Fynn
is an EoFF Hero and/or Heroine
Radical Dreamer

Eh... not the most pleasant of weekends due to drama and hotel roommates, not to mention that I got talked into modeling for a cosplay contest which ended up devouring all of my time so I saw very little of the con it self. I did get my panel, but my co-host decided to take a free trip to Scotland for the two weeks prior to the con (around the time I found out we would have the panel) so we really couldn't discuss what we wanted to talk about and basically spent 90 minutes dicking around and talked about JRPGs. Granted, I feel like we have really good chemistry in our discussions and we're both pretty funny when we need to be, but I still wanted to have a more intellectual discussion and I can't really do that with him sometimes. The audience was entertained at least. I also I got dragged into watching a nerd burlesque show, which was entertaining.

Not a whole lot, I've been at my convention all weekend and I was only playing Ruby and MGSV before that.

Well that sucks to learn. Well, I guess there is a reason why he's not really as well known as Nobuo Uematsu, who always seems to be a very cheerful guy.

I'll be sure to tell you more about my progress. I'm really storming through CoM to be honest, I think it is the fastest I've played a game. Not that I'm not enjoying it and want it over with, more because I want to get back to playing games that are further along the chronology or introduces some very important plot points, like BBS.

So I've spent a day just playing Re: CoM. the card system is... interesting, but I've chosen Easy so I've not found it so hard yet. Running around tends to help. I'm on like, the fourth floor now I think with Sora?

I've noticed that many of the major cut-scenes take place in the same white corridor, which gets old fast. Also noticed: the voice acting of Sora has gone for the older KH: II variety. It's not fitting exactly, but otherwise I'm impressed overall with the presentation of the game.

I've been playing bits of KH: II on the side as well, just got to Hollow Bastion: visit one. There's a new platforming sidequest called puzzles. Basically across the maps you collect puzzle pieces, using the skills you have to reach them. I'm guessing there's some reward. Another difference in Final Mix, I'm fairly sure there's a new cutscene that I don't remember being in vanilla KH: II, so that was cool.

The DS version does something different. Your stat gains are completely based on which augments you give the character, so maxing out stats requires careful planning on the types of augments you give the party.

Shame about the music being switched. Wonder if it has to do with space limitations.

Okay, I'll bear that in mind. Thanks Fynn!

I imagine playing CoM will elevate my opinion of Riku? Because honestly having only played I and II I'm not a massive fan. He comes across as broody and angsty. I mean, he is better in II because he isn't a villain, but still.

And he's joint main character in DDD so I'm going to have like him by that point.

I am intrigued with Days, because it tells you much more about how the Organisation operates as a whole. I guess CoM does that as well I guess. Still thanks Fynn for sticking up with my 'ugh the remixes ugh so many games' because I got the first two remixes for really not that much for what is effectively six games. I am now at peace with the KH franchise and the plethora of games it has in the catalogue.

Okay, I caved in and bought Kingdom Hearts 1.5 Remix. It was essentially free as I had in-store credit which reduced the £18.00 to like, a £1, or something like that? So it was worth it.

And the good news is Mr. Carny (who traditionally never saw the point of Kingdom Hearts) is going to give it a go. So there's that.

I'll watch 352/2 Days tonight when I get the chance, as that requires little effort. No promises on whether or not I'll complete CoM before I tackle KH: II (card based combat sounds... confusing), though I do promise I'll play and complete CoM before BBS. I'll watch Re:Coded last, as I have literally no opinion on that entry.

Very busy. Lots going on. You?