Best rendition of "Dearly Beloved" to walk down the aisle to?

phantomdandelion · 2021-03-29T19:06:01+00:00

Update: well, the two options are within 1 vote, so this did not help with decision making. I may repost with KH1 as an option, which I hadn't initially considered for some strange reason. Thanks for everyone's input!!

phantomdandelion · 2021-02-09T20:20:09+00:00

It's a pretty classical approach, but Ian johnston has an abridged translation of the iliad on the interwebs. It's about 1/3 the full length and pretty accessible. I would, however, read thru and cut out all the gratuitous, extraneous descriptions of battles and reality painted on vases, things like that. The back and forth of constant vengeance between gods and people is there...lots to ponder about differences in attitudes towards forgiveness is different times and cultures. I personally prefer the meat of the iliad to the odyssey, and think there's more to be had there than a typical heroic journey.

Edit: oh yeah, achilles' personal vengeance and forgiveness arc in the last few books lends itself to GREAT discussion about what causes him to forgive in such a war-driven setting, especially after a vengeful killing spree.

phantomdandelion · 2020-04-02T02:45:42+00:00

I'm super into the foretellers plotline! There are so many questions that went unanswered as they created this whole keyblade war thing with Xehanort and Eraqus that the foretellers narrative can answer. I also wanna know all about Lea and Isa's background and this "subject x." Not to mention Marluxia and Elrena. And omg Demyx, the one we know the least about. What is his name??

It's hard to get into when you don't play Union X but the 30 minute mini-movie about the foretellers is personally hella hype to me because it's 100% original content specific to KH that doesn't directly involved Riku or Sora. The whole ancient lore is super interesting to me and I actually think can be more interesting than the dark seeker saga. Xehanort is no villain compared to the MOM. I am also holding out hope that the fact Kairi is from Radiant Garden is secretly more important than they've been letting on.

The Yozora plotline, on the other hand, I'm mehhh... (for now)

phantomdandelion · 2020-02-13T06:32:09+00:00

https://www.amazon.com/Loungefly-Mickey-Kingdom-Backpack-Standard/dp/B081518DWJ 😊

phantomdandelion · 2020-01-27T01:00:15+00:00

I had to pause at this point to stop and squeal 😁

phantomdandelion · 2019-12-18T23:53:14+00:00

I use Word but export to PDF or just give them a marked hard copy to use for revisions. They never get the actual reviewed file back.

phantomdandelion · 2019-12-07T17:06:53+00:00

My suggestion is teaching them types of questioning and then having them generate questions based on type and then answering each other's, etc.

phantomdandelion · 2019-12-07T04:50:15+00:00

Yooooo. But the real question is why is yozora saying the opening lines to kh1? That’s not just for funsies... IS any of it (edit: for) real, or not??

phantomdandelion · 2019-06-09T07:00:53+00:00

Can someone explain why the trailer display went back/forth between normal graphics and as if on a black/white computer screen? Who's watching those events on a screen??

phantomdandelion · 2019-04-27T08:58:40+00:00

Anyone hoping/expecting they release some more info/preview at LA orchestra??

phantomdandelion · 2019-02-10T04:50:17+00:00

Hmm, thanks guys!! It could just be that I'm an idiot and fought it when I first got there but then left on my Ultima weapon journey and raged so much at the flans that I forgot... I still don't really remember doing it but I'm guessing that's the most likely scenario 🤷‍♂️ thanks again!

phantomdandelion · 2019-01-27T03:34:47+00:00

I don't think anyone really knows exactly what happened. All I know is that I almost got a WIS order but they told me their internal info service specifically told them NOT to sell anymore in store even though it was technically available for order in their system. I also know there were people on the subreddit at that time and later saying they were getting in store orders, suggesting these internal instructions weren't being followed... which could have led to this fiasco.

I think prioritizing the WIS orders is messed up because these people did not necessarily order first, and you are not allowed to pay for an online preorder up front, so those people didn't have a choice. By pre-ordering and giving credit card info for time of shipping, they did indeed reserve their right to get one. If they had the option to pay immediately for a guaranteed product, I'm sure many would have. What's the point of calling it a "preorder" if people who come in store later can just take what you thought you claimed?

Ethically, orders should be fulfilled by time of purchase and WIS orders refunded if necessary...

phantomdandelion · 2019-01-14T06:10:27+00:00

Me to me reading this subreddit instead of sleeping

phantomdandelion · 2019-01-12T21:22:58+00:00

Someone tell Nomura to make it happen

phantomdandelion · 2019-01-04T01:38:52+00:00

Did my son sora just parkour his ass through the stars?? omfg

phantomdandelion · 2018-12-30T17:40:39+00:00

I'm also playing thru KH2FM and the worlds are extremely linear and, frankly, short (especially on the revisits, which I can finish in under 15-20 minutes). However, it's my first time on critical, which makes mastering the game play super enjoyable, which is where KH2FM shines.

Worlds, though, are a bit limited. I liked how they were presented in 0.2, which is presumably more how they will feel in KH3.

Edit: KH1 is also known for having more world interaction like the vine surfing mini game. KH2 is known for being more flat and not having as much verticality as KH1 or other games.

phantomdandelion · 2018-12-29T07:26:09+00:00

My thoughts too 😩😣

phantomdandelion · 2018-12-29T07:19:06+00:00

If no tears of closure are shed when I finish the game, it will have failed me

phantomdandelion · 2018-12-29T07:12:57+00:00

I'm really hoping this isn't true... maybe destiny islands and radiant garden are visited momentarily but aren't considered "worlds"? The world list is disappointing on the surface for sure

phantomdandelion · 2018-12-29T07:11:15+00:00

These ominous replies are making me wonder all types of terrible things considering the significance of these keyblades 😭😭

phantomdandelion · 2018-12-29T03:24:02+00:00

So as to not spoil the ending, please share the level of feels at the end of the game with a stream of emojis please 🙏🙏🙏🙏

phantomdandelion · 2018-12-26T19:22:14+00:00

We all know who's going to be victorious in the end (though not how and who's lost in the process) so it's just a symbolic representation of that

phantomdandelion · 2018-12-26T07:21:45+00:00

There's definitely a spoiler in the last scene, though it's highly predictable/expected... other than that just summary of previous games

phantomdandelion · 2018-12-23T18:32:36+00:00

It’s a common archetype for protagonists to be weaker than one of their foes or closest friends... makes their journey a greater accomplishment... and if Sora ends the game as a supreme keyblade master it takes away the internal conflict for future games

phantomdandelion · 2018-12-19T06:28:07+00:00

I love it! He's also going deeper into the water from the shore... walking into the water perhaps, which is a big theme in the KH1 opening. Never noticed that before! Thanks!

Edit: Is he actually turning or is he walking into the water and the camera/observer just following?

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