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January 5, 2024 15:57:47  #871


Re: "We don't know what to name this" - Chat thread for Time and Galaxian

Time wrote:

Eh, I suppose? I mean, I think by the time one is in college those sorts of things start to disperse and become less relevant. But still I feel one can look at a person and generally tell what crowds they'd be involved in normally. Though to add to that, of course loads of people will have surprising facts about them you wouldn't be able to get unless if you got to know them.

Oh, how nice it would be to be in a place where people are actually maturing. (I think the problems I saw in high school got worse where I am lol)
Everyone has their own secret trivia. 

Time wrote:

unfortunate (skill issue)

xF

Time wrote:

I was thinking about all of these and I thought that they all sound so grand... and then I realized the title of the game. Of course it's grand. My favorite out of the bunch was probably Day of Raining Tears. Simplistic, yet still gets across it's message.
Are the songs you put up general tracks? Or were they all used for special situations?

Ahaha, that's a funny way of justifying it. I'm not too sure how grand the OST as a whole is. It's very possible I just like epic stuff, so it was my bias factoring in. 
I'm not too sure what you mean by general tracks. It depends on the song, I suppose?
-The Grand Battle Theme is often remixed to fit with the theme of a character/place. Here's a very long video that compiles pretty much every instance of it. If you want, you can use the timestamps in a comment to sample. So you could say this theme recurs a lot, but as a base of sorts for other themes. 
-BB Channel is the theme of a character called BB who debuts as the final boss/welfare Servant of the S.E.R.A.P.H. event, so it tends to show up when she does as well as for other characters of the same face and vibe ("and" is important there, as there are a lot of Sakurafaces). You might have noticed the dark remix of her theme in the above Grand Battle video. (:
-Map themes are those that show up while you're playing the map in question, so they're the general themes of Singularities or Lostbelts, I guess. 
-The Ravaging Myth is a boss-specific theme. 
-"Witch Trials" debuted in Salem but has since then been used in scenarios to evoke a sense of dread/terror. Because that's what feeling it's associated with. Let's just say its debut left a lasting impression. xD (lowkey trauma)
-"A Day of Raining Tears" is used quite often during specific emotional scenes, but I think the people writing the story take care not to use it overly often. It's associated with some pretty iconic scenes that are probably spoilered in the comments section. There are other sad OST, like "Ever-Lasting Feelings (Kienai Omoi)" from the Fate/stay night visual novel (the Fate franchise makes use of remixes a lot for nostalgic/thematic purposes), but I can't find a short version of the F/GO variant. 
-"Coronation" is a map theme that unlocks after a certain section of story, though it also appears in story. I think I'd describe it as a sub-arc theme for Lostbelt 6. 

I found a playlist of a Lot of songs that F/GO uses, but 1-27 contains most of what I think you might be asking about. Some of them are map themes too, though. Here's the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CMqdZXjdt5s&list=PLFB2DBGahG4G8lJ02rUF5qHmKJWWnwqw-&index=1
The list of videos that I think you might be looking for: 5, 6, 9, 10, 12, 15-17, 19, 21, 24-26

-Galaxian-


The unlikely
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January 6, 2024 01:53:12  #872


Re: "We don't know what to name this" - Chat thread for Time and Galaxian

GalaxianExplosion wrote:

Oh, how nice it would be to be in a place where people are actually maturing. (I think the problems I saw in high school got worse where I am lol)
Everyone has their own secret trivia.

I kid you not I was considering throwing in a side jab at the people that aren't maturing when I was writing this, but that wouldn't really be mature of me would it?

GalaxianExplosion wrote:

-The Grand Battle Theme is often remixed to fit with the theme of a character/place. Here's a very long video that compiles pretty much every instance of it. If you want, you can use the timestamps in a comment to sample. So you could say this theme recurs a lot, but as a base of sorts for other themes.

Oh I love that sorta stuff, recurring musical motifs are so cool.

GalaxianExplosion wrote:

"Witch Trials" debuted in Salem but has since then been used in scenarios to evoke a sense of dread/terror. Because that's what feeling it's associated with. Let's just say its debut left a lasting impression. xD (lowkey trauma)

I like it when exclusive tracks stay around. I remember once there was a fight in one of the video games I played. It was a standard difficulty fight, but it had a competently unique track that was to never show again, and I wish it had, you know?

GalaxianExplosion wrote:

Ahaha, that's a funny way of justifying it. I'm not too sure how grand the OST as a whole is. It's very possible I just like epic stuff, so it was my bias factoring in.

True, Idk what really counts as grand or not myself. I'm just saying how I think it feels. Maybe from my perspective most of the osts I've listened to just don't have the same feel.

GalaxianExplosion wrote:

The list of videos that I think you might be looking for: 5, 6, 9, 10, 12, 15-17, 19, 21, 24-26

Ah thank you very much. I think my favorites out of the ones you selected were Chaldea Security Org (5) and Dark Clouds to Clear (19)

So many of these sound so fantasy-like, like I'm about to hop onto trek on a new journey with an adventuring party lol.

I'm pretty sure you see what I'm doing now. Go: thinly veiled opportunist!

You know, when it comes to music, I realize most of the tracks I have saved can be quite emotional, but they usually hold more negative emotion rather than positive. I'd love to add some more happy, lighthearted, comical, even romantic instrumental tracks to my pool. Do you have any up your sleeve? I feel like I'm more asking you now, instead of just the FGO soundtrack.


