I remember getting
Rikku to mix together some sort of potion that cast regen on the party. Think thats how I finally managed to beat it those years ago. Haven't got up to that point of the game yet. Operation Mijhim just finished
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I remember getting
opticalmace
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How do you guys and gals feel about playing this without a guide? Or am I going to screw myself that way.
I don't have it yet but I'm thinking about buying it for the Vita.
I don't have it yet but I'm thinking about buying it for the Vita.
Unlike most games of its type, FFX doesn't have a lot of completely missable things. The only one you're likely to want are the Al Bhed Primers, but those can be imported from another save.
FFX without a guide is perfectly fine, the only thing you should read up on are the Al Bhed Primers, missable items attached to a trophy. Play on the standard sphere grid instead of expert. You'd be fine. X-2 is a different story, it requires a guide to get a lot of things otherwise you need to wait for NG+.
hipsterpants
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I know I'm going to need to do it eventually anyway, but I've actually ran into 10 monsters here in the Calm Lands. Does the Marlboro not count towards the 9 or something?
edit: nevermind, figured it out
edit: nevermind, figured it out
So guys, the HD remaster just showed up on PSN EU a day before and the screenshots are terrible haha, they all have a colour channel missing so I think it's a massive bug.
I am extremely annoyed though. I did not know you couldn't buy FFX-2 on its own. I don't think I will get this collection.
I am extremely annoyed though. I did not know you couldn't buy FFX-2 on its own. I don't think I will get this collection.
Have you played the original version of Final Fantasy X? It's harder than any boss in it.
Do you have any specific recommendations for an X-2 guide? I mean, when I get to it, it'll be my first time playing it, so it'd probably be helpful to have a good, based off what you say. I assume GameFAQ's has decent guides for RPGs like this?
hipsterpants
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Any advice on capturing a marlboro early? Just got wrecked instantly. I can wait till I'm more powerful but I'd like to do it now.
If you just plan on beating the game (no monster arena/dark aeons etc.) he will wreck your shit.
stats:
800k health
hits for 9999+ at low levels
hits for 9999+ at low levels
He isn't harder than nemesis. Some of the other dark aeons are though.
They're just optional fun stuff.
As for those wondering if they should go back, you can always just Zanmato Dark Valefor.
It's mostly just grinding stats in the monster arena, unlocking celestial weapons, and customizing good armor. The actual fights aren't at all complicated.
Big Papa Husker
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When can you recruit blitz ball players? I just won the first game in Luca and I'm standing in front of Biggs and Wedge and I can't seem to recruit them.
got it done. basic strategy:
grinided a bit to get tidus up in strength
equipped all my lightning weapons before the fight; stupid mistake on my part
destroyed the negator quickly using wakka and rikku
used slow from tidus on boss
thundara from lulu
and the biggest save; pulled out an ixion and used shield on the mana beam; only does 200dmg like this; eat a couple assaults and then dropped thor's hammer on him
equipped all my lightning weapons before the fight; stupid mistake on my part
destroyed the negator quickly using wakka and rikku
used slow from tidus on boss
thundara from lulu
and the biggest save; pulled out an ixion and used shield on the mana beam; only does 200dmg like this; eat a couple assaults and then dropped thor's hammer on him
doing it like this made it much much easier; equipping weapons before the fight and aeon use was key. i had kept on reloading the save and just running in without the right stuff equipped (wasting a turn in battle).
Why did the US never get the international version anyway?
Gahh. I don't feel like doing the 3rd cloister of trials but I suppose you gotta do what you gotta do >__<
Don't remember if it was hard lol
Gahh. I don't feel like doing the 3rd cloister of trials but I suppose you gotta do what you gotta do >__<
Congrats. Have fun in the next boss
Don't remember if it was hard lolUnknown Soldier
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It's been so long since I played this but:
Spoilers for Operation Mii'hen:
Spoilers for Operation Mii'hen:
There is no way for both Luzzu and Gatta to survive, correct? I seem to recall what you say to them will determine which of the two die, but one always dies.
Correct.
