Rune Factory Mainline Series Retrospective

[@epsilonchannel502]

Everyone, thanks for watching! A couple of things to note: Someone mentioned that player crafting does exist in RF1. I apparently just didn't use it. Or remember it. You will still be using the town blacksmith early on, regardless. In RF3, you can bring townsfolk into dungeons with you, but the system is very basic compared to RF4's.

[@Excendre]

It’s also worth noting that you may have missed it, but the dungeon you mentioned in RF4 that allowed you to fight bosses of the past actually came from RF3, which served as a mystery dungeon that also had a multiplayer functionality to it that allowed you to play as other characters from RF3. It was neat because they are impacted by food and such differently based on what they like/love/hate.

[@epsilonchannel502]

@@Excendre I remembered it had some sort of Multiplayer aspect to it but I never played it when younger, so I didn't realize it was the same thing as the Sharance dungeon in RF4.

[@Excendre]

@@epsilonchannel502 Funnily enough, if you think about the name "Sharance Dungeon" its a pretty good indicator. Otherwise, this was a really fun retrospective. I love the underlying lore of this series, and even as rough as the early games were, it was great how it establishes some ongoing themes for all the games, and I love how its all one connected world on an actively progressing timeline. Learning about the lore of each dragon through the games is really fun.

[@ratchetandclankfan2]

One of the most craziest thing about rf2 is you can steal the bride during the wedding with the rival. It was insane Pretty insane

[@epsilonchannel502]

It's hilarious to me that they included that in a game for a younger audience. Wish they'd bring back love rivals in a future game.

[@caretakercat7176]

If Issei can do it, so can you

[@darddeac1055]

@@epsilonchannel502 The Japanese fans said they didn't like that the competing bachelor/bachelorette was left alone and feeling cuckolded while everyone else matched up, but I feel like they could fix that by having them marry an unmarriable NPC or like a travelling merchant type character and giving them a good relationship.

[@epsilonchannel502]

@@darddeac1055 Oh the competing bachelor does get to marry the traveling merchant, Yue. They had to make sure all the love rivals got married because they all have children in the second generation that have to be in game somehow.

[@NinjaDeviant]

I'm glad I'm not the only mother lover in the series. I dont see a ring on it, let me marry

[@epsilonchannel502]

Can't believe they haven't fixed this glitch after 7 games 😢

[@BleachBasket108]

These mothers need some special love which I can provide, so rude

[@mosquitopyjamas9048]

I’m such a nerd I thought you were saying you were not the only one who liked earthbound and RF 😂 but yeah, yummy mommies abound in this series

[@kieferkippy]

I hope they remake rf1 and rf2. Specially rf2 as that one have the most interesting game progression of the 5 numbered RF games.

[@epsilonchannel502]

I thought the love rivals and second generation were really interesting concepts, but I felt like it was executed poorly. I also would like to see remakes that kept those elements, but did it in a much more grand way. Maybe actually have a overarching plot starting with Kyle that his child finishes.

[@trinityhill5004]

I'm still salty that you couldn't marry Venti. She was truly best girl. As for the performance issues that five experiences, it could play like a brick and I'd still be happy because this game series was supposed to be dead years ago. The fact that a five came out at all is a miracle considering I first played 4 for the first time in middle school and 5 came out just after I finished my bachelors degree.

[@epsilonchannel502]

I really liked 5 as well, but I don't think people who are just casual fans of the series or trying to get into it would be able to put up with it.

[@bickersnicker]

You can marry venti in RF4 special. After third arc.

[@jmlchaosdragon]

in rune factory 2, I married cecillia and I don't know if it's a glitch on my game alone, but from other people talking online it does not seem to be. The thing is since racist elf marry the merchant and she is the only one that permit you to upgrade tool (blacksmith and apothecary) and furniture, the racist elf stop her from going outside the house except for 1 day in the year. Which mean you can barely advance the story since you cannot upgrade your tool or get better weapon or potion, etc. So I needed to restart and pick a new partner or bear with it and wait and get all the tool that 1 day in the year.

[@epsilonchannel502]

😂that may be the case then. But you can upgrade your own equipment and tools by upgrading the school and learning recipes by going to classes every day.

[@jmlchaosdragon]

@@epsilonchannel502 it's still a limitation that should just not exist, i whish I had wait last minute and steal cecillia from him on wedding day.

[@kfpspookiclips3627]

great video with criminally low views. Found this bc of the hype of the new (re)release rune factory game and I can’t believe this hasn’t gotten more attention!! Good job!

[@epsilonchannel502]

Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed it! Maybe more people will find it due to RF3 Special's release!

[@hikikomori2572]

i hope you also do a video for the spinoff too, frontier was my favorite in the RF series, it feel like they go back and did the RF 1 cast justice and i love the town slowly get fill up over time instead of every villager is there when you arrive. (when you decide to pick it up, you should try following the mail girl around when she delivering)

[@epsilonchannel502]

I have to stream both of the spinoffs on my channel. It's something I want to do but haven't had the time to do them yet. I might do a video for them once I finish streaming them. I really enjoyed both Frontier and Tides/Oceans but never finished either.

[@ThePaulineu]

I'd be interested in a video about the spinoffs too!

[@packers12to80]

I think 4 and 5 are without a doubt my 2 fav rf games, alot of ppl hated 5...but i personally loved it. Yes, it had some downfalls....but it was rune factory lol. Loved 4 too. Got it on 3ds and switch.

[@epsilonchannel502]

Yeah I enjoyed 5 myself but people who aren't big fans of the series probably wouldn't be able to look past the performance issues on switch. I liked it enough to buy it 3 times though. Bought RF4 3 times too.

[@NerevarineKing]

I liked it but its hard for me to not find it a bit lacking, I just want to games to be as good as possible.

[@packers12to80]

@@NerevarineKing I dunno I really enjoyed it. I do hope thr next game has more/better decorating, I think it breaks up things about.

[@ArrowSlayer]

Glad to see a video on the Rune Factory series!

[@epsilonchannel502]

Thanks! I'm happy to provide!

[@ArrowSlayer]

@@epsilonchannel502 Absolutely love the franchise and very glad to have the series live on!

[@ccheart8574]

The worst part of RF2, for me, was how goddamn SPECIFIC every single crafting item was. Only THIS one enemy, found on THIS SCREEN of THIS dungeon SOMETIMES drops this ONE ITEM you need. No, not any of the three re-colors of that enemy, but THIS ONE.

[@epsilonchannel502]

Yeah, honestly I liked the villagers and quest system but the rest of the game felt very much like a chore. So much grinding...

[@TokyoMewMewRox12]

I absolutely love the Rune Factory series, especially Rune Factory 4. 🥰 this video is informative and script well written. You definitely deserve more views.

[@epsilonchannel502]

Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@ifarisu7262]

I had played Rune Factory series more than 10 years ago and I just understand what Rune Factory means lol mindblowwww

[@epsilonchannel502]

Yeah, I didn't really know why they called it that when I was younger either, but this was the best I came up with.

[@NoNeedForLungs]

I’m currently playing RF3 on my DSi and maaan it’s so cozy and cool I love it.

[@epsilonchannel502]

Definitely a great game! I just wish it was longer!

[@Vacxy]

Since the lastest rune factory says will work with the dragons oriental theme, this sentence took some new meaning. 7:38

[@epsilonchannel502]

😆

[@LeahKoahal]

You streamed them alllllll? Finally a YTer who has done that!

[@epsilonchannel502]

Only the mainline games. I plan on doing the spinoffs eventually but have a pretty strict schedule right now so don't know when I'll get to them.

[@LeahKoahal]

@@epsilonchannel502 Oh, in my mind, I don't count the spinoffs. 😅

[@dragonforce2582]

Rune Factory spinoffs are also one of my favorites in the series

[@epsilonchannel502]

Yeah I'll be playing them eventually

[@caretakercat7176]

Rune factory just complete that one thing i need for harvest moon or other farming games, Beating dragons with a stick. Also, those single moms.. Someday I'll get to marry them.

[@epsilonchannel502]

Exactly! Is it really a farming game if I can't force deities to till the fields for me? I don't think so!

[@DDRJake]

Nice retrospective, cheers! Very on point about the aged issues with RF1 and 2, and a much more positive outlook on RF5 than I could muster. Can't praise RF4 enough too.

[@epsilonchannel502]

Thank you! Glad you liked it!