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January 28, 2024 22:17:52  #873


Re: "We don't know what to name this" - Chat thread for Time and Galaxian

Time wrote:

I kid you not I was considering throwing in a side jab at the people that aren't maturing when I was writing this, but that wouldn't really be mature of me would it?

How impressive of you to be able to not throw a punch and hit me with it anyways. :') 

Time wrote:

Oh I love that sorta stuff, recurring musical motifs are so cool.

Aren't they? I had to quote this just to agree. xD I particularly like them for certain boss themes. Here's a spoiler heavy one. xD https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tT2cvSooWtY

Time wrote:

I like it when exclusive tracks stay around. I remember once there was a fight in one of the video games I played. It was a standard difficulty fight, but it had a competently unique track that was to never show again, and I wish it had, you know?

Look, considering I'm here assuming you won't play F/GO, you gotta assume the same for me and gimme a link too. xD 

Time wrote:

Ah thank you very much. I think my favorites out of the ones you selected were Chaldea Security Org (5) and Dark Clouds to Clear (19)
So many of these sound so fantasy-like, like I'm about to hop onto trek on a new journey with an adventuring party lol.

I'm sure Chaldea would be honoured that you like its theme. xD And yessir, that is the point. 

Time wrote:

I'm pretty sure you see what I'm doing now. Go: thinly veiled opportunist!
You know, when it comes to music, I realize most of the tracks I have saved can be quite emotional, but they usually hold more negative emotion rather than positive. I'd love to add some more happy, lighthearted, comical, even romantic instrumental tracks to my pool. Do you have any up your sleeve? I feel like I'm more asking you now, instead of just the FGO soundtrack.

 
Smooth as butter.
I think what you're looking for probably depends on genre. I do apologise for the huge delay in response btw, just 'cause I've been thinking on what I can offer. As you can probably guess, I don't listen to a lot of songs that fit the descriptors provided, but I can list some possibly bad ideas for consideration. 
-When I think of the mood a tune evokes, I often think about factors like what's present in it. For instance, what instruments are used? Is singing present, and if so, how can that singing be described? (Maybe notes tend to be higher on average in happier songs, for instance.) Just listing things for you to consider in case you expose yourself to a greater variety of instruments and can pinpoint details like these, which could help narrow down your search. For me, I think I attribute happier songs to orchestras and choirs compared to songs where there are more solos or where there is just a single singer. There are also instruments that have more weight to them/tend to sound more sombre than ones with lighter tones. 
Another thing is I think light novels might have a larger collection of happy music, mostly because funny/happy/fluffy moments are more so their piece of cake. Transitions go go!

-Romantic music: Sounds like VNs' piece of cake. Of course there's also the genre thing I mentioned, but I'm most familiar with these. From what I can tell, different visual novels specialise in different areas, like horror, fantasy, romance, maybe all of them. It doesn't just go with romance, but linking Fate/stay night's (VN version) OST here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yOgi3nBDh04&list=PLr8oeV3cmlKm1pBlnXBN_3nvsg6ZDlSKR&index=1. I think it showcases the greater variety of emotions evoked, and since they're supposed to be paired with reading, maybe they also go along with writing.As a note though, I feel like if you ever do read the actual VN, then parts of your own writing might feel weird in comparison. If you feel something similar, then this method might not work as well. 
Similarly, here's F/sn's 2006 anime OST: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=juk_GOcQoDM&list=PLdR7m7PFLzQ5lEZOu6Faj1Z6p1MByGd9s&index=5

-Romantic music part 2: Not to brag, but Chinese music is the best of the best imo when it comes to professing profound emotions. (I wanna say profound positive emotions, but uh, idk.) Like love! Yearning! Other words I cannot think words for! (: Like English pop music (or what I know of it anyways), love is a big focus (whether towards a person or towards the larger world), and sometimes it might be a lil tragic. But I personally prefer songs that are more simple. I'm not too sure if you like it or vibe with it without having grown up with it, though, so I'll just put two very unrepresentative samples here. Both are rather traditional Chinese style, but they also are more somber than what you're asking for and have lyrics. I dunno if you can work with lyrics in the background. 
-"Juan Ju Lian (Raised Pearl Curtain)" by Huo Zun (who also came up with the tune): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=34UrxssTJs4
-"Da Yu (Big Fish and Begonia)" by Zhou Shen (周深): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-aMdBA00Ijc. This is the song that propelled him to fame, and he makes a lot of covers too. If you're interested, do look him up!
Instrumentally speaking, I really like the erhu and guzheng personally.
-Erhu sample: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RD6hq_hVDLM
-Guzheng sample: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WbCjceRPXyw

I feel like a part of the “issue” in how hard it can be to find lighthearted, happy, and funny music is that those tend to accompany moments in writing. Think how out of place laugh tracks would feel without jokes. That’s why I’m bringing up VNs above, since the music can kinda serve as a sort of cue, similar to the role of a laugh track. The only example I can think of that I can actually find is this one: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_-EgI5AHL9g
(F/GO has a very iconic one that plays during humorous moments, but I can’t find it for the life of me.)  

