Its on the 2nd level of one tower, where the mounted crossbows are. but on opposite side of wall. One of those thin openings in the wall..
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Dragon's Dogma |OT| For the night is dark and full of terrors
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Its on the 2nd level of one tower, where the mounted crossbows are. but on opposite side of wall. One of those thin openings in the wall..
It'll be awhile before I get to a NG+, but if I knew enemies got a boost, I may rush to NG+ for the extra challenge. Not that it's painfully easy, or anything, but I feel the large beasts fall too quickly when I am having a great time fighting them.
I believe it's Arcteryx's Pawn, Cate the Mage. She is insanely cocky, I love it.
Deified Data
Banned
It's in a small burned-out cabin down in the courtyard where the goblins and cyclopes are.
WanderingWind
Mecklemore Is My Favorite Wrapper
Just started this.
I feel as if I've been waiting to play this game my entire life. Open world, great combat, challenge out the wazoo, beautiful world.
I think I may have made a mistake picking the mage class though. Can I switch it up later or should I reroll now?
I feel as if I've been waiting to play this game my entire life. Open world, great combat, challenge out the wazoo, beautiful world.
I think I may have made a mistake picking the mage class though. Can I switch it up later or should I reroll now?
theDeeDubs
Member
That was great. Perfect showcase for this game. MA's are so badass.
You can freely switch vocations at level 10, once you get to the city.
Not really digging the mage either, the spell effects are cool but it's so uninvolving.
I want to say yes but man . . . in Gran Soren the framerate sometimes dips into the teens, or lower. It's a fucking slideshow at times for no apparent reason.BeeDog said:
Deified Data
Banned
I was afraid it would play that way. Choosing a hybrid magic class might be the way to go for those dissatisfied with mage combat.
I play as a ranger, so I can be as involved or removed from combat as I wish.
Same here, like soaking a mob in oil arrows then switching to blast to ignite it. Good times.
WanderingWind
Mecklemore Is My Favorite Wrapper
I want to be a magic archer or magic sword guy. Mage right now seems more support-y. Heck, the first pawn they gave me was a mage.
Still. I'm sort of in awe of this game right now. My only wish is that it was on the PC so I could mod the UI. Oh, and sort of still wish it was co-op. But, other than that I'm loving the hell out of it.
Still. I'm sort of in awe of this game right now. My only wish is that it was on the PC so I could mod the UI. Oh, and sort of still wish it was co-op. But, other than that I'm loving the hell out of it.
I think I might main Mystic Knight now. Although I'm loving the high level skills Sorc is getting one being the meteor storm one. Jesus a poor Chimera couldnt even stand up after getting hit with it.
But I have a question do you really have to swicth back and forth between sword and staff? How annoying :/
I really wouldn't say a mage is support-y. Espically once you get into higher magic and on to Sorc.
But I have a question do you really have to swicth back and forth between sword and staff? How annoying :/
I really wouldn't say a mage is support-y. Espically once you get into higher magic and on to Sorc.
I agree. I could see them possibly adding horses or carriages, but as long as they keep the danger of travel.
Think of the taxis in GTA 4 without the option to bypass them.
There could even be a "mini game" of sorts to defend the carriage from attack.
Presumably bandits can set up traps like the boulder one requiring you to get out of the carriage before it gets demolished.
Or say the carriage takes damage, you can repair a broken wheel by gathering wood and repairing it.
MorisUkunRasik
Member
Magic Archer is fun but I switched back to regular archer for two reasons.
1. Mainly becuase I neglected to learn new skills or max out the vocational rank
2. manually aiming arrows and hitting targets feels so much better than lock on of basic magic arrows.
I'll switch back to magic archer once I max my vocational rank, then go either ranger or assasin.
1. Mainly becuase I neglected to learn new skills or max out the vocational rank
2. manually aiming arrows and hitting targets feels so much better than lock on of basic magic arrows.
I'll switch back to magic archer once I max my vocational rank, then go either ranger or assasin.
Eppy Thatcher
God's had his chance.
See .. i wouldn't mind it being like a carriage type of ride that you could not bypass.. you can shoot from your (open air) seat and all is well but if something heavy comes down on you or you don't defend the carriage enough it breaks and crumbles just like the boxes do you and you are stuck walking the rest of the way. Then give you the option to buy the driver a new carriage and/or escort him to the nearest city
Wondering if anyone else has gone pretty much all in as an assassin? I took a few photos (have yet to figure out how to upload them to .. wherever... guess i need to go into the xmb for it?) of intimate strike and got a fucking pitch perfect shot of my boy gougeing the hell out of the top of a cyclops head (humming method man the whole time .. "Imma lick outcha braaaiiin") and i wanna show them off. Would also enjoy exchanging some experiences/tactics/weapon + armor loadouts with other assassins.
