999 SPOILERS Discussion Thread
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XiaNaphryz
LATIN, MATRIPEDICABUS, DO YOU SPEAK IT
Akane and Aoi being heads of a super secret global organization is awesome.cosmicblizzard said:
Hope he means that he's going after Akane but not forever. That's kinda tragic if true. But I hope it's Junpei that redeems Akane if he ever catches up to her.Seiru said:I can't say I was happy at the answer about Junpei chasing Akane
Hopefully he'll change his mind if they choose to do a sequel
XiaNaphryz
LATIN, MATRIPEDICABUS, DO YOU SPEAK IT
They want to give Clover a chance, obviously. ;PLiK said:
timetokill
Banned
XiaNaphryz said:
Well, he's got Ace's blessing at least
XiaNaphryz
LATIN, MATRIPEDICABUS, DO YOU SPEAK IT
As long as it's not School Days style.
Then again, that would fit right in with the tone of the game.
Then again, that would fit right in with the tone of the game.
timetokill
Banned
I'd rather Clover personally, her brother seems a little more together than Akane's 
Then again, Akane is apparently super-rich, so can't really go wrong there!
Then again, Akane is apparently super-rich, so can't really go wrong there!
Laughing Banana
Weeping Pickle
...I wonder about the ultimate purpose of this secret organization Akane and Aoi are leading. What could it be? To dismantle Cradle Pharmaceutical? I got this feeling, however, that the company itself has no idea about the past experiment--it's more like Ace's own initiative and not the company.
With the leaders of the past experiment taken care of, and she herself has managed to save her life, what are the goals pursued by this secret organization? Maybe behind Ace and the co there is a larger organization at work? So in the end it's going to be secret organization vs. secret organization?
I must say, I am a sucker for "love conquers all" theme, so I hope if they ever make a sequel for this they are not abandoning "Junpei chases after Akane forever" theme <3
With the leaders of the past experiment taken care of, and she herself has managed to save her life, what are the goals pursued by this secret organization? Maybe behind Ace and the co there is a larger organization at work? So in the end it's going to be secret organization vs. secret organization?
I must say, I am a sucker for "love conquers all" theme, so I hope if they ever make a sequel for this they are not abandoning "Junpei chases after Akane forever" theme <3
XiaNaphryz
LATIN, MATRIPEDICABUS, DO YOU SPEAK IT
Not really - people who go belly dancing do dress-up like that when they go dancing. It's not that uncommon in the hobby actually.LiK said:
Some of the answers do imply there's another organization. The whole "Ace survived a game and convinced the millionaires he can make a better game" thing.Laughing Banana said:
ShockingAlberto
Member
You know
He said Seven was facing off against an organization and that's how he got his scars, which definitely were not there during Cradle's Nonary game.
Santa and Akane were running an organization that was, among other things, planning a new nonary game.
Seven ends up with no memory/false memories that happen to lead Junpei to the answer.
Hm.
He said Seven was facing off against an organization and that's how he got his scars, which definitely were not there during Cradle's Nonary game.
Santa and Akane were running an organization that was, among other things, planning a new nonary game.
Seven ends up with no memory/false memories that happen to lead Junpei to the answer.
Hm.
timetokill
Banned
They could have kidnapped her after one of her belly dancing classes/shows/etc.
It actually would have been nice if they had just thrown that in there.
"So why are you dressed like that?"
"That fucker Zero got me right after [excuse to wear belly dancing attire]."
It actually would have been nice if they had just thrown that in there.
"So why are you dressed like that?"
"That fucker Zero got me right after [excuse to wear belly dancing attire]."
XiaNaphryz
LATIN, MATRIPEDICABUS, DO YOU SPEAK IT
I know someone who does it as a hobby.LiK said:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Belly_dance#Costume_in_America
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Belly_dance#Belly_dance_in_the_West
It was probably brought up before Junpei met up with everyone. It just never came up again for some reason, while Seven's "amnesia" was.timetokill said:
I do wonder, is Akane going to become the subject of the age-old Final Fantasy Tactics Advance debate on whether she was good or evil the whole time?
For those that don't remember, in Final Fantasy Tactics Advance, there are frequent debates on something:
I know I've seen the original debate brought up several times, but I think Akane might become the subject of a new version of it.
