Rune Factory Oceans: Difference between revisions

Through all of this, the player may either control Aden or, after her body is recovered, Sonja, in addition to Ymir, who battles the larger enemies to be had in the game and raises upward of thirty lands - some of which may be farmed in lieu of a traditional field. Combat is once again conducted in real-time, though rhythm will factor as a larger part of success. [[Item Crafting|Item synthesis]], [[Monster Allies|monster rearing]], and [[Dating Sim|relationship-building]] also remain as staples, and the ability to [[Double Jump|jump]] has been added. [[Character Portrait|Portraits]], however, have been swapped out in favor of [http://www.siliconera.com/2010/10/22/why-character-portraits-are-missing-from-rune-factory-oceans/ "more-expressive"] in-game models when talking with a character, though the player can now change the accessory displayed on that character with the press of a button when speaking with him or her.

 

* [[Action Girl]]: Sonja, obviously being a protagonist, is this.

** [[Action Mom]]/[[Pregnant Badass]]: Sonja can become both if you play as her.

* [[Aerith and Bob]]: This is clearly in effect when there's an Aden, who talks to both a [[Who Names Their Kid "Dude"?|Kilt]] and a [[Who Names Their Kid "Dude"?|Knit]] (In the Japanese version only, Knit and Kilt are renamed to Quinn and Kelsey for the English release), who then talk to a Sonja, who then speaks with a Violet and a James. There are others too, of course, and they likewise fit into this diverse spectrum.

* [[A God Am I]]: {{spoiler|The Masked Man's goal. [[Rune Factory: Frontier|This seems to be a theme for RF villains.]]}}

* [[Artificial Atmospheric Actions]]: In addition to the main characters, various N.P.C.s will come and go through Fenith Island, following their own schedules and discussing what they will with either Sonja or Aden.

* [[Beware the Nice Ones]]: Being of the chivalrous sort, [[Nice Guy|Bismarck]] [[Heroic Bystander|will not stand by idly]] upon seeing men act to the contrary toward women, as can be seen [http://www.youtube.com/user/OtogiClover#p/u/7/azod--rnkv4 here at 3:07].

** Also, Father Gerard is feared for a reason...

* [[Big Bad]]: A mysterious robed individual by the apt moniker of the "[http://img130.imageshack.us/img130/2422/26754887.jpg Masked Man]" serves as this.

* [[Big Eater]]: Beatrix is this, largely seen when acting as the host and head judge of the annual cooking competition.

* [[The Blacksmith]]: Elena. In addition to her smithy work, she also makes and uses partially-mechanical [[Golem|golems]] - one of which runs the weapons shop, "Chronos," for her.

** The Goblin Pirate Captain's home is in the [[Rune Factory 3|Univir settlement]].

** Before they get [[Trapped in Another World]], Aden says he's going to help out in Weber's fields. As we found out in ''[[Rune Factory: Frontier]]'', {{spoiler|Weber is actually Kross.}}

* [[Cute Little Fangs]]: Inverted with Pandora, as they [[Your Mileage May Vary|don't necessarily make her look any less menacing]], and, arguably, help to add to her already somewhat sinister appearance.

* [[Black Magic|Dark Magic]]: The Masked Man uses this in conjunction with a large - and rather ornate - [[BFS|broadsword]]. Pandora was once able to wield such powers as well, though she is no longer able to do so.

* [[Deadpan Snarker]]: Mikoto is said to be something close to this.

* [[Expy|Expies]]: [[Digimon|Daisuke]] is the local treasure hunter? [[Vocaloid|Rin]] is James' younger sister? [[.hack|Tsukasa]] is aspiring to be the main protagonist? ''Preposterous!''

* [[Expressive Shirt|Expressive Clothes]]: Pandora's floating scarf often reacts to her emotions, hovering casually when she is calm or twisting slightly when she is angered.

* [[Pimped-Out Dress|Fancy Gown]]: Electra certainly has one of the more extravagant dresses seen on any character, of which has tools and various clothier paraphernalia spread about her person, likely used for her accessory crafting.

* [[Fetch Quest|Fetch Quests]]: Make a return, though require Aden or Sonja to travel across ''miles'' of open sea to complete.

* [[Gender Blender Name]]: In the Japanese version, not only is Beatrix's name Bonaparte typically associated with a [[Napoleon Bonaparte|male]], but she's [[Larynx Dissonance|voiced by one]] as well.

* [[Genki Girl]]: Sierra, while not an extreme example, tends to be more extroverted than most other characters. Quinn may count as well.

* [[Goggles Do Nothing|The Goggles Do Nothing]]: Joe's, as well as Bacchus', are subjected to this.

** However, you can make Joe's [[Good Bad Translation|googles]] and wear them yourself, in which case they raise your defense.

