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Real World Topics / Re: Sign it
« on: November 01, 2013, 12:21:30 AM »
This is merely trolling. I don't know the whole story, but apparently raygirl got in an argument with Polly and all this started.
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Doujin Projects / Re: Let's Play Shin Megami Tensei: Persona
« on: October 26, 2013, 03:05:14 AM »Hmm, what happens if you choose not to help the nurse?
If you choose to not help the nurse, the characters try to run but the demons still arrive before they can get away. Eriko then appears and everything plays as normal. It doesn't affect the ending, but your intention in helping the nurse does change something later on. Eventually, you'll be rewarded for any good deeds you did through the game, saving the nurse being the first of them.
Oh! Is it possible for you to record video at all, like for some of the cutscenes and the like? I'm definitely fine with it being all screenshot though if it's not possible due to time or technical reasons.
Hmmm... PPSSPP (the emulator I use) doesn't have an integrated recording device for videos, only for screenshots. So if I want to record something it'll be through external programs, and my PC can't handle emulating the game at normal speed AND recording. I could bypass that by disabling audio recording, but it wouldn't work for the video cutscenes since they have no text and are dependant on voice acting.
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Doujin Projects / Re: Let's Play Shin Megami Tensei: Persona
« on: October 25, 2013, 02:04:07 AM »
In this part, we finally get a portion of plot. The action finally starts here! Following from the next part, we finally enter the Hospital.
: Heh… Cold, man. By the way, Maki’s in Room 302.
: You’re pretty well-informed, Masao.
: Uh… Shut up! A friend of mine told me! Yo, Naoya, let’s just go already.
Before visiting Maki, let's talk with everyone in here.
: What’re you lookin’ at me for? Hurry and go!
: Huh. Interesting that Masao knew which room Maki was in.
: Hospitals certainly enjoy keeping people waiting. Don’t they know time is money?
Receptionist: I’m sorry. We’re tied up right now, so please wait a little longer.
Other receptionist: Hm? Maki Sonomura? Oh, yes, her… She’s in room 302.
Ooooh, look who we have here.
: Oh dear, oh dear! I’ve been spotted. I would ask that you keep my presence a secret from the young master…
College student with her boyfriend: Hoo boy… Know where the police station is? My boyfriend crashed his motorcycle.
: What’s this now? The police? You mean the place where Baldy works? Yeah, just head west after you leave the hospital.
College student with her boyfriend: Exit the hospital and head west… Thanks a bunch!
Injured man: Testifying about accidents is such a pain. Talk about bad luck.
Pregnant woman with her husband: I wonder if my honey’s okay… Isn’t seeing things a sign of overwork?
Tired salaryman: I’m going to work! To hell with fake hallways and stairs! To hell with that little ghost girl! If you can’t handle such things, you have no place at SEBEC! Honestly!
Oh, so we have someone who works here at SEBEC. Seems like very strange things happen in that building... Anyway, to the hallways we go!
The hospital is also a dungeon, divided in three small floors.
Here's Maki's room.
> Maki Sonomura
A chronically ill classmate who’s been hospitalized for over a year now.
Doctor: Oho, it seems your real medication has arrived. I’ll leave you kids be.
: You’re so thoughtful, Masao.
: What do you mean?
: I told Masao I wanted to see everyone when he was here last time… Isn’t that why you all came?
: …Yes, it is. Oh, and Yuko said she’ll come by to return the book she borrowed. “Gate to Paradise”, I think it was.
: Ah… That’s okay. I’ve read it so many times, I practically have it memorized.
: All right, I’ll tell her next time I see her. So how’ve you been? You doing okay?
: Uh-huh. I’m doing much better. I wonder if it’s because of that good dream… It’s hard to remember, but I keep dreaming of a very nice man… He’s like a father…
: Like that doctor? He seemed nice.
: …I don’t like him…
: Did he do somethin’ to you!?
: No, that’s not it… I just… don’t like doctors…
: Well, let’s talk about other stuff, then. Hey, how about your mom? How’s she doin’ at SEBEC?
: She’s not my mom! She cares more about her job than me! She doesn’t care about me at all…
: S-Sorry…
: Oh… It’s all right… Ngh!
Maki grabs her chest in pain.
: Maki!? What’s wrong!? Hey!
: This isn’t good! Call a doctor!
The screen fades to black. Cutscene time!
The party runs outside of the room to find out where that scream came from.
Seems like we got ourselves in the middle of the zombie apocalypse.
: What’s with these guys?
Panicked nurse: Th-The dead patients suddenly got up and walked… That old man rescued me and… Nooooo!
The nurse exits the room.
: What!? These guys were dead? Is this for real!?
: Y… Yamaoka…? Yamaoka! You bastards… How DARE you!?
After the battle, all characters get enough experience to go up a level (all of them are at level 6 now). For the main character, we get to distribute the three points granted by level up as we please, but the other characters have programmed growth rates.
Now that the fight's over and the zombies are dea... erm, defeated, Nanjo rushes to Yamaoka's side to check on him.
: Yamaoka… Don’t go… You wouldn’t leave my behind, right? Right, Yamaoka?
: Oh, young master… Don’t be so sad… It spoils your handsome face… You’re a fine Japanese man… And a man must stand on his own someday… It seems like this… will be the last service I can provide for you…
: No! No no no! I won’t let you leave me! Hang in there, Yamaoka!
: It’s time I said farewell… Just one last thing… Please promise me, young master… Promise to become the No.1 man in the country and carry Japan on your back! *cough* *cough*
: …Of course… Of course I will. When that time comes, you’ll see. So, until then—
: That’s my young master… I will always be… in your heart…
: Yamaoka? Hey…! Answer me… I’m begging you… Yamaoka!
: Nanjo…
Yukino walks towards Nanjo.
: Let him alone…
: That thing said it was me?
: I heard it, too… Think it was that Persona thing?
: It said it would lend us power, so I kinda doubt it’s hostile. If we’re lucky, maybe it’ll listen to what we tell it… I guess we might go on calling it “Persona”.
: That’s how it felt to me, too… I have a bad feeling about this. Let’s go.
After that we gain control of our characters, but before procceding, let's speak with everyone.
: I didn’t think he was gonna cry… He must’ve really loved that old guy.
: Nanjo seemed like a little boy in front of that old guy… Failing to protect the ones you love… Nothing hurts worse than that.
If you try checking Yamaoka's corpse, you get this message:
> He’s already gone…
: Yamaoka… What should I do…? Without you, I’m all alone… No one is here to encourage me… No one… will stand by me…
After exiting the room we were in, we find ourselves in the game's first dungeon. Thanks to whatever happened during the earthquake, the hospital's been completly warped in its design. It's very easy to navigate in, though, since it's the first dungeon.
In this game, the human characters are responsible for physical attacks while magic is used by summoning Personas (and just like in any RPG, it costs SP, with each Persona having a different cost that's the same for all spells). We can't create new Personas (yet) so I won't go over the details on that. For combat, the characters and enemies have their own 9x9 grid (9x18 in total). All attacks (physical or magic) have a different range and how you position your characters changes which enemies they can hit.
You can also negotiate with the enemies (by the way, most enemies in this dungeon are zombies, but you can also meet a few fairies and other weak magical creatures), allowing you to smooth-talk your way from fights if necessary. But for now let's check the character's Personas:
The Personas are classified under an Arcana (as in, Tarot cards).
Arcana: The Emperor
Name: Seimen Kongou
The protagonist's Persona. In tarot readings, the Emperor symbolizes the desire to control one's surroundings, and its appearance could suggest that one is trying too hard to achieve this, possibly causing trouble for others; some elements in life are just not controllable. Seimen Kongou, also known as Shoumen Kongou is a Rakshasa of Hindu lore and a protector deity in Japanese Buddhist lore. Gameplay-wise, Seimen Kongou specializes in wind magic and status ailment-inducing spells.
Arcana: The Hierophant
Name: Aizen Myouou
Nanjo's Persona. The Hierophant is a symbol of education, authority, conservatism, obedience to rules and relationship with the divine. The definition of a "hierophant" is a person who interprets sacred mysteries or esoteric principles, and the term was originally used to name ancient Greek priests who did so. Aizen Myouou is considered a Vidyaraja or "Great Wisdom King", in keeping with others like Fudo Myouou and Gozanze. There are four different mandalas associated with Aizen Myouou. The first posits him with thirty-seven assistant devas, the second with seventeen. Gameplay-wise, Aizen Myouou specializes in holy magic and stats buffs.
Arcana: The Chariot
Name: Ogun
Nanjo's Persona. Portrayed as a king leading a chariot made up of two differently colored horses (in some cases mythical creatures). The Chariot Arcana is a symbol of victory, conquest, self-assertion, control, war and command. Ogun is a god from the Yoruba people in Nigeria. He was called the God of Iron, having been the first god to show people the use of iron. Gameplay-wise, Ogun specializes in physical magic, though he does learn a few magic spells.
Arcana: The Empress
Name: Vesta
Yukino's Persona. In tarot readings, the Empress represents mothers, prosperity, creativity, sexuality, abundance, fertility and comfort (most often in helping maintain peace around them like an ideal mother would). Vesta was the goddess of the hearth in Roman mythology, but even moreso, she was the goddess of virginity and sexuality. She had her own group of priestesses called the Vestal Virgins that served her. With fire as her ruling element, Vesta was a passionate goddess. Unlike her other siblings, Vesta chose not to get married, giving herself for others. Gameplay-wise, Vesta learns Nuclear magic (yup, she can nuke enemies), as well as Fire and minimal healing.
In our way through the hospital, there are several rooms with doctors, nurses, etc. in them. These also have items so let's check them all.
: What is this bullshit!? Whoever’s doing this is gonna pay! I’ll get this place back to normal or die trying!
: If only… If only I’d made certain he went home…
: With this power, we should be able to find out why this is happenin’!
Nurse: The TV’s not working, and the phone’s dead too! What in the world is going on!?
Doctor: Dammit, why can’t I get to the ICU!? There’s a patient in there! I have to treat the Sonomura girl…!
Other nurse: I’d treat your wounds at the examination room, but… I can’t find it! Nothing in this hospital is where I remember it!
These are equipable headgear, aside from that there's a chest with 6 medicines (healing items).
There's also the mysterious missing ICU where Maki was.
