Social Swamp's Social Thread 3 - And now, the end is near, and so I face the final curtain...

[PsychoIncarnate]

Doesn't Kylo Brofloski still have more movies to appear in? Because that right there screams character development

Well, maybe he can eventually become good with the support of multiple movies.

So, you dislike him because he throws fits?
Do you even understand why he does that or do you just want him to be "cool and reserved" like other SW villains?

What else is even his character? What is so great about him?

 

[Cutie Gwen]

Well, maybe he can eventually become good with the support of multiple movies.

Considering the majority think he's well written and the director said he wants to make Kylo RUUUUN IT'S GODZILLAAAAAA a better character than Darth Father, it will happen

 

[PsychoIncarnate]

I really don't have a lot of hope in these sequels

 

[CyberHyperPhoenix]

I just wish they could make the male and female leads not fall in love without having to make one of them gay so Incompatible Orientation happens
Like, some people just stay friends
Is it that hard for writers to make a guy and a girl who are just friends?

If it means anything...

Spoiler

They do that for a bunch of Kana's S rank supports iirc.

 

[Swamp Sensei]

Because it doesn't make Hoshido the good guys and Nohr the bad ones

****. I was actually pissed when it turned out that Hoshido was the "good" choice.

Like, the theme of blood vs bond is ruined when they make one ultimately the good guys (and the fact that the pure side is Japanese is just a bit questionable) and the other one the "less good guys."

Good. That is one of the best changes I've heard with localization in ages. Makes them both human. Both relatable. Both detestable. Like they're both real countries with their own problems and strengths.

And it makes the choice that much more heart wrenching.

 

[Cutie Gwen]

****. I was actually pissed when it turned out that Hoshido was the "good" choice.

Like, the theme of blood vs bond is ruined when they make one ultimately the good guys (and the fact that the pure side is Japanese is just a bit questionable) and the other one the "less good guys."

Good. That is one of the best changes I've heard with localization in ages. Makes them both human. Both relatable. Both detestable. Like they're both real countries with their own problems and strengths.

And it makes the choice that much more heart wrenching.

My friends all went 'lol you're going to be eeeeeviiiiiiil' and Hoshido seems more evil. Besides, why would you desert the people who raised you witg love and care?

 

[Swamp Sensei]

It's interesting really. While all countries value both...

Bonds are more important to westerners.

Blood is more important to Japan.

They shaped the kingdoms that way on purpose.

 

[PsychoIncarnate]

I'm Japanese on my dad's side and I don't have a lot of close friends so I feel kind of awkward in that regard

 

[ChikoLad]

I never interpreted the two kingdoms as either good or bad, just that the king of Nohr is bad and he is your enemy regardless of what you choose. Everyone wants to be free of him (or would benefit from his demise).

Birthright just means you take a direct approach in opposing him, being willing to strike down your old family and the Nohrians if they get in the way of the greater good. Conquest means you side with your old family and try to work with them to change things from within, but in order to keep your cover and get closer to the king, you need to obey him for a while and do ruthless things to Hoshido, and your blood family.

They both have an equally bad moral choice to them, with an identical heroic goal.

I don't think making Hoshido racist was necessary at all, being willing to strike down the people who raised you is more than enough of a bad element to make you hesitate in siding with them.

 

[Cutie Gwen]

*checks email*
Goddammit PlayAsia I have no use to you, why haven't I blocked your stuff yet?

OMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMG I WANT ONE! AND I GET PAID THIS WEEK SO I CAN AFFORD THE PREORDER!
Anyway, Swamp's 54 Pokemon challenge
Normal: Porygon Z, Zangoose, Kecleon
Water: Greninja, Kingler, Clawitzer
Fire: Volcarona, Talonflame, Volcanion
Grass: Roserade, Maractus, Venusaur
Bug: Heracross, Pinsir, Beedrill
Flying: Noivern, Staraptor, Hawlucha
Steel: Aggron, Ferrothorn, Aegislash
Fighting: Scrafty, Hitmonlee, Machamp
Rock: Golem, Kabutops, Rampardos
Electric: Electivire, Galvantula, Luxray
Ground: Gligar, Seismitoad, Golurk
Ice: Cloyster, Vanilluxe, Weavile
Poison: Crobat, Drapion, Nidoking
Fairy: Togekiss, Whimsicott, Xerneas
Dragon: Goodra, Giratina, Zygarde
Psychic: Gallade, Reuniclus, Hoopa
Dark: Darkrai, Hydriegon, Bisharp
Ghost: Gengar, Chandelure, Sabeleye

 

[CyberHyperPhoenix]

Etrain Odyssey V is coming to Japan on August 4th for those who are interested.