For those that don't remember, in Final Fantasy Tactics Advance, there are frequent debates on something:
Some people believe you are actually playing as the antagonist the whole time, since everyone else is happy in Ivalice and you're trying to destroy it.
I know I've seen the original debate brought up several times, but I think Akane might become the subject of a new version of it.
ShockingAlberto
Member
Evil seems like a strong word.
She has probably seen some shit and is cold, detached, possibly sociopathic. She probably doesn't care if anyone in the game lives or dies as long as they save her.
But from the comments the director made, it seems like there's still a path back for her.
She has probably seen some shit and is cold, detached, possibly sociopathic. She probably doesn't care if anyone in the game lives or dies as long as they save her.
But from the comments the director made, it seems like there's still a path back for her.
Laughing Banana
Weeping Pickle
Akane is really one scary gal....
- Filthy rich and head of a secret organization... Also bosses around his own brother (I assume, hahahah)
- Kidnapping various people, most of them are innocents, and putting them in life-threatening situations just to save her own skin... understandable, but still very selfish.
- Manipulating the supposed love of her life in various instances in order to achieve her goals...... even putting him in great danger...
- Not even bothering to reward even a kiss on the cheek for Junpei after all the trouble he has gone through for her sake! Hahahaha.
Despite all her faults and sadistic tendencies, however, I still like her. Hell, I even like her more than Clover and was somewhat disappointed she failed to receive #1 spot in the popularity contest, hahahah.
- Filthy rich and head of a secret organization... Also bosses around his own brother (I assume, hahahah)
- Kidnapping various people, most of them are innocents, and putting them in life-threatening situations just to save her own skin... understandable, but still very selfish.
- Manipulating the supposed love of her life in various instances in order to achieve her goals...... even putting him in great danger...
- Not even bothering to reward even a kiss on the cheek for Junpei after all the trouble he has gone through for her sake! Hahahaha.
Despite all her faults and sadistic tendencies, however, I still like her. Hell, I even like her more than Clover and was somewhat disappointed she failed to receive #1 spot in the popularity contest, hahahah.
XiaNaphryz
LATIN, MATRIPEDICABUS, DO YOU SPEAK IT
Clover - Loyalist. Treat her right, she won't go axe-crazy on you. Once she trusts Junpei, does so absolutely from that point on. Library scene suggests some sort of tension exists, axe ending also shows there's some potential chemistry there.Laughing Banana said:
Akane - Peacemaker. That doesn't necessarily mean something positive, as violence is a means to achieve peace after all. Will do what it takes to achieve peace. Also the name of a revolver. Can't remember if the gun seen in the coffin is the same model. A fitting connection I think.
LiK said:
Me too
I'm wondering who the preferred brother-in-law would be if Junpei had to pick between Clover and Akane though XD? Aoi or Light :3?
Also, I'm glad he confirmed Seven x Lotus <3 Love those two haha
Though would be nice to see Nona and/or Ennea in a future game
Akselziys said:Me too
I'm wondering who the preferred brother-in-law would be if Junpei had to pick between Clover and Akane though XD? Aoi or Light :3?
Also, I'm glad he confirmed Seven x Lotus <3 Love those two haha
Though would be nice to see Nona and/or Ennea in a future game
Eh, Aoi may be rich, but Light seems like he'd be the cooler brother-in-law (my take, anyway).
Oh Gawd, Santa and Snake are two overprotective brothers who will go psycho if you fuck with their sisters. I dunno man. XDAkselziys said:Me too
I'm wondering who the preferred brother-in-law would be if Junpei had to pick between Clover and Akane though XD? Aoi or Light :3?
Also, I'm glad he confirmed Seven x Lotus <3 Love those two haha
Though would be nice to see Nona and/or Ennea in a future game
But Santa can give me stock tips and Snake can help me learn new areas of science and history tho. ^^;;;
timetokill
Banned
Akselziys said:
Snake could probably hear them through the walls better too :O
A blessing and a curse for him
Laughing Banana
Weeping Pickle
Is Junpei x Clover even insinuated in the game? It's been a while, I forget.
