NattyBo

Whose got 2 thumbs, a new PC power supply, and is playing Trails from Zero right now? This guy!! 

I’m digging CS1. The prologue chapter was fun, and now getting into chapter 1. I had to stop and post because as someone from the mid Atlantic US, it’s hilariously on the nose that the rich, storied academy in Erebonia has...lacrosse. Too real, folks.

Well since I’m only gonna play CS1 before going back to the crossbell games I should be ok. Hopefully my computer is back in action in a couple of weeks...

4 minutes ago, aneonfoxtribute said:

I would say yes. They sort of spoil each other for something but Crossbell arc was made first, and you get spoiled on more of the twists for Crossbell than you do CS. It's not too big of a deal in CS1 if you avoid newspapers. CS2 is a bigger deal. CS3 is an even bigger deal, and then CS4 just assumes you've played literally every game in the series.

Yes, consensus seems to be CS1 especially would be ok if I avoid the newspapers. Hopefully by the time I finish CS1 my PC will be fixed so, I can do the crossbell games in between 

Will it spoil anything major if I play the Erebonia arc before crossbell arc? With my PC out of commission for at least a week, I figured I could start CS1 on vita, since my plans to play a non jrpg kinda got thrown off 

Well I guess I’m taking a break from Kiseki, my damn computer power supply unit appears to be on the fritz. I’m hopeful I can get it replaced by warranty, but gonna have to find help here replacing it as that’s not something I can do. Gah 

Whew! That's a wrap on Trails in the Sky the 3rd. I did all the Sun, Moon and Star doors, so I think I got the full experience more or less. Can't say I enjoyed it as much as the first two, but there was some cool hints about whats coming, I think, and some of the flashback/memories were very touching.

Definately need a non JRPG palette cleanser before I hope into Trails from Zero, but it wont be on the backburner too long, I don;t think - I'm eager to get to Trails of Cold Steel.

1 hour ago, Eluvianii said:

Awesome. I feel the need to ask though, did you do all the doors? 

Yeah at least all available to me so far. Up to star door 14 iirc, all the sun and moon doors are done 

I think I should be wrapping Trails 3rd tomorrow, given how the story is progressing.

I managed to download the Crossbell games legally last night, and I got the geofront patch for Zero.   Hopefully their patch for Ao/Azure will be out by the time I finish Zero.

Might take a break after Trails 3rd and play a non JRPG though, we shall see.

For any lurkers, Cold Steel III is at a historical low right now on PC ($35)

1 minute ago, Eluvianii said:

 

That is a fortunate choice for a favorite character. He's pretty active. 

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And yeah, that scene was amazing. Especially considering they almost gave hints at him being a villain. One of the best parts for sure, he sure fooled me. 

 

One of my favorite scenes in all of what I have played so far is when Olivier and one of the enforcers get into a seriously heated discussion about the nature of beauty, etc. I was laughing my ass off.

Noticed some nice fantasy references in Trails in the Sky SC and 3rd so far.  Obvious one is the Wheel of Time. Also, in the PSP version of Trails SC, one of the revive spells is called Athelas. I see in the PC version/3rd that's changed to just Thelas. Wonder if the Tolkien estate sent Nihon Falcom a nice little letter about that :-)

I'm sure I've missed others in the first two games and few chapters of 3rd I've played so far.

In any case, I really enjoy the orbment magic system now that I get it.  It reminds me of materia from FF7, both in terms of looks and also how equipping it works. I also like the (what I can only assume) are nods to Xenogears - granted, that could just be the edgy borrowing of Judeo-Christian names and iconography, but the Merkabah's being prominent is one example.

So far, my favorite character is Olivier, by leaps and bounds. Seig is pretty awesome, too

Trails in the Sky SC Chapter 8/end spoilers

The writing is Trails in the Sky 3rd is very funny, in a good way. I’ve had several real laugh out loud moments. I’m really enjoying playing with all these secondary cast members.

1 hour ago, Eluvianii said:

That was quick. Enjoy. The 3rd has a very different structure to the previous games, but it uses it to drop character development, some revelations, and lots of hints about the overarching plot that may or may not start to make sense over the course of the next few games. 

lol, I got the bug, and with the pandemic, even more time than normal on my hands to game. Bring on the quality JRPG dialogue! Loving the ride so far.

At some point I'll actually do a quality post rather than stream of consciousness, but glad I finally got into the series.

Goes without saying but having jumped into Trails 3rd on PC after a couple of ported psp on vita games, I’m almost dizzy with the frame rate and screen size haha. Kinda a nice change of pace so far in the prologue with a new main character and sidekick! The game is gorgeous in 4K, I love the art/pixel work.

My God the finale chapter of Trails SC just keeps going. Too much of a good thing. Come on. Wrap it up quicker after the billionth boss fight 

Wow. Chapter 8 in Trails SC was mind blowing. No idea how far I have to go in the finale but I’m really enjoying this game. Going to jump into FC today on PC, if I am able to wrap SC up!

Well, while they’re here, lemme twist their arm and say read some Sanderson between Kiseki games!

as for me, I’m about 24 hours into trails in the Sky SC. Still digging it. Much better pacing than part 1!

3 minutes ago, Val the Moofia Boss said:

The Evolution version of the song is also great.

Yo I just got to a certain point in Trails SC and all I gotta say is:

This song rocks 

https://open.spotify.com/track/3QXtODuokmi5R3CaqmKACg?si=ZKr4GZuqTIS3tzOQ4MvPbg

All the music has been great but this is next level stuff

Today is the 35th anniversary of the franchise, first release in Japan.

Been playing Trails in the Sky and Spider-Man: Miles Morales.

I'm super hyped about the Triangle Strategy Game (working title) Square Enix announced on the Nintendo Direct yesterday. Looks like a spiritual successor to FFT or Vagrant Story, with HD2D Octopath Traveler aesthetic.

1 minute ago, Eluvianii said:

Hope you enjoy the journey. In SC things get started a lot sooner than in FC.

Yeah, not gonna lie, I love JRPGS, and dont mind a slow burn, but man, Trails 1 was the slowest of all burns.  Thank goodness the character development kept me interested.  I'm eager now having seen the end of part 1 to find out where this is all going. I'm still planning on working my way up to the crossbell PC fan translations, and then starting on Trails of Cold Steel. I already have Cold Steel 1 and 2 on my Vita, and 3 on Switch, will probably get 4 on Switch as well. I'd love to double dip and get all these on PC, but they really dont ever seem to go on deep sale!

After bouncing off it 2-3 times, I finally played through and finished Trails in the Sky.  Gonna start Trails SC tonight.

On 12/12/2020 at 8:27 PM, Aspiring Writer said:

Everyone, do not worry, there is evidence that Rock is alive. That novella that was mentioned is supposedly between book five and six, so rock appears to be still kicking even after all the crap with Todium goes down.

Well, I hope that's true. I certainly am left feeling that Brandon wants us to think that Rock is dead, at least.  But such a casual throwaway line...I still think he's alive and kicking. Just not "Rock" anymore.