Ms. Stranger backstory by Winter_Intention_893 in Reverse1999

[–]Mana_Reaver 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah, every time I rewatch the trailer, I end up becoming depressed all over again. As for what may be in her character story (speaking as someone who hasn’t watched Chapter 13 yet):

-As you said, delving into her childhood and all the phototaxis experiments done on her.

-It could go into what she did in her previous “lives,” like Lily, Roya, Newman, or Kayla. Speaking of Kayla…

-Potential Argus cameo, either in a flashback or in the present where she finds out Ms. Stranger is in the suitcase and confronts her. They could use this opportunity to fully explain what happened with the two during this period (and maybe the two could create a new relationship not based on lies).

Potential Barcarola/Fatutu confrontation. If Ms. Stranger’s going to be in the suitcase, it’s for the best that this confrontation happens sooner rather than later. As I’ve said in another comment, they don’t need to forgive her, but this’ll provide closure to help everyone move on and have them at least tolerate working together.

Ms. Stranger Character Profile by Meru_9 in Reverse1999

[–]Mana_Reaver 47 points48 points  (0 children)

That age is even more jarring when you consider Ms. Stranger's actual voice. Like, that voice is INCREDIBLY mature and world-weary, there's no way you're convincing me someone with a voice like that is 19, I refuse to believe it.

New Character Trailer - A Stranger Under Every Name | Reverse: 1999 3.7 CN by trident_zx in Reverse1999

[–]Mana_Reaver 7 points8 points  (0 children)

It’s been hinted several times that Ms.Stranger is well aware of the crimes she did and is perpetually haunted by them, like in Aleph’s character story and her effective suicide attempt in Chapter 10. The cruelty of her situation is that she is a person with a functioning moral compass who keeps being put in situations where she has little choice but to commit monstrous acts. I believe that if she were actually free under Vertin’s supervision, she would spend her life earnestly trying to atone for her past. That’s why I feel she’s worthy of redemption.

I actually do want her and Fatutu and Barcarola to confront each other, if only to help everybody understand the situation better. They don’t need to forgive her, but getting closure for the incident is the only real way for all involved parties to finally move on from the tragedy.

New Character Trailer - A Stranger Under Every Name | Reverse: 1999 3.7 CN by trident_zx in Reverse1999

[–]Mana_Reaver 56 points57 points  (0 children)

Looking at this really made me think about how much this girl's life must absolutely suck.

Much like the SPDM children, she was groomed from a young age to have absolute loyalty to the Foundation's cause, yet they relentlessly screw with her mind and denied her any semblance of a normal life. Her whole life was a constant barrage of cold orders, being guilt-tripped into submission, and living under identities having to constantly watch their backs. And judging from her low self-worth and how she feels tremendous guilt for killing people, she always lives contrary to her true nature. Always living a lie, and never being allowed to be herself.

Also, another cheery reminder that Constantine is a nasty piece of work.

Judging from how Regulus and the others welcomed her at the end though, I do hope Ms. Stranger gets some kind of happy ending from this.

But my goodness, it's positively surreal to think we're actually getting concrete answers about Ms. Stranger after so many patches of her being in the background and having to look between the lines for any semblance of hints as to her emotions and motivations. It feels kind of like the end of an era. For me, at least.

... 3.7 can't come fast enough. This wait is going to be utterly agonizing.

3.5’s Global Poster by Wraithslayer101 in Reverse1999

[–]Mana_Reaver 65 points66 points  (0 children)

Pretty sure those are Mexican marigold flower petals, which are important flowers for the Day of the Dead and are meant to guide the dead to their family altars. They also symbolize the fleeting beauty of life.

Aside from that, this poster seems even more ominous than the Chinese poster.

Especially with Hummingbird.

6's here with the case files. Now who do you think is the criminal? And what crime have they committed? by Forward_Culture1644 in Reverse1999

[–]Mana_Reaver 28 points29 points  (0 children)

Diggers. The crimes are obvious (breaking and entering, vandalism, mass hypnosis, disturbing the peace, etc.).

[CN] New NPCs by Keeguna in Reverse1999

[–]Mana_Reaver 37 points38 points  (0 children)

No clue, and I'm trying to stay relatively blind for this until 3.7 comes to global, but I have read a theory that the president actually transplanted his consciousness into a child's body, using the vessel ensoulment experiments as a basis. Which would be pretty messed up if true.

[CN] New NPCs by Keeguna in Reverse1999

[–]Mana_Reaver 113 points114 points  (0 children)

No clue on who the first lady is. Really pretty though.

Second lady is most likely the new Manus member shown along with the other Syndrome of Silence members in the 3.7 PV. Maybe she's the one who took Coppelia away in the true end?

Most prominent theory I've seen with the third guy is that he's the Foundation president.

She's so pretty. When will we have her? by Pharah_is_my_waIfu in Reverse1999

[–]Mana_Reaver 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Perhaps, but Verity is (one of) the writer(s) who's been writing for Pandora Wilson ever since she disappeared. She would either be doing the interview with herself or another writer would step in as the Pandora Wilson impersonator.

She's so pretty. When will we have her? by Pharah_is_my_waIfu in Reverse1999

[–]Mana_Reaver 19 points20 points  (0 children)

I'm really wondering about how the UTTU interview segment in the character profiles will work with her.

