Miscellaneous Questions Thread 4 - Bring us your Questions!

[Tiamat]

The other kappa show up in Wild and Horned Hermit.  But yea, so far there doesn't seem to be anything out of the ordinary regarding Nitori compared to other Kappa for the most part.  I think Nitori's been stated to be slightly more inquisitive in Subterannean Animism?  Depending on interpretation, I suppose. But even the rest of the kappa are probably as greedy as she was portrayed in HM, too, really, given that they make bazaars in general in Hisoutensoku.

In Wild and Horned Hermit, they don't even bother acknowledging Nitori by name when she's lumped up with the other kappa, IIRC.

[Clarste]

The other kappa show up in Wild and Horned Hermit.  But yea, so far there doesn't seem to be anything out of the ordinary regarding Nitori compared to other Kappa for the most part.  I think Nitori's been stated to be slightly more inquisitive in Subterannean Animism?  Depending on interpretation, I suppose. But even the rest of the kappa are probably as greedy as she was portrayed in HM, too, really, given that they make bazaars in general in Hisoutensoku.

In Wild and Horned Hermit, they don't even bother acknowledging Nitori by name when she's lumped up with the other kappa, IIRC.

I'm pretty sure that she only showed up once personally once in WAHH, and had the same introduction subtitle that everyone else gets. And she sort of acts as the spokesman for that scene. But other kappa show up regularly in other chapters and act pretty much the same. The one who seems most notable to me would be the bookie in the chapter that takes place at the same time as Hopeless Masquerade. Encouraging other people to gamble is of course perfectly consistent with Nitori though.

[Hatateru]

Would Aya's wind manipulation be practically useless in outer space? I mean, there's no wind in space so..

[Colticide]

Would Aya's wind manipulation be practically useless in outer space? I mean, there's no wind in space so..

It'd be safe to assume it's useless, and solar wind is also out since she wouldn't be able to do anything with it and it's also plasma.

[CyberAngel]

Unless SSiB is right and there IS air in Gensokyo's space. Which is... up to debate, really.

[Imosa]

The other kappa show up in Wild and Horned Hermit.  But yea, so far there doesn't seem to be anything out of the ordinary regarding Nitori compared to other Kappa for the most part.  I think Nitori's been stated to be slightly more inquisitive in Subterannean Animism?  Depending on interpretation, I suppose. But even the rest of the kappa are probably as greedy as she was portrayed in HM, too, really, given that they make bazaars in general in Hisoutensoku.

In Wild and Horned Hermit, they don't even bother acknowledging Nitori by name when she's lumped up with the other kappa, IIRC.

Doesn't the meeting with her in MoF and the information in SoPM reveal that she has a particular interest in humans and wants to interact with them more so then other kappa?

[Tiamat]

Oh right, I forgot she got her own intro there.

Doesn't the meeting with her in MoF and the information in SoPM reveal that she has a particular interest in humans and wants to interact with them more so then other kappa?

That went along with her inquisitiveness, I think.

I guess that's the excuse why she's the spokes person for the kappa. That seems to be about as far as it goes, though.

Well, I suppose it doesn't have to be an issue until/unless ZUN introduces more kappa.  Maybe it's the fact that other kappa have always explicitly existed in general though that makes it seem more blatant with Nitori than with certain youkai like Mystia or Wriggle (or the fact that Nitori has a larger storyline role than the usual filler youkai, typically).

[snowflake247]

In many places I've heard Reimu's ultimate move referred to as "Fantasy Heaven", but sometimes (mainly on these boards) I've heard people call it "Fantasy Nature" or occasionally "Fantasy Temperament" instead. Which is it?

[Drake]

I think it's mostly identified in the english fandom as Fantasy Heaven because it's been that for a long time, but that was a result of the translation for IN taking 天生 as "heaven" rather than its intended meaning, which is "nature" as in like "natural" or "innate". It isn't a common term at all so a mixup is understandable. It was named as such by Marisa, because it's a spell that can only be used through Reimu's innate abilities. When this was explained in GoM, it became clear that this was the intended meaning, so translations have since updated to calling it Fantasy Nature.

Temperament would be wrong, though.

[Biakmon]

Is Mokou physical strength still comparable of that of a human?

Also since 'immortal being' reborn a new whenever they die, does that mean they could fight for all eternity as long they aren't seal/confine or something?
I mean once they tired or something they kill themselves - instantaneously reborn/power replenish and then continue to fight, etc... like that.

[CyberAngel]

Is Mokou physical strength still comparable of that of a human?

Probably yes because, while she's immortal and knows magic, she's still a human.

Also since 'immortal being' reborn a new whenever they die, does that mean they could fight for all eternity as long they aren't seal/confine or something?
I mean once they tired or something they kill themselves - instantaneously reborn/power replenish and then continue to fight, etc... like that.

No, Mokou was tired after her battle with heroines despite multiple "resurrections" and needed to rest for a few days afterwards. So no respawning at full power, "resurrection" means just being alive again, wounds and fatigue remain.

[Clarste]

Mokou is actually the only person who dies from normal danmaku, so logically speaking she's actually one of the most frail characters, physically. This is supported by her monologue in CiLR where she talks about preferring to repeatedly starve to death than to eat. She lives on the edge of death, because she has no reason not to.

[Prime32]

I think it's mostly identified in the english fandom as Fantasy Heaven because it's been that for a long time, but that was a result of the translation for IN taking 天生 as "heaven" rather than its intended meaning, which is "nature" as in like "natural" or "innate". It isn't a common term at all so a mixup is understandable. It was named as such by Marisa, because it's a spell that can only be used through Reimu's innate abilities. When this was explained in GoM, it became clear that this was the intended meaning, so translations have since updated to calling it Fantasy Nature.

