First draft of "differences" list
Posted: Sun Sep 30, 2007 2:03 am
Hey! As if the TSS differences wasn't enough, I just finished a draft of EB differences as well. Same things apply, so I'll repeat a bit of what I said here:
First, this is just the draft, so it's only text. Everything here will be formatted later into an easier-to-follow form. Here's what the format of the draft is:
[Type]) [Screenshots]
E: [English version]
J: [Japanese version]
"Type" is one of six numbers, describing what kind of difference it is between the games:
1) Major changes: Very noticeable, and intentional
2) Minor changes: Not story-impacting, but usually intentional
3) Translation ambiguities: Ambiguities in English or Japanese version
4) Name clarifications: Changes or clarifications in names and titles
5) Miscellaneous changes
6) Equal
So here's the kind of feedback that I'd like:
- Are any of these just pointless clarifications that can be taken out?
- Are any of these more interesting in particular than others?
- Are any of them maybe classified one way that should be classified as another?
- Are there any differences that aren't here, that you think should be?
- Or, any other comments you might have...
Now then, here's the EB list:
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E: Gwyn's book talks about a shape-shifting dragon.
J: There is no book talking about a shape-shifting dragon. "Cont'd - The lost original home ~Legend of the Blue Star~ | People look up at the Blue Star with eyes full of longing and nostalgia, but... The Blue Star does not respond. It only shines beautifully."
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E: Ronfar is nondescript about how long ago the ordeal with Mauri was.
J: Ronfar says that the ordeal with Mauri was three years ago. "...strange! What is this!? Why has the curse gotten stronger? Three years ago... when Mauri fell ill, I..."
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E: Jean never told anyone what she was running from; she was only found in karate gear.
J: Jean only didn't tell anyone what happened when she was found (see items below). "Jean was lying down with bruises all over her body when we found and helped her. She was afraid of something, and wouldn't say what. She looked like she was once a martial artist, but she doesn't use martial arts anymore..."
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E: Jean never told anyone what she was running from, apparently.
J: Jean mentioned details of her past to the other caravan members: the Blue Dragon Cult, the Black Karate of Death, and the Masked Man. "I heard that before Jean came to the caravan, she had such a hard life. Jean, since childhood, was in the martial arts group called the Blue Dragon Cult, and was raised with the Black Karate of Death. When she was running away from them, she was being chased by the leader, the 'Masked Man'... We, the caravan, found her when she was beaten. It's no fault of Jean's... She just wants to forget about when she was an agent of the Black Karate of Death."
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E: Plantella is covered with a few more vines.
J: Plantella is not fully covered.
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E: Jean says her combat is using dance skills.
J: Jean says her combat is using karate once again, but the difference is that she uses it to help instead of harm. "This is the first time that I thought I could help people with the power of karate... The power that I gained is from the Black Karate of Death, but, depending on how it's used, it can be used to help people..."
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E: Jean hides the details of her past and why she needs to go.
J: Jean mentions directly about the Masked Man and Blue Dragon Karate. "I've thought about it and... I can't just walk away from the Masked Man and Blue Dragon Karate."
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E: No indication is given as to when Jean joined the caravan. Fortuneteller wasn't said to be involved in finding Jean.
J: Jean joined the caravan one year ago, based on the help of the fortuneteller. "One year ago, based on your prediction, you found me beaten..."
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E: Transport pads are starfleet-like symbols.
J: Transport pads are pentagrams.
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E: Dragonmasters mentioned in Vane Library: Cyclone Zeon, Iron Fist Loka, Dyne, Alex.
J: Dragonmasters mentioned in Vane Library include also the 'Gold and Silver Sisters Asty and Liza' (these were changed to Alicia and Lina/Laticia in the remake). "Heroes and Dragonmasters | Among the Dragonmasters of history stand out a few of notable popularity. Cyclone Zeon, Iron Fist Loka... the Gold and Silver Sisters Asty and Liza, one of the Four Heroes who fought the Black Dragon, Dyne, and... the last Dragonmaster, Alex..."
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E: Vane Library book is on killing Barney.
J: Vane Library book is about the first Dragonmaster, Dragonmaster Louie. "History of Dragonmasters | Together with the Goddess Althena, the first Dragonmaster came to this land from the Blue Star, Dragonmaster Louie. His first step is still left somewhere on this land..." - "Whoa... We should go look for that one day, Hiro. I'd like to see it..."
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E: Transport pads are starfleet-like symbols.
J: Transport pads are pentagrams.
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E: Reference in Vane Library to Meryod having burned down.
J: No mention of Meryod, no mention of rednecks. "It looks like the worldwide Althena's Cult was working to revive Zophar."
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E: Luna's letter to Hiro at the end sounds like Luna knew about Hiro from the beginning.
J: Luna's letter to Hiro at the end never mentions Hiro by name, but is addressed to a 'still-unseen person'. "...My name is Luna. This letter is meant for a person I still have not seen, in the distant future. I once was known as the Goddess Althena. But, I chose life as a human, and desired happiness as a human. But if I have one regret, that is... Lucia... Lucia is all alone. I wish for her to live not just for the Blue Star... but to live for herself... I want to show Lucia the warmth, kindness, and greatness of humanity. But, I can no longer do that. That is why... I must leave that to you, who I have not seen. Somehow, for Lucia..."
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E: Ghaleon was worried about Hiro and Lucia falling in love.
J: Ghaleon said that Hiro and Lucia falling in love would 'cause miracles'. "Ghaleon was worried about a boy named Hiro and a girl named Lucia. If the boy has feelings for the girl, then miracles can happen, but... that might not be enough! He was very said about it." - "Ghaleon... all along he know that Lucia..."
