Persona 3 Portable 04

A motorcycle filled with equipment, it's Mitsuru's way of finding and analyzing the Shadows.
A strange device, consisting of a green platform and an arc, is located in the corner of the Tartarus' entrance; it will probably become useful, once it's activated.
Junpei, there is no need to prove anything; just fight as good as possible, and we'll be fine!
The round entrance hall of Tartarus, and the Giant Clock, as the main gate...
And yeah, ready to enter Tartarus!
Red stains, there are a lot of stains scattered on this floor, and in this block the Thebel.
Glittering in the dark; must be treasure!
A suitcase with medicine; uneasy, and will venture farther anyway.
Minako slashes fast, with her naginata; a quick first strike, can make all the difference in a fight!
A Shadow, will try to attack it first; being unnoticed helps too.
A Cowardly Maya; these Shadows fall easily...
The Cowardly Maya's weakness is fire, based on Mitsuru's analysis; an Agi skill it is!
We get a Snuff Soul, after the battle with Cowardly Maya.
A staircase to the next floor, and a Shadow nearby.
Will be hunting the Shadow first!
What?!
Mitsuru said, that we won't be advancing to the next floor, today...
Should make better use of this floor then, the second one...
Two Cowardly Mayas, were surprised to see us; allocating Agi skills.
Yukari's call, for an All-Out Attack!
Will heed the call, All-Out it is!
Everyone is happy, and the Revival Bead is obtained.
An All-Out Attack quickly eliminated the Shadows; an All-Out madness...
Ah, a shiny suitcase!
Opening the suitcase, and inside it, more medicine...
Three Cowardly Mayas...
Minako has plenty of spiritual power left, so she'll be using Agi on all of 'em.
Agi skills, and elemental skills, rarely miss; if ever.
Alright, an All-Out team Attack!
A card came to Minako's mind; it was a Pixie card, she is now Minako's new Persona; Minako can now use Pixie, along with Orpheus.
Io has gained strength, making Yukari stronger; Yukari's best assets are healing and wind skills.
Hermes gained experience, increasing Junpei's strength, endurance and luck.
Junpei's Persona is like a Knight; it's heavily armed, and have wings, to fly into battle!
Guess what was behind the Shadow, another suitcase!
Mitsuru detected a Shadow; will be forced to sneak up on it again...
No Quests yet; who will give 'em?
Now the next Shadow gathering, is tad bigger than the others; approaching, without attracting their attention...
Pixie, is a Persona of the Lovers Arcana, and she is resilient to thunder skills.
Lovers Arcana, is best at healing and magic skills; Yukari's Persona Io, is of the Lovers Arcana.
The battle against four Cowardly Mayas; they are of the Magician Arcana, just like Hermes; Hermes, is Junpei's Persona, and it will have Agi skills.
Nice indeed, knocking those Shadows down, one by one!
Last one...
An All-Out Jump in!
The cards, the spin...
Apsaras would be welcomed, into Minako's heart; new abilities await...
And after defeating four Shadows, we get another Snuff Soul.
Io improves, raising Yukari's magic, endurance, and luck!
Hermes got up a notch too, strengthening magic, endurance and of course Junpei's strength!
That is all, for practicing Shadow hunting; now for exploration, we have to find an access point...
Since the way up ahead goes both ways, our team will be splitting up, for an extended search, to find the access point.
Yukari has found the access point; we'll stay here for awhile, to hear what Junpei is gonna find.
Enough running around, regroup!
There was a suitcase in that corridor; what Junpei did...
An access point, it emanates green light, and the waves, the downwards path; the waves will take us to the entrance.
And as for Junpei's gathering, Minako received the item from him, at the access point; it turns out, Junpei has found medicine; the same thing, in all suitcases on this floor...
Yukari, Minako, and Junpei, were transported back to the entrance, by the access point.
We are back in a flash!
Mitsuru asks how it was...
No problems, whatsoever.
The Fool Arcana has grown in Minako's heart, as the bond between SEES members intensified.
Social Links increasing...
Yukari is tired; all battle participants are, they are getting used to the Dark Hour, little by little.
