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The year is ending but the common route keeps going🧍

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Shinji survives in Minako’s timeline ‘cause p3p is wish fulfillment- narratively, it really goes against the theme of p3. The whole point is that death is inevitable for everyone, not just the people you really dislike, so I’ve always felt that being able to save Shinjiro and Chidori while Strega and Mitsuru’s dad and Ikutsuki still die kind of betrays the original themes.

Before anything else, let’s talk about exactly what the theme of P3 is. Is it just about the inevitability of death? No. That's only one of its themes. P3 isn't just about death death death- heck, I'd say it's more about the meaning of life. Persona series as a whole, after all, is about the connections you have made with others, and thus making P3 what you make of your life with the limited time you have.

I have the P3 artbook and there's an interview there that talks about how they originally planned to have the protagonist's funeral in the game. Depending on who you've S.Linked with, they'll be visiting you. Now, even if it doesn't really deter whether or not you reach the ending, wouldn't it feel better to see more people visit your funeral than an empty one? You’d work on your S.Links for that, yeah? The feeling they wanted to convey for this game was: ‘Ah, yes... I lived a good life’.

So, where am I going with this? P3 isn't just about death- it is also about life.

When you start the P3P, it tells you that choosing the female protagonist gives you a different perspective. No, it's not just about being female, but the overall atmosphere of the game is wholly different, isn't it? It's upbeat and bright, compared to P3MC's blue. Does it betray the theme? No. We're just presented with a different perspective.

P3MC grew up to be apathetic to the point of not caring for his own life (as seen in the P3 movie). He's unfriendly and seemingly uncaring. As he meets more people, he starts feeling attachments and finds something important in his life. Something to protect. By the end of it, he doesn't give his life because he doesn't care for it- he gives his life because he wants to protect those he had cared about. He found the meaning in life.

Now as P3MC, you have found meaning in life... what's next? You jump to a new perspective that is the P3FEMC. She's cheerful and upbeat, positive and friendly; quite the opposite of P3MC. If P3MC is death, she is life.

The thing is, P3MC didn't interact much with the male cast of his own team the way FEMC did. Had he just tried to talk with Shinjiro, maybe he would have learned that the guy had lost his pocketwatch- a very small, yet decisive item that could have saved his life. Now, for the P3FES addition... Chidori. P3MC may not have an S.Link with Junpei, but all you really needed was to talk to Junpei. Talking to Junpei lifts up his spirits and encourages him to visit Chidori, bringing her flowers that would later save her life. Now... isn't that how S.Links have been like? You talk to people and inspire changes in them to face their lives head on; it just so happens that these two are a matter of life and death. Does it betray the theme of Persona 3? I wouldn't say so. These narrative choices only further explores the theme of finding meaning in life. That even though death is inevitable, it's okay. It's not about how you die or what you die for, but it's all about what you do in life.

Now, what exactly does it mean to say that it 'cheapens their death'? The emotional impact on the player, perhaps- or maybe the meaning of Junpei, Akihiko and Ken’s resolution in the face of death? But remember, it’s only later that Chidori revives, while Akihiko had already lost his sister, and Ken lost his mother. Is the point really their death? Or what they fought for to put their life on the line? Chidori sacrificed hers to save Junpei, and Shinjiro for Ken, as well as to atone for his 'sins'; but would them dying lessen the result of their sacrifice? Would it weaken the resolutions of those they’ve influenced? Again, it’s not about death, but rather, what they’re willing to give their life for- and yes, they really really could die... if not for you. They can be given a second chance by YOU. Were the choices of saving them not present, you feel helpless. You feel the inevitability of death... but with these choices? You are given the opportunity to make a change- to bring purpose to yourself, that with the life you have... could you save someone? If anything, it deepens the idea that 'your choices matter'- that while in the end, you may not be able to change your own fate, but you know that you've protected your friends, saved the world... and well, saved two other lives because of the seemingly insignificant choices you've made; that maybe, all your friend needed was encouragement? That maybe, another friend just needed your support?  Tldr; the point of P3 has never been the inevitability of death.  P3 is about the meaning of life and what you make of it.

And let's all be real here: videogames are wish fulfillment. Even P3.

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It's October 4th. ...You know what that means.

#In memory of Shinjiro #*SOBS*

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Recreation of this post by @incorrectallpersonaquotes

*this isn’t an edit or a screenshot, this is 3D fanart*

#canon #cause I say so

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Thank you for 10k Browser Plays + Downloads!

