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[felipepepe]

 

[Hirato]

According to the weather report, we won't have to worry about the fog for a while.

Yeah, it's not going to do anyone any good if we get anxious.
Let's be sure to use the time we have until the next foggy day to our advantage so we can save him for sure!

<Female student> Hey, everyone!
<Female student> They posted the test results!

Argh... The awful moment of truth...
Oh well. Wanna check it out?

> You got the highest score!

Whoooa! You're a genius, Hirato!

That's awesome! I'm just as happy as if I'd got the highest grade myself!

> You feel that you became closer to your school friends!

Welp... Looks like we're not visiting the boy detective today...

Alright. Then I'll see you later.

Shopping?

Today I feel like getting something that's easy to slip into.

I'll get something next time, but I want something today, too. I came here to buy, not to look.
> Ai looks enthusiastic...

hey, I'm thirsty.

Huh? But I wanted my own...

Too bad!

Oh well. I guess you'll have to buy a grande then.
> Ai smiles mischievously...

...Well, yeah?

<Saleswoman> Are you looking for anything in particular today?
<Saleswoman> Oh, we got a purse in that's just your style! The guys'll be alllll over you!

...That's all right. I'm not shopping for purses today.

<Saleswoman> Ooh, is that your boyfriend? He's quite a handsome one! Are you gonna introduce him to me?
<Saleswoman> I've had the worst luck with men lately! We were at the bar the other night--

Sorry, we've really gotta get going. I'll be back.

*sigh* I hate salespeople.

I'm the one who keeps them in business, why do they have to pounce on me every time I go in there?

I approve

Isn't it? I don't need all that pointless banter.

I can see right through it... There's no such thing as a relationship without ulterior motives.
> Ai seems somewhat sad...

I don't know why, but I got a little annoyed when she was talking about you back there.
She said you were handsome. Good for you, I guess.
> Ai looks like she's pouting...
> You feel like you understand Ai a little bit more now...

Just admit it Ai, you fancy me

Let's go back home. It'll be dark by the time we get back.
Not like I have any reason to hurry...

That's incredible!
Umm... I made this.
H-Here you go.
*giggle*

With nothing better to do tonight... I decide to go fishing...
We can't hang out with Nanako...

Alright. Then I'll see you later.

> You came here because Ai insisted...

Hmmm... I don't really feel like buying stuff today.

My -porn- manga collection isn't going to expand itself

What? You mean YOU want to go shopping?
Wellll, I guess that could be interesting once or twice...
> Ai seems willing enough...

You know, it's pretty funny...
If I didn't sign up to manage your team, you wouldn't be here with me now.

Haha, I guess you should be thanking me.
> Ai looks almost happy...

It was your advisor who put me on your team.
He said something like, "Ai, being on a team should teach you something about putting someone besides yourself first!"
I don't understand people who play sports in the slightest...

But I guess it wouldn't kill me to go cheer you on every once in a while.
> Ai smiles with self-importance for some reason...
> It seems she's begun to like you a little...

<Yasogami Student> U-Um, us meeting here like this... I-It must be f-fate, right!? So, um...
<Yasogami Student> Y-You w-wanna go o-o-out with me sometime!?

Bro, that was weak.

Ha, are you kidding me?

Have you looked in a mirror recently?

Sis, that was just cruel.

...But we'll keep quiet so we don't reverse the Social Link.

Well, a guy has to look at least on par with me before I'd consider him.
That, and he has to click with me, I guess... Besides, I'm not interested in dating anyone right now.
> Ai speaks with indifference.

Vain and obsessed with looks...
Bros, that is the very reason I took an immediate dislike to her.

*sigh* I'm bushed. Let's go home.

W-What about my manga! *sniff*

Awh, Nanako's Social Link didn't increase...

 

[RK47]

.....S-s-shopping. *cold sweat*

 

[Hirato]

<Dark-haired girl> Have you been watching that mail-order show that's on TV every Sunday? I never miss it!

<Athletic girl> You really love those kinds of shows, don't you, Michi?
<Athletic girl> I remember that you said you bought a really flashy skimpy bathing suit last time...
<Athletic girl> When are you ever going to wear it?

<Dark-haired girl> Oh, I'll wear it... when the time is right...

