siamesedreamer
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Takuhi said:
Good grief...
I don't want to spoil any of the game. So, can someone who's beat it put together a list of things we need to do to get these particular achievements?
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Good grief...
I don't want to spoil any of the game. So, can someone who's beat it put together a list of things we need to do to get these particular achievements?
Hitler Stole My Potato
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theultimo said:
Not just the first dungeon. There's chests scattered all over the place that you can't open....it's incredibly ridiculous.
SuperPac
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So is the Laser Field where everyone is grinding for easy levels? I just got there, and I'm sure there's a "goal" here too but if I complete it can I come back for more easy leveling, or should I reset the enemies by leaving and coming back? It's surprising how much EXP even the weakest enemies give you there.
siamesedreamer
Banned
I just read all the achievements and none of them are related to the story. They are all basically for maxing up your characters and doing quirky things during the course of the game.
You don't even get one for beating the game. WTF?!?!?
You don't even get one for beating the game. WTF?!?!?
Hitler Stole My Potato
Banned
SuperPac said:
No, skip that. I don't know what the hell people are doing in the Laser Fields. If you want to find THE area to level grind, keep going a little further. In the Underground River there's an area filled with little guys with leafs on their helmets. They're incredibly easy to beat and they give you more xp and sp than pretty much anything you've fought prior to that point. There's one area in the Underground River that's crawling with 'em...there must be 40-50 of them in that one spot. That area also happens to be right next to a save cube AND a warp pedestal. It's as if Sakaguchi's begging you to grind there. Just put stink on all your characters and go to town.
Hitler Stole My Potato
Banned
Eric WK said:
Nah, I never killed them all. I gotta go back there and do that.
Just got the
and boy does the gameplay ever do a 180 at that point. It goes from being almost completely linear, to being almost completely open. I also got my ass handed to me a few times - once by a regular trash mob in
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I guess I'll need to do some grinding after all.
mechat
The floating sea cube thing
I guess I'll need to do some grinding after all.
dirtmonkey37
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Xevren said:
Aw, man. Disc three is short?
Well, I just got through disc 1, and I'm really loving the game. The graphics are great, and hard to believe at times. Mural Village, and Castle Jibral look truly stunning. That said, as I mentioned in an earlier post, I know I'll end up hating the game because of the item collection mechanics (yes, I know it's not necessary but I can't help it!) So far I've collected about 770 nothings (just started disc 2).
Oh, and what the devil is it with Toripo? Are medals for anything else besides spending it on his items? My hoarding habits are preventing me from parting with any items.
Oh, and what the devil is it with Toripo? Are medals for anything else besides spending it on his items? My hoarding habits are preventing me from parting with any items.
Android18a
Member
Xevren said:
Really? They didnt seem to respawn for me. Hmm.
Anyway, I just beat
Golden Mecha Robo and King Poo
Anyone know if there's a Break HP Limit type of thing? My HP seemed to cap out at 999 at about level 70-ish, and my healing spells regularly heal more than 1200 HP. Seems to me there must be a way.
Danielsan said:
You guys really should've played on hard. I had to grind for an hour and a half to beat the 4 header serpent boss early in the game, got my ass whooped at first, bumped everyone up about 2 levels/ranks, and took it down farily easily.
It's almost perfectly balanced. On that hard side, but rarely frustrating.
Willy Wanka
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pilonv1 said:
I'm not sure if this is worth putting in spoiler tags but you never know. You get the items for removing the barriers during the story (except for one which you need to beat an optional boss for) so you haven't missed anything and I think all the barriers can be revisited. Removing all the barriers is an achievement too.
If you are worried about missing monsters or items for achievements then there is a really detailed achievement guide on Gamefaqs. I'm personally not too bothered
Detailed achievement guide - might contain spoilers
http://www.gamefaqs.com/console/xbox360/file/927950/46973
Hes talking about FFXII i think:Willy Wanka said:I'm not sure if this is worth putting in spoiler tags but you never know. You get the items for removing the barriers during the story (except for one which you need to beat an optional boss for) so you haven't missed anything and I think all the barriers can be revisited. Removing all the barriers is an achievement too.
If you are worried about missing monsters or items for achievements then there is a really detailed achievement guide on Gamefaqs. I'm personally not too bothered
Detailed achievement guide - might contain spoilers
http://www.gamefaqs.com/console/xbox360/file/927950/46973
well, escapist said something about this specific item:
http://www.escapistmagazine.com/art...p-ed/860-Final-Fantasy-XII-s-Unfair-Astrology
Note: might have confused people, but this is FFXII NOT BD.
Doomgaze-MWFR
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where u found him ?
goldenpp72
Member
So wait, there are weapons you can miss in BD that relate to achievements? :/
Android18a
Member
Xevren said:
Yeah. I find Endure is a vital skill for that battle, essentially doubling your HP. With Resurrection too, that's like having 3997-ish HP. Plus you're bound to get a limit break or two if you're taking that kind of damage.
