#vandham xenoblade

[jinxekkotimebomb]

Other fun thought I remembered to discuss. I like how Rex looks up to and idealised most of the adults around him and takes part of them into his sense of self. Corinne likely impacted his cheerful and helpful personality, as he wanted to become like her and help those around him.

The second most important person in his life is definitely Azurda (or Gramps, as he likes to call him). Azurda becomes his parental figure alongside Corinne, and Rex wants to become a man who can pay back the ones he loved who helped me grow into the kind of person he currently is.

Rex misses his parents, even if he never knew them. He knows they wouldn't want him to be wallowing in his own sorrow and it's why he focuses on trying to become someone others can look up to. He struggles to show weakness, as he feels like it's disrespecting those who sacrificed themselves for him.

This is why Vandham's death, another man he looked up to as a parental figure. Affected him so hard. Rex spent most of his life being someone whose loved ones died to protect him. He feels that unless he becomes someone who can silently suffer and help those around him; they died in vain.

Rex, even post Xenoblade 2, took a lot of himself based on Vandham especially. Despite the short time he knew him, Vandham impacted him strongly, and he wants to respect the man who died to protect him and his dream of Elysium.

Morag and Zeke also became older figures who shaped Rex into the man he later became. Rex is a person who loves to please those around him, even at the cost of himself. It's due to this he struggles with his own self perception and had to shape himself through his experiences with the others he met.

Rex's fighting style and clothing sense is inspired by both Zeke and Morag by the time of Xenoblade Chronicles 3 also. He looks up to them both and takes their power into his own. It depicts how much his allies play into Rex's strength and the way he inspires those who come to idealise him also.

It's due to this that Rex, as he is during Xenoblade 3 is like an ultimate representation of a man who lives not for himself but for others. It's both tragic but also realistic that he still has self image issues from his experiences.

Despite that, Rex became a man who could help others and does inspire everyone around him. He even saved Malos and Jin at the end of their lives by opening their eyes to what they had and the good they achieved during their lives. I love this man so much.

[ebberry-jay]

Old art of the party members of xenoblade 2 [art from 2020]

[dexjarxenoengage]

The end of Xenoblade 2 chapter 3 will always be one of the best moments in the entire game. It didn’t make me cry or anything like that, but it was still a good cutscene when you consider the buildup leading to Vandham’s death (which, unlike most Xenoblade deaths, sticks).

One of the reasons why I love this cutscene is seeing Akhos watching his Blade Obrona die in anguish. It all fits perfectly with one of Vandham’s speeches to Rex earlier in the chapter about fighting his own “war.” Yes, it doesn’t change the fact that Akhos is working someone who wants to destroy the world or the fact that he abused a little girl’s trust. But seeing him grieve over a friend does strip away any satisfaction that came with defeating him and Malos.

This and Nia’s reaction. Nia knows full well that if she had took a stand sooner, Vandham would’ve lived to see another day. The fact her inaction cost the life of an ally, and nearly cost the lives her friends, it’s one of the reasons Nia would have to eventually step up going forward.

As for Rex, I think actions speak louder than words. But I will say that, despite this games poor voice direction, this moment IMO, is where Al Weaver begins to improve going forward.

[xenoblade-chronicles-brackets]

[hatdude5236]

Crack ship married Roc x Aegaeon with like 5 kids in Xenoblade Chronicles 4

[wiffhuff]

A collection of cursed XCX characters I did earlier today on Insta!!!! I think my favourite one is either Buff Tatsu or Catboy Doug w/ heart glasses ❤️

[frickingnerd]

falling asleep on your shoulder

pairing: matthew vandham x gn!reader

summary: matthew falls asleep on your shoulder after exhaustion finally catches up to him...

“when was the last time you actually slept?”

you hadn't seen matthew rest since na'el disappeared and the city got destroyed. that was a few days ago now and you were starting to worry that your boyfriend was pushing himself further than he could take.

“i can't rest when na'el is still out there–!”

matthew was quick to defend himself. of course he was. you sighed softly, stepping closer and sitting down next to matthew, gently pulling him closer, so that he'd lean against you.

“you need to rest, matthew. if you don't you'll collapse before you find her. and who will save her then?”

matthew quietly grumbled at your words. but he barely had the strength to talk back. not when his eyes were getting heavy and his body began to relax as he leaned against you.

“just… a couple hours of sleep then…”

he mumbled softly, allowing himself to finally rest for a while. as long as you were by his side, a bit of sleep didn't sound too bad…

[frickingcasual]

— matthew vandham

[emblemxeno]

Finished Chapter 3!

There's a reason why Uraya is on the cover of the game, just in front of Elysium. It's where Rex goes through major growth as a character (both in story and in gameplay), learning that he can't avoid war no matter how much he tries to. However, that doesn't mean he has to go along with the war as the world dictates, he can fight his own. It's tragic that it took a great mentor dying for him to realize that.

Mythra awakening is badass as always, serving great catharsis after being taunted by Akhos and Malos during this chapter.

Exploration is top notch in Uraya! More varied skill checks that make sense for the environment, great branching paths, and gorgeous jaw-dropping scenery. Tbh, the game is at its best visually when you're outside of a major city, since there's not as much slow down or pop-in due to loading up buildings and NPCs (though Gormott kind of got the short end whether in Torigoth or not). It helps that the music in all of Uraya's areas are just beautiful and well made.

As a whole, I like Chapter 3 a whole lot. Even if there are minor things I have gripes about, it's remarkably solid for what's still, IMO, a tutorial-type chapter.

I'll miss you, Biggipon!

[theawezomeone]

Vandham for day 110!

[chaos-husband]

DeviantArt Stamps of Rex, Nia, Tora, Vandham, Mòrag Ladair, and Zeke von Genbu from Xenoblade Chronicles 2

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[jinxekkotimebomb]

I like the scene where Nia tries to tell Vandham about her past with Torna and he says it doesn't matter. Someone's past, race, gender etc. means nothing. What matters is who the person is now. Nia is atoning for her past. She doesn't need to out herself if not comfortable.

[moldy-mold]

love this guy!

[skytheidiott]

[xenoblade-chronicles-brackets]

Ok, just as a dumb inconsequential sideshow:

If someone gets more than 50%, they win. Otherwise, whoever has the fewest votes is eliminated and the poll goes again.

[sonocomics]

When two worlds collide...something unbelievable happens.

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