Board Thread:Fun and Games/@comment-26811478-20150913035730/@comment-4017334-20150916023637

1. What is your name and which server is your citadel in?

Bingo no Kuni, screen name 花火の雨 (Hanabi no Ame/Rain of Fireworks)

2. When did you start serving as a saniwa? Please display your battle records.











3. Which starter sword did you pick? What is he doing now?

Manba! He's currently avoiding getting patched up from a sortie. Hopefully someone finds him soon.

4. Who is the first among your swords to reach the maximum level? What do you think of him?

No one yet, but as things are going it'll either be Taroutachi or Namazuo.

5. Who do you have in each of your squads, and how do you use them? If you haven’t unlocked all four teams yet, briefly describe how you plan to organize them.

My squads are usually randomly organized, but I try to group them by level.

6. Without considering the performance of the swords, which type of sword do you prefer?

I have no real preference. Each sword type has it's pros, cons and individual stats that make them stand out in their own way. To discriminate based on shallow or petty reasons is unbecoming of a saniwa.

7.           Next, we come to the usual questions. List the swords that you like and your thoughts on them.

It would be easier to list ones that I don't personally care for, as many of them have wormed there way into my heart. A few who stand out, however are:

Yamanbagiri for being my dependable starter sword. Love his backstory, and want what's best for him. Despite that, I can't wait to see the original Yamanbagiri sword if he's ever implented in the game.

Gokotai, my baby, for being so precious and my first smithed sword in the game. Not only that, he lead my other Tantou's through Ikedaya when all the others were failing.

Nakigitsune, Namazuo, and Honebami... All of the Awataguchi swords, really, but those three along with Gokotai are steadfast and dependable despite their forthcomings and I love their history. Nakigitsune gets special mention for bringing Tsurumaru home after leading me to the boss node of 5-4 successfully for the first time.

Shishiou, my first Tachi who lead me through map after map and got me so far into the game till a point. I also like his friendly personality and design.

Taroutachi... I really wish he would get more love, he's became the cornerstone of my team and first Oodachi.

Samonji brothers for their backstory, appearance and history. Each one have been a crucial part of different teams and I want to hold and hug them and make them feel better. I also especially admire Kousetsu for his pacifistic beliefs.

<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:24.0pt;mso-para-margin-left:0gd; text-indent:-24.0pt;mso-list:l0level1lfo1">8. Are there any pairings that you like? If there, please list them. (No limit on type.)

<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:24.0pt;mso-para-margin-left:0gd; text-indent:-24.0pt;mso-list:l0level1lfo1">Yamato and Kashuu, Kane-san and Horikawa, Ichigo and Tsurumaru are my OT3s, I just can't pair them with anyyone else other than each other. Besides them, I also find Kousetsu and Iwatooshi a nice pairing. .

<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:24.0pt;mso-para-margin-left:0gd; text-indent:-24.0pt;mso-list:l0level1lfo1">9. Is your citadel an employee-friendly citadel or a black-hearted citadel that works your swords to the bone?

<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:24.0pt;mso-para-margin-left:0gd; text-indent:-24.0pt;mso-list:l0level1lfo1">Employee friendly, definitely. Whenever one gets deep in the orange, they're immediately brought back for repairs. I will not send anyone out whose fatigued or risk anyone breaking.

<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:24.0pt;mso-para-margin-left:0gd; text-indent:-24.0pt;mso-list:l0level1lfo1">10. Have you ever done anything weird to your swords?

<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:24.0pt;mso-para-margin-left:0gd; text-indent:-24.0pt;mso-list:l0level1lfo1">Nothing so wierd that it deserves mention.

<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:24.0pt;mso-para-margin-left:0gd; text-indent:-24.0pt;mso-list:l0level1lfo1">11. Have you ever broken a sword? What happened, and who did you break?

<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:24.0pt;mso-para-margin-left:0gd; text-indent:-24.0pt;mso-list:l0level1lfo1">12. Who loses troops the most in your citadel? And who is the most skilled at making troops?

<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:24.0pt;mso-para-margin-left:0gd; text-indent:-24.0pt;mso-list:l0level1lfo1">Sadly, Imanotsurugi tends to get the short end of the stick with keeping his troops. Ironically, he's good at making them, along with Kane-san, Hirano, Ichigo and Jiji.

<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:24.0pt;mso-para-margin-left:0gd; text-indent:-24.0pt;mso-list:l0level1lfo1">13. Another common question: have you ever done something with all of your might in order to get a particular sword? Please describe what you did and the results.

<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:24.0pt;mso-para-margin-left:0gd; text-indent:-24.0pt;mso-list:l0level1lfo1">Getting to the bottom of Osaka castle in the first event. It was nearing the end fo the event, and I just went all out and braved the Yaris... While the Koban reward was great, I don't know if it the banner was really worth it.

<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:24.0pt;mso-para-margin-left:0gd; text-indent:-24.0pt;mso-list:l0level1lfo1">14. Are you superstitious? (www)

<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:24.0pt;mso-para-margin-left:0gd; text-indent:-24.0pt;mso-list:l0level1lfo1">I'm superstitious with any game that involves the Random Number God.

