#abyss bar

[thebarontheabyss]

Patrons of TBOTA, the update is now officially live!!!

A new night shift has begun at your bar—one that will change everything.

Meet Cassy - A young demigod has taken refuge in your bar, bringing big revelations. Drink milkshakes with her and uncover secrets!

Peisinoe is in a bind, and the stage calls for an unexpected hero—will it be you? Perform live on stage (or simply ask the Raven to read poetry) and save the day!

Helped a certain celestial couple solve their marital quarrel? Meet them at the bar and discover more about them!

Navigate through a night of challenges: impress a nightlife journalist, diffuse a potential brawl, and maybe play Cupid for Shelly.

Start your romance paths with Hastur and Peisinoe.

And FINALLY: Face the Raven, get your answers - but beware, you might not like what he has to say.

UGH, I'm beyond thrilled to release this update and can't wait to hear what you think!

Remember: Your feedback on the update is invaluable to me. Send it via ask or leave a comment on the COG forums. Everything is valid, from your love to your critique. I can handle both! :)

(LINK TO WIP)

HAVE FUN IN THE ABYSS!

[metamorphiacreations]

its not gonna do well on tiktok, this i know. and its not gonna do well here (my edits never do) but at long as someone sees it, and reblogs for others to see. thatll make me happy enough

[calithso]

small tbota art dump 'cause the brainrot is hitting me hard

→ → →

characters from @thebarontheabyss

[malmagmafr]

Request for @llamasandcat !

[burinazar]

running around as Vueko at Katsu today handing out these Vue-lentines i drew. so far zero strangers have flagged me down just because they recognized Vueko, BUT six people that i myself had approached (three fellow MiA cosplays and two artists that like the show and/or made merch from it, and one i said hello to for non-MiA reasons) did know her and like the Vue-lentine. so I’m counting it at six Vueko Knowers so far…

[sage-nebula]

I can't sleep so I'm just laying here in the dark thinking about how at least 3 different sets of "older brother raised younger brother and so the older one is both brother and parental guardian" sets of fictional characters have given be brainrot at different periods in my life.

[thefigureresource]

Bar Abyss You You [original character] 1/4 scale from MengXiang Toys coming August 2024.

[howtodigatrench]

think im gonna explode

[lotus-pear]

girlboss/malewife duo, hydro edition😤💧

[daybreakrising]

debating adding a limit to romantic ships per muse into my rules. y'know, like only having a set number of portrayals of each character (eg only 2-3 neuvis for wrio, a.yatos for t.homa, etc)

i know a lot of others do this & the reasons are all very valid. i don't have a lot of duplicate ships right now so it might be a good time to implement it? idk.

thoughts?

[thebarontheabyss]

Victory belongs to the most persevering.

And to seize it, one must be willing to climb and never look back.

But in the depths of Hell, the climb never ends.

The 56th Devil Prince Lilith/ Damian knows it better than most. From the moment of their infernal birth, when their dear mother pulled them out of the fires of Hell, their existence has been defined by the unyielding drive to plot, betray, manipulate, climb, and climb again.

Now, at the cusp of their grandest scheme, they encounter you. An unexpected... variable.

And suddenly, another realm of possibility emerges - one beyond the ceaseless climb for power.

But can a devil truly choose to reject the ladder?

Artwork by Timothy S

[orchideae]

1) Opens up drafts with my head empty, ready to be flooded, not knowing where I'll go. 2) 30 seconds later: Okay but I will go feral any day of my life over Perilous Trail, and the fierce dichotomy of Xiao and Yelan. While they're far from being 'the same', they both view themselves as soldiers in one way or another (it's a very difficult word to use for Yelan, so I'm using it very liberally and very loosely), they have both suffered losses on the 'battlefield' and carry the burden thereof in their own ways. And yet they stand so firmly in opposition throughout the entirety of that questline up until the very end of the 'the end of the line' conclusion of the quest. Yes, I know that she offers him her gratitude in its aftermath and it is genuine, but she still never agrees with him and the decision that he made moments earlier. It simply 'worked out' because of Zhongli's interference, he's the only reason it worked out. And it's because of that, that she doesn't give him a hell of a hard time (obviously she can't go down there, but imagine the inner frustration of severe extents; when you condemn someone who you can't even see anymore). In the same way that she would do to anyone who would sacrifice themselves for others, but in this case, I think it's 'beautiful' that it's to Xiao; the one who seems most adamant to do so (which honestly, fits into the contract that the Yakshas chose to sign with Morax; 'the ultimate sacrifice' to protect for Liyue; 'for Liyue', and Liyue has always centered itself around its people), the one who everyone reveres (and so does she, as she notes in her voiceline, 'if I ever have the honor to fight alongside') and respects for good reason, she stands against him, because in that moment, regardless of his status, he makes a call that she considers wrong. And he doesn't even... fight her on it very fiercely, and that's what actually hurts me the most, it's as if the following line hit the nail directly on the head?

