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    Original post 

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.

Edited by wingedcatgirl on Sep 2nd 2025 at 7:38:57 AM

m-95 SauaS GoodooG from my place of residence Since: Jun, 2021 Relationship Status: Loves me...loves me not
SauaS GoodooG
#81351: Apr 14th 2023 at 12:01:53 PM

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The truth is a bit weirder than just me being able to see through the Mist (honestly, I don't know if I have that ability), and it might give you an existential crisis, but I've read a couple of bestseller books with a worldbuilding surprisingly accurate to what you've described so far. They describe the journey of Percy Jackson, a son of Poseidon, who attempts to save Olympus/the Empire State Building.

Aw, Styx, please don't tell me you take them as history.

(OOC: Percy Jackson works under Direct Line To Author, so huzzah for continuity!)

Let me guess: the author is Rick Riordan? The scribe for Camp Half-Blood? These books paint Percy as a brave and selfless hero? The villain is the evil traitor Luke Castellan, with his evil plan to implement basic childcare laws?

Edited by m-95 on Apr 14th 2023 at 3:04:42 PM

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StepexNo2 Leave your ants ants ants ants ants ANTS ANTS from The Complex Plane Since: Aug, 2021 Relationship Status: love is a deadly lazer
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#81352: Apr 14th 2023 at 12:06:23 PM

Rick Riordan is the scribe for Camp Half-Blood, what?
Beyond that, yeah? They narrate from Percy's perspective, not from Riordan's. And there are a bunch of other books by him, which tell stories about other half-bloods, too.

Edit: don't remember much about the childcare thing or Luke Castellan, it's been a while since I read the books.

Edited by StepexNo2 on Apr 14th 2023 at 9:07:01 PM

If it disagrees with experiment, it's wrong.
KitkatKK2 Siffrin from ???? Since: Jul, 2022 Relationship Status: Armed with the Power of Love
Siffrin
#81353: Apr 14th 2023 at 12:16:23 PM

https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/b23d9202_9aab_45b9_b0d2_ae7545fedec2.jpeg

[up][up]I think you may be leaving out the part where Luke Castellan was crazy and also let himself get possessed by the TITAN OF EVIL. And, as I’m sure you’re gonna mention, his heroic sacrifice. Regardless of how tragic he was, he was also a maniac. And not the cool kind, like me.

Just a wanderer.
m-95 SauaS GoodooG from my place of residence Since: Jun, 2021 Relationship Status: Loves me...loves me not
SauaS GoodooG
#81354: Apr 14th 2023 at 12:38:38 PM

[up] https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/alabaster_c_torrington_no_background.png

I think you may be leaving out the part where Luke Castellan was crazy and also let himself get possessed by the TITAN OF EVIL. And, as I’m sure you’re gonna mention, his heroic sacrifice. Regardless of how tragic he was, he was also a maniac. And not the cool kind, like me.

Yeah, yeah, the Kronos business was bad optics, I know. Look, I'll concede that Kronos was no angel. But, c'mon, how many non-malicious ancient spirits have you met? If all of your options suck, you're kinda starved for choices.

(OOC: LMAO, I didn't expect Leo, but it's a welcome surprise. I assume you've read HoO, then?)

And... What's your name? Another half-blood, I'm guessing?

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clemont107 Lida from Kalos (Experienced, Not Yet Jaded) Relationship Status: YOU'RE TEARING ME APART LISA
Lida
#81355: Apr 14th 2023 at 12:51:18 PM

[up]https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/mina_ashido_family_guy_11_26_22.png

Wasn't Kronos distinct from Cronus, the god of time? From what I've read, some people thought they were the same god when in actuality they were different. I'm a bit confused.

"This girl named Dawn is endlessly complaining about what she calls 'Mega Evolution Absentia'. She's crazy!" - Dawn
StepexNo2 Leave your ants ants ants ants ants ANTS ANTS from The Complex Plane Since: Aug, 2021 Relationship Status: love is a deadly lazer
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#81356: Apr 14th 2023 at 12:52:13 PM

Better question: how easy is it to avoid getting posessed by evil spirits in the first place?

If it disagrees with experiment, it's wrong.
KitkatKK2 Siffrin from ???? Since: Jul, 2022 Relationship Status: Armed with the Power of Love
Siffrin
#81357: Apr 14th 2023 at 12:55:38 PM

https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/b23d9202_9aab_45b9_b0d2_ae7545fedec2.jpeg

[up][up][up]Yep, I’m a half-blood. Leo Valdez, son of Hephaestus. I’d say it’s nice to meet you, but it wouldn’t be true.

Yeah, I’ve read it!

Edited by KitkatKK2 on Apr 14th 2023 at 1:56:57 PM

Just a wanderer.
StepexNo2 Leave your ants ants ants ants ants ANTS ANTS from The Complex Plane Since: Aug, 2021 Relationship Status: love is a deadly lazer
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#81358: Apr 14th 2023 at 12:58:37 PM

Another person from the same universe? Fancy seeing you here, Leo.

Hold on, Stefan. You know these people?

