![Atelier Iris 2 [12] - Needing the Right Item to Hagel With @GunarmDyne](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/FcwatbzFYj0/maxresdefault.jpg)
Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Our mountain expedition peaks at the home of series regular Hagel, who you'd think was completely deaf with how perfectly he ignores us. Thankfully, a good look at Felt's sword snaps him out of his trance and, after a rather uncomfortable scene where we almost have to call for an adult, he agrees to help us out.
At this point I haven't been able to craft a Return Gem, so it's back down the mountain we go.
Thankfully, it's not a long trip and, once we get back to Agito Cove, Hagel helps us out in another way by teaching us weapon synthesis rather than doing the job he's supposed to. For the most part, you want to focus on opening up each new weapon as soon as you've learned the current one's skill and once you have the right items and Mana to proceed along the tree. The reviews you have on the related item do transfer to the weapon, but min/maxing weapon crafting isn't really worth it until end-game.
After all that, Felt gets his first look at the sea but reneges on the idea to swim across it.
Thumbnail art of Channel Mascot Dyana as Noin by twitter.com/elfudraws
Our mountain expedition peaks at the home of series regular Hagel, who you'd think was completely deaf with how perfectly he ignores us. Thankfully, a good look at Felt's sword snaps him out of his trance and, after a rather uncomfortable scene where we almost have to call for an adult, he agrees to help us out.
At this point I haven't been able to craft a Return Gem, so it's back down the mountain we go.
Thankfully, it's not a long trip and, once we get back to Agito Cove, Hagel helps us out in another way by teaching us weapon synthesis rather than doing the job he's supposed to. For the most part, you want to focus on opening up each new weapon as soon as you've learned the current one's skill and once you have the right items and Mana to proceed along the tree. The reviews you have on the related item do transfer to the weapon, but min/maxing weapon crafting isn't really worth it until end-game.
After all that, Felt gets his first look at the sea but reneges on the idea to swim across it.
Thumbnail art of Channel Mascot Dyana as Noin by twitter.com/elfudraws
![Atelier Iris 2 [12] - Needing the Right Item to Hagel With](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/FcwatbzFYj0/mqdefault.jpg "Atelier Iris 2 [12] - Needing the Right Item to Hagel With
Our mountain expedition peaks at the home of series regular Hagel, who youd think was completely deaf with how perfectly he ignores us. Thankfully, a good look at Felts sword snaps him out of his trance and, after a rather uncomfortable scene where we almost have to call for an adult, he agrees to help us out.
At this point I havent been able to craft a Return Gem, so its back down the mountain we go.
Thankfully, its not a long trip and, once we get back to Agito Cove, Hagel helps us out in another way by teaching us weapon synthesis rather than doing the job hes supposed to. For the most part, you want to focus on opening up each new weapon as soon as youve learned the current ones skill and once you have the right items and Mana to proceed along the tree. The reviews you have on the related item do transfer to the weapon, but min/maxing weapon crafting isnt really worth it until end-game.
After all that, Felt gets his first look at the sea but reneges on the idea to swim across it.
Thumbnail art of Channel Mascot Dyana as Noin by https://twitter.com/elfudraws")
![Castle of Shikigami III [50] - Roger + Kohtaro](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/G0UxRFSoZhc/mqdefault.jpg "Castle of Shikigami III [50] - Roger + Kohtaro
Its kind of hard to believe how smart these two can be at times while being idiots at other times. And yet they manage to be both at the same time over the course of this route as Roger has his own obvious ulterior motive for joining in on the investigation. Thanks to that, its one of the best routes overall even if its not in the top 3.
Gameplay-wise this proves to be one of the best pairings in the game as Kohtaro can rake in the high score against regular enemies while Roger takes care of the bosses. It leads to a very surprisingly good run if you pay close attention to something that happens in this run that doesnt in any of the others.
Thumbnail art of Channel Mascot Dyana as Reika by https://twitter.com/elfudraws")
![Super Marisa World Blind Race [12] - Dancing the Marisaalsa](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/GUyqiwjPJ9I/mqdefault.jpg "Super Marisa World Blind Race [12] - Dancing the Marisaalsa
The various Marisa titles created by Double Cluster have been fairly memetic in the Touhou fandom since their creation. As I already did a Lets Play of Mega Mari, I figured that it would be interesting to return to the even more difficult Super Marisa World, which is full of Super Mario references in its bosses.
However, I still have PTSD from playing through the game years ago, so I convinced three members of the Bakashop Quartet to do a blind race of the game with some assistance from me.
Will there be a winner? Or will there just be survivors?
Or will there be any survivors?
Thumbnail art of Channel Mascot Dyana as Alice by https://twitter.com/elfudraws")
![Wind Waker Randomizer [26] - Achieving Victorys a SMap](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/GdrV_DvZfR8/mqdefault.jpg "Wind Waker Randomizer [26] - Achieving Victorys a SMap
Time for my first seed of a new Randomizer from a game that I thought I knew more than I did. So yeah, theres a lot of salt.
But thats more entertainment for you guys.
