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Admiral H. Curtiss
May 11, 2010

I think there are a bunch of people who can create trailing images. I know some who could do this as if they were just going out for a stroll.

resurgam40 posted:

Still don't know what the deal is with Duke, but has it been established that that's his name, or his title? He certainly talks like someone used to having his word obeyed.

It's his name.

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Death Priest
Jun 24, 2004
^^ drat you :mad:

That'll teach me to leave replies sitting there unposted I guess.

resurgam40 posted:


Still don't know what the deal is with Duke, but has it been established that that's his name, or his title? He certainly talks like someone used to having his word obeyed.

It's his first name.

Stabbey_the_Clown
Sep 21, 2002

Are... are you quite sure you really want to say that?
Taco Defender
I just can't keep this game's place names straight. What was Kiev Moc again?

Senerio
Oct 19, 2009

Roëmænce is ælive!

Stabbey_the_Clown posted:

I just can't keep this game's place names straight. What was Kiev Moc again?

Keiv Moc is the forest where you had to use Raven's trap move Serpent on the boss.
Yes, it is stupid to name something pronounced "Cave" as a forest.
Yes, I did have to look this up to confirm.
Yes, it trips me up EVERY GODDAMN TIME.

Deceitful Penguin
Feb 16, 2011

resurgam40 posted:

Hey, I'm sitting there right with ya. The ol' Backwards Name gag is hundreds of years old, but it still trips up some people. To be fair, Yaeger is not exactly a common word for an english speaker (or a german speaker, come to that; isn't the spelling jager? Well, ith the two dots over the O, of couse).
No, Yaeger is phonetically similar to the correct Jäger, as when you can't do the ä you should use a "ae" instead and Y in english sounds like the German J. Also Ö and ä are not the same.
Is it katakana fuckery again? What is his name in that?
Also, I'd completely forgotten our faux-Deutscher, so it got me. :shobon:

Adus
Nov 4, 2009

heck
Yeah add me to the list of people who didn't notice it until it was revealed either. It's definitely a :doh: moment.

Raitzeno
Nov 24, 2007

What? It seemed like
a good idea at the time.

Adus posted:

Yeah add me to the list of people who didn't notice it until it was revealed either. It's definitely a :doh: moment.

Yyyyyyep. All three of us playing the game together smacked ourselves at the same time. It was loud enough that the fourth guy in the house at the time went "What was that?" from the next room (where he was playing Oblivion).

Zebrin
Mar 12, 2010

Chopping trees down and making elves cry.
My big problem is that in a game where people are pretty drat smart, you have a backwards name thing go on. How does no one notice this poo poo... I saw it the first time through before the reveal and seriously thought that Yuri or Rita were gonna call him out on it, or at least have Judith make some sideways comment about it... It gave me a bit of a headache, and really irritated me. It should be no surprise that I consider this part of the games writing to be the worst of it. Which is to say, slightly above average rather then really good. Oh well.

Polsy
Mar 23, 2007

Deceitful Penguin posted:

Is it katakana fuckery again? What is his name in that?
Also, I'd completely forgotten our faux-Deutscher, so it got me. :shobon:

Yeah, it's イエガー and ラーギイ, so something like ee-ay-gar and rah-gii (listen here, with bonus 'hear the Japanese LPer say Yaeger'). It's not as "obvious" even when you're looking for it (well, speaking as not a native Japanese speaker)

edit: actually this reminds me that the Japanese version (even on the 360) highlights words all over the place, not sure why they took that out. Not that it's necessary either, but.

Polsy fucked around with this message at 09:49 on Dec 22, 2011

Materant
Jul 22, 2010

see, what you don't understand is he now has

THE MANLIEST MUSTACHE

it defies physics


Zebrin posted:

My big problem is that in a game where people are pretty drat smart, you have a backwards name thing go on. How does no one notice this poo poo... I saw it the first time through before the reveal and seriously thought that Yuri or Rita were gonna call him out on it, or at least have Judith make some sideways comment about it... It gave me a bit of a headache, and really irritated me. It should be no surprise that I consider this part of the games writing to be the worst of it. Which is to say, slightly above average rather then really good. Oh well.

Always helps to remember that the characters can't see the words spoken like we can, they can only hear them. And if you're only hearing the name, you more than likely won't make the connection.

Senerio
Oct 19, 2009

Roëmænce is ælive!
From the moment you encounter Regeay, they mention Yeager all of once(?), and they don't do it in a bit before you meet him again, so it's not fresh in your mind.
I don't blame people for missing this. It's actually subtle.