<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:24.0pt;mso-para-margin-left:0gd; text-indent:-24.0pt;mso-list:l0level1lfo1">15. What made you join the TKRB fandom in the beginning? How about now?

<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:24.0pt;mso-para-margin-left:0gd; text-indent:-24.0pt;mso-list:l0level1lfo1">I mostly started playing on a whim, just to see what it was like. I wound up staying for the rich history of both japan and the swords, unique characters, and backstory.

<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:24.0pt;mso-para-margin-left:0gd; text-indent:-24.0pt;mso-list:l0level1lfo1">16. What do you think of the current maps? (For example: which map is good for training/grinding, which maps do you get lost in the most, which map do you want to burn?)

<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:24.0pt;mso-para-margin-left:0gd; text-indent:-24.0pt;mso-list:l0level1lfo1">World three and four maps are ideal for training, the one I most want to burn is 5-2 and 6-2 from experience.

<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:24.0pt;mso-para-margin-left:0gd; text-indent:-24.0pt;mso-list:l0level1lfo1">17. Are there any game systems or improvements that you hope DMM will implement?

<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:24.0pt;mso-para-margin-left:0gd; text-indent:-24.0pt;mso-list:l0level1lfo1">Please expand the number of sword slots for free players! I know there's going to be more introduced, and with having gotten all of the currently available ones already my inbox has become a nightmare.

<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:24.0pt;mso-para-margin-left:0gd; text-indent:-24.0pt;mso-list:l0level1lfo1">18. If DMM cooperates on an event with another game/anime/etc., what would you like to see?

<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:24.0pt;mso-para-margin-left:0gd; text-indent:-24.0pt;mso-list:l0level1lfo1">Touken Ranbu anime, adapted by a well off studio like Production I.G., or Bones... Wishful thinking, I know, but a saniwa has to dream of seeing them in a full animation feature.

<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:24.0pt;mso-para-margin-left:0gd; text-indent:-24.0pt;mso-list:l0level1lfo1">19. Have you spent money playing TKRB? If so, how much? If not, do you plan to?

<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:24.0pt;mso-para-margin-left:0gd; text-indent:-24.0pt;mso-list:l0level1lfo1">No, but I will if I have to get more sword slots.

<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:24.0pt;mso-para-margin-left:0gd; text-indent:-24.0pt;mso-list:l0level1lfo1">20. Is there any merchandise that you would like to buy or see?

<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:24.0pt;mso-para-margin-left:0gd; text-indent:-24.0pt;mso-list:l0level1lfo1">The art books and figures, but I can't spare money on any of it.

<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:24.0pt;mso-para-margin-left:0gd; text-indent:-24.0pt;mso-list:l0level1lfo1">21. Have you done any fanwork (fanfiction, fanart, etc.)? If so, what?

<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:24.0pt;mso-para-margin-left:0gd; text-indent:-24.0pt;mso-list:l0level1lfo1">I would like to if I can get my motivation up.

<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:24.0pt;mso-para-margin-left:0gd; text-indent:-24.0pt;mso-list:l0level1lfo1">22. What do you think you are like as a saniwa?

<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:24.0pt;mso-para-margin-left:0gd; text-indent:-24.0pt;mso-list:l0level1lfo1">Benevolent and dutiful, always looking after everyone and keeping there condition and well being in mind as we make it through each map.

<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:24.0pt;mso-para-margin-left:0gd; text-indent:-24.0pt;mso-list:l0level1lfo1">23. If the government asked you to choose a sword to kill yourself with in terms of emergency, who would you pick?

<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:24.0pt;mso-para-margin-left:0gd; text-indent:-24.0pt;mso-list:l0level1lfo1">Why would you ask this? No comment.

<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:24.0pt;mso-para-margin-left:0gd; text-indent:-24.0pt;mso-list:l0level1lfo1">24. The government has asked you to write a report: how would you describe the situation in your citadel?

<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:24.0pt;mso-para-margin-left:0gd; text-indent:-24.0pt;mso-list:l0level1lfo1">It's backed to the brim with swords, someone send some carpenters to expand the rooms. Taroutachi and Iwatooshi are already fighting over who takes up more space and Mutsu keeps trying to send the Shisengumi to live in the horses' barn.

<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:24.0pt;mso-para-margin-left:0gd; text-indent:-24.0pt;mso-list:l0level1lfo1">25. What do you think of the Retrograding Army?

<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:24.0pt;mso-para-margin-left:0gd; text-indent:-24.0pt;mso-list:l0level1lfo1">I wish I could understand more Japanese to have a better picture of them, but I must say their actions are dispicable.

<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:24.0pt;mso-para-margin-left:0gd; text-indent:-24.0pt;mso-list:l0level1lfo1">26. Lastly, please say something about TKRB from the bottom of your heart!

<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:24.0pt;mso-para-margin-left:0gd; text-indent:-24.0pt;mso-list:l0level1lfo1">I honestly never thought I'd like it as much as I did. At first I thought it was just going to be all fanservice, but there's much more heart to it than that. The drama and family dynamics of the swords depicted in fanart and videos, the history of them and Japan that I get to learn and watch play out. I'm a big history nerd and this has been a fun way to experience it.