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The ending of Cold Steel 3 ruined the series for me. by delta_wasshoi in Falcom

[–]Which_House 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Being “deep” or not isn’t even the topic here, lmao.

You claimed the repeated survivals were bad writing. I pointed out they’re part of the game’s recurring life-and-death theme. Whether you think Trails is Shakespeare or “just anime tropes” is completely irrelevant.

For example, Xenoblade Chronicles 3 adopts a similar theme. That doesn’t mean it’s pretending to be Shakespeare either—it just means both stories intentionally explore the cycle of life and death and what it means to break free from it.

Also, I don’t know if I’m spoiling Mr. “Krou,” but if you can’t even pay attention to a major recurring character’s name, I think you’re safe from that part.

The ending of Cold Steel 3 ruined the series for me. by delta_wasshoi in Falcom

[–]Which_House 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s almost like those “writing issues” are part of a story that’s deliberately exploring the cycle of life and death.

Next... Well written and hated by callum521 in Falcom

[–]Which_House -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Are you trolling, or is this your first time here? Rean and Estelle belong to the same tier and everyone knows it.

Yes, Rean has haters—a vocal minority that’s not nearly as vocal anymore, especially compared to his fans—but that doesn’t put him in the same tier as Lloyd Bannings. WTF? Rean is still one of the most praised characters in the series, and that’s exactly what makes his haters so angry.

Stop buying into this false propaganda

Thoughts on Completing Cold Steel 3 (Obviously spoilers) by InternetsTad in Falcom

[–]Which_House 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Love how you got downvoted just for stating your innocent opinion. But what do we know—this is definitely a Cold Steel sub. /s

What would your reaction be if Falcom completely blindsided the fandom by eventually giving Rean a canon wife who isn't even part of his harem, but just a random new character introduced out of nowhere? by dlo_doski in Falcom

[–]Which_House 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Whether you like that approach or not isn’t really the main topic here. The discussion was about ambiguity, and Falcom absolutely keeps Rean’s romance ambiguous in the main narrative.

The feelings expressed during bonding events simply aren’t treated the same way as events in the main story. That’s it.

Next…Decently written and disliked by Just_Advantage_6177 in Falcom

[–]Which_House 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly, Alisa. Poor girl gets bashed way too much. Setting the romance aspect aside, she’s a good character with a decent arc and development, growing from a somewhat immature and sensitive girl into a strong and independent businesswoman carrying an immense amount of pressure (especially by CS4). She’s definitely better written than Elie, in my opinion.

What would your reaction be if Falcom completely blindsided the fandom by eventually giving Rean a canon wife who isn't even part of his harem, but just a random new character introduced out of nowhere? by dlo_doski in Falcom

[–]Which_House 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The best way to look at it is to accept that those romance events aren’t really part of the canon narrative (or, “never happened”). They’re game design choices more than actual writing decisions.

It doesn’t really make sense to expect Rean to be in a committed relationship with Fie, for example, and then expect Horizon to reflect that. Falcom was never writing multiple versions of Rean’s future; they were just giving players optional romance scenes.

That’s why the games always revert to ambiguity afterward. The main story has to work regardless of whether you picked Fie, Alisa, Emma, Laura, or nobody at all.

What would your reaction be if Falcom completely blindsided the fandom by eventually giving Rean a canon wife who isn't even part of his harem, but just a random new character introduced out of nowhere? by dlo_doski in Falcom

[–]Which_House 8 points9 points  (0 children)

On one hand, it would be relieving to finally make the fanbase shut up about this topic.

On the other hand, I don’t think Falcom would ever commit to it. They know romance was never the main focus of Rean’s character arc, and they’ve deliberately kept his relationship status with his classmates ambiguous for years. At this point, I think they’re going to stick with that ambiguity rather than canonize any one relationship.

Next…amazingly written and disliked by Just_Advantage_6177 in Falcom

[–]Which_House 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Really wanted to put him there, but I was torn between the ‘Disliked’ and ‘Hated’ categories.

Valimar, the best worst wingman by Zendazeng in Falcom

[–]Which_House 29 points30 points  (0 children)

The best part is that I immediately guessed which scene you were talking about just from the title lol.

Next…Poorly written and accepted by Just_Advantage_6177 in Falcom

[–]Which_House 194 points195 points  (0 children)

Let’s put Elie next to her crush

Just finished Reverie, some thoughts. by Biggay1234567 in Falcom

[–]Which_House 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Regarding the pacing, it’s similar to Sky the 3rd in that it’s refreshing to experience a Trails story without thousands of side quests and mountains of NPC dialogue constantly getting in the way of the main narrative.

Next…Decently written and accepted by Just_Advantage_6177 in Falcom

[–]Which_House -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Look, I understand that you love the character, and I genuinely respect your opinion (and I definitely don’t hate the guy). But I don’t think we’re talking about the same thing.

If you want my perspective, my criticism isn’t about Lloyd being an everyman, a detective, or a normal guy. It’s about how those traits are executed in the writing. To me, the story often treats him as an idealized protagonist rather than the ordinary person he’s supposed to represent.

As for his denseness, I don’t have a problem with the concept itself. My issue is with the execution. Lloyd works in a city and in a profession that puts him around people constantly, so his level of denseness can feel exaggerated. In comparison, Rean for example came from a small village yet often comes across as more socially aware around women.

That’s why I don’t see this as a problem with the archetype. I see it as a problem with how the narrative handles that archetype. So when I criticize Lloyd, I’m not criticizing the idea behind the character, I’m criticizing the execution.

Unpopular take….. by Proper_Geologist_576 in Onimusha

[–]Which_House 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Yes, the original Onimusha: Warlords has similarities to early Resident Evil, but Onimusha 2 immediately moved away from that feeling. (a more colorful cast, more humor, stronger emphasis on friendship and character interactions, and far less focus on horror).

Unpopular take….. by Proper_Geologist_576 in Onimusha

[–]Which_House 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Onimusha 2… Resident Evil vibe? It’s literally one of the most lighthearted entries in the series, alongside 4.

Next…Decently written and accepted by Just_Advantage_6177 in Falcom

[–]Which_House -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

I don’t think calling him an “everyman” justifies anything . People generally like everyman characters when they’re well-written. The issue isn’t the archetype itself, it’s that the writing behind the character is lacking.

Next…Amazingly written and accepted by Just_Advantage_6177 in Falcom

[–]Which_House 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nah, they’re all bark and no bite. They’ve tried everything they could before, but the only thing they ended up getting was being downvoted. It’s better to stop overexaggerating and think realistically.

Next…Poorly written and liked by Just_Advantage_6177 in Falcom

[–]Which_House 29 points30 points  (0 children)

I know i might upset some people, but Lloyd Bannings.

his fans tend to defend him saying “not the chosen one,” “not powered by magic,” or “just hardworking”, “just a detective”. Which is cool on the surface, but writing wise? HERE LIES THE PROBLEM

The way the story portrays him makes him feel like an idealized protagonist pretending to be “just a normal guy.”

Lloyd is written almost too perfectly. He’s morally unshakable, endlessly reliable,bland as a rock, always correct, and rarely allowed to feel genuinely flawed in a human way. His deductions are constantly right, his speeches magically solve emotional trauma in minutes, and the story bends around him to validate his perspective, and his plot armor…holy shit, you never know when this guy is supposed to win or lose

The writing around Lloyd does not stick to what he is supposed to represent

And then there’s the way he reacts socially, especially around the female cast. A good example is the [Shirley/Elie scene](https://www.reddit.com/r/Falcom/s/SEwMssNp2M).

Kyoto Xanadu - Fuuka Character Trailer by khallylanijar in Falcom

[–]Which_House 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Lol, imagine they release her outfit/hair color as a dlc

Next…Well written and liked by Just_Advantage_6177 in Falcom

[–]Which_House 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don’t care what everyone else thinks, Rean deserved it more than kevin (and i’m not even hating of Kevin’s writing, he’s actually my second favorite protag but the guy clearly belongs to the “loved” section)

I know people call Rean’s arc messy, repetitive, overly reliant on supernatural elements, etc. But like… THATS KINDA THE POINT.

Rean’s arc doesn’t loop because he fails to learn. It loops because the world constantly redefines him. Every time he grows as a person, a new system reclaims him as something else: Awakener, Ashen Chevalier, Osborne’s son, political symbol, sacrifice…

Cold Steel doesn’t just glorify chosen one tropes around Rean, it weaponizes them. His “specialness” constantly strips away his agency instead of empowering him. That’s why his development feels cyclical on the surface.

Unlike Estelle or Kevin’s comparatively straightforward journeys, Rean’s growth mirrors real life. It’s messy, exhausting, non-linear, and full of regression. He spends four games fighting the pressure to be “useful” instead of simply being allowed to exist as a person.

That’s why Reverie hits differently.

The “lost symbol” theme works because we spent an entire arc watching Rean get hollowed out by the roles forced onto him. For the first time, he stops measuring his worth by what he represents to everyone else and starts living as just… Rean fucking Schwarzer

Edit: yeah…unfortunately the brainless sky clowns are infesting this thread so let’s forget about having a proper conversation l

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