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Hey all,

So while we have a lot of information currently on the wiki regarding story information, there are sadly some pieces of media that we have little information on, and pieces of information that need to be added or are only half-done.

Undocumented Story Information

Currently we are missing information on these following pieces of media:

BlazBlue Alternative: Dark War (currently being worked on by myself)
BlazBlue: Phase Shift 4 (currently being worked on by myself)
BlazBlue: Continuum Shift
BlazBlue: Spiral Shift - Hero of the Frozen Blade

BBCS is the easiest one to pickup since Spiral Shift is untranslated. But since CS has multiple routes and isn't straightforward, it might be worth using the novelisation of CS, but that's also untranslated.

Documentation of CT and CS story

Currently our documentation of BBCT is done using the novelisation since it's straightforward and, as the most recent iteration of how CT played out, is the "canon" way it played out. However, we don't have documentation of the individual story modes for characters. If we do that, it'd need to be done for both CT and CS for each character. Ideally we'd include every ending, but how we format that is something that'd have to be discussed at a deeper level. Most important thing is to actually get people willing to write it down first.

It might be worth seeing if it can be done in a format like has been done for the multiple routes in CP on biography sections. Again, need to get people who want to work on it first.

Biography images

At the moment, biographies seem alright for images, but the two big ones that are without images are Remix Heart and Variable Heart sections. Ideally we'd like to have some panels from the manga included on biography sections that show-off some key moments. These would have to be ideally cleaned so there's no JP or translated ENG text.

Arcade transcripts

This is the easiest one to do. We have transcripts for character arcade modes on biography sections. We have all of CT done, none of CS, some of CP, and some of CF. It's just a simple case of reading/watching the relevant arcade mode and typing down what is said within a table. Formatting for it looks something like:

Stage IV: Carl Clover
Carl: Ah, hello! You're from the Librarium, right? I'm Carl Clover, a vigilante. Pardon me, but I need to ask you a few questions regarding Ragna the Bloodedge. Noel: Eh? Oh, hello. I'm Lieutenant Noel Vermillion of the Novus Orbis Librarium. Uh... I'm sorry, but Librarium officers aren't allowed to pass information directly to vigilantes. If you need certain information, you must fill out the appropriate forms and submit them at the central office. You should receive an answer in about two weeks. Carl: What should we do, Sis? She doesn't want to tell us anything. Noel: Wait. You're Carl, aren't you? I knew it. You were in the Military Academy. Why are you a vigilante? Carl: Right... Right. She can't do anything about it because it's her job. But I'm sure she'll tell me if I do that, so please don't be sad.OK, Sis? <Noel Victory> Noel: C-Carl, are you OK!? Carl: Guh...I wasn't prepared for that. I will retreat for today. Let's meet again, Cadet Noel. Noel: Hey, wait!

Stage VIII: Jin Kisaragi
Jin: Brother, what are you fighting with? Noel: Major... I finally found you... I've been given a direct order to come here. They say that if you return right away, they'll overlook this incident. Please, do as they say. Jin: You don't remember anything before five years ago, right? Let me ask you... What's the earliest thing you do remember? Noel: !? Major, this isn't the time-- Jin: Answer me! That's an order.... Noel: The burning fields of Ikaruga. That's where I was rescued. Jin: I see... Then your parents? Noel: ...They adopted me. Jin: Hah! I see... I'm beginning to understand now... Hahaha... So, you insist on obstructing me after all! <Noel Victory> Jin: Gugh... You always... have to get in... my way... Noel: ...He's unconscious. The major was injured prior to fighting with me. I wonder what happened? And...why did he bring up my past? My past... The major was interested in whatever is further inside... I guess I have to keep going...

Stage IX: Hakumen
Noel: I never knew all of this was down here... !? Who goes there!? Hakumen: Hmm...is that the Nox Nyctores? Noel: Answer me! Hakumen: I am... Hakumen. Noel: Hakumen? But...I think I've seen you somewhere before... No... Impossible...! You're...you're one of the Six Heroes!? Hakumen: Now it's time for me to ask a question. Who are you? Noel: L-Lieutenant Noel Vermillion, Praetorian Guard, Fourth Division. Hakumen: I'm not interested in whatever you call yourself. I was questioning your existence. Noel: M-My...existence? Hakumen: I don't "know" you. Noel: Wh-What are you talking about? Hakumen: Well, I can't deny it... You are standing before me, confronting me. Perhaps there is a reason for your presence here... Very well. I am the white void. I am the cold steel. I am the just sword. With blade in hand shall I reap the sins of this world, and cleanse it in the fires of destruction. I am Hakumen. The end has come! <Noel Victory> Hakumen:Guh, how dare you interrupt me, Grimalkin! Noel: Eh? He disappeared... Why?

Stage X: Nu-13
Nu-13:Loading...loading...loading...loading... Complete... Noel: I've...seen this before. What? Huh... What? Nu-13:Scanning: complete. Auto-mode: confirmed. Noel: Are these...my memories? Or...yours? Mine...? Or are they...ours? Nu-13: Scanning: complete. IFF determined. Processing... Subject determined to be hostile. Noel: Who...are you...? I... I... I... Noel and Nu-13: Activate termination protocol.

-Sleeping Beauty-
Imaginary Spaces Noel: Huh? Where is this...? Umm... What was I doing? Noel: I can't remember... And I'm... I'm really sleepy. Noel: A rabbit? Who... are you...? Noel: Who... am I...?

Chimelical Complex and BlazBlue (Manga)

Currently we have no plans to add the retellings from these two pieces of media. If anyone would like to do this then please let me know.

If it seems tricky just ask and any one of us can explain. Definitely not as daunting as it might seem.

I think that's most of the story information that needs adding. Thankfully there's only 4 pieces of media left, two of which are currently being worked on. If you have questions or want to pick up any pieces of work then just reply to this post or ping me on the Discord server. More than happy to help so this can all get documented.

Posted by Abyss of the Azure on 25 April 2021 at 14:16.

Hey there. I can help do arcade transcripts. I've already taken note of everyone who still needs them and from what games. Though bear in mind I'd add them at my own pace.

This isn't listed here, but I've noticed a lot of characters don't have their story mode sprites in their respective galleries. Do you need those, too?

Posted by Mariku on 26 April 2021 at 02:56.

Posted by Mariku on 26 April 2021 at 02:56.
»Hey there. I can help do arcade transcripts. I've already taken note of everyone who still needs them and from what games. Though bear in mind I'd add them at my own pace.
This isn't listed here, but I've noticed a lot of characters don't have their story mode sprites in their respective galleries. Do you need those, too?«

That would be really helpful if you could do the arcade transcripts. Definitely add them at your own pace, there's no rush to get anything done.

As for the story mode sprites in their respective galleries, we do also need those, but we appreciate if they're not taken from the BlazBlue Wikia since we like to do most of our own work. If you're adding them and you've assembled them yourself then that would be hugely appreciated, thank you.

Posted by Abyss of the Azure on 26 April 2021 at 06:53.

Alright. Then I think I can do some story mode sprites too. I'll get to work when I can.

Posted by Mariku on 26 April 2021 at 18:01.