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Black Balloon
Dec 28, 2008

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I like this game but I don't know why. So many of the design decisions are completely indefensible.

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Black Balloon
Dec 28, 2008

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Troy is a good character.

Black Balloon
Dec 28, 2008

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Lacryma

Black Balloon
Dec 28, 2008

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God Amano is terrible at expressions. Ugh. It really can't be stated enough, I think.

Black Balloon
Dec 28, 2008

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I really love this game's music, and Saradiart has a great track.

Black Balloon
Dec 28, 2008

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There's only 3 or 4 enemy themes, but there's like ... off the top of my head, I want to say 7 or 8 for the player turns? But they do sometimes start to feel samey at times just because they rely so heavily on the same leitmotif, and some songs just don't utilize it as well.

Black Balloon
Dec 28, 2008

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I don't think Kun has it in him to goad anyone.

Black Balloon
Dec 28, 2008

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There is a Silk text, Ultra, which always gives +3.

Black Balloon
Dec 28, 2008

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SSNeoman posted:

Would those dudes do the same amount of damage to Toxa with those spells or would he just shrug it off and then wipe em out?

Toxa's resistances are not super remarkable, so even he would get beaten up pretty badly by a couple of Takeru Thunders. Human enemies become increasingly threatening because of the spells they get access to. Throwing in something to give resistance to all elements, like the Buddha gear that I think Posha was equipped with can be very worthwhile. Physical attacks just aren't very threatening, especially with a Dream sword that can heal you with each counterattack.

Black Balloon
Dec 28, 2008

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Kartia would be a better game if the plot started somewhat earlier than two-thirds of the way in.


I still enjoy it for some reason :negative:

Black Balloon
Dec 28, 2008

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Yes, Bach is one of the best characters in the game. Gameplay and story integration!

Black Balloon
Dec 28, 2008

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I only generally remember the story for the latter parts of Kartia, not so much a bunch of the specifics. The gameplay might not evolve much during the course of the game, but the story sure goes crazy places. I'm excited to see it play out again.

Black Balloon
Dec 28, 2008

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SSNeoman posted:

I guess it's too much to hope for that you can use the Death kartia with Toxa in battles from now on?

Nope, kartia is consumed on use.

Black Balloon
Dec 28, 2008

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Really curious to see what all of this text is going to allow you to do.

Specifically, if you'll get to create that last phantom in the list. The last time I played this game was many years ago, and it was assumed to be impossible.

Black Balloon
Dec 28, 2008

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I might have to replay the game just to tool around with the Fynus, now that it's known how to get it.

Black Balloon
Dec 28, 2008

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Eh, let's finish with Karis and co first.

Edit: Also rip Bachstail, too rad for this world

Black Balloon fucked around with this message at 12:23 on Aug 9, 2015

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Dec 28, 2008

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Well I'm sorry you didn't enjoy the game more, but thanks for doing the LP and showing this game off in such great detail. It was a pleasure to read it.

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