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FINAL FANTASY XVI DLC Trailer

Japanese version

“Echoes of the Fallen” DLC for Final Fantasy XVI is available now for $9.99. “The Rising Tide” DLC will launch in Spring 2024. An Expansion Pass including both add-ons can also be purchased for $24.99.

Overview

About

As the sun sets over the land of Valisthea, strange, dark crystals begin to circulate on the black market. Could they be the sinister fruit of a long-slumbering Mothercrystal—one the world never knew existed?

Setting out in search of answers, Clive and company encounter a group of suspicious traders. Their trail leads them to a long-abandoned Fallen tower known as the Sagespire and the terrible secrets that await within…

New Story Quest Unlock Conditions

The new quest will become available after unlocking Origin as a destination on the world map and completing the quests “Where There’s a Will” and “Priceless.”

Special Bonuses

Buster Sword – Wield Cloud Strife’s iconic weapon from Final Fantasy VII.

“Away (1987) Orchestrion Roll” – Liven up the hideaway with a new background music track.

[thebearemoji]

I had some thoughts today about why I still gravitate to children's media as an adult. Why i still have opinions on them. And why they still maintain at least a small plot of real estate in my heart to this day. I realized that many of the cartoons I consider to be classics from my childhood (avatar the last Airbender, Danny phantom, teen titans, and later in life, star wars clone wars as a few noteworthy mentions) are a coincidental combination of the things I seek most when searching for media.

Much of a medias first impression can be tied to aesthetics. The appearance/tone/setting of a show can determine whether someone stops watching halfway through the first episode, or remembers the content for life. So what was it about those shows that stuck with me?

The least helpful description I can give of my aesthetic preferences is "escapism". I want to engage with a universe that is so compelling that it distracts me from the reality of day to day life. It can be enormous fantasy, fascinating sci fi, or just a place more fun than reality.

In addition to that, I like character designs and scenery that are colorful. There are so many drab live action shows that you can take a still image, and it would be completely indistinguishable from a thousand other shows. Good cartoons don't have that problem, they are loud to the point of iconic. It makes sense, designs from children's media are meant to sell toys. But it turns out that designs that are marketable are also often memorable. If only shows like succession were pitched with the intention to sell a line of action figures with different vibrantly colored suits /s

Looks alone don't make a series memorable. I assume I'm not alone in knowing I've watched a few GORGEOUS anime or other properties because I liked the art style, and yet when I reflect on them, I remember few if any details of the actual content. What the shows I listed above do is two-fold. Both retaining my goldfish level attention span with their visuals and entertaining me with the stories they tell.

As I said previously, I engage with media to forget my troubles. And as a result, I don't enjoy watching properties that take themselves too seriously. I need time to breathe, relax, and sometimes laugh when watching content. And cartoons have humor baked into their DNA. A bunch of silly lil guys doing animated things very naturally becomes amusing. So funny (or at the very least light-hearted), and colorful. That can describe plenty of cartoons, but the final trait is what makes my favorite truly exceptional to me.

Nothing invests me in a media like in depth character examination. I want to see those little shits emotions on full display as they face impossible odds. I want to see them scream and cry and struggle, in a way the toxic masculinity that has infested Hollywood won't allow a lot of popular properties to do. I want to take a break from marvel one liners and block buster explosions and silent dark brooding that fills every movie and every show to LOUDLY FEEL SOMETHING!

I often see people imply that continuing to hold affection for cartoons as an adult is immature. And you know what? If that's what I have to be to enjoy what I enjoy, then that's alright. There's worse things I can be then immature.

I wanna laugh and cry and forget for a little while. That's all. I mentioned clone wars above specifically because I didn't watch that show until i was in my 20's, but during its best episodes it made me feel the same way i did watching the cartoons from my youth. There's also the spiderverse movies, which are in a league of their own as far as exceptional animated content, I was captivated watching them. So I dont think nostalgia is a factor for me, i think i just... like good cartoons. And I'm done allowing other people to decide for me that I shouldn't.

[moira-shears]

Cloud and Tifa's Relationship and What it Means to Final Fantasy VII

It's no secret that Final Fantasy VII is a popular game, it always has been ever since its release in 1997. At the centre of this classic is our protagonist, Cloud Strife, a character so famous that even someone who's never played the game would recognise. With his large sword and handsome character, Cloud is one of the most iconic video game characters of all time, even making guest appearances in games such as Kingdom Hearts and Man at Arms creating a replica of his iconic Buster Sword.

Then there is the heroine of the game, a woman called Tifa Lockhart who is equally if not more popular than Cloud himself. However, if it weren't for her role in the story, there would be no Cloud and therefore no Final Fantasy VII.

Within a story, the protagonist is the leading character, the one whom the audience stays with from dawn until dusk, and none in the narrative of Final Fantasy VII fits that description better than Cloud Strife. After all, he is the character you play as for the majority of the game, but behind his status as protagonist is Tifa Lockhart, the heroine of the game without whom, Cloud would not be whom we all know and love. For it is she whom Cloud sets out to impress by travelling to Midgar to become a SOLDIER First Class, a fact slightly altered under the water tower where they first made a vow so sacred only they ever knew about it - a night under a stary sky. It was there that Cloud made his promise to Tifa that if she were ever in the face of danger, he would come to her rescue, put upon him by the woman whom he'd been in love with from a young age. That night, Tifa realised she was in love with this boy who presented himself as being ordinary, just like any other boy his age, the kind of love that makes you want to be by one's side for eternity.

Years later, unbeknownst to Tifa, that promise was fulfilled, when Sephiroth, the man Cloud once looked upon as a hero betrayed the village of Nibelheim, burning it to the ground in a rage of violent anger. They became all they had left of their childhood and thus is the reason only Tifa could awaken Cloud from his comatose state. Had it not been for Cloud, Tifa wouldn't have survived Nibelheim, and had it not been for Tifa, Cloud would have been comatose forever, and therefore the world would have ended had neither of these events taken place. Cloud is the only one who can defeat Sephiroth and in turn, help save the planet, therefore Tifa is important to him.

Now, the lifestream sequence brings to light the love Cloud harbours for Tifa. By allowing her to explore his subconscious, Cloud is making himself completely vulnerable. Remember, your subconscious is home to your deepest darkest secrets so normally, you wouldn't want anyone exploring it, so for Cloud to allow Tifa to explore his own is a big deal, showing the amount of trust he has for Tifa. Trust is an important part of any relationship, especially a romantic one, and the trust Cloud shows for Tifa is far greater than what a child could show their parent (I, for one, would never allow my parents to explore my subconscious). Within the lifestream sequence, we learn many things about Cloud, including of course, his motivation for joining SOLDIER - Tifa. Ever since the accident at Mt. Nibel when he and Tifa were eight and nine, Cloud has wanted to better himself for Tifa, to be capable of saving her, hence his motives for joining SOLDIER, he wanted her to notice him. Therefore, if Tifa is removed, you have no Final Fantasy VII, because Cloud's story is built upon Tifa, Tifa is his motive, and Tifa is the reason he's the character we all know and love: Cloud Strife, the boy from Nibelheim who defeated the great Sephiroth and saved the world of Gaia. None of this would have been the case without Tifa Lockhart, his childhood friend and the only one capable of salvaging Cloud from the darkness of his mind.

Without Tifa, there is no Cloud, therefore to say something such as 'Cloud's love interest is player choice' or 'Cloud's in love with Aerith' is to undermine the meaning of his character, and what she means to him. Cloud and Tifa have a beautiful romance and if removed, there would be no story, as it is vital to weaving it. This is, in fact, part of what makes it so beautiful, as well as the fact that it's the best relationship you could have whilst still being realistic.

There are many reasons people love Final Fantasy VII, but it wouldn't be the story we all know and love today were it not for the romance of Cloud and Tifa.

