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Bravely Default |OT| A better Final Fantasy than Final Fantasy
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TheFLYINGManga_Ka
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To those who have the EU CE, does anyone know if the America version will get that same artbook? Or are we getting the cheap preorder version. 
Lee Chaolan
Member
Sadly, I won't be getting this til Monday.
For whatever reason it said the estimated Delivery for my CE was the 11th. When I contacted a Help Rep about this, they upgraded me to one day shipping for free, but it was too late (even at 2:30 pm) to get it delivered to me Friday =/
I got 5 dollars bonus credit out of it which is something I guess.
For whatever reason it said the estimated Delivery for my CE was the 11th. When I contacted a Help Rep about this, they upgraded me to one day shipping for free, but it was too late (even at 2:30 pm) to get it delivered to me Friday =/
I got 5 dollars bonus credit out of it which is something I guess.
drifter444
Member
I wasn't planning on picking this up but I just might download it when it is released on the eshop.
Freezasaurus
Member
Picking up my CE tomorrow after work. Yesssssss. I wish all game releases were on Friday. It makes more sense.
Game releases on Friday gives people who ordered the game online a painful weekend wait.
Game releases on Friday gives people who ordered the game online a painful weekend wait.
I cancelled my Amazon order for an eShop purchase. I'm a sucker, I know.
kuroneko0509
Member
I guess most people migrated to NA OT? :lol
toddhunter
Member
First 5 hours or so was amazing. The second 5 is really starting to drag and I think I'm starting to sour on the game.
Does it pick up again story and character wise? There seems to be a long road ahead.
Does it pick up again story and character wise? There seems to be a long road ahead.
Story and characters didn't do a whole lot for me throughout the entire game. The later chapters are a joke in my opinion. If your not that interested in the battle system and the characters and story aren't doing it for you at this point you might find the whole thing tedious.
The jobs/ abilities becoming available and customising my approach in battle with the team I had kept me playing though. I really enjoyed the Brave/ Default system and some of the final jobs that become available in the game are the most fun and rewarding.
toddhunter
Member
Yeah that is what I figured. I'm thinking maybe it should be "A better crimson gem saga than Crimson gem saga".... but that'd probably lead to legal troubles.
I'll push on for a while longer. The job system is still addictive enough at this stage.
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Deleted member 125677
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Just a friendly piece of advice: this is not the best idea to put in an OT of an already existing game
have they charged you yet?
No, not yet.
CouchMaster
Member
I dunno if this has been answered or not, but can I buy it without creating the NNID on eShop?
As far as I can understand, you can still buy games on the eShop without an ID, you just can't download demos anymore.
And yes, it makes no fucking sense.
So, I have a question regarding chapter 5 and maybe also the following chapters...
I enjoyed the "bossrush" in chapter 5 and did all bosses up to the fight at the water crystal. When prompted to do the same button mashing for the 6th time I got curious and wanted to see what happens if I just keep mashing when Airy tells me to stop. Turns out you can destroy the crystals and get to the final chapter immediately. The main quest markers on the map disappered and only the one at Norrende remained, which makes me think I could now go directly to the final boss fight. However, I do not want to do this and skip half of the game... Did I just fuck up my savegame after 49h playtime? I really hope there is a way to continue the story the way it was meant to be played
So, I have a question regarding chapter 5 and maybe also the following chapters...
I enjoyed the "bossrush" in chapter 5 and did all bosses up to the fight at the water crystal. When prompted to do the same button mashing for the 6th time I got curious and wanted to see what happens if I just keep mashing when Airy tells me to stop. Turns out you can destroy the crystals and get to the final chapter immediately. The main quest markers on the map disappered and only the one at Norrende remained, which makes me think I could now go directly to the final boss fight. However, I do not want to do this and skip half of the game... Did I just fuck up my savegame after 49h playtime? I really hope there is a way to continue the story the way it was meant to be played
You're in no trouble. You're on the path to the normal ending, and once you complete it you will be returned to before you
destroyed the crystal.
Glass Rebel
Member
Alright, I posted this in the new thread but Leezard suggested I use the old one instead.
