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Saw 40 new posts and saved the update for later. Aw. Amazing work mega, thanks for all of it. God knows I loving can't hack it. Made 6 episodes into my red alert 2 one and died. Mostly cause I had a weird loving audio bug and I'd spend 2 hours syncing the clips without even getting into the actual editing and crap.
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 Last time, Garnet, Steiner, and Marcus explored around a bit as they made their way to Treno. Also it's been seven months or so since I took these screenshots so I may not remember just what the hell is going on here.  Like, I think someone asked me to take a screenshot of these things. I can understand why.  They hurt. Blizzara is just the tip of things, though.    They will ruin your freaking day if you're not careful.  I wasn't careful.  Now that we've gotten a sneak peak of what writing an update for this LP entails, let's get to the main event: Treno.   FF9 certainly has a ton of nice visual effects. Speaking of which, apparently it released on Steam since the last update! Go figure.  Treno is quite different from the other cities we've been to so far, in the way that every city in this game is unique from every other city. This place essentially has no middle class. If you live in Treno, you're either very rich or very poor. I'm sure this will sink in as we go into the grimy details of this wonderful city. Also listen to the drat music you pleb.   We need to find out which noble has the Supersoft.Oh, right. In case you forgot, Dagger (aka Princess Garnet Til Alexandros XVII aka Captain Dagger aka Buster Sword) and Steiner were going to Alexandria to try to talk sense into her mother, who's currently warmongering and invading Burmecia, the city of rat people. And also because she's kinda pissed at Zidane and wants to prove she can do things without him. On the way, they run into a Tantalus member, Marcus, who's looking for an item called Supersoft in order to save Blank. You see, Blank sacrificed himself to save Zidane and Garnet, so between wanting to help out Blank and considering the Tantalus crew as friends, Garnet decides to take a detour to help ol' Marcus out.   And in case you forgot who Steiner is, well, that's Steiner.   Steal!? How dare you!  How else would we get the Supersoft? I never asked you to come along. Quit complaining. Do not interrupt me while I'm talking! Look behind you. What!?  No... Not again... Never have I dealt with such hardship during my 18 years of service. Gone... With that, we get control of the upstanding Pluto Knight Captain Adelbert Steiner.  After we watch some cutscenes, of course.     This one's actually interactive, unlike the other ATE's. Of course, the interaction here is to hit X when the ! appears to minimize how much gil you get stolen from you.    If you fail to press X, you lose 1000 Gil. Since we succeeded, we lose 500 Gil. Now, you may think that you'd be better off simply not watching this particular cutscene. You're wrong, of course, because money is no issue for us.  Steiner, meanwhile, just stands around like the oaf he is. He gets tired of constantly babysitting the princess who clearly doesn't want to be around him 24/7 so he instead pesters the types of people he clearly despises being around. Because this is a jRPG.    I-I'll protect you! Oh yeah, finding and making individual portraits for very single NPC in the game is as massive a pain in the rear end as you expect, but I feel it makes the presentation worth it. Except I couldn't find artwork for that woman anywhere on the FF Wiki (which is where I grab all the art for these things) so I just cheated and made her dialogue a screenshot instead.  Treno's basically one giant circle and is likely bigger than Alexandria as far as in-game exploration goes. And likewise, there's plenty of cutscenes to check out. Pursuit continues the riveting "Dagger gets robbed" storyline.  We've seen Four-armed Man before. I think. It's been awhile, but I'm pretty sure we've seen him before. Maybe.  Huh...!? Dang it!  Good girls shouldn't be walking around alone at night.Yeah, thanks for that extra dose of creepiness which just stands out even more so many years later.  And that finishes off that cutscene. Stay tuned for the riveting conclusion of "Dagger gets robbed"!    And now, Confusion! i.e. "Why am I doing this drat LP again."  Yeah, no loving poo poo.   Ah... Um... Maybe not this way. I don't know. I think that guy would make a great Prince of Alexandria myself. I mean, I don't see how he'd be any different from the current queen.    No, I'm looking for an item that cures all petrification... Oh, really? I'm doing fine, but thanks for asking.  Um, thank you...very much. This city is amusing as gently caress but I certainly wouldn't want to be a tourist here.  It'd be insulting if people didn't always say that to Steiner. Including his subordinates.   HAH. Seriously, the translation for this game is top notch. Utterly fantastic stuff.  Anyway, here's the actual conclusion to the "Dagger gets robbed" storyline. I'm serious this time.  Have you seen a beautiful young princess... I mean, a girl around here?Do you always refer to Dagger in your head as a beautiful, young princess, Steiner? What aren't you telling us.  What!? What did you say!?  Wow, you loving suck at this. I-I bought a Power Belt with her money. I'll give it to you!   Anyway, getting robbed lets us gain a Power Belt. It teaches Counter (Zidane, Steiner, Freya, Quina), which counters attacks at a chance equal to Spirit, Fira (Vivi obviously, I think he already got this earlier), and MP Attack (Zidane, Steiner, Freya), which uses up 1/8 a character's MP to boost physicals by 50%. Meh. The +3 Strength is neato, though.   He also runs a synthesis shop and rents out a nearby tower to a researcher. Rich people do strange things.Yeah, it's totally weird when rich people dedicate their money to philanthropy and other business ventures.   Oh hey, remember that trick involving Wrists and Steepled Hats that makes a ton of money? Let's do that again since the game's economy isn't destroyed enough!  I forget which of these items are new and which were in Lindblum. To be fair, I doubt you remember either. Looking it up doesn't count!   Interesting... But if that's true, there's no chance in the world I could ever afford to buy it. You never know. If other people spend money buying other items, it could be cheaper.  Or you could just be rich as gently caress and have no issues buying every single thing that pops up. Also, yes, the auction house from FF6 makes its grand return here. It's just slightly more involved, but the idea's the same. More on that in the next update six months from now.  There's still more "Dagger sucks at cities" cutscenes?  Maybe I can find the Supersoft here... Oh gently caress. (That's Kuja, the big bad who taunted Zidane and co. after Beatrix kicked their asses back in Burmecia. He's the guy wearing a thong.)   Tetra Master? gently caress you. Also, the bird dude to the left looks drunk as gently caress (which I guess you'd have to be if your job was to be the town crier for Magic: The Gathering tournaments).   I need to know how to make the card game not suck.   Dad, don't. Mom doesn't like it when you gamble.Yeah, Tetra Master is pretty much akin to a slot machine.  We're finally done with Dagger cutscenes, so let's do a Marcus one.  The nobles push us around, right, Sis!? That's right. They hogged all the waterfront property and forced us up into the hills. They exploited us to make their money, right, Sis!? Right. But we can't just sit here and complain, or we'll end up spending the rest of our lives in this miserable place.  We'll never go hungry once we become nobles!   More like, what else is new?  This moogle is getting chased around by a dog.  Uh-huh.    Vube Desert is so far away! Stiltzkin is amazing! Kupo!I never knew the desert was named Vube. Even when I played this part and took the screenshots months ago, I still likely glossed over that. So there you go, some exclusive FF9 information that you never likely knew about until this Let's Play. I'm still full of suprises!   We can either buy/sell or ask about the massive freaking monster right under us.   He likes to see people challenge it and get beat up. Alright, we're even richer now.  Apparently this is our last chance to get an Air Racket, I believe, so I buy one or more. You know, however many I need for synthesis.  I guess the Mythril Sword is new since I have a screenshot of it. It teaches Armor Break, which reduces an enemy's defense by half.  The Bandana teaches the passive abilities Insomniac (can't be put to sleep) and Man Eater (extra damage to human creatures). Also slightly boosts Speed and Spirit.   ...Life stinks! This should be the last one. Maybe. Hopefully. Sure, why not.   What the heck are you talkin' about...? Hey, it's you! Where have you been, Marcus? You know, around. Heh heh heh... The man's waitin' for you. Oh hey, it's Baku. You know, the leader of Tantalus, kind of a father figure to Zidane in the way a sneezy laid-back thief leader can be.  A lot happened. I'm kinda tired. No excuses. You're ready to go. Yeah, in a noble's mansion. You'll go by boat and break in tonight. Leave it to me! I'm the one who'll save our bro! Baku may seem like an oaf, but the guy's always on top of his game.  Mario! Don't tell strangers about our big plan!  We're gonna become nobles! Right, Sis? gently caress YEAH.    Nothing new here. Probably. I just steal stuff 24/7 anyway so who actually buys consumables.   Pfft, no thanks.   This guy stole a ton of money from some noble's mansion in Treno.   But I can't let you through without my boss's permission. Sorry. Then the city loops back around to here.   I have to get my usual...Before we continue, let's go back here and go north instead of south.  First off, a reminder that there's random crap lying everywhere so always explore.   It better not be a fake. That bird lady can tell right away. So you might remember us getting various Stellazzio. Well, this is where all those things become relevant.   Also, because I forgot to get it, here's Taurus. At any rate, we'll actually show off the Stellazzio stuff next update. For now, let's finish off by progressing the story a bit.  Going this way will take us to the Auction House, where Dagger is.  I'm taking it out of your allowance!   Such harsh words...Steiner just can't catch a break. I don't think it's here, anyway. I do not know... Are you coming? I'm going, with or without you. Hahaha poor loving Steiner, being treated like a loving kid.   Next time, more stuff probably happens! Don't forget, now!
