I'm back to posting CN kit translations, starting with new S-rank Nanami and Alpha's leap!
These will be continuously updated throughout the beta. You can read the document here:
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"There are some things I should've told you long ago. You don't have to answer me if you don't want to——Commandant... I love you."
DAMN GIRL OKAY??? I didn't realize we was smooching next chapter 😰
Luna patch updates:
- Void ele characters, Void Warzone
- New enemy mechanic "Stabilizing Forcefield" (shield bar) and character mechanic "Disturbance"
- Ultimate PPC removed rankings, new PPC Mode and optimizations
- Roguelite updates and 2 new endings
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Explanation: The Punishing memetic contaminant is one variant of the "memetic contaminants," which are cosmic entities programmed to target the planets of civilizations that achieve Zero Point Energy. (cont.)
Lamia skin gacha time
- 17500 BC/500 RC to guarantee
- New voiceline when you open the game
- New battle entry/exit animations and voicelines
- New char screen idle animation
- Eye-tracking on lobby, lobby is animated + BGM
- Coating story is Live2D, fully voiced
What the hell
Qu patch updates:
- Added select S-rank character, weapon, and CUB as cumulative top-up rewards
- Streamlined Norman, added the Deeprange Mine after Cloud Island
- Added more BC across Stronghold
- Serum limit increased 160→240
- Player birthday plot!!
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Affixes have been around for half a year, and Lucia: Pyroath's patch will introduce the first Affix team focused content in Warzone.
Here is an overview of how it works:
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I originally wanted to make an infographic just for how to reload bullets since people were confused at the start of beta, but ended up with this 😐
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Made a plot timeline of when the recent chapters occur, since Lamia chapter's one year timeskip has caused a bit of confusion.
In short, Lamia is still chronologically the latest story, and Watanabe/Qu/Teddy/ongoing chapters are meant to cover the 12 month gap
"The amount of skills I've acquired... There are still some you have yet to see. For instance, I know a method that'll have you exhausted and falling asleep in no time. Do you want to try it?" 🐱
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Interesting that the new arc starting with Teddy's chapter is called Closed Loop (闭环).
TMO also had a conversation with Vonnegut before about whether he can 'exit the closed time loop.'
A preliminary guess as to how the rest of the arc will go ...
"Those imprisoned at the bottom had finally gathered together for this moment. Their minds occupied by very different matters, they set out on a lonely parade along their respective paths."
"Luna's new frame carries some traits of the Red Tide, and does not contain any region resembling a 'core.' Whether her joints are wrecked or torso is destroyed, nothing can impede its ability to function."
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The Pyroath frame's aesthetic choices were collectively decided by Gray Raven.
The mechanical spine was suggested by Lee, the winged pattern on the sides was painted by Liv, and the golden highlights were a hair color that Lucia herself wanted to try. ❤️💙🩷
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Ranking of story chapters up to 4th anniversary by enjoyment
The fact that the writers just pumped out THREE consecutive top tier chapters is insane.
The writing across this year was quite strong, and Cradle Parade is probly the single best story in the game for me
Something about Selena's 'Dreamrift Manifold' coating, the one who made it is actually Na-na-mi
The two met on Selena's journey and Nanami reckoned she would look better in a different outfit, so she helped Selena change into a temporary new coating~
It's insane how much my notes on this game's lore have grown in this past year. We can even construct a full timeline now!!
Like the start of the Golden Age? 2145
The day the Punishing virus broke out? Confirmed November 23, 2160
Before ---> After (AND IT GOES ON—)
No food today, so here's a little detail me and my friends found in the Spiral of Chronos CG containing the 'chaos language' before—part of it seems to translate to the phrase "[This] is the Merciful One"
>rumors about the next playable character
>it's zettavi
Yoooo everyone is learning about best girl, albeit in an unexpected way
This is acceptable, keep going
The "new Alpha" concept art is a FAN DESIGN created by artist Nunok (@/Nunoooook on Twitter). It is NOT related to the Alpha teased on the third anniversary stream.
