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[Chance Hale]

Which path appeals to you the most?

http://www.gamefaqs.com/wii-u/683294-monster-hunter-3-ultimate/faqs/66692

The Sandpipe > Agnaktor HH looks pretty good.

Kind of a beginner to the series, spent a lot of time with FU2 but mostly just upgraded randomly whereas this time I'm trying to learn the systems a bit more. But as such that list is a bit foreign to me. Like the simple Health, Defense, Attack boosts of the RWB notes I have now but I'm sure some of the others are more interesting.

 

[MiniBossBattle]

HR3. I've grown fond of my Ratian armor except the gross green it has and low defense. Hopefully another cool armor set will reveal itself.

 

[Hattori]

Deviljho in 13:13 min. Fun to fight.

*bows down*

 

[Deleted member 125677]

Do any of you guys use the circle pad pro for the 3DS version?


Does it work well? Am considering getting one just for this game

 

[DAREALGUMMY]

Try and find something with a higher sharpness, the flint on his wings can only be cut by something with green sharpness, IIRC. Hammer might be better, hammer users could chime in on that I guess, I have no clue.

I was able to break his flints with the iron hammer.

 

[Raide]

Any tips on the Bow? Wanted to try something new for Tri-U and it feels really clunky. Aiming is a pain in the ass!

Also, how do I add my NNID to the list? Want to play with some Euro peeps this afternoon!

 

[ramyeon]

Okay, I caved. Just pulled the trigger on a basic Wii U for this. Should have that and my 3DS version of the game arriving tomorrow. Ready to play already

 

[VitalNerve]

So is the wii u version superior in everyway? Or is better in graphics and online only?

 

[Jinfash]

*Cough cough*

I've finally tried the Wii U and 3DS demos, and I have a few questions about the former since it looks like I'm picking it up (first):

• Are there any button presses that would spare me using the virtual button and start for "special attacks"? (which is different than R and A+X attacks, right?)
• I thought the lower framerate was worth the compromise in favor of the controller and hi-def res. But is are demo levels indicative of the full product or does the framerate dip and fluctuate even worse in other levels?
• For the life of me I don't understand how they'd release this game without mapping anything to the bumpers. Will the patch rectify that? And speaking of which, what will the patch introduce other than off-TV play?

 

[Vermillion]

So is the wii u version superior in everyway? Or is better in graphics and online only?

It also has a right stick.

Though it's easy enough to just re-center a bunch.

 

[Fistwell]

I've finally tried the Wii U and 3DS demos, and I have a few questions about the former since it looks like I'm picking it up (first):

• Are there any button presses that would spare me using the virtual button and start for "special attacks"? (which is different than R and A+X attacks, right?)
• I thought the lower framerate was worth the compromise in favor of the controller and hi-def res. But is are demo levels indicative of the full product or does the framerate dip and fluctuate even worse in other levels?
• For the life of me I don't understand how they'd release this game without mapping anything to the bumpers. Will the patch rectify that? And speaking of which, what will the patch introduce other than off-TV play?

- I don't understand what is this virtual button for special attack, details?

- It gets a little bad in a few secific areas, but the demo is pretty representative overall.

- patch will add cross play between glorious Euro-GAF and our NA friends.

 

[Deleted member 125677]

It also has a right stick.

Though it's easy enough to just re-center a bunch.

I'm stupid, how do you re-center the 3ds version?

 

[FreedomFighter]

You guys move fast. Already at high rank and shit.

 

[Mr_Appleby]

I think we'll know next week, But I'm hoping it sold well.

anecdotal evidence: when i went to pick up my 3ds copy somebody else came in and tried to buy one and they were out of stock. This is afternoon of launch. I wouldn't be surprised if they only got a handful in though.

edit:

It also has a right stick.

Though it's easy enough to just re-center a bunch.

my 3ds version has a right stick too! It's glorious. Most comfortable portable MH yet.

 

[Madouu]

You guys move fast. Already at high rank and shit.

It's okay I'm still at Lagombi.

- I don't understand what is this virtual button for special attack, details?

You can set up an icon on the touch screen for your special attack (which is "kick" if you don't have any I think)

 

[Vermillion]

I'm stupid, how do you re-center the 3ds version?

