I am but it's still so fucking bullshit. even if the chara doesn't guard I still have some protection and I need like 10 hits + 1 to go down, I'm trying to do this shit vs boars and I'm getting 2 restore every 30 minutes.
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Tales of Xillia |OT| - Teach me about Bazongas!
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dakkumauji
Member
Sounds like someone's not playing on Semi-Auto
Can't use Semi-Auto when you have a love affair with mid-range attacks. For an example in Xillia, there are times when I want to quickly do a basic attack and then fire a lot of shots with my pistol. I don't actually want to get up on the enemy right away because it'll take too long to get there (keep combo, do a quick finish before turning to another enemy, etc.)
BassForever
Member
Chapter 2 GET
You guys said Chapter 3 is pretty short right?
You guys said Chapter 3 is pretty short right?
That reminds me, the first 15 hours of Vesperia is
trekking across the world looking for that asshole who stole the town's cheapo aqua blastia. You'd think Estelle could just arrange to get a new one.
Semi-Auto is silly if you want to do stuff like use projectiles from a far (Demon Fist/Fang).
BassForever
Member
Oh wow they really don't do you any favors for indicating which artes are the one which give you access to MA, I had those artes for the entire battle with
Rachigal and totally had no idea they were the ones needed
BassForever
Member
Well I thought it was weird in a game where you could freely chain between any attack and any arte as long as you had AC the concept of an arcane arte seemed out of place. It was kind of an "oh... OOOOHHHHH!" moment for me. Though this does make me sad because whenever I do this game 4 player no one will be able to use MAs
Well I thought it was weird in a game where you could freely chain between any attack and any arte as long as you had AC the concept of an arcane arte seemed out of place. It was kind of an "oh... OOOOHHHHH!" moment for me. Though this does make me sad because whenever I do this game 4 player no one will be able to use MAs
If I'm not mistaken, isn't there an after battle pop up that days how you use mystic artes after you get an arcane Arte? May just be confusing it with the boss one but I recall a player one too.
BassForever
Member
I got my arcane artes a few battles before the end of chapter 2, but didn't get the message until my first random battle of chapter 3
Ultimadrago
Member
StunandStab
Member
It was a trick sword used in Ivar's magic show. He was hoping he could perform that trick before everyone left so that Milla would be worried about him and he'd finally win her favor.
same! And yes, that wasn't equipped.
anyway I did it but it took such a long time. 1 trophy away from the platinum.
I was specifically talking about Alvin in my basic attack example. I somehow forgot to type his name when I was talking about the basic attacks.
And it is glorious.
BassForever
Member
Man the boss fight against 3 of the Chimeriad is ridiculous, so much free running to not die
Edit: Was the boss fight against
supposed to be a lose battle? Seemed WAAAAAY more difficult then anything leading up to it
Edit: Was the boss fight against
Gaius
Nah you can win if you're good.
BassForever
Member
I did win lol I just thought it was weird that the battle acted like I didn't win after I won
I didn't even know you were allowed to lose that battle.
Different dialogue, maybe?
Won: "yeah well you still lose even if you win"
Lost: "yeah well you lost... so you lost"
Damn.
BassForever
Member
LOL this end of chapter 3 twist
fallingdove
Member
Nope, everyone starts from the beginning and they all forgot all their skills and artes. You know, like every other sequel
Too bad. But the costumes carry over right? - thought I read something about how you can import your custom costumes.
dakkumauji
Member
DLC costumes you bought in Xillia 1 can be used in Xillia 2.
Ha ha yeah it's weird, but you should be used to it by now. I mean, it seems like there is at least one battle like that in every JRPG. You beat the boss, but the cutscene afterwards is all like....your party members all exhausted and the boss goes into beast mode. Seems to happen ALL the time.
Speaking of that battle, yeah, it was harder than the ones before it. I spent most of the time trying to run away because his stupid Mystic Arte is really annoying and he uses it like a billion times. But I still got him. Good battle in the end though. Felt like I accomplished something big. Also, it confirmed for me that
Gaius
Had to edit that spoiler, ha ha.
