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[Sgt. Kabukiman]

Early dungeon 5 spoilers
Haha, I loved the

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Beauty Thief

reveal. Was not expecting that tone with that character but I like it.

 

[CrichtonKicks]

Thanks. I don't really want an open world, and I don't mind the constraints on time at all. But so far, Im just being dragged along, and I assume its because its just a tutorial phase.

Er, is there any freedom in school? Like ditching classes or answering questions in class? I really enjoyed answering the Plato question lol

The game drags you along for quite a while. It will get worse before it gets better. It's a super long game so you will have plenty of time but it really irks some people.

There is some freedom in school but it is dependent on boosting certain Confidant relationships. And even then it will still only happen at scripted intervals. You will never have the total freedom to decide whether to go to class or skip or anything like that.

You do get lots and lots of opportunities to answer questions in class.

Can you tell me more about dungeons? What kind of variety can I expect outside of the Castle?

Dungeons are amazing. IMO some of the best JRPG dungeons ever outside of dedicated dungeon crawlers. Each has a unique theme associated with them as well. If the Castle theme isn't too your liking then you will see completely different themes.

They are pretty long though so its best to pace yourself instead of trying to get a dungeon done in a single day or two.

 

[Error]

People dont what spoiler tags are in this thread so I'll come back when I finish the game.

 

[mrmickfran]

You need Rank 2 in the Emperor arcana and Rank 3 in charm.

They only mention it as a curiosity at first, but they'll talk about her again in one of the texts and the church will unlock right after.

Edit: Ah, so it's stat based? I had no idea.

But I have both things and it still hasn't happened yet.

 

[TimeEffect]

The game drags you along for quite a while. It will get worse before it gets better. It's a super long game so you will have plenty of time but it really irks some people.

There is some freedom in school but it is dependent on boosting certain Confidant relationships. And even then it will still only happen at scripted intervals. You will never have the total freedom to decide whether to go to class or skip or anything like that.

You do get lots and lots of opportunities to answer questions in class.



Dungeons are amazing. IMO some of the best JRPG dungeons ever outside of dedicated dungeon crawlers. Each has a unique theme associated with them as well. If the Castle theme isn't too your liking then you will see completely different themes.

They are pretty long though so its best to pace yourself instead of trying to get a dungeon done in a single day or two.

Thanks. I think Im interested, its just hard to really tell with a JRPG because its such a commitment.

 

[nOoblet16]

Damn, it looks like the period before sending the calling card to

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Shido

causes your groups SL opportunities to disappear. I just wasted 2 days because of it and possibly my opportunity to beat the game with maxed SLs.

I am exactly at this point, infact I just got back from that palace. So should I not wait at all and send the calling card asap?

 

[nOoblet16]

Thanks. I don't really want an open world, and I don't mind the constraints on time at all. But so far, Im just being dragged along, and I assume its because its just a tutorial phase.

Er, is there any freedom in school? Like ditching classes or answering questions in class? I really enjoyed answering the Plato question lol


Can you tell me more about dungeons? What kind of variety can I expect outside of the Castle?

Without spoiling I'll just say that since the dungeons are all inside people's head you can expect quite an unconventional amount of variety. None of them are even remotely like each other in terms of aesthetics, design, environment, enemy and music.

Of all the ones I've played (I think I've played all the actual dubgeons in the game) only one ended up being a stinker, but it had an amazing boss fight to make up for it.

There is an RNG dungeon as well for side quests which mostly looks the same with a palatte and colour swap and is filled with all sorts of enemies. But it's a side dungeon after all, in past Persona games this is how a main dungeon would look like so P5 is a big big step up considering in this game they are properly designed.

 

[Opa-Pa]

But I have both things and it still hasn't happened yet.

The one that triggered it for me was a text where Ryuji asks you to check her out for him lol. I think there was another before but that one did nothing.

 

[A.J.]

Yeah, I noticed this as well. I wasn't going to max all my SLs first playthrough anyway, but it is annoying.

I'm only annoyed because I'll be at like all maxed except Haru who will be at 8 probably. At least I will definitely crush NG+ since I fumbled quite a few days this playthrough.

 

[Zakalwe]

Is there any reason the game gives answer choices that are almost exactly the same? Example:

Do you have someone I could interview?

I know someone
It's a Deal

 

[PK Gaming]

I can't believe this happened

I'm still in shock over the thread being real, but that lock post is just the most perfect way to cap it off.

And there's a Kotaku article now too. lol

 

[DrunkShogun]

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day 6/6. The manager abusing one of his employees. On the 8th floor I beelive. Or third area of mementos

I feel bad about abusing this trick but lords knows I am going to need the money because these weapons are getting costly

Weapons are pricey indeed. Was annoying when I would make a big purchase and then find the weapon in literally the next dungeon.