Starting from tomorrow, "Tanaka's Amazing Commodities" airs on Sunday mornings.
There's not much to explain, it's a very straightforward mechanic, although one that's easily forgotten. It doesn't consume a time slice so it's worth your time to purchase things.

School is uneventful and no one asks us to hang out with them. Yatta!

<Ms. Sofue> You really gave it your all, didn't you? You don't get scores like that through any normal methods...
<Ms. Sofue> So, as I promised, here's a little something from my collection?

> Obtained Chest Key x3

<Ms. Sofue> I'm looking forward to your next test, Hirato. You must continue to etch your mark into history...

And with that, we only have Ryotaru's reward left for our spectacular midterm results.

I trade in some fish... Alas I don't have enough fish for anything but bait.

<Long-haired girl> ...I want to become a vet. That's why I study so much.

And I can't close this one yet, ugh...
I really do feel like I'm going about this one incorrectly.

Accepting an ema request does not consume a time slice either

> It's written in thin, lady-like handwriting...
<Ema> I want to clear my mind of snacks. I want to hate them.
> Accepted Quest 13: "I Wish I didn't Crave Snacks"

*bark*

<Slim woman> I'm channeling my mental energy in order to control my urges...
<Slim woman> I mustn't want snacks... They'll just make me faaaat... Shiroku Store is my enemy...
<Slim woman> Remember all that dieting and exercise... Do you wanna have to do all that again?
<Slim woman> Must shun the snacks...



<Slim woman> Ahhh! Snacks... I want to eat snacks!
<Slim woman> *sigh* I wonder if there're any bad-tasting snacks.
<Slim woman> Actually, it doesn't have to be bad... Maybe it it were just odd-tasting, I would stop thinking about them...?
<Slim woman> I want to distance myself from those Shiroku snacks...
> It seems she is looking for a snack that isn't like the snacks that she's currently craving.

No one in town will help me to this end right now... The right NPC may not be present today or I'll need to talk to my party members. Most of their dialogue is unfortunately cut off during the investigation phases.

Many people from town come and meet here. It's a very convenient location, isn't it...?
> Wasn't this the boy who met with Kanji some time ago...?
> He may know something about Kanji...

......?
You're asking if anything seemed strange when I spoke to Kanji-kun, yes...?
Hmm. Very well.
it seems to be an urgent matter, so I'll simply tell you.
If you're asking about recent events, then yes, there was something out of the ordinary.
It was something I felt when I was with him... So I told him outright that he seemed to be an odd person.
After I said that, his expression changed all of a sudden... I as quite surprised.
On that basis, I believe his actions were somewhat forced and unnatural, throughout the time I was with him.
He may have some sort of complex... Though I have no proof of this.


How did we not know ALL of this already?
The anime did it better...

> It seems Kanji has a complex or something of that nature...
> Kanji's purported reaction to the phrase "odd person"...
> Maybe this is enough of a clue for Teddie to go on...

Whoa, something's here!
A-A fox!? When did it...?
> The mysterious fox you encountered at the shrine is sitting next to you.
> Could it have followed you without you noticing...?

Whoa, where did this guy come from!?

Dude, it looks scary, too!

Oh... this apron... I think I've seen it at the shrine before...

> You told everyone about your encounter with the mysterious fox.

Huh...? Cure us with leaves...?

Huh...? Cooperate with us...?

Are you serious...? So it wants money in exchange for fixing us up...?

*yip*
> The fox gave out a cry, as if in affirmation.

What's with this guy...?
It acts like it understands what we're talking about...

*yip*

It yipped again... Maybe it really does understand what we're saying!

B-But when you think about it, that means the police on duty and whatnot didn't find this fox, right?
If it followed after us, the nit really is something...

*yip*
> The fox gave a confident cry.

Huh...? Y'think it really understands us...? What should we do...?

Well... I'd feel bad if we trapped it. It doesn't look like it'll do us any harm.

...Yeah. And about what Hirato-kun said happened at the shrine...
Don't you think this "curing" would be a big help for us?

Huh!? Are you suggesting we take it into that other world...?

......
Mmm... I guess that might work. It doesn't seem like it's going to leave that easily, either...
And I definitely don't want it being all sulky and getting up to mischief in the store...
> The fox looks satisfied.

Oh, you found some!
Oh, you found out more about Kanji!
Hmmhmm, a complex...
......

Th-That's it!? That's all I have to go on? You're working me to the stuffing...
Oh well... Then I'll open my nose up real wide and sniff real hard!

