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Title: I met IGA personally today!
Post by: Shiroi Koumori on October 28, 2016, 05:54:22 AM
Mwhahahahahaha! I have to write this down while it is still fresh.

There was an Artplay booth at a local gaming convention today (go to the Bloodstained social media feeds to know where it is).
And IGA was there with his whip and cowboy hat!
Japanese language does come in handy. :) Whew~

I brought a few stuff with me for autographs including my Gebel cross stitch. IGA loved it and even took a picture holding the work with me beside him. I told him this was already shown in the tumblr post and I think he recognized it. He said he'll upload it on twitter, but I don't know if it will push through or not. Someone post the link here if ever it appears.

Anyway, The more important thing is that he remembered me, by my online name, of course! OMG!
It was way back then when he's still in Konami and I congratulated him on his i-revo blog regarding DoS winning something from E3. I think had a post somewhere here about it. #fangirlmoments

I told him the existence of this forum and he knew about us from the community clan. He told me that he might not have the time to visit. I hope he finds the time. I also told him that I translated Kabuchi no Tsuisokyouku in English and he was happy that I did.

Finally I told him that I'd be supporting his work and he told me that he'd do his best.

I wasn't able to play the demo but I was able to watch IGA play. He finished it without getting any hits, which is true to his principle.

On things other than Bloodstained. I played the FFXV demo. Its been 10 years and I still have a crush on Noct.

Edit:
Pictures of the autographed stuff. Also see attachment. I also asked him to sign my DxC artbook but since the signature is on the inside, I did not bother to upload it anymore since the inside cover is just pure black paper.

http://shiroikoumori.deviantart.com/art/Gebel-Cross-Stitch-with-IGA-s-signature-642955399 (http://shiroikoumori.deviantart.com/art/Gebel-Cross-Stitch-with-IGA-s-signature-642955399)

Update 2:
Fanart spotlight at the Bloodstained Kickstarter campaign (https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/iga/bloodstained-ritual-of-the-night/posts/1726987)
Title: Re: I met IGA personally today!
Post by: theplottwist on October 28, 2016, 07:09:50 AM
I envy you aaaaaaaaaaaaaaah  ;D

IGA must have the handshake of a hundred vampire hunters.
Title: Re: I met IGA personally today!
Post by: Lelygax on October 28, 2016, 08:06:00 AM
That is awesome! It was too hard to contain yourself and don't start screaming? ;D
Tell us more about IGA gaming techniques, how he plays? You're so lucky hahaha
Im happy for you and couldn't wait to see these pics.
Title: Re: I met IGA personally today!
Post by: affinity on October 28, 2016, 08:17:35 AM
that's great!  thanks for sharing!
Title: Re: I met IGA personally today!
Post by: TatteredSeraph on October 28, 2016, 03:04:18 PM
Oh my goodness, Shiroi!  :D  <3  That's amazing!  So THAT'S WHO you were meeting, no wonder you were asking me about con etiquette on how much you could take to get signed!  That's absolutely amazing that he's remembered you as well! :D I'm going to stalk the Bloodstained facebook page and twitter now to see if I can spot a photo of you two.  I'm rather jealous now! :D  I'm absolutely bouncing for you right now.  If I see the photo, I'll send the link your way or send you a file of it if it's on fb-land. 

I really hope that he can in person visit us lot on here. :D
Title: Re: I met IGA personally today!
Post by: zangetsu468 on October 28, 2016, 05:42:16 PM
Congrats. What a gaming pioneer and stallion.. And a big hunk of man-(wall)-meat to boot/whip  ;D
Title: Re: I met IGA personally today!
Post by: Gunlord on October 28, 2016, 07:38:18 PM
That's awesome! :D
Title: Re: I met IGA personally today!
Post by: Jorge D. Fuentes on October 28, 2016, 10:33:08 PM
Super-Congrats!
Title: Re: I met IGA personally today!
Post by: Shiroi Koumori on October 29, 2016, 05:34:53 AM
Thank you so much guys!  ;D

I also surprised myself by staying sane all throughout the encounter. Although I fangirl-ed when he mentioned that he remembered me.
I held the mighty VK whip, care of IGA. He brought 2 of them. :)
Regarding how IGA plays... like a veteran player who knows the appropriate timing for attacking/jumping and the proper sequence of traversing the rooms. He's not a speed runner though, so Miriam just moves normally.

