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Title: 'Aha! Is this our chance?!' - The Official Persona thread
Post by: Tuffty on September 17, 2011, 03:38:41 PM
(http://img855.imageshack.us/img855/5471/persona3.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/855/persona3.jpg/)(http://img695.imageshack.us/img695/3185/persona4wallpaperbynaga.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/695/persona4wallpaperbynaga.jpg/)


You know the score about these games. I'm amazed that there isn't even a topic on this series already!

I first found out about the games as I was playing through Digital Devil Saga, another great RPG in the SMT series (seriously, look it up if you're interested). I was ready for more JRPG goodness so when I kept reading reviews and gameplay for Persona 3 I was immediately sold. And it was everything I could want and more. Great gameplay, lots to do and an incredible, unconventional story with the most likeable characters. The dubbing was perhaps one of the most impressive things about it, it wasn't awkward or jilted, it flowed really naturally and the VA's gave some great performances with a well written script. As with any other SMT game it slightly hinges on the occult or morbid, what other game requires it's teenage protaganist to shoot himself in the head to unlock his power? I loved it all, and I still think it has the best opening to any game (Burn My Dread is still my ringtone)

Persona 3- Opening Movie (1) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PfMqKcJ5SRo#)

Luckily at the time I finished, Persona 4 had just came out and surprisingly it was even better. Whether or not you prefer the story and cast to it's predecessor is up to you, personally, I'm always caught inbetween the two. It's certainly the most popular.

Persona 4 Opening + Lyrics (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iDrlqEbEEnA#ws)

Two of the last great games on the PS2's lifespan and two fantastic games in their own right. Persona 5 has a lot to live up to, but I genuinely cannot wait til it arrives. There's been other releases since then, the first two Persona games and P3 have made their way to the PSP with a number of enhancements, and P4 will follow suit when it makes it's way to the PS Vita. Plus there's a P3/P4 crossover fighting game coming and a P4 anime to boot. Bring it on.

So this topic's all about the Persona-verse and to talk all bout it. What's been your favourite game thus far? Favourite character? Favourite S.Link? Are you playing any at the minute, and if so where are you at? Have you ever tried fighting Elizabeth or Margaret? and lived to tell the tale? Chat away! I will be contributing a lot more to this thread believe me.

Oh before I forget. Dat Chie :heart:

(http://img585.imageshack.us/img585/8471/chiex.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/585/chiex.jpg/)
Title: Re: 'Aha! Is this our chance?!' - The Persona thread
Post by: bonjourhello on September 17, 2011, 06:21:38 PM
Loving this thread :luvluv2:
I first heard about the Persona series mainly P4 references on Deviantart a few years ago, and I looked up about it a bit but I thought that it was a much more violent/mature game than what it is- I think shooting yourself in the head gave me that impression  :nervous but the music was what got me excited for it.
P4s smile
Persona 4 - SMILE (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KD3XEqN6bL4#)

and P3s "Burn my bread" pun and opening sequence pretty much was what sold the games to me.

I then heard that the UK was having a release for P4, saved up for it and brought it either the day it came out or a few days later. To be honest I didn't know what the game was going to be like, but I loved it and played it whenever I could.
After i finished P4 I went out on the lookout for P3 in the preowned sections for months until I found it one faithful day (should of ordered P3:FES I know but oh well) I've had it for well over 2 years(?) now and haven't got very far >__> I've only just got Fuuka in my party and on a mini boss battle.
Title: Re: 'Aha! Is this our chance?!' - The Persona thread
Post by: Meania on September 17, 2011, 11:48:27 PM
Yayy! I'm glad to see there's a Persona thread now~ (I kept looking for it but didn't want to make one myself since I don't know as much as all you pros :lol: )

I can't believe I felt like this game would be boring- bonbon kept telling me she wanted me to play P3, P4 or another game, Star Ocean, but they sounded too boring or fighty since I always find if the fighting is in real time or gets too difficult I can't play it! XD I fail/am just in it for fun and the storyline... Anyway, she must of not explained it to me quite right since after I saw the following comic/dub on youtube I thought the storyline looked kind of awesome:
(WARNING to Hart or other new players, this kind of contains some spoilers so you might want to avoid it!!)
[Persona 4] Hiimdaisy Comic Dub (Part 1) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7mUTQKMRLYQ)

I've seen the odd spoiler but I get the impression I don't know all the details about them yet so I better keep playing to find out!! :D
I'm up to mid October and I can tell it's about to get really serious! :O

:lol: I really want to play P3 now but I want to wait till P4 is all wrapped up before I start a new game for the beginning else I might not enjoy the ending so much when I go back to P4... hope bon doesn't mind me borrowing it for longer? XD
Title: Re: 'Aha! Is this our chance?!' - The Official Persona thread
Post by: Tuffty on September 18, 2011, 12:34:55 AM
You've only got Fuuka bon? You've got quite a ways to go yet :lol: I'd definately recommend P3 to you and Meanie, the story is equally as good as P4's particularly as it's approaching the end. I would hate to spoil it so I'll say no more other than everything about it is just incredible. The buildup, the actual end boss battle is one of the best in any game ever (the music in particular..it rivals that of One Winged Angel in FFVII) and finally the payoff is really satisfying. Try not to read too much about it online, it's at the stage where people freely discuss ending spoilers even in videos of the games soundtrack. I played all of P3 without reading a single thing and had a better time with it as a result.

Beat P4 first Meanie, twist Bon's arm if you have to XD Also I agree, stay away from the vid above if you haven't played P4 yet. It's hilarious for those who've played it already though.

Speaking of hilarious, the Giant Bomb Endurance Run of P4 had absolutely helped the game to make it as popular as it is over here in the West. In it, 2 video game journalists, Jeff Gerstmann and Vinny Carravella, both go through the game from start to finish and add commentary to it. They make the game funnier still, but again, don't watch if you haven't played before. Here's an early taste:

Persona 4 Endurance Run Clip - The Dream (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6QWkxBkcGP4#)
Title: Re: 'Aha! Is this our chance?!' - The Official Persona thread
Post by: Hart on September 18, 2011, 12:50:28 AM
Must. Avoid. Spoilers. While watching Nanako sing again and again.  :lol:
I already know what happens in P3. I'll get P3:FES eventually.

Every day's great at your Junes (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ddGMpxVkzBU#)

Who's ready to watch the P4 anime next month?

*sigh if I had gotten to this game earlier, I would've gotten a P4 cosplay outfit ready for NYCC/NYAF.

How come I didn't see this guy at AX 2 years ago?

I get Yelled at by Mr. Morooka (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tGUWu9pvPdc#)

Title: Re: 'Aha! Is this our chance?!' - The Official Persona thread
Post by: thatonezombie on September 18, 2011, 04:19:55 AM
Speaking of hilarious, the Giant Bomb Endurance Run of P4 had absolutely helped the game to make it as popular as it is over here in the West. In it, 2 video game journalists, Jeff Gerstmann and Vinny Carravella, both go through the game from start to finish and add commentary to it. They make the game funnier still, but again, don't watch if you haven't played before. Here's an early taste:

The only reason I know what happens in P4 is because of Giant Bomb. If you want to play it, I do recommend that you play it before watching this. If you were like me and just wanted to see what happens (also, I am a fan of Giant Bomb in general) then by all means watch them play it all.

http://www.giantbomb.com/shin-megami-tensei-persona-4/61-21373/videos/ (http://www.giantbomb.com/shin-megami-tensei-persona-4/61-21373/videos/)

Also, every day's great at your Junes motherfuckers.
Title: Re: 'Aha! Is this our chance?!' - The Official Persona thread
Post by: coachie on September 18, 2011, 10:37:26 AM
I have to admit I still haven't played P3 or P4 despite owning both of them... am I even allowd to post in this thread? XD

Ok my introduction to Persona games was with Persona 2 - Eternal Punishment for PS1, I only played it a bit though, my english was too bad back then to make sense of it, but I was hooked to the franchise as soon as I discovered the cover of the game on ebay! (yeah that's how I came across this game, and I can't even remember what I actually was looking for when I accidently discovered it XD)
I kept an eye on Atlus, because I felt they were the company releasing the kind of dark and adult themed rpg's that I was so desperately looking for and a few years later they would release SMT Avatar Tuner and SMT Devil Summoner. which I both played and loved. I also have SMT Nocturne but the allegedly insane difficult level has kept me from playing it since now.



Title: Re: 'Aha! Is this our chance?!' - The Official Persona thread
Post by: Deft-Monkey on September 19, 2011, 10:33:39 AM
So after my first anime convention, I now need Persona 3 at least. Should I get Persona 3 or Persona 3 FES? FES is a lot cheaper, but I'm unsure if it also has the whole original game within it as well? :?

EDIT: Nevermind, I found out. Bought FES for $18 with free shipping within Australia :thumbup Hopefully it arrives before my holidays finish.
Title: Re: 'Aha! Is this our chance?!' - The Official Persona thread
Post by: electric mole on September 20, 2011, 12:23:00 PM
aww man i miss this game. played 3 & 4 on my ps2 (never got to beat it tho =/). really enjoyed it. especially all the social links or whatever.

kinda want to get a psp for P3P....
Persona 3 PSP Tokyo Game Show 2009 JP Trailer *HD* (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nk_T-wsK3gk#ws)

oooh..
Persona 4: Ultimate in Mayonaka Arena - Official Trailer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XlEmFBuzK-g#ws)
Title: 'Aha! Is this our chance?!' - The Official Persona thread
Post by: Hart on September 20, 2011, 09:32:29 PM
Guess what came in the mail today?

(http://tapatalk.com/mu/18be2474-ea44-46ea.jpg)


Title: Re: 'Aha! Is this our chance?!' - The Official Persona thread
Post by: Hart on September 21, 2011, 12:02:48 AM
Question for all of you:

What do you name your main characters?
Do you use the official names?

For now I'm naming my P4 protagonist Keyser Soze.  :lol:
Title: Re: 'Aha! Is this our chance?!' - The Official Persona thread
Post by: Tuffty on September 21, 2011, 12:53:06 AM
I call him after my real name. Pretty weird for a Japanese teen to have a Christian name but well there you go. I am from the city after all :P
Title: Re: 'Aha! Is this our chance?!' - The Official Persona thread
Post by: thatonezombie on September 21, 2011, 09:34:41 AM
Popularity leads to intimacy.
Title: Re: 'Aha! Is this our chance?!' - The Official Persona thread
Post by: Tuffty on September 21, 2011, 08:53:19 PM
Popularity leads to intimacy motherfucker.

Some gameplay taken from TGS of Persona 4 : The Ultimate in Mayanoka Arena

Persona 4: The Ultimate in Mayanoka Arena - TGS 2011 Off-Screen Footage (from 4Gamer.net) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T_F82olFIYg#)

I'm so maining Chie.
Title: Re: 'Aha! Is this our chance?!' - The Official Persona thread
Post by: thatonezombie on September 22, 2011, 03:29:14 AM
I like how the combos show up on the side of the being getting hit.

Also, I don't want to be a biter but I don't want to play as anyone other than Chie. I really want to kick dudes to the meat dimension.
Title: Re: 'Aha! Is this our chance?!' - The Official Persona thread
Post by: Meania on September 22, 2011, 01:20:16 PM
I named my character Souji Seta since bon told me that was the characters name (I'm awful with making up names so I went with Souji~)

So uh I'm in November right now in P4~
[spoilers and annoying rambling] asdfghjk; WHAT is this?! This is the first time a game has ever made me get out of my seat and leave the room without realising it to flail around at the twists!! I was so worried about selecting "telling the truth" since you know who is right in the room (but I looked it up before clicking it and realised I'm not at risk of getting a bad ending just yet so I'm ok) and then the plot and all that car chase and GAHH D: This game- I love this game!!! D<
Title: Re: 'Aha! Is this our chance?!' - The Official Persona thread
Post by: Tuffty on September 22, 2011, 10:35:51 PM
That moment. Goddammit. I didn't even do any S.Link stuff. I was at the dungeon the whole time until I could rescue her. That big choice you have to make comes a lil after you beat that dungeon. You'll definately know it when you see it. Be careful about which choices to make if you want to see the good ending. Do you know you have to do certain things as well on the final day if you want the real good ending?
Title: Re: 'Aha! Is this our chance?!' - The Official Persona thread
Post by: Hart on September 23, 2011, 06:14:43 AM
I probably won't reach where meania is until next year.  :nervous

Want to know what the outcome is for the choices you didn't make? Don't want to reset the game to repeat the same dialogue over and over again to see these outcomes? Most of them are pretty much the same results, unless they help increase S. Links or stats. Some of them are amusing.

Then check out KaddyGamer's channel (http://www.youtube.com/user/KaddyGamer#p/c/263FB53091BDBDCA) on youtube.

There's also videos on Persona 3, P3:FES, and P3P.

