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Coq au Nandos
Nov 7, 2006

I think I would say to my daughters if they were to ask me this question... A shitpost is the greatest gift that you can give someone, the ultimate gift of giving and don't give it to someone lightly, that's what I would say.

RareAcumen posted:

Well both took them real seriously, but I was more willing to take Goofy's seriously. But that's just me.

I know something far more serious

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Grapplejack
Nov 27, 2007

Arist posted:

Okay, this apparently never came up somehow, so for all of you who didn't watch it (I didn't watch it either, for the record), here is how the Persona 5 anime ends: Akechi shoots Ren Maaku in the head, then walks out of the interrogation room. Roll credits.

At least the p5 anime had a ton of Kawakami!

Blueberry Pancakes
Aug 18, 2012

Jack in!! MegaMan, Execute!

Coq au Nandos posted:

I know something far more serious



Why does Goofy date a cow?

Coq au Nandos
Nov 7, 2006

I think I would say to my daughters if they were to ask me this question... A shitpost is the greatest gift that you can give someone, the ultimate gift of giving and don't give it to someone lightly, that's what I would say.

Hobgoblin2099 posted:

Why does Goofy date a cow?

To get the milk for free, duh

Funky Valentine
Feb 26, 2014

Dojyaa~an

Ryuji is literally the only decent human being on the Nasty Crime Squad.

Lord_Magmar
Feb 24, 2015

"Welcome to pound town, Slifer slacker!"


RareAcumen posted:

Well both took them real seriously, but I was more willing to take Goofy's seriously. But that's just me.

Here, I was disappointed that no one had more faith in him being alright.

We may have all been playing along.

I don't know, the game wanted you for the moment to believe it. I think it's fair to humor the game in this case even if the whole thing is kind of boring and ends on a bad note.

Haifisch
Nov 13, 2010

Objection! I object! That was... objectionable!



Taco Defender

Funky Valentine posted:

Ryuji is literally the only decent human being on the Nasty Crime Squad.
Haru did nothing wrong.

Just ignore all the bodies she's probably buried to feed her plants.

Malah
May 18, 2015

I don't find this gag funny, especially given the context and everyone's backgrounds. Hard pass. Great boss fight, though.

Asbel
Mar 22, 2013

angry borking noises

AweStriker posted:

so which fake-out death was more pointless:

this one, or Goofy in Kingdom Hearts 2?

I still unironically love Goofy's "death scene" because Mickey going full revenger right after is still the funniest thing in the world to me.

Kith
Sep 17, 2009

You never learn anything
by doing it right.


Arist posted:

Ha! More violence towards the victim of abuse as comedy! It’s especially funny because it’s in a context where he doesn’t understand why he’s being punished! How fun!

Persona 5 is a good game, shame about all of the Persona 5 in it

RareAcumen
Dec 28, 2012




Lord_Magmar posted:

We may have all been playing along.

I don't know, the game wanted you for the moment to believe it. I think it's fair to humor the game in this case even if the whole thing is kind of boring and ends on a bad note.

Oh no, I didn't mean the thread, I meant in game. Like I said, after everything they've been through to this point, I get the impression they could dive on a grenade and still be in one piece afterwards. And in good enough shape to limp away afterwards.

GhostStalker
Mar 26, 2010

Guys, find a woman who looks at you the way GhostStalker looks at every bald, obese, single 58 year old accountant from Tulsa who managed to win $4,000 by not wagering on a Final Jeopardy triple stumper.

Kith posted:

Persona 5 is a good game, shame about all of the Persona 5 in it

Yeah, that's the biggest complaint I have about it. Playing through the game in a couple of sittings it isn't quite as noticeable or quite so in your face because of everything else happening, but in a format like this, things like that stand out for a lot more criticism.

Lame Japanese stock "humor" like this gets quite old, but sometimes I'm willing to gloss over it because I get into the game. Hindsight and all that, I guess.

GhostStalker fucked around with this message at 00:46 on Dec 12, 2018

Kemix
Dec 1, 2013

Because change
I didn't like this part when I first played it. I don't like it now. I sincerely hope Persona 6 doesn't inject as much ANIME into the game like it has here. It's partially to blame on the guys behind the writing, but it COULD be partially because of all the rewrites and poo poo that happened, not to mention the earthquake in Japan while it was being made. Just feels like a lot of the late/end game was just...kinda slapped together.

sudonim
Oct 6, 2005

Kemix posted:

I didn't like this part when I first played it. I don't like it now. I sincerely hope Persona 6 doesn't inject as much ANIME into the game like it has here. It's partially to blame on the guys behind the writing, but it COULD be partially because of all the rewrites and poo poo that happened, not to mention the earthquake in Japan while it was being made. Just feels like a lot of the late/end game was just...kinda slapped together.
Funny you should put it that way. Isn't a lot of the game's plot structure issues because the ANIME segments came before most of the rest of the game?

