Let's Play Chrono Trigger: Crimson Echoes!

Dracorion · 11-21-2011, 11:24 PM

... Or, Let's Get in Trouble with Squeenix!

I kid, I kid.

What the hell is a Crimson Echoes?

I'll just let the developers fill you in:

Music: Primitive Mountain

JP: We just wanted to take a moment to tell you about the project. Once you make a savegame, you won't see this again.

JP: In fact, the characters and world you see belong to Square Enix!
ZeaLitY: We just gave them a new story as an interquel to Chrono Trigger and Chrono Cross.
JP: Crimson Echoes was created by fans of the game in their spare time. It's not canon, nor should it be.
ZeaLitY: Though we did try to work with the canon of the other games in interesting ways!

ZeaLitY: We put a lot of work into it, but we weren't paid, and believe it or not, we have real lives.

I call bullshit. You monkeys clearly exist solely for my entertainment.

JP: If you're playing this, you should own the original game. If not, go buy it now!
JP: Well, that's all I got. Anything else, ZeaLitY?
ZeaLitY: Hey, just enjoy the game! And pick up Chrono Trigger DS to support the prospect of a new Chrono game!

I would, but I don't want Squeenix to break my heart again.

What's this I hear about a Cease and Desist letter?

On May 8, 2009 Crimson Echoes recieved a Cease and Desist letter from Square, along with all other game modification activity at the Chrono Compendium. The development team complied and ceased development on the game.

A 98% version of the game was leaked to the intarwebz, naturally, and that's what we're playing now. There's also a CE Memorial Youtube account that contains playthrough videos of the game by the development team, if you want to follow that.

So what do I need to know to follow this thread?

You should probably have played Chrono Trigger already.

Also, CE kind of assumes the characters completed all the sidequests from the original game.

I hear Crono talks in this game?

Yes, he talks. Get over it. There's not too much of it.

See, Crimson Echoes doesn't have one main character, like Chrono Trigger had Crono. The whole playable cast gets the spotlight.

Man, it's going to be so cool trucking around at level 99 decked out in full Rainbow equipment brutalizing everything, right?

Yeah... no. All the characters start out at low levels with basic gear and we don't get an explanation why. I guess the developers must've loved doing level 1 playthroughs of Chrono Trigger?

What's the deal with spoilers?

Well, if you don't want Chrono Trigger spoiled for you, you've come to the wrong thread. So all CT discussion is fine.

However, I'd like to ask everyone to keep any Chrono Cross spoilers regarding CT in spoiler or swap tags.

And this should go without saying, but if you've already played it or watched the playthrough videos, try to keep spoilers about this game to a minimum okay? And of course behind spoiler or swap tags.

Now, without further ado...

Episode 1: Crono versus the Ruined Childhoods
Episode 2: Crono versus the Chrono Trigger

Episode 3: Magus versus the Lost Levels
Episode 4: Magus versus the Legacy of Zeal

Episode Five: Lucca versus the Wonderful World of Tomorrow Part One: The Guru's Menace
Episode Five: Lucca versus the Wonderful World of Tomorrow Part Two: Dalton's Revenge
Episode Six: Marle versus the Little Military that Could
Episode Seven: Marle versus The Dangers of Gambling Addiction

11-21-2011, 11:24 PM	#1
Dracorion Moves Like Jagger, Kupo! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: To the south, a little to the left... Or to the right. Posts: 4,910	Let's Play Chrono Trigger: Crimson Echoes! ... Or, Let's Get in Trouble with Squeenix! I kid, I kid. What the hell is a Crimson Echoes? I'll just let the developers fill you in: Music: Primitive Mountain JP: We just wanted to take a moment to tell you about the project. Once you make a savegame, you won't see this again. JP: In fact, the characters and world you see belong to Square Enix! ZeaLitY: We just gave them a new story as an interquel to Chrono Trigger and Chrono Cross. JP: Crimson Echoes was created by fans of the game in their spare time. It's not canon, nor should it be. ZeaLitY: Though we did try to work with the canon of the other games in interesting ways! ZeaLitY: We put a lot of work into it, but we weren't paid, and believe it or not, we have real lives. I call bullshit. You monkeys clearly exist solely for my entertainment. JP: If you're playing this, you should own the original game. If not, go buy it now! JP: Well, that's all I got. Anything else, ZeaLitY? ZeaLitY: Hey, just enjoy the game! And pick up Chrono Trigger DS to support the prospect of a new Chrono game! I would, but I don't want Squeenix to break my heart again. What's this I hear about a Cease and Desist letter? On May 8, 2009 Crimson Echoes recieved a Cease and Desist letter from Square, along with all other game modification activity at the Chrono Compendium. The development team complied and ceased development on the game. A 98% version of the game was leaked to the intarwebz, naturally, and that's what we're playing now. There's also a CE Memorial Youtube account that contains playthrough videos of the game by the development team, if you want to follow that. So what do I need to know to follow this thread? You should probably have played Chrono Trigger already. Also, CE kind of assumes the characters completed all the sidequests from the original game. I hear Crono talks in this game? Yes, he talks. Get over it. There's not too much of it. See, Crimson Echoes doesn't have one main character, like Chrono Trigger had Crono. The whole playable cast gets the spotlight. Man, it's going to be so cool trucking around at level 99 decked out in full Rainbow equipment brutalizing everything, right? Yeah... no. All the characters start out at low levels with basic gear and we don't get an explanation why. I guess the developers must've loved doing level 1 playthroughs of Chrono Trigger? What's the deal with spoilers? Well, if you don't want Chrono Trigger spoiled for you, you've come to the wrong thread. So all CT discussion is fine. However, I'd like to ask everyone to keep any Chrono Cross spoilers regarding CT in spoiler or swap tags. And this should go without saying, but if you've already played it or watched the playthrough videos, try to keep spoilers about this game to a minimum okay? And of course behind spoiler or swap tags. Now, without further ado... Episode 1: Crono versus the Ruined Childhoods Episode 2: Crono versus the Chrono Trigger Episode 3: Magus versus the Lost Levels Episode 4: Magus versus the Legacy of Zeal Episode Five: Lucca versus the Wonderful World of Tomorrow Part One: The Guru's Menace Episode Five: Lucca versus the Wonderful World of Tomorrow Part Two: Dalton's Revenge Episode Six: Marle versus the Little Military that Could Episode Seven: Marle versus The Dangers of Gambling Addiction __________________ Dracorion's dumbass color is Royal Blue. If you see that color, you better run the fuck away. Last edited by Dracorion; 12-22-2011 at 01:38 AM.