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[Twinwolf]

It doesn't need dramatic summoning every time.

[kj1225]

Tactics. Also, thought that he said his name. This is why I try not to use names until I have characters say their names.

It could be written off as just the way Robin refers to people he doesn't really know, but...how does he know Dani's name?

Because he, as Robin's reincarnation, sees your real name and stats above your head.

Blitz knows what he's on about, even if he uses a commie euporean keyboard.

[BlitzDungeoneer]

So what does Grima imply about him, then?

[Bluexdog]

So what does Grima imply about him, then?

That he is a dark god 

[BlitzDungeoneer]

...no?
Personas are manifestations of your psyche, if Robin, as Robin's reincarnation, has Grima as his, then that implies... things.
Like that he's a masochist.

[kj1225]

Also he may want to destroy all life. Also spoilers....

[IamanElfCollaborator]

Also he may want to destroy all life. Also spoilers....

Robin for conquering megalomaniac confirmed

[Mistwing]

...no?
Personas are manifestations of your psyche, if Robin, as Robin's reincarnation, has Grima as his, then that implies... things.
Like that he's a masochist.

Actually, technically the games say that a persona is "The mask you wear to face hardships and interract with the world around you."
So it's more a manifestation of the person you appear to be to others and the side of you present to those around you. Rather than any deep-seated issues or secrets. That's your shadow.

[IamanElfCollaborator]

So Robin appears to be a megalomanic bastard who wants to commit omnicide?

[Rolepgeek]

I saw a bit on the Megami Tensei wiki that said Personas were Shadows held in check and controlled by the ego.

I'm guessing it changes from game to game. Daniel isn't exactly a Buddhist monk on the outside, after all. Nor on the inside, but there at least he's a little closer.

[IamanElfCollaborator]

I saw a bit on the Megami Tensei wiki that said Personas were Shadows held in check and controlled by the ego.

If P4A is to be believed, and to an extent Persona 2, that's true.

[BlitzDungeoneer]

...interesting.
I can still make that work.

[Mistwing]

I saw a bit on the Megami Tensei wiki that said Personas were Shadows held in check and controlled by the ego.

I'm guessing it changes from game to game. Daniel isn't exactly a Buddhist monk on the outside, after all. Nor on the inside, but there at least he's a little closer.

Only partially true. A shadow is the side of yourself you're ashamed of or don't want to face. A persona is your shadow mastered and change to represent your best sides. The face you wear on the outside.

P4 made this almost painfully obvious. Pretty sure they straight out said it.

[Rolepgeek]

What about assholes with a heart of gold though?

And was it true in older Persona games?

[Mistwing]

Yeah. It's why it's called a persona. Since a persona is a percieved identity and personality.

In the first game they had several, everyone was a wild card, since you often act and appear diffrent around diffrent people and situations.