Grrr. Wish I could've gotten these frames (http://www.hotbloodedgaming.com/2011/04/27/want-a-pair-of-persona-4-glasses/) earlier this year. Would've had to pay more to get perscription lenses fitted than to order the frames.  :(

Before I go back to playing,

Persona 4 in real life (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o-Tuv0UPbV0#)

Persona 4 is REAL!!!  :shocked: :shocked: :shocked: :shocked:
Title: Re: 'Aha! Is this our chance?!' - The Official Persona thread
Post by: Hart on September 23, 2011, 01:24:44 PM
Persona 4 anime will air in 2 weeks.

Thurs, Oct 6th, 1:30 JST on MBS
Fri, Oct 7th, 1:55 JST on TBS
Wed, Oct 12th, 2:00 JST on CBC

Here's the latest trailer:

Persona 4 Anime (ペルソナ4 アニメ) - Trailer / PV14 【ENG SUBBED】 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jOhkqf5qulE#ws)

And here's the opening theme song:

Persona 4 Anime (ペルソナ4 アニメ) - Trailer / PV11 【OP】 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v3v-QP6MCAA#ws)

Need to hurry up in the game if I want to stay ahead of the anime.
Title: Re: 'Aha! Is this our chance?!' - The Official Persona thread
Post by: Deft-Monkey on September 24, 2011, 08:49:51 AM
Reading through this thread and fighting the temptation to look at the spoilers. Must be patient! :bleed eyes:
Title: Re: 'Aha! Is this our chance?!' - The Official Persona thread
Post by: coachie on October 01, 2011, 12:33:37 AM

I have no PSP otherwise this would be a tempting offer.

http://www.rpgfan.com/news/2011/2248.html (http://www.rpgfan.com/news/2011/2248.html)
Title: Re: 'Aha! Is this our chance?!' - The Official Persona thread
Post by: Hart on October 01, 2011, 09:10:25 PM
DAMN YOU, IGOR!!!  :angry:

/me is not amused at your fusion accidents  :smhid

You fused Saravati instead of Matador!!! I need Matador if I want to get Rank 3 Empress!!

It's a good thing that I saved before I entered the Velvet Room.
Title: Re: 'Aha! Is this our chance?!' - The Official Persona thread
Post by: bonjourhello on October 02, 2011, 09:10:52 PM
^ :lol: was bound to happen at some point.
Title: Re: 'Aha! Is this our chance?!' - The Official Persona thread
Post by: bonjourhello on October 03, 2011, 11:30:31 PM
I have a feeling this song deserves a post here XD

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KHQolOajs2c&feature=player_embedded# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KHQolOajs2c&feature=player_embedded#)!
Title: Re: 'Aha! Is this our chance?!' - The Official Persona thread
Post by: Hart on October 04, 2011, 05:29:30 AM
Who's ready to watch the anime this week?

Persona 4 Anime (ペルソナ4 アニメ) - Trailer / PV11 【OP】 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v3v-QP6MCAA#ws)

btw, I'm currently at the bath house, May 20th, Level 25. Attempting to climb all the floors, fight the side boss, and beat Shadow Kanji in 1 trip as well as trying to reach Rank 3 Empress. Shadow Kanji freaks me out. *shudders*
Title: Re: 'Aha! Is this our chance?!' - The Official Persona thread
Post by: Deft-Monkey on October 04, 2011, 07:13:10 AM
btw, I'm currently at the bath house
Whoa man, save it for the Perv section ;)

Look what arrived today, all nice and shiny
(http://i883.photobucket.com/albums/ac34/Deft-Monkey/WP_000136.jpg)

It shall have to wait until the weekend at the very least, though. Busy, busy!
Title: Re: 'Aha! Is this our chance?!' - The Official Persona thread
Post by: Hart on October 04, 2011, 08:26:06 AM
^  :fuckyou:

No papercraft Aegis for you!!  :P

For everyone else, Persona 4 papercrafts (http://www.harlancore.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=1018)! (with some minor P3 characters)

(http://www.japanator.com/elephant/ul/13735-620x-11330-550x-pf3promo1.jpg)
Title: Re: 'Aha! Is this our chance?!' - The Official Persona thread
Post by: bonjourhello on October 06, 2011, 09:15:54 PM
The first episode of Persona 4 the Animation RAW. I'm about to watch it now  :mon inluv:
http://www.animecrazy.net/persona-4-the-animation-episode-1/ (http://www.animecrazy.net/persona-4-the-animation-episode-1/)
Title: Re: 'Aha! Is this our chance?!' - The Official Persona thread
Post by: Hart on October 07, 2011, 06:34:50 AM
^ there's subs out. Same link. Watching it right now. Review later.