Vicetrailia
Member
Guys I'm a Mystic Knight (and I love it, besides not being able to run for long distances without resting)
What are some good core skills and augments to get from other classes?
Also I got some nice armor for my sorc in the catacombs, where else should look to get armor for my sorc?
What are some good core skills and augments to get from other classes?
Also I got some nice armor for my sorc in the catacombs, where else should look to get armor for my sorc?
Yeah, I know, but I love it. I realize I'm not exactly "fighting the power" but I wanted my pawn to look all sexy/awesome to impress my friends when they recruit her. She's like my trophy wife.
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Deleted member 17706
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Considering how hyped I was for this game, I'm feeling a little bummed out about it 5 hours or so in as I'm not really enjoying it. I started as a Mage and now I'm at level 10 (I just made it to the Duke's big city after the caravan run), so not very far in.
Does playing a Mage ever get much more interesting? Magic seems a bit unwieldy and weak, and I feel like my Pawns are carrying every battle.
Maybe I should just restart as a Fighter or Strider.
Otherwise, I like the atmosphere of the game. Everything does seem a bit janky, and the visuals can be quite ugly at times, honestly. I really wish there was a PC version.
Does playing a Mage ever get much more interesting? Magic seems a bit unwieldy and weak, and I feel like my Pawns are carrying every battle.
Maybe I should just restart as a Fighter or Strider.
Otherwise, I like the atmosphere of the game. Everything does seem a bit janky, and the visuals can be quite ugly at times, honestly. I really wish there was a PC version.
I think magic is powerful, but it's just not that active... you find your position, and then you spam the hell out of whatever spells you can. Kind of a bore.
That said instead of restarting I'd look into just changing vocations in the city. Mystic Knight or Magic Archer are both good paths apparently.
Eppy Thatcher
God's had his chance.
I would normally say to stick it out and just change your vocation at the inn when you can afford it. Should be relatively soon or even nowish for you. If you must restart your game i would definitely say now is the the point of no return so to speak. Soon you're character will grow on you enough and the job perks and progress you make will be enough that going back to the beginning will really sour the experience for you. This game REALLY opens up alot as you grow. The first portions (almost everything before Grand Soren) is like one really big opening mission.
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Deleted member 17706
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I may look into that. Does anyone else similarly feel like they have no idea what the fuck is going on or what they should be doing around five hours in? I'm having a hard time getting into a good groove with this game.
MagicWithEarvin
Member
I might be switching from a Magick Archer to an Assassin soon. An augment for a 70% damage buff at night? Damn, I need that! Plus I want to try out the Sword and Shield combo.
You just gotta get deeper in. Magic gets really powerful and I find myself killing things before my pawns do. It probably won't get interesting for you since it is a slower type of gameplay.
I haven't even made it to the Capital yet and I have 14 hours logged with an Arisen & Pawn at level 21. I found a dragon north east of the ocean thieves fort and I don't even do damage to it! I was feeling SO confident when I approached it. One fire breath took out my entire team in one hit. Yeah, definitely not ready for that guy! I love how shit doesn't scale in this game. I can't stand the majority of Elder Scrolls/Bethesda games because of scaling. This game does everything right so far! Glad I bought it.
MorisUkunRasik
Member
Go to an Inn and talk to the person who runs it and besides spending the night, you get the option to change vocations. You can change vocation of your pawn too.
Does this mean you haven't aquired new skills either? Damn. Be careful, magic archer can't use the regular bow. Make sure you have the cash for weapons required for your new vocation. but at level 22, you should be fine.
Was all set to go there and then i found some sort of sunken dungeon behind a waterfall. Hours later...
Need to find another town besides the starting area and the pawn encampment because my armor blows.
Snarfington
Member
Got this just today. Can't play it until tomorrow. Have literally nothing to do, the TV with the PS3 is just being used.
Damnit.
Damnit.
Deified Data
Banned
I've never played as a mage yet, so I'm not sure just how involved it gets later on. I can tell you that as a strider-turned-ranger I can carry many fights on my bow skills alone, and it makes me feel very powerful. There's skill involved in aiming your bow at the right part of the monster, using the right skill, knowing when to close in for the kill and knowing when to back off. Hands down, best combat I've ever experienced in an action-RPG, trumping even KoA.
