YuriLowell
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Volcynika said:
Just got a confirmation that DDS1 is shipping from Gamefly. Thanks!
Back to Persona 4, when you get the
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Just got a confirmation that DDS1 is shipping from Gamefly. Thanks!
Back to Persona 4, when you get the
YuriLowell said:
If you love the battle gameplay from the Persona games, go with Nocturne. It's even deeper yet, but it lacks considerably in regard to a progressive story and deep characters. It feels more like a SNES-era RPG in regard to that, but it has some of the hardest and deepest battles in any RPG I've played. So much fun.
I haven't played DDS yet, but from what I hear it is not as deep or difficult as Nocturne, but has more story and character development, although it's not as deep as Persona in regard to the latter... just going off of what I've put together from GAF comments there, though.
Dungeon 5 was a really welcome change of pace after dungeon 4. Not that dungeon 4 was "bad" qualitatively but I was constantly in the shadow of death on my run through it because of my level and the time constrait I had boxed myself in to. Fights in D5 were much easier for my crew, level ups happened with surprising (and welcomed) frequency, the bosses were "easier"...heck the darn Fox was hanging out on the fifth floor even 
Of course I realize this means D6 will be an absolute hell-hole probably but I'll climb that mountain when I get to it :lol
As for using guides: I'll eventually use them after a playthrough or two to max s.links (or for finding their start in the first place) but for me they destroy the fun of exploration and discovery which is a huge part of SMT's appeal to me. Yeah it may be frustrating occasionally if you're playing blind but the 'tension and release' of hitting a wall and eventually overcoming it is much more rewarding to me then simply following someone else's footsteps. YMMV etc etc
Of course I realize this means D6 will be an absolute hell-hole probably but I'll climb that mountain when I get to it :lol As for using guides: I'll eventually use them after a playthrough or two to max s.links (or for finding their start in the first place
) but for me they destroy the fun of exploration and discovery which is a huge part of SMT's appeal to me. Yeah it may be frustrating occasionally if you're playing blind but the 'tension and release' of hitting a wall and eventually overcoming it is much more rewarding to me then simply following someone else's footsteps. YMMV etc etcYuriLowell said:
I think it's the same as P3,
that you need a higher level fusion (like four/five/six personas to make it).
Volcynika said:
How do you go back to prior dungeons? Talk to the appropriate party member?
I lucked out in the earlier dungeon with chest keys and rare creatures for some reason - now I'm hardly finding them.
Although I went in when it rained alot
What's the concensus on the Sunday TV special? Does anybody ever order anything? Most of the time the items are pretty good, although I've found better wpns at the metal works shop.
Is it worth it to buy something from the capsule machine on rainy days?
What's everybody's fav social link story arc.
I see potential in the janitor job with the pedo nurse, but Ai the spoiled Gym Manager could be interesting too.
2DMention said:
Exactly. Talk to the person which relates to the dungeon you want to go back to (while in the TV world hub), and they'll give you the option to go there. Even though they say "I'll do anything for you!" when you ask them to go they're like "I don't wanna go...." :lol
drtomoe123
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Volcynika said:
Haha, I didn't even realize that you could go back to the very very very first "dungeon" until I was doing the true ending. :lol
2DMention said:
You got it.
2DMention said:
Somebody said in this thread that they never got anything good from the capsule machine, so I haven't bothered with it yet.
I have not gotten any great armor from the TV show that I can recall, though I do grab some cheap items for healing or whatever when I can.
Whenever I'm too broke for the beef bowl, I go fishing on rainy days in order to trade for chest keys. That has been a big help. Also fighting the golden enemies... I've had a weapon on Yukiko with about a 50% chance of confuse (just guessing) and I haven't changed in a while, and I don't know if I will. I strictly use her to heal, and if I don't need to, it's nice to have a weapon that confuses so often.. it's very helpful for the golden enemies.
