TheGreatMightyPoo
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I can't wait to slow-run this game in a few weeks.
Xenoblade X Eurogamer Preview: Maybe 2015's Most Impressive Open World
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CAAAAAAAAAAAW
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Pretty sure there's nothing like that in the game(unfortunately). The only thing that's even remotely related, is that some of the clients for simple quests(from the quest board) are the divisions themselves, but that doesn't actually affect anything as far as I'm aware.
Also these 'perk' things that the first survival guide spoke of, those aren't static buffs you get during your time under that division. When you're online and someone comes across your character, they can choose 'division support' instead of scouting a copy of your character into their party. I'm almost certain that that means they're potentially providing their buff to you, but I haven't tested for exact details or seen anything written about it online.
If you look to the top right of in-game screens, you'll see all of the division icons below the minimap/radar. The enlarged one on the right is your current division, and any lit icons to the left of that are division supports available from other people online(here, Interceptors is lit, while I'm in Reclaimers). During battle you might randomly get one of the 'perks' corresponding to a lit icon. The 'perk' will show up by the rest of your buffs/debuffs in the top left when it's active, and uses the division's icon.
It's anyone's guess why they tried to make all those claims in the survival guide.
Jeez, sounds like he's taking his time alright: https://twitter.com/BitnerdGX/status/669749479801823232
Even says he won't beat the game in time for his review.
edit: I searched Xenoblade and "in the last 24 hours" on google and the moviepilot guy was the #1 result, exclamation points and all.
Even says he won't beat the game in time for his review.
edit: I searched Xenoblade and "in the last 24 hours" on google and the moviepilot guy was the #1 result, exclamation points and all.
No way I won't play a female avatar. These options are too good.
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Oh, thank you. That's really helpful. So what does choosing a division impact in your own game? Does it determine what actions earn you Division Points for? Or something else? And what are Division Points for? I saw a screen from a gameplay preview where it had a listing of how many points every division had and it was broken down by days. I didn't understand what I was looking at or how that works.
No need to answer all those questions. I just figured I'd put them out there in case someone knowledgeable reads it and has a chance to respond. I'm fine waiting for the game to release to get my answers.
I like his style, it is a well written review. And I think it is a goof thing that he states his preferences at the beginning, it gives context to the review.
SatoAilDarko
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Hey CAAAAAAAAAAW thanks for answering my earlier question about references to past Xeno games.
Are the references mostly in the story missions or the affinity missions.
Do I have to finish the main story missions to complete all of the side content?
I kind want to hold off the main story for a bit while I'm currently working through past Xeno games.
Also is it possible to access the online missions completely solo? For instance if you Wii U was online could you still do 100% of the content in the game.
Thanks for any help.
Are the references mostly in the story missions or the affinity missions.
Do I have to finish the main story missions to complete all of the side content?
I kind want to hold off the main story for a bit while I'm currently working through past Xeno games.
Also is it possible to access the online missions completely solo? For instance if you Wii U was online could you still do 100% of the content in the game.
Thanks for any help.
CAAAAAAAAAAAW
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They're pretty underwhelming, in my opinion. Their man effect is modifying how many division points you get for accomplishing specific things. While a Pathfinder might get a couple hundred points from planting a probe and just a few for killing stuff, Interceptors would get far more points for killing than exploring(to some extent).
The division points themselves go towards your BLADE Level. Each time you reach the required amount for the next level, you can go talk to Eleonora at the BLADE Concourse to raise the level of one of your affinity actions(bio/mech/searchorwhateveritisinEnglish). Those determine whether or not you can open a treasure box out in the world, as you won't be able to access one if your action level isn't the same or higher. The Mechanical skill is also required for planting probes. The max BLADE Level is 10, and the highest you can get each of those three actions to is 4
just from speaking to Eleonora. You can get them to 5 if you're good at riddles but that's not really related to the BLADE level, technically.
There's the salary/earnings thing too, that makes use of the online. The total division points amassed by each member of the divisions are collected and displayed at the console in the barracks. And at the end of each day, you're able to collect a reward at the console based on how well the division you're currently in did. Whichever division had the highest number of points gathered in a day gets to pick any of the eight rewards, which are mainly consumable battle items, some sellable thing, and skell insurance voucher tickets you can use in case you run out. The better rewards are only available to the higher ranking divisions for that day.
There's also some boosted thing that happens if your division...fills up the bar twice? Or something? I'm not really sure when it happens or what it does, but it's probably not very exciting...maybe it just gives you bonus points for the duration of the boost.
I'd say most are in the story missions, a few show up in normals, and then there are some minor ones in some of the flavor text. Yes, certain quests are only available after finishing the final story chapter, including parts of the segment map, so you wouldn't be able to 100% it without finishing the story. And yes, you can still do the online content without playing with other players, but you have to be connected to the servers.
Can we max out all of the Divisions in the end?
I would think so, but some of them sound like you wouldn't be able to get points after acertain time:
Like if you plant all the Probes and discover all Locations...how can you boost the points?
