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Persona 5 |OT| Lupin The Fifth. Label spoilers properly! (see post #4621)
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Wait... what? I'm not sure what you're saying it does. Are you saying that it lets you insta-kill enemies on the field instead of ambushing them or something?
One of his confidant abilities is a chance to instantly kill the enemies if you ambush them.
Blackleg-sanji1
Banned
Didn't get an answer on my persona team question so I don't know how well I'm supposed to be doing on that front but as I mentioned a few pages back high pixie has pretty much been my go too. Having element under its belt except death. That way my other personas can focus on physical/death, buffsand debuffs
Ooo I'll be using this tip
Get one of those special fusion personas from random chests, when you fuse them with another persona they will grant you spells of every element.
Beelzeboss
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Damn it. This game makes me want coffee and to make curry.
PixelatedBookake
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Lol I literally JUST got that perk. FML
It only applies to enemies well below your level. It never comes up unless you're grinding or in Mementos.
Sumio Mondo
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That and the Personas' back stories tie into the narrative as a whole very well too. They did a lot of thinking on that front.
Sgt. Kabukiman
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I never got very far into Eternal Punishment unfortunately. Going from the PSP port of IS to the PS1 version of EP was too difficult for me. Still waiting for that fan translation though!
What the hell, why is that even a thing... Is it only active when he's in your party at least? I want to finish his s link because I like him, but damn.
Comparing modern Persona with P2 in terms of characters and writing in general is just unfair.
Man, it has been slooow going since I beat the first dungeon. Really not a fan of being rail roaded so much. Guessing I'm gonna have to pay a late fee on my dvd cos haven't had a chance to return it since not been given the option to explore freely in forever. Seems things are finally picking up with the second target now though, just discovered his palace for the first time.
TetraGenesis
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I very much agree. It's amazing how jumbled the messages of the game become. The fetishistic pandering that keeps cropping up is so upsetting and antithetical to the overarching themes of the game. Feeling more torn about that stuff in this game (even though it was present in P4G) because I think it takes itself more seriously at times and tries harder to make a social message.
Sumio Mondo
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Atlus sure do have a thing for black cats, that's for sure - Digital Devil Saga 1 & 2, Raidou 1 & 2 and now Persona 5.
lol. I think Persona 5 has still been real good so far on that front, though. P2 is definitely in the higher echelon for Atlus games storylines though, agreed.
lol. I think Persona 5 has still been real good so far on that front, though. P2 is definitely in the higher echelon for Atlus games storylines though, agreed.
Only works with lower level enemies. Like it only happened to me at Mementos when fighting enemies like 15 levels below me.
Shouta
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The higher your skill, dexterity or whatever it's called in the English version, the more you can make. Lock picks can net you super powerful items if you unlock the gold chests like equipment that's above whatever you can buy at the time and the like.
NoctisVsStar
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Beat the game last night, impressions:
- best persona game in regards to combat system
- best MC in the series.
- wonderful cast.
- character development is wonderful.
- Morgana <3
- story is good and entertaining throughout but i wouldn't call it the best in the series.
My only minor nitpick is the lack of Jpop catchy song, otherwise fantastic ost.
Later on you can make more at a time and there's some decent weapons/armor in them at times. Eventually you can make one that doesn't break but the materials are pretty rare. I didn't really bother until the 3rd Palace.
ASilentProtagonist
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How long did it take you to beat it? 122 hrs for me.
It means you don't have enough points with that character to level it up. You need to hang out with hem to get enough points to progress the confidant to the next rank. Always make sure you have a persona of the right arcana while doing stuff with your confidants as it boosts the points you get. Also try and answer the dialogue questions correctly.
darkwing-buck
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For new players I want to say that using status effects is a must for this series. Certain enemies are weak to them and overall they are more useful in this series than others. I'd been conditioned to view status effects as trash from other RPGs but with SMT series they are as viable as damaging attacks or debuffs.
NoctisVsStar
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133hrs, I missed a lot of stuff hell I didn't even encounter
the reaper
darkwing-buck
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Lol that was great.
NoctisVsStar
Member
Honestly I fused like 2 or 3 times max. What you need are personas that protect you against every possible skill.. and of course the most important aspect of the combat are the buff/debuff magic skills that's what makes the game.
Also, have the latest melee and protectors.. complete the requests right away and reach the end
mementos
Shift Breaker
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The whole crew are debating on (Pre-Dungeon 2 Spoilers)
and all I'm thinking about is how the days are passing and how much I'll need to pay back for my two late DVD rentals.
I think I'm investing in the wrong parts of the game so far.
the severity of the artist's crimes and how he's plagiarising his students' work
I think I'm investing in the wrong parts of the game so far.
