My favorite thing about Earthbound is the conceit that these little kids have demi-god-like psychic powers. They can teleport, bring stars down, heal, it's such an awesome juxtaposition.

@PlumbG64

Жыл бұрын

Hell nah Little Timmy shooting fire at my house 😭

@The93195

Жыл бұрын

those are literally starmen in disguise what are you talking about

Paula was likely the origin point of my love of mages. She was clearly the Black Mage of the group, and that made her awesome in my book.

@areaxisthegurkha

2 жыл бұрын

@Blitz Poo is monk mage lol

@richarddavis8863

2 жыл бұрын

If we were to give them all traditional classes, where would Jeff fit in? Artificer maybe? I remember in Lufia II there's a scientist who attacks with items but that game eschews traditional classes as well

@LuckyIStar

2 жыл бұрын

@@richarddavis8863 It may not be traditional and it may be a cop out, but Machinist would fit Jeff like a glove. He'd be the Edgar of FF6 of the party.

@richarddavis8863

2 жыл бұрын

@@LuckyIStar oh yeah that works too. Always loved him and Sabin on a team. Brains and brawn. Those fighting game combos in an RPG were so cool to me

@paulpallo5513

Жыл бұрын

@@richarddavis8863 I think of them in traditional RPG classes like this: Ness -> Paladin/Cleric Paula -> Wizard/Sorcerer Jeff -> Rogue Poo -> Druid/Monk

I agree with you that Paula could have had more attention on her in the game but to be fair she does ALMOST single-handedly save the world.

@MonkeyNess

2 жыл бұрын

I pretty much consider the prayer segment to more or less be "her part."

Paula is literally my fave character and I wish she got more of a spotlight. She’s so genuinely cool and so useful in battle! Gotta love her!

@brodycoffey910

2 жыл бұрын

Freeze kinda op though

@pakalupapito5578

2 жыл бұрын

when you say "more of a spotlight" do you mean more visible or more of an important role? because she IS the most important character.

@richarddavis8863

2 жыл бұрын

​​@@pakalupapito5578 how is she more important than Ness? edit, ah I guess you mean the final battle. fair enough. but in that case you could argue that YOU are the most important character haha

@paulpallo5513

Жыл бұрын

@@richarddavis8863 I think she's equally as important as Ness for a few key reasons. Ness would have died to Carpainter without Paula's help (Franklin Badge). Ness and Paula would have remained captured without Paula being able to contact Jeff via his dreams (she use this type of telepathy a few other times too). Paula solos Giygas, the party would lose without her Prayer.

@Yakkymania

Жыл бұрын

same :D

the reason that theres no part of the game where you play as paula alone is probably because paula is one town over, while poo and jeff probably arent even in the same country, but it would be interesting to play as paula alone

@MonkeyNess

2 жыл бұрын

Probably.

@ma.2089

2 жыл бұрын

That and she walks with you at the end of the game and has the most important role in the final fight

@malo3798

2 жыл бұрын

@@ma.2089 well i dont see why that would stop her from having a segment where you only play as her

This is all really speculation, but Lucas having a support based PK list and Kumatora having an offense one is because what abilities one is able to awaken to directly relates to their mental and emotional state. Kumatora is the tough type so her mind grants her the ability to use powers that harm her enemies. Lucas is timid and nervous, so his mind grants him the ability to protect himself and others. Lucas probably would not have had the mindset necessary to comprehend starstorm during the events of the game, nor the lived perspective to truly comprehend kumatora's mindset, but smash bros sometimes likes to vaguely imply that lucas has grown since then into a competent youth who seeks adventure, so hes probably more prepared to learn it. Because of the immense mental training it took poo to learn starstorm, its possible that perhaps ness and his friends just didn't have the mental fortitude and maturity necessary to share skills before gaining the perspective and life experience at the end of their journey.

4:07 "Sorry Duster, you're hopeless" LMAO

@astralboythearoace

6 ай бұрын

He's too busy sleeping or something. I haven't gotten that far in mother 3

I think she lets herself be captured because she's following her visions and knows Ness will come to her

@MonkeyNess

2 жыл бұрын

Ah, so a Joker/Dark Knight situation.

@milliefleur

2 жыл бұрын

Why tho

Paula definitely needs more spotlight for sure. She’s probably my fav female character and I wish she could’ve had her own section, even if it was a simple piece about her getting kidnapped at four side or happy happy village

I guess the reason she got captured was because she doesn't have any reliable recovery psi early in the game like Ness does.

@SonicPlayer2004

Жыл бұрын

Or just because Giygas doesn’t want Paula teaming up with Ness.

I always like the apeal of the clay models. American or Japan, both versions are really pleasing to look at. It was really smart that they've decided to model Ness after his clay model for smash and I hope they will do the same if Paula, Ninten or any of the main party members that gets added in the future.

@pearlplayaa

2 жыл бұрын

Poo and Paula do appear in ness's final smash and jeff is an assist trophy, all with that same style So it's safe to say any mother/earthbound characters added will roughly match that

can't wait for the japanese jeff vs. american jeff

@MonkeyNess

2 жыл бұрын

Coming 4/1/2023!

