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Negotiation, also known as Talk, is a recurring mechanic in the Megami Tensei franchise. It allows the game's protagonist to converse with Demons during battle and make requests from them. This is most notably used to recruit new Demons into the protagonist's party. Negotiation involves a process of responding to Demons' questions and demands. Demons who are satisfied will fulfill the protagonist's request after Negotiations have succeeded.
Overview
Negotiations with Demons can be initiated by speaking with them during battle, usually by selecting a Talk command. Negotiating involves starting a conversation with a Demon and often times exchanging desired items, money, HP, or MP in order to receive something in return; most often this is to ask the Demon to join the protagonist's party, however in some Megami Tensei games, other requests can also be made such as requesting an item, money, Magnetite, or an end to battle. The main objective with Negotiation is to satisfy a Demon by responding favorably and meeting their demands. Angering or insulting a Demon can result in a failed end to Negotiations, sometimes with the Demon attacking or escaping. While fulfilling a Demon's requests encourages satisfaction, a Demon may also choose to flee without reciprocating, thereby requiring some restraint on the player to not wastefully give in to every demand.
In most games, Demons have different types of spoken mannerisms or outlooks referred to as Speech Pattern or Personalities. This can determine a Demon's reciprocity to certain responses made during Negotiation. A Demon's Personality is often characterized by their age, gender, and individual demeanor.
Recruitment through Negotiation usually requires that the protagonist be of equal or higher Level than the Demon's own, as otherwise the Demon will deem the protagonist as too weak to ally with. Demons who are successfully recruited will join the protagonist's party provided that there is enough space and that particular Demon is not already in the party.
While most Demons can be spoken with, not all are cooperative to conversing while others cannot be recruited through Negotiation. This restriction typically applies to bosses and Demons with a Light or Dark Tenacity—the latter kind can otherwise only be obtained through Fusion or other methods where available. Occasionally this restriction can also extend to all Demons within certain locations.
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The intelligence stat has an effect on the success of demon negotiation.[citation needed] The demon types that can be convinced to join the protagonist in negotiation are Yoma, Nights, the Fey, Heralds, Fallen, Snakes, Femmes, Brutes, Beasts, Flights and Jirae. The other demon types Tyrants, Viles, Drakes, Raptors, Wilders, Jaki, Woods, Haunts, Spirits, Undead and Fouls can be negotiated with but will never join the party no matter what. The only way to obtain those demons is though Fusion[1]
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Negotiation in Last Bible Special makes use of the Group system. Beasts of the same group will always respond positively to the same answers to the same questions. Negotiation is possible with all groups, but will always fail regardless of the answers given unless the Beast is part of a group that can be recruited through talking. Additionally, Beasts will be unwilling to talk during a full moon. Negotiation can be forced using the skill Marila.
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Demon negotiation is one of the possible results in Demon Recon. It is very simplified, where a demon asks for something and, if the player accepts, the demon joins.
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Contacts
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| Protagonist
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説得する (Persuade)
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挑発する (Taunt)
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勧誘する (Invite)
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歌う (Sing)
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| Maki
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頼む (Plead)
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おだてる (Flatter)
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でまかせ (Lie)
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怯えるフリ (Cringe)
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| Nanjo
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物でつる (Bribe)
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演説する (Pontificate)
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一喝する (Condescend)
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皮肉を言う (Sarcasm)
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| Masao
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踊る (Dance)
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挑発する (Taunt)
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見つめる (Stare)
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ホラを吹く (Brag)
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| Brown
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ナンパ (Pick up)
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笑わせる (Joke)
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世間話 (Chat)
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驚かす (Startle)
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| Eriko
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怖い話 (Horrify)
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歌う (Sing)
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あやす (Soothe)
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勧誘する (Invite)
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| Ayase
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けなす (Abuse)
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誘惑する (Seduce)
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泣き落とす (Cry)
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脅す (Threaten)
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| Yukino
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いじめる (Bully)
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さとす (Persuade)
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叱る (Scold)
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無視する (Ignore)
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| Reiji
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手品をする (Prestidigitate)
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無視する (Ignore)
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脅す (Threaten)
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叫ぶ (Scream)
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In order to see how each character's contact interacts with specific demon personalities, please refer to the chart in Personality.
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Nomenclature
References
- ↑ "Doctor Demonish: You can talk to demons you meet and have them join you. We call demons that join up with you "minions." The demon types that you can make minions are Yoma, Nights, the Fey, Heralds, Fallen, Snakes, Femmes, Brutes, Beasts, Flights and Jirae. The demons that won't become your minions are Tyrants, Viles, Drakes, Raptors, Wilders, Jaki, Woods, Haunts, Spirits, Undead and Fouls. Now, those demons that you can't convince to join you, you can still get to make 'em your minions if you create them through fusion." Shin Megami Tensei if... (Super Famicom). Developed by ATLUS. Translation by Aeon Genesis.
Japanese
Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey