Googleshng:
Well, Chrono Cross does have a LOT of branching, optional side quests, and so on, so in theory you might be able to get someone up to six levels before then. I have come across that sort of problem myself though with other elements. There really is something to be said for the lost art of thourough exploration of the world at all oppertunities. By the way, in case you forgot, Veronica used to do weekend Q&A here, then Information Station, and, after leaving for a couple months, she's coming back to take over music. Glad to have her around again.

Googleshng:
Like MP in any RPG, it refills when you stay in an inn. Now then on the subject let me just say how much I love the fact that summoning takes very little time, and is extremely difficult to do. Also, since each summon only takes 1 MP, I can't help but wonder what kinds of hideous boss marathons will occur later in the game. So far the most I recall fighting in a row is about 4. Also, on the off chance that you missed this little fact, there are certain materials which can only be obtained as the byproduct of using summons on normal monsters. So, since MP is not exactly limited, use those summons whenever you have the chance.

Googleshng:
This isn't an RPG related question, but it's a popular subject, so here we go. First of all, Fox lopped off the first episode. Granted, it's slower paced than the rest of the series, but it contains a large number of things which are absolutely vital to the plot! For example, why there's a Japanese schoolgirl, what's up with her pendant, and where the series takes place. They also removed all the original music except for 1 track, and replaced it with what's relatively complete garbage. The soundtrack is one of the best things about Escaflowne. Next, they censored the HECK out of it. That episode isn't even one of the gorier ones. I don't want to think about what they're going to do to episode 14. Finally, for now at least, they did some very very bad things when voice casting. Specifically, Dilandu. Everyone I know who has seen the show before started screaming upon hearing that horribly wrong voice. Now then, as for the little comment in your signiture, while I shared that sentiment once, it really isn't that hard to get used to subs. In fact, if you play RPGs, you're pretty used to them already. People talk during plot points where important things are happening for you to look at all the time in RPGs. In regards to anime though, it's even less of a problem, since there's voice acting. If everyone is sitting around chatting, there won't be anything important going on in terms of visuals so you can sit back and read. If there's a major action scene going on, nobody is going to say anything that you can't figure out from context/intonation. Plus, if you watch subtitled anime long enough, you eventually get to the point where you can read the subs out of the corner of your eye, and you might even pick up some Japanese while you're at it. If that still bothers you, nearly all anime is released both subbed and dubbed, so if you can stand some lousy voice acting, you get the show in it's original form, and you don't have to read anything. Oh, and to answer another letter I recieved on this topic, anime fans have every right to complain when a US network takes a Japanese series not geared at children, then butchers it completely, sacrificing plot continuity and man other things that make the series what it is, in order to censor it, and/or make it "cooler", which is generally done by redubbing every character into an arrogant loudmouthed jerk. So, in conclusion, if you want to see anime in any sort of watchable form, at this point you're stuck paying for it.

Googleshng:
Well, the one thing I can definately say is that Star Levels have nothing whatsoever to do with your stats. I'm not entirely sure, but either there are actually hidden EXP which slowly creep up and increase your stats, or there's a random chance of each stat going up based on the difficulty of whatever it is you're fighting. I'm sure that if anyone knows, someone will send me a nice detailed explaination of exactly what causes your stats to increase, but let me just remind everyone that I can't do a column if everyone sends the same thing, so if you are sending such a thing, try to stick a question on there too please.

Googleshng:
I can say beyond the shadow of a doubt that the most significant aspect of Chrono Cross' plot has NEVER been used in an RPG before. In fact, I don't recall ever coming across it to this degree outside of a Roger Zelazny book. Your friend must be crazy.

Googleshng:
Three? It's 5 by my count, but then I have more information than you do. Anyway, that's the way things go with a site like this. Just about everyone on staff has a day job, college, and some other obligations in addition to being on staff. So, nobody lasts forever. The interaction staffers as a whole generally deal with the juggling act better than most, just look how long Lore's been around. Anyway, between school starting back up, and the general stress that builds over time, a whole bunch of interaction people are clearing out at once. It's somewhat sad seeing them all go, but that's the way things go, and I wish them all luck. Oh, and actually, I'm the one shaking my head. It's my job to replace all these people, and it gets a bit tricky.

Eva's Angels are male, and I think there are a few Eva games in japan.

I could say I told you so, but that would be silly and immature. Heh.

-Nova

I pre-ordred ChronoCross about 4 days before it came out at ebworld.com and it's not here. Bah

Googleshng.. I.. I.. I LOVE YOU! Have my baby!! Or.. Let me have yours.. or.. um.. er.. Dangit. It's not funny anymore. You're genderlessness ruined the joke. I hope you're happy. >:(

I just heard Dilandau dubbed, courtesy of Fox kids. Heads will roll for this. -Folken Lacour de Fanel

quick CC question...
what do the characters color's (inate colors I think) do for them?

Are there Multiple Endings in Chrono Cross like Chrono Trigger?

-Lyle

The Last Laugh: