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[RPGCrazied]

Battle subtitles display with English voices too? That's weird. Thought it was only cuz I had JP voices on.

Yep. I'm playing on English, and get those battle victory quotes subtitles. I'll get over it I guess.

 

[Seda]

anyone here know if having a ToV save will unlock anything or not?

Nope. You need either a Graces F save or a Xillia save to unlock all the cameo costumes, although I think you get the Abyss ones no matter what(?)

 

[sensui-tomo]

Nope. You need either a Graces F save or a Xillia save to unlock all the cameo costumes, although I think you get the Abyss ones no matter what(?)

oh a save unlocks all of them, thanks for the quick response btw

 

[Seda]

Taking a team without Kratos/Raine to fight Kvar was not my smartest idea, haha.

At least I have a back-up save only 15 minutes back.

 

[PKrockin]

Taking a team without Kratos/Raine to fight Kvar was not my smartest idea, haha.

At least I have a back-up save only 15 minutes back.

lol, no, that was not. Kvar and his asshole minions whup me every time. LIGHTNING STRIIIKE

 

[sensui-tomo]

Taking a team without Kratos/Raine to fight Kvar was not my smartest idea, haha.

At least I have a back-up save only 15 minutes back.

now i havent played in a while, but is that going the normal begining route or is that the "well time to cross the bridge and fight enemies at least 10 levels or so above me route"?

 

[Seda]

now i havent played in a while, but is that going the normal begining route or is that the "well time to cross the bridge and fight enemies at least 10 levels or so above me route"?

Well, you have to do the Asgard Human Ranch events either way, but I went through Palmacosta on the 'easy' path.

 

[ramuh]

now i havent played in a while, but is that going the normal begining route or is that the "well time to cross the bridge and fight enemies at least 10 levels or so above me route"?

Lol. Most of the time don't they just post a guard to block off areas? I am currently enjoying the game, it's crazy that I haven't played it in like a lot of years. I love the colors in Tales games. And how much the battle system has evolved. And just realized I own every Tales games released in America now (with the dawn game included I haven't played yet).

Edit: Nevermind, gave Tales of Destiny 1 away.

 

[Reluctant-Hero]

Has anyone been able to redeem their custom DLC voucher code?

 

[sensui-tomo]

Lol. Most of the time don't they just post a guard to block off areas? I am currently enjoying the game, it's crazy that I haven't played it in like a lot of years. I love the colors in Tales games. And how much the battle system has evolved. And just realized I own every Tales games released in America now (with the dawn game included I haven't played yet).

Edit: Nevermind, gave Tales of Destiny 1 away.

funny thing is that they have additional dialog for going through the hard route(there is only one downside as going this route will take away some opportunities to gain some affection points with some characters

Spoiler

The Kratos sword training event unless the ps2 version fixed this.

 

[ramuh]

funny thing is that they have additional dialog for going through the hard route(there is only one downside as going this route will take away some opportunities to gain some affection points with some characters

Spoiler

The Kratos sword training event unless the ps2 version fixed this.

Ya, I've been following a guide for affinity for your teammates. Another thing I've noticed is how forgiving the current Tales games are in difficulty. At least IMO.

 

[DR2K]

Just bought Symphonia. Thank you based Namco. The other $20 went towards Dragon's Crown. Don't think I'll ever play DotNW

 

[PKrockin]

funny thing is that they have additional dialog for going through the hard route(there is only one downside as going this route will take away some opportunities to gain some affection points with some characters

Spoiler

The Kratos sword training event unless the ps2 version fixed this.

On the other hand you do get more opportunities for affection with

Spoiler

Sheena

.

Ya, I've been following a guide for affinity for your teammates. Another thing I've noticed is how forgiving the current Tales games are in difficulty. At least IMO.

Symphonia definitely is tougher than recent Tales games, even on Normal. Not blocking or positioning yourself well will kill you quickly. You'll want to switch between several custom strategies on the fly to keep your AI partners alive. Dodging is harder, especially the huge threat of enemy magic. And then of course this is a TP system.

 

[Soriku]

And I think it's kinda hilarious that Dawn displayed different parts of the world as having changed, while Xillia 2 did not, even though

Spoiler

the ending of Xillia made it clear that the world should have changed

Spoiler

I may have missed something but I don't think removing the schism would've actually changed (or merged) the worlds. They're two actually separate worlds. This is unlike Symphonia's where the two worlds were really just one and got split, but at the end they're back together again.

Taking a team without Kratos/Raine to fight Kvar was not my smartest idea, haha.

At least I have a back-up save only 15 minutes back.