[@davidwilliamsantos9004]

Why did I only see this now? This series got me through so much back as a teenager. Still haven't finished the first game because of how clunky it is. I hope the first three gets remade (RFF can be rereleased to the switch as is, while RF1 and RF2 are both in need of a major rehaul, the former more than the latter. RF2 but with Fire Emblem's matchmaking mechanic, anyone?)

[@epsilonchannel502]

I really would like to see the spinoffs ported to the Switch or Steam. Both are fun, but each have some minor issues I'd like to see addressed. The Runey System in RFF can be a bit overwhelming at times. In RF Oceans/Tides of Destiny, the farming system is rather bad so I'd like to see that updated to the modern system. I think right now, they are focusing on both Rune Factory Project Dragons and Rune Factory 6, though.

[@merietnext9183]

They added party members in RF3. You can bring 1 ally and magic seed which acts a second ally

[@epsilonchannel502]

Actually, I think I was just wrong on this completely lol. I think you could bring a party member with you in the original but I had never done so outside of special events and so I didn't realize it was possible

[@Cye_Pie]

Amazing video! Very funny commentary too, thank you for making this.

[@epsilonchannel502]

Thank you for watching it! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@GoukenGassenarl]

Great stuff here! I've played a ton of Harvest Moons back then and when RF1 first came out, I was so hyped because it was so different. Played it, loved it, and played the rest, including Frontier and Tides of Destiny/Oceans. I took a break from farming sims though by the time 4 came so, to know that it's actually made thinking it's gonna be the last, and hence full of stuff (not to mention I was hoping for a resolution between Sechs and Norad empire since 1), I'm kinda sad that I didn't play it back then. I'm now currently playing 5 on the PC and hence I had to skip your 5's part to not get spoiled, but man I tell ya, there's so much jank in it, but from what you said about it needing more time in the oven, I guess that's the reason. I was also surprised by how things work now, but I guess it's because I never played 4. From what I can tell so far in the story where I'm not at, I'm surprised that the conflict between Sechs and Norad empire is over, which, yeah I guess I gotta play 4 for. Compared to previous RFs (minus 4 because, again, I've yet to play it), their dialogue is the most jarring to me. For example, there's a dialogue where MC supposedly finds Fuuka chasing her tail, but it's not happening in game, or Simone looking for her son Julian but he's right beside her. In Frontier, not only are their dialogue relevant or neutral to what they're doing, they get additions or even quips from another townsfolk if the conversation is about them and they're in the same area too. Frontier is my favorite in the series, though it's definitely dated nowadays, and the Runey system is usually what turns off most players from it. But dialogue-wise, events-wise, and just overall quality? Man, it was amazing. And if you've played 1, well it's also a massive fanservice, as a lot of characters from 1 returns in Frontier. Here's me hoping that we get something like a Rune Factory Frontier Special someday I gotta try out 4 sometime, after I finish 5, and I'll be returning to this video to finish it.

[@epsilonchannel502]

Yeah there were parts of 5 that did strike me as weird like that. I do recommend 4 the most. I hope i can stream frontier and Tides of Destiny some point in the future. I've played both before but never beat either.

[@simoxeh]

Rune factory 5 on switch is fine to play. Yes it has performance issues but not game breaking or anything. The two big things is this popping in and stupid stuff like the character sliding. Not sure the same issues aren't on pc.I've completed it on switch and was happy overall with my experience.

[@epsilonchannel502]

I enjoyed it on Switch as well, but I know a lot of people who won't play it because of the performance issues unfortunately on Switch.

[@lapniappe]

i was going to comment on this. really the only issue it is is if youhave it playing too long - you need to boot it up again and everything is perfect again LOL.

[@miruku6939]

Oh my god, your RF2 side comments have me in stitches! 💀🤣 That game did some INSANE things. I played it as a kid but never saw them that way. Now I want an RF2 Special and poke fun at it! LMAO

[@epsilonchannel502]

I would like to see a complete remake of RF1 and 2 with modern mechanics. I don't know if a Special edition would fix all of its issues. It was fun but so grindy!

[@sonicXstarhedgehog]

To be fair... We all want to marry Misasagi... I'm not gonna lie... AND SHE IS A SINGLE MOTHER TO TOP IT UP!!!

