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Re: Miscellaneous Questions Thread (LOOK HERE OR DIE)
« Reply #900 on: December 19, 2010, 06:32:07 AM »
Quote from: Perfect Memento: Encyclopedia: Outsider
Although called humans of the outside world, and while their clothing, hairstyles and pattern of speech is different, there is no clearly defined difference from the people of Gensokyo.
Quote from: Touhou Wiki's "Human" article
Having been separated from the rest of humanity, Gensokyo humans have ignored scientific advances and developed formidable innate spiritual power to survive. Today, the normal Gensokyo human is probably a little more powerful than the average youkai, but the population of youkai greatly outnumbers humans.

So, was Perfect Memento translated wrong, or is the wiki's article on humans incorrect?

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Re: Miscellaneous Questions Thread (LOOK HERE OR DIE)
« Reply #901 on: December 19, 2010, 07:20:54 AM »
The article on humans is what's incorrect, especially the part about humans being stronger than youkai. The only way humans are stronger than youkai is that youkai are more affected by spiritual damage than physical (which incidentally is why the spell card system works in the first place). However, I'm kind of curious as to why it survived multiple edits.

The humans that were sent into Gensokyo were essentially sent there of their own volition. They were said to possess high spiritual power and were adept at fighting youkai. But obviously, after generations of humans are born and killed and naturally die, along with the bordercrossed humans placed in the human villages, that number dwindled down. Humans are eaten by youkai if they are found outside the villages sure, and humans generally accept that fact, but the villages are protected by powerful youkai to begin with; humans have very little need to attempt to survive as the village supports them all. If all the humans died there would be massive problem for youkai anyways. Even still, youkai are free to come and go through the village and generally it's all a super-polite relationship; to the point that there are various nighttime shops catered specifically for youkai. However, in no way is there some kind of equal standing between youkai and humans. There are likely less humans than there are youkai though simply because youkai don't die for a loooooong time, and the human villages probably don't populate as quickly as one would in the outside world.

Gensokyo's humans have not ignored scientific advantages, the world just simply isn't advancing technologically at the same rate as the outside world, and for pretty obvious reasons. The kappa are just the most knowledgeable in technology. I'm sure there are various simplistic human mechanics and tradesmen, but the fact remains that Gensokyo is run mostly on the fact that there exist living creatures and there is a balance held, not that humans have invented ways to further themselves. There have undoubtedly been scientific advances, just maybe not to the point of the outside world. Also considering that Gensokyo is governed by extraordinarily powerful youkai, certain scientific advances such as weaponry are probably kept in check to keep the balance.

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Re: Miscellaneous Questions Thread (LOOK HERE OR DIE)
« Reply #902 on: December 20, 2010, 01:11:17 AM »

Gensokyo's humans have not ignored scientific advantages, the world just simply isn't advancing technologically at the same rate as the outside world, and for pretty obvious reasons. The kappa are just the most knowledgeable in technology. I'm sure there are various simplistic human mechanics and tradesmen, but the fact remains that Gensokyo is run mostly on the fact that there exist living creatures and there is a balance held, not that humans have invented ways to further themselves.

Example: Rika and Rikako, though PC-98 might not be considered canon in that regard anymore...

By the way, here's a question: Iku refers to Tenshi as 'the First Daughter' quite frequently. Does this imply that Tenshi has younger sisters? Considering how immature and chaotic Tenshi tends to be, one must wonder how childish her siblings must be...
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« Reply #903 on: December 21, 2010, 07:53:14 PM »
By the way, here's a question: Iku refers to Tenshi as 'the First Daughter' quite frequently. Does this imply that Tenshi has younger sisters? Considering how immature and chaotic Tenshi tends to be, one must wonder how childish her siblings must be...
First daughter, doesn't always need to have a sibling to be called that, as with the Japanese titles of 長男 or 長女.
Also, Tenshi's father is the 総領... also written as 惣領 can mean something like Local governor.
-This is an old tern not used anymore, but I still think will apply since the setting of Touhou is more similar to ancient Japan.-
Since she's the daughter of that, it can be something like "Daughter of Governor".

So in conclusion, Tenshi could possibly have siblings, but doesn't need to for Iku to call her 総領娘様.
I don't know how it's translated on the english patch of the game, but since she sounds as if she's constantly alone within her race, I personally guess the latter possibility that she's an only child.

Does this answer the question thoroughly enough?
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Re: Miscellaneous Questions Thread (LOOK HERE OR DIE)
« Reply #904 on: December 22, 2010, 04:31:29 AM »
Kedama are the white furballs, right?
What's the name for the enemies that replace kedama in SA and UFO?

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« Reply #905 on: December 22, 2010, 05:40:55 AM »
As a general term they are both zako (雑魚, lit. miscellaneous fish) which means small-fry. Or you could call them popcorn, or ying-yang orbs, or "the enemies that shoot that one bullet wave", or whatever.