And when Junpei is tired, he thinks about food...
Akihiko praising us, says we have done a good job; he would've been there for us, if he hadn't been injured...
Tres bien; an applause from Mitsuru; and we'll be heading back, real soon.
As a leader, Minako will have the privilege to decide on the party, those who will accompany her to Tartarus.
And Apsaras, is able to cast Bufu, the freeze skill; she is of the Priestess Arcana, and her strength is ice, and her weaknesses are Slash attacks.
Pixie doesn't have any major weaknesses, and Orpheus doesn't have any strong points.
Will try to reach Igor at the Velvet Room, since Minako has gathered two new Personas.
Igor starts off with an explanation, of what he really does in the Velvet Room...
In the Velvet Room, new Personas can be created, with Igor's ability to to perform fusion; Minako will have to give Igor the Persona cards though...
Minako has close to 170 Personas within her, just waiting to be summoned; Minako doesn't have the power to really use them though, it will change however, as she improves.
The more experienced Minako will become, the more Personas she'll be able to reach out to.
Minako is the first with this many possibilities, from all the previous visitors of The Velvet Room; according to Igor.
More Social Links should be established; an advise from Igor, to strengthen Personas.
Fusion skill inheritance...
A Persona who mainly heals, won't be inheriting any physical skills; Pixie?
A Persona with an affinity to one element, won't inherit any other; Hermes affinity is Agi, and all other elemental magics, will be excluded.
A proficiency with Darkness, won't allow Light; and Light, won't allow Darkness.
And Personas that like to Bash, Slash, or Pierce, will have a hard time inheriting any magic skills.
Personas can have more than one proficiency, and thus can inherit far more!
There are some Personas, that can inherit any skill, yet those are very rare...
The Incense cards that enhance Personas are: Paige, King, Queen, and Ace; affects that these cards give, can be passed to new Personas through fusion, so it's safe to use them at will.
Accidents happen...
A Unicorn, can be acquired by fusing all three of Minako's Personas; it will have to be postponed, as the resulting Persona, is too powerful to handle, at this point.
It is farewell to the Velvet Room, till we see each other next time.
Will be heading back to the Dorm...
The 22nd of April, Minako goes to school, and meets Akihiko along the way; happens, they were taking the same train.
Confusion, ain't a problem, feeling all right.
And yeah, Junpei is overreacting to all of this.
Akihiko is so bored; now that's a lot of pain...
Akihiko really wants to fight Shadows, even though he was injured; he is the boxing champ after all!
There is no need to sneak into the fight Akihiko, there will be a chance to rough up.
If Akihiko wears Junpei's hat, then...
Whatever; he'll defeat more Shadows after the recuperation is finished, far more...
An assembly...
Mitsuru from class 3-D is announced as the newly elected council president.
Our Mitsuru takes to the stage, and gives a speech about convictions, goals, and how we the students, should change our daily lives, to accommodate the tasks and responsibilities of improving our school experience.
Junpei, didn't understand a ward of Mitsuru's speech, based on his reaction; asks Minako, did she understood anything that was said?
"Of course" Minako shouts?!
Seriously, was this speech even meant for Junpei?
After the assembly has passed, the classes started...
Miss Toriumi will be teaching today.
Today's subject, the Meiji-era literature.
Okay, Miss Toriumi is tired of the same textbooks, in every class; er...
A poem replacement, to our novels of today...
Tiresome, yet, Minako should stay awake!
Serious look on Miss Toriumi's face, as she sets her eyes on Kenji, who appears to be sleeping...
And while Miss Toriumi put so much feelings, into reading this poem; the poem about a Mountain peak and a cloud; well, the views on top of the Mountains, are gorgeous.
Kenji will get an additional essay, and will have to bring a piece of cake with it too; without any cheap stuff...
While Kenji will have his tough homework, Minako on the other hand, listened to the lecture, and her Academics improved even further.