@dinglerer

2 жыл бұрын

Coming Winter of 2014!

I heard that when they were remaking the clay models for the American localization, Nintendo of America specifacally asked to cover the clay models in garbage juice, to go along with the marketing of the game.

@iwatatiff

2 жыл бұрын

Source?

@Sagern17

2 жыл бұрын

@@iwatatiff none, I made zit up

@looneyloaiza4419

2 жыл бұрын

@@Sagern17 At-least you’re honest.

@guragat2

Жыл бұрын

@@Sagern17 the source is i made it the f up

This video was very fun but I also wanted to say that at 5:25 it really shows how well the chosen four contrast each other with not only representation but also color schemes

Now we only need Smash to do 3D model for the Mother 1 Party and Duster.

I was waiting for the gun joke the whole time

This sounds like a cybershell video

I remember when I first got into EarthBound I had a phase where Paula was my favorite character, and honestly she still is. She's adorable, badass, and she prays when she's in doubt (as well as having that broken-ass PK Freeze). Love that lil angel lol 💜💖

Prototype Paula makes me want to protect the things I love

Me: hears battle against a machine Also me: cup of lifenoodles to Paula

@astralboythearoace

6 ай бұрын

*Paula Got hurt and fainted!

I love how all the clay models have the unused suitcase

I wish the smash model made Ness a bit tubby like he was described in game. He was described by a police officer as fat and another person said he lost a few pounds at the end of the game. Like no obese like Porky but overweight.

@Player-jh4ko

2 жыл бұрын

Uhhh he's literally that lol. I don't know if it's me, but his body is a lot more round.

@DerpDerp3001

2 жыл бұрын

@@Player-jh4ko Also, I wish they didn't get the voice actor of Kirby to voice him. I wish they got an American to voice him.

@Player-jh4ko

2 жыл бұрын

@@DerpDerp3001 Yeah I agree with that tho.

Great video! I always personally preferred the Japanese clay models because of the height consistency between all 4 of the kids and I'm really pissy that way but even without that part I just really liked them looking short in general.

Can't go 2seconds without Paula looking like she's about to pull a gun on you. XD

I simply adore Paula myself! I just have a thing for cute characters who are also awesome, which is why I love Kirby myself!

I feel like I should call you Earthbound Cybershell.

That early Paula clay model was used as the basis for the Coca Cola keychain figure

Hey MonkeyNess! I really enjoyed today's video and I'm looking forward to seeing more in this series if there are even clay models for Jeff and Poo. I was curious what editor do you use for editing videos? I'm not sure what editor I should use, but I love how you edit your videos! I've decided to try my hand at content creation, and you're one of my biggest inspirations! Anyways, I'm just curious what editor you use, as I can't find one that fulfills my needs. If you could let me know, that'd be greatly appreciated! Thanks!

@MonkeyNess

2 жыл бұрын

Hi! I personally use Adobe Premiere, but highly recommend Da Vinci Dissolve! It’s free, and has virtually all the tools mine does. Hope this helps! :)

@ApertureKora

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your recommendations! :)

@atwistedb

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Salsa

imagine that Paula section in EarthBound would show how she got kidnapped

@Nes5867Pie

6 ай бұрын

It baffles me on how she even got kidnapped when she has the best PSI

2:15 y’know if you twist your mind to it it looks like Paula has like reddish teddy bear ears

One cool thing about her American version is her sense of agency. Instead of breaking down if Ness can't save her, American Paula says she would just break out of her cell if Ness took too long I never noticed that American Paula didn't have a bow. That's wacky You should have mentioned that her name is Paula Jones! SHE HAS A LAST NAME! ITS JONES... I think at least. I'm pretty sure it says that in the strategy guide

I personally think paula looks better with red shoes. I think the pink shoes kinda throws the colour balance off a little due to her red bow

@MonkeyNess

2 жыл бұрын

That makes sense too.

I like that Paula didn't get her own section in Earthbound. She was a damsel in distress pretty much the entire game having to be reacued 3 times(once by Ness, 2nd by Jeff in Threed and again in Fourside). They wrote and designed her really well. Shes not a Mary Sue nor weak and worthless as a party member. Her PSI prowess is awesome, but even during gameplay its obvious she still needs to be protected because she just can't take hits like the boys. Her ability to Pray and ultimately pray to God for victory is something ive never seen in any Video game other than Earthbound. We have to remember that not only was EB released 30 years ago and times were different, but i also think EB was simply going for a traditional approach with her character. She is very feminine and plays into that role well and traditionally. I mean shes in all pink with ribbons and hits things with a Frying Pan lmao.

the first one who being saved and join Ness... and she had a powerful PK Fire! o_o

5:26 Paula don't know Psi attack on first level, She learn Psi on next level's dude

@MonkeyNess

2 ай бұрын

She knows Freeze Alpha at level 1. wikibound.info/wiki/Paula#PSI_level_up_list

@user-sh4kj7zj4j

2 ай бұрын

@@MonkeyNess Wait what, in version I play She's don't know Psi

"paula and kumatora taught ness and lucas the psi they didn't know" i didn't know paula could use starstorm

@MonkeyNess

6 ай бұрын

She can’t, but she can use Fire!