Malachite_Dragon
Mar 31, 2010

Weaving Merry Christmas magic

Materant posted:

Always helps to remember that the characters can't see the words spoken like we can, they can only hear them. And if you're only hearing the name, you more than likely won't make the connection.

This, and sometimes it helps that when you do notice it, you think... "No, that's too obvious. That couldn't possibly be it. It's too loving stupid to be it, it has to be something else."

Deceitful Penguin
Feb 16, 2011

Polsy posted:

Yeah, it's イエガー and ラーギイ, so something like ee-ay-gar and rah-gii (listen here, with bonus 'hear the Japanese LPer say Yaeger'). It's not as "obvious" even when you're looking for it (well, speaking as not a native Japanese speaker)

edit: actually this reminds me that the Japanese version (even on the 360) highlights words all over the place, not sure why they took that out. Not that it's necessary either, but.
Huh. There's something funny about how far the LP concept has gone.
But yeah, I thought it might be that, because of how constrained Japanese can be when going far afield phonetically speaking.

That highlighting thing, no idea.

(And drat, I feel emasculated listening to that considering my scores in Japanese. Why does it have to be so hard?)

Glazius
Jul 22, 2007

Hail all those who are able,
any mouse can,
any mouse will,
but the Guard prevail.

Clapping Larry
It would be kind of hilarious if there actually was a Regaey somewhere, but I suppose that's not the case.

A jargogle
Feb 22, 2011
Going to hop in with the "Never noticed it till the reveal" crowd. And to be fair to the characters, it isn't exactly like they're seeing the names written down like we are.

Lunar Suite
Jun 5, 2011

If you love a flower which happens to be on a star, it is sweet at night to gaze at the sky. All the stars are a riot of flowers.
Should I be disturbed by the fact that out not-German antagonist called Yuri an item of children's underwear?

Also, goddamnit, how did I not catch that. Well played, Vesperia, well played.

Runa
Feb 13, 2011

This does explain the spelling of the name Yaeger, though. Hah.

Admiral H. Curtiss
May 11, 2010

I think there are a bunch of people who can create trailing images. I know some who could do this as if they were just going out for a stroll.


Last time, we were about to enter Mantaic.

Watch the cutscene!





Well, in this heat...



There are knights even here, though.
I don't recall seeing such intimidating people here the last time I came.



I'm for that...Before I do anything, I want to give these feet a rest...
Okay then, let's meet up in front of the inn after sunset.
Okay. See you then.



Karol, Rita, Judith, and Estelle leave.




Well, I think we all could use a little time to think things over.
Hah hah hah. The kids are all right.





Skit: The Imperial Knights
I wouldn't think the Knights would bother coming all the way out to a border town like this.
More power to 'em if they're really here to "defend the public order," or whatever, but...
Something tells me there's more to it than that.


Mantaic is a pretty small and quiet town. Something is going on though: The only NPCs standing around are a few travellers, a lot of knights, the shopkeeper, and the innkeeper.

Our party members are hanging out in the area and we can talk to everyone for a bit. First, though, we can get ourselves a recipe:






If we check the same location a bit more, we can find the Wonder Reporter again:





Wonder Reporter: While you sleep, I've been sneaking in and updating your Wonder Log! Oh no, you know my precious secret! And yet, you're the first person I've ever told! It's all right! Just let this stay our little secret, and I'll keep sneaking up to your bedside and working my magic. ♥ Oh no, I think I just violated the reporter's code of confidentiality...! Goodbye!
...I'm scared...


Anyway, let's talk to everyone. Estelle is by the oasis.



Hey, why the long face?



I don't think Rita'd joke around with such a serious look on her face.
Yeah, I guess not.. I've dragged all of you all the way out here...
You should stop worrying about all of us.
Huh...?
I mean, we're just doing what we feel like doing. But...what about you? What do YOU want to do?
Me...? I...
You were saying that you need to figure out who you are, weren't you?
Yes...that's true, but...
Estelle, you're Brave Vesperia's client. If you tell us to go somewhere, we'll go there.



Yuri... Then, I...
...There's no need to rush to give me an answer. Take your time.
...


Raven is next to the shop.



