Completed World domination? Threads of Fate (aka Dewprism) MEGATHREAD!

[procrastinator]

Awesome.

A p. accurate way to describe the nature of this next-gen dual wielding LP

 

[Crooked Bee]

Oooh yeah.

 

[lightbane]

(Anyone can tell. It's so obvious.)

Unless you're a pretty princess Can you ignore him, or is he a forced battle?

Who knows if it's true. Valen perished along with the other Aeons a long time ago. His demise is still a mystery. Some say he had too much power and destroyed himself. [...] I hope, by now, you realize how dangerous your pursuit is. Valen's [relic] embodies powers beyond our knowledge. Who knows what will happen if the seal is broken. Worst case... It might destroy the world.

A bad guy so powerful he destroyed himself? So much power that he could destroy the world? Hmm, I wonder where I've seen this before...

 

[procrastinator]

Unless you're a pretty princess Can you ignore him, or is he a forced battle?

This battle can be totally avoided, you actually has to push him a few times to start that dialogue.

And if you don't, a giant birds takes him somewhere.

 

[spekkio]

Kuroneko-sensei!

Duke is one of the most badass villains EVAR. No homo...

And Konjad's cameo made me

 

[Crooked Bee]

Moar!!

 

[Kz3r0]

Moar!!

 

[procrastinator]

I'd like to do some updates, but...

...I'm in the middle of the stage five right now.

I'll try to find some time on a weekend though

 

[spekkio]

Screw the axe-guy anyway. Bring back the pretty princess!

 

[procrastinator]

Rue's route, Part VIII: The Inmost Light

Ghost... But I saw you...

Hey... Why are you running? I'm not going anywhere.

It's time to collect our reward from Fancy Mel.

Hello, Rue.

I need to talk to Rue alone.

Not fair... Not happy... But Mel say, so I do. Bwye-Bwye, Rue! We play next time.

I'm so glad you found him. Thank you.

Are you done with the cube?

Well, aren't we eager. Yes. I'm done examining the cube. I've written everything in here. You can read it when you get back to town.

Thank you very much. I really appreciate it.

Don't mention it. I had some free time anyway. Well... I guess that concludes our deal. Oh, there's something I've been wanting to ask you. Do you have a minute?

Sure. What is it?

...I guess I'll just come out and say it. Rue... You're gay, aren't you?

How should I explain this...? There's something about your spirit. Every human has but one spirit. But you... There's something odd about you. I can see it. I see your spirit, and a shadow of another spirit. I've never seen anything like it in any human.

......

I'm sorry if I offended you.

It's ok... It's true.

Do you know who you are?

Heh. Well, NEXT time you spend a night in this berg, go easy on the bub.

I tried to remember where to go...

I tried to remember what I had to do...

I couldn't remember anything.

I wandered aimlessly.

That's when I met Claire. I was a complete stranger, but she was so kind to me.

When she found out that I had no place to go, she told me that I could stay at her home.

I wandered alone for so long, and I finally found a home... Claire was like my sister.

I couldn't do anything for her. That's why I need the [relic].

No wonder you're so determined... The power of the Aeon [relic] can probably bring Claire back to life.

I don't care how long it takes or how many battles I have to fight. I'm gonna find the [relic], no matter what.

Just keep in mind that what you're trying to do is very dangerous. I've already told you. Valen's power may lead all of us to oblivion.

Even so, if I can save Claire...

What if it leads to world destruction? Millions of people may die. You don't care?

...

There's still plenty of time. Think it over.

Are you in there?

Who can that be...? Rue, let's continue some other time.

I thought I'd see you here. I bet Mel told you a lot about the [relic], huh? I knew it! It's written all over your face. Gosh, I'm good!

Ok, let's have it. Come on. What did Mel tell you about the [relic]?

I can't... Not now.

...What's wrong? Are you sick or something? Ok. Fine. I'll go ask Mel myself. Thanks, Elena. See ya.

Bye.

Are you alright?

Are you sure...? You look a little down. Did Mel say something to you?

No. She didn't say anything. She was very helpful. What are you gonna do? Are you gonna wait for Mint?

