Double-Edged (?)

I got distracted by this while I was thinking about something else, but-

When you look the shapes Paracelsus takes in Strive when A.B.A's Jealous Rage is active, obviously it seems like the "blade" part of his body is reverting to a more ax-like shape and all:

(there's a lot to talk bout here, but for now let me just focus on the thing that distracted me)

What caught my interest is that when you look at the blade part, it definitely looks like there was half of it broken off, like it's supposed to actually be a symmetrical, double-bladed battle ax:

Now, since Paracelsus' shape is constantly changing, obviously this might not be representative of any physical damage that literally happened, and could instead be a symbolic representation of something, but

I kinda like the idea now that Flament Nagel started out as a double-bladed ax, and half of it was broken off at some point over the course of his history, like maybe all the way back when he was still an actual lifeless ax, or maybe as late as during his first battle with Slayer?

I dunno, that's just one possibility, of course.

Just kinda continuing from that train of thought while I'm at it, I'm sure a lot of folks already know that "Moroha", (the name of the berserk state that A.B.A and Paracelsus would enter in the past games,) actually translates to "double-edged".

When Testament says this during A.B.A's Strive arcade mode, they actually use that same "moroha" wording in Japanese, making a fun little reference to the mechanic:

Obviously that name, "double-edged" is also like, alluding to the "high risk, high reward" nature of the mode back in the day, since the resources to use it were limited, and it actually drained A.B.A's HP (which could only be replenished if you knew how to play it well)-

but with what I talked about above in mind, it's also kinda interesting to think about how that name is applied to fighting with an ax that's actually single-bladed.

This is now going into full "just my own thoughts" territory, but looking at it from this additional angle, I kinda like to think that, metaphorically, it's like A.B.A herself is now the second blade, so to speak-

Both in the sense that she provides an extra means of attack and defense, and has a certain restoring/healing influence on Paracelsus, but also in the sense that she introduces another risky, potentially self-destructive element to the balance again.

Guilty Gear has become very dear to me, so that's another point for insane game series that makes you feel an entirely new emotion that changes you forever

strive another story related drawings

A VERY old Axl/Megumi thingie

Daisuke huge brain

⭐⭐TODAY IS THE FIRST ANNIVERSARY OF GUILTY GEAR STRIVE!!!⭐⭐

Time does sure fly, Does it? After nearly two whole years of wait not helped by the fact that waiting for it and enduring the hell that was the first part of the 2020 saga, I'm so happy that strive came out all last to see how it all ends in sol badguy's story and it definitely did delivered. It was my favorite film to come out in 2021 despite being a story mode that came out in a game and it STILL held up today! ☺️ Sure it's not perfect, But not everything is perfect, And I think I will cherish this story mode for many years to come 💖 It makes my heart warm seeing sol connecting with someone that isn't aria (Jack-o Valentine) and have themes that resonate with me even to this day since I relate to this series a lot... And seeing them get together at the end was so heart warming and moving💜❤️But the I think that rest of the film itself was great, With spectacular animation and action scenes, An engaging and epic story that glued me to my seat, and emotional and powerful themes that are strongly resonant... I think this 'Film' is in my top 3 favorite films of all time even if it's from a fighting game, But I still love thinking that it's a film that actually came out in movie theaters.. ya I'm crazy XPSo anyways, to celebrate this special day, here is a guilty gear/Digimon crossover poster that features a TON of digital monsters! here's to another year of guilty gear strive!!!🎂🎉🎊🥳🪅

*crying* i know its a conclusion to his entire story arc but fuck i want sol to stay as a gear man im such a fucking sucker for characters who are monsters and have to grapple with their power goddammit

i'll pick up the pieces

A.B.A’s arcade mode just being marriage counseling with Testament and Elphelt was something I wasn’t really expecting. Also, spoilers for the finale after cut.

Paracelsus just kind of… turns blue at the end? I was really confused at first because he and A.B.A were having a heartfelt moment and he decides to go blue mode. There’s about five seconds worth of silence afterward. Then A.B.A remarks about it being her favorite color and faints. The story then ended there.

It really was a Guilty Gear. Strive.

Live key reaction

They circumcised her 😔. Where are her ears??

Have a Sol Badguy-ified Rex to go with Ky Shulk, doing that thing he did best.

Making Faust and Chronus travelling companions was so good, I hope this gets continued in future story stuff and not just quickly discarded

They simultaneously have nothing to do with each other and also everything

They're so different, but they're so similar

It was so obvious, yet so outta left field

It's great

SCALES OF JUNO

THEY NAMED HIM AFTER A CAT..

Should I keep making More Guilty Gear Memes or Stop????

(Do People still Care about Spoilers??)