Might as well go all the way and try to get someone in Japan to buy you that big Teepo doll at the Tales merchandise store, haha.
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Tales of Xillia |OT| - Teach me about Bazongas!
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Any pictures of it?
The idea has me wanting to throw all my money at it.
....I just really like plushies.
Almost finished with all the side quests that I could possibly find before the final boss. I've just got one more to do concerning Rowen.
I already beat
Now I just have to beat the final boss so I can complete that side quest. I'm going at about 75 hours right now. I think some of you before definitely underestimated how long it can take to play through this game thoroughly. I remember people saying beating it in 35 hours, but that seems like rushing to me. But I like to wander around, and talk to all the NPCs (seriously, every time they say something new I go around and talk to all of them).
In this sense, there may not be much post-game content but by no means is this game unfinished. I've yet to beat the final boss so I haven't seen the ending, but even up to this point I'm pretty satisfied with how much content this game has. There are still a ton of side quests, and a lot of them have effect on character development, which is the most you could ask of side quests.
Pretty excited for Xillia 2; I hope they explore
more in the sequel. Although, once I see the end, perhaps that might not be possible.
I already beat
all 6 devil beasts, pretty easy at this point. Fought like 4 of them in a row.
Now I just have to beat the final boss so I can complete that side quest. I'm going at about 75 hours right now. I think some of you before definitely underestimated how long it can take to play through this game thoroughly. I remember people saying beating it in 35 hours, but that seems like rushing to me. But I like to wander around, and talk to all the NPCs (seriously, every time they say something new I go around and talk to all of them).
In this sense, there may not be much post-game content but by no means is this game unfinished. I've yet to beat the final boss so I haven't seen the ending, but even up to this point I'm pretty satisfied with how much content this game has. There are still a ton of side quests, and a lot of them have effect on character development, which is the most you could ask of side quests.
Pretty excited for Xillia 2; I hope they explore
Elympios
If I ever visit Japan, I'll spend way too much money in that shop + Pokemon Centers + used game stores + playing in arcades.
Sadly I'm in a US Navy job that doesn't get deployed in other countries, haha.
Also, Rowen and Alvin are probably the deepest characters that I've experienced in the Tales series, although I haven't played that many games, I must admit. They actually rival some of my favorite characters in other JRPGS. Rowen has such a great voice actor, he seemed so natural. Also, the side quest character development for both of those characters is great.
I wish the game would have gone deeper into
back story though.
I wish the game would have gone deeper into
Elize's
Would have been nice to actually see something about her origin, like when you take that sub quest to find the cabin in the Mon Highlands, except it's not there anymore. I kind of wish it was, so that we could see more about her. I think the developers copped out on that part.
I'm always tempted to get Tales plushies. Like the Repede one that's coming out later (?) or the Narikiri Doll looking ones.
Glad I haven't yet since buying a Tales game every year is enough money.
While I'm not a PVC kind of guy, I do like some of the Vesperia ones that have been released.
Glad I haven't yet since buying a Tales game every year is enough money.
While I'm not a PVC kind of guy, I do like some of the Vesperia ones that have been released.
Dragoshi1
Member
28 hours in, on Jude's playthrough, and I hit the point where I can go back and complete everything or go to the final boss.
I failed the subquest with Karla/the historian, somehow. Don't we get a reminder skit when its time to do one?
Now, I'm gonna finish up every possible subquest and level a bit more. My whole party is 55+ right now.
I failed the subquest with Karla/the historian, somehow. Don't we get a reminder skit when its time to do one?
Now, I'm gonna finish up every possible subquest and level a bit more. My whole party is 55+ right now.
R_thanatos
Member
There are other differences like that in the story ... ( minor but funny to find ) ..the funny thing it's that it's always jude action that are changed , not mila.
I think so. But there's no reward for completing that one.
Dragon1893
Member
I'm really addicted to this game.
Will there be more dlc costumes besides the ones that are already on PSN? I can't believe I'm actually considering buying them but I think at least Leia could use another outfit. The japanese version had such a wide selection.
Will there be more dlc costumes besides the ones that are already on PSN? I can't believe I'm actually considering buying them but I think at least Leia could use another outfit. The japanese version had such a wide selection.
Missed opportunity to have a Luke cutout on standing on top of a Mieu plushie.
BassForever
Member
That fight on top of the mountain behind Milla's shrine against
might be the hardest fight in the game. So much bs status effects, aoe attacks, minion summoning, and mystic artes. Seriously both of them should not be able to go into ol at the same time -.-
Agrias and Presa
dakkumauji
Member
It'll probably be for the best that I'll never visit there cause of all the money I'll spend.
chickdigger802
Banned
it gets worse later when bosses heal with items while in OL so you can't do shit about it.
Memento_Mori15
Member
The Karla one, there was a reminder skit for each part. And for any skit that has parts, I'm pretty sure each of them has a reminder skit. They do have time constraints though but when the skit popped up, I did it right away. Pretty hard to fail really.
That Teepo plushie, I need it next to my Teddie plushie.
KillerMan91
Member
So after this I started to think that maybe I should play other Tales games too. Is Vesperia still worth of the praises it got back in a day?
