#ooc ✦ game moments.

[lulu2992]

This post is long overdue, but because I promised exactly seven years ago today that I would talk about this “later”, I want to finally do it!

So, prior to annoying everyone here about the Far Cry series, mostly Far Cry 5, and complaining about its nightmarishly-inconsistent lore, I used to annoy everyone with Final Fantasy XV and its... surprinsingly-not-that-inconsistent story. It’s not perfect, of course, and I’m sure many people could tell you more about it and its flaws better than I can, but considering it was told in the span of at least three years across four versions of the main game (which was updated several times to add more cutscenes and information), four DLC episodes, two films, two books, one animated series, one multiplayer expansion, as well as a few more spin-off games, demos, and trailers (not all of them canon), I still think it’s impressively coherent and that things could have been way worse.

Despite having never played this game myself (I don’t even know if I’ve ever said that), I fell in love with it, and more specifically with a character named Ardyn Izunia, a charismatic antagonist with a tragic past. Yes, I have a type.

Anyway, one thing I loved to complain about at the time was the English localization of the game. Although it’s far from being terrible, it slightly differs from the original Japanese version, and while some changes are appropriate and make sense (a localization isn’t meant to be a literal translation, after all), others are... questionable. The English version also had the luxury of having its own facial animations, which means the team didn’t even have to worry about being 100% faithful to the character’s original lip movements and emotions. And they weren’t.

Some of the choices that were made regarding Ardyn in particular are still upsetting to me. The way he talks about his name is unclear? People get confused. A sentence he finishes in Japanese gets interrupted in English for no apparent reason? That creates a non-existent mystery. A frown is turned upside-down? That erases a rare and therefore important angry reaction. He doesn’t chuckle at a key moment? That changes the tone of the scene and his feelings on the whole situation…

So, on March 19th, 2018, I said I wanted to talk about “when he sounds mocking and unimpressed instead of surprised and offended in the Pocket Edition”, so this is what I’m going to do, at long last. The mobile version of FFXV is interesting because it contains a few lines that were not in the original game and never included in the other editions (unless that’s changed; it’s been a while since I’ve studied this game). Those lines are exchanged between Noctis and Ardyn during their final battle.

From what I’ve seen and tried to translate thanks to online tools (I still don’t speak Japanese), the English conversation is nearly identical to the original Japanese version, but there’s one thing Ardyn says, and especially how he says it, that is very different to me.

When Noctis asserts he will save him from the darkness, in English, Ardyn replies, “Will you?” in a rather derisive and dismissive tone. In Japanese, though, he replies, “何?” (“What?”), and it seems Noctis’ words actually affect him. You can hear both versions below. Focus on Ardyn’s tone:

Original videos: English - Japanese

To me, the way he replies in English suggests he doesn’t take Noctis seriously at all. It’s like he’s saying, “Aw, that’s cute; as if you could do that”. In Japanese, however, I think he sounds shocked, like he can’t believe someone would genuinely want to help him despite everything he’s done and the monster he has become.

His reaction reminds me of the moment Lunafreya softly tells him he will eventually know peace… and he just slaps her. I could never decide exactly why he did it. I don’t know if it’s because he feels insulted and belittled by her words or if, on the contrary, he can’t stand the fact she’s showing compassion, not to mention right after he’s just mortally stabbed her. Does her kindness hurt him because he believes he doesn’t deserve it? Does she remind him of the man he used to be, the selfless, naive healer she somehow managed to still see, deep inside of him, despite the many layers of darkness he’s spent ages burying himself under?

In any case, it seems Ardyn is supposed to react strongly and be thrown off balance when someone believes he can and deserves to be saved, so what I wanted to say in 2018 is that I thought, and still think, that it’s a shame the English version of his line in the Pocket Edition doesn’t reflect that.

[haedoll]

i lowkey hate when ppl talk about link feeling disdain towards zelda by the end of a game like you just made that up

[50shadesofpitchblack]

Being married to Shane is an experience

[misteria247]

"It's practically throbbing! .......my brain I mean. .......Lixian please delete me from existence."

-Markiplier, ADHD icon

[nenoname]

Kinda wanna rant a little about what you have also remarked about Hirsch's shallowness

Recently in a tweet thread as he discussed what Mario chatacters would the main GF characters play, and his reply for Ford is rather dismissive and lame as he claims he would rage quit.

https://nitter.poast.org/_AlexHirsch/status/1907502521838612829

Honestly why deny that Ford would take this moment to bond with the family? If anything Stan would try to rage quit or rig the game.

Also on a tangent but at another panel when Hirsch was asked about Dipper's bubble, he said it would be some X Files fantasy. And now its being popularised with cracklinhaze's X Falls.

https://www.tumblr.com/murmaiderii/764630878309761024/panel-highlights?source=share

But I also kinda disagreed. Dipper isnt easily fooled. Even Bill said he has a will of titanium. He's far too inquisitive and paranoid to be taken in by something like that. Just as Mabel's bubble is formed from her greatest character flaw (denial and refusal to acknowledge reality for what it is), a similarly perfect trap for Dipper would be based on his greatest flaws: insecurity, low self-esteem, and an inferiority complex. Dipper is constantly questioning his self worth and his future. So I dont think Dipper's bubble would not be a Paradise Trap as was Mabel's. Dipper's would be a prison to break down his will and isolate himself so he can't let others down. To just say Dipper's bubble is another paradise trap is quite a disservice to his paranoid and inquisitive nature. He would see through Bill's tricks and it wont work on him.

Again, its very telling that if not for the writers, he actually has no idea of how to handle his own characters

eh while i do agree alex definitely needs his other writers to help round out characters and see different perspectives, i don't exactly really have any issue with the specific stuff you brought up

mostly cos the mario kart stuff is just another on a whim sorta hc tweet that isn't taken seriously considering his answer for mcgucket is "rolling in rusty springs" but also personally i don't mind the ford answer cos it makes me think of hanzo (my old hypocritical blorbo of many years ago) and i do relate to being a petty bastard cos of my competitive nature conflicting with my inability to also not do the start boost kjsahdskahda i would think it'd be pretty damn silly if alex was full on "ford claims he's above all video games" cos there's definitely a bunch of genres he would like and it's more funny if he had a specific grudge against kart games only (and like not racing or driving games in general. specifically kart)

i think stan's urge to rage quit would be tempered from soos having him play games with him for a decade but i think he also would also be petty at the game too and try to distract others for an advantage while unintentionally sabotaging himself

and it might be a bit of stretch (considering it's pre weirdmageddon so the general character dynamics are different) but i am reminded of ford going "why don't we all play dd&md together" wanting to bond over something he's specifically interested in, instead of taking a 20 min break from the game so the others could watch their show they've been excited about for days kashdskahd (i get why ford didn't want to watch ducktective cos why watch a season finale of a show you've never seen with zero context? but it does make the end of the ep having the characters go "yeah!! let's watch the finale!!!" and it immediately cutting to ford not being there kinda sad)

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anyway while that type of trap is more character fitting, i think the bubbles are more about bill thinking that the perfect prison is one that the prisoner would never want to leave so i always assumed any character's bubble is always paradise lotus eater machine deal with implied hypnosis (which is why you see mabel snapping out of it and being kinda shocked that she was oblivious to the place being obnoxiously bright and playing the same song constantly)

and the thing is, dipper+wendy+soos all were swayed by her bubble too even when they knew exactly what's going on and that they had to stop bill. wendy and soos fell for the "just five more minutes can't hurt...." temptation and got stuck hitting that snooze button!!! and i feel like with soos' example of his fantasy dad, it shows that even though he moved on and does think of stan as his dad, the bubble itself kinda encourages character regression? idk

but i guess that's also supported by dipper getting a fantasy wendy who's basically like "all the stuff you worked through over the summer and that speech you literally gave to gideon a few hours ago about accepting that you won't always have your feelings returned but should be the best person you can be anyway? forget that!!! go be happy in this fantasy and never think feel bad again!" and he only broke through that cos fake!wendy winking reminded him of the shapeshifter

i think an interesting trap for dipper would be preying on that "don't trust anyone" mindset that ford unfortunately ended up encouraging further in last mabelcorn with bill getting a front row seat to that entire incident via the banners 😭

[clegfly]

Getting REAL sick and tired of how omori TikTok views sunny.

Like, they view any scene of him being emotionally vulnerable, affectionate, or even just making an expression outside of just being completely neutral as “mischaracterised”. He’s not some cool, stoic, unwavering badass, he is a traumatised teenager. Don’t cry whenever he dares to give his friend a hug or (god forbid) be SAD about something??? Isn’t like. Part of the point of his development about him allowing himself to break down the repressive walls he built when he shut himself in? And being able to rely on his real friends instead of imaginary versions? And isn’t the game like. Meant to SHOW that he still cares about them despite isolating himself?

It’s really stupid to get mad at a character like that showing emotion or affection personally, especially since he’s not used to expressing it properly after so long. But that’s just me

[thanatologie]

if we're talking about this, i think emmrich - especially an emmrich that just went through the hell of arguing with his Person and then losing them to the fade prison - is way too fucking nice to solas, though i can't 1000% guarantee there weren't plans to fuck his whole world up through other means later.

emmlich, however, is ready at any time, catch these skeletal hands.

[fluorine-9th-element]

YOOO WAZZUP FAM!!

I'm Fluorine!! Obviously. Most reactive element on the periodic table, fuck yeah!! This translates to my epic and loud personality!! I'm so fucking cool, you better respect me! I'll blow up in your face if you don't!!

Sure, I might combine with others, but I definitely can and will go solo! I'll give reminders every so often to brush your teeth because I'm cool like that and I'm also there to clean yo teeth.

She/he pronoun truther. Either one is fine, and if you say otherwise then I'm gonna blow the fuck up!

BY THE WAY, PLEASE DON'T SEND ME DONATION ASKS. THEY MAKE ME UNCOMFORTABLE. SORRY!! I'M NOT TRYING TO IGNORE THEM, I PROMISE! THIS GOES FOR ALL MY OTHER BLOGS THAT I RUN, TOO! SO SORRY, GUYS!

OOC: Note that this is a gimmick blog. This is how I see the element Fluorine in my eyes. A pretty explosive guy, but cool nonetheless.

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#periodic ooc table - OOC / non-gimmick posts.

#shitposting elements - Shitposting as gimmick. Because yes.

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#the daily fluorine teeth - Fluorine's daily reminder for you to brush your teeth.

#fluorine's asks - Fluorine responds to asks!

[thedeafprophet]

Me sitting in the car, minding my own business

My brain: Hey remember how motr included a thing with having a Jewish character compare the plights of Jewish people in the time period to the devils in the game

[byanyan]

okay... i might be alive today? jaw pain had me genuinely down & fucking out yesterday, it was so bad. but i think?? (not to jinx it or anything ahdjgsg) i've finally managed to sleep it off (mostly).

gonna..... gonna see how things hold up. if i can get some writing (or messaging) done, i will, and if not...... i am thanking y'all for the four billionth time for ur understanding and patience ahfgsjj

[dicethrow]

Difficulty Test

You are a somewhat difficult person to get along with (52.86%).

Yoinked from: @estarion

Wait.. so Mister "Stealing the Blackstaff as a child" is a serial risk taker? I am shocked. I would have never thought the man who thinks it's a great idea to open a portal to the Hells in the middle of class to be a man who took too many risks.

Tagging: @deathswcrn @never-surrender @chaoticbard @writtenmisfits @katabasiiis @truthshaper & you

[aeonfought]

catching  up  on  the  latest  (?)  trailblaze mission  in  hsr  and

WHY  DID  NO  ONE  TELL  ME  ABOUT  THIS  ??

I'M  LITERALLY  ABOUT  TO  SOB  BECAUSE  OF  THESE  TWO.  i'm  so  emotional  rn,  don't  talk  to  me.

[brokentoys]

Playing my Sims 3 file and the game itself finally got tired of her constant cheating on him, and their constant divorces and remarriages, that it just makes her Disappear every time they interact together.

[abrushwithdeath]

((I'm gonna try to be around a little bit today, so let me know if you want me to send memes your way!!!

This goes for people I'm already writing with AND anyone I haven't had a chance to write with yet, by the way <3))

[merrilark]

This... this was cruel. Holy cow, help these poor girls.

[mehrcedita]

i haven't finished the page yet but verses that will be moving over + info:

the last of us / apocalypseverse

the hunger games

riordanverse

fables (wip)

general period/fantasy verse (also wip)

yellowjackets? maybe?