...
Whoa, what's with that face?
Hearin' you apologize like that puts me a little bit on edge, is all.
I mean, you still have to deliver that letter to Belius, right?
Yeah, but if I can't see her until the new moon, then that's that, ain't it? Till then, I'm at the mercy of the princess's whims.
Well well, aren't you easygoing. You sure about that? If we spend too long out here and you miss the new moon, the Don'll yell at you for sure.



It ain't like we're gonna run out of new moons anytime soon.
You certainly sound patient. You sure about this?
Of course. Patience is something you'll learn with age.
Ugh, I swear...
Well, making the right decisions is part of being an adult, too. I'll leave as soon as I feel like I have to. Anyway, let me travel with you kids for a while longer.
Sure. Whatever you want.


We run into Judith attempting to leave the town.





Nowhere in particular. Just going on a walk. What about you? Where were you going?



It's good to be prepared. So, how was it?
It was hot.
Well, I assumed as much.
But... It wasn't as hot as I thought it'd be.
Hmmm...well, okay. But what I wanted to know was if Phaeroh is out there.
Right...that'd be nice.
Oh well, I guess we couldn't expect him to be that easy to find.
...
What?
You want to go out and check for yourself?
No, that's okay... If we head out to look for him, we should do it together.
Oh, I see.


Rita is hanging out in the inn.





I know.
Are you really going to return it?
Yes, I am. You got a problem with that?
Nope...
You saw what happened in Nordopolica. This thing made it so I couldn't control my magic.



Interferes with aer? How could a tiny box like this do something like that?
I don't know. That's why I wish I could open this box somehow...
There's a good chance that we'd be able to find a key for the box in Yormgen.
For me, this doesn't have anything to do with Estelle wanting to return it anymore.
So then you're going to look for the town of Yormgen that was mentioned in that diary?
Yes, if I can...
If you can?
I can't leave Estelle behind.
Sure you can, if you want to.



...
Until now, she was so careful...how could she... She couldn't be serious about going alone into the desert...could she?


And Karol is outside the inn.



I can't believe Ruins' Gate was secretly selling weapons. And that they were smuggling them illegally out of ruins...
...Sometimes you have to have shadow where there's light, I guess.
...That's so sad, though.
Well, you don't need to worry about those guys. Just keep living your life the way you know is right... And lead Brave Vesperia to victory with pride.
Yeah, you're right!



Yeah, we've finally made it into the desert...it feels like we're almost there.
Hey, once we're done with this commission you think we could go back to Dahngrest for a bit?
Hmm...let's wait until we've wrapped up our current job to talk about that.
Oh, y-yeah, sure.


And that's everyone! ...Well, unless you're playing the PS3 version.






You're still here?
What, did you come looking for me because you were lonely?
You sure you aren't hanging around because you're looking for me?
You got it, actually. Marry me!
I'll think about it once you've grown up.



Guild Member: What's with you?
I kinda know her.
He's my husband!

Yuri sighs.

Guild Member: Well, whatever... I got the information you wanted regarding the Maris Stella.
I'm grateful.
Guild Member: But before I get to that, is it true that you're Aifread's granddaughter?
...!
Guild Member: That's the rumor I heard. ...Is it true?
...
Guild Member: That must mean it is. In that case, I can't help you out.



Guild Member: If I did business with the grandchild of a traitor, it would hurt our guild's reputation.
Aifread wasn't...
Guild Member: I have nothing against you personally, but for those of us who live by the guild oaths, Aifread's behavior is unforgivable. I don't want to have anything to do with someone who goes around saying they're related to him of their own free will. Don't show yourself before our guild ever again.
...
Guild Member: Don't go thinking you're being treated unfairly here. If you pull something against our guild out of resentment, you'll have hell to pay. If you think World's Cellar is nothing more than a simple surveyor's guild, you've got another think comin'.
I would never do that!



Guild Member: I wonder about that... Anyway, the blood of a coward who attacked a ship while pretending to guard it runs through your veins. I'll never be able to know what's going through your head.
...
Guild Member: And you. I don't know if you're really her husband or what, but if I were you, I'd keep my distance from her.

The guild member leaves.





Because I don't know anything. Neither about my grandfather, nor about the incident. I don't know if it really happened or if it's all a lie. I don't even know if my grandfather was a good or bad person. All I know is that my grandfather was important to me. So I can't agree or disagree with anything people say.
So you're not even sure what sort of person you are, then?
I'm me. I know that much.
In that case, couldn't you have said something back to him?
It's okay. I'm already used to hearing people say all sorts of things about my grandfather. I pay no mind to all that hogwash! I can keep looking for my treasure in my own way.
If you're going to act so tough, you better not start crying as soon as you're alone.
I've no need for tears. After all, my motto is "When the going gets tough, the tough don't cry!".
Well, whatever works... Nothing will come of your treasure hunt without some sort of clue, though.
Don't worry. I've got one. See you.

