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OOC CHATTER POST: PRE-GAME #2

Because we Captcha'd in 4 pages wtf.

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Since I see the 'why aren't we all using guns?' question has come up IC, I'd just like to mention that Rin and I have discussed this some and we can make an answer available if people actually want to hear it. Since the characters would maybe know? The FAQ was just getting Very Long, so we didn't go into all the nitty gritty.

But also if you don't care, then...nm! ♥ I feel like a buzzkill all the time and I'm sorry.

Sorry about our doofuses

Edited (also I've played persona so I know why but sully is............sully) 2018-09-04 21:27 (UTC)

♥ Nothing to be sorry for! It was just one of those: 'will this come up in game? naaaaah' assumptions that was....wrong.

dskjfdkls im sorry i assumed the answer was, as jj just text me, "not all shadows are weak to guns" rose is just a fucking idiot (she does Not Actually Care To Know IC dont worry)

THIS IS A P5 REFERENCE ITS NOT GAME CANON

oh my god is that not true in all the games

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IT WOULD BREAK THE GENRE, GOSH

That is absolutely the OOC reason, yes. :') STYLE > SUBSTANCE IS THE PERSONA WAY.

What do you mean Neal's flaming metal ball on the end of a rope that's as likely to hit him as his enemy is impractical in the real world.

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Can Sully have a laser gun

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I keep telling cam only things that fly are weak to guns

me getting shot: only things that fly are we

Cause you can’t be a Hawkeye with a gun

i'd be the dumbass with a sword if i were at finchwood for sure

Mini meme what’s your persona weapon mine’s magic boxing gloves bc that’s the only thing I wouldn’t kill myself with accidentally

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How do you guys talk this much at work?? I didn't even know this conversation was going on cjsbsks

Also to our credit we did talk about it

We'll pin down the deets and get an actual answer out later? :o

hey for real please don't feel pressured to write this up aksljdalsk you should have been able to trust that we wouldn't bring up a known game-breaking question lmao i was being a bad dog bc i thought it was funny

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Yeah get ready for MORE INFORMATION everyone!!! (I love thinking about this stuff honestly)

by not doing work

Hey guys! Here's the Official answer that we'll be adding to the FAQ:

The students at Finchwood Academy use a variety of weapons to combat Shadows, from swords to brass knuckles to firearms. While logic would suggest that something like a gun should be almost universally more effective against these monsters than most other types of weapons, the otherworldly nature of Shadows undercuts this assumption. Shadows aren't part of the real world; they're reflections of the mind. Because of this, the physical weapon isn't what actually hurts Shadows. Instead, it's the will and the perception of the Persona-user wielding the weapon. This is why only Persona-users can fight Shadows, regardless of how well-armed a normal person might may be, and why the weapon that best suits any given Persona-user is their best tool when fighting a Shadow.

While some Persona-users need time to find the weapon that feels right, for many it's just an epiphany, either tied to their experience (ie - a student that's taken archery would naturally reach for a bow) or their perception of a given weapon. Those that struggled to pick a weapon may've been given one by Irene, who has a surprising insight for such things.

Let us know if you have questions~

what does your character's soul weapon say about them

Edited (I'm being flippant but FYI I LOVE this explanation ) 2018-09-04 23:21 (UTC)

That Neal asked which ones could be set on fire before choosing.

Edited (i also love this explanation it's so neat) 2018-09-04 23:23 (UTC)

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Hey this is great even if I can't believe these TERRIBLY PEOPLE made you write it up gosh

do the weapons exist in the physical world and can they Pimp Their Wepz

follow up question if the answer is yes: can squad 3 ask mr. moon if they can use the shop on saturday for a team bonding exercise

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