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Persona Community Thread |OT4| The Golden Number
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SpacePirate Ridley
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So Ive been hearing the last few pages that people seem to think that the way Ultimax handles the story is going to change because it was horrible in the first game (I haven't played the game yet
), have the developers said they will change it becuase they heard the criticism or it's only what people hope for?buddha0991
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So Ive been hearing the last few pages that people seem to think that the way Ultimax handles the story is going to change because it was horrible in the first game (I haven't played the game yet
Becuase P4A1 had a very similar story structure to Blazblue Calamity Trigger and Balzblue Continuum Shift. Blazblue Chrono Phantasma has a much better story structure, so people want/assume it will follow the tradition of being like the current Blazblue.
buddha0991
Member
Okay this weeks Famitsu leaks are coming in really early, though much information is still missing.
>For P4U2, the release date has been confirmed to be sometime in August and will be priced at 6XX0 Japanese yen.
>And yes, Rise is confirmed to be joining the roster. Battle style seems to be in the style of LISTEN TO MY SONG. (???) Seriously though, if shes beating people up with a microphone and its stand to do battle, that will be all sorts of hilarious and awesome.
>Every character from Persona 3 and 4 will have their individual story being told in the Story Mode.
>There is a new mode called XX Arena Mode, in which apparently your characters growth is tightly linked to your social link with the voice navigator (so Rise is joining the roster and still acting as Voice Navigator, okay .).
>Again, all these are really just hazy leaks for those of you who want all your leaks and rumours first hand. Im sure come tomorrow, there will be more as well as clearer information about what all these mean.
NVM CRAPPY STORY STRUCTURE STILL CONFIRMED
>For P4U2, the release date has been confirmed to be sometime in August and will be priced at 6XX0 Japanese yen.
>And yes, Rise is confirmed to be joining the roster. Battle style seems to be in the style of LISTEN TO MY SONG. (???) Seriously though, if shes beating people up with a microphone and its stand to do battle, that will be all sorts of hilarious and awesome.
>Every character from Persona 3 and 4 will have their individual story being told in the Story Mode.
>There is a new mode called XX Arena Mode, in which apparently your characters growth is tightly linked to your social link with the voice navigator (so Rise is joining the roster and still acting as Voice Navigator, okay .).
>Again, all these are really just hazy leaks for those of you who want all your leaks and rumours first hand. Im sure come tomorrow, there will be more as well as clearer information about what all these mean.
NVM CRAPPY STORY STRUCTURE STILL CONFIRMED
Nah, talk about it. I look at my Persona 4 game case, and I clearly see the words "Shin Megami Tensei" on it.
SloaneRisette
Member
Fuck no Ghost Rider Rise
I'd say go for it just because it's not uncommon for people to talk about other Megaten games they're playing here, or even other animes and stuff. Hell, this was practically the second DanganRonpa OT for a while (spoilers abound).
I just wouldn't go too overboard with talking about Nocturne here. You may want to make a LTTP thread if you want to discuss it more in-depth.
Nah, talk about it. I look at my Persona 4 game case, and I clearly see the words "Shin Megami Tensei" on it.
Nocturne is my favorite Persona spinoff.
Reanimatoin
Member
When SMT4 comes to the UK I will agree with you, until then.......
1 year of waiting
buddha0991
Member
"YOU'RE NOT MEEE!!!!...Wait....Wait a minute...Oh you are."
SpacePirate Ridley
Member
Here's a thing:
(Image is episode link)
Great conversation on this one, Shidoshi came back for the first time in a while! Corvo was a natural too, super smart guy.
Thanks to Armada, Corvo, Shidoshi, and Scrafty for coming on.
(Warning: last 5 mins is just me and Armada tearing into Rogue Galaxy, I was in tears)
First time im hearing the podcast and it's excellent at the moment. Will continue hearing them while I draw.
BTW at the start you say there is a fake Persona 5 trailer done and an april fools joke parodying the "mature" videogame storylines. It's there a link to it? I would love to wacth it.
From what people are saying hopefully it happens...
And it seems is not going to happen. Sorry guys
buddha0991
Member
SpacePirate Ridley
Member
Hahahaha, OMG thats terrible (in a good way). I laughed when I saw the bird nest with the birds dying, and then bam all blood scenes. It's so funny that this is what some people really want. I hope they never go that way.
Reanimatoin
Member
When it comes to the P4 Ultimax story, does anyone else think that since the fights are against the shadow cast, that there will be less confusing overlap?
Hopefully, if it is the case that each character has their own story, then it will go something like this
Yu
Collective Intro>>>fights>>>Meets up with, lets say aigis>>>fights>>>Collective End
Aigis
Collective Intro>>>fights>>>Meets with Yu>>>fights>>>Collective End
This way the overlap isnt confusing and convoluted in terms of canon, Obviously the final fight will be the same but with your character of choice, Also keeping the main plot points the same for every character is key, rather than having everyone find labrys on their own like in P4A, having everyone arrive as a collective group would have worked way better.
This way should be a better method of handling the story, but do I think it will play out like this, no.
I like P4A story, but its just executed poorly. I hope that Ultimax has a canon that can be easily followed.
Hopefully, if it is the case that each character has their own story, then it will go something like this
Yu
Collective Intro>>>fights>>>Meets up with, lets say aigis>>>fights>>>Collective End
Aigis
Collective Intro>>>fights>>>Meets with Yu>>>fights>>>Collective End
This way the overlap isnt confusing and convoluted in terms of canon, Obviously the final fight will be the same but with your character of choice, Also keeping the main plot points the same for every character is key, rather than having everyone find labrys on their own like in P4A, having everyone arrive as a collective group would have worked way better.
