“Falcom General” (often abbreviated as Falcom Gen or FalGen) is a recurring, semi-scheduled general discussion thread dedicated to the Japanese video game developer Nihon Falcom. While it sometimes appears on the main /v/ board, it most frequently resides on the /vg/ (Video Game Generals) board, where niche franchises maintain persistent communities.
The "Deep Story" here is one of : fans literally built the bridge that the official publishers wouldn't, creating professional-grade localizations that were eventually used as the basis for official releases. 4. The Schism: "Sky Boomers" vs. "Steel Zoomers" falcom general 4chan
This era solidified the /fg/ identity as "The Patient Gamers." 3. The "Crossbell" Arc & Geofront (2017–2021) “Falcom General” (often abbreviated as Falcom Gen or
The community took it personally. A legendary fan-translation group called formed, largely fueled by the passion (and occasional toxicity) of /fg/. The "Crossbell" Arc & Geofront (2017–2021) The community
During this time, /fg/ became a support group. The "story" of the thread was one of constant memes about the translation being "stuck in a chest" (referencing the game's famous chest quotes).
The protagonist of the Cold Steel sub-series is the most divisive figure. Posts alternate between:
The Falcom General regulars are a specific breed of JRPG enthusiast. They are defined by: