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Persona Community Thread |OT6| Where 6 Comes Before 5 (No PQ or P4U spoilers!)

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Sophia

Member
Reanimatoin said:
Is it fun because it's beatable or is there still random bullshit like lizs full health recovery from awakening?
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It's actually beatable. You can select the difficulty, and each difficulty has four courses. Also, you can continue, and continuing has no effect on what you unlock.

Lot of the same mechanics are still there, however. Right now Labrys is kicking my ass. Was interesting to see the AI actually Gold Burst + instant kill.
 
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FluxWaveZ

Member
Tamanon said:
Right, but why would they need Vita copyright info on that page? Weird. Guess it was just a mistake.
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If it was a mistake, I think they would have removed it sometime within the four months it's been there. There could be a Vita version of the game at some point, but I think it's just standard copyright stuff.
 
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Sophia

Member
Okay I give up for now. Score Attack Labrys was kicking my own Labrys's ass, and that game over quote was making me feel bad.

Stop making me feel bad, Labby-chan! :<

At least it's fun and you can keep trying now. I think I would have won if my hand hadn't given out.
 
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Rhapsody

Banned
Man, Minazuki looks so easy. Everything basically ends up leading to the same thing.

It'll make it easy for me to catch up. I still don't like his design, I'm mostly in it for his Persona's design. lol
 
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Dante Morgan

Banned
Just found this album on the Megaten subreddit.

It's a collection of Persona images done in Gurren Lagann's art style. They're really well-done. One of the images is slightly NSFW though.
Yes, it involves Mara.
 
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yuuki

Member
FluxWaveZ said:
If it was a mistake, I think they would have removed it sometime within the four months it's been there. There could be a Vita version of the game at some point, but I think it's just standard copyright stuff.
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its there since april. my best guess is that it is a failed copy paste process and no one really noticed it yet.
 
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Style

Banned
names2hard4you said:
15088609495_93a8eb242f_b.jpg


Buying frames for all this art to put up in my room.
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That shadow of the colossus poster is fantastic! The one left of it too.
Dante Morgan said:
Just found this album on the Megaten subreddit.

It's a collection of Persona images done in Gurren Lagann's art style. They're really well-done. One of the images is slightly NSFW though.
Yes, it involves Mara.
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Those are really awesome. Thanks for sharing.
 
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MysticDistance

Banned
Not trying to repeat or repost anything I've previously posted, but I noticed no one really paid attention to this, so I wanted to show it again:

MysticDistance said:
Hey guys, I think I've stumbled upon something.

So, today, there was news on P4AU on p-ch.jp. Normal, of course, as it's an upcoming game. The link is here: http://p-ch.jp/news/detail/?nid=176

Now, you might be thinking? "What's so peculiar here? It's just the commercial info." Click the image. It leads you to: p-atlus.balco.jp/p4u2/special/tvcm.html

What we can assume from this, is that this is the main server where all of the files, contents, and previews for the HTML pages are. So, it would definitely make sense that an employee forgot to take the "balco.jp" subdomain out, as they may have looked at the preview page before making it public, and copied the link from it. (To those who don't understand, think of this as like a queue for posts on tumblr, but a bit more complicated and different)

It appears to be password protected. But what I found next, blew me away. It seems this is the main Apache server for the Persona sites. Here, take a look: http://p-atlus.balco.jp http://p-ch.balco.jp and lastly, http://persona5.balco.jp Try any other subdomain with it, and it won't work. For example: aajskdhskf.balco.jp or persona4.balco.jp That turns up nothing. This definitely adds more weight to the theory, as it proves these are real subdomains of this server. (p-atlus.balco.jp, p-ch.balco.jp, and persona5.balco.jp)

Oh, and guess when http://balco.jp was last modified? July 1, 2014, the day persona5.jp was last modified. Also, it's an Apache server. This, coupled with the password protection, and http://balco.jp (the site without the subdomain) being forbidden, and the fact that barely any information on the registrant is available, makes me believe this is the main server for the Persona sites, as all use Apache as well. It makes sense, too. If we assume balco.jp is the main Apache server with all of the files, it'd make sense that whoever was in charge of making the site forgot to change where the image is linked to, as balco.jp would be the main server with all of the site contents, in this case, making it perfectly capable that an employee forgot to edit that link.

What do you think, everyone? Seems a bit too connected to just be a sheer coincidence, to me.

EDIT: Googling "balco.jp" does not bring up any results at all with "http://balco.jp" as the link, just other sites with similar titles to the phrase "balco". This adds even more weight to the theory. A server is something that wants to be kept private, after all.

