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If you haven’t noticed, I’ve updated the FFL2 FAQ I’ve been working on through World 8. Now it contains most of what I’ve discovered algorithm-wise (which, sadly, isn’t much) and the more interesting parts of the original game that were changed in the official translation.

I know I promised some Japanese bath stories, but it’s actually kind of late so I’ll have to save that for a time when I’m not so busy. Rest assured I’ll post them… sometime.

I picked up a copy of Level 5’s Rogue Galaxy. So far I’m impressed. Just about every aspect of the game is better than Final Fantasy XII – the last “new” RPG I played. The main character has a personality, graphics are shiny and impressive, and it’s corny, but humorously so. I never played Dark Cloud, so I can’t say what resemblance it bears, but I can’t decide whether the battle system is awkward or simply “unbreakable”. It’s a bit like Kingdom Hearts in the camera-issue department, but I think that’s because of my play style rather than anything else.

Partly because of Rogue Galaxy, I’ve pretty much given up on Disgaea. It just had too many numbers and too much grinding to keep my interest. I’m not sure what appeal there is to others, but come to think of it nearly everyone I know that liked it had played World of Warcraft as well. Coincidence? Perhaps not.

During my free time away from the room, I’ve been picking away at Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney. I can say with confidence that this game is a wonder both in style and in translation. First, the characters are varied and interesting. Second, every single one of them is portrayed with the same style I would expect of a game originally written in English. It’s a joy to play and the main reason I haven’t finished it yet is because I’m trying to pace myself with it.

Sadly, I seem to have picked up a cold, along with a substantial (re: unhealthy) amount of homework, presentations, et cetera. Just two more weeks and I’ll be home for a spell. One more week and I’ll be done with almost all homework. Ganbaranakute ha ikenaindesune.

/edit: I ripped a short video displaying the Revelation system in RG.  Take a look.