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[osby]

I've been making a decent amount of progress in Persona 3 - Fuuka just joined the party as the navigator, and while her analysis isn't as automatic as Futaba's, it's still a useful feature to have.

I've been working through the series backwards, and Persona 3 feels a lot more experimental than 4 or 5. The schedule feels a lot tighter, the party members are AI-controlled for some reason, and if you want to max out social links, then it seems like you need to cheat on every woman in the game, since one social link (the shy girl with glasses who shows up in Persona 4 - blanking on her name) automatically turns romantic by rank 5 (out of 10). (I'm assuming the others do something similar)

Also, social links can go backwards, which seems like a weird decision for a game that gives you a limited amount of time to do everything. I assume that and the AI controlled party members were done for the sake of realism or something like that, but it doesn't make for good gameplay.

I'm still enjoying it (Elizabeth is a highlight, and the party members are great so far, though I'm not a fan of Fuuka's voice acting), but I'm not sure if I'll work my way back to Persona 2.

Staff interviews with Persona 3 developers actually provide a lot of insight on some of the more out-there design decisions.

Social Links were initially planned with the idea that players probably wouldn't finish all of them due to the tight schedule and instead pick the ones they like the most. That's why all girls' Social Links are automatically romantic, it's the game's way of giving you the option to decide who is the "heroine". Obviously, most players found a way around that so they dropped this idea pretty quickly.

If you can power through P3, P2 (especially Innocent Sin) isn't actually that hard, bar the ridiculously high random encounter rate that all old MegaTen games have.

 

[TheMightyP]

One Pokemon redesign I don't really see talked about a lot is Professor Burnet's

I mean, yeah she was relatively minor debuting in a spin off game and all, but damn did Alola give her the tan of the century.

Or GF just said **** white people like they did with team Aqua. Probably that.

 

[Megadoomer]

Staff interviews with Persona 3 developers actually provide a lot of insight on some of the more out-there design decisions.

Social Links were initially planned with the idea that players probably wouldn't finish all of them due to the tight schedule and instead pick the ones they like the most. That's why all girls' Social Links are automatically romantic, it's the game's way of giving you the option to decide who is the "heroine". Obviously, most players found a way around that so they dropped this idea pretty quickly.

If you can power through P3, P2 (especially Innocent Sin) isn't actually that hard, bar the ridiculously high random encounter rate that all old MegaTen games have.

Thanks; I figured that the Persona games had been getting more difficult as I went backwards through the series due to the quality of life improvements in the later games (ex. In Persona 4, the Social Links don't have the gameplay benefits that they do in Persona 5, unless I'm misremembering), so I figured Persona 1 and 2 would be extremely difficult as a result.

I'm not sure if I'll finish Persona 3 before the PS3 store closes, but if I do, I'll look into Persona 2.

 

[Hex D. Jess]

Got the free trial version of NSO. Does anyone mind helping me evolve my Graveler and Machoke?

 

[SneakyLink]

Got the free trial version of NSO. Does anyone mind helping me evolve my Graveler and Machoke?

I can help, but it would have to wait until Saturday.
Currently at work and nowhere near Switch.

 

[Professor Pumpkaboo]

One Pokemon redesign I don't really see talked about a lot is Professor Burnet's

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I mean, yeah she was relatively minor debuting in a spin off game and all, but damn did Alola give her the tan of the century.

Or GF just said **** white people like they did with team Aqua. Probably that.

Imma get slapped for this but she looks better with darker skin. Plus sHe got married to KUKUI. LUCKY GIRL

 

[TheMightyP]

Imma get slapped for this but she looks better with darker skin.

Slapped for what? Being right?

Also, everything looks better with darker skin

 

[osby]

Imma get slapped for this but she looks better with darker skin. Plus sHe got married to KUKUI. LUCKY GIRL

Nah, I agree.

Characters designers sometimes go overboard with dark skin + light hair combo but it makes for some nice visual contrast.

 

[Professor Pumpkaboo]

Also, how did Burnet pop out Lei. That baby is ****ing huge. Also also, Her and Kukui are lucky to have 2 sons. Lei and Ash
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I mean, damn it look at them

 

[TheMightyP]

Also, how did Burnet pop out Lei. That baby is ****ing huge. Also also, Her and Kukui are lucky to have 2 sons. Lei and Ash

Lei has Kukui genes, of course he's gonna be large.

 

[Professor Pumpkaboo]

Lei has Kukui genes, of course he's gonna be large.

Yo, what if GF/TPC remebers Lei exsists and shows up all grown up in later games

 

[TheMightyP]

Yo, what if GF/TPC remebers Lei exsists and shows up all grown up in later games

Sun and Moon 2? I'll take it.

 

[Hex D. Jess]

Got the free trial version of NSO. Does anyone mind helping me evolve my Graveler and Machoke?

Gonna ask again in case people don't notice it

Would really like to evolve them as soon as possible

 

[TheMightyP]

Gonna ask again in case people don't notice it

Would really like to evolve them as soon as possible

If I have time, I'm busy with midterms atm

 

[Wario Bros.]

The Mario Kart 8 Deluxe DLC update is live now.

However, we got to wait until tomorrow to access the content

 

[osby]

Speaking of Persona 3, one outdated mechanic I wouldn't mind them returning to is fusion spells. Sure, they are a balance nightmare but Royal didn't have any difficulty, to begin with so it wouldn't be a huge issue. I even brainstormed a few they can add;

Spoiler

Sandman + Bugs: Sweet Nightmares. Light Curse damage to all enemies with a chance to inflict Fear or Sleep.

Cait Sith + Neko Shogun: Vorpawl Sword. Medium Wind damage to an enemy with a chance to knock them down.

Isis + Horus: Sun Crest. Moderately heals all allies and inflicts Burn all enemies.

Byakhee + Hastur: Dread Star. High chance to reduce all enemies' health to 1 with Nuclear damage but can inflict Despair on all allies.

Fafnir + Siegfried: Nibelungen. Heavy Physical damage to one opponent, causing them to drop money.

Baal + Mot: Yagrush. Heavy Physical damage to all opponents and can inflict Forget on them.

Alilat + Loa: Forbidden Murmur. Heavy Psychokinetic damage to all opponents and inflicts a random ailment on them.

Mishaguji + Mara: Heavenly Penetrator. Severe Gun damage to an opponent, reducing their defense.

Chimera + Quetzalquatl: Fiery Fang and Wings. High Fire damage to all opponents, ignores resistances.

Maria + Lilith: Sunset Shower. For one turn, all allies drain all kinds of damage except Almighty.

Belial + Nebiros: Black and Red. Heavy Curse damage to an opponent and removes their resistances.

Barong + Rangda: Unending. Severe Almighty damage to the opponent with the lowest Luck.

Sraosha + Vohu Manah: The Good Thought. Raises all stats, revives, heals fully, and cures one ally, while also making them immune to all damage for a turn.

Mother Harlot + Trumpeter: Revelation. Deals Severe Almighty damage to all opponents or allies.

Thoth + Hanuman: Monkey See, Monkey Do. Turns all buffs to debuffs and vice versa for all allies and opponents.

 

[Cutie Gwen]

Also, social links can go backwards, which seems like a weird decision for a game that gives you a limited amount of time to do everything. I assume that and the AI controlled party members were done for the sake of realism or something like that, but it doesn't make for good gameplay

At the same time, I feel harming social links can be a good mechanic, if someone I trust breaks that trust, then they need to earn it back, it makes you pay more attention to what you do so that you don't risk breaking your bonds

 

[Professor Pumpkaboo]

Im about to cave and buy the MK8 dlc
"Its only 24.99, do it"
But my money anxity tho
"But its only 24.99"

Like footage of my brain trying to make me have some common sense

 

[osby]

At the same time, I feel harming social links can be a good mechanic, if someone I trust breaks that trust, then they need to earn it back, it makes you pay more attention to what you do so that you don't risk breaking your bonds

Not sure if that's the way to go but agreed, I liked how some Social Links required you to read the room. Like how Yukari's SL reverses if you don't respect her boundaries and try to hug her out of nowhere which, as a bonus, made a lot of Gamers I know angry.

 

[Professor Pumpkaboo]

Can we all agree that Yus canon romance should be Yosuke?

 

[osby]

Come closer, it just wants to say hi

DAILY DEMON SHOWCASE

This showcase's demon is of the Wilder race:

“My name is Wilder Peallaidh. It’s a nice day out there, don’t you think? Pleased to meet you.”

