joie left a message about redcrown.net:

aw man this site is awesome. i've just wrapped up ffxii - it was the next on the docket on my journey to play all of the mainlines. and wow, i was surprised by how hugely enjoyable the game was for me! that being said of course i feel there are things the narrative could've done better (i agree with a lot of points you make in the character bios). so thank you for the write-ups, they're great. thanks for carving out such a neat space on the internet in an age where websites don't really exist anymore, i'll be sure to check out your other sites too

Larissa replied: Thank you so much for the kind words! FF12 remains my favorite game of all time, despite its flaws, and I will run this website as long as I possibly can. I'm so glad you enjoyed your time visiting!

signed August 13, 2025

Mocha Tanuki left a message about Defiers of Fate:

This site was a neat gem to come across on the web. Final Fantasy XIII is one of my favorite games in the series, and today I learned it has a novel that I'll be checking out.

I recently used the official strategy guide and a rather large stash of snacks to obtain all the Steam achievements and currently I am doing it again on the PS3 version, which holds up great!

I look forward to the day we get a XIII trilogy collection so those who might have missed out can experience these games.

Thank you for the site! ^^

Larissa replied: Thanks so much for visiting, and for the kind message! I'm always so glad to meet another FF13 fan. I really hope we get some sort of remaster or port one day, as much for new fans as for me to replay it, haha!

I hope you enjoy the novels if you end up checking them out!

signed July 27, 2025

Omega left a message about Defiers of Fate:

Your FFXIII item checklist was a godsend! (For anyone thinking about doing all achievements in that game, be warned it does stop being fun around the 4th or 5th turtle you kill. But I was possessed by something.) Once that got my foot in the door, I was surprised and delighted to see such a passionate fansite -- I wasn't really aware anything like this still existed in the modern day, and I'm almost tempted to try carving out my own little space like this, as daunting a task as it seems ^^;

I only just got around to playing FFXIII after 15 years of hearing how bad of a game it is, and I really truly agree that it doesn't deserve that reputation. I came to the same conclusion you did in your essay on linearity that though it /feels/ more linear, it really doesn't have that much less freedom than any other FF game. I also think, whether intentionally or not, the feeling of being stuck on this narrow track with only one path forward complements the narrative, with the l'Cie also feeling trapped by a fate they can't turn away from. It also allows it to avoid the pitfall of some other games in the series where character arcs drop off the face of the planet once they're past their introduction, keeping everyone involved and relevant right up until credits roll. Even the combat, which I initially found quite boring, got pretty engaging once more options opened up, though I definitely think they could've done more to make it fun in those first 5-10 hours. It's not my favorite FF game I've played to date, but I found the story quite good and the game overall enjoyable -- I even went and picked up XIII-2 and LR the moment I was done with it

Anyways, I know this turned into a bit of a review, but I just wanted to share my thoughts with someone I know is passionate about the game. Thank you for keeping the spirit of the internet alive with your sites, and I hope they continue for many years to come!

Larissa replied: Thank you for the kind words! I always love talking about FFXIII, so your thoughts are quite welcomed. It's always felt such a shame to me that the reception of the game is so poor, because I loved it the first time through all those years ago, and in revisiting in more recently I still feel the same way. (I really need it out on modern consoles so I have an excuse to finish the site, though!)

Thanks for taking the time to stop buy, and I'm glad the checklist helped! I will always encourage folks to make their own sites, even in this day and age. (Ironically, I still have never gotten the treasure hunter achievement myself...! I got bored of farming turtles.)

signed July 21, 2025

Lethe left a message about unending journey:

Congrats on making another site dream of yours come true – I'm so happy for you! It's sweet how many precious memories are contained in your site, from your own beginnings to your friendships and how different interests in your life intersected to lead you to what you have now. I'm especially moved by the mentions of being guided and guiding others through the game... because those instances are so essential to the MMORPG experience to me.