"Besides, if you were really so determined to end it all, you wouldn't have given us the opportunity to share our opinions."

[humanbeanisnotamused]

it's WILD how far the tone changed between the beginning and end of that battle

[thatonebipotato]

fanon is usually nowhere near better than canon but damn did they do Skirk right, bc literally what the fuck happened

[satoshi-mochida]

Nippon Ichi Software announces roguelike strategy RPG Bar Stella Abyss for PS5, PS4, and Switch

Gematsu Source

[I hit the 30 image limit, so some near the bottom are missing, but you can check the site for them]

Nippon Ichi Software has announced roguelike strategy RPG Bar Stella Abyss for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and Switch. It will launch on February 29, 2024 in Japan.

Here is the announcement trailer:

Get the first details below.

■ Specifications

Title: Bar Stella Abyss

Genre: Roguelike strategy RPG

Platforms: PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Switch

Release Date: February 29, 2024 (Japan)

Players: One

Price: 7,200 yen (without tax) / 7,920 yen (with tax)

Publisher: Nippon Ichi Software

Development Manager: Shunsuke Minowa

Planning and Concept / Art Director: Yu Mizokami

Character Design: Mio Katsumata

CERO Rating: Pending

Official Website: nippon1.jp

Official Hashtag: #BARステラアビス

■ Game Overview

Bar Stella Abyss is a roguelike strategy RPG in which you strengthen your party with the power of the constellations while exploring a dungeon in another world that changes form each time you play. In addition to exploring the other world, the story will unravel as you share drinks with the peculiar patrons of the bar “Stella Abyss.”

■ Story

Stella Abyss is a hidden bar tucked away in the corner of the city. The protagonist, tired out by their day to day, is guided there by a flyer floating in the wind and opens its doors. “You seem to be extremely exhausted. Allow me to make you something right away.” Drunk on the cocktail he ordered as recommended by the bartender, the protagonist fell asleep. The hungover protagonist woke up to an unfamiliar voice echoing in their head. Before them was a mysterious creature floating in the air, and a magical scene of flowers in bloom. This is the “Drunken World,” the dream of a drunk person. The protagonist was robbed of their face and arm, and left trapped in this dream world.

■ Characters

Wanderer (voiced by Nanako Mori) A wanderer who lost their face and arm.

The protagonist, who arrives at the hidden bar Stella Abyss after following a flyer floating in the wind through the city at night. In order to get back the face and arm they lost in the Drunken World, they must go back and forth between the bar and other world.

Master (voiced by Ayaka Shimizu) Owner of the hidden bar Stella Abyss.

“Welcome to the bar Stella Abyss.”

A gentle-mannered woman adored by her regulars. She also seems to know about the Drunken World. She offers all sorts of advice to the protagonist, who is taken aback by the sudden events.

Tipsy (voiced by Michiyo Murase) A servant of the Drunken World’s god.

“Humans really are stupid to drink so much more than they can handle.”

A creature who saves the protagonist after wandering into the Drunken World and names them “Wanderer.” They do whatever they can to help catch the thief who stole the protagonist’s face and arm.

■ System

Explore the Drunken World You Reach After Drinking Yourself Unconscious

The Drunken World is said to exist in countless numbers like stars. The protagonist Wanderer travels around this profoundly mysterious world to get back their lost face and arm.

—Dungeons are scattered with facilities that will aid in your exploration, including an observatory where you can obtain enhanced skills, and shops where you can purchase items. It is up to the player to decide which facilities to progress through.

—If you encounter any of Stella Abyss’ regulars in the Drunken World, you can add them to your party. With their help, aim to reach the depths of the Drunken World.

—When you use up all your strength in the Drunken World, you will wake up in the bathroom of Stella Abyss. Equipment aside, all items will be lost and your level will return to its initial state.

Turn-Based Strategy RPG Battles

When you encounter the monsters that roam about the Drunken World, the fight will shift to a tile-based battle map. Combat progresses like a turn-based strategy RPG. Choose your actions while paying attention to the enemy’s weaknesses and placement, as well as terrain effects.

Strengthen Characters with the Power of Constellations

As you explore, you will obtain “Stella,” which are the powers of the constellations. By setting a Stella to a character’s skill, its performance can be enhanced in ways such as expanded attack range, additional power, or granting additional attributes.

There are around 130 different Stella that will randomly appear, and up to four can be equipped for a single skill, but all Stella will reset once your run ends. Try out different combinations of Stella for every run.