Nope. She just needed help getting here, so I'm going home now.

Ok. Let's go back together.

(I better explain to her again.)

That's right. I can turn into one, but I'm not a Pollywog. What you see now is the real me. So, from now on, you can just call me Rue.

Ok. Gee, all this time I had it the other way around. I thought the Polly turned into you, but it was you who turned into the Polly... But how come you can transform?

Um... That's kind of hard to explain.

Is it your big secret? Ohh, you're gonna leave me curious all day.

(What am I supposed to say, 'I'm not human'? I can't tell her that...)

Meanwhile...

Psycho Master whispers something.

I sent them to Carona moments ago, my lord. They should arrive tomorrow morning.

Yes, my lord. We will suppress this matter until the time comes.

It would be my honor, my lord. We have fought from the day we were born. Fighting is our way of life, and we desire nothing more. In the name of Doll Master, we shall eradicate your foes.

Back to our hero.

Doctor, good news. Mel examined the cube for us. She wrote the details in this report.

That's great! Let's read it.

Hmm... I see...

You finished reading it already?

Not yet. I just finished reading the part that explains how to open it. So, I figured, why not open it now?

If it can be opened, there must be something in there.

I believe so. Mel's report says, 'Open the cube and find out for yourself.' I think there's an item in here that can unlock the seal placed by the Aeon.

W-What in the world is that...!?

He looks human, but he's...a doll.

Amazing... It should be impossible to make something like this nowadays.

That means that doll is packed with all kinds of powerful magic. Don't let his appearance fool you... He's called Prima Doll, and he's the only one who has the power to break the seal at the lake ruins.

Wow... Elroy was so close to breaking the seal...

Well, I guess now we can get the [relic] with this Prima Doll.

It's not that easy. Did you even finish reading Mel's report? You don't know anything, do you? Fine. I'll tell you. This Prima Doll isn't complete. Right now, he doesn't have any power, so he's sleeping. Even if you kick him or slap him, he won't do anything. He'll just keep lying there. There's only one way to wake him up.

We need to get some items, right?

Exactly! The stuff we need is written in Mel's report.

Here it is: 'Grand Magician Elroy worked closely with his apprentices. The items needed to complete the Prima Doll are kept in the ateliers of his apprentices. A pair of gauntlets and a pair of sollerets are being kept at the Ghost Temple. The earrings are being kept at the atelier in Gamul Forest. The forest is high above the river. The final item, an amulet, must be made from phantomite.'

Doctor, please find out where we can get some phantomite. I'll go to the Ghost Temple and Gamul Forest and get the items.

That's not a good idea. Remember, we're not the only ones after the [relic]. If you go on your own and get the items, somebody might end up taking them away from you. I know about the tiara. Belle and Duke took it away from you, didn't they? That's what's gonna happen if you go by yourself again.

...What are you trying to tell me?

What I'm saying is we should work together to get the items. You can go to the Ghost Temple, and I'll go to Gamul Forest. It'll be a lot faster. This way, we won't have to put all our eggs in one basket, capiche!?

...Ok. Is that ok with you, Doctor?

Yes. I think that would be better.

Alrighty. Let's get on with it. I'm gonna go to Gamul Forest and get the earrings. You go to the Ghost Temple. Make sure you bring back the gauntlets and sollerets. You'd better not screw up this time.

You'd better not aban keep those earrings for yourself.

WHAAAT!? What did you say!? I can't believe you'd say that! I would never do that!

......

Look, we're partners, ok!? Trust me! Dang!

 

[Crooked Bee]

...I guess I'll just come out and say it. Rue... You're gay, aren't you?

 

[Kz3r0]

In before Rue is another incarnation of Valen.
Also:

Look, we're partners, ok!? Trust me! Dang!


How you can't trust that manic expression?

 

[lightbane]

Rue's reaction is priceless.

How should I explain this...? There's something about your spirit. Every human has but one spirit. But you... There's something odd about you. I can see it. I see your spirit, and a shadow of another spirit. I've never seen anything like it in any human.

