Is there a technique to playing archery with two move controllers? Sometimes my bow hand would be obscuring my view, and I would have to compensate by guessing where I'm aiming based on the momentum of my controller movement. I was nocking the arrows with my bow hand extended in front of me. I haven't played archery very much but I want to give it another try soon.
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Maastricht
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I still have to get into Archery myself - I can't hang with Silver right now, while I don't really have any problems with the other sports at all. But I'm quickly moving towards completing Gold on everything but Archery and Beach Volleyball, so I'll get back to it no doubt.
Is it just my friends list or aren't that many people playing Gladiator Duel as I am? On my friends-list all my positions are being fought pretty heavily (although not that heavily as I'm still high up, firsts and seconds, on the four games that I play a lot) but on Gladiator Duel I'm way up, just under 70.000 versus something like 30.000 for the next runner up! Maybe it's a dual Move thing? I love gladiator duel, it's such a great fitness exercise. I just completed Gold on that.
Is it just my friends list or aren't that many people playing Gladiator Duel as I am? On my friends-list all my positions are being fought pretty heavily (although not that heavily as I'm still high up, firsts and seconds, on the four games that I play a lot) but on Gladiator Duel I'm way up, just under 70.000 versus something like 30.000 for the next runner up! Maybe it's a dual Move thing? I love gladiator duel, it's such a great fitness exercise. I just completed Gold on that.
UntoldDreams
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* I put this post in the move thread but actually it belongs here
(sorry for double post in two threads)
===Copied from other post
So I spent some time with Gladiator in Sport's Champions.
One thing I fleshed out a bit was the usage of Sword and Shield (blocking, parrying, striking).
If you master the art of Parry then you won't need to block with your shield as much.
Basically, by parrying (deflecting or striking your opponents weapon) you can get a "free" heavy strike in on your opponent as long as their sword and shield aren't in the way.
When your opponent blocks your sword strike with a shield... and your sword arm is staggered by the block that is really the time when you need to block with your own shield arm because the AI usually strikes back. Otherwise, its almost always better to read your opponent attack and parry it.
Certainly at gold level it becomes harder and harder to "read" the opponent movement. Which leads to frantic blocking with shield. However, even then if you play against the computer AI enough times you will be able to read or predict their attacks and parry.
After you get parrying down well you will feel like a fencing master since they will attack, be deflected, and you strike them in the head.
Parrying can be done as simply as holding your sword out like a shield and deflecting or as complex as striking to interrupt their attack.
Its worth studying this if you like Gladiator and it really adds to the game fun.
(sorry for double post in two threads)
===Copied from other post
So I spent some time with Gladiator in Sport's Champions.
One thing I fleshed out a bit was the usage of Sword and Shield (blocking, parrying, striking).
If you master the art of Parry then you won't need to block with your shield as much.
Basically, by parrying (deflecting or striking your opponents weapon) you can get a "free" heavy strike in on your opponent as long as their sword and shield aren't in the way.
When your opponent blocks your sword strike with a shield... and your sword arm is staggered by the block that is really the time when you need to block with your own shield arm because the AI usually strikes back. Otherwise, its almost always better to read your opponent attack and parry it.
Certainly at gold level it becomes harder and harder to "read" the opponent movement. Which leads to frantic blocking with shield. However, even then if you play against the computer AI enough times you will be able to read or predict their attacks and parry.
After you get parrying down well you will feel like a fencing master since they will attack, be deflected, and you strike them in the head.
Parrying can be done as simply as holding your sword out like a shield and deflecting or as complex as striking to interrupt their attack.
Its worth studying this if you like Gladiator and it really adds to the game fun.
ScrabbleBanshee
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Broke down and got Sports Champions delivered today after ordering it on a 20% off sale. I thought I didn't want it when I got move, but I'm glad I have it now. It's also vindicated my dual motion controller purchase decision.
It's already a boatload of fun. Too bad about online, though.
It's already a boatload of fun. Too bad about online, though.
crazygambit
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What surprised me the most was how well a reverse sword grip works on Gladiator. I own with it. I kinda wish you could play with no shield though, a straight up Bushido Blade... mmmm I'd buy it at a high price :lol
Anyways I totally thought it wouldn't register it.
