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I've only played some of Dimensions, and I think I'd have fun picking the story apart, but I'd have to mess with finding a way to record video for iOS or Android, plus getting sprite/music rips would likely be a pain.
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Mega64 posted:I've only played some of Dimensions, and I think I'd have fun picking the story apart, but I'd have to mess with finding a way to record video for iOS or Android, plus getting sprite/music rips would likely be a pain. I haven't done anything besides very basic research, but I believe IOS 8 made it a lot easier to record video from iOS devices.
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Feb 15, 2015 20:47
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Which of course raises the question of why FFD never got a console/handheld release (you'd think it'd be a natural fit for the 3DS in particular), but I guess Square doesn't like money.
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CmdrKing posted:Which of course raises the question of why FFD never got a console/handheld release (you'd think it'd be a natural fit for the 3DS in particular), but I guess Square doesn't like money. They honestly do. They haven't repaired the world ends with you so iOS users can no longer play it. Unless you jailbreak and use the patch made by one guy who made it in his spare time.
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Y-Hat posted:I agree with this post. Any plans on doing Earthbound next? One of the LPs in the archive is fanfiction (Travis343's), and the other is by someone whose criminal history leaves a very bitter taste in my mouth (Leavemywife). Wait, what? Criminal history? This is new. Then again, I've stuck just to the LP forum (and I'm quite enjoying this thread, thanks for keeping it going, Mega), so off-forum information rarely crosses my radar.
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Feb 16, 2015 01:40
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Let's leave that kind of stuff outside the thread since nothing good can come of it.
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Feb 16, 2015 02:06
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Anything people can imagine will probably be worse than what it really is.
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The sound effect that plays when the Ultimate Chimera spots you makes my blood run cold. I made it the new-mail notification on my phone and I still feel a little frisson of unease with every E-mail.  It's similar to the monster-spotted-you sound in DQ9, which raised my eyebrows through association the first few times I heard it. The stalking-Pigmasks track is also terrifying as poo poo when you encounter it in-game.One of the first LPs I ever watched was an in-progress playthrough of Mother 3 that included a few videos. Seeing the player open a door to reveal the Ultimate Chimera laying in wait was a real thrill.
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Feb 16, 2015 04:24
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Under the vegetable posted:Anything people can imagine will probably be worse than what it really is. That said, this is a very good LP. I've seen a couple attempts at narrative LPs of earthbound games and they always strike me as trying to add too much on top of Itoi's irreverent, understated tone. Glad this one is just a straight and thorough presentation of the game.
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Hirayuki posted:The sound effect that plays when the Ultimate Chimera spots you makes my blood run cold. I made it the new-mail notification on my phone and I still feel a little frisson of unease with every E-mail. Reminds me of the time I used the Sonic Drowning theme as my wake up alarm. Never again. 
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Feb 16, 2015 06:54
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Zonekeeper posted:Reminds me of the time I used the Sonic Drowning theme as my wake up alarm. Never again. The Lavos Scream is also not a fun alarm. I would guess it's even worse as a text message noise.
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Feb 16, 2015 17:23
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Just use the laughter samples from Killer 7 on everything.
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Feb 16, 2015 17:28
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My text alert used to be the fanfare in this game that plays when the Pigmasks appear.
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    Before we continue, let's revisit the Chimera Lab, as there's new dialogue there.    *click* *whir* I AM BROKEN. BROKEN. YOU DON'T MIND, DO YOU? *whir* *click* I found this really old magazine in the storage room earlier. Who the heck put it there, I wonder... I don't know anything about it breaking out of the lab! I haven't seen anything! I don't know anything!   With Salsa in our party, we can now get those out-of-reach items. They aren't anything exciting, though, just Bug, Offense, and Defense Sprays.   According to recent research, they appear to live on the far eastern edge of the highway, in a village they constructed for themselves.So the Mr. Saturns are around for this game, it seems, complete with their unique dialect.  S-stop!! Stay away!! This is my hiding spot! Also, our pigmask disguises are still lying here, in case you were concerned about their safety.  All these medicines have such similar names that I mix them up all the time. Free Bufferizer is nice. I've been stuck inside the lab and out of natural sunlight for so long that I think it's starting to affect my health. Actually, I think you guys could use some sunlight and fresh air, too. *bleeergh* I lost my appetite again... I dunno what my partner's deal is. This place doesn't bother me at all. In fact, I even come in here to eat sometimes. That's it for the Chimera Lab for now. Let's explore a bit more.   Noting that we can't leave the area until we do the plot stuff.    Meanwhile, there's a new enemy in the northern area, the Einswine. They pack a decent punch.  But they also have scary powerful PSI. Luckily, Brainshock didn't affect anyone.  Salsa can still debuff enemies and make them cheer for him, but he's not nearly up to par with Lucas and Boney, partly because those two have had two or three chapters worth of levels to gain.  East of the Chimera Lab is this stone slab.  Take a wild guess as to how we're going to open it.  For this section, we get control of Salsa. We can't leave this screen, there's no enemies, and there's really nothing to do but talk to Lucas (Boney and Salsa's girlfriend aren't very talkative right now).  Neither is Lucas, for that matter.  Anyway, left or right will open the door the way Salsa knows best.      Once we get to this area, there's two notable things. First, two ponds, one full, one empty.  The other is a Magicant-style home that surely belongs to a Magypsy.   Indeed, it is the home of Doria, as well as a familiar face!   Oh! You're here too, Salsa?! It's great to see you again! I didn't know you were alive! And how've you been, Love Monkey?    Introduce me to them, won't you?   Yeah, sure. These're my friends. This is Salsa the monkey and his "Love Monkey". And this is Lucas the human.  *giggle* So you're sweet little Lucas? Ionia's told me all about you.  I'll show you where the Needle is. *giggle* That's Doria, one of the seven Magypsies. He saved me. Apparently, that's what fate had in store.Doria and Kumatora go outside. We can explore Doria's house, though she has one thing of interest.   This just retells the story Ionia told us after we reached the first needle. You can't skip it either.  Apparently, a pretty woman dressed in red appeared in Doria's dreams...and foretold that I'd fall into this pond. For some reason, after I heard that story...I just somehow knew you guys were alright too, and that I'd see you again soon enough. I was a little worried about you, though, Lucas. Hinawa's spirit not only saved us, but our allies. It's nice to have a guardian angel with such a vested interest in our friends' safety.   My Needle is much more of a pain to pull out. *giggle* It's hard to believe you really have the power to pull the Needles. But before you can even try, we need to move the water from this pond into that empty hole first. You know that Chimera Laboratory to the west of here? There might be some junk there that could help us move the pond water. Why not look for something there? Looks like our next step is to go back to the Chimera Lab.  Fortunately, we don't have to go back inside, as Dr. Andonuts is outside waiting for us.  Oh, lad. I thank you for earlier. ...What's that? You're looking for a way to transfer all of the water from one pond to another? Hmmm... Those eyes of yours, lad... They're the eyes of someone who's taken on some sort of mission. ...Very well. I'll lend you a helping hand. Achoo!  Take whichever one you think will be the most useful to you.Spoiler: Only one of these is useful. So of course I'm showing all three in action.  Those are the Bucket Brothers. They're the result of combining cutting-edge dough technology with Clayman technology! Are you certain this is what you want?Yes!  Ooh! Yes, here we are! This will solve our pond water dilemma! I just know it!  Ooh! Look! They're trying so hard!        