I'd always struggled with it, but this last attempt where I beat it this morning, I actually found it pretty easy. I'll sing the praises of a charged Quicka magic, too
Darkman M said:
Character level? Most of my people are in the 50'ish range. I have all the skills unlocked but one class for each character at 99. I just didnt go into the fight very prepared, I generally just try them out first then go from there. Still surprised I was able to beat him my first time going against him.
Bebpo said:Golden Robo dude is even harder. Be prepared
Sweet!
Xevren said:
Thats not bad at all i accidentally ran up on him at level 40ish, needless to say i got owned bad he pretty much one shotted my party, im in the process of powerleveling Golden poos. My main class with shu is close to level 90 but my level is only like level 56. I think ill powerlevel to my 80's or so before i fight him just for payback :lol
FateBreaker
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OK, guys, I officially have to admit something: I have no idea wtf critics are talking about on this one. THe average at gamerankings is 77%. I'd MAYBE give a "77" for disc 1, but disc 2 and 3 have boosted it up way more. This is not only visually and aurally a beautiful game, but it's one of the most fun games I have played in a while. It's sickening to think how many people are going to ignore this one in the US.
Found a somewhat reasonable spot to grind XP, but I don't know if I feel like taking it to 99. At the very beginning of the Ancient Ruins - Forest, the four poos give just over a thousand XP each and can be cleared in ~3 minutes. I usually have Kluke wearing the shoes that always have her attack first and just use the first ground skill - wipes them all out.
I don't know. We'll see how I feel about doing that for hours on end.
Oh and according to the achievement guide here,
http://www.xbox360achievements.org/forum/showthread.php?t=36783
, you can use the Poo Bracelet on the Golden Poo Snakes.
That guide is much more streamlined and accessible than the one on GameFAQs too.
I don't know. We'll see how I feel about doing that for hours on end.
Oh and according to the achievement guide here,
http://www.xbox360achievements.org/forum/showthread.php?t=36783
, you can use the Poo Bracelet on the Golden Poo Snakes.
That guide is much more streamlined and accessible than the one on GameFAQs too.
BenjaminBirdie
Banned
So I just started Disc 2, 16 hours of play. Was I too fast?
Anyway. I love it, it's so charming and shit, it's sort of easy but I'm still getting my ass whomped against some folks.
Also maybe because I'm older and wiser or because it's prettier or whatever but this is the first time in an RPG I've actually thought tactically about formations and physical attack people v. magic attack and it's working really splendidly.
One question:
WHy do my dragons some times seem to have magic enhancements (ground spikes or stuff) for the physical attacks and what difference is it making (if any)? Note, this is not me using Magic Sword. Sometimes the Shadow comes out and it looks like its sporting ground or flame magic.
Anyway. I love it, it's so charming and shit, it's sort of easy but I'm still getting my ass whomped against some folks.
Also maybe because I'm older and wiser or because it's prettier or whatever but this is the first time in an RPG I've actually thought tactically about formations and physical attack people v. magic attack and it's working really splendidly.
One question:
WHy do my dragons some times seem to have magic enhancements (ground spikes or stuff) for the physical attacks and what difference is it making (if any)? Note, this is not me using Magic Sword. Sometimes the Shadow comes out and it looks like its sporting ground or flame magic.
Masta_Killah
Member
BenjaminBirdie said:
From what I can tell, the dragons deal a little bit more damage when they are surrounded by those element effects. Anyways, for anyone who has dl'd hardmode, can you switch it after starting the game, or do you have to set it in the beginning? Im 20+ hours in(just got to the Castle :lol) and dont really want to start over again.
Also, anyone get the ancient phonograph
its at Klukes home
<nu>faust said:
why didn't you save at the drill machine place on the first floor? There's a save point right there and you can hold off on turning on the portal
till after you get to Maru
FateBreaker said:
I'm on disc 3 and pretty much agree with you. I still think the game is too easy, and Marumaro is the worst character ever, but I really like most everything else about the game.
I think that this is some of Uematsu's best work in years, I absolutely must track down the soundtrack.
Edit: I'd also like to know what the deal with hardmode is.
BenjaminBirdie
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Masta_Killah said:
And how does that happen? The Earth/Wind/Fire accessories?
Masta_Killah
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BenjaminBirdie said:
Not really sure. I have the strategy guide at home so Ill go check it out later today and see if it says anything. IMO, I think its random, having a higher chance of happening when fighting weak enemies(makes clearing them go by faster). The element effects might be related to what attack element boost equipment you might have on. When the effect happens, hold down LB or RB to see what attack boost you have on and see if it matches the dragons element effects.