Be warned, though, this ones long.
It also starts off with those who joined in co-comms also rolling and running their own seeds, but recording ran so long that they moved on to other projects, so theres some unusual overlap. But I dont mind as this would have had a lot of empty commentary otherwise.
More information on the Wind Waker Randomizer can be found at https://lagolunatic.github.io/wwrando/
Thumbnail art of Channel Mascot Dyana as Tetra by https://twitter.com/Radragrad")
![Ys Origin (PC) [31] (Hugo Route 6) - Cadenance of Hyrule](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/H4A211jzqRs/mqdefault.jpg "Ys Origin (PC) [31] (Hugo Route 6) - Cadenance of Hyrule
Lots of exposition as, after we get what we need, were called back to base in order to meet up with the Holy Knights and get an update on the overall search party. Turns out theres still one missing, but we arent concerned about that in order to simply continue to proceed onward.
After all that talking, I could use a good swim.
Thumbnail art of channel mascot Dyana as Yunica by https://twitter.com/elfudraws")
![Ys Origin (PC) [41] (Hugo Route 16) - The Perp Always Returns to the Crimson](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/HQwtyk2A95Y/mqdefault.jpg "Ys Origin (PC) [41] (Hugo Route 16) - The Perp Always Returns to the Crimson
The things I have to do in order to come up with title puns on episodes that are all combat and little, if any plot.
But the fun part does come from engaging in pure combat as we steadily make our way up through the first part of the Blooded Blight and even have a cutscene in a spot that wasnt in Yunicas route-
Oh, wait, I end the video there because the next one would have been too short otherwise.
Next time, then!
Thumbnail art of channel mascot Dyana as Yunica by https://twitter.com/elfudraws")
![Castle of Shikigami III [47] - Emilio + Mihee](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/HRCIw0gH7vw/mqdefault.jpg "Castle of Shikigami III [47] - Emilio + Mihee
Emilio may complain in the beginning, but the route as a whole is another nicely insightful one as he gains some life lessons from his partner and we learn a bit more about the pain that Mihee is carrying. Thankfully, its a happy end overall.
I decide during this run that Emilio is easily the most versatile character in the game as, while he doesnt specialize in anything, hes still good at basically everything if you know how to use him. As such, Mihee doesnt get a lot of action.
Thumbnail art of Channel Mascot Dyana as Reika by https://twitter.com/elfudraws")
![Lufia & the Fortress of Doom Restored [17] - Decided to Extend the Tower of Duty](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/HTk03r-bkn8/mqdefault.jpg "Lufia & the Fortress of Doom Restored [17] - Decided to Extend the Tower of Duty
It actually looks like I know what Im doing for a bit when it comes to the Blue Tower, mainly because of a stupid mistake thats shown in a bonus video that will go up later. But both the Blue and Green Towers dont take long to explore, especially since there arent any boss fights in either.
Hopefully that momentum will continue.
The hack can be downloaded here: https://tinyurl.com/Lufia1Restored
Thumbnail art of channel mascot Dyana as Lufia by https://twitter.com/elfudraws")
![Castle of Shikigami III [40] - Kohtaro + Batu](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/JrMFWjvgjTI/mqdefault.jpg "Castle of Shikigami III [40] - Kohtaro + Batu
Its the classic Idealism vs. Cynicism trope in action as Kohtaro and Batus beliefs on how to deal with their enemies clash, but at least one side grows to understand the others point of view a little bit.
However, an ominous prophesy appears at the forefront in the middle of the run...
Batu can cover for Kohtaros regular shots not doing as much damage to bosses while at Max Tension but, otherwise, its pretty much all Koh.
As for what happens after that ending? Afraid well never know because we never got another entry in the series.
Thumbnail art of Channel Mascot Dyana as Reika by https://twitter.com/elfudraws")
![Ys Origin (PC) [26] (Hugo Route 1) - So How Fact Are We?](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Jye69l17VdI/mqdefault.jpg "Ys Origin (PC) [26] (Hugo Route 1) - So How Fact Are We?
So it turns out our other main character wakes up in front of the other Roda tree.
Were introduced to Hugo, the magical prodigy and heir to House Fact, and he has the skills to back up his claims especially as he plays very much like a shooting game character.
After our introductions and tutorial battles, we get our usual exposition prior to entering the tower for the first time.
Thumbnail art of channel mascot Dyana as Yunica by https://twitter.com/elfudraws")
![Castle of Shikigami III [27] - Fumiko + Kohtaro](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/K1xM6RjpSTI/mqdefault.jpg "Castle of Shikigami III [27] - Fumiko + Kohtaro
Yukaris not talking about the software in that thumbnail, by the way.
In terms of gameplay, Kohtaro and Fumiko pair up quite well as they can cover for each others weaknesses quite well.
In terms of the story, get ready for hilarity as our poor protagonist once again learns the meaning of pain courtesy of being the games butt monkey in nearly every scenario that isnt his own.
Thumbnail art of Channel Mascot Dyana as Reika by https://twitter.com/elfudraws")
