Costume

Okay, question time.  Halloween is coming up, and I have already heard mention of costume parties.  Therefore, I must rise to the occasion, and come up with a costume!

As you all know, I like to dress up as video game, anime, or similar kinds of characters.  I'm a cosplayer of sorts (or at least wish to be one).  Last Halloween I dressed up as my own made up Dragonball-Z Character, Bohan.

It was mainly because I didn't have the time to get a wig or something like that, so I became my own character.

Problem is, I don't know what to dress up as this year!  So I need your help!  What do you think I should dress up as?  Pokemon, Final Fantasy, Legend of Zelda, whatever character you think I fit the best!   Comment below or tell me in person, whatever works for you!

Note: I am in possession of a 2-Handed Sword and a small wooden Chinese one, in case that gives you any ideas.

Disgaea Update

It's time for the next Disgaea Update!  You WILL want to read this, A LOT has changed since last time...

Summary

When we last left the mercenaries, they had just left the Castle, and had begun their journey to Celestia.  From the Frozen Wastelands, to the Dark Caves, to the Sea of Gehenna, our heroes have bravely fought, slaying many troublesome monsters along the way.  However, at the gate to Celestia, a whole lot of things have happened...during a fight  between both Kaitlyn and Vae Victis, they found Brenn impaled with some sort of demon spear.  Then the group was suddenly attacked by a hoard of monsters, the likes none of them had ever seen before.  They fought bravely, but eventually were overwhelmed.  When each of them woke up, they found themselves separated.  And thus our warriors continue...

Group in Celestia

Claud (Ranger)


Claud has once again taken the position of group leader, only with much fewer members this time.  He still thinks that Vae Victis was awfully suspicious, but now is keeping his focus on other things, realizing that part of the reason they got ambushed was because of his focus on the dark mage.  Not knowing where most of his comrades went, Claud presses forward, sticking to the mission no matter what, and to figure out just what is going on.

Kaitlyn (Knight)


Kaitlyn challenged Vae Vicits to a magic duel, believing that he was a traitor, and needed to be stopped right then and there.  It was a long and explosive battle, during which the ambush occurred.  Weakened and barely able to stand, she was taken down instantly.  Waking up in Celestia, she realized that part of her desire to beat Vae Victis was not just because of his suspicious attitude, but because she was jealous of his amazing magical capabilities.  Deciding to focus on what's really important, she became a Knight, and is now skilled in both magic and the sword.  She is determined to figure out what the real opponent is, and to end the pain and sorrow for everyone.

Lauren (Cleric)


With the loss of a new friend, Lauren is deeply grieved, and doesn't want to lose anyone else (Note: Remember, Axel and Josh are the ONLY ONES who know that Brenn was reborn, so every one else thinks that Brenn has in a sort, moved on).   Now in Celestia, a peaceful land full of love and happiness, Lauren begins to show her true self, and is becoming more confident every day.

Group in the Demon World

Axel (Fenrir)


NOTE: There is actually a change from the previous update.  I actually never obtained Axel when I said I did, so he actually didn't appear until now.

Waking up from his morning nap, he was surprised to catch the scent of Brenn.  Getting curious, he investigated and found out that his old master had become a Prinny.  Now Axel obediently follows Brenn's command, and will do anything he can to unite Brenn with his friends once more.

Brenn (Prinny General)


Reborn as a Prinny, Brenn now vigorously seeks his friends again, secretly knowing just what they are up against.  However, being reborn as a Prinny makes Brenn quite suspicious.  Prinnies are created when a person has committed a terrible sin, and are thus reborn to repay it. What sin has Brenn committed that has reborn him this way?

Josh (Puck)


Josh is a long time friend of both Axel and Brenn.  He is quite the prankster and annoyance, and knows it, using it to his advantage in both arguments and in battle.  He now joins Brenn and Axel in their quest, hoping to get a little stronger along the way, and possibly become stronger than the person he loves annoying the most, Brenn's trainee Michaela.