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« Reply #906 on: December 22, 2010, 11:09:42 PM »
On 8:00, what's the original song? I feel like I've heard it before, but I can't quite remember what it is.
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Re: Miscellaneous Questions Thread (LOOK HERE OR DIE)
« Reply #907 on: December 23, 2010, 02:40:43 AM »
Okay, seriously...
Does anyone have any idea where these (1 2 3) gifs are from? I've been dying to know if, by any chance, there is a fanmade touhou anime/opening using ZUN-style art. I have a feeling these gifs have different artists, but it really doesn't matter.

Any information given would be greatly appreciated...  :D

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« Reply #908 on: December 23, 2010, 02:45:51 AM »
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Re: Miscellaneous Questions Thread (LOOK HERE OR DIE)
« Reply #909 on: December 28, 2010, 06:42:29 AM »
Is this product genuine?
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Large-Touhou-Project-Kirisame-Marisa-Plush-Doll-25-High-/320626164176?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4aa6cf01d0
You'll have to look at the whole page to see the details.
Thanks!
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Re: Miscellaneous Questions Thread (LOOK HERE OR DIE)
« Reply #910 on: December 28, 2010, 12:09:04 PM »
Is Kikuri a disc or a sphere?

Re: Miscellaneous Questions Thread (LOOK HERE OR DIE)
« Reply #911 on: December 29, 2010, 06:35:29 AM »
A disk, probably.

This being HRtP, of course, the correct answer is "who knows."

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Re: Miscellaneous Questions Thread (LOOK HERE OR DIE)
« Reply #912 on: December 29, 2010, 09:04:56 AM »
Yeah, I was just curious because "Hellish Moon" suggested sphere to me.

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Re: Miscellaneous Questions Thread (LOOK HERE OR DIE)
« Reply #913 on: December 29, 2010, 11:35:43 AM »
what do the numbers point by the arrow represent?


First I thought it was just # of attempts but they start to differ a lot if you capture a second time. Also I swear I captured this card on my first try, but when I looked it said 11, so what is it?
its the number of successful pictures taken of the boss.

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« Reply #914 on: December 29, 2010, 03:48:02 PM »
How exactly does Koishi's ability work?

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« Reply #915 on: December 30, 2010, 04:20:28 AM »
How exactly does Koishi's ability work?
Super stealth.
Others cannot "notice" her, even if they're staring right at her.
This is because Seeing and noticing that an object/person is there is two different things.
(Ex. Like those "a-ha experience" pictures that you don't "notice" the change although you constantly "see" the change occurring inside the picture.)

Recalling memories of the subconscious.
From her Danmaku from Double spoiler "Embryo's Dream", it's presumed that she can recall memories that we don't consciously remember.
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Re: Miscellaneous Questions Thread (LOOK HERE OR DIE)
« Reply #917 on: December 30, 2010, 07:33:12 AM »

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Re: Miscellaneous Questions Thread (LOOK HERE OR DIE)
« Reply #918 on: December 30, 2010, 07:48:19 AM »
What came first, The spellcards from th075 or the bombs from th08?


EDIT : Oh, forgot to mention that IaMP's trial version has Alice and Youmu, which has the bombs, too.
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« Reply #919 on: December 30, 2010, 07:50:24 AM »
Imperishable Night was released first, so the latter.

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Re: Miscellaneous Questions Thread (LOOK HERE OR DIE)
« Reply #920 on: December 30, 2010, 09:54:31 AM »
http://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,5980.0.html

You'll get better results there.
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Re: Miscellaneous Questions Thread (LOOK HERE OR DIE)
« Reply #921 on: January 01, 2011, 12:50:39 AM »
I've heard something about a ZUN art tutorial. Is there anyone who knows where I can find this?

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« Reply #922 on: January 01, 2011, 12:53:43 AM »
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« Reply #923 on: January 01, 2011, 01:10:55 AM »
A more serious tutorial. (See attachment)
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Re: Miscellaneous Questions Thread (LOOK HERE OR DIE)
« Reply #924 on: January 02, 2011, 12:01:54 AM »
Please, can anybody tell me WHY  there are furbies on pics with Aya and Hatate?

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« Reply #925 on: January 02, 2011, 05:22:03 PM »
How can I post my avatar for this forum? (might be a stupid question)
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« Reply #927 on: January 02, 2011, 08:47:26 PM »
When are Comiket and Retaissai (sp) this year?
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Re: Miscellaneous Questions Thread (LOOK HERE OR DIE)
« Reply #929 on: January 03, 2011, 04:03:35 PM »
Now I've got another question to ask.

Yukari's ability is to manipulate borders, right?

What exactly is a border?
A border is a boundary,no one can go through it except yukari so thats why she can go wherever she wants or send people to somewhere she want.
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