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E: Throughout the game, Jean is unforgiving of Lunn.
J: Jean seems to forgive Lunn. "I'm sure you can [retrain yourself], teacher... But I believe in what Hiro is accomplishing..."
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E: Althena created the priesthood to govern in her absence.
J: Althena created Althena's Cult when she was reborn. Note that the same word [althena-shindan] is translated usually as 'Althena's Cult', but occasionally as 'Althena's Guard' instead. "But, to govern this world, Althena was reborn and created Althena's Cult!"
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E: Ruby is enamored with Hiro, but not as blunt as in Japanese version throughout the game.
J: Ruby is enamored with Hiro, but a lot more blunt with being Hiro's lover / girlfriend / future bride throughout the game. "I'm Ruby! And I'm Hiro's girlfriend!"
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E: Leo doesn't refer to the Destroyer as Lucia, directly, until you reach Dalton.
J: Leo refers to the Destroyer as the Destroyer Lucia from the beginning. "The Destroyer Lucia!" - "Destroyer... Lucia!? But then that means..."
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E: Ruby tricks Leo into running into the Blue Spire.
J: Hiro tricks Leo into running into the Blue Spire. "Well then! The Destroyer Lucia must be in the tower!!" - "Leo totally believed you, Hiro. Cool!"
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E: The mayor of Larpa charges you 500S for the information Lucia got.
J: The mayor of Larpa charges you 30S for the information Lucia got.
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E: The guards on the Destiny have slightly different lines.
J: The guards on the Destiny have the same lines. "Who are you? I won't let you pass!"
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E: Leo considers talking with Lucia and perhaps staying her execution.
J: Leo rejects the idea of talking with Lucia and changing Althena's orders. "...I know what you said, but why can't se just take that girl to meet with the Goddess Althena, Lord Leo?" - "I have certainly considered that. But, I cannot freely change the Goddess Althena's orders just by my own judgment..."
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E: Ruby is enamored with Hiro, but not as blunt as in Japanese version throughout the game.
J: Ruby is enamored with Hiro, but a lot more jealous of Lucia throughout the game. "That's right! ...no, Hiro, you couldn't be interested in Lucia!? No!! Lucia, listen up! I'm the one who's gonna become Hiro's bride."
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E: The bird pulling the caravan can talk.
J: The bird pulling the caravan doesn't talk.
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E: Jean only asks Hiro and the others to show her to the secret passage in the forest to help the others.
J: Jean mentions how she swore never to use karate again, but implies that she may have to. "I swore never to use karate again... But, if I want to help my friends..."
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E: Ghaleon made the garden for the fairies/pixies because the world will be destroyed soon.
J: Ghaleon made the garden for the fairies/pixies because they're almost extinct. "We are almost extinct, Ghaleon said. Ghaleon brought us to this place. That's why [we say] Ghaleon helped the pixies <3." - "He helped these pixies...? Does this mean Ghaleon isn't such a bad guy?"
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E: The old man at the entrance to Zulan is Ronfar's literal grandfather.
J: The old man at the entrance to Zulan is no one in particular. Ronfar calls him 'gramps' as in a colloquial reference to an old man, not as his literal grandfather. "Hey, gramps, we can hear you from the bottom of the earth. Knock it off with that gloomy voice."
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E: The father of the current Ramus is named Grant.
J: Ramus' grandfather is also named Ramus; no one mentions another name for him. "When I was a child, Ramus' store was many times bigger than it is now. But the current young owner's old man [implies grandfather] was worthless..."
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E: None of the kids in Meribia mention Nall's name; it's not until you reach Taben's Peak that you hear of Nall.
J: The kids in Meribia occasionally mention Nall by name. "I have to do this for my dear Nall, and my close friends... Sniff, sniff..."
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E: Every 10th boy in Ramus' family is named Ramus.
J: All the owners of Ramus' store are named Ramus. "He calls Ramus 'junior' because the owners of Ramus' store are all named Ramus. The grandfather is Ramus, and so his grandson is called Ramus Junior."
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E: Lucia can't stand being around the children at Taben's Peak at first.
J: Lucia is just confused around the children at Taben's Peak at first. "Playing with children... I don't know how I'm supposed to do this... I'm worried..."
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E: Nall mentions the White Dragon Wings having lost a bit of power in the last half-century.
J: Nall doesn't mention any loss-in-power in the White Dragon Wings. "These White Dragon Wings have the power to return you to the surface from the back of a cave. You can use it however many times you'd like. Heh, convenient, isn't it? Although, there are places where the ground's power is distorted and you can't use them."
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E: Girl in Vane is looking for its 'spank shops'.
J: Girl in Vane likes the romantic feeling of Vane's history. "The Magic Guild from a forgotten era... Oh how romantic!"
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E: Lemina implies Nash and Mia's romantic involvement in history, and addresses her diary as 'Lee Lee'.
J: No mention of Nash and Mia in Lemina's diary, and no name for her diary. "There isn't a single newcomer, and there's no power [from the Guild] just because it's old... I hate how the Magic Guild is this way! Of course I'll work hard to restore the glory of long ago, and if I do that, then mother will be pleased. Until then, I'll keep saving without wasting anything, and someday... I'll be able to close the big hole in the mansion roof and stop the rain!"
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E: Guy who sounds like he's from English TSS's Meryod is in the Vane Library.
J: No mention of Meryod, no mention of rednecks. "I'm not that smart, so I fall asleep with books that have a lot of words, but..."
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E: Vane Library book mentions Love Potion #9.
