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 Brave Fencer Musashi is an action rpg developed and published by Squaresoft for the Sony Playstation in 1998. If you asked me to sum up what this game is in one sentence I would say, "Its like the Legend of Zelda except Link has radical hair and two swords; and there's bit of Kirby in there too." This is a silly game complete with a smorgasbord of puns to sink your teeth into. Story The story doesn't really unfold until after the first chapter, but luckily the game's manual can fill us in on the details: The Manual posted:The Legend of Musashi The LP This will be an informative LP for the most part. However, I'm more than likely gonna chill out and enjoy the game rather than going out of my way to cover everything, but I'll try to cover as much content as I can. Spoiler Policy While this game is old I would prefer no one spoil anything that happens outside of what is covered so far. Updates Chapter 1 The Journey Begins Chapter 2 The Lost Dog Arc Jon's Secret? Get to the Top of Twinpeak Mountain!! Steamwood Explodes in 24 Hours!? Climb that Tree, Musashi!! The Stage is Set! Let's Fight in Hell's Valley!! Chapter 3 The Vambee Arc Part 1 The Vambee Arc Part 2 The Vambee Source? Let's Explore the Restaurant Basement! Enter Bubbles, 2nd Place Miss Thirstquencher! Showdown with The Fire God! Don't Get Cooked Musashi!! Chapter 4 Musashi, Mayor? Let's Fix Up the Village! Duel at the Island of Dragons. Enter Kojiro, the Rival. The Ultimate Move! Let's Find the Thieves' Hideout!! Chapter 5 A New Crisis? The Princess Visits the Village! Damp Tunnels? Let's Find the Next Scroll! A Horrible Infestation! Let's Battle in the Abandoned Mine! Chapter 6 Musashi Takes to the Skies! Let's Find the Last Scroll!! Attack On Soda Fountain! Musashi Vs. Leader's Force!! Part 1 Attack On Soda Fountain! Musashi Vs. Leader's Force!! Part 2 The Legendary Brave Fencer Musashi Fanart Daigerus illustrates Musashi's idea of a better final boss fight: 
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Characters Musashi A brash fencer summoned by Prinecess Fillet of the troubled Allucaneet Kingdom. He has a fondness for duels and rice balls. After learning that he won't be able to return to his home world until he fulfills the wish of the princess, he reluctantly becomes the hero desperately needed by the kingdom.  Princess Fillet The daughter of the king and queen of Allucaneet. She summons Musashi by casting the Hero Summon spell. Because she is a tomboy at heart, those around her have difficulty keeping her under control and out of trouble.    Butler Livers, Scribe Shanky, and Steward Ribson These three statesmen aid King Allucaneet in governing the Allucaneet Kingdom. Taking care of the mischievous princess is a constant headache for them.  Rootrick A Thirstquencher Lieutenant who leads the Empire's military force. Though not especially clever, he is persistent enough to get in Musashi's way.   Tim & Mint The son of Hilda (owner of the Grocery Shop), Tim (left) is a rambunctious boy with a lot of big ambitions. His dream of conquering big adventures lands him in sticky situations on occasion. The daughter of Hotelo, Mint (right) is Tim's loyal friend and join him in his adventures.  Mayor McGoven Grillin' Village's leader, Mayor McGoven always has a task for Musashi to complete. Although at times it may seem that he leans on Musashi too much, his concern for his village is genuine.  Jon & Leno A wandering treasure hunter, Jon travels the world with his loyal dog, Leno. Musashi first runs into Jon during his quest to find the Five Scrolls, but only receives information concerning the different pieces of Legendary Armor. Musashi can rely on Jon for important information throughout his journey, but how does Jon know so much? Isn't he just a treasure hunter?   Gingerelle & Bubbles Members of the Thirstquencher Army's spy group. It is rumored that they are beautiful sisters who compete for the number one spot in the Thirstquencher beauty contest.  Colonel Capricciola Fuhrer Flatski's right-hand man. A cold and calculating strategist.   Ben, Ed, & Topo (Leader's Force) Topo (Right), the mouse-eared dancer, loves raves music and declares herself the leader of the trio. Ed (middle) and Ben (left) also claim to be the head of Leader's Force, but instead of dance parties, they prefer to steal precious items from Allucaneet's citizens.  