Dragon1893
Member
So this is my first Tales game, put about 15 hours into it so far and really enjoying it.
I find the cast very likeable. At least until now I don't find anyone annoying (except for the puppet), they have distinct personalities that bounce off each other well which becomes especially apparent in the skits and conversations at the end of the fights which can be pretty funny. Voice acting gets the job done.
I like the game's presentation, the artstyle was the first thing to draw my attention when the game was announced. Without being a technical marvel it's colourful and vibrant, character and enemy designs are mostly good.
Like I said it's my first Tales game and I'm pleasently surprised by the real time battle system. Took me a while to understand it fully and I don't feel like I've mastered it yet.
Anyway, it's the best jrpg I've played on console since Xenoblade (though still not as good) and I think it's highly recommended for fans of the genre. I'm glad the sequel is confirmed for the West.
I've always been interested in Vesperia and now that I'm getting into the franchise and enjoying it I'm even more bummed that the PS3 version wasn't released here. I guess that even Xillia's good sales wont change their minds at this point.
Oh well, back to playing.
I find the cast very likeable. At least until now I don't find anyone annoying (except for the puppet), they have distinct personalities that bounce off each other well which becomes especially apparent in the skits and conversations at the end of the fights which can be pretty funny. Voice acting gets the job done.
I like the game's presentation, the artstyle was the first thing to draw my attention when the game was announced. Without being a technical marvel it's colourful and vibrant, character and enemy designs are mostly good.
Like I said it's my first Tales game and I'm pleasently surprised by the real time battle system. Took me a while to understand it fully and I don't feel like I've mastered it yet.
Anyway, it's the best jrpg I've played on console since Xenoblade (though still not as good) and I think it's highly recommended for fans of the genre. I'm glad the sequel is confirmed for the West.
I've always been interested in Vesperia and now that I'm getting into the franchise and enjoying it I'm even more bummed that the PS3 version wasn't released here. I guess that even Xillia's good sales wont change their minds at this point.
Oh well, back to playing.
Sounds like someone's not playing on Semi-Auto
So free run is supposed not to be practically usable in manual? ... ... ...
BassForever
Member
No the point is run around the battle field, usually to get away from bosses in over limit or to weave between big monsters. Once you let go of the button you snap back into your line with the for you are targeting.
chickdigger802
Banned
its actually one of the easier 'lose' battles in the genre imo. Especially for people that have been playing jude all this time and have a good grasp on his pivot step. also, having the elemental guard against him (fire?) and some capes and what not, made the fight kinda simple
had bigger trouble with
muzet
I guess an issue i have with this, is that no matter what if you win or not,
every human boss just walks off like its nothing. No real satisfaction from doing anything in this game :/
its actually one of the easier 'lose' battles in the genre imo. Especially for people that have been playing jude all this time and have a good grasp on his pivot step. also, having the elemental guard against him (fire?) and some capes and what not, made the fight kinda simple
had bigger trouble with. was kinda surprised that fight wasn't a 'must lose'.muzet
I guess an issue i have with this, is that no matter what if you win or not,every human boss just walks off like its nothing. No real satisfaction from doing anything in this game :/
I sure would like tailored dialogue when winning a battle you're supposed to lose. Maybe next time. At least it's not like the other guy pulls a Mystic Arte out of his ass when he reaches a certain threshold of health, Hubert.
welcome to the "Tales of". I don't think Xillia is one of the best but it's still good. can't wait for Xillia 2. BIBA O PORTO CUARALHU
Just met
for the first time.
I am not sure I am following the war side of the plot. There are only two kingdoms right? One under
control and the other under
control?
Edit: Actually, I remember now that they mentioned there were more than two... was it four or seven?
was a King to, no? Ugh, its confusing... so
, which means
was under his control? Or its just a reason he found to
Anyway,
I am liking the story regardless.
Trying to get these battle trophies is kind of stupid though... Milla is a retard. Why cant she bind the enemies as much as Leia steals items from them or Teepo eats their mana? It took me forever to get her trophy because she just did it like one time in every three fights. >_>
Also, when is the bazongas skit going to appear? I already heard teepo talking about it but it never showed up as a skit. I am mid chapter two btw.
