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Kingdoms Of Amalur: Reckoning |OT| An Enemy-Pounding Funfest
- Thread starter ReaperXL7
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I was worried the talisman might end up looking kind of plain... Looks like I was wrong as hell.
ooooo aaaaaaaah
Is that the Mindshield? I found that thing on my mage.
In my opinion, Detect Hidden up to Hidden Doors and then do whatever you want (or Blacksmithing).
What quest? I did every single quest in the first region (something around 70 of them?)
What quest? I did every single quest in the first region (something around 70 of them?)
QisTopTier
XisBannedTier
Dr. Kitty Muffins
Member
I bought all of the in game DLC just now. I'm still waiting on my Amazon codes for the pre-order extras.
Ah, didn't go that way yet (barring a run to get to the faction camp); can't help you
Edit: On that note, like every area could use a 2 or so level bump on their high-end. Doing all the quests and some smart Reckoning use and I'm running into grey con stuff already. I have like 10 areas untouched
Outtrigger888
Member
What achievements are going to be screwed if i change the difficulty to hard. I already have 6 hours invested and dont wanna start over. Loving the game by the way
Yep. It's fucked. Awesome.
She won't move. She has to go to this one spot, and this NPC just won't move. Now I can't complete the second leg of this pretty sweet dungeon (three tiers, each side quest unlocks a deeper area). Shit like this just makes me hate open world games.
/rant
She won't move. She has to go to this one spot, and this NPC just won't move. Now I can't complete the second leg of this pretty sweet dungeon (three tiers, each side quest unlocks a deeper area). Shit like this just makes me hate open world games.
/rant
Barack Lesnar
Banned
This game is so fuckin' awesome.
By the way, I haven't encountered any really monotonous side quests yet. I've completed a few and then got 4-5 in the to-do list. They all seem legit and have a unique story. Couple examples from early game:
If those 2 are examples of what they're like later in game then we're in luck.
I don't agree with the WoW comparisons for the side quests because in WoW it was literally just kill X amount of boars and come back to this guy. They were really half-assed and didn't have nearly the story or voice acting or uniqueness.
Maybe Amalur's side quests get more monotonous later on, I dunno. I got to the 'job board' but haven't done any of those quests yet, maybe that's what ppl are talking about.
By the way, I haven't encountered any really monotonous side quests yet. I've completed a few and then got 4-5 in the to-do list. They all seem legit and have a unique story. Couple examples from early game:
- the wolf who turned into human by sprites, that was cool. Probably has no relevance at all to the story of the game but it was good for a side quest.
- the one you kill 4 antelope and put them in the shrine and fight the big troll, not a bad quest
- the one you kill 4 antelope and put them in the shrine and fight the big troll, not a bad quest
If those 2 are examples of what they're like later in game then we're in luck.
I don't agree with the WoW comparisons for the side quests because in WoW it was literally just kill X amount of boars and come back to this guy. They were really half-assed and didn't have nearly the story or voice acting or uniqueness.
Maybe Amalur's side quests get more monotonous later on, I dunno. I got to the 'job board' but haven't done any of those quests yet, maybe that's what ppl are talking about.
I'm pretty sure the only achievement you'll not get is the one for beating it on hard.
So I was able to start my character before I had to come to work.going to go might finesse for my first run , but have not decided if I want to push for blademaster or slayer yet going to have to see how my point allocation leads me. Going to be fun seeing how far I can get without chest armor. Probably going to go with greatswords and bows as my weps of choice.
I can actually count the amount of "Kill X of Y" quests on one hand; if we broaden it to "kill these four named enemies" or something then there's a lot more but every quest "hub" has at least one or two quests that are completely and totally different.
That's basically my next planned character. So hard to not go and start that one now but ... gotta push through with this current build!
Wanted to post a screen of what using the FXAA tool and not using the FXAA tool looks like. I had to tweak it a bit around from it's defaults, but it was worth it.
Without
With
care to post the settings you ended up using?
NoSkillz187
Member
Just found a really good bow that's WAY better than all my other weapons. I'm doing a finesse build, playing on hard. Whats a good site to upload pics to? EDIT:
AliceInJam
Member
About to boot up the game now, finally!! Good to see all the positive feedback for the game. Going pure mage first time through, which I never do, but the demo convinced me!
Having a real good time.