As for my very unbiased recommendation, I’ve been playing Sky: Children of the Light after Ash recommended it way back, and I think some of the OST does really really well at provoking emotions other than just, y’know, sadness and tragedy. I’m not very well-versed (haha) in music myself because I apparently have a certain taste that YouTube just caters to, but I’ll recommend it as a whole even if it doesn’t fit the prompting.
Another work to bring up: Higurashi no Naku Koro Ni. It has a lot of atmospheric tracks, but idk how easy they are to find because I don’t know any of their names. Lol. I’ll just list two examples:



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MX1hS7PwgRU


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D4Vd1350-a8
(Adding: Maybe its more iconic OST could suit your purposes as well?) 

This post is probably super disappointing, but hey, now I can make taking forever to respond to your posts an inside joker for, uhh, myself probably. I hope some parts are at least helpful or enjoyable, though? 
Gimme recommendations back. :3 (if you want, and if you have the time) Seriously speaking, you probably don't, so I just hope there's something new that you like in there! I'd be especially honoured by proxy (or something) if you like one of the Chinese songs.  

-Galaxian-


The unlikely
and the unimaginable

have indeed
transpired quite regularly
 

January 29, 2024 05:09:46  #874


Re: "We don't know what to name this" - Chat thread for Time and Galaxian

Dude I accidently clicked a link without opening it into a new tab and I just lost all my writing


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January 29, 2024 05:46:07  #875


Re: "We don't know what to name this" - Chat thread for Time and Galaxian

Ok to summarize what I was saying (now with much less enthusiasm cuz I'm rewriting it 😑)

The standard convo parts:

GalaxianExplosion wrote:

How impressive of you to be able to not throw a punch and hit me with it anyways. :')

Words can sting and whatnot.

GalaxianExplosion wrote:

Look, considering I'm here assuming you won't play F/GO, you gotta assume the same for me and gimme a link too. xD 

I think I've talked about the game a few times. It's Divinity Original Sin 2. Here's the track:

It's rather simple: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W7FaK1mXvYU
This plays during a slightly aquatic battle. As in characters are like standing in taller waters and stuff while fighting iirc. I would think it would be a nice alternative track that plays sometimes when the battle takes place nearby the ocean. But it's only during one very specific battle and that's it.

Actually, now that I think about it, there's another track that's similar to this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uTnB-Wn0b0Q. I think this track specifically plays only in tavern brawls. Which probably happen only once or twice for a playthrough. At least this one makes sense when it comes to when it plays.

Now that I think about it, while D:OS2's music is mostly just ok in my opinion, it uses a lot of musical motifs and alternates of the same songs. I think for most main battle songs there's like... 5 different versions of the same thing? That's a lot of work.

Chatting about music:

I only heard a few tracks from the f/sn VN (idk it was a VN) and the anime OST, and I'm liking what I hear so far! I was thinking of mostly using VN music since it's meant to go with reading. The only thing was that the VNs I have under my belt either don't fit the genre (Paranormasight) or had a soundtrack that is kinda mid 70% of the time (Stella of the End). I'll most def be using this as a resource. Thanks!

I'm sure Chinese music has a much stronger effect on you than it does me due to culture and language barrier, but I can appreciate it for sure. I like Da Yu (Big Fish and Begonia)! I know the singing is supposed to be taking the center stage, but I liked all the instruments that surrounded and complimented the voice too. The instrumentals are also nice, however I don't think they'll often fit the genres I'm writing ha.

But no, I 100% get what you mean with the "issue" that laugh track analogy is pretty accurate imo. For me at least, I used the music tracks as cues as well with my limited experience with VNs. Also taking this Tsukihime track. It feels weird saying "yeah this may be helpful in the future" without even really thinking when it will come in handy since as you said, it's basically like a laugh track.

I haven't done too much digging into Sky Children of the Light OST, but from the singular track I've heard, I think I have a perfect place for it's style of music.

Same with Higurashi no Naku Koro Ni. As a side tangent, I feel the two tracks you gave me are some tracks that hit wayyy harder if you know the context, I'm guessing? Oh, and also I found a playlist with all of them. So that's good (but 116 tracks is a lot 😭)

Anyways, thanks for digging for me. You might not think it, but I think this actually helped me out a lot! I could try and give some recommendations of my own. Like you, I don't have a lot of songs that fit the descriptors I previously put up, but what are you looking for?


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January 31, 2024 23:14:14  #876


Re: "We don't know what to name this" - Chat thread for Time and Galaxian

I'm not sure whether to sympathise or laugh since technically I'm responsible. No worries on the enthusiasm bit, thanks for retyping on fast notice anyways xD.

Time wrote:

Words can sting and whatnot.

Sticks and stones can break my bones, but words will never hurt me. Or something like that.

Why it called "Quirky Bones" tho? That aside, I like how it kinda evokes the feeling of water droplets falling at some parts.
The second one I was expecting to go into another song that I don't know the title of for a bit, and then it took a twist. Ngl, it fits the "Quirky Bones" title more methinks. So it's for a tavern fight, huh? It made me think the player's doing some trolling.

Time wrote:

I only heard a few tracks from the f/sn VN (idk it was a VN) and the anime OST, and I'm liking what I hear so far! I was thinking of mostly using VN music since it's meant to go with reading. The only thing was that the VNs I have under my belt either don't fit the genre (Paranormasight) or had a soundtrack that is kinda mid 70% of the time (Stella of the End). I'll most def be using this as a resource. Thanks!

