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.
cat :3
Was gone for a whole day, wow, I missed a lot...
[1]
I mean, this thread has the potential for... pretty much any entity that's imaginable by a human mind to join, so I wouldn't be surprised by spies.
[2] Wow, that's a really insightful argument. Thanks!
[3] Welcome to the thread, Qiqi - as Tarvek pointed out, you look really alive for an undead... When I think of "zombie", I think of "virus decomposing your body to a point where it's still barely usable and mind-controlling you". What's a jiangshi?
Also, what does the ofuda on your forehead do?
[4] Hi Flan! You're not here often anymore, are you busy IRL?
...Wait. Don't tell me you're pulling through with your new year's resolution of causing an incident.
Tama May Cry 4: Order of the Toons
Seems like my remark about 2020 making us it's b!+ch [1] really went places.
Then someone brought up the subject of beliefs, I'm surprised they didn't get in trouble for that one since it's kinda dangerous to make that statement in some areas.
At least there's wasn't any major arguments and things stayed well with ease. aroo.
Merfolk, often worried
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Ooh you're a zombie ? You don't look like those ugly zombies I fight everytime.
Superficial and Otherworldly Celestial
Just got bored for a while but I'm back now. Anyway, jiangshi are a type of Chinese undead I'm pretty sure. Usually the ofuda is some kind of sealing spell.
One time I read Yoshika's ofuda and it had a grocery list on it.
Huh.
"That was a pointless encounter with a pointless person."
Carmine at the Beach
I always thought that if I somehow became a zombie, I would be a Revenant Zombie. I would probably be freaking out though, because I would still be rotting a bit. But I would probably end up getting used to it. Anyway, sleep was okay, I'm still a little ill, but I've been recovering a lot. I feel much better than I did when I first caught that cold this weekend.
"Paldea has a lot of different Pokemon from those in Kitakami." - Carmine
Tama May Cry 4: Order of the Toons
That's good to hear! With continuous progress, I'm sure you'll feel complete soon!
Revenant zombies are an interesting type of undead creatures, still keeping their minds in check!
Mortefi
1 Yes. The girls I forgot the names of are correct. But unlike most zombies like me, I was revived by being given adeptus energy, which means that it was on my own power, which means that I can give my own orders. Sometimes I give myself orders I can’t do. When that happens, Dr. Baizhu has to hug me and say he loves me. It doesn’t work very well, because I know he doesn’t mean it.
cat :3
[1] A sealing spell? Would it seal the soul into the body or something?
[2] Glad to hear! I've been recovering, too, and I think I should be healthy again by tomorrow.
[3] Your description of yourself is a very interesting view on sentience and decision-making, I bet it would make for a good thought experiment... Sucks that you can softlock yourself, though.
Superficial and Otherworldly Celestial
Probably keeps them under control or something I imagine.
cat :3
So if the ofuda wasn't there... would the jiangshi just go rampant?
"Please do not reproduce this textbook." - S. Banach & A. Tarski
Superficial and Otherworldly Celestial
That or they'd turn back to their original not-dead personality. Probably depends on how they were made.
Tama May Cry 4: Order of the Toons
Valentine's day is almost here and I got all the candy to share!
Like of course you do Candy Pakupaku, it'll be just like an ordinary day for the most part (though I bet our Tama friends are planning a party like last year lol).
Har har har
Wow, seems like a lot happened since I left last night. A lot of interesting talk about life, death, zombies, etc. that I'd like to chime in on.
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So, Qiqi, it sounds like you were revivified by someone? That's fascinating to me.
We do have the ability to bring people back from the dead here in Europa, though only if their body is intact and if they haven't been dead for too long. Also, being revivified has the risk of memory loss (especially if it's been a while since your death).
But it seems like you remember a lot about your resurrection. Which is unusual.
I've had a Near-Death Experience during an SVV procedure back in Castle Heterodyne (by "near-death experience" I mean like an actual, almost-supernatural experience that you get from being on your deathbed — not "near-death experience" merely as in "I was in Castle Heterodyne"). I don't remember much of the details, but I do remember it was both scary and wonderful at once.
