Screencap Adventure: Illusion of Gaia Pt 8
Random idea for the day: a Silent Hill sim date! That would be equal parts awesome and hilarious. You could play as Henry, James, or Harry, and date...I dunno, Cybil, Heather, Lisa, Dahlia, Pyramid Head...it'd be cool. I think you'd have to put in some restrictions (Harry can't date Heather/James can't date Pyramid Head, for example) but somebody should get on this, like, right now. I want to play this.
Anyway, let's head on into Mt. Kress with our next episode of Illusion of Gaia!
Previous Editions
The Mountain Temple is a bit cracked. The whole thing is made up of giant mushrooms, vines, and various varities of floating whosamacallits. It is pretty fun, though.
As pictured.
Anyway, enemies. There are several new enemies in Mt. Kress, and this is one that we will come across very, VERY often: the floating Skull. Floating Skulls just bob back and forth along a set path, don't attack, take about four or five hits to kill, and are general nuisances. They're not that annoying though, and they're floating skulls, for God's sake, so I like them.
Spiders, on the other hand...yeugh. You know, every time I see a big hairy spider when I play Resident Evil, I visibly shudder and wince. I do not like spiders.
The Spiders in this game have two attacks; spitting venom which pools wherever it lands (if it doesn't hit you) and blocking your path, or shooting webs and dragging themselves from one path to another. If you're in a confrontation, kill these bastards first.
There's the web thingie.
And there's the venom. Due to the cramped size of the paths, these things do completely block your progress (or egress, I suppose).
Mt. Kress is very big, by the by. Any time you see these purple flowers on the side of the path, that means I'm changing areas.
Ah, Gold Skulls. The big brothers of the Silver Skulls. Gold Skulls float back and forth, usually just within your reach, and whenever you pass one it shakes and fire blue flames at you. Thankfully, the flames aren't homing flames - which I wouldn't put past this game - but since these guys tend to group in twos or threes, it can get a bit annoying to suddenly have to backpedal away from a flame shot.
And the final enemy for the area, the...uh, let's call them Djinn. The Djinn float around mushroomy areas like this playing their flutes. When you get close to them, they start making a protective barrier of four spinning blue flames. The best way to dispose of these guys (they're the hardest enemy in this dungeon) is to Psycho Slide a couple of times, so you can go right under the flames and come out the other side unhurt. All in all, if you keep your cool, they're rather simple to defea-
OH GOD ANOTHER ONE
Aw, shit. Killed by a Gold Skull. That is embarassing.
Just hangin' out, fightin' for my life against a malicious evil entity.
You know why Mt. Kress is my favourite dungeon so far? Because it has ramps to spare. Yeeeeaaahhh.
Dungeon, crawlin', doo do dooo...
God, I love the Dark Friar.
The strange thing is, I'm usually not a big fan of the big slow-moving Knight/Warrior in RPGs. I prefer a mage, or a thief; someone nimble and fast, that can avoid attacks, rather than just take them.
Well, truthfully speaking, Bards have always been my favourite characters, but it's pretty hard to find RPGs where you can play as them outside of super-mega-ultra-happy-high-end stuff like Oblivion.
Where was I? Oh, right. Illusion of Gaia.
Oh, for...this sort of thing happens a lot in this dungeon. Just hope you can slash fast enough to bring down a Skull before you get enveloped in flames.
What's that I spy? I think that's a Dark Space.
Again, the only Red Jewel in the whole dungeon.
Hooray! I...what are these used for again?
What did that Rofsky guy say...pour the mushroom water on the stems or something?
I don't really see what it's supposed to do, but okay...
Oh, okay. It's supposed to grow the vines so quickly they make a human-supporting path in two seconds. How silly of me not to notice.
I can't reach this Gold Skull! :<
I'll be back for you later.
Hooray again!
Alriiiiight.
Now, let's move on to...oh, bloody hell.
Wheeeeee! God, I love those ramps.
Hooray a third time!
I really like the 'hurtling through the air' shots. Can you tell?
Will: Pfftsnerkahahahahahahhaha
Gaia: *ahem*
Will: Oh, I'm sorry. Go on.