Their full artwork can be found on Weibo and Lofter here
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Pre-patch analysis for Chaos Unsnarled (strictly theory)
- Vera was entrusted with a chip-like object that can regulate No. 21 and prevent her new frame from going out of control
- No. 21 is constantly seeking out her Co-Bot and seems to hallucinate a giant one at the end
System updates for Lamia patch, including:
- A 100% rateup selection for nearly all S-ranks on the standard banner (permanent duration, effective one-time only)
- Fushen, Lilith, and Radiant Marcher in PPC
- ENGLISH DUB
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Glb butchered this character's identity lol, he's supposed to be a Kowloonger named Lóng (can also be translated as Jade) talking about yúshēng (fish salad).
But they instead gave this Chinese-dressed man a Western(?)-sounding name and changed the dish to JAPANESE😭
I don't wanna be the elitist but man, i can't take global players seriously in the new char discussions.
They haven't experienced Hanying's patch story/videos/music or her subsequent appearances, so how can they form a proper opinion on whether she deserves an S frame?
"Would you like me to help take some of that work off your hands? What are you looking at me like that for? For some reason I feel personally attacked..."
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I actually need a break from ER06 because what is this fucking plot
- Non-Engineering Force sent first into an abandoned mine with unknown integrity and layout
- skk joins for no reason, becomes a hostage in negotiations
- Kurono actively refuses to help and WG does nothing
[Lillian] "If Commandant Simon and Noan were drowning in a lake, who would you save?"
[Paloma] "Depends, is the lake in front of my house?"
[Lillian] "Um, I guess?"
[Paloma] "Then I'll move homes." 💀
I'm mildly concerned about the amt of ppl thinking Lillian (pink-haired girl) = Lamia, which isn't true
Lamia uses her camouflage to disguise as Lillian on Earth when it is convenient (as was recommended by Roland in Spiral of Chronos), but Lillian still exists as a real person.
I made an English translation + romanization of the graduation song's lyrics a few months back, just never shared it to Twitter
It's indeed an amazing song, my number one favorite across all of PGR's four years so far ❤️
Sometimes, i came back to this video and thankfully to Kuro with this kind of gift to their players. Honestly wanna cry, because it's been a long journey since started pgr.
Like i don't really care with those freebies and else. All i know was Kuro really know-well their fanbase
In terms of strength and experience, Bridget is perfectly capable of serving an elite squad under the Task Force, yet she believes the role that suits her best is the Support Force.
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Context for the upcoming story boss Huosha (惑砂) from ER02 and the patch trailers.
Huosha is a male Ascendant who serves Von Negut. He has the appearance of a little girl, but can hide his true gender and voice using the device on his neck.
A quick chart for how to get all 4 endings in Derived from Matrix
We are still working on a comprehensive spreadsheet for the rest of the rewards, equipment translations and achievement guide that will be out soon™
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"Want a cookie? It's not often we get a break… What's wrong, you don't like it? Then I guess it's true, I really do have bad taste... What about this one? Here, try it." 🐻🍪
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Wait nevermind just spotted the twintails LMAO, almost certain it's an alternate self of Luna now
+ she has the same CN VA as Luna (Hao Si Bai)
+ "Selene" is the Greek moon goddess and "Luna" is the Roman moon goddess; they're counterparts
ic ppl saying Selene looks like Chaos, but doesn't it resemble the visuals of the Ascension Network(?)
That entity in the background of Pickman's consciousness when he "connected to a Corrupted" according to Alisa
Small detail, Vanessa was humming the lyrics to the F.O.S. graduation song in her message to the Commandant.
"Countless stars gaze upon the sea,
Who brings the sails into her embrace."
(Fánxīng níngwàngzhe hǎiyáng,
Hǎiyáng yǒngbàozhe fēngfān)
"No. You let my people leave this city.
If Babylonia uses the Longinus Arsenal on Kowloong, then I will kill every Babylonian with my own hands."
OKAY GIRLIE
"While every era will have its fair share of conspirators, there will also be no shortage of unity and courage. As we reject the darkness, let us not forget the existence of light."
