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[Trapezohedron]

In the world of Wystern, there are seven powerful people known as Craftlords who protect the world from evil. One of these Craftlords, Shintetsu, sacrificed his live to protect his wife Amariss, the Hero, and the whole of Wystern. Three years later, the remaining Craftlords arrange a tournament to replace him. One of the participants is you, the Hero, as you try to honor the memory of your father by following in his footsteps. But, right now, you're not getting any closer to improving, just lying down on your bed like that...

Welcome to my Let's Play of Summon Night: Swordcraft Story, also known as Craft Sword Monogatari, a spinoff entry to the somewhat obscure Summon Night series, developed by Flight-Plan. The series is known for mixing Visual Novel/Dating Sim and RPG elements together (most especially TRPGs, but Swordcraft Story is an ARPG), and the worlds involve other races taken from their own worlds to serve one of the races in the main worlds.

Unfortunately, it isn't that popular outside of Japan due to not having been exported to other countries much, and a shame since the series is pretty good. Somewhat unfortunate is that Flight-Plan declared bankruptcy, but they managed to make Summon Night 5 regardless, and most of its alumni had formed another group, named Felistella. I don't know if there's ever a plan to translate it, and I'm not sure if oprainfall is willing to run a campaign for a total translation of the series (not that it does anything if a company chooses to ignore it).

Now, back to the LP, but before I start proper, we need to decide on a few things:


To quote a certain oaken professor, "Are you a boy, or a girl?" And we also need a name (13 characters max).
Part 1.1 - A Girl Named Bob

[Frumple]

Okay, mad props for running a Swordcraft Story LP. Bloody love those things. I've completely played through 1 & 2, and parts of... some third one that was never translated, but seemed better mechanically than either of those, so... am fan, ha.

As for gender, I am contractually obligated by a love of yuri innuendo to recommend girl.

I am also contractually obligated by a consistent naming pattern to suggest she be named Jack.

[Antur]

Aw yeah, one of my favourite game series.

Girl! No idea for the name though.

[JackOSpades]

 I am contractually obligated to say don't name a girl Jack unless you add an I or Y to the end.
any other boys name would be fine however maby Bill or Ted or Bobby...

you know what a Girl named Bobby is just gender unspecific enough to work for everyone. yea compromise maby?

[Frumple]

I'd be down throwing a vote behind Bob. Just Bob, though.

[Trapezohedron]

Updates will be posted later, when I play this at school

[Frumple]

One of those minor bumps I'm not sure if goes better here or elsewhere, but I figure folks interested in this might be interested in hearing about it -- looks like there's an ongoing translation project for the third game (the untranslated one on the GBA) that's managed one of those ~almost everything but the script~ patches already. You can check out the releases here (goes to the github page, ups filetype. Just click the latest and hit 'raw'.), and maybe give a little love the folks working on it over here, if you've already got (or are willing to get) an RHN forum account. I'm currently giving it a try, ahahaha~

[Trapezohedron]

First off, I'm sorry I did not update this on time, but I must tell that this isn't dead. Currently working on this, but I'm also quite busy with school life. I'll get the update posted soon.

[Trapezohedron]

Spoiler: Part 1.1 (click to show/hide)

And so, the story of our Heroine begins...

Bob's home.

Act 1, Scene 1: Bob's Bedroom

Bob: Zzzz... ...Huh?
: ... cup...
Bob:...Make up? With who?
: Are you listening to me!? Wake! UP!!
Bob: Zzzz... Why is Mother yelling about make up?
Amariss: I've tried to get you out of bed SEVEN times this morning! Are you going for a new record!? The opening ceremony is today! Remember!? Now get DOWN here!
Bob: ...That's today? Uh-oh.

...

Amariss: You mean, in a couple of seconds--
What's that? AHHHH!!


Our intrepid heroine rushes downstairs, fearing something may have happened to her mom.


Bob exits the scene.
Act 1, Scene 2: Downstairs (Bob's Home)


Amariss: What are you talking about?
Bob: Huh!? It wasn't you that screamed?
Amariss: Of course it was! I just wanted to make sure you were awake.
Bob: Don't DO that! I thought you were hurt, or worse--


Amariss: Well, that's an interesting way to come downstairs, isn't it?
Bob: I tink my node id bwoken...

