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Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen PC |OT| Wolves hunt in 4K
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Does the rating actually affect anything?
Lanrutcon
Member
That's cake for an MA. The three dragonkin are more annoying because you have to mount them to do the most damage, and they prevent you from mounting any of them.
CadetMahoney
Member
dat 500 hour ported console save
http://gfycat.com/ComfortableInfiniteGiantschnauzer
yeah, I remember that and got worked.
http://gfycat.com/ComfortableInfiniteGiantschnauzer
yeah, I remember that and got worked.
Reizo Ryuu
Member
But that's the problem, it might be cake for 1 of the 9 vocations, but not the rest, the drakes however can be done reasonably well with any vocation.
Reizo Ryuu
Member
no, they definitely count, be kind to pawns.
Also the rating doesn't get updated until a checkpoint save, so just reload your last save if your pawns get murdered.
It should be the same, let me try resting at an inn again, maybe it didn't save last time.
EDIT: Done, try it now.
EDIT2: Can see your pawn:
Nice outfit
dragonzdogma
Member
did you know that there is alternate endings?
did you ever use godsbane wisely?
Dre_G_Writer
Member
If your talking about defeating Daimon in BitterBlack Isle, nope, you only half way bruh.
whoops
Sorry to the two Gaffers whose pawns died when the griffin in the tower destroyed part of the path lol
Speaking of which, the bandits and skeletons on the way to bluemoon tower were actually scarier than the griffin itself... Barely lasted 5 minutes for some reason.
Palculator
Unconfirmed Member
Worked, I got her now. Time to bust some heads (ง ̀_́
งWorked, I got her now. Time to bust some heads (ง ̀_́
Nice, don't know about busting heads, but she will definitely climb some.
I know that I can do BBI again in a harder version. And I know there is a ending to vanilla which I havent seen yet because I havent done the 20 stone quest
and I havent used Godsbane no, I know you use it to kill yourself but nothing else
Reizo Ryuu
Member
There's actually 5 endings to the main game.
Dre_G_Writer
Member
Im just glad a lot of people like this game and its getting the praise and attention it deserves, because its an awesome game.
Huh, now that I have a decent mage to properly buff my Arisen with Fire/Holy Boon, I can see why people like MK.
Finally made it to Grand Soren at level 17ish. Now to run between Cassardis and Grand Soren during the day and night to see what I encounter and raise my pawn's knowledge.
I had another two hires. Feels good (though one came back as three stars, but she learned about a new foe... Death so I think I know what happened...). I guess Amelia is doing fine as she has like a four star average in everything.
Finally made it to Grand Soren at level 17ish. Now to run between Cassardis and Grand Soren during the day and night to see what I encounter and raise my pawn's knowledge.
I had another two hires. Feels good (though one came back as three stars, but she learned about a new foe... Death so I think I know what happened...). I guess Amelia is doing fine as she has like a four star average in everything.
bbi+ is when The Real Dragon's Dogma begins
it does not pull punches
and then bbi++ is full on 'you are a dirt man now' mode
i actually forgot how insane bbi++ is
Lux R7
Member
oh, ok. Yeah we were talking about bbi
Generally if they are Elder Ogres/Death, if you don't have endgame weapons, you're gonna have a bad time. Plus Death will run away unless you consistently knock it down. All dragons can be dealt with but be aware that Cursed Dragons take even LESS damage than most other dragons if you aren't hitting it in the heart (though Cursed Dragons are also VERY weak to holy). You can also grind encounters by going to certain arena rooms that will continuously spawn boss monsters that should (eventually) give you some BBI weapons. To get these monsters to spawn, just exit and re-enter the room (may have to do it a few times). Each time will spawn something different, usually drakes, chimeras, or living armors. BBI weapons are the rarest of drops from enemies BUT fortunately they can be controlled to some degree based on your VOCATION when you purify them. See the below link for more info.
http://dragonsdogma.wikia.com/wiki/Purification
Chests can also give you BBI weaponry Level 1 & 2, so they're worth it until you've gotten something that will help with your damage output. Important to note that level 3 BBI weapons are not all that much more powerful (maybe 100 ATK/MATK more), thus making level 2 weapons a better choice to initially aim for because they're easier to find/farm.
Oh yes, you can also godsbane to change the drops of enemies if you're unhappy with what you get. This is usually best used on endgame bosses only as it's not all that much faster than just exiting/re-entering the room in cases of the arena farming.
Two quick questions:
- My main pawn is a fighter, with the vocation already maxed out, and I have the intention of using him as a tank. Would it be worth to change his vocation to warrior or should I stick with fighter?
- Where should I place portcrystals? I have one in the camp near the Shadow Fortress and have three in my inventory. I was thinking on some place to the north of Gran Soren for one of them.
- My main pawn is a fighter, with the vocation already maxed out, and I have the intention of using him as a tank. Would it be worth to change his vocation to warrior or should I stick with fighter?
- Where should I place portcrystals? I have one in the camp near the Shadow Fortress and have three in my inventory. I was thinking on some place to the north of Gran Soren for one of them.
Reizo Ryuu
Member
Warrior, big health gains, most stagger/knockdown resistance.
this cursed gear is a interesting system. also the level 3 armor looks sweet,
ended up with new daggers, new lvl 3 chest, new arms for my magick archer, and new staff (actually 2 staffs, one for sorc one for mage) for my pawn, a lvl 3 robe and a cool looking witch hat. pretty neat.
ended up with new daggers, new lvl 3 chest, new arms for my magick archer, and new staff (actually 2 staffs, one for sorc one for mage) for my pawn, a lvl 3 robe and a cool looking witch hat. pretty neat.
Morrigan Stark
Arrogant Smirk
Butwhy.gif
For blue and yellow vocations, yes.
For red vocations...
ewwww why Capcom why
johancruijff
Banned
thanks Dizzy for gitfing me a level 2 BBI cursed weapon
i don't even know what to do with it lol
i'll learn i swear
i don't even know what to do with it lol
i'll learn i swear
Revolutionary
Member
Does Death replenish his health after defeating
or something? I had knocked off two bars previously but I'm on my way
and Death is at full health again.
Daimon for the first time
to fight Daimon a second time
Yes, that is the one time he is reset, since the whole BBI itself is refreshed
to Post-Daimon phase.
Dre_G_Writer
Member
Man, this game has ruined elder scrolls for me i cant even enjoy that game any more. The combat of dragons dogma just...............geezus......just make every game played after it such a drag.
I was told he didnt. Damn it if thats the case
also, I want some kickass pawns, im talking end game, high level destryers. hit me people, I dont care about challenge anymore, now I want loot. I want to go in there again, and destroy those fucking mimics >_<
I have Noray's monster tank, I need a dps. A kickass warrior would be cool to synergize more with my explosive shots
Talk to the lady at the entrance of BBI and she will identify the item. Keep in mind that you'll get a weapon to your class or your pawn. So, swap the classes to the ones you wanna get a weapon for before identifying.
Revolutionary
Member
Yeah I had a feeling that was it. Thanks for the confirmation. Guess I'll have to do some Death hunting soon.
IIRC, having higher level pawns actually decreases the amount of XP you earn so... not recommended.I was told he didnt. Damn it if thats the case
also, I want some kickass pawns, im talking end game, high level destryers. hit me people, I dont care about challenge anymore, now I want loot. I want to go in there again, and destroy those fucking mimics >_<
The pawns love to exaggerate sometimes. They love overkill as well. My personal favorite overkill is a High Maelstrom for a Dire wolf.
Silly pooch, just stood there growling at the party with myself and the two other pawns just chilling, waiting for it to spring forward. I assumed it would just end up on a sword as usual, but it just kept on growling and the Sorc got the spell off.
I never got why she chose Maelstrom when she had access to Bolide as well. I'm pretty sure she knew what (dire) wolves are weak to.
Alternate between normal movement and sprint? Its not all or nothing, ya know.
arts&crafts
Member
Doing the escort quest for the gold idol, how do you keep up with her without sprinting? I sprinted the first time and she fell and "bumped into me" but I was 5 feet away...
nvm i did it
nvm i did it
LurkerPrime
Member
My main pawn makes note of this one large tree near the Encampment every time I pass by it. He's the only one that does it.
So weird.
hokagespit
Member
Run by them or go at night. They are oddly fierce. Its not how it really ends up flowing
You will happen upon tough things in the wilds but room enough to avoid them later
Dre_G_Writer
Member
Mystic Knight......MVP!!!
I could use some help
I'm having online issues, if the game is set to online and I try to load into my game from the main menu I get stuck at the "Accessing Server" screen forever. I have no idea what is going on because if I load into the game offline and then switch to online it seems to be able to access the servers, I'm not getting any error messages when resting at the inn at any rate.
Having to switch back and forth and sometimes forgetting and having to alt+f4 out of the game is getting old, especially since I don't know if anyone can see or rent my pawn. At least as far as I can tell no one has rented him (you get that info when resting at the inn if he's been released or died?). Granted he's nothing special but after almost a week one would think someone would've at least accidentally rented him and thrown him of a cliff or something.
So if someone could test it out It'd be appreciated
http://steamcommunity.com/id/wired79/
Pawn: Erheim lv70 Sorc Utilitarian/Challenger/Mitigator I think
Bought the game on 360 last year and thought it was amazing, then I heard talk about a PC version. Since I assumed it would be a better experience and I didn't want to have to replay too much of it I decided to wait for that instead. And other than the online problems it's been great, I'm glad I waited. Being able to import my 360 save and not having to replay everything again was a nice bonus as well (thanks Sectus). I just wish I'd have owned the eternal ferrystone on the 360, being without is manageable but somewhat bothersome, I keep forgetting to buy more...
Too bad they didn't add in some AO though, tried messing around with ENBs but the performance took too much of an hit, even if I only used it to deband. Using GeDoSaTo for debanding and AA works great though, and I can stay at a locked 60 which is very nice. Too bad you can't remove the vignette that way though.
But I'm starting to feel the age of my 680
I'm having online issues, if the game is set to online and I try to load into my game from the main menu I get stuck at the "Accessing Server" screen forever. I have no idea what is going on because if I load into the game offline and then switch to online it seems to be able to access the servers, I'm not getting any error messages when resting at the inn at any rate.
Having to switch back and forth and sometimes forgetting and having to alt+f4 out of the game is getting old, especially since I don't know if anyone can see or rent my pawn. At least as far as I can tell no one has rented him (you get that info when resting at the inn if he's been released or died?). Granted he's nothing special but after almost a week one would think someone would've at least accidentally rented him and thrown him of a cliff or something.
So if someone could test it out It'd be appreciated
http://steamcommunity.com/id/wired79/
Pawn: Erheim lv70 Sorc Utilitarian/Challenger/Mitigator I think
Bought the game on 360 last year and thought it was amazing, then I heard talk about a PC version. Since I assumed it would be a better experience and I didn't want to have to replay too much of it I decided to wait for that instead. And other than the online problems it's been great, I'm glad I waited. Being able to import my 360 save and not having to replay everything again was a nice bonus as well (thanks Sectus). I just wish I'd have owned the eternal ferrystone on the 360, being without is manageable but somewhat bothersome, I keep forgetting to buy more...
Too bad they didn't add in some AO though, tried messing around with ENBs but the performance took too much of an hit, even if I only used it to deband. Using GeDoSaTo for debanding and AA works great though, and I can stay at a locked 60 which is very nice. Too bad you can't remove the vignette that way though.
But I'm starting to feel the age of my 680
Reizo Ryuu
Member
I was told he didnt. Damn it if thats the case
also, I want some kickass pawns, im talking end game, high level destryers. hit me people, I dont care about challenge anymore, now I want loot. I want to go in there again, and destroy those fucking mimics >_<
I have Noray's monster tank, I need a dps. A kickass warrior would be cool to synergize more with my explosive shots
How are you not renting the best warrior in the game then?
mine >_>
texhnolyze
Banned
I recommend Greatwall, Bluemoon Tower, and the camp near Shadow Fort. Hillfigure Knoll as well, perhaps.
Tis a troubling foe!
It's important you know how dangerous that rat is.
Snakethesniper
Member
Romance/Spoilerish question:
I choose to romance mercedes, and basically before her duel quest she was blushing with the sound. Now I've finished the quest letting her fight and she had the pink aura around her. Did I made it? because now she has left.
Also, is the romance conclusion (whatever you choose) at the very end of the game or some pre-end part?
If I finish the main story can I continue with my character in the DLC content?
Also, is the romance conclusion (whatever you choose) at the very end of the game or some pre-end part?
If I finish the main story can I continue with my character in the DLC content?
Primethius
Banned
Doing the escort quest for the gold idol, how do you keep up with her without sprinting? I sprinted the first time and she fell and "bumped into me" but I was 5 feet away...
nvm i did it
Yea, you shouldn't be sprinting throughout that entire quest, except maybe in the race at the end.