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Dragon Quest 9 |OT| Last chance* to shine
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You just kind of have to hope they don't run on the first turn. But if you raise your agility, there's a higher chance that you'll act before them. Then either use skills like metal slash that are guaranteed to hit metal enemies, skills that have a chance to crit or instantly kill an enemy, or just use regular attacks and pray for a hit or a critical.Gravijah said:
Fought my first metal slime last night: saw him dash past my party while I was in the menu and miraculously he was still around when I backed out. No metal slash, just hit with three party members on the first round and, in another stroke of luck, he stuck around for a second round.Aeana said:
I wondered whether the game was programmed to let you beat that first metal.
I'm underwhelmed at the things you can do after you're able to fly :/
Most of the new places seem to be just a house or a well with a treasure or new quest... not to mention the game world seems small in comparison to previous dq games
Anyway, yeah underwhelmed by the extra quests, seems like most are just fetch quests
Not to mention that I suck at finding treausure map locations, so I can't progress further there either
Oh well, it was a nice ride while it lasted
edit: deleted some of the post, believe it or not, I don't know how to use spoiler tags
Most of the new places seem to be just a house or a well with a treasure or new quest... not to mention the game world seems small in comparison to previous dq games
Anyway, yeah underwhelmed by the extra quests, seems like most are just fetch quests
Not to mention that I suck at finding treausure map locations, so I can't progress further there either
Oh well, it was a nice ride while it lasted
edit: deleted some of the post, believe it or not, I don't know how to use spoiler tags
carlos,
Anyway, yes, most of the post-game content is quests and treasure map dungeons. If that's not your thing, then there's not much for you to do.
And you really should probably spoiler tag some of your post.
The boss at the top of the tower is part of one of the DLC quests...
And you really should probably spoiler tag some of your post.
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This Ragin' Contagin' is taking FOREVER.
It's not hard, it's just taking like 75 turns.
It's not hard, it's just taking like 75 turns.
I still cannot beat that last boss and my team consists of a level 42 Ministrel, level 42 warrior, level 41 Mage and level 41 priest. All of them are decked out in pretty good equipment too...
I guess I`ll go find some liquid metal slimes and level them up once over and then try to find some better defensive equipment.
I guess I`ll go find some liquid metal slimes and level them up once over and then try to find some better defensive equipment.
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Whoa, this just got sad.
Heh, Miracle Sword is in my DQVC two days in a row. Been buying up the rings and ingredients as they show up.
Currently making another attempt at the dungeon in Gleeba. I guess I won't be a Paladin anytime soon, didn't realize they wouldn't equip swords. So I suppose I'll need to get another 60 points in that skill first.
Currently making another attempt at the dungeon in Gleeba. I guess I won't be a Paladin anytime soon, didn't realize they wouldn't equip swords. So I suppose I'll need to get another 60 points in that skill first.
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I really REALLY like the story in this game.
It seemed like everyone had agreed it was the most mediocre part of the game before it came out here.
It seemed like everyone had agreed it was the most mediocre part of the game before it came out here.
ChaChaChaChia
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Boyfriend and I just started playing the co-op, and we are kind of disappointed with the experience. I knew that the story only advanced in the host world, but if you play only one person's world the whole game the guest seems like they would miss out on a lot. We tried redoing the same segment in the other player's world but then you would end up playing the whole game twice. What little I read about it here, it seemed like THE way to play it, but its not a true co-op game. Maybe my expectations are too high.
Crazymoogle
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Just unlocked Gladiator role. Damn, looking at the rest of the reqs I'm going to hate myself trying to unlock these classes. I guess the first metal slime farming spot is best for Armamentalist?
Question about multiplayer: If I join a friend's game and do dungeons/etc with him, do I have to go as my main character or can I choose any of my guys? I'm assuming it's main character only but otherwise would be awesome. Also, am I just one character in his party or can I bring someone from my party as well?
Incitemaybe
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My boyfriend and I also went in wanting to play the whole game together......however as it turns out after playing for awhile, we understand how the multiplayer works.
We now play together and I'll bring in my character who may be a little underpowered due to class shift and we can run around together while I level up and I can accompany him on quests in his own game....this works for us cause we also have times alone when we want to play by ourselves but don't want to leave the other behind.
We now play together and I'll bring in my character who may be a little underpowered due to class shift and we can run around together while I level up and I can accompany him on quests in his own game....this works for us cause we also have times alone when we want to play by ourselves but don't want to leave the other behind.
Any ideas where I should go next with my team? I have the hero as a warrior (with swords almost maxed, points in martial artist for psyche up) a priest likewise with spears, a martial artist with points in the class tree and ditto for a mage.
Thinking about taking Priest to Paladin and Mage to Sage when I have access to it. Gladiator for Martial Artist?
Thinking about taking Priest to Paladin and Mage to Sage when I have access to it. Gladiator for Martial Artist?
decoyplatypus
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I just gained access to class change (well, just gained access to class change and then spent a few hours hunting metal slimes), and I am loving the game. I thought I would miss random encounters, but I haven't. I thought I would hate the way the job system works, but with the ability to transfer unassigned points across vocations I find it less stressful than managing DQVIII's skill lines. Still not ideal, mind you, but I can sort of pick a build for each character and then feel free to mess around with alternate vocations for extra points or party flexibility. I'm looking forward to exploring some more once my DS has recharged. Very, very happy so far.
Bentendo said:
Anecdotal evidence ahoy! I bought the game at Wal-Mart last night out of their 'New Releases' display and it was the only one they had left. The electronics employee said it had been selling really well, so either it's gotten more attention or people in my area just have good taste in game software.
What's awesome is that it cost me nothing. Went to a casino with my wife and best friend and won almost $800 at Texas Hold 'Em.
Vinci said:Anecdotal evidence ahoy! I bought the game at Wal-Mart last night out of their 'New Releases' display and it was the only one they had left. The electronics employee said it had been selling really well, so either it's gotten more attention or people in my area just have good taste in game software.
What's awesome is that it cost me nothing. Went to a casino with my wife and best friend and won almost $800 at Texas Hold 'Em.
Haha, nice. Any idea how many copies they got?
Oh I beat it ohhhh what a battle. Oh my goodness....sweet mama juju
Ohhhhhhhhhhhhh
Here's a recap
I was very confident as the battle started with my warrior (Forlan)getting 1000 hits with the use of my spells, my priest is healing like he's never healed before and I thought it would only be a matter of time before I won. Unfortunately, things don't go quite as I planned as the boss slowly takes out three of my four members but not before my Mage (Mia) can heal my warrior a little bit and stave off defeat for one more round. After the boss attacks and the previous round ends it's down to a one on one showdown between that evil bastard and my warrior. My warrior has amazing defense but he's way too slow to attack first and with only 57 hp left I know I need a miracle. Boss attacks first with a magic attack.........
I am victorious!!!!
The spoilers are very mild, basically a confirmation of a certain piece of equipment.
Ohhhhhhhhhhhhh
Here's a recap
I was very confident as the battle started with my warrior (Forlan)getting 1000 hits with the use of my spells, my priest is healing like he's never healed before and I thought it would only be a matter of time before I won. Unfortunately, things don't go quite as I planned as the boss slowly takes out three of my four members but not before my Mage (Mia) can heal my warrior a little bit and stave off defeat for one more round. After the boss attacks and the previous round ends it's down to a one on one showdown between that evil bastard and my warrior. My warrior has amazing defense but he's way too slow to attack first and with only 57 hp left I know I need a miracle. Boss attacks first with a magic attack.........
but my Mirror Armor sends that shit right back at him, 241 damage......
The spoilers are very mild, basically a confirmation of a certain piece of equipment.
thetechkid
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So
. How much more do I have left of the main story?
Evil Shenron just killed(?) good Shenron and now I'm in prison