Gaius and his Chemeriad guardians (pretty cool crew he got there, especially Presa )
)I am not sure I am following the war side of the plot. There are only two kingdoms right? One under
Gaius'
Nacthigal's
Edit: Actually, I remember now that they mentioned there were more than two... was it four or seven?
Clive
Gaius declared war because Hamil was invaded
Hamil
begin the conflict?
Anyway,
why in the world are they even considering Alvin being back in the group? He already lied to them so many times. If I had the power to choose I would never accept him back. Also, Jude is so dumb... and cant make a decision for his life. Its starting to annoy me.
Trying to get these battle trophies is kind of stupid though... Milla is a retard. Why cant she bind the enemies as much as Leia steals items from them or Teepo eats their mana? It took me forever to get her trophy because she just did it like one time in every three fights. >_>
Also, when is the bazongas skit going to appear? I already heard teepo talking about it but it never showed up as a skit. I am mid chapter two btw.
Gaius united the seven (?) warring factions of Auj Oule into one nation sometime in the last 20 years I believe.
IIRC Clive's nation Sharilton is an independent state technically/previously under King Nachtigal, but Nachtigal has been pressuring them to rejoin the kingdom.
As for Milla not being able to bind often... well, it would be broken if she could bind every five seconds. You're fighting speed type enemies, I assume?
The bazongas are coming. Have patience.
IIRC Clive's nation Sharilton is an independent state technically/previously under King Nachtigal, but Nachtigal has been pressuring them to rejoin the kingdom.
As for Milla not being able to bind often... well, it would be broken if she could bind every five seconds. You're fighting speed type enemies, I assume?
The bazongas are coming. Have patience.
TripleSun
Member
I honestly don't think the best points of ToX came until around
Around the time of the war on Rieze Maxia between the two countries. I just hit Elympios and the story has been phenomenal lately, but before the war started the game was kind of dull. People hate Alvin to death, but to me he was one of the main reasons I like this game. His characteristics aren't just paper thin, he's a complex character so I like him.
They actually do that with
Alvin's fight
chickdigger802
Banned
I honestly don't think the best points of ToX came until aroundAround the time of the war on Rieze Maxia between the two countries. I just hit Elympios and the story has been phenomenal lately, but before the war started the game was kind of dull. People hate Alvin to death, but to me he was one of the main reasons I like this game. His characteristics aren't just paper thin, he's a complex character so I like him.
there really isn't that much to hate about alvin, its more about how other people think about him.
everyone trusts him after each betrayal, and are somehow still shocked everytime he betrays them the next cutscene.
BassForever
Member
I'd rather that, if I'm meant to lose for the plot I don't want to win and have the story act like I didn't
TripleSun
Member
Yeah, it is always interesting when he keeps betraying them and they keep taking him back, especially after shooting Leia, I just have friends who claim they HATE him, but he's not a character you can just write off as good or bad.
That's also why I don't like a lot of the characters in this game, because they aren't complex and characters like Leia (Love her to death though) but she's so paper thin story wise.
BassForever
Member
Leia has been completely irrelevant to the story outside of being thirsty for Jude
Now that's pretty cool. When I got to that fight he instantly went into Overlimit and used his Mystic Arte and one-shot me :/
Japanese Alvin is Gintoki, that is so awesome. I knew I heard that laugh before.
Isn't that a plot point actually? She feels useless because she doesn't bring anything to the table.
Yep, it was truly an all-star cast on the Japanese side.
She redeems herself after
saving the moron's life from being killed off in his milla-drug-induced catatonic state. Seriously, fuck you Jude
Alvin is the best developed character in the entire game. Just about every reason why is a spoiler though. And it really is on the party for letting him stay after selling them out multiple times.
chickdigger802
Banned
still better than graces though, where i don't know why most of the party members are even there... even less why anyone would follow asbel as a leader.
dark_prinny
Banned
Do you guys know if the USA digital version have Spanish language?
TripleSun
Member
I wish more characters had more complexity to them like Alvin does. Him and Rowen still rank as my favorite people in this game.