J: Vane Library book mentions cooking recipes. "Hey, Hiro, I want to try some of the Sand Shark Sashimi! [lit. Dolphin Face Sashimi] Hey, why do you look so disgusted, Hiro?"
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E: Vane Library book theorizes the lights in the sky are visitors from the Blue Star.
J: Vane Library book theorizes about a Blue Star-Flying Saucer link. "The Secret of the Blue Star!? | I know it! On the Blue Star are takeoff points for mysterious flying saucers! And, could that be where they are looking down on us!? More in the next issue!!!" - "Huh...?"
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E: Vane Library book is about the events preceding Vane's fall.
J: Vane Library book is about the general history of the Magic Guild, even up to Lemina. "Story of the Magic Guild | The Magic City of Vane, and the Magic Guild. Their glory and history." - "All the events that occured in the Magic Guild are written in this book. In the near future, even my name, Lemina, will be written in it as the Premier who restored the Magic Guild <3."
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E: Lucia doesn't sense Althena's presence when you reach Pentagulia.
J: Lucia does sense Althena's power when you reach Pentagulia. "Definitely, I feel Althena's Power coming from this city..."
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E: Jean figures out that Lunn is the leader of the Blue Dragon Cult, although at the last second.
J: Lunn tells Jean herself that he is the leader of the Blue Dragon Cult. "You are still the obedient child, never doubting anything, just like long ago. You still do not know, Jean. The Masked Man you seek is me!" - "It's... you, Lunn!? You must be joking..."
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E: Ronfar says that both Leo and Mauri's lives are in danger if the Cult knew about him helping them.
J: Ronfar only says that Leo swore loyalty to Althena's Cult. "Leo is a knight who swore loyalty to Althena's Cult. If he didn't disguise himself like that, then he would have lost his position. That guy's pretty clumsy. But, he has good in him..."
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E: One guy in Horam complains about being ejected from the Fat Boy Dojo.
J: One guy in Horam talks about how Horam has been a town of martial arts since long ago. "The martial arts have thrived in the town of Horam since long ago..."
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E: The Blue Dragon asks if Lucia's arrival means Althena has left.
J: The Blue Dragon greets Lucia as the one who controls the Blue Star, and mentions the Dragons' role in keeping the world in balance. "Ah, so it is you, Lucia, the one who controls the Blue Star, who has revived me... But... we Dragons have the duty to protect the balance of this world."
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E: The old man near Zaback's entrance is Lemina's literal grandfather.
J: The old man near Zaback's entrance is no one in particular. Lemina calls him 'grandfather', but this isn't literal. "Grandpa..." - "Ah, please do not worry about me, young girl. You are too kind."
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E: The Black Dragon talks about Althena's Plan.
J: The Black Dragon only talks about what Althena dreamed of, and specifies Lucia's conflict as part of that dream. "The pain you feal in your heart is precisely the key to realizing the dream that Althena desired." - "The dream that... Althena desired... What are you talking about, Black Dragon? I don't understand."
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E: Ghaleon suggests Lucia give him the secret of the Blue Spire's true power.
J: Ghaleon only indicates that he knows about the Blue Spire's true power. "You can't save Hiro now. But if that is your one wish, then the Blue Spire's true power..." - "...!? The Blue Spire's true power? Ghaleon, how do you know about that!?"
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E: Inside the Blue Spire, Lucia says that restoring the Blue Star is the reason for her being.
J: Inside the Blue Spire, Lucia says that restoring the Blue Star is the reason for Lunar's existence. "...This is gathering the world's magic power to restore the cold Blue Star. That is the Blue Spire's purpose... and... the reason for this world's existence..." - "...what!? You mean that Lunar only exists for the Blue Star?"
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E: Jean admits to being 'a little lovesick'.
J: Nothing about Jean being 'lovesick'.
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E: Leo asks to look out for his 'Lords of Valor' beefcake calendar when it comes out.
J: Leo is humble about his pursuit to justice. "But, I still need to learn much in order to truly understand the meaning of justice..."
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E: Althena not referred to as goddess of anything in particular in intro.
J: Althena referred to as Goddess of Creation in intro. "Long, long ago, the Goddess of Creation, Althena, blessed the land of death with great magic power and turned it into a land abundant with green."
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E: Althena is reborn every few hundred years.
J: Althena used to be reborn many centuries ago. "Many hundreds of years ago... The Goddess of Love and Beauty, Althena, would be reborn [periodically]. When she was reborn, she would guide the world and its people, and govern everything."
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E: Lucia says something about 'his former self' after viewing the record at the ruins.
J: Lucia only comments on the image that looked like Althena after viewing the ruins' record. "That figure... could it be Althena...!? What does this mean?"
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E: Vane Library book has Alex marrying Luna.
J: No mention of Alex marrying Luna in Vane Library. "The Last Dragonmaster | Long, long ago, a boy named Alex was born. He dreamed of becoming Dragonmaster, and wanting to set off on a journey, one day, went to the White Dragon Cave..."
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E: The beads in Azado cost 1000S.
J: The beads in Azado cost 1000S and are effective for 10 days. "To buy the beads, you need to pay 1000S every 10 days."
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E: The menu on the Destiny sounds generally unappetizing.
J: The menu on the Destiny is based on the random-battle monsters. "Morning: Roast Fatal Hopper. Noon: Slime. Night: Escargot Meunière. If we fight a Buzzard Beak then we might have steak tonight. Dining Corps."
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E: The man at Raculi's entrance is Ronfar's [other] grandfather.
J: The man at Raculi's entrance may be Ronfar's literal grandfather, or just another old man. "Eh...? You're that brat Ronfar! You look well." - "So you remember me. Great, old man."
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E: Jean says that the fight with Zophar is the last time she'll use Blue Dragon Karate.
J: Jean says that this will be the last fight in which she intends on using martial arts. "I intend for this to be the last fight of Jean the martial artist..."
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E: Nall mentions that the Star Dragon guards the way between Lunar and the Blue Star.
J: Nall adds that the Star Dragon is unlike the Four Dragons. "The Star Dragon! He's not like the other Dragons. He has the power to connect star with star."
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E: The Star Dragon says there are still 'many years' left until the Blue Star can be visited again.
J: The Star Dragon implies that the time to visit the Blue Star is still far away. "Hm hm hm... You do not know me, Red Dragon? I am... the Star Dragon... I control the bridge which ties the Blue Star to Lunar... The Blue Star that you seek is still in the midst of a long slumber for its rebirth... It is still a long time until the day when it is revived... I cannot allow anyone to set foot on the Blue Star [until then]..."
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E: The group behind the [false] Althena is named Althena's Cult.
J: The group behind the [false] Althena is named, more literally, 'Althena's Divine Party'--'Althena-shindan'. Note that this same word is usually translated as 'Althena's Cult', but in a few places is also translated as 'priesthood' or 'Althena's Guard'.
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E: Leo signed his letter to Ronfar as 'LM'.
J: Leo signed his letter to Ronfar only as 'Your Friend'. "Ronfar, I came by to speak with you, but it seems you are out... I will return after my work. Your friend."
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E: Names and titles of the Four Heroes: White Knight Leo, Saint Lunn, Grand Black Wizard Borgan, Red Priest Mauri.
J: Names and titles of the Four Heroes: White Knight Leo, Blue Karate-Master Lunn [rainasu], Black Wizard Borgan, Red Priest Mauri. Karate-Master is 'kensei', literally 'holy fist'.
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E: Name of the forest north of Dalton is the Illusion Woods.
J: Name of the forest north of Dalton is the 'Lance Woods'.
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E: North of Takkar is Secret Room #2.
J: North of Takkar is 'Bandit Hideout'
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E: Major healing item is called Dover Nut.
J: Major healing item is called Healing Seed.
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E: The village of inns is called Takkar Village.
J: The village of inns is called Temis [temisu] Village
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E: The person who attacks you at Bandit's Butte (and later in the Epilogue) is named Phantom Sentry.
J: The person who attacks you at Bandit's Butte (and later in the Epilogue) is named Zeke the Risen [jiiku za raizun].
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E: Lemina calls herself 'Junior Premier'.
J: Lemina never uses anything corresponding to 'Junior' when she refers to herself as the 'Premier' of the guild. "What are you trying to hide? I am Lemina, Premier of the Magic Guild."
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E: The Masked White Knight is named Mystere!
J: The Masked White Knight does not have a name! "I... I am not Leo! I am... I am... yes... You may call me the Masked White Knight."
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E: The sealed power of the Dragons is referred to as 'Dragon Aura'.
J: The sealed power of the Dragons is referred to only as 'Power of Dragon'. "Each of the sealed Dragon Powers is guarded by one of Althena's Cult's Four Heroes."
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E: The Dragonship is called the Destiny.
J: The Dragonship is called the Valgan.
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E: The area south of Horam is called the Marius Zone.
J: The area south of Horam is called the Dix Mountainous Area. The 'Marius Zone' from the first Lunar game was called something different. "This is the Martial Arts Town of Horam. This is the Westernmost town in West Katarina. South of West Katarina is the Dix Mountainous Area..."
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E: The area around Zaback is called the Marius Zone.
J: The area around Zaback is called the Dix Mountainous Area. "There are places where treasure lies around the Dix Mountainous Area here and the Minea Sea to the east."
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E: The Tears of Althena in Serak Palace are first referred to as the Aura of Althena, although they're referred to as the Tears of Althena everywhere else.
J: The Tears of Althena in Serak Palace are always referred to as Althena's Tears. "...Ronfar, do the Tears of Althena really exist?"
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E: Item in Goddess' Tower called Immortal Bow.
J: Item in Goddess' Tower called 'God Gun'.
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E: Item in Zophar's Keep called Angel Armor.
J: Item in Zophar's Keep called Dragon Angel Armor.
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E: Epilogue is called the Epilogue when you restore the save.
J: Epilogue is called 'Hiro's Home' when you restore the save.
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E: Added in 'Legendary' when you get the Sword of Althena from Nall.
J: When you get the Sword of Althena, it's only called the Sword of Althena.
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E: Find Lucia's Tear at Dragon's Nest.
J: Find Devil's Tear at Dragon's Next.
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E: Fight Phantom Sentry in the Sunken Tower (same as at Bandit's Butte).
J: Fight Zeke the Risen [jiiku za raizun] in the Sunken Tower (same as at Bandit's Butte).
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E: Saving requires MEXP.
J: Saving does not require MEXP.
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E: Ronfar's topmost group-healing spell is 45MP (22MP with ring). Icons for single and group healing spells are switched.
J: Ronfar's topmost group-healing spell is 17MP. Icons for single and group healing spells are switched.
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E: Flame Fist in Sunken Tower isn't equippable, only usable in battle.
J: Flame Fist in Sunken Tower can be equipped on Jean, and is usable in battle.
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E: Guy was taking a leak in the ally while Lucia saw.
J: Guy was taking a leak in the ally while Lucia saw.
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E: Ghaleon means to attack Lucia, when Hiro gets in the way.