[satoshi-mochida]

Final Fantasy XVI DLC ‘Echoes of the Fallen’ and ‘The Rising Tide’ announced

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Square Enix has announced Final Fantasy XVI downloadable contents “Echoes of the Fallen” and “The Rising Tide.” The former is out today for $9.99, while the latter is planned for release in spring 2024. An Expansion Pass including both add-ons can also be purchased for $24.99.

Here is an overview of “Echoes of the Fallen,” via PlayStation Store:

About

As the sun sets over the land of Valisthea, strange, dark crystals begin to circulate on the black market. Could they be the sinister fruit of a long-slumbering Mothercrystal—one the world never knew existed? Setting out in search of answers, Clive and company encounter a group of suspicious traders. Their trail leads them to a long-abandoned Fallen tower known as the Sagespire and the terrible secrets that await within…

New Story Quest Unlock Conditions

The new quest will become available after unlocking Origin as a destination on the world map and completing the quests “Where There’s a Will” and “Priceless.”

Special Bonuses

Buster Sword – Wield Cloud Strife’s iconic weapon from Final Fantasy VII.

“Away (1987) Orchestrion Roll” – Liven up the hideaway with a new background music track.

Final Fantasy XVI is available now for PlayStation 5. A PC version is currently in development.

Watch the downloadable content announcement trailer below.

DLC “Echoes of the Fallen" and “The Rising Tide” Announce Trailer

English

Japanese

[overfedvenison]

I doubt it'll mean anything, but Castle Town's initial structures are arrow-shaped

Although the Chaos Star is much more famous, the symbol of Order is an upwards-pointing arrow. The Order and Chaos symbols were created by author Michael Moorcock... Chaos represents possibilities which extend in all directions (and which is ultimately aimless and moves at random,) while law represents a single path forward (Without outward possibilities.) Now... I don't think this is going to be a motif. That would be sort of weird for this game. But whenever I see the unaltered Castle Town, with it's clear arrow motif, I kind of wonder if that actually is the meaning. Like, why the arrow theme?

Like... - Ralsei's Castle also has an Angel theme - it's covered in angel wings. You can tell they are Angel Wings because one of the doors has six of them. Angels are likewise often used as a symbol of law or order, or otherwise an enactor of a divine plan, in a lot of RPGs. And notably, in Megami Tensei - which iirc was noted to have at least partially inspired Undertale's famous Act system, but don't quote me on that - they are probably the most iconic Law-aligned monsters - The only straight arrow is RIGHT on that fountain of darkness, which seems notable - The game has a much-discussed themed of "Your Choices Don't Matter." It has a much discussed theme of the linearity of games. The secret bosses are aware of their role in the story, and struggle to break out of that. They seem to drop items which offer alternative builds (Ralsei's weapon destroys his healing ability, while Susie's boosts her magic and reduces costs on Rude Buster) and generally seem to have a theme of struggling against your plotted course. This could very well be a Law vs Chaos thing - Your two main companions, Ralsei and Susie, seem to correspond to lawful and chaotic archetypes. Ralsei wants you to follow the prophecy, Susie is just going along because of you and is outright hostile to it at first. Ralsei guides you along the narrative, but Susie often undermines his plans. Etc. - The game actually brings up alignment, albeit as a joke. This does not mean anything, except how you are expected to be familiar enough with RPGs to get the Law/Chaos/Neutral alignment joke.

(It's also worth noting that Noelle is the one listed as Neutral - Rather than Susie or Ralsei. Noelle is very much neutral, and will stick with you even as you force her to act against her desires) - More than that, alignment is actually brought up in more meaningful ways. Tasque Manager and Jevil both bear explicit alignments in both their recruitment screen and in their lines. Other recruits have alignment listed in their elements: Ponman and Ambu-Lance are Order, in addition to Tasque Manager. Since Jevil is dummied out, that means there's no Chaos recruits yet. So that all brings me to like... I dunno. Is alignment going to be important? Is this game more like Order/Neutral/Chaos than Undertale's Pacifist/Neutral/Genocide? Well, this one is barking up weird trees even for me, haha

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ANYA: But I don't understand! I don't understand how this all happens. How we go through this. I mean, I knew her, and then she's, there's just a body, and I don't understand why she just can't get back in it and not be dead anymore. It's stupid. It's mortal and stupid. And, and Xander's crying and not talking, and, and i was having Fruit punch, and i thought, well, jOyce will never have any more and she'll never have eggs, or Yawn or brush her hair, not ever, and no one will explain to me why.

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[Drabbles & Short Fiction]

Interrogation (Multiple crossings, FR13) by acswatwst

Someone's In The Kitchen (Crossover with Lord of the Rings, FR13) by Grundy

Just Eat (Crossover with DC, PG) by hermione2be

A Cascade of Echoes, Chapter 4: Stargate Command (Crossover with Stargate, T) by 3am_moonlight

Where In The World Was Clint Barton - Option 40: Down On The Farm (Crossover with Avengers, FR13) by Beriaearwen

A New Normal (Crossover with Sweet Valley, PG) by GlitterAngelEm

In the Afterlife (Crossover with MCU, FR13) by mmooch

Another Way (Crossover with Star Trek: Into Darkness, FR13) by Beriaearwen

Back at the Beginning (Crossover with Sweet Valley, PG) by GlitterAngelEm

A New Assignment (Crossover with Ghost Busters, FR13) by acswatwst

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Death’s Merchant, Ch 2 (Crossover with Iron Man, FR13) by mmooch

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my friends and I we've cracked the code (Crossover with Sleepy HOllow, T) by jedibuttercup

The Worlds Fate - The Slayers Destiny (Buffy/Spike, M) by DarkViking

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my friends and I, we've cracked the code (Crossover with Sleepy Hollow, T) by jedibuttercup

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This is Shameless (Ensemble, G) by ywhiterain

Treasured (Angel, G) by ywhiterain

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sora's kingdom keyblade king god outfit uniform

Sora's first brown & dark brown & light brown & tan & dark tan & light tan transformation Kingdom Keyblade King God outfit uniform, the balance force bender keyblade wielder, he has a main weapons: handguns & main rifles & combat blade knifes & combat blade swords & combat long swords & combat staff & combat riot shields, he has a special personal weapon: buster long sword, he can master the full energy balance force bender power, he is now the master balance force bender keyblade wielder.

Sora's first transformation into the Kingdom Keyblade King God outfit uniform showcases a mix of brown, dark brown, light brown, tan, dark tan, and light tan elements. As the master balance force bender keyblade wielder, he wields a versatile set of weapons and has mastered the full energy balance force bender power.

Appearance:

The outfit consists of a combination of brown, dark brown, light brown, tan, dark tan, and light tan hues, creating a harmonious and regal look.

The Kingdom Keyblade King God uniform includes intricate details and designs symbolizing Sora's mastery over the balance force.

Main Weapons:

Handguns: Sora wields handguns for swift and precise ranged attacks.

Main Rifles: He possesses main rifles for more powerful and long-range assaults.

Combat Blade Knifes: Sora uses combat blade knifes for close-quarter combat and stealthy maneuvers.

Combat Blade Swords: These swords serve as versatile weapons for both offense and defense.

Combat Long Swords: Sora wields combat long swords for extended reach in battles.

Combat Staff: The combat staff enhances his agility and provides additional options in combat.

Combat Riot Shields: Sora utilizes combat riot shields for strong defense against attacks.

Special Personal Weapon:

Buster Long Sword: Sora's signature weapon, the buster long sword, is a powerful and iconic blade with extraordinary capabilities. It adds an extra layer of strength to his arsenal.

Abilities:

Master Balance Force Bender Power: Sora has achieved mastery over the full energy balance force bender power, allowing him precise control over the forces of balance. This power enhances his combat skills and grants him unique abilities in wielding the Keyblade.

Sora, as the master balance force bender keyblade wielder, stands as a formidable force, blending both traditional and advanced weaponry with his exceptional mastery over the balance force.

[allseoreg]

Immerse yourself in a thought-provoking video this evening.

Comedy films have long been a beloved genre in the world of cinema, offering audiences laughter, entertainment, and an escape from everyday life. In this extensive article, we delve into the vibrant realm of comedy cinema, exploring its history, subgenres, iconic films, notable comedians, and the enduring appeal of humor in storytelling.The Evolution of Comedy Films:We kick off our exploration by tracing the evolution of comedy films, from the silent era slapstick comedies of Charlie Chaplin and Buster Keaton to the sophisticated wit of screwball comedies in the 1930s and 1940s. We examine how comedy has evolved over the decades, incorporating social commentary, satire, and various comedic styles.Subgenres of Comedy:Comedy films encompass a wide range of subgenres, each with its own unique comedic style and storytelling approach. We delve into the world of subgenres such as romantic comedy, physical comedy, parody, dark comedy, satire, and absurdist comedy. Through notable examples and defining characteristics, we showcase the diversity within the comedy genre.Iconic Comedy Films:We celebrate the timeless comedic classics that have left an indelible mark on cinema. From "Some Like It Hot" and "Airplane!" to "Annie Hall" and "Bridesmaids," we explore the iconic films that have brought joy and laughter to audiences across generations. We delve into their comedic brilliance, memorable performances, and enduring cultural impact.Legendary Comedians:Comedians are the lifeblood of comedy films, infusing their unique brand of humor and charisma into their roles. We pay tribute to the legendary comedians who have graced the silver screen, including Charlie Chaplin, Groucho Marx, Lucille Ball, Gene Wilder, and Jim Carrey. We explore their comedic styles, memorable characters, and contributions to the comedy genre.The Role of Humor in Storytelling:Humor is a powerful storytelling tool that can engage, entertain, and provide social commentary. We examine how comedy films use humor to explore themes, challenge social norms, and offer cultural commentary. We discuss the balance between comedy and heart, as well as the ability of comedies to tackle serious subjects with sensitivity.Comedic Timing and Performance:Comedy is a delicate art that relies on timing, delivery, and physicality. We delve into the nuances of comedic timing, discussing how filmmakers and actors use pacing, rhythm, and well-crafted comedic setups to maximize laughter. We also explore the physical comedy traditions, from silent era gags to modern-day slapstick.Cross-Cultural Comedy:Humor transcends cultural boundaries, and comedy films have successfully traveled across cultures, bringing laughter to audiences worldwide. We explore international comedy films and the ways in which different cultures interpret and express humor. From British wit to Bollywood slapstick, we celebrate the diversity of comedic traditions.The Enduring Appeal of Comedy:Comedy films continue to captivate audiences, providing much-needed laughter and entertainment. We examine the enduring appeal of comedy, discussing its ability to relieve stress, evoke empathy, and foster a sense of joy and unity. We also explore the role of comedy in challenging societal norms, pushing boundaries, and offering social commentary.Conclusion:Comedy films hold a special place in the hearts of audiences, offering an escape from reality and a chance to embrace laughter. From timeless classics to modern gems, comedy cinema continues to entertain and unite us through its witty storytelling, unforgettable characters, and hilarious moments. As long as there is a need for laughter, comedy films will thrive, reminding us of the universal language of humor. More information - xnxx n

[greensparty]

Stuff I’m Looking Forward to in April

It’s Springtime and we’re now in the 2nd Quarter of 2023! In addition to April Fools Day (April 1), Palm Sunday (April 2), Passover (from April 5 to 13), Good Friday (April 7), Easter (April 9), Orthodox Easter (April 16), Patriots Day (in MA on April 17), Tax Day (April 18), Eid al-Fitr (expected to begin on April 21), Earth Day (April 22), Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day (April 24), and Administrative Professionals’ Day (April 26) here is what’s on my radar this month:

Movies:

Air

Ben Affleck directs himself and Matt Damon in this true story of Nike making the Air Jordan. The last time he directed a true story was possibly his best directing Argo, so hopes are high for this one opening 4/5.

