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Atelier Meruru |OT| of Atelier Chronicles: My Life as a Princess
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Skyfireblaze
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That's a nice OT we have here! 
I have it pre-ordered on Amazon and can't wait for next week. I would have loved to get the limited edition but for me having no way to pay at the NISA store I have never a chance to get these.
And it's really great how they evolved the series to this point with all the little love for detail it makes me happy for every cent I spend to support them.
I have it pre-ordered on Amazon and can't wait for next week. I would have loved to get the limited edition but for me having no way to pay at the NISA store I have never a chance to get these. And it's really great how they evolved the series to this point with all the little love for detail it makes me happy for every cent I spend to support them.
I'm very excited for this. I platinumed Totori two weeks ago, so I could dive straight into this game.
Like everyone else, I'm annoyed that they made Rorona a kid. If they made Etsy look 20 when she's 40, they could've done the same with Rorona.
Can't wait to have Sterk in my party. Love him to pieces.
Like everyone else, I'm annoyed that they made Rorona a kid. If they made Etsy look 20 when she's 40, they could've done the same with Rorona.
Can't wait to have Sterk in my party. Love him to pieces.
I've seen the term "shipper" used a lot recently. What does that mean?
Oh, thank you.
I feel silly for discussing this but I think a Rorona - Iksel pairing is better than Rorona and Sterk. Sterk was with Astrid and he's like way older. Him and Rorona would make him seem like a creep.
hosannainexcelsis
Member
The game looks really good overall, so I will try to get past my distaste for de-aging Rorona. (Which I wouldn't actually have a problem with if Gust hadn't come out and said they didn't want a heroine to get into her 30s. Oh well.)
That actually would be my second choice. I hope he would atleast make a cameo in Meruru.
And don't feel silly discussing this! You know you like to talk about shipping characters together >
.drtomoe123
Member
Can't wait for this! Didn't like Rorona at all, but Totori was such a great game.
Both Sterk and Esty are over 30 now, right? (isn't Sterk going on 40?) If I look 1/3rd as fit as Sterk at that age I'll be happy.
Oh, and I love Esty's character design.
Edit - just noticed this:
Oh, and I love Esty's character design.
Edit - just noticed this:
I remember that Rorona had an AoE attack as the default in Totori, so that's not entirely new.
RurouniZel
Asks questions so Ezalc doesn't have to
ZING! XD
I believe Esty's officially 45 now!
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And SMOKING HOT!!
Forgot that, yeah Rorona did have AoE normal attack, but I think more characters do in Meruru than just the one.
distantmantra
Member
Didn't pick up Totori until it was $29.99 new, so I'll probably do the same thing with Meruru.
A Huge Battleship
Member
Man, I really need to start Totori soon.
Also Esty is never leaving my party, I don't care whether she's any good or not.
Also Esty is never leaving my party, I don't care whether she's any good or not.
I found Totori too stressful compared to Rorona (and the opening movie is also much inferior to Rorona imo although the music is lovely).
Mainly due to the time that is wasted from moving between Arland and Totoris village which makes it a lot more stressful.
I won't get this for a little while but I will get it eventually after I complete Totori.
Mainly due to the time that is wasted from moving between Arland and Totoris village which makes it a lot more stressful.
I won't get this for a little while but I will get it eventually after I complete Totori.
I feel like you have tons of time in Totori. The Arland/Alanya trip is 7 days after you upgrade the carriage (really early), and you still have years left once you get the ability to travel between them instantly.
wtfI believe Esty's officially 45 now!And SMOKING HOT!!
This becomes a nonissue later in the game, though. Overall I would say, you have a lot more time in Totori than in Rorona.
It's hard to get that far when your motivation is destroyed from stress trying to keep up with it near the beginning. Not to mention I want to see every scene in Totori (heck, I still need to go back to Rorona and get the perfect/true end since I missed on that last time)
I hope it's less stressful in Meruru but hey... I do think Totoris character design looks better in this than in Totori (or maybe it's just her clothes design. I like it either way)
edit:
As I said, early on it feels like I have waaay less time in Totori than Rorona especially when making sure I have time for everything else (scenes, friends, etc since I also want the true/perfect end).
I plan on trying to follow one of the guides on gfaqs to get through it but for what it's worth, I do enjoy Totori even if I find it stressful.
You should just play normally and without trying to get everything for the first time through, and without a guide. You should still be easily able to achieve the normal ending with time to spare. Then spend that time crafting the best weapons/accessories for all your characters and getting lots of money.
Both money and equipment carry over to NG+, so you won't have to worry about that and can focus on getting any scenes/endings you missed. (probably with a guide)
Both money and equipment carry over to NG+, so you won't have to worry about that and can focus on getting any scenes/endings you missed. (probably with a guide)
I'm currently playing through English Rorona and Totori to prepare for English Meruru. I finished Rorona this weekend and started Totori.
I remember Totori being waaaaay more relaxed with time than Rorona is. And playing it again now, I still feel the same way.
Totori counts time for battles and gathering, so maybe it's one of those things where it's just more apparent that time is passing?
I remember Totori being waaaaay more relaxed with time than Rorona is. And playing it again now, I still feel the same way.
Totori counts time for battles and gathering, so maybe it's one of those things where it's just more apparent that time is passing?
It probably is that...
and for me, it also seems to focus on the combat aspect (and therefore adventure level) a lot more rather than the alchemy from Rorona so having combat and gathering take up time doesn't help. (especially with some bits needing you to beat powerful enemies/get to certain levels)
I will get through it though at some point.
Not to mention I want to see that Drunk scene in Totori (similar to the one in Rorona, though I forget who it is in Totori... Filly maybe?). edit: Looking on ebay at Totori. Judging by those prices, I'll probably get Meruru when it goes under 30 (maybe 20 but if Totori is any indication, between 20 and 30 pounds is the best it will be >_> )
RurouniZel
Asks questions so Ezalc doesn't have to
Sorry just double-checked. Only 40. ^^;
It probably is that...I will get through it though at some point.
Tiffani and Filly. ^^;
TomcatTheLion
Member
Definitely going to pick this up. I still have to get Rorona to complete the trilogy though.
SpaceDrake
Member
I believe Esty's officially 45 now!And SMOKING HOT!!
Esty was actually the source of a lot of complaining in Japan in relation to the "de-aged Rorona" thing, since Gust openly stated they did that because they thought players would react badly to an "older" Rorona. The response once Esty was revealed was more or less: "well, shit, if someone pushin' middle age can look like that in an Arland game, just leave Rorona the way she was!" Famitsu even ran a poll concerning "older Rorona vs. kid Rorona, which do you prefer" and older Rorona won by some ridiculous, 2-to-1 margin or somesuch.
Anyway, for what it's worth, this game also reviewed insanely well in Japan; it came out the same week as Mass Effect 2, and basically tied with that game for the top review spot. It managed a 36/40 in Famitsu, an aggregate 90 or so in Dengeki, and lots of other positive reviews besides. The general feeling in Japan seems to be that this is one of the best games Gust has ever made, is definitely the best Atelier game since Violet, and it might be the best game in the franchise's 15-year history, though that one's contentious. I'm really curious to see what the wider review circuit here in Eagleland will do with the game.
And yes I preordered mostly to get that barrel t-shirt
I think Totori was really well received too.
But I think the only thing I like less about Meruru is that Meruru has a weird running animation. And Totori is a cuter protagonist.
Very minor things. It plays better and I guess that's the most important thing or whatever.
I remember the improvements not being as surprising as the leap from Rorona to Totori though.
But I think the only thing I like less about Meruru is that Meruru has a weird running animation. And Totori is a cuter protagonist.
Very minor things. It plays better and I guess that's the most important thing or whatever.
I remember the improvements not being as surprising as the leap from Rorona to Totori though.