EDIT: Anime Network has the first episode subtitled. And it looks like they will simulcast every Thursday, 3pm Eastern.
Title: Re: 'Aha! Is this our chance?!' - The Official Persona thread
Post by: Meania on October 09, 2011, 04:15:23 PM
Wooh~ I'll watch that later today~ ;  w ; :heart:
But for now, I must train and beat this darn dungeon!!
gehh, I started Nanoko's dungeon a while ago but died on the second shadow I ran into- then the next time I tried to play it, training in Naoto's dungeon on the 9th basement floor I got killed after a couple of level ups!!
Title: Re: 'Aha! Is this our chance?!' - The Official Persona thread
Post by: Tuffty on October 09, 2011, 04:39:25 PM
Sounds like you need to choose a day to grind it out some and maybe fuse for some higher level personas!
Title: Re: 'Aha! Is this our chance?!' - The Official Persona thread
Post by: Hart on October 10, 2011, 01:56:11 PM
*sigh  :fainted:

Took me the whole day but I've completed that dungeon. In one trip no less.  :bleed eyes:

Finally got Rank 3 Empress, survived all 10 floors of that damn bath house (good thing I saved after the mini-boss), and I survived battling Shadow Kanji without any casualties. Now May is all done. Still need to be ahead of the anime. Also I've got 25% of the Compendium completed.

First Impressions about Episode 1 of the anime:

Holy Chie!!  :shocked:

Soundtrack from the video game:  :thumbup
Calender and weather forcast between each day:  :thumbup
The velvet room, Igor & Margaret:  :shocked:
Trial of the Dragon:  :twothumbs
Nanako singing the Junes jingle:  :thumbsup
Morooka's shit list:  :rofl:
Official subtitles from Sentai Filmworks:  :shocked:

I'm impressed. And it's only the first episode. Except for the fast pacing, I look forward to the next 24 episodes.

Looks like the anime will also be showing on Hulu.

http://www.hulu.com/persona-4?c=Animation-and-Cartoons (http://www.hulu.com/persona-4?c=Animation-and-Cartoons)
Title: Re: 'Aha! Is this our chance?!' - The Official Persona thread
Post by: maruda on October 11, 2011, 08:04:50 AM
I've played these MegaTen games:

Nocturne
Digital Devil Saga
Digital Devil Saga 2
Raidou Kuzunoha vs The Soulless Army
Raidou Kuzunoha vs King Abaddon
Persona 3
Persona 3 FES
Persona 4
Devil Survivor
Strange Journey

My favorites are DDS and DDS 2. I'm not particularly fond of the "Poke/Digimon" aspects of some the games (Nocturne, Raidou Kuzunoha, Devil Survivor and Strange Journey) but their stories pulled me in.
Title: 'Aha! Is this our chance?!' - The Official Persona thread
Post by: Hart on October 13, 2011, 11:21:46 AM
Episode 2 is out on Anime Network.

(Or at least it's out on the iPod app)

I need to level grind and hurry up before the anime catches up to where I'm at.


Title: Re: 'Aha! Is this our chance?!' - The Official Persona thread
Post by: Deft-Monkey on October 26, 2011, 06:24:21 AM
I haven't been able to play P3 much because of uni. Last night was my first time playing in a couple of weeks. Nevertheless, when I got up to the part where you can play that MMORPG, I couldn't take the grin off my face when I found out what the arcana for that particular social link is :rofl: Such a socially aware game :lol:
Title: Re: 'Aha! Is this our chance?!' - The Official Persona thread
Post by: Hart on October 28, 2011, 08:40:15 PM
I really need to continue playing P4. Some level grinding plus the 2nd optional boss.

For now, episode 5 of the anime will be sorta filler until the Kanji story arc. I wonder which clubs Nakagami will join? Basketball or Soccer? Drama or Music Band? (plz definitely not Music Band!!  :lol:  )

It looks like for every new social link he bonds with, he gets a new persona of that arcana. What will he summon from the Priestess Arcana?
Title: Re: 'Aha! Is this our chance?!' - The Official Persona thread
Post by: Tuffty on October 28, 2011, 10:12:39 PM
Isn't the Priestess Arcana S.Link Yukiko's? Just wait til you see who and what happens in the Devil S.Link (up til Lvl 5 or so at least)!! :lol:
Title: Re: 'Aha! Is this our chance?!' - The Official Persona thread
Post by: Hart on October 28, 2011, 11:15:16 PM
^ Dude!! I haven't taken the job at the hospital yet!! (Yes I'm using a guide to help me out, just a bit, mostly for Fusions)

I only have Magician, Chariot, Fool, Priestess, Sun, Moon, Strength, Hermit, Justice, Empress, and Hierophant Arcana S. Links so far.

