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Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate |OT| If at first you don't succeed, try Tri again!
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Nothing. Gameplay is the core of Monster Hunter. They would only get pretty graphics from stronger hardware.
MiniBossBattle
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man, is there a way to see if people on your friend's list messaged you without jumping into the miiverse? I just want to be notified rather and going in and out of the game.
Sanic
Member
Sure, but you literally can't think of anything that could be improved with better hardware? really?
hardcastlemccormick
Banned
The only thing I can think of would be a seamless world, or less loading times.
EDIT: Then again, that would change the gameplay, because those loading gates can come into play when fleeing monsters.
The closest comparison I can think of would be Pokemon. It would look better with nicer hardware, but aside from graphical fidelity, the experience of the game changes more from changes in the design as opposed to tech.
I can also see the transition to different areas becoming seamless. A notification that you're in a different area would pop up instead. But yeah mostly presentation/cosmetic.
Samurai_Heart
Member
That charm table site is still not working T_T
grimshawish
Banned
If you think MH4 is using the same assets then your delusional. Far as am aware 3DS is a major upgrade for the portable series.
The idea this is why they are on handhelds is hilarious though.
Chuckpebble
Member
OK, just messed around with my guild card. There needs to be a way for you guys to fully experience my hunter, pompadour and all, kickin' back in his leather armor over the shaka love background. Its glorious.
Filth
Member
I'd like to see crazy weather effects. Like a thunder storm and trees being affected by the wind.
You know it's the little things that matter. Oh and the ocean having waves :x
BRocknRolla
Member
Yup. Quite bothersome. Hope it'a back up soon.
Sanic
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I never suggested that was why. I'm well aware of the popularity of local multiplayer hunting. I'm simply saying it allowed them to keep using the same base asset quality. And I wouldn't be at all surprised if the 3DS version is a step up, but i'm hesitant to call it a generational leap.
The broken up zones are an aspect of the gameplay at this point, but I would think a seamless world with those some mechanics modified for it would benefit the series.
I'm really on the fence about if I'm going to get this or not. I only played some of one of the PSP ones but I couldn't get past how the camera worked, monsters always getting behind me when I was awkwardly trying to reorient the camera with the d-pad.
I did like the game though and I would have kept playing if it wasn't for the camera issues.
Problem is, I'm only going to be able to play it on the 3DS since I have no plans for getting a WiiU, I also don't own a circle pad. I played the demo and the camera seems a bit better when you can use a button to instantly orient on a big monster. I'm still unsure though.
Anyone in the same boat as me? Is it playable on the 3DS?
I did like the game though and I would have kept playing if it wasn't for the camera issues.
Problem is, I'm only going to be able to play it on the 3DS since I have no plans for getting a WiiU, I also don't own a circle pad. I played the demo and the camera seems a bit better when you can use a button to instantly orient on a big monster. I'm still unsure though.
Anyone in the same boat as me? Is it playable on the 3DS?
hardcastlemccormick
Banned
It took me a bit of getting used to, but the camera eventually becomes predictable and manageable. Remember to tap the icon of any big monsters in the area as you said (I forget to do it sometimes) and you'll be okay. The virtual d-pad is not as good as the two sticks on the Wii version, but it works. Swimming sucks a bit though.
But yeah, it's so much better than the PSP versions it's not even funny.
Filth
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You are able to move the camera and look at the monster all with one button press. It really helps if your speaking about the claw.
There's a feature just for you! When a monster (anything great jaggi or bigger) appears, you click a button on the touch screen which enables a targeting camera. After that is enabled, a single click of the L button will spin the camera around to face the monster. It's useful even on the Wii U with dual analogs!
Did anyone get the nice cuddely bear hug from Arzuros?
He was so easy and went down in like 10 hits so I'm guessing not many people got this but it's kinda cool. He only got one hit on me and it was his special bear hug where he picked me up and was bear hugging the life out of me. The status bar comes up similar to when Rathian is eating you so you can get out of it with a dung bomb I'm guessing but it was too cute to end it early. I like hugs and it wasn't doing that much damage so we just hugged it out. lol.
He was so easy and went down in like 10 hits so I'm guessing not many people got this but it's kinda cool. He only got one hit on me and it was his special bear hug where he picked me up and was bear hugging the life out of me. The status bar comes up similar to when Rathian is eating you so you can get out of it with a dung bomb I'm guessing but it was too cute to end it early. I like hugs and it wasn't doing that much damage so we just hugged it out. lol.
