How Trails Made Me a Better DM - Part 1

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Published on April 29, 2023 2:23:19 PM ● Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K0xgIYgO7fw

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The Legend of Heroes: Trails to Azure (2011)

Duration: 30:27

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I know some of the Zero and Azure dialogue in particular races past, but just take that as an indication of my enthusiasm for the series. Even after playing them several times, even while recording footage for a video, I just have to know what comes next.

0:00– Introduction
2:30 - Interconnectivity
11:12 - Economic and Political Detail
17:06- Needless Detail?
23:30 - Lore-Relevant Reading Material
29:31 -Conclusion

Introductions to the Trails series:
A Guide to Getting Into the Trails Series in 2021 by @Luxin - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=33VwYoVRy2g&list=LL&index=13&ab_channel=Luxin – It’s long, but hey, so is the series, and it’s pretty comprehensive and not yet out of date, despite the title.
Who is Falcom and What is the Trails Series? by @KillScottKill - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wTgepMNxnV0&ab_channel=KillScottKill – A nice history and overview; the late Scott played a big role in the Geofront fan translations of Zero and especially Azure (which later formed the backbone of the official localization), so every Trails fan owes him a debt of thanks.
A Retrospective of the Trails series by @TheKisekiNut - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ldln3DqjvlA&list=LL&index=9&ab_channel=TheKisekiNut – More of a documentary history than an introduction, but it’s a good overview, and I like TKN’s Trails and JRPG content more generally, so give him a subscribe while you’re there.
How Trails Completely Changed a Disabled Girl’s Life by @LadyVirgilia - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7c4qYBDHW_A&list=PLKbYRtPzuiWeEFlgv_5i3WJRj3cvb9YCk&index=3&ab_channel=LadyVirgilia – As the title suggests, this is a really lovely testimonial to the power of the series; also, Lady’s story summaries were a godsend to me in putting this video together, so I wanted to give her a shout out.


Music used: Feelings Soar in the Wind (Sky FC)
Class VII (Cold Steel)
A New Daily Life (Azure)
The Caged Crossbell (Cold Steel 3)
Evening Moments (Cold Steel)
Schwarze Auction (Zero)
West Zemuria Trade Conference (Azure)
Caught Between Major Powers (Zero)
Special Support Section (Zero)
Royal Capital Grancel (Sky FC)
Beyond the Drifting Clouds (Cold Steel 3)
The Hermit’s Garden (Sky the 3rd)
Lemonade in One Hand (Zero)
Radiant Heimdallr (Cold Steel 3)
Afterschool Hours (Cold Steel)
During Mission Accomplishment (Zero)
Forward, Relentlessly (Cold Steel 2)
All by Falcom Sound Team JDK

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