This way should be a better method of handling the story, but do I think it will play out like this, no.
I like P4A story, but its just executed poorly. I hope that Ultimax has a canon that can be easily followed.
Lollipop Dave
Member
Please me more varied than P4A. I swear if we have to go though 16 characters going "what's going on, I don't understand"...
Ljrivarola
Banned
Well, this sure is an interesting time to wake up.
I guess there's little to no doubt about what we'll see in PSC regarding P4AU.
I guess there's little to no doubt about what we'll see in PSC regarding P4AU.
God fucking DAMMIT
I should have been more cynical about this. I should have seen the possibility that they would double down on their convoluted, contradictory bullshit from P4A to P4AU. "Players will be able to interpret the story based on their own personal experiences, path or desires!" Same crap philosophy that apparently made it so that the P4 cast didn't have any of their evolved Personas, going from the P4A art book.
Fuck.
Not confirmed just yet. I'm willing to give them the benefit of the doubt here and assume that they've learned from their mistakes.
The social link system sounds intriguing.
Chet Rippo
Member
But he shows up to help his senpais wearing a full baseball uniform including cleats?
buddha0991
Member
He was in Inaba simply by chance I thought
Reanimatoin
Member
I think he's just there by coincidence, I recall the story being that he was doing a little league thing and had a stop over in Inaba after he missed his train. And it just happens that that's when the crazy stuff starts.
He missed his train stop; he wasn't equipped for a war. It's the same exact reason he doesn't have his evoker with him and that he's fighting with a baseball bat (to which the other Shadow Operatives are making fun of him for it, like Mitsuru asking Junpei if there's something wrong with him).
I thiiiink you're jumping the gun a little bit.
Gintoki313
Banned
Nah, talk about it. I look at my Persona 4 game case, and I clearly see the words "Shin Megami Tensei" on it.
Alright, I only just wanted to talk about my impressions so far. So I won't talk about it too much.
I've put about 13hrs into the game, and I think I'm still in the beginning. The game is VERY hard. This is probably more difficult then P3FES was for me. I'd hate to admit this, but I've had to look up a guide on some of the bosses to fight them. Hardest boss for me, was
Thor
At first I was skeptical about the game, since I hate "monsters are your party members" type of JRPG's. Especially when you can't equip them with items or equipment. It eventually started to click with me, and I thought it was cool to finally see some persona's in full model anyways. Once again, the talking to demons system is back. I always hated that in Persona 2. Example:
Inukami: "The weak should all be killed off, but kids are considered weak." "So should we kill the kids as well?" (Yes, this was a real question)
"No." (I chose this)
"Yes."
Inukami: (Was displeased with your answer)
Inukami: "I have something to do, see ya."
Some of the demons responses to these answers are random as heck. Some demons like nice answers, while some demons like evil answers. I can never tell which to choose. Which is why I always hated talking to demons. I don't have much to say about the story, since I don't understand it one bit. All I know is Tokyo is destroyed, and the demons are fighting for power.
Overall, I'm enjoying the game. I just got done
talking to some guy, and he told me about a prison
So he's a buttmonkey again? Ugh.
Thoughts while I'm at work:
1. I really like the direction this Rise conversation has gone in.
2. P4A story style confirmed - Oh boy, I can't wait to hear Ken's internal monologue. :/
3. I wasn't huge on Arena's soundtrack, but man do I love the Arena mix of Reach Out to the Truth.
4. Rise'sFinal Smash Instant Kill should be True Story. Her Shadow's should be Awkward Stripper Dance.
1. I really like the direction this Rise conversation has gone in.
2. P4A story style confirmed - Oh boy, I can't wait to hear Ken's internal monologue. :/
3. I wasn't huge on Arena's soundtrack, but man do I love the Arena mix of Reach Out to the Truth.
4. Rise's
Not necessarily
Junpei makes it to the top of the tower first, which causes Sho to lose his shit.
I wouldn't worry about Junpei. His character arc is mostly over and done with, and he's more composed than ever.
SloaneRisette
Member
I hope Shadow Rise plays like a good Ghost Rider then
I don't think so, but I found the idea humorous.
How canon are all of these arcade mode stories? Because it reminds me of like Yukiko being the one to rescue Labrys in her story and them bonding even though they have like zero chemistry.
Spectrasonic
Member
Ohhh, I was wondering why Junpei was the only P3 character who doesn't use their evoker for their instant kill.
Zero chemistry, sure, but they're a perfect match. Yukiko is a shitty cook and Labrys doesn't have taste buds.
SloaneRisette
Member
Junpei is now canonically the strongest Persona 3 character
LelouchViBritannia
Member
anyone got a link that confirms the same story method is being use for ultimax?
Rise's Ultimax portrait is kinda janky looking. Maybe it's just that it's kinda blurry though. Might look better up close.
Also, kinda neat that her win pose is based on her original Arena art.
Also, kinda neat that her win pose is based on her original Arena art.
Normally I'd say no, but I don't trust the writing staff, so I'm not sure.
Chet Rippo
Member
You're missing the fact that he's wear a full baseball uniform when he's just a little league coach.
hipsterpants
Member
So Junpei's going to kick ass despite being the least prepared of all the other characters in the game?
I'm okay with this.
I'm okay with this.
He's da man. Rise will hit on him.