Ahh, console video games (or vidcons as I call them). the ultimate medium of expression, able to convey any emotion ranging from hatred to love, loyalty to fear, all in front of our eyes. Ah, and with lovingly crafted art, music, and the ability to control the action, vidcons are the ultimate combination of the high arts. While I tend to play the stoic, I will be the first to admit that vidcons haven driven me to cry, to scream and shout, to feel actual hate; such is the power of this force beyond our wildest reckoning. And here I am, before you, to temp your tongues with the taint of such a tantalizing topic.
And the Japanese, the true geniuses behind the world of video games. Pah, I throw my scorn upon such incompetents of the West who would mock the true art of the Japanese with 'games' such as Baldur's Gate and Madden. Perhaps it is that the West is not as intelligent as the East, but this is a matter for another day. Japan has given us such masterpieces as the Final Fantasy series, Star Ocean, Wild Arms, and of course, Arc the Lad. Yes, some of the finest vidcons in the world were created by Japanese. I come to you today to ask you in all earnesty, what is your favorite vidcon? I will reveal mine after the grand debate has illustriously begun, but not before the first poster falls victim to my plot of discussion.
In other words, this is a thread on an imaginary forum our avatars frequent. The topic can fluctuate, and its mostly just general discussion.
Albedo
Ah, so you've heard of me! Yes, 'tis I.
“You carry the aura of the stars, interesting...”
Not-so-Magical Girl
Aw, hope you get back home then. Hey, can't you just take her there?
Perhaps. But I prefer mortals work to prove themselves. Besides, where would the fun in that be?
I guess. Oh and hi other new person.
"That was a pointless encounter with a pointless person."
AI with access to the console
OH DEAR LORD HIM.
I look to the stars... but that's mostly because there isn't anything else interesting
Har har har
Well, I heard your name mentioned previously. I greatly apologize for not introducing myself, Fraulein. I am none other than . . .
TRYGGVASSEN
It is an honour to meet you, your Highness!
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Albedo
You as well. I see the word "adventurer" in your title. I am intrigued. I myself am also one involved with the noble pursuit of new frontiers, in an especially literal way. I am the Official Investigator for the Adventurer's Guild!
“You carry the aura of the stars, interesting...”
Professional Professionalist
Othar, ams you also Scandinavians?
"Don't cry because it's over, cry because it happened."
Not-so-Magical Girl
He sounds like some humans I met in the outside world.
Har har har
Quite lovely, Frau Fischl! Good to hear that your side of the world is not without heroes! It is always lovely to hear that young ladies are involved in noble pursuits!
Yes, I am from Norway!
I'm terribly sorry for not introducing myself, Princess. My name is Baron Gilgamesh Wulfenbach, first of my name.
Though he's a villain, I suspect young Wulfenbach will have a redemption arc soon!
—SHUT!
Good eve, Frau. I am Fürst (Prince) Aaronev Tarvek Sturmvoraus, the Prince of Sturmhalten and the Storm King in waiting.
Sturmvoraus has already completed his redemption arc, and is now my sidekick!
I am NOT your sidekick!
Tis what they all say!
Edited by m-95 on Nov 28th 2022 at 8:43:08 AM
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Albedo
Well met.
My noble familiar Oz has asked me to transcribe for him. "I have a bad feeling that these two meeting is going to be a disaster." I, for one, disagree wholeheartedly! This man seems quite the interesting person!
She is actually neither a princess nor from another world, but she is very happy to be humoured.
Edited by KitkatKK2 on Nov 28th 2022 at 6:21:58 AM
“You carry the aura of the stars, interesting...”
Not-so-Magical Girl
You seem pretty fun. I'm kind of jealous of your familiar though, I want a cool pet too. Though maybe a bat instead of a talking raven.
Ooh we have a talking raven pet too! Her name is Okuu! Say hi Okuu.
Hi Lady Koishi. Hi Oz! I didn't think I'd meet another bird here.
Don't all hell ravens talk?