: It’s like even the air’s changed… I’m finding it hard to breathe.
: Dammit! If only we had a hint or something!
: …I’m sorry, Naoya. I’m not thinking as quickly as usual.
Nurse: There’s a strange haze I can see through the window… it’s covering the town. You don’t think we’re trapped here like in the horror novels, do you?
Old man: Oh, hello, Hiroshi! Did you come to listen to my stories? I have something to say that I think you may need to hear. Stay calm, and think carefully before making a move. If you do… you’ll arrive at the truth come what may. Say, Akiko? Is lunch ready yet?
A poison-healing item. There's no enemy in here who knows Poisma (poison-inducing spell) but it's good to keep them in stock.
Oh look, it's room 302, where Maki was.
: …Yamaoka.
: I’m worried about Maki too, but let’s get to the streets. I have a bad feeling…
: I can still feel Maki here… Hang on, Maki. We’ll find you.
Checking the painting on the wall, we get this message:
> It’s the painting called “Gate to Paradise” that Maki won an award for. You can sense Maki’s pain just by looking at it…
: Hey, you think the other guys have this power too?
: I’ll figure this out… There’s nothing I can’t do if I put my mind to it!
: This power’s kinda unnerving, but it looks like it’ll come in handy.
Patient: I’m prepared for the worst, but I’m worried about my little grandson… He should be at school… I hope nothing’s happened there.
: I always thought you were a pushover, Naoya… I’m surprised how calm you are.
: I wonder if there are any patients besides Maki in trouble right now…
: …Hm? Yes, what is it?
Nurse: I can’t get in touch with the patients! What am I supposed to do? Can’t you do something!? …I’m sorry. I’m asking the impossible. I’m just so confused…
Doctor: Are you all right? Here, let me take a look… I want to save as many people as I can. Try not to push yourself too hard.
This is a free healing spot. Good because I abused it to grind a few levels.
Here's our current objective: the entrance door of the hospital.
: We haven’t time to waste, Naoya! It’s too late for her, but not for us!
: Yo, Naoya! The monsters are just around the corner!
Remember when I said some choices affect the game's outcome while others do not? This is the first game-affecting choice we have: whether or not to help the nurse. Obviously, we're going to help her.
: What’re we gonna do? Now’s the time to decide, man!
: I can’t leave her here! Help me!
: …I don’t want to leave Yamaoka behind, either. But we don’t have a choice, we have to go!
- Don’t leave
- Leave
: Tsk… Don’t blame me when you end up part of the problem instead of the solution.
: Don’t give up! I could really use a hand, Naoya!
- Help her
- Don’t help her
: Okay, you take that side!
: It’s no good, they’re coming!
Too late, the demons are here already.
A wild Elly appeared!
: Oh, my! There are demons here too?
Anytime you enter a battle in which a character will awaken to their Persona, you'll automatically level up after it. If you know when they'll happen, you can go just after leveling up and gain yet another level. By the way, we jumped ten levels because I took my time to grind. This game isn't hard... but we're playing in Expert so it's better to take the opportunity to overlevel right at the first dungeon.
: It’s me… and I’m it…
: Eriko? Hey! Are you okay?
: Nike… The archetypal portrayal of Christian angels… It’s me… and I’m it…
: No good. She’s completely gone.
: Eriko! Snap out of it!
: *gasp* I-I’m sorry… I’m all right. I am an angelical bringer of victory! From now on, you have my protection.
Eriko does a victory pose...
: …You idiot. We can do it too.
...and then sweatdrops.
: R-Really? So I’m not the only one who was chosen…
: Eriko… you dreamt of the butterfly, didn’t you?
: How did you know about that? I’ve seen it quite often in my dreams… Ever since I played the Persona game.
: Just as I thought. That dream must be the cause of the phenomenon…
: That aside, why’d you come here? Is it like that outside too?
: Yes… There are demons everywhere. And it’s impossible to leave town. I looked everywhere but it seems that the school is the only safe place.
: Oh? The school’s safe? Let’s go back there, Naoya.
: Oh, but I nearly forgot! We should go to the shrine first. Maki’s mother is hurt. She collapsed there…
: What!? Dude, why didn’t you say so before!?
After that, we gain control of the character. Let's speak with everyone in here (by the way, the hurt nurse has mysteriously disappeared... don't ask me why).
: You’re all so softhearted… Anyway. The Personas, this change in town… It all seems too pat. What could be causing all this?
: The shrine isn’t far from the school. We should have no problems.
: Maki… We’ll come back for you, I swear…
: Alright, let’s save Maki’s mom and make a run for the school.
Yeah, let's save Maki's mother and ignore Maki herself. But even if you explore the entire of the hospital, you can't find her anywhere. So the most the characters can do is pray that she is alive and well... somewhere.
Leaving that aside, let's take a look at Elly's Persona:
Arcana: Judgement
Name: Nike
The Judgment Arcana, in tarot, is associated with realizing one's calling, gaining a deep understanding of life, and a feeling of acceptance and absolution. Nike, the goddess of victory, is also, the archetypal portrayal of Christian angels. As the Greek deity of victory, Nike's greatest feat was in the Titan War, in which she served as the gods' personal charioteer. It is said that without Nike, the gods' couldn't have won the war with the Titans. Gameplay-wise, Nike is, IMO, the best of the first Personas you get. She can attack with Light, Shockwave and Ice, as well as having a healing spell and a defense boosting skill, plus her attributes: weak to Dark magic and physical attacks and immune to everything else.
Leaving the Hospital, we discover that what Eriko said is true: there's a wall surrounding the city and we can't get out of here. In the next part, we'll rescue Maki's mother and discover who is behind all of this mess.
TO BE CONTINUED. . .
Next part: The shrine.
Part 3: Mikage Hospital - Awakening of the Personas
: Heh… Cold, man. By the way, Maki’s in Room 302.: You’re pretty well-informed, Masao.: Uh… Shut up! A friend of mine told me! Yo, Naoya, let’s just go already.Before visiting Maki, let's talk with everyone in here.
: What’re you lookin’ at me for? Hurry and go!: Huh. Interesting that Masao knew which room Maki was in.: Hospitals certainly enjoy keeping people waiting. Don’t they know time is money?Receptionist: I’m sorry. We’re tied up right now, so please wait a little longer.
Other receptionist: Hm? Maki Sonomura? Oh, yes, her… She’s in room 302.
: Oh dear, oh dear! I’ve been spotted. I would ask that you keep my presence a secret from the young master…College student with her boyfriend: Hoo boy… Know where the police station is? My boyfriend crashed his motorcycle.
: What’s this now? The police? You mean the place where Baldy works? Yeah, just head west after you leave the hospital.College student with her boyfriend: Exit the hospital and head west… Thanks a bunch!
Injured man: Testifying about accidents is such a pain. Talk about bad luck.
Pregnant woman with her husband: I wonder if my honey’s okay… Isn’t seeing things a sign of overwork?
Tired salaryman: I’m going to work! To hell with fake hallways and stairs! To hell with that little ghost girl! If you can’t handle such things, you have no place at SEBEC! Honestly!
Oh, so we have someone who works here at SEBEC. Seems like very strange things happen in that building... Anyway, to the hallways we go!
> Maki Sonomura
A chronically ill classmate who’s been hospitalized for over a year now.
Doctor: Oho, it seems your real medication has arrived. I’ll leave you kids be.
: You’re so thoughtful, Masao.: What do you mean?: I told Masao I wanted to see everyone when he was here last time… Isn’t that why you all came?: …Yes, it is. Oh, and Yuko said she’ll come by to return the book she borrowed. “Gate to Paradise”, I think it was.: Ah… That’s okay. I’ve read it so many times, I practically have it memorized.: All right, I’ll tell her next time I see her. So how’ve you been? You doing okay?: Uh-huh. I’m doing much better. I wonder if it’s because of that good dream… It’s hard to remember, but I keep dreaming of a very nice man… He’s like a father…: Like that doctor? He seemed nice.: …I don’t like him…: Did he do somethin’ to you!?: No, that’s not it… I just… don’t like doctors…: Well, let’s talk about other stuff, then. Hey, how about your mom? How’s she doin’ at SEBEC?: She’s not my mom! She cares more about her job than me! She doesn’t care about me at all…: S-Sorry…: Oh… It’s all right… Ngh! : Maki!? What’s wrong!? Hey!: This isn’t good! Call a doctor!The screen fades to black. Cutscene time!
| Hospital Disappearance | |
The party runs outside of the room to find out where that scream came from.
: What’s with these guys?Panicked nurse: Th-The dead patients suddenly got up and walked… That old man rescued me and… Nooooo!
The nurse exits the room.
: What!? These guys were dead? Is this for real!?: Y… Yamaoka…? Yamaoka! You bastards… How DARE you!?| Persona Awakening | |
: Yamaoka… Don’t go… You wouldn’t leave my behind, right? Right, Yamaoka?: Oh, young master… Don’t be so sad… It spoils your handsome face… You’re a fine Japanese man… And a man must stand on his own someday… It seems like this… will be the last service I can provide for you…: No! No no no! I won’t let you leave me! Hang in there, Yamaoka!: It’s time I said farewell… Just one last thing… Please promise me, young master… Promise to become the No.1 man in the country and carry Japan on your back! *cough* *cough*: …Of course… Of course I will. When that time comes, you’ll see. So, until then—: That’s my young master… I will always be… in your heart…: Yamaoka? Hey…! Answer me… I’m begging you… Yamaoka!: Nanjo…: Let him alone…: That thing said it was me?: I heard it, too… Think it was that Persona thing?: It said it would lend us power, so I kinda doubt it’s hostile. If we’re lucky, maybe it’ll listen to what we tell it… I guess we might go on calling it “Persona”.: That’s how it felt to me, too… I have a bad feeling about this. Let’s go.After that we gain control of our characters, but before procceding, let's speak with everyone.
: I didn’t think he was gonna cry… He must’ve really loved that old guy.: Nanjo seemed like a little boy in front of that old guy… Failing to protect the ones you love… Nothing hurts worse than that.If you try checking Yamaoka's corpse, you get this message:
> He’s already gone…
: Yamaoka… What should I do…? Without you, I’m all alone… No one is here to encourage me… No one… will stand by me…In this game, the human characters are responsible for physical attacks while magic is used by summoning Personas (and just like in any RPG, it costs SP, with each Persona having a different cost that's the same for all spells). We can't create new Personas (yet) so I won't go over the details on that. For combat, the characters and enemies have their own 9x9 grid (9x18 in total). All attacks (physical or magic) have a different range and how you position your characters changes which enemies they can hit.