Showing Up

I kind of like the simplicity of Kelly Reichardt’s films notably Wendy and Lucy, which she did with frequent star Michelle Williams. Here Williams plays an artist in this dramedy opening 4/7.

The Lost Weekend: A Love Story

May Pang had an 18-month romance with John Lennon during his “Lost Weekend” era and she has told her story in books and been interviewed in other documentaries, but now she is getting the doc treatment she deserves. Opening 4/14.

Personality Crisis: One Night Only

Martin Scorsese and his frequent documentary editor David Tedeschi direct this doc about David Johansen, the former New York Dolls singer later known as Buster Poindexter. The fact that Scorsese is taking on this music legend is literally an NYC icon documenting an NYC icon!  Premieres 4/14 on Showtime.

Beau Is Afraid 

I had mixed feelings about Ari Aster’s first two films Hereditary and Midsommar. On the one hand they kinda lost steam at times and were a little bloated, on the other hand the parts that worked really worked and there’s not denying his ambition. His new one with Joaquin Phoenix is actually a dark comedy I have high hopes for. Opening 4/21.

Evil Dead Rise 

Alright, I don’t know if I’m actually looking forward to this, so much as cautiously optimistic about this Evil Dead sequel. I’m not expecting this to be as good as Sam Raimi’s first three, but hoping it cracks my Top Evil Dead Movies next time I revise the list. Opening 4/21.

Music:

Metallica 72 Seasons

Metallica’s 11th album is also their first since 2016′s Hardwired...to Self-Destruct, which was a serious comeback (I even included it in my Best Albums of the 2010s list). New album drops 4/14.

Smashing Pumpkins Atum

Smashing Pumpkins dropped Act 1 of Atum in November and Act 2 in January. Now Act 3 and the physical release of the entire rock opera are dropping 4/21.

Film Festivals:

Salem Horror Fest 

I have been lucky enough to cover this genre film festival in Salem, MA since 2018. Last year they decided to move the festival from October (when there is a lot going on in Salem) to April. Fest runs from 4/20 to 4/30.

Independent Film Festival Boston 

My favorite film festival (I am an alum) is IFFBoston! Last year they returned in-person after they took 2020 off and 2021 virtual. It felt so good to return to the fest in person! This year marks IFFBoston’s 20th anniversary. Fest runs from 4/26 to 5/3.

Events:

Record Store Day 

Possibly my favorite fake holiday is the day we celebrate independent record stores. This year there’s some exciting RSD releases from Pearl Jam, Ringo Starr, The Stooges and Wilco. Looking forward to 4/22!

[akiren-kurosu]

Random Updates

So about a day after I posted Marukis mod on here I wasn’t feeling too great like worse then usual plus some stressful events happening and only started feeling better just a few days ago. I didn’t really get to do too much during that time either modding or gaming but I did play some Three Hopes and i’m not too far but i’m enjoying it and hope to play some more soon, maybe later today, will see as I have a lot of modding plans as well so I’ll probably try to find a good balance of both. I do feel slightly off as I got woken up really early and normally I am up early lately like 4-6AM but haven’t really had as much sleep as I wanted but here I am anyways >.>

I finished making Marukis voice mod a couple days ago and some stuff i’m quite happy with and other things i’m disappointed I couldn’t do like Dr Mario doesn’t have any taunt lines so that limits the amount of quotes I can really give him, he also only has so many grunts and everything since he isn’t a playable character but I managed to make it work. The only thing I hope to do one day is learn how to adjust the camera for him on the victory screen as it pans a lot lower due to it’s aiming at where Dr Mario would be standing but Maruki is much taller. I’m still happy with the mod overall.