L-button!

 

[Ken]

Can anyone help me with the Hr4 urgent (Ivory Lagi)? NA.

 

[Alcotholic]

You guys move fast. Already at high rank and shit.

Getting through the ranks in this one is much quicker than Tri. Thank god.
It was just a grind fest online in tri, but it really separated those from the newbs and the hardcore.

Not to say I was hardcore or anything. I wasnt. I couldnt devote the time the game asked for.

 

[Chance Hale]

I'm stupid, how do you re-center the 3ds version?

You just tap L, assume you're referring to the camera.

 

[Jinfash]

- I don't understand what is this virtual button for special attack, details?

- It gets a little bad in a few secific areas, but the demo is pretty representative overall.

- patch will add cross play between glorious Euro-GAF and our NA friends.

Thanks for the answer. As for the special attack button I was referring to, it's the one that looks like this (from the 3DS menu, upper right corner):

 

[Raxious]

So, anyone else from Europe that keeps getting error 102-2128 whenever I want to go online? From what I can tell it means the services aren't working.

 

[fr4nz]

So, anyone else from Europe that keeps getting error 102-2128 whenever I want to go online? From what I can tell it means the services aren't working.

not working for me neither :/ (belgium)

 

[Devilgunman]

This app for checking charm table has been posted right?

http://forums.minegarde.com/topic/5304-athenas-armor-set-search-for-mh3g-and-mh3u/

Not sure how accurate it is but I'm on CT6 according to the app. That will me make sleep better.

 

[ace3skoot]

okay noob question... (to 3ds that is not MH) how do i customise the bottom screen?

 

[Out_Of_Ammo]

Had some fun with EU GAF yesterday!

Got a Rathian Ruby after my first fight against Rathian on high rank, I feel pretty good about that one

I just got a rathian plate on my first Rathian

 

[Ken]

okay noob question... (to 3ds that is not MH) how do i customise the bottom screen?

Press start and on the touch screen is customize panels.

 

[davonaytor]

So I just started playing this game on the Wii U today. I got through all the 1 star quests in single player, then went into online multiplayer to check it out, it got a little confusing.

Should I redo 1 star quests online (either on my own or in a party) to raise my Rank? I'm not really sure how it all works.

 

[Ken]

So I just started playing this game on the Wii U today. I got through all the 1 star quests in single player, then went into online multiplayer to check it out, it got a little confusing.

Should I redo 1 star quests online (either on my own or in a party) to raise my Rank? I'm not really sure how it all works.

Every HR has x amount of quests labeled as key quests (look up the wiki for which are key). Complete these and you unlock urgent quest. Hosting and completing that urgent quest will promote you to next HR.

If you have a decent grasp of the combat, multiplayer is where a lot of the fun is. I'd just stick with online since having others help you kill stuff will make obtaining new gear, weapons, and learning stuff less tedious.

 

[Wolf Akela]

So I just started playing this game on the Wii U today. I got through all the 1 star quests in single player, then went into online multiplayer to check it out, it got a little confusing.

Should I redo 1 star quests online (either on my own or in a party) to raise my Rank? I'm not really sure how it all works.

Village (offline) and Guild (solo/multi) quests are separate in progress.

 

[ajim]

18 hours in and still don't know what charm table I have.

Hate life.

 

[davonaytor]

Every HR has x amount of quests labeled as key quests (look up the wiki for which are key). Complete these and you unlock urgent quest. Hosting and completing that urgent quest will promote you to next HR.

If you have a decent grasp of the combat, multiplayer is where a lot of the fun is. I'd just stick with online since having others help you kill stuff will make obtaining new gear, weapons, and learning stuff less tedious.

Village (offline) and Guild (solo/multi) quests are separate in progress.

Ah ok, thanks guys, I guess I'll stick to playing online as much as I can then.

 

[fabricated backlash]

Seriously? I wanted to enjoy a nice relaxing few hours of online hunting and my WiiU decides to stop going online. So annoying. I hope this shit resolves itself as I finally want to play with some of you fine people here. Damn.