J: Ghaleon means to attack Lucia, when Hiro gets in the way. "And after that, I will recreate this world the way it should be, thanks to my god Zophar. And the ones I should destroy shall be the Goddess Althena, and... you, Lucia!"
First, this is just the draft, so it's only text. Everything here will be formatted later into an easier-to-follow form. Here's what the format of the draft is:
[Type]) [Screenshots]
E: [English version]
J: [Japanese version]
"Type" is one of six numbers, describing what kind of difference it is between the games:
1) Major changes: Very noticeable, and intentional
2) Minor changes: Not story-impacting, but usually intentional
3) Translation ambiguities: Ambiguities in English or Japanese version
4) Name clarifications: Changes or clarifications in names and titles
5) Miscellaneous changes
6) Equal
So here's the kind of feedback that I'd like:
- Are any of these just pointless clarifications that can be taken out?
- Are any of these more interesting in particular than others?
- Are any of them maybe classified one way that should be classified as another?
- Are there any differences that aren't here, that you think should be?
- Or, any other comments you might have...
Now then, here's the EB list:
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E: Gwyn's book talks about a shape-shifting dragon.
J: There is no book talking about a shape-shifting dragon. "Cont'd - The lost original home ~Legend of the Blue Star~ | People look up at the Blue Star with eyes full of longing and nostalgia, but... The Blue Star does not respond. It only shines beautifully."
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E: Ronfar is nondescript about how long ago the ordeal with Mauri was.
J: Ronfar says that the ordeal with Mauri was three years ago. "...strange! What is this!? Why has the curse gotten stronger? Three years ago... when Mauri fell ill, I..."
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E: Jean never told anyone what she was running from; she was only found in karate gear.
J: Jean only didn't tell anyone what happened when she was found (see items below). "Jean was lying down with bruises all over her body when we found and helped her. She was afraid of something, and wouldn't say what. She looked like she was once a martial artist, but she doesn't use martial arts anymore..."
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E: Jean never told anyone what she was running from, apparently.
J: Jean mentioned details of her past to the other caravan members: the Blue Dragon Cult, the Black Karate of Death, and the Masked Man. "I heard that before Jean came to the caravan, she had such a hard life. Jean, since childhood, was in the martial arts group called the Blue Dragon Cult, and was raised with the Black Karate of Death. When she was running away from them, she was being chased by the leader, the 'Masked Man'... We, the caravan, found her when she was beaten. It's no fault of Jean's... She just wants to forget about when she was an agent of the Black Karate of Death."
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E: Plantella is covered with a few more vines.
J: Plantella is not fully covered.
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E: Jean says her combat is using dance skills.
J: Jean says her combat is using karate once again, but the difference is that she uses it to help instead of harm. "This is the first time that I thought I could help people with the power of karate... The power that I gained is from the Black Karate of Death, but, depending on how it's used, it can be used to help people..."
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E: Jean hides the details of her past and why she needs to go.
J: Jean mentions directly about the Masked Man and Blue Dragon Karate. "I've thought about it and... I can't just walk away from the Masked Man and Blue Dragon Karate."
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E: No indication is given as to when Jean joined the caravan. Fortuneteller wasn't said to be involved in finding Jean.
J: Jean joined the caravan one year ago, based on the help of the fortuneteller. "One year ago, based on your prediction, you found me beaten..."
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E: Transport pads are starfleet-like symbols.
J: Transport pads are pentagrams.
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E: Dragonmasters mentioned in Vane Library: Cyclone Zeon, Iron Fist Loka, Dyne, Alex.
J: Dragonmasters mentioned in Vane Library include also the 'Gold and Silver Sisters Asty and Liza' (these were changed to Alicia and Lina/Laticia in the remake). "Heroes and Dragonmasters | Among the Dragonmasters of history stand out a few of notable popularity. Cyclone Zeon, Iron Fist Loka... the Gold and Silver Sisters Asty and Liza, one of the Four Heroes who fought the Black Dragon, Dyne, and... the last Dragonmaster, Alex..."
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E: Vane Library book is on killing Barney.
J: Vane Library book is about the first Dragonmaster, Dragonmaster Louie. "History of Dragonmasters | Together with the Goddess Althena, the first Dragonmaster came to this land from the Blue Star, Dragonmaster Louie. His first step is still left somewhere on this land..." - "Whoa... We should go look for that one day, Hiro. I'd like to see it..."
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E: Transport pads are starfleet-like symbols.
J: Transport pads are pentagrams.
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E: Reference in Vane Library to Meryod having burned down.
J: No mention of Meryod, no mention of rednecks. "It looks like the worldwide Althena's Cult was working to revive Zophar."
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E: Luna's letter to Hiro at the end sounds like Luna knew about Hiro from the beginning.
J: Luna's letter to Hiro at the end never mentions Hiro by name, but is addressed to a 'still-unseen person'. "...My name is Luna. This letter is meant for a person I still have not seen, in the distant future. I once was known as the Goddess Althena. But, I chose life as a human, and desired happiness as a human. But if I have one regret, that is... Lucia... Lucia is all alone. I wish for her to live not just for the Blue Star... but to live for herself... I want to show Lucia the warmth, kindness, and greatness of humanity. But, I can no longer do that. That is why... I must leave that to you, who I have not seen. Somehow, for Lucia..."
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E: Ghaleon was worried about Hiro and Lucia falling in love.
J: Ghaleon said that Hiro and Lucia falling in love would 'cause miracles'. "Ghaleon was worried about a boy named Hiro and a girl named Lucia. If the boy has feelings for the girl, then miracles can happen, but... that might not be enough! He was very said about it." - "Ghaleon... all along he know that Lucia..."
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E: Throughout the game, Jean is unforgiving of Lunn.
