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[Adam Prime]

Oh yeah, quick question.

I'm at October 12th in the game right now... I understand the game ends sometime in January, and I just beat the

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underground base

dungeon, about how far away from the end am I ? Is it realistic to think that I could complete the game in a dedicated weekend?

 

[Big Icarus]

Does that stack with the armor that raises it by 50%?

I never got that armor, but I'd say no. Looking at my game again I've noticed that the sword also raises exp by 50%.

 

[daemonic]

I haven't been this addicted to a game in a very long time. I never bothered with P3 so this feels like a pretty fresh experience even if they re-use a lot of the demons from SMT3.

Anyway I'm at the end of July now, just beat

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Rise and Teddie's shadows

and doing some more investigating after

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Morooka's death

.

Is Kanji really not worth maxing out? I think he ranks highest so far out of all my social links. Yukiko is pretty up there as well.

 

[Adam Prime]

Theyre all "worth" maxing out just for the EXP bonus that you get when fusing Personae of that Arcana. So I don't think there's ever a waste to leveling up S.Links. Obviously there is more benefit if you level up your current party members since you get bonus "moves" in battle with those characters.

 

[Adam Prime]

.... Just a clairfication: there's no reason to spend time with a S.Link after you've reached Lv 10, right? There's no benefits or extra scenes past their final rank, right?

 

[RocketDarkness]

.... Just a clairfication: there's no reason to spend time with a S.Link after you've reached Lv 10, right? There's no benefits or extra scenes past their final rank, right?

That is correct.

And Kanji's is worth maxing out just for the story. He's an awesome dude.

 

[Adam Prime]

Alright then I'm going to start on Kanji, he's one of the few I haven't touched yet in the game.

... I just started the hospital job, hells yeah I'm about to get a beej from the nurse! :lol

 

[noi5e]

There's also a special sword you can get from the fishing guy in December that double's the exp you'll receive while it's equipped.

That sword is the bomb. There's nothing like that and an Upright Moon Arcana... That's like 13,000 XP a battle in the final dungeon.

 

[Adam Prime]

Umm what is there to do on rainy days other than: fish, eat the diner, or go to the TV?

Are there any S.Links I can do?

 

[noi5e]

Umm what is there to do on rainy days other than: fish, eat the diner, or go to the TV?

Are there any S.Links I can do?

Yeah, you can up Hermit on rainy days too. Just finish the mission and hold off on calling the fox.

 

[KibblesBits]

Umm what is there to do on rainy days other than: fish, eat the diner, or go to the TV?

Are there any S.Links I can do?

sun is around on rainy days too... sometimes.

 

[daegan]

Re: progress to the ending:

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Okay so I just opened up Izanami's dungeon. And then I thought about how much sacrifice is involved in P3's ending. Is this going to be equally hey-good-thing-we-did-that-but-shit-that's-depressing?

 

[Blackjack]

sun is around on rainy days too... sometimes.

You mean always. Sun is always available on rainy days, as long as she would be available normally.

Also, battle usefulness generally goes something like (from best to worst) MC > Chie > Yukiko/Teddie > Yosuke > Kanji > Naoto

But, really, the game is easy enough that you should just use the characters you like and leave it at that.

 

[daegan]

You mean always. Sun is always available on rainy days, as long as she would be available normally.

Also, battle usefulness generally goes something like (from best to worst) MC > Chie > Yukiko/Teddie > Yosuke > Kanji > Naoto

But, really, the game is easy enough that you should just use the characters you like and leave it at that.

Are you kidding? Naoto is an absolute BEAST in the last couple dungeons, using Blight and having Chie follow with Heat Wave (and later Agneyastra) will end most of your encounters right then and there.

 

[noi5e]

If you take the time to level all them up, it's cool how balanced they made all the characters. All the characters have their good points. Although Kanji for me is probably the worst one, you can use Naoto for easy levelling at least. Sure beats P3 where I barely used the dog or the kid (or Junpei).

 

[Adam Prime]

:lol :lol :lol

Spoilers for 10/29

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just now watching the group date scene.

Damn this is hilarious and with Yosuke's voice! LOL seriously the voice acting and writing in this game are incredible. So funny!!

Kanji at the

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beauty pagenant

"SUP!" :lol :lol :lol

Teddie!!!

Boy: "I'd hit it"

I have never laughed this much at a game's writing ever, ever! LOL

 

[zoku88]

Re: progress to the ending:

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Okay so I just opened up Izanami's dungeon. And then I thought about how much sacrifice is involved in P3's ending. Is this going to be equally hey-good-thing-we-did-that-but-shit-that's-depressing?