Kinda. From what I know, Leo made a flying warship to help prevent Gaia from waking up. I believe Heroes of Olympus tells that story, maybe you have it in your archives?

Would have to look it up. A flying warship does sound interesting

Edited by StepexNo2 on Apr 14th 2023 at 10:06:38 AM

If it disagrees with experiment, it's wrong.
m-95 SauaS GoodooG from my place of residence Since: Jun, 2021 Relationship Status: Loves me...loves me not
SauaS GoodooG
#81359: Apr 14th 2023 at 12:59:44 PM

https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/tarvek_v6p21.png https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/gil_v3p59.jpg

I come back to this thread after lab inspections, and apparently this happens? Imagine being related to the Greco-Roman gods. I thought my family was horrible.

Your family is horrible.

Yeah, but this is different horrible!


[up](x3)

Better question: how easy is it to avoid getting posessed by evil spirits in the first place?

Harder than you'd think.

Edited by m-95 on Apr 14th 2023 at 4:07:33 AM

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KitkatKK2 Siffrin from ???? Since: Jul, 2022 Relationship Status: Armed with the Power of Love
Siffrin
#81360: Apr 14th 2023 at 1:20:36 PM

https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/b23d9202_9aab_45b9_b0d2_ae7545fedec2.jpeg

[up][up]The Argo II! That was pretty great. It didn’t stop the Gaia thing completely, in the end, but we dealt with that. I ended up dying briefly, but that obviously wasn’t permanent.

[up]I mean, it’s not as bad as it sounds. Still bad, but there’s perks.

Just a wanderer.
m-95 SauaS GoodooG from my place of residence Since: Jun, 2021 Relationship Status: Loves me...loves me not
SauaS GoodooG
#81361: Apr 14th 2023 at 1:25:05 PM

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Yep, I’m a half-blood. Leo Valdez, son of Hephaestus. I’d say it’s nice to meet you, but it wouldn’t be true.

Bad afternoon to you too, Leo. I'm yet to have a bad run-in with your father, which is a plus.

   I wouldn't jinx it, Alabaster, but I suppose it's too late to object, isn't it?   

I assume you go to Camp Half-Blood, correct? If so, I just want to ask you something... how is the Hecate cabin doing?

Edited by m-95 on Apr 14th 2023 at 4:26:21 AM

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KitkatKK2 Siffrin from ???? Since: Jul, 2022 Relationship Status: Armed with the Power of Love
Siffrin
#81362: Apr 14th 2023 at 1:39:44 PM

https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/b23d9202_9aab_45b9_b0d2_ae7545fedec2.jpeg

Last time I was there, Cabin 20 was doing pretty nicely.

Just a wanderer.
m-95 SauaS GoodooG from my place of residence Since: Jun, 2021 Relationship Status: Loves me...loves me not
SauaS GoodooG
#81363: Apr 14th 2023 at 1:50:15 PM

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That's good to hear. Even if we lost, the fact that my siblings are living safe and sound unironically makes my current predicament worth it.

   Speaking of our "current predicament," remember the pit scorpions in the basement? I can't keep hitting them with this hockey stick forever, you know! Care to help a ghost out?   

Edited by m-95 on Apr 14th 2023 at 4:54:35 AM

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clemont107 Lida from Kalos (Experienced, Not Yet Jaded) Relationship Status: YOU'RE TEARING ME APART LISA
Lida
#81364: Apr 14th 2023 at 2:35:44 PM

[up][up]https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/mina_ashido_family_guy_11_26_22.png

I have a question. How do your demigod abilities work exactly? Are they like Quirks (AKA superpowers) but inherited from gods? Do they function as superpowers on their own or do they have to be augmented with other stuff such as enchanted items?

"This girl named Dawn is endlessly complaining about what she calls 'Mega Evolution Absentia'. She's crazy!" - Dawn
StepexNo2 Leave your ants ants ants ants ants ANTS ANTS from The Complex Plane Since: Aug, 2021 Relationship Status: love is a deadly lazer
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#81365: Apr 14th 2023 at 2:36:14 PM

i'm not even gonna bother to try to understand this

If it disagrees with experiment, it's wrong.
m-95 SauaS GoodooG from my place of residence Since: Jun, 2021 Relationship Status: Loves me...loves me not
SauaS GoodooG
#81366: Apr 14th 2023 at 2:40:53 PM

[up](x1)

i'm not even gonna bother to try to understand this

   That was my first reaction as well, Miss.   


[up](x2) https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/alabaster_c_torrington_no_background.png

I have a question. How do your demigod abilities work exactly? Are they like Quirks (AKA superpowers) but inherited from gods? Do they function as superpowers on their own or do they have to be augmented with other stuff such as enchanted items?

They're inherited, and they usually function on their own.

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clemont107 Lida from Kalos (Experienced, Not Yet Jaded) Relationship Status: YOU'RE TEARING ME APART LISA
Lida
#81367: Apr 14th 2023 at 2:42:49 PM

[up]https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/mina_ashido_family_guy_11_26_22.png

I see. But I've also read that you guys use swords and crossbows and similar weapons anyway to compliment those abilities, is that correct? Also, I've heard about Greek fire and about how you guys often used it.

