It seems the only thing my teenage cousin and I have conversations about is video games. it's our one bonding topic. So we were discussing games, and I obviously mentioned that Fire Emblem was one my favorites ever.
"Really?" He says. "I've been meaning to play that."
"Well! I'll let you borrow my copy of Path of Radiance."
This is a big deal for me; loaning out PoR. But anyway. He glanced at the case and said, "Oh! That's where Ike comes from." (As he's one of the group that only knows him from Brawl.) "What about Marth and Roy?" He asked.
Which is funny, because they're all FE titles, and yet he's never played any of them. I guess the style is rather distinct. I, of course, explained which games they originated from, and then boasted that I am currently playing Roy's Japanese-only game with an English hack. There is no limit to my fandom.
I suppose we'll be discussing PoR over Christmas dinner, assuming his busy college schedule has provided him time to play it yet. These are the things I look forward to. I only hope he's as excited over it as I am.
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Sunday, December 5, 2010
Thursday, November 11, 2010
Mercenary Dreams
And here's yet another dream involving our favorite mercenaries:
I actually don't remember the beginning part of it, but for some reason the Greil Mercenaries are battling against Crimea (!). Oscar and I sneak into the palace to sabotage their plans, and are wary because no one is in sight. The group decides to take advantage of this and steal some of their equipment. We're walking down a corridor lined with offices; Oscar doesn't venture far from me. There's an open door in which I know must be Kieran's office, because his red armor is hanging up inside. I know there's a javelin in there I want to swipe, but Oscar silently refuses by quickly passing by the door.
It is a little strange, I realize, for us to be up against the Crimean knights. And the fact that Kieran is obviously not wearing his armor. But the group isn't fazed by it. We continue down the corridor, silently, willing ourselves to remain unnoticed.
I actually don't remember the beginning part of it, but for some reason the Greil Mercenaries are battling against Crimea (!). Oscar and I sneak into the palace to sabotage their plans, and are wary because no one is in sight. The group decides to take advantage of this and steal some of their equipment. We're walking down a corridor lined with offices; Oscar doesn't venture far from me. There's an open door in which I know must be Kieran's office, because his red armor is hanging up inside. I know there's a javelin in there I want to swipe, but Oscar silently refuses by quickly passing by the door.
It is a little strange, I realize, for us to be up against the Crimean knights. And the fact that Kieran is obviously not wearing his armor. But the group isn't fazed by it. We continue down the corridor, silently, willing ourselves to remain unnoticed.
Thursday, September 2, 2010
Shinon Plushie
I HAVE A SHINON.
He comes with a little bow & arrow set, too. I'm a little in love with him. How can you not love that adorably grumpy expression?
He's handmade, and the girl did an awesome job. I fully respect her plushie-making skills. Of course, now I want another. I think I need Rolf, too. But I have to save my pennies first, because he definitely wasn't cheap.
Totally worth it, though.
He comes with a little bow & arrow set, too. I'm a little in love with him. How can you not love that adorably grumpy expression?
He's handmade, and the girl did an awesome job. I fully respect her plushie-making skills. Of course, now I want another. I think I need Rolf, too. But I have to save my pennies first, because he definitely wasn't cheap.
Totally worth it, though.
Thursday, August 12, 2010
Fire Emblem meme!
Someone actually created a Fire Emblem meme. The world is awesome.
01. The first character I fell in love with:
Ranulf. Kitty-cat man is awesome.
02. The character I never expected to love as much as I do now:
Edward. I wasn't crazy about him during my first play-through, but he rocked when promoting to trueblade.
03. The character everyone else loves that I don't:
Mia. She annoys me, and there are several other swordsmen I'd rather use.
04. The character I love that everyone else hates:
Erk. Or at least, I've heard of others disliking Erk. But because I use long-ranged people often, he was definitely in the top five when I finished that game.
05. The character I used to love but don't any longer:
Sothe. I'm kind of over him.
06. The character I would shag anytime:
Shinon. Clearly.
07. The character I'd want to be like:
Tanith. She's so cool and controlled.
08. The character I'd slap:
Almedha. Shut up shut up shut up.
09. A pairing that I love:
Haar/Jill. They bicker like an old married couple. It's adorable.
10. A pairing that I hate:
Ephraim/Eirika. Let's put the "twincest" thing aside for a moment. They're so obnoxious with each other, even as siblings. I'd slap them both, too.
11. Favorite character:
Did you not see #6?
12. My five favorite characters:
Shinon; Stefan; Rolf; Hector; Haar.
13. My five least favorite characters:
Fiona; Mia; Aran; Serra; Caeda (okay that list was hard.)
14. Which character I am most like:
Rhys. I'd obviously be the priest. And woozy over all that blood.
15. My deep, dark fandom secret:
When I daydream about myself in the Tellius world, I'm usually one of the Branded.