BocoDragon
or, How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Realize This Assgrab is Delicious
The original idea of the international version is that it's based on the US voices and tweaks in localization, and re-released in Japan.... But then they still add a whole bunch of shit we never had on top of it.
PAL was lucky to get that stuff .. I guess their release was so belated that there was time to add it all in.
I always thought the Internationals and Final Mixes would have made great Greatest Hits releases. I'd have double dipped too. But that ship sailed....
Wait what? The Luzzu can survive? I always thought that if you didn't tell Gatta to wait to wait that both of them would die
The original idea of the international version is that it's based on the US voices and tweaks in localization, and re-released in Japan.... But then they still add a whole bunch of shit we never had on top of it.
PAL was lucky to get that stuff .. I guess their release was so belated that there was time to add it all in.
I always thought the Internationals and Final Mixes would have made great Greatest Hits releases. I'd have double dipped too. But that ship sailed....
I guess I just don't understand why they didn't release it like a year later. Get people hyped to buy X-2 by releasing X with more content
Or a greatest hit version with the international content like you said
stargateheaven
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am i being an idiot, or it's harder to get ability spheres? i've ran out twice now.. just reached moonflow.
hipsterpants
Member
Kind of feel like asking this now rather than later so: I want to beat this game first, then go back to do all the extra stuff, when is a good place to create divergent save files? RIght after
Don't worry about location/battle spoilers.
you get the airship?
PepsimanVsJoe
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So what's the best plan for those 200 fucking lightning bolts?
Just reached the Thunder plains.
Wakka has an...ability for snagging ability spheres. You should already have it.
Just reached the Thunder plains.
Wakka has an...ability for snagging ability spheres. You should already have it.
Wait until later and use No Encounters equipment. You can get a weapon with No Encounters off the optional fight at Baaj Temple.
Unknown Soldier
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Extract Ability is a skill Wakka gets early on. Abuse the shit out of that skill, have Wakka use it every time he attacks an enemy and you'll never have any issues with running out.
BocoDragon
or, How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Realize This Assgrab is Delicious
I'd definitely call it a missed opportunity. Those games had a looooong tail. I saw FFX and others being sold in new copies well into the late-2000s.I guess I just don't understand why they didn't release it like a year later. Get people hyped to buy X-2 by releasing X with more content
It was pre-Game of the Year Edition era, though. I think if they ever do an international again, we're more likely to get it.
PepsimanVsJoe
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I don't know if I'll have the patience even with no encounter. Seems like I have too much input lag.
By the time the screen flashes it's usually too late.
Lulu is probably gonna end up a part of team benchwarmer again when the end-game rolls around.
She's probably the worse end-game character anyway.
Chest if i remember correctly its the item that unlocks it.
Think so. Khimari is a few nodes away.
Tidus is closest to Speed and Power, and I think Wakka is closest to Mana. Pretty sure that's how mine are set up, and I abuse the hell out of them on EVERY enemy as I switch my party in and out lol
**for those that are curious**
werd? ive been gearing up lulu to be my beast mode magic dealer; altho its just because of the boobie physics i think they added on the victory animation.
Lulu is absolutely fine to use endgame. (Dark Aeons/Penance) The only reason I called her the "worst" is that she has the slowest attack animation.
If we're talking about the story line, Lulu is probably one of the best characters throughout the entire game.
Lulu is absolutely fine to use endgame. (Dark Aeons/Penance) The only reason I called her the "worst" is that she has the slowest attack animation.
If we're talking about the story line, Lulu is probably one of the best characters throughout the entire game.
Phew. Anything less than those three would just be foreign to me.. lol
CambriaRising
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The last couple of days I played up to the temple at Djose.
Operation Mi'ihen and it's aftermath still hit pretty hard. I really feel like Taylor has ace delivery of those lines.
I think I'm starting to get used to the new music (or at least used to the new Wandering Frame) and the faces as well.
Operation Mi'ihen and it's aftermath still hit pretty hard. I really feel like Taylor has ace delivery of those lines.
I think I'm starting to get used to the new music (or at least used to the new Wandering Frame) and the faces as well.