Thorn for the Villain~ Reincarnated as an Extra in an Otome Game?! was released last 25th of June, so it's been a little over a month since the demo went live... As a demo, I was expecting a much smaller turnout, but 10k in a month (+few days) is definitely over my projected numbers, so I'm really thankful for everyone's support! ~You can try out the demo here~

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was the ride home always so... quiet...?

#HAHAHAHAHAAHA #No.... #:(

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senpai trio + hamuko doodle dump

#SHIP SHIP SHIIIIIP

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Thorn for the Villain~ Reincarnated as an Extra in an Otome Game?! DEMO NOW LIVE!

~DOWNLOAD HERE~ Plot:

After a truck-related accident, an office lady is reincarnated as Teresa von Ambrose; originally a spriteless extra character in the obscure otome game “Eternal Blessing of the Stars”,  where most of the endings end up with Asmodia Kingdom in shambles one way or another...

Teresa:  "That's me. I'm part of that shitty kingdom!!!"

Armed with knowledge of the game's future, Teresa decides to intervene and erase the event that triggered the beginning of the original story.

-But actions have consequences, and instead of the protagonist, Teresa draws in the attention of the villainous underground organization, Snare.

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"Thorn for the Villain~ Reincarnated as an Extra in an Otome Game?!" will release its demo on the 25th! More information on the game here

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"Thorn for the Villain~ Reincarnated as an Extra in an Otome Game?!" will release its demo on the 25th! More information on the game here

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I love Makoto Yuki. I've bought merch of him, drew fanarts of him and wrote fanfic episodes centered on him. When PQ was revealed and released without FEMC, I was okay with it- heck, I loved every moment. When PQ2 was revealed to have FEMC, I was ecstatic- though I admit, I would have bought it even if she wasn't in it. ...But I've already played P3P more than 5 times already. I also have an unfinished FES playthrough. I've watched the Persona 3 Movie trilogy more than once. Heck, I've seen the stageplay. I've experienced P3 so many times already that it's hard to justify buying it again with most content I've already experienced, only with improved visuals. I could have justified buying it if it had FEMC who has never had a version where you get to play as her in the overworld, or had animated cutscenes (even if they're just 3D models). The biggest complaint people give about P3P is its VN format- and a remake could have fixed that. Anyway... I guess it's nice for the game to be more accessible to more people. At least it could draw in more P3 fans. And for P3 fans going back to play, good for them too. Maybe in a few years when they finally release a complete definitive version with The Answer and FEMC... or maybe if they decide to say sike and FEMC is a DLC all along, then I'll get the game, and I say this as someone who has been obssessively supporting the series over the past few years. But for now, I'd rather have P6. ...On another note, there have been rumors of a P1-P5 crossover game with all the MCs sooo... HMMMM....

#Persona 3 #P3 #P3P #FEMC #Like maaaan I wanna feel excited and hyped but... idk maybe burn out? P3 is my favorite in the series but I just can't feel anything for- #-this remake and that kinda upsets me too. #I just don't have the time and budget unless I can justify it yknow? #I've just experienced the series so many times. Including watching playthroughs and livestreams! #I've listened to drama CDs and looked into the LNs (since they're untranslated) too. #P3 was the first series to push me into making fanfics and it was also got me into digital art! It's that influential to me.

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Gonna tap this again in lieu of the remake announcement- whether or not FEMC will be in the game. I've been seeing some people say she ruins the theming of the game- *POINTS UP* NOPE. SHE DOES NOT. Just say you just don't want a female option for us =_=

Shinji survives in Minako’s timeline ‘cause p3p is wish fulfillment- narratively, it really goes against the theme of p3. The whole point is that death is inevitable for everyone, not just the people you really dislike, so I’ve always felt that being able to save Shinjiro and Chidori while Strega and Mitsuru’s dad and Ikutsuki still die kind of betrays the original themes.

Before anything else, let’s talk about exactly what the theme of P3 is. Is it just about the inevitability of death? No. That's only one of its themes. P3 isn't just about death death death- heck, I'd say it's more about the meaning of life. Persona series as a whole, after all, is about the connections you have made with others, and thus making P3 what you make of your life with the limited time you have.