You can also negotiate with the enemies (by the way, most enemies in this dungeon are zombies, but you can also meet a few fairies and other weak magical creatures), allowing you to smooth-talk your way from fights if necessary. But for now let's check the character's Personas:
The Personas are classified under an Arcana (as in, Tarot cards).
Name: Seimen Kongou
The protagonist's Persona. In tarot readings, the Emperor symbolizes the desire to control one's surroundings, and its appearance could suggest that one is trying too hard to achieve this, possibly causing trouble for others; some elements in life are just not controllable. Seimen Kongou, also known as Shoumen Kongou is a Rakshasa of Hindu lore and a protector deity in Japanese Buddhist lore. Gameplay-wise, Seimen Kongou specializes in wind magic and status ailment-inducing spells.
Name: Aizen Myouou
Nanjo's Persona. The Hierophant is a symbol of education, authority, conservatism, obedience to rules and relationship with the divine. The definition of a "hierophant" is a person who interprets sacred mysteries or esoteric principles, and the term was originally used to name ancient Greek priests who did so. Aizen Myouou is considered a Vidyaraja or "Great Wisdom King", in keeping with others like Fudo Myouou and Gozanze. There are four different mandalas associated with Aizen Myouou. The first posits him with thirty-seven assistant devas, the second with seventeen. Gameplay-wise, Aizen Myouou specializes in holy magic and stats buffs.
Name: Ogun
Nanjo's Persona. Portrayed as a king leading a chariot made up of two differently colored horses (in some cases mythical creatures). The Chariot Arcana is a symbol of victory, conquest, self-assertion, control, war and command. Ogun is a god from the Yoruba people in Nigeria. He was called the God of Iron, having been the first god to show people the use of iron. Gameplay-wise, Ogun specializes in physical magic, though he does learn a few magic spells.
Name: Vesta
Yukino's Persona. In tarot readings, the Empress represents mothers, prosperity, creativity, sexuality, abundance, fertility and comfort (most often in helping maintain peace around them like an ideal mother would). Vesta was the goddess of the hearth in Roman mythology, but even moreso, she was the goddess of virginity and sexuality. She had her own group of priestesses called the Vestal Virgins that served her. With fire as her ruling element, Vesta was a passionate goddess. Unlike her other siblings, Vesta chose not to get married, giving herself for others. Gameplay-wise, Vesta learns Nuclear magic (yup, she can nuke enemies), as well as Fire and minimal healing.
In our way through the hospital, there are several rooms with doctors, nurses, etc. in them. These also have items so let's check them all.
: What is this bullshit!? Whoever’s doing this is gonna pay! I’ll get this place back to normal or die trying!: If only… If only I’d made certain he went home…: With this power, we should be able to find out why this is happenin’!Nurse: The TV’s not working, and the phone’s dead too! What in the world is going on!?
Doctor: Dammit, why can’t I get to the ICU!? There’s a patient in there! I have to treat the Sonomura girl…!
Other nurse: I’d treat your wounds at the examination room, but… I can’t find it! Nothing in this hospital is where I remember it!
: It’s like even the air’s changed… I’m finding it hard to breathe.: Dammit! If only we had a hint or something!: …I’m sorry, Naoya. I’m not thinking as quickly as usual.Nurse: There’s a strange haze I can see through the window… it’s covering the town. You don’t think we’re trapped here like in the horror novels, do you?
Old man: Oh, hello, Hiroshi! Did you come to listen to my stories? I have something to say that I think you may need to hear. Stay calm, and think carefully before making a move. If you do… you’ll arrive at the truth come what may. Say, Akiko? Is lunch ready yet?
: …Yamaoka.: I’m worried about Maki too, but let’s get to the streets. I have a bad feeling…: I can still feel Maki here… Hang on, Maki. We’ll find you.Checking the painting on the wall, we get this message:
> It’s the painting called “Gate to Paradise” that Maki won an award for. You can sense Maki’s pain just by looking at it…
: Hey, you think the other guys have this power too?: I’ll figure this out… There’s nothing I can’t do if I put my mind to it!: This power’s kinda unnerving, but it looks like it’ll come in handy.Patient: I’m prepared for the worst, but I’m worried about my little grandson… He should be at school… I hope nothing’s happened there.
: I always thought you were a pushover, Naoya… I’m surprised how calm you are.: I wonder if there are any patients besides Maki in trouble right now…: …Hm? Yes, what is it?Nurse: I can’t get in touch with the patients! What am I supposed to do? Can’t you do something!? …I’m sorry. I’m asking the impossible. I’m just so confused…
Doctor: Are you all right? Here, let me take a look… I want to save as many people as I can. Try not to push yourself too hard.
This is a free healing spot. Good because I abused it to grind a few levels.
: We haven’t time to waste, Naoya! It’s too late for her, but not for us!: Yo, Naoya! The monsters are just around the corner!Remember when I said some choices affect the game's outcome while others do not? This is the first game-affecting choice we have: whether or not to help the nurse. Obviously, we're going to help her.
: What’re we gonna do? Now’s the time to decide, man!: I can’t leave her here! Help me!: …I don’t want to leave Yamaoka behind, either. But we don’t have a choice, we have to go!- Don’t leave
- Leave
: Tsk… Don’t blame me when you end up part of the problem instead of the solution.: Don’t give up! I could really use a hand, Naoya!- Help her
- Don’t help her
: Okay, you take that side!: It’s no good, they’re coming!: Oh, my! There are demons here too?| Elly's awakening | |
: It’s me… and I’m it…: Eriko? Hey! Are you okay?: Nike… The archetypal portrayal of Christian angels… It’s me… and I’m it…: No good. She’s completely gone.: Eriko! Snap out of it!: *gasp* I-I’m sorry… I’m all right. I am an angelical bringer of victory! From now on, you have my protection.: …You idiot. We can do it too.: R-Really? So I’m not the only one who was chosen…: Eriko… you dreamt of the butterfly, didn’t you?: How did you know about that? I’ve seen it quite often in my dreams… Ever since I played the Persona game.: Just as I thought. That dream must be the cause of the phenomenon…: That aside, why’d you come here? Is it like that outside too?: Yes… There are demons everywhere. And it’s impossible to leave town. I looked everywhere but it seems that the school is the only safe place.: Oh? The school’s safe? Let’s go back there, Naoya.: Oh, but I nearly forgot! We should go to the shrine first. Maki’s mother is hurt. She collapsed there…: What!? Dude, why didn’t you say so before!?After that, we gain control of the character. Let's speak with everyone in here (by the way, the hurt nurse has mysteriously disappeared... don't ask me why).
: You’re all so softhearted… Anyway. The Personas, this change in town… It all seems too pat. What could be causing all this?: The shrine isn’t far from the school. We should have no problems.: Maki… We’ll come back for you, I swear…: Alright, let’s save Maki’s mom and make a run for the school.Yeah, let's save Maki's mother and ignore Maki herself. But even if you explore the entire of the hospital, you can't find her anywhere. So the most the characters can do is pray that she is alive and well... somewhere.
Leaving that aside, let's take a look at Elly's Persona:
Name: Nike
The Judgment Arcana, in tarot, is associated with realizing one's calling, gaining a deep understanding of life, and a feeling of acceptance and absolution. Nike, the goddess of victory, is also, the archetypal portrayal of Christian angels. As the Greek deity of victory, Nike's greatest feat was in the Titan War, in which she served as the gods' personal charioteer. It is said that without Nike, the gods' couldn't have won the war with the Titans. Gameplay-wise, Nike is, IMO, the best of the first Personas you get. She can attack with Light, Shockwave and Ice, as well as having a healing spell and a defense boosting skill, plus her attributes: weak to Dark magic and physical attacks and immune to everything else.
TO BE CONTINUED. . .
Next part: The shrine.
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Doujin Projects / Re: Let's Play Shin Megami Tensei: Persona
« on: October 22, 2013, 04:45:43 PM »
Yes, it is. The next part should come today later. I've just been a little busy these days and haven't been able to upload all the images I'll need.
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Fan Clubs / Re: Millennium Castle Brunestud -Arcueid Fan Club-
« on: October 16, 2013, 03:46:14 PM »
The Dead Apostles don't exist to act as substitutes to the True Ancestors. They dont even CARE about fulfilling that role since some of them, like Nrvnsr for example, have absolutely nothing to do with he TA.
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Fan Clubs / Re: Millennium Castle Brunestud -Arcueid Fan Club-
« on: October 16, 2013, 01:32:03 PM »
Nasu's take on the canoncity of the routes is that all true endings are canon, just not canon simultaneously, though Arcueid does mention in PLUS-DISC that it's more probable tht the "true heroine" belongs to the Far Side, sdince she and Ciel don't have anything to do wth Shiki normally. So you can't say that her route is the canon route. But she's still the main heroine due to being the titular Moon Princess and her true ending is named Tsukihime.
Arcueid won't be back in her true ending because that defies its own purpose. Nasu only wrote Last Episode because Takeuchi pestered him to do it, for example. And there wouldn't have any reasons for Gaia to create moreTrue Ancestors since Arcueid already does their job just fine.
Arcueid won't be back in her true ending because that defies its own purpose. Nasu only wrote Last Episode because Takeuchi pestered him to do it, for example. And there wouldn't have any reasons for Gaia to create moreTrue Ancestors since Arcueid already does their job just fine.
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Doujin Projects / Re: Let's Play Shin Megami Tensei: Persona
« on: October 14, 2013, 10:27:52 PM »
No, aside from being introduced to the characters only when they start having relevance to the story, which is some cases might make them look like the authors pulled a character out of nowhere because it was convenient to the plot.
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Doujin Projects / Re: Let's Play Shin Megami Tensei: Persona
« on: October 14, 2013, 09:58:14 PM »Hmm, do you get any indication in-game that you're meant to walk around the school talking to everyone before heading to the hospital, or were you solely doing so from experience? If it's the second, it seems like it would be quite easy to miss a lot of stuff.
