Alle Kunst ist der Freude gewidmet

As I'm now playing FF12 again and just finished the Lighting House shenanigans (Dr. Cid, you are one crazy guy. Also, you suck), I noticed how inaccurate the German subtitles are. In some places it really jumps at you, in some cases it's just rephrased but still says the same and in some cases the change is so subtle you barely pick it up. In Ridorana, it jumps at you. And the English "original" is better. The subtle cases are mean when you're a fanfic writer and needs every line for characterization. It's never a biiiiig  change, but it is a change. Compare:

Ondore: I once knew a girl whose greatest wish was to be carried in her uncle´s arms. -- in the English version.

Ondore: I once knew a girl whose greatest wish was to fall asleep/sleep in her uncle´s arms. -- in the German version.

It does make a difference in Ashelia´s characterization, which I do not find unimportant.

Man, not too happy. And in most cases I only have one version, so I cannot truly compare every game. Ah, but translations can be tricky.

Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaalso. Balthier, it is totally obvious that you're jealous of Al-Cid´s awesomeness. And his sexy, sexy accent. Game needs more Ondore and Al-Cid.

Edit: I'm reeeeeeeeeeally surprised that my old Gamecube games sell the best oO Did not expect that.

I always start to theorize and think about the bros (mostly) and I never write it down here when I have the time because I'm too lazy. Oi. Hm, but today I willlllllllllllllllll.

So, because, Gramis. Gramis is fun. The whole house Solidor is fun. What has that to do with the bros? Quite easily. Gramis was forced to sentence two of his sons to death because of his third son, Vayne. You see where I'm going with this?

So, what would Fado, Hayden and Vigarde do if for some reason they had to sentence their children to death?

(They would all adhere to the law and imprison them and speak judgement)

Fado: He would organise a flight for Ephraim and Eirika. In secret and with the help of Seth and a few of very carefully hand-chosen knights. If Ephraim was sentenced, Fado would arrange everything so that Ephraim could become a mercenary, new name and all. (Kyle would accompany him. Why, yes, I do picture Kyle following him~). I haven't thought too much about Eirika yet, because I cannot really see her doing a crime that would warrant death sentence.

Hayden: He would, with Innes´ help (regardless of which child is accused), find ways to official get his kid out of the death sentence. With legal and illegal means. I believe Hayden would do much for his kids, even use means that he despises or believes are very wrong.

Vigarde: He would kill Lyon. Not only because I believe that people would watch his every move more closely and it would be extremely hard to get Lyon out there, but also because I really believe that Vigarde would follow through with it. He would certainly not like it and suffer very much because of it, but he would still do it because Lyon has committed a crime and has to be punished for it.

Not gonna lie, I kinda want to write derp fic about Ephraim committing a stupid crime and having to leave his family forever and being forced to become a mercenary. His dream would get a nasty aftertaste. >8D

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On the FFXII front:

- I really can't remember why I ever found Vaan annoying. I adore him now. I more or less adore all characters now (still have my problems with Ashe and hate Vayne with passion) 8D

- Game needs more Ondore and his sexy, sexy voice.

- Am again shipping Basch/Penelo. And Vaan&Penelo work really well as friends/siblings. So much fun.

- Those Arcadians have far too sexy accents.

- This is the first FF where I genuinely like the characters. In all the other FF games I've played (X, XII, parts of VIII, IV and II) I never liked more than maybe one character. But here? Totally different. But, hm, Final Fantasy never really managed to suck me in anyway. The Tactics Advance series was fun, though. Loved it.

- Am contemplating if I should get a Fran icon. Such a sexy woman and her voice and accent are reeeeeeeeally nice as well.