I haven't done any side quests just exploring on Hard. Made it as far as Star Camp getting to lvl 4. Trying to sneak up on trolls didn't go so well. Time to head back and clean up some quests and get ready for another expedition.
It maybe due to not doing any side quests but potions are few and far between for me. Wound up buying some regen potions at camp.
Good times Curt. Good times.
I haven't done any side quests just exploring on Hard. Made it as far as Star Camp getting to lvl 4. Trying to sneak up on trolls didn't go so well. Time to head back and clean up some quests and get ready for another expedition.
It maybe due to not doing any side quests but potions are few and far between for me. Wound up buying some regen potions at camp.
Good times Curt. Good times.
QisTopTier
XisBannedTier
NoSkillz187
Member
Wow are you serious? Where do you get this quest? I'll make a separate save file before I try to do it.
Town of Galette, from a woman leaning against a building.
I've tried reloading, attacking her and running away, turning on and off my console. Nothing works. She just stands there. Then when I leave, it says "You cannot fast travel from here".
NoSkillz187
Member
Damn, how many hours have you put into the game? Try to look at it in a positive light..you can try a new build now...I now that sucks buts thats the only thing I can think of..
Baconsammy
Banned
So I think my game is fucked. For whatever reason whenever I use Reckoning mode it won't register my button pushes to increase experience earned. Not sure what happened. 360 version. I've reset the game, gone back to old saves, nothing. No indicator that I'm pressing anything and no bonus XP for all the enemies. Fuck this if I have to completely start over.
bloodforge
Member
Enjoying the game so far. Going with finesse/sorcery for something different as I usually go all warrior in games like this.
http://blog.us.playstation.com/2012/02/07/playstation-store-update-225/
According to this update, three different $3 DLC packs just went up. They just look like small item packs, one for each skill type. Probably early game stuff, maybe the same shit from the Gamestop pre-order?
According to this update, three different $3 DLC packs just went up. They just look like small item packs, one for each skill type. Probably early game stuff, maybe the same shit from the Gamestop pre-order?
It is the GS pre-ordered items minus the Twist of Fate card and the Compass item.
QisTopTier
XisBannedTier
Lorestone audio is tired to sound effects.... yup LOL dumb I know
QisTopTier
XisBannedTier
Shout outs to curt on Day9's stream.
I think most are saying the faction quests like HoB and the main quest are good, its jut the side quests that are bland.
For the side quests I think they should have done it similar to WoW, and had less of them, but they chained into other quests, so they could tell a story.
After skyrim and this, I hope some devs realize sometimes less is more.
TheApatheticOne
Member
So... just got done playing for 10 hours. This coming from someone who usually only puts about an hour or so in a game before needing a break.
The smoke bomb is the SHIT. Love this game, its absolutely fantastic.
The smoke bomb is the SHIT. Love this game, its absolutely fantastic.
shaowebb
Member
Holy shit he just got burned by Curt Schilling for playing like an idiot! Im dying over here lol.
You can respec as often as you want (for a cost). It's okay. Breathe.
Ya well, can I respec my skills? Like lockpicking, stealth, etc? If so, then I guess no biggie.
Yes, you can respec all of your skills. Also later you'll be able to redo any of your physical traits. There are three things that are permanent about character creation:
- race
- gender
- deity
Everything else is changeable down the road.
shaowebb
Member
Chakram are awesome, but staffs are too slow for me. Course I run full keepaway most times playing Hawkeye on people though.
Laughing Banana
Weeping Pickle
Really?
Hmmmmmmmm.............................
If I go for pure mage build, meaning all skills invested in the Sorcery tree with no points spent in any other tree (also all the sorcery destiny lines), will I have problems down the road?
See, I am sort of OCD freak when it comes to this sort of stuff... Most of the times I much prefer go to the 'pure' routes (pure warrior, pure rogue, pure mage) instead of the hybrids.
For those that are curious, I found out that the Gamestop ToF card is +2% exp from Reckoning kills. So yeah, not missing out on much there.
Those DLC packs aren't on the PC yet I guess. Wouldn't mind the Sorcery set just to have some new armor (I haven't found shit for armor at all except a shield).
Those DLC packs aren't on the PC yet I guess. Wouldn't mind the Sorcery set just to have some new armor (I haven't found shit for armor at all except a shield).