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01-18-2006, 10:16 PM
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Please, Nate, would you tell my why Abe has his Handscars, which made him able to Chant into Shrykull, which allowed him to save most of his buddies?
I think it's because of two Magical lands called Paramonia & Scrabania!

So yes, the two of them are VERY important!
The Shrykull is a gameplay mechanism that helps Abe complete his journey and also restricts him from returning to RuptureFarms before he has been to both Paramonia and Scrabania (One of the most important things in games is how to restrict player's movements to specific paths without making it feel forced). I challenge you to explain why Abe is able to turn into a freaky, sparky monster thing.

It may well have some deeper meaning in the film that we are not yet aware of but I'm sure a good writer could come up with a new way for Abe to prove himself.
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