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Cool, are there any other games that take advantage of this?
Kai Dracon
Writing a dinosaur space opera symphony
Well. I can say, I loved SC2 on GC to death, and felt complete disinterest for SCIII and IV, but SC V is proving the legend really will never die, to me.
On one hand, it suffers not having a meaty quest/edge master mode like past games have had, on the other, it seems the team was really passionate about reviving the series true spirit.
Aside from severely tightening up and rethinking the play mechanics, the game feels like real love in terms of its graphics, art direction, stage designs, and soundtrack. It is the best game in the series for me since SC2 in those regards. A touch that suggests they really cared is that every character has a home stage again with their own theme.
And yes, the character creation is improved, and really flexible now.
How much love you get from it may depend on whether multiplayer will do it for you. Aside from its story mode (that I think is okay, others don't like), it focuses on leaderboard attack arcade courses, an offline "kumite" mode where you pick from tons of pseudo-custom players to fight and win stuff from, and a very comprehensive online suite.
This game has the community, online, and customization features I've wanted in my fighting games for years. There's also a great system in place.
If only there was enough of a game to use this great framework. This game needs more work to do the system justice, I hope it happens. It's screaming for more content and polish.
If only there was enough of a game to use this great framework. This game needs more work to do the system justice, I hope it happens. It's screaming for more content and polish.
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Is there any way to share your create a character templates in-game? I'm guessing not, but it would be a killer addition. Another CaS related question: Can you pick random CaS in the versus menu AND save the resulting character if it happens to squirt out something hilarious?
SUPARSTARX
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I need more customization unlocks!!!! I wish there was a guide somewhere to show it all.
Here's my Leixia on the right.
Here's my Leixia on the right.
The Take Out Bandit
Member
Did anybody pick up the LE and have a solid review of the art book?
It's not another scam like the SC4 artbook is it? Read: No god damn Udung fanfic crapping it up.
How many pages of character designs and hand illustrations are there? Are alternate / unused costume designs there?
I'm a sucker for a well made artbook; but SC4 LE was an abortion.
It's not another scam like the SC4 artbook is it? Read: No god damn Udung fanfic crapping it up.
How many pages of character designs and hand illustrations are there? Are alternate / unused costume designs there?
I'm a sucker for a well made artbook; but SC4 LE was an abortion.
SolarKnight
Member
It's not that great tbh. 8 pages of promotional art/renders, and 4 pages for each character except aPat,PyrrhaO,Edgemaster, Algol, Kilik, and Elyseum. For each character, page 1 is their render, 2 their profile, 3 their artwork on the character select screen, and 4 is about 3 or 4 sketches for each character. Except Ezio, he only gets the first two. At least the material feels nice.
devastatorprime
Member
Awesome, still kinda dissapointed they didnt update the feet from SCIV. Elysium's toes look kind of weird. Your Leixia is 2/3 of what I'm going to put on her too. Short shorts and sandals/flip flops ftw!
I'm not sure about the LE but there is an official artbook that was just released. Unfortunately the only place I've seen it available that ships overseas is at amazon jp.
http://www.amazon.co.jp/gp/product/4087796213/
I'm hoping sites such as cdjapan, hobbysearch and amiami will eventually stock it.
The Take Out Bandit
Member
Crap. That's what I feared.
Namco needs to recognize the skill of their artists.
I'm not a fan of the designs or subject matter, but the Arcana Heart LE artbook is godlike. Just chock full of character illustrations, turn arounds, model sheets. SO GOOD! This is what everybody needs to copy.
Damn, I need this.
Thanks guys. I'll just import the real art book and wait for the game to hit clearance bins.
SUPARSTARX
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No worries. You learn from your losses hopefully. I'm trying to play a little more patient and be more aware of my position on the stage so I don't set myself up for a ring out. Every single move that comes out of my opponent frequently, I'm gonna absorb how far it goes as best as I can and try to avoid/interrupt.
Seems like most moves in this game are negative on block. Sidestepping is pretty strong if the next incoming counter hit doesn't track or cover too much radius.
Yeah, it's been a long time since I've played a 3D fighter. Still trying to figure out the rolls and sidesteps.
LowParry
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I've had a few those. Lost one, won the rest. Nightmare is....a nightmare to face against.
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I need more customization unlocks!!!! I wish there was a guide somewhere to show it all.
Here's my Leixia on the right.
For some reason the characters look really good here, shading-wise.
Man I almost want to cancel my vacations just to play this game now instead of over a month from now
Thanks for fishing me from the previous page, and for offering your thoughts!
Shame about the consistent lack of a fleshed out quest mode - I really liked that back in the day, but perhaps I'd just feel it was 'tacked on' or 'gimmicky' even if it was present in recent iterations.
Comprehensive online (the huge lobbies where you can challenge players sound like an excellent idea) and apparently decent netcode are other draws for later, when I have a better internet connection.
In the meantime, one nice thing is that SC has never had any complex inputs, so it'd be something else to play with the wife and friends not-so-familiar with fighting games. I'll be getting all nostalgic and trying to (re)learn the system, while the others will be happy chopping me up and making the sparks fly.