Vaguely reminds me of the Nameless One. Perhaps he's the "fag incarnation"?

I wandered alone for so long, and I finally found a home... Claire was like my sister.

It's okay, don't hide your feelings, you're not related to her M:. But Rue has revealed himself as a non-human, can (r)androids impregnate a woman feel love?

 

[spekkio]

OMG a plot twist!



Call me a wea-boo but I think that this game has better plot than most of cRPGs...

 

[procrastinator]

In before Rue is another incarnation of Valen.

Seeing as both Rue and 'He' Who Came have something on their foreheads, I don't think that's the case.

How you can't trust that manic expression?

Call me a wea-boo

'k, wea-boo

 

[lightbane]

In before Rue is another incarnation of Valen.

Seeing as both Rue and 'He' Who Came have something on their foreheads, I don't think that's the case.

So what? Rue could be a "back-up body/prototype" while the bad guy is a superior reincarnation or something like that.

 

[procrastinator]

So what? Rue could be a "back-up body/prototype" while the bad guy is a superior reincarnation or something like that.

Right Hand Path reincarnation.

 

[procrastinator]

Rue's route, Part IX: Undead! Undead! Undead!

Music!

Door closes.

Unfortunately, there is no turning undead either.

Take cover!

In this form Rue is a little faster and hits a bit harder.
Not that it really matters...

We should watch out for traps.

Saber Tiger? Here?

I see, a long pit. How convenient.

Monster matching puzzle.

Whoa!

This abomination hits pretty hard, but when it goes for boomerang like attack, it's completely defenseless.

That should do it.

Nice special ability.

Another matching puzzle.

And another guardian.

This one possesses some powerful magikz.

Second guardian goes down.

This one combines attacks from two previous guardians.

Water magic.

Evading traps.

I wonder how it opened... !?

 

[Damned Registrations]

Unless they tracked in some mud or something I guess.

The guardians were a cool monster design. Pretty creepy considering the graphical limitations.

 

[Crooked Bee]

Cliffhanger!

 

[procrastinator]

The guardians were a cool monster design. Pretty creepy considering the graphical limitations.

It's not clear from the screenshots(except for the last one), but it has a third head, that comes out of it body to rain fire and laugh demoniacally.

Cliffhanger!

This game has it all!

 

[lightbane]

I like how "expressive" the characters' models are, despite using a few polygons and little else. These chimera abominations remind me of Koudelka, another awesome PS1 game.

 

[spekkio]

Damn, it looks like I will have to play this game at some point - too much platforming to pass by.

 

[procrastinator]

Damn, it looks like I will have to play this game at some point - too much platforming to pass by.

Are you bad enough weaboo to show us an alternate ending, that's available after you beat the game with both characters?

 

[procrastinator]

Rue's route, Part X: Brofist of Fire

Ok, so the plan is to attack whatever is lurking here before it attacks us.

This is it, time to strike.

Oh, ffs.

Of course, silly. It's the Ghost Temple. Well, it's a good thing I followed you. You sound lost. Come on, let's explore this place together.

Um, thanks for coming Elena, but I think you should go home. This place is really dangerous. There are monsters and traps everywhere.

No. This place is too dangerous for you. Come on. I'll walk you back to town.

But...

Let's go.

Wait a minute. How did I get in here...? Oh yeah, I came in through this door.

Really? When I got here, it was locked.

Well, what should we do now?

I guess we'll have to find another exit. Alright, Elena, this place is dangerous, so make sure you stay behind me, ok?

I'll go ahead of you, and you can come up when I tell you.

Alright. I won't move until you tell me.

Let's go.

We hit the switch and door opens.

Oh... I guess I should tell you this now. I'll probably have to use my power pretty soon. That means I might transform right in front of you. Do you think you'll be ok?

Don't worry. I love watching you transform. Even if you turn into a really creepy monster, I'll know it's you, so I'll be ok.

Oh.. Ok.

Jason!

Indeed.

The way is clear.

Calm down. Lower the switch in there, and it will open the door.

R-Really? Ok, I'll try it.

Another switch.

Fuck, not again.