Yeah this seems like a product that did well in spite of itself. I think someone upthread said it well, the core concept of flashy thieves is so good it covers for a lot of otherwise glaring flaws.

Robindaybird
Aug 21, 2007

Neat. Sweet. Petite.

Yeah, given how good the in-game cutscenes are, they really should've just ate the loss for the anime when they realize it no longer fits, and just do it all in engine.

They then could've just take bits from the anime for promo material.

fucking love Fiona Apple
Jun 19, 2013

samus comfy so what

At least they made a poo poo ton of money so we don't have to worry about the production values of the next game. Hopefully it'll take less then 9 years to make.

Sydin
Oct 29, 2011

Another spring commute
Leave it to P5 to cap off an incredibly well executed and hype setpiece with some of the worst, poorly executed "comedy" in the game yet. Game is great and I love it but the rapid zig-zags in quality can be infuriating.

fucking love Fiona Apple
Jun 19, 2013

samus comfy so what

When it's good, it's real good. When it's bad the same applies. Of the entire series I think 5 has the highest highs and the lowest lows.

Ok maybe it's not that drastic. Even at it's worst it's still better then a lot of Persona 3.

Arist
Feb 13, 2012

who, me?


Persona 3 is just so loving boring.

Oxxidation
Jul 22, 2007

Arist posted:

Persona 3 is just so loving boring.

not letting the actual plot start until you're 3/4's of the way through the game? it's a bold move, let's see how it works out for them

fucking love Fiona Apple
Jun 19, 2013

samus comfy so what

Oxxidation posted:

not letting the actual plot start until you're 3/4's of the way through the game? it's a bold move, let's see how it works out for them

The pacing is so bad.

Kith
Sep 17, 2009

You never learn anything
by doing it right.


Normally I can remember a game's story pretty well. About all I remember about P3 is that your party featured someone who was basically a cancer patient, a robot girl, a cool dog, and an idiot hellchild who couldn't stop loving everything up.

Also that the protagonist died for poorly conveyed reasons and it took a second game to explain what actually happened.

Blueberry Pancakes
Aug 18, 2012

Jack in!! MegaMan, Execute!

Arist posted:

Persona 3 is just so loving boring.

I wanted to follow the LP to the end, but I couldn't. :negative:

I think I stopped paying attention when Strega jumped off a bridge.

DeafNote
Jun 4, 2014

Only Happy When It Rains

Arist posted:

Persona 3 is just so loving boring.

Its a real good thing I started that game before P4 and P5.
The atmosphere, social links and gameplay carried it all the way up until the final arc started (and once that happened, the plot was actually superb)

fucking love Fiona Apple
Jun 19, 2013

samus comfy so what

Lol remember when they killed that guy with one bullet, then you fight them and the gun only does like 60 points of damage.

Stroth
Mar 31, 2007

All Problems Solved

Arist posted:

Persona 3 is just so loving boring.

Persona 3 was so bad that Persona 4 dedicated an entire section just to making fun of it.

Solitair
Feb 18, 2014

TODAY'S GONNA BE A GOOD MOTHERFUCKIN' DAY!!!

Hobgoblin2099 posted:

I wanted to follow the LP to the end, but I couldn't. :negative:

I think I stopped paying attention when Strega jumped off a bridge.

I actually just got done reading the LP. Game's better than I remembered it being, but boy were the goons in that 10-year-old thread easily impressed.

Robindaybird
Aug 21, 2007

Neat. Sweet. Petite.

yeah P3 is definitely them getting a feel, though I like to know who thought it was a good idea to make all the girl S.Links romance only because yikes.

Funky Valentine
Feb 26, 2014

Dojyaa~an

Oxxidation posted:

not letting the actual plot start until you're 3/4's of the way through the game? it's a bold move, let's see how it works out for them

Huh weird, our teammate just died, I guess that means were going into the endgame. Wait, you mean I have three more months of nothing happening?

Kemix
Dec 1, 2013

Because change

Robindaybird posted:

yeah P3 is definitely them getting a feel, though I like to know who thought it was a good idea to make all the girl S.Links romance only because yikes.