I did it from experience. Yeah, all of that stuff is missable, but we'll get to meet all of those NPCs sooner or later so it's just an early introduction to them. Everything in here apart from the scene at the infirmary and meeting the butler is optional.
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Lol, what? The 20th Century seems to have bypassed the authors somewhat....
Yeah, but Japan is still to this day a very traditional country. They're getting better, but Japanese still have some sort of prejudice against women who can't cook. But then again, Natsumi lives entirely off convenience store's pre-made lunches and pretends to cook them to her suitors.
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General Discussion / Re: Questions thread
« on: October 14, 2013, 11:54:09 AM »
My Kiritsugu-fu isn't that strong so I can't answer HOW he'd do it. But he'd be hell bent on trying to kill her, at least that I can assure.
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General Discussion / Re: Questions thread
« on: October 14, 2013, 11:19:52 AM »
Yes, he'd kill her. Pre 4-th War Kiritsugu wouldn't think twice before murdering Dark Sakura if he were to meet her.
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Doujin Projects / Re: Let's Play Shin Megami Tensei: Persona
« on: October 14, 2013, 02:27:47 AM »I'm glad you covered the appearance of Kandori and his subordinate Takeda... that was completely missed by me on my playing the game!
Er... now that I'm curious:Spoiler for Hiden:
Yes.
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Doujin Projects / Re: Let's Play Shin Megami Tensei: Persona
« on: October 14, 2013, 01:54:17 AM »
This part is pretty much filler. The plot itself will start at the next update, when shit finally hits the fan. In this part we'll get introduced to many NPCs of minor importance to the story and well as trigerring some flags to some minor events.
When we left out heroes, they did a mysterious ritual that makes one see their own future as a joke, but called forth the spirit of a girl and were knocked unconcious by lightning. Afterwards, they met with a man in a butterfly masks that gave them Personas in response to their strong will and said that they'll need this power soon.
Mysterious voices without images. We are waking up, thus we cannot see yet.
Indeed. It's rather extraordinary.
Think he's seeing it now too?
We've been brought to the infirmary. Makes sense.
: Ahaha, welcome to the infirmary. You sure look cute when you’re asleep.
> Natsumi Yoshino
St. Hermelin’s High nurse. She doesn’t seem to be a very good cook.
In Revelations, her name was Beverly.
That may not seem relevant, but it's part of her character. Poor lady can't get a stable boyfriend because she can't cook.
A mysterious wild Teacher appeared! Forgive the Pokémon pun...
: I was so scared when I heard you’d collapsed!
> Saeko Takami
Homeroom teacher for Naoya and the others. Very popular with the students.
In Revelations, her name was Smith.
: I’m sorry you had to deal with my students, Natsumi.
: C’mon, taking care of students is her whole job! What’s so bad about us…?
: Now, now, Masao! I want you to think about what you’ve done! Anyway, Eriko and Ayase told me what happened. No helping out for you today! Instead, go get yourselves checked out at Mikage Hospital and head home!
: So you think something’s wrong with us, too?
: Oh, not like that. I can tell by looking at you that you’re perfectly sane. But I’m worried you might have gotten hurt while collapsing, so go see the doc.
: So there’s something that can faze you, Ms. Saeko… Alright, we’ll go.
: Speaking of Mikage Hospital, wasn’t a student in your class staying there?
: You mean Maki, right…?
: Yes, that’s right. You should visit her while you’re there. She’s been laid up there for over a year now… I’m sure she’s lonesome.
And now we finally get to move our character and our objective: go to Mikage Hospital to see if there was something serious ('cause a school infirmary isn't that well equiped). Normally one would think to call an ambulance or giving the students a ride to the hospital, in the chance something happens along the way... but this is a game, an old one, and it's an excuse to let the player familiar with the town map when we get to it.
First things now, let's check the infirmary and talk to everyone in here. And lucky us, there's a box with a medicine inside near our bed. Looting school property would be wrong, but who cares? There's always time for looting in RPGs. And now the conversations:
: What were you doing, anyway? I asked you to prepare for the sports festival. We only have a month left and nothing’s ready yet. Should we just cancel it this year…?
: I know I couldn’t take being cooped up in the hospital for an entire year. Let’s go cheer her up!
: Mikage Hospital, huh? That’s kind of a long walk from school. It’s way to the northeast. You leave the school, head north… And go all the way to the 3rd ward, then take a right at the Mikage Ruins. Eh, if we just wander around, we’ll get there sooner or later.
: It seems we have no choice in the matter. Better to get it over with.
: I put a new plant there. What do you think? Livens up the room, doesn’t it? They say plants grow better if you talk to them. Give it a try, Naoya.
The nurse is talking about the purple plant at the corner of the room. We can only save the game in trees like that. Having seen all there is to the infirmary, let's explore the school.
When exploring, the dungeons are on a first-person view. Feels like you're exploring them yourself. This is actually a common characteristic of all Megami Tensei games, but Persona stopped it from the second game onwards. Anyway, the school is divided in three floors for classrooms, faculty office, etc. and an external building for the gym and sports clubs.
This is the Teacher's Lounge, we need to speak with a teacher to trigger a flag.
Male teacher: Hey, I hear someone keeps coming in and out of the open room on the second floor. Are you the one doing it? Hmm?
Done. And now let's talk to the others while we're here. Aside from our party of fainted ones, seems like Elly and Ayase are also here.
: Eriko and Yuka didn’t faint, so they don’t need to go to the hospital. Why were we the only ones…? Thinking about it, the ones who didn’t faint had played “Persona” before… Meaning Yuka, Eriko, and Hidehiko.
: It seems you’re being mistaken for someone else, Naoya.
: A guy who keeps goin’ into the open classroom on the second floor… You know anyone like that?
: I told Ms. Saeko about what happened. Brown seems to be already gone home… And I don’t think Ayase could explain it coherently, do you?
: Hidehiko took off, so me and Eriko explained everything to the teach! Man, Hidehiko sure works fast at times like these.
There's also the classroom in which we were when all of that happened, but we can't enter it. Going to the second floor, we enter the Home Economics Room. There's an auto-event in there.
Female student: He obviously ran off with his girlfriend! C’mon, it’s been two months already!
Other student: That’s a lie! That Chisato bitch tricked him! Everyone knows that girl is bad news!
In Revelations, Yosuke and Chisato were Bruce and Selina.
Let's talk to our party members and the two girls, now that we can move.
Female student: Yosuke was popular with the girls, but no one’s seen him in two months.
Other student: Wasn’t Yosuke best friends with Maki? If you’re visiting her, ask her about it!
: I was surprised too when Chisato started dating Yosuke. It was so sudden… Chisato never acted like she cared about him before. Actually, I always thought Ma—Hey, shouldn’t we get going?
: It’s true that not even I think Chisato has an especially attractive personality. It seemed as if she was dating Yosuke to show off as much as anything.
: Yosuke’s handsome and a nice guy, I hate to admit it, but he’s hard to beat!
A couple disappeared two months ago and one of them is best friends of someone we're going to visit. One doesn't even need to be genre savvy to know there's something else behind it. Let's get out of here.
Still on the second floor, we go to the cafeteria. No events here, but let's talk with everyone inside.
: Was it a vision? Is there really a girl waiting for me to rescue her? W-Wow… that’s awesome…
> Kenta Yokouchi (Nickname: Toro)
His love of food had made him physically strong, but emotionally fragile.
"Toro" is a kind of fatty tuna. His name in Revelations was Chunky.
Well-informed student: Dude, guess what I saw! Toro asked out Ayase and was rejected on the spot! I hear he’s still following her around, though.
: I believe I’ve asked this before, but shouldn’t we be going to the hospital?
: Toro’s got balls, man! I mean, asking out Ayase!? Dude… I wouldn’t go after her in a million years!
: I hate guys who see someone who’s serious about something and just make fun of it.
Moving on...
Another auto-event in class 2-4.
> Yuko Himeno
Maki’s friend. She works part-time to support her family.
In Revelations, her name was T.J.
: Um… I hate to ask, but… Could you tell Maki I’ll give back that book next time I go visit her…?
- Sure
- No way
Another choice here. Doesn't affect the storyline but influences some of the dialogue later on. Of course, we chose "Sure".
: U-Um, thanks. I’m sorry to ask you to go out of your way like that… It was a really good book, so I wanted to read it again before I return it…
: That good, huh? What’s it called?
: U-Um, “Gate to Paradise”…
: Whoa, that’s deep! I didn’t know Maki was into that kinda thing…
: If you enjoyed it that much, why not simply buy your own copy?
: W-Well… It’s kind of expensive… and my brothers and sisters need new clothes.
: Nanjo, you moron! Don’t you know she works part-time to help her family out?
: Alright, well, we gotta get goin’, but we’ll be sure to pass on your message!
After that we're kicked out of the room. Nothing more to see here, we move on.
Let's talk to everyone in order to activate another flag, first out party members:
: Hey Naoya, you gotta hear the stupid junk this guy is spouting.
: Say, what about the hospital? Weren’t we going there for a checkup?
: What’s Masao’s beef with that guy? I don’t see what the fuss is about.
And now to the student in here to activate the flag:
Serious student: Don’t you think derelict buildings should be torn down? Places like that only attract hooligans—
: Haha! “Hooligans”? Seriously? What a poindexter!
Serious student: Won’t you pipe down!? As I was saying, wouldn’t it attract hooligans? I’d certainly hate to see that happen.
Now to the last event of the second floor, the abandoned classroom the teacher told us about. Without talking to him, the door would stay locked and we wouldn't get this scene, which by itself is a flag for a later event:
: Huh? Reiji…? You’re Reiji Kido! What’re you doin’ here?
> Reiji Kido (Nickname: Reiji)
A quiet loner who transferred to St. Hermelin High six months ago.
In Revelations, Reiji was named Chris.
Reiji wordlessly walks out of the room.
: Hmph. The standoffish sort, I see.
: Look who’s talking…
Flag activated. Let's talk to everyone before proceeding.
: Reiji transferred here soon after the SEBEC Building was constructed… Oh, but we still have to get to the hospital.
: I wonder what he was pondering at a place like this…
: What a gloomy Gus! But hey, for all we know… Maybe he’s the kinda guy who secretly practices magic tricks at home.
Now we move on the third floor. There's just one NPC to meet here. He's in the library.