Kojiro Kojiro is a mysterious swordsman summoned into the world of Allucaneet by Princess Fillet's second Hero Summon spell. It appears that Kojiro has some old gripes to settle with Musashi, and will stop at nothing (including joining Thirstquencher's efforts) until he has the ability to challenge Musashi to a good, old-fashioned duel. Misc. Artwork Chapter 1 Cover Musashi Concept Art Princess Fillet meets Musashi Alchemist Leanman Concept Art Steam Knight Chapter 2 Cover Skullpion Chapter 3 Cover Relic Keeper Relic Keeper Boss fight Concept Art Chapter 4 Cover Frost Dragon Chapter 5 Cover Queen Ant Chapter 6 cover Soda Fountain Flatski King Allucaneet Queen Allucaneet Credits Art #1 Credits Art #2 Credits Art #3 Credits Art #4 Credits Art #5 Credits Art #6 Credits Art #7 Credits Art #8 Credits Art #9 Credits Art #10 Credits Art #11 Credits Art #12 Library Books Legend Musashi Binchotite Allucaneet The Empire Let's Play Shogi! Bestiary Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Combat Lobster fucked around with this message at 13:47 on Aug 24, 2017 |
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Update #1 Things are off to a rolling start as we're sent to retrieve Lumina, the Sword of Luminescence. The Journey Begins Misc. Artwork Chapter 1 Cover Musashi Concept Art Princess Fillet meets Musashi Alchemist Leanman Concept Art Steam Knight Combat Lobster fucked around with this message at 20:40 on Aug 7, 2017 |
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Oct 21, 2016 19:59
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Oddly enough, that demo disc was the first time I ever played anything Final Fantasy, and I was so moved by the pretty cutscenes that I asked my grandma for FF8 for chirstmas. But she got her roman numerals mixed up and got me 7 instead.
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Oct 22, 2016 11:03
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Shei-kun posted:You actually got the better game. Not the prettier game, sure, but the better one. If you say so. To this day, I still don't know what happens in 7 mostly due to me being a stubborn kid and refusing to read any of the dialog.
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Oct 22, 2016 23:35
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Update #2 Today Musashi does a sick rear end rail grind, touches a poo, rescues a dog, and frees a criminal. What a day(s)... Also since the first video is mostly talking to people and navigating menus, have a second video on me. The Lost Dog Arc Part 1 The Lost Dog Arc Part 2 Library Books Legend Musashi Binchotite Allucaneet Misc. Artwork Chapter 2 Cover Characters Jon & Leno A wandering treasure hunter, Jon travels the world with his loyal dog, Leno. Musashi first runs into Jon during his quest to find the Five Scrolls, but only receives information concerning the different pieces of Legendary Armor. Musashi can rely on Jon for important information throughout his journey, but how does Jon know so much? Isn't he just a treasure hunter? Combat Lobster fucked around with this message at 20:43 on Aug 7, 2017 |
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Oct 28, 2016 02:38
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Update #3 The day to day life of Musashi is a dangerous one. Today we climb Twinpeak Mountain and find out Jon's secret. As always, if you're ever curious about where I'm at in the production cycle of these updates. I'm usually tweeting about it Jon's Secret? Get to the Top of Twinpeak Mountain!! Combat Lobster fucked around with this message at 21:34 on Nov 2, 2016 |
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Nov 2, 2016 21:01
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bunnyofdoom posted:Man, something I just realized. Is everyone in the castle in the small room next to stage at all hours of the day just to talk to mushashi? Maybe it's a portal sorta thing, and everyone is wearing a auto-teleporting bracelet or something. 
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Nov 3, 2016 19:43
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Update #4 Holy steaming vegetables, Steamwood's gone berserk and Musashi only has 24 HOURS to fix everything. Will he make it? Also we challenge Rootrick to a race or something. Steamwood Explodes in 24 Hours!? Climb that Tree, Musashi!!