No

 

[Varna]

One thing that really bugs me about Persona 4 are the main characters Persona.

One thing I loved about Persona 1-3 is the story-within-a-story involving all the main characters story related Persona.

 

[KibblesBits]

You mean always. Sun is always available on rainy days, as long as she would be available normally.

Also, battle usefulness generally goes something like (from best to worst) MC > Chie > Yukiko/Teddie > Yosuke > Kanji > Naoto

But, really, the game is easy enough that you should just use the characters you like and leave it at that.

Naoto is a bit of a pain if you have SP issues, but you really shouldn't so late into the game.
I maxed Sun wicked early so I only vaguely remember her on rainy days.

 

[daegan]

Naoto is a bit of a pain if you have SP issues, but you really shouldn't so late into the game.
I maxed Sun wicked early so I only vaguely remember her on rainy days.

Relaxing Wave. Seriously. I can't believe how long I was able to just drift along on B6 of that red dungeon.

 

[ilikeme]

More like only the most courageous would spend more than 5 minutes with Ai, let alone a whole day.

Haha! I'm only on S.Link 3 or 4 but she's not that bad. Or more like, I feel that if it's hard there has to be a reward. I think she's just sad and hiding her good side like any good teenager. God I hope so at least :lol


On Port Island: The lecture about the Japanese origin gods at Port Island was really interesting. I hope that comes up later on in the story. Also, the cute student with glasses.. hmm.. something tells me we'll be visiting that place again. At least I hope so! And omg, the club.. Chie sat on my lap <3 It's good to be King!

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I really hope Teddie is one. His fashion sense and stuck up attitude would kinda make sense

I'm really liking Rise's S.Link so far. She's so sympathetic. And the non-battle rewards are special <3

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I might marry her, if she still wants to later on.

 

[Varna]

That Port Island section...

I would buy P3 a third time if they remade the game using all of P4s enhancements.

 

[Blackjack]

Naoto is only good for random battles, and everything he can do in those can be done better by the MC. He's not good for boss fights, which means you're basically taking three people + someone that can take a couple hits (if you get lucky). If you're not taking characters because you like them (and I 100% endorse taking your favorites), then it's really a better option to take someone else.

 

[keanerie]

That Port Island section...

I would buy P3 a third time if they remade the game using all of P4s enhancements.

I would buy P3 a third time if they replaced

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Chihiro's old portrait with her new one

 

[Blackjack]

I would buy P3 a third time if they replaced

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Chihiro's old portrait with her new one

I would buy it if they replaced

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Chihiro entirely

 

[Nekobo]

Are there any S-Links I should absolutely max out, like the Star arcana from P3?

 

[KibblesBits]

I'm really liking Rise's S.Link so far. She's so sympathetic. And the non-battle rewards are special <3

I go out of my way to be her anti-jesus.

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No I will not be your husband.
No I will not save you from your manager.

Fix your own crap gigglemonster and get thee off my arm!

Are there any S-Links I should absolutely max out, like the Star arcana from P3?

all of your party members at the very least simply because of the battle benefits if not the experience to persona of those arcana.

 

[Varna]

Are there any S-Links I should absolutely max out, like the Star arcana from P3?

Hermit? You can essentially finish dungeons in a single day once you have it around level 8.

 

[Blackjack]

Are there any S-Links I should absolutely max out, like the Star arcana from P3?

Story-wise, I maintain that Moon, Emperor, Hanged Man, and Death are the best links in the game and therefore should be on your list.

 

[keanerie]

I would buy it if they replaced

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Chihiro entirely

different strokes for different folks

 

[Blackjack]

different strokes for different folks

Creepy stalker chicks aren't my thing. :lol

 

[crowphoenix]

After hitting level 88, the leveling slowed down too much for me to feasibly carry on. So, I went and took out the big bad and got the True Ending. It was a definite improvement.

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It also helped that I figured out when to guard before summons to yomi, which made the battle a breeze.

 

[noi5e]

Creepy stalker chicks aren't my thing. :lol

Me either, I prefer Ayane.

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jk

 

[cakeman19]

Just beat the game for a second time. The extra boss,

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Maragret

wasn't anywhere near as hard as I expected. I didn't think I was overleveled or anything, but I might've been as I found the final boss only doing around 40-50 damage to my party.

 

[RedBoot]

One thing that really bugs me about Persona 4 are the main characters Persona.

One thing I loved about Persona 1-3 is the story-within-a-story involving all the main characters story related Persona.

Persona 4 still has this, definitely (at least, in the same way P3 did, I don't remember P1&2's sets offhand). It's all steeped in Japanese mythology, though, so it's not as immediately recognizable as the usual Greek stuff. Plus, it doesn't come into its own until late in the game. But it's definitely still there.