EDIT 2: The registrant of the domain, Noriaki Ikumoto, works for a company called BALCOLONY. That may tie into all of this.

EDIT 3: Indeed, BALCOLONY. are the ones hosting the servers. We can pretty much call this confirmed. They designed P4G's Japanese site, hosted under http://p-atlus.jp Remember, there is an http://p-atlus.balco.jp and all subdomains such as /p4g/ work on it. I think it's pretty safe to confirm these are indeed the file hosts for these sites. Here is proof that BALCOLONY. works on web design for products, such as games, etc.: http://www.balcolony.com/web/ and http://www.balcolony.com/movie/

EDIT 4: The sites BALCOLONY. have helped create, all share similar directories. /common/ and /common/img/ Those two directories also appear on persona5.jp Apparently, BALCOLONY. also designs logos and teaser sites, too. I think it's safe to say that balco.jp is really the file server.
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Pretty much, I stumbled upon the server for each of the Persona sites. ATLUS removed the link from the P4U2 TVCM news post.
 
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Tamanon

Banned
MysticDistance said:
Not trying to repeat or repost anything I've previously posted, but I noticed no one really paid attention to this, so I wanted to show it again:



Pretty much, I stumbled upon the server for each of the Persona sites. ATLUS removed the link from the P4U2 TVCM news post.
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I paid attention to it. I just didn't see anything more that could be gleaned without the username/password, and I definitely don't encourage any hacking on that front!
 
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MysticDistance

Banned
Tamanon said:
I paid attention to it. I just didn't see anything more that could be gleaned without the username/password, and I definitely don't encourage any hacking on that front!
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Oh, sorry. Didn't know people paid attention to it. And yes, I agree. I do not encourage hacking at all. I just wanted to point out what I discovered.
 
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wmlk

Member
MysticDistance said:
Oh, sorry. Didn't know people paid attention to it. And yes, I agree. I do not encourage hacking at all. I just wanted to point out what I discovered.
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Just wondering, what's your profession? Seem to be looking into some backend stuff.

Also, get ready for Persona 5 PS4 within 12 hours ;)
 
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MysticDistance

Banned
wmlk said:
Just wondering, what's your profession? Seem to be looking into some backend stuff.

Also, get ready for Persona 5 PS4 within 12 hours ;)
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I am a translator and programmer.

To be more specific, though. My mother wanted to be a detective, and I've studied psychology since I was a child, as well. My main profession, however, is translating. I know English and Japanese, and always enjoyed writing. However, none of my family is Japanese or came from Japan. I'm trying to work for Atlus. They've been my favorite since I was a little kid.

Programming is another thing I do. I mainly code sites and do basic work in C++ and Python, but that's about it. Not trying to brag or anything. Just explaning for those curious.
 
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wmlk

Member
LelouchViBritannia said:
I would love if they ported P5 and Ultimax to PS4. Im still waiting for a reason to buy the damn console.
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The fact that I have to wait 'til 2016 for FFXV and probably TLG makes my blood boil.
Still, knowing that with each passing day, Persona 5, FFXV, KH 3, and TLG are a day closer makes me happy.

Gotta look at the bright side
... :(
 
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Acid08

Banned
wmlk said:
The fact that I have to wait 'til 2016 for FFXV and probably TLG makes my blood boil.
Still, knowing that with each passing day, Persona 5, FFXV, KH 3, and TLG are a day closer makes me happy.

Gotta look at the bright side
... :(
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FFXV and TLG....coming out????

HAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
 
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MysticDistance

Banned
Tamanon said:
http://p-atlus.jp/p4u2/

Hey guys, any reason why PSVita is mentioned at the bottom of the P4AU website? There isn't any content that is for the Vita like wallpapers or anything, is there?
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This is due to Persona 4 the GOLDEN being mentioned on the official website, which is originally a PSVITA game.

See here: http://p-atlus.jp/p4u2/character/character21.html, http://p-atlus.jp/p4u2/dlc/, and http://p-atlus.jp/p4u2/special/package01.html

Marie's character page mentions the title of the game., and she is on the DLC page as well (without character info). P4G also appears on the limited edition package page, due to tracks from the game being used in the game, and the cover for P4G being used on the page.
 
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Tamanon

Banned
MysticDistance said:
This is due to Persona 4 the GOLDEN being mentioned on the official website, which is originally a PSVITA game.

See here: http://p-atlus.jp/p4u2/character/character21.html, http://p-atlus.jp/p4u2/dlc/, and http://p-atlus.jp/p4u2/special/package01.html

Marie's character page mentions the title of the game., and she is on the DLC page as well (without character info). P4G also appears on the limited edition package page, due to tracks from the game being used in the game, and the cover for P4G being used on the page.
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Thank ya. Just wondering.
 