Group in the Human World

Michaela (Bushi)


Michaela has found herself in quite a pickle.  Not only is she stuck in the human world with no idea of how to escape, and is without the help of her master, Brenn, but is also stuck with two other girls that seem to be ready to tear each other to pieces.  She had decided to take charge, and now leads the group to find out just how to get home.  Secretly, she actually is enjoying this whole leadership thing.

Rine (Fighter)


Now in the human world without her cousin, Rine follows the orders of Michaela with little confidence.  She has little confidence in her own abilities, despite hiding it well, and is not sure she's ready for what may come.  However, she's certainly not going to let Brea aware of that, and continues the rivalry with even more energy than before.

Brea (Centurion)


Brea has been separated from her dear master, and is now officially PISSED.  Despite Michaela being the leader, Brea has no intention of listening to her, or being bossed around in any sort of way.  Of course, she has also realized the advantages of not having someone to lecture or boss you around, and is determined to beat Rine with all methods possible.

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Vae Victis (Prism Skull)


No one, not even the narrator himself knows where Vae Victis is currently.   Even the mob of enemies could not find Vae Victis.  Where is he, and what are his intentions?

Shyruni

"Seek, and you will find.  Don't seek and you will never have known me."  
~Shyruni

Shyruni VS Clayton Part 2

Here's more of me vs Clayton.













YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Shyruni vs. Clayton

I'd say this is fitting enough.  Who do you guys think is who?

Disgaea Update

Alright, well, my team in Disgaea has increased significantly, and while the game has its own story, I'm making my own along with it.  I have all the new members added to this list as WELL as the updated ones.


Summary
Brenn and his companions are now on their way to Celestia, to assassinate Lamington, the ruler of Celestia.  While Vae Victis, and his trainee Brea are fine with it, Brenn and Claud have mixed feelings about it all.  The group is now onto the Fiery Plains, and are ready to take on just about anything.  However, the level of monsters seems almost abnormal.  Perhaps there is more at stake on this mission than any of them know...

Brenn - Elite Ninja


After the regroup with their old members, and the addition of his trainees, Rine and Michaela, Brenn agreed to the request for the assassination.  However, he is not so sure with the idea, considering the seriousness of the situation, and is wondering if there is something else besides the council itself putting this together.  Brenn has been spending the time not fighting meditating or training his pupils.  At least, that's what it seems to be...

Michaela-Ronin


Michaela is a long time friend of Brenn's, and is currently under his training.  She is quite skilled with the sword, and is a very loyal comrade to Brenn.  She is actually an Angel, though how Brenn and her met, no one knows.  She hopes to one day outperform Brenn, and although she doesn't know it, Brenn actually hopes that is the case.

Rine-Brawler


Rine is Brenn's second trainee, and his cousin.  She is a demon, which is why his possibly being an angel is only a rumor.  Using a similar fighting style to Brenn, she has learned just about as much as Michaela has, despite being younger and much newer.  She puts much faith in her cousin, and hopes that someday she could be just as strong, if not better than him.  Recently, she has noticed that Brenn and Vae Victis seem to act strangely toward each other.  She wonders if Brenn knows more about Vae Victis than he lets on...

Vae Victis-Star Mage


Vae Victis agreed to the mission along with Brenn and Claud, and brings his own trainee with him.  When they went through the Frozen Wastelands, Vae Victis disappeared.  He returned a few weeks later, with new clothes, and magic that he didn't posses before.  Even his trainee doesn't know what happened, and Vae Victis is not willing to reveal it either.  Just who is this man?

Brea-Warrior




Brea is an axe-wielding warrior and Vae Victis's trainee.  She has trained under the masked individual since she was five years old, and continues to do so diligently.  She sees Michaela and Rine as rivals, and does her best to outperform them in every way.  She loves to fight, and can be quite snappy at times, sometimes even swinging her axe at the rest of the team. Unlike everyone else, she is not suspicious of her master one bit, and is mad that the others do.

Claud-Scout


Claud agreed to the mission as well, bringing two of his comrades with him.  He has been taking charge of the whole operation, making Brea quite irritated.  Out of all the team, Claud trusts Vae Victis the least, and believes that he will betray them.  He always has his eyes on...well...him or her, whatever Vae Victis is.  Being Brenn's rival, he continues to make everything a competition, which doesn't bother Brenn one bit.

