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[cj_iwakura]

That could be it.


Also, the hi-res art from the PS3 I saw has me spoiled.


But it's manageable. I enjoy the music. Very classy.

 

[hosannainexcelsis]

Also, the hi-res art from the PS3 I saw has me spoiled.

Ryukishi certainly isn't a good artist, but his faces are something else - just you wait.

 

[InfiniteNine]

Ryukishi certainly isn't a good artist, but his faces are something else - just you wait.

Sure is, those faces were sorely missed in my play through of the PS3 version.

 

[Wizpig]

but his faces are something else - just you wait.

And when one says "faces" you must see

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bNc2n3-JD34&feature=player_embedded

(ep.5)

<3

No Alchemist or Ps3 version can reach this.

 

[Dresden]

Any news on that PS3 sprite patch/pack/w/e?

 

[InfiniteNine]

Any news on that PS3 sprite patch/pack/w/e?

Technical problems with the p/o/nscripter engine. Those need to be worked out.

 

[InfiniteNine]

Any news on that PS3 sprite patch/pack/w/e?

Well it looks like the editor uploaded another preview a few days ago: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W8TBIxWWpiI

I should really get back in contact with him.

 

[cj_iwakura]

I see what you all meant about the expressions during the siblings' meeting regarding the inheritance. Icy.

Uh, how far into Episode 1 am I?

 

[InfiniteNine]

I see what you all meant about the expressions during the siblings' meeting regarding the inheritance. Icy.

Uh, how far into Episode 1 am I?

Well it doesn't look like you hit the first twilight yet so I'd say about 20% in?

 

[cj_iwakura]

Wow, long episode.


Also: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gymBixP5rQU

Hilarity.

 

[tearsofash]

This was a really easy platinum trophy. I wish I could understand what was going on though.

 

[hosannainexcelsis]

Wow, long episode.

They get even longer. But generally faster.

 

[InfiniteNine]

Wow, long episode.


Also: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gymBixP5rQU

Hilarity.

I burst out laughing when it went "UUUUUU~!"

 

[Wizpig]

Just wanted to say that Episode 6 is awesome and i'm going to start 7 in the near future.

Do we have a date for the 100% patch of episode 8?

 

[InfiniteNine]

Nope, just that it's almost half done for now. I'd be optimistic and hope for a mid-summer release at least.

 

[Wizpig]

Being

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Italian myself,

Episode 7 is

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even more touching up to now. truly touching. i feel bad for Kinzo.

When I read "Lion-san", though, i was like "wait, i thought he was a she..."

 

[hosannainexcelsis]

Being

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Italian myself,

Episode 7 is

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even more touching up to now. truly touching. i feel bad for Kinzo.

When I read "Lion-san", though, i was like "wait, i thought he was a she..."

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Lion's gender is deliberately left ambiguous.

 

[Wizpig]

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Lion's gender is deliberately left ambiguous.

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can -san be used for girls too in certain occasions?

 

[hosannainexcelsis]

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can -san be used for girls too in certain occasions?

-san is a generic form of respectfully addressing someone in Japanese; it can be used for either gender.

 

[InfiniteNine]

EP8 50% patch out~!

This is probably all too similar to last year, but as I explained before, our pace was slowed down big time, except I daresay the conditions were even less favorable, yet we could work bits to bits (hence why I considered that as "smoothly", even though people expect it in some other way).
In a way, after contemplating the very start of our project, it wouldn't be far from the truth if we consider ourselves being tormented by pesky witches, due to the numerous incidents involving translations and the likes. :heh:

Anyway, thanks for your patience, here is again the catbox, but presented by Battler this time around. As promised, we are releasing a first partial patch of Umineko no Naku Koro ni Chiru, Episode 8: Twilight of the golden witch.
This patch covers 50% of this episode.



As usual, You can grab the new patch on our website. Please check this link (build: version 4.0).

Please note that due to various circumstances, the purchasable download version of Episode 8 won't be available until next week. Our apologies for the inconvenience.

Again, should you notice typos, mistakes, glitches and so forth, please do not hesitate reporting them here.

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[cj_iwakura]

So uh, just finished Episode 1. I think?

There's only one ending, right?

I'm not sure how Episode 2 works if so.

I guess I'll find out if I ever get it working. It wouldn't run on my computer, but the demo did without a problem.

Go figure.

 

[InfiniteNine]

So uh, just finished Episode 1. I think?

There's only one ending, right?

I'm not sure how Episode 2 works if so.

I guess I'll find out if I ever get it working. It wouldn't run on my computer, but the demo did without a problem.

Go figure.

Pretty much! They are kinetic novels so pretty much no choice paths. Make sure you read the Tea Party and the ???? tea party for witches before proceeding to Episode 2. Episode 2 is where things start getting more interesting!