[@epsilonchannel502]

Must have hope they'll fix this glitch in future installments

[@HeeminGaminStation]

What a fun video I only got 4 and 5 and have wondered about the series and this was a great little retrospective, great to have confirmation that the amnesia has been a long standing theme.

[@epsilonchannel502]

Lol, yeah, I think only the spin-offs dont start with amnesia. Thanks for watching! I do recommend 3 if you are interested. The only complaint is that it's so short.

[@mcbill7352]

here because the new game looks cool and i never really thought of playing a rune factory game before

[@epsilonchannel502]

Glad you're here! I'm excited for the new games as they look great. If you're interested, RF4 would be my recommendation or you can wait until the next game comes out as it's looking to be a very good game!

[@raulrojas9253]

Play 4. Thats it, thats the comment. bye

[@camchem]

I really hope they do make full remakes of RF1 and 2 someday. I started out with the series by playing those as a kid and I loved them at the time. They aged like milk but had so much potential and great characters that it feels like a waste to see them fade completely from most modern Rune Factory fans’ memories. RF2 especially, as I’d love to see the bulletin board and rival marriage/kids come back.

[@epsilonchannel502]

Yeah, I really hope they get complete remakes eventually. Not just Special remasters.

[@camchem]

@@epsilonchannel502 Completely agree!

[@francisco646]

Just got around to watching this. Love your perspective and wanted to remind you that your voice is silky smooth. Made getting through my morning workout much more enjoyable, haha

[@epsilonchannel502]

@francisco646 Glad you enjoyed it! I wish my streaming voice was as smooth as my on script voice but unfortunately not.

[@jaysonong6364]

woah I didn't know they remastered rune factory 3! Was listening to this video while working :)

[@epsilonchannel502]

Yep, it's pretty good!

[@royalladybug30]

I've been looking forward to this one!

[@epsilonchannel502]

Hope it lives up to expectations. I forgot it was a holiday weekend and got so busy I had to rush a couple parts to get it out on time!

[@royalladybug30]

​@epsilonchannel502 I didn't see Leon when you talked about RF4 gonna have to dock stars for that egregious sin! (Leon is best boy but I am fully joking). I was able to fully enjoy RF5 on the switch from day 1. That's my perspective but to take away from your experience. I did really enjoy the humor you injected into the script.

[@epsilonchannel502]

@royalladybug30 thanks! Leon is best boy after Porcoline! Also I did enjoy RF5 on switch, but I know most people wouldn't be able to look past the performance issues.

[@KajiRider1997]

35:40 We all feel that pain.... also Tanya is best RF2 milf. For RF3 its Shino, RF4 has La Fin and for RF5 its Misasagi. But when it comes to 4 i can pick between Daria's sister and Dolce. So i have no complaints tbh

[@epsilonchannel502]

While I was happy with Xiao Pai, I will still complain that Lin Fa (and Venti) were not candidates in 4!

[@000Dragon50000]

Romance rivals is something I really miss in modern games TBH. I don't think the rivals should actually be able to beat the player, the final rival heart event should be locked behind player marriage, but the system as a whole adds so much life and depth to the romance candidates, and it helps make the ones you don't choose as a player not feel forgotten. ( I would advise using the extra step of dating a character both to give more slow burn potential to the romances (rather than just the binary of friendship and marriage lol) and to allow people modding in polyamoury to form a relationship with all the characters they want to pursue before the rival arcs can complete.) There's also the potential for it to be FAR more interesting in modern farm sim games because the pairings aren't obligatorily heterosexual. If two of the guys don't really have any chemistry with the other candidates, but do with each other, you can just let them be a couple if the player doesn't pursue either one. Same goes for the girls.

[@nirvashtype-0177]

I remember havin a hard time with RF4 with the crafting mechanics. I somehow got my broadsword to do over 1000 dmg, just dont know how until i watch some toturials. And you can abuse the game mechanics too. you can go to one of the higher level dungeon and throw failed food at the enemies, or you can poisen them, you will lvl up very fast. I was playing on easy mode. xD

[@epsilonchannel502]

😆 Yeah, there's a lot of way to deal with enemies in Rune Factory 4. That's one of the many reasons that I love it so much!