If you're interested in magic, but want to take a more active role in combat, I'd advise becoming a magick archer or a mystic knight.
Gran Soren should get you suited out. You could also try clearing out the Ancient Quarry so the shop opens up there.
Deified Data
Banned
All I ever get are herbs...
My pawn has never been rated, either, despite being used quite often.
Evolved1
make sure the pudding isn't too soggy but that just ruins everything
This is one of the best things about this game.
MorisUkunRasik
Member
My main pawn sucked due to me not upgrading anything or buying anything and not doing most of the early quests.
Not until getting my ass kicked severly and thoroughly was I convinced I had done something wrong and went back to encampment and the first town to find a dozen or so quests I had never touched.
Even with his bum ass he would return with herbs and materials for upgrading weapons.
Might have to do to the fact I made him as big as possible with a Freddy Mercury stache and the highest pitched voice available.
Not until getting my ass kicked severly and thoroughly was I convinced I had done something wrong and went back to encampment and the first town to find a dozen or so quests I had never touched.
Even with his bum ass he would return with herbs and materials for upgrading weapons.
Might have to do to the fact I made him as big as possible with a Freddy Mercury stache and the highest pitched voice available.
The trick is to make your pawn look as cool as possible to make him stand out from the crowd. Mine is always being rated 5's or 4's with positive comments and I almost always get items back.
Is that around in Gran Soren somewheres?
Deified Data
Banned
The quarry is right outside Gran Soren, yes.
It might have something to do with my aforementioned internet woes. I basically just get brief periods of connectivity I can use to upload my pawn, but I'm not able to browse other people's pawns. I don't know how this would effect me receiving ratings for my pawn, though she's definitely being used by people quite often.
MotionBlue
Member
I accidentally seduced
the dukes young wife!
wtf this bitch is crazy, and so is the duke! You get thrown in jail, and I reloaded to see if it affected much else.
wtf this bitch is crazy, and so is the duke! You get thrown in jail, and I reloaded to see if it affected much else.
Karak
Member
Agreed. This works really well.
theDeeDubs
Member
Is there any way to tell how much affinity someone has with you? Keep giving gifts to some NPCs but they just keep saying thanks and nothin else. Trying to get the max affinity chievo.
The Last Wizard
Member
I've got this explosive arrow skill for my magik archer and boy is helping me take these bandits out. Also helps for the bigger creatures as well.
Baconsammy
Banned
Fine Ham Abounds
Member
Funny thing, I walked into dripstone cave for the first time today without equipping a lantern first and I can honestly say after 30 years of gaming this was the first really convincing cave entrance I can think of.
It's not that it was spectacular or anything, it just felt exactly like all the real hidden places I've been while exploring irl.
It's not that it was spectacular or anything, it just felt exactly like all the real hidden places I've been while exploring irl.
Wind's Howling
Member
That Witchwood quest was damn laughable. Only thing I encountered were wolves and... wolves.
The Last Wizard
Member
I'll probably switch to assassin shortly so I can boost my strength. But damn this game is a sleeper
I actually used the double jump to get across a gap and get behind the door without the key, hahaha.
Someone else mentioned being able to clear the water. I have to go back tonight and do that.
Two questions?
How do vocations exactly work? I'm level 15 but still a Fighter. If I were to change to a Mystic Knight do I love the augments of upgrades to the skills? If I change to warrior or Range do I loose the ability too use swords? I basically want to be a battlemage, mainly focused on physical attacks that could use an enchanted/magic bow? Can I do this in one class. Basically can someone tell how it works?
Also for weapon enhancements? Are the levels individual? I can upgrade a certain piece of equipment to level 3, before 1 or 2, so would it make those levels pointless or are the improvement cumulative?
How do vocations exactly work? I'm level 15 but still a Fighter. If I were to change to a Mystic Knight do I love the augments of upgrades to the skills? If I change to warrior or Range do I loose the ability too use swords? I basically want to be a battlemage, mainly focused on physical attacks that could use an enchanted/magic bow? Can I do this in one class. Basically can someone tell how it works?
Also for weapon enhancements? Are the levels individual? I can upgrade a certain piece of equipment to level 3, before 1 or 2, so would it make those levels pointless or are the improvement cumulative?
Manmademan
Member
oh man, besieged fortress was just Brutal. It didn't help that night fell right as the third (!) cyclops attacked.