 

[nOoblet16]

Is there any reason the game gives answer choices that are almost exactly the same? Example:

Do you have someone I could interview?

I know someone
It's a Deal

RPG bruv !
But really it's because the protagonist was asked a question and he is mute (for the most part). So the only way to show that he is responding would be to have a written dialogue but not having option would mean it's look odd. Plus sometimes it leads to some really hilarious one liners. You wouldn't really want him to be like Gordon Freeman where everyone is talking to him and pretending that he responds when he is doing nothing.

In any case, they could have made Joker fully voiced. He has a personality and some voice lines, he even has a proper name that's used in manga..Akira something.

 

[TheFlow]

Weapons are pricey indeed. Was annoying when I would make a big purchase and then find the weapon in literally the next dungeon.

Haha that happened so many times for armor.

 

[Opa-Pa]

Is there any reason the game gives answer choices that are almost exactly the same? Example:

Do you have someone I could interview?

I know someone
It's a Deal

They suggest different tones and levels of enthusiasm which the other character will react accordingly to. Makes sense to me.

 

[Zakalwe]

Did I just let two strange dudes in the red light district

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kidnap Ryugi?

MC is a terrible person.

They suggest different tones and levels of enthusiasm which the other character will react accordingly to. Makes sense to me.

Well, of course, I meant more in terms of result.

 

[ShadyK54]

I can't believe this happened

I'm still in shock over the thread being real, but that lock post is just the most perfect way to cap it off.

And there's a Kotaku article now too. lol

 

[Jachaos]

The song that plays after beating a Mementos boss (and at other times like at the diner after a palace) is sooo good

 

[Chrono Helix]

Browsing Youtube I found the segment where (end July spoilers)

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Makoto invites you to watch a movie with her. In my first run I passed on all these invitations during the summer vacation because they don't rank up the link, but it seems they're worth accepting just for watching the cutscene with the confidant.

 

[TuXx]

10/26 spoilers

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WTF Futaba? You're suppose to be the smart one of the group. Why the hell are you telling Sojiro everything?

 

[Zakalwe]

RPG bruv !
But really it's because the protagonist was asked a question and he is mute (for the most part). So the only way to show that he is responding would be to have a written dialogue but not having option would mean it's look odd. Plus sometimes it leads to some really hilarious one liners. You wouldn't really want him to be like Gordon Freeman where everyone is talking to him and pretending that he responds when he is doing nothing.

In any case, they could have made Joker fully voiced. He has a personality and some voice lines, he even has a proper name that's used in manga..Akira something.

Yeh, he's a weird hybrid of blank slate and actual character.

I'll keep RPGing as a jerk then. Jerk MC is best MC.

 

[Chaos17]

20/11 (ノಠ益&#3232ノ彡┻━┻

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The story could've been so much better if they didn't kept the Akechi twist just for a a twist. I mean man, I was bored to death after Futaba chapter. I almost droped the game after 5th palace.

 

[Stalactite]

Mementos (The Freshmaker!) / Fortune confidant spoilers:

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Shadow Fukurai can kiss my ass. Brainjacked half my team at start and no weaknesses, smh. Lucky Punch, Arahabaki, and shocked status saved my ass. Thanks for the yen and leveling all 7 of my characters, you schmuck.

 

[nOoblet16]

Browsing Youtube I found the segment where (end July spoilers)

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Makoto invites you to watch a movie with her. In my first run I passed on all these invitations during the summer vacation because they don't rank up the link, but it seems they're worth accepting just for watching the cutscene with the confidant.

"You're a psychopath who bakes for money!"

 

[Kuro]

Should i hold off on the level 9 for girls if I want to wait until near the end of the game for romance?

 

[Spinosaurus]

Man I'm loving Morgana/Yusuke/Haru

Crits to Yusuke baton pass hnnnng

 

[Zesh]

OTOH

Chariot
Priestess
Empress
Emperor
Hierophant
Hermit
Star
Temperance
Sun
Fortune
Devil
Death
Lovers
Tower
Hanged Man

I think Moon is just taking requests for Mishima. I've never not ranked up with him.

Sun always ranks up. He's a bro.

So based on this, the ones which don't need matching arcana are:

Sun
Moon
Strength
Magician
Fool
Justice
Judgment

Is that correct?

 

[Lunar15]

I can't believe this happened

I'm still in shock over the thread being real, but that lock post is just the most perfect way to cap it off.

And there's a Kotaku article now too. lol

Proof that GAF will complain about literally anything.

Anywho, enjoying the game, just opened up Palace 3. The battle system isn't quite clicking with me yet, and I can't figure out why. I'm also unable to really dive deep into personas and find ones that I want to use, but again, I'm not really sure why. Can't tell if something's different within the game (compared to previous titles) or just that I've changed.

I'm going at my own pace, unconcerned with maxing all confidants. I want to savor this game, not rush it.

 

[nOoblet16]

So based on this, the ones which don't need matching arcana are:

Sun
Moon
Strength
Magician
Fool
Justice
Judgment

Is that correct?

Yes

 

[robotrock]

how is the school bag that came with the CE? is it like, mirror's edge gamestop preorder bag quality

 

[Kuro]

how is the school bag that came with the CE? is it like, mirror's edge gamestop preorder bag quality

Its pretty flimsy. The most I've put in it is my Vita and some over the ear headphones.

 

[ramyeon]

Mementos (The Freshmaker!) / Fortune confidant spoilers:

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Shadow Fukurai can kiss my ass. Brainjacked half my team at start and no weaknesses, smh. Lucky Punch, Arahabaki, and shocked status saved my ass. Thanks for the yen and leveling all 7 of my characters, you schmuck.

He's weak to Ice.

Just kept baton passing between Yusuke and MC and destroyed him.

 

[Sgt. Kabukiman]

Haru is best girl.

 

[nOoblet16]

I can't believe this happened

I'm still in shock over the thread being real, but that lock post is just the most perfect way to cap it off.

And there's a Kotaku article now too. lol

I can't believe there are people here who tcould think like that. It's like wtf bro? Are you for real?

 

[Hero]

When you get a hold up against enemies, what are most of you guys doing? If I already have the Persona I usually just finish them off for the XP, but I'm not sure if that's the correct choice. Whenever I choose money or items I feel like it's a waste.

 

[Stalactite]

He's weak to Ice.

Just kept baton passing between Yusuke and MC and destroyed him.

Thanks, will bring Yusuke next time, was too busy doing damage control to check for ice weakness.

 

[texhnolyze]

Haru is best girl.

I wish I can hear her reading text messages again. So cute. Love her VA.

 

[Zesh]

When you get a hold up against enemies, what are most of you guys doing? If I already have the Persona I usually just finish them off for the XP, but I'm not sure if that's the correct choice. Whenever I choose money or items I feel like it's a waste.

In general, I try to finish off all but one if possible and then go for money or an item. If I can't do that, I usually just all-out attack. Mementos farming makes money essentially a non-issue, so I generally find the experience more valuable.

I also go for money/an item if I can't finish all of the enemies in one turn with an all-out attack.

 

[daveo42]

When you get a hold up against enemies, what are most of you guys doing? If I already have the Persona I usually just finish them off for the XP, but I'm not sure if that's the correct choice. Whenever I choose money or items I feel like it's a waste.

Extort them 1-2 times and then finish them off with the All-Out Attack. You get xp, money, more money, and x2 money if you have the money luck ability from the Fortune Confidant.

 

[Qurupeke]

How do I beat the Power Intuition game? I can't enter input prompts correctly.

 

[Chaos17]

11/21

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That should've started way ealierrrrr!!!!!!!!!!!! Damn it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Tinfoilhatsron]

But I have both things and it still hasn't happened yet.

Huh. So the church location isn't open? Did you get the conversations about a Shogi player?

 

[Ourobolus]

I wish I can hear her reading text messages again. So cute. Love her VA.

Really? It's like nails on a chalkboard to me.

 

[Iriscomeback]

Is there another big chunk of free time after the 6th palace?

 

[mrmickfran]

The one that triggered it for me was a text where Ryuji asks you to check her out for him lol. I think there was another before but that one did nothing.

Well, I JUST now got the text. In late July tho lmao

Thanks!

 

[Ydelnae]

9/14

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I am the Beauty Thief!

We will take the treasure!

lol

 

[Weebos]

Is there another big chunk of free time after the 6th palace?

Yes, there is a large chunk for the 7th palace, might be the largest.

 

[Iriscomeback]

Yes, there is a large chunk for the 7th palace, might be the largest.

Ok, great! Still have some social links I want to work on.

 

[Rarius]

Mementos uh, spoilers I guess?

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Can I despair the reaper? I know it can come naturally on certain dates, but I have a party member with a skill that can cause it.

 

[Auto_aim1]

Haru is best girl.

Nope.

"Look a shadow! What should we do Joker?!" She says this in the most annoying way ever.

Mementos uh, spoilers I guess?

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Can I despair the reaper? I know it can come naturally on certain dates, but I have a party member with a skill that can cause it.

Difficult on high level enemies. By the time you connect, you won't have a party.