[@marcsm2008]

My favorite RF is Frontier. Fantastic game. 3 is my second favorite. Then 4, 5, Tides, 2 and 1 follows.

[@epsilonchannel502]

I still need to play through Frontier and Tides. They're on my gaming backlog but I haven't gotten to them yet!

[@marcsm2008]

@@epsilonchannel502 Both Frontier and Tides are worth playing. Tides is a less traditional RF, focusing more on the action RPG aspect. Frontier is a more traditional RF, which is why I prefer it. Plus, it has Mist, and she looks adorable in there. I'm currently replaying Frontier on Dolphin (my Wii died) and it is running perfectly on my crappy Laptop.

[@epsilonchannel502]

​@@marcsm2008yeah, I may have to do that when I play Frontier. I have a wii and the game, but the emulator would be more convenient.

[@raulrojas9253]

Rune factory 4 Supremacy WOOOOOOO!!!! I recommend Frontiers too on the wii, but that's just me.

[@epsilonchannel502]

I eventually will play Frontier! But currently, I stream Tides of Destiny. I'll probably stream a non-RF game after I finish ToD. But I do want to play Frontier sometime soon. Hopefully before Guardians of Azuma comes out.

[@sera-chan8194]

I started the Rune Factory Series with RF2 and I liked it, I never found it tedious. I really hope the other four installments (RF, RF2, RFF and RFO) come to Switch as well. Especially Rune Factory Frontier which was my favorite due to the cozy atmosphere, music and lovely bachelorettes (Iris Blanche ❤)

[@epsilonchannel502]

I would love to play some ramped up versions of the older games. Still need to play Frontier and Tides of Destiny/Oceans all the way.

[@zorororonoa3393]

Awesome video! So happy to see others that also play this game franchise ❤️. Ur commentary had me cracking up lol.

[@epsilonchannel502]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for watching! I tried my best to make it entertaining for people to watch.

[@asimovvomisa4040]

35:38 Unable to marry the milfs looking at the characters wiki WHAT Elsje is not availiable ? I can kinda understand Simone as she is still married but the older sister is unavailiable ? and Misasagi is kind of up for debate as i did not see any mention of her husband but come on at least Elsje

[@epsilonchannel502]

I think Misasagi is a widow but I'm not positive on that.

[@asimovvomisa4040]

@@epsilonchannel502 Guess i will play and see. Was looking for pointers as i got the urge to play Rune factory again (after 1 and 2 on DS years ago) and steam had 3 of them availiable. Thx for the video i will skip 3 and get 4 and 5. (i guess the two games in eastern and western style will not be out before the end of this year ?)

[@epsilonchannel502]

@asimovvomisa4040 Rune Factory 6 and Project Dragons were both only announced a couple months ago. I highly doubt either will be out this year. And with the Unity issue going on right now, that may cause delays as I'm pretty sure they were developing new RF games on the Unity engine.

[@cirmothe9]

Nice coverage of the series.

[@epsilonchannel502]

Thank you!

[@ladonmarin7096]

Here we go

[@epsilonchannel502]

Hope it lives up to expectations!

[@jaybee9213]

Wow i didn't know that there was a second generation mechanic😮 in RF2. This would make the other games more playable instead of time skipping.

[@epsilonchannel502]

Yeah, the second generation is where the plot actually happens lol It's a cool concept so I'd like to see it make a return at some point in the series.

[@ghostbyun]

Really great video!! Thanks for making this :)

[@epsilonchannel502]

Glad you liked it! Thank you for watching!

[@Pluveus]

... Wait, RF1 had crafting and smithing, that was the only way to get the best farm tools... No wonder you hated getting wood! The smith only does two of a potential I think 4 or 5 upgrades, and they trivialize that stuff. Also I only played rune factory 5 a couple of months ago on switch because I bought the special edition, and it's playable, but it's definitely jank. The new mechanics were actually pretty neat, though I wish that there was a couple of fast travel medallions you could add to points in the large areas between dungeons.

[@epsilonchannel502]

Oh lol well that would've made things a bit better. Oh well, I still enjoyed the game regardless. Just not as much as the newer releases.

[@rolandsimms9533]

In fairness, crafting is locked behind the house expansion, which costs... what was it? 100k gold and 2000 wood?