Before I worked on Marukis voice mod just to get into the swing of things again, I worked on one of my friends(Dusk) KH mods voices just for some personal touches and one with improves as they agree with that as well. The first one was Winnie the Pooh just changing a couple of lines to some meme ones from KH2 for when he appears and wins (Hello Somebody I-don’t-know) and (Oh bother, what’s this, who is everyone?) he thought it was funny too. I also remade the Ventus mod voice completely as the original person who made it from him only shifted soras pitch of his voice and just threw in a couple voice lines. I know Dusk wasn’t too happy with the final result of the voice either but adding in proper BBS lines made things better and more accurate which is nice. I went through other KH characters and they all sounded good. The last one I worked on was Master Xehanorts voice where I gave him Leonard Nimoys voice in Birth By Sleep and a couple lines from Dream Drop Distance and i’m really happy with the final results of that, Dusk enjoyed it a lot too. There was nothing wrong with the original voice for their mod just was a different VA.

Today I plan to update a lot of my mods since i’ve been behind on that and I just have a folder stockpiled with stuff so I should probably do that before I start anymore model imports (about a month or 2 worth of mods). I plan to also update Blender and the Smash exo tool so that will be interesting and I really hope no issues show up with that. Thinking about it now I have to go through all my plugins on blender and update those too probably so fun >.> After that though my plans for model imports goes as this. First to get the hang of things again plus more familiar with the latest Blender is looking into giving Master Xehanort his armor over Sephiroths wing which I haven’t done before but i’ve seen other mods do that like Jin and Vergil. After Xehanort i’ll finally start Josuke as i’ve really been looking forward to seeing him in Smash plus on why I want to make him as well. I’ve also been in a Battle Network mood since the announcement a bit ago so I might make Megaman.EXE over Corrin after Josuke since I could include the sword and buster plus maybe incorporate the mask with expressions or by replacing parts of Corrins dragon form, will see how it goes. Ever since Maruki i’ve been looking into more custom renders and stock icons so that will be fun to try out. A few other mods i’m trying to find time to start as well are these:

-Zagreus over Dark Pit (I got a custom model and custom weapons although I need to make my own bow and shield but I got ideas on that)

-Black Cat(Marvels Spider-Man) over Sheik(I think ZSS works better but due to no space from other ideas, Sheik works too, also she was the first mod I was ever trying to make so I would really like to make her)

-Tifa (FF7R) over Terry as 2 mods exist for her over Terry but I really want her in that outfit as it’s my favorite design, one custom model of her looks really good but it’s based off of her classic look which is still cool (there is also one mod of her in the remake outfit but it has some issues with the hair and textures plus I want to make a custom render as well so I hope that goes well, i’m confident since I made Law from Tales of Arise already over Terry so I got experience with Terry mods)

-Shinji and Kaworu + Toji over Pyra & Mythra and Toji being Rex(they’ll wield their Eva lances, still debating which outfits to go with, Eva-13 is tempting, Classic plugsuits too and even their casual outfits, one day I can make them all though once Arc the Smash modding plugin updates in the future as I know that is the next update for it but it could take months or even the rest of the year before that’s even released, maybe longer going off of what the devs said)

-Dimitri Time Skip over Byleth (There is 2 Dimitri mods for his Time Skip design in Three Houses and one is over Ike but he looks too pale and I really like the concept better over Byleth, There is a Byleth version but it doesn’t have hand rigging, the skin tone has issues again and the hair is the new game plus hair but I prefer the other hairstyle but still like both(although Three Hopes I like his design a lot too), one day i’ll make Dimitri alts for favoritism lol

-Roll.EXE over Dark Pit (I actually already made her over Pit with a fan model that looked really good but like 2 weeks after I finished her, her official XDiVE model was posted online plus I want to have her on Dark Pit due to space reasons (blame an idea I got for Zoro from One Piece)

Oh and I can’t forget making Yoshikage Kira eventually, i’ll see how Josuke goes before making him, I got some good ideas whenever I get to him either it being not long after Josuke or eventually after I finish some other characters i’ve been really wanting for a long time in Smash. Xehanort and Josuke are my top prioritys plus maybe finding time to look at Zhonglis wing, I would love to put his Archon outfit there but no released model that I can find but I really want to fix the wing as my other friend Cybertron had issues with it at the time.

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