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Jun 13, 2016 19:20
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OK, you can all shut up about the LP now.
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Jun 13, 2016 19:25
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I love how Dagger is clearly fed up with Steiner's poo poo in this update. Of course, she promptly gets robbed first thing so maybe she should have stuck with him anyway.
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Jun 13, 2016 19:29
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Mega64 posted:OK, you can all shut up about the LP now. Mega64 came back to remind us of Dr. Tot. 
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Jun 13, 2016 19:50
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Sorry what is this game? Some kind of MOBA?
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Jun 13, 2016 19:58
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It's a puzzle game with dating sim elements, much like Star Fox.
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Jun 13, 2016 20:01
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I am so glad this is back, even if it's just for one update. 
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Jun 13, 2016 20:25
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Jun 13, 2016 20:32
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I did it! My incessant, constant nagging for seven months did it!
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Jun 13, 2016 20:38
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Incidentally, if you don't look at the cutscene where Dagger gets robbed, Steiner will can still talk to the Four-Armed Man near the Synthesis Shop. Of course, since he hasn't stolen from Garnet, he actually hasn't seen her this time around, stolen her money, and did not buy a Power Belt as a result.
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Jun 13, 2016 20:38
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Mega64 posted:It's a puzzle game with dating sim elements, much like Star Fox. How do I make Zidane go out with Quina?
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Jun 13, 2016 20:42
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Kheldarn posted:I am so glad this is back, even if it's just for one update. I plan to continue it, actually. It's just going to be one of those LP's that probably lasts years and has possibly months between updates. Right now I'm literally in the middle of another Let's Play (Stardew Valley check it out) that will take priority until I finish it, after which I'll focus on this. I'll still squeeze in updates when I can, though. Maybe one every one or two weeks or so if I have the energy. Rigged Death Trap posted:I did it! My incessant, constant nagging for seven months did it! Gotta admit, I'm still kinda surprised with how much I kept hearing about my FF9 LP no matter where I went. Besides, it's by far my slickest-looking LP and it'd be a waste to let it die. And also when I said I didn't have much free time that was because I was busy binging on various video games and have since run out of games to binge on. Kinda burned out on trying new games or TV shows for now so that leaves a decent chunk of time outside of work, family, and friends. Might as well put that time to use somehow! Rarity posted:How do I make Zidane go out with Quina? They're already a couple, you just gotta look at the subtext.
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Jun 13, 2016 20:46
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Rarity posted:How do I make Zidane go out with Quina? You need to steal 64 Potions and 8 Softs within the first 30 mins. of the game. Otherwise, it's all RNG. Mega64 posted:I plan to continue it, actually. It's just going to be one of those LP's that probably lasts years and has possibly months between updates. Right now I'm literally in the middle of another Let's Play (Stardew Valley check it out) that will take priority until I finish it, after which I'll focus on this. I'll still squeeze in updates when I can, though. Maybe one every one or two weeks or so if I have the energy. I set this back to Active on the LP Master List Database...
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Jun 13, 2016 20:47
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well I'm glad it's back, but I never pushed for it (I did not, however, buy or read about stardew valley either... maybe after a sale someday) It's a little surprising that the ffviii lp didn't finish in the interim
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Jun 13, 2016 20:59
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Whoo! As much as I love TWD's LP if this, I like the more detailed approach Mega does too
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Jun 13, 2016 21:23
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This is real cool timing based on the latest FF XIV patch that came out a week ago. It shares a boss from this game.
