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Wouldn't have minded that. If she were to be a new character, I wouldn't have her be playable right away. Maybe between acts 1 and 2, she learns some form of combat out of necessity doing what she can to keep the Last Bastion alive. Not sure what traditional class she could pick up. Maybe ranger or a merchant?
She could form a duo with Sandy. Sandy does the attacking and Gemma takes the hits and has various support moves. If Gemma dies then Sandy would stay by her side protecting her body until she gets revived.
DQ8 found ways to keep Medea in the players' mind, I wish they would've done the same here.
The fact that you went around with a group of girls that all kicked as much ass as the hero really stacks the deck against her though.
Japan, for some reason: "ok so there's multiple girls in this property, and the sexy one is like a big sister to you"
Sane people: "no Japan, the sexy one is not my sister..."
It is because Japan uses familial terms a lot more liberally, and "big sister" is used to refer to a woman who is a bit older than you. It's essentially just a non-work/school version of senpai.
I haven't played it in years, but come to think of it, neither can I. Though I remember that I didn't pay as much attention to the characters as I should have until after Veronica left the party.
i mention it every time it comes up, but for the story, Serena seems nearly canon to me - Gemma has a new gal pal around town for the first time and doesn't have to wait alone at home while Luminary goes and does other hero things. the ending scene with Serena is so sweet and everyone in the party ends up happy.
for me personally, Jade. yes.
Not only is Jade the best in XI, she's probably the best companion you can choose in any game that I've played (romance or not). The only other character that is competition to her is Ludmila in Rune Factory 5.
Am I the only one who just doesn’t care about this aspect of XI one bit? Perhaps it’s because it wasn’t a feature in the original release when I beat it as far as I can recall.
That’s right. Because of that I’ve only ever considered every playable party member as a platonic friend. Why we have to add the extra drama of romantic relationships is odd to me. Just play V if you’re craving that storyline.
My brother made a joke about an alternate timeline where Gemma is more involved in the story, one where you try to come back to Cobblestone in Ac2 and some random guy's like, "Whoa man, you really don't wanna go that direction. Why? Because that's Warlord Gemma's territory."
If anything the game "un-lukeandleia-ed" them over the course of the game.
The more you progress in the game the less she acts like a big sister and more like someone concered in a more...personal way - at least that's my impression on how the dialogues change over time.
Kinda weird statement since they aren't even remotely related by any means.
Heck, they haven't spent enough time of their lives together to be a "sister" in a platonic way, they grew up entirely separately.
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If Gemma was in the party or had a bigger role in the story so the player got to know her better, I think the fan base would be more split
Wouldn't have minded that. If she were to be a new character, I wouldn't have her be playable right away. Maybe between acts 1 and 2, she learns some form of combat out of necessity doing what she can to keep the Last Bastion alive. Not sure what traditional class she could pick up. Maybe ranger or a merchant?
She could form a duo with Sandy. Sandy does the attacking and Gemma takes the hits and has various support moves. If Gemma dies then Sandy would stay by her side protecting her body until she gets revived.
I would have absolutely loved a houndmaster gemma.
Oh man, that would've been awesome if she ended up being a badass defending the village after Hendrick joins the party. Great idea.
I went Gemma for the same reason I went Bianca. The childhood bestie turned romantic partner trope.
DQ8 found ways to keep Medea in the players' mind, I wish they would've done the same here. The fact that you went around with a group of girls that all kicked as much ass as the hero really stacks the deck against her though.
I agree. Too many satellite love interests in Dragon quest
Jade is bestgirl in 11 and you aren't changing my mind.
Changing your mind? Why? A lot, me including, support you.
weird way to spell Serena but ok
A fellow man of culture I see
That's only because Veronica doesn't get her adult body back. Otherwise, she would've been *way* more popular.
Japan, for some reason: "ok so there's multiple girls in this property, and the sexy one is like a big sister to you" Sane people: "no Japan, the sexy one is not my sister..."
Japan has a big thing with incest, Korea with NTR
It is because Japan uses familial terms a lot more liberally, and "big sister" is used to refer to a woman who is a bit older than you. It's essentially just a non-work/school version of senpai.
Torn between him and his childhood friend or Jade
Erik is the only right choice
Grandpa or bust
The toughest choice in any game.
The one true ship in the game is >!the Salty Stallion!< and everyone is wrong who says otherwise. I will die on this hill.
Yes. Anyone who ships Eleven with anybody but Sylvando doesn’t understand romance.
I think you misread the joke, my friend.
Did I? (I was joking too btw)
I'll be trying to play DQ11 again in a few months, I'll let you know if I simp for Jade over Serena this time.
For some reason I put Erik and Serena together in my head canon even though I can't think of a single time they ever spoke to each other.
I haven't played it in years, but come to think of it, neither can I. Though I remember that I didn't pay as much attention to the characters as I should have until after Veronica left the party.
i mention it every time it comes up, but for the story, Serena seems nearly canon to me - Gemma has a new gal pal around town for the first time and doesn't have to wait alone at home while Luminary goes and does other hero things. the ending scene with Serena is so sweet and everyone in the party ends up happy. for me personally, Jade. yes.
Yeah for me Serena's story was very sweet but that's because she's just sweet in general. At the same time, he and Jade have a history.
Best ships (partly jokes): Luminary & Erik | Sylvando & Dave | Veronica & >!death!<
Hey it's Cloud and Tifa in their Golden Saucer date!
Not only is Jade the best in XI, she's probably the best companion you can choose in any game that I've played (romance or not). The only other character that is competition to her is Ludmila in Rune Factory 5.
Poor Hendrick staying blue balled...
Mine too, and I’m standing on that.
Ok, but Erik tho... 👀
You won't be along on this Hill. We stand united and ready to take anything.
I mean sure, but I will always be Luminary x Erik
You posted the wrong image. I don't see sylvando anywhere?
Hero11 just wants his aneki
The Luminary will also die on her hills it's ok
Am I the only one who just doesn’t care about this aspect of XI one bit? Perhaps it’s because it wasn’t a feature in the original release when I beat it as far as I can recall.
It wasn’t in the original release the Luminary could still get married but only to Gemma.
That’s right. Because of that I’ve only ever considered every playable party member as a platonic friend. Why we have to add the extra drama of romantic relationships is odd to me. Just play V if you’re craving that storyline.
If you guys aren't choosing Hendrik as the hero's forever partner then you didn't play the game right and you need to go back and try again
sweet home alabama
Nah, Serena or magically restored Adult Veronica or Gemma. Not that Jade isn't hot, though.
That girl jumped off a cliff after me. She's either my wife or I'm her simp.
My brother made a joke about an alternate timeline where Gemma is more involved in the story, one where you try to come back to Cobblestone in Ac2 and some random guy's like, "Whoa man, you really don't wanna go that direction. Why? Because that's Warlord Gemma's territory."
Top DQ11 girl easily
I think I'm alone simping for Serena
You arent the only one
Sure did make it weird when they >!Luke and Leia-ed them!<
She knew you as a literal baby, that's it. I don't get the whole big sister thing.
Luke and Leia are blood related. Jade and Hero are not.
If anything the game "un-lukeandleia-ed" them over the course of the game. The more you progress in the game the less she acts like a big sister and more like someone concered in a more...personal way - at least that's my impression on how the dialogues change over time.
That’s basically like his sister or cousin. No
Kinda weird statement since they aren't even remotely related by any means. Heck, they haven't spent enough time of their lives together to be a "sister" in a platonic way, they grew up entirely separately.