Patty runs off.

...


Man, this is just kind of a plot dump about Patty's backstory. They could have done that more naturally. Oh well.




Once we've talked to everyone, walking near the inn triggers a cutscene.

Watch the cutscene!





Huh? What's going on, Estelle...? What's this?
This is payment for your services. I'm sure you'll be able to sell it for quite a sum.



Huh? What do you mean? You haven't found what you're looking for yet...
...I'm afraid I must take my leave from you here.



You're not thinking of going alone, are you...?
My desire to meet Phaeroh is a personal one.
Are you crazy? That's way too dangerous!
Which is why I must go alone. I won't have the rest of you caught up any further in my own selfish quest.
Do justice, and punish the unjust.



There's no justice in letting Estelle march into the heart of the desert all by herself.
I don't think I have it in me to break our laws. How 'bout you, Karol?
Right!
It seems those are the rules.
...I'm terribly flattered, really, but I'm afraid I can't let you...
Estelle, wait! Have you all lost your marbles? We're talking about a force of nature here!
Which is why we're all going together.
I'll admit I'm a little scared, but I can't just let Estelle go off like that.



If I start whining now, I'll have go all the way back ta Nordopolica by myself, right? That's no fun.
Ooh! There's no reasoning with any of you.
Are you sure you're dead set on this?
Yes. I've thought a lot about this. You all have something that's important to you, a goal you give everything to achieve. I realized that I didn't have anything like that for myself... And I knew I had to find a purpose of my own, something I can dedicate myself to. I made the decision to begin this journey, and I have to finish what I've started.



...Okay okay, you win. So we'll be aiming for the desert's center.
Huh...?
Hey, I tried talking sense into you idiots.
Rita...
There's actually no real need for you to come, Rita. You've got your aer krene research to worry about, don't you?



The aer krene isn't going anywhere. I'll go check up on it later. But! We're not leaving until we've taken care of all our preparations.
I'm sorry to be such an inconvenience to you all...
I think we had a pretty good idea things would turn out like this from the start.
Yeah.
Thank you!

Huh...? Where's Judith?



Yeah.
Well, what did you decide?
We're going to the center of the desert.
I had a feeling, so I've made some arrangements. The innkeeper has agreed to help us.
We'll wanna be good and rested before we leave this town behind, that's for sure.
You're always thinking about your next nap, aren't you?



This comment causes Rita to step closer, and...




step on Raven's foot! Ouch.

Everyone except Judith leaves for the inn.






Skit: The Desert
This town's only on the edge of the desert, but the heat's still got my head spinning.
Youngsters these days have got no stamina, I tell ya.
...*Pant*
Whoa, no come back from Rita.
...It's hot. It's so hot.
I think she's so hot she didn't even hear him.


Next time, we'll learn a bit more about the situation in town and most likely enter the desert!

Admiral H. Curtiss fucked around with this message at 14:50 on Nov 1, 2016

SweaterGear
Jan 4, 2010

There's a Monopenguin! :swoon:
It's been a while since I've played, but doesn't Judith get a weird title here? I remember looking it up and it turns out the title was a mistranslation.

rubythunder
Feb 20, 2011
I don't care what anyone says. I can't hate Patty even with all that anime cliche bull. Though I think I can just put up with more crap than most people, I don't even mind that she clashes with how Vesperia subverts so many rpg standards.

Waffleman_
Jan 20, 2011


I don't wanna I don't wanna I don't wanna I don't wanna!!!

Patty posted:

He's my husband!

Patty, no. I don't care. Shut the gently caress up. I hate you.

Polsy
Mar 23, 2007

SweaterGear posted:

It's been a while since I've played, but doesn't Judith get a weird title here? I remember looking it up and it turns out the title was a mistranslation.

Yeah, it's Trophy Wife. Without context and with a couple of missing Japanese/English dictionary entries I can kind of see where they were coming from but it should be something more like 'attentive woman'.

Glazius
Jul 22, 2007

Hail all those who are able,
any mouse can,
any mouse will,
but the Guard prevail.