Yeah but Okuu is more special than them.
"That was a pointless encounter with a pointless person."
Professional Professionalist
Oh wowee!!!!! I ams froms Norway too! Nice too sees yous brother!
"Don't cry because it's over, cry because it happened."
Cynthia at the Beach
I visited Norway before. There were a lot of museums about Vikings. I like works involving Vikings and Norse Mythology. Though sometimes people get their idea of the Norse gods from Marvel Comics, which takes some liberties in how they are portrayed.
"My swimsuit fits me well, right?" - Cynthia
Har har har
Ooh, is that a raven? I've met owners of those fine avians before! They're very clever birds, you know!
I think you can learn a thing or two from this bird.
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[1]
OH YEAAHHH, LETS LISTEN TO THE GIRL IN FANCY GARMENTS AND A CROWN TALK ABOUT HOW SHE IS FUCKING LEFT IN THE DUST, IGNORED AND ABANDONED AND IS THE GOD OF OTHERS LIKE THAT, THE SHUNNED. SHUT. THE. FUCK. UP. HAVE YOU EVER FELT PEOPLE LOOK AWAY FROM YOU JUST BECAUSE OF HOW GROTESQUE YOU ARE? DESPITE EVERYTHING YOU DID? HAVE YOUR FRIENDS IGNORED YOUR PRESENCE? DID THEY NOT CARE EVEN WHEN YOU WENT MISSING? WHEN OTHERS WERE DISGUSTED BY YOU JUST BEING THERE? BEING THE REASON WHY PEOPLE WHO SHOULD BE CLOSE TO YOU, FAMILY HAVE LEFT YOU? HOW IT IS TO BE NEGLECTED? YOU MAY BE THE ULTIMATE SECRET GOD, BUT YOU ARE NOT "THE GOD OF THOSE WHO SOCIETY WANTS TO CAST ASIDE".KSKSWJWKAKSMSMDKAKALMSMSSMSKSKWMWMSMFDDWFFWDBUGWFBGBBIIHSQDHBUGWEDBUAXHBJNIHN
I'm sorry. I just couldn't hold myself back from letting Grim react to that. ALSO, PERMANENT CAPS LOCK-
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Ah, someone who kins me! Nice to meet you Othar Tryggvassen!
Edited by CardboardBot on Nov 28th 2022 at 5:30:00 PM
Albedo
Well. You could at least not yell while you are attempting to refute her claims. You could also stand to use significantly less vulgar language and profanity.
“You carry the aura of the stars, interesting...”
Professional Professionalist
Because of...reasons I don'ts likes going backs to Norway much. But I does thinks it's a lovely country to visit!
It'sh because he watsched his dad drown in the freeshing cold and it was hish fault.
STOP REMINDINGS ME!
"Don't cry because it's over, cry because it happened."
AI with access to the console
Othar Question what motivates you? I've watched you from afar and all I see is utter madness. You remind me of the luddites and their fervent zeal against any form of technology which utilized electricity
I look to the stars... but that's mostly because there isn't anything else interesting
Har har har
I'm motivated by a desire for a more peaceful, prosperous, and overall better world! What other explanation is there for all my actions in life?
. . . that, and a tremendous lack of understanding of how to attain that goal?
Hrmph. I see you're still in the "Grumpy Anti-Hero Lancer" phase of your redemption arc, Sturmvoraus.
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Peach's "not amused" state
I was absent because I was doing a gourmet race against Kirby... And I lose. And then I was infected by another evil entity, which forced Kirby to knock me out, and then...
Extreme math nerd
Man, I come back the next morning just to see that all the funny stuff happened while I was asleep. There's now two people whose speech is way too much purple prose, one of which is painfully Wrong Genre Savvy, and the other is a fairytale princess. What?
[1] Hi, ich bin Stefan - und entschuldige, wenn ich mich über deine Benennungen lustig mache, aber sowas wie "Mitternachtsbrot des Sommernachtgartens" kann sich echt nur ne Märchenprinzessin ausdenken - besonders, weil das streng genommen grammatikalisch falsch ist. Wie biste denn überhaupt auf diese Namen gekommen?