I don't believe I ever got that ability. I must not have been as far in Totori as I thought.
Dark Schala
Eloquent Princess
I like Totori's design better than Meruru's too. Actually, out of all three, Totori's is probably my favourite due to dress colour palette. But I think Meruru in general has some better character designs than Totori (which were already fine in general). Like, Gino has a better design here, and Lias isn't bad to look at.
Anyway, I'm enjoying Totori a lot more than I did Rorona. It isn't as strict with regards to time stuff, so I feel like I can get more done in general. Plus the plat seems easier to attain. Wonder if Merururuuuuu is similar in that respect.
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Here ^ new shipping date
Here ^ new shipping date
graywolf323
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The Grim Heaper
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Guess this gives me more time to beat Totori. ):
hosannainexcelsis
Member
Too bad, but it's better to receive advance notice instead of a surprise shipping delay which sometimes happens with NISA games.
Skyfireblaze
Member
Well that's bad D: But does that also count for Europe?
As we are getting it on the 25th anyway and it said "nationwide" in the article so I'm curious.RurouniZel
Asks questions so Ezalc doesn't have to
... well fuck. I even took a week off from work to play it. >_> So much for that. Updating OP.
RurouniZel
Asks questions so Ezalc doesn't have to
graywolf323
Member
just got an update from the NISA online store as well, it gives further detail as to what happened
"Dear Valued Customer and Royal Alchemic Apprentice,
Thank you for preordering Atelier Meruru: The Apprentice of Arland from the NISA Online Store. We are grateful for your support!
Unfortunately a delay has occurred during our manufacturing process for Atelier Meruru that has caused a 1 week delay on the official release date of this great adventure. This changes the official release date of the title Atelier Meruru from May 22nd to May 29th. This delay will affect the release date of all retailers in North America.
In response to that delay, our Online Store had decided to push back the billing date for preorders for Atelier Meruru from May 15th (today) to May 21st (Monday of next week). We will be shipping out our orders once our billing process is completed. Because of the large amount of orders, we may not be able to have all of our customers' orders shipped out on the same day, so if you do not receive your tracking information the day after you are billed, do not worry, we are still processing your orders.
We greatly appreciate your support and patience so far with this process and apologize for any inconvenience that this occurrence might have caused.
Thank you for your time, and please have a great day!
Best wishes,
NISA Online Store"
"Dear Valued Customer and Royal Alchemic Apprentice,
Thank you for preordering Atelier Meruru: The Apprentice of Arland from the NISA Online Store. We are grateful for your support!
Unfortunately a delay has occurred during our manufacturing process for Atelier Meruru that has caused a 1 week delay on the official release date of this great adventure. This changes the official release date of the title Atelier Meruru from May 22nd to May 29th. This delay will affect the release date of all retailers in North America.
In response to that delay, our Online Store had decided to push back the billing date for preorders for Atelier Meruru from May 15th (today) to May 21st (Monday of next week). We will be shipping out our orders once our billing process is completed. Because of the large amount of orders, we may not be able to have all of our customers' orders shipped out on the same day, so if you do not receive your tracking information the day after you are billed, do not worry, we are still processing your orders.
We greatly appreciate your support and patience so far with this process and apologize for any inconvenience that this occurrence might have caused.
Thank you for your time, and please have a great day!
Best wishes,
NISA Online Store"
Hcoregamer00
The 'H' stands for hentai.
Sucks about the delay, but at least it gives me time to finish my Master's thesis
RurouniZel
Asks questions so Ezalc doesn't have to
Just got that e-mail as well. It's too bad, but oh well. Such is life. ^^;
graywolf323
Member
if you ordered from the official store they were going to start charging today and shipping them out later this week but it was always the 22nd for release date
dakkumauji
Member
Boo to the delay.
I did kinda expect it to happen given what happened with NISA's other releases.
I did kinda expect it to happen given what happened with NISA's other releases.