Well after the 2nd Ep, Pyro Jack was summoned out of the Magician Arcana. And for this week's episode it was Ara Mitama for the Chariot Arcana.
Title: Re: 'Aha! Is this our chance?!' - The Official Persona thread
Post by: Tuffty on October 28, 2011, 11:41:34 PM
Stupid me, I thought you were talking about the game XD Oddly, I can't grow attached to the anime with the Japanese voice actors. I feel like the English dub is the one and only way to go. Supposedly an English dub is coming, but it won't be using the same VA team? What's the point?!
Title: Re: 'Aha! Is this our chance?!' - The Official Persona thread
Post by: Hart on October 30, 2011, 04:45:03 AM
^ There will be an English dub:

http://www.animevice.com/news/persona-4-the-animation-english-dub-imminent-voice-cast-tbd/5603/ (http://www.animevice.com/news/persona-4-the-animation-english-dub-imminent-voice-cast-tbd/5603/)

They could probably get some of the well-known voice actors to return, like Johnny Yong Bosch (MC), Yuri Lowenthal (Yosuke), Troy Baker (Kanji), and Laura Bailey (Rise). But I agree, the dub would not be the same if they get new people to voice the characters.

I do question who Sentai Filmworks will cast. Hope they don't screw up.
Title: Re: 'Aha! Is this our chance?!' - The Official Persona thread
Post by: thatonezombie on October 30, 2011, 05:04:33 AM
They better fucking get Lauren Bailey.
Title: Re: 'Aha! Is this our chance?!' - The Official Persona thread
Post by: Hart on October 30, 2011, 07:28:53 AM
^ Absolutely. My one biggest regret at New York Anime Festival 2009 was not meeting her and getting her autograph.  :(

Did meet her husband Travis Willingham though.
Title: Re: 'Aha! Is this our chance?!' - The Official Persona thread
Post by: bonjourhello on October 30, 2011, 10:23:13 PM
^ Absolutely. My one biggest regret at New York Anime Festival 2009 was not meeting her and getting her autograph.  :(

Did meet her husband Travis Willingham though.

No way you met Travis?! DARN YOU HART. Darnnnnnn  :angry: I wanna meet Travis XD


I'll cringe if they don't cast at least very similar voices to the game for the English dub.



Title: Re: 'Aha! Is this our chance?!' - The Official Persona thread
Post by: Tuffty on October 30, 2011, 10:51:45 PM
Travis looks like a cool dude. Bet he would tower over me though, seems like a tall guy XD The only way I'd be happy is if Michelle Ruff was involved somehow, maybe even Chie, but then she did do the voice for Yukari in Persona 3.
Title: Re: 'Aha! Is this our chance?!' - The Official Persona thread
Post by: Hart on October 30, 2011, 11:52:28 PM
Dude, Travis is freakin' tall.

Now I'm searching for my autographed Roy Mustang card, which I bought from the Artists' Alley.

As for Laura Bailey, man she looks good irl.  :inlove:
Title: Re: 'Aha! Is this our chance?!' - The Official Persona thread
Post by: Tuffty on October 31, 2011, 12:14:41 AM
Yeeeeh she is! Funny too. What a woman :heart:

'I'm Jack Frost HO!'

Persona 4 Endurance Run - WHAT UP, HO? (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M_gKI9y23TA#ws)
Title: Re: 'Aha! Is this our chance?!' - The Official Persona thread
Post by: Hart on October 31, 2011, 01:11:16 AM
Speaking of Laura Bailey, I got to go save Rise now. Well not at this moment. More like dungeon grind, collect more Yen, summon or fuse more personas.

As of now, I've spent two days worth playing Persona 4. Only half a year left to go.
Title: Re: 'Aha! Is this our chance?!' - The Official Persona thread
Post by: Tuffty on October 31, 2011, 01:14:25 AM
I think my playtime was around 110hrs. Worth every minute.
Title: Re: 'Aha! Is this our chance?!' - The Official Persona thread
Post by: Hart on November 04, 2011, 02:07:51 PM
Just watched ep 5. The month of April is over.

And I thought Ayane was clingy.  :lol:

Heard there was a little easter egg reference to Catherine.

Had to re-watch the endings all the way back to ep 2 and I didn't notice the Arcana that Nakagami obtains in each episode, except for Priestess ( it's still a blank card). He'll probably get it next episode when they go into the Kanji story arc.