 

[Kouriozan]

Ok, after wasting 7 hours, charm farming in the flooded forest to check what table you have don't work.
Gonna unlock the volcano aera and farm there >.<

 

[nubbe]

I wish they would release the Off-screen play already so I wouldn't need to transfer to the 3DS when I go to the bathroom >_<

 

[MarkusRJR]

Holy shit I am terrible at this game. I have played nearly 10 hours so far and I feel just as terrible now. Also those tutorial missions were fucking looooong.

Seriously? I wanted to enjoy a nice relaxing few hours of online hunting and my WiiU decides to stop going online. So annoying. I hope this shit resolves itself as I finally want to play with some of you fine people here. Damn.

At least you haven't had a hard lock playing yet. It's happened twice and I lost decent amounts of progress. Such BS.

 

[Fistwell]

Thanks for the answer. As for the special attack button I was referring to, it's the one that looks like this (from the 3DS menu, upper right corner):

My pleasure. For the special attack, I'm not sure what it does, only messed with the 3DS demo a little bit, 'm gonna guess it's like the + button (lance charge, GS kick). Dunno if you can remap that, sry!

Ok, after wasting 7 hours, charm farming in the flooded forest to check what table you have don't work.
Gonna unlock the volcano aera and farm there >.<

Stop worrying about it and come hang out with Euro GAF online!

 

[Gamble]

I forgot how addicting this game can be and playing it on a console for the first time lost my whole day yesterday lol me and a buddy ran through the HR 1 quest and I even did the bonus event quest from the eshop which had chuckle worth terms.....and then we get to Lagi......who crushed our dreams for the evening so I logged off and played legend of dragoon the rest of the night :-(

 

[Forkball]

I kind of want to check this series out but part of me wants to just wait until MH4. Is the content on the 3DS and Wii U versions exactly the same?

 

[nubbe]

I kind of want to check this series out but part of me wants to just wait until MH4. Is the content on the 3DS and Wii U versions exactly the same?

Yes, but 3DS has 3D and WiiU has Online Play

 

[Haunted]

Seriously? I wanted to enjoy a nice relaxing few hours of online hunting and my WiiU decides to stop going online. So annoying. I hope this shit resolves itself as I finally want to play with some of you fine people here. Damn.

Yeah, wanted to play with a friend and neither of us could connect. Annoying.

Going to hunt some more offline for now.

 

[NeoRausch]

yup, servers seem to be offline or something.

 

[Doczu]

Oh god I can't wait any longer. I asked my buddy to buy the game in Germany and told him he could play it on his 3DS on the way to Poland. Now he spams me with messages how he was wrong about the game, and that the demo was not an indication of how awesome it is. Why does he do that. He didn't like it. He didn't want to play it. Now he tortures me

 

[NeoRausch]

Oh god I can't wait any longer. I asked my buddy to buy the game in Germany and told him he could play it on his 3DS on the way to Poland. Now he spams me with messages how he was wrong about the game, and that the demo was not an indication of how awesome it is. Why does he do that. He didn't like it. He didn't want to play it. Now he tortures me

ahahaha! Your fault!

at this rate you can buy another copy asap.

 

[fr4nz]

yup, servers seem to be offline or something.

http://www.nintendo.com/consumer/network/en_na/network_status.jsp

yep .."Wii U Online services are currently experiencing technical difficulties."

 

[Ohnonono]

Used a bow for the first time in many hours of MH. Was fun!

 

[Jinfash]

Holy shit, the underwater battles are horrendous on the Wii U; unlike land battles, there's no sense of depth or perspective whatsoever. Any tips to how to take them on, aside from "buy the 3DS version and crank up the 3D"? I'm new to the Tri chapter.

 

[Xater]

Where can I find dung and super-sized dung?

 

[fabricated backlash]

Where can I find dung and super-sized dung?

Hunt Aptonoths (the herbivore monsters) in free hunt on desert Islands. When you do the Hunt Report at the Village Chief, you'll get Dung and super sized dung when you killed aptonoths as a reward.

 

[Madouu]

Where can I find dung and super-sized dung?

super sized dung: free hunt, wait for herbivore mating to show in the forecast then go outside and kill the giant Aptonoth in zone 2. You'll get it after getting back to the village.

 

[jwhit28]

I tried to go into this with an open mind for what weapon I will choose but I just keep falling back to my Great Sword safety zone.