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Nov 13, 2016 04:54
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bunnyofdoom posted:Jeez Mushashi, yes Rootrick is a dick, but killing him by pushing off a mountain is a bit much. It's even more brutal when you beat him by a wide margin: 
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Nov 14, 2016 21:52
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Update #5 Happy Turkey day! Today Musashi does battle with the dreaded Skullpion. There's also a bonus video that goes over some very minor stuff from chapters 1 and 2. If you're hearing weird pops in the bonus video, the emulator I'm using to record the video part of each update messes up the dialogue audio for some reason. Usually I fix this in post, but I figured it'd be too much trouble to have to replay the whole two chapters again in order to grab audio from a better source. The Stage is Set! Let's Fight in Hell's Valley!! Bonus Video #1 Misc. Artwork Skullpion Characters Gingerelle & Bubbles Members of the Thirstquencher Army's spy group. It is rumored that they are beautiful sisters who compete for the number one spot in the Thirstquencher beauty contest. Colonel Capricciola Fuhrer Flatski's right-hand man. A cold and calculating strategist. Combat Lobster fucked around with this message at 20:45 on Aug 7, 2017 |
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Nov 24, 2016 18:34
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bunnyofdoom posted:What happens if you fusion a minku? Nothing, fusion'll just pass through the minku. Makes you think if they're even real. 
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Nov 24, 2016 23:40
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XavierGenisi posted:And wow, I remember there being a silly naming scheme for the Thirstquencher Empire, but I did not remember Fuher Flatski. That's...quite a name and title alright. Nothing is worst than a flat soda (Tequila).
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Nov 25, 2016 04:52
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Update #6 The spookiest of chapters on this the spookiest of months, Also I've changed the beginning of the chapter for reasons I no longer remember. The Vambee Arc Part 1 Misc. Artwork Chapter 3 Cover Combat Lobster fucked around with this message at 20:46 on Aug 7, 2017 |
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Update #7 Tim is running out of time, and Hotelo hasn't returned with Auqalin. Can Musashi reach the top of Twinpeak Mountain in a mere 12 HOURS!? Find out!! The Vambee Arc Part 2
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Update #8 Deep within the restaurant's basement lies an evil most foul; and Musashi intents to rid that evil from this world. However before he can do that, Musashi must go through four trials to unlock the Door of Eyes. Also since it's the end of the year I figured why not have back to back episodes. That way we can cover all of the dungeon that's available right now. and move ever so closer to finishing chapter 3. The Vambee Source? Let's Explore the Restaurant Basement! Part 1 The Vambee Source? Let's Explore the Restaurant Basement! Part 2
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Update #9 First Vambees now theives!? This has gotta be Musashi's worst week ever. Also the Thirstquencher Empire is finally getting involved in this chapter. Enter Bubbles, 2nd Place Miss Thirstquencher! Combat Lobster fucked around with this message at 08:22 on Jan 13, 2017 |
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Jan 12, 2017 18:40
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Update #10 Today Musashi does battle with the second crest guardian and finally puts an end to this chapter. Here's a link to the battle theme. It's really good! Also I have a poll I need ya'll to vote on concerning what to turn the L-cloth into --It's closed-- Showdown with The Fire God! Don't Get Cooked Musashi!! Bonus Video #2 Library Books The Empire (I'm leaving out the Shogi book as we'll refer to it in the next chapter.) Misc. Artwork Relic Keeper Relic Keeper Boss fight Concept Art Combat Lobster fucked around with this message at 20:47 on Aug 7, 2017 |
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Jan 23, 2017 20:03
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Okay, I've corrected the empire book and reuploaded the bonus video to correct some mislabeling. This is what I get for not paying attention. Also, I should probably set a cutoff date for the poll. Let's say, uh, you've got until the 30th to cast your vote. Combat Lobster fucked around with this message at 14:43 on Jan 24, 2017 |
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Update #11 Today marks the start of a new chapter, and it's one heck of a start as Musashi is offered the opportunity of a lifetime. Can Musashi handle the heavy responsibilities of being mayor? Probably not. Musashi, Mayor? Let's Fix Up the Village! Misc. Artwork Chapter 4 Cover Characters Ben & Ed The jerks who stole the church bell. Might be involved with the Thirstquencher Empire. Combat Lobster fucked around with this message at 20:48 on Aug 7, 2017 |
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Added a character profile for Ben and Ed, though their in-manual description is a tiny bit spoilery so for now I'm just gonna mention that they stole the bell and that they might be apart of the Thirstquencher Empire.
