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.
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Only what's fair. Something that is of equal value to you as what you request. For example, a woman once asked that I save her from a lethal fate at the hands of a cruel and greedy king. In return, all I asked was that she hand over a life of her own; that of her newborn child. She agreed, and I assisted her, but when it came to her end of the deal, stubbornly refused to give up the babe. It didn't end well, is allI have to say.
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What about the corpses of your your friends? They must mean much to you. Spill their blood for me, and I will ensure the protection of your precious captains.
edited 17th Mar '16 3:20:04 PM by cake1
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Hmmm... I wonder what I could give! How about chocolate?
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No, I have no taste for sweets. What matters to you most in this world?
And little girl, let me tell you that there is very little that I can't do.
edited 17th Mar '16 3:21:25 PM by cake1
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Well, my captains, obviously! But I can't give you them, my wish involves them being happy and safe! It wouldn't make sense!
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How about your fellow "Pikmin", as they are called? They must mean much to you.
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What would you want to do with them?
Hahaha... You really are an idiot, are you? I've already read all of your innermost secrets. I know your name. I know better than to trust a wretch like you.
And if I were to accept a deal of yours that would rid me of my curse, what would that price be, hmm? Would it be my sister, who I value above all else? Would you turn me into a human?
I'm desperate, but I'm not that desperate, dumbass.
edited 17th Mar '16 3:29:34 PM by InfinityRyujin
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Oh, no. I would need you to take care of them for me.
edited 17th Mar '16 3:34:26 PM by cake1
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But I try to take care of them as it is! What do you mean?
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Y-you know my name! How!? I go to very severe lengths to make sure such details about myself are hidden, even from special ones like you. You know too much for your own good, little girl. But even still, you must know how much I could do for you. I could make your life normal. No more of those who would want to hurt you.No more of those pesky, intrusive thoughts that plague you every moment of the day. You could finally be happy. Isn't that what you want?
I mean that in order to stay truly loyal to your captains, to protect them at all costs, you will have to betray your friends.
edited 17th Mar '16 3:35:47 PM by cake1
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Hmmm... No. We protect them anyway! Thanks for the offer, though!
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Any time, my partner in business, any time. Just give me a ring if you ever are in need of something important.
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Stop acting like you have any sort of power in this situation. I could reveal your name to everyone here if I wanted to.
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You wouldn't! I know you're lying, you self-important little brat! Why must you continually reject my services? I only desire to help you.
edited 17th Mar '16 3:42:38 PM by cake1
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Hahaha... Oh, there's something deliciously ironic about this whole situation that I doubt you even grasp.
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You doubt my mental capabilities? Oh, please do explain this "irony", little girl. I've stolen ones the size of you from their parents' beds as they slept. I've picked apart their brittle bones for supper!
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The curse I speak of is the ability to read minds. As we speak, I am reading your mind. Nothing you have said has surprised me. Threats won't work on me, Rumpelstiltskin.
edited 17th Mar '16 3:59:28 PM by InfinityRyujin
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I very well know about your powers, child. However, I did not expect them to be this potent. You might prove a formidable thorn in my side, in the near future.
How about your sister, child? I know how much you care for her....
edited 17th Mar '16 4:00:00 PM by cake1
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If you do so much as look at her funny, then you'll be wishing you were dead.
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No need to worry,child. I'm afraid that as much as I would love to crack both of your skulls open, my actions are limited strictly to what I am bound by contract to be able to do. A sad misfortune that I am unable to stop you from blabbering what you've found out with those infernal abilities.
edited 17th Mar '16 4:19:01 PM by cake1
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Even if you were able to kill us if you wanted to, you are only able to make empty threats towards me, my sister, and my friends, anyway. I can tell that you have no idea how to get to the Palace of the Earth Spirits.
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I still have ways of finding out such things. Much like you, I can see far... just in a different way from how you do.
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Heheheh... Finding out how to get here and actually getting here are two very, very different things.
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Fine, you insolent worm, have it your way! Forsake your deal, go on with your miserable life! Just remember that simply having knowledge of my name is not enough to control me...
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I ask the wish giving man.