Windom Earle
Member
I doubt you noticed the foliage difference when playing. I couldn't even see it when switching between the two versions on my TV. What I could see and what you don't even mention is the blurriness of the 360 version.
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Dragon's Dogma |OT| For the night is dark and full of terrors
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I doubt you noticed the foliage difference when playing. I couldn't even see it when switching between the two versions on my TV. What I could see and what you don't even mention is the blurriness of the 360 version.
Deified Data
Banned
I was down the corridor when this happened so I didn't see it. It took me a moment to realize what happened. "Do one of my pawns have an epic, secret attack capable of killing an Ogre instantly?! .......or did he just fall?"
See You Next Wednesday
Banned
I thought they only respawn when you re-zone or go to a town/sleep.
That's what I figured, as well. So I was pretty surprised when I un-paused the game and they were all back again.
Karak
Member
I wouldn't have written it if I hadn't. And since I have steered people to both platforms for various reason its not just wishing. We did a side by side along the first encampment walking from the small broken down wagon towards a group of rocks.
Played them side by side both on at the same time.. And that was also in the youtube previews. In fact the video was talked about here, maybe in the demo thread with one of the hundreds of videos? BUt I posted because I had noticed, and other posters had asked me to run them side by side to compare various things. At the time I might have been the only one able to do that posting at the time. But the video just sort of backed that up. But you are right its barely noticeable as I stated in the post.
The blurriness seemed to be on both versions as reported here by others too(and me already more than once but the first time on page 17) and thats good you mention and can respond when people ask just like many of us are doing. I try to get as much data in as possible about what I see, you can certainly run them side by side and post comparisons as well. Its not like I am the only one seeing this stuff or saying that both versions have their issues.
Deified Data
Banned
Random question: I play on a PS3 that occasionally gets brief glimpses of connectivity to a nearby wi-fi signal, but in no way is it reliably connected. I basically operate under the assumption that I'm playing offline at any given time.
So I was surprised to see my main Pawn return from some faraway adventure when I awoke at an inn, not once, but three times so far in my 20 hours of play. She always returns with items and RC.
Now I've never been connected long enough to even look at other players' pawns, and my Pawn doesn't have any ratings despite seemingly having been used three times. Is this just something that randomly occurs during offline play, or is my Pawn actually being used by people?
So I was surprised to see my main Pawn return from some faraway adventure when I awoke at an inn, not once, but three times so far in my 20 hours of play. She always returns with items and RC.
Now I've never been connected long enough to even look at other players' pawns, and my Pawn doesn't have any ratings despite seemingly having been used three times. Is this just something that randomly occurs during offline play, or is my Pawn actually being used by people?
Pawn data is uploaded everytime you sleep at an inn. That data is used until your pawn progress is updated again, your pawn is useable any time after that no matter if your connected or not.
Wind's Howling
Member
Karak
Member
I have had a couple random goblins leap to their death as well. One goblin didn't die and just kept making his attack and snarly sound
But I didn't waste time going to find him. I envision him still being there just sad that he is alone.MotionBlue
Member
Has anyone done the "venture forth" quest with
Quina? Do you get to Prayer falls from the capital, or the long way near Witch woods?
Deified Data
Banned
Ah. I'll try to time my inn visits during windows of connectivity, then.
Any reason why she's not rated, or is that just something lazy people like to skip out on?
Karak
Member
Ya the autosave at times seems wildly unfair and other times perfect. I have lost 1 or 2 hours then the next time lost like 20 seconds.
All I can say is I'm loving it.
MagicWithEarvin
Member
Go for it. The game has a lot to offer in terms of challenge, and the Pawn system is awesome.
Deified Data
Banned
The game as a whole exceeded the expectations set forth in the demo. Combat gets a lot better as you gain more abilities and better gear.
Karak
Member
Yes. It is a great game. As I was posting earlier, it has technical issues, but those don't outweigh the amazing stuff. Its a rough gem, but a gem nonetheless.
I'm having tons of fun with it right now. Love the combat and class system.
What I like a lot about this game is that you can choose you own difficulty, sort of. If you want a challenge, go to new areas and hire pawns that are at or below your level or don't hire them at all. If you don't want a stiff challenge, stick to areas you know you can handle, level up, and hire pawns that are at a higher level then you.