I have the P3 artbook and there's an interview there that talks about how they originally planned to have the protagonist's funeral in the game. Depending on who you've S.Linked with, they'll be visiting you. Now, even if it doesn't really deter whether or not you reach the ending, wouldn't it feel better to see more people visit your funeral than an empty one? You’d work on your S.Links for that, yeah? The feeling they wanted to convey for this game was: ‘Ah, yes... I lived a good life’.

So, where am I going with this? P3 isn't just about death- it is also about life.

When you start the P3P, it tells you that choosing the female protagonist gives you a different perspective. No, it's not just about being female, but the overall atmosphere of the game is wholly different, isn't it? It's upbeat and bright, compared to P3MC's blue. Does it betray the theme? No. We're just presented with a different perspective.

P3MC grew up to be apathetic to the point of not caring for his own life (as seen in the P3 movie). He's unfriendly and seemingly uncaring. As he meets more people, he starts feeling attachments and finds something important in his life. Something to protect. By the end of it, he doesn't give his life because he doesn't care for it- he gives his life because he wants to protect those he had cared about. He found the meaning in life.

Now as P3MC, you have found meaning in life... what's next? You jump to a new perspective that is the P3FEMC. She's cheerful and upbeat, positive and friendly; quite the opposite of P3MC. If P3MC is death, she is life.

The thing is, P3MC didn't interact much with the male cast of his own team the way FEMC did. Had he just tried to talk with Shinjiro, maybe he would have learned that the guy had lost his pocketwatch- a very small, yet decisive item that could have saved his life. Now, for the P3FES addition... Chidori. P3MC may not have an S.Link with Junpei, but all you really needed was to talk to Junpei. Talking to Junpei lifts up his spirits and encourages him to visit Chidori, bringing her flowers that would later save her life. Now... isn't that how S.Links have been like? You talk to people and inspire changes in them to face their lives head on; it just so happens that these two are a matter of life and death. Does it betray the theme of Persona 3? I wouldn't say so. These narrative choices only further explores the theme of finding meaning in life. That even though death is inevitable, it's okay. It's not about how you die or what you die for, but it's all about what you do in life.

Now, what exactly does it mean to say that it 'cheapens their death'? The emotional impact on the player, perhaps- or maybe the meaning of Junpei, Akihiko and Ken’s resolution in the face of death? But remember, it’s only later that Chidori revives, while Akihiko had already lost his sister, and Ken lost his mother. Is the point really their death? Or what they fought for to put their life on the line? Chidori sacrificed hers to save Junpei, and Shinjiro for Ken, as well as to atone for his 'sins'; but would them dying lessen the result of their sacrifice? Would it weaken the resolutions of those they’ve influenced? Again, it’s not about death, but rather, what they’re willing to give their life for- and yes, they really really could die... if not for you. They can be given a second chance by YOU. Were the choices of saving them not present, you feel helpless. You feel the inevitability of death... but with these choices? You are given the opportunity to make a change- to bring purpose to yourself, that with the life you have... could you save someone? If anything, it deepens the idea that 'your choices matter'- that while in the end, you may not be able to change your own fate, but you know that you've protected your friends, saved the world... and well, saved two other lives because of the seemingly insignificant choices you've made; that maybe, all your friend needed was encouragement? That maybe, another friend just needed your support?  Tldr; the point of P3 has never been the inevitability of death.  P3 is about the meaning of life and what you make of it.

And let's all be real here: videogames are wish fulfillment. Even P3.

#Look I love P3 and its themes but I can't justify buying another copy if at the very least- she isn't in it #Glad more people will be able to experience P3 though #But it's hard to justify re-playing the game when I still own and still can use my FES copy #I do love Makoto as well. Don't get me wrong. Buuuut FEMC is the bare minimum for me. I also still do have a TON of backlog games... #Persona 3 #P3 #FEMC

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Thorn for the Villain~ Reincarnated as an Extra in an Otome Game?! - Otome Game Development Announcement

CHARACTERS: Protagonist:

Love Interests:

Demo coming out this late June on Itchio: https://ant-san.itch.io/ Note: This game will contain character deaths, violence and blood

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EPIC- The Musical: https://www.tiktok.com/@jorgeherrans (creator) Pre-Odyssey: https://ant-san.itch.io/preodyssey (Yes, this is an otome game. Yes, Odysseus is the only LI.) I love Penelope x Odysseus, and just... any Odyssey content pls.

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I’ve been here this whole time.  Just lurking. Quietly.

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casual ham