YuriLowell
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Sklorenz said:Argh, I've really been neglecting my wife because of these damn Persona games. I got into P3 FES late and tore through it right up to the release of P4, and now I'm not putting this down. It's a good thing we've decided against having a kid for now.
I have also been neglecting my GF for persona.
REAL LIFE S-LINK REVERSED!
Sklorenz said:Argh, I've really been neglecting my wife because of these damn Persona games. I got into P3 FES late and tore through it right up to the release of P4, and now I'm not putting this down. It's a good thing we've decided against having a kid for now.
Someone's gonna have a social link go into reverse.
EDIT: Beaten, but still funny!
Sklorenz said:Argh, I've really been neglecting my wife because of these damn Persona games. I got into P3 FES late and tore through it right up to the release of P4, and now I'm not putting this down. It's a good thing we've decided against having a kid for now.
The Wife SLink has been reversed!
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wtf we're all nerds here. Beaten by a mile
1. It's basically the same as p3.Ikael said:
2. I think that this game has more group dialogue and interactions, special events, etc. But the possibility that this can do a huge difference is not present.
3. From what I played this game in normal is more difficult than P3 in normal, so it makes a bigger difference.
drtomoe123
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Guled said:
Gotta love those shy Japanese schoolgirls!
Sklorenz said:Yeah, I think the Persona games are so fun to me because they're the perfect sort of escapism for me. Why couldn't have high school been like this for me? All the ladies, all the suaveness, saving the world, etc..
Actually, some of the conversations (about the usual stuff, not the other world stuff) reminds me of people I talk to. We'd make silly jokes and point out stupid stuff and have a blast.
Volcynika said:
Actually, some of the conversations (about the usual stuff, not the other world stuff) reminds me of people I talk to. We'd make silly jokes and point out stupid stuff and have a blast.
One of the biggest reasons I think P4 > P3. The characters and conversations are very relatable. I've never played such an incredible game with a silent protagonist that actually feels like you. And this is despite the cultural differences, even. More proof that Atlus did an incredible job here bringing it over.
I wonder how close the persona games are to a real Japanese high school (except the saving the world thing)Sklorenz said:Yeah, I think the Persona games are so fun to me because they're the perfect sort of escapism for me. Why couldn't have high school been like this for me? All the ladies, all the suaveness, saving the world, etc..
If I had the ability to go inside of a TV and summon a facade of my personality to defeat massive ass shadows using powerful physical attacks and magic all the while hanging out with this bear named Teddie I'm pretty sure the amount of pussy I got in high school wouldn't be the first thing that would come up
YuriLowell
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Tenks said:
Yes it would.
YuriLowell
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Tenks said:
:lol :lol
YuriLowell
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Its not jailbait in some states.Tenks said:
And on the "bang-ing" that goes on, what actually happens.
The only thing that I got to happen with Yukiko was
do you wanna do it on the couch,futon,floor
Can anyone tell me what really goes down? Or is that it, and I need to go find some OTHER material for this purpose.
YuriLowell
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Tenks said:
No. :lol :lol :lol :lol
Im asking what the game does/says?
I need to make sure I "did" it right.
YuriLowell
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Sklorenz said:
Damn. Gotta reset my game, and I was almost done.
YuriLowell
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Sklorenz said:Please do it
I was also dying alot so im going to go to the easy difficulty.
YuriLowell said:
Eh, just make sure you've got the right Personas that you're leveling. Pay attention to their strengths and weaknesses and who you have in your party (specifically, their corresponding strengths, weaknesses, and abilities) for bosses... if this is your first SMT game, just stick at it, grind a bit, and don't worry about spending your money on the fox. Always buy armor over weapons. Never underestimate the advantage that attack/defense/evasion up and downs will give you (this will make or break every single boss battle and harder enemy encounters), and don't be afraid to try to confuse enemies--it works a lot if they don't have weaknesses.
And, more importantly, don't reset to see a cutscene that I lied about