I only know that it's been there since at least Atelier Iris (1). I love it.
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Atelier Meruru Limited Edition and Release Date Revealed!
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I've bought every LE so far and there's no way i'm missing this.
I started with Rorona and there's no explanation given there too. Guess it must be linked to one of their old PS1 games.
I started with Rorona and there's no explanation given there too. Guess it must be linked to one of their old PS1 games.
RurouniZel
Asks questions so Ezalc doesn't have to
So. Bought! XD
Glad to have an official date, can't wait for this!!!
Glad to have an official date, can't wait for this!!!
Hours Left
Member
I learned the reason a while ago, but I'm not quite sure I remember correctly.
I think it has to do with the creators of the Atelier series thinking it was funny that the standard behavior from an RPG player is to check every box, barrel, vase, etc. for items and that they would put that there as a surprise since they didn't put in items in there.
Then it just became a tradition... or something like that.
That's a pretty cute reason if true ;p
Rarutos platinum'd it pretty quickly after the NA release, I was pretty surprised.
I don't care for the shirt at all but I'll get the LE anyway... because I'm a sucker.
I really doubt Diablo 3 will have any meaningful affect on Atelier Meruru's sales.
I really doubt Diablo 3 will have any meaningful affect on Atelier Meruru's sales.
iKeepPlaying
Banned
I was coming to write a joke about flat chested girls, but she isn't quite flat chested as I expected... Uhm...
Admittedly you're probably right, more likely it has a larger impact on how many actually play it right away or not.
I have to admit it's something of a surprise there. I figured it'd be more likely they'd go for Atelier art and THAT isn't something I'd want to wear outside, but barrel'd just seem like a weird funny shirt except to a few people who know (well, guess it'd STILL be a weird funny shirt, just one they get). I still probably wouldn't go outside with it on though.
Fine Ham Abounds
Member
I've decided to play this game solely based on the results of my research into what the hell this Barrel thing was about.
Hmm, that's not really why the Platinum is easier per se. They just made it a lot easier with the way they handle the relationship points compared to Rorona. This makes it really, really easy to control which endings you get (especially since there's no more Trust system). Also, since the trophies are only linked to events CGs rather than also involving things like beating bonus bosses, finding all items and monsters, etc, that makes it a ton less troublesome as well (though I practically did that anyway before I got my Platinum).
They kind of make up for not having those particular trophies just because some endings do require max Alchemy and Adventurer level and whatnot though.
I would have gotten it faster too, if it wasn't for the NISA shipping delay! >\Volcynika said:
To be exact, it's been in the series since the first game! Atelier Marie. I have confirmed this myself!Durante said:
It's not going to be on Amazon actually. It's an NISA Store Exclusive, guess I should add that to the OP...
really?? that sucks...
L is probably the most common size.
I assume it's better too large than too small... They probably only have one size to simplify packaging and whatnot. They are a small company, after all. At least it's not an XL like some other t-shirt bonuses...
I personally won't wear the shirt myself either, and will just keep it in my drawer for safe keeping.
Because
most of them are.
I wouldn't call L "fat", either. It's probably the most common size for adult men.
A Huge Battleship
Member
At first I wasn't sure if I wanted to pay the UK shipping fees again after Neptunia. Then I saw the barrel t-shirt.
I still want it even if the damn thing won't fit me properly.
hikarutilmitt
Member
1) L is the most common, average size.
2) most of us fit the description even if not all of us fit it 100%
3) people like myself are just big in general, even before I was overweight (thanks college/marriage!) I wore XL with barely room to not be tight.
Don't get me started on a call center ordering shirts for the staff and having far fewer XL, XXL and even XXXL than needed.
Whenever I get gaming shirts, I just wear them at home.
Nice and very comfortable for smaller people. Great for just lazing around the home. So if it's too big for some of us, we can still have some use for it.
I feel bad for bigger people for whom none of these shirts fit. They have no use for it and are left out.
And like others have said, I don't think L is particularly huge for men. I've bought shirts for men and fairly regular sized men wear L. M seems to be small, and I don't know of any adult male who wears S.
But I'm in Canada and all the men up here are big and burly lumberjacks.
Nice and very comfortable for smaller people. Great for just lazing around the home. So if it's too big for some of us, we can still have some use for it.
I feel bad for bigger people for whom none of these shirts fit. They have no use for it and are left out.
And like others have said, I don't think L is particularly huge for men. I've bought shirts for men and fairly regular sized men wear L. M seems to be small, and I don't know of any adult male who wears S.
But I'm in Canada and all the men up here are big and burly lumberjacks.
The Technomancer
card-carrying scientician
Wait how many of these games have they made?
SolidSnakex
Member
15 mainline Atelier games. The PS3 releases made up a trilogy (Rorona, Totori and Meruru). It's rumored that the next game will be announced this Sunday.
InfiniteNine
Rolling Girl
I've never been fat though. ): I wear smalls.
Their last release, the LE was NISA store exclusive I think. Neptunia mk2 LE wasn't available in stores as far as I know.
dragonflys545
Member
Yeah WTF! I need XS! lmao
This cracked me up, nice one.
Yeah, they shouldn't assume all their customers are fat Otaku. I'm in pretty good shape! (/ignores otaku part)
That's interesting to know, thanks.
Well, that's as good a reason as any! I decided to play Corpse Party based solely on the "butter up my pooper" scene and never regretted it in the least.
Herfstmonster
Neo Member
Must have!!
About the Tshirts, yeah smaller sizes would be nice. Though the Catherine shirt was awesome, it fitted me just the same way as it fitted Catherine in the game. Way oversized, it's almost a dress to me.
About the Tshirts, yeah smaller sizes would be nice. Though the Catherine shirt was awesome, it fitted me just the same way as it fitted Catherine in the game. Way oversized, it's almost a dress to me.
ok that sounds good. I hope I can get it by that week.
I just picked up Atelier Rorona, which was buried under a bunch of old games at Toys R Us today for $7.99. How is the story in the Atelier games? This would be my first Atelier game ever if I decide to open it and play rather than return it. Should I open it???? Help convince me Atelier GAF!
http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showpost.php?p=9464529&postcount=1954
well shit, need to go sell some stuff so I can afford this
it really depends if they have some sort of shipping delay. My history with Nis
Neptunia 1: warehouse lost power or flooded or something so they didn't ship it until a week late (effected everyone)
Disgaea 4: got almost a week early as they ship it when they have it avalible.
Totori: got it around release date... a day after I think.
Neptunia 2: got it the saturday after it released... they had issues with their company that was printing the game for them.
in general they are pretty good, and either way I view it this way. Going through the nis store gives Nis a larger cut of your money and helps support them more than going through amazon.
Usually after they ship it's 2-3 business days though as they ship it first class (or at least have for me) people on the west coast tend to get it faster.
Story isn't really the main focus on these games. It's more about character interaction than anything else. If anything, it's a charming and silly story with very little "epicness" going on. You don't save the world in this game, you just try to accomplish the main character's main goal!