: Eeeheehee… I’m investigating the seven mysteries of St. Hermelin High. Want to know what I’ve learned? Eeeheehee… maybe some other time…
> Tsutomu Kurouri (Nickname: Devil-Boy)
He’s an expert in the occult, but frequently has incorrect information.
In Revelations, his name was Kain.
Now let's talk to everyone else before moving on.
: What a shabby collection… The library at home is much better stocked.
: Those two of there are making fun of Devil-Boy… But I prefer Devil-Boy to them. At least he doesn’t act all high and mighty.
: What’re we doin’ at the library? Let’s hurry and see—I mean, get checked out!
Library committee student: You see that guy over there? The one they call Devil-Boy? He tripped and fell again today during PE. It was frickin’ hilarious! He can’t even do a single push-up! What a lamer!
Male student: The way I see it, there must be demons who get along well and those that don’t. If demons who hated each other met up, I’m sure it would be disastrous.
Other student: They call him Devil-Boy, but the stuff he’ll tell you is a load of crap. I know much more about the occult. Though I could never tell the uninitiated.
Let's get down to the first floor and see the courtyard.
: It’s been part of my daily routine, ever since I was a girl… …Praying to the guardian deity that everyone grows into fine adults.
> Principal Ooishi
The principal of St. Hermelin High. She adores children and flowers.
In Revelations, her name was Kotter.
Let's talk to everyone.
: Our principal’s a cool lady… but she can get a little too lovey-dovey.
: This megalith shard… It’s a very precious cultural artifact. Who built it? For what purpose? It never ceases to fascinate me.
: I have part-time work today. Let’s hurry to the hospital and get this over with.
Female student: Ms. Ooishi is so kind. She loves flowers so much, she cares for them as if they were her children.
Before leaving, let's check out the stone.
> Hiremon Stone
This megalith was excavated when the school was first built in 1963. It’s made of thamatite and possesses an abnormal magnetism. Legend has it that a heavenly being known as Hiremon dropped it from the sky to be Mikage-cho’s guardian stone.
Almost over with the school, guys. Let's go to the access between the main building and the gym.
: If you want to get outside, the school gates are there for a reason! Our school’s swarming with degenerates like you! Ooishi is far too lenient! Now get outta here! I’m going to call a specialist and have this blocked off!
> Vice-Principal Hanya
Known as “Hamya” among the students, who despise his extreme strictiness.
In Revelations, Hanya was named Dean Harding, and his nickname was Darth Harding.
Let's talk to everyone before procceeding.
: What’s the matter? Are the school gates closed? If we don’t hurry, visiting hours at the hospital might end.
: Tch… Isn’t there one decent teacher here besides Ms. Saeko and the principal?
: Ugh, it’s Hamya. I hate that guy… Cheese it, Naoya!
Mark's statement deserves some explanation. In the Japanese version, they call Hanya "Hannya", a demon from Japanese myths. Here, they call him Hamya, a reference to how cops are called "pigs" in some slang. That's why Masao tells us to "cheese it". Leaving this asshole aside, let's go to the external building and enter the fencing club room.
> Tamaki
A transfer student who joined the Fencing Club. She’s always arguing with Tadashi.
In Revelations, her name was Tammy.
Also, Tamaki is a cameo: she's the protagonist of the game Shin Megami Tensei: if... (True Goddess Reincarnation: if...), loosely based on the French movie of the same name. The game was released for the SNES in 1995 and got a Playstation port in 2000. Sadly, no version of this game is translated, but there is an active translation project.
: Sheesh, Tamaki, who pissed in your cornflakes this morning?
> Tadashi
A lazy member of the Fencing Club who quarrels with Tamaki every day.
In Revelations, his name was Tad.
He's also a cameo: both his name and appearance are of the game's story writer.
: What did you say!? I’m gonna rip this trash off the walls right now!
: Hey! What’re you doing to my goddess!?
: “Goddess” my ass, you pervert! You’re the perviest pervert ever to perv!
: Arrrgh! You hag! You’re a haggity hag who hags all hagging day!
Events over, let's talk with everyone before getting the hell outta here.
: Honestly, the idiots populating our sports club… It’s all a bit too much.
: Leave ‘em alone. You know how some people are… They fight ‘cause they care.
: What a half-ass job… If you’re gonna bomb a wall, you gotta do it with more style.
: *gasp* *gasp* Yeah? I’m kinda busy here.
: *gasp* *gasp* What is it? I’m a little busy here.
Male club member: *sigh* These two are like this every day. I’m surprised they’re not tired of it.
Female club member: Tamaki’s a transfer student, but she’s good enough to place in tournaments. But she never wants to talk about her old school… Did something happen?
Let's leave this goddamned school! To the front entrance we go!
: There’s a reason it’s said that one’s youth passes quickly.
: That Nanjo pisses me off so bad… I’ll find a chink in his armor someday.
: Masao and Kei are both such children.
After that, we're ejected from the Entrance Hall.
A wild Old Butler appeared!
> Yamaoka
The Nanjo family’s butler. He’s taken care of Nanjo since the heir was an infant.
In Revelations, his name was Alfred.
: Y… Yamaoka…!
: Oh, my! Master Kei is leaving the premises with a crowd of friends! I’m… I’m so happy to see this…!
: Master… Kei?
: Y-Yamaoka! I’ve told you time and again never to call me that! You dummy!
: Did you just call him “dummy”? Hahaha!
: N-No, I, ah… Oh, be silent, Masao! Look, Yamaoka, I don’t need a ride today! Just… go back without me!
: Oh, my! Will you be going out in the town with your chums, young master?
: I’m only going to the hospital! And stop calling me that!
: The hospital!? Heavens! I do hope you haven’t hurt yourself, young master!
: Srnk… Ahahahahah!
: Enough, let’s be on our way, Naoya! Yamaoka… do NOT follow us!
After that we're sent to the city map. The city is separated in six parts:
- St. Hermelin High: The school we were just now.
- Yin & Yan: A shop. Yukino words part-time here. Later on, we can buy weapons here.
- Alaya Shrine: A shrine. We'll visit this place in the future.
- Kaneda Mansion: A mansion where a NPC lives. She's not relevant to the story in any point, so let's leaver her alone (she's kind of a bitch anyway)
- Himeno Residence: This is where Yuko (the girl who borrowed a book) lives. Nothing relevant here too.
- Doctor's Office: We can heal here, but it costs money.
- Abandoned Factory: We'll visit this place in a few.
- Subway Entrance: Connects to the other side of the city.
- Joy Street: A mall. We're going there in a few.
- SEBEC Building: A branch of the company SEBEC (Saeki Electronics & Biological & Energy Corporation). According to the NPCs, it was built six months ago. Before that, there was a haunted mansion in that place, so people say that the SEBEC building is cursed for destroying the mansion. The manga also points out how the SEBEC logo looks like an egyptian cross and is a reference to the evil god Sebek.
- Agastya Tree: Another of the purple trees. We can save the game there, too.
- Subway Entrance: Connects to the other side of the city.
- Mikage Sun Mall: Another mall.
- Doctor's Office: We can heal here, but it costs money.
- Historical Society: A museum. We'll visit this later on the game.
- Agastya Tree: Another of the purple trees. We can save the game here, too.
- Mikage Police Station: Self-explanatory.
- Mikage Ruins: Later on this will be our designated level-grinding place.
- Mikage Hospital: Our current objective, but that will be the focus of the next update, because we have sidequests to do now.
Now let's go to the Yin & Yan at Joy Street and talk to a NPC:
Reiji’s mother: Oh, do you go to St. Hermelin? That’s the school my son attends… His name’s Reiji Kido. Do you know him?
- Yeah.
- No, I don’t.
Reiji’s mother: Oh, so you know him? Ah, you’re in the same class? I see… so you must know isn’t very outgoing… It may be selfish of me to ask this, but could you make friends with Reiji?
- Sure.
- No way.
Reiji’s mother: Ah, truly? Thank you! Please feel free to come visit him at home sometime!
We talked to Reiji's mother. Now to our party:
: Are you finished here? Can we be on our way to the hospital now?
: For all Reiji Kido’s an oddball, his mother seems nice.
: So that’s Reiji’s mom… She seems so classy. A pretty far cry from mine… Ugh.
Still on Joy Street Mall, let's visit the casino:
: What’s the matter, Naoya? Have you suddenly cottoned to gambling?
: Masao’s pals are weird as ever.
: You know, I like the slots too, but we should play after out checkup!
Gambling addict: Dammit! I’m broke again! After all my losses, the next one who plays this machine oughtta win big… Wait, are you up next? Aww, this sucks!
Overly cheerful man: Heehee… You guysh are Mark’sh friendsh? Heeheeheeeee! Loksh like you guysh ain’t the onesh!
Blonde man: Dude supposedly has a scar on his head. He shouldn’t mess with the Tailors!
: Just ignore those guys. They’ll get bored and wander off before long.
Guy with a scar on his face at the Abandoned Factory? Sounds like Reiji. In case you haven't noticed, this was a flag. Let's visit the Abandoned Factory.
: Hm…? Masao, is he one of your “crew” as well?
: Say what!? Huh…? So you’re the dude with the scar on his head… What’re you doin’ here?
Reiji silently walks away.
: What’s that supposed to mean? Hey, wait a sec!
: I wonder what he’s wandering around for…
Before finishing this part, let's visit the SEBEC Building:
: This ain’t a playground for brats like you. Hey, toss these kids out!
> Takeda
Kandori’s right-hand man who carries out SEBEC’s illegal operations.
In Revelations, his name was Tiny.
: Kandori…!
What business does the scion of the Nanjo family have with us?
> Takahisa Kandori
The ambitious branch president of SEBEC. Sinister rumors circulate about him…
In Revelations, his name was Guido Sardenia.
Also, according to some NPCs, he's a St. Hermelin High alumni.
: I didn’t come here for you. I’m only tagging along with these people.
: Aha… Then these must be the young master’s school friends. You accompanied them to a sordid place like this? Quite a friendship indeed…
: Cease calling me “young master”. I never gave you permission to use that name.
: You little--!
: Calm down, Takeda. It seems the Nanjo family lacks discipline… Well, I’ll allow it. But Nanjo… I will teach you the proper form of address to your betters.
: Nanjo’s an insufferable dick, but you’re a hell of a lot worse…!