Hrmmmm...

Oh, I think I found something! It feels like our target! Is this it!?
Follow me!

> It's awfully muggy...

Is it just me... or does the fog here seem kinda different?

My glasses are fogging up.

Man, it's hot in here. This place is like a--

<Manly voice> C'mere, pussycat...
<Handsome voice> Oh... Such well-defined pecs...
<Manly voice> There's no need to be scared...

Uhhhh...

<Manly voice> Now, just relax...

W-Wait a sec! I-I don't wanna go!

Is Kanji-kun really here, Teddie?

The nose knows!

We're... really going in here...? Urgh, I can already feel the sweat rolling down my back...

That's because it's so hot...

> Kanji's location has been pinpointed. All that's left is to rescue him.

Before I do anything, I first head back to the liquor store...
> You found an unopened sake bottle!
> Obtained Mori Ranmaru x 1

So why do I feel a chill down my fuzzy spine?
I think I caught a cold... My nose is totally useless too.
Kanji-kun, where are you!? Answer us!

Oooh boy, new enemies.

I was overcome with a sudden wave of boredom and I also remembered that I didn't pick up King Frost as promised...
So I turned back...

> Something is different...
> Igor is nowhere to be found...

Excuse me. Do you have any business here?
Mmm... As you can see, my master is currently away.
If your errand isn't urgent, I regret to ask that you come back lat--
No that won't do.
This room is bound tightly to your fate. Nothing here happens without a reason...
There must be a meaning in our meeting here alone.

Welcome to the Velvet Room.
I am Margaret.
I am the one who rules over power, invited here after my predecessor's sudden disappearance.
You may be the first person who has ever been welcomed here by someone other than my master.
The Velvet Room is inseparable from the heart of its invited guest...
The shape of the room and its residents are selected by my master, based on the number of guests and their destiny...
Shall we chat?
I feel that is what I am called to do.

> A faint smile appeared on Margaret's face.
> Her eyes have a hint of gentleness in them, unlike her normal gaze...

> You have established the Margaret Social Link of the Empress Arcana!

It seems you have several "Social Links" already.
Recurring meetings, recurring words... By deepening your understanding of one another, your bonds strengthen.
But sometimes the heart is shaken more by a single action than a thousand words.

Hmhm...
Today's meeting might be classified as that single action.
I've decided.
The strand of fate you follow... Entangle me within it as well.

Perhaps a new bond will be spun.
There is something I have wanted to know, and you are the first guest I welcomed here...
In light of today's meeting with my master absent... Hm.
I believe we are both special to one another...
> Margaret is smiling...

I want to know more about you.
First, I think I shall have you show me your rare Persona ability.
Let me see...
Show me an Ippon-Datara that knows Sukukaja.

I checked a guide quickly, Sukukaja is not in Ippon-Datara's list of skills.
In other words, we'll need to fuse him.

The heart is shaken more by a single action than by a thousand words... Have you already forgotten?
Hmhm, then I have something to look forward to.
I wish you well.


I just want to note that Margaret's Social Link is one I didn't travel either. Also as previously mentioned I am woefully inexperienced when it comes to the various SMT fusion related systems.

We'll start saving Kanji in the next update with King Frost in tow. (due to popular demand).
So until next time.

 

[RK47]

Since it's a bathhouse...everyone should...take a bath.

 

[TheEntitledOne]

The bathouse was the most part in the game.



And I remember this chick

being a bit of a slut in the way she talked. Pity that you are stuck with 15yo kids for romancing.

 

[Hirato]

> You decide to read through -Twilight- Witch Detective...

I might start working on the next update a bit later, I've already taken the screenshots for the next 12 which takes us to 6/6.
Between them, there are about 2500 screenshots.

 

[Hirato]

Let's continue our dungeon crawl of 05/21; will we rescue Kanji in time?
Stay tuned and find out in our exciting multi-part series!

This update also features newer versions of wine(1.4.0rc2) and PCSX2 (r5088) so things may look marginally better.

Music: Sauna

Let's talk to the fox first...

Hmm!? What's that weird thing with the red apron?

Huh? Sensei's helper?
Amazing! Sensei sure knows some neat people!

Nice to meet you, Mr. Fox! let's do our best!