It's great that you have a similar SC background and are feeling the love again with this one. Sounds very promising. Will be checking prices this weekend!
3D Dot Game Heroes
Castlevania: Lords of Shadow
Are some that I know of. I think Castlevania only applies when viewing art though I may be mistaken.
Master Thespian
Member
I'd been doing really well online until I ran into the buzzsaw that is Manta. Three matches later and his Voldo had my mind full of fuck. Time to hit the lab.
Somnium986
Member
Feel free to add me on PS3(PSN same as GAF). Really liking this game online. Only really learned Seigfried. Not that good though. Fast characters destroy me sometimes with an endless volley of attacks.Been trying out Nightmare a little online, and I'm having a blast. His super move is really good up close. Catches a lot of people off guard. Wish Seig and Nightmare still had their move set from SCII. Planning on learning some more (faster) characters too.
Terareflection
Member
/v/ has some pretty awesome CAS, Viola as Athena(KOF) and Aeon as Kratos.
sixteen-bit
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Fellow Namco games Tekken 6 and Beautiful Katamari do XMB screenshot.
Tekken 6 allows you to take the screenshot at any time in any mode (though I think it's disabled in online battle, but assuming you save the replay, you can screenshot that instead).
Other than that, I know of Wipeout HD's photo mode.
QisTopTier
XisBannedTier
Terareflection
Member
Speaking of Namco games, Noby Noby Boy has screenshot functionality.
It'll probably be up for sale eventually.
Notice how that custom character above has her orb but not her claw? Her claw isn't a weapon.
If you're not hitting with the orb, you're not hitting with a weapon.
tearsofash
Member
Does it always take 600 points to level up?
sixteen-bit
Member
SCV on level|up currently.
http://www.twitch.tv/leveluplive
http://www.twitch.tv/leveluplive
Notice how that custom character above has her orb but not her claw? Her claw isn't a weapon.
I understand how viola works. Her damage is still very low compared to the rest of the cast.
Game being played on Wed. Night Fights. Dickwin's ZWEI is pretty great
http://www.twitch.tv/leveluplive
http://www.twitch.tv/leveluplive
I need frame data for startup - active - recovery for Pyrrha's 3b. It's her launcher. How many on block?
Higher levels take more points.
Terareflection
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For 3-D fighters, active frames don't mean much, mostly about startup and recovery.
QisTopTier
XisBannedTier
I'm going to be on in like 30 mins.
Freshmaker
I am Korean.
Got a hold of the game today. Blew through story mode canceling every single cut scene which sped up the unlocking considerably.
Maxi feels.. Odd. He can deal some damage, but I still keep trying to PSL3. Bah.
I don't really understand that World Colloso tournament mode. Stare at a square watching Magic cards hump until you're eventually matched? Couldn't tell if there was any kind of ladder progression or what going on.
Why is everyone in their underwear in ranked mode? Did the Cleveland cops get all the people in CAS mode too?
The actual matches ran well enough thanks to the 4 bar+ filter for the most part. Only two descended into the mud.
Maxi feels.. Odd. He can deal some damage, but I still keep trying to PSL3. Bah.
I don't really understand that World Colloso tournament mode. Stare at a square watching Magic cards hump until you're eventually matched? Couldn't tell if there was any kind of ladder progression or what going on.
Why is everyone in their underwear in ranked mode? Did the Cleveland cops get all the people in CAS mode too?
The actual matches ran well enough thanks to the 4 bar+ filter for the most part. Only two descended into the mud.
QisTopTier
XisBannedTier
Once get it down please please give me the recipe for this! XD
uhh can you post all frame data for nightmare? lol i would like to share them at 8wayrun
what is your character and SC isn't really execution heavy but it does need good relfexes for hit confirmation but this can be overcome with practice and muscle memory.
kiunchbb
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haha GG
Smash 3B all day.
Anyone actually know which mode unlock items? Don't tell me its the legendary soul mode -.-
Monocle
Member
Hit practice mode and find about ten of your character's staple moves. Some that are quick, some that are fairly safe on block, some that stun on hit or counterhit, some that punish stepping, maybe one that guard breaks. Definitely know what hits mid, low, and grounded. Then build your game around those attacks. Also, don't ignore your Brave Edges and Critical Edge.
Note the effective ranges of the attacks you picked and make sure to pay attention to spacing. Most attacks are really situational so you should try not to throw out random stuff. Figure out a few simple and damaging combos off the moves that stun and practice until you can execute them consistently. Program the CPU to attack, then practice stepping and punishing. Practice stepping some more. Also, don't forget to practice stepping. Work with the CPU to learn to deal with escapable setups you tend to fall for and strings you have trouble blocking.
Experiment, and look out for anything that seems useful. Definitely watch videos of pro players to see how they handle various situations. If all else fails, use a different character. Like, don't expect to rock ass with Viola if your basic game is in shambles.
Brilliant!Oh god what have I created...
