Venger_06 Posted April 11 Share Posted April 11 10 minutes ago, Shrimpica said: Akiha, naturally Could have been Kohaku, you know I also love maids 7 minutes ago, Interdimensional Observer said: But, of the two characters presented above, definitely the one to the left I say.😜 Yet another living proof of the Cyberpunk 2077 romance conundrum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acacia Sgt Posted April 11 Share Posted April 11 (edited) 42 minutes ago, Interdimensional Observer said: I would -but I am keenly aware I'd be out of SRW (without figuring out how to make a Japanese account on Switch) after that.😆 It's not that hard. You just need to put Japan as your country/location on your Profile, and you can access their eShop. Then just buy fund cards online (funds don't transfer over whenever you switch the profile location). There's websites for that even. That said, I instead made a Hong Kong account, since I remember reading up that SRW T didn't had the English translation in its Japanese version. I don't remember right now if that's actually true, but... keep that in mind. Truly, the only actually hard part is navigating the eShop without English. 42 minutes ago, Interdimensional Observer said: I did glimpse the secrets list. Already decided from looking at that, that on my first run, I'd nab the (probably useless) MaZ, and 'Rapier; along with leaning Super on my final team composition (the only SRW for Golion and Orgun, plus W will educate me on pre-vs. Betterman GGG). The NG+ run (after the fourth J) would pick up the alternative exclusive secrets, which seem SEEDy, and being NG+, even if the only appearance of Astray provides naught but a bunch of Real clunkers, carryover funds/upgrades would more than fix that. Nice to see you're already setup for it at least, heh. 42 minutes ago, Interdimensional Observer said: ...Although maybe getting SRW behind me would be beneficial. In the sense that my eyes would be forced to look forward towards wholly-new experiences in the world of gaming after that. Without a backlog of the familiar hanging around, I would have no choice to experiment with new things outside of the ultra-comfort zone. I guess that's true. Still, even once you're done with your J and W playthroughs, you'd still have the VTX trilogy to look forward to. But then, it wouldn't be part of the backlog yet, but new experiences, even if SRW itself wouldn't. Edited April 11 by Acacia Sgt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acacia Sgt Posted April 11 Share Posted April 11 (edited) Okay, time to start Chapter 6 proper. Well, rather, wrap up the Bose stuff first, but it is Chapter 6 already even if this is technically the 5-6 transition period. Edited April 11 by Acacia Sgt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armagon Posted April 11 Share Posted April 11 My Pokemon, after i transferred them to from Pokemon Moon to Pokemon Home and then restored the save (they exist in both games now) On 4/9/2024 at 9:17 PM, Interdimensional Observer said: https://www.gematsu.com/2024/04/jrpg-inspired-turn-based-fantasy-rpg-runa-announced-for-pc ...I'll throw this on my long-term radar. The Kickstarter hasn't begun yet, so it ought to take years, but it looks nice enough to me -if it works out. (And yes, I'll readily, one-notedly admit, there is something in the details/s that catches my attention.😆) I saw it described as Xenoblade meets Persona and i don't know which part of the flight or fight response this triggered in me. 3 hours ago, Acacia Sgt said: Why does it only hit me when it's actually mentioned someone hasn't been posting in a while... I've noticed it. It's not just Guardian, Sooks has been gone for a while too. Benice as well even though his name does pop up in the lurking. 2 hours ago, Newtype06 said: There are some USUM exclusives left like Zeraora Yeah but that requires me getting USUM, also the Zeraora event ended years ago (though with PKSM, i suppose i could hack it in). 2 hours ago, Newtype06 said: It has been like this since last year at least. Ehhh it was definitely way more active last year. 2 hours ago, Lightcosmo said: Now do the same with your Switch. I have no need to do that at the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Venger_06 Posted April 11 Share Posted April 11 Isn't anyone going to rate my V? sigh 25 minutes ago, Armagon said: I've noticed it. It's not just Guardian, Sooks has been gone for a while too. Benice as well even though his name does pop up in the lurking. I think Benice is too busy with college 27 minutes ago, Armagon said: Ehhh it was definitely way more active last year. It's been slowing declining with time. 28 minutes ago, Armagon said: Yeah but that requires me getting USUM, also the Zeraora event ended years ago (though with PKSM, i suppose i could hack it in). All games are there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armagon Posted April 11 Share Posted April 11 2 minutes ago, Newtype06 said: Isn't anyone going to rate my V? sigh (idk about Cyberpunk) i like the overall look but the lines under the eyes bring it down. 3 minutes ago, Newtype06 said: All games are there No don't you see, that requires me playing USUM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armagon Posted April 11 Share Posted April 11 True gender equality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acacia Sgt Posted April 11 Share Posted April 11 Give us a Season 3 already! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Interdimensional Observer Posted April 11 Share Posted April 11 (edited) 2 hours ago, Newtype06 said: Isn't anyone going to rate my V? sigh Killer clown-ish, or murderous Rageddy Ann doll. 4 hours ago, Newtype06 said: Yet another living proof of the Cyberpunk 2077 romance conundrum Only one romance candidate per sexuality is it? I can understand the choice to restrict, but maybe too narrow indeed for a big WRPG. 2 hours ago, Newtype06 said: It's been slowing declining with time. Decline is okay, but if totally dies, it means back to zero social existence for me. 2 hours ago, Armagon said: I saw it described as Xenoblade meets Persona and i don't know which part of the flight or fight response this triggered in me. As someone who has watched videos on dozens of airline incidents, flight and fight are not incompatible. The inclusion of base-building sounds odd. Not totally unheard of for a JRPG, Suikoden comes to mind, and Skies of Arcadia gave you a pirate base about halfway through the game, yet it's uncommon. -Oh, and I guess FE with Fates and Engage. Base-building isn't a bad idea though, can develop a strong sense of place, potentially. A base can provide an element of simulation without going full-on farm sim or Sakura Wars. Mandatory leveling of the base to progress the plot, perhaps hiding really good equipment behind some annoying/tedious work- these are the two possible faults with base-building as I see it. Reading the Gematsu comments -well one wishing to live in bliss should never reading Internet comments.😅 But after Eternights, I suppose unlike others I'm totally okay with Westerners attempting to make 3D JRPGs (this studio is based in Madrid), even if -b/c indie limitations- it results in a lack of visual polish. It's refreshing, contrasted against all the pixel projects said Western indie devs churn out. 1 hour ago, Armagon said: True gender equality. That prismatic nude is straight out of magical girl anime -though featuring more body contours than my memories from age 4 watching Sailor Moon recalls.🌙 1 hour ago, Armagon said: "Hurray for religion!"? How strange. Aren't JRPGs supposed to be the medium where all churches are shams and the corpses of gods litter the dormitory floors?😛 -These are pretty belated, I don't get why. But I do know that I shouldn't criticize for lateness regarding UO.😅 Edited April 11 by Interdimensional Observer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Rubenio Posted April 11 Share Posted April 11 (edited) 9 hours ago, Armagon said: Is it me or has this chat been in a lull lately? I haven't seen Guardian in a while too. People come and go. That's as true online as it is in real life, I suppose. 3 hours ago, Interdimensional Observer said: Decline is okay, but if totally dies, it means back to zero social existence for me. There's other welcoming communities out there. You'd need to seek them out, though, and take the always scary first step of making yourself known. ...And you'd probably need a discord. Forums like this in general have been on a steady decline for a long time. Discord servers are all the rage now, and unfortunately they're not as visible as places like this. If it comes to that, though, try finding discord servers for games/franchises/whatnot that you like. You have a baseline that most everyone in there's already going to have a shared interest. Edited April 11 by Saint Rubenio Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrightBow Posted April 11 Share Posted April 11 (edited) Since it just came out on consoles, I imagine everyone is busy playing Freedom Planet 2 currently. I just cleared my 4th run. Don't have any save on 100% completion yet, so I suppose this will be the next thing to do. Edited April 11 by BrightBow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Interdimensional Observer Posted April 11 Share Posted April 11 3 hours ago, Saint Rubenio said: Discord servers are all the rage now, and unfortunately they're not as visible as places like this. If it comes to that, though, try finding discord servers for games/franchises/whatnot that you lik I tried Discord a couple times, the flow doesn't jive with me. Responding to anything written three minutes ago might as well be necroposting there. Toofastformewhocanspendanhourwritingameticulouswalloftextheretokeepup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acacia Sgt Posted April 11 Share Posted April 11 It's certainly not fun having situations where you have to leave (mostly because sleep), then wake up and see that over 300 messages passed by when you were gone. Granted, that was also sorta the case here years ago, but still... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Interdimensional Observer Posted April 11 Share Posted April 11 (edited) @Acacia Sgt https://www.siliconera.com/g-gundam-new-project-announced-on-its-30th-anniversary/ IDK what "project" means in this case, but a character sketch should mean something more than merely new figurines of oldies. Edited April 11 by Interdimensional Observer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acacia Sgt Posted April 11 Share Posted April 11 Interesting. The design makes me think she could easily be related to Domon in some way. Perhaps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Interdimensional Observer Posted April 11 Share Posted April 11 2 minutes ago, Acacia Sgt said: Interesting. The design makes me think she could easily be related to Domon in some way. Perhaps. Remembering the new FMP thing, and seeing the sword, I was thinking "Domon & Rain's daughter?". 30 years later in-universe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acacia Sgt Posted April 11 Share Posted April 11 (edited) 11 minutes ago, Interdimensional Observer said: Remembering the new FMP thing, and seeing the sword, I was thinking "Domon & Rain's daughter?". 30 years later in-universe. Definitely plausible if it's a sequel. Speaking of, this year is also Yamato's 50th anniversary, so I'm also looking forward to what they're planning for it, too. Hey, if you can get SRW V before October 1, you could then make a run to align Yamato's voyage as an anniversary run, heh. Edited April 11 by Acacia Sgt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armagon Posted April 11 Share Posted April 11 12 hours ago, Interdimensional Observer said: The inclusion of base-building sounds odd. Not totally unheard of for a JRPG, Suikoden comes to mind, and Skies of Arcadia gave you a pirate base about halfway through the game, yet it's uncommon. -Oh, and I guess FE with Fates and Engage. Base-building isn't a bad idea though, can develop a strong sense of place, potentially. A base can provide an element of simulation without going full-on farm sim or Sakura Wars. Mandatory leveling of the base to progress the plot, perhaps hiding really good equipment behind some annoying/tedious work- these are the two possible faults with base-building as I see it. Don't forget Colony 6. 12 hours ago, Interdimensional Observer said: Hurray for religion!"? How strange. Aren't JRPGs supposed to be the medium where all churches are shams and the corpses of gods litter the dormitory floors?😛 Yeah the church in UO is overall fine. They're just oppressed. 9 hours ago, Saint Rubenio said: And you'd probably need a discord. Forums like this in general have been on a steady decline for a long time. Discord servers are all the rage now, and unfortunately they're not as visible as places like this I'm surprised SF has lasted as long as it has tbh. Game specific forums like these usually didn't survive. Though I suppose it helps that Fire Emblem is a healthy, thriving series. Even if you don't like the next game, there's things to talk about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acacia Sgt Posted April 11 Share Posted April 11 9 minutes ago, Armagon said: I'm surprised SF has lasted as long as it has tbh. Game specific forums like these usually didn't survive. Though I suppose it helps that Fire Emblem is a healthy, thriving series. Even if you don't like the next game, there's things to talk about. It helps SF is a Database first, forums second. It will draw people in looking for info or help, then stay for the company. Though of course, as pointed out before, Discord has been eclipsing the forums as a mediums to chat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Interdimensional Observer Posted April 11 Share Posted April 11 59 minutes ago, Armagon said: Don't forget Colony 6. I did have that in mind of course. It was a neat little side activity, if you didn't mind gathering the building materials. Wouldn't mind Xenoblade having something like that again. I'd take a ship as a base for something narratively more flexible than a city if that was preferable for the writing (because, speaking purely of a sense of place devoid of base-building, the Yggdrasil and Elsa+Durandal had some). -Although NLA, while not a buildable base, does end up having a strong sense of progression as you proceed through the game. On my second playthrough, it felt kinda like a ghost town seeing the walled city consisting of naught but humans at the start. X2 -if we're still in NLA instead of off in New Other City crashed on the other side of Mira- should consider filling in the Residential and Commercial Districts (and Ma-non Ship, and maybe a bit of the Industrial District) with some side activities though. Or at least have the Commercial sell newly-added Pouch Items and casual clothing options, to make the player feel its name, not just see its name. I'd be completely fine without romance as one such side activity though. The XCX playable cast at least wasn't made with it in mind, at all (perfectly acceptable ofc, not all games with silent MCs need would-be lovers). Really, there's nobody I'd remotely consider (though the sequel could be different). And, side activities in NLA is a lower priority, more an appreciable novelty than anything for me. My actual X2 priorities would be: seeing the plot of XCX concluded (with good execution, ideally), exploring the rest of Mira, seeing the