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Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate |OT| If at first you don't succeed, try Tri again!
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I don't have Ultimate but believe me when I say that you do not want to play MH with directional buttons.
grimshawish
Banned
Something really useful when customising panels I just learnt:
If you put your health bar on the bottom screen then Cha-Cha and Kayamba's will not be on the top screen; tapping your health will show you their health AND quest info.
If you put your health bar on the bottom screen then Cha-Cha and Kayamba's will not be on the top screen; tapping your health will show you their health AND quest info.
Because although it increased in overall sharpness, giving you access to Green sharpness, it is only a tiny bit of Green sharpness. You can continue to fight while its in yellow sharpness and wait to sharpen when it hits red.
I play mostly Hammer (also Hunting Horn and Switch Axe) on the 3DS without the Circle Pad Pro just fine. My wife plays Bow and after a couple hours of practice, has no issues with the Circle Pad Pro + virtual Dpad.
The Technomancer
card-carrying scientician
I haven't found it nessecary so far, although I don't use ranged weapons. The new L-centering feature replaces much of the need for moment-to-moment camera control, and underwater things are slow enough that the touch d-pad is just fine
DashReindeer
Lead Community Manager, Outpost Games
I'm guessing he's talking about the 3DS version and using the Circle Pad Pro. If that was the query, my answer is no. I find the touch screen makes for serviceable camera controls. They're not perfect, but I'm not gonna shell out for the CPP when I know I'll get an XL in the next few months...
okay, cool thanks.
Just made my second set, Nargacuga Armor:
I played through almost all of the village quests without using a circle pad pro (XL). I didn't use any ranged weapons yet though.
I played through almost all of the village quests without using a circle pad pro (XL). I didn't use any ranged weapons yet though.
Hey guys can I get a little help? I'm still in Moga village doing quests and I got to the capture 2* quest with the bear thing. I can easily kick his ass but I'm having trouble trapping him. I guess I'm just wondering things I need or should use for trapping. I know they give shock traps and tranq bombs at the start, but it's frustrating waiting for him to limp to set the trap only to have him take off somewhere else. Do you have to set the trap ahead of time by an exit and keep him around there? I just want to get the fundamentals of trapping down. Thanks.
Just wait for it to limp and then head off to a different area. In that different area, set the trap and then make it follow you into the trap and then throw tranq bombs at it.
MisterAnderson
Member
I've never played Monster Hunter before and was considering getting it for 3DS but I also have a Wii U. I understand the 3DS version doesn't have an online mode though, but there's some sort of App that let's you transfer your data between the Wii U and 3DS. I'm assuming that's only if you buy the Wii U AND 3DS version, right?
It seems like a fun game to get on a handheld so I'd prefer to get it on the 3DS, but lack of online seems pretty gimped. And do you need to use the analog stick attachment?
It seems like a fun game to get on a handheld so I'd prefer to get it on the 3DS, but lack of online seems pretty gimped. And do you need to use the analog stick attachment?
The Technomancer
card-carrying scientician
Yes, if you have both versions you can transfer your save between the two.
I'm definitly enjoying it on my 3DS, but I also have three+ other friends with the game so I am getting the multiplayer experience. If you don't, I'd recommend getting the WiiU version because the game really shines in multiplayer.
EDIT: I'm slightly wrong here, see below
And you don't need the circle pad (I'm not using it) but it could be helpful for ranged weapons.
There's a couple solutions. You can bring your own traps and tranqs as back up (Thunderbug+Trap Tool can be used to make Shock Traps, Net+Trap Tool for Pitfall), in case you miss with the EZ Trap.
You can also just wait for the monster to go to its sleeping den. Every monster will have an area where they will try to sleep and recover health. You can then safely put the trap down right next to them as they sleep. Other than that, if you know they're going to be heading out one exit, put the trap in front of it and bait them into the trap by standing behind it.
