riskVSreward
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Do I have to start over in each chapter?
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Dragon Quest: Builders |OT| - "If you build it, they will come."
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Nope, the demo progress does not carry over. Have to do it all over again in the main game.
If you've done it before, though, you can really fly through the demo content. Takes an hour or less, easily.
Lupin3
Targeting terrorists with a D-Pad
Thanks for clarifying!
Vital Tundra
Member
So should I build the stone stockade within my towns boundaries? Will it give a lot of points?
nicoga3000
Saint Nic
I'm pretty sure you have to in order for the quest to finish, no?
Also, when does the timer start for the finish chapter challenges?
riskVSreward
Member
It does and the demo does as well. Not sure where it's hidden and can't check now but I definitely inverted y axis for the demo.
darkjedi187
Member
Thanks for putting a vid up. I ended up finding it during lunch. It was in a completely different location than the info I found.
Shouta
Member
Yes, because of the way the story is setup.
Does the free mode unlock after the first chapter?
Shouta
Member
As I recall, yeah. It should open up after that.
Yeah I'm not putting much effort on Ch.1 town because of that. I'll go serious with the free mode island.
So, if I am guessing correctly, are you able to advance further in technology for every chapter? So in the last one or two chapters you are able to build to max advancement?
Yeah, I found the dragon last night for the first time and was surprised that my stone sword was only doing 1 damage. I'm sure there's an easy-ish way to beat him because people were doing that in the demo. But I haven't figured it out yet.
nicoga3000
Saint Nic
I killed the first one in the demo with the wooden club. It took forever and it was all about hit -> dodge -> hit -> dodge. I'm assuming we'll get a better weapon later to make killing him easier.
There are multiple dragons around for you to find and kill, too.
Vital Tundra
Member
OKay the world map is not at the location any guide tells you it's at. I went there and found a book
Confused Cheeseburger
Member
DQB's game loop is some of tightest, most compulsive I've experienced this gen.
nicoga3000
Saint Nic
Yeah, fascinating how the world map changes like it does. My video is completely useless! <3 Yay!
But really, that's awesome that it isn't a static world. It means my speed runs will be more exciting in that regard.
I did read something about making a hole underneath him but I still get hit lol
EDIT: So I took my time to make everyone sleep in other rooms and have a room to sleep me and Pam (Pippa in the EN ver) alone... and now she tells me she wants a room for herself.
Friendzoned even in a Dragon Quest game lol
AuthenticM
Member
Is there anything that transfers to the following chapters? Recipes, accessories? Anything? I want to know if I'm wasting my time trying to get the double jump boots in chapter 1. I still cannot find them, christ.
Also, do the following chapters offer anything unseen in previous ones? New blocks, new equipment, new music, etc.?
Also, do the following chapters offer anything unseen in previous ones? New blocks, new equipment, new music, etc.?
Very curious about this myself.
I feel your pain. Wait til she asks you to run away together. Your dreams will be crushed shortly after. Lol
nckillthegrimace
Member
Chapter 2 is pissing me off. I can't find any food and it's super annoying.
Lord of Ostia
Member
Can't figure out to build this watchtower for Larouche in Ch. 1, and the blueprint is incredibly unhelpful. Any advice?
Edit: I'm dumb and didn't realize you could hit select to bring up a 3D model of the structure.
Edit: I'm dumb and didn't realize you could hit select to bring up a 3D model of the structure.
mattiewheels
And then the LORD David Bowie saith to his Son, Jonny Depp: 'Go, and spread my image amongst the cosmos. For every living thing is in anguish and only the LIGHT shall give them reprieve.'
I really don't like the battle system at the beginning of the game. Maybe you get more options later, but as of now it feels so tacked on and the "hit, run away, hit, run away" thing is awkward.
Even calling it a battle system is being pretty generous. I don't mind the combat, but you can tell by its simplicity that it's secondary to the building and crafting systems.
Quick Question: If you finish a Chapter, will you be able to go back to your save to finish Challenges within that save? Or are you forced to restart that chapter from scratch if you proceed in the story?
Not sure if I want to finish the Chapter 1 challenges now, or if I want to go on to Chapter 2. It would be nice to know I can go back at my leisure.
Not sure if I want to finish the Chapter 1 challenges now, or if I want to go on to Chapter 2. It would be nice to know I can go back at my leisure.
UserNameStolen
Member
Each chapter has their own save files, so you can go back to them any time.
Exactly what I wanted to hear. Thanks!
Parakeetman
No one wants a throne you've been sitting on!
The majority of stuff is the same, but some other small things might be slightly different is what we had found out during the import OT. But for the most part it wont be anything massive so you should not have to worry.
Shouta
Member
There is no "max advancement," so to speak. The chapters introduce different elements for you to handle as a part of the story so you get stuff that's relevant for that chapter in addition to the general stuff you learned. When you complete a chapter and the challenges, you unlock that stuff in free mode and that's where you'll get to use everything, as I recall.
SynthFetish
Member
6 hours today trying to find cod in chapter 2. I'm only catching sardines and slimes.
I gotta be missing something really simple here. Any one have advice?
I gotta be missing something really simple here. Any one have advice?
Parakeetman
No one wants a throne you've been sitting on!
You need to try different locations in that world. I do not remember exactly where it was to be honest. So try different bodies of water in the world itself. Though I think? it was from the ocean where I was catching them and not a "lake / pond"
Try the Jungle area and hit up the sea.
J_ToSaveTheDay
Member
I picked this up on a complete whim considering how much I've enjoyed other Dragon Quest spinoff games in the past and GAF's positive reception. Didn't even try the demo.
Game is fantastic, probably not going to let many DQ spinoff titles fly under my radar in the future. Not that I'll buy them on a whim, but I'll definitely be paying attention.
darkjedi187
Member
Ran into something interesting. I was trying to upgrade from dirt walls to stone. When I rebuilt my dual teleportarium and treasury both just show as a normal room. now I don't get the points or the bonuses that come with making these room.
Teriyaki Blues
Member
Check the Blueprints, more likely than not you've forgotten something small and easy to forget, like a light or pot, etcetera.
KZXcellent
Member
I'm in Chapter 2. Anyone know where I can find cotton? Need to build beds for one of the early quests and I can't find any.
nckillthegrimace
Member
It's in the wheat looking plants in grassy areas, like the one up in the hills where you get white petals.
Now, does anyone know where to find food in chapter 2?
SynthFetish
Member
Make sure the outside corners are solid, include pots/chest/light source. I've had plenty of times where I'm missing a brick on a lower corner.
riskVSreward
Member
Can anyone help me find some orichalcum? I'm not even sure what im looking for...
I'm really enjoying the game though, just had to force myself to take a break!
I'm really enjoying the game though, just had to force myself to take a break!
nckillthegrimace
Member
It's a white ore in Rockbomb Ravine. You need the bombs to harvest it.
riskVSreward
Member
Thanks!
darkjedi187
Member
Not missing bricks just keeps making it "a room".