For example, by combining the Stella “Double Backstep,” which allows you to move back two tiles, and “High-Speed Firing,” which increases your power the further away you are from an enemy, you can create a skill that deals high damage while also keeping a safe distance from the enemy.

Smooth Conversation and Exploration Through the Power of Alcohol

By sharing drinks with the other regulars, you can gain effects that will aid you on your journey in the Drunken World. —Stella Abyss has several regulars that come in for a drink. Talk to those that pique your interests and share a table.

The Patrons of Stella Abyss

The men and women of Stella Abyss. They will also appear in the Drunken World, where only those who “lost something important” are said to reach, and help out the protagonist.

From left to right, the regular patrons include:

Kaji (voiced by Hiroshi Watanabe)

Baran (voiced by Hiromu Mineta)

Kiruca (voiced by Mikoi Sasaki)

Cass (voiced by Momoyo Koyama)

Leona (voiced by Honoka Kuroki)

Maia (voiced by Riho Sugiyama)

Jinga (voiced by Mutsuki Iwanaka)

Saotome (voiced by Takaki Otomari)

Enjoy Conversation with the Regulars

By sharing a table with the regulars at Stella Abyss, you can enjoy conversation. There are four prompts you can choose from as reactions during a conversation, including “Agree,” “Disagree,” “Laugh,” and “Doubt,” as well as the additional option of “Drink” for a total of five options. Choose the most appropriate reaction to match the other person’s feelings and drive the conversation forward. —If you make a comment that disrupts the flow of the conversation or offends the other person, the conversation will not flourish and your time drinking together will end.

—If you choose “Drink” too much, your vision will blur and you will be forced into the Drunken World. Be sure to pace yourself when drinking…

The Hidden Effects of Cocktails

The cocktails of Stella Abyss will bestow special effects that will aid you in the Drunken World. There are various effects, from granting additional experience points to increasing the appearance rate of certain Stella. Order cocktails that match your exploration style. —If your conversation flourishes while sharing a table, you can order additional cocktails. Two drinks, three drinks… the effects will accumulate the more you drink, allowing you to explore the dungeon with an advantage. —There are over 300 cocktails. By spending the money you collect in the Drunken World, you can unlock cocktails with more powerful effects.

■ Box Art

■ First-Print Bonus

First-print copies of the physical edition will include a download code for the digital mini soundtrack, which contains eight tracks carefully selected from the game’s background music.

■ Nippon1.jp Shop Limited Edition

The Nippon1.jp Shop Limited Edition includes:

A copy of the game

Soundtrack CD – Three discs. Includes every background music track from the game.

Visual art book – 44 pages, B6-size. Includes artwork from the game.

Special Box – Can be used to store the soundtrack CD and visual art book.

Acrylic art board – A5 size.

Pre-orders are available here: PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and Switch.

View the screenshots at the gallery.

[bestworstcase]

hwsasdlfj I did not mean to get you off on a shipping tangent with that question lmao but thank you so much for the thorough response. Even as someone who enjoys engaging with the ship occasionally I do not understand why so much of the discussion around ruby and oscar's dynamic (romantic or otherwise) trends shallow when it's not like there's a complete lack of substance in the text itself.

SALUTES

i do not control the tangents either they just spill out. uncontrollably. hrghfhr i read a tremendous amount of shipping meta for being very much not a shipper (<- morbidly fascinating) and being me this has the side effect of generating a big pile of “if you’re going to argue this argue it RIGHT RARGH” mental commentary so if the opportunity presents itself—lmao.

but yeah the ruby/oscar fanon is so funny to me because on the one hand i get the impression of a forever war over canonicity with the ruby/weiss people which YOU WOULD THINK? would correlate to more a more textually grounded approach to the ship. but the reality is more i read ruby/oscar meta and i think “these are the moonvarian people” which is deeply unkind of me but also, holy moly. they do have interesting and narratively juicy things going for them so naturally the shippers Ignore All That to talk about, like, the deep symbolic importance of street lamps in oscar’s general vicinity this one time.

(<- real.)

i really am convinced it’s rooted in distaste for ozlem—the textual underpinning for canonical ruby/oscar is the ozlem reunion (and of course the ozlem reunion is crucial for getting ozma out of oscar, which is, um, obviously prerequisite for ruby/oscar to eventuate) and if you try to, as a lot of ruby/oscar people seem to do, put forward ruby/oscar as a narrative refutation of ozlem (a la ‘the generation that does it right’ or in ickier forms just straight up framing of ruby as the wholesome rebound) you kind of do have to cherry-pick things very carefully. and the type of person who seethes over ozlem is probably inclined to be sanding down the edges of their preferred ships anyway. so