They looked so sad, too. I bet those kids could've managed it, had we kept them going for a whole year straight. Or maybe not. That's a bit of a pity. *giggle*Anyway, time for choice #2.  It's the latest model Dryer Chimera, and it utilizes an air intake system and a jet engine! It can dry anything in mere moments, even long hair, afros, panties, and Asian beauties! Are you certain this is what you want?While I'm a bit concerned as to how exactly Dr. Andonuts knows it can quickly dry Asian beauties, I think it's worth a shot.  I love the nice touch that it plugs into the ground before drying. Ooh, look at him dry! He's just drying away!      Unfortunately, drying isn't that good at getting rid of water.  And the Dryguy also looks so sad at failing. Today must not be your lucky day. That's too bad...Welp, two down, one to go.  That's a rather ho-hum Chimera known as a Pump Chimera. It's an extraordinarily ordinary creature that's really only useful when you need to transfer something from one place to another, such as pond water. You're certain you want something as uninteresting as this?As boring as it would be to use something that only transfers pond water from one location to another to do the job of transferring pond water from one location to another, we don't really have many options left, so sure.  This is boring to even watch. Ooh! Look at him suck up the water! More! Do more! Just look at him go! It's enough to give me chills! So after watching this boring creature move some boring pond water from one boring pond to another boring pond, the boring task is finished.  He leaves the stage with such a calm air about him! A natural if I ever saw one! What a casanova! Bravo, Mr. Pump! Whatever you say.  One of the seven Needles sealing the Dragon away! But after all that, we've finally reached the Needle. Now pull it! Pull it right out! Come on, now! Do it!!  My thoughts exactly.  Oh yeah maybe we should pull that needle that saves the world or whatever.  Can you really pull this Needle, like Ionia said...? I'm not sure if I should be afraid or happy... A rush of emotions is overcoming me! I can't believe I'm here, witnessing this moment!  Right before my very eyes! If this Needle gets pulled, will you disappear like Aeolia did? Yes, that's right. Because the Needle won't need my protection anymore. The Needle can only be pulled when "the time" comes. So when the Needle finally IS pulled, "the time" has come. We Magypsies have lived our lives so that we can happily accept that fate when it comes. So don't worry. I'm not going to die. I'm simply going to follow fate and disappear. So it will be a happy thing. I do have many fond memories, though, so it will be a little sad, too. *giggle* If we say No, we can talk to people.  But this is the only new thing, so let's pull the needle.       The sprite flickering's a bit weird here, probably since I have the video at 30FPS. Sometimes all of Doria flickers, sometimes it's her top or bottom half.   And by pulling the needle, Lucas learns the next level of PK Love, which does around 240 damage to all enemies for 20PP. Very nice to have.   I never once imagined someone would show up at this tender girl's home to pull the Needle. Disappearing while still young and beautiful... In one sense... it's bliss.  I'm about to disappear youthfully and beautifully... Think about me sometimes, okay? Here, take this memento of me.   Doria's Memento is the same as Aeolia's, reviving the carrier should they fall in battle.   -----  Ionia told me this a long time ago. When the Dark Dragon that's sleepin' under the island wakes up, all life and all time'll be reborn... Lucas. Can I come along with you? ...I wanna go with you. We hafta hurry and find Duster and the Egg of Light, too!  And so Kumatora rejoins our party. Welcome back!  We just met again after all this time, but it looks like this is goodbye again. What's with that look? You're such a sentimental monkey...   Huh? What is it?   See you later, if we ever get the chance!  
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I love the ending to this area  Mother 3 has lots of a dark moment but every now and then it returns to the happy silliness that earthbound had. And that nut is just so.... Speical.
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Shwqa posted:And that nut is just so.... Speical. It is... until the player ditches it 30 minutes later to make room for another item. Sad, but true. 
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Feb 17, 2015 18:32
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Let's hear it for the Bucket Brothers!
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Feb 17, 2015 18:37
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Variant_Eris posted:It is... until the player ditches it 30 minutes later to make room for another item. I used it! Like a TRUE FRIEND!
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Feb 17, 2015 18:52
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John Liver posted:Let's hear it for the Bucket Brothers! This part is pretty indicative of what makes the Mother series great. Most games would just give you a random McGuffin to do the job, but Mother 3 turns it into a fun little moment with two extra choices that are pretty amusing to watch. So much thought went into this game, it's staggering at times.
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Feb 17, 2015 23:48
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How are you going to do the Mr. Saturn text?
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Y-Hat posted:How are you going to do the Mr. Saturn text? Very good question. First idea is making image files with just the text, but that'd be tedious as hell. I'll figure out something when I get there, though. I'm not going to half-rear end it and just do a regular font, of course.
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Mega64 posted:First idea is making image files with just the text This seems to be the correct option. 
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Feb 18, 2015 01:36
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Is Love Monkey's name dependent on what we chose for favorite thing?
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Nah, it's a nickname she gave her (whose real name is Samba). She's Salsa's Love Monkey, ya know.
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Pittsburgh Lambic posted:Is Love Monkey's name dependent on what we chose for favorite thing? That would be amazing. "You and Dongs Monkey, take care now!"
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Mega64 posted:Very good question. First idea is making image files with just the text, but that'd be tedious as hell. I'll figure out something when I get there, though. I don't suppose anyone wants to buy the entire font worth of smileys? (not it)
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Raitzeno posted:I don't suppose anyone wants to buy the entire font worth of smileys? Wouldn't work. There's a smilie limit on posts, and it's pretty low.
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I know that there's a Mr. Saturn font that you can download somewhere. I think that the other people that have LP'd Earthbound and Mother 3 have used something like it.
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Y-Hat posted:I know that there's a Mr. Saturn font that you can download somewhere. I think that the other people that have LP'd Earthbound and Mother 3 have used something like it. I believe this is what you mean?
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This was hilarious. I loved the two chimeras. John Liver posted:Let's hear it for the Bucket Brothers!  Leavemywife posted:This seems to be the correct option. 
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Keep safe, Salsa. If nothing else, you've got a sweet shell house to live in now.
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Darth TNT posted:Or, you know ignore the annoying guys and leave things readable. It is readable. Mr. Saturn text is the best text.
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I have to say "Einswine" is a particularly inspired bit of translation.
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dude789 posted:I have to say "Einswine" is a particularly inspired bit of translation. I believe that actually won a vote. I know for a few of the monsters in this translation he asked fans for good puns for certain enemies and then put them to votes.
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Mega64 posted:Very good question. First idea is making image files with just the text, but that'd be tedious as hell. I'll figure out something when I get there, though. Comic Sans
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Phantasium posted:I believe that actually won a vote. I know for a few of the monsters in this translation he asked fans for good puns for certain enemies and then put them to votes. Yep. (probable spoilers for a couple future enemy names/concepts. Most of the images for them seem to be broken). One suggestion I'm still disappointed didn't get used,and until this LP thought was used, is naming the Gooey Goo "Worthy Protoplasm".
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dude789 posted:I have to say "Einswine" is a particularly inspired bit of translation. Oh there's one enemy later on who's name I absolutely adore because it's so silly.
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Great LP! It's such a great read that I started playing the game in parallel on my mobile, and I had barely heard of it before. But uh, I'm usually a little ahead of the story here and not that explorative, so I miss quite a few items and I feel like there's a lot of grinding necessary (or maybe I just suck, whatever). Is there a way to cheat at this game? It would be nice if I could progress the story without putting in another extra hour of grinding here and there, and there again.
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InappropriateJazz posted:Great LP! It's such a great read that I started playing the game in parallel on my mobile, and I had barely heard of it before. In the forest there is a rare enemy that gives a boat load of exp.
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InappropriateJazz posted:Is there a way to cheat at this game? It would be nice if I could progress the story without putting in another extra hour of grinding here and there, and there again. http://forum.starmen.net/forum/Games/Mother3/Full-Cheat-Code-List Use the enemy modifier code to cheat in a Beanling.
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