Woohoo! The Aura Barrier is, honestly, not something I use much. Using the same technique as Will's Spin Dash, Freedan charges up a couple of these monolith-looking barriers, which float around him for a few seconds. They're rather useless to my style of play (why deflect damage when you can avoid it altogether?), but hey, new power.
Whoops. Excuse that little behind-the-scenes footage there. I'm a nervous saver, especially on this freeze-loving laptop.
More strength! Yayyyy!
Although while I think of it...
Freedan's stats, for anyone who is interested.
Who thinks as soon as I open that chest, a boss is going to attack me? Anyone? Anyone?
Wahey! That looks like the Key Item to me!
...Nothing attacked me, though. :< What's up with the lack of bosses, Illusion of Gaia?
Anyway, we're done here. Let's blow this joint.
BUT FIRST, SOME HOUSEKEEPING.
And we're back in Euro, where we now can...uh...
What was it we were supposed to be doing again?
Oh, right. Miss Prince, I believe, was the one who told me that you can go into the shop, if you're patient. I'm not particularly patient, but for you guys, let's get line-standin'.
3 minutes later...
Another 3 minutes later...
God, finally. And, er...no? Do I look like I'm wearing a green hoodie?
Er, I mean, yes! I am Neil! Free stuff, thank you!
Gotta shop around first! :D
Your HP goes up by one if you drink the Life Medicine. If you choose the Dark Medicine, it increases the power of Freedan's Dark Friar, in case you've missed some Red Jewels and can't get it from Gem.
As pictured.
Anyway, let's see what those crazy old violinists know about this Teapot.
Alrighty, then.
I SUSPECT YOU, ROFSKY!
Darn.
I SUSPECT YOU, ANN!
Darn!
I SUSPECT YOU, NEIL'S PARENTS WHO I HAVE NEVER TALKED TO!
Haha, just kiddi-oh shit.
I, er...uhm. Sorry, Neil.
:<
Alright, Neil! Way to take action! :D
Kara is shocked, of course. "You're going to inherit the company your parents left you when there is no-one else to take over? Amazing!"
OH SHIT IT'S THE JACKAL HE'S FOUND US
NEIL, WHAT ARE YOU DOING? DON'T LET HIM IN YOU I-
Oh.
<3
That is one hardcore pig. He came all the way from Edward's Castle!
Heeheehee.
ERIK'S SPEAKING FOR ALL THE MEN IN THE AUDIENCE, AMIRITE FELLAS
Apparently we're somewhere in Cambodia now?
Erik and Kara are not kidding. The screen is doing that heat-wavey thing.
Oh, and there are bones scattered everywhere.
"Yeah, I'll catch up with you guys, I just gotta...go over here, for a second."
Yeeeeaaaahhh.
I'll withold comment on these, since it's pretty clear they're gonna be important later.
Heehehe! God what is wrong with me
I missed what Erik had to say here, but I'm sure it wasn't important. "Boy, it sure is hot today!" or something like that.
Oh shit.
snerk
THONK DANK CLUNK WHACK THOCK
Uh-oh.
Er...next to be eaten, or next to starve to death? That progression of dialogue didn't make much sense, there.
What th- oh no.
Hamlet...*snf* Good night, sweet pig.
That is the question.
Then suddenly....
PIG SPIRIT OUT OF FUCKING NOWHERE!
Save the planet, huh?
Well, good thing we were already collecting those! Halfway there already! Most convenient quest ever.
And Will's mother floats away...
How, indeed. I really don't feel qualified to make any comment here - let' alone make a joke - so I may be quiet for a little while.
Well, of course I'm going to take his hand. What kind of sadisitic bastard would go "HAHA PSYCHE" in this situation?
:<
Illusion of Gaia, I love you, but you are really saddening; sometimes.
Ramapoe! That sounds like something a Mr. Saturn would say. :D
Anyway, let's go! Angkor Wat awaits!
Oh, I'm sorry. Ankor Wat. It's the new Excalbur.
And that is where we leave off for today! Join us next time for Cambodian temples and more heartbreaking tragedy! Yay!