INTO THE CURRENT AGAIN, I FEEL THE BLOOD IN MY VEINS
magic archer obv
Karak
Member
Ya they aren't. Go get the sucker and join us sir!
I played through with a very typical fighter myself. I know...boring. But not really.
Magick Archer then.
Wind's Howling
Member
Magic archer and let there be no doubt. Magic arrows with the flexibility of an assassin.
Really whatever appeals to you. You become absurdly powerful whether you stick to a pure standard class or go hybrid. Magic Archer is a fine choice, but pure Ranger is also a killing machine.
That depends. Magic Archers can't use the custom arrows and the Strider and Ranger classes have better bow skills. Of course the Magic Archer bow skills have a lock on feature which makes hitting moving enemies a breeze.
PeterVenkman
Member
So are Rift Crystals only used for hiring higher leveled pawns and at that one store in the camp? because I don't really want higher level pawns and the stuff at the camp was really only necessary if you want to remake your character/pawn...I'm set in that regard but I have tons and tons of RC.
Just did the quest for the pawn guild and had an interesting experience with one of the enemies:
also (same quest):
Just did the quest for the pawn guild and had an interesting experience with one of the enemies:
tried beating the cyclops three times since i was so under leveled. the fourth time he just jumps off the edge and dies. Free 5000 experience for me!
also (same quest):
how long did it take people to figure out you were supposed to be running away from the tentacles? I stayed down there for a LONG ASS TIME chowing down on health items before i decided to try running away.
Wind's Howling
Member
Magick Archers has a skill that fires Light arrows. That alone is pure win for the night and caves.
I even got 2 manuals. One with the code and one without. So you can trade in the game without losing the code.
Also against the Undead.
See You Next Wednesday
Banned
RC points can be used to buy rare item from certain merchants as well.
PeterVenkman
Member
so there are actually more RC merchants than the one in the encampment? good because his wares are garbage.
Deified Data
Banned
His wares scale to your level.
I've got both games and on A-B comparisons I also get the 360 version significantly blurrier. What resolution are you set at? I've got my 360 on VGA connection and tried 1920x1080 and 1360x768.
Karak
Member
I am personally using HDMI and have it at 720p. With the TV crap all set to default. The stupid stuff like smoothing and game mode crap. Mine looks pretty much exactly like the lens of truth comparison when it comes to sharpness on both systems. I mentioned it on page 17 of this thread originally but it got a bit cleaner when I switched to HDMI.
Karak
Member
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Damn you Deified Data. Beat me!
They scale as you go up in level. So they get better.
PeterVenkman
Member
Even better! i'll have to check back more frequently. god knows i'll always have a reason to run back there since those bandits off to the right of the woods can still kick my ass.
I am currently exploring under a waterfall. goodness it is dark in here.
Deified Data
Banned
Water-God's Altar? I'm afraid to go in there. Not because of what I'll find, but because I'm afraid it's associated with a quest I haven't accepted yet and it'll get thrown out of whack.
PeterVenkman
Member
that. . . would make sense as i cannot open this door for the life of me. I have been traipsing around in here for quite awhile
i already made my HUBBY Robb Stark as my main pawn sis. and Daenerys is my character hehe
Karak
Member
I made an almost perfect Waylander from the David Gemmel books and Allanon as a Pawn from Shannara. The creator is just amazing.
I was going to make Strong Belwas as my pawn, but there isn't a gut big enough. So I made Chie from Persona 4, instead. She ended up looking more like Rebecca from Resident Evil. Anime characters are pretty hard to make in a more realistic form, especially the eyes and nose. Still, I think she turned out pretty good.
Of course I was sure to make her stance and such pretty masculine, but not overly so. haha.
RPGCrazied
Member
I should get it this weekend. Any tips for a first timer? Also, when you take a screenshot, it just puts them in your photo album? I'm getting the PS3 version.
Any tips for a first timer? Also, when you take a screenshot, it just puts them in your photo album? I'm getting the PS3 version.I'm still a Fighter. Nad some of the higher level abilities are bad ass, like Flesh Skewer (love that)!
And my pawns are:
-Sorceror
-Mage
-Archer
So they cover the distance and give my sword Fire, Holy power, etc so I can close in. Fucking awesome.