Ofc! :D

Time wrote:

I'm sure Chinese music has a much stronger effect on you than it does me due to culture and language barrier, but I can appreciate it for sure. I like Da Yu (Big Fish and Begonia)! I know the singing is supposed to be taking the center stage, but I liked all the instruments that surrounded and complimented the voice too. The instrumentals are also nice, however I don't think they'll often fit the genres I'm writing ha.

Apparently the singer (Zhou Shen) was nervous because he knew this song was his chance, and he kept on doing takes he didn't like, so he ended up going under his covers and singing it there lol. 
I personally freaking love instrumentals, but I do a horrible job of sorting them out when there are vocal bits, so I end up having to search them up myself. It's kinda like getting two songs for one and it's pretty neat. 

Time wrote:

But no, I 100% get what you mean with the "issue" that laugh track analogy is pretty accurate imo. For me at least, I used the music tracks as cues as well with my limited experience with VNs. Also taking this Tsukihime track. It feels weird saying "yeah this may be helpful in the future" without even really thinking when it will come in handy since as you said, it's basically like a laugh track.

This is a surprise tool that will help us later

Time wrote:

I haven't done too much digging into Sky Children of the Light OST, but from the singular track I've heard, I think I have a perfect place for it's style of music.

I hecking love Sky's OST.  For VNs, I already mentioned that knowing the OST in context might ruin the story experience, but for COTL (Sky: Children of the Light) I think that if you play through the game first (the main story), the music will become more impactful afterwards, and it won't feel weird. So I highly recommend exploring the world through the main story at least. If you get hooked to the community/setting, then that's a time commitment, but if you just want to immerse yourself in the experience temporarily (at least for the time being), I think it might be a good way to get the benefits on both sides. Take this as a double recommendation to play the game haha. 
 

Time wrote:

Same with Higurashi no Naku Koro Ni. As a side tangent, I feel the two tracks you gave me are some tracks that hit wayyy harder if you know the context, I'm guessing? Oh, and also I found a playlist with all of them. So that's good (but 116 tracks is a lot 😭)

I tried to find ones that people online said were good but didn't mention being songs that they wouldn't want people to listen to first. I might've made a mistake (in case you ever read or watch Higurashi) but hopefully I didn't.
......Nipah!

Time wrote:

Anyways, thanks for digging for me. You might not think it, but I think this actually helped me out a lot! I could try and give some recommendations of my own. Like you, I don't have a lot of songs that fit the descriptors I previously put up, but what are you looking for?

Well, I'm glad it helped you! I personally just kinda like music so, uh, please give whatever you'd like. Only stipulation is that if you're providing a song with lyrics, I don't particularly enjoy swears/vulgar words. Not sure if you listen to stuff like that, just letting you know. 
Again, my musical taste is kinda just...there somewhere, like I know what I like when I listen to it and I tend to find a lot of songs interesting. However, I dunno how to describe it. I'm looking forward to whatever really. I think I'll find it enjoyable and maybe meaningful too!

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February 2, 2024 04:34:43  #877


Re: "We don't know what to name this" - Chat thread for Time and Galaxian

GalaxianExplosion wrote:

 Why it called "Quirky Bones" tho? That aside, I like how it kinda evokes the feeling of water droplets falling at some parts.
The second one I was expecting to go into another song that I don't know the title of for a bit, and then it took a twist. Ngl, it fits the "Quirky Bones" title more methinks. So it's for a tavern fight, huh? It made me think the player's doing some trolling.

iirc, I think it plays in the basement of a necromancer as well?

Are you talking about the very beginning? Like the cellos or whatever swiping into the actual song?

Oh, I guess it's trolling and wacky. For me the most distinct memory of this song is getting in a fistfight with some assassins while being nearly naked.

GalaxianExplosion wrote:

 I hecking love Sky's OST.  For VNs, I already mentioned that knowing the OST in context might ruin the story experience, but for COTL (Sky: Children of the Light) I think that if you play through the game first (the main story), the music will become more impactful afterwards, and it won't feel weird. So I highly recommend exploring the world through the main story at least. If you get hooked to the community/setting, then that's a time commitment, but if you just want to immerse yourself in the experience temporarily (at least for the time being), I think it might be a good way to get the benefits on both sides. Take this as a double recommendation to play the game haha.

Hmmm.... I'll keep it in mind. I'll add it to the list and see if it ever calls out for me.

GalaxianExplosion wrote:

 
I tried to find ones that people online said were good but didn't mention being songs that they wouldn't want people to listen to first. I might've made a mistake (in case you ever read or watch Higurashi) but hopefully I didn't.

Nipah? Is this some sort of reference I'm not getting?

Anyways this is totally random but what do you think about "spoiling" music for games and shows? I mean, you can listen to music without knowing the context in the story and it technically isn't really spoiling any key plot points unless if you really are paying attention, but what do you think about it?

GalaxianExplosion wrote:

 
Well, I'm glad it helped you! I personally just kinda like music so, uh, please give whatever you'd like. Only stipulation is that if you're providing a song with lyrics, I don't particularly enjoy swears/vulgar words. Not sure if you listen to stuff like that, just letting you know. 
Again, my musical taste is kinda just...there somewhere, like I know what I like when I listen to it and I tend to find a lot of songs interesting. However, I dunno how to describe it. I'm looking forward to whatever really. I think I'll find it enjoyable and maybe meaningful too!