Persona 3 Portable 03

And we begin...
It's Evening; let's talk to the students at the dorm.
Can go to bed early, if required, until then, will explore the new dorm.
Mitsuru says that dorm members aren't allowed to go out at nights; strict rules...
The 2nd Floor is quite empty; there is one room with a nameplate however; Akihiko is written on the nameplate.
Should greet Akihiko, if he isn't busy.
Akihiko's response, is understandable; he is busy; the answer is "come back later."
The 3rd Floor has more members; Yukari, Mitsuru and Minako; and since there is nothing else to do, will go to sleep.
The Apathy Syndrome is spreading; more are getting affected, with no defense against it; how tragic.
Walking to school, on this beautiful morning; with cherry blossoms; a bright pink welcome to the school, in spring!
Rumors are spreading; about a girl who was affected with Apathy Syndrome, she keeps staring in the same direction, all day, and repeating the same phrase "it's coming."
What exactly is coming?
In class, the first Novel by Zenzou Kasai; Ms. Toriumi, is more interested in Novels written by Utsubo Kubota.
A question for Junpei!
Who is Ms. Toriyumi's favourite book author?
Junpei, tries to get an answer from somebody; will whisper Kubota.
Attention is the key, in class; and Junpei, needs more of it.
Junpei is bragging about his excellent attention; since his answer was correct and all.
Relying on someone, won't save every time; it's a hit, or miss situation...
Minako's Charm has increased; getting popular, little by little.
And after school, returning to the dorm.
Shuji Ikutsuki is the head of the dorm; came to introduce himself; a few questions for him...
Only four students at the dorm; a few more would be nice.
About anything strange; Ikutsuki says it's totally nothing, must have been tired...
That is all, for questioning Ikutsuki; he probably has matters to attend to; no wonder he came to say hello, with only four students here.
So heavily computerized room, is the locked room at the 4th Floor; any other big rooms in the dorm, except the entrance hall of course?
The computer is used to spy on students; whether they have potential, or not.
Meantime, the Dark Hour occurs, and a man has been engulfed in darkness.
The Dark Hour - is an hour that exists between midnight; well, technically, it doesn't exists for people, as most are Transmogrified during this hour, and those who aren't Transmogrified, experience a real-life nightmares.
As for Minako, she isn't Transmogrified; and while sleeping, she is transported to a room, where Igor, an old man with a really long nose resides.
Igor sits on a chair, in front of a desk, and reminds Minako, that she should abide by the contract; a contract that Minako signed, once she entered the dorm, for the first time.
The contract says, that person who signs it, should take responsibility for, for own actions and choices.
Such a weird dream...
Got a Velvet key, to enter the Velvet room; to enter a dream room, of own choosing, if necessary.
Another morning, birds are churring, and it's time to go to school!
A Full Moon, will be today...
Junpei is greeting before the entrance.
If sleepy, sleep during class, that is what Junpei is suggesting; he'll miss the school lessons, with attitude like that!
Don't sleep in class; unless really sleepy, and if the eyes are closing by themselves.
Mr. Ekoda's class will be today; classic literature.
How much role, is there for classic literature, in today's life; Mr. Ekoda answers!
Eyes are closing, and, should stay awake...
Opening a textbook, the lesson continues.
Japanese literature starts, with Ise Monogatari...
Minako's Academics have improved; and Junpei slept through the lecture...
Met Yukari, will be returning to the dorm together.
Paulownia Mall; it's still day time!
Karaoke, hm.
Reading a book in moonlight, nice suggestion Mitsuru; will feel a little odd though.
The lounge...
There was a dorm mother at the dorm before, and today, only students remain; the dorm mother handled stuff like cooking...
The dorm, is quite alright as is.
The computers were build, together with the dorm.
Akihiko isn't in his room...
A door to the rooftop, should not be opened, if find it open, shut it tight!
Entering, sleep mode.
To bed; today's Dark Hour, would be on the Full Moon.
A special Dark Hour, at Full Moon; and when the Moon is Full, it's bright.
Something very big and strong, has came to the dorm; led by Akihiko; he wanted help in fighting the huge thing!
Will stay in the room a little longer...
Everything is illuminated in green, during the Dark Hour.
Yukari came, shouting, that we urgently get out, now!
There are many...
This things are called Shadows, they hunt, within the Dark Hour!
Escaped to the rooftop with Yukari; and there climbed, the Huge Shadow, that Akihiko saw.
Yukari didn't find the will, to fight the Huge Shadow with Blades, and with a mask numbered in roman, as number one.
Unlike Yukari, Minako found the courage, and summoned Orpheus!
Orpheus however, changed, into something far bigger, and far, far more powerful; the new Entity, that has resulted from Orpheus' transformation, quickly charged in the direction of the Huge Shadow, and began ruthlessly beating it; the Huge Shadow was beaten in seconds...
Then, the power subsided, and Minako's pain, began to ease.
This battle isn't over; the smaller Shadows are attacking Yukari!
Before we left the room together, Yukari gave a naginata, it's time to put it to use!
Naginata - resembles a spear, and instead of piercing like a spear, it uses a long blade at the tip, to slash.
Orpheus is weak against electricity and darkness; an overage Persona, with a skill Bash.
Opponents are, two cowardly Mayas.
Cowardly Maya missed, and now it's down, can attack and finish it!
Minako and Orpheus improved after the battle; Orpheus learned a new skill Agi!
Bash skill, can defeat a shadow in one blow; at least, any normal shadow...
Fell unconsciously, and ended up, in the Velvet room.