Now I've got to go save Rise.
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Post by: Hart on November 19, 2011, 08:59:12 PM
From Ep 5:

Persona 4 Anime: Catherine tribute (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c1EW-sPsPNU#ws)

 :rofl:  Poor Yuu.
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Post by: Tuffty on November 19, 2011, 09:08:53 PM
I have no idea what the reference is from the clip (I assume it's the ringtone) but awesome nonetheless :D
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Post by: Hart on November 19, 2011, 10:37:23 PM
^ Heard it was the the Game Over theme in Catherine.

Catherine Love is over (Game over) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DeaIjUUSBDU#)

Saw episodes 6 and 7. Since it's the Kanji story arc, there are bounds of funny moments. Too bad they didn' use the scene near the riverside when Yosuke and Chie spied on Kanji and Naoto.  :(

What occurred at the bath house - hilarious.  :rofl:

Let's see, the personas and arcana Nakagami has obtained so far:

Fool - Izanagi
Magician - Pyro Jack
Chariot - Ara Mitama
Strength - Rakshasha
Moon - Yamata-no-Orochi (as a result of fusing the Magician and Priestess Arcana)
Justice - None
Emperor - None

Up next: the school camp out.
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Post by: Hart on December 06, 2011, 11:34:02 AM
Opening for Ep 9 (in other words, Part 1 of Rise's Story Arc)

Persona 4 the animation- Episode 9 Rise's OP [True Story] (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w0HuM5JwwWQ#ws)
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Post by: Tuffty on February 04, 2012, 12:43:01 AM
Here's Persona 4 The Ultimate's Opening Movie (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lXviIghXILk#)
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Post by: Hart on April 10, 2012, 08:33:17 PM
Yay, the original english cast of the game are reprising their roles once again for the anime dub. It was so exciting, the voice actors didn't even know they were casted.  :lol:

http://kotaku.com/5900594/persona-4-anime-english-dub-announcement-leaves-original-cast-speechless (http://kotaku.com/5900594/persona-4-anime-english-dub-announcement-leaves-original-cast-speechless)
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Post by: Tuffty on June 09, 2012, 11:10:56 PM
Looks like the voice for Teddie and Chie in the Persona 4 Arena fighting game is different from the original. Boooo. It'll be odd, but I'll get used to it. And if you really want to, it's been confirmed that the game will have the Japanese audio tracks as well, which is cool. Here's the latest gameplay from E3. Looks really good!!

Persona 4 Arena E3 2012 Demo - IGN Live (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VyfD0oh3-pE#ws)

Also thought you guys might be interested in the fact that Persona 4 is such a hit in Japan, they're even making a JAV parody of it.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/Tuffty/perofella-persona-4-cosplay-porn-001.jpg)

That is as about the safest image I can find of the cover. :nervous See how accurate the opening for game and porno match up closely together in this link. (http://kotaku.com/5913722/how-does-the-persona-porno-opening-match-up-with-the-games) The girls are ok, they kinda look like the original, but the guys.... :lol:
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Post by: bonjourhello on June 11, 2012, 03:25:19 PM
^ Oh dear...  :nervous That Yukiko awesome, but were they even trying when it came to the guys lol I admit I've seen a few screen shots of this thing and it was not pretty. D;

In other news! Apparently a P3 film adaption has been confirmed http://www.siliconera.com/2012/06/10/persona-3-film-adaptation-confirmed/ (http://www.siliconera.com/2012/06/10/persona-3-film-adaptation-confirmed/)
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Post by: coachie on August 29, 2012, 08:06:06 AM
Shin Megami Tensei IV Trailer [IV] (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SZC9txzTlI4#)

HELL YESSS!!!  :twothumbs
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Post by: coachie on September 07, 2012, 01:47:44 PM
To those who played P3 or P4: How many hours did it take you to finish the games?
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Post by: Hart on November 24, 2012, 02:34:36 AM
Didn't realized the dub for the anime has been released. Well the first 12 episodes has been released. The rest of the season will be released in January.

Although one thing I find odd is that the Blu-ray version will not include the Japanese audio track. Blame the Japanese licensor. Bad news for those who don't live in North America, you won't be getting the DVD or Blu-ray. Well the ones that Sentai Filmworks is releasing. In the UK, Kaze will be distributing the DVD and Blu-ray, hopefully by the end of the year, but there's no word on if they too will have to omit the Japanese audio track.