combat system improved (particularly for Skells), and if there is an online component again- having more than two Global Nemeses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt. Fargus Posted April 11 Share Posted April 11 3 hours ago, Armagon said: Don't forget Colony 6. Yeah the church in UO is overall fine. They're just oppressed. I'm surprised SF has lasted as long as it has tbh. Game specific forums like these usually didn't survive. Though I suppose it helps that Fire Emblem is a healthy, thriving series. Even if you don't like the next game, there's things to talk about. I still like it here better than gamefaqs 9 hours ago, Interdimensional Observer said: I tried Discord a couple times, the flow doesn't jive with me. Responding to anything written three minutes ago might as well be necroposting there. Toofastformewhocanspendanhourwritingameticulouswalloftextheretokeepup. God forbid somebody has to work for a living 18 hours ago, Armagon said: True gender equality. Lol Check out the lion with the battle axe 🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codename Shrimp Posted April 11 Share Posted April 11 (edited) GG ....it's been a reaaaaaaaaaaaaally long time since i read the original, but was Ciel such a Killstealer back then xD Edited April 12 by Shrimpica Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eltosian Kadath Posted April 12 Share Posted April 12 On 4/10/2024 at 12:15 PM, Armagon said: My plan later today is to backup my Pokemon Moon save, transfer my friends to Home, then restore that save. Because Pokemon Moon is the last Gen they can all be together. The sad consequences of Dexit, so many old pokemon friends can't be together in the newer games... 23 hours ago, Armagon said: Is it me or has this chat been in a lull lately? Yeah, I know I have been a bit quite...not that I tend to be the loudest around here at the best of times. I tend to be rather socially passive. 22 hours ago, Newtype06 said: Rate my V I like the fiery red hair, and the sprinkling of freckles was a great choice. Also I like that the outfit looks functional enough that I could actually believe they would be swinging a Katana around. 23 hours ago, Interdimensional Observer said: I meant to start something else today that'd trigger discussion here, but... delay delay delay is me.😆 I know what you mean, I have been planning on creating a new topic for like three days now, and I keep wasting time, and putting off what will be a fun little thread. 20 hours ago, Armagon said: I've noticed it. It's not just Guardian, Sooks has been gone for a while too. Benice as well even though his name does pop up in the lurking. Yeah, I miss them too. At least with Benice I feel like I got a sense of farewell, and I know they are going off to college for better things, but I still miss him a bit. @GuardianSing it felt like left out of the blue, leaving mid Genealogy playthourgh, and I was rather looking forward to hearing their thoughts and comments on that game, as well as Thracia afterwards. Theoretically their profile indicates they have been lurking a little, which makes me think it might just be computer troubles or something. Although on the otherhand part of the benefit of the internet is that you can just become something else, or simply fade away... 10 hours ago, Interdimensional Observer said: I tried Discord a couple times, the flow doesn't jive with me. Responding to anything written three minutes ago might as well be necroposting there. Toofastformewhocanspendanhourwritingameticulouswalloftextheretokeepup. Yeah I know what you mean. Discord is far too quick for me, about the only thing I use it for is voice chat with IRL friends where some are too far away to meet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Interdimensional Observer Posted April 12 Share Posted April 12 (edited) https://www.gematsu.com/2024/04/sunnyside-launches-may-24-for-pc-july-10-for-ps5-and-xbox-series I think I remember reading about this before... "It's been really important to us that the social system for SunnySide feels rewarding and immersive for everyone. We have a lot of different types of people that you can pursue friendship or romance with, and our priority from day one has been to make sure that the locked sexuality of the characters is an enhancement to the story, rather than an inconvenience for the player. With 24 romanceable characters, every player should have at least 4 different people they can romance, and at most about 14. Overall, we're really proud of the system and can't wait for players to get their hands on it and see what it's really about!" https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2023/01/exclusive-farming-game-sunnyside-shows-off-24-dateable-residents-in-new-trailer Yep. Only so many modern-day farming sims to possibly have that "locked sexuality" thing which I hadn't forgotten over a year later.😆 24 romance options sounds downright massive. *Checks my self-complied SoS & RF NPC notes*: Spoiler Size of Story of Seasons/Rune Factory NPC rosters (does not count one-off NPCs, nor the MC’s or rival couples’ children).: Harvest Moon (SNES)- 20 5 Bachelorettes 15 Others. Harvest Moon 64- 33 5 Bachelorettes 28 Others (including the Harvest Goddess, not including the Nature Sprites.) Back to Nature (For Girl)/(More) Friends of Mineral Town (remake included)- 34 7 Bachelorettes (including the Harvest Goddess and Jennifer.) 