J: Jean seems to forgive Lunn. "I'm sure you can [retrain yourself], teacher... But I believe in what Hiro is accomplishing..."
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E: Althena created the priesthood to govern in her absence.
J: Althena created Althena's Cult when she was reborn. Note that the same word [althena-shindan] is translated usually as 'Althena's Cult', but occasionally as 'Althena's Guard' instead. "But, to govern this world, Althena was reborn and created Althena's Cult!"
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E: Ruby is enamored with Hiro, but not as blunt as in Japanese version throughout the game.
J: Ruby is enamored with Hiro, but a lot more blunt with being Hiro's lover / girlfriend / future bride throughout the game. "I'm Ruby! And I'm Hiro's girlfriend!"
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E: Leo doesn't refer to the Destroyer as Lucia, directly, until you reach Dalton.
J: Leo refers to the Destroyer as the Destroyer Lucia from the beginning. "The Destroyer Lucia!" - "Destroyer... Lucia!? But then that means..."
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E: Ruby tricks Leo into running into the Blue Spire.
J: Hiro tricks Leo into running into the Blue Spire. "Well then! The Destroyer Lucia must be in the tower!!" - "Leo totally believed you, Hiro. Cool!"
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E: The mayor of Larpa charges you 500S for the information Lucia got.
J: The mayor of Larpa charges you 30S for the information Lucia got.
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E: The guards on the Destiny have slightly different lines.
J: The guards on the Destiny have the same lines. "Who are you? I won't let you pass!"
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E: Leo considers talking with Lucia and perhaps staying her execution.
J: Leo rejects the idea of talking with Lucia and changing Althena's orders. "...I know what you said, but why can't se just take that girl to meet with the Goddess Althena, Lord Leo?" - "I have certainly considered that. But, I cannot freely change the Goddess Althena's orders just by my own judgment..."
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E: Ruby is enamored with Hiro, but not as blunt as in Japanese version throughout the game.
J: Ruby is enamored with Hiro, but a lot more jealous of Lucia throughout the game. "That's right! ...no, Hiro, you couldn't be interested in Lucia!? No!! Lucia, listen up! I'm the one who's gonna become Hiro's bride."
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E: The bird pulling the caravan can talk.
J: The bird pulling the caravan doesn't talk.
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E: Jean only asks Hiro and the others to show her to the secret passage in the forest to help the others.
J: Jean mentions how she swore never to use karate again, but implies that she may have to. "I swore never to use karate again... But, if I want to help my friends..."
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E: Ghaleon made the garden for the fairies/pixies because the world will be destroyed soon.
J: Ghaleon made the garden for the fairies/pixies because they're almost extinct. "We are almost extinct, Ghaleon said. Ghaleon brought us to this place. That's why [we say] Ghaleon helped the pixies <3." - "He helped these pixies...? Does this mean Ghaleon isn't such a bad guy?"
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E: The old man at the entrance to Zulan is Ronfar's literal grandfather.
J: The old man at the entrance to Zulan is no one in particular. Ronfar calls him 'gramps' as in a colloquial reference to an old man, not as his literal grandfather. "Hey, gramps, we can hear you from the bottom of the earth. Knock it off with that gloomy voice."
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E: The father of the current Ramus is named Grant.
J: Ramus' grandfather is also named Ramus; no one mentions another name for him. "When I was a child, Ramus' store was many times bigger than it is now. But the current young owner's old man [implies grandfather] was worthless..."
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E: None of the kids in Meribia mention Nall's name; it's not until you reach Taben's Peak that you hear of Nall.
J: The kids in Meribia occasionally mention Nall by name. "I have to do this for my dear Nall, and my close friends... Sniff, sniff..."
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E: Every 10th boy in Ramus' family is named Ramus.
J: All the owners of Ramus' store are named Ramus. "He calls Ramus 'junior' because the owners of Ramus' store are all named Ramus. The grandfather is Ramus, and so his grandson is called Ramus Junior."
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E: Lucia can't stand being around the children at Taben's Peak at first.
J: Lucia is just confused around the children at Taben's Peak at first. "Playing with children... I don't know how I'm supposed to do this... I'm worried..."
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E: Nall mentions the White Dragon Wings having lost a bit of power in the last half-century.
J: Nall doesn't mention any loss-in-power in the White Dragon Wings. "These White Dragon Wings have the power to return you to the surface from the back of a cave. You can use it however many times you'd like. Heh, convenient, isn't it? Although, there are places where the ground's power is distorted and you can't use them."
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E: Girl in Vane is looking for its 'spank shops'.
J: Girl in Vane likes the romantic feeling of Vane's history. "The Magic Guild from a forgotten era... Oh how romantic!"
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E: Lemina implies Nash and Mia's romantic involvement in history, and addresses her diary as 'Lee Lee'.
J: No mention of Nash and Mia in Lemina's diary, and no name for her diary. "There isn't a single newcomer, and there's no power [from the Guild] just because it's old... I hate how the Magic Guild is this way! Of course I'll work hard to restore the glory of long ago, and if I do that, then mother will be pleased. Until then, I'll keep saving without wasting anything, and someday... I'll be able to close the big hole in the mansion roof and stop the rain!"
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E: Guy who sounds like he's from English TSS's Meryod is in the Vane Library.
J: No mention of Meryod, no mention of rednecks. "I'm not that smart, so I fall asleep with books that have a lot of words, but..."
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E: Vane Library book mentions Love Potion #9.
J: Vane Library book mentions cooking recipes. "Hey, Hiro, I want to try some of the Sand Shark Sashimi! [lit. Dolphin Face Sashimi] Hey, why do you look so disgusted, Hiro?"