This is basically the fox's role.
We can ask him to restore our SP for a price. This tends to be very expensive early on, making it somewhat impractical to rely on it. Near the endgame this'll level off to your combat income, excluding loot you sell to Daidara.

We can also pat it... he may sometimes give us an item for doing so...

> He doesn't seem to upset...
> The fox gave you Chest Key x 1

*yip*

I also add King Frost to my list of Personas. Due to popular demand.

It's Yosuke's turn first and these guys are vulnerable to wind...

We encounter two cop guys. It's Yosuke's turn again and he scores a critical

Chie offers to take care of the other one with amazing results...
Best follow up attack of the lot, hands down.

Resistant to the Physical affinity.. Could be useful in this dungeon...

Finally, chance to use King Frost and I forgot to take a screenshot.
Clearly the universe is conspiring to prevent his form from being shown.!

These "cupids" use open with pulinpa to confuse you. Confused allies are dangerous.

A reversed empress... not a big deal as I can just heal up.

So far we've used fire, ice and wind against them, which leaves a good chance that they're weak to lightning attacks...
I might have to abandon King Frost - Chie can cover ice attacks.

King Frosto!
What a happy bugger.

Ooh... a "hard" enemy...

Oh... just dice...

Hmmm... We haven't come across this Kanji-kun yet...
......
Oh yeah, Sensei! Can I ask you something?
Why is it so steamy here? Does it have something to do with Kanji-kun?

Aah, that's my Sensei! Is there anything you don't know!?

For starters, Chie and Yukiko's measurements...

More money!

Huh.. that was linear...

just one more level...

I also get Archangel, who takes Angel's place in my on hand personas. There may be an event at home after this, gotta be prepared.

Some male only armour that provides more evasion than the lion happi...
I equip it.
And that's all for this level...

I just got goosebumps!
Something is on this floor! Be careful...!

We encounter some of these dudes, These are also the first chromey monsters that really kill rendering speed, things seem to have improved tremendously since my last play through.
These monsters hit hard and occasionally use rampage.

Luckily they're weak to wind and easily taken care of for now.

We promptly come to a dead end...

Kanji!

Oooooh, my my! Thank you for your undivided attention!
At last, I've penetrated the facility!
These images are coming to you live from inside this steamy paradise!
But I've yet to have any charming encounters. Could this hot fog be the cause?
It's like steam rising from sweat! Mmmm, my body's tingling with excitement!

Yeah... I remember it being kinda like this on Yukiko's show, too...

N-No... It wasn't like this...

> Laughter begins to echo around the empty halls...

Those voices again...
Wait, are they louder this time?

These voices...
I was wondering whose they could be, since it's only the victim in here... Is it the people watching outside?

You mean, everybody who's watching the Midnight Channel? They're reacting to the "show"?
Yikes... If people are watching Kanji-kun now, he's gonna be a legend in a way he never intended...

Well, it's really his Shadow, not him. But normal people won't know that...

> The voices swell up again, sounding noticeably agitated.

The Shadows are getting really restless!

Well then, onward and deeper to reach further realms of romance!
Let's get going, dammit!

That was his other self... It's trying to reveal his hidden feelings.
It seems much worse than that time with Yuki-chan's Shadow... At this rate, it might end up getting "bear" naked.

"Bear"... naked...?

The Japanese joke was "Kanji to kanji" or something like that... It's the kind of bad pun I'd make.

Oh man... here it comes...

Uh... Was I supposed to laugh?

Before we continue, Teddie needs some time to recover from the emotional shock...

In any case, this page is getting a bit full.
We should probably start moving things along to the next.

 

[Mrowak]

I feel your pain, bro.

The amount of facepalming when I reached that place...

 

[felipepepe]

I am pleased.

 

[Hirato]

Mrowak
Say... how's your play through coming along?
Care to share any impressions?

 

[Hirato]

I am pleased.

You'll be even more so when you've witnessed what I've planned what I've done.


*ufufufufu*

 

[spekkio]

this

 

[Mrowak]

Mrowak

Say... how's your play through coming along?
Care to share any impressions?

I think I am nearing the end, though on account of how many times I was *this* close to catching the culprit, i am not sure.

Spoiler

Fucking Adachi - I knew it was him all along.