[@BaneMcDeath]

Ok baby... "I'll plow your fields." Hehehehehehe.... badump bump tishhhh

[@BaneMcDeath]

Uh... who am I? I forget.

[@epsilonchannel502]

😏

[@tatarashi]

hi epsilon! long time no watch, its yakisoba!! nice to see you in my recomended again

[@epsilonchannel502]

It's been a while! Glad it showed up for you! Hopefully I'll get around to the spinoff RF games eventually!

[@thejonbrownshow8470]

Not sure if I said before, but intriguing first v tuber I'm assuming channel I've actually seen and watched 😆

[@epsilonchannel502]

Thank you! I am a vtuber though I also make videos like this sometimes that aren't really vtuber related.

[@lefichan8387]

Rf 2, 3 and 4 are the best series so far and 5 is a bit disappointing. Well it's just me for sure and I was thankful they decide to port rf3, 4 and 5 to pc which is a game changer.

[@epsilonchannel502]

Yeah, I wish 5 had more time in the oven. It was released quite a bit too early. I'm hoping they took their time with Guardians of Azuma. It's looking much more polished and more thought out than RF5 did, so I'm hoping they took 5 as a lesson. I still enjoy 5 but it's just not quite there for me.

[@axid72]

Great video! I really enjoyed rune factory 5 in the switch version, it has a little frame issues in open spaces with many characters and some stuff takes a long time to load but the game is very playable, I enjoyed it more than rf4 and its my favourite on the series. pd: i hate the town event system in rune factory 4 with all my life, because of that i am in the end of the third arc and i didn't get married yet.

[@epsilonchannel502]

I enjoyed it on the Switch, too, but most people wouldn't be able to tolerate it.

[@toadskywalker6417]

For rune factory 2, I would call it reverse ntr because why not?

[@italorosas277]

Something that I would like to share is that after much analysis of the events and reached the following conclusion, here it goes. It is not a secret that many have considered Margaret as the canon couple, because she mentions being married and having a child, the problem is that she never mentions the protagonist, to let me understand, the only one who mentions the protagonist is Doug , but it doesn't clarify if it was Lest or Frey either, it only stays halfway. Taking into account the personality of both, this is contradictory, especially with Margaret, since if we were talking about a person who proved only to be a good partner and a good friend, it could be understood, although it is not very credible.⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The first fact is that the fact that there is only one protagonist in the story when in reality both Frey and Lest landed in Selphia. What happens is that by the time the game came out, the fact of controlling 2 characters, or switching to another character, would have been a very chaotic mechanic for the first console that came out, and the game would have been full of bugs and glitches that would have ruined the game experience, that's why the possibility of changing the gender of the protagonist was added, regardless of whether you chose Lest or Frey, a mechanic out of context if you ask me. In addition, there is the fact that Frey and Lest's participation in the Story is "Canon" due to two factors. The first is in the opening and trailer and the other is in "SPOILER ALERT", when you complete Act 3, the player will be rewarded with a beautiful image of Lest and Frey, giving a beautiful welcome to Ventuswil, in their form. human, with a bouquet of flowers, possibly chosen by the people of Slephia, and the protagonists.⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The second fact has to do with the "manga and comic" of the game. ahem... well, taking into account that both characters are "canon", it can be said that the manga is not canon, but rather a spin off, since the entire plot of the romance between Lest and Margaret happens fast, and the Frey's sleeve, it's only to teach you the mechanics of the game, don't get me wrong, I liked both sleeves and I recommend them. Now analyzing the comic, both protagonists have a part in the story, as well as the festivals, getting to know the characters a little more and most importantly, the confrontation that Lest and Frey have with the Guardians. After having defeated the Last Guardian, "Leon", the comic ends. The interesting thing about all this is that we can realize that Lest had several dates with Dolce, after he released her, thanks to him cutting the ropes. It can also be seen that Dolce risks his own life to save Lest from the Last Guardian's attack.⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Considering all this, it can be said that Dolce is the canon couple. However, there is another fact that I would like to share and that confirms this relationship even more, "BE EYE, SPOILER ALERT". In Act 2, when the protagonist fights the final boss, but is defeated in the first fight, the four Guardians use their powers to channel the energies of the inhabitants of Selphia, and pass them on to the protagonist, however something interesting happens with Dolce, since she mentions that she has to say something to the protagonist, that is, to Lest, but you don't know what it is, in the end we discovered that that message was for Lest or Frey to return home. A message of encouragement powerful enough for the protagonist to recognize Dolce's voice. The next thing that happens is revealing, it happens that Kiel heard everything that happened, and proceeds to tell all the inhabitants of Selphia, which makes Dolce nervous, the curious thing about all this is that Kiel himself is the character with the one you have to speak to start the "Language of Flowers" event and be the one who recommends Lest to invite Dolce. which is a lot of coincidence, or at least that's how I've seen it.⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I would like to go deeper into the subject of the events of all the characters and when it takes place, but due to this it can be said that Dolce's Event is canon and can happen after Act 2 or 3, although in the game you can decide if you want it to happen sooner. The truth is, after taking all this into account, it seems to me that everything makes more sense, if we take into account that Margaret acted with Hostility towards Lest, due to the trauma she had from her past and having realized that she was in love with Lest And maybe that explains why she doesn't mention her relationship with Lest or confirm if she's married to him. I would really like to continue analyzing this topic of couples in greater depth, since I may have left something behind but for the moment this is all I have, possibly I will be posting who Frey decided to marry. Many will say that Dylas, but far from any favoritism, is a pending job that I will have to fulfill and make sure if such a relationship is canon. Before I say goodbye I want to say a couple of things.⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Before I say goodbye I want to say a couple of things, the first and most important, this is just a theory, and should not be considered official... And the second is that I'm sorry if I have a mistake when translating this into English. I'm still at the Intermediate level, so I apologize, I hope this isn't too much of an inconvenience. That's all, I wish you with all my heart that you have a good day. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@epsilonchannel502]