Kaitlyn-Blue Mage


Even in the short amount of time with the group, her magic has improved significantly.  She plans on outperforming Vae Victis, which the masked individual finds almost comical.  She is just about as suspicious of Vae Victis as Claud, and wonders just where he got all of his strength from.

Lauren-Cleric


Lauren is one of Claud's friends, and a Cleric.  She's actually an angel that came to the demon world by means unknown to even her.  She sees Claud as her inspiration, and tries to be as courageous and strong as him, sometimes causing problems.

Axel-Dragon


Axel is the only monster on the team (unless Vae Victis turns out to be one), and does his job diligently.  His strength and ability to fly makes him a valuable asset.  He has become great friends with Brenn, and most of the team consider Axel to be Brenn's pet.  They certainly make a great team together.

A Moment of Stupid Wisdom

It is becoming increasingly clear to me.  Girls don't like stupidity.  They don't find it funny, or silly, or even humorous.  Some even HATE it.

...you know...this may explain why the entire female population tends to avoid me...

Disgaea

A week ago, my eyes came across a game I have wanted, but never seen.  Disgaea DS.  When I finally had the cash to obtain it, I bought it on the spot.  HOORAY!!!

Disgaea is probably one of the most unique games I've ever seen.  It's a strategy RPG VERY similar to Final Fantasy Tactics Advance.  Not the story, the gameplay.  The story is what's so unique.  This Japanese game is about Angels in Demons...but not in the way you might think.   Instead of being mythical and powerful creatures, Angels and Demons are just another race like Humans.  Demons just tend to be more mischievous and crafty, and Angels are more calm and friendly.  They once lived with humans, but then war happened, and blah blah blah they went to separate dimensions.

One of the thing I absolutely love about this game is that you can make your own units!  Not only that, but there isn't a limit to them either!  You can have as much creative fun as you want, and very few limits!  Of course, being myself, I made most of my units after my friends.  Here are the ones I have so far, with descriptions, of course.

Brenn

The sprites are a little fuzzier than I would like, but oh well.  Anyways, Brenn is one of the Ninja, a retired clan of assassins that now act as personal bodyguards.  Unlike the general concept of Ninjas, most of these fighters use their fists in combat, and can counter almost any strike.  Little is known about Brenn's time before being a ninja, besides a few rumors that he may actually not be a demon, but a fallen angel.  He trained in the Frozen Wastelands for two years with Clayton the Scout, and then created a small team of mercenaries that work for pay.  Currently, the band is working on a secret mission from the demon council itself.  

Clayton

Clayton is a professional scout, a class that is excellent with guns, and has the capabilities to turn any location of battle into a favorable one.  Clayton is quite brave and lovable, but sometimes his own ego and bravery get him into trouble.  He met Brenn in the Frozen Wastelands, and trained with him for two years.  He is the second leader of their group of mercenaries, and leads with much courage and vigor.  Hopefully this courage won't lead to his demise...

Katlyn

One of the Ice Mages, and the only female on the team so far.  She was recruited by Clayton, who saw potential in her capabilities.  She is quite energetic, quite positive, and always ready to fight.  Brenn hopes that one day she'll become one of the Great Mages, but it still seems such a long ways off...

Vae Victis

Vae Victis, a Fire Mage very proficient in his work.  Unlike Brenn and the other, Vae Victis has quite a reputation.  There are many rumors about him, some claiming he once went under a different name, some claiming he's the dead overlord, but none really know.  He joined Brenn's team because he said the team had "something" he desired, but he won't reveal just what that is.  Clayton claims that Brenn has actually seen Brenn's face, but when asked about it, Brenn says he never saw anything.  Is it because it really didn't happen, or because Brenn knows something he's afraid to reveal?

And that's the list so far, and more will be created as I go on.  I hope you enjoyed the list!

~Shyruni

MORE Shining Force

Just because I feel like it, I'm going give details on every character!  MUHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!



