changing back to strider to do that sidequest reminded me I miss actually having to aim the bow. Should I keep on as Strider for a bit (my Magick Archer is rank 10) which is rank 4, or should I try out Ranger if my goal is to snipe it up anyway?
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Strider isn't particularly great with the bow(I really like a couple of the abilities, like splinter shot, but it's kinda unwieldy), but has some great unique dagger skills(and a couple of the later augments are great for monster climbing). If you don't want to see those nice dagger skills and don't care for the augments(one augment halves stamina use when climbing, the other makes you climb faster) Ranger is where it's at for awesome bow skills, so go ahead and switch.
Lanrutcon
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Think of the stat growth.
It's a complicated subject, but the high level explanation is that your first 100 levels are where you get most of your stats. Leveling as a Sorcerer gives you a ton of Magic. Leveling as an Assassin gives you a ton of Strength. Magic Archers use Magic. Rangers use Strength.
Or go fuck it and level as a Strider, since it gets stats in everything (but obviously less than the specialists).
dragonzdogma
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he was trying to tell you to command your pawns to target the talismans I think (there was no need to change vocations) since I think you had a balanced party anyways (unless you where all magic casters) which in that case it's always recommended to use a well balanced party.
My favorite type of party is always having one strider and mage at least.
fluffydelusions
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ranger is the best pick for sniping and crowd control
my party was a tank, a 2 handed warrior, a mage and me as a magick archer. pawns couldnt reach it. its a balanced party, just not for that particular thing
also, lol at Dire Shot sounding like a fucking gun
dragonzdogma
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The Duchess rescue mission is a tribute to the legend of zelda link to the past (rescue zelda mission),it's one of the best side quest the game has IMO. It's definitely worth doing it, and for those who worry that they are romancing the character, I wouldn't worry to much about it, since you get a special item that will let you romance anyone you want before the end game sequence.
eh, I wouldn't call that the best balanced party.. it's always best to have someone who can throw arrows...especially since you can craft explosive arrows on the go and such.
but I think you already made up your mind about that whole mission which is fine, the game is not perfect by all means.
Also, isn't it possible to do Deny Salvation beforehand and lock in your 'beloved' as someone else?
Morrigan Stark
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My point is that it's really stupid to have this romantic excursion with this character when the game intends for you to so-called "choose" your romantic interest through other means. Basically,
"oh your character is in love with Mercedes/Quina/Julien/Madeleine/whoever, but lol you're gonna have it off with the duchess anyway 'cause you such a pimp breh"
It's asinine.
You could always just NOT take up her obvious invitation for a romantic encounter, you know.
To be honest, it was so forced and random that it felt like comedy. I was laughing throughout that entire questline the first time.
Morrigan Stark
Arrogant Smirk
And miss out on one of the best dungeons in the game? Which is what I said in the previous post?
Yeah I know, it's goofy as hell. Still wish it wasn't like that. It's terrible quest design and completely breaks immersion.
dragonzdogma
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LOl...that's right because of that one scene...lol.
however I must say , what if your affinity for her was very low, as in you didn't talk to her in the garden or didn't gift her what she wanted, does the scene still takes place?
I know the duchess is one of the easiest npc to romance with little effort.
It's been a while, but I think you cant lock in your beloved before a particular scene with the dragon.
let's see from the wiki: DISCLAIMER - The Arisen's Bond does NOT lock in the choice for the Arisen's Beloved. That happens when the quest Deny Salvation is started. That choice is determined by the NPC with max affinity that was last spoken too.
Ah there it is ^
Morrigan Stark
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You don't even get access to that quest if you don't talk to her and do all the previous stuff.
My pawn is still low, but if anyone wants to take her along:
http://steamcommunity.com/id/noriokoga/
http://steamcommunity.com/id/noriokoga/
someone that can throw arrows like...me, the magick archer? come on dude
I have 2 ranged (one a healer), and 2 melee to make use of my explosive rivets. Im not saying that im an expert at this, far from it, but that seems balanced to me
dragonzdogma
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someone that can throw arrows like...me, the magick archer? come on dude
I have 2 ranged (one a healer), and 2 melee to make use of my explosive rivets. Im not saying that im an expert at this, far from it, but that seems balanced to me
physical arrows not magic arrows duh! XD
Luckily this wont happen many times, but once you get to the ever fall part , that's when you will need to pawn switch more often, luckily there are pawns roaming around everywhere there.
I'm hooked on this game all over again!
I never did much vocation leveling on PS3 originally, how easy is it to manage after (end game spoilers)
?
Also, if anyone wants to use my pawn here's my steam ID http://steamcommunity.com/id/gergstep/
I never did much vocation leveling on PS3 originally, how easy is it to manage after (end game spoilers)
killing Grigori
Also, if anyone wants to use my pawn here's my steam ID
http://steamcommunity.com/id/gergstep/dragonzdogma
Member
I'm hooked on this game all over again!
