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The opinions of someone who has played this game multiple times willingly and on purpose: Wet is relatively normal and inoffensive, except when the game needs him to give really stupid speeches. SamRaimi is fine barring the occasional "Edge, you pervert! *slap*" moments. 555 is one of the worst characters, both for being terrible from a gameplay perspective and for (SPOILERS GO HERE). Limb is also one the worst characters for being a 15-year-old with the mind and body of a six-year-old that the game very obviously wants you to ship her with 555.
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Wet is my favorite because he's intolerable as a character. But an event on a future planet is the best thing in the entire game, and it changes him entirely for a portion of the game. It's hilarious, and the only memorable thing for me in all of SO4. My favorite McDonald's item is the 2 cheeseburger meal. I like this the most because I could have a double cheeseburger for roughly the same price. But this way I get extra bread. But it still somehow feels less filling with 2 individual burgers.
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Oct 12, 2016 04:31
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i81icu812 posted:counterpoint: he's an elf. I just finished reading the Puntil thread, and now you've inexorably linked 555 with that glorious monstrosity in my mind. Chuu fucked around with this message at 04:52 on Oct 12, 2016 |
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Oct 12, 2016 04:37
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Melomane Mallet posted:The opinions of someone who has played this game multiple times willingly and on purpose: Well Edge is an idiot, we'll get a fantastic example of that coming up soon, but one we already had was that he and Reimi were walking around on a less developed planet in their fancy Science Fiction anime outfits drawing attention to themselves and generally being really bad at hiding the fact that are from another planet. Now you can argue that they don't have the equivalent to Star Trek's prime directive yet but you'd think they would at least sit down and say "okay we should try to blend in and not do anything that would gently caress up the planet too much. but nope, Edge "Somehow less Competent than Janeway" Maverick just waltzes out of his ship and is live "hello primitive beings we are from this planet and not wierd monster from beyond your stars, please take us to your primitive dwelling and tell us about your culture."
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Oct 12, 2016 05:11
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David D. Davidson posted:Well Edge is an idiot, we'll get a fantastic example of that coming up soon, but one we already had was that he and Reimi were walking around on a less developed planet in their fancy Science Fiction anime outfits drawing attention to themselves and generally being really bad at hiding the fact that are from another planet. Now you can argue that they don't have the equivalent to Star Trek's prime directive yet but you'd think they would at least sit down and say "okay we should try to blend in and not do anything that would gently caress up the planet too much. but nope, Edge "Somehow less Competent than Janeway" Maverick just waltzes out of his ship and is live "hello primitive beings we are from this planet and not wierd monster from beyond your stars, please take us to your primitive dwelling and tell us about your culture." I said "relatively"; most folks are blissfully unaware of party member #6 and the dedicated healer yet.
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Oct 12, 2016 05:48
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The best McDonald's menu item is undoubtedly the McGriddle, it's so tasty. Either that or their apple pies, which are also so tasty. The best character in this pile of bad characters is Sam Raimi, for sure. Wet is okay, Limb is weird and has a bad gimmick + that forever 6 years old thing is gross, and 5's is just duller than dishwater. That guy has done literally nothing but tag along, his only character trait is "hi I'm here I guess". Also, can I just say that it's really weird that Edge never switched back to using a gun? Like we all knew he wouldn't but there is absolutely no reason for his dumb backup sword to be his main weapon. But that might be kind of interesting, so I guess that's asking way too much of this game.
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Oct 12, 2016 16:31
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The best McDonald's menu option is to go to Wendy's instead.
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Oct 12, 2016 16:47
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You're all stupid people with wrong opinions. The best McDonalds item is Gravy Fries. Dear god do I love me some Gravy Fries  .
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Oct 12, 2016 16:52
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gnome7 posted:Also, can I just say that it's really weird that Edge never switched back to using a gun? Like we all knew he wouldn't but there is absolutely no reason for his dumb backup sword to be his main weapon. But that might be kind of interesting, so I guess that's asking way too much of this game. There's a couple lore entries and a conversation later that touches on this. Basically, Edge is the worst shot ever, and only feels comfortable fighting with knives and other melee weapons.
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Oct 12, 2016 17:28
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Neddy Seagoon posted:You're all stupid people with wrong opinions. WHERE ARE YOU FROM THAT MCDONALDS DOES GRAVY FRIES AND CAN I LIVE WITH YOU NOW PLEASE?
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Oct 12, 2016 18:33
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Bobbin Threadbare posted:The Truth. I don't like any of the characters. Being bland an inoffensive does not endear 555 to me.
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Oct 12, 2016 18:42
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Rabidredneck posted:There's a couple lore entries and a conversation later that touches on this. Basically, Edge is the worst shot ever, and only feels comfortable fighting with knives and other melee weapons. We already had the conversation back in episode 9, but it just raises the alternate question of why he was using a gun when they initially landed if he loves swords so much.
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Oct 12, 2016 18:50
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SamRaimi is just disconcertingly submissive.
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Oct 12, 2016 19:20
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Polsy posted:We already had the conversation back in episode 9, but it just raises the alternate question of why he was using a gun when they initially landed if he loves swords so much. Your asking for logic and consistency from this game. I played through it, beat it, got all the endings, just smile and accept it for what it is.
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Oct 12, 2016 20:00
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Rabidredneck posted:There's a couple lore entries and a conversation later that touches on this. Basically, Edge is the worst shot ever, and only feels comfortable fighting with knives and other melee weapons. Not to white knight this game too much but it does make sense that their equivalent to Starfleet Academy would have some classes on fencing or archery, I mean how many times have they wound up in the past/on an underdeveloped planet on Star Trek? Using a sword or a bow as a method of self defense would draw a lot less attention to yourself in those situations. goatface posted:SamRaimi is just disconcertingly submissive. I'm pretty sure Reimi's just there to say "Edge no, we are not going to explore the sun, the ship would explode if we got too close to it and we would all die. No you can't walk around on the surface on your own, you would die instantly." David D. Davidson fucked around with this message at 20:24 on Oct 12, 2016 |
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Oct 12, 2016 20:22
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David D. Davidson posted:Not to white knight this game too much but it does make sense that their equivalent to Starfleet Academy would have some classes on fencing or archery, I mean how many times have they wound up in the past/on an underdeveloped planet on Star Trek? Using a sword or a bow as a method of self defense would draw a lot less attention to yourself in those situations. See, I get that, but I don't know exactly how effective competitive fencing skills would be outside of competition, and especially agianst non-human opponents. It still doesn't explain why he doesn't carry a sword into battle when other people in Space Navy do.
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Oct 12, 2016 22:29
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Pork Lift posted:WHERE ARE YOU FROM THAT MCDONALDS DOES GRAVY FRIES AND CAN I LIVE WITH YOU NOW PLEASE? Fuckin' straya, mate. They started out as a Limited Time Only part of the Loaded Fries range, then one day McDonalds just stopped adding that addendum because they knew we'd riot like heroin addicts in need of a fix if they took'em away.
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Oct 13, 2016 00:08
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Inco posted:See, I get that, but I don't know exactly how effective competitive fencing skills would be outside of competition, and especially agianst non-human opponents. It still doesn't explain why he doesn't carry a sword into battle when other people in Space Navy do. Just assume the MMO twist is still valid and every stupid thing in the series is the result of some idiot in an office building having to come up with new quests for an entire loving post-scarcity audience to go through. It's probably close to the truth.
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Oct 13, 2016 00:50
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So is wateyad playing as someone playing as Wedgie? Or is he supposed to be an NPC in the 4D MMO?
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Zanzibar Ham posted:So is wateyad playing as someone playing as Wedgie? Or is he supposed to be an NPC in the 4D MMO? "MMO" is actually kind of a flippant way to refer to Eternal Sphere. The way Star Ocean 3 described it is more like a simulated universe where everyone has their one person they follow but with which the "player" has no direct interaction. That's why the fan theory that is probably true describes Welch as a hacker. She's the only one who acts like she does because she's the only 4D person directly inserting themself for fun.
