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Bruceski: Aug 21, 2007; The tools of a hero mean nothing without a solid core.

Remember that bar quest, the only time Popola and Devola sing together?

Well... not quite. And this is why the beginner warning is "do NOT Google the music".

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C-Euro: Mar 20, 2010; Soiled Meat

Hey where'd all these onions come from

Why does this keep happening

# ? Sep 6, 2017 13:32

Dr. Snark: Oct 15, 2012; I'M SORRY, OK!? I admit I've made some mistakes, and Jones has clearly paid for them.
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But ma'am! Jones' only crime was looking at the wrong files!
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I beg of you, don't ship away Jones, he has a wife and kids!

-United Nations Intelligence Service

C-Euro posted:

Hey where'd all these onions come from

Why does this keep happening

Because

that's why.

# ? Sep 6, 2017 14:11

FrankZP: Nov 11, 2015; AIGHT SHITBIRDS, IT'S EXPLOSION TIME!

In almost any other game, "the shades were the real humans all along!!!!!!!!!" would have approximately the same emotional impact and resonance as loss.jpg.

But not in NieR.

Execution is everything.

# ? Sep 6, 2017 14:56

Fredrik1: Jan 22, 2005; Gopherslayer; Fallen Rib

My allergies..

# ? Sep 6, 2017 19:15

ChaosArgate: Oct 10, 2012; Why does everyone think I'm going to get in trouble?

And that's Ending A! There'll be a brief intermission for at least a week so I can wind down for just a bit _{_{and so we can record more footage}}, but we should be back with the start of the B side before long!

# ? Sep 8, 2017 12:27

Faerie Fortune: Nov 14, 2004

and time for NieR notes! I said a lot more in my notes than I did in the audio, I think.

Page 14 - Page 15 - Page 16 - Episodes 31-35

# ? Sep 8, 2017 12:39

C-Euro: Mar 20, 2010; Soiled Meat

The Something Awful Forums > Games > Let's Play! > My Dad Can Beat Up Your Dad - Let's Play NieR

Looking forward to the other endings because I have a lot of questions about the last few updates.

E: It's not spoilers if we've already seen it in an update, right?

# ? Sep 8, 2017 13:56

ChaosArgate: Oct 10, 2012; Why does everyone think I'm going to get in trouble?

C-Euro posted:

E: It's not spoilers if we've already seen it in an update, right?

I'm gonna say no, once an update's up, anything from it is fair game for discussion.

# ? Sep 8, 2017 14:15

C-Euro: Mar 20, 2010; Soiled Meat

ChaosArgate posted:

I'm gonna say no, once an update's up, anything from it is fair game for discussion.

I mostly just wanted to make my dumb joke thread title :v:

Also, are we going to get soundtrack updates for these last few videos, or have they all been repeat music tracks and I just don't know it?

C-Euro fucked around with this message at 15:15 on Sep 8, 2017

# ? Sep 8, 2017 14:30

RareAcumen: Dec 28, 2012

C-Euro posted:

The Something Awful Forums > Games > Let's Play! > My Dad Can Beat Up Your Dad - Let's Play NieR

# ? Sep 8, 2017 14:33

Artix: Apr 26, 2010; He's finally back, to kick some tail! And this time, he's goin' to jail!

Petition to change the thread title to "Was this really worth it? Let's Play NieR"

# ? Sep 8, 2017 19:46

Tenebrais: Sep 2, 2011

It's a happy ending!

I mean, all Nier's friends are dead and humanity is doomed to an eternal hell of mindlessly devouring their own bodies.

But Yonah was saved, so... happy!

# ? Sep 8, 2017 23:34

Night10194: Feb 13, 2012; We'll start,
like many good things,
with a bear.

Nier is a game about likeable, decent people doing things that make perfect sense from their perspective.

And then everything ends in tears.

# ? Sep 8, 2017 23:37

C-Euro: Mar 20, 2010; Soiled Meat

Question for people ITT who've played NieR: Replicant- so Devola called the project to try and save humanity "Project Gestalt". In Japan, Dad-mode NieR is called NieR: Gestalt while Brother-mode NieR is called NieR: Replicant. Does that mean in NieR: Replicant, they refer to the project as "Project Replicant"?