You should be able to run the Adhoc (not the transfer utility) on the Wii U without a Wii U copy of Ultimate and use it to connect the 3DS online. You won't be able to host games yourself, but you should be able to join other games.
I really enjoy having Monster Hunter on the go, but I would definitely just get the Wii U version if you had to choose.
grimshawish
Banned
No its not necessary. Been playing 40 hours without and loving the game.
Only thing is you need the virtual d-pad on the lower screen so you can't put as much info down there as you might if you didn't have it.
Thats really the only negative I've found.
Were you pressing the use item button instead of the fish button?
It's probably because you were pressing A (using regular lure) instead of pressing Y (using Goldenfish Bait when selected).
Are you using the Goldenfish bait, or are you using the A prompt? If it's the latter, then that isn't using your bait.
Remember to push the y button when fishing with goldenbait instead of a.
The WiiU version is pretty awesome, so is the 3DS version. It's funny how it worked. I bought the 3ds version intending on only playing that. Then a good price on a new wiiU pops up and I bought that plus MH on the wiiU. It really is amazing having the big screen plus dual stick control, but don't let that deter you from the 3DS version. I would suggest if you can only get one go for WiiU unless you wanna be mobile with it. The virtual Dpad on the 3ds is pretty awesome too imo, it feels really natural.
Thank you chaos, and others. I understand now. I was thinking about freedom unite when I fought Giadrome and he would limp off only to seemingly heal lol. It's funny, I didn't get into the psp MH until a couple weeks ago because I didn't know about the village quests. I thought the only ones were the guild hall quests and I was getting my ass kicked. After I actually started getting into the game I became hooked.
DashReindeer
Lead Community Manager, Outpost Games
For what it's worth, I love owning both versions of the game. At night, I relax and play the Wii U version in 1080p, and then during the day, I transfer my save onto my 3DS and bring that into work to play with people who have the game there. It's been working out awesomely. I play without the Circle Pad Pro, and I don't find myself too annoyed with the camera implementation.
MagicWithEarvin
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Rathalos X and Z look pretty awesome. The skills are nice too.
grimshawish
Banned
Barioth was fucking awesome!
You cant upgrade low rank armor into high rank. Go high rank
Astral/H3X
Member
I've still got a US room up, HR3 right now, looking for two more.
On a side note, what's the earliest that I can fight a Volvidon? I need his claws.
On a side note, what's the earliest that I can fight a Volvidon? I need his claws.
I think you gotta buy a Wii U first :/
Astral/H3X
Member
This game SERIOUSLY needs an in game way to check what "skills" do what.
It's on the status screen.
Astral/H3X
Member
Before I have them. Like with Decorations and such.
EDIT: Demonic Blessing might explain the random one-shots.
EDIT: Demonic Blessing might explain the random one-shots.
WonkyPanda
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Dung bomb? I think that would work.
MatthewB92
Member
Room open in normal place. named gafhr3.
Can someone school me on Hammer101. Picked it because I always liked hammers in game. I enjoy hitting the Y 3 hit combo, then charge up attack is nice, the A button attack seems semi useless.
Oh cool!
Oh cool!
Astral/H3X
Member
THERE'S ALREADY A ROOOMMMMM.
MatthewB92
Member
I have connection problems so I can't join it.
WonkyPanda
Member
Your bread and butter as a hammer use is the 'R' charge attack. You should almost always be holding that down in a fight, getting into position, and then unleashing it. If you move before you unleash the attack, you'll do this spin attack, which is pretty much crap. When you have your foe stunned or tired, the 3 X combo (x-x-x) is extremely powerful (especially the upswing). 'A' is pretty much worthless.
RaySpencer
Member
This is good info and makes me want to try out hammer
Now explain switch axe! I wanna know if what I've been doing for 80 hours is wrong or inefficient. Haha
sonikokaruto
Banned
Mmmm i'm gonna have to try another card then, I'm using an 8gb class 10 :/
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