Fake edit: This is what I mean by reverse sword grip.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/renfield/sets/72157594147475440/show/
Anyways I totally thought it wouldn't register it.
Fake edit: This is what I mean by reverse sword grip.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/renfield/sets/72157594147475440/show/
consoul
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Just experienced a glitch in Disc Golf.
Threw the disc at the 'hole', it looked like it was going to go high and bounce off the top, but it went into the chains just under the cap. No sparks went off to indicate the hole had been completed and the disc stayed hanging in the upper chains. After a few moments the HUD displayed my shot details (how far I had thrown the disc etc.) and as it did so the disc fell from the chains into the bottom of the hole. Again, no sparks went off. Then it set me up for another shot with the disc mysteriously placed on the ground 2 metres from the hole. Argh! I ended up losing the match by one shot because it failed to recognize that I'd completed the damn hole. Not cool.
Threw the disc at the 'hole', it looked like it was going to go high and bounce off the top, but it went into the chains just under the cap. No sparks went off to indicate the hole had been completed and the disc stayed hanging in the upper chains. After a few moments the HUD displayed my shot details (how far I had thrown the disc etc.) and as it did so the disc fell from the chains into the bottom of the hole. Again, no sparks went off. Then it set me up for another shot with the disc mysteriously placed on the ground 2 metres from the hole. Argh! I ended up losing the match by one shot because it failed to recognize that I'd completed the damn hole. Not cool.
Outside Gladiator duels and odd archery game I've been playing table tennis almost exclusively.
I ran into walls both in Silver and than Gold championship before finally beating Kenji. Midway through championship mode and I totally, adore this.
Even though I've sworn at TV more times I would like to admit, few games are as tense when approaching a deuce and hitting that winner with lighting fast reflexes.
I would kill for a fully fledged table tennis game.
I ran into walls both in Silver and than Gold championship before finally beating Kenji. Midway through championship mode and I totally, adore this.
Even though I've sworn at TV more times I would like to admit, few games are as tense when approaching a deuce and hitting that winner with lighting fast reflexes.
I would kill for a fully fledged table tennis game.
FlashFlooder
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Anyone picking up the reverse holes add-on for Disc Golf ($2.99)? Just wondering how much diversity it adds... They really just need new courses.
Went back to SC tonight and finally completed gladiator Duel on Champion cup. The
looks awesome.
It's pretty amazing what kind of workout you can get during Gladiator Duel.
Now I just need Bioware/Lucas arts/ some company that can make Star Wars games put out a lightsaber duel for Move.
flaming war axe
It's pretty amazing what kind of workout you can get during Gladiator Duel.
Now I just need Bioware/Lucas arts/ some company that can make Star Wars games put out a lightsaber duel for Move.
get2sammyb
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tzare said:
PlayStation Home characters are less dull?
I suppose when they're dressed as Chewbacca...
CartridgeBlower
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The fourth dude on table tennis champion cup is ridiculous. I thought I found his weakness, but the next match it was like his strength. I'm talking about the big Samoan guy. Literally seems like he returns every single hit. It was frustrating enough for me to put the game down, and maybe for good. Shit's just cheap at that point.
CartridgeBlower
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marc^o^ said:
Sheer repetition, which I think I may have to bust out on the next guy. Arrrrrggghhhh.
Me beating Connor in Champions Cup TT: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FZwgwibJUWk
My second camera was filming the screen, but it turned out to be out of focus. Next video will be better.
My second camera was filming the screen, but it turned out to be out of focus. Next video will be better.
Agent X
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tzare said:
I don't mind the cast of characters, although I wish they used more speech. They rarely utter anything other than a few laughs, grunts, and groans.
I do wish they would allow you to use Home avatars, in this game as well as others. I've said that many times in many threads here. It's yet another missed opportunity to make the game feel more "personal" to the player, especially knowing that Wii Sports and Kinect Sports both make use of players' custom avatars.
jayb said:
I haven't gotten 5000 yet. I think my highest is around 3600. I believe Beatbox (a.k.a. eFertLISdotcom on PSN) has this trophy. I agree that getting multipliers is the key; it's especially important to retain the multipliers, since a missed throw resets it.