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Oh poo poo, I just got the joke. Ha, googles. Also,  I put in an order for the strategy guide. Not because I need it cause I already have it on pdf; but because I want to have some high-res scans of the art in that book. So look forward to that soon. Combat Lobster fucked around with this message at 08:18 on Feb 10, 2017 |
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Feb 10, 2017 08:11
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Update #12 Things are not looking good for Grillin' Village as everything is on fire! Can Musashi save everyone before they're burnt to a crisp? Sorry about the audio in this update. I got a new mic, and I'm still playing around with it to get the right settings. Also the strategy guide arrived earlier this week, so I'll try to scan and clean up some interesting stuff in it. And I'll be adding them to the second post over the next few weeks so be on the look out for that. Duel at the Island of Dragons. Enter Kojiro, the Rival. Characters Kojiro Kojiro is a mysterious swordsman summoned into the world of Allucaneet by Princess Fillet's second Hero Summon spell. It appears that Kojiro has some old gripes to settle with Musashi, and will stop at nothing (including joining Thirstquencher's efforts) until he has the ability to challenge Musashi to a good, old-fashioned duel. Combat Lobster fucked around with this message at 06:47 on Feb 24, 2017 |
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Okay, the first wave of artwork has been added to the OP. Here's a list of everything added. Jon & Leno A wandering treasure hunter, Jon travels the world with his loyal dog, Leno. Musashi first runs into Jon during his quest to find the Five Scrolls, but only receives information concerning the different pieces of Legendary Armor. Musashi can rely on Jon for important information throughout his journey, but how does Jon know so much? Isn't he just a treasure hunter? Misc. Artwork Chapter 1 Cover Musashi Concept Art Princess Fillet meets Musashi Alchemist Leanman Concept Art Steam Knight Chapter 2 Cover Skullpion Chapter 3 Cover Relic Keeper Relic Keeper Boss fight Concept Art Chapter 4 Cover Combat Lobster fucked around with this message at 04:50 on Apr 29, 2017 |
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Update #13 The search for the thieves' hideout is underway. The only problem is, Musashi doesn't have a clue where to start looking! Luckily, the palace's mercenaries have a lead that could help Musashi, but it's a coded message! Can Musashi decode this cryptic message or will it be checkmate for Musashi? Find out today! Also sorry for taking so long on this update. Lots of real life stuff got in the way of me working on this as well as my usual laziness. So to make up for over a month with no content, have a second video to cap off Chapter 4. The Ultimate Move! Let's Find the Thieves' Hideout!! Part 1 The Ultimate Move! Let's Find the Thieves' Hideout!! Part 2 Library Books Let's Play Shogi! Misc. Artwork Frost Dragon
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Update #14 Today marks the start of a new chapter, but things aren't looking too good for Grillin' Village. Will they ever catch a break? Meanwhile, Fores once again proves that he's fully capable of maintaining Steamwood. A New Crisis? The Princess Visits the Village! Misc. Artwork Chapter 5 Cover Charaters Tim & Mint The son of Hilda (owner of the Grocery Shop), Tim (left) is a rambunctious boy with a lot of big ambitions. His dream of conquering big adventures lands him in sticky situations on occasion. The daughter of Hotelo, Mint (right) is Tim's loyal friend and join him in his adventures. Mayor McGoven Grillin' Village's leader, Mayor McGoven always has a task for Musashi to complete. Although at times it may seem that he leans on Musashi too much, his concern for his village is genuine. Ben, Ed, & Topo (Leader's Force) Topo (Right), the mouse-eared dancer, loves raves music and declares herself the leader of the trio. Ed (middle) and Ben (left) also claim to be the head of Leader's Force, but instead of dance parties, they prefer to steal precious items from Allucaneet's citizens.