My internet is crappy today. I might upload the pics tomorrow.
Title: Re: I met IGA personally today!
Post by: Chernabogue on October 29, 2016, 06:05:08 AM
He posted the photo! :) https://twitter.com/SwordOrWhip/status/792343098424635393
Title: Re: I met IGA personally today!
Post by: TatteredSeraph on October 29, 2016, 06:27:26 AM
:D  That's amazing!  It's awesome to see it in his hands, and to see you Shiroi. :D  It's great as well that he's stayed true to his word, and posted it up so quickly.  I'm not at all surprised that you fanirled at his remembering you.

That's really cool that you got to handle the VK.  Did you pose with it for photos?
Title: Re: I met IGA personally today!
Post by: Lelygax on October 29, 2016, 09:44:31 AM
I held the mighty VK whip, care of IGA.

Couldn't help but read this statement in a lewd way. SuperWaffle should make a fanfic about it.

Regarding how IGA plays... like a veteran player who knows the appropriate timing for attacking/jumping and the proper sequence of traversing the rooms. He's not a speed runner though, so Miriam just moves normally.

Thats is cool, I can get the picture with that.
Title: Re: I met IGA personally today!
Post by: X on October 29, 2016, 10:19:14 AM
Congratz on a dream come true Shiroi Koumori  :)

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I held the mighty VK whip, care of IGA.

lol! The mighty VK whip is metal, not leather. If anything it's more like holding the whip of Indiana Jones. But each to their own preferences.
Title: Re: I met IGA personally today!
Post by: Gunlord on October 29, 2016, 01:16:56 PM
Oh, is that you in the photo, Shiroi? Haha, you and IGA look so happy~ Can I post that at the Bloodstained forums? The fans would get a kick out of it :D Of course, if you wanna join up over there, you and anyone else from the dungeon is welcome! I'm a mod over there too :D :D
Title: Re: I met IGA personally today!
Post by: theplottwist on October 29, 2016, 01:20:20 PM
I held the mighty VK whip, care of IGA. He brought 2 of them. :)

Only IGA to have TWO Vampire Killers. He'd be extremelly OP as a character on the games...
Title: Re: I met IGA personally today!
Post by: Shiroi Koumori on October 29, 2016, 11:09:15 PM
That's really cool that you got to handle the VK.  Did you pose with it for photos?
Yes, but sadly the camera shots were bad.... :( At least the twitter pic turned out great. :)

lol! The mighty VK whip is metal, not leather. If anything it's more like holding the whip of Indiana Jones. But each to their own preferences.

Well, it was the Konami Castlevania whip that they sold way back then..... I think they called it that right? (if I'm wrong blame it on my age)

Oh, is that you in the photo, Shiroi? Haha, you and IGA look so happy~ Can I post that at the Bloodstained forums? The fans would get a kick out of it :D Of course, if you wanna join up over there, you and anyone else from the dungeon is welcome! I'm a mod over there too :D :D

Yup, that's me. Go for it prunyuu~ post it there too and please add links to this page (just in case people want to know the story behind it) and also to my deviantart page. :)
As of now, I'm still too lazy to join. haha. If people there want to talk to me send them over here or on dA.

Only IGA to have TWO Vampire Killers. He'd be extremelly OP as a character on the games...

He has the right since he can do a no damage play. I still want to see him as a secret boss that would kick our asses in game.
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Updated with photo on top post.
Title: Re: I met IGA personally today!
Post by: Sir Nicko on October 31, 2016, 03:43:48 PM
WOW! Very cool Shiroi and congratulations on the fantastic embroidery piece. Very very well done! Must have been really awesome to finally meet IGA!

Also, on a side note, were you by chance "in the know" about Bloodstained prior to the Sword or Whip days? In the early thread chatting with Jorge, I seem to remember your name coming up... Apologies if I am totally wrong here..

Cheers,

Nicko
Title: Re: I met IGA personally today!
Post by: zangetsu468 on October 31, 2016, 05:36:05 PM
IGA should totally appear as a hidden boss on the hardest setting #theunforgottenone
Title: Re: I met IGA personally today!
Post by: Inccubus on October 31, 2016, 08:51:19 PM
Awesome! I'm so envious!
Shiroi is cute and looks kinda like my girlfriend! Could be her little sister, even. =D
Title: Re: I met IGA personally today!
Post by: Shiroi Koumori on October 31, 2016, 09:56:18 PM
Also, on a side note, were you by chance "in the know" about Bloodstained prior to the Sword or Whip days? In the early thread chatting with Jorge, I seem to remember your name coming up... Apologies if I am totally wrong here..