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6 months after Watanabe and his troops were mysteriously attacked, Acting Chief of Staff Ballard orders the Forsaken to begin preparations for war. Amid ruined peace and conspiracy, the truth seems to slip further out of reach.
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It consistently surprises me that Noan has abs, like I cannot shake the feeling he should've grown up malnourished asf on Ass Slam and was converted to a Construct well into adulthood meanwhile LOOK AT HOW TINY SOPHIA IS, girl was working for the royal family
"Even if I am no longer here to witness that day, I am certain Kowloong will be standing tall, embracing the sunrise this world is destined to meet..."
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When I read this I was like Oh, it's obviously platonic because I'm not into girls, but I wonder how my guy friends will react. Imagine if they friendzone Lucia too because they have a different favorite 😭
LRT everyone's depiction of the clone Commandant scene is so damn good
"I am definitely me... No, it's me... I was the one who was abandoned..."
"931206."
"I just have one wish... If possible, I don't want to be... killed by **** *****..."
UUUOOOOOOOOO I NEED TO GRIP SOMETHING
The story text states 我们只是观测体意志的集合, 'we' (the Void Projection) are a collection of the will of observers.
Where did it ever say those who pass its screening can join them, become part of the observing body, or attain godhood?
1/2 This move set of new boss is She create the universe and explode it in front of Lee. The plot says she is some kind of god, which is beyond the universe. She come here to do a screening. Those who pass the screening are eligible to become gods. More in reply...
I will no longer be translating content for CN PGR (including work towards Gray Ravens website), thank you for viewing my posts until now.
Other community CN-EN translators I highly recommend are @/tjraphael_ and @/monochrome_yoru
YESSSSSSSS THEY BROUGHT THE KEIKI KOBAYASHI TRACKS INTO THE STORY
He is one of the composers for Ace Combat! And he did a musical collaboration with PGR earlier this year to release a couple of albums for us <33333
Talking about OCs, smth I keep needing to remind myself is that the Gray Raven Commandant was canonically born on Babylonia
Which means their age is 25~30 at max based on the timeline
(Not me whose background for the Commandant was born on Earth- 😭)
ic ppl saying Selene looks like Chaos, but doesn't it resemble the visuals of the Ascension Network(?)
That entity in the background of Pickman's consciousness when he "connected to a Corrupted" according to Alisa
Isalius bcs I'm a sucker for Purifying Force (men, women, they're all hot)
He's cold but also kind of nice to the Commandant but merciless and his jacket is sooooo sexy
And the way he grins is terrifying oooohsjdjksdhj
RIGHT plus idk who needs to see this but the Kuro staff in a Discord interview said characters take 6+ months to produce
By the time Wanshi/Hanying were announced at 4th anni, their order was decided. Releasing Hanying first was always Kuro's intention
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exactly it's not like we won't get Wanshi, just gotta wait a bit longer and for us PGR players waiting shouldn't be new (we waited a year for CW to drop on GLB so a few extra weeks are nothing)
New weapon reso system income has been tallied
At the current income, you can resonate a weapon and (in practical terms) upgrade a Construct from 6-grid Memories to 8-grid:
- On the day after maintenance
- After 1 week
- Approximately every 2 weeks thereafter
System updates for BRS patch:
- Clash Reflection: the rotation【Luna/Gabriel/Hive Mother/Voodoo】has been replaced with【Unknown Construct α/Radiant Marcher/Void Projection】
- Veritas leap: Can trigger core with 3red→yellow, core is faster and paralyzes enemies, etc
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I just hate the fact that I love this game's story, but I find myself apologizing on PGR's behalf when ppl on the GLB side read it
Like I'm sorry the inconsistent naming in Her Last Bow broke the immersion, I'm sorry Cinder Burns' Live2D Noan CGs were axed for no reason ...
Derived From Matrix has a 100% complete database made by Aethervoid and I, including a quick Endings guide, Artifact acquisition paths, and all future content up to the final update on the CN server!
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