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Update #15 With the money crisis averted, Musashi continues his search for the next scroll; but where the heck is it!? Meanwhile a new problem is on the rise, and its name starts with a 'P' and ends with 'soup'. Also a new toy update. Again, sorry for taking so long to get this update out. Luckily the school semester is over so I won't have constant assignment deadlines looming over my head while I work on this. During this time between updates, I gave Musashi: Samurai Legends another try in hopes it would emulate better, it doesn't, and all I took away from it was a itch to make an AMV of all things. (See below.) Damp Tunnels? Let's Find the Next Scroll! Bonus Video #3 Bonus Video #4: Musashi Electric Legends
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beep by grandpa posted:Samurai Legend Musashi is absolutely awful but it has one of my favorite OSTs. From what I've heard, it's mediocre at worst; but I still kinda wanna experience it myself. At least enough of it up to the motorbike part. Combat Lobster fucked around with this message at 05:13 on May 12, 2017 |
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Update #16 Welcome back to Brave Fencer Musashi! Last time, the Gondola Office was under attack by a giant ant! Luckily, Musashi used some lateral thinking to do significant damage to the monster. Severely wounded, the ant retreats to a nearby vent and barely escapes. Musashi decides to follow it to ensure that it won't be coming back anytime soon. What lies at bottom of this ventilation shaft? Find out today! A Horrible Infestation! Let's Battle in the Abandoned Mine! Misc. Artwork Queen Ant
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Update #17 Today is the beginning of the end as we move into the final chapter. Things are gonna really ramp up as Musashi throws down with Thirstquencher Empire one last time in hopes of saving the Princess. But before we get into any of that Musashi still needs to find the final scroll and complete Lumina. Where could the Sky scroll be hiding? Find out right now! Musashi Takes to the Skies! Let's Find the Last Scroll!! Misc. Artwork Chapter 6 cover Soda Fountain
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Update #18 Musashi begins his assault on Thirstquencher's Soda Fountain! Today, he navigates the lower areas, and even has a run-in with Leader's Force. Will Musashi come out victorious, or will this lead to his demise? Find out right now! Also, the two remaining updates are gonna come out a little quicker than usual as I've already recorded most of the footage (minus some B-roll) for those videos. Attack on Soda Fountain! Musashi Vs. Leader's Force!! Part 1 Combat Lobster fucked around with this message at 04:17 on Jul 4, 2017 |
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Update #19 After running through some puzzle mazes, Musashi works his way to the Soda Fountain Courtyards where security is at its tightest. Musashi will have to fight through wave after wave of Thirstquencher's strongest in hopes of reaching the Princess. Will he make it? Or is this the end for our hero? Also LP curses amirite? Soon after posting the previous update I got really sick and couldn't record commentary. (I'm still a little sick now.) And unfortunately once I get sick it takes a good while before I even start to feel better. Anyways just wanted to let ya'll know what happened to me, and why I ended up sticking my foot in my mouth on saying updates would be quicker. Attack on Soda Fountain! Musashi Vs. Leader's Force!! Part 2 Also, now that we've seen every common enemy in the game here's a bestiary to categorize all of them. Bestiary Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Combat Lobster fucked around with this message at 14:59 on Aug 7, 2017 |
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Update #20 With the defeat of Leader's Force, nothing else stands in Musashi's way except Flatski and his right-hand man, Capricciola. Soon after her defeat, Topo mentioned that the final Chest Guardian can be found here in Soda Fountain. But the million Dran question has to be, "What exactly does the Thristquencher Empire want with Lumina, and why would they actively help Musashi complete it?" This hero's adventure is coming to a close, but what twists and turns still remain in store for Musashi? Find out right now! And with that, this LP is finished. In the end, I still adore this game for what it is. A fun and robust game with a simple and easy to follow story that doesn't takes itself too seriously. Thank you everyone who has stuck around for as long as it took for me to put this whole thing together. It's been a blast. The Legendary Brave Fencer Musashi Bonus Video #5 Bonus Video #6 Misc. Artwork Flatski King Allucaneet Queen Allucaneet Credits Art #1 Credits Art #2 Credits Art #3 Credits Art #4 Credits Art #5 Credits Art #6 Credits Art #7 Credits Art #8 Credits Art #9 Credits Art #10 Credits Art #11 Credits Art #12 Combat Lobster fucked around with this message at 14:37 on Aug 24, 2017 |
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Daigerus posted:Thanks for finishing this awesome LP of Musashi! Aw neato, my first fanart! This actually reminds me of an earlier draft of the LP where I wanted to show off the toys by animating them in 'cool' set pieces like having Toy Rootrick stand on Steam Knight's shoulder while having a staredown with toy Musashi, but I didn't plan it out any further than that.
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