Or the fact that you can REALLY gently caress yourself over if you don't finish the female S-Links as soon as possible when you hit rank 6-7. The game's schedule for 100% S-Links on a new game is bad enough. If you reverse any, say good bye to 100% completion for that playthrough. And lets not forget the WHOLE MONTH of downtime to complement it's already slow as molasses plot where you literally have nothing to do outside S-links and dungeon delving.

fucking love Fiona Apple
Jun 19, 2013

samus comfy so what

Robindaybird posted:

yeah P3 is definitely them getting a feel, though I like to know who thought it was a good idea to make all the girl S.Links romance only because yikes.

I think it's the same director as 4 and 5. Guy honestly thought that men and women cannot have a relationship without being romantically involved. Apparently the God awful jealousy system was going to return in Persona 4 but thankfully clearer heads prevailed.

Robindaybird
Aug 21, 2007

Neat. Sweet. Petite.

Kemix posted:

Or the fact that you can REALLY gently caress yourself over if you don't finish the female S-Links as soon as possible when you hit rank 6-7. The game's schedule for 100% S-Links on a new game is bad enough. If you reverse any, say good bye to 100% completion for that playthrough. And lets not forget the WHOLE MONTH of downtime to complement it's already slow as molasses plot where you literally have nothing to do outside S-links and dungeon delving.

yeah, it doesn't help so many of your S. Links are only accessible in the afternoon - PSP and FES lighten the load by moving a few of them to the evening to give you more breathing room in completing them, but it's still a very tight schedule, especially with the jealousy system severely cutting down on your time before the S. Links reverse or break.

Not to mention the logic that dating *all* the girls in SEES somehow don't blow up in your face long as you space out the schedules.

Illuyankas
Oct 22, 2010

I bet he's the same guy who added the ten year old boy as a romance option in the female Persona 3 route

Also there's a fan wiki for Persona 3 where they have a six-paragraph section titled 'Personality' on the male protagonist page

Arist
Feb 13, 2012

who, me?


Part 176: 12/8-12/9: Like Sheep To The Slaughter

Music: Desire



Shido stirs.





Is the medicine still affecting you?
Medicine…?
Should we get him to a hospital…?
We should probably wait and see a little longer…
I-I… Ngh…





Did the temporary-death serum not work?
Sir!



Everything will be ruined!
What are we supposed to do about his campaign…?
Announce that he’s not feeling well!
Arrange a hospitalization in absolute secrecy! Don’t let anyone near him!
Yes, sir! Yes, sir!
Keep the media out! Dammit, we have to do something…

The other conspirators nod.



Shido continues to sob while the others file out of the room.










Ah… *sob*

Well… gently caress. Again, we probably should have told him to skip town. This is really our own fault.



Music: Alleycat



Two fake deaths in five minutes, game. Weird trend you’re forming here.

Also I think the weird news report that came on when we entered is supposed to be a red herring, like “Oh no they murdered Sojiro!” but it gets no time to breathe. Also, it’s a complete non-sequitur that will never come up again.




Oh poo poo, are you gonna kick his rear end too?



I was taken to that rear end in a top hat Shido’s place, but they suddenly told me I could go home. That’s thanks to his change of heart, right?



Thought as much. They had me blindfolded the whole time, so I’ve got no idea where they took me…

But you just said they took you to Shido’s place! Also, you said they let you go! How do you not know where you were!?

Also I love the idea that they go to the trouble of kidnapping Sojiro and then just… let him go. Don’t even bother killing him, gently caress it. It’s all ruined, goddammit.

Though it sounded like they were oddly bustling about.
Looks like it’s going well.
But man, my handsome mug was nearly ruined. That’s all fine and dandy…

Sojiro looks around.



Sorry to bother you two when you’re tired, but I need you to help me clean up.
We just have to wait like usual now.

Music: Beneath the Mask




Oh hey, you’re alive. The girls mercilessly beating him will never be mentioned again.

We’ve done all we can.
We started off with a huge announcement this time, after all! I can’t wait for the results.
But all that popularity doesn’t matter anymore.
Right. Things like approval ratings aren’t important now.
Yeah!



All that’s left is to wait calmly for the results.
All right… We should act as normal as we can while we’re waiting too.






Mishima has some updates for us now that we’ve taken down Shido.