Looking at all the elements tucked away in the pages (all the details on your activity and playstyle, especially things that only you care about; the galleries on- and off-site; the fics; the art commissions), it delights me how much there is to MMORPGs nowadays, how much can be shared with fellow players and those unfamiliar with it (me), and the different options to do so. Your site certainly makes me think, everyone who deeply cares about their characters and time spent in another world should be encouraged to archive it on a personal site of sorts. x)

Larissa replied: Thank you so much as always, Lethe. This being my first MMO, I don't think I was entirely prepared for how devoted the community is, and I really don't think I would have gotten so deeply into it if I hadn't been able to immerse myself in that world. Live service games being what they are, I hope my site will remain as a time capsule of my memories even after the game is long gone.

I'd love to see more sites along this vein! Poking you to make something for RO someday...

signed January 12, 2025

Rahil Khalid left a message about Defiers of Fate:

Never really knew such a detailed site for ffxiii existed before. I got here from reddit and have to say I really like the site. I last played ffxiii on 2021 and this site is really tempting me to go back and replay the game again haha

Larissa replied: Thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed it! To be honest, I haven't played the games myself in a long time, so I really need to go back to them myself, haha.

signed November 4, 2024

Ainna left a message about redcrown.net:

Just saying hi, Larissa! Big fan of your domains. <33 Take care~

Larissa replied: Thank you, Ainna!

signed August 13, 2024

Jason Williams left a message about redcrown.net:

cool site !!

Larissa replied: Thank you very much!

signed June 14, 2024

Christina left a message about redcrown.net:

Hi Larissa, I was on redcrown.net and happened to see your new site meteorfall.org! It turned out really great and when I clicked through it I was really happy that someone was active in the collective fanbase.

Larissa replied: Thank you so much, Christina!

signed May 5, 2024

Lethe left a message about Classic/Modern:

I couldn't sleep last night, so I read your new site all in one go at 1.30 AM (with the exception of Rebirth and FFXVI since I still want to play those) – WHAT A DELIGHT!! I love that you really did sit down and churn out all those pages, and covered pretty much every single game, that the music section is so you, that the games are covered from various angles and thus allow the reader some kind of comparison (in a very different manner from mainstream "reviews"...), and the attention to detail down to the changing colour schemes (yay for gradients!!).

I felt reminded, and similarly inspired, of your Gyarados site, as both show what a versatile, attentive and tenacious gamer you are, and take the visitor down the memory lane: Not only do they learn in passing what developments a (game) series has gone through, they also get glimpses of young Larissa and Larissa over the years (yay for making Vincent fangirling public), and are invited to enter or continue a dialogue with themselves. (On that last point: My fav part of the site is probably young Larissa dumping all that money, which is HALF OF HER SAVINGS, on the LE PSP and... Japanese Crisis Core. And then you actually played the whole thing. Unlike me, who, slightly younger than you then, dumped 100 bucks, probably weeks worth of saving my lunch money, on a PS1 copy of FFVIII, which was somewhat rare at the time, all because I was smitten with Squall's face, and then never got through the game.)

Congrats on making a long-standing wish come true!! You're amazing, keep going.

Larissa replied: Thank you so much, Lethe! I think the Gyarados site is an apt comparison, and one I didn't realize until I was nearly done making the site, haha. I just enjoy making sites where I talk about what I like! It might not be deep lore or trivia, but it's fun in its own way.

Also the fact that you had a similar financial mishap is hilarious, I'm so sorry. What were we like as kids.

signed April 21, 2024

RinoaLionstar left a message about Defiers of Fate:

I came across your FF13 site and really enjoyed going through it! There seems to be little to no FF13 trilogy-centered websites out there, so thank you for taking time to put up all of the character/story info, the media, and even essays! :D Also, the layout looks really clean and sharp, and I like the banners you chose for each section. I'd love to read your thoughts on Lightning Returns as well as the trilogy as a whole. Have a great day! ^_^

signed January 29, 2024