No sh*t.
Amariss: Are you alright?
Bob: Are you kidding? Of course not! Who put those there!?
Amariss: I'm guessing it was the carpenters who built the house.
Bob: Well, yes, but...
Amariss: How could you forget where the stairs are in your own house!? Are you trying to make me worry about you!? Because it's working!
Bob: Of course I didn't forget. I'm fine.
Amariss: I'm not so sure. Do you know where you are? What's your name?
Bob: ... You're kidding, right?
Amariss: No, I'm not kidding. I'm making sure you're alright. Now tell me your name!
Bob: Okay, okay! I'll tell you!
srsly mom, nice excuse to put a gameplay mechanic somewhere in the game lol

Amariss: Next question! What is your job?
Bob: (Why is Mother asking me such absurd questions? One little accident and she fears the worst!)
Bob: I work for a Craftknight, Mother!
Amariss: And what do you do for this Craftknight?
Bob: I'm his apprentice.
Amariss: And what does this Craftknight do?
Bob: He forges metal into weapons, and he teaches me how to do it, too. Satisfied yet?
Amariss: No, not yet. What's MY name?
Bob: That's easy. Amariss.
...
Amariss???: What!? That's not my name!
Bob: Stop fooling around!
Still most definitely Amariss: I'm just kidding. You're fine.
Bob: Of course I am!
Amariss: It sounded like an earthquake when you fell down the stairs. I thought the house was about to collapse!
Bob: (Like an earthquake? Is Mother trying to say I'm fat!?)
Perhaps an SHSL diet should be considered soon.
Amariss: Anyway, don't you remember what's happening today?
Bob: Of course I do! Today is the opening ceremony of the tournament that determines the new Craftlord!
Bob: The Craftlord becomes a knight of Wystern, the legendary City of Swords...
Bob:... and is given the honored task of guarding Parista, the sacred spirit of the holy sword.
Bob: I never thought I would be chosen to participate in the tournament. It almost feels like a dream...
Bob: But I intend to win the tournament and become the guardian of Parista, just like Father did! But I'll never win if I don't leave right now!
Amariss: Hold on! Here... take this with you.

Item get: Father's Charm - Probably a plot trinket soon. I dunno
Bob: What's this? A good-luck charm? It looks kind of old.
Amariss: That is your father's lucky charm. I made it to protect him.
Bob: You did?
Amariss: He took it with him wherever he went. Until one day... three years ago...a
:<
Bob: ... ... ...
Amariss: Perhaps he left it here on purpose.
Bob: Mother?
Amariss: Your training is about to become much more difficult, and you have many arduous battles ahead of you.[
Amariss: This charm will help you. Your father was never injured when he carried it with him.
Bob: Thank you, Mother. I'll take good care of it.
Amariss: You'd better go. You don't want to miss it! Good luck...
Bob: You can count on me!
So, what do we have here? Let's take an inventory for a sec.


Ahh, the charm. Most definitely a plot trinket of sorts.
Amariss: Do you have the Entrance Ticket? You won't be able to enter the tournament without it!
Bob (Internal Monologue): Oh, I forgot all about it! It should be in my dresser.
Before we get it, let's get that vacuum thingy over on the corner to the right.


Sweet. With that, we can now traverse the canals of this city. What was it called again?
Let's get that ticket now, shall we?


Time to say goodbye now.

Bob exits her residence.
Act 1: Scene 3: The City Outside



We roam around for a bit, passing by the Silver Guild...


...while going towards the Central Tower.





So, we're at our first crossroads. Do we know this guy?

[Frumple]

We know him! _{Even if we don't. Especially if we don't. When giant bear man asks if you know him, you say yes.}

[Lyeos]

Of course we know Bron!

Posting to watch and totally vote for my favorite answers for certain important questions.

[Trapezohedron]

Of course we know Bron!

Posting to watch and totally vote for my favorite answers for certain important questions.

Most especially in night chats... Hmmm hmmm.

[Lyeos]

Nah, not so much them. Didn't care so much for those. Obviously, I meant the questions we have to answer to get a certain something.