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Tales of Xillia |OT| - Teach me about Bazongas!
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Extremely late response, but in case you were still wondering.
Yes, though if you're worried for the trophy, don't be. As long as you haven't missed many more, you'll easily have enough for the trophy after doing both sides, arena and the extra dungeon. I missed one in a Jude only dungeon, and was a bit worried, but I the end I easily had enough after doing Milla's side. Was a good 10 or 20 over.
zerokoolpsx
Member
I figure out how to use Mystic Artes last night. Dude, Jude and Milla rock so hard. Boss were giving me a hard time with theirs. Too bad I figure it out after all the hard ones. Damn you samurai wielding boss! You know who you are in the damn marsh.
Yes, Jude's side of the story makes much more sense.
zerokoolpsx
Member
Yeah, I should have gone with Jude's story first. Millia's story is confusing near the end. Close to finishing her story.
Freezasaurus
Member
Not only is the story more complete from Jude's perspective, but I've always enjoyed playing as him a lot more than Milla.
i just found out jude is supposed to be 15 years old.
wut.
he's a med student, and he doesn't sound or act like the part of a middle school student at all. His childish infatuation with Milla is a lot easier to swallow now, I guess, but since I assume she's eventually going to reciprocate(this is a JRPG after all) I'm going to continue to pretend he's around 20 years old.
wut.
he's a med student, and he doesn't sound or act like the part of a middle school student at all. His childish infatuation with Milla is a lot easier to swallow now, I guess, but since I assume she's eventually going to reciprocate(this is a JRPG after all) I'm going to continue to pretend he's around 20 years old.
cut me some slack, bro! It's always hard to tell with anime characters.
It's mostly the med-school thing that threw me off.
To be fair though, they could have still kept that idea, and made him a bit older. I mean 17 would have been fine.
zerokoolpsx
Member
The last boss not giving any exp or gald rofl. Boy all that work for nothing.
Finished Milla's story. It was bittersweet. Now off to Magnus Zero and later Jude's story.
Finished Milla's story. It was bittersweet. Now off to Magnus Zero and later Jude's story.
Having pretty big problems making linked arte chains. Would like the trophy but i've only managed to complete 5 linked chains so far and i'm already in chapter 2. I'm expecting a huge grind in the end if I can't get the hang of this soon. 
Is it possible to use the same arte as you use while activating overlimit during the chain? Or must it be different artes?
Do you have to set the artes that can be linked on both characters (to the same stick positions), or is it enough to set it on the character you control and just have the other one on auto?
Is it possible to use the same arte as you use while activating overlimit during the chain? Or must it be different artes?
Do you have to set the artes that can be linked on both characters (to the same stick positions), or is it enough to set it on the character you control and just have the other one on auto?
Just one character. You can't use the same button combo twice in a row, except if you switch link partners. So, if you playing as Jude and use Igneous Crush linked with Milla to start over limit, then switch to Rowen as your linked partner and press the button for Cerberus Strike again, it'll do Igneous Crush again. But you can't switch to Milla and use Igneous Crush again, it'll have to be a different link arte.
If you're having trouble I recommend bringing up the menu during the animation for an attack to check what artes you can use and keep the chain going. Link chains are by far the best way to do huge damage, so it's rather imperative you get it (you don't NEED it but it certainly makes things easier).
If you're having trouble I recommend bringing up the menu during the animation for an attack to check what artes you can use and keep the chain going. Link chains are by far the best way to do huge damage, so it's rather imperative you get it (you don't NEED it but it certainly makes things easier).
Thanks, still not managed more than one chain so far though. The game keeps changing the team composition for me all the time right now which is a bit annoying.
I wish there was some kind of training mode for this, so I can try it out and get the hang of it. Frustrating to get all the way to overlimit and then fail immediately.
I wish there was some kind of training mode for this, so I can try it out and get the hang of it. Frustrating to get all the way to overlimit and then fail immediately.
Tribes of Trusty
Member
Just bought the game, I'm excited to see if I'll enjoy it better than Graces f.
Question though, should I begin with Jude or Milla ?
Edit : nevermind, I should read OP more carefully.
Question though, should I begin with Jude or Milla ?
Edit : nevermind, I should read OP more carefully.
The consensus is to play Jude's side first. It explains/sets up the world better.