I was 26 days late because I rented them at a time where I was railroaded several days through free times in my room, by the time I was free other options were open. At the time I couldn't afford the late fee so they did a one time waive.
But that was in P4 though. Just as this game's party Personas are rogues and thieves, P4's are Shinto gods and mystics.
formasymphonic
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I will never get tired of seeing Makoto trying to "stealthily" follow you and trying to hide behind that book.
darkwing-buck
Member
OH FUCK I NEED TO RETURN THOSE!
Thanks so much, just discovered the gift giving component now that I've spent time with someone in a seemingly non-story heavy capacity, explains what all those shop items were about, dope. Cheers, again.
Sumio Mondo
Member
Never said it wasn't in the previous games though (which it was), just that I prefer the Personas in this game overall, especially on the aesthetics side of things. The designs are definitely the best Soejima's ever done for the series, I think.
MegaKungFuRadio
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Yeah, I hadn't gotten a chance to actually use it other than doing some backlogged requests while waiting for a deadline to come, so I may have overreacted. It's still a huge downer from what I expected, but perhaps not gamebreaking if it only triggers when they're like 10 levels lower.
Shift Breaker
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Must just be a first time thing. I'm only two days late after exams, was about to be charged 1,000-ish yen until they waived it. Was about to continue with the game until I read that post, so I reloaded my save. Thanks for the heads up. If I'm going to be late, I may as well be dramatically late, after all.
Aaaaand I love this game.
LurkerPrime
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How exactly do you want a DVD? I can't for the life of me find the spot to do it, even with the thing that should let me.
The only rule of thumb I have is to always have all elemental bases covered (keeping in mind your party's skills), and perhaps to have a good defensive Persona--as in, a Persona with few weaknesses--should the need arise. Personas are ultimately disposable otherwise--higher-level ones are always superior, due to how skills work.
Against normal enemies, exploiting weaknesses and getting 1 More(s) is, so, so much more important than dragging the fight out with normal attacks and trying to persevere. One hold-up can replace 2, 3, or even more full turns of combat; it's way more economical overall to blow some SP and end it quick.
Part of it is sussing out weaknesses which can be difficult. But like, generally fiery Personas are weak to ice; angelic Personas are weak to curse; Personas resistant to something are oftentimes vulnerable to the opposite element, etc. When you have the full elemental table available, it makes figuring it out that much faster, which can be critical against stronger shadows.
Oh, also true. Good point!
There's been some good stuff in the first few dungeons. Because it raises proficiency you might as well have lockpicks always on hand.
Omg I never made this connection. It also works for P3.
Dammit, Persona. You are too good!
The only rule of thumb I have is to always have all elemental bases covered (keeping in mind your party's skills), and perhaps to have a good defensive Persona--as in, a Persona with few weaknesses--should the need arise. Personas are ultimately disposable otherwise--higher-level ones are always superior, due to how skills work.
Against normal enemies, exploiting weaknesses and getting 1 More(s) is, so, so much more important than dragging the fight out with normal attacks and trying to persevere. One hold-up can replace 2, 3, or even more full turns of combat; it's way more economical overall to blow some SP and end it quick.
Part of it is sussing out weaknesses which can be difficult. But like, generally fiery Personas are weak to ice; angelic Personas are weak to curse; Personas resistant to something are oftentimes vulnerable to the opposite element, etc. When you have the full elemental table available, it makes figuring it out that much faster, which can be critical against stronger shadows.
Oh, also true. Good point!
There's been some good stuff in the first few dungeons. Because it raises proficiency you might as well have lockpicks always on hand.
Omg I never made this connection. It also works for P3.
Dammit, Persona. You are too good!
The second palace is really cool so far.
Second palace stuff:
Examine the TV twice.
Second palace stuff:
This guy as Goemon as his Persona? Sorry Morgana, you're off the team.
Examine the TV twice.
I don't really care about social or political commentary from the game. However there is one thing P5 just did absolutely best. Regarding the theme of the game
So many games want to portray the internet age and media power but it's fascinating to me that P5 is the first one to give me real chills and this is a high school drama for gods sake. The support rate bar is such a fantastic idea. The hive mind of the public, the hyperbole, the pettiness and mindlessness. Just amazing stuff.
OniBarubary
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I like Makoto a lot solely because whenever I think "Why don't they say/do this?" she does it or brings it up.
Spinosaurus
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Man I was initially thinking of replacing Ryuji but he's such an amazing boss killer. Can't say no to his voice lines either!
Freezasaurus
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Can someone tell me where the job stand is in Shibuya? I found it by accident once AND THEN NEVER AGAIN.
There are fliers all over the place at the Undeground Walkway.
Underground Walkway, all those icons on the map with the Yen symbol are the magazine stands.
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