Brenn (Me, so he is AWESOME)

Okay, TECHNICALLY, his name is Max, but since he is you in the game, you get to name him, AND the name Max is STUPID, I'm going with Brenn, since that's me.  Since he is you in the game, you can't remove him from your team, which is PERFECTLY fine with me.  I already mentioned how awesome he looks and is, so if you want to know, go back and read the post before this one.  In fact, if you haven't read that yet, go do it now.  You heard me, right now.  Now.   NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!



Lowe (Friendly companion)

Lowe is your best buddy, and loyal healer.  His personality reminds me a lot of Sam from Lord of the Rings. Loyal, friendly, and always willing to help.  You get him at the start of the game, and he will be your healer for a LOOOOOOOOOONG time.  Though there are two other healers during this period, neither of them compare to Lowe.  Once you get Torasu, it's your decision whether or not you want to switch.  I'll explain him later.



Mei (Lady with too much lipstick)

In the beginning of the game, both the king of your land and your fighting instructor are killed.  Mei is the daughter of the your instructor, and is REALLY upset about it.  She joins your team out of desire for vengeance, and isn't too bad of a fighter overall.  She gets pretty good defense for awhile.  Eventually though, you'll need a spot for a new member in your team, and you'll find out that she's the weakest link.  So long Mei, you fought good while it lasted.

NOTE:  I should probably make this known right now.  The horseman of this game are actually CENTAURS.  You heard me correctly.   There are no horse riders in the game, so there are centaurs.  I personally like this idea.  Very original.



Ken (the Centaurs that SUCKS)

I believe I mentioned Ken before (JUST READ THE POST ALREADY!!!!!!!!!!), and as said before, he is pretty bad.  Well, allow me to explain further.  He's not just pretty bad...he's a complete loser.  Unlike the Ken in Fire Emblem, this Ken just plain sucks.  I got rid of him as quickly as I could.  His ONLY redeeming factor is that he carries a spear that can be thrown, but you can just transfer that weapon to another Centaur.



Luke (Small Tank)

Luke is one of my favorite characters in the whole game.  He is SMALL.  I mean, REALLY small.  He's smaller than the DWARF in your party.   You'd think he'd be similar to a hobbit, and be somewhat similar to a thief.  THAT'S the irony in all this.  He's not a thief...HE'S A MEGA TANK!!!   He'll get hit by a Giant Axe, and will not even be fazed!   It's hilarious, and makes him an incredibly lovable character.

Unfortunately, there will come to a certain point where you will only want one warrior, and the choice is between Luke and Gort.  Unless you get really lucky with Luke, Gort WILL be better.  I ended up choosing Gort in the end, and am actually sad about it.  Perhaps next time I'll stay with Luke.



Hans (KILL IT WITH FIRE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!)

NEVER STAY WITH HANS.  HE IS THE WORST, MOST ANNOYING, AND MOST UNRELIABLE CHARACTER IN THE GAME.  BOOT HIM FROM THE START!!!!!! 



Tao (Speaking of killing things with Fire...)

Tao is the Mage you get at the start of the game.  And yes, as the description suggests, she kills things with Fire.  She is FANTASTIC at the start of the game.   If you want to have three mages at all time, have her be the third.  If you are choosing between her and Anri, pick Anri, but if you want her enough, she's not bad.   Though frail, she will kill things when needed.



Gong (EPIC)

How would one describe Gong?  EPIC is the only word I can think of.  He is a healer that punches things.  Literally.  He PUNCHES things.  He is one of the few you get that cannot equip a weapon.  He is THE only HUMAN that can't equip a weapon.  Guess what?  IT DOESN'T MATTER.  He gets good enough growths that he will become one of your strongest characters even without a weapon.  Though his healing isn't the greatest, it still works in a pinch.  In short, there's really nothing he can't do.