 

[Cutie Gwen]

Etrain Odyssey V is coming to Japan on August 4th Zoroarking.

Feex

 

[ChikoLad]

This is what I meant when I said Sonic Lost World's only major problem was the majority of it's level design.

Given the right level design, Lost World's mechanics are a dream.

I wish I could get the mod loader for the game working.

 

[PsychoIncarnate]

This is what I meant when I said Sonic Lost World's only major problem was the majority of it's level design.

Given the right level design, Lost World's mechanics are a dream.

I wish I could get the mod loader for the game working.

I don't know about that. The problem I had with the game was the controls felt awkward. Especially homing attack

 

[ChikoLad]

OK, now this is censorship that is just baffling. Are character development and consequences too lewd now?

http://nintendoeverything.com/brave...-gives-players-a-good-ending-with-sidequests/

 

[Cutie Gwen]

OK, now this is censorship that is just baffling. Are character development and consequences too lewd now?

http://nintendoeverything.com/brave...-gives-players-a-good-ending-with-sidequests/

Fist of all, it's not censorship. Second of all, this is dumb as ****. If a certain game that I hate is any indication, consequences aren't bad in games for people
To the person who decided this change:

Who said you could change it?

 

[Deleted member]

I'd say just make it an option similar to Fire Emblem Awakening and Fates where you can do Casual mode or not.

#casualteam

 

[Deleted member]

If it means anything...

Spoiler

They do that for a bunch of Kana's S rank supports iirc.

Do you have a link to any of them?

Also, this is something I wish would come back
Because in the GBA games, characters could get a paired ending without meaning marriage
Best example is Amelia and Duessel in SS
I blame children units, I mean, Takumi

****. I was actually pissed when it turned out that Hoshido was the "good" choice.

Like, the theme of blood vs bond is ruined when they make one ultimately the good guys (and the fact that the pure side is Japanese is just a bit questionable) and the other one the "less good guys."

Good. That is one of the best changes I've heard with localization in ages. Makes them both human. Both relatable. Both detestable. Like they're both real countries with their own problems and strengths.

And it makes the choice that much more heart wrenching.

Hoshido has sone real problems that are overlooked
They blame Chapter 5's events on Nohr despite not having any evidence besides the sword Garon gave to Corrin when the only reason he/she ended up in Hoshido is because they disobeyed Garon and Rinkah captured them

Also, the reason Azura joins you in Conquest

Spoiler

She was captured by Hoshidans soldiers who planned to execute her
She says the siblings tryed to stop it but weren't able to
Takumi probably planned the whole thing though

My friends all went 'lol you're going to be eeeeeviiiiiiil' and Hoshido seems more evil. Besides, why would you desert the people who raised you witg love and care?

Because people are weebs who like grinding and are traitors

 

[Cutie Gwen]

Because in the GBA games, characters could get a paired ending without meaning marriage

Ike never marries anyone regardless of who he supports, though Soren X Ike OTP

 

[Deleted member]

Etrain Odyssey V is coming to Japan on August 4th for those who are interested.

WHAT!?
There isn't even gameplay yet, how the **** does Atlus can already give a release date?
It's funny though, that was the release date for EOIIU in the west
At least I'll have money by the time it comes out

Also, EOIV is 10$ on the EShop now, go buy it, nerds

 

[Cutie Gwen]

WHAT!?
There isn't even gameplay yet, how the **** does Atlus can already give a release date?
It's funny though, that was the release date for EOIIU in the west
At least I'll have money by the time it comes out

Also, EOIV is 10$ on the EShop now, go buy it, nerds

Because there is no gameplay. All it is is a video of someone walking towards corridors from their point of view, encountering cardboard cutouts

 

[Deleted member]

I found the perfect representation of Conquest and Birthright

Spoiler

Because there is no gameplay. All it is is a video of someone walking towards corridors from their point of view, encountering cardboard cutouts

STOP KINKSHAMING ME

 

[Cutie Gwen]

I found the perfect representation of Conquest and Birthright

Spoiler

View attachment 98869

STOP KINKSHAMING ME

Is it really kinkshaming when it's simply a fact? You don't even get walking animations 0/10

 

[Deleted member]

EOV information

The story is set in the new, unknown land of “Arcadia.” Character design is being handled by Yuji Himukai, who has handled character design for the series so far.