Chapter 7 Spoilers:
Chapter 7 Spoilers:
jeez, the battles are getting fucking hard now. Rusalka remains one of the toughest fights: deals tons of damage, 3 clones, charm. Maybe I should give up playing the rest with random builds to master my last few jobs. Are you guys going with specialized builds in the late-game? Mine are basically one healer and three physical attackers with Sword Magic for elemental damage until I max all jobs.
podracer35
Member
Does anyone know when this song plays? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rknv9C_Ibvs
I'm 99% sure it's the credits song, but asking just to be sure. And do they provide a translation of what the lyrics are saying?
I'm 99% sure it's the credits song, but asking just to be sure. And do they provide a translation of what the lyrics are saying?
It's the ending theme indeed. Sadly there's no in-game translation.
Good for the Americans.
Late game, I built something like this:
Freelancer/Performer
Spiritmaster/White mage
Swordmaster/Pirate
Swordmaster/Pirate
I was thinking about adding a ninja with sword magic, but my last character couldn't use that job combination. Swordmaster/Pirate combo works really well at least.
podracer35
Member
Thanks.
And that's too bad, I found a translated version on YouTube and the lyrics are beautiful!
Aveyn Knight
Member
Sounds like it, except you might not even need StreetPass enabled.
Glass Rebel
Member
Almost done with Chapter 7 I think:
Hmm, I gotta invest some more into Pirates. They have some pretty cool skills. I'm currently going with a Sword Magic Ninja and it's pretty cool.
Did all the side quests except for DeRosso + Victor and I have only the last crystal left. Hype.
Good for the Americans.
Late game, I built something like this:
Freelancer/Performer
Spiritmaster/White mage
Swordmaster/Pirate
Swordmaster/Pirate
I was thinking about adding a ninja with sword magic, but my last character couldn't use that job combination. Swordmaster/Pirate combo works really well at least.
Hmm, I gotta invest some more into Pirates. They have some pretty cool skills. I'm currently going with a Sword Magic Ninja and it's pretty cool.
HammerOfThor
Member
Finally got the delivered. Enjoyed the demo and enjoying the main game, but I'm only like an hour in. I'm digging how this game uses just about every feature of the 3DS.
That being said, how do I add friends? I've never done it for my 3DS. Is there a thread/post with a list of people? I don't even know how to get my own friend code lol.
That being said, how do I add friends? I've never done it for my 3DS. Is there a thread/post with a list of people? I don't even know how to get my own friend code lol.
GalacticAE
Member
Is anyone else playing with auto save off? I'm doing a hard mode run but I can't decide if no auto save is too fucked up.
I did a hard mode and no auto save run. I got wiped out once or twice and lost about 30 minutes of progress each time but nothing major. If you run out of supplies you can always turn off random encounters and hightail it to the nearest town. There's no shame in that.
GalacticAE
Member
Cool thanks dude
Glass Rebel
Member
Chapter 8 Spoilers:
Theoretically this should be the last time, right? Can I do the optional boss groups later or do I have to do them before awakening the crystals?
You can do them later.
Glass Rebel
Member
Thanks a bunch. Guess I'll finish the main stuff first.
You may as well enjoy the fake ending first (If you haven't done so yet).
I kinda liked the idea behind it... (more so than the real one...)
Jo Shishido's Cheeks
Member
Just hit chapter 7...
Did anybody beat all of the bosses in each cycle?
I did in 5 and 6 but it's wearing thin now. Can I just activate the crystals each round until the end of the game or does continually fighting them get you more than additional notebook pages?
I did in 5 and 6 but it's wearing thin now. Can I just activate the crystals each round until the end of the game or does continually fighting them get you more than additional notebook pages?
