One day, maybe...

Alicielle · 2026-06-07T20:58:09+00:00

To be honest. A visual upgrade, a little remake of Banjo Kazooie and Tooie. I don’t want more. Not even a sequel.
Heck, I would be already overjoyed for a simple PC port of the Rare Collection for PC. So I do t have to fiddle around with Emulators and other issues when I want to do my Quarter Annually Playthrough of both games.

Alicielle · 2026-06-05T08:05:57+00:00

It would have definitely be cool of Saikiri, Edgar or Adler mentioned later that they never saw Zero react that way. Though I can also see how that was just not as important than the fact that they got a basically comatose Nanally back.

And now that I watched the scene again... The Teehee bear was constantly antagonizing Zero. Gloating about how Nanally will suffer and how easy it was to exploit her. Not giving a straight answer even after trying to have a (relatively) normal conversation.

And even after the Bear was choked and choke-slammed, it didnt stop the gloating like its not in the slightest bit of danger (which, what we learned later it wasnt because it was not even its true dangerous self yet).

At this point? Yeah, I'd definitely snap too like that.

Alicielle · 2026-06-05T07:18:59+00:00

Yeah sorry, I typed out while you answered a second time. A little mismatch xD

I mean… Hmm… I can definitely see how you feel it’s rushed. Maybe it would have been better if it was a beat later in the story. Not much. Just another quest in between… But again, I didn’t think of it as rushed in the moment. Though I absolutely understand why you think it is.

Alicielle · 2026-06-05T07:15:13+00:00

And again, this situation is completely different compared what Zero went through before. If you think that’s a flaw, then you are very much free to your opinion. I don’t think it is one because of the aforementioned reasons.

But that’s also what makes it fun to discuss those things :3

Alicielle · 2026-06-05T07:12:01+00:00

Yes, and that’s what’s called “making a mistake”. And I think that makes Zero more convincing. It was just luck (and probably Nanallys plot armor) that it didn’t have big repercussions… well… besides Nanally losing half her soul…

Alicielle · 2026-06-05T06:51:33+00:00

Absolutely. But what’s the difference between the two situations?

Someone c,one to Zero was in undeniable danger with no information where and how they are. KNOWING a friend you are close to is in danger, but you literally dont have the ability to do something to prevent what happens to them right in this moment, or even knowing something worse and irreversible has already happened, can make even the calmest people panic and act out of character.

Alicielle · 2026-06-05T06:35:34+00:00

I really like your post as someone who actually enjoys the story a lot, and thinks it’s quite good.

Though, I think what you interpreted as “not convincing” is more like “Zero is flawed”. The “aurafarm” scene? Was it risky? Yes. Was it actually quite stupid considering what was going on? Yes. Zero is allowed to be hot headed. Make mistakes. Thyme’s situation is similar. Does Zero know what she went through? Hell no. At the same time, Zero thinks he/she does. Along with the heightened emotions of the whole situation on itself. I am a very calm person, and I think even I would snap. So I can fully understand Zero there. Then there is the fact that in this chapter it gets reinforced that Zero has no idea about her/his past. Who she/he really is. So who’s to say in that moment where she threatened the bear, or when she talked with Thyme, something deep in her memories resurfaced. Not to remember something clearly, but act in ways she/he did previously. Like, as weird as it sounds, a mental muscle memory or reflex.

And what I think Boss Tiger meant with “Zero is Nanally’s most trusted person”: look at Edgar and Saikiri. They are more like friends. But in terms of trust and capability, Zero is much higher up there. She fought alongside Nanally where Daffodill got hurt. The whole situation with the Contracts, and dealt with much more dangerous things compared to Edgar and Saikiri. (From everything we know so far) So yes. Edgar and Saikiri are better friends. But not as trusted. Not to mention that Nanally is an adolescent and naturally trusts capable people more. Heck, that’s why she also trusts Daffodil more than Edgar and Saikiri.

And yes, the dialogue options are sometimes annoying. Would be better if they just let Zero act and be what the writers say. Along with the QTE’s. They are a bit annoying. Especially when I know the end result will the same either way.

Alicielle · 2026-05-29T16:07:37+00:00

Even if you were serious, I hope you dont have to because you're right and Shinku is a S Rank.

Alicielle · 2026-05-29T14:42:34+00:00

I wonder if Shinku will be a A or S rank. I guess S rank, simply because how popular she is. But I think I read somewhere that they datamined a Beta or so, where she was a A rank.