Hell, (end game spoilers)

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the final battle has you, Izanagi, lighting a "lantern" to reveal the true Izanami just like the story goes. Plus, there's plenty of other connections, like how Izanagi gave birth to both Susano-o and Amateratsu, two of the other personas on your team.

 

[noi5e]

Teddie's final Persona was an interesting choice... It makes sense that it's Ainu because he's kind of on the periphery of the human world.

 

[zoku88]

I liked his first persona's name though :lol

Kuma + Samui :lol :lol

 

[JEKKI]

Teddie's final Persona was an interesting choice... It makes sense that it's Ainu because he's kind of on the periphery of the human world.

nah Teddy's final Persona sucks...

his original one is way better.

 

[Kevtones]

End of the game time. Love this part because I go Fusion crazy

Hard part is sometimes the money issue in this one. I seemed to be incredibly wealthy in 3 and I'm BARELY scraping by at this point

 

[Augemitbutter]

yea, i was short on money all the time. mostly because i made heavy investments into new and good personas.

 

[2DMention]

I think I'm severely underleveled in

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Naoto's

Dungeon. I'm about lvl 46 right now - is that too low? My pt members are much lower.

 

[BlueTsunami]

I just made

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Beelzebub

with Resistance to Physical and able to revive after dieing via a Light attack (his weakness is Light). He also has Cool Breeze for Solo'ing goodness. I'm unstoppable, mangs.

 

[Blackjack]

I just made

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Beelzebub

with Resistance to Physical and able to revive after dieing via a Light attack (his weakness is Light). He also has Cool Breeze for Solo'ing goodness. I'm unstoppable, mangs.

You know people have made that same Persona to null everything, right?

 

[BlueTsunami]

You know people have made that same Persona to null everything, right?

That must take a lot of time and money . I'm personally fine with all the resistance he has now. The only area that's could be a pain is Light and Wind. That's got to be a sick setup though, Null everything :lol

 

[noi5e]

OK, what exactly do I have to do to unlock the game's Secret Boss.

- I'm on New Game+, I saw the True Ending last time.
- I'm on the very last day of the game (

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3/20

)
- I've cleared all the secret bosses in the dungeons.

The FAQ says Igor was supposed to give me a special item? Guess that didn't happen.

 

[KuwabaraTheMan]

I think I'm severely underleveled in

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Naoto's

Dungeon. I'm about lvl 46 right now - is that too low? My pt members are much lower.

I was in the 50s when I went through that dungeon. It's a lot easier than the previous one, imho, so if you're having difficulty with it, you probably are underleveled. If you haven't beaten some of the previous optional bosses, you might want to go back for a second run through those dungeons.

 

[RocketDarkness]

OK, what exactly do I have to do to unlock the game's Secret Boss.

- I'm on New Game+, I saw the True Ending last time.
- I'm on the very last day of the game (

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3/20

)
- I've cleared all the secret bosses in the dungeons.

The FAQ says Igor was supposed to give me a special item? Guess that didn't happen.

Did you max Empress S. Link before 3/19?

 

[nakedsushi]

I think I'm severely underleveled in

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Naoto's

Dungeon. I'm about lvl 46 right now - is that too low? My pt members are much lower.

I was about 46 when starting that dungeon, and I made it through okay without having to grind. The first couple of floors are hard while you familiarize yourself with the enemies but once you figure out the right team and get the right persona on your MC, that dungeon is definitely doable.

I went through the whole dungeon without grinding and managed to level up my MC to 50 before the boss. The only difficulty was running out of SP, so it took me about 3 game-days.

 

[Tamanon]

OK, what exactly do I have to do to unlock the game's Secret Boss.

- I'm on New Game+, I saw the True Ending last time.
- I'm on the very last day of the game (

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3/20

)
- I've cleared all the secret bosses in the dungeons.

The FAQ says Igor was supposed to give me a special item? Guess that didn't happen.

You have to have maxed Empress before the last day too. But just in case he slipped it to you and you missed it, check the top floor of

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Heaven

 

[noi5e]

Yeah I maxed it, and no, it wasn't where it was supposed to be when I checked... But I found out what my problem was... Basically now I have to reload my last save in December and fight the December boss all over again and also

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talk to all my friends again ARGH

Just FYI, here's what you need to do when you get to it:
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On 3/20 when you go talk to Igor while it's raining, you need to reenter the Velvet Room after he gives you the Orb of Sight, to get the Invitation Card

- Also, from what I understand, you also need to max Empress and defeat all the secret bosses.