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E: Vane Library book theorizes the lights in the sky are visitors from the Blue Star.
J: Vane Library book theorizes about a Blue Star-Flying Saucer link. "The Secret of the Blue Star!? | I know it! On the Blue Star are takeoff points for mysterious flying saucers! And, could that be where they are looking down on us!? More in the next issue!!!" - "Huh...?"
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E: Vane Library book is about the events preceding Vane's fall.
J: Vane Library book is about the general history of the Magic Guild, even up to Lemina. "Story of the Magic Guild | The Magic City of Vane, and the Magic Guild. Their glory and history." - "All the events that occured in the Magic Guild are written in this book. In the near future, even my name, Lemina, will be written in it as the Premier who restored the Magic Guild <3."
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E: Lucia doesn't sense Althena's presence when you reach Pentagulia.
J: Lucia does sense Althena's power when you reach Pentagulia. "Definitely, I feel Althena's Power coming from this city..."
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E: Jean figures out that Lunn is the leader of the Blue Dragon Cult, although at the last second.
J: Lunn tells Jean herself that he is the leader of the Blue Dragon Cult. "You are still the obedient child, never doubting anything, just like long ago. You still do not know, Jean. The Masked Man you seek is me!" - "It's... you, Lunn!? You must be joking..."
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E: Ronfar says that both Leo and Mauri's lives are in danger if the Cult knew about him helping them.
J: Ronfar only says that Leo swore loyalty to Althena's Cult. "Leo is a knight who swore loyalty to Althena's Cult. If he didn't disguise himself like that, then he would have lost his position. That guy's pretty clumsy. But, he has good in him..."
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E: One guy in Horam complains about being ejected from the Fat Boy Dojo.
J: One guy in Horam talks about how Horam has been a town of martial arts since long ago. "The martial arts have thrived in the town of Horam since long ago..."
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E: The Blue Dragon asks if Lucia's arrival means Althena has left.
J: The Blue Dragon greets Lucia as the one who controls the Blue Star, and mentions the Dragons' role in keeping the world in balance. "Ah, so it is you, Lucia, the one who controls the Blue Star, who has revived me... But... we Dragons have the duty to protect the balance of this world."
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E: The old man near Zaback's entrance is Lemina's literal grandfather.
J: The old man near Zaback's entrance is no one in particular. Lemina calls him 'grandfather', but this isn't literal. "Grandpa..." - "Ah, please do not worry about me, young girl. You are too kind."
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E: The Black Dragon talks about Althena's Plan.
J: The Black Dragon only talks about what Althena dreamed of, and specifies Lucia's conflict as part of that dream. "The pain you feal in your heart is precisely the key to realizing the dream that Althena desired." - "The dream that... Althena desired... What are you talking about, Black Dragon? I don't understand."
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E: Ghaleon suggests Lucia give him the secret of the Blue Spire's true power.
J: Ghaleon only indicates that he knows about the Blue Spire's true power. "You can't save Hiro now. But if that is your one wish, then the Blue Spire's true power..." - "...!? The Blue Spire's true power? Ghaleon, how do you know about that!?"
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E: Inside the Blue Spire, Lucia says that restoring the Blue Star is the reason for her being.
J: Inside the Blue Spire, Lucia says that restoring the Blue Star is the reason for Lunar's existence. "...This is gathering the world's magic power to restore the cold Blue Star. That is the Blue Spire's purpose... and... the reason for this world's existence..." - "...what!? You mean that Lunar only exists for the Blue Star?"
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E: Jean admits to being 'a little lovesick'.
J: Nothing about Jean being 'lovesick'.
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E: Leo asks to look out for his 'Lords of Valor' beefcake calendar when it comes out.
J: Leo is humble about his pursuit to justice. "But, I still need to learn much in order to truly understand the meaning of justice..."
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E: Althena not referred to as goddess of anything in particular in intro.
J: Althena referred to as Goddess of Creation in intro. "Long, long ago, the Goddess of Creation, Althena, blessed the land of death with great magic power and turned it into a land abundant with green."
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E: Althena is reborn every few hundred years.
J: Althena used to be reborn many centuries ago. "Many hundreds of years ago... The Goddess of Love and Beauty, Althena, would be reborn [periodically]. When she was reborn, she would guide the world and its people, and govern everything."
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E: Lucia says something about 'his former self' after viewing the record at the ruins.
J: Lucia only comments on the image that looked like Althena after viewing the ruins' record. "That figure... could it be Althena...!? What does this mean?"
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E: Vane Library book has Alex marrying Luna.
J: No mention of Alex marrying Luna in Vane Library. "The Last Dragonmaster | Long, long ago, a boy named Alex was born. He dreamed of becoming Dragonmaster, and wanting to set off on a journey, one day, went to the White Dragon Cave..."
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E: The beads in Azado cost 1000S.
J: The beads in Azado cost 1000S and are effective for 10 days. "To buy the beads, you need to pay 1000S every 10 days."
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E: The menu on the Destiny sounds generally unappetizing.
J: The menu on the Destiny is based on the random-battle monsters. "Morning: Roast Fatal Hopper. Noon: Slime. Night: Escargot Meunière. If we fight a Buzzard Beak then we might have steak tonight. Dining Corps."
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E: The man at Raculi's entrance is Ronfar's [other] grandfather.
J: The man at Raculi's entrance may be Ronfar's literal grandfather, or just another old man. "Eh...? You're that brat Ronfar! You look well." - "So you remember me. Great, old man."
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E: Jean says that the fight with Zophar is the last time she'll use Blue Dragon Karate.