C-Euro fucked around with this message at 06:36 on Sep 9, 2017

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Nissin Cup Nudist: Sep 3, 2011; Sleep with one eye open

We're off to Gritty Gritty land

Why did Nier were the eyepatch?

# ? Sep 9, 2017 06:11

Shei-kun: Dec 2, 2011; Screw you, physics!

Artix posted:

Petition to change the thread title to "Was this really worth it? Let's Play NieR"

I like the idea of working the term "Dadass" somewhere into the thread title.

# ? Sep 9, 2017 07:39

AlphaKretin: Dec 25, 2014; A vase to face encounter.

...Vase to meet you?

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GARVASE DAY!

More media could use credits that's just a plain list of the staff and their roles in strict alphabetical order to be honest. Amongst all the really big things I like about this game, that's a small touch I really like.

# ? Sep 9, 2017 16:19

Artix: Apr 26, 2010; He's finally back, to kick some tail! And this time, he's goin' to jail!

Good news, everyone! Square is hiring for something Nier-related! Let's look at a few of the job requirements:

quote:

Job Description
【Business Contents】
Scenario production and planning work of Nier related products

�Specific work�
Based on the view of the world of the Near series, you will be responsible for the following.

� Creation of plots of subquest etc and creation of scenario
� Design designation used in the game, such as NPC design designation
� General description of text displayed in the game such as item description

Item descriptions, you say? That sounds intriguing. What else do you have for us?

quote:

Submit the following issue (issue 1).

Please submit a plot of the story "The main character visits a village and falls in love", "Please make it easy for other development staff to understand" and submit.

■ Submission format
　� Number of characters: 　Up to 400 characters
　� Output format: PDF
� Other: Please include at least one image (picture, illustration) etc. ※ Please submit it as a separate file separately from your resume / job history. ※ Please understand beforehand that we can not accept any questions about the assignment.

Why, it's a weapon story prompt! So in the spirit of things, we're going to have our own little contest. You have two weeks (that's Wed, October 4th) to compose your own weapon story that follows the rules of the application. This means:

1) It must be about a character who visits a village and falls in love.
2) It should be formatted like all Drakengard/Nier weapon stories - 400 to 800 characters, and in four distinct little chunks.

The winner, as chosen by myself, Argate, and Fae, will get a forums upgrade courtesy of Fae. Good luck! If you need any inspiration, here's a couple examples from us.

Artix posted:

A young maiden came across a quaint country village in her travels. Though she intended to leave the next day, she caught the eye of a villager during a festival.

The two were inseperable, and were quickly wed. Nothing made her happier than the devotion she felt to her husband and children.

One evening, a roaming gang of bandits attacked the village. Though they fought bravely to repel the invaders, her husband and son did not survive the attack.

A few days later, she simply vanished, along with her husband's trusty blade. The only clue was a map with this dagger marking a certain camp...

Argate posted:

A wanderer stopped in a village to rest for a night, weary from his travels. As he was leaving, he was entranced by the most bewitching sight.

A statue of a fair maiden was what captivated him so, and after admiring it from dusk to dawn, he decided to remain by the statue's side.

One day, a terrible storm hit. Unphased, the man ignored the pleas of others to find a safe place to hide. It was the one place he truly felt happy, even while enduring strong gusts and biting rain.

The man was taken aback when the statue shifted slightly from a powerful gale. As the winds grew stronger and threatened to knock over the statue, the man panicked and grabbed it, hoping to keep it upright, but failed and was crushed by his toppled beloved.

SC posted:

I don't remember the last time I left this village. It might have been...10 years ago? 15? I just can't seem to remember.

My love, are you there? She has trouble speaking, you know. That's why I'm here for her, just like I was there for her at the start.

Look, she's smiling at me. She's always smiling. It's a shame we're getting on in the years. She had such lovely hair back then. It's all gone now. That's all right though, I say, I'm just the same.

She can't leave anymore. Neither can I. It's cold and dark and the weight of the earth just bears right down on you, but at least, we're not alone.

