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I have, but I'm a writer. I can't help it. LOL. You love every character when you understand their viewpoint. I'm a sucker for character development (especially FFXIII's). But it's more like, "Wow. I love this person's character." I think if I was ever actually crushing on a fictional character, it'd be a sad day. But for kicks, here's the KH characters I've had a "crush" on. Though I use the term lightly. Keep in mind I was about nine when I first played KH1 and am now nineteen. Anyway, the characters I've liked are: Sora, Roxas, Vanitas, Tidus (for FFX), Zack (mostly for CC), and (now) Neku. I also like Riku, Axel, Demyx (he's hilarious), and Zexion (though I don't know why), but I wouldn't call them crushes. Well, maybe Terra. I do love Terra...

Hahaha. I actually downloaded a playthrough a long time ago, but lost them when my PC died. Fortunately, I made them downloadable .and have the links, but it's a real hassle. And I imagine other people want the playthroughs, but wouldn't go to all that trouble... and quality's also something to worry about. Though the one's I downloaded are good, none are perfect when you download from YT

Thanks for the info! It's been very helpful. Well, the only reason I want a playthrough of Days downloadable is for the in-game Xion scenes. There really aren't enough cutscenes of her to make long amvs, but that's just my opinion.

Yep. We really do like the same pairings. LOL. This is amazing. You've become quite the vidder. And you have a nice sense of flow, effects, and timing. I always tell myself I'll use more effects (as I love them in other people's vids), but then I always end up opting to be subtle. I think it's my style. Anyway, amazing work. I'd be interested in seeing you make a full vid to this song (as I love TY and Shattered's my favorite song of theirs).

Well, will they be getting the scenes in HD for the video archive while doing this? If so, I'd say Days. They already have all the KH2 scenes. And it'd be so cool if the Days scenes were in great quality or if they could make an entire playthrough downloadable! But I also wouldn't mind BbS. That'd be nice to see in amazing quality. And Re: Chain of Memories.

I'm thinking it has to be the mystery game. Here's something from the Re: Coded Ultimania that seems to point at it. (Interviewer) "When we were discussing in the Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep Ultimania, you mentioned that there were 2 new Kingdom Hearts titles other than Kingdom Hearts III coming up. One coming out in 2010, and one more being announced in 2011. It seems the title releasing in 2010 was Kingdom Hearts Re:Coded, but what about the other one? Were you referring to Kingdom Hearts 3D or Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep Final Mix?" Nomura: "No, at the time of that interview I intended to hint toward a different project. However, focusing my energy on Kingdom Hearts 3D and Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep Final Mix comes first. Since a new Secret Episode is revealed in the Birth By Sleep Final Mix, I definitely want it to be seen. I think when you see it you’ll be excited for future developments." He definitely seems to be implying there's another game, and that the Secret Episode ties into it. From this quote, it just seems like they're too busy to announce it and/or produce it fully at the moment. But I definitely think it's a game. KH1 and KH1FM hinted at KH2 (or Days depending on how you look at it). KH2 and KH2FM hinted at BbS. And Re: Coded's secret ending hinted at 3D. Nomura even said there'd be a secret ending in 3D to hint at KH3. I doubt they'll break the tradition and not have BbSFM's Secret Ending hinting at something.

I couldn't have put it better myself, Azure Flame. I agree with your stance. After all, if 3D's coming out Spring 2012, they'll need another game between then and KH3. I mean, they're still not done with Versus, and haven't started KH3. I, for one, think it's the 2013 game (if we're going by the one game a year idea) or the Anniversary surprise. Hopefully we'll hear something at Jump Festa. Do we know if there will be a Square-Enix 1st Production Department Premier this year? And this is a bit off topic, but where do we usually get KH news? I know E3, TGS, Jump Festa, and we got some last year from the Premier thing, but anywhere else? I could have sworn I heard Re: Coded was at Comic Con one year...

Agreed. But Xion nor Roxas is Darkness. I don't think you were saying that (I think you were using that as an example), but I thought it best you know just in case. Actually, neither are pure Light, either. Also, I don't think they're really yin and yang. They're not polar opposites. They have more of a yo-yo effect, as Nomura would say.

Well, I don't think the heart is limited. I think the Station of Awakening is part of the heart, as well. No. It's been said that only someone with a strong heart can wield a Keyblade. They have to be chosen to have the ability, and in most cases (except Sora, Vanitas, Roxas, and Xion) you have to have a Master perform the Rite of Succession on you.

Yes, but it seems Xemnas had some of his memories within reach. Sorry. I menat to say that Nomura's mentioned that BbS, Days, and Coded are all intricately intertwined. I get where you're coming from, and I think you're right that we shouldn't assume, but I think it's pretty safe to say that Ven's heart is in Roxas. Also, remember that Nomura made the KH series to raise questions, and allow people to draw their own conclusions. He probably wouldn't want to come out and say, "It's this way." He wants it to be mysterious. Kind of like how he said about Data Sora having a heart, "In theory he didn't, but I'll leave that up to the imagination of all the users who've seen the ending."

True, but I think it's fairly obvious that he did. In KH2 FM, Axel says (and Naminé agrees) that Roxas has a heart. And it makes sense that when Sora became a Heartless, Ven's heart would go to the only place it could. I don't need to mention their resemblence, and Xemnas', "So sleep has taken you again." LOL. Also, didn't Xemnas and Xigbar both see Xion as Ven? Xion was supposed to be Roxas' Replica. And since Nomura's said all the games are connected to each other, I think it's safe to say Roxas had Ven's heart (until he returned to Sora).

I agree. I think I remember that, and I've always sort of thought that was the truth to the KH series. As Ansem the Wise would say, "The heart is so much more than any system."