@nathan_2009

6 ай бұрын

@@MonkeyNess true, i guess poo taught him starstorm then

I thought this would tell us differences between the translations and how it changes the character of Paula somehow, so far you’re just talking about the literal clay models? I hope theres more to this.

Bro i was listening in the dark and that deep sound effect when he was talking about her void eyes gave me a heart attack

American Paula looks scared

i think jeff and poo’s american clay model don’t change because they aren’t supposed to be american boys

@bewearstar9462

10 күн бұрын

Yeah Jeff is European And Poo is Asian

So were the american clay models done at NoA? Forgot to add, if you looks closely at Smash Paula has the less round face that the american model had, which I guess also falls into what you said about her "slimming down".

@MonkeyNess

2 жыл бұрын

Yes!

@Player-jh4ko

2 жыл бұрын

I guess it's a mixture of both designs. It's not that noticeable to me tho.

@spleakerphone

Жыл бұрын

her smash models face shape always felt off to me, wish they kept it the same

I like both Japan Mother 2 clay models of Ness and Paula

American paula looks like she’s gonna call the cops on some black teenagers for standing in front of her house

I’d hate how her clay model head is too different from her side Sprite.

I think Paula’s story would involve her walking around Twoson fighting cranky ladies and little girls with PSI before being kidnapped by Carpainter. Then she calls Ness. Carpainter would beat Paula in a fight.

Weird thing to ask, but is there a confirmation the models are made of clay? I read an interview of Itoi where he says they are paper mache with a shiny finish. Also, I love the way Earthbound does its protagonist characterization through gameplay. Ness being a healer whose most powerful attack is just thinking about his favorite thing. When Paula is kidnapped again, one can say that’s a cliche but making players annoyed with her small HP feel the loss of her damage output was essential. Without it we’d have people talking about her being useless.

@MonkeyNess

2 жыл бұрын

Everywhere I've seen them has them labeled as "clay"--do you have a link to this interview? I'd be interested in reading it.

So, I Guess I Prefer The Japanese Paula Just It’s Because I Felt The Details Are Better! ☺️💖

I thought Ness used PK Fire in smash because that's canonically his favorite thing

I honestly would have loved to see Paula in smash bros. But ik it won't ever happen.

@The93195

Жыл бұрын

paulas spirit is in smash and she also helps ness use pk starstorm

@foursidekm

7 ай бұрын

could be an echo

Where did that peanuts art come from near the end of the video?? I need a new desktop background.

Nice video!

Smash bros Paula is the best Paula.

@Poltard

2 жыл бұрын

I was gonna make a psycho joke bit I forgot it.

love ur vids!

@MonkeyNess

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

bruh if you want high quality scans of the earthbound models, just look at a PDF scan of the player's guide

@MonkeyNess

2 жыл бұрын

Even the Player's Guide's scans aren't great, less distortion around the edges, but still not very good because of the poor lighting in the initial pictures.

@VectorLog

2 жыл бұрын

@@MonkeyNess oh i see. i guess that makes sense to be honest.

black screen poo: *B A L D*

who made the art at 6:15

american paula kinda scares me

I

never forget poo never again

For some strange reason the other clay model felt a bit unsettling compare to the american version.

@MonkeyNess

Жыл бұрын

There's something definitely "creepy china doll" about it.

@doodlehobbo8697

Жыл бұрын

@@MonkeyNess yeah

Why didn't they teach the skills to ness and Luka in their games. Simple in the games they might not have had the time

@MonkeyNess

2 жыл бұрын

But there is in Smash?

@Sunshine_The_Sonic_Fan

2 жыл бұрын

Maybe they taught the skills after the threat of their respective game passed for if something like that happened again

#PaulaForSmash6

Just a detail, Im pretty than the american clay models for Paula and Ness don´t exist. they just Photoshoped the japanese models, so you could tecnically recreate the american ones if you fina good HD art of the japanese ones.

@MonkeyNess

2 жыл бұрын

Heard this from someone else too, where does this information come from? Is there a confirmation on this somewhere from an official source?

@Flintofmother

2 жыл бұрын

@@MonkeyNess There is no confirmation, but I see the models and I see the photoshoping, just cut the heads, make them smaller and ad necks using the legs or arms. The fact that the arms in both the amerian and japanese clay mothers are identical its the biggest giveaway to me. Also way easier that making new models.

@MonkeyNess

2 жыл бұрын

I have that same feeling, it's just weird that if this is the case, why the lighting of the two NOA models is so different.

@Flintofmother

2 жыл бұрын

@@MonkeyNess Probably diferent picutures used as a base (but to me it doesnt look like diferent ilumination, just that they played with the cantrast and saturation from the photo)

@MonkeyNess

2 жыл бұрын

@@Flintofmother Probably true, but WHY

Hehe funni girl hehe

It’s pronounced Paura in Japan

@peenywallie

2 жыл бұрын

Zat'su leishisto.

@bigsmoky3985

2 жыл бұрын

Actually its "Pora"

uh

@SoelSofiaEloise

2 жыл бұрын

Hey Claus👋

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