Gotcha! I'll dig for a bit and see what I can find.


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February 12, 2024 16:05:21  #878


Re: "We don't know what to name this" - Chat thread for Time and Galaxian

I'm sorry :skull: new record for not really forgetting about the thread but forgetting to respond every time I login

Time wrote:

Oh, I guess it's trolling and wacky. For me the most distinct memory of this song is getting in a fistfight with some assassins while being nearly naked.

...💀 (I'm not even gonna ask)
Sounds like Roland would fit into the verse (/j this is Specter's favorite characters slander)

Time wrote:

Nipah? Is this some sort of reference I'm not getting?

Anyways this is totally random but what do you think about "spoiling" music for games and shows? I mean, you can listen to music without knowing the context in the story and it technically isn't really spoiling any key plot points unless if you really are paying attention, but what do you think about it?

Kind of. Basically, it's a funny catchphrase from a Higurashi character (Rika Furude). 

I'm kinda a stickler when it comes to some types of spoiling. I get on Echo's case a lot for how he voluntarily spoils himself for what happens in F/GO, for instance. That's because as a "writer"/reader I'm aware how much works goes into the execution of an idea. When a story is summarised/spoiled, you get the essence of what happens, sure, but at the same time (most of) the experience is taken away, at least in my view. 
So anyways, the above is the context for my answer that I tend to be against "spoiling" music, though there are exceptions. I'm kinda a hypocrite in this area because I tend to get into series because of their music, so like anime OPs and EDs, but that also goes into the exceptions category because I don't think OPs and EDs typically spoil many significant moments or ideas (unless they're tailored to specific episodes). All in all it just culminates in me trying not to share music that contributes a lot towards a moment in the story, theme, etc., just in case the person I am talking to might watch the series or play through the game themselves. But I don't hold others to the same standard if I'm asking for a recommendation, and overall it's very specific. I tend to judge songs by my interpretation of how important they are, for example, rather than classify a whole group and make it so that I wouldn't link them as part of a recommendation. It depends a lot.
Compulsory question reflection time. How about you?

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The unlikely
and the unimaginable

have indeed
transpired quite regularly
 

February 13, 2024 15:22:31  #879


Re: "We don't know what to name this" - Chat thread for Time and Galaxian

GalaxianExplosion wrote:

 ...💀 (I'm not even gonna ask)

Fair enough

GalaxianExplosion wrote:

 Kind of. Basically, it's a funny catchphrase from a Higurashi character (Rika Furude). 

Actually I was going to ask if there is a connection between the one Autumn was talking about and this character is from.

GalaxianExplosion wrote:

Compulsory question reflection time. How about you?

Usually I prefer avoiding music tracks of games and shows or whatever, as I consider them spoilers and they won't have as strong as an effect if I've already heard them. That is of course if I intend on spending my time experiencing the story fully and I actually am invested in it. I dislike even if I hear that "oh btw this custom song plays at this point in time" because sometimes, you're not expecting a special soundtrack moment or whatever, and that adds a lot to the experience as well. But I feel in this day in age, it is quite hard to achieve that.

There have been stories where I was first introduced to them via song or ost. I think that's usually fine. Because that's just another vector for getting into a story. It's practically the same thing as seeing a character you like and asking where they are from. Though I notice that actually for me, these types of songs are like, usually OPs or Theme songs of games, and they're meant to be the first of the soundtrack that you listen to, so that's fine.

But uhhh while I should go digging for songs for you, I realize lots of the songs in my list are story heavy songs so uhhhh idk how you feel about that 💀


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February 15, 2024 23:41:13  #880


Re: "We don't know what to name this" - Chat thread for Time and Galaxian

Time wrote:

GalaxianExplosion wrote:

 Kind of. Basically, it's a funny catchphrase from a Higurashi character (Rika Furude). 

Actually I was going to ask if there is a connection between the one Autumn was talking about and this character is from.

Yes, both are by the same writer and are murder mysteries. They're super popular too. 

Time wrote:

Usually I prefer avoiding music tracks of games and shows or whatever, as I consider them spoilers and they won't have as strong as an effect if I've already heard them. That is of course if I intend on spending my time experiencing the story fully and I actually am invested in it. I dislike even if I hear that "oh btw this custom song plays at this point in time" because sometimes, you're not expecting a special soundtrack moment or whatever, and that adds a lot to the experience as well. But I feel in this day in age, it is quite hard to achieve that.

There have been stories where I was first introduced to them via song or ost. I think that's usually fine. Because that's just another vector for getting into a story. It's practically the same thing as seeing a character you like and asking where they are from. Though I notice that actually for me, these types of songs are like, usually OPs or Theme songs of games, and they're meant to be the first of the soundtrack that you listen to, so that's fine.

Are you better at avoiding story or music spoilers? Like you mentioned, it's hard to avoid them nowadays (I do the hermit thing where I inadvertently wait until everything's calmed down so I miss the spoilers, but it's not really a method lol), so how do you do it? 

But uhhh while I should go digging for songs for you, I realize lots of the songs in my list are story heavy songs so uhhhh idk how you feel about that 💀

💀 xD
Dw about it, honestly I probably won't get around to experiencing a lot of the stories connected to those tracks, but if you don't feel right recommending them, I can always just wait for YouTube recommendations to work its magic. It hasn't disappointed me so far.
Which also leads me to asking a similar question as the above, where do you get your music recommendations? Do people IRL give you recommendations ever?