Artix fucked around with this message at 21:07 on Sep 20, 2017

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ChaosArgate: Oct 10, 2012; Why does everyone think I'm going to get in trouble?

I ended up writing a second one after being inspired by SC's.

quote:

I wanted nothing more than a peaceful, tranquil life, until one day, I saw her.

She was a work of art; long, slender, unblemished. My desires got the best of me and I took her hand.

Our love had to be secret, my quiet life would be no more if everyone knew she was with me. Sure, her owner wouldn't part with my love's delicate touch without a fight, but isn't that how all love stories go?

I even bought her a ring! She really does mean a lot to me, but she's gone pale and her bones made an awful creaking noise when I put it on her. Maybe it's time I cut off this relationship and go back to my quiet life.

ChaosArgate fucked around with this message at 23:20 on Sep 20, 2017

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Faerie Fortune: Nov 14, 2004

Everyone's been posting these in our discord and they're all really cool, I legitimately can't wait to see what the thread comes up with!

# ? Sep 20, 2017 21:21

BioEnchanted: Aug 9, 2011; He plays for the dreamers that forgot how to dream, and the lovers that forgot how to love.

Weapon story entry, may be a bit too dark. Intending from Leonard's point of view:

quote:

As I entered the village I first saw her� She was beautiful as the morning sun. I was enraptured� I found somewhere to stay, that one day I could woo her.

I started to adjust my route deliberately to walk by where she went, just to catch a fleeting glimpse of her.

Her youth and beauty are without parallel. I can�t keep my mind off her.

Alas, they won't allow me to see her again... I must do better... I must be better...

# ? Sep 20, 2017 21:27

Faerie Fortune: Nov 14, 2004

I feel like now is a good time to mention, before people get confused, that you don't need to reference Drakengard or Nier in these entries at all, we're looking for something that captures the spirit of the weapon stories so you don't need to include characters, events and locations from the games as long as you can nail that tone!

# ? Sep 20, 2017 21:37

BioEnchanted: Aug 9, 2011; He plays for the dreamers that forgot how to dream, and the lovers that forgot how to love.

I understood that, just wanted to do a thing.

# ? Sep 20, 2017 21:41

chiasaur11: Oct 22, 2012

Might as well give it a go. No promises it's worth reading, but at least it's short.

Plowshare posted:

A bandit arrived in a small mountain town, looking for his next victims. He knew from a young age that it was the only way to avoid being a victim himself.

But when he was welcomed inside, he hesitated. The villagers showed him the love he had never known as a child. One woman, especially, caught his eye.

He realized he had been wrong all along, and thanked the gods for the woman who showed him that life was more than he ever imagined.

That was his last thought before she slit his throat. The man�s blood fed the crops, and the villagers had an excellent harvest.

# ? Sep 20, 2017 21:45

Jen X: Sep 29, 2014; To bring light to the darkness, whether that darkness be ignorance, injustice, apathy, or stagnation.

Twisted Wire posted:

She came out of nowhere, and we fell in love just as quickly. She loved what I loved, and I loved what she loved.

Our wedding was picturesque, as was our marriage. It was as though she was made for me.

One day, disaster struck. I rushed to her, but it was too late: all I could do was stand over her shaking body, struggling not to cry.

It was hard, at first, on her more than me. But I moved past it, and healed.

B^U.

I'm sure someone can refine this.

# ? Sep 20, 2017 23:45

Bruceski: Aug 21, 2007; The tools of a hero mean nothing without a solid core.

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The brothers came to town worn, poor, and hungry but were welcomed as family.

In gratitude, each one swore that they would hunt the greatest beast as a trophy.

Consumed by pride and jealousy, one brother slew the other and claimed their prize.

Returning triumphant, he found only ashes and corpses from an attack he wasn't there to protect from.

Not happy with the flow of the last line but there's a lot of "obligatory weapon story twist" I want to cram in there.

# ? Sep 21, 2017 00:19

Fredrik1: Jan 22, 2005; Gopherslayer; Fallen Rib

I found you, my love.

I will do anything for you, my love.

I will ride to the end of the world for you, my love.

I never saw my love again.

# ? Sep 24, 2017 14:45

ChaosArgate: Oct 10, 2012; Why does everyone think I'm going to get in trouble?