J: Jean says that this will be the last fight in which she intends on using martial arts. "I intend for this to be the last fight of Jean the martial artist..."
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E: Nall mentions that the Star Dragon guards the way between Lunar and the Blue Star.
J: Nall adds that the Star Dragon is unlike the Four Dragons. "The Star Dragon! He's not like the other Dragons. He has the power to connect star with star."
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E: The Star Dragon says there are still 'many years' left until the Blue Star can be visited again.
J: The Star Dragon implies that the time to visit the Blue Star is still far away. "Hm hm hm... You do not know me, Red Dragon? I am... the Star Dragon... I control the bridge which ties the Blue Star to Lunar... The Blue Star that you seek is still in the midst of a long slumber for its rebirth... It is still a long time until the day when it is revived... I cannot allow anyone to set foot on the Blue Star [until then]..."
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E: The group behind the [false] Althena is named Althena's Cult.
J: The group behind the [false] Althena is named, more literally, 'Althena's Divine Party'--'Althena-shindan'. Note that this same word is usually translated as 'Althena's Cult', but in a few places is also translated as 'priesthood' or 'Althena's Guard'.
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E: Leo signed his letter to Ronfar as 'LM'.
J: Leo signed his letter to Ronfar only as 'Your Friend'. "Ronfar, I came by to speak with you, but it seems you are out... I will return after my work. Your friend."
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E: Names and titles of the Four Heroes: White Knight Leo, Saint Lunn, Grand Black Wizard Borgan, Red Priest Mauri.
J: Names and titles of the Four Heroes: White Knight Leo, Blue Karate-Master Lunn [rainasu], Black Wizard Borgan, Red Priest Mauri. Karate-Master is 'kensei', literally 'holy fist'.
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E: Name of the forest north of Dalton is the Illusion Woods.
J: Name of the forest north of Dalton is the 'Lance Woods'.
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E: North of Takkar is Secret Room #2.
J: North of Takkar is 'Bandit Hideout'
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E: Major healing item is called Dover Nut.
J: Major healing item is called Healing Seed.
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E: The village of inns is called Takkar Village.
J: The village of inns is called Temis [temisu] Village
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E: The person who attacks you at Bandit's Butte (and later in the Epilogue) is named Phantom Sentry.
J: The person who attacks you at Bandit's Butte (and later in the Epilogue) is named Zeke the Risen [jiiku za raizun].
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E: Lemina calls herself 'Junior Premier'.
J: Lemina never uses anything corresponding to 'Junior' when she refers to herself as the 'Premier' of the guild. "What are you trying to hide? I am Lemina, Premier of the Magic Guild."
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E: The Masked White Knight is named Mystere!
J: The Masked White Knight does not have a name! "I... I am not Leo! I am... I am... yes... You may call me the Masked White Knight."
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E: The sealed power of the Dragons is referred to as 'Dragon Aura'.
J: The sealed power of the Dragons is referred to only as 'Power of Dragon'. "Each of the sealed Dragon Powers is guarded by one of Althena's Cult's Four Heroes."
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E: The Dragonship is called the Destiny.
J: The Dragonship is called the Valgan.
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E: The area south of Horam is called the Marius Zone.
J: The area south of Horam is called the Dix Mountainous Area. The 'Marius Zone' from the first Lunar game was called something different. "This is the Martial Arts Town of Horam. This is the Westernmost town in West Katarina. South of West Katarina is the Dix Mountainous Area..."
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E: The area around Zaback is called the Marius Zone.
J: The area around Zaback is called the Dix Mountainous Area. "There are places where treasure lies around the Dix Mountainous Area here and the Minea Sea to the east."
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E: The Tears of Althena in Serak Palace are first referred to as the Aura of Althena, although they're referred to as the Tears of Althena everywhere else.
J: The Tears of Althena in Serak Palace are always referred to as Althena's Tears. "...Ronfar, do the Tears of Althena really exist?"
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E: Item in Goddess' Tower called Immortal Bow.
J: Item in Goddess' Tower called 'God Gun'.
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E: Item in Zophar's Keep called Angel Armor.
J: Item in Zophar's Keep called Dragon Angel Armor.
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E: Epilogue is called the Epilogue when you restore the save.
J: Epilogue is called 'Hiro's Home' when you restore the save.
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E: Added in 'Legendary' when you get the Sword of Althena from Nall.
J: When you get the Sword of Althena, it's only called the Sword of Althena.
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E: Find Lucia's Tear at Dragon's Nest.
J: Find Devil's Tear at Dragon's Next.
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E: Fight Phantom Sentry in the Sunken Tower (same as at Bandit's Butte).
J: Fight Zeke the Risen [jiiku za raizun] in the Sunken Tower (same as at Bandit's Butte).
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E: Saving requires MEXP.
J: Saving does not require MEXP.
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E: Ronfar's topmost group-healing spell is 45MP (22MP with ring). Icons for single and group healing spells are switched.
J: Ronfar's topmost group-healing spell is 17MP. Icons for single and group healing spells are switched.
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E: Flame Fist in Sunken Tower isn't equippable, only usable in battle.
J: Flame Fist in Sunken Tower can be equipped on Jean, and is usable in battle.
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E: Guy was taking a leak in the ally while Lucia saw.
J: Guy was taking a leak in the ally while Lucia saw.
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E: Ghaleon means to attack Lucia, when Hiro gets in the way.
J: Ghaleon means to attack Lucia, when Hiro gets in the way. "And after that, I will recreate this world the way it should be, thanks to my god Zophar. And the ones I should destroy shall be the Goddess Althena, and... you, Lucia!"