I referenced this in an interview but up to Chapter 1~5 I asked each writer to do the lore of their respective Lostbelt.
I had them each freely consider and create a ‘what-if world’ with the theme of ‘dead-end human history different from ours’ in mind.
Still, even within these, Olympus has connections with EXTRA:
These words were the only ones I had decided on:
“Within TYPE-MOON’s mythos, the Gods of Olympus originate as a migratory fleet from outer space (they're machines only) who built Atlantis.”
So that's the foundation we worked on. I had each Machine-God have their background thought up by their respective writer.
That we'd end up with this lore of each of god's Authority being their role/function needed from interstellar flight was something we came up with on the fly, as perhaps you might have expected. I think it lent the presence of an unusual enemy, something never before seen in Fate.
Having received these backgrounds, I-IV did the concept design for the Machine-Gods, and then DW did the actual designs and animations.
Machine-God Ares’ design was done by Huke on account of his connection to Altera, with it being the Divine Case that crossed over to Rome and all.
He's got an orthodox approach, different from the 12 Machine-Gods of Olympus, rustic and militaristic, on top of being stylish and super cool...!
I’m sure there were many players who didn’t notice that you could use him as a type of Master Skill during the final battle.
I specifically requested that this little War-God should be able to hit Zeus up and down, and remove his dumb annoying defense buffs, just so you know!
Great Full Armor - Kumano was designed by RAITA, on account of his connections with Kintoki.
Black Barrel - Round was designed by Hirai Yukio, who we are much indebted to for his work on Shadow Boarder, among other.
These two weren't able to sortie onto the battle screen, still, wonderful designs. Thanks as always!
Well, let's talk about the Greece Arc then.
As usual, the role of the chapter writer spanned from the landing, up to the defeat of the Lostbelt King, as usual.
So then my role was to take that and do a general rewrite... add the intro and ending... and add any other details that were needed for the overarching storyline.
That's all well and good, but I was also involved as a writer as well!
This is the turning point of Part 2... where, for now, the Crypter storyline comes to an end. As such, it is the duty of the script supervisor to bring it to its final conclusion.
That’s right. Olympus was the end of the Crypter Arc.
(The truth of the Crypters has yet to be revealed, but what I mean is that they’ve been freed from their roles as the current enemy)
What in Part 1 was Chapter 4, around the point when Solomon appears.
Chaldea’s journey still has a ways to go, so you could think of it as simply their direction having changed a bit.
The Alien God who has finally revealed itself (?).
The mischievous Disciples who have started doing whatever they like.
The Crypters who still remain. The two Lostbelts which still remain.
The records of Bluebook.
What exactly lies past the Bleached Earth?
As always, please look forward to more Fate/Grand Order
Right, from hereon I’ll talk behind-the-scenes for some characters I’ve picked out.
・Caenis
It’s been two years since their appearance in Part 2’s Opening Animation. Our Mr. Ms. Caenis has finally been added to the game!
Caenis was actually delivered to us in 2015... So yeah it hasn't just been since the start of Part 2, this illustration has in fact been here since Part 1. In terms of FGO characters, they're actually part of the old-timer gang, rivaling Red Hare.
I’m sorry for making you wait so long, Azusa! Not only did you keep waiting for so long, smile on your face, but you also happily undertook some additional sprite in the eleventh hour. My greatest thanks to you...!
I left Caenis' Servant design to the other writers but...
They weren't like other Servants in the sense that I took charge of them within each individual story.
Their relationship with Kirschtaria spans across several chapters, so I suppose its only right that as general supervisor, I would take her of her.
As for this crude and violent Caenis, if you go back and reread now that you know how they end up I think you can guess at their true feelings.
Of special importance is the time they lost in Atlantis. They couldn't afford to die because of... who, exactly?
Caenis’ screams were not a plea for their life, rather, she was calling out to save him.
Also, I had to have some exclusive lines for their final battle, so I tested the waters and asked for an extra recording session and... as it turns out, their voice actress was available, giving me the go-ahead! In that sense, this is really blessed Servant. You sure you're really a 4*?
・Kirschtaria
Everyone's favorite apple-providing brother.
In the prologue... why did he introduce himself when the earth was Bleached with “I am Kirschtaria Wodime”?
I mean, at that point there’d usually be no need to do so.
Putting aside that he’d basically already secured victory, it goes without saying that remaining anonymous would be to his advantage since Chaldea, his greatest enemy, still remained.
Yet, Kirschtaria did not do so.
That was a declaration of intent concerning the Compiling of Human Order, and also a proclamation for the purpose of making it clear that the responsibility of destroying Pan-human History laid with him.
Also, the reason why Kirschtaria’s 6th and 7th skill are well... like that, is because:
Beyond there, he was always alone, and
There were no memories sufficient in supporting his body in his journey there.
・Pino (the boy under the bridge)
Pino is a moniker that I secretly added as I was writing. This name does not appear in the actual story.
I asked Takenashi Eri to do the design and sprites. Indeed, I used my connections to the fullest!
Someone who doesn't give off more presence than a background character. Generally speaking creepy and menial. Yet, that final expression...
He was a character with a very difficult, yet important role, and so I just had to get Takenashi’s touch.
・U - Olga Marie -
Sorry for keeping you waiting. Finally we have arrived.
The U stands for Ultra.
“If, but only what-if, I turned into a being that rules over the earth, then what title would I give myself…?
Super... Hybrid... No, not that, it’s gotta be Ultra, right!”
Whether she thought this or not is unclear, but I at least think it’s entirely possible.
(Lev inquired about this)
Because of this, I requested for her design to be ultra monster-ish. No, not that kinda ultra.
Also, that single sword stroke was the end of Muramasa’s job, meaning that she looks like that because of her own volition.
“Seems I got some more work to do” - as per Muramasa.
・How the protagonist feels
During the latter half, at the part where you hear about Kirschtaria from Pepe (about them being equals, both in terms of ability and circumstances) a spark lights up in the protagonist's heart; not one of restoring, but one of fighting.
After the battle with Chaos, the words bestowed by Caenis as their alliance comes to end causes this spark to erupt into an actual flame; not one of fighting for Human Order, but one of defeating Kirschtaria as a Master.
The opponent they thought they could never beat, recognizes them more so than anyone else, allowing them to give it their all.
The protagonist, who had previously been stuck thinking they had to restore Human Order, is put at ease, returned to the mindset of defeating their opponent straight up, with all they got, that they were in during the finale of Part 1
They believed in themselves, for the sake of someone who believed in them more than they themselves did.
With that in mind, I requested that the battle with Kirschtaria in Atlantis be balanced not as to be an overwhelming show of power, but one strong enough where it’s winnable if the players pulled out their everything so they’d feel like “damn, he’s strong, but this is it!”.
I smiled in satisfaction when I heard there were players who managed to actually pull it off. That said, I also think doing it in just 3 turns is a bit too much, Medb!
So... at the time, there was this one voice-line that would play if you beat him. I decided to scrap it as it would give away Kirschtaria’s true nature if we used it in Atlantis.
It's a meager gift, but for those who've cleared Olympus, please accept.
(I've already gotten permission from DW)
http://www.typemoon.org/bbb/diary/im...%E5%8C%971.wav
Yes. Humans cannot choose the right answer.
What's actually important is what you chose to do thereafter. |
Originally Posted by 2019/2/20: Manga adaptation, you say...!? (Kinoko)
Posting Permissions
Reply With Quote