What Persona means, Igor?
A persona, a mask that protects; an entity that reacts to stimuli.
The Persona's ability strength, depends on Social Links; the basic requirement, is communication; to have lots of friends...
Where is it; a Hospital?
Yukari was waiting, till Minako awakes.
The Doctor didn't find anything; said it was exhaustion; that's some exhaustion, been knocked out for more than a week!
Those were Shadows, Yukari explains.
Yukari's dad, died in an accident, which happened ten years ago, in a lab; the lab belonged to the Kirijo Group.
Yukari is going to the Kirijo sponsored school, and dorm, to learn more about the accident; if she can find the information that is.
Then, Yukari goes, to tell the others, the good news; that Minako finally woke up.
On a way to school, Junpei; asks, if had an upset stomach, or something; what happened, should not be explained...
Let's change the subject; how is Junpei feeling?
Yukari came, and says how loud Junpei is!
Junpei calls Yukari, Yuka-tan; a nickname, or...
Time to talk to Yukari; feeling fine.
Come to the 4th Floor after school; Ikutsuki wants to see Minako, to tell her something.
And at school, Mr. Ono's class!
Mr. Ono wears a Samurai Helm.
Talking about Stone Age; is this the History class?
Mr. Ono, only wants to talk about the Sengoku era; this is Samurai era, in Japanese history; and that is the subject Mr. Ono most delighted with!
The Jomon period follows, afterwards; ages, periods...
A question for Junpei!
How were called, the styles of Jomon period houses?
The correct answer is, Mud Huts!
Junpei got lucky, again; he deliberately waited for Minako's answer.
A hole in the ground, and a support for a roof; and we have a Mud Hut!
Minako's popularity rises a little, became more Charming.
An important meeting at the dorm, should head for the dorm early.
The lounge is empty at the dorm; everyone is probably upstairs.
On the 4th Floor, in a room with a big door...
Ikutsuki asks Minako, if a day has more than 24 Hours; reaction?
Is it, possible?
Mitsuru explained, the Dark Hour; an Hour between two days; everything stops working, and it becomes silent; with no one around.
What's the Dark Hour doing in-between days?
Mitsuru is leading the fight against Shadows, and Ikutsuki is an advisor; guess that leads Akihiko, as their primary fighter.
How to fight Shadows?
Since there are very few people, who is active during the Dark Hour, a Squad has been formed, consisting primarily of Persona users; these people, the Persona users, are the only ones who can fight Shadows.
And Minako, just recently became, a Persona user.
Okay, then...
An Evoker; it is used to awaken the Persona inside oneself; mind-blowing!
Minako is ready, to become a member; not much choice, is it?
A bond, the Fool Arcana has strengthened, and the new SEES Social Link is built.
The Dark Hour...
A mysterious Boy, he greets Minako.
Is the Mysterious Boy a ghost, how did he enter the room?
The Boy says, that he is always with Minako; a vision then...
The Mysterious Boy, wanted Minako to know, that The End is coming; gee, is it a bit soon, for an ending.
The Boy disappeared...
Akihiko got injured the other day; Yukari was worried to fight the Shadows, with only Mitsuru to back her up.
Don't worry, and leave the fighting to Minako!
Mitsuru came to our class, once the classes were over of course, and announced that we should meet at the lounge; she's about to tell something important.
And, where did Mitsuru go, in such a hurry...
Passing Iwatodai Strip Mall...
The talk goes on about Mitsuru and Junpei; Yukari is telling, how Junpei is the Poster Boy for harassment...
As the gossiping continues, we are entering the dorm...
A new member, that's the major announcement; and it's Junpei!
Akihiko found Junpei one night, at the convenience store, Junpei was crying...
Junpei also has the potential to summon a Persona, so he will stay at this dorm, with the other SEES members.
Minako acts normally, during the Dark Hour.
We should fight at our best, with the Shadows!
The Tartarus, the Giant Tower, that appears to rise towards the sky every night during the Dark Hour.
Tartarus - is a Tower, that consists of multitude different buildings, that are stacked up together, to form a very tall Tower.
In the first room, is a clock, a stairs, leading to a giant clock; in the center of the clock, is a door, that's where the Tartarus' Labyrinth begins.
Wait a few...
The Velvet room, and a door to it, is inside Tartarus!
Minako has a special power...
Why the door, is inside Tartarus?
It's unique; Minako's power, allows her to summon multiple Personas; infinite number of possibilities...
An assistant came, her name is Elizabeth; she'll be assisting Igor, and Minako.
Everyone around, didn't get what happened to Minako; well, it was a door...
They have not seen a door; reaction like, get together...
Minako was chosen as the Leader of the new Group, by Akihiko's decision.
Junpei wants to lead the group though...

Persona 3 Portable 02

The Maniac Difficulty was made for those who Likes a Challenge.
If could start with very Strong Personas, that will make any Battle a breeze, well, that won't be considered as a challenge.
Starting from the beginning is the hardest way to go, can also lead to a fresh start!
The Battles will be more tense, if the Party is weak, and can be defeated easily!
The difficulty will not directly affect the story though, it still can cause Stamina issues, if will be going to Tartarus too often...

Persona 3 Portable 01

Party Members share experience with their Personas, except for the Leader, which gain experience separately from own Persona.
Leader's Personas will require more Experience to get Stronger, meaning, Leader will become stronger faster than owned Personas.
Even if, the Main Character won't change Personas, that one Persona that will be used will still be lacking behind.
The best way is to Fuse and Create the most Powerful Personas available.
Although, prefer using Personas with strongest abilities.