I never did much vocation leveling on PS3 originally, how easy is it to manage after (end game spoilers)?killing Grigori
Also, if anyone wants to use my pawn here's my steam ID
I leveled up all my vacations post game, but that was vanilla, with dark arisen expansion it should be much easier.
Now that's classy :/
Lux R7
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bob_arctor
Tough_Smooth
Is there a performance/tech thread? I hate to bog down this one, but still can't get Gedosato/downsampling correct for some reason.
Facism
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dragonzdogma
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http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1170971&highlight=performance
i'm sending pawns back with gold idol copies
[edit]or i will be, shortly
RyanardoDaVinci
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Yeah, Cursed Dragons have the best DF chance, it's something like 30%, I think -- and they can DF non-enhanced items as well.
The best way to DF stuff is to stock up on Rancid Bait Meat while on BBI and keep attracting Cursed Dragons in Duskmoon Tower. Just be sure to get what you want DF'd before taking on the final boss of BBI.
uncredited male
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So cockatrices kind of suck. Not in the good way.
KCroxtonJr
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LMAO I came to post this exact same thing! Not sure how I feel about this...hahahaha
So you're telling me that while I was sleeping, my pawn was busting their ass helping people kill monsters in other worlds?
Damn.
MekaDragon
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Hey guys, is there some way to make the pawns NOT searching for objects / looting? I want to search and loot by myself
dragonzdogma
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bob_arctor
Tough_Smooth
Thank you, kind sir!!
RyanardoDaVinci
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A note about gifting to others: if it's unchanged from the PS360, you can only gift a maximum of 10 things at a time i.e. 10 rotten eggs or 10 separate items; and if you give an 11th item it will push out the 1st.
Found that out when my friend and I were trading lvl3 Cursed Armor pieces and I sent him 17 pieces but he only received 10.
Found that out when my friend and I were trading lvl3 Cursed Armor pieces and I sent him 17 pieces but he only received 10.
dragonzdogma
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Hey guys, is there some way to make the pawns NOT searching for objects / looting? I want to search and loot by myself
you could micromanage the hell out of them using the "Come" command, down on the control pad, should keep them close to you and not going after chests.
but you can sell/keep anything they pick up in the stores so you shouldn't worry (better for you actually since the heavier you are the more stamina you will loose)
If pawns get killed or you throw em off a cliff all items you picked will be teletransported to your inventory at a local inn and such.
Just rememeber also using "come" to many times could change your pawns behavior, so it's up to you.
Hm, did I encounter a bug or can't you place more than 4 port crystals? I just did the Besiege mission in the Shadow Fort (phew...) and placed a crystal in front of the entry since I knew I had to escort Mercedes there. While I see it on the map, I can't select it - note that I can however travel to the first four crystals I set down.
If that's the case, I hope somebody will come up with a "Teleport to waypoint", port crystal style trainer. :/
E: Wikia says "Only 10 portable Portcrystals can be placed around the world at any one time." huh?
If that's the case, I hope somebody will come up with a "Teleport to waypoint", port crystal style trainer. :/
E: Wikia says "Only 10 portable Portcrystals can be placed around the world at any one time." huh?
CMojicaAce
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Oh man. I love it when I use advanced trigger on an enemy and my pawn hits him with a spell in mid air.
Reizo Ryuu
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Dire dragonkin also have a chance to dragonforge unranked items, though it's very low.
Lux R7
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dragonzdogma
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No, it's encouraged for yout to switch vocations especially if they are lv up to the max already.Remember,Augments are upgrades that enhance stats, aid performance in battle, or improve movement or other actions, and each vocation has their own augments to unlock.
If you complete all the quest in the game and not fast travel much you might be able to Lv up all your vacations to the max before beating the very last boss ( BBI) I guess.
MekaDragon
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It's not because I don't find the items, I know they keep them. The thing is I like to explore by myself and seeing a pawn rushing into a "hidden" chest breaks that for me
Reizo Ryuu
Member
Nah that's a hassle, dark bishop requires resting and shit, just use rancid bait meat to lure out a cursed dragon, you can get as much as 4 on a single bait meat.
Lux R7
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but you can do the dark bishop many lvls before being able to farm cursed dragons imho
Reizo Ryuu
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Well I guess that's true.
dragonzdogma
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I see...well just keep spamming "come" hire pawns that don't take the lead or sit your own pawn in a chair and tell him to stop going ahead of you.It's not because I don't find the items, I know they keep them. The thing is I like to explore by myself and seeing a pawn rushing into a "hidden" chest breaks that for me
I cant get over this dire arrow skill sounding like a gun lol
in a good way
if the game didn't have the SFX it has, it would totally not feel as good when you slay enemies.
it reminds me of the article kotaku posted of the SFX in the game.
http://kotaku.com/5984430/capcom-gets-sound-effects-by-pissing-off-wild-animals