You should just get Episode 4 it contains 1-4 and the English patch installer will remove the requirement of being in Japanese Locale which is likely the problem.
http://witch-hunt.com/stage4d.html

 

[cj_iwakura]

Pretty much! They are kinetic novels so pretty much no choice paths. Make sure you read the Tea Party and the ???? tea party for witches before proceeding to Episode 2. Episode 2 is where things start getting more interesting!

You should just get Episode 4 it contains 1-4 and the English patch installer will remove the requirement of being in Japanese Locale which is likely the problem.
http://witch-hunt.com/stage4d.html

I did have 1-4, but none of them would work when I ran the patch. It gave me the locale error.


And yet the demo ran without a hitch. I assume because it was prepatched.

 

[InfiniteNine]

I did have 1-4, but none of them would work when I ran the patch. It gave me the locale error.


And yet the demo ran without a hitch. I assume because it was prepatched.

That could be it. The installer renames the Japanese files on the disk and edits the script accordingly so it will run on standard US locale. Did you install it from the patch or from the disk? If you are in your default locale you should install the game from the patch.

The other option is just switching to Japanese locale.

 

[cj_iwakura]

I tried that, and it never worked. But I'll figure something out.


I guess the Tea Party segment is the 'this is how real things are about to get' teaser for Episode 2.

 

[InfiniteNine]

I tried that, and it never worked. But I'll figure something out.


I guess the Tea Party segment is the 'this is how real things are about to get' teaser for Episode 2.

After looking it up again it looks like you need to at least install the game in Japanese locale for it to work for I reason of having the filenames being readable I suppose. What OS are you running? I can probably walk you through it or you can try to get it installed via Applocale.

 

[cj_iwakura]

After looking it up again it looks like you need to at least install the game in Japanese locale for it to work for I reason of having the filenames being readable I suppose. What OS are you running? I can probably walk you through it or you can try to get it installed via Applocale.

XP.

 

[InfiniteNine]

XP.

Yeah, you will have to install via Japanese Locale or Applocale. If you have your Windows XP installation disk you can install it by putting it in and going to: go to Control Panel > Date, Time, Language, Regonal Settings > Add Other Language > Install Files for East Asian Languages.

If not you can probably do this:
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20101102181643AAJDVLV

Afterwards you switch your non-unicode settings to Japanese and you're done.

Here is a guide to setting the unicode/locale settings:
http://forums.animesuki.com/showthread.php?t=60120

 

[weeaboo]

I don't know exactly where to put this but I think this is a good place. First screens from the new Ryukishi's Sound Novel, Higanbana no Saku Yoru ni. It will be released during Comiket 80

http://www.office-mk.co.jp/pcshop/special/higanbana.html

They look as good as always, I kinda like the new shading style. I hope dai and zts are in this one too.

 

[InternHertz]

Oh cool, we can finally see how it'll turn out. I really like the style/design for the mysterious dude and Moriya Marie (well if it is her anyway), but Higanbana's one is weird ^^

I hope dai and zts are in this one too.

I'm really looking forward to the soundtrack...Umineko's was GODLY and Higanbana sure has a lot to live up to. Please be good!

 

[cj_iwakura]

Good god was Episode 2's resolution efffed up.

But that tea party finale was beautiful.

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Looks delicious. Slice up those cow tits and make some pie.

Battler never disappoints. I can see all the little awesome nods the fighting game has in it, like the goat faced hordes.

 

[SolarKnight]

Heh, speaking of nods the fighting game does, now that you finished EP2, doesn't the hall with the portrait stage remind you of something while in the metaworld?

I don't know exactly where to put this but I think this is a good place. First screens from the new Ryukishi's Sound Novel, Higanbana no Saku Yoru ni. It will be released during Comiket 80

http://www.office-mk.co.jp/pcshop/special/higanbana.html

http://i.imgur.com/eDZkj.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/ZqeLF.jpg

They look as good as always, I kinda like the new shading style. I hope dai and zts are in this one too.

I missed this when it was first posted. Man, Ryukishi sure is improving his art, that shading looks really nice. Btw, Higanbana pretty much comes out today/tomorrow, right? I still don't know if I want to read it though...

 

[cj_iwakura]

I'm not sure why the VN would be on the PS3 but the fighting game would be on the 360. WTF.

Also, I've changed my tune regarding the art; mediocre or not, I love Ryukishi's expressions. The subtle things change a character's appearance greatly.

 

[InfiniteNine]

I'm not sure why the VN would be on the PS3 but the fighting game would be on the 360. WTF.

Also, I've changed my tune regarding the art; mediocre or not, I love Ryukishi's expressions. The subtle things change a character's appearance greatly.

Alchemist flip flopping around like chickens with their heads cut off about platforms is strange and not to mention they are porting an outdated version of the game that will be replaced in December with Ougon+.

Ryukishi's expressions really make some scenes which is why I've always said PC Sprites> PS3 Sprites.

 

[hosannainexcelsis]

Also, I've changed my tune regarding the art; mediocre or not, I love Ryukishi's expressions. The subtle things change a character's appearance greatly.

