Hold R to sprint. Eat well done meat to have higher stamina. You can only move quickly while your weapon is up.
Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate - Demo out [Updated: FAQ and Help]
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Hold R to sprint. Eat well done meat to have higher stamina. You can only move quickly while your weapon is up.
Yeah I was just thinking, whoever makes the OT for this should probably include a newbie guide to which weapons are easy to start with, the basics of each weapon type, picking up and making the most of your supply items, buffing, etc.
Longsword has the same sort of fluid feel to it if you'd like a two-hander.
ThatObviousUser
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I'm considering a lot of different directions for the OT. It's a balancing act...
UI is really bad. Font is really awful, almost to the point where it's hard to read.
I think the monster models looked really good, but the environment has this washed out look to me.
I finally managed to just barely take down Plesioth within the time limit (sad it took me this long since I've played both MHFU and Tri extensively.) Used my weapon of choice, Switch Axe, and just had to take every single opportunity to attack. Using the shock trap and a flash bomb helped.
Yep. And it doesn't break up what's going on on-screen nor change/stop/break-up your controls, so you can use it without worrying about your movement.
Raging Spaniard
If they are Dutch, upright and breathing they are more racist than your favorite player
Man, the 3DS controls are terrible, what a bummer.
I was playing Freedom Unite on PSP today, so I have a good frame of reference. The camera there is easier to use based on the button placement: analog for movement at the bottom, camera options above your fingers (d-pad and L button)
On the 3DS, the analog for movement is in the middle and the camera options are above and below you, this makes it really cumbersome to keep the camera moving and breaks the gameplay flow considerably.
Not a terrible thing for the land stuff, but turns the underwater fights into a mess. Fighting the Lagi in the swamp with these controls will be a nightmare.
Wii U version is perfect though, even moreso after the patch.
I was playing Freedom Unite on PSP today, so I have a good frame of reference. The camera there is easier to use based on the button placement: analog for movement at the bottom, camera options above your fingers (d-pad and L button)
On the 3DS, the analog for movement is in the middle and the camera options are above and below you, this makes it really cumbersome to keep the camera moving and breaks the gameplay flow considerably.
Not a terrible thing for the land stuff, but turns the underwater fights into a mess. Fighting the Lagi in the swamp with these controls will be a nightmare.
Wii U version is perfect though, even moreso after the patch.
Not sure I understand your description. The monster target makes adjustments something you only do once in a while though and it works fine. I would like the digital dpad to be a bit smaller to minimize movement but this can be adjusted in the final version. Definitely a vast improvement over PSP controls.
durrrrrrrrrr
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no, you don't. you got used to one style on PSP and are now having trouble with another style on 3DS. the irony of MH vets complaining about controls is gold though.
For new hunters:
1) start with Dual Swords, Sword and Shield or Lance (Lance especially to learn monster patterns)
2)DO NOT GET GREEDY. Roll out or move away after 3-4 combo attack unless the monster is down or trapped
3)Don't use potions etc near monster. use them when they are far or focusing on other players
4)Always keep your weapons sharpened.
Most importantly, you will probably fail or barely scrape by at first but you WILL get better with practice. This isn't your modern hand-holding cinematic visceral game. You will be proud of yourself once you master the weapons and monster.
Welcome to Monster Hunting. This game, playing online with friends, will be one of your most memorable gaming experiences.
1) start with Dual Swords, Sword and Shield or Lance (Lance especially to learn monster patterns)
2)DO NOT GET GREEDY. Roll out or move away after 3-4 combo attack unless the monster is down or trapped
3)Don't use potions etc near monster. use them when they are far or focusing on other players
4)Always keep your weapons sharpened.
Most importantly, you will probably fail or barely scrape by at first but you WILL get better with practice. This isn't your modern hand-holding cinematic visceral game. You will be proud of yourself once you master the weapons and monster.
Welcome to Monster Hunting. This game, playing online with friends, will be one of your most memorable gaming experiences.
ArchedThunder
Banned
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Having a blast with the greatsword. I wouldn't advise newcomers using it unless you want to hate the game from the get go. GS is all about sneaking in a hit, dodging and then sheathing. A bit tedious for some, perhaps, but extremely rewarding when you get a perfect charged unsheathing slash.
Basically, how you play the game is trying not to get hit while hitting monsters, taking into account animation lengths and attack patterns. Sounds like any other game, but MH is more akin to a fighting game in that respect than a Devil May Cry, if that makes any sense.
