Mother 3, By request Options

[Darth-Paper-Boy]

Welcome to the world of
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The concept was brought up, and I decided I could do it easily enough since I got the guide. I'm still playing RFF and Klonoa's coming out soon, but again, the guide. Hopefully it won't be too tough to stick to. Also, the reason this isn't in the other "Let's all play Mother" topic is because I'm still in the middle of the first game on there. Anyway... let's meet the family.

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Hinawa

The gentle and protective mother who's currently tending to the twins while Flint takes care of the livestock back home.

Flint
Father and loving husband, Flint is quiet and reliable.

Lucas

A bit of a weakling to be sure, but a kind and gentle boy.

Claus

Unlike Lucas, Claus is energetic and out going, though he's still a good kid.

Boney

Though far from a vicious protector, Boney is still a dedicated and lovable family pet.

Now that that's out of the way, welcome to the Nowhere Islands, Tazmily Village, beyond the Sunshine Forest to the home of Alec. Hinawa's father.

*knock knock*

*knock knock*

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Claus
"Lucas!! How long are you gonna sleep?! Get up so we can play! Get up already! The Dragos brought their babies over! They're really cute!! Hurry up!"

Blrrg. I'm up, I'm up...

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Anyway, downstairs...

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Hinawa
Good morning, Mr. Sleepyhead Lucas. Claus has been up for a while, playing with the Dragos.

He's always doin' stuff in'he? Anyway, on the way out the door...

Hinawa
Are you planning to play in your pajamas? Scoot upstairs and change your clothes.

Yes, Mom...

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Now it's time to plaaay! *barrels down the stairs*

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Oops. Sorry. (Got some Nut Bread!)

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Introducing Alec, Hinawa's father!

Alec
Oh, you're up, sleepyhead. Well, today's the day you head back home. I'm gonna miss you guys.

Now to randomly talk to some animals.

Cow
Moo. (All cows, no matter what they're thinking, go, "Moo." It'd be handy to remember that.)

Pig
Oink oink. (What the pig next to me says worries me...)

Pig
Don't worry about it.

Chicken
Cluck cluck? (You're awake, cluck?)

Chicken
Cluck! (You late riser!)

Frog
A story is a series of memories. Memories are remembered with other memories, and in turn become memories themselves. If you don't take care to preserve your memories, you'll forget them. So, please tell us frogs your memories of everything so far... That is what people refer to as "saving". Now then... *hop* Save your game?

Why yes!

Frog
Please be careful out there. Give my regards to the next frog you meet.

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Anyway, moving on... Claus is taking on dinosaurs like it's child's play. Of course, it is...

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Claus
*huff* *gasp* Whew, I'm beat. I've been play-fighting with the Dragos all morning. You should play too, Lucas.

'kay!

Claus
Here, try ramming into a Drago.

Alec
[gameplay mechanics are talked about here] You'll never succeed with that sullen look on your face. That holds true for anything. Just relax!

Okay... here we go!

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Claus
The harder you hit them, the more the Dragos like it.

Mole Cricket
Move it! Outta the way! Make way for the great Mole Cricket!

Mole Cricket
I can't just sit idly by when I hear someone's play-fighting! I'm gonna wipe the floor with all of you! Get in my way and you're in for a world of pain!

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After a bit of clowning around...

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We won!

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Mole Cricket
I see you have more of a spine than I thought. If you'd like, I could train you personally sometime. Next time we meet it'll be at the big Mole Cricket Hole Stadium! I look forward to seein' you there! ... Bro.

He scurries off... *squish*

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Hinawa
I stepped on a mole cricket. I hope it's all right... Lunch is ready, everyone. I made you your favorite, boys. Omelets!

Claus
Ooh! Lunch, lunch! Omelets!

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Hinawa
You too, Dad.

*Hinawa follows the boys*

Alec
[Alec explains how to save, in case we missed the frog earlier] Now then, It's time for me to return to the story. Hey! Wait for me! You saved me some Omelets too, I hope?!

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Claus
What's your favorite food, Mom? Oh? Omelets? Then your favorite is the same as ours? We make a good match!

Hinawa
After we're done eating, we need to get ready to go home. We have to go through the forest to get back, so we'll need to leave early.

Alec
Don't be silly. I bet the kids could make it there on their own, it's that safe. I bet even you could handle it, Lucas! Hahahaha!

*Hinawa steps out*

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Dear Flint,

Just like you said they would, the children have been running around the mountains and fields tirelessly since the moment we arrived.

Claus is as daring and full of energy as ever, while Lucas is still a bit coddled. But neither one seems tired of playing at all.

My father seems sad to say goodbye to his grandchildren after seeing them for the first time in so long, but we should be home by this evening.

I had forgotten how nice and refreshing the mountain air is. You're always covered in smell of sheep back in Tazmily village, so I really wish you could be here to take in this air.

The next time we visit, let's ask one of the neighbors to tend to the sheep so we can all come up here as a family.

Claus, Lucas, and I were always thinking about you. When we get home this evening, I'll start cooking some of your favorite Omelets right away.

With love, your dearest Hinawa.

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Something hovers overhead...

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If for some reason you hate to read, don't worry. I just figured since all I was doing for the first post was the prologue, I might as well do it in full. However, if you prefer it this way, I can just keep on like that. At least sorta. Whatever.

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Fan art disclaimer: Since this is just a tiny forum thing and nothing super big, I don't think anyone will mind it being used. They all have the original file names as far as I know, and I won't pretend to have claim over any of it. I can't draw for squat. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lalatounge.gif)

[Lindstrom]

Mapson is up for whatever reason and enjoying the night sky, or maybe the river. I can't tell cuz he wears sunglasses. Anyway he's cool enough t mark Osohe Castle on the map for me, but he mentioned the drawbridge is up.
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He says Nippolyte the gravedigger might know something about it, which is good since the graveyard is right next to the castle anyway.

Lucas and Boney seem to be up too.
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Leaving town, Duster bumps into a stranger.
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The monkey looks at Duster for a moment before following his master.

Not too far ahead, Butch is off to the side with a sack. He seems kind of surprised.
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Butch
Duster! If you promise not to tell anyone I'll let you in on a cool secret.
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Butch
Check out this bag! What do you think's inside?! "Money"! There's "money" inside! Ever heard of money?! What? You don't know what money is?! ...Actually, I'm not really all that sure either. After all, we've never had it in Tazmily before. But apparently an "era of money" is about to start! Huh? What's an "era of money"? Huh? Oh, a traveler gave it to me in exchange for some pigs! Yeah, he took a real liking to my pigs. And then he asked me in tears if I'd trade them for this. It did seem pretty strange to me at first, but I decided to trust the guy. He's definitely a friend worth having!

Butch takes the bag and heads on over to the well.
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Butch
Anyways, he gave it to me, which means it's mine, right? I don't want any ignorant people taking off with it, so I'm gonna hide it in this well here. ...Duster! ...This secret is just between you and me!

Butch heads home to go to bed. I suppose I could take the money, but what good would it do me? Plus there are more important issues at hand.

I don't get very far when something else unexpected happens. Looking up, there's a strange flying object.
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Did it just drop some stuff onto the castle? Better get moving.

Alright, made it to the graveyard without anymore distractions or weird stuff. Surely things will be normal at the graveyard at night. So why do I feel uneasy?
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Cripes! Outnumbered by zombies! But Duster ain't scared. Duster's all "bring it". He promptly then busts out some cool moves to send these zombies back home.
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Gonna go scope out that drawbridge and try not to get eaten by zombies along the way.
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Well, there's a moat and the thing is definitely up like Mapson said. Better go back and see if I can find any clues or whatever. All of a sudden...
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Ant
Watch where you're steppin', will ya!? I'm like, standing right here! I'm an ant! Don't you dare step on me! I've been watching you for a while now... but I just can't take it anymore! Fights are all about rhythm! You know, like "boom boom boo-boom boom, boom boom" and stuff! When you're in battle, there's a very specific rhythm that matches the enemy's beat! Pick up on that rhythm, and victory will be yours! If you're really good, you can pull off 16-hit combos! I hearby name these "Sound Battles"! Thant you very mantch!

A helpful hint from our friend, an ant. Where was I? Let's head back.

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Looks like Nippolyte is calling it a night. Hopefully he leaves his door unlocked so we can talk to him or search his house for ideas.
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Sweet, a secret passageway that probably leads to the castle. This rules. Let's go.