"This girl named Dawn is endlessly complaining about what she calls 'Mega Evolution Absentia'. She's crazy!" - Dawn
KitkatKK2 Siffrin from ???? Since: Jul, 2022 Relationship Status: Armed with the Power of Love
Siffrin
#81368: Apr 14th 2023 at 2:51:10 PM

https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/b23d9202_9aab_45b9_b0d2_ae7545fedec2.jpeg

I mean, personally, I’m more used to my hammer than any sword or anything. That and fire. Regular, not Greek. I’m pyrokinetic. But anyway. “Often” is a bit of an overstatement. Greek fire is a weapon that we have, and it gets used sometimes. It’s a pretty dramatic measure, though, and not the kind of thing you find lying around in an armory.

Just a wanderer.
StepexNo2 Leave your ants ants ants ants ants ANTS ANTS from The Complex Plane Since: Aug, 2021 Relationship Status: love is a deadly lazer
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#81369: Apr 14th 2023 at 2:51:52 PM

So, Stefan just explained the Mist to me. Hypothetically, if I landed a space shuttle in, say, the middle of Times Square, could I get away with it?

If it disagrees with experiment, it's wrong.
clemont107 Lida from Kalos (Experienced, Not Yet Jaded) Relationship Status: YOU'RE TEARING ME APART LISA
Lida
#81370: Apr 14th 2023 at 2:53:49 PM

[up][up]https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/mina_ashido_family_guy_11_26_22.png

I see. So Greek fire is only used as a last resort. Such as if there's like a really dangerous enemy. By the way, what were the most dangerous opponents you ever fought?

"This girl named Dawn is endlessly complaining about what she calls 'Mega Evolution Absentia'. She's crazy!" - Dawn
m-95 SauaS GoodooG from my place of residence Since: Jun, 2021 Relationship Status: Loves me...loves me not
SauaS GoodooG
#81371: Apr 14th 2023 at 2:56:50 PM

[up](x4) https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/alabaster_c_torrington_no_background.png

I see. But I've also read that you guys use swords and crossbows and similar weapons anyway to compliment those abilities, is that correct? Also, I've heard about Greek fire and about how you guys often used it.

Well, yeah, your powers aren't always able to give you everything you need at every moment.
Let's say your a Hermes kid. Lockpicking, sneakiness, and running fast are useful skills, but you'll still need weapons and stuff to fight things. Leo got it pretty spot-on in his post, too.


[up](x2)

So, Stefan just explained the Mist to me. Hypothetically, if I landed a space shuttle in, say, the middle of Times Square, could I get away with it?

Depends. Is your spaceship magical or something?

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StepexNo2 Leave your ants ants ants ants ants ANTS ANTS from The Complex Plane Since: Aug, 2021 Relationship Status: love is a deadly lazer
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#81372: Apr 14th 2023 at 3:01:59 PM

[1] Uh... barring the identity crystals, the materials they're made of all have a degree lower than 2.5, so probably not? What would I need to make them qualify as magical?

If it disagrees with experiment, it's wrong.
m-95 SauaS GoodooG from my place of residence Since: Jun, 2021 Relationship Status: Loves me...loves me not
SauaS GoodooG
#81373: Apr 14th 2023 at 3:12:10 PM

[up](x1) https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/alabaster_c_torrington_no_background.png https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/gil_v3p59.jpg

By "magical" I mean if it's related to gods, monsters, the Mist, primordial archetypes of blah blah blah, and the like. I don't think your ship would have that stuff, so you'd be good.

Also, what do you mean by a "degree lower than 2.5" in this context?

Hey, Alabaster, I just sent you a PM explaining what all that "degree" stuff is about. Go check your PMS.

Thanks. Also, is "Gilgamesh Wulfenbach" really your legal name? I mean no offense here, but I suddenly feel a bit better about being named "Alabaster."

That's why most people call me "Gil" for short.

Edited by m-95 on Apr 14th 2023 at 6:17:00 AM

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MorganFoulke Mercenary Anarchist Ace from somewhere in the Philippines, France or the US (Pilot) Relationship Status: Abstaining
Mercenary Anarchist Ace
#81374: Apr 14th 2023 at 3:22:52 PM

https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/d17818a2_d0bc_45dd_a88c_c278fc1a53b6.png

From all this discussion, I assume good old lead bullets won’t work on the monsters you guys face?

Edited by MorganFoulke on Apr 14th 2023 at 6:23:03 AM

Yo buddies, still tropin’?
KitkatKK2 Siffrin from ???? Since: Jul, 2022 Relationship Status: Armed with the Power of Love
Siffrin
#81375: Apr 14th 2023 at 3:27:40 PM

https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/b23d9202_9aab_45b9_b0d2_ae7545fedec2.jpeg

Nah. Celestial bronze or imperial gold. Those two materials aren’t exactly easy to find, and you can’t pull bullets out of the ground like you can arrows, so guns are a rarity reserved for show-offs and idiots. Or the very strong overlap between those groups.

Just a wanderer.

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