Junpei is destined to chase after Akane forever anyways
Junpei is destined to chase after Akane forever anyways
Crash Station
Member
Laughing Banana said:Is Junpei x Clover even insinuated in the game? It's been a while, I forget.
Junpei is destined to chase after Akane forever anyways
There's some mild flirting and blushing, but that's about it.
Laughing Banana said:Is Junpei x Clover even insinuated in the game? It's been a while, I forget.
Junpei is destined to chase after Akane forever anyways
Official canon pairings are Akane x Junpei and Seven x Lotus/Hazuki
According to the Q&A
We were just messing with the idea of Clover in the mix haha
Sputnik Sweetheart
Neo Member
I did a spit-take when reading that in the answers list! I bet this was all part of Belisarius' plan wasn't it...Akselziys said:We have the answer, we're just waiting on clarification from them before posting it
That's why we were going to hold back the answers till tomorrow, but the demand was too high not to release them
So hopefully they'll get back to us tomorrow
Zaraki_Kenpachi
Member
Hey Aksel and Bell, I know you guys can't give exact sales numbers but can you guys give an idea of how well it's doing. Is it around what you expected, better, worse, etc.? Talk of localizing other games by him has me curious how this game has been so far sales wise and if by sales figures it's still a far off dream or it's not a bad possibility due to current sales.
Zaraki_Kenpachi
Member
hamchan said:
I hope so, the possibility of more games like this would be very awesome.
XiaNaphryz
LATIN, MATRIPEDICABUS, DO YOU SPEAK IT
More than once even.cosmicblizzard said:
Even the axe ending counts if you think about it.
If Clover's along for the ride the whole time, something's gotta give at some point. ;PLaughing Banana said:Junpei is destined to chase after Akane forever anyways
I'm eagerly awaiting the real answer to question 24 (which I guess will in turn answer a bunch of other questions that referenced question 24).
Some of my predictions were right or close on the answers. I predicted that Lotus was a freelance belly dancer, but it was actually a hobby and she is a freelance programmer.
Some of my predictions were right or close on the answers. I predicted that Lotus was a freelance belly dancer, but it was actually a hobby and she is a freelance programmer.
Belisarius
Member
Hylian7 said:
How fortunate for you, then, that it has just been updated!
We're still actually waiting for 100% clarification on a few issues with their full answer for that question, but most of it is there.
*goes to read the answer to 24*
Wait...but if we are allowed to assume that Snake was in on it (as it was claimed that we were free to do), why exactly would he be even remotely concerned about a threat from Zero on Clover's life? Furthermore, what purpose was there for Snake guessing Zero's identity wrong at the very last minute once they finally caught up with Santa?
Wait...but if we are allowed to assume that Snake was in on it (as it was claimed that we were free to do), why exactly would he be even remotely concerned about a threat from Zero on Clover's life? Furthermore, what purpose was there for Snake guessing Zero's identity wrong at the very last minute once they finally caught up with Santa?
Belisarius
Member
Korigama said:
Just because he was "in on it" doesn't mean he was a willing accomplice. He may have been coerced into helping, and the threats on Clover's life were very real, and there to make sure he kept up his end of the bargain.
You underestimate how smart Snake is. He wanted to make sure the plan fell into place properly, so acting like he was worried about the threats on Clover (which couldn't have been real because she obviously didn't have a bomb). As for guessing Zero's identity wrong, it was probably part of Akane's initial vision.Korigama said:
Belisarius said:
Hm, a scenario such as that sounds plausible (it would go toward explaining why Snake still wasn't completely honest with Junpei after informing him of the situation). Thanks for the clarification.
As for the other part of the question, I suppose I could look at his mistake of not knowing who Zero was as being a consequence of not being completely informed. He may have had his orders to keep quiet, but it didn't necessarily mean he was ever told why it meant so much to Zero to involve threatening his sister's life. Actually, this all sounds like something I've speculated earlier on this subject (before the Q&A), now that I think about it.
Hylian7 said:
June and Santa were acting, but I doubt that Snake ever was (no one other than June, Santa, and possibly Seven knew there weren't any other bombs). I'm willing to vouch for the more likely situation of Snake choosing to comply without understanding the exact details of Zero's plan.