Clapping Larry
So is Judith like one of those environment-proof elves, or is she just finally dressed appropriately?

A jargogle
Feb 22, 2011

Glazius posted:

So is Judith like one of those environment-proof elves, or is she just finally dressed appropriately?

Appropriately if she likes having sunburned skin. Blastia Japan Aer Magic did it.

Zebrin
Mar 12, 2010

Chopping trees down and making elves cry.
Have you ever seen pictures of people who live in deserts? They wear a lot of stuff. It gives them portable shade and keeps the wind from blowing too much sand in their faces. At least that is how I rationalized it.

BlitzBlast
Jul 30, 2011

some people just wanna watch the world burn
The reason you want to stay covered in a desert is because no matter how hot it might get, heat is much, much better than sunburn.

Lance Streetman
Feb 20, 2011

A parfait is a dessert, but it is also the French word for perfect.

BlitzBlast posted:

The reason you want to stay covered in a desert is because no matter how hot it might get, heat is much, much better than sunburn.

Not to mention that the clothes they wear are really, REALLY well ventilated. I've heard it's actually cooler inside their clothes than outside.

And yeah, a bit of sunstroke is nothing compared to the sunburns and cancer you'd get by showing bare skin in the desert.

Admiral H. Curtiss
May 11, 2010

I think there are a bunch of people who can create trailing images. I know some who could do this as if they were just going out for a stroll.
Here, have a fun post-battle quote:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tVKzdYV3KDc

MadiTC
May 31, 2011
Oh Estelle. :allears:

I love the post-battle quotes, but it's difficult to hear all of them. There are just so many different requirements and you're more likely to hear the same ones over and over.

Admiral H. Curtiss
May 11, 2010

I think there are a bunch of people who can create trailing images. I know some who could do this as if they were just going out for a stroll.
Yeah, that's true, especially since for many of them I have no idea what the requirements actually are.

Psion
Dec 13, 2002

eVeN I KnOw wHaT CoRnEr gAs iS

Admiral H. Curtiss posted:

Yeah, that's true, especially since for many of them I have no idea what the requirements actually are.

From what I could tell your party selection (obviously) is the first barrier, and the game whitelists quotes based on who's in your party and which quote-character combos it has, then the game randomly(?) selects from the available quotes. I sure never noticed any way to manipulate it.

There may be plot flags which trigger more quotes being added or removed from the "available" pool, but ... heck if I know. :confused:

Polsy
Mar 23, 2007

The Estelle/Rita high-five one 'evolves' somehow, right? I'd assume some kind of game progress flag, yeah.

Zebrin
Mar 12, 2010

Chopping trees down and making elves cry.
There are plot flags, character flags, and who got the killing blow definitely has an effect. Status effects can add some random things, how much health you had at the end has an effect as well. What else is there... oh, occasionally the weapon(s) equipped might change it and if you are wearing a costume title you might get something else.

Admiral H. Curtiss
May 11, 2010

I think there are a bunch of people who can create trailing images. I know some who could do this as if they were just going out for a stroll.
Before we rest, I buy/synth some stuff at the local store:


Combo Plus
Evade 2


O.L. Boost: Increases the duration of Over Limit.
Combo Force: Mitigates damage from a basic combo attack.


Spirits
TP Condition 2: Increases physical defense when TP is less than 25% of the max amount.
TP Condition 4: Increases magic defense when TP is less than 25% of the max amount.


Spell Charge: Hold the Arte button after casting a novice spell to move freely while delaying the spell.
Stat Boost: Increases the effect of magical status boosts.


Happiness
Happiness 2
Happiness 3


Guard Artes: Cancels guard motion and performs an arte. Invincible to attacks for a short period of time.
Guard Reflect: Reflects 1/5th of the damage taken during guard.
Roll: Decreases damage taken by half when staggering.


Combo Plus


Attachment for Karol. In the PS3 version, everyone can equip this, leading to some ridiculous-looking scenes.


Alright, let's rest already.





Hello. Welcome to the desert oasis, Mantaic.
What's with this knight?
Well, ummm...
Knight: ...
...Will, will you be staying the night?
Yeah. We're going into the desert, so we came into town to gather provisions and get some rest first.
Oh, so it's you who wanted provisions for going into the desert. You know, it's...
We know it's dangerous.
Oh, I see... In that case, I'll get your provisions together before you set out. Your stay will cost 400 Gald. Have a nice stay.




