Part 19: Page 19: Atlas Shrugged

Page 19: Atlas Shrugged

Short update today. Mainly because it's all about the minigames.


Mako Reactor

We've got to take the second elevator up because there's nothing else to do on this floor. There's a yellow card on the bottom, but we can't get to it right away.



That's...a clock. Huh.



Oh god damn it. At least it's a new book. That's good, right? ...right?



Fuck if I know, Cid. Croma walks up to Booko and Cid.

Hey, Cid, do you think Shirma's all right?

Shirma walks up. Awkward~

Hey, guys! Were you just talking about me? I hope I didn't have you worried!

You're pretty fly for a white mage, but you're still one major slowpoke!

......no. Just no, Croma.

Oh yeah? At least I don't wear a hat that's twice as big as my body!

She's saying what we're all thinking!

...That sound.

Huh? What do you hear, Cid?

I guess it's my turn...



You blew it up! Ah, damn you! God damn you to hell!

I didn't build airships so you could blow up everything with them! Inventions are supposed to help people, to make us stronger! What have I done? Where did I go wrong? I can't believe I actually...

An image of Shirma appears, behind Cid and facing away from the camera.

Smile, Uncle Cid! Smile! If you cry, you...ummm......you might miss all the wonderful things to come!

Shirma! We're going to have to work together, like a family. Okay? We'll rebuild the farm for your father-- for everyone. We can make it through this! We just have to be strong.

No way, you stupid old fart!

Huh.

Shirma...



You got that right. Also, that ending was out of left field.

I can't let them control me.

Cid, snap out of it!

Whew... Thanks, kid. That's quite a mouth on you.

P-pardon?

Never mind! It's water under the bridge. Let's move!



Unfortunately, this is our only choice of moving forward.



Gee, I wonder what story this is based on?


Prelude
Mini Red Riding Hood: Lightning-Fast Labyrinth Prologue

Once upon a time, there was a sweet young girl named Mini Red Riding Hood. One day, her grandmother was frightened by a sudden bolt of lightning and threw out her back. Red, being the kind girl she was, decided to take some medicine to her sick grandmother. But her mother warned her,
"Don't linger along the way, dear. It's getting dark, and the forecast is calling for thunderstorms!"
Red ignored her mother's warning and set off leisurely towards the forest in which her grandmother lived. Suddenly, the sound of thunder rumbled in the distance. Red looked up to Ramuh, the god of thunder, and said,
"What loud noises you make!"
"All the better to warn people to run for safety, my child."
"What bright flashes you make!"
"All the better to light the path of escape, my child."
"Cut the benevolent act! 'Fess up to why you destroy so many trees and houses!"
Even the mighty Ramuh couldn't come up with a good answer to that question. As Ramuh got more disgruntled, the thunderstorm became worse and worse. Would Red be able to make it to her grandmother's house?





This game isn't really that bad. It's only irritating for one reason.


Fiddle de Chocobo
Lightning-Fast Labyrinth Trial Mode

See, the reason this game is irritating is because of, you guessed it, the controls. Again. If you didn't notice, the screen zooms in quite a bit when you're moving around your character. As it winds up, you can't really see where you're going until you're there. As such, you'll often run into the obstacles without knowing they're even there.



Overall, not a hard game. Just tedious.


Victory

The symbol is a lightning bolt, the universal sign for 'holy fuck this thing is shocking me oh god oh god pain is coursing through my body'.




Two more cards. These two counter any blue decks.



Also, a wild epilogue has appeared.


Prelude
Mini Red Riding Hood: Lightning-Fast Labyrinth Epilogue - The Slip Up

Red was rushing along the way to her grandmother’s house wearing the glass slippers she received from the witch, when suddenly, the prince from the nearby castle appeared before her! As the prince laid his eyes on the lovely and curvy Red, his heart skipped a beat.
"Young lady, I beseech you to cast aside that hood, so I might gaze upon your elegant beauty without hindrance."
But Red had been taught by her parents that men were nothing but wolves when it came to women, so she sped off quickly as soon as he finished his request. She dashed off in such a hurry, though, that one of the glass slippers slipped off and was retrieved by the handsome prince.



The prince returned to the castle at once and opened its gates to all the people in all the land. Women flocked from across the countryside to have a chance at trying on the shoe and winning the prince's heart. Unfortunately for the prince, the glass slipper ended up being a one-size-fits-all, and he never found his one true love after all.

This is clearly a reference to the story of Cinderella. Don't ask me where the glass slippers, witch, or prince came from. I don't know.



The result of getting that epilogue is a trippy door opening. Also, there's that yellow card I was discussing earlier.



Normally, I wouldn't show this, but it's one screen away. What the hell. (It's this tower's warp back to the mainland)



Anyway, back to the book.


Fiddle de Chocobo
Lightning-Fast Labyrinth Versus 3

This one's not too difficult. It helps that it's the exact same as Trial Mode. What I'm saying is that you can skip this video (even though everyone does already (you jerks))



Slightly slower, but that's because I don't have to rush, unlike the time before.


Victory

It's kinda sad these two are that far behind me.



Epilogue get!


Prelude
Mini Red Riding Hood: Lightning-Fast Labyrinth Epilogue - Only Natural

Startled by the sound of the thunder and blinded by the glare of lightning, Red still managed to make it to her grandmother's house. Grandma's back problems were fixed in a jiffy as soon as she took a gulp of the medicine Red brought for her.
"Ramuh is one nasty fellow, causing so much trouble for you," complained Red.
But her grandmother smiled and softly replied,
"You can't blame Ramuh, my precious little dearie. All things in nature are big and scary. That's the way it is."



And just as she finished speaking, a great clap of thunder sounded out in resolute agreement.

Not sure if this is based on anything specific, or if it's just something I've missed.



The epilogue makes it rain indoors. Again.



Unfortunately, it comes back to life. The clock hasn't stopped.



The pillar holding that book has lowered. Fuck.



Me too, pal. Me too.



So let's do this, I guess.

Look! The book is...

Now it makes sense! That machine from before is connected to this!

Sorry to budge in on your special moment, but... I've got a wicked feeling in my gut right now--and it's not yesterday's loco moco. Anybody else notice what's missing?

What are you talking about?

For what he's referring to, check out image number 47 - thirteen images up.



Suddenly, Iron Giant.

WHO DARES TO DISTURB MY SLEEP MODE

Irma comes up the other elevator.

You've counted more than enough electric sheep, my friend. It's time to put you to good use!

Irma!

Iron giant! Show these fools the extent of your awesome power! Show them what technology is really made for...DESTRUCTION!

Please, stop! There's no reason for us to fight like this!

Of course there is, you silly git! We're enemies... And enemies fight!

*PREPARE TO BE FORMATTED*

I can't help but smile at his dialogue.



I've restructured the deck slightly. Not much change.



Let's do this!


Battle Theme
Card Game - Boco vs Iron Giant

Iron Giant is relatively difficult if you're not prepared. Me, I'm prepared. Also, I killed it with Omega Weapon

The LP is officially getting archived. This is happening.



Too much


Victory

Success.


Mako Reactor

...OUCH!

Clank!

There is a long pause.

A very long pause.

Like, at least ten seconds.

I was wondering if something had happened with the game.

About how long it took for you to read this.

Dueling with you has brought enlightenment to my CPU. True strength is not derived from malice. It comes from the desire to protect someone else.

He then falls over.



We are the best.



Hmph! Don't let that victory go to your foolish little heads! It's only a matter of time before Darkmaster Bebuzzu is fully revived!



Okay, fuck this. I'm done.

Next time: More books. Fuck.