Gort (Gimli, son of Gloin)

Although he doesn't look like Gimli, I always imagine him to be similar.  He has the same dwarf-like attitude, is elderly, and is a powerhouse.  He carries around an axe like it's nothing, and pounds enemies into mush.  He is the one I took instead of Luke, as mentioned earlier.  Their growths are VERY similar, but Gort has slightly better, and turned out better in the end.  Congrats Gort, you won.



Khris (....a healer)

Khris doesn't have personality, and doesn't have stats to go with it.  A "healer" is really the only way I can think of to describe her.  If you don't need her, ditch her.



Anri (AWWWW YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!)

Anri, daughter of your dead king, and WICKED awesome mage.  Her stats are very well rounded, and she learns some of the best spells in the game.  When you first meet her, she doesn't really want to join, and is grieving over the loss of her father.  After a battle or two, and some discussion, she finally joins in.  She's the one I image to marry you in the end, though a marriage may not take place in the game.  Keep her in your team, she's good.



Arthur (Ummmm....)

Part of the issue with discussing Arthur is that I never really used him.  I got him, but kinda ditched him right after obtaining him.  He's pretty average, apparently, and can learn some spells, unlike any other centaur.  Meh, I don't really care.  I'll stick with Earnest.

 

Balbaroy and Amon (Bird Brothers)

You get both of them at the same time...and they are both the EXACT SAME THING.  Balbaroy is a little better, but they both have the same weapon, similar growths, and the SAME CLASS.  Since they fly, they seem cool, but unless you're really attached to them, don't even try.  They have NO attack power.



Diane (Skilled Archer)

The guide itself actually says that Diane is one of the weaker character, but ironically enough, my Diane actually turned out quite decent.  She's better than Hans, THAT's for sure, but most people prefer Lyle because of his extra movement.  Still, if you like Diane, feel free to use her, she's good.



Zylon (King of Epicness)

I LOVE the way the character guide put him.  "Runefaust knows how awesome Zylo is, so they made him psychotic to prevent him from joining you."  This is actually very true.  If you don't quickly run on to the next mission, you can use the Lunar Dew on him that you got from the previous battle, and he'll become normal again and join you.  You'll notice just how wonderful he is right off the bat.  Not only does he shred enemies to pieces, but he basically has the movement of a flying character (he can't actually fly).   AND he looks WICKED AWESOME!  



Pelle (UGH....)

Pelle is apparently a good character, but I HATED him.  I never actually used him, but from the cutscene in which he joins you, you can TELL that he's a whiny loser.  Although he does leave the army because he doesn't like the evil things they are doing, you can tell that it's more because "He just doesn't feel like it".  Plus he just LOOKS obnoxious.  Just...UGH...



Vankar (??????)

Vankar is the ONE person in the game that I missed!!!  No, it's not that I didn't use him, I never got him to join my team!  This time, I'll have you take the words of the guide, because I didn't get him.
"Vankar joins in the first Pao after being fired from his post as a guard. He is found between the wagon tracks after the first Pao has moved on. Vankar is a pretty good centaur. But I never bother with him because at this point in the game there are better characters to have."




Yogurt (DERP)

Every game needs a gag character, and Shining Force certainly noticed that.  Yogurt is what you call ABSOLUTE FAIL.  He's actually a secret character which you get part way through the game.  Only, he shows up at level 1!!!!   Not only that, but EVERY SINGLE STAT is too!  Besides his movement, that is.  He can't equip weapons, and he dies in one hit!   Also, he is an infinite promote, meaning you can promote him from level 1, but it doesn't do anything! XD   His class doesn't change, nor do his stats! XD   BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!



Kokichi (Proof that age doesn't make you less AWESOME.)

Kokichi is another one of the secret characters.  He's an old inventor that created some sort of flying suit, that absolutely fails when you first meet him.  You meet him later in the game, with his suit finally working and ready to join you.  He is what Balbaroy and Amon DREAM of being.  He's a flying character THAT ACTUALLY CAN FIGHT!  And not just average either, if you keep him, he will become one of your strongest characters.  Plus he has a cool attack animation!



Guntz (Armored-illo)

Guntz is an armadillo that wears a suit of steam-powered armor made by one of his pals.  He is very unique, not just in this game, but over all games of this type.  He works like the Knights and Generals in Fire Emblem (Slow units that have HUGE defense and good attack), but he moves almost as far as Zylo does!!  Fire Emblem should've thought of steam power, it really enhances your mobility!   Certainly keep him if you can.



Domingo (No words can describe...)

I heard Domingo was one of best characters in the game, but I wasn't prepared for what was to come.  I can't really think of a single word to describe him, he's THAT AWESOME.  To explain what he is, basically take Anri, and give her flying capabilities.  Yup, Domingo is a flying mage.  MORE LIKE A FLYING BOMB!!!   He may look cute and cuddly, but he will DOMINATE EVERYTHING in his path.  His growths are fantastic, and his spells are ridiculous!  He is actually a secret character, so if you are going to play the game, look at the secret guide link below.  I WANT you to experience the epicness that is a jellyfish.



Earnest (Centaur of Revenge)

Similar to Mae, he is a centaur bent on destroying Runefaust, but he's not like Mae.  Earnest can actually fight in the late game!  And unlike Mae, he's totally cool.  He looks awesome, and his serious attitude is actually quite nice, since HALF of your characters are insane.   Take him, he'll fight.



Alef (Ehhhh....)

Alef is a female fox mage that has mastered lightning magic.  Maybe if you got her earlier in the game, but you get her near the very end.  By that point, she really is no use to you, unless you spent an INSANE amount of time training her.  Stick with Anri and Domingo.



Torasu (Lowe's Bane)

You get Torasu with Alef, but unlike Alef, he has something incredible to offer you.  He is the ONLY character that learns Aura, the best healing spell in the game.  Instead of regular heal, it has the targeting of a level 2 spell.  In other words, it can heal multiple different characters at once.  If you aren't to attached to Lowe, Torasu is MUCH better.



Lyle (Calm Centuar)

He reminds me of my friend Rob.  Always cool, always calm, and always ready to fight.  He actually uses a bowgun, making him very useful, as he moves really far as well as being able to shoot enemies from afar.   Granted, he's not amazing, and can still be taken out of your team, but he's never a bad choice.



Blue (The Dragon)

Blue is one of the characters I actually feel bad about.  I didn't use him when I first got him because I didn't have room in my team.  Now though, I have room, but I'm so much farther in the game that there's NO WAY he can catch up.  Fact is, he actually is one of the strongest of the game, and I completely bypassed him.  He is a pain to level up, as even from when he starts he only deals one damage, but enough training and he becomes a dragon of might.  Sorry Blue, maybe next time.



Adam (The Robot)

Adam is sort of my attempt at making up for Blue.  Just like Blue, he's absolutely pathetic in damage when you first get him, but he becomes a defensive tank as you progress further.  His movement isn't too low, and his growths are quite good, and he looks pretty cool.   If you feel like spending your time training him, go for it!



Hanzou (Runefaust Ninja)

Hanzou is the last character you can get in the game, as well as a secret one.  You find him in a bush in Runefaust near the end of the game.  I actually haven't QUITE gotten to that part yet, but the guide says that he is pretty good, and he uses Ninjustu-like magic.  Good enough for me, he's joining.



Musashi (The Chuck Norris of Shining Force)

Musashi is the BEST character in the game, hands down.  He's a secret character that you obtain by reading a secret message posted on a wall.  NO character has his damage output, NO ONE.  Musashi is SO epic, get this: HE NEVER CUTS WITH HIS SWORD!  All he does is shoot waves of energy from him sword, and that one-hit ko'd a BOSS!   I can't even imagine how powerful his actual sword is.  Maybe HE should've tried to take over the world.  He probably would have succeeded.

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And that's all of them!  Here's my actual team, just to show you.



Left to right: Max, Gort, Anri, Zylo, Kokichi, Guntz, Domingo, Earnest, Torasu, Musashi, Hanzou (he will be in my team once I get him), Adam.

Oh, and here's the link to the secret's page.  I hope you liked the post!
http://www.fantasyanime.com/shiningforce/sfsecrets.htm


~Shyruni