P.S. Zugegebenermaßen ist Deutsch in meinem Universum auch nicht ganz fehlerfrei - zum Beispiel gibts das Rindfleischetikettierungsüberwachungsaufgabenübertragungsgesetz, das ernsthaft einmal im Bundestag diskutiert wurde. Eine Sprecherin sollte sich angeblich für den "unhandlichen Namen" entschuldigt haben.
(Translation: Hi, I'm Stefan - and forgive me if I make fun of your naming choices, but only a fairytale princess could come up with something like "Mitternachtsbrot des Sommernachtgartens" - especially considering that this is technically grammatically incorrect. How'd you even come up with these names?)
(P.S. Admittedly, German in my homeworld isn't exactly perfect either - for instance, there's the "Rindfleischetikettierungsüberwachungsaufgabenübertragungsgesetz", a law that has genuinely been discussed by the government once. Apparently a speaker even lampshaded the odd name once.)
Edited by StepexNo2 on Nov 29th 2022 at 9:04:36 PM
"What I don‘t like about measure theory is that you have to say 'almost everywhere' almost everywhere." - Attributed to Kurt Friedrichs
Not-so-Magical Girl
[1] Quite the temper you have. Generally shouting at most deities is a poor way to earn their favor, though I admire the courage of those who would rage against the divine. I'll admit my outfit is quite elaborate but it's not as if I used vast amounts of wealth to acquire it. Even the most poor god can simply generate their own clothing.
Besides, her silly hat isn't a crown.
...Yes, ahem. To give further detail. A "backdoor" also refers to the area behind a Buddhist temple. Traditionally this was visited by various categories of people, such as monks of low rank. During New Year ceremonies for instance, such a space was crowded, not only by monks and sarugaku performers, but also by outcasts fulfilling a variety of roles for the temple. These low-class individuals were generally perceived as not very different from the demons which were to be exorcized on such occasions, and which would actually be impersonated by some outcasts. These demons were needed as symbols of the impending chaos, kept at bay by ritual. In other words, they were used as scapegoats, whose expulsion reaffirmed social order.
Such groups required a protector, a role I gladly served. Though alas, it wasn't to last. First that Oda Nobunaga razed my temple to the ground during his campaign, then one of my followers' rituals was widely condemned until finally syncretic gods like myself fell from grace due to the official policy of separation of Shinto and Buddhism.
Others might feel shame from this, but I prefer to wear it as a badge of honor. After all, in Gensokyo, a place where forgotten beings go. A world where the abandoned gather, who else to preside over it than the forgotten god of the outcasts?
You do sure like talking about yourself.
Ahahaha, I suppose I did go off track somewhat. Still, I wish you the best of luck "Grim". Sadly your world is outside my influence but I can respect your efforts to defiantly survive despite everything thrown at you.
"That was a pointless encounter with a pointless person."
Cynthia at the Beach
Good morning guys, I woke up from a good night of sleep. I finally feel a lot better. Which is a good thing, because I have a lot of homework assignments to complete, but I think I should be able to get them done quickly and easily.
"My swimsuit fits me well, right?" - Cynthia
Peach's "not amused" state
[1] I admire the courage of those who would rage against the divine.
Kirby kill gods.
Edited by Coock-atoo on Nov 29th 2022 at 1:36:46 PM
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That's true!
He even fought the God of death in Mass Attack!
I leave for a little while, and come back to see that Sturmvoraus invited a princess. Not only that, she sounds like someone I kn—
WELL MET!
I caught wind of someone mentioning my name a little while back. Now I come to your secret message-board, and see there is a young lady here, longing to return to her home! I assume that would be Fischl von Luftschloss Narfidort, Prinzessin der Verurteilung, am I correct?
. . .
Edited by m-95 on Nov 28th 2022 at 7:41:58 AM
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