I wasn't in the know. I was also in the dark as the rest of you.
But I think my sleuthing came in handy: http://castlevaniadungeon.net/forums/index.php/topic,7077.msg159366.html#msg159366 (http://castlevaniadungeon.net/forums/index.php/topic,7077.msg159366.html#msg159366)

IGA should totally appear as a hidden boss on the hardest setting #theunforgottenone

Amen. The boss name should be "IGA, the unforgotten one"  ;D
Title: Re: I met IGA personally today!
Post by: Dracula9 on November 01, 2016, 12:59:30 AM
OMG you're adorable
Title: Re: I met IGA personally today!
Post by: Aceearly1993 on November 01, 2016, 06:42:21 AM
You're awesome!
Wish I could hear more about him from you, haha

I wish I could met the great ones but I can't because I'm in other region, which is a pain

Anyway, good luck to you!


                                                                                                         -AceEarly
Title: Re: I met IGA personally today!
Post by: Flame on November 01, 2016, 11:56:47 AM
neato
Title: Re: I met IGA personally today!
Post by: GuyStarwind on November 01, 2016, 10:31:25 PM
Yeah I'm jealous
Title: Re: I met IGA personally today!
Post by: Guy Belmont on November 02, 2016, 03:02:56 PM
Oh wow Shiroi I'm so happy for you, and your Gebel Cross Stitch  was amazing, I mean how did you even do that  it so
detailed, no wonder he remembered you name. fantastic stuff you really are a true artist.  ;D applause all round for your hard work.

Well, it was the Konami Castlevania whip that they sold way back then..... I think they called it that right? (if I'm wrong blame it on my age)
yeah no you called that right.
Title: Re: I met IGA personally today!
Post by: Shiroi Koumori on November 03, 2016, 02:20:33 AM
Oh wow Shiroi I'm so happy for you, and your Gebel Cross Stitch  was amazing, I mean how did you even do that  it so
detailed, no wonder he remembered you name. fantastic stuff you really are a true artist.  ;D applause all round for your hard work.

Thanks.

Well he recalled my name not due to the cross stitch, but due to me talking to him through his Konami blog, way back then.
Title: Re: I met IGA personally today!
Post by: Guy Belmont on November 03, 2016, 07:43:33 AM
Thanks.

Well he recalled my name not due to the cross stitch, but due to me talking to him through his Konami blog, way back then.

Ohh sorry :(

But yeah still great work.
Title: Re: I met IGA personally today!
Post by: theANdROId on November 05, 2016, 07:19:02 PM
Talk about right place, right time!  That's awesome!  Color me jealous!
Title: Re: I met IGA personally today!
Post by: Shiroi Koumori on November 05, 2016, 11:17:31 PM
Talk about right place, right time!  That's awesome!  Color me jealous!

Yup! I almost didn't go since I had no idea that there was a gaming con. Luckily my sister's friends told us about it and also volunteered to buy the tickets in advance.
Title: Re: I met IGA personally today!
Post by: Super Waffle on November 20, 2016, 02:18:44 PM
Did you get a chance to have him officially explain what the hell Maria is wearing in Symphony of the Night (http://abicion.tumblr.com/post/119668712527/)?
Title: Re: I met IGA personally today!
Post by: Shiroi Koumori on November 20, 2016, 09:26:01 PM
Haha. Nope. Those questions are best left unanswered. :)
I'm all ears for a Waffle theory.
Title: Re: I met IGA personally today!
Post by: KaZudra on November 20, 2016, 10:08:20 PM
Haha. Nope. Those questions are best left unanswered. :)
I'm all ears for a Waffle theory.
As you see, there are actually 2 Marias in that picture, in the Earth-1 crisis, she is a magical girl who wears a skirt, which are in correlation in Rondo, she grows up to be the Maria in the Playstation and PSP SoTN, where she never fully tapped into her power.
Earth-2 Maria spawns from a slight pitch, causing her to be more tomboyish and wearing the superior bike-shorts, following the events of D-XX, she grows up to be Saturn SOTN maria, not being strong enough to fight dracula the first time, she becomes the only other JoJo character in Castlevania.

Earth 2 comes from St. Germain's time-fuckery in CoD, which involved him trying to find the source of these new events, which would be the "Chaos Maker" or "That Man", Once he figured out Dracula's source of power, he immediately devised a plan to destroy him, only problem is only a Belmont can do the job and due to recent constant resurrections making holes in the timeline, and wearing down the bloodline's charge to the Vampire Killer, St. Germain Teamed up with Alucard who just killed Ritcher in his timeline, devised a plan to seperate Belmont's from the whip long enough to fight a full powered dracula, which involves Maria, since she's so powerful in Earth-2, she can help.
Title: Re: I met IGA personally today!
Post by: Super Waffle on November 21, 2016, 08:30:50 PM
Hey. I'm supposed to be the awful fanfic writer here.