Tribes of Trusty
Member
Thanks !
Pancakes
hot, steaming, as melted butter slips into the cracks, drizzled with sticky sweet syrup OH GOD
Just finished the game on Jude's path at around 46 hours. I can't recall the last time I've dedicated that much time to a console game.
I enjoyed this Tales a lot more than Graces F (I just couldn't give a damn about any of the characters. Battle system was fun though), It was an absolute chore to play through to the end. Xilla is possibly on par with if not better than Vesperia (spent 300+ hrs on that)
+ Characters you can actually care about
+ Interesting story with its fair share of twists
+ Battle system and linking is very enjoyable
+ Every character has a unique fighting style
If I to nitpick some flaws I would say the game feels somewhat rushed in places.
- Nam Cobanda island nowhere in sight.
- Arte variety not too big
- voice acting for one certain character is very bad
- not a large amount of secret quests
- would've preferred more world map type overworld
They're probably gonna release a directors cut or something like with Vesperia PS3.
Regardless I would still rate it as one of my top 3 tales favorites.
I need Xilla 2 badly.
I did a lot of sidequests and grinding and ended up with 46 hours.
I enjoyed this Tales a lot more than Graces F (I just couldn't give a damn about any of the characters. Battle system was fun though), It was an absolute chore to play through to the end. Xilla is possibly on par with if not better than Vesperia (spent 300+ hrs on that)
+ Characters you can actually care about
+ Interesting story with its fair share of twists
+ Battle system and linking is very enjoyable
+ Every character has a unique fighting style
If I to nitpick some flaws I would say the game feels somewhat rushed in places.
- Nam Cobanda island nowhere in sight.
- Arte variety not too big
- voice acting for one certain character is very bad
- not a large amount of secret quests
- would've preferred more world map type overworld
They're probably gonna release a directors cut or something like with Vesperia PS3.
Regardless I would still rate it as one of my top 3 tales favorites.
I need Xilla 2 badly.
I did a lot of sidequests and grinding and ended up with 46 hours.
TheGreatLugia
Banned
I'm not expecting a director's cut for Xillia since the sequel already reuses the first game's locations. Glad you enjoyed the game, though.
SatelliteOfLove
Member
Yeah, they pretty much split the game in two (and not quite as elegantly as DDS was).
Quick question: what's better for a second playthrough, a) double damage or b) tripe critical?
I got 9080 grade and after choosing what I want, I am left with 180, which means either a) or b) [I'm 20 short for both :\].
Kinda wish I could also afford Skill SP 1, but that's 3000.
I really hope Zestiria goes back to the old grade earning system.
I got 9080 grade and after choosing what I want, I am left with 180, which means either a) or b) [I'm 20 short for both :\].
Kinda wish I could also afford Skill SP 1, but that's 3000.
I really hope Zestiria goes back to the old grade earning system.
dakkumauji
Member
I say both but I see you can't afford it
Uh, double damage would provide a more obvious bonus and make the fights in Unknown and every other mode go a lot quicker.
Never saw a need for Skill SP 1, I found you get enough SP for the skills you really need anyway
witchedwiz
Member
and finished!
GREAT game, can't be arsed to platinum it since I hate repeating the game or grinding but it was a blast..
the battle system was great, while strictly inferior to graces f..
story was decent and if I understood it correctly this is a grandeur "thanks but no thanks" case from the female protagonist to the male protagonist final committment "but then.. we..." XD
Oh well, took me 37 hours spanning 3 months (my gametime is what it is) but it was DEFINITELY enjoyable
xillia2 will mantain the quality, though I hope that zestria battle system fix some complaints from me
Personally i preferred titles to the grid system but that's just me
GREAT game, can't be arsed to platinum it since I hate repeating the game or grinding but it was a blast..
the battle system was great, while strictly inferior to graces f..
story was decent and if I understood it correctly this is a grandeur "thanks but no thanks" case from the female protagonist to the male protagonist final committment "but then.. we..." XD
Oh well, took me 37 hours spanning 3 months (my gametime is what it is) but it was DEFINITELY enjoyable
xillia2 will mantain the quality, though I hope that zestria battle system fix some complaints from me
Personally i preferred titles to the grid system but that's just me
zerokoolpsx
Member
The story will make a lot more sense playing as Jude first.