Alcotholic
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Yeah, actually he pinned me down and I was kinda surprised by that.
On a side note, I feel like the Gigginox is tougher in this game. it's moves seem changed a bit and I have a hard time dodging it. Maybe its time to learn the Bow. It seems like it would be better to fight from a distance...
Chuckpebble
Member
Yeah, 'cept he threw me really hard afterwards and started eating all of my honey.
keeblerdrow
Member
ok, i officially now had more fun doing the cat litter box then playing MonHun today.
this charm table stuff is fucked.
thanks Merkel!
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also: rumble and about 80 weeks of run time.
this charm table stuff is fucked.
thanks Merkel!
edit:
also: rumble and about 80 weeks of run time.
Chuckpebble
Member
Jaggi's quick and easy and can be easily gemmed for negate stun which should help out newer players. The full set also gives attack up small and gourmand which sometimes makes steaks and rations really effective.
Alright then, I think I'm in! Now if it would only go up on the EU Eshop!
goldsoundz
Member
Been fishing for goldenfish in area 10 of Moga Woods for 35 minutes... only a single goldenfish has appeared. Going to fail the quest at this rate.
Alcotholic
Banned
Yes.
You talk to this one cat in Moga village and he'll send you to the port where you can do multiplayer quests.
One step closer to paying 200$ just to play MH (have never played Tri at all as I only play portables.)
You can make goldenfish bait by combining firefly + snakebee larva. Or, just look for yellow-colored fish. If you don't see any, jump in the water to scatter the fish, and some new ones will spawn.
Edit: whoops, that's the old combo. See below.
BRocknRolla
Member
While the charm table searcher is down, does anyone know an alternative to checking your charm table?
Wired All Wrong
Member
Combine Mega Fishing Fly (use bug nets to find these) and Snakebee Larva (found where you get honey) to make Goldenfish Bait. When you throw that into the fishing spot all the other fish will swim away and a bunch of Goldenfish will show up.
FreedomFighter
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I do. I didn't think I would like looking at the Pad for life and map but I'm comfortable with it now and quite enjoy it. It makes the overscan much less noticeable too.
I keep lock-on and items on the big screen though.
Managed to get two Volvidons down in the last half of my lunch hour - glad to see he's something I can farm extremely quickly. I fought him like once in P3rd but I didn't remember anything about him. Need that armor though, I'm still using vendor crap.
Does he even have any parts to break off? I tried hitting everything, even pitfall KO'd him to hit the top part of his shell which seemed to feel 'squishier'. But I didn't notice anything break.
Does he even have any parts to break off? I tried hitting everything, even pitfall KO'd him to hit the top part of his shell which seemed to feel 'squishier'. But I didn't notice anything break.
I still can't find out if landed on the right charm table because the site is getting hammered
my game is sitting at the fishing screen for a few hours now.
at this rate the page goes up and i land on one of the cursed tables....
THAT! i want to know too!
i have no problem going trough list and marking stuff off.....just somehow.
are there really only two pages for this?!?!
Forget Negate Stun, I went for Attack Up M.
Same. Hint for those wanting to also do this, you need might berries to create the attack decoration and you can get those in the Tundra which you don't unlock that early in the offline mode so you can just go to the online area and there is a paw pass quest to the tundra in the 1 star quests.
MH4 will have online multiplayer, and I'd say there's a good chance of it being released in the west. 3DS is basically the new MH platform, so you might as well hop on board.
lol keep jumping in and out to respawn..
i had a ton of goldenfish after 15mins and then cash it in
Alcotholic
Banned
Karsticles
Member
Use the Goldenfish Bait with square instead of trying to use the general action button.
goldsoundz
Member
Been using goldenfish bait the entire time. I didn't know you could scatter the fish and have a new school appear. I'll try that.
I really want a set, and it's benefits are pretty sweet too.
Is that a tiny chainsaw sword?? :O
BRocknRolla
Member
Unless you have a ton of Goldfish bait, I doubt it. The only kind of fish you attract using it are Goldfish. Make sure you're using the item button rather than the action button or you won't actually use the goldfish bait.
(Whoops, missed the quote. Talking to you Goldsoundz!)
(Whoops, missed the quote. Talking to you Goldsoundz!)
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