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Reanimatoin

Member
MysticDistance said:
This is due to Persona 4 the GOLDEN being mentioned on the official website, which is originally a PSVITA game.

See here: http://p-atlus.jp/p4u2/character/character21.html, http://p-atlus.jp/p4u2/dlc/, and http://p-atlus.jp/p4u2/special/package01.html

Marie's character page mentions the title of the game., and she is on the DLC page as well. P4G also appears on the limited edition package page, due to tracks from the game being used in the game, and the cover of the game being used on the page.
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So wait, if they included FemC would they have to include a PSP copyright thingy?

PFFFFFFFFFFT yeah, like thats ever going to happen
 
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MysticDistance

Banned
Reanimatoin said:
So wait, if they included FemC would they have to include a PSP copyright thingy?

PFFFFFFFFFFT yeah, like thats ever going to happen
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No, unless her character page said "Originally appeared in Persona 3 Portable" or if there are P3P tracks as DLC. Marie's character page says she originally appeared in P4G, which is another reason why the PSVITA trademark is there. If it was Marie alone, the PSVITA trademark wouldn't have to be there. But, her page mentions P4G, and the LE page has P4G tracks and the P4G cover, so PSVITA has to be mentioned, as that is P4G's platform. P3 and P4 characters don't mean a PS2 logo has to appear, as it also says "PlayStation" itself is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment, Inc.
 
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LX_Theo

Banned
Monsoon said:
Any mention of Persona 4 Golden could garner a reason to put copyright info for PlayStation Vita there. There's DLC music from P4G too.
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Wouldn't PS2 be needed on there, too, then? Is Japanese copyright law so different to explain the lack of the Vita mention on the western release?
 
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Style

Banned
LX_Theo said:
Wouldn't PS2 be needed on there, too, then? Is Japanese copyright law so different to explain the lack of the Vita mention on the western release?
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I believe the basic "PlayStation" and "PS" Family trademark/copyright info covers the PlayStation 2. And I don't know about Japanese copyright laws. It might just be Atlus taking different precautions than Atlus USA.
 
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yuuki

Member
dont think we will get p5 news.
Atlus said DAN news will come soon, mostlikely meaning the sony conference.
And on the actuall Sega booth at TGS we will see a P5 trailer, or so i hope.
 
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FluxWaveZ

Member
yuuki said:
Atlus said DAN news will come soon, mostlikely meaning the sony conference.
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When did Atlus say this? Concerning future P Studio games, Persona 5 is the only title that was said to have information coming soon by Shigenori Soejima in the recent Game Informer article.

Oh wait, I guess they said we'd be hearing more about P4D this fall via the #September issue of Persona Magazine, but that's natural since the game's coming out this fall.
 
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MysticDistance

Banned
FluxWaveZ said:
When did Atlus say this? Concerning future P Studio games, Persona 5 is the only title that was said to have information coming soon by Shigenori Soejima in the recent Game Informer article.

Oh wait, I guess they said we'd be hearing more about P4D this fall via the #September issue of Persona Magazine, but that's natural since the game's coming out this fall.
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It's very likely we'll see P5 news at either the pre-TGS conference, or at the ATLUS stage at TGS. I completely agree with you.
 
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arue

Member
FluxWaveZ said:
When did Atlus say this? Concerning future P Studio games, Persona 5 is the only title that was said to have information coming soon by Shigenori Soejima in the recent Game Informer article.
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Completely forgot about that. Who knows when is "soon" though.

TGS is possible, but I'm expecting nothing.
 
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Style

Banned
FluxWaveZ said:
When did Atlus say this? Concerning future P Studio games, Persona 5 is the only title that was said to have information coming soon by Shigenori Soejima in the recent Game Informer article.

Oh wait, I guess they said we'd be hearing more about P4D this fall via the #September issue of Persona Magazine, but that's natural since the game's coming out this fall.
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I believe he is referring to some information that pan-hime tweeted.
 
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FluxWaveZ

Member
Monsoon said:
I believe he is referring to some information that pan-hime tweeted.
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Right, so basically the same info that was apparently in the Persona Magazine, if that info isn't wrong.

We might see something Persona related at the SCEJ conference in a few hours. At least, there's that TGS Atlus stage thing that PSC referred to if nothing happens at the conference.
 
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Rhapsody

Banned
I'm going to keep expectations low for Persona TGS news. But I do hope we get something interesting in general.

Even though the new Vita and Vita TV had no real impact outside of Japan afterwards, it was still nice to see.
 
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