Edited by m-95 on Feb 13th 2023 at 12:40:20 PM
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Mortefi
No. I don’t remember much. That is just an inference. I have a very poor memory in general, actually.
"Mortefi, researcher at Department of Safety, Huaxu Academy. For inquiries about Tacetite weapons, you may visit my lab."
cat :3
[1] Wow, you know a lot - did Patchouli teach you or something? Because if so, I'm kinda surprised you have the patience to learn.
[2] That sounds really interesting. I'm always in for trippy unusual experiences, it's a shame you don't remember anything.
Question, can I remove the link to the wargear VODs from this account's forum signature or does anyone still want a look?
Edited by StepexNo2 on Feb 13th 2023 at 7:26:57 PM
"Please do not reproduce this textbook." - S. Banach & A. Tarski
Carmine at the Beach
Man, I wonder what an out-of-body ghost experience must be like. Wouldn't the body start rotting unless the ghost returned to the body in time? All of this talk about undeath, death and life is quite perplexing.
By the way, I found this epic orchestral track online. It sounds so beautiful, and I love it.
Gah, not more orchestral stuff - (*listens to it*) - huh, it actually sounds great. It's the first orchestral track I've heard in a while that I actually enjoyed. Still prefer sound-design tracks to orchestral ones though. I've been listening to the musical styles of Celldweller, Zardonic and Voicians for inspiration in composing the former. By the way, as a Goth, I'm kind of fascinated by zombies in fiction. I wonder if there would be a zombie Pokemon that we learn about in the near future. Most likely it would be a Ghost/Dark-type.
"Paldea has a lot of different Pokemon from those in Kitakami." - Carmine
Superficial and Otherworldly Celestial
Well I spend most of my time indoors and we have the biggest library in Gensokyo, so of course I'd read stuff.
Tama May Cry 4: Order of the Toons
Geez, so much about death in the thread, you think it was October or something.
I suppose not everyone here is that interested in thinking of the love to share (which can be platonic as well) for tomorrow huh sis.
Carmine at the Beach
So for Valentine's Day, Mina and I are gonna go out for a romantic date. We're probably gonna find some places to eat, watch some movies, and spend some much needed time together.
Awesome. I just get all happy thinking about it!
You guys make such a cute couple.
Cuteness overload!
I'm so happy for you guys!
"Paldea has a lot of different Pokemon from those in Kitakami." - Carmine
One is a genius. The other's insane.
: For Valentines Day, I'm gonna give candy hearts to every Pokémon out there, they'll be sure to thank me!
Merfolk, often worried
I'm sure Mona will ask me to go out with her or whatever. Ew.
Tama May Cry 4: Order of the Toons
[1] Ooh, how cute! A Slurpuff!
That's the way to do it, spread the happiness around!
Given how grim the topics have been lately (my fault included) that might useful. I'll be joining that crazy party tomorrow as well.
Edited by MkayRose on Feb 13th 2023 at 5:01:46 AM
Meet the Tamas!◊ This is where it will end, by my hand.
Har har har
We'd be fine with it, not sure about Rui or the others.
I actually do remember mine a bit better. I was in the same SVV procedure as Wulfenbach, except my experience was a bit more . . . um . . . intense.
If I told you the details, Stefan, for legal reasons I'd have to trust you and everyone else in this thread to keep a secret, at least from people in my world. See, the royals have a lot of strict rules about inheritance, and— Ah, I may have said too much already.
(OOC: For context, this page
◊ has Gil explain what the deal is. TLDR, Fantastic Legal Weirdness says Tarvek maybe can't be king, and he doesn't want the news to get out.)
Edited by m-95 on Feb 13th 2023 at 4:06:22 AM
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oh hey it's that guy from the thing!
for valentines day im gonna give my contestants a new challenge
He can, however, feel sad, like when his wife left him.
No. He is human. But even though I am a corpse, I am in better physical condition than him.
"Mortefi, researcher at Department of Safety, Huaxu Academy. For inquiries about Tacetite weapons, you may visit my lab."