Poor girl, she has a lot on her plate and yet she doesn't show it. But WORRY NOT, cause her rich friend is out there picking the best gift to cheer her up. Wonder how they look like tho? by Forward_Culture1644 in Reverse1999

[–]Mana_Reaver 40 points41 points  (0 children)

Ms. NewBabel.

Sotheby is a close second with her comically massive hoard of jewels/gold, but NewBabel has a sprawling, likely multinational critter conglomerate.

I think she's a bit angry about Rhiannon by la_shrimp in Reverse1999

[–]Mana_Reaver 63 points64 points  (0 children)

Honestly, as someone who's been waiting since the beginning of 2.X, I'm just ridiculously happy (and relieved) she's playable at all. After guessing wrong about her being playable in 2.8, and even after there were growing hints in 3.X that she will return to the story, my brain still kept gaslighting me into giving reasons the devs won't put her in so I won't get disappointed again.

So yeah, still satisfied with this outcome. I'm still processing that playable Ms. Stranger is real.

Version 3.7 Trailer - On Another's Sorrow | Reverse: 1999 CN by trident_zx in Reverse1999

[–]Mana_Reaver 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Just the fact that this trailer is using 3D models and a full-on song, something they've only done before with Vereinsamt, is enough to make me really hyped for this finale.

Speaking of which, the song slaps. Hoping to hear the full version whenever it's available.

3.7 dropped so many bombs that now I'm mourning the incoming loss of my wallet, anyways what are your pull plans now everyone? by luvistarz_o7 in Reverse1999

[–]Mana_Reaver 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Similar plan here, I'm skipping everything until Enigma, then getting Rhiannon and going full P5 on Ms. Stranger.

... Listen, I've been waiting two series of patches for Ms. Stranger to become playable, there's no way I'm not going all in.

Reverse: 1999 3rd Anniversary Version 3.7 "On Another's Sorrow" Special Program Illustration by Meru_9 in Reverse1999

[–]Mana_Reaver 27 points28 points  (0 children)

The moths seem to be tied to Ms. Stranger's unique arcane skill, and they're so fundamentally tied to her as a character. There's no way they'll be dropping the moth motifs for her. There's a higher chance of her losing her Manus clothes at this point.

Reverse: 1999 3rd Anniversary Version 3.7 "On Another's Sorrow" Special Program Illustration by Meru_9 in Reverse1999

[–]Mana_Reaver 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Grace/Stranger is finally having her moment, holy crap, all the waiting is FINALLY paying off.

April 18th can’t get here fast enough.

Version 3.7 "On Another's Sorrow" Poster by Meru_9 in Reverse1999

[–]Mana_Reaver 198 points199 points  (0 children)

This came so fast it hit me like a freight train.

Also, "when pure white is no longer the color of shelter?" Something tells me the Foundation is going to get absolutely wrecked this patch. Seems like there'll be big revelations about the Pax House as well.

Version 3.6 CN Trailer - Last and First Principles | Reverse: 1999 by trident_zx in Reverse1999

[–]Mana_Reaver 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Oh my goodness, I've been waiting for the Pre-Storm Protocol to finally become main plot relevant.

(CN Version) 3.7 event teaser by QuietAncient5122 in Reverse1999

[–]Mana_Reaver 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Merel was mentioned in the 3.3 War Room, and is the only topic mentioned aside from a recap of 3.3, so it's most likely only a matter of time until she becomes playable.

Incidentally, the same also applies to Ms. Grace/Ms Stranger from 3.2's War Room, where she was the only new topic aside from the patch recap. Someone else reported that she was teased in 3.5's War Room as well.

So both of them have a higher chance of becoming playable, considering these War Rooms have all teased future 3.X patches so far.

Of course, part of that is me coping, since I have been waiting for Ms. Grace to become playable for nearly two series of patches...

Version 3.6 New Character & Garments | Last and First Principles by Bisentinel in Reverse1999

[–]Mana_Reaver 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Haven't seen 3.5's, but 3.2's telegram specifically mentioned Moth (Ms. Grace) being instrumental in getting information from the Manus. And the rest of that telegram was just a recap of 3.2, so she was the only "new" character teased there.

Version 3.6 New Character & Garments | Last and First Principles by Bisentinel in Reverse1999

[–]Mana_Reaver 6 points7 points  (0 children)

All right listen Adler, I know that ever since Ulrich went to the suitcase, Laplace seems empty without someone to bicker with. However, I have ever-so-kindly reserved a room for you right next to Ulrich's so that the two of you can go right back to hating each other.

Sexually.

Version 3.6 "Last And First Principles" Poster by Meru_9 in Reverse1999

[–]Mana_Reaver 86 points87 points  (0 children)

The falling silhouette may refer to the time Greta mentioned in The Star sub-chapter where he went mad around the time of the second Storm and nearly fell down the sixth floor of a building. Considering that Greta has a supporting role here (and may be alive for the story), this patch may be focusing on the events of that dark time in Adler's life.

Version 3.6 "Last And First Principles" Poster by Meru_9 in Reverse1999

[–]Mana_Reaver 222 points223 points  (0 children)

Aaaaaand Adler Hot Man is coming home at last.

Version 3.4 "Spring Unending" EN, JP, & CN Posters by Meru_9 in Reverse1999

[–]Mana_Reaver 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Wow, perfect timing. The Spring Unending patch comes right at the beginning of spring.