Temperament would be wrong, though.

IIRC Musou Tensei is an idiom meaning "Heaven grants your every fantasy" (or if you prefer, "Everything goes as you wish"). Kind of hard to work that into a translation without missing the in-universe source of the name though.

[Colticide]

Is there a site where I can buy the music CDs? Most preferably one that does U.S. shipping.

[Drake]

it's a sticky

[Colticide]

I'd rather not bother N-Forza however, I get most of my games on Amazon but the only thing of music is a $210 pack of all of them but I'd rather buy then one at a time. Plus I'm not very good with paypal so that's another issue, sorry.

[Drake]

I hate to suggest it, but jlist probably works for what you want.

[Colticide]

I figured, they do have the CDs but not all of them. Sorry for the trouble, is it expensive getting things through N-forza? (Combination of shipping costs and what not)

Also is the Labyrinth of Touhou on 偽英国紳士団's website just a demo? Its feels like the full game so far but I can't be too sure not the time to check the rest of the game.

[NHK_Ambassador]

What would happen if Marisa lost her Mini-hakkero? I've always wondered if Marisa's mini-hakkero is a one-of-a-kind item or one of many disposable units. Would she go crazy without it or simply whip out another one from her pocket?

[Sagus]

Rinnosuke made it for her, so while it's currently one-of-a-kind, another one could be made if something happened to the original.

I doubt Marisa has enough attachment to anything to go crazy from losing an item, at any rate. Even one as useful as the hakkero.

[Clarste]

In DDC the mini-hakkero went crazy and her B shot type has her abandon it without any hesitation. It's a tool, not something she cares about that much. If it's broken or lost, then she won't use it while she gets another or has it fixed.

[monhan]

I figured, they do have the CDs but not all of them. Sorry for the trouble, is it expensive getting things through N-forza? (Combination of shipping costs and what not)

Also is the Labyrinth of Touhou on 偽英国紳士団's website just a demo? Its feels like the full game so far but I can't be too sure not the time to check the rest of the game.

If you're looking for CDs, then it's probably best to look in Tora no Ana, Melonbooks, or Amiami, which sadly doesn't ship overseas. As for the price, yes the shipping cost is what makes it expensive, so you better buy in bulk. Forza himself only take $5 or so for his commission. If you like Digital version, try Melonbooks DL.

That's only a demo, you can get the full game from Tora or Melon.

By the way, can you download from the link I gave you back then?

In DDC the mini-hakkero went crazy and her B shot type has her abandon it without any hesitation. It's a tool, not something she cares about that much. If it's broken or lost, then she won't use it while she gets another or has it fixed.

Pretty much. In the end, the mini-Hakkero is just a magic amplifier. She can still cast her magics without it, and as we know, you don't need a hakkero to use a Master Spark.

[Drake]

Rinnosuke made it for her, so while it's currently one-of-a-kind, another one could be made if something happened to the original.

Only in the sense that he could make another version. Rinnosuke made the current version out of hihiirokane, which he only did because Marisa unknowingly gave him a bunch of it as a trade. He could make a new Mini-Hakkero (like the one he made before the current one), but not a new one as high-grade as this.

[Colticide]

If you're looking for CDs, then it's probably best to look in Tora no Ana, Melonbooks, or Amiami, which sadly doesn't ship overseas. As for the price, yes the shipping cost is what makes it expensive, so you better buy in bulk. Forza himself only take $5 or so for his commission. If you like Digital version, try Melonbooks DL.

That's only a demo, you can get the full game from Tora or Melon.

By the way, can you download from the link I gave you back then?

I see, how much in bulk would you say is decent, or would it be based on how much I get in the bulk?
Thank you, it was late when I tried that and had work so I couldn't check.
Yes if it's the one with the 4 gbs of portaits then yes I was able to dl those in one go, all of those links will be very helpful for my project thank you.

Sorry for all of my silly questions but, is there a spell practice game that I can use for games like EoSD and PCB like in IN? Getting the stage down is easy but if I have to keep going through the stage just to practice spell is getting difficult.

[Drake]

Nope, sorry. I have boss rush patches made for SA and UFO, and there are methods to boss rush TD and DDC with some memory twiddling, but nothing I know of for EoSD or PCB.

[Colticide]

Well I guess it's a great way to get the stage memorized then, thanks again.

[Zil]

SpoilerAL has a number of useful functions - http://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,15294.msg1004145.html#msg1004145

It is possible, I know, to give attacks infinite timers (like this, for instance). I don't know how to do it myself, and I don't see a mention of it in that thread, but I could probably find out, if you're interested.

[ToyoRai]

This might be bit of a hard question to answer, but does any one know where the "Trapdoor Mokou" originated from?

[Drake]

http://dic.nicovideo.jp/a/もこたんインしたお!
http://dic.nicovideo.jp/a/あ、ぽこたんインしたお!

Meme described in #1, originated from some BBS thread as a parody of meme described in #2, originating from a FF11 BBS thread.

[Yookie]

Some monthsAges ago i found a neat fighting game. Thing is that I don't remember the name and can't find it again.

It had Satori, Yuuka and Yukari (not 100% certain about her) as the only playable characters, was a Part 2 or 3 of a series and had a kinda weird announcer like Tekken or Street Fighter have for the start of the round, etc.. Combat wise it was entirely melee with the inputs being Street Fighter style as well, if I remember right.
Anyone here know about it?