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Monster Hunter Generations |OT| Generation X
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Sgt.Pepper
Banned
green sharpness on this lance/db when :ResidentSleeper:
It should work, but you'll be getting the worst possible experience because 2DS can't use CPP controls and won't have the enhancements of the New 3ds models. Plus, of course, 2ds can never show 3D visuals in any game.
If possible, get a New 3ds. Small one if you want to use faceplates, or XL if you want big screens.
Oh fuck me, I gave in and bought this. Went into EB expecting it to be overpriced like EB tends to do, but it was the same as everywhere else. MH4U was inexplicably more expensive.
Here's hoping I play more than five hours total for once.
Also haven't done any research on styles, that's going to confuse me.
Here's hoping I play more than five hours total for once.
Also haven't done any research on styles, that's going to confuse me.
Stratosphere
Member
G.Jaggi doesn't exist in this, but you get the stuff for it via regular jaggi. First quest you can get from the palico ranch is hunting down 10 jaggi.
For Bulldrome, there a HR1 quest of it.
robotzombie
Member
so, I happened to fight Bulldrome, Great something, and Lagombi so far, and for every one of them I'm failing miserably to capitalize on Adept style Long Sword. Seems like when I finally get my dodges right, there's just no way to punish anything they do. Am I just terrible, or is Adept just not that great against some monsters?
I'm thinking of potentially going Aerial Switch Axe instead...
I'm thinking of potentially going Aerial Switch Axe instead...
Small and fast are a bad combo when using adept. Try it out on bigger things like Hermitaur and Nibelsnarf.
I'm using the dual blades (bouncing between aerial and adept styles based on who I'm fighting) solo and they're very powerful. They're not very beginner friendly though since you need to manage going in and out of demon mode and have to try and make sure you don't let the arch demon gauge drain completely.
For a beginner I recommend the long sword (guild style). It's pretty quick, has a dodge slash, and it's pretty powerful. The insect glaive is also powerful but it's incredibly difficult to use and upgrade properly for a newcomer.
Really? I feel like I shit out damage, tbh. Are you constantly keeping archdemon mode up?
NCR Redslayer
NeoGAF's Vegeta
Oh shit royal ludroth is back! Time for barrel roles and my favorite spear to return!
This started cropping up a bit in 4U as well but I'm feeling it even more this time around: There are too damn many account items now. Even with the field pouch helping out I'm running into a lot of "item pouch full" management issues any time I want to do some actual gathering and I feel like a lot of what's being picked up is just kind of there to take up space.
Still haven't actually picked my third weapon, but for whatever reason insect glaive has appeared as an option even though I'd already dismissed it. Maintaining the buffs is kind of a pain in early-game when the kinsect can't do a whole lot. I wonder why they traded the stamina stat out for weight? I'm not even sure what weight is even supposed to do. Boosts the potential for the kinsect to cause breaks? The upgrade path feels daunting compared to other weapons, though, farming for the particular jellies/nectars I want is part of why I'm running into the aforementioned pouch space problems.
Still haven't actually picked my third weapon, but for whatever reason insect glaive has appeared as an option even though I'd already dismissed it. Maintaining the buffs is kind of a pain in early-game when the kinsect can't do a whole lot. I wonder why they traded the stamina stat out for weight? I'm not even sure what weight is even supposed to do. Boosts the potential for the kinsect to cause breaks? The upgrade path feels daunting compared to other weapons, though, farming for the particular jellies/nectars I want is part of why I'm running into the aforementioned pouch space problems.
Spear? What? Where?
WiiRevolution1
Member
Well my copy from amazon shipped! Said it'll arrive on Thursday so I'll see yall then.
Just finished my last pre Generations session in MH4U. On GRank 1 at 130:57. Not bad since I started in November and it was my first. I plan to keep playing both in the future. As long as I have seperate weapons I think I can keep it up since I want to keep playing 4. I predict over 200 hours on both by the time I'm done. Not many series have hooked me like this.
Just finished my last pre Generations session in MH4U. On GRank 1 at 130:57. Not bad since I started in November and it was my first. I plan to keep playing both in the future. As long as I have seperate weapons I think I can keep it up since I want to keep playing 4. I predict over 200 hours on both by the time I'm done. Not many series have hooked me like this.
Agreed with everything said and I would like to add that the 2DS is confortable to hold for long sessions. The 2DS is $70 in the US? It's not terribly expensive. Monster Hunter plays reasonably well on the 2DS. If it's a matter of budget, I recommend it.
I think you should look up on how to use the weapons efectively, for example Great Sword is all about hit and run, you want to run to the enemy, hit them hard with a draw attack or a charged one if the opening is big, roll out of the recovering animation, sheath your sword and move around looking for another opening. The GS slow movement speed and attack should never be a factor in your play.
For the Dual Blades you need to use the demon/archdemon mode and you want to stay in the enemy face to have a huge dps, otherwise the fight will take a long long time.
At the Jaggi hunting quest on 1*. I really have no idea what I'm doing. I have farmed most things I see, got every ore. I have no idea where to start with making armor or weapons. I did bring along two of the cats with me but havnt upgraded anything on them. I havnt bought much so I have about 10kz and all of my materials. Using the long sword is slow but seems alright
I was planning to focus more on DB this time around, but having to worry about the stamina bar, the demon gauge, AND on top of that the sharpness constantly going down makes them way too stressful in the early game. I guess I'll fall back on trusty Charge Blade at least until things open up a bit more.
That said, I've recently discovered how fun Arena quests are. I at first assumes they were like pro level brutal challenges, but they're actually a godsend for when you want to casually kill a monster but have no time for any prep. Plus they act as a demo run of gear and weapon types that you may not have invested in before.
That said, I've recently discovered how fun Arena quests are. I at first assumes they were like pro level brutal challenges, but they're actually a godsend for when you want to casually kill a monster but have no time for any prep. Plus they act as a demo run of gear and weapon types that you may not have invested in before.
Im too at 1* still, try upgrading your weapon a bit, I would wait for a big monster like Velociprey to get a new set if you really need one. Also remember to sheat your sword whenver you need to move. Never move with the sword out
Unless one is playing SnS, since you can use items without sheating your weapon prior, and the running speed is very good (though you can't do the panic dive).
Prowler mode is made for Gathering, you don't need anything from the supply box so lots of space for items. Leave those pickaxes at home!
PLUS: You can now exchange all those account items at basecamp red box without ending the quest. Gamechanger.
NCR Redslayer
NeoGAF's Vegeta
I actually like the 2ds more than my new 3ds because the l and r buttons are better and the camera is just the touchscreeen instead of a little nub. Too bad that scheme is bad now because of hunter arts.
Dont forget you can store extra items at the camp felyne so can farm to the M-m-m-maximum.
I'll have to experiment then!
Wow. Did not know this. Gathering runs will be so efficient now. Especially with gathering type prowlers. Don't waste time gathering on training missions though, as everything will get returned.
Zack Zavage
Member
Are you sure about that? That'd be pretty dope.
I've been playing 12 hours straight yesterday haven't seen a single LS player.
Xion_Stellar
People should stop referencing data that makes me feel uncomfortable because games get ported to platforms I don't like
Quick question is this game displaying True Attack Values like it did back in MHP3rd? Because compared to MH4U these Attack Power Numbers seem rather low in MHG.
For science!
SolicitorPirate
Member
Finally starting to get the hang on Adept Long Sword. It really feels good then you can reliably adept evade and punish the monster. Still not sure if I'm gonna stick with Long Sword though. I like finally being able to cut tails for once, but I still hear the the mighty song of the Hunting Horn out in the distance...
Yeah, these are the true values.
Herb Alpert
Banned
So where do you change gear when in the online camp?
There's preparation area, to the right of Hub entrance.
Bitmap Frogs
Mr. Community
Longsword is the answer you seek.
GwyndolinCinder
Member
Anyone know how to get haste rain 2?
Edit: nvm ended up I guessed right, which arena quest I needed to do!
Edit2: I was wrong, it unlocked triple volley
Edit: nvm ended up I guessed right, which arena quest I needed to do!
Edit2: I was wrong, it unlocked triple volley
Herb Alpert
Banned
Thanks, i totally forgot that you could do this in this one. Another gamechanger
I'm sure you've heard this from everyone, but I would check out the Gaijin Hunter weapon videos if you haven't already. He does a great job explaining the appeal of each weapon.
MH4U was my first Monster Hunter. I went with Bow for my first 100 hours and I would definitely reccomend that to anyone that's getting started (not that it's specifically a noob weapon). The appeal for me was getting to fight at a distance from from the monsters so I could come to understand their attacks and movements better. Simply grinding up close with the Blademaster weapons just felt chaotic to me since I couldn't see everything that was going on. Now that I have a better handle on the MH, I came to enjoy Switch Axe in MH4U and now Lance in MHG.
GwyndolinCinder
Member
As others have said check out gaijin hunter weapon tutorials, it'll show you how to efficiently use weapons.
But from you what said a longsword sound likes its in the right place for you.
I am at village 3, only upgraded my weapon to level 3. I would only start worrying about upgrading armor if I start getting two-shotted. Focus on weapon upgrades first.