|
They hit on somebody who doesn’t like them, then somebody they don’t like hits on them. It’s the great cycle of pickups. And then lobsters.
|
#
?
Feb 6, 2018 04:40
|
|
|
|
| # ? May 11, 2024 19:45 |
|
|
While I assume the reason Atlus localized Futaba's code name as Oracle was due to her role as support/looking out for the team in combat, the parallels between her and post-Killing Joke/pre-New 52 Barbara Gordon are hilariously similar. Barbara had her own massive computer system (much like Futaba's own system) set up so she could be the eyes and ears for many in the DC Universe and was always counted on as a valuable ally to many heroes. Oh, and the obvious character design (redhead with glasses) similarities are there too. I think that probably the big difference between Barbara and Futaba is that the former never really became as big of a shut-in as the latter did. Barbara had a support network to help her become accustomed to life in a wheelchair, while Sojiro was paralyzed about how to approach raising Futaba and never really reached out for help.
|
|
#
?
Feb 6, 2018 05:44
|
|
|
Really as long as Futaba doesn’t take two to the spine Atlus shouldn’t get sued.
|
|
#
?
Feb 6, 2018 06:04
|
|
|
C. Everett Koop posted:Really as long as Futaba doesn’t take two to the spine Atlus shouldn’t get sued. Maaku in the most touristy getup he can find knocks on Futaba's door.
|
|
#
?
Feb 6, 2018 06:15
|
|
|
They call the Metaverse Navigator "Nav." It would be confusing to have a "Navi" to go with it.
|
|
#
?
Feb 6, 2018 06:32
|
|
|
 Don't stare, Futaba. It's rude.
|
|
#
?
Feb 6, 2018 06:36
|
|
|
Arist posted:
This is something that's bugged the hell out of me ever since I played this game - exactly what kind of merchandise are we talking about here? I mean, nobody knows who the Phantom Thieves are, or presumably what they look like... all the public really has to go on at the moment is the logo on the calling cards. So seriously, how the gently caress do you spin that into a profitable merchandising boom?
|
|
#
?
Feb 6, 2018 06:56
|
|
#Millennials’s popularity is still going strong. Merchandise of them has even been produced, and sales have been very good due to their appeal. With their popularity still rising, this Phantom Thieves boom will continue for a while yet.
|
This reminds me of how the Batman and Robin movie would advertise toys for outfits that the characters never wore. So, something like that, I guess? Just slap the logo on it and it's official merchandise!
|
|
#
?
Feb 6, 2018 07:01
|
|
|
W.T. Fits posted:This is something that's bugged the hell out of me ever since I played this game - exactly what kind of merchandise are we talking about here? I mean, nobody knows who the Phantom Thieves are, or presumably what they look like... all the public really has to go on at the moment is the logo on the calling cards. same way Calvin Peeing on poo poo became so widespread, despite Watterson never giving any permission for licensing.
|
|
#
?
Feb 6, 2018 07:15
|
|
|
Robindaybird posted:same way Calvin Peeing on poo poo became so widespread, despite Watterson never giving any permission for licensing. The trendiest window cling and bumper sticker in Tokyo. 
|
|
#
?
Feb 6, 2018 07:29
|
|
|
W.T. Fits posted:This is something that's bugged the hell out of me ever since I played this game - exactly what kind of merchandise are we talking about here? I mean, nobody knows who the Phantom Thieves are, or presumably what they look like... all the public really has to go on at the moment is the logo on the calling cards. The logo is pretty rad and people have seen that, it looks sort of like a demon in a top hat so extrapolate from there. So they're selling artist imaginings of the Phantom Thieves based on just the Logo.
|
|
#
?
Feb 6, 2018 07:32
|
|
|
Mishima's probably the one making all the merch and using the money to buy airsoft guns.
|
|
#
?
Feb 6, 2018 07:41
|
|
|
There is also Phantom Thieves branded healing items you can pick up when they're popular, the main one being the phantom thieves wafer that heals 50hp and heals any status effect.
|
|
#
?
Feb 6, 2018 08:39
|
|
|
W.T. Fits posted:This is something that's bugged the hell out of me ever since I played this game - exactly what kind of merchandise are we talking about here? I mean, nobody knows who the Phantom Thieves are, or presumably what they look like... all the public really has to go on at the moment is the logo on the calling cards. Slap the logo on a bunch of teenage stuff and give it a red/black colour scheme along with quotes from their calling cards? You could probably get a pretty good haul with backpacks, pencil cases, erasers, pens, notebooks, skateboards etc. Not necessarily figurines for kids.
|
|
#
?
Feb 6, 2018 09:30
|
|
|
"Phantom Thieves are popular so now everyone's selling #Millennials fidget spinners" is my favorite arc in the game, because it's too real.
|
|
#
?
Feb 6, 2018 09:52
|
|
|
At first I thought the game was actually being decent by skipping the painful pick-up scenes, but then we got to that terrible homophobic joke and I almost lost my appetite there. And I gotta admit, Yusuke's slowly growing on me with the lobster scene. Shine on, you crazy bastard.  Oxxidation posted:Also yeah, as obnoxious as Morgana can be, Ryuji’s taunts start to cross a line here and it’s unpleasant. For multiple reasons. Can we switch Ryuji for the lobster? It would probably make a better teammate.
|
|
#
?