Generally my impressions are mixed. The game is directed at teenagers, so I can't really complain about the ever-present angst characters exhibit. To their credit - they are reasonably well-written and quite likeable lot. Yosuke started weak but ended up a true bro. Kanji seemed ghay, but in the end proved a reliable fellow (it's not a spoiler - it's pretty clear from the intro who will end up in your party). Furthermore, Bioware could learn a thing or two about writing romances from the way girls were treated. Sure, it's not solid, AAA quality writing out there, but it just fits the theme.

The dungeon crawling... I would never think I'd say that, but I miss original Shin Megami Tensei approach. Dungeons are quite monotone and boring - go from A to B, from B to C, rince and repeat. No variation, no real puzzles, no nothing. Weak.

However, fighting random monsters can get quite exciting - with all the tricks they have in their arsenal - that is until you start to grind for xp :/

Bosses are hit and miss. On the one hand there are very challenging - on the other, they are exactly the bosses I loathe - ones with HP bloat and one-hit-kill attacks. In one battle, fairly early in game - on the second turn boss used Rampage skill which one-shot killed all my characters. How the fuck I was supposed to defend against that, I have no clue. I guess I could use 'Guard' on everyone, but I am no seer to know when enemy will use his 'ultimate death strike of doom'. The hp bloat is painful as well. Hitting one shitty monster for 1 hour with the same attacks, in the same pattern, over and over again is not my idea of fun.

Incidentally, that's the reason I prefer Sengoku Rance's approach - barring 2 boss battles, all the most difficult encounters last no more than 3-5 minutes. Those battles, are quick, intense, up to the point - wither you have the right forces and wits about you or not - one fuckup and you are dead. Even when you lose, it's no big deal. You just load a save and try again. In persona 4 it's 'you load a save, try again, and fight for 30 mins only to see that your new tactics sucks balls. Better luck next time!'.

Needless to say, with some bosses save-scumming ensued.

The story itself is pretty predictable so far, with all those murders. However, I am totally baffled at characters' total disinterest in the TV World - what it is, how it came to be, how come only the heroe can use multiple personas, how come people start possessing abilities to enter TV etc. The worst part was when it turned out the the main evil dude

Spoiler

didn't even have any plan. The hell?!! You are telling me that the entire deal with killings was just a random loser having a bad day? No satanic cults? No ceremonial sacrifice? No Cthulhu? I knew it was predictable, but Atlus found a new low. What happened was so predictable that I didn't predict it. Meh.

Now I am really curious how they are going to explain how fog sipping into real Imaba has anything to do with the murders and Adachi. After all, despite lack of connection our heroes assumed that if they stop Adachi they prevent the end of the world - even though the fog appeared well before Adachi even entered the TV himself, and it was not Adachi's goal to make something like that happen (until he went into TV world).

Strangely enough, despite so many wrong things about the game, I like it. It does have some unique charm. I wish, however, the gameplay was more integrated with the story, and that everything wasn't so rail-roaded. Again, Sengoku Rance comes to my mind. When a porn game has more C&C, style and flair than an AAA title there's certainly something wrong about the latter...

 

[Hirato]

oh boy, can you replace spoiler tags with [color=transparent] until we get some proper spoiler tags? I mean, some of us still use the XenForo theme *cough*

EDIT

The dungeon crawling... I would never think I'd say that, but I miss original Shin Megami Tensei approach. Dungeons are quite monotone and boring - go from A to B, from B to C, rince and repeat. No variation, no real puzzles, no nothing. Weak.

I am in full agreement here. I've nearly stopped playing several times just because the dungeons were so dull The levels had no variation apart from the colour of the fog.
Some floors do have the occasional gimmick, but it's not nearly enough to entertain.
They are just so empty and lifeless especially when compared to the likes of Din's Curse or if you want a JRPG, Dark Cloud.

At least you didn't go in thinking this aspect was good, right?

However, fighting random monsters can get quite exciting - with all the tricks they have in their arsenal - that is until you start to grind for xp :/

Indeed I think the previous update shows this quite handily.
Though, I'm surprised, you actually grinded for XP? Around Rise's dungeon I just got so bored of it all; I just wanted to get to the end, beat the boss and get the fuck out, didn't help at all that the battle theme was starting to get on my nerves. Besides, XP gain from weaker enemies take quite a hit.