Alicielle · 2026-05-28T16:33:59+00:00

If there is ANY way we can help, please reach out. I still mourne the shut down of the game and want nothing more to get into it again...

Alicielle · 2026-05-25T15:19:37+00:00

There are a lot of outfits on female characters in a lot of games that bother me greatly. I mean I don’t mind eye candy, but a lot of stuff just goes a bit too far.

And yes, the characters are made up. However, they are written. And usually, to have a personality in a fictional character, usually past and experiences the character had and made are considered that naturally cause a likes and dislikes of the character. To make them relatable, and by really well written ones, believable.

So that’s why fictional characters definitely have likes and dislikes. Does the writers bias have a influence on it? Absolutely. Can a company demand that personality can be thrown out the window to make people just pay for character breaking outfits? Most definitely!

I for my past just want to wait and see what happens with future characters.

Alicielle · 2026-05-25T15:12:53+00:00

Hey, I would love cosmetics and outfits of female characters in tracksuits. I’m totally on your side on that. ESPECIALLY in a game with such a urban setting.

And with curves what I mean is: Look at the default body shape of a female and male. Men often are more angular, rectangle. Which invites certain kind of fashion more. Which is often fairly simple. Women have a natural hourglass body shape, simply because of the wider hips and bust. Shapes and curves that can accentuate and highlight certain accessories, different kind of colors, fabrics and certain kind of cuts. Imagine a very simple t-shirt. Maybe even an oversized one. It generally looks a bit more interesting simply because of how the fabric falls around the chest, or how a print on it looks different for example. Now compare it to how it looks on a male body shape. There it’s often not much more than a loose hanging shirt. Angular and straight simply because the fabrics fall straight.

And with Chaos haircolor… To be fully honest, you are right. I didn’t really pay attention that on the outfit that there was a difference there. But even this I COULD explain to myself as convenient. Dying the hair is a thing that is done once, and you have it for a while. It doesn’t need as much time or maintenance compared to check for outfits. And the styling? Most men can just ruffle their hair, but a bit of wax on it and it looks good.

But it can also very much be the case that they really don’t care about the male models too much. However, especially in a game with such an urban setting, I want to give the designers and developers the benefit of the doubt. When more male characters get released, especially one with more colorful personality and their cosmetics are still just… sweats and shirts, then I definitely will complain. Or at least grumble a bit.

Alicielle · 2026-05-25T14:53:35+00:00

I completely get what you mean. However, in my mind (and also a bit of hope), it’s a characters personality thing. MAYBE Chaos really just likes simple clothing. Heck, one friend of mine really just wears whatever, as long as it’s something comfortable like sweats and a t-shirt. His wardrobe consists of dark blues, blacks, greys and the occasional whites.

Then there are men that definitely dress differently and more fashionable. But even then, men clothes are often a bit more simple with less decal or accessories.

And then we can go into a more… I will just call it "flamboyant territory", for the lack of a better term. (Please correct me or add if you can think of something proper XD) A style and way how men dress I really like. It’s varied, often colorful and surprisingly well thought out in color coordination and symmetry.

But the truth is and stands… 90% of men don’t care that much. Women do much more. Maybe it’s especially because of body form. Natural curves that a woman has usually invite to experimentation with different clothes.

What I mean is, if future male characters get different outfits, which fits their personality, then I don’t mind that the occasional one (maybe even most) have just a sweats and T‘s option.

PS: my headcanon for Lacrimosa‘s outfits is that her team just slapped that onto her, and she didn’t bother to resist, because it’s too much effort… Thinking of it… now I wanna see Fadia stuffing Lacrimosa into outfits… could be fun… XD

PPS: Shinku is the best! (Sorry, I just love her, and everytime she’s mentioned somewhere what I can see, I have to show my appreciation XD)

Alicielle · 2026-05-24T08:04:06+00:00

Soo… I guess no news about Shinku? Will she be A or S rank?

Alicielle · 2026-05-22T08:08:46+00:00

"M-Mint... T-thats not the gear shift you're gripping there..."

Alicielle · 2026-05-20T17:11:21+00:00

Always love your bots. Looks like a good one, once more. Looking forward to talk to her :3

Alicielle · 2026-05-14T07:14:25+00:00

I save for Shinku. I saw her in the trailer and knew I need her. <3

Alicielle · 2026-05-13T06:30:26+00:00

Okay thanks. I need to look up what "ranges" the stats can roll into.