And adding on a separate note that I met a dude today who likes playing D&D and I was just thinking about you the entire time lol
(Dude was judging me for not wanting to go into tabletop roleplaying games I could feel it)

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February 16, 2024 04:29:14  #881


Re: "We don't know what to name this" - Chat thread for Time and Galaxian

GalaxianExplosion wrote:

Yes, both are by the same writer and are murder mysteries. They're super popular too.

I mean, more like, same universe? Or something?

GalaxianExplosion wrote:

Are you better at avoiding story or music spoilers? Like you mentioned, it's hard to avoid them nowadays (I do the hermit thing where I inadvertently wait until everything's calmed down so I miss the spoilers, but it's not really a method lol), so how do you do it?

Music. Easy. Because with music can't search up a something like a character's name name on the internet and then get "[CHARACTER NAME] death scene".
So, how do I do it? Well usually like what you do. I think a lot of people have the same strategy as well. Turtle up concerning the topic/story at hand until you've caught up or things die down. Though I should actually improve my ability to do that tho.

GalaxianExplosion wrote:

Dw about it, honestly I probably won't get around to experiencing a lot of the stories connected to those tracks, but if you don't feel right recommending them, I can always just wait for YouTube recommendations to work its magic. It hasn't disappointed me so far.

Ight then

GalaxianExplosion wrote:

Which also leads me to asking a similar question as the above, where do you get your music recommendations? Do people IRL give you recommendations ever?

Usually when people ask about what music I listen to, I say "I barely listen to music" because
1: It's true
2: My music taste is probably not their style

It usually prevents a lot of music recommendations then and there. Unfortunately. But even past that, I usually prefer digging on my own if I ever really want to. I know what I want more than anyone else.

See, I get much of my music from story media. A large portion of it is video game OSTs, but I would say I have a few tracks from other pieces as well. I don't actually know a thing about music, so I just work with what I know. Not that I'm askance from learning something new, it's more like music from story based media are, surprise, more directed for telling stories. Or that's at least my impression.

Feel free to prove me wrong, as I said, I actually don't know anything about music. I mean, I know popular artists, but I don't really listen to their tracks, which is already pretty alienating enough.

Plus I know for sure to NOT play video game OSTs in public. That stuff can be good, but it is NOT made for the public to hear.

GalaxianExplosion wrote:

And adding on a separate note that I met a dude today who likes playing D&D and I was just thinking about you the entire time lol
(Dude was judging me for not wanting to go into tabletop roleplaying games I could feel it)

Ha, no shot he was. From my perspective, TTRPGs are a very niche hobby. It's super common to bring it up and others in the convo don't even know what it is. I don't really know how to convey it, but what I'm trying to say is that while I don't know bro, he has no right to judge people not wanting to get into TTRPGs. TTRPGs are not a hobby where you can stand all high and mighty over someone else for not playing for many reasons.

But can I ask, and sorry if this sounds doubtful, but could you be overthinking? Or is this a "for sure"?


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February 16, 2024 22:55:06  #882


Re: "We don't know what to name this" - Chat thread for Time and Galaxian

Time wrote:

I mean, more like, same universe? Or something?

Sounds like something to investigate if you get into the series. xD
(I would watch Higurashi but I get a headache from its atmosphere lol. One day...)

Time wrote:

Music. Easy. Because with music can't search up a something like a character's name name on the internet and then get "[CHARACTER NAME] death scene".

What about "[CHARACTER NAME] Death Theme - [Series Name] OST"? I've seen that a lot. Also thumbnails of a character I can barely recognise visibly giving their last smile along with covers. 

Time wrote:

Ight then

The fact that you and a RL friend talk and react the same is killing me xD

Time wrote:

Usually when people ask about what music I listen to, I say "I barely listen to music" because
1: It's true
2: My music taste is probably not their style

It usually prevents a lot of music recommendations then and there. Unfortunately. But even past that, I usually prefer digging on my own if I ever really want to. I know what I want more than anyone else.

See, I get much of my music from story media. A large portion of it is video game OSTs, but I would say I have a few tracks from other pieces as well. I don't actually know a thing about music, so I just work with what I know. Not that I'm askance from learning something new, it's more like music from story based media are, surprise, more directed for telling stories. Or that's at least my impression.

Makes sense. IRL, people ask me what I listen to too, but music preferences don't tend to be a connector between us. I've noticed a lot of people I talk to like--surprise surprise--popular music. 
On a tangent btw, is it just me or are the same songs played at the same events since a decade ago?? Is it that way for where you've been? 'Cause it is for me, and I cannot escape it.

Time wrote:

Feel free to prove me wrong, as I said, I actually don't know anything about music. I mean, I know popular artists, but I don't really listen to their tracks, which is already pretty alienating enough.
Plus I know for sure to NOT play video game OSTs in public. That stuff can be good, but it is NOT made for the public to hear.

I don't think I could prove you wrong. xD
You listen to stuff on speakers? I rarely play videos in "public," maybe 'cause rn I can retreat to my dorm for videos. But I usually use earbuds anyways.