Bosses are hit and miss. On the one hand there are very challenging - on the other, they are exactly the bosses I loathe - ones with HP bloat and one-hit-kill attacks. In one battle, fairly early in game - on the second turn boss used Rampage skill which one-shot killed all my characters. How the fuck I was supposed to defend against that, I have no clue.

You must mean the Contrarian king.
If like me, you decided to wiped him out as soon as he became available, he's easily one of the hardest bosses you'll fight during your first run through the game. It's an entirely optional fight though - you can always come back later when you have better Personas, equipment and items.
His attack pattern seems to be based on the RNG, therefor much like you, I have no idea how to defend against it. Items and skills that reflect attacks would definitely come in handy as well as a targetted debuff for his offensive capability.



In any case, you're not at the end yet. 3/20 still has a few surprises in store if you look for it. It should answer most of your questions, I was satisfied with it.

 

[MaroonSkein]

The story itself is pretty predictable so far, with all those murders. However, I am totally baffled at characters' total disinterest in the TV World - what it is, how it came to be, how come only the heroe can use multiple personas, how come people start possessing abilities to enter TV etc. The worst part was when it turned out the the main evil dude

Super huge spoiler that nobody who hasn't finished the game should read, srsly:

Spoiler

Adachi is not the main evil dude. There's another dungeon that becomes available on the day you leave Inaba. If the game trolled you into leaving, check a guide, reload a save and do it properly.

EDIT: Don't quote spoilers, guys. They become readable that way.

 

[Mrowak]

oh boy, can you replace spoiler tags with [color=transparent] until we get some proper spoiler tags?

The original text was invisible in my browser (it matched the background) - so I don't know if I can help with that. I switched the tags to transparency but for some reason the [color] tag doesn't work as it should. I had to make some minor alterations to the text (enter here, space there) for my browser to acknowledge its existence, and I don't know if it'll work for everyone.

MaroonSkein
I am not checking that. Hopefully I'll be surprised.

 

[Crooked Bee]

MUST. HAVE. SNACKS.

Also, King Frost sure looks awesome!

 

[Hirato]

The original text was invisible in my browser (it matched the background) - so I don't know if I can help with that. I switched the tags to transparency but for some reason the [color] tag doesn't work as it should. I had to make some minor alterations to the text (enter here, space there) for my browser to acknowledge its existence, and I don't know if it'll work for everyone.

I just asked since I still use the Xenforo theme, needless to say the two use very different background colours (I just prefer my Brofist buttons at the bottom, reminds me to brofist LPers.).
In any case, If you care for it, I edited my previous post with a few responses.

 

[Hirato]

Previously on Persona 4: The Let's Play!
Our heroes encountered Shadow Kanji and he was just fabulous~.


And with a bad pun, Kuma assumed the

position.
After his swift recovery, The journey of our heroes continue!

I missed... and landed on my bum-bum.

These tigers have access to rampage. They can easily whittle down your health. Counter is a fun skill to use against them.

Chie uses Skull Cracker on one of them, and successfully confused him, causing him to help us kill his ally.

We've nearly got Agilao, this skill basically costs twice as much as agi and does twice as much damage.

A female only armour. They are already using superior armour though.

Down the other hall is a locked door. Who wants to guess where the next level's entrance is?

Matarukaja in a can, nice item to have.

A rare enemy.
We managed to get an advantage too.

These give pitiful amounts of XP, a sizable amount of Yen and a Chest Key.
I would therefor advise you to kill them.
They tend to run away, so you should do it as quickly as possible.

They're resistant to all affinities, so you should aim to get an advantage.
The various resistance breaking skills may be of some help too, but they tend to be quite expensive to use.

They don't hit hard, so feel free to go all out.

These guys and out-leveled enemies give pitifully little EXP - The keys are quite useful though as you tend to run a bit low late in the game.

A big chest that isn't locked with 3 keys inside it? huzzah!

Sweet. Now to rain pain on mine enemies. It does 1-3 normal attacks on all anemies; for example against 5 this will result in anywhere from 5 to 15 strikes, assuming they all hit.

Nice layout...

<Kanji's voice> A man can't back down at a time like this!
<Kanji's voice> Just watch, and I'll show you how manly Kanji Tatsumi can be!

We meet a few of these hovering metallic fish again. They're annihilated before they could get a turn.

Lucky...

They were at full health before the attack. Another easy encounter...

Another rare enemy. This one almost snuck up on me.