01. The first character I fell in love with:
Ranulf. Kitty-cat man is awesome.
02. The character I never expected to love as much as I do now:
Edward. I wasn't crazy about him during my first play-through, but he rocked when promoting to trueblade.
03. The character everyone else loves that I don't:
Mia. She annoys me, and there are several other swordsmen I'd rather use.
04. The character I love that everyone else hates:
Erk. Or at least, I've heard of others disliking Erk. But because I use long-ranged people often, he was definitely in the top five when I finished that game.
05. The character I used to love but don't any longer:
Sothe. I'm kind of over him.
06. The character I would shag anytime:
Shinon. Clearly.
07. The character I'd want to be like:
Tanith. She's so cool and controlled.
08. The character I'd slap:
Almedha. Shut up shut up shut up.
09. A pairing that I love:
Haar/Jill. They bicker like an old married couple. It's adorable.
10. A pairing that I hate:
Ephraim/Eirika. Let's put the "twincest" thing aside for a moment. They're so obnoxious with each other, even as siblings. I'd slap them both, too.
11. Favorite character:
Did you not see #6?
12. My five favorite characters:
Shinon; Stefan; Rolf; Hector; Haar.
13. My five least favorite characters:
Fiona; Mia; Aran; Serra; Caeda (okay that list was hard.)
14. Which character I am most like:
Rhys. I'd obviously be the priest. And woozy over all that blood.
15. My deep, dark fandom secret:
When I daydream about myself in the Tellius world, I'm usually one of the Branded.
Monday, August 9, 2010
20th Anniversary artbook
I'm debating on investing in the Fire Emblem 20th Anniversary art book. It looks really pretty, despite it being entirely in Japanese, and it cost more than any other book I've ever invested in. But it has artwork for all the Fire Emblem titles, which justifies the cost. Right?
I'd totally jump on it without question if it were in English. Or if I knew for sure it had RD artwork of the Greil Mercenaries. Oh, why do they always get shafted?
Unrelated: As we know, I have yet to attempt PoR on hard mode, because I'm a wuss. But for reasons I don't understand, when I load the data into RD to start a new game, this is how it pulls up. I certainly won't complain if RD thinks I'm better than I really am, but I can't quite figure out why it won't pull properly.
(Yes I am in the middle of three other games right now, but I just feel empty without a FE title in progress.)
I'd totally jump on it without question if it were in English. Or if I knew for sure it had RD artwork of the Greil Mercenaries. Oh, why do they always get shafted?
Unrelated: As we know, I have yet to attempt PoR on hard mode, because I'm a wuss. But for reasons I don't understand, when I load the data into RD to start a new game, this is how it pulls up. I certainly won't complain if RD thinks I'm better than I really am, but I can't quite figure out why it won't pull properly.
(Yes I am in the middle of three other games right now, but I just feel empty without a FE title in progress.)
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Fangirl-isms
Never cross a rabid fangirl.
1. I now have a 12x18 map of Tellius in my office. I have one co-worker who understands its significance, though she hasn't played PoR/RD yet. (But let's be honest, Tellius looks a lot like the lands in Blazing Sword, though I can't recall the continent's name.)
2. My father was watching some nature show and I was half-paying attention, thus I honestly believed the narrator said "laguz" when she really said "lagoon." (I can't be judged for this, though. You'd do the same thing.)
3. The girl who's commissioning my Shinon plushie PMed me asking what color his eyes are (apparently fan-artists can't decide whether they're blue or green). I didn't have to check twice to know they're green, though I still tracked down some official art (not so much to double check, but... hey... he's my favorite for a reason).
4. I have acquired enough points on my credit card rewards to receive Shadow Dragon for free. This means I will now own all the English-languge FE titles, which is just how it should be. (I have to end this with something in parenthesis because every other point has them, and this entry is just chocked full of fun side comments.)
1. I now have a 12x18 map of Tellius in my office. I have one co-worker who understands its significance, though she hasn't played PoR/RD yet. (But let's be honest, Tellius looks a lot like the lands in Blazing Sword, though I can't recall the continent's name.)
2. My father was watching some nature show and I was half-paying attention, thus I honestly believed the narrator said "laguz" when she really said "lagoon." (I can't be judged for this, though. You'd do the same thing.)
3. The girl who's commissioning my Shinon plushie PMed me asking what color his eyes are (apparently fan-artists can't decide whether they're blue or green). I didn't have to check twice to know they're green, though I still tracked down some official art (not so much to double check, but... hey... he's my favorite for a reason).
4. I have acquired enough points on my credit card rewards to receive Shadow Dragon for free. This means I will now own all the English-languge FE titles, which is just how it should be. (I have to end this with something in parenthesis because every other point has them, and this entry is just chocked full of fun side comments.)
Sunday, March 28, 2010
FE Dreams
I should know by now not to play anything right before going to sleep, but... oh heck, it's so amusing when fictional characters show up in my dreams.
I'm searching for Shinon and am, presumably, on base, as I frantically enter a room where Gatrie and Ike are sitting.
"What's the problem, little lady?" Gatrie asks.
"Shinon! I can't find Shinon!"
"What do you need him for?" he asks, grinning, unbuttoning his trousers.
Ike pretty much does nothing but stare at me, but Gatrie gets up and chases me around the room. He catches me, but I'm strong enough to keep him pushed away at arm's length.
Later, a bunch of us are on a beach. We're not too far out in the ocean, but Rolf panics and swims toward me. I assume a seated position in the water and he holds onto me, sitting on my lap, face buried in my neck. He's really embarrassed by his fear of the water, and begs me not to tell anyone.
"Come on," I say, ruffling his hair. "You know you're my second favorite boy."
His body relaxes a little. "Who's the first?"
I pause, wonder why I said second. I can't think of anyone. "Well... no one. Let's get to shore."
I'm searching for Shinon and am, presumably, on base, as I frantically enter a room where Gatrie and Ike are sitting.
"What's the problem, little lady?" Gatrie asks.
"Shinon! I can't find Shinon!"
"What do you need him for?" he asks, grinning, unbuttoning his trousers.
Ike pretty much does nothing but stare at me, but Gatrie gets up and chases me around the room. He catches me, but I'm strong enough to keep him pushed away at arm's length.
Later, a bunch of us are on a beach. We're not too far out in the ocean, but Rolf panics and swims toward me. I assume a seated position in the water and he holds onto me, sitting on my lap, face buried in my neck. He's really embarrassed by his fear of the water, and begs me not to tell anyone.
"Come on," I say, ruffling his hair. "You know you're my second favorite boy."
His body relaxes a little. "Who's the first?"
I pause, wonder why I said second. I can't think of anyone. "Well... no one. Let's get to shore."
Thursday, March 25, 2010
Hearts
I just played Hearts (Windows version) with Ike, Shinon, & Gatrie (right, like they'd ever invite Ike into their game).
Ike totally lost, though I was close with 98 points. Shinon won. Obviously. If this were more true to canon, though, Gatrie would have lost because he'd be too busy flirting with me.
Am I right?
Man, I should totally be working right now. But it's 4:30. Pah.
Ike totally lost, though I was close with 98 points. Shinon won. Obviously. If this were more true to canon, though, Gatrie would have lost because he'd be too busy flirting with me.
Am I right?
Man, I should totally be working right now. But it's 4:30. Pah.
Thursday, March 18, 2010
A Little Obsessed
At this point in time, I have three other places that I ramble about myself online in blog form. But I think everyone that visits those sites is tired of me discussing this game.
To say Fire Emblem is a "favorite" is a bit of an understatement. I get emotionally attached to characters and contemplate battle strategies when I'm not playing. Out of nowhere, whether it be at my desk or on the train, I'll say (or think, if I'm in public), "That would work!" or mutter to myself about my poor choice of weaponry. It's a game I have to ramble about, to figure out what went wrong and what I can do next time to dominate.
There will always be a "next time."
At the moment, I have completed the following:
Sacred Stones
Path of Radiance
Radiant Dawn (x2)
I have just begun Blazing Sword, even if it's not called that in the game, but I'll use that name for simplicity purposes. I don't yet own Shadow Dragon, but will soon have enough points from my credit card rewards program to obtain it. Win!
You'd probably laugh at me if I told you that this is only my second favorite series, and point out the fact that I don't have a Legend of Zelda blog. But trust me. Nothing tops the Zelda addiction. Fire Emblem, though, I desperately need to discuss.
I know. It's pretty bad.
To say Fire Emblem is a "favorite" is a bit of an understatement. I get emotionally attached to characters and contemplate battle strategies when I'm not playing. Out of nowhere, whether it be at my desk or on the train, I'll say (or think, if I'm in public), "That would work!" or mutter to myself about my poor choice of weaponry. It's a game I have to ramble about, to figure out what went wrong and what I can do next time to dominate.
There will always be a "next time."
At the moment, I have completed the following:
Sacred Stones
Path of Radiance
Radiant Dawn (x2)
I have just begun Blazing Sword, even if it's not called that in the game, but I'll use that name for simplicity purposes. I don't yet own Shadow Dragon, but will soon have enough points from my credit card rewards program to obtain it. Win!
You'd probably laugh at me if I told you that this is only my second favorite series, and point out the fact that I don't have a Legend of Zelda blog. But trust me. Nothing tops the Zelda addiction. Fire Emblem, though, I desperately need to discuss.
I know. It's pretty bad.
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