Basically, how you play the game is trying not to get hit while hitting monsters, taking into account animation lengths and attack patterns. Sounds like any other game, but MH is more akin to a fighting game in that respect than a Devil May Cry, if that makes any sense.
if you look under your health/stamina bar you see a blade glowing blue, this is your weapon sharpness. Weapons have various levels of sharpness, depending on how upgraded the weapon is. Sharpness gives your weapons a damage bonus, so its always a good idea to sharpen them when there's a slow point in the battle, or if your sharpness falls (the game will tell you when that happens)
Use a whetstone item to sharpen it
Another thing to add to lizardus' post:
Generally it is ALWAYS better to dodge out of finished attack combos because it will get you out of the way of an attack, and will end the attack animation quicker (I guess number 2 kinda covers this)
Learn the dodge/roll. Beginners will find it a great way to simply get out of the way of attacks, and advanced players can time the "invincible" frames to dodge through big attacks
MagicWithEarvin
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I'm streaming now [in 720p] if you guys and gals want to watch me try out the different weapons against the two monsters in the demo:
http://www.twitch.tv/earvcunanan
http://www.twitch.tv/earvcunanan
Weapons loose sharpness as you hit things with them/perform certain moves, causing them to do less damage and what the weapon can penetrate through.
The gauge under your health bar that looks like a blade indicates sharpness.
You can use whetstones to resharpen your weapon if it gets dull.
EDIT: Beaten by a better explanation.
I know this comment was a while back, but I want to address this. As MH fans, we have been literally begging for Capcom to localize these games for years. We completely missed out on the last major entry in the series along with at least 3 spinoff games. So for some of us it feels like we need to do everything we can to try to help people understand this game, because it's so easy to dismiss after 5-10 minutes of play if it doesn't "click," and if these don't perform well, this may be the last MH game we see in the west.
Given the size of the 3DS userbase combined with the amount of Wii U owners desperate to buy something for their shiny new system, there's potential for this game to do pretty well I think. I just hope it does well enough to convince Capcom that enough western gamers like MH to justify continued localization of the series.
It's already got ahold of me
Loving these dual swords, absolutely tore up Lagombimy biggest gripe with the (3ds) demo is that the text is kinda blurry and the player icon on the map is so small i can't tell which way it points
Little Green Yoda
Member
Ooh. There's an animation around the hunter when ice blight is active now?
Is there even a tutorial? I didn't see any. I downloaded this demo yesterday and a few of my friends tried it (including me). I keep telling them that I think this game is popular for a reason, but nobody liked it. They should have told you at least a bit of explanatation, jesus. I'll give it another try, sad to see that it's not more open to newcomers. Saying that that lightning speed Bunny gliding asshole is EASY is what makes it frustrating too.
The hunting aspect and in the case of Japan its the fact that they play with all their friends.
Raging Spaniard
If they are Dutch, upright and breathing they are more racist than your favorite player
Complaining about the way the buttons are laid out in a system is not complaining about the controls the game presents. The controls in the game are fine, the control solutions the 3DS as a system offers are terrible.
Edit: yeah, the monster target toggle helps, but its still not a great solution for underwater stuff.
It's already got ahold of me
my biggest gripe with the (3ds) demo is that the text is kinda blurry and the player icon on the map is so small i can't tell which way it points
did you try tapping on the map, it zooms in.
It's also rewarding when you take down a tough monster. Solo or with a group.
Well done good sir. I played a gross amount of MH3 and the underwater controls on 3DS got the best of me, ran out of time. Definitely picking up that CPP XL at launch. The lock on worked well enough for me on land though.
Little Green Yoda
Member
I don't think the demo does but I was referring mainly to the actual game not teaching you much beyond the basic controls.
If you have the time, watch earvcunanan's stream to get an idea how a more experienced player hunts.
nephilimdj
Member
okay tried dual blade as people suggested, beat novice mission
alot easier then sluggish characters, can hit like 5-7 times compare to once and roll easily.
Still not sure on camera controls, buy it later on when cheaper
alot easier then sluggish characters, can hit like 5-7 times compare to once and roll easily.
Still not sure on camera controls, buy it later on when cheaper
Phife Dawg
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Castlevania demo also has self shadowing, so does Ace Combat. Probably other games as well.
Was playing on WUUUUU
SpaceBridge
Member
Played the 3DS demo. Game looks great, colors are washed out though, text is all blurry and the 3D effect is pretty crappy especially when your hands are all jerking around.
Gameplay was typical MH. The camera being on touch screen was nice though.
I'm not sold on this. I think I'll pass. The PSP MH games failed to hook me and I think so did this version. I really want to like this franchise but I guess I'm just not hardcore enough.
Gameplay was typical MH. The camera being on touch screen was nice though.
I'm not sold on this. I think I'll pass. The PSP MH games failed to hook me and I think so did this version. I really want to like this franchise but I guess I'm just not hardcore enough.
yeah, but then i can't see where the monster is when it runs away, ah well i'll get used to it I suppose
ArchedThunder
Banned
When you start up the demo it says it doesn't support the Circle Pad Pro. Is the final game different?
I'd have to agree, unless you're a MH fanatic who needs that MH fill on the go also(me)
When you learn the hammer, it can be incredibly fun. Go for the head, if you hit em enough you can stun monsters and get lots of damage in.
One of the things with slower moving weapons (GS, Hammer) you'll want to sheathe your weapon and move in fast and go in for a swinging unsheathe attack, its much more effective then trying to move in with your weapon drawn (except when going for a super pound with the hammer)
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