There are four races living in Arcadia:

• Arslan (human-like)
• Lunaria (elf-like)
• Cerian (beast ears)
• Brani (dwarf-like)

10 classes have also been confirmed:

• Fencer (Arslan)
• Dragoon (Arslan)
• Cestus (Arslan)
• Reaper (Arslan)
• Necromancer (Lunaria)
• Warlock (Lunaria)
• Warrior (Cerian)
• Hound (Cerian)
• Herbalist (Brani)
• Shaman (Brani)

Through character creation, you can finely tune coloring, as well give your character an odd eye (one eye that’s a different color).

Players can choose from the following voice actors for their character: Shouta Aoi, Satomi Arai, Akira Ishida, Toru Okawa, Ayaka Ohashi, Yoshihisa Kawahara, Misaki Kuno, Mitsuki Saiga, Takuya Satou, Asami Seto, Atsuko Tanaka, Kosuke Toriumi, Joji Nakata, Kaori Nazuka, Natsuki Hanae, Saori Hayami, Megumi Han, Yoko Hikasa, Rina Hidaka, Yui Horie, Ayumu Murase, and Tsubasa Yonaga.

The following are tidbits from an interview with director Shigeo Komori:

• The concept for the latest game is character customization with a high degree of freedom and dungeon exploration that tickles your adventurous spirit, as well as consistent battles and growth.
• With the new races never seen in previous games, you can make a completely new character.
• Voices are also introduced. However, similar to previous games, people who want to play without voices can choose to do so.
• The Hound class is named for the pets it is able to use.
• Dungeon exploration’s table talk RPG-ness has been enhanced.
• The map on the lower screen, as well as the icons and controls have been improved.
• The sub-classes of Etrian Odyssey III and IV, and the Grimoires ofEtrian Odyssey Untold made it so you could make a team with no weak points. This one is being designed so that it’s harder to make a well-rounded team; all the classes have very specific roles, like in the first Etrian Odyssey.

Development is currently 60 percent complete.

DIFFERENT RACES
VOICE ACTING
MORE CUSTOMIZATION
VOICE ACTING
VOICE ACTING

Someone get hyped with me, please

 

[Cutie Gwen]

EOV information

DIFFERENT RACES
VOICE ACTING
MORE CUSTOMIZATION
VOICE ACTING
VOICE ACTING

Someone get hyped with me, please

I see a bunny girl. I officially have the right to kinkshame you

 

[Bedoop]

I just noticed my Icon is still the one I was using to test if Icons worked or not and I haven't changed it
Whoops
Oh well
No shame hiding the truth

All it is is a video of someone walking towards corridors from their point of view, encountering cardboard cutouts

10/10 Just as good as MGSV
They both have the Cardboard Cutout mindgames

 

[ChikoLad]

Fist of all, it's not censorship.

Uuuuh, it's literally the textbook definition of censorship.

To "censor" is to review something and to choose to remove or hide parts of it that are considered unacceptable. Censorship is the name for the process or idea of keeping things like obscene word or graphic images from an audience. There is also such a thing as self-censorship, which is when you refrain from saying certain things — or possibly re-wording them — depending on who is listening.

They removed scenes (and by extension, a gameplay mechanic, since the scene you got was supposed to be dictated by your choices in-game) that they deemed to be too mature for the European audience. That's censorship.

 

[Cutie Gwen]

Uuuuh, it's literally the textbook definition of censorship.



They removed scenes (and by extension, a gameplay mechanic, since the scene you got was supposed to be dictated by your choices in-game) that they deemed to be too mature for the European audience. That's censorship.

Quick question.

They removed scenes (and by extension, a gameplay mechanic, since the scene you got was supposed to be dictated by your choices in-game) that they deemed to be too mature for the European audience.

Was this said by the devs or is this speculation?

 

[ChikoLad]

Quick question.

Was this said by the devs or is this speculation?

Neither, the game just came out in Europe and has been out in Japan for nearly a year, so people have been able to play the game and compare the versions.

There is already an English walkthrough of the game too.

http://www.gamefaqs.com/boards/740205-bravely-second-end-layer/73362981/845347950

 

[Cutie Gwen]

Neither, the game just came out in Europe and has been out in Japan for nearly a year, so people have been able to play the game and compare the versions.

There is already an English walkthrough of the game too.

http://www.gamefaqs.com/boards/740205-bravely-second-end-layer/73362981/845347950

If they haven't said why, don't say why you think it was done

 

[ChikoLad]

If they haven't said why, don't say why you think it was done

I mean...it's not like they did it for the fun of it.

Why else would they remove something like that? It's pretty obvious they just didn't think it was appropriate for the Western audience (because the removed stuff involves death and violence and what not).

You don't need a confirmation from a developer to figure out every little thing or design decision in a game, as if there would be a special, unique reasoning for everything. That's like saying "you shouldn't accuse someone of robbery unless they say they did it, even if you saw them doing it".

 

[BluePikmin11]

I'm starting to appreciate NeoGaf more, the more I post onto the forum, it's not that evil as people think it would be.

 

[Cutie Gwen]

I'm starting to appreciate NeoGaf more, the more I post onto the forum, it's not that evil as people think it would be.

Wait till they ban you for the stupidest **** ever

I mean...it's not like they did it for the fun of it.

Why else would they remove something like that? It's pretty obvious they just didn't think it was appropriate for the Western audience (because the removed stuff involves death and violence and what not).

You don't need a confirmation from a developer to figure out every little thing or design decision in a game, as if there would be a special, unique reasoning for everything. That's like saying "you shouldn't accuse someone of robbery unless they say they did it, even if you saw them doing it".

I don't think a robbery is a good comparison, as if you've been robbed, it's clear you've been robbed. It's clear the stuff was removed, but is it clear why it was removed?

 

[BluePikmin11]

That hasn't happened in the 3 months I have started posting there.

 

[Cutie Gwen]

That hasn't happened in the 3 months I have started posting there.

3 months is nothing. The mods are willing to ban you for stuff like 'I don't think the PS4 is all that great'

 

[Deleted member]

I see a bunny girl. I officially have the right to kinkshame you

That's been around since IV
Though I like the concept of multiple races, as that's common in Tabletop RPGs(IV just had one class for each of to the two diferent races)

And voice acting is something that the fanbase has been wanting since Untold so that's also hype

I just noticed my Icon is still the one I was using to test if Icons worked or not and I haven't changed it
Whoops
Oh well
No shame hiding the truth

10/10 Just as good as MGSV
They both have the Cardboard Cutout mindgames

And both have a plot that are just as complex as the other

 

[Cutie Gwen]

That's been around since IV
Though I like the concept of multiple races, as that's common in Tabletop RPGs(IV just had one class for each of to the two diferent races)

And voice acting is something that the fanbase has been wanting since Untold so that's also hype

And both have a plot that are just as complex as the other

So...I've been able to kinkshame you earlier...

Can I just say that Yuri whatshisface does a pretty good Marth nowadays? Don't like the voice of Ike though, sounds different from Smash

 

[Burruni]

Yo.
Just finished Chapter 14 in Birthright.
A LITTLE BS THAT THE PART OF CONQUEST'S ENDING ONLY GETS EXPLAINED IF YOU PLAY BIRTHRIGHT

 

[Cutie Gwen]

Yo.
Just finished Chapter 14 in Birthright.
A LITTLE BS THAT THE PART OF CONQUEST'S ENDING ONLY GETS EXPLAINED IF YOU PLAY BIRTHRIGHT

That's pretty ****ing bad. Gonna spy on em first then

 

[Burruni]

That's pretty ****ing bad. Gonna spy on em first then

Birthright - Conquest(?) Spoilers

Spoiler

When Azura sings Lost in Thoughts All Alone for magical purposes, she (often delayed) goes through a physical retaliation as part of a curse of her royal blood.