Found out that Chie, Teddie, and Naoto have different voice actors. Would have known that if I played Persona 4 Arena.  :bigdeal:
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Post by: mode107 on January 05, 2013, 06:48:47 PM
Need a little help here.
(http://i.imgur.com/Dw3Zi.jpg)

Okay, so I need to rescue a person before the fog sets in, correct? Using this weather chart as as example, what days should I enter the TV?
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Post by: Tuffty on January 05, 2013, 07:18:19 PM
The cloud symbol doesn't indicate fog, just that it would be cloudy. Trying to remember but I believe the way the game describes it is that fog appears after a spell of rainy weather. If you see 3 umbrella icons on the weather forecast then I would take the last day as the deadline. Therefore from the example above, I would take the afternoon of Sat 16th to be the final deadline for you to clear that dungeon. It's no biggie even if you do miss it, the game just resets you back a week, giving you enough time to go through the dungeon, although I imagine doing S.Links again would be a hassle.
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Post by: Hart on January 05, 2013, 08:51:59 PM
^
^ Don't forget: POPULARITY LEADS TO INTIMACY!!!
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Post by: mode107 on January 09, 2013, 09:10:49 PM
I suck at this game. :lol:

The mission to save Kanji has begun. I've read that the suggested level for his dungeon is 25-27. My current level; 11. Goodness, I should have listened to Chie when she said I should go into the dungeons to practice. I'm gonna begin leveling up today, cuz it's such a struggle fighting shadows, and I'm playing on freakin beginner mode!

It's 5/20 in the game, and I have until 6/4 to save him.

Edit: Got up to 20. Suggested level for the mini boss is 23. I'm getting there.  :thumbup
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Post by: Hart on January 11, 2013, 12:01:47 AM
If you haven't done so already, go back to where you had to save Chie and Yukiko, I believe there's and extra boss that when defeated will give you a bonus weapon for one of your characters. I forgot who's though.

Saving Kanji, huh? Ah, the bath house. So many memories.....horrible memories. *shudders  :badluck:
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Post by: mode107 on January 11, 2013, 09:31:31 PM
^ Done all of that. Just glad to be in the normal world now; going to school and hanging with friends. :lol: 

I'll make sure I'm very prepared for the next rescue.
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Post by: Hart on September 06, 2013, 01:54:53 AM
Persona 3 movie, coming out this November. Probably the first in a series of movies.

Persona 3: The Movie - PV 02 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qnC9IDJma6M#ws)
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Post by: Hart on March 06, 2014, 04:07:09 AM
Another Persona 3 x Persona 4 game coming out for the 3DS:

Persona Q: Shadow of the Labyrinth Teaser (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HdW_Y46DXiA#ws)
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Post by: Tuffty on April 06, 2014, 12:04:51 AM
For those of you in the US that haven't played Persona 4, now you have no excuse. Persona 4 is available through PSN, on 8th April, for $10 (http://www.gamespot.com/articles/persona-4-confirmed-for-ps3-releases-on-april-8-for-10/1100-6418792/)
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Post by: Hart on July 15, 2014, 08:55:40 PM
Huh. Did not know there was gonna be an anime following Persona 4 The Golden.  :huhuh

Persona4 the Golden ANIMATION Trailer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BnrWjXVqV2M#ws)

What's next? Arena?  :lol:
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Post by: Tuffty on February 05, 2015, 09:18:39 PM
DAT PERSONA 5 TRAILER THO

ペルソナ5 PV#01 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oc_9r4wifFc#ws)

Look how cool the menus look FFS. Someone inject that style straight into my veins.
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Post by: mode107 on February 05, 2015, 10:53:57 PM
^ Why is it so damn beautiful?
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Post by: Tuffty on September 19, 2015, 05:24:21 PM
So after being told for months and months that Persona 5 will be coming out in 2015 we finally got a release date and it's....Summer 2016. Sounds like the PS4 edition might be the reason for the delay? Maybe, just guessing. I actually don't mind, I have so many games to play already with more still to come out this year too so a gap would be nice as I finish those off. Considering the summer months are typically barren for game releases anyway then it might just be perfect to settle in over the summer months and play it.

Having said that, the wait for it is harder after seeing how good it looks here in this new trailer:

d (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bs-BHcSK6EA)
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Post by: Tuffty on August 21, 2016, 11:37:50 AM
Now it's confirmed, a Japan release date in September and a US/European release in February. The UI and presentation still looks second to none.

f (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g3JkO-82YQ8)