Oh, in other news, it's my sister's 31st birthday today! Happy birthday, Heather!
(Also, here's a thing I found while looking for that FFVII box art. Best Lego EVER.)
~ Aaron
Anyway, let's head on into Mt. Kress with our next episode of Illusion of Gaia!
Previous Editions
The Mountain Temple is a bit cracked. The whole thing is made up of giant mushrooms, vines, and various varities of floating whosamacallits. It is pretty fun, though.
As pictured.
Anyway, enemies. There are several new enemies in Mt. Kress, and this is one that we will come across very, VERY often: the floating Skull. Floating Skulls just bob back and forth along a set path, don't attack, take about four or five hits to kill, and are general nuisances. They're not that annoying though, and they're floating skulls, for God's sake, so I like them.
Spiders, on the other hand...yeugh. You know, every time I see a big hairy spider when I play Resident Evil, I visibly shudder and wince. I do not like spiders.
The Spiders in this game have two attacks; spitting venom which pools wherever it lands (if it doesn't hit you) and blocking your path, or shooting webs and dragging themselves from one path to another. If you're in a confrontation, kill these bastards first.
There's the web thingie.
And there's the venom. Due to the cramped size of the paths, these things do completely block your progress (or egress, I suppose).
Mt. Kress is very big, by the by. Any time you see these purple flowers on the side of the path, that means I'm changing areas.
Ah, Gold Skulls. The big brothers of the Silver Skulls. Gold Skulls float back and forth, usually just within your reach, and whenever you pass one it shakes and fire blue flames at you. Thankfully, the flames aren't homing flames - which I wouldn't put past this game - but since these guys tend to group in twos or threes, it can get a bit annoying to suddenly have to backpedal away from a flame shot.
And the final enemy for the area, the...uh, let's call them Djinn. The Djinn float around mushroomy areas like this playing their flutes. When you get close to them, they start making a protective barrier of four spinning blue flames. The best way to dispose of these guys (they're the hardest enemy in this dungeon) is to Psycho Slide a couple of times, so you can go right under the flames and come out the other side unhurt. All in all, if you keep your cool, they're rather simple to defea-
OH GOD ANOTHER ONE
Aw, shit. Killed by a Gold Skull. That is embarassing.
Just hangin' out, fightin' for my life against a malicious evil entity.
You know why Mt. Kress is my favourite dungeon so far? Because it has ramps to spare. Yeeeeaaahhh.
Dungeon, crawlin', doo do dooo...
God, I love the Dark Friar.
The strange thing is, I'm usually not a big fan of the big slow-moving Knight/Warrior in RPGs. I prefer a mage, or a thief; someone nimble and fast, that can avoid attacks, rather than just take them.
Well, truthfully speaking, Bards have always been my favourite characters, but it's pretty hard to find RPGs where you can play as them outside of super-mega-ultra-happy-high-end stuff like Oblivion.
Where was I? Oh, right. Illusion of Gaia.
Oh, for...this sort of thing happens a lot in this dungeon. Just hope you can slash fast enough to bring down a Skull before you get enveloped in flames.
What's that I spy? I think that's a Dark Space.
Again, the only Red Jewel in the whole dungeon.
Hooray! I...what are these used for again?
What did that Rofsky guy say...pour the mushroom water on the stems or something?
I don't really see what it's supposed to do, but okay...
Oh, okay. It's supposed to grow the vines so quickly they make a human-supporting path in two seconds. How silly of me not to notice.
I can't reach this Gold Skull! :<
I'll be back for you later.
Hooray again!
Alriiiiight.
Now, let's move on to...oh, bloody hell.
Wheeeeee! God, I love those ramps.
Hooray a third time!
I really like the 'hurtling through the air' shots. Can you tell?
Will: Pfftsnerkahahahahahahhaha
Gaia: *ahem*
Will: Oh, I'm sorry. Go on.
Woohoo! The Aura Barrier is, honestly, not something I use much. Using the same technique as Will's Spin Dash, Freedan charges up a couple of these monolith-looking barriers, which float around him for a few seconds. They're rather useless to my style of play (why deflect damage when you can avoid it altogether?), but hey, new power.