* [[Goldfish Poop Gang]]: The Goblin Pirate Gang, {{spoiler|before the [[Enemy Mine]] moment in the Water Temple and the Captain's eventual [[Heel Face Turn]]}}.

* [[Gonk]]: Unforunately for her, Beatrix takes after the de Sainte-Coquille fathers.

* [[Grand Theft Me]]: Sonja has this happen to her at the beginning of the game, {{spoiler|largely as a result of the [[Body Snatcher|Masked Man's]] meddling}}.

* [[Green-Eyed Monster]]: Because of their current [[Sharing a Body|circumstances]], Sonja will become increasingly more jealous as Aden develops his relationships with those of the opposite gender. The same can be said of him, too, though.

* [[Humongous Mecha]]: While not explicitly a robot, Ymir the giant golem qualifies as this, since it is big and lumbering, and you 'pilot' it to travel over the ocean. You can even engage in battle against giant monsters with it.

* [[I Choose to Stay]]: After the final battle, the arch-dragon offers to send Aden and Sonja back to their time period. Obviously, they refuse.

* [[Improbable Hairstyle]]: In a setting where the majority of folks have rather sane hair, Odette arguably stands out the most, with a few others - such as Pandora, and perhaps even Joe - following closely behind.

* [[Improbable Weapon User]]: One iteration of the twin blades weapon is... ''giant fireworks.'' One axe weapon that is available is called "Passion", which is...an electric guitar.

* [[Mad Scientist]]: Elena often forces Aden into being a test dummy for her newest golem creations. It is also suggested that she urges Aden and Sonja to let her ''dissect Ymir''.

* [[Magic Music]]: Sonja, as well as Odette, Lily, and Violet, are able to sing the Spirit Song, which was previously touched on and heard in ''[[Rune Factory: Frontier]]''. As can the [[Cross-Dressing Voices|Masked Man]]. A variation of it is sung at the Dragon Shrine, as well as at the last stage of the monster arena and during [[Crowning Music of Awesome|the final battle]].

* [[The Medic]]: Violet, naturally, given that she is Fenith Island's resident nurse.

* [[Megane]]: [[Adorkable|Bismark]], appropriately enough.

* [[Our Dragons Are Different]]: In Aden’s and Sonja’s world, dragons - specifically called “Descended Dragons” in-game - seem to roam free, and at least four of the same species can be seen flying overhead at one point. Despite this, this seems to be a somewhat disconcerting matter, as neither Aden nor Sonja seem too pleased about the occurrence. Once they are transported to Fenith Island, however, one of those same dragons and its young, which serves as the Dragon Gods, are often interacted with and command more reverence than fear.

* [[Our Elves Are Better|Our Elves Are Different]]: Maerwen and Tabatha are two, both of whom seem to be a part of a [[Servant Tropes|growing trend]] in the ''[[Rune Factory]]'' universe, though neither minds her position in life. Additionally, Maerwen frequently makes a direct reference to "Dark Elves," even mentioning that her [[Lampshade Hanging|odd name]] means something to the affect of "white flowers on the water" among her people.

* [[Patchwork Kids]]: The physical characteristics of Aden's or Sonja's children largely depend upon whom they marry; for example, should the former be-wed the latter, their [http://img88.imageshack.us/img88/8265/img0071ay.jpg son] will inherit his mother's pink hair and turquoise eyes.

* [[People Puppets]]: {{spoiler|Lily}} becomes subjected to this as a result of possession, as well as {{spoiler|Odette}}, who soon thereafter comes to {{spoiler|her sister's}} aid. Additionally, {{spoiler|Pandora becomes possessed by her own father several times, as he disapproves of her being in a relationship, as well as for other various reasons}}. Oh, and then there's {{spoiler|[[The Reveal|Sonja's body in the guise of the Masked Man]]}} too.

* [[Physical God]]: Fenith Island's Descended Dragon is this, being that its kind is normally abundant elsewhere.

* [[Pimped-Out Dress]]: Electra, even though her family is poor.

* [[Plucky Girl]]: Sonja, certainly. Despite being forced to live in another's body as a virtual spirit for an unspecified amount of time, on top of being trapped in a world that's not her own, her naturally bright disposition is rarely dampened.

* [[Pointless Band-Aid]]: Sierra has one on the right side of her face.

* [[White-Haired Pretty Boy]]: Aden

* [[White-Haired Pretty Girl]]: Pandora is this, and exhibits [[Purple Eyes]] that [[Your Mileage May Vary|arguably]] help to accentuate her [[Tsurime Eyes|pride and light arrogance]].

* [[Who Wears Short Shorts?]]: And yet even the winter cold does not deter Sierra from this.

* [[Take Over the World|World Domination]]: Dialogue reveals this is Pandora's ultimate goal, despite her initial denial. She then goes on to induct Aden and Sonja as her chief followers, discusses her strategical tactics with them, and recruits Quinn and Kelsey to her cause.

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