EDIT: Just read the above Post, it makes sense now...
...but still, how can Pathfinders and Reclaimers win the day when they have planted all probes and discovers all locations? They won't get boosted points haha.
I would think so, but some of them sound like you wouldn't be able to get points after acertain time:
Like if you plant all the Probes and discover all Locations...how can you boost the points?
EDIT: Just read the above Post, it makes sense now...
...but still, how can Pathfinders and Reclaimers win the day when they have planted all probes and discovers all locations? They won't get boosted points haha.
Vincent Grayson
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Keep in mind that while the guide releases on the 4th, it isn't being offered for release day arrival or anything, so it's not likely to come until the next week.
This looks really rad. Wish I knew someone with a WiiU.
APZonerunner
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There's like two hours of an archive of another spoiler-free livestream here, similar (but different) to what GameXplain did. Also featuring GAF's Seda as the guy asking questions etc: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zyfEJmEbId4
I'm thinking I may buy a streaming device and just stream my progress every night.
It's November 30.
Thanks!!
Thanks!!!
DaSorcerer7
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You could also get the electronic version from prima guides directly if you are so inclined. Much cheaper too.
Shadow Broker
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I read threw ya'll conversation and wanted to ask where I can go to read about not only the Factions but job classes?
I just want to read about that and nothing else. I'm elergic to spoilers.
I've decided that this is going to be my 'Christmas Day' game this year. Pretty exciting. I can still remember all of the others, from Super Mario Bros 3 and Sonic 3 as a kid to recent ones like Lumines, Twilight Princess, Elite Beat Agents, Smash Bros Brawl, MGS4, Mario 3D Land, Persona 4 Golden, Link Between Worlds, Smash Wii U.
It's always a special time.
It's always a special time.
Fair point. Gah, I'm just so ready for this game. We've waited nearly 3 years and now X is finally upon us.
CAAAAAAAAAAAW
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Another reason the whole thing is a bit silly. Interceptors were king for a while in the early days of the Japanese release, because all people had to do was fight stuff and their points would skyrocket. I'm not familiar with the exact numbers for each action across all the divisions, but Pathfinders could probably pull ahead if there were significantly more of them and they spammed whatever repeatable thing that was still available to them that gave them the most points.
LordOcidax
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Oh God.....
socksfelloff
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I miss the days of opening your most anticipated game then spending the rest of the day playing it. Now Christmas is a day full of obligations and far too busy for games.
Team up with other players online to tackle unique quests and gargantuan monsters in #Xenoblade Chronicles X.
I didn't knew that existed in first Xeno too o_o
I didn't knew that existed in first Xeno too o_o
@BitnerdGX Happened to me in Xenoblade when I accidentally ruined Ewan's life
Why not? It seems like a reasonable review. It's not like he doesn't know RPGs or video games in general.
Shadow Broker
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Thanks for this. I've exhausted the GameXPlain spoiler free videos so this will do me some good plus I like supporting fellow Gaffer work.
Edit: I love this battle music.
LiveFromKyoto
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Nintendo must know they're getting good reviews if the embargo lifts that early.
foxuzamaki
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yeeeeaaaah seda
This. I brought a Wii U for this game! (Not that there wasn't anything else that interested me of course)
Now to just stay as unspoiled as possible while still seeing a much as I can. I'm making sure to only see things from the first continent.
The Elite
BOSS
Wait... this is what the lifepods look like?
How could I NOT play this game...
Zohar all up in this.
Nintendo is the only company that does reviews right. They usually give review copies out a month early and the embargo is up days before.
Mithos
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Well the reviews I've seen so far all are 9+/10
I honestly just want to get the game just to take lot's of screenshots and walk around to admire the scenery... Not interested in the slightliest on finishing the game but I guess I would have to if I want to unlock those giant ass skells to have even better views of the scenery, hah.
Gamekult gave it an 8: http://translate.google.com/transla...test-xenoblade-chronicles-x-J3050108394t.html
Surprising with the "multiplayer is worthless/multi-zero mode (lol)" part considering the variety of things you can do, but we'll see.
Still called it an "unforgettable game" though.
I mean you don't gotta say, "I need a bigger gun." It's assumed.
The Pros outdo the Cons so this is exciting.
From that review:
'The Least
- Some raps
- The guy who sings at one point "I need a bigger gun." That guy.'
Really?
Orakio Rob
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At what time will the game be live on the 4th?
Yeah now i'm curious to hear those rap songs. They must be really bad that they end up being part of the Cons of the game haha
socksfelloff
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I believe cdpr had the embargo lift for witcher 3 at least 2 weeks prior to launch.
I liked the movie guys review. He's a regular dude who has played a variety of jrpgs spanning multiple console generations. Not every review needs to be a digital foundry dissection.
Cool. Same score they gave the original Xenoblade.
http://www.gamekult.com/jeux/test-xenoblade-chronicles-SU3050329123t.html
Mithos
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Ofc it will happen, I mean... Witcher 3, 4/10 happened...