Time wrote:

Ha, no shot he was. From my perspective, TTRPGs are a very niche hobby. It's super common to bring it up and others in the convo don't even know what it is. I don't really know how to convey it, but what I'm trying to say is that while I don't know bro, he has no right to judge people not wanting to get into TTRPGs. TTRPGs are not a hobby where you can stand all high and mighty over someone else for not playing for many reasons.

But can I ask, and sorry if this sounds doubtful, but could you be overthinking? Or is this a "for sure"?

Bro admitted to it. He thought it's weird I'd rather post/write roleplaying stuff than do it on the spot. Love how your impression of me is how much I overthink. xD
It was kinda just a friendly new acquaintance kind of judging tho. I mean, I was able to find out within a bit of talking that he really really likes armour and mecha. So I judged him right back along with the shared friend that introduced us to each other, who was scrolling through fanart of a character and saving some of them to their phone shamelessly.  lol
I think you might've taken this part a bit seriously lol xD, did you happen to know someone who's pushy about TTRPGs or something?? 

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February 17, 2024 04:40:58  #883


Re: "We don't know what to name this" - Chat thread for Time and Galaxian

GalaxianExplosion wrote:

Sounds like something to investigate if you get into the series. xD
(I would watch Higurashi but I get a headache from its atmosphere lol. One day...) 

Nah I'm just gonna assume that it is in the same universe for now.

GalaxianExplosion wrote:

What about "[CHARACTER NAME] Death Theme - [Series Name] OST"? I've seen that a lot. Also thumbnails of a character I can barely recognise visibly giving their last smile along with covers.

Nope, never really saw stuff like that.

GalaxianExplosion wrote:

Makes sense. IRL, people ask me what I listen to too, but music preferences don't tend to be a connector between us. I've noticed a lot of people I talk to like--surprise surprise--popular music. 
On a tangent btw, is it just me or are the same songs played at the same events since a decade ago?? Is it that way for where you've been? 'Cause it is for me, and I cannot escape it.

Yeah, like popular 2000s and stuff like that. I suppose it's cuz it's a what most of our generation grew up on idk.

GalaxianExplosion wrote:

I don't think I could prove you wrong. xD
You listen to stuff on speakers? I rarely play videos in "public," maybe 'cause rn I can retreat to my dorm for videos. But I usually use earbuds anyways.

HELL NO. Blasting music like nobody's business while walking around is such a garish choice. I mean I get playing it when you're in a group, and  you all are hanging out at like, say the beach or something, but just blasting it on your own or while walking around is not the move.

But anyways, I mean do NOT put tell the DJ at the party to play that stuff, or play it during an event. Cuz while it do be banging, it is not meant for normal people ears I can assure that.

GalaxianExplosion wrote:

Bro admitted to it. He thought it's weird I'd rather post/write roleplaying stuff than do it on the spot. Love how your impression of me is how much I overthink. xD
It was kinda just a friendly new acquaintance kind of judging tho. I mean, I was able to find out within a bit of talking that he really really likes armour and mecha. So I judged him right back along with the shared friend that introduced us to each other, who was scrolling through fanart of a character and saving some of them to their phone shamelessly.  lol
I think you might've taken this part a bit seriously lol xD, did you happen to know someone who's pushy about TTRPGs or something??

I'm not exactly sure about what you mean by pushy, but I'm pretty sure there isn't really anyone who's pushy irl.

It's more just me and my altered perspective of the world. Also the word judging usually has a negative connotation associated with it at least for me, so I that's why I took it more seriously.


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February 19, 2024 20:36:26  #884


Re: "We don't know what to name this" - Chat thread for Time and Galaxian

Time wrote:

Nah I'm just gonna assume that it is in the same universe for now.

What a bold assumption xD. (Reasonable tho)

Time wrote:

Yeah, like popular 2000s and stuff like that. I suppose it's cuz it's a what most of our generation grew up on idk.

Is it because we grew up with it, or is it that the people choosing the songs remain the same?

Time wrote:

HELL NO. Blasting music like nobody's business while walking around is such a garish choice. I mean I get playing it when you're in a group, and  you all are hanging out at like, say the beach or something, but just blasting it on your own or while walking around is not the move.

But anyways, I mean do NOT put tell the DJ at the party to play that stuff, or play it during an event. Cuz while it do be banging, it is not meant for normal people ears I can assure that.

What a passionate opinion xD.
I don't think I'll ever make a song request for anything ever. I'm happy playing it for myself xD. 
Random but I don't think I've actually asked you if you play an instrument or sing? 

Time wrote:

I'm not exactly sure about what you mean by pushy, but I'm pretty sure there isn't really anyone who's pushy irl.

It's more just me and my altered perspective of the world. Also the word judging usually has a negative connotation associated with it at least for me, so I that's why I took it more seriously.

Bold claim man, I don't think I can agree. 
Feels like there's a story behind that, but I won't probe this time. I meant judging in a friendly way though. It's definitely not because I'm very judgey.

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February 20, 2024 01:22:26  #885


Re: "We don't know what to name this" - Chat thread for Time and Galaxian

GalaxianExplosion wrote:

Is it because we grew up with it, or is it that the people choosing the songs remain the same?

Probably a bit of both.

GalaxianExplosion wrote:

What a passionate opinion xD.
I don't think I'll ever make a song request for anything ever. I'm happy playing it for myself xD. 
Random but I don't think I've actually asked you if you play an instrument or sing? 