: Tch… It’s about time, Mr. Kandori.
: Yes. I’ll be right there. Now then, the time has come for me to ask you all to leave.
: Heh! Let’s go, Naoya!
After that we're ejected out of the SEBEC Building. Now that we've done all of this mostly useless things, we can move on the real story. This part was long because I wanted to put it all in one big update.
TO BE CONTINUED. . .
Next time: Plot ensues.
When we left out heroes, they did a mysterious ritual that makes one see their own future as a joke, but called forth the spirit of a girl and were knocked unconcious by lightning. Afterwards, they met with a man in a butterfly masks that gave them Personas in response to their strong will and said that they'll need this power soon.
Part 2: Exploring the School: Meet the NPCs
Indeed. It's rather extraordinary.
Think he's seeing it now too?
: Ahaha, welcome to the infirmary. You sure look cute when you’re asleep.> Natsumi Yoshino
St. Hermelin’s High nurse. She doesn’t seem to be a very good cook.
In Revelations, her name was Beverly.
That may not seem relevant, but it's part of her character. Poor lady can't get a stable boyfriend because she can't cook.
: I was so scared when I heard you’d collapsed!> Saeko Takami
Homeroom teacher for Naoya and the others. Very popular with the students.
In Revelations, her name was Smith.
: I’m sorry you had to deal with my students, Natsumi.: C’mon, taking care of students is her whole job! What’s so bad about us…?: Now, now, Masao! I want you to think about what you’ve done! Anyway, Eriko and Ayase told me what happened. No helping out for you today! Instead, go get yourselves checked out at Mikage Hospital and head home!: So you think something’s wrong with us, too?: Oh, not like that. I can tell by looking at you that you’re perfectly sane. But I’m worried you might have gotten hurt while collapsing, so go see the doc.: So there’s something that can faze you, Ms. Saeko… Alright, we’ll go.: Speaking of Mikage Hospital, wasn’t a student in your class staying there?: You mean Maki, right…?: Yes, that’s right. You should visit her while you’re there. She’s been laid up there for over a year now… I’m sure she’s lonesome.And now we finally get to move our character and our objective: go to Mikage Hospital to see if there was something serious ('cause a school infirmary isn't that well equiped). Normally one would think to call an ambulance or giving the students a ride to the hospital, in the chance something happens along the way... but this is a game, an old one, and it's an excuse to let the player familiar with the town map when we get to it.
First things now, let's check the infirmary and talk to everyone in here. And lucky us, there's a box with a medicine inside near our bed. Looting school property would be wrong, but who cares? There's always time for looting in RPGs. And now the conversations:
: What were you doing, anyway? I asked you to prepare for the sports festival. We only have a month left and nothing’s ready yet. Should we just cancel it this year…?: I know I couldn’t take being cooped up in the hospital for an entire year. Let’s go cheer her up!: Mikage Hospital, huh? That’s kind of a long walk from school. It’s way to the northeast. You leave the school, head north… And go all the way to the 3rd ward, then take a right at the Mikage Ruins. Eh, if we just wander around, we’ll get there sooner or later.: It seems we have no choice in the matter. Better to get it over with.: I put a new plant there. What do you think? Livens up the room, doesn’t it? They say plants grow better if you talk to them. Give it a try, Naoya.The nurse is talking about the purple plant at the corner of the room. We can only save the game in trees like that. Having seen all there is to the infirmary, let's explore the school.
When exploring, the dungeons are on a first-person view. Feels like you're exploring them yourself. This is actually a common characteristic of all Megami Tensei games, but Persona stopped it from the second game onwards. Anyway, the school is divided in three floors for classrooms, faculty office, etc. and an external building for the gym and sports clubs.
Done. And now let's talk to the others while we're here. Aside from our party of fainted ones, seems like Elly and Ayase are also here.
: Eriko and Yuka didn’t faint, so they don’t need to go to the hospital. Why were we the only ones…? Thinking about it, the ones who didn’t faint had played “Persona” before… Meaning Yuka, Eriko, and Hidehiko.: It seems you’re being mistaken for someone else, Naoya.: A guy who keeps goin’ into the open classroom on the second floor… You know anyone like that?: I told Ms. Saeko about what happened. Brown seems to be already gone home… And I don’t think Ayase could explain it coherently, do you?: Hidehiko took off, so me and Eriko explained everything to the teach! Man, Hidehiko sure works fast at times like these.Other student: That’s a lie! That Chisato bitch tricked him! Everyone knows that girl is bad news!
In Revelations, Yosuke and Chisato were Bruce and Selina.
Let's talk to our party members and the two girls, now that we can move.
Female student: Yosuke was popular with the girls, but no one’s seen him in two months.
Other student: Wasn’t Yosuke best friends with Maki? If you’re visiting her, ask her about it!
: I was surprised too when Chisato started dating Yosuke. It was so sudden… Chisato never acted like she cared about him before. Actually, I always thought Ma—Hey, shouldn’t we get going?: It’s true that not even I think Chisato has an especially attractive personality. It seemed as if she was dating Yosuke to show off as much as anything.: Yosuke’s handsome and a nice guy, I hate to admit it, but he’s hard to beat!A couple disappeared two months ago and one of them is best friends of someone we're going to visit. One doesn't even need to be genre savvy to know there's something else behind it. Let's get out of here.
: Was it a vision? Is there really a girl waiting for me to rescue her? W-Wow… that’s awesome…> Kenta Yokouchi (Nickname: Toro)
His love of food had made him physically strong, but emotionally fragile.
"Toro" is a kind of fatty tuna. His name in Revelations was Chunky.
Well-informed student: Dude, guess what I saw! Toro asked out Ayase and was rejected on the spot! I hear he’s still following her around, though.
: I believe I’ve asked this before, but shouldn’t we be going to the hospital?: Toro’s got balls, man! I mean, asking out Ayase!? Dude… I wouldn’t go after her in a million years!: I hate guys who see someone who’s serious about something and just make fun of it.Moving on...
> Yuko Himeno
Maki’s friend. She works part-time to support her family.
In Revelations, her name was T.J.
: Um… I hate to ask, but… Could you tell Maki I’ll give back that book next time I go visit her…?- Sure
- No way
Another choice here. Doesn't affect the storyline but influences some of the dialogue later on. Of course, we chose "Sure".
: U-Um, thanks. I’m sorry to ask you to go out of your way like that… It was a really good book, so I wanted to read it again before I return it…: That good, huh? What’s it called?: U-Um, “Gate to Paradise”…: Whoa, that’s deep! I didn’t know Maki was into that kinda thing…: If you enjoyed it that much, why not simply buy your own copy?: W-Well… It’s kind of expensive… and my brothers and sisters need new clothes.: Nanjo, you moron! Don’t you know she works part-time to help her family out?: Alright, well, we gotta get goin’, but we’ll be sure to pass on your message!After that we're kicked out of the room. Nothing more to see here, we move on.
: Hey Naoya, you gotta hear the stupid junk this guy is spouting.: Say, what about the hospital? Weren’t we going there for a checkup?: What’s Masao’s beef with that guy? I don’t see what the fuss is about.And now to the student in here to activate the flag:
Serious student: Don’t you think derelict buildings should be torn down? Places like that only attract hooligans—
: Haha! “Hooligans”? Seriously? What a poindexter!Serious student: Won’t you pipe down!? As I was saying, wouldn’t it attract hooligans? I’d certainly hate to see that happen.
Now to the last event of the second floor, the abandoned classroom the teacher told us about. Without talking to him, the door would stay locked and we wouldn't get this scene, which by itself is a flag for a later event:
: Huh? Reiji…? You’re Reiji Kido! What’re you doin’ here?> Reiji Kido (Nickname: Reiji)
A quiet loner who transferred to St. Hermelin High six months ago.
In Revelations, Reiji was named Chris.
: Hmph. The standoffish sort, I see.: Look who’s talking…Flag activated. Let's talk to everyone before proceeding.
: Reiji transferred here soon after the SEBEC Building was constructed… Oh, but we still have to get to the hospital.: I wonder what he was pondering at a place like this…: What a gloomy Gus! But hey, for all we know… Maybe he’s the kinda guy who secretly practices magic tricks at home.Now we move on the third floor. There's just one NPC to meet here. He's in the library.
: Eeeheehee… I’m investigating the seven mysteries of St. Hermelin High. Want to know what I’ve learned? Eeeheehee… maybe some other time…> Tsutomu Kurouri (Nickname: Devil-Boy)
He’s an expert in the occult, but frequently has incorrect information.
In Revelations, his name was Kain.
Now let's talk to everyone else before moving on.
: What a shabby collection… The library at home is much better stocked.: Those two of there are making fun of Devil-Boy… But I prefer Devil-Boy to them. At least he doesn’t act all high and mighty.: What’re we doin’ at the library? Let’s hurry and see—I mean, get checked out!Library committee student: You see that guy over there? The one they call Devil-Boy? He tripped and fell again today during PE. It was frickin’ hilarious! He can’t even do a single push-up! What a lamer!
Male student: The way I see it, there must be demons who get along well and those that don’t. If demons who hated each other met up, I’m sure it would be disastrous.
Other student: They call him Devil-Boy, but the stuff he’ll tell you is a load of crap. I know much more about the occult. Though I could never tell the uninitiated.
Let's get down to the first floor and see the courtyard.
: It’s been part of my daily routine, ever since I was a girl… …Praying to the guardian deity that everyone grows into fine adults.> Principal Ooishi
The principal of St. Hermelin High. She adores children and flowers.
In Revelations, her name was Kotter.
Let's talk to everyone.
: Our principal’s a cool lady… but she can get a little too lovey-dovey.: This megalith shard… It’s a very precious cultural artifact. Who built it? For what purpose? It never ceases to fascinate me.: I have part-time work today. Let’s hurry to the hospital and get this over with.Female student: Ms. Ooishi is so kind. She loves flowers so much, she cares for them as if they were her children.
Before leaving, let's check out the stone.
> Hiremon Stone
This megalith was excavated when the school was first built in 1963. It’s made of thamatite and possesses an abnormal magnetism. Legend has it that a heavenly being known as Hiremon dropped it from the sky to be Mikage-cho’s guardian stone.
Almost over with the school, guys. Let's go to the access between the main building and the gym.
: If you want to get outside, the school gates are there for a reason! Our school’s swarming with degenerates like you! Ooishi is far too lenient! Now get outta here! I’m going to call a specialist and have this blocked off!> Vice-Principal Hanya
Known as “Hamya” among the students, who despise his extreme strictiness.
In Revelations, Hanya was named Dean Harding, and his nickname was Darth Harding.
Let's talk to everyone before procceeding.
: What’s the matter? Are the school gates closed? If we don’t hurry, visiting hours at the hospital might end.: Tch… Isn’t there one decent teacher here besides Ms. Saeko and the principal?: Ugh, it’s Hamya. I hate that guy… Cheese it, Naoya!Mark's statement deserves some explanation. In the Japanese version, they call Hanya "Hannya", a demon from Japanese myths. Here, they call him Hamya, a reference to how cops are called "pigs" in some slang. That's why Masao tells us to "cheese it". Leaving this asshole aside, let's go to the external building and enter the fencing club room.
> Tamaki
A transfer student who joined the Fencing Club. She’s always arguing with Tadashi.
In Revelations, her name was Tammy.
Also, Tamaki is a cameo: she's the protagonist of the game Shin Megami Tensei: if... (True Goddess Reincarnation: if...), loosely based on the French movie of the same name. The game was released for the SNES in 1995 and got a Playstation port in 2000. Sadly, no version of this game is translated, but there is an active translation project.
: Sheesh, Tamaki, who pissed in your cornflakes this morning?> Tadashi
A lazy member of the Fencing Club who quarrels with Tamaki every day.
In Revelations, his name was Tad.
He's also a cameo: both his name and appearance are of the game's story writer.
: What did you say!? I’m gonna rip this trash off the walls right now!: Hey! What’re you doing to my goddess!?: “Goddess” my ass, you pervert! You’re the perviest pervert ever to perv!: Arrrgh! You hag! You’re a haggity hag who hags all hagging day!Events over, let's talk with everyone before getting the hell outta here.
: Honestly, the idiots populating our sports club… It’s all a bit too much.: Leave ‘em alone. You know how some people are… They fight ‘cause they care.: What a half-ass job… If you’re gonna bomb a wall, you gotta do it with more style.: *gasp* *gasp* Yeah? I’m kinda busy here.: *gasp* *gasp* What is it? I’m a little busy here.Male club member: *sigh* These two are like this every day. I’m surprised they’re not tired of it.
Female club member: Tamaki’s a transfer student, but she’s good enough to place in tournaments. But she never wants to talk about her old school… Did something happen?
Let's leave this goddamned school! To the front entrance we go!
: There’s a reason it’s said that one’s youth passes quickly.: That Nanjo pisses me off so bad… I’ll find a chink in his armor someday.: Masao and Kei are both such children.After that, we're ejected from the Entrance Hall.
> Yamaoka
The Nanjo family’s butler. He’s taken care of Nanjo since the heir was an infant.
In Revelations, his name was Alfred.
: Y… Yamaoka…!: Oh, my! Master Kei is leaving the premises with a crowd of friends! I’m… I’m so happy to see this…!: Master… Kei?: Y-Yamaoka! I’ve told you time and again never to call me that! You dummy!: Did you just call him “dummy”? Hahaha!: N-No, I, ah… Oh, be silent, Masao! Look, Yamaoka, I don’t need a ride today! Just… go back without me!: Oh, my! Will you be going out in the town with your chums, young master?: I’m only going to the hospital! And stop calling me that!: The hospital!? Heavens! I do hope you haven’t hurt yourself, young master!: Srnk… Ahahahahah!: Enough, let’s be on our way, Naoya! Yamaoka… do NOT follow us!After that we're sent to the city map. The city is separated in six parts:
- Yin & Yan: A shop. Yukino words part-time here. Later on, we can buy weapons here.
- Alaya Shrine: A shrine. We'll visit this place in the future.
- Kaneda Mansion: A mansion where a NPC lives. She's not relevant to the story in any point, so let's leaver her alone (she's kind of a bitch anyway)
- Himeno Residence: This is where Yuko (the girl who borrowed a book) lives. Nothing relevant here too.
- Abandoned Factory: We'll visit this place in a few.
- Joy Street: A mall. We're going there in a few.
- SEBEC Building: A branch of the company SEBEC (Saeki Electronics & Biological & Energy Corporation). According to the NPCs, it was built six months ago. Before that, there was a haunted mansion in that place, so people say that the SEBEC building is cursed for destroying the mansion. The manga also points out how the SEBEC logo looks like an egyptian cross and is a reference to the evil god Sebek.
- Agastya Tree: Another of the purple trees. We can save the game there, too.
- Mikage Sun Mall: Another mall.
- Doctor's Office: We can heal here, but it costs money.
- Historical Society: A museum. We'll visit this later on the game.
- Mikage Police Station: Self-explanatory.
- Mikage Ruins: Later on this will be our designated level-grinding place.
Now let's go to the Yin & Yan at Joy Street and talk to a NPC:
Reiji’s mother: Oh, do you go to St. Hermelin? That’s the school my son attends… His name’s Reiji Kido. Do you know him?
- Yeah.
- No, I don’t.
Reiji’s mother: Oh, so you know him? Ah, you’re in the same class? I see… so you must know isn’t very outgoing… It may be selfish of me to ask this, but could you make friends with Reiji?
- Sure.
- No way.
Reiji’s mother: Ah, truly? Thank you! Please feel free to come visit him at home sometime!
We talked to Reiji's mother. Now to our party:
: Are you finished here? Can we be on our way to the hospital now?: For all Reiji Kido’s an oddball, his mother seems nice.: So that’s Reiji’s mom… She seems so classy. A pretty far cry from mine… Ugh.Still on Joy Street Mall, let's visit the casino:
: What’s the matter, Naoya? Have you suddenly cottoned to gambling?: Masao’s pals are weird as ever.: You know, I like the slots too, but we should play after out checkup!Gambling addict: Dammit! I’m broke again! After all my losses, the next one who plays this machine oughtta win big… Wait, are you up next? Aww, this sucks!
Overly cheerful man: Heehee… You guysh are Mark’sh friendsh? Heeheeheeeee! Loksh like you guysh ain’t the onesh!
: Just ignore those guys. They’ll get bored and wander off before long.Guy with a scar on his face at the Abandoned Factory? Sounds like Reiji. In case you haven't noticed, this was a flag. Let's visit the Abandoned Factory.
: Hm…? Masao, is he one of your “crew” as well?: Say what!? Huh…? So you’re the dude with the scar on his head… What’re you doin’ here?: What’s that supposed to mean? Hey, wait a sec!: I wonder what he’s wandering around for…Before finishing this part, let's visit the SEBEC Building:
: This ain’t a playground for brats like you. Hey, toss these kids out!> Takeda
Kandori’s right-hand man who carries out SEBEC’s illegal operations.
In Revelations, his name was Tiny.
: Kandori…!> Takahisa Kandori
The ambitious branch president of SEBEC. Sinister rumors circulate about him…
In Revelations, his name was Guido Sardenia.
Also, according to some NPCs, he's a St. Hermelin High alumni.
: I didn’t come here for you. I’m only tagging along with these people.: Aha… Then these must be the young master’s school friends. You accompanied them to a sordid place like this? Quite a friendship indeed…: Cease calling me “young master”. I never gave you permission to use that name.: You little--!: Calm down, Takeda. It seems the Nanjo family lacks discipline… Well, I’ll allow it. But Nanjo… I will teach you the proper form of address to your betters.: Nanjo’s an insufferable dick, but you’re a hell of a lot worse…!: Tch… It’s about time, Mr. Kandori.: Yes. I’ll be right there. Now then, the time has come for me to ask you all to leave.: Heh! Let’s go, Naoya!After that we're ejected out of the SEBEC Building. Now that we've done all of this mostly useless things, we can move on the real story. This part was long because I wanted to put it all in one big update.
TO BE CONTINUED. . .
Next time: Plot ensues.
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General Discussion / Re: Questions thread
« on: October 13, 2013, 10:20:18 PM »
To add on Cherry Lover's answer: it's not that magic by itself died, just prana (the Atlas Institute still exist in the Extraverse because alchemy doesn't need prana, while the Mage's Association is pretty much in shambles). Also, prana started dying around the seventies, but disappeared for real in 1999.
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Doujin Projects / Re: Let's Play Shin Megami Tensei: Persona
« on: October 11, 2013, 12:33:40 PM »
Thank you for thinking I'm doing a good job. This part had a lot of screenshots because it introduced many characters. Once the story goes on and most of the characters are introduced, the screenshots will mostly be to show where they are and all dialogue will be next to portraits.
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Doujin Projects / Let's Play Shin Megami Tensei: Persona
« on: October 11, 2013, 01:18:22 AM »
Okay, so here I am with a project of mine, a Let's Play/Walkthrough of the game Shin Megami Tensei: Persona (True Goddess Reincarnation: Persona). Originally released as Megami Ibunroku: Persona -Be Your True Mind- (Alternate Goddess Tale: Persona -Be Your True Mind-) in 1996 for the Playstation, this LP will be of the PSP port released in 2009. The game is part of the Megami Tensei (Goddess Reincarnation) franchise, a video game franchise very popular in Japan but not in the west. It's the first of a series of RPGs that eventually overtook the main franchise in popularity (mainly Persona 3 and Persona 4).
Despite being the first game of the franchise, this one is easily the less known of them. The game was originally released in USA under the name "Revelations: Persona" and a horrible localization: the setting of the game changed from Japan to USA, all characters were renamed and some of them had their appearance radically changed to make the game more "etnically diverse", etc. Thankfully, the PSP remake doesn't suffer from this at all.
Without further ado, let's begin.
Despite being the first game of the franchise, this one is easily the less known of them. The game was originally released in USA under the name "Revelations: Persona" and a horrible localization: the setting of the game changed from Japan to USA, all characters were renamed and some of them had their appearance radically changed to make the game more "etnically diverse", etc. Thankfully, the PSP remake doesn't suffer from this at all.
Without further ado, let's begin.
Game Opening (PSP Port):
Game Opening (Playstation Version):
Song: Dream of Butterfly
Composer: Shoji Meguro
Singer: Yumi Kawamura
: Dude, if that really worked and I could see my future, I'd be on easy street. You sure you ain't got the brain rot, Hidehiko?
> Masao Inaba (Nickname: Mark)
The spoiled son of Inaba Dry Cleaning’s owners. Earnest and excitable.
In Revelations he was changed to be black (no kidding) and his name was changed to Mark.
: Maybe not seeing the future, exactly, but weird stuff does happen. I’m willing to put my money where my mouth is if you are, Mark.
> Hidehiko Uesugi (Nickname: Brown)
Craves attention and doesn’t take things very seriously.
In Revelations, his name was changed to Brad. Thankfully they didn't change his design.
: Alright, you’re on. I’ll bet you an all-you-can-eat dinner at the Peace Diner on Joy Street.
: Heeheehee! This’ll be fun! Awright, let’s get started!
TO BE CONTINUED. . .
| 『ペルソナ』オープニングムービー | |
Game Opening (Playstation Version):
| [Old Games Openings] Persona OPENING | |
Song: Dream of Butterfly
Composer: Shoji Meguro
Singer: Yumi Kawamura
Spoiler for Translated lyrics:
- Normal
- Beginner
- Expert
Hmm, let's see what all of them say before choosing.
Normal:
> “Normal” is for players who are used to role-playing games.
> On this difficulty, players may enjoy a distinct tension in battle.
> The difficulty cannot be changed once the game begins. Do you want Normal?
Beginner:
> “Beginner” is for players unused to strategizing in battle.
> The battle difficulty is lower in this mode compared to Normal.
> Choosing this difficulty will not affect the story’s outcome.
> The difficulty cannot be changed once the game begins. Do you want Beginner?
Expert:
> “Expert” is for advanced players used to strategizing in battle.
> The battle difficulty is higher in this mode compared to Normal.
> The difficulty cannot be changed once the game begins. Do you want Expert?
We'll go with Expert for this one.
> Then please sit back and enjoy Persona.
- Beginner
- Expert
Hmm, let's see what all of them say before choosing.
Normal:
> “Normal” is for players who are used to role-playing games.
> On this difficulty, players may enjoy a distinct tension in battle.
> The difficulty cannot be changed once the game begins. Do you want Normal?
Beginner:
> “Beginner” is for players unused to strategizing in battle.
> The battle difficulty is lower in this mode compared to Normal.
> Choosing this difficulty will not affect the story’s outcome.
> The difficulty cannot be changed once the game begins. Do you want Beginner?
Expert:
> “Expert” is for advanced players used to strategizing in battle.
> The battle difficulty is higher in this mode compared to Normal.
> The difficulty cannot be changed once the game begins. Do you want Expert?
We'll go with Expert for this one.
> Then please sit back and enjoy Persona.
Once, I dreamt I was a butterfly.
I forgot myself and knew only my happiness as a butterfly. Soon, I awoke and I was myself again.
Did I dream that I was a butterfly? Or do I now dream that I am a man?
Yet there is a distinction between myself and the butterfly. This is the transformation of the physical.
-ZhuangziI forgot myself and knew only my happiness as a butterfly. Soon, I awoke and I was myself again.
Did I dream that I was a butterfly? Or do I now dream that I am a man?
Yet there is a distinction between myself and the butterfly. This is the transformation of the physical.
"Zhuangzi, or Zhuang Zou was an influential Chinese philosopher who lived around the 4th century BC during the Warring States period, a period corresponding to the summit of Chinese philosophy, the Hundred Schools of Thought. He is credited with writing—in part or in whole—a work known by his name, the Zhuangzi, which expresses a philosophy which is skeptical, arguing that life is limited and knowledge to be gained is unlimited. As a Daoist philosopher, some claim his writings reflect a form of western relativism, while others question revisionist interpretations." - Wikipedia.
The dream of butterfly appears at the beggining of the second chapter of his book. The original text is as follows: "Once Zhuangzi dreamt he was a butterfly, a butterfly flitting and fluttering around, happy with himself and doing as he pleased. He didn't know he was Zhuangzi. Suddenly he woke up and there he was, solid and unmistakable Zhuangzi. But he didn't know if he was Zhuangzi who had dreamt he was a butterfly, or a butterfly dreaming he was Zhuangzi. Between Zhuangzi and a butterfly there must be some distinction! This is called the Transformation of Things. (2, tr. Burton Watson 1968:49)".
The dream of butterfly appears at the beggining of the second chapter of his book. The original text is as follows: "Once Zhuangzi dreamt he was a butterfly, a butterfly flitting and fluttering around, happy with himself and doing as he pleased. He didn't know he was Zhuangzi. Suddenly he woke up and there he was, solid and unmistakable Zhuangzi. But he didn't know if he was Zhuangzi who had dreamt he was a butterfly, or a butterfly dreaming he was Zhuangzi. Between Zhuangzi and a butterfly there must be some distinction! This is called the Transformation of Things. (2, tr. Burton Watson 1968:49)".
Our game begins as a group of teenagers are in a classroom at St.Hermelin High. The current moon phase is New Moon.
: Dude, if that really worked and I could see my future, I'd be on easy street. You sure you ain't got the brain rot, Hidehiko?> Masao Inaba (Nickname: Mark)
The spoiled son of Inaba Dry Cleaning’s owners. Earnest and excitable.
In Revelations he was changed to be black (no kidding) and his name was changed to Mark.
: Maybe not seeing the future, exactly, but weird stuff does happen. I’m willing to put my money where my mouth is if you are, Mark.> Hidehiko Uesugi (Nickname: Brown)
Craves attention and doesn’t take things very seriously.
In Revelations, his name was changed to Brad. Thankfully they didn't change his design.
: Alright, you’re on. I’ll bet you an all-you-can-eat dinner at the Peace Diner on Joy Street.> Yuka Ayase (Nickname: Ayase)
A troublemaking member of the suntanned, bleach-blonde “kogal” set.
"The kogal fashion involves wearing an outfit based on a Japanese school uniform, but with a shortened skirt, loose socks, and often dyed hair and a scarf as well. The phenomenon was prominent in the 1990s, but has since declined. The word "kogal" is anglicized from kogyaru, a contraction of kōkōsei gyaru (high school gal). The girls refer to themselves as gyaru (gals), although this word is applied to several other fashion looks as well." - Wikipedia.
In Revelations, Ayase's name was Alana.
A troublemaking member of the suntanned, bleach-blonde “kogal” set.
"The kogal fashion involves wearing an outfit based on a Japanese school uniform, but with a shortened skirt, loose socks, and often dyed hair and a scarf as well. The phenomenon was prominent in the 1990s, but has since declined. The word "kogal" is anglicized from kogyaru, a contraction of kōkōsei gyaru (high school gal). The girls refer to themselves as gyaru (gals), although this word is applied to several other fashion looks as well." - Wikipedia.
In Revelations, Ayase's name was Alana.
> Eriko Kirishima (Nickname: Elly)
A ladylike student recently returned from abroad. Beautiful and intelligent.
In Revelations, Elly was renamed Ellen and her hair was changed to blonde.
: Are you guys serious? Yo Kei, Yukino! Who’re you guys gonna side with?
A ladylike student recently returned from abroad. Beautiful and intelligent.
In Revelations, Elly was renamed Ellen and her hair was changed to blonde.
: Are you guys serious? Yo Kei, Yukino! Who’re you guys gonna side with?> Kei Nanjo (Nickname: Nanjo)
Heir to the Nanjo Group. An utter pragmatist and skeptic.
Kei's name was Nate Trinity in Revelations and his hair was changed to blonde.
Heir to the Nanjo Group. An utter pragmatist and skeptic.
Kei's name was Nate Trinity in Revelations and his hair was changed to blonde.
> Yukino Mayuzumi (Nickname: Yukino)
Trusted by everyone, she’s like an older sister to all the students.
Yukino was the least edited character in Revelations, since her named was merely shortened to Yuki.
: Ugh! You guys are so cold, y’know? Hey, who’re you with? It’s gotta be me, right?
Trusted by everyone, she’s like an older sister to all the students.
Yukino was the least edited character in Revelations, since her named was merely shortened to Yuki.
: Ugh! You guys are so cold, y’know? Hey, who’re you with? It’s gotta be me, right?- Bet on Mark
- Bet on Brown
Yay, our first choice in the game (by the way, that guy's supposed to be us). Over the course of the game, we'll have to make a few choices. Some of them affect whether or not we get the good ending or the bad ending, but this one has no effect over it, just a few lines of dialogue.
If you bet on Mark:
: Awww! Just wait… you’ll be sorry!
If you bet on Brown:
: Sheesh, you too? All y’alls crazy.
And now, back to the story:
- Bet on Brown
Yay, our first choice in the game (by the way, that guy's supposed to be us). Over the course of the game, we'll have to make a few choices. Some of them affect whether or not we get the good ending or the bad ending, but this one has no effect over it, just a few lines of dialogue.
If you bet on Mark:
: Awww! Just wait… you’ll be sorry!If you bet on Brown:
: Sheesh, you too? All y’alls crazy.And now, back to the story:
: Heeheehee! This’ll be fun! Awright, let’s get started!| Master Persona | |
Seems like nothing happened.
: Hidehiko, you jerk! Now I look like a total idiot!
: See? A fat load o’ nothin’. Hehe… looks like I win.
: *sigh* Happy now? Hurry up and go get the teacher.
: W-Wait! Hold up! One more time! Please!? Mark screwed it up! C’mon, you gotta take it seriously when you do it.
: Oh, you little…! What a sore loser.
: Hidehiko, you jerk! Now I look like a total idiot!: See? A fat load o’ nothin’. Hehe… looks like I win.: *sigh* Happy now? Hurry up and go get the teacher.: W-Wait! Hold up! One more time! Please!? Mark screwed it up! C’mon, you gotta take it seriously when you do it. : Oh, you little…! What a sore loser.Mysterious spirit girl appears in the classroom. Seems like Nanjo is the first one to notice. Cutscene time! These weren't in the Playstation version, so that's why the animations are so good.
| Strange Phenomena | |
| Butterfly's Guidance | |
| Philemon | |
Philemon is a character described by the Swiss psychologist Carl Jung in his texts. Philemon is a kind spirit and the spiritual guide of humanity.
That's the part where we got to name the protagonist. He has no official name, so I'm going with the name he has in the manga adaption.
| The Power of Persona | |
TO BE CONTINUED. . .