Alignment: Dark-Neutral

Origin: Scottish mythology. A regional variation on the ùruisg in Scottish Gaelic tradition, which is itself another name for the common British spirit brownie. Although they are not water spirits, the peallaidh haunt rivers, lakes, and seashores, sitting on top of rocks at dusk and watching humans from afar. They have long hair, long teeth, and long claws. They prefer solitude in the summers but come near villages in the winter.

Skills: Axel Claw, Pulinpa, Dekaja, Diarama

Next time, you will meet a demon of the Drake race.

Spoiler: Design Notes

There are like 50000 names for spirits of the British Isles, which are all the same three things but not really. Peallaidh is a wilder kind of usual household fairies, and known to commit butchery, arson, and ravaging. Appropriately, the design given to them in SMT is quite scary, with a moss-covered body to reflect their habitat and an upside-down deck of masks instead of a face to max the creepiness factor.

 

[Professor Pumpkaboo]

“My name is Wilder Peallaidh. It’s a nice day out there, don’t you think? Pleased to meet you.”

He seems like a nice guy

 

[Dutch Raikuna]

So guys it's St Patricks Day and of course I'm gonna post one of my favourite clips from my favourite Irish show:

And no....................I don't drink but always remember. Never steal an Irishman's drink late at night.

Feck. That's allowed.

 

[TheMightyP]

MK8 DLC is out now

 

[SneakyLink]

MK8 DLC is out now

Sort of.

The update is out now, but the tracks are locked until later.

 

[Professor Pumpkaboo]

MK8 DLC is out now

I bought the MK8 DLC.
I still have a good amount in my bank account

But i still feel like

Because of my money anxity

I need a hug

 

[TMNTSSB4]

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MCU retaking in the affects

 

[Professor Pumpkaboo]

Bro I just heard the music from Ninja Hideaway in Mario Kart and this s*** goes a little bit too hard

 

[Hex D. Jess]

A random stranger in the union room helped me evolve my Machoke and returned it to me. I think my trust in people has been restored

 

[Hadokeyblade]

I finally downloaded Persona 4 arena ultimax.

This is fun, using Rise

 

[TheMightyP]

A random stranger in the union room helped me evolve my Machoke and returned it to me. I think my trust in people has been restored

Stupid liberals want everything handed to them.

Back in my day, when someone got a trade evo, they disconnect and keep it. Now people want TRUST?

smh damn gen z

 

[Hex D. Jess]

Stupid liberals want everything handed to them.

Back in my day, when someone got a trade evo, they disconnect and keep it. Now people want TRUST?

smh damn gen z

I was actually really paranoid for a bit that the other player might keep my Machamp for themselves but no, they gave it back.

That said I'm not taking my chances with my Graveler

 

[GilTheGreat19]

Went to my first ever concert last night, it was awesome! I’m very happy : )

 

[TheMightyP]

Went to my first ever concert last night, it was awesome! I’m very happy : )

Who did you see?

 

[Professor Pumpkaboo]

I finally downloaded Persona 4 arena ultimax.

This is fun, using Rise

If i wasnt gonna buy the MHR expanstion in June, id 100% buy P4AU and Main Yosuke

 

[cashregister9]

Ah, FLCL is getting another sequel

And it's CG

I'm sure that combination will lead to healthy discussion with no anger whatsoever

Side Note: I feel like I was the only one to get any enjoyment out of FLCL Alternative and Progressive, like they weren't as good as the original but they were fun and they were a net positive because we got more Pillows music.

 

[GilTheGreat19]

Who did you see?

Tame Impala
I went with a bunch of other friends, it was sick

 

[Metal Shop X]

Guh-Huzzah!

I did it.

After multiples try & retry, I beated the Path of Pain in full.

and with that, I reached the Big Shot Sigma Grindset.

Never let your dream be memes.

Don't care that I used grub charm & hiveblood to do it.

Also I still have alot of hard challenges to overcome before reaching the REAL Big Shot Sigma Grindset & Knuckles.

 

[Professor Pumpkaboo]

osby wanna go to the meat dimension

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[Guh-Huzzah!]

Guh-Huzzah!

I did it.

After multiples try & retry, I beated the Path of Pain in full.

and with that, I reached the Big Shot Sigma Grindset.

Never let your dream be memes.

Don't care that I used grub charm & hiveblood to do it.

Also I still have alot of hard challenges to overcome before reaching the REAL Big Shot Sigma Grindset & Knuckles.

Heyyyy, congrats dude!