All these knights stick out like sore thumbs.
Anyway, time ta get some sleep! Sleepy times!
But man, I just can't relax with a knight standing out at the entrance.
It bothers you?
It does, it does.



All right everyone, let's get some sleep.
Mmm...




Umm...I don't know your reasons for going out into the desert, but... It would really be a good idea for you to stay in town...
Thanks, but we've already put a lot of thought into it.
I see. Well, as I promised...



Looks like enough to me.
Yeah, we should be able to get more water from certain types of cacti growing in the desert.
Right, if we use them to fill up our canteens whenever we need more water, we should be fine. You sure know a lot.
Thank you very much. You've been a great help.
It's the least I could do. I'm giving that to you, so don't hesitate to use it as much as you like. Go out and turn right where the road forks. You'll find a lake at the end of the road. You'll be able to fill up your canteens there.
Gotcha.
By the way, what was with the knight who was here?
He was guarding me all night. I was so nervous!
One lie after another...



Why would they do something like that?
I don't understand the reasons, but it's on the magistrate's orders. People other than merchants like myself aren't allowed out of their houses.
I see... That's why we didn't see any townspeople outside.
I wonder if there's a crooked magistrate here, too.
There was no magistrate in this town until recently, and then finally he arrived...
Really?
Yes.



It seems they may've already gone in to arrest Belius. The appointment of a new imperial magistrate to our town seems to be related to that, as well.
The Imperial Knights are going to arrest Belius?!
They say that Belius had something to do with engineering the Great War behind the scenes.
Belius did that...?!
That's what they're saying in town. Well, I don't think the empire will be able to do much so long as Palestralle's there, but...

The door opens and a knight enters.





Thank you very much for your business!
Wait...but...
Yeah, thanks for the help. Let's go fill up at the lake.


We'll do exactly that.






Right.





No way, we're going to look for Mommy and Daddy...!



Knight B: Stay out of this, stranger!
Please, forgive these children.



Knight A: Hey...wait, aren't you...
Knight B: My deepest apologies...!

The knights leave.

Do you think that maybe...I could've handled that better?
Hey, it worked, didn't it?



What are your names?
My name is Alph! My sister's Layla.
What happened to your mom and dad?
They got taken into the desert in the magistrate's big wagon! Someone told me they're going to look for Phaeroh!
Phaeroh...!
Yeah...



And using the townspeople to do their dirty work? It's despicable!
Hey...big bro, are we going to go look for Mommy and Daddy?
No, you're not. If you kids go into the desert, you'll die for sure.
Ack!
Judith!
We'll look for your parents. You kids can't go out into the desert.
Really?
I don't lie. ...You don't mind, do you, Karol?



You're surprisingly agreeable.
His guild is guided by justice, after all.
Thanks, everyone!
Here, take this, 'cause you're so nice!



The kids run away.



It's a precious gem.
It's our reward for taking the job.
Now that we've gotten paid in advance, we've got our work cut out for us, don't we, Karol?
Yeah, you're right.
...But what concerns me...




With that done, we still have two sidequest scenes to take care of, both of which require us to rest at the inn.





The moon's so pretty, so I thought I'd go out and take a walk.

Some sounds can be heard from outside.

...What? What was that sound?
...What strange sounds...
So noisy... What's going on...?



Ugh, now we're all awake. Stupid noisy son of a...



...Mrngh mrngh... No, no more tapioca...
...What happened?
There was some weird sound outside the door. Like someone carrying something heavy.
...This late at night? That's strange.
Anyway, you want to go and see what it was?
Yeah, good idea.
Hey, Estelle, get up. We're going out for a bit.
Huh...? A party, for me...?
She's still dreaming...
I'm sleeping too...
Argh, I swear...
Repede's also asleep. We should just let them rest.



...You're coming, right?
Yes.




Knight A: Yes sir... But...how could such an object like this possibly be used...?
Knight B: You ask too many questions. This is a special assignment...
That looks heavy. Want some help?



That's a hoplon blastia, isn't it? What are you going to use it for?



Knight A: Y-you want me to run...?
Knight B: You fool, hurry up and run away!
Let's go after them!



Knight A: They've caught us...! ...Our orders were to eliminate all witnesses, no matter what...!
Knight B: B-but...
Knight A: Enough grumbling, do it!
Knight B: Yes sir...!
Knight A: I'll just use this...



Knight A: Agh!







Knight B: Eeeek!
Knight A: drat it, you just wait...

The knights get up and run away.