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So it's more like a hi-tech tamagotchi that takes care of itself (usually hopefully)? e: I guess Beige Mauverick was just their naming algorithm glitching out e2: Actually, it'd be like those idle games that are all the rage these days... SO3 was prophetic! Zanzibar Ham fucked around with this message at 14:31 on Oct 13, 2016 |
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Oct 13, 2016 14:28
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It's progress quest. Someone figured out how to enable 3D mode.
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Oct 13, 2016 18:44
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Man, life in 4D world must suck if living in the same dimension as these chuckleheads is preferable.
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David D. Davidson posted:I'm pretty sure Reimi's just there to say "Edge no, we are not going to explore the sun, the ship would explode if we got too close to it and we would all die. No you can't walk around on the surface on your own, you would die instantly." Also to be creepily perved on. We have not even begun to scratch the surface of "Edge, you pervert" moments.  My favorite character, if I'm remembering them right, is one we haven't met yet (non-spoilers: it's the next party member we get). They're not really that great, but I think they had sort of an interesting premise which is better than I can say for the rest of these trash tier schmoes.
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Episode 27: Wet Maverick, Formless Blob of Protagonism https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BjTYQzUkVFw
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wateyad posted:Episode 27: Wet Maverick, Formless Blob of Protagonism And so the main party were indeed vaporized. Star Ocean's very clear on it's Teleport/Transporter rules, and it works by vaporizing the original and constructing a copy at the destination. 
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Oct 14, 2016 15:33
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I've been watching someone stream Persona 5 lately. Makes for a hell of a contrast. The sheer gulf in quality between that game and this one is astonishing.
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Oct 14, 2016 15:58
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Loved that ending. Hahahahaha!
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Oct 14, 2016 16:37
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Billy the Saw puppet has more organic appearance and movement than that thing.
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Oct 14, 2016 23:12
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So, let me get this straight. The big stompy cyborg character is the only one with stealth? Star Ocean 4, everyone!
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FeyerbrandX posted:Billy the Saw puppet has more organic appearance and movement than that thing. Looks like a combination of a Gorn and that puppet thing in the TOS episode with the baby aliens.
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Tax Refund posted:So, let me get this straight. He has a cloaking device.
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Oct 15, 2016 01:20
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Bacchus seems like the first and possibly only good character in this game! Let's see how long it takes the writers to ruin it, they're off to a good start with "we don't have time to talk about plot" immediately followed by 5 minutes spent on introductions without introducing Sam, 5s, or Limb. Also that episode ending was gold.
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Oct 15, 2016 01:35
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The main antagonistic force in this game are actually made up of retired Power Rangers monsters.
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Oct 15, 2016 01:57
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Bacchus was one of my favorite characters. Mechanics-wise he gets some powerful attacks, including a very spammable one. They paid a lot of attention to his animations, when he dodges little maneuvering thrusters pop out, and he has a pretty quirky personality. He also has a new gathering skill, so it's worth it to go back to various planets to make use of it, he opens up a lot of new crafting options. Now if I may make a suggestion, putting it in spoilers just to be safe.. Stick around on that station for awhile. Some of his battle trophies involve killing machine enemies and that station is the only place for awhile with easy access to them.
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wateyad posted:He has a cloaking device. One he actually uses in cutscenes, even! Incidentally, if you wold like some gameplay advice, I find that mages, like Limb, 555, and the other two we have yet to recruit, do best under the AI tactic "Stay out of trouble".
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Oct 15, 2016 03:29
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wateyad posted:Episode 27: Wet Maverick, Formless Blob of Protagonism Is that a dong on the lizardman's chin?
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When trying to google how to spell 555's name, half the results would be about the jiggle physics in this game. I was wondering how long until that was going to come into play.
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Oct 15, 2016 03:52
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Elric posted:Is that a dong on the lizardman's chin? I saw it too, glad I'm not the only one.
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Rabidredneck posted:Stick around on that station for awhile. Some of his battle trophies involve killing machine enemies and that station is the only place for awhile with easy access to them. I don't think this is the kind of LP where they will be worrying about such things.
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