I don't make song requests either. But anyways I do not play an instrument nor do I sing. I think picking up an instrument would be cool, but I think I need to work on myself before branching myself out, or else I'd be stretching too thin.

GalaxianExplosion wrote:

Bold claim man, I don't think I can agree. 
Feels like there's a story behind that, but I won't probe this time. I meant judging in a friendly way though. It's definitely not because I'm very judgey.

That's understandable, people always have different perspective on things. I feel like we have different perspectives/definitions for nearly everything we bring up. Or at least it comes up very often.


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February 21, 2024 17:04:07  #886


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I'm finding the definitions thing pretty much why no one can agree with each in philosophy. xD

On a slightly different topic, can I ask if characters had actual faces in that X-COM run you did a while back? Trying to design Urdim for real lol, so if they do I could use that as a fun lil reference.

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February 22, 2024 15:59:43  #887


Re: "We don't know what to name this" - Chat thread for Time and Galaxian

Oof... another one of my failed projects.

I legit don't remember the face I picked for Urdim, I don't know if the save even really exists anymore😔

Idk if I downloaded mods for more diverse faces or not either. Cuz XCOM got some goofy ahh faces (you wouldn't want them for reference)

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February 22, 2024 16:38:36  #888


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Please tell me you edited the post because you misspelled his name again (gimme more misspellings I'm making it a canon meme)
Nah, it was so fun while it lasted (since I had the only submitted character and the dude was failing half the time lmiao).
And dw, I was just asking to see. If you remember an accessory or some other detail that I can reference, please do let me know lol

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February 26, 2024 00:57:37  #889


Re: "We don't know what to name this" - Chat thread for Time and Galaxian

No I did not because I copy pasted the name from your post into mine 😎

Yeah that was part was funny.

Lemme think... I think he wore a scarf that was tucked into itself over his gear. Most likely. I do remember selecting mods for clothing and that's one of the suits I liked.

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February 26, 2024 16:41:56  #890


Re: "We don't know what to name this" - Chat thread for Time and Galaxian

That's cheating ):
Nice, I was thinking of giving him the fluffiest scarf possible that somehow can tuck under armour, so that fits. Thanks :D

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February 27, 2024 01:28:47  #891


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Nuh uh

The suits equipment I think was pretty standard. Like bullet proof vests and whatnot. But I do think I made some parts a bit more sci fi - such as grieves and gauntlets, which are straight metal. Think ODST gear. I think maybe later on I switched out the vests for chest plates after (which was just a purely visual thing). Think also ODST gear for the chest plate.

Ok, I think I should finally do this... most of these songs are from games and such, as IRL, I barely listen to music. Usually they are chosen for sparking imagination in my storytelling. They probably won't hit as hard  I can give you extra context if you want, but I'm just gonna do a little because you mentioned your stance on spoilers. But If it comes from a game, I'll mention it if it catches your eye.

Starting off with a sad one (and a classic): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I6Njg1LFxFk Ständchen by Shubert. - Game of Origin (or where I first heard it from): Signalis.
Classic quite literally. You play this, and I will hit the Shinji in the chair bro not kidding. It may sound like some just ordinary classical music but it hurts like a cannonball. Not bringing the game version over here because that's spoilers. The most depressing yet beautiful story I have ever played. It's not sad for the sake of being sad, characters are not suffering because people like seeing characters get angst. It's just a tragic story.

Ok how about something else now: https://youtu.be/92E0X59wzeg?si=hOJnXYn55Z9fzm8t Compass - Mili - Game of origin: Limbus Company
Since Project Moon is a game company I am currently following, I ought to include some tracks on it. 
Here's another version I think is cool because it's more thematic: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s1dVC-b2OKo
Don't check comments, spoilers. This one I think can be pretty obvious about what the singer is talking about...? And who it is talking about for that matter if you remember my Limbus writings.

both of those were sort of depressing, but here's something more jumpy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s1dVC-b2OKo It's Going Down Now - Game of Origin: Persona 3 Reload
STRAIGHT BALLIN. I don't know if you've heard this one or not, it's pretty popular because it comes from a popular anime game series. Tangent, but I don't like the Persona series due to strong silent protagonist syndrome, but the only game I'd eye up playing is Persona 3 (Reload). I've liked what I've seen in terms of characters and stories and stuff. Ignoring the silent protag for the most part. Oh, what do you mean one of the most important characters is a robot girl that learns about emotions??? I totally didn't know that.

We slowing down again with this one: https://youtu.be/aL9D9gU4Jas?si=sPnyD-oAI8ac9apf Bells of Laguna Bend -  Paul Leonard-Morgan - Game of Origin: Cyberpunk 2077
Slow and peaceful. I really loved the scene when this played. Reminiscing and reflecting. It probably sounds boring on it's own, but it's pretty nice.
Another side tangent - They Cyberpunk universe is got to be one of my favorite universes out there. Pretty epic with the worldbuilding and everything. I really gotta find myself a table to play in the tabletop at some point.

https://youtu.be/Eo4flxOo5Ew?si=DVP68vDl_W8z8dir MAJOR CRIMES - HEALTH & Window Weather - Game of Origin: Cyberpunk 2077
Epic song with thematic songs and stuff idk. Just chose it cuz I like it.

I decided to send only 5 in to make sure you're cool with what you're hearing, then I'll send in some more. If you want, I'd like to see what you think about these songs. They usually have some story relevance or meaning to a specific character(s)

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