We're streaming the start of the B Route soon! Come join us at the usual place, https://twitch.tv/chaosargate.

# ? Sep 24, 2017 19:54

cant cook creole bream: Aug 15, 2011; I think Fahrenheit is better for weather

Purified Longing posted:

A weary traveler came upon a lonely village, where he hoped to find some rest.

That night, he heard a clear voice, singing a sad tune. Deep within, it stirred feelings he hadn't felt in years.

Soon, it was all he could think about. He wanted to hear more. Embrace the voice. Heal it's sorrows. Become one!

And so, like many before, he offered his heart to this cursed dagger.

# ? Sep 24, 2017 22:08

Cattail Prophet: Apr 12, 2014

Mother's Remorse posted:

While walking through the empty village, the woman heard the sound of a crying infant. When she found the child, she was overcome with pity, and decided to take him in and raise him as her own.

As the child grew, there was no doubt in his mind that his mother loved him, but he couldn't understand why her face always seemed so sad when she looked at him.

One day, when her son had nearly come of age, the woman sat him down and, with tears in her eyes, told him of her past as an elite assassin and her assignment to eliminate his entire village.

That night, the family's home went up in flames. When the rubble was searched the next morning, though, the remains of three bodies were found, and neighbors reported seeing a mysterious stranger visiting the woman a few days before.

Ending intentionally left open to interpretation.

# ? Sep 24, 2017 23:32

Geemer: Nov 4, 2010

Slightly late entry, but that's ok. I just wanted to share my silly story.

Lover's Lament posted:

"What is love...?" A young man wondered aloud as he wandered from village to village. He'd only ever known spite and ridicule due to his unfortunate looks.

"Baby don't hurt me" he begged as the woman he had fallen for cruelly laughed at his gnarled visage.

"Don't hurt me..." he sobbed as even her friends started to join in on ridiculing him.

"No more!" He screamed as he coldly gripped a knife and proceeded to slaughter anyone who would laugh at him.

# ? Oct 5, 2017 00:08

ChaosArgate: Oct 10, 2012; Why does everyone think I'm going to get in trouble?

As it is now Oct 5, submissions for the Weapon Story contest are now closed, so we'll decide on the winner later once we're all available.

As for the actual LP, I've been a bit busy so I haven't been able to sit down and edit, but hopefully I can get back to that soon.

# ? Oct 5, 2017 14:49

ChaosArgate: Oct 10, 2012; Why does everyone think I'm going to get in trouble?

Hi this thread isn't dead, I swear! We're going to stream soon and hopefully I can get back to editing this LP soon. Come join us!

https://twitch.tv/chaosargate

# ? Dec 3, 2017 21:02

BioEnchanted: Aug 9, 2011; He plays for the dreamers that forgot how to dream, and the lovers that forgot how to love.

Well, just about saved the thread from getting archived on you - I guess we can call this a NieR miss?

# ? Dec 3, 2017 21:23

ChaosArgate: Oct 10, 2012; Why does everyone think I'm going to get in trouble?

Hey remember when this LP was active? Let's try to get that going again.

(Special thanks to my friends Demerine and Silver Falcon for their contributions this episode).

# ? Jan 31, 2018 15:54

C-Euro: Mar 20, 2010; Soiled Meat

Hell yeah more depression, let's do this thing.

# ? Jan 31, 2018 16:36

Artum: Feb 13, 2012; DUN da dun dun da DUUUN; Soiled Meat

Woop!

# ? Jan 31, 2018 16:43

AndwhatIseeisme: Mar 30, 2010; Being alive is pretty much a constant stream of embarrassment.; Fun Shoe

ChaosArgate posted:

Hey remember when this LP was active? Let's try to get that going again.

(Special thanks to my friends Demerine and Silver Falcon for their contributions this episode).

To be honest, no I did not remember that this was a thing, but now I do and it's great to have it back.

# ? Jan 31, 2018 21:37

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Shei-kun: Dec 2, 2011; Screw you, physics!

I'm glad to see this back!

Also, holy poo poo does that opening stinger spoil something like 90% of the game.

# ? Feb 2, 2018 10:29

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