On RL angst and game troubles. Also, considering other games for Twi

[magicalrealist]

I'm so happy to hear you're getting more organization in your life, mundane. It's definitely needed some fine tuning, but the important thing is you're finally going back to school and making an effort. I'll be glad to help you plan out your schedule, from schoolwork to your games to even planning out how to plan out your planning days! You know I have enough experience with organization, so don't be afraid to ask me for help!

...mundane, I really appreciate you keeping me in your thoughts, but you have other characters you need to worry about this weekend. I'm not sure why you're so keen on bringing me somewhere with my Mayfield memories intact, but you have me in several games already; the other characters you need to help don't even have one! There's the one who wields a "keyblade," whatever that is, and that woman with psychic powers; they're the ones who really need your attention.

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[friendship_reporter]

And yet, both yours and mine have been clamoring for another "convention".

[magicalrealist]

Well...yeah, it's pretty annoying hearing that repeatedly. I'd enjoy another convention as well, but I don't think we have a central topic to keep us all focused this time.

[marearcana]

I'd have to agree with you there, although mine is actually rather ambivalent about having another one of those.

[friendship_reporter]

Kind of loses its appeal after the first go, doesn't it?

[marearcana]

In a way.

I have heard finding games that allow game-transfer apps can be rather difficult, though. Then again, the two people that were looking had rather specific requirements, and since you'd be going alone it wouldn't be so hard.

...Wait, I'm talking to the wrong Twilight about that, aren't I?

[friendship_reporter]

Yeah. I'm the one stuck as a human and forced to dabble with elder gods, the one you want is the one in the Hellcity who can danmaku.

Sorry about that.

[marearcana]

Well, sorry about that. She'll probably end up hearing that anyway.

It's certainly not the most shocking thing that's happened to me recently.

[friendship_reporter]

Really, the problem was mine; I had to throw in my two cents and I'm the one who made things get all.... higgledy-piggledy. You don't have to apologize.

...How's life been for you, at that?

[magicalrealist]

Well yes, but it's still important information to keep in mind, all the same.

I think the main reason he wants me to keep my memories is because of the kinds of magic I learned while I was there. It's wonderful knowing Gensokyo's spell card system, but I don't think that's truly necessary to go about keeping memories. That and I'd really rather not have to think about how long it's been since I've seen Princess Celestia...

[marearcana]

I really feel for the Twilight in Johto about that last part... and Princess Celestia was apparently supposed to show up in the game I'm in a few months ago and didn't.

Although now the "Great and Powerful' Trixie is due to arrive soon. I don't even know what to think about that.

[magicalrealist]

Not a very fair exchange if you ask me, but that sort of thing is far beyond our control.

...although I'm fairly positive that was my mun who told you that. I don't know why he's procrastinating with his applications there, but he is. Probably since he wants to bring Daring Do there as well, whether at the same time or otherwise.

[friendship_reporter]

Yeah. The closest I can think of is "how annoying human forms are", but even that won't hold all of our attention.

Yours says the psychic mom and key-nut are at least planned for somewhere. I think to maintain maximum productivity, he should be thinking about where to put that dragon guy.

Possibly several different places, given his luck.

[magicalrealist]

Not for long, anyway.

There an excellent idea! My mun still feels he needs to play the game again, but I'm almost certain he could get the same effect from watching the show, wouldn't he? All I know about him is that he has a terrible streak of luck and he has a fondness for barrels.

[friendship_reporter]

The show only managed to get through the first disc before running out of funding, so it's basically the ultimate in cliffhangers.

A few of the characterizations were muddled as well, but for who we're talking about it's minor changes at worst.

[magicalrealist]

Then I'll talk to my mun about what he plans on doing with him. Practicing his voice won't be any problems; the tricky part comes in finding a place for him. He's already decided not to bring more characters to Mayfield, so that's not a problem.

...but he's suddenly considered bringing him to the game you're in. Ink City, right?

[friendship_reporter]

Makes sense not to send anywhere to Mayfield, if the place is getting wrapped up in a few months.

Yeah. How is he against forces of evil and giant robots?

[magicalrealist]

Exactly. There's that and the fact that the game's already dying, so everypony's doubting whether or not it can last until January.

I'm pretty sure he's battled evil before. I don't know about giant robots, but he's apparently a very talented swordsman and those dragons occasionally help him in battle.

[zebrarhyme_everytime]

It sounds like you are doing well,
though it's a confusing story you have to tell.
What memories are these that you would keep
If to a new game you should leap?

[magicalrealist]

If my mun finds such a game, then I'll keep pretty much all my memories of the town, including the hardships it put everypony through, the friendships I've made, the friends I've lost and the kinds of magic I've learned. I'm convinced he just wants to do it because of the magic, but he keeps imagining a dramatic reunion with Princess Celestia just because it's been so long since I've seen her.

[zebrarhyme_everytime]

Friendship seems like the best reason
To keep your memories another season.
In magic you will always exceed.
Are those spells what you truly need?

[magicalrealist]

Not really...but they were taught to me by someone who's almost exactly like me; someone I was able to respect and befriend. She offered to take me as her student; we get along perfectly and she's taught me some very incredible things, but if I had to choose...I'd rather keep the memories of her than the magic she taught me.

[zebrarhyme_everytime]

As usual, your choice is wise.
Of course, I don't find that a surprise.
I hope you may remember your friend
When your game comes to an end.

[magicalrealist]

Thanks, Zecora; I hope I still remember her, too.

I've heard about the game you're going off to...I hope you'll be alright there.

[zebrarhyme_everytime]

I'm certain that I will be just fine.
If you ignore being dead and existence on the line.

[Yeah, Zecora's not exactly thrilled.]

[magicalrealist]

(Can't blame her for that.)

...that definitely sounds unnerving. I can't think of why a game would make anypony go through that, but I'm sure it'll take more than that to slow you down.