9 Bachelors (including Won, the Gourmet/Bon Vivant, and Brandon.) 18/19 Others (19 if counting Back to Nature’s exclusive NPC trio, 18 if instead counting Van and Lou.) Does not include the 7 Nature Sprites. Save the Homeland- 19 No exceptions for this one. (Another) Wonderful Life (Special)- 32 4 Bachelorettes 4 Bachelors 24 Others (excludes the plant, cursed teddy bear, and fragmentary hologram of the Harvest Goddess, includes Nina.) Magical Melody- 37 10 Bachelorettes 10 Bachelors 17 (includes Jamie, does not include the Nature Sprites.) Harvest Moon DS (Cute)- 49 14 Bachelorettes 11 Bachelors 24 Others (excludes the Nature Sprites, and the three Mineral Town characters you don’t get to see.) Animal Parade (not going to count Tree of Tranquility)- 45 10 Bachelorettes 10 Bachelors 25 Others (excludes the Nature Sprites.) Sunshine Islands (not going to count Island of Happiness)- 29 7 Bachelors (excludes Mark.) 6 Bachelorettes (excludes Chelsea.) 16 Others (includes the Mineral Town quartet, excludes the sub-villagers and Nature Sprites.) Hero of Leaf Valley- 22 8 Bachelorettes 14 Others (excludes the tanuki, Nature Sprites, and Zann.) Grand Bazaar- 24 5 Bachelorettes 5 Bachelors 14 Others (excludes the NPCs you can’t befriend.) Tale of Two Towns- 32 6 Bachelorettes 6 Bachelors 20 Others (excludes Pierre, includes the Harvest Goddess.) A New Beginning- 30 6 Bachelorettes 6 Bachelors 18 Others Story of Seasons (“To the New World” is the subtitle in Japanese)- 30 6 Bachelorettes 6 Bachelors 18 Others (excludes sub-villagers.) Trio of Towns- 42 6 Bachelorettes 6 Bachelors 1 Inari 29 Others Pioneers of Olive Town- 38 (44 with DLC) 5 Bachelorettes (+3 DLC) 5 Bachelors (+3 DLC) 28 Others Rune Factory: A Fantasy Harvest Moon- 28 11 Bachelorettes 17 Others (excluding Ethelberd and Norad’s king.) Rune Factory 2- 24 7 Bachelorettes 17 Others (includes the second generation children, counts Serena and Sera as one.) Rune Factory Frontier- 26 12 Bachelorettes (counts the Iris sisters as one.) 14 Others (includes Brodik and Minerva. Does not include Gelwein, Stella’s younger ghost, nor the letters from RF1 girl). Rune Factory 3- 24 11 Bachelorettes 13 Others (excluding Yue and Mei.) Rune Factory: Tides of Destiny- 18 9 Bachelorettes (excludes Sonja.) 3 Bachelors (excludes Aden.) 6 Others (excluding the Masked Man, the goblin pirate, and the Frontier trio.) Rune Factory 4- 22 6 Bachelorettes 6 Bachelors 10 Others (excluding Ethelberd, Barrett, and Raven.) Rune Factory 5- 24 6 Bachelorettes 6 Bachelors 12 Others (excluding the RF4 duo, evil girl and evil guys.) 12 bachelor/ettes has long become the standard for both SoS and RF. A greenhorn indie doing double that... I'm afraid that the game is going to be manure as a result. Curious though I am on how it'll turn out. -Not so much on getting it myself, I'm finicky about character portraits/art style. 1 hour ago, Shrimpica said: Old beats still hit hard? As you like it? 1 hour ago, Shrimpica said: GG More graphic than I was expecting for this😐 (but, VN, so I get it -no holding back), the simplicity of the murder makes it more gruesome than it is. 1 hour ago, Shrimpica said: but was Ciel such a Killstealer back then xD Looks very nonchalant about what they just did suggesting psychopathy?. Edited April 12 by Interdimensional Observer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codename Shrimp Posted April 12 Share Posted April 12 (edited) Rest is for the weak, Ciel 10 minutes ago, Interdimensional Observer said: As you like it? Yes But as i already knew most of what happened - even though there are quite a few differences, and my memory was hazy, i still remembered the general flow which was about the same - it probably didn't hit as hard as it should've. Also remake quite bloated compared to original - or atleast felt that way. The remake does almost everything better, aside from the pacing. 10 minutes ago, Interdimensional Observer said: More graphic than I was expecting for this oops. Sorry. Not really that graphic all things consi- 10 minutes ago, Interdimensional Observer said: the simplicity of the murder makes it more gruesome than it is. true. Yeah. 10 minutes ago, Interdimensional Observer said: (but, VN, so I get it -no holding back) This one is holding back quite a bit - even if still quite gruesome and VN-y at parts, they did tone some stuff a bit from the original - atleast in the first route. ...Well, i was surprised a certain bad end was still there - even if it was less graphic this time, text was more descriptive than i expected. 10 minutes ago, Interdimensional Observer said: Looks very nonchalant about what they just did suggesting psychopathy?. Well... Time to do her route and fine out! Which i heard is quite different from the original. Like really different and not just a "simple remake". But yes she's also broken. Edited April 12 by Shrimpica Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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