Your English is really good lol. I'd say it sounds more fluent than half the people I know in real life. As for the theory-crafting, it's really interesting. I doubt they'll ever confirm anything, though. They'll probably just let the players speculate.

[@000Dragon50000]

Huh. Playing as your protagonist's child is interesting, but I feel like it'd really need to be an optional alternate starting position for a game, else it just doesn't have enough room to breathe compared to your starting MC's plotline. Like, if RF 6 let you EITHER start in as the typical amnesiac nobody, OR load one of your children's data from RF 5 and let you expand on that, with maybe some ranger NPCs being replaced by your parents and given more importance in the story. It would require having Elves, Beastkin and such as playable races for the generic MC too, though, which is a level of customisation we haven't gotten yet. Speaking of children, with the higher graphical detail in 5 it becomes REALLY apparent your children are all human, even when they shouldn't be~! If your MC is human, just make the child be of the spouse's race, and if your MC isn't human either, then prioritise that over humanity, but if they're both non-human just say they're incompatible and use the same adoption fluff that same-sex couples use, randomly selecting a race from one parent and aesthetics from the other.

[@TheDansonT]

Just discovered your channel, have a like & sub! Looking forward to checking out more of your older & new content. (Btw Never played Rune Factory before! I wonder if it’s on PC somewhere?…)

[@epsilonchannel502]

Thanks! Also, Rune Factory 3 and 4 Special are both on steam! I recommend both games, but I prefer 4 over 3!

[@Nikita_Akashya]

Ah yes, Rune Factory. A series I never bothered with before. Now I love it. Even though I have only seen you streams. I actually do have the DS versions of the first 3 RF games playable on my special cartridge. But I probably won't play them. At least not on the DS. I did get my hands on RF 4 special and I do plan to get RF 5 too. On the Switch, because my PC is too potato. And i was never a person who cared a lot about performance. Unless it is unplayable. Bloodstained doesn't run well on the switch but it is still playble. But for now I am still playing Harvestella. And I am having a lot of fun with it. Especially since I finally have my shotgun. I am pretty sure I will have a good time with RF 5 no matter how bad it plays on the switch. Oh, and RF 3 Special should be delivered today. I ordered the Limited Edition. Because I could. I hope I can start my RF journey at some point. These games look great and really fun. And I so think RF 4 has some great Bachelors and Bachelorettes. I will hopefully have lots of fun with with these games and I loved your video on it. I need to watch the rest of the RF 4 streams. I hope RF 6 turns out great. And the one with the Dragons too. I love Katanas.

