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[Disgaeamad]

So you can earn five skills per title BUT once I do that, it starts trying to fill up some crazy-fat bar. Like I maxed out the first title then it started a new bar that was 450 points. What happens when you fill THAT up?

At that point you're mastering the title, which just increases the potency of the effect it has when equipped. I.e if you master a title with +4% to defence, it'll increase to +8%.

I really did expect the story to be a lot worse from all the warnings. Maybe it goes to shit later or something but so far it's not bad at alllllll.

It most definitely doesn't. If you're liking it now you'll like the later stuff even more, just don't expect a masterpiece of storytelling or whatever, which is what most people seem to expect with RPGs these days.

 

[Dark Schala]

Too many awesome things about Richard. You have to describe it to me. I've already seen FABULOUS, if that's what you mean.

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Now that I think about it, I really wish David Vincent voiced Lelouch in CG. I really do....

The

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TOMODACHI...IIIIIIIIIIII

scene. Ah, I guess you're not that far in yet.

Well,

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I expected Aston to die and that being the catalyst for getting Asbel into the Knights and Hubert off wherever. And, y'know, no Sophie exploding

.

I'm tired (+ work tomorrow) so I guess I won't get Chaos unlocked tonight. Sad day

Edit: That said, I'm enjoying basically every character so far so I think figuring out my final four (/two, since I doubt I'll not use Abel and Cheria, MC + favoritism and all). Oh dear...

That's sort of what I thought was supposed to happen when I first played the game too, actually.

And everyone is really fun to use manually, especially Hubert, Asbel, and Cheria (imo).

So for an extremely minor character, boy do I hate Turtlez. Not sure how they were in the Japanese version so my hate might extend to both versions, but I already hate how Namco localized it, and I just saw my first one.

Itz so extreme, isn't it? You couldn't expect them to keep it as "Kamenin Merchant". I suppose it's done to mirror Katz?

I kinda stopped paying attention to what they said after a while since all they do is sell me stuff or ferry me around.

 

[SonicBoom]

wish there was a strategy guide WHY BAMCO WHY????

 

[Astra]

I got my ass handed to me by that

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Nova Wolf

early in the adult portion. The plus side of that battle is, it's basically a forced crash course in the battle system, side-stepping, using healing items at the proper times etc. If playing on Hard, anyway.

 

[kayos90]

The

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TOMODACHI...IIIIIIIIIIII

scene. Ah, I guess you're not that far in yet.

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Just killed Cedric

 

[Kagari]

wish there was a strategy guide WHY BAMCO WHY????

Be happy they brought the game itself over to begin with.

 

[Jeels]

Just got Richard, this is the JRPG I've been waiting for.

 

[Dedication Through Light]

Got the Asbel Quick costume, really wanted that swimsuit as early as possible, even though Ive yet to boot the game. Good if they are really bringing out many costumes. (geass next please)

 

[-Pyromaniac-]

It most definitely doesn't. If you're liking it now you'll like the later stuff even more, just don't expect a masterpiece of storytelling or whatever, which is what most people seem to expect with RPGs these days.

that's good to hear, and I know what to expect with tales games, call me crazy but I'm enjoying this story more than symphonia. Or from what I can remember of it.

 

[dakkumauji]

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TIGER FESTIVAL!

At least they kept that in. I'm playing this so slow though.

 

[IntelliHeath]

I can't grasp battle system. I tried so hard to make 4 arte combo or nice combo but I can't. I ran out of CC so fast that I can't even make any combo.

Also I checked my Discovery Book. Apparently I missed first one so what was it?

 

[Eusis]

I imagine the story just ends up fairly generic, but not really BAD. May be executed/translated well enough to raise a few notches higher though.

 

[Loto]

I can't grasp battle system. I tried so hard to make 4 arte combo or nice combo but I can't. I ran out of CC so fast that I can't even make any combo.

Also I checked my Discovery Book. Apparently I missed first one so what was it?

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the apple tree?

Played for a couple hours tonight, me gusta!

 

[branny]

I'm loving the game so far. Probably most shocked by the localization--I was worried this would be some disaster.

 

[IntelliHeath]

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the apple tree?

Played for a couple hours tonight, me gusta!