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Jun 13, 2016 21:26
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shouldve learned from the DarkIds LP of FFX you cant keep a FF LP down
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Jun 13, 2016 21:39
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First the LISA lp and now FF9 returns from the grave? It's like Christmas in June. I knew the desert was called Vube  But I didn't know this NPC was like a little guinea pig man. I-I'll protect you!I would trust this pink-clad hamster man with my life 
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Jun 13, 2016 21:59
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I'm ready to remember Doctor Tot.
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Jun 13, 2016 22:17
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Mikl posted:I'm ready to remember Doctor Tot. 
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Jun 13, 2016 23:38
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Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay!
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Jun 13, 2016 23:56
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Mega64 posted:It's a puzzle game with dating sim elements, much like Star Fox. I thought it was some sort of medical puzzle game, what with all the talk about Doctors. With RPG-cooking elements, what with the Tots.
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Jun 14, 2016 01:03
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FeyerbrandX posted:I thought it was some sort of medical puzzle game, what with all the talk about Doctors. With RPG-cooking elements, what with the Tots. You're thinking of Dragon Quest VIII.
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The Treno theme is one of my favorite compositions. There's not a lot I can listen to on repeat for more than 10 minutes or so but it's just so well done and relaxing. I love the piano in it.
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Jun 14, 2016 02:54
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Rabbi Raccoon posted:The Treno theme is one of my favorite compositions. There's not a lot I can listen to on repeat for more than 10 minutes or so but it's just so well done and relaxing. I love the piano in it. It is, and the only reason I didn't mention it before was because I couldn't remember the name of the other piano piece it reminded me of. This is it though, would be shocked if Uematsu didn't didn't take a little inspiration from it. The Entertainer
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Jun 14, 2016 03:20
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You missed the Stellazio in the fountain.
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Jun 14, 2016 04:22
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I am glad your LP is back Mega64.
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Jun 14, 2016 04:36
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WHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAT. Can this be real? Will we actually get to meet Dr. Tot? THE DREAM IS ALIVE  Mandragoras are jerks with that Chestnut atttack. My preferred strategy is to wait until one attacks and then immediately have all three characters unload on it (to reduce the risk of getting a Chestnut to the face between attacks). Even at lower levels (and with one of the attackers being a limp-wristed spellcaster), the trio can usually bring one down in a single round. The risk is worth it, because those sonsabitches are worth a LOT of experience and gold. You can easily hit level 20 on Dagger and Steiner in a couple hours with the Level Up skill equipped (Steiner should already have it and Garnet can get it from an Auction House item).
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Jun 14, 2016 04:51
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Oh poo poo! I just thought to myself I should keep this bookmarked, and here we are! 
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Jun 14, 2016 07:23
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MonsieurChoc posted:You missed the Stellazio in the fountain. I sent him a PM about it earlier. It'll be in the next update.
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Rabbi Raccoon posted:The Treno theme is one of my favorite compositions. There's not a lot I can listen to on repeat for more than 10 minutes or so but it's just so well done and relaxing. I love the piano in it. I can play it on piano and it's even more fun then! 
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Jun 14, 2016 09:08
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Hooray. I thought I'd have to buy this come the steam summer sale (but seriously, I probably will regardless)
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Jun 14, 2016 10:16
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Simply Simon posted:I can play it on piano and it's even more fun then! It does sound fun to play. I always wanted to learn piano
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Jun 14, 2016 14:01
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Dr. Tot shall never be forgotten now.
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Jun 15, 2016 00:13
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Rigged Death Trap posted:I did it! My incessant, constant nagging for seven months did it!  Welcome back, old friend.
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Jun 15, 2016 15:26
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I'm glad I got to help NED remember Dr. Tot and also glad this LP is back.
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Jun 16, 2016 02:23
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Doctor Tot intensifies Glad to see this back!
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Pureauthor posted:I love how Dagger is clearly fed up with Steiner's poo poo in this update. Please, Steiner's probably an even easier target than Dagger. I'm surprised he wasn't stripped naked as soon as he stepped into the slums.
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