I remember not using Raine at all in my Symphonia playthroughs because I didn't understand the importance of healers at the time (I was young). I just relied on items. For Kvar, I rolled with Kratos and Genis. For

Spoiler

Forcystus

later in the game, I used

Spoiler

Genis, Kratos, and Zelos

. Even for the cameo battle I just used Zelos and Genis. And in my main party I used Lloyd, Genis,

Spoiler

Zelos/Kratos

, and Sheena.

 

[Bladenic]

I'm honestly a bit shocked at how many times I've tried free running already. Haha

 

[sensui-tomo]

On the other hand you do get more opportunities for affection with

Spoiler

Sheena

.

Spoiler

well if this game didnt follow the ps2 version i'd have gone for a sheena/kratos route since when they are captured on denis karlan(however you spell it) they could technically show up together when they are facing their past(or whatever it was fear,etc)

 

[Bladenic]

Spoiler

I may have missed something but I don't think removing the schism would've actually changed (or merged) the worlds. They're two actually separate worlds. This is unlike Symphonia's where the two worlds were really just one and got split, but at the end they're back together again.

I remember not using Raine at all in my Symphonia playthroughs because I didn't understand the importance of healers at the time (I was young). I just relied on items. For Kvar, I rolled with Kratos and Genis. For

Spoiler

Forcystus

later in the game, I used

Spoiler

Genis, Kratos, and Zelos

. Even for the cameo battle I just used Zelos and Genis. And in my main party I used Lloyd, Genis,

Spoiler

Zelos/Kratos

, and Sheena.

Yeah except

Spoiler

the barriers or whatever they were called got taken down. Aka the city where Jude studied should have no longer been all night all the time. Stuff like that.

Unless I remember wrong.

Anyway beat the first Sword Dancer. Pretty hard without Photon.

 

[Beatrix]

Got the game today and I'm actually disappointed in the visuals for this game. I'm not sure if its just my nostalgia goggles but I didn't think the 30 FPS would be this upsetting to me. I put at least 300 hours in the GameCube version, the 60 FPS really made it feel so much "faster" and "smoother".

However I do enjoy that it's on the PS3 now, and with all the extra content. Can't wait to play this again!

 

[Seda]

....

I like to steal white silvers from Living Swords in Tower of Mana, for money (they sell for a bit) and for customization.

Really?

Not to mention the other error I found earlier.

Or that the Inn cost in Palmacosta is misabled too.

Lots of errors indeed.

 

[Persona7]

Weird, the side of my collectors edition box is peeling off.


Did standard editions really not get a manual? This thing is amazing.

 

[HawthorneKitty]

Weird, the side of my collectors edition box is peeling off

It's normal, the game is just shedding away its old skin.

Actually got any pictures; sorry for your potential loss though.

 

[Persona7]

It's normal, the game is just shedding away its old skin.

Actually got any pictures; sorry for your potential loss though.

Just one corner of the bottom part was peeling, it seems they just covered the box with some sort of printing instead of printing the art directly on the box. I just glued it back and it looks normal.

 

[Bladenic]

....

I like to steal white silvers from Living Swords in Tower of Mana, for money (they sell for a bit) and for customization.

Really?

Not to mention the other error I found earlier.

Or that the Inn cost in Palmacosta is misabled too.

Lots of errors indeed.

Wow. Seems like about the only thing they got right with this game was the amazing CE.

 

[Soriku]

Yeah except

Spoiler

the barriers or whatever they were called got taken down. Aka the city where Jude studied should have no longer been all night all the time. Stuff like that.

Unless I remember wrong.

Anyway beat the first Sword Dancer. Pretty hard without Photon.

Hmm I watched this video again and I think you might be right lol.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QXpLT3BZ53Q

Maybe it just remains night there because all the events happen to take place at night? IDK how much you understand Japanese, but I wonder if they address it at all in Xillia 2.

 

[Persona7]

Wow, it really is true. The Standard edition doesn't have the big ass manual or reversible cover art.

 

[ramuh]

Wow, it really is true. The Standard edition doesn't have the big ass manual or reversible cover art.

Nope, just a warning about tv watching and health stuff. I was debating on going digital or not, but I am still attached to my physical copies.

 

[Bladenic]

Hmm I watched this video again and I think you might be right lol.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QXpLT3BZ53Q

Maybe it just remains night there because all the events happen to take place at night? IDK how much you understand Japanese, but I wonder if they address it at all in Xillia 2.

Yeah idk, I played Xillia 2 and I don't understand JP, so I'm not sure if it's explained.

 

[FSLink]

Oh thank you. So each character only gets one cameo costume? Really want to know how Lloyd gets that samurai one. I think thats from the PS2 version.

Oh, I play with headphones, so I have no issues hearing anything. I hear that DOTNW lets you actually turn the battle subtitles off.

You get the PS2 costumes except Raine's by the Flanoir event, so late late game. And you only get 1-2 per playthrough. For Lloyd's specifically:

Spoiler

Get Kratos' ending for Lloyd's + Kratos' samurai costumes

 

[Varshes]

My art book / theme code is missing from my CE... anyone else have this issue?

