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Whoa, so they did translate system voices this time.

Hmmmm Valerie Arem has a pretty solid resumé, I've gone on record saying that some of the weaker voices in Xrd were likely just badly directed. So maybe I should have more faith and hope they'll sound good in story mode? Or just conclude that the even most talented people can screw up.

I'm sure that, deep down, we'll all be forgiving of the dub's shortcomings if it delivers something as endearing as this https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IawLvVeEoq4

The sad thing is that Sol's voice actually sounds alright when he's not gargling, so it really has to be a case of bad directing. As for Ramlethal, I watched Maximilian's stream and felt he didn't get that she's supposed to be emotionless, it's just probably more bearable in JPN because, well, you don't understand each word. However, I can think of plenty of english dubs that nailed the emotionless girl rather well (like Nagato in Haruhi, Aigis in P3 and Nu-13 in you-know-what), so I'd agree that Erin probably wasn't the best fit. Venom though...I tried giving it a chance and listening to it a little more but I just don't get what they were thinking.

Perhaps Jamieson Price will come and save the day Elphelt might be the make or break for me

Very unfortunate that we can't change individual voices like in Capcom fighters. Guess I'll just have to get used to Sol and Venom or switch if I ever feel like maining them.

Chipp doesn't talk like a weeb. I am disappoint.

Cultural/dialect differences? I dunno.

But he HAS to ham it up. It's for the holy order!

I admit it might be the case... it's probably because we're used to hear Suwabe's Venom who's MUCH deeper.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pmxfYD5Kg8o Now that you mention, it does sound a lot like Karen Strassmen. The audio quality of the stream must have been pretty low if people couldn't tell I-No and Milia apart.

I didn't think Ram's voice was that bad, but the direction is questionable. Sol's voice sounds like the VA is trying too hard to sound tough but to be honest (and I'm going to get some flak for this), that's kind of the impression I get from JPN Sol as well. Venom...man just what were they thinking. I don't remember who suggested that in this thread, but if their purpose was to make him sound gay, that's just insulting. The rest ranges between Okay and Great for me.

This could mean that he'll be in the game, which is a good sign; guy was great in Fate/Zero Or it could just mean he happens to like Guilty Gear.

No demo for PS3 but hey; I'll just play the patience game instead

Don't be a pessimist; we just wait and see...or wait and hear (y'get my point)

ArcSys USA is learning from their mistakes. I give them a sincere round of applause for that.

To stay afloat and continue making money, they had to appeal to wider audience. Thus, they concluded that they needed to take away the FGC's privileges.

Blazblue doesn't have dub system voices so I wouldn't assume Guilty Gear would be any different. Then again, Persona does and seeing how ArcSys wants this game to do well, it isn't impossible either.

Tier list are always subject to change, but I'm utterly in awe at the realization that not only is Makoto considered good in CP2 but considered better than Kokonoe. And to think everyone (myself included) were freaking out a while ago because the orb oki was gone and her wall pressure was nerfed. I don't know yet if she has better ways to deal with characters with better mid-range (IE, pretty much everyone) but I guess it's safe to say that once she gets in, her mix-ups and blockstrings are good enough to make her legit. All that's left for me find out in what situations Space Counter is optimal.

He was one in K. There's also the spiritmaster in Bravely Default. But time will only tell who's gonna voice who, we'll really only know once the game comes out. Seeing how ArcSys must be really serious about this game being successful, I hope that both the casting AND directing will be great.

I don't know, his usual voice is a bit too youthful for Slayer. That being said, I think it would be cool if they reached out for Texas VAs like they did for Tales of Xilia 2

I agree. I really don't see much wrong with it. Glad it was Atlus and not ArcSys that was in charge of it.

Am I deluding myself, or am I seeing some serious potential in CP2 Makoto? She might be a little overdrive dependant (then again, she's always kinda been) but at least she seems to do fine without it, damage wise.

Really helpful! Thanks! I mostly struggle at mid-range so I'll try that out next time I play or practice.

Although I got the game a week ago, I decided to get solo content out of the way first (IE, story mode) and just started trying out Junpei online for the first time today. I feel somewhat confident when it comes to combos and pressure/mix-ups though I'm not sure what I should do for his neutral game, anyone has an advice?