*Facepalm* I did went there few time and the button didn't shown up for me. Dammit, I have to backtrack before I moved on the storyline.

 

[Henry Jones Jr]

I really did expect the story to be a lot worse from all the warnings. Maybe it goes to shit later or something but so far it's not bad at alllllll.

I'm 3 hours in and enjoying the story quite a bit as well. Actually I'm enjoying all aspects of the game. I'm really sucked in, which hasn't happened for me with an RPG since Vesperia. I hope the game keeps me engaged and that they announce Xillia coming west real soon.

 

[Volcynika]

Fun game so far.

Also, Lisa needs Graces.

 

[IntelliHeath]

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the apple tree?

Played for a couple hours tonight, me gusta!

Thanks. Got it!

Alright, any advice where I can get better with battle system. (Keep it in your mind that I'm still at child era)

 

[Dark Schala]

I can't grasp battle system. I tried so hard to make 4 arte combo or nice combo but I can't. I ran out of CC so fast that I can't even make any combo.

Also I checked my Discovery Book. Apparently I missed first one so what was it?

You'll get used to the timing eventually so that you can get CC bonuses or an instant CC refill/extension, but if you're trying to pull off some heavy-handed combos in child arc with a small amount of CC and it's your first time playing through, it might feel difficult. Try using Sophie as the first character manually or levelling up Asbel's titles for more artes to connect.

You'll feel like you'll be able to do this stuff better when you're in Adult Arc.

I'm loving the game so far. Probably most shocked by the localization--I was worried this would be some disaster.

Super-glad you like it. And I haven't experienced a bad 8-4 localization before. :lol

 

[Reveirg]

So good. SO GOOD.

~3-4 hours in. The beginning of the adult part is definitely a step up. And the game is a lesson in how to make great and addictive RPG auxiliary systems. You guys weren't kidding.

Voice acting is actually really good. Sound mixing is spot-on (which should be a given for HD titles, but it's not always the case unfortunately...). I'm really disappointed with the music though.

Can't wait to continue playing tomorrow!

 

[Negator]

I'm up to the part where you defeat

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Richard's Uncle

Which bosses up to that point have a trophy?

 

[Astra]

Fun game so far.

Also, Lisa needs Graces.

Hah, I chuckled. Also read it in Marge's voice.

Had to take a break from Graces because my headphones died. 7 hours of playtime they last! Though I haven't actually been playing for that long, I left it idle a lot, and forgot to switch the headphones off. Still, think I put 5 or so hours in today so far.

I love the skit style in this game, as opposed to the portrait style of previous English releases.

 

[Jiraiza]

So how long until we get sales figures? Although I'm not expecting too much...

 

[kayos90]

So how long until we get sales figures? Although I'm not expecting too much...

Next month. Probably.

 

[Dark Schala]

I'm up to the part where you defeat

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Richard's Uncle

Which bosses up to that point have a trophy?

Boss 1:

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Bryce

Boss 2:

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Slime Queen

 

[Disgaeamad]

Also, Lisa needs Graces.

Oh my god I can't unhear it, what have you done.

 

[iqubal]

I really want to support Tales, but just can't bring myself to buying this game. I absolutely hate the art style. It just looks too kiddy and girly. Instead I picked up Tales of Abyss for the 3ds haha. Maybe down the road,i'll consider it. Did anyone else hate the way the game looked, but ended up still enjoying it?

 

[LiquidMetal14]

Played for 5 hours today. I miss

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Sophie already and I just finished the child arc

. I hope we meet later or something is done to tie that up.

 

[Disgaeamad]

I really want to support Tales, but just can't bring myself to buying this game. I absolutely hate the art style. It just looks too kiddy and girly.

 

[LiquidMetal14]

I really want to support Tales, but just can't bring myself to buying this game. I absolutely hate the art style. It just looks too kiddy and girly. Instead I picked up Tales of Abyss for the 3ds haha. Maybe down the road,i'll consider it. Did anyone else hate the way the game looked, but ended up still enjoying it?

It's your money but you chose horribly wrong.

 

[Negator]

Boss 1:

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Bryce

Boss 2:

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Slime Queen

Thanks!

Fun game so far.

Also, Lisa needs Graces.

I hate you so much

 

[kayos90]

Best RPG combat this generation. Just kidding. It's one of the best. My favorite this gen is TWEWY

 

[rockx4]

Game is fun, but whats with all the emo characters, like all of them are just downright depressing.

 

[Jiraiza]

I really want to support Tales, but just can't bring myself to buying this game. I absolutely hate the art style. It just looks too kiddy and girly. Instead I picked up Tales of Abyss for the 3ds haha. Maybe down the road,i'll consider it. Did anyone else hate the way the game looked, but ended up still enjoying it?

Not sure how you can buy Abyss and not like Graces's artstyle. You strange fellow, you.

 

[kayos90]

Game is fun, but whats with all the emo characters, like all of them are just downright depressing.

Really? This is like one of the more happy-go-lucky tales games. rofl. At least I thought so.

 

[ULTROS!]

I can say the characters so far aren't annoying or illogical at all. That's definitely something.

 

[Disgaeamad]

Really? This is like one of the more happy-go-lucky tales games. rofl. At least I thought so.

Yup, definitely agree there. Especially once you get a bit further in and there's just a bunch of scenes and skits that're hilarious, mainly thanks to Pascal :3 and 教官/Malik (can't stop myself from typing the former).

 

[Dark Schala]

I can say the characters so far aren't annoying or illogical at all. That's definitely something.

There aren't any characters whom I actively dislike, which is a huge plus for a Tales game.

Really? This is like one of the more happy-go-lucky tales games. rofl. At least I thought so.

Agreed.

 

[kayos90]

They call him Captain, Schala. Just so you know.

Everyone sort of getting how the battle system in Graces is a bit different from Vesperia and Abyss?

 

[RPGCrazied]

I'm curious on how Namco will price the DLC costumes here. I don't see many people buying all of them for $5 each.

There is already costumes on the store now for $1.99 for 2. But they are attainable in game. Looks like the formal and swimsuit ones. I guess you can get it way early, but fuck that. lol

 

[dakkumauji]

I feel like I should cheese the boss fights by lowering the difficulty. Or at least not try them at the hardest difficulty I have or otherwise I'm probably going to go poor from buying life bottles.

 

[branny]

Super-glad you like it. And I haven't experienced a bad 8-4 localization before. :lol

Oh crap, no wonder. I wasn't sure they were doing this one. The worry came from not really hearing much about the English version aside from a few screenshots released here and there, haha.

Everyone sort of getting how the battle system in Graces is a bit different from Vesperia and Abyss?

Yeah, I can't wait until later when I'm sure things will open up a lot more. There were some really great things with Vesperia's endgame, like those amazing dragoon-esque Judith air combos and that crazy spell-canceling with Rita. This system is totally different, but I have high hopes.

 

[RPGCrazied]

Though that addon for double sp is tempting. Is it a one time use, or does it stay forever? I might buy that.

 

[goldlion054]

Really enjoying this so far. Only an hour and a half or so into it (because I had to stop to play my Madden league game), but the battle system is nifty so far. I'm sure I am just making a mockery of it at this point, but I'm learning! Typical Tales story so far, no real surprises. But maybe the game will FF7 me with a shocker? I doubt it, but I can hope

 

[Splash Wave]

The combat tutorials get increasingly detailed, yes? Or should I be reading about how it works outside of the game to get the most out of it?

 

[Dresden]

Very pleasantly surprised. Liking it so far.

 

[kewlmyc]

God fucking dammit. I've been fighting the

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Queen Slime

on hard for an hour now. Anyone have any tips to beat her? I'm about to punch my monitor in rage.

 

[ULTROS!]

This game kinda feels like Star Ocean 2 because of the item creation and collecting.

Ah~~~

 

[kayos90]

God fucking dammit. I've been fighting the

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Queen Slime

on hard for an hour now. Anyone have any tips to beat her? I'm about to punch my monitor in rage.

Kill the first two little then beat the big one. Learn the timing for the dodge so you can keep punishing it. Once it makes 4 then beat the 4 as fast as you can and rinse and repeat. If it seems impossible then level up.

 

[vall03]

finally got home and thank god I have nothing to do for the rest of the day! Game is now installing, will eat while waiting.