Right!? Anyway, have you heard of Shiro Asakura? It seems like he’s behind these crimes. Well, I’ll be counting on you for the rest!
This guy might not be famous, but we can’t let him go. Let’s talk to everyone at the hideout when we have time, OK?



gently caress yes, we’re finally going after that motherfucker in Shinjuku. I’ve been waiting all game for this.




I would never have imagined you were going up against Shido. I’m glad I kept the Phan-Site running through all the criticism too. I think I’ll change up the survey question to commemorate your comeback. I’ll obviously be answering “YES” this time! I believe in you! Stay strong!
...This guy never changes. Well, it sounds like he’s looking forward to how it goes. All we can do is wait now too.



I wish your criminal slate could get wiped clean in the process…

Upon saving, we see this message from Morgana.




Music: Aria of the Soul




The look on your face seems to be that of a man who has accomplished a great deed.
To think you would use the trap set against you to entrap them… I’ve never seen a dramatic resurgence such as that. Truly marvelous—those are the only words I can think of to describe you.



We should be thanking you for entertaining us thus. ...You’ve even overcome a mysterious misfortune. There should be no one left to hinder your rehabilitation.

Great! Game’s over, I guess!

Your rehabilitation will be completed shortly. That is… if everything goes well without any problems. *chuckle*

Music: Desire







Or… could it be that it’s not a dream at all? My memories aren’t any closer to coming back to me… But might there be something I’m supposed to remember…? ……



And if the truth of that comes to pass down in the depths of Mementos, I… Could it be that I’ll… ……




Anon: it’s happening again…
Anon: TV hijacking is terrorism!
Anon: what about the election?
Anon: Show yourself, Akechi!


Mishima’s new question is active. It’s… not going well for us!

Music: Disquiet



Unlike in Persona 4, nabbing the Big Bad does not skip us forward in time. Good, we still have poo poo to do.




From one handsome detective with red sunglasses, to a legendary gumshoe who took down a bear! She’s not a police officer yet, but there’s this one tough girl in police academy who knows kung fu.

These are cheeky references to Akihiko and Chie from Persona 3 and 4.



And then, there’s that calling card… Shido-san denied any of it was true though.
I wonder if Shido-san is OK… I’m worried, with the elections so close.
*sigh* I don’t know what I should believe…




Then why don’t you study. Don’t blame me if you cry at the exams.





This bodes well!



...Then again, I’m sure no one’s gonna be looking for someone who’s supposed to be dead.

That’s no longer the case! You sundowning, old man?



I’d say Shido’s odds of winning are 80-90%. There’s no way he’d lie.
Just by looking at his eyes, you can tell that he’s trustworthy. Who can we believe in, if not him?

I think they put the wrong NPCs here. The descriptions refer to three people, all male, but there’s only two here and one of them is a woman.



So much happened this year! Our question is “What single word describes this year for you?” Predictably, many are saying the word “thief.” Yes, the Phantom Thieves were a big deal.
Did anything actually good happen this year? Just thinking about the future depresses me.



Woof! Woof!
Um, I heard from my teacher that dogs can’t live as long as people. I might have to say bye-bye to you soon…
*whine*...
Sorry, Kotaro. You’d be really sad if I cried, huh?

Somebody get rid of the loving onions in here, christ.







As you can see, though small in numbers, there are supporters for the Phantom Thieves. Should the opinions of those people be ignored?
Do you know what you’re being called online?
No, and I don’t care. Now, onto the next one!



I can only request this of you, my right-hand man, for you are the one who saved me!
G-Great Sun God…! I will follow you!
Then raise your hands with me! Wake the apostles of light, sleeping in Shibuya!







Don’t you think Masayoshi Shido and Akechi-kun look alike somehow?
...How? I don’t see it. You were such a huge Akechi fan, too. Did you already forget what his face looked like?
I don’t know, it just hit me when I was looking at a Shido poster. I guess I just imagined it.

A little on-the-nose, game.



So that Shido person was the bad guy? The Phantom Thieves were right all along?
Well, it may not be that simple. On the internet, people are speculating it’s a hoax by Shido’s political rivals.








I bet it’s a trick meant to discredit Shido-san somehow! That’s what the talk shows are saying—that it’s just slander due to the elections.




Some of the earlier chapters of this LP, for instance.

It’s not too late for you. You should settle things once and for all. I decided to start facing my own crimes from now on. I was saved, thanks to the Phantom Thieves. That’s why I got so excited when I heard that they’re alive. That really made me happy. You’re still young. Make sure to live life to the fullest, so you don’t have regrets like I do.



Well, they picked a fight with Shido, right? Think it’ll affect the election?
Didn’t seem like it phased him. I mean, he denied it, so…
More than a few of my customers seem to sympathize with Shido. Bet it’ll be a landslide victory.






I see… So you’re my opposing candidate… No, you’re working to overthrow the regime!
What!? What are you talking about, Senpai!?
Who? Who’d you see it with!? Look me in the eyes and say it!




We pick up three Moonlight Carrots and plant some more.




Yep. You get it! Any new prime minister will work to “purify” Shinjuku of guys like me. No way am I down for that. Anyway, you wanna become a Phantom Thief with this radio wave jacking kit?





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Shido’s pretty much gone into hiding. They all say he’s fallen ill or something.
It’s all very shady, including how the leader of the special investigation team died.
Who knows what’s going on? Can somethng like this even be handled by the law?



Bwehehe, only weak-minded people change their opinions based on what others think! Once we set our minds to it, we never stray from our path! That is the way of the otaku!
That’s the total opposite of what you said before. But you know, I admire your shamelessness.






Japan’s finally on a roll. I LOLed at this huge news right near the end of the year.
So… Are you Team Shido or Team Phantom Thieves?
Hey, warriors on the internet always take the side of whoever wins.




Stop, stop it! No, my money! No… it’s gone negative! Stop iiiiiiit…!



Because we left home to see the new conversations, we can’t return to Leblanc to play a video game. So, I figured we might as well see the alternate scenario play out at the maid cafe.

Music: Welcome Back, Master!




Something complicated this time.

A Sincere Omelette, correct!? As you wish Master.



Nah, I don’t really get the aesthetic of this joint. It’s like my good buddy Hououin Kyouma said: pick maids or cats, choosing both is just weird.



Let me seeeee… What should I write…?




You can’t even see it, cat!

I-I’m sorry, Master! I was trying to write “retributive justice”…
Why did she pick that…?
M-Master… I tried my best. Would you please forgive me?



Wow! Master, you’re so kind! You’re amazing! I love you so much! I’ll be your humble maid for the rest of eternity!

No thanks.

I feel like you’re going too easy on her… but I guess you learned how to be tolerant.

Maaku gains Kindness +1. I assume picking “Fix it” would have given us Guts.



Either way, I think you learned how to get people to like you!

Maaku gains Charm +2.



But it really is nice having as kind a master as you! Have an amazing rest of your day, Master! I’ll be waiting patiently for your next visit!

A visit that will never come.



There’s overwhelming support for Masayoshi Shido’s party…
I’d rather trust Shido-san than some phantom thieves.
What we really need right now is a strong leader.
Please change this country, Mr. Shido!

Anon: It’s happening again…
Anon: Shido, just take the win
Anon: TV hijacking is terrorism!
Anon: what about the election?
Anon: Show yourself, Akechi!


Music: Beneath the Mask




Things suck online.

Evergreen.

People in the city are only talking about Shido as well.
Yeah, all the buzz about Akechi’s completely gone.



It’s not even that! Everyone just latches on to the latest story!
I thought something similar when Father collapsed. As long as it doesn’t involve you, the news is nothing but another form of entertainment. For the general public, each passing story is simply a new means of killing time.
They consume each topic, then discard it before moving on to the next big thing…
But I bet that’s all gonna change once they see Shido have a change of heart!
I hope so. We will just have to wait with belief in our hearts.




Right? Ya can’t trusht that Shido guy! I would never drinksh wi’ the guy! He’d not pour me any sake, jus’ to dishrepeck me… *burp*

I’m really gonna miss our chats, Drunken Souse.



When I asked my parents, they just said they didn’t care who…
Our parents only care about our entrance exams. They won’t listen to anything we tell them.
Let’s show our parents and pass our exams. Just like the Phantom Thieves, we’ll turn things around!





You mean people like Masayoshi Shido? I hear whoever’s left from the Phantom Thieves is spreading lies. I haven’t looked into it, myself.
Well, forget about it and just knock one back with me! All I care about is livin’ it up, dude!



So we’re making our donations to the new political party, then? Not surprising, I suppose.
It’s a strategic move so that we don’t miss the boat. We want to be connected to the new government.







Actually, I thought it was kind of funny. In the end, it’s not really my problem. I care more about preparing for the year-end party than any scandals linked to Mr. Shido.
Crap, I’ve got to find a store. Hey, do you know any good places?



Is this some kind of trick? The police said he was dead. I guess this is just par for the course—there’s always a scandal when it comes to politicians.