I also find another Jingo Fundoshi in another chest and eagerly equip it on Yosuke.

We reach level 5...

<Kanji's voice> A...
<Kanji's voice> A man's...
<Kanji's voice> A man's got this thing called pride...
<Kanji's voice> Heheh, I'll never lose...

Hrmmm... it's no good...
The steam's getting worse, so I can't tell where Kanji-kun is at all...
Maybe it's already time for me to retire from being a guide...

We start to encounter these titans with one of those cupids.
Makes it slightly harder to just knock them all over quickly.

More of these birds. They didn't have a chance to act as we got an advantage.

This one leveled up as a result of its Growth ability. It's a Sun Persona I've been carrying around for Ayane's link.

They open up with matarukaja (boosts attack on self and allies) and a few sweeps

The upright Hermit, handy if you just want to know where the damn exit is.

It does not reveal enemies or chests on your minimap though.

I'm sorry bros. There's too many things in here weak to electricity and no one else in my party can cover that (the dice... the fuzz... the birds...), so I've switched to Andras for now. He'll make a MAJESTIC return I assure you.

We encounter some more of the birds and I win Sylph.
Hmm... I can probably use Sylph to create the Ippon-Datara with Sukukaja...
Sure would've been nice to have Me Patra when I was fighting Yukiko...

Balzac enrages your foes...

The lovers Arcana. This is probably the one I don't mind getting the reverse variant of.
Tough love make Krom strong!
We move up to Level 6...

This feeling... The other Kanji's staring at us!

<Kanji's voice> Hey there, cutie pie!
<Kanji's voice> Are you trying to break the barrier of the acceptable, just like me?

No! Sensei came to rescue Kanji!

<Kanji's voice> OoooOOOOoooh! Does that mean you're yearning for me? Is that so?
<Kanji's voice> Oh, that makes me sooooo happy!
<Kanji's voice> Well then, I simply MUST prepare something spectacular for you!
<Kanji's voice> I'm so looking forward to seeing you soon!
<Kanji's voice> Well, tootaloo!

......
Sensei... This little bear's getting too scared to go on...



At some point I run out of SP, I use a snuff soul and a few soul drops...

These guys use mainly supportive magic.
They are weak to ice.

Iconic Atlus mascot.

We climb to level 7...

For some reason, this floor is really steamy.
Hang in there, guys!

Oh gee... I wonder what could be beyond this door...

Since it's obviously a Boss, I opt to use a GoHo-M and rest up a bit before continuing...

Sylph and Archangel are the pair used to create this Ippon-Datara...
Fusion! Go!

<Ippon-Datara> I am Ippon-Datara... You'll have to show me your determination.

An Ippon-Datara with Sukukaja... You have successfully completed the quest...
Well-rounded, flexible, muscular... Splendid.
... You've done good work here.
You are indeed the one with infinite potential...
*chuckle*... Now I'm even more curious about you.
> Margaret is smiling gently...
> You became a little more intimate with Margaret...

Well then... For my next request...
Bring me a Matador with the Mahama skill. I know that if anyone can do this for me, it's you.
I eagerly await your return.

Cheaper than I expected... I was expecting something in the 40000 range...
It really pays to level up this Social Link.

We encounter a new enemy, weak to wind so easy incapacitated.
But notice how they took a total of 8 damage from the all out attack, which usually lands somewhere in the 300 range for us at present?
As previously stated they're not always the most efficient means of eradicating your enemies.
A well placed Magaru and a Rampage should wipe them out quite quickly.

Oh boy... another shuffle time game...
It's simple enough, get two matching non-empty cards to win (or lose if they're penalties), the usual rules for Memory - They will sometimes give you the initial position of a few cards.

O-Shi!


TO BE CONTINUED!

 

[spekkio]

At last! Bullshit-free 100% dungeon crawlin update!

 

[Hirato]

I'll just leave this here while I'm working on the next update.

 

[MaroonSkein]

They're resistant to all affinities, so you should aim to get an advantage.

Actually, the golden hands in the bathhouse have a weakness to electricity.

 

[Hirato]

I stand corrected
The Persona I had equipped at the time only had mazio, so I didn't think to try it...

 

[Hirato]

Previously on Persona 4: The LP

This place is heating up form the sudden entry of a fine young man!
To celebrate this encounter, I've prepared a special stage tonight!
A Single match with no time limit! Who will be left standing in the end?
Now, pour out your hot blood and guts!