Random ToX 2 related question: what's the leveling system like? I've heard it's ways better than the orb thing in ToX, but I can't find any pictures or explanations or anything.
Just out of pure curiosity, I'll find on my own in a couple of months anyway when the game comes out
Just out of pure curiosity, I'll find on my own in a couple of months anyway when the game comes out
dakkumauji
Member
ToX2 system spoilers I guess:
Regular levels return so you gain stats from just normal leveling.
The new method of gaining skills is the arrowcell system where you choose which elements to focus on by equipping one gem and you gain these points from battle or from the field.
More variety and choice in how you wish the characters to grow than the very linear system from Xillia 1.
The new method of gaining skills is the arrowcell system where you choose which elements to focus on by equipping one gem and you gain these points from battle or from the field.
More variety and choice in how you wish the characters to grow than the very linear system from Xillia 1.
R_thanatos
Member
He will not rage quit in act 4 if he plays as jude first.
Lumpy Onion
Member
Just reached Kanbalar (the snowy mountain city) and am wondering how much I have left in the game.
You've completed more than half of the game.
Lumpy Onion
Member
Thanks. And this sure is a fun story. Makes me really happy I will get two games to flesh it out.
mrduckbear
Neo Member
i'm almost completed the first one...just in time for the sequel to come out in august!.
Not good.
So I picked Tales of Xillia back up [since FFXIV got me sidetracked when it was released] in the hope of finishing it in time for Tales of Xillia 2 [I'm in Xian Du, at the moment]. First thing I did was go into the PSN Store to see what new DLC there was. I noticed the three Idolm@ster costumes, and the offer for a free Idolm@ster theme if you purchased them all. So I did. Now I'm tempted to purchase Milla, Elize, and Leia's school costumes, for that amazing battle theme. I'm tempted to purchase an outfit for Jude as well [he's the one I'm playing as], but I don't want that theme to supercede Milla/Elize/Leia's school outfit theme, and I really don't want to make one of those leader and constantly switch to Jude for every battle. It looks like it will be normal Jude + three schoolgirls.
Knowing this DLC will be compatible for Tales of Xillia 2 only encourages me to buy them more. My wallet. ;_;
So I picked Tales of Xillia back up [since FFXIV got me sidetracked when it was released] in the hope of finishing it in time for Tales of Xillia 2 [I'm in Xian Du, at the moment]. First thing I did was go into the PSN Store to see what new DLC there was. I noticed the three Idolm@ster costumes, and the offer for a free Idolm@ster theme if you purchased them all. So I did. Now I'm tempted to purchase Milla, Elize, and Leia's school costumes, for that amazing battle theme. I'm tempted to purchase an outfit for Jude as well [he's the one I'm playing as], but I don't want that theme to supercede Milla/Elize/Leia's school outfit theme, and I really don't want to make one of those leader and constantly switch to Jude for every battle. It looks like it will be normal Jude + three schoolgirls.
Knowing this DLC will be compatible for Tales of Xillia 2 only encourages me to buy them more. My wallet. ;_;
Almost wrapped this thing up at close to 55 hours. Though probably have several more since I think I will go for the Plat trophy(need a bit more title grinding and the optional dungeon+Milla playthrough).
Didn't feel like many of the battle complaints panned out for me until the final 1/3rd of the game or so. The bulk of the campaign has you fight so few boss enemies that I never really felt or noticed my combos get interrupted or whatnot. Then suddenly the game throws a TON of bosses at you near the end and I can better understand the problem. Now that I have enough skill artes to handle 9+ link chains with ease, it is frustrating how regularly bosses just toss up an ! and cancel me out with instant death shots. Not frustrating really, but just hardly engaging.
Despite being the flashiest and most exuberant looking Tales combat system yet, the actual tactics are some of the weakest. Auto-item is pretty damn powerful and so many team members are capable healers that despite the boss issues, it's hardly a big deal to take them down regardless. Never felt the same with older Tales titles, in fact I can't think of a single moment I ever paused the game to initiate orders or manually use items or rethink my strategy(beyond the occasional partner switch).
Story lost me mostly at the start of Jude Ch. 4 as well. Still haven't quite finished, but I just fizzle out when anime or jRPG's break narrative to extrapolate on the meