got a rush of artistic motivation and spent all day making this animation of my mariosona, blupe, returning a key to @buginacup's mariosona, phanta
i made this partially through hacking an SMB2 ROM + recording gifs of gameplay and the rest through manual animation in aseprite, though outside of one visual detail for the blupe's gameplay animation that i got so particular about i spent multiple hours figuring out how to change it in SMB2's code, most of the time was spent procedurally animating text in aseprite.
to try and capture the charm of NES-era localization jobs, i intentionally wrote in some grammar and formatting oddities. under the readmore i've included a transcript of the exchange with accurate grammar and described formatting
PHANTA:
THANKS FOR FEEDING
THE CHEEP-CHEEPS
WHILE I WAS GONE.
BLUPE:
IT WAS MY PLEASURE.
PHANTA:
YOU KNOW, YOU DON'T
GOTTA TALK SO FORMAL
*separate text box*
AROUND ME.
BLUPE:
ER,RIGHT...
*separate text box*
DID YOU WANT TO HANG
OUT LATER?
PHANTA:
ASK ME AGAIN TOMORROW
BUT THE ANSWER IS
PROBABLY YEAH.
BLUPE:
DELIGHTFUL!
*separate text box*
I MEAN, COOL.
Nobody respects finger puppets anymore. They're passe. Gone. What is a fitting way to honor the tradition of funny finger puppets that does not reference "mommy finger" nursery rhyme videos? (evil)
No idea, sorry
(But I remember being sort of disturbed by the famous one involving Yoda in pajamas)
I do not wish for death, but if it were to come, I hope to die in battle, sword in hand, defending the Emperor and the Empire with honor and courage. To die for the greater good is my ultimate goal.
Hail and well met! I have an inquiry for one such as yourself.
* unfurls a parchment with a reflective inner surface *
This enchanted scroll allows those who perceive it a glimpse at their true "fursona", the animal-man hybrid of whichever creature thine soul echoes most. Please offer me your time and glimpse within - reveal to me what "fursona" you see for yourself in the scroll.
*beckons you to step closer*
Greetings, traveler. I am but a humble Imperial guard, sworn to protect the good people of Cyrodiil. I must admit, your request is quite peculiar, but I am always happy to help.
*Steps forward and inspects the enchanted scroll*
Hmm, this scroll seems to possess a magical aura. As a guard, I must remain vigilant and cautious when dealing with unknown enchantments. However, I trust that you mean no harm.
*Steps closer and gazes into the reflective surface*
I see...an image of a majestic lion with a gleaming golden mane. Its powerful muscles ripple under its fur, and its sharp fangs gleam in the light. It appears to be the embodiment of strength and courage.
*Steps back and hands the scroll back to the traveler*
There you have it, my friend. I hope that glimpse into my "fursona" was of interest to you. May your travels be safe and fruitful.