BassForever
Member
robotzombie
Member
Should I really be inclined to keep Leia in my battle party just to steal from enemies? I mean should I be stealing from every boss encounter?
I feel like I have no place for the two characters I want to have most in my team, Rowen and Alvin. I use Jude, Milla is obviously the best link partner, Leia steals, and Elize is the healer...
I feel like I have no place for the two characters I want to have most in my team, Rowen and Alvin. I use Jude, Milla is obviously the best link partner, Leia steals, and Elize is the healer...
dakkumauji
Member
You can easily start linked with Leia, steal the item, then switch her out to someone in your reserve party.
I mean, no one can really get left behind due to this.
(Press R3 I think)
And, while Jude and Millia have the most link artes, it's not really a big big deal to always keep them linked. You can swap party members of the fly anyway.
robotzombie
Member
Thanks, yeah, I just kind of hate the switching. I'd rather just set a party and forget, so I'll probably go functionality over who I'm interested in for the most part and then just change the party up every once in a while.
Another question: Best skills to "level up" for Jude?
edit: also, are all chapters similar in length to chapter 1?
Maybe it's finally getting a redesign. IIRC it was full of Tales of the Abyss themed stuff.
None.
robotzombie
Member
Do the weird fragments and mysterious liquids and stuff have any use aside from just using them to level up shops? And there is no reason to hold on to them because they never get double/triple points?
No, Chapter 1 is definitely the longest chapter. I'd say it's close to 50% of the game.
BassForever
Member
No you'd have to rebuy it for each play through
BassForever
Member
At level 99 can you equip every single skill for every character or do you have to get skill = 1 to pull that off?
dakkumauji
Member
You can not.
I did got a good chunk of the skills equipped expect like the stat increase ones and some random ones here and there I never used.
So yes, if you want all the skills equipped at once (not much need though) you'll need skill = 1 from the grade shop.
Yeah, they never get bonuses. So use them to expand whichever shop you like.
The latter. The game doesn't give enough SP.
BassForever
Member
Bah, though doing the math I should be able to get everything I want including skill =1 and still be in the 10000 grade cap for unknown
robotzombie
Member
Is there anywhere I can see the full Lilium Orb charts for the characters? I can't seem to find any online...
dakkumauji
Member
Here's Jude.
It's a little messy and not sure if it tells you where the skills and stuff are actually located.
The other characters are linked at the bottom.
Deadpandas
Member
Aqua sweep and palm strike are too strong, no boss can stand up to these.
Why don't the other characters get skills this good
Why don't the other characters get skills this good
I think you're a little futher ahead than I am. But my big "wtf is this" moment in Milla's side was when
she gets paralysed, bed ridden for 3 months, and we find out Cline dies via a line of text during a cut scene. I mean.. come on.
On the plus side, this gives me more reason to play through again as Jude when I finish this 1st playthrough. But I probably won't have the time for a bit. Maybe I'll fire it up again next year before Xillia 2 drops.
HawthorneKitty
Sgt. 2nd Class in the Creep Battalion, Waifu Wars
Aqua Sweep until item steal.
Feels so goood.
Even though I've played Jude's story before, hitting that part with Milla, I almost missed that line of text lol
They could've done a better job with. At least a short conversation would've worked.
BassForever
Member
So I will play Milla's story, but I'm super curious, how does Milla's side of the story handle things like MAJOR SPOILERS
? Does the game simply
Milla becoming cripple or Milla "dying"
switch control to Jude or does it skip ahead to when Milla's good again
First part is exactly like playing it in Jude's story. The 2nd part is completely different.
Different as in, Milla has her own dungeon.
Deadpandas
Member
BassForever
Member
Glad to hear she gets her own dungeon, but really you play as Jude for that whole portion? :/ seems like if someone picked Milla to start and follow her story the game at that point is saying "wrong choice now play the real main character"
Bronetta
Ask me about the moon landing or the temperature at which jet fuel burns. You may be surprised at what you learn.
Started the game last night despite owning it since release day. Just got to the inn section and loving every moment so far. The graphcis are awesome, the music is a joy, the characters are worth caring about, and the dialogue is very charming. Even if the story ends up going no where I think this journey is going to be a memorable one.
Milla's responses and reactions are hilarious sometimes.
Milla's responses and reactions are hilarious sometimes.
That's exactly how I felt, I only started the game last Thursday. Soooo enjoyable so far.
That's exactly how I felt. On the plus side, it was fun to play as Jude. I hadn't used him in combat until then and I was surprised by his playstyle. Brawler ftw.
It seems she just gets the narrative short end of the stick. I would almost rather they would've combined both stories into one, and had you jump between the different perspectives. All that aside, I am really enjoying the game and I really like Milla as a character. Actually, all the characters are great. Except Elize and Teepo. Ugh. No more annoying toddler party members please..
BassForever
Member
I don't get why they didn't just have Milla's story unlockable he way Leon's was in destiny remake. From both a narrative and theme perspective the plot is clearly meant to follow Jude.
Bronetta
Ask me about the moon landing or the temperature at which jet fuel burns. You may be surprised at what you learn.
I concur. I loved Losy Odyssey until the twins join the team and ruin every cutscene. Quit the game on the spot.