Well, I don’t agree with the Akechi hatewagon!
Same thing happened with the Phantom Thieves. Just goes to show that no one thinks for themselves. We’re the only ones who’ve stayed true. We’ll be devoted until death do us part!



Now, get to work before we lose the guy. The next time you go against the agency, I’ll end you.
Why are you being so horrible!?

I can’t wait to get this sonuvabitch. We’re coming for you in Mementos, rear end in a top hat!





Who is this “we?” You’re not really a part of that, my dude.

Don’t worry though. Your secret is safe with me. Not just as the admin of the Phan-Site, but as your friend…



If we hadn’t maxed Mishima previously, this would be where we would have gotten the option to resume his Confidant now that we’ve finished Shido’s Palace.






Huh? Yeah… Why the sudden change?
Bein’ here’s made it clear—Tokyo ain’t for me. Now’s as good a time as any, what with the election.
...Oh. I see.

She actually seems kinda bummed. Maybe I was wrong about where that was going.





Well, uh… this has been a rather depressing day, all things considered. Think we might have been giving people a bit too much credit. We’ll have to see where this goes after Shido confesses. Anyway, back at home…




Music: Punch Ouch







I’m here with you, kid! Think back to your last fight!
I hope you’ll be OK… Just try not to lose too bad.

Hey!



Dammit, he’s getting through your defense…! You have to persevere!
What does he mean by that…? Wait… This guy takes large swings. You might be able to get him if you attack during his punch animation!
Why are you letting your guard down…? Wait, I see now! You’re on the right track… but can you really pull it off? Match his timing and land an uppercut!




Now’s your chance! Head in for the flurry!




OK, the count’s starting. Don’t get up…



He’s drat tough, all right… You’re gonna have to give him everything you got!



OK, finish him off with a flurry!



That’s gotta be enough to take Bryson down… N-No, he’s still standing! He’s on the ropes though. Skirt around him and go for a body blow!



Oh geez.



It’s just too much for Bryson to handle! He’s collapsed!
Yes, the count’s starting again! Please don’t get up this time…



Bryson is down for the count! Our challenger wins!



Music: Everyday Days



Maaku gains Charm +2.



Arist fucked around with this message at 21:36 on Dec 12, 2018

Kurieg
Jul 19, 2012

RIP Lutri: 5/19/20-4/2/20
:blizz::gamefreak:

Arist posted:

Unlike in Persona 5, nabbing the Big Bad does not skip us forward in time. Good, we still have poo poo to do.

Persona 5: so unlike other noted Atlus game, Persona 5.

So now that we're not dead anymore do we have to go to school again?

Arist
Feb 13, 2012

who, me?


Fixed.

Sydin
Oct 29, 2011

Another spring commute

Arist posted:

But you just said they took you to Shido’s place! Also, you said they let you go! How do you not know where you were!?

Also I love the idea that they go to the trouble of kidnapping Sojiro and then just… let him go. Don’t even bother killing him, gently caress it. It’s all ruined, goddammit.

It is interesting how everybody just assumes (correctly, I guess?) that the entire conspiracy that Shido set up would collapse like a house of cards the second he had his heart changed, and nobody would seek to continue it. Or hell, even just go get some revenge out of spite. Like, Shido knows at a minimum that Maaku is a Phantom Thief and where he lives, and it wasn't jealously guarded information considering he sent some goons to Leblanc to grab him and Sojiro. Nobody is at all worried that some more goons or the Yakuza guy you know for a fact Shido was paying for assassination might show up at the door in a few hours with a beef? You'd think priority one for Sojiro after being kidnapped would be to throw Maaku and Futaba in the car, get far away and lay low until you know for sure the heat is off.

RareAcumen
Dec 28, 2012




loving love Fiona Apple posted:

Lol remember when they killed that guy with one bullet, then you fight them and the gun only does like 60 points of damage.

I'm long since become numbed to the power of weapons in cutscenes compared to gameplay at this point.

Solitair posted:

I actually just got done reading the LP. Game's better than I remembered it being, but boy were the goons in that 10-year-old thread easily impressed.

Weird. Dragonatrix has been doing one for a while now.

Hunt11
Jul 24, 2013

Grimey Drawer
I am almost 100% sure that body announcement is the police discovering Akechi's mangled corpse.

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Arist
Feb 13, 2012

who, me?


I personally kinda doubt that for *reasons*, especially because we just have no idea what the gently caress happens when someone dies in the Metaverse and have no reason to assume it works like the TV World.

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