Introduction to the Theories | |
The Two Phantasy Stars Not a theory, but the straight facts about the differences between the Japanese and English Phantasy Star series. |
Separate But Equal Okay, so there are two Phantasy Stars... but will the real Phantasy Star please step forward? (Updated to include a response to the "Japanese purists.") |
The Theories | |
Phantasy Star II's Date AW 1284, or AW 1286?
Noah and Lutz
Character Birthdays
Phantasy Star Online Numans
Ragol is Not Earth
The Whole New World
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Phantasy Star II's Ending I wonder what the people will see...?
Noah's Gender
Fate of the Worldships
Phantasy Star Online's Date |
The Thea Theories | |
Gryz and Odin's Axe Why The Profound Darkness Truly Is Evil |
Orakians and Technique Usage |
Essays The following are not theories designed to explain game inconsistencies, but are instead essays on the series, usually critical essays about the characters, stories, or themes found within the games.
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On the Characters and Story of Phantasy Star I What are the central themes of Phantasy Star I that make it the best game of the series? The True Message of Phantasy Star II The game is a warning, but it's not a warning about technology. |
Phantasy Star and the Raglan Scale There is a list of qualifiers as to what makes someone a traditional hero. How do Phantasy Star's heroes rate? |
And now for something completely different...
Finally, for an opposing view to many (if not all) of the Theories I have listed above, you should check out Conner's Phantacy. Conner McCloud is a fellow phan who has also written several theories on the plot inconsistencies in the Phantasy Star saga, and since he and I almost always disagree, he calls me his arch-nemesis. Which is true, but what he fails to mention is that I'm The Great Light (ie The Good Guy Who is Right) and he's The Profound Darkness (ie The Bad Guy Who is Wrong), but that's okay, because he doesn't think The Profound Darkness is evil anyway. Seriously, though -- you should check out his page, because good, well-thought out theories on Phantasy Star are always fun to read.
Do you really wish to kill an old man? |
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