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Dragon's Crown |OT| Knock down the crown
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Dreamgazer
Member
The game still pops AI character into the game as long as you have companions in the tavern. Although the selection is random and they usually don't give you more than 2.
The only way to really solo is to revive no one/dismiss everyone.
nicoga3000
Saint Nic
Is this similar to something like Dungeon Fighter Online was? I can't watch videos because I'm at work at the moment.
Also, are there "end-game" encounters that put your gear and skills to the test?
Also, are there "end-game" encounters that put your gear and skills to the test?
Not in my experience. I have a mad roster of ai companions in the inn, but they never join since I disabled all three slots. Are you sure you are doing that? I have been flying solo as an elf the entire game outside of the tutorial.
QisTopTier
XisBannedTier
Yeah it's a beatem up like DFO is, not as wacky though
I've saved them multiple times and I haven't even seen a difference in what happens. I guess it's just a score bonus?
I don't really understand that quest...
I kept them alive and at the end of the stage, the narrator said they turned into vampires and I abandoned them. WTF?
theechrisfox
Member
Yeah, you can repeat that event. Even with a full group of melee characters I haven't managed to keep them all safe...
Edit: If one gets bitten, I suppose they all turn and that counts as a fail.
QisTopTier
XisBannedTier
I keep them safe easy with the sorc, Up circle tornadoes do the job perfectly
you rock dude, check yer PMs
EsotericManiac
Banned
I chose female spell caster like I do in every game but it seems like a very weak class outside of multiplayer.
Their AOEs are very nice and unmatched, but their combo potential is extremely limited based on the lag between magic and holding [ ]
i might just ship after beating normal with her
Their AOEs are very nice and unmatched, but their combo potential is extremely limited based on the lag between magic and holding [ ]
i might just ship after beating normal with her
QisTopTier
XisBannedTier
If you want to combo make sure you use the Ice wands. Abuse the tornado spell as well. up circle
Never straight up shoot ice or normal attacks, when you are doing melee stuff go
[ ], O, [ ], O, [ ], O
as fast as possible.
ROBOKITTYZILLA
Member
CrazyTank940
Member
Neat, I'll have to mess around with this at some point.
TatteredHat
Member
Is there an ETA on the voice-pack DLC? The store was empty last I checked.
FrostuTheNinja
Member
Should be there. Did you do a store search or access it via the game's main menu? I was able to grab it yesterday through the main menu selection.
the free DLC is already out, unless you're looking at asia psn, they're selling it
take note it's still the english VA narrators though, not the japanese VAs
Not the case. There are many that pause your tunes the moment you load up the game.
TatteredHat
Member
Crap, sorry. I was logged in on the wrong PSN account. Thanks for the answers.
NavyPharaoh
Member
About a level 14 wizard, and I think I'm done with it. I love the teleport & levitate but I'm not a fan of how you use spell books. Still loving elf. So my 2nd character is going to come down to one of the melee classes
QisTopTier
XisBannedTier
Are you not a fan of the limited uses or not a fan of having to hold up and press a button for the shortcuts?
NavyPharaoh
Member
The shortcuts and the cast time. I hear the patch with allow u to use L1 & a button for a shortcut. Maybe that will be better, but having to line my character up, stop moving to use it then have him pull out the book is infuriating. Mind u I'm playing solo right now, so maybe online this isn't a problem due to aggro.
bodine1231
Member
Looks like I'm gonna have to get the ps3 version. I'm finding it VERY hard to see what's going on in the Vitas small screen. When things get crazy I resort to just button mashing because I can't see where I am.
QisTopTier
XisBannedTier
The vampires were other girls that were imprisoned there who have all been turned, the narrator is just telling you what happened to those girls. You rescue the 3 with you, but you killed all the others.
PoweredBySoy
Banned
Alright, I just bought the game. Downloading now.
Man this game is awesome. Never played a Vanillaware game before, but I just played DC for 3 hours on a projector and it is great. I don't know how to describe it, but this game feels more gamey than others. I may take a picture the next time I am playing it, I hope it comes out alright.
The only thing I dislike is the narrator. It is a good idea that he repeats what you have to do, but hearing it for the fifth time is getting annoying.
The AI companions are a nice touch and they really help a lot. Normal has so far been very easy, but Hard or Infernal will change that probably.
Edit: Hydeland music is godlike.
The only thing I dislike is the narrator. It is a good idea that he repeats what you have to do, but hearing it for the fifth time is getting annoying.
The AI companions are a nice touch and they really help a lot. Normal has so far been very easy, but Hard or Infernal will change that probably.
Edit: Hydeland music is godlike.
Anyone else getting a ton of slowdown with a full party and the
on screen?
Add a mount and it gets pretty bad. I'm thinking of rolling solo or sticking with just two allies.
Less chaos, you actually see what's going on. I don't know about the PS3 version, but having allies seems to crowd things too much on the Vita.
fiery
Add a mount and it gets pretty bad. I'm thinking of rolling solo or sticking with just two allies.
Less chaos, you actually see what's going on. I don't know about the PS3 version, but having allies seems to crowd things too much on the Vita.
JStein0222
Member
Quick question. So with my Wizard I'm just now getting into the whole rods thing. There's seemingly ice, fire and electricity based rods. Are these mostly aesthetic changes or are there type advantages with certain enemies?
I put up my review last night, feel free to read it if you are interested. I have both versions, so hit me up if you want to play. Samus4145
http://www.selectbutton.com/review/dragons-crown-review/
To sum it up if you don't want to click
http://www.selectbutton.com/review/dragons-crown-review/
To sum it up if you don't want to click
- Vita's touch screen controls > Right analog stick on PS3
- Vita suffers from slowdown when everyone is setting off special attacks, while PS3 was quite smooth
- Multiplayer has that addicting, "okay just one more dungeon feeling"
Rolled Amazon:
"Air fills my lungs once more!"
"#TeamHometown"
"Not like this...."
Can't remember the last one.
Sanctuary
Member
I am completely confused by this. Either the Fighter, Dwarf and Amazon are just braindead in comparison, or you played the Elf in a harder than needed fashion.
My first character was a Wizard, and it definitely was not what I expected.
Most of the gameplay with that class revolves around casting 2-4 spells and then holding square, or simply trying to hold square for a few seconds in between each spell. Early on, you don't have enough attack skill spells to use them on anything other than boss fights, and some, like meteor are practically worthless on some of the more difficult bosses. Levitate, while it helps you avoid damage and does indeed up your spell damage, really kills your DPS until you get it up to the higher levels due to the fact that you still have to land to recharge and it's usually just faster to cast a few times on the ground, and then hold square (after jumping to safety if necessary). While that doesn't make the Wizard "hard" to play per se, it makes him very non interactive and rather boring/slow.
The Elf on the other hand
feels very similar to the Wizard in some ways, except with the longevity to just keep going, and going, and going. The Elf is much more mobile than the Wizard overall, and I've only had to use the actual evasion button a few times so far (only level 23). It also feels like the Elf can clear rooms so much faster, and that the game became so much easier that I simply decided to solo everything. Basically, just build up your boot damage and square jump larger enemies over and over (ending by doing the downward attack that hits 2-3 times), or just pogo on top of enemies over and over. Most of the time they can't even hit you. Arrow shots (namely rapid fire) clears rooms faster than the Wizard's charged square attack and feels closer to a Wizard's attack skill, except it replenishes. You can also avoid big ground attacks/charges by jumping in the air twice, then doing an upward attack, then charge an arrow on your way down.
Can't really speak for the Fighter, Amazon, Dwarf and Sorceress, but if the Sorceress'
normal moveset is like the Wizard, then she's probably actually the better class at higher levels. Status effects seems like they would matter more than outright damage since bosses seem to be the only challenge, not trash packs.
Elf:
Greeting: "Hi there"
Selection: "Go!"
Resurrection: "I'm back bitches"
Dying: "I'm dying here"
Cosmic Forge
Member
My Dwarf:
Name: FAT-THOR
Color: Crimson Red
Greeting: SKA-DOOSH!!
Selection: Awwww YEEEEAH!
Resurrect: SNAP INTO A SLIM JIM!!
Dying: #!%^% not AGAIN!!
... he's one of THOSE kind of Dwarves.
:/
Commanche Raisin Toast
Member
Did anyone figure out the combo for the chest in the labyrinth? The one with the colored tiles on the ground.
Teknopathetic
Member
"Quick question. So with my Wizard I'm just now getting into the whole rods thing. There's seemingly ice, fire and electricity based rods. Are these mostly aesthetic changes or are there type advantages with certain enemies?"
Different spells for rods with different elements. Air's down+square is a big AOE lightning storm, Fire's Down+square is a down angled fireball, etc.
Different spells for rods with different elements. Air's down+square is a big AOE lightning storm, Fire's Down+square is a down angled fireball, etc.
red, green/yellow, blue, purple
I know that pressing Forward + Spell with the Ice Rods does create an ice wave that moves forward and immobilizes certain enemies. I'd imagine that fire would cause DOT. I'll have to confirm once I'm back on my game later, but I'm 100% sure with the Ice Rod. It's also my favorite
Calcium
Banned
I really love this game. I put 6 hours into it today without even realizing it. I picked the Wizard for my starting class, throwing tornadoes and fire around is pretty fun. The story seems pretty lame so far, but the gameplay is fun.
My only complaints are that I'd rather level up the NPC companions with me instead of having to ditch them constantly for higher levels and putting mana regen on square was a bad decision. It's a pain in the ass to stop everything and hold square to ensure I meditate instead of accidentally sliding or something.
Are treasure chests random or does something effect the quality of loot you get? My last adventure I got like three E ranks in a row. Lame.
Also can we get the Sorceress a sports bra? Watching that NPC run is really distracting.
I think it was Red - Yellow - Blue - Purple.
My only complaints are that I'd rather level up the NPC companions with me instead of having to ditch them constantly for higher levels and putting mana regen on square was a bad decision. It's a pain in the ass to stop everything and hold square to ensure I meditate instead of accidentally sliding or something.
Are treasure chests random or does something effect the quality of loot you get? My last adventure I got like three E ranks in a row. Lame.
Also can we get the Sorceress a sports bra? Watching that NPC run is really distracting.
I think it was Red - Yellow - Blue - Purple.
Commanche Raisin Toast
Member
Thanks! I gave up after 5 minutes of running around in that room...
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