Originally, when the Japanese CoM came out, I found one intro someone had uploaded and watched it again and again. Now I can't find it, but the other Japanese intros people released have the original version of the song. That probably means the version I watched (that I thought was the official one) was dubbed. Which is really sad. Because I thought they worked perfectly together. Anyway, here's the song if you want to hear it.

Agreed. I always thought the Keyblade was more the person's heart incarnate. Hmm... I like the series the way it is, but I wouldn't mind things like a New Game +. I'll come back with other ideas when I think of them. LOL.

Actually, Xion might have had a heart. Sora seemed to believe that Repliku had a heart; it might be possible that Replicas have hearts. She acted like she could feel. And I think you need a heart to use the Keyblade, as its power comes from the heart. And, I'm sure you know this, but Roxas did have a heart. It wasn't his own, but he had Ven's heart inside him. And I think there's a chance they could bring them back. Things are hinting at it. It might have to do with Ansem's research, the Realm of Sleep (like finding the Keyhole of Sleep) and opening that right door. After all, in Blank Points, Ansem said, "He could open the right door and save all those people whose lives I managed to ruin." Nomura's said all the tormented are asleep. If they go to the Realm of Sleep, find the Keyhole, and open the right door, they might be able to save these people. More than likely, they'll probably be able to leave the Realm of Sleep with the people as their own people. But this would have to happen in KH3. Nomura's stated that's when all the rescuing will take place. 3D's probably setting up for it though. Unless it's the shocking ending...

Well, since it seems there are only new songs for numbered titles, it will probably be Sanctuary. That is the standard one to use for post Chain of Memories games. And yes, I know Days technically starts before CoM, but it ends up running longer than it. And I know they didn't use it in Re: Coded, but I think it's because Data Sora was kind of KH1 Sora again. I really hope it's not Simple and Clean. It wouldn't make sense, and I"m getting tired of it. If they do use Sanctuary, it'd be cool if they used another version of it. Kind of like how they used the rock version of Simple and Clean for Re: CoM's opening. Anyway, my money's on Sanctuary. Though I would adore a new song, they'll probably save that for KH3. If they can work things out with Utada Hikaru. I hope they don't replace her, but they have to do what they have to do. Edit: They should use YRAUTCNAS (Sanctuary backwards that's supposedly Riku's side of the story; find the video on YouTube). Anyway, despite the fact I'm mostly joking, how perfect would that be for this? It'd be something new, we play Riku in the game, so that fits... gosh, if they used that and the original Sanctuary (for Sora), it'd be even more perfect. LOL.

I think it was sort of like Sora and Riku's. Maybe not the Realm of Sleep, but I think there were illusions maybe. There was that scene when he was standing on that book in the whirlpool. And in the original trailers, he was seen dodging lightning...

I really don't get why everyone's freaking out about what Sora said. We haven't seen the whole scene. Maybe it'll apply better when we hear more of the dialogue. And Sora has always been cocky. He never really means it though. I just think that's how he deals with things: making it into a game. Also, I really don't think the line's that bad. He's just saying he doesn't think he should have to re-learn to use the Keyblade after everything he's been through (although he says it differently). And I have to agree. He's done far better than Ven, Terra, or Aqua, and they all had proper training. Honestly, I don't know why that one line is making everyone hate Sora. It's nowhere near as bad as CoM's, "I'll save Naminé, Riku, AND the king...and I'll do it blindfolded! Heartless? Hah!! Forces of evil, do your worst!" But that's just my two cents.

I'd play Sora first, as he's my favorite (and I'm used to playing him). I'd also play him because he's the main character, so his story will probably be more important to the future of KH. I've missed playing Sora... But it probably won't matter in the long run because we'll probably switch characters. Wouldn't it be funny if the player you chose to start out with kept getting switched, and you played the other more? @ Azure Flame, I don't think the gameplay would be that random. I think it'd be controlled. That's not saying that you might not switch during boss fights, but it probably wouldn't screw you over like that. LOL. Also, might I suggest a poll of the day for tomorrow? Like, "What do you think Sora and Riku will wear in KH3?" Like, do you think they'll get new outfits (if the dream world ones are just for the dream), wear the dream world outfits, KH2 outfits, KH1 outfits (LOL), or something that wasn't listed (like Final Form or something)?

Yeah, I didn't really think about that when I made this post. I just wanted to know why the trailer never surfaced. I would have liked to see it...

True. Very true. But I imagine she'll be in the game somewhere. It wouldn't be a true test for Sora and Riku without her. After all, much of what they do is for her.

Yeah. You're right. None of that is relevant, but I would have liked to see it. I wonder what role Kairi will play, too. I mean, she was in that trailer, and she was going to be in that 3D demo made for BbSFM...

LOL. I didn't think Kairi was that bad in KH2. She was a little less blunt, and at least she tried to fight and stuff. But she is being in the games less and less. She was in two cutscenes in Re: Coded (though the one was almost the same as KH2's epilogue, and the other was a memory where she was comatose). She had some scenes in BbS, but none with Sora and Riku. She wasn't in Days at all... I really want Kairi to be important again. I liked her role in KH1, and I think it's sad what they've done with her character. Especially since Nami is mighty important, and Xion's more important than her... gah! They pretty much are her. Why can't the original be important?! Anyway, I'm hoping she's in 3D more. She was, after all, going to be in the 3D demo made for BbSFM they scrapped...

LOL. You're an amazing fan! I just don't think many people knew about it. It wasn't exactly publicized, after all. And I think a lot of people forgot about it.

LOL. Nope. The first one was shown at E3 2010 (I think). That's the second one.