Rita, it's not safe!
B-but... Oh no, the core is burnt to a crisp...
It's too late...




Did your walk have to do with going after this blastia, by any chance?
What could you possibly be talking about...?
Well, it ended up destroyed in the end, anyway.
...
It's gotta be hard doing it all by yourself, trying to keep it all a secret from everyone.
I know... You can't even go for a nice walk without someone butting in.
...You still won't tell us your reasons for going around and destroying blastia?



...


Judith learns Moonlight Talon (base arte) from this event.


Resting once more...



...Oh... Yuri.



Yes, it's a memento of my mother.
Your mom... She passed away?
Yes, when I was still a child. ...What about your mother, Yuri...?
It happened when I was a baby. I don't even remember what she looked like.
I see... I thought that I was special, to never have a father or mother while I was growing up. But you, and Karol, and even Rita...you all grew up by yourselves, too.
Well, in my case, everyone in the lower quarter helped raise me.
Everyone in the castle helped to raise me, too. But I still felt lonely sometimes. Whenever that happened, I would look at this memento and think of my mother. It helped bring my spirits up a little.
What're you doing trying to give away something so important to you? You should keep it safe!
After I started this journey, I completely forgot about the memento of my mother. I think, because I was with you, Yuri... I didn't need it anymore... I had stopped getting lonely...
...Are you going to get rid of it...?
We all have to leave our old memories behind. Everyone else is living fiercely and not worrying about the past. I need to learn how to grow up and move on, too.
If you don't want it, let me hold onto it for you.
Yuri...
The time will come when you're going to need it. You're going to want to reevaluate who you are. You'll need it to remind yourself who you were, and how far you've come. You don't want to make any rash decisions now that you'll regret later.
Maybe...you're right...



If I lose sight of where I'm going, I may have to fall back on it.

Estelle leaves.





You can use this item in battle as often as you want, and it restores a small amount of HP to the whole party. I dislike it though, simply because it orders itself after the Magic Lens, which previously was the last item in the list. Don't be surprised if you see me accidently using this instead of a Lens in battles.


The next morning, we can actually leave for the desert.




I was just thinking about what the magistrate here could be planning. It's so strange that he'd be looking for Phaeroh. Though I guess it'd make sense if the empire wanted to eliminate a monster that was trying to kill the princess.
But they don't know that he's after Estelle yet, do they?
So why are they going after him, then?
How should I know?
And we still don't know why there's a curfew in the town.
Anyway, first, we should go to the Sands of Kogorh.
Right. We can look into the mysteries of this town once we come back.
If we don't rescue those kids' parents soon, they'll keel over in this heat!
...That's true.
So then, to get to the middle of the desert, we should go through here, right?
Yes. I think the parents of those children were probably taken this way, too.




Next time: The Sands of Kogorh.

Admiral H. Curtiss fucked around with this message at 22:15 on Oct 9, 2016

Lord_Ventnor
Mar 30, 2010

The Worldwide Deadly Gangster Communist President
Why are there never any good magistrates?

They're kind of like step parents; always evil.

BlitzBlast
Jul 30, 2011

some people just wanna watch the world burn
So does Patty say anything major in the PS3 version, or is it just more awkward insertions into already complete scenes?

Admiral H. Curtiss
May 11, 2010

I think there are a bunch of people who can create trailing images. I know some who could do this as if they were just going out for a stroll.

BlitzBlast posted:

awkward insertions into already complete scenes?

Pretty much this, except of course a couple new scenes here and there.

Oh, and I guess I forgot to mention, Patty didn't meet up back with the party after talking to everyone, so we don't have her at the moment.

100 HOGS AGREE
Oct 13, 2007
Grimey Drawer
Yes, let's carry a small quart-sized canteen while traveling, and fill it up with cactus juice when it's empty.

This is a bad idea.

Glazius
Jul 22, 2007

Hail all those who are able,
any mouse can,
any mouse will,
but the Guard prevail.

Clapping Larry

100 HOGS AGREE posted:

Yes, let's carry a small quart-sized canteen while traveling, and fill it up with cactus juice when it's empty.

This is a bad idea.

Sir or madam, I have it on good authority that cactus juice is the quenchiest.

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Lord_Ventnor
Mar 30, 2010

The Worldwide Deadly Gangster Communist President

Glazius posted:

Sir or madam, I have it on good authority that cactus juice is the quenchiest.

4 out of 5 quenchologists approve of this message.

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