Whoops. Excuse that little behind-the-scenes footage there. I'm a nervous saver, especially on this freeze-loving laptop.
More strength! Yayyyy!
Although while I think of it...
Freedan's stats, for anyone who is interested.
Who thinks as soon as I open that chest, a boss is going to attack me? Anyone? Anyone?
Wahey! That looks like the Key Item to me!
...Nothing attacked me, though. :< What's up with the lack of bosses, Illusion of Gaia?
Anyway, we're done here. Let's blow this joint.
BUT FIRST, SOME HOUSEKEEPING.
And we're back in Euro, where we now can...uh...
What was it we were supposed to be doing again?
Oh, right. Miss Prince, I believe, was the one who told me that you can go into the shop, if you're patient. I'm not particularly patient, but for you guys, let's get line-standin'.
3 minutes later...
Another 3 minutes later...
God, finally. And, er...no? Do I look like I'm wearing a green hoodie?
Er, I mean, yes! I am Neil! Free stuff, thank you!
Gotta shop around first! :D
Your HP goes up by one if you drink the Life Medicine. If you choose the Dark Medicine, it increases the power of Freedan's Dark Friar, in case you've missed some Red Jewels and can't get it from Gem.
As pictured.
Anyway, let's see what those crazy old violinists know about this Teapot.
Alrighty, then.
I SUSPECT YOU, ROFSKY!
Darn.
I SUSPECT YOU, ANN!
Darn!
I SUSPECT YOU, NEIL'S PARENTS WHO I HAVE NEVER TALKED TO!
Haha, just kiddi-oh shit.
I, er...uhm. Sorry, Neil.
:<
Alright, Neil! Way to take action! :D
Kara is shocked, of course. "You're going to inherit the company your parents left you when there is no-one else to take over? Amazing!"
OH SHIT IT'S THE JACKAL HE'S FOUND US
NEIL, WHAT ARE YOU DOING? DON'T LET HIM IN YOU I-
Oh.
<3
That is one hardcore pig. He came all the way from Edward's Castle!
Heeheehee.
ERIK'S SPEAKING FOR ALL THE MEN IN THE AUDIENCE, AMIRITE FELLAS
Apparently we're somewhere in Cambodia now?
Erik and Kara are not kidding. The screen is doing that heat-wavey thing.
Oh, and there are bones scattered everywhere.
"Yeah, I'll catch up with you guys, I just gotta...go over here, for a second."
Yeeeeaaaahhh.
I'll withold comment on these, since it's pretty clear they're gonna be important later.
Heehehe! God what is wrong with me
I missed what Erik had to say here, but I'm sure it wasn't important. "Boy, it sure is hot today!" or something like that.
Oh shit.
snerk
THONK DANK CLUNK WHACK THOCK
Uh-oh.
Er...next to be eaten, or next to starve to death? That progression of dialogue didn't make much sense, there.
What th- oh no.
Hamlet...*snf* Good night, sweet pig.
That is the question.
Then suddenly....
PIG SPIRIT OUT OF FUCKING NOWHERE!
Save the planet, huh?
Well, good thing we were already collecting those! Halfway there already! Most convenient quest ever.
And Will's mother floats away...
How, indeed. I really don't feel qualified to make any comment here - let' alone make a joke - so I may be quiet for a little while.
Well, of course I'm going to take his hand. What kind of sadisitic bastard would go "HAHA PSYCHE" in this situation?
:<
Illusion of Gaia, I love you, but you are really saddening; sometimes.
Ramapoe! That sounds like something a Mr. Saturn would say. :D
Anyway, let's go! Angkor Wat awaits!
Oh, I'm sorry. Ankor Wat. It's the new Excalbur.
And that is where we leave off for today! Join us next time for Cambodian temples and more heartbreaking tragedy! Yay!
Oh, in other news, it's my sister's 31st birthday today! Happy birthday, Heather!
(Also, here's a thing I found while looking for that FFVII box art. Best Lego EVER.)
~ Aaron