Feb 6, 2018 13:34
|
|
|
Gruckles posted:The trendiest window cling and bumper sticker in Tokyo. 
|
|
#
?
Feb 6, 2018 14:04
|
|
|
Considering just how much of a cocky rear end in a top hat Morgana can be, it is kind of nice to see him taken down a peg.
|
|
#
?
Feb 6, 2018 14:05
|
|
|
Half the people on that subplot always seem to forget how much Morgana shits on Ryuji from the start when he explains basic concepts of Metaverse and flashy thievery.
|
|
#
?
Feb 6, 2018 16:17
|
|
|
I remember Morgana being a little poo poo and was never on board with it. But it'd be great if Ryuji stopped doing dumb poo poo that made Morgana sound right to pick at him all the time. He's STILL openly calling them the Phantom Thieves in public despite being caught about it, what, three times now?
|
|
#
?
Feb 6, 2018 16:23
|
|
|
Ryuji's an idiot but he tries hard and is a good friend, meanwhile Morgana has been a huge douche to everyone who isn't Ann since the start.
|
|
#
?
Feb 6, 2018 16:48
|
|
|
Is it time for romance?  We should vote.
|
|
#
?
Feb 6, 2018 17:04
|
|
|
Funky Valentine posted:Ryuji's an idiot but he tries hard and is a good friend, meanwhile Morgana has been a huge douche to everyone who isn't Ann since the start. He's a cat. Comes with the territory.
|
|
#
?
Feb 6, 2018 17:21
|
|
|
Since the LP started I got the game myself and have been trying to catch up. Ryuji does so much stupid poo poo that Morgana dumping on him reflects my attitude. Everyone is earnest and tries hard, but man did the writers pile the moments where someone shoots off their mouth or is an idiot on Ryuji. Yosuke does it too, but as with this lobster moment it comes off as detached from reality so it's some what charming at times.
|
|
#
?
Feb 6, 2018 17:38
|
|
|
Grouchio posted:Is it time for romance?
|
|
#
?
Feb 6, 2018 18:05
|
|
|
Dog Kisser posted:Makoto 
|
|
#
?
Feb 6, 2018 18:09
|
|
|
But we haven't seen all the candidates yet! There's still the last party member, right? And no, it's not spoilers. She's in the pre-title screen movie along with everyone else.
|
|
#
?
Feb 6, 2018 18:12
|
|
|
In the interest of absolute fairness we're going to wait for everyone to be introduced first, which is actually a huge pain in the rear end for me because I can't rank up a lot of Confidants until we decide.
|
|
#
?
Feb 6, 2018 18:28
|
|
|
Does Sojiro get mad if you romance Futaba? 
|
|
#
?
Feb 6, 2018 19:26
|
|
|
I will get mad if you romance Futaba
|
|
#
?
Feb 6, 2018 20:21
|
|
|
I will also get mad if I romance Futaba, don't worry
|
|
#
?
Feb 6, 2018 20:24
|
|
|
Arist posted:In the interest of absolute fairness we're going to wait for everyone to be introduced first, which is actually a huge pain in the rear end for me because I can't rank up a lot of Confidants until we decide. we're all gonna vote for the lobsters might as well go with that
|
|
#
?
Feb 6, 2018 21:05
|
|
|
C. Everett Koop posted:we're all gonna vote for the lobsters might as well go with that I also vote that we assist the lobsters with teaming up with Futaba. Just imagine, crustacean code cracking!
|
|
#
?
Feb 6, 2018 21:17
|
|
|
Let's just replace Ryuji and Mona with the lobsters. Then we can safeguard our identities and stay up late!
|
|
#
?
Feb 6, 2018 21:43
|
|
|
Arist posted:In the interest of absolute fairness we're going to wait for everyone to be introduced first, which is actually a huge pain in the rear end for me because I can't rank up a lot of Confidants until we decide. You could do an elimination vote to get rid of an option or two so that you could at least progress those Confidants
|
|
#
?
Feb 6, 2018 22:12
|
|
|
That'd be a fine idea, but we're past the point where it'd be the most relevant, I've already recorded a few in-game weeks in advance, and also it doesn't really fit into my plans.
|
|
#
?
Feb 6, 2018 22:37
|
|
|
Hobgoblin2099 posted:Does Sojiro get mad if you romance Futaba? I wonder if he would. He seems like the kind of guy that would pay attention to his surrogate daughter falling in love and supporting her. But he also seems like the kind of guy who would let exactly no one know he feels that way.
|
|
#
?
Feb 6, 2018 23:21
|
|
|
Hobgoblin2099 posted:Does Sojiro get mad if you romance Futaba?
|
|
#
?
Feb 6, 2018 23:53
|
|
|
Edit: I didn't say much, but deleted just in case this was a spoiler.
Hunt11 fucked around with this message at 00:06 on Feb 7, 2018 |
|
#
?
Feb 6, 2018 23:58
|
|
|
|
| # ? May 11, 2024 19:45 |
|
|
Hobgoblin2099 posted:Does Sojiro get mad if you romance Futaba? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lZmZFAAHelQ
|
|
#
?
Feb 7, 2018 00:08
|
|