HammerOfThor
Member
Actually, since I don't know who in the friend code thread is play BD, please add me guys
Friend Code: 0430-8299-2781 (US)
Friend Code: 0430-8299-2781 (US)
Glass Rebel
Member
Chrono Helix
Member
I just finished reading both the Bravely Default novels that were released late last year together with For The Sequel. It takes place after the end of the true ending. Plot summary (major spoilers for the end of the game and the books):
Overall I found the story a bit of a disappointment, but it had some really good moments. The biggest one being Ringabel commenting that
Tiz, Agnes and Edea went back to their original world. Ringabel wanted to go back to HIS original world. On his way through the hole his airship encountered some difficulty and he was thrown off. When he awoke, he was back in Norende. And the hole was still open. So he went back there, and met Tiz and Agnes. But they didn't recognize him. Or each other, in fact.
Yup. He had ended up in yet another world. Even Airy was back, and on her wings she bore an infinity symbol. He sets out on a journey to release all 4 crystals AGAIN. Except this time he swore to save everyone. And he kept questioning if this Airy was lying to them again.
He was eventually able to recruit Holly and Bearing, Jackal and Najit, and the Venus sisters. He rallied all the nations against the empire, and eventually managed to convince Brave to stop his plans. The four crystals were released without bringing about the Holy Pillar. Airy turned out to have been evil all along, and was actually some lingering power of Uroboros (even she herself did not know this). With the aid of Anazel the party defeated her. Instead of killing her off, Ringbel brought up his oath to save everyone, and managed to convince her to Bravely Default from the voice in her head insisting she should bring about the world's end.
Yup. He had ended up in yet another world. Even Airy was back, and on her wings she bore an infinity symbol. He sets out on a journey to release all 4 crystals AGAIN. Except this time he swore to save everyone. And he kept questioning if this Airy was lying to them again.
He was eventually able to recruit Holly and Bearing, Jackal and Najit, and the Venus sisters. He rallied all the nations against the empire, and eventually managed to convince Brave to stop his plans. The four crystals were released without bringing about the Holy Pillar. Airy turned out to have been evil all along, and was actually some lingering power of Uroboros (even she herself did not know this). With the aid of Anazel the party defeated her. Instead of killing her off, Ringbel brought up his oath to save everyone, and managed to convince her to Bravely Default from the voice in her head insisting she should bring about the world's end.
Overall I found the story a bit of a disappointment, but it had some really good moments. The biggest one being Ringabel commenting that
Victor, Victoria and Anazel were the three with the most tragic stories among the Empire, and how he intended to use that to convert them to his side.
Squall ASF
Member
I have a couple questions for you experienced folks,
1. Is there a particularly great spot in Chapter 4 for grinding jp? I finally got myself to progress to there last night after grinding in every chapter haha I want to hurry up and get Free Lunch unlocked to use with my Pirates and it'd be nice to learn dual wield with the two guys but I haven't ever assigned Ninja to them so want to generate some nice JP to do it quickly.
2. I received two of the same Nemesis yesterday, but one of them had it's name in Japanese. Is there a difference between the two? Do they have different stats or hp? different rewards? I can see they are the same level and the creature is Asmodeus if it helps.
1. Is there a particularly great spot in Chapter 4 for grinding jp? I finally got myself to progress to there last night after grinding in every chapter haha I want to hurry up and get Free Lunch unlocked to use with my Pirates and it'd be nice to learn dual wield with the two guys but I haven't ever assigned Ninja to them so want to generate some nice JP to do it quickly.
2. I received two of the same Nemesis yesterday, but one of them had it's name in Japanese. Is there a difference between the two? Do they have different stats or hp? different rewards? I can see they are the same level and the creature is Asmodeus if it helps.
Darkmakaimura
Can You Imagine What SureAI Is Going To Do With Garfield?
I can't get over how much the Sage sounds like Deckard Cain.
I'd wait till chapter 5, stronger enemies, more xp, more jp...
Darkmakaimura
Can You Imagine What SureAI Is Going To Do With Garfield?
Receiving this as a gift from a very sweet soul! *cries*
Watching YouTube videos in the meantime.
Watching YouTube videos in the meantime.
Dice
Pokémon Parentage Conspiracy Theorist
I expected as much. Job levels are grabbed easily enough up to 9 then the game sends a pretty clear "NOT YET" message. Levels 10 & 11 could probably happen on their own over chapters 3 & 4, but you'll probably want to spend that time leveling up your new ones instead.