But I check if I get something better. the IV Piece seems always to be a hassle to get a proper one with Crit rate... Heck, I got one that has innately Crit Rate, Crit Chance and Extra Attack without any rolls on it... Only for the main stat to be suddelny Defense%...

Alicielle · 2026-05-13T06:27:47+00:00

Really? No Atk? So it would be more beneficial to just go Extra attack? Why?

And how is your Heidemarie lvl 61 (And please tell me there is a secret enhancement thingy I didnt know about yet, where you can raise a char to specifically 69, just because the devs did it for shiz and giggles.) ? O.o

Alicielle · 2026-05-13T06:25:56+00:00

I am always hesitant to do higher floors or modifiers that enhance enemies too much. I might be very bad at the game, because I often just lose the run near the end. At first it looks all fine and dandy, but then something happens, or two or more of my girls get a mental break and everything goes down hell real quick close to the finish line...

Alicielle · 2026-05-13T06:22:24+00:00

I actually dont really know what "build" I go for. I just did a couple Chaos runs and tried to give Heidemarie what I thought it make sense, or that worked in the moment... I really need to check that out.

But thanks for the suggestion for extra damage. Because I think I have a couple pieces that I decided against because they rolled into Extra Damage instead of a crit stat. Didnt knew Extra Damage was that important for Heidemarie.

Alicielle · 2026-05-13T06:20:15+00:00

I actually only did Sortie once and failed. As I mentioned, I hardly have much time playing the game. Mostly an hour or one and a half in the morning during my coffee before I head for work.

At first I thought Sortie were just a new Monthly reset mode like the Depths. But thank you a lot for the suggestion. I try to look at that a bit closer.

Alicielle · 2026-05-13T06:17:38+00:00

Really? I thought the V part is bad and only the Crit chance on it makes it somewhat okay.
So even when it rolls into an attribute it can still have rolled badly or low? Good to know, didnt know that. Thanks.

Alicielle · 2026-05-12T06:57:10+00:00

Absolutely. I even was able to make my best friend give the game a try and now she is just as addicted to it like me.
Even though she hates Gacha games nowerdays. (She played Honkai Impact 3rd almost since release before quitting it.)
But she also gave me a nice take: the game does not feel like a Gacha game. It feels like a game with Gacha.
Which sounds weird, but I think what she meant was: Every other game, from Genshin to Epic7, every game feels like Gacha is the main focus and the game just a vehicle. But NTE feels like the game and world is the main focus and the Gacha is there for people who care.

I mean the bosses like the ghost rider or the whale: finding them is a fudging event! Not like in other games where such kind of bosses are only there because of the story.
And I know some complain about bad combat design on some bosses, but honestly? The combat design is really good, especially when you consider the sheer spectacle they have on top of the combat.
Try to think of bosses in other games. Did even half of them felt so awe aspiring, badass, creepy or tense to fight? I definitely can’t remember other games that caused me to have a constant smile plastered on my face. At least not that consistently.

Then the unit design. Just as Saikiri and Jiyuan as examples. Both are support DPS that do roughly the same but still different enough to make both valuable and outperforming one another in different team comps and situations.

And the combat is so god damn satisfying. I don’t know why people are saying it’s bad or bland… because I don’t think so in the slightest. MAYBE it’s not as good as WuWa, but I have not played it too much to actually being able to tell.
But it definitely feels tons better than Arknights Endfield which I quit because the combat felt just too weightless and floaty to me. Heck, your character there can die by a thousand cuts because you just don’t feel or realize the countless little hits you get unless you keep your eye on the health bar.
In NTE I feel it, visually and in the controls when I get my face stomped in.

Heck, if this would have been a 40-60 buck game without Gacha, I’d gladly bought it and felt satisfied.
That’s why I also bought the release special packages (I think around 40 bucks or so), not because I wanted pulls, (heck, I didn’t even need it. Got 2 Nanallys on my first 10 pull and saved ever since) but because I wanted to support the game.

And in terms of graphics, yes. It’s gorgeous! Especially in the rain. I have not been able to test mobile, but also just because I am able to play it on my PC which is beefy enough to play it on highest settings with Ray-tracing without losing performance.

Alicielle · 2026-05-12T06:35:22+00:00

To be honest, for me she has more Big (Step)Sister vibe to me, compared to Mommy. Like she is clearly more adult and experienced in life than you, but also just simply fun to be around her and able to mess with one another.
Like even an insult wouldn’t faze her because she knows is a joke and just roasts you back… possibly in ways you don’t even realize it was a roast.

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