D-Don't lose, Sensei!

He opens up with Power Charge...
We attack all out, he doesn't appear to have any weaknesses...

This could hurt...

I take out this Persona - but he seems to have a terrible penchant for missing.

He also boosts his attack strength... his first attack is going to hurt...

Predictably he one hit kills someone...

He charges up again... which leads me to suspect that this is his attack pattern... His critical rate returned to normal levels.

It would appear he has the counter skill and occasionally sends physical attacks back to their source.

BRACE FOR IMPACT!

Everyone guards and we survive the "onslaught." I guess this really is his attack pattern...

And we destroy him before he has a third chance to attack...
This boss was a complete pushover... yawn...

I knew you would win!
> Obtained Bathhouse Key

The key will unlock the locked door we encountered a few levels ago.

Oooh boy.. 5 enemies, this might be troublesome.

They really wail on Yukiko for a bit... Then one of the magic hands uses Stagnant air, I suspect they want to use confusion or something to their advantage.

This of course pisses off Chie...

And that was the end of that encounter.

They seem to enjoy lowering our defensive scores and using ice attacks.

They're perfectly open to physical attacks.

We find a Physical mirror at the end of the Hall, these will repel one attack of the physical affinity.
Best saved at present.

He somehow attacks Yosuke 3 times... Dude, you're not supposed to get a one-more for critting or exploiting the weakness of an enemy that's down!

To er... nullify his threat, I switch to Cu Sith temporarily.
They're weak to wind attacks, but Yosuke is the sole user of garu at present.
We move up to Level 8...

<Kanji's voice> No, dammit!
<Kanji's voice> That ain't important to a man's man...
<Kanji's voice> That's not what I want to become...
<Kanji's voice> That ain't it at all!

......
Hey, Sensei?
The world you came from seems really complicated...
Ever since I met you, I really had to think hard about stuff like what i am...
So I can kinda understand how Kanji feels.
......
Sensei, we gotta save Kanji!

Bitches better watch out, Yosuke's got tentarafoo!

More of them? Watch out bitches, he's got tentarafoo!

Unfortunately it misses most of them - Chie knows how to set them straight.

I tend to aim for empty cards so I can have a go at Arcana Chance, as opposed to ignoring this minigame entirely. Winning a persona and going through the hassle of removing one from your list gets tiring quickly.
Sometimes you get another chance as shown here...

After the next battle... we win a Persona (one of my favourites actually) and get to have a go at Arcana Chance!

O-Shi!

> Everyone recovered full HP!
> Everyone's SP became 1!

At least we were teleported outside of the dungeon.

Ah yeah!
As previously mentioned, Counter provides a 10% chance of repelling incoming physical attacks.

We reach Level 9...

<Kanji's voice> This place is great... It's wonderful here...
<Kanji's voice> ......

S-Something definitely feels wrong!
Sensei, we need to hurry!

Reskinned Trance-Twins and beetles...
The antenna guys are weak to fire and open up with Red Shield to cover their weakness.

They also use a skill named heatwave, contrary to what its name implies, it's an all-target physical attack, not a fire based ability.

We encounter some wizards. They appear to be highly susceptible to confusion; they never stood a chance.

Sweet... As long as you have enough SP to use it, it can save you the cost of many a GoHo-M.

Confuse everyone! The wizards didn't stand a chance.
They attack each other a bit for 1 HP a strike.

These guys open up with decreasing our defense and holstering their attack...

And of course... Magaru...
To my chagrin, I am weak to this element.

We make it to floor 10...

I can't hear Kanji's voice...
......
Alrighty!
I'm gonna get myself pumped up again to look for Kanji!
Concentrate! Raaaaaaaaawr!
......
Whoa... This feeling! I think I've made a comeback!
Kanji's not far from here!
I'm positive he's really close by!

We encounter and defeat some trash shortly after arriving...

We encounter more of these "twins", one of them uses brainshake upon Chie to disastrous effect.

Forget the rest of the status effects, this is a status you need to cure as soon as you can!

It will not prevent you from fighting at the fullest of your ability...

But it will sap your SP after every turn.

Funny how they're looking at Yukiko...

We ascend to Level 11... Obviously being the Boss level, we leave temporarily and heal up before continuing...

He must be behind this door!



To be concluded!