game. We'd be cheering so loud. Better than nothing. Jugdral Villages are also insane compared to castles, one wrong guy touches them and they collapse. 😛 Isn't some of that because the level ups are kinda split so you really roll for one or the other at a time? Or have I misunderstood that?

So, I disappear for a few days and Gaiden is finished. Oh well, guess I make a reply big enough I'll put it in spoilers and just presume things have been calm in comments while I was out. I will ask what we currently have picked for Genealogy, just to make sure I stick with my earlier call or change my mind. Plus it's the NES, that's a basic ass design that could have easily been expanded upon but retaining the personality in the expression while incorporating Walhart in the armour design and accents. But there are villagers! Sure, they're NPCs, but they're in the game. Because it sucks on a basic technical level that wouldn't be resolved until MotE. AKA: leave them to their own devices and somehow get Ayra/Claude That's just it, they're the only ones with exclusive items and I don't get why. Did Kaga expect to kill the girl who he said was taking after fashion trends of the time?

@Newtype06 I should think so, but I'm going to be honest I probably don't touch it for at least the next 2 if not 3 weeks depending on how things go. Mine is, from what I can see.

Let's actually fight Elesa now. TL;DR: Boucorst doesn't need to lift a claw, a mole takes over the catwalk. Good thing I got it done now because I wouldn't be able to update over this weekend.

Let's get back on with getting to Elesa, shall we? TL;DR: Get myself above 6 pokemon, get some evolutions, I do a lot of not fighting the gym. Hopefully I can get myself into position for that in the morning, I won't be able to the next few days. It's interesting to note my next two encounters are pretty much set (Ducklett is 100% encounter nd Driftveil has a guaranteed Zorua), but those are pretty much it until after the PWT (Surf isn't before then). Clay will be interesting based on what I have. @Shrimpy -Limited Edition- @Eltosian Kadath

I was on about glasses there, but yes, few can match Nomah's beard game. Me playing Gaiden. Hark! A hallow'een headless hearld! Yeeah, Duma's tower is silly. And here's the thing: I get some reasoning for her choosing to listen to Jedah. In the context of how silly it's presented and how things pan out I will not argue here today. Yes, fuck you Jerome. Mycen couldn't have been honest about what he was covering up he had his justice /s

BLESSED VALBO Pretty sure enemies aren't affected. Finally, the enemy successfully conspires to prevent you from doing the funni. And I hate it because no Dracoshield for you. Is Leo going up the tower? Because if not, just give it to Alm. Not in Kaga's world, though I recalled Halcyon having some in SoV he does not and it looks like none of the generics do either? I expect it's something like that, but I don't know the original text, so shrug is all I can do. Well, I certainly do, I had to stare at it for an hour this year. And it's in Awakening.

Galzus is a master smith, this is the only explanation for this madness. Thracia is truly a unique game. Did the Iron Axe turn into a Master Axe? I'd be bricking it if I was in that position.

The correlation is true in my case, but that makes sense given Pokemon itself was big, there's close enough of relations through shared publishers and console releases and the emulation scene would have been pretty significant for both, partly due to ease of access. I'll say I'm more enthused about Pokemon right now than I had been the last few years though. As someone at the right age for Pokemon back in the late 90's, I was into it during much of the early peak. Then it kinda waned here before 3rd Gen and I skipped the GBA at the time. So I wouldn't have seen FE much at the time it was relevant (not to mention it was less so in Europe Vs. America at the time). It'd take me getting into Pokemon again with the DS, getting into nuzlocking early on and in that fanbase learning about FE before I'd actually play anything in FE, which took years overall.

Apologies, I took way too long getting back on to this, partly because I was unsure which routes to sacrifice, but I might as well get on with it. TL;DR: Get past the random Sand route in Unova, sort out the dead encounters, still leave the substantial stuff to later Team: @Shrimpy -Limited Edition-