I did get the hole in one trophy a few weeks ago, though.
Agent X said:I haven't gotten 5000 yet. I think my highest is around 3600. I believe Beatbox (a.k.a. eFertLISdotcom on PSN) has this trophy. I agree that getting multipliers is the key; it's especially important to retain the multipliers, since a missed throw resets it.
I did get the hole in one trophy a few weeks ago, though.
I got it later that night after I posted my question.
Slowing down to make sure I hit the multipliers is what did it for me.
I beat Rin in Champions Cup TT today. She was a piece of cake. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d-UoA20BUYM
Dallas on the other hand, I've got to figure him out. I may need to work on my backhand for him.
Dallas on the other hand, I've got to figure him out. I may need to work on my backhand for him.
cakefoo said:
Dallas on gold level?
He gave me fits. I found gold level surprisingly easy until I faced him. The key to beating Dallas is outlasting him. He'll eventually beat himself. He makes it almost impossible to do power shots (at least on gold lvl). He'll return everything, keeps every shot low, just drags the game down to a crawl. I hate that dude.
jonnybryce
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I played Beach Volleyball with a friend (one motion controller each) and it didn't feel too precise, but maybe it wasn't calibrated correctly, it felt more like we were triggering basic actions. My obsession is Move and Gladiator + Archery. With two move controllers it's so accurate and I feel like I'm really doing what I see on screen, something I can't say Wii accomplished despite the fun.
I love the Gladiator challenges, so addicting.
I love the Gladiator challenges, so addicting.
No, Champions Cup difficulty. D:anddo0 said:
He keeps sending the ball to my left, which does not please me.
Maybe CC Dallas has the same weakness. I'll keep this in mind next time I play (might not be til Thursday).
Go up to the net and scoop it from under. Then get back from the net before he returns it, the sneaky bastard.recklessmind said:
jonnybryce
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Really doing yourself a disservice, even solo its an amazing experience and tons of fun. Back to working up the ranks and triple starring Gladiator I go.theBishop said:
this is pretty fun
Maybe I'm just boring but I'm most into Bocce so far. It's relaxing. I'm just having a cold drink, playing some Tom Waits on the custom soundtrack and having a nice time. This game is fun. I also like the table tennis, but haven't put much time into it yet, same with frisbee golf. The gladiator game is fun but it seems to get old pretty fast. I like the idea of the volley ball game but it doesn't feel right with only one controller. I haven't tried archery yet, but it's another one that seems kinda 'meh' with only one move.
Maybe I'm just boring but I'm most into Bocce so far. It's relaxing. I'm just having a cold drink, playing some Tom Waits on the custom soundtrack and having a nice time. This game is fun. I also like the table tennis, but haven't put much time into it yet, same with frisbee golf. The gladiator game is fun but it seems to get old pretty fast. I like the idea of the volley ball game but it doesn't feel right with only one controller. I haven't tried archery yet, but it's another one that seems kinda 'meh' with only one move.
I'm officially done with this game. Really enjoyed it.
Table tennis is the only sport that really grabbed me, as I expected before going in. I guess the others would be more fun in multiplayer, but playing against the CPU just feels really dull.
Winning the bronze-silver-gold cups was really satisfying, it was great getting every possible star there. The fourth cup you unlock though... it's like the AI is programmed to be as annoying as possible. I only beat the first two opponents there and can safely say I'm now officially done with this game.
Table tennis is the only sport that really grabbed me, as I expected before going in. I guess the others would be more fun in multiplayer, but playing against the CPU just feels really dull.
Winning the bronze-silver-gold cups was really satisfying, it was great getting every possible star there. The fourth cup you unlock though... it's like the AI is programmed to be as annoying as possible. I only beat the first two opponents there and can safely say I'm now officially done with this game.
Wildstar75
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marc^o^ said:
I agree!