[@epsilonchannel502]

Hope you enjoy RF3 Special!

[@ARandomUser5]

19:28 you are a monster, why would you throw a giant tomato at Best Girl Xiao Pai?! :(

[@SakanaKogane]

hey! now that rune factory 3 special has come out, how does it compare with rune factory 4 special? for newcomers to the series, do you still recommend RF4S? good video btw! i was curious about the series and had no clue about it, this was exactly what i was looking for

[@epsilonchannel502]

I still recommend RF4S over all games in the series. RF3S is a great game, but it's kind of super short. I think RF4S is still king when it comes to content, writing, and mechanics.

[@axe7665]

Rf2 is my favorite, followed by 1, then 4. I didn't really like 3, and I haven't played 5.

[@aprilsspace3145]

Hey Epsi, are you going to play rune factory 3 special??? Please thanksssss

[@epsilonchannel502]

I'm wanting to. My schedule is just really bad right now so it's hard to stream multiple games at once.

[@ZerotrojanWars]

RF1 - innovative at that time RF2 - ok..? RF3 - 1ST BEST RF ( BEST BACHELORETTS) RF4 - BEST STORY , memorable RF5 - Forgivable aslong as 6 is better. Game is nice still RF6 - * decision maker if Rune Factory is goat in fantasy farming * In addition for RF5 , 💢 Cant marry Elsje ‼️ (BIG BIG MINUS )

[@epsilonchannel502]

Please let me marry the MILFs and Onee-sans in RF6 😭

[@ZerotrojanWars]

@@epsilonchannel502 I agree, I keep Simone and Elsje in my house. 🤣

[@ZerotrojanWars]

​@@epsilonchannel502 keep up this vids. I subscribed and will keep supporting 👍

[@epsilonchannel502]

@@ZerotrojanWars Thank you! Hopefully I'll finally get around to playing the RF spinoffs!

[@zacharybecker8228]

I really didn't like 4 id say frontier is my fav with 3 being 2nd and then tides of destiny

[@epsilonchannel502]

I haven't been able to stream either of the spinoffs yet. Once I finish all my current game playthroughs, I'll probably start one of them.

[@AmyRubyMoon]

You forgot rune factory oceans 🙈

[@epsilonchannel502]

Yeah this was only for mainline games. I haven't played through the spinoffs yet but I do plan on playing both Frontier and Tides of Destiny/Oceans eventually.

[@AmyRubyMoon]

I personally loved oceans still havent had the chance to play frontier tough

[@epsilonchannel502]

@@AmyRubyMoon I played a part of Oceans long ago but didn't get very far. Once I finish the current games I stream, I may do that next. A couple of my regulars have suggested it as well.

[@AmyRubyMoon]

Thats pretty nice

[@susantuna3434]

i was hype for rune 5 but man it did disapoint me so much aside from perfomrance characters feel souless to me and non of the girls where that charming as the ones from the old games and graphics where kinda anime generic 3d game from bandai namco no charm no unique style and its hard i know since they didnt have experience with full 3d

[@epsilonchannel502]

It definitely wasn't as good as RF4 to me, but I still enjoyed it. It was the revival of the franchise, but I do have higher expectations going forward as well.

[@susantuna3434]

@@epsilonchannel502 yeah I did buy it just to support cause I have good memories playing the og ones on my ds back in the day

[@azustriel6193]

First !

[@thaoster209]

Im just so disappointed in RF 4 and 5 musics. They were so forgettable compared to the others. The best musics surprisingly were fron the spin offs. To the point where they just reused it the future installments, which were quite disappointing. 5 was my biggest disappointment, after what a decade and this is what they made? TOD had way better animation and didn't run poorly. They couldn't just copied it

[@epsilonchannel502]

I think the issue with RF5 is that the original company shut down. Once Marvelous decided to make a sequel, they only had I think 2 years to make RF5. I do wish they could've made it better, but we'll have to see what they do for the next RF game. As for the spinoffs, I'm actually planning on starting Tides of Destiny on Stream today/tonight. I am waiting on an HDMI splitter to come in the mail from Amazon, but with that, I should be able to stream PS3 games. So, it really depends on Amazon if I can stream it today or not.