 

[Persona7]

My art book / theme code is missing from my CE... anyone else have this issue?

It is printed on the back of the art book. Oh yeah, one other thing. Some vouchers are not working and they are looking into it. I guess they didn't activate some of them.

 

[R0ckman]

Phantasia GBA does not exist.

Who?

 

[Varshes]

It is printed on the back of the art book. Oh yeah, one other thing. Some vouchers are not working and they are looking into it. I guess they didn't activate some of them.

Yeah, the actual art book wasn't inside the box...

 

[Persona7]

Yeah, the actual art book wasn't inside the box...

Really? That sucks. I would contact Namco and see if they can send you one.

Just to clarify, this is the book the code is printed on. (from Avallon earlier in this thread)

 

[Varshes]

Really? That sucks. I would contact Namco and see if they can send you one.

Just to clarify, this is the book the code is printed on. (from Avallon earlier in this thread)

Yeah, thats's not in here, guess that might explain why the box with the figures got smushed up a bit, extra space in the box for stuff to move around. Apparently one of my friends who bought the CE is also missing a figure from the set. I've already e-mailed Bandai Namco, just waiting on a response now, thanks.

 

[enigmatic_alex44]

this game reminds me how much I love Raine <3 She is so FEISTY <3

 

[Freezasaurus]

Does that Gold Dragon (I think) battle in ToS still give you 10,000 gald per fight? I used to farm that thing for hours.

 

[Vazra]

Does that Gold Dragon (I think) battle in ToS still give you 10,000 gald per fight? I used to farm that thing for hours.

Nope that was fixed.

 

[luokyl]

Wow, it really is true. The Standard edition doesn't have the big ass manual or reversible cover art.

:\ That hurts after the CE gets one of the biggest colour manuals I've seen this gen. I hope the PAL SE has a manual!

 

[PKrockin]

Does that Gold Dragon (I think) battle in ToS still give you 10,000 gald per fight? I used to farm that thing for hours.

The Dragon doesn't drop that much now, instead the Gold Dragon drops close to 10000.

 

[Persona7]

senpai will definitely notice my full color tales of symphonia collectors edition game manual

 

[SloaneRisette]

Is there really no way to change the camera angle in the overworld in ToS? I could've sworn there was in the Gamecube version :\

Also, dunno if I missed it, but has anyone else gotten some stutter or slowdown while in the overworld?

 

[Barrow Roll]

Is there really no way to change the camera angle in the overworld in ToS? I could've sworn there was in the Gamecube version :\

You could move it around with the C-stick, I assume that would just be mapped to the right analog stick on the DS3.

 

[PKrockin]

Is there really no way to change the camera angle in the overworld in ToS? I could've sworn there was in the Gamecube version :\

Also, dunno if I missed it, but has anyone else gotten some stutter or slowdown while in the overworld?

There's some stutter.

You could move it around with the C-stick, I assume that would just be mapped to the right analog stick on the DS3.

In the GC version you could rotate the camera even faster if you used both the C-stick and shoulder buttons at the same time.

 

[Metaledgeking]

Man either its because I am still use to Xillia and Graces F or they upped the difficulty but this game is kicking my ass, I don't remember it being this hard before. Also since this is the PS2 version and not the GC version, is there affinity guide or something of that nature since you can't automatically get Kratos in Flanior anymore?

 

[SloaneRisette]

You could move it around with the C-stick, I assume that would just be mapped to the right analog stick on the DS3.

I've tried, but I don't think I've been able to get anything to work for some reason.

 

[Booty Patrol]

SSSSSPIRITSSSSSS, CLEANSSSSSSE USSS OF OUR SSSSINNSSSSS!

 

[Rhapsody]

I've tried, but I don't think I've been able to get anything to work for some reason.

Shoulder buttons don't work either?

 

[PKrockin]

Man either its because I am still use to Xillia and Graces F or they upped the difficulty but this game is kicking my ass, I don't remember it being this hard before. Also since this is the PS2 version and not the GC version, is there affinity guide or something of that nature since you can't automatically get Kratos in Flanior anymore?

There is, on GameFAQs.

I've tried, but I don't think I've been able to get anything to work for some reason.

You can only rotate the camera left and right, if that's what you're asking. Although there is a long-range mode where you ride Noishe and it pulls the camera back more. You need to find the monument post in the area and press Square.

 

[FSLink]

Here's another affection guide from the Tales of forums (RIP. )
http://web.archive.org/web/20130730215841/http://tales.namco.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=87660

 

[ohlawd]

I like how this game still has my favorite Tales combat.

Simple as fuck which I love. Future games after this just tried too hard. Should have stopped trying to reinvent the battle system afte adding Free Run.