Indeed. Ryukishi's psychological insight makes itself clear in his faces as well as his writing.

 

[SolarKnight]

I'm not sure why the VN would be on the PS3 but the fighting game would be on the 360. WTF.

Also, I've changed my tune regarding the art; mediocre or not, I love Ryukishi's expressions. The subtle things change a character's appearance greatly.

I'd imagine PC->360 is easier and cheaper than PC->PS3 and maybe they just don't want to spend a single yen more than necessary *shrugs* I won't complain since I don't have a PS3 and I don't think I'll have one any time soon if ever.

Also, yeah, the expressions are really what makes Ryukishi's art as entertaining as it is.

 

[InfiniteNine]

Well I'm just glad we are still getting Chiru PS3. I really want to see and hear Erika, Will, and Dlanor~!

 

[cj_iwakura]

Are any of the underplayed 'gruesome' scenes more detailed on PS3? They managed to make them cringe-inducing without showing a thing, that's for sure.

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Those goat teeth. Brr.

 

[SolarKnight]

Well, I know we actually get to see some of the corpses in it, but since I don't have it I don't really know.

Also, I dunno if this can go here, but the fighting game now has our favorite ductape-lover intellectual rapist
http://imgur.com/a/lJGtR#1wHGh

and Dlanor.

 

[InfiniteNine]

Are any of the underplayed 'gruesome' scenes more detailed on PS3? They managed to make them cringe-inducing without showing a thing, that's for sure.

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Those goat teeth. Brr.

Well the voices and the occasionally CG enhance it a bit especially the voice, but in terms of the

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Goatmen's teeth

they kinda slowed down the rate of it flashing which kinda made the end of EP2 less awesome.

Well, I know we actually get to see some of the corpses in it, but since I don't have it I don't really know.

Also, I dunno if this can go here, but the fighting game now has our favorite ductape-lover intellectual rapist
http://imgur.com/a/lJGtR#1wHGh

and Dlanor.

Winter comiket cant come soon enough!

 

[SolarKnight]

So, we don't get to see any of this for example?

(Ep1 spoilers/pretty gruesome)
http://www.mangafox.com/manga/umine..._1_legend_of_the_golden_witch/v02/c008/4.html

(same but for EP2)
http://www.mangafox.com/manga/umine...isode_2_turn_of_the_golden_witch/c016/16.html


...man, the manga really is the most gruesome version .___.

EDIT: Oh yeah, forgot to ask, the motion graphic 9 should be out, right? Any idea how long they usually take to get uploaded?

 

[InfiniteNine]

So, we don't get to see any of this for example?

(Ep1 spoilers/pretty gruesome)

(same but for EP2)[/url]


...man, the manga really is the most gruesome version .___.

Yes to the EP1 scene and probably for the EP2 scene. It's been a while since I've played the PS3 version so I don't remember it too well. I'll throw in the game and check the CG section.

 

[cj_iwakura]

So, we don't get to see any of this for example?

(Ep1 spoilers/pretty gruesome)
http://www.mangafox.com/manga/umine..._1_legend_of_the_golden_witch/v02/c008/4.html

(same but for EP2)
http://www.mangafox.com/manga/umine...isode_2_turn_of_the_golden_witch/c016/16.html


...man, the manga really is the most gruesome version .___.

EDIT: Oh yeah, forgot to ask, the motion graphic 9 should be out, right? Any idea how long they usually take to get uploaded?

Wow, they don't pull any punches.


Also, is there a demo for Golden Fantasia? (Or whatever the heck it's called.)

 

[SolarKnight]

OMK? Yeah, it's in the website.

http://07th-expansion.net/ogon/trial.html

 

[cj_iwakura]

Sweet. If I'm reading right, Beatrice and Battler are playable? Excellent.

 

[InfiniteNine]

Well SolarKnight this is the the EP2 CG for the scene which isn't really gruesome: SPOILER FOR EP2 FIRST TWILIGHT

 

[SolarKnight]

Thanks. Then, am I correct in assuming that for all the twilights they only show a little of it so that you know something happened, but never enough for it to look gruesome? They must still rely on the blood effect for that then.

 

[InfiniteNine]

Thanks. Then, am I correct in assuming that for all the twilights they only show a little of it so that you know something happened, but never enough for it to look gruesome?

Well you'll pretty much know what happens for most of them but it is only slightly gruesome, but that is where the voice work and music come in to enhance the situation a lot more. The VA cast really did a great job bringing the characters to life in the intense scenes.

 

[InfiniteNine]

The thing I'm looking forward to most in Chiru PS3 is the ending of EP6. I want to hear those red words loud and clear~! SPOILER EP6 ENDING

 

[cj_iwakura]

Does Episode 4 conclude an arc at all, or does it just set up for even bigger things in 5-7?

And Golden Fantasia seems awesome, I'd import the heck out of a PS3 version.