Oh... But the switch is broken.

Geez, what should I do?

Undead rapists has captured Elena!

We must travel all the way back.

...Yes. I was so scared... Phew... I came here because I wanted to help, but I'm just causing trouble... I'm so sorry.

It's alright. The important thing is you're ok.

Thank you, Rue. I'm ok now... I'm ready to go.

We return to the broken switch room.

I don't think even Mint's jump-kick could open it.

Maybe I should try hitting it.

Health potions just lying around...

Milady's gonna be so proud of me. Heh-heh.

Duke!

There you are! Took you long enough. Man, I got so bored waitin', I had to pick on a poor little guardian. They're so weak, it was hardly a warm-up. You got the gauntlet and sollerets, right? They're gonna be mine after I bust you up with my new act.

It was so awesome, I pulled an all-nighter and finished it. The book had it all: love, death matches, friendship... Man, I'm still touched by it... Gotta admit, I'm a little sleepy, but my heart's still reviving... So's my Fist of Fire! Hey, lady, you'd better go wait by the corner. You might get hurt.

Oh... Alright.

Duke...

Don't worry. I promise I'll finish you quick.

Rue, be careful!

Duke keeps throwing a ki strikes around.

But he needs to do better than that.

That was nothin'!

What the hell!? I can't get up!

Duke, it's over.

The hell it is! I can't afford to lose! I gotta take the gauntlet back to Milady.

Stop!

OOH! That's a big boo-boo! Here, let me help you. Stay still.

Get away from me, lady! I don't need your pity! Ughaaah!

Casts Cure Moderate Wounds.

......Thanks.

Rue, look! The wall!!!

Duke!

Try the other door! Come on! Hurry up!

It won't open!

What!? Then kick it, punch it, or whatever! Just bash it open!

The sunshine feels so good after being in that gloomy place.

Whew... At one point, I didn't think we were gonna make it.

Me either, but still, it was fun! Let's all do it again, ok?

...

Rue, can we go home now?

Yeah.

Thanks, Dukey, for your help.

...... I just did what I had to do to save my skin. That's all.

...Whatever... Go away.

Bye, Dukey. Take care of your injuries, ok? Ok, Rue, let's go.

Hey!

What is this?

It's the gauntlet... I'm just paying you back for treating my wounds earlier.

Thanks, Duke.

Shut up! I'm giving it to her, not you! Next time I see you, you're doomed!

Later that day...

You gave the gauntlet to Rue!?

I'm sorry, Milady!

I can't believe it!

You went through all the trouble lookin' for it, and you just give it to him? You'd better have a REALLY GOOD explanation!

......

...I'm waiting!

I really don't know how to explain it. Any other day, I never would've given it to him. But after they helped me, and we all made it outside, I got this strange feeling that I had to give it to him. I kept telling myself 'NO,' but I couldn't help it.

...You really are stupid. Ok... Forget it. What's done is done.

Milady, don't worry! I'm not getting soft or anything. Next time I see Rue, I swear I'm gonna go all-out and bust him up. And I'll get the gauntlet back, too.

I'm gonna remember those words.

I'm gonna stake my whole being on our next death match. Man, I'm getting psyched! It's gonna be so exciting and dramatic, just like that book!

Book? What are you babbling about?

You MORON!!!

Come back later, will ya? We're busy.

Oh no!

Really? Sheez, I completely forgot.

Umm, sometime after tomorrow. Wait, tomorrow! We'll pay tomorrow! Is that alright?

Did you hear that? We're gonna have to get some money fast! If we don't find the [relic] and get big money, we're gonna be bums! Get off your butt and fix the Hexagon!

But...the Hexagon's our secret weapon. I don't think we need to use it yet.

Shut up! I don't care! If we don't use it now, when are we gonna use it, huh!? Hurry up and get it ready!

Yes, Milady!

Damn, I can't wait to get him! He won't stand a chance against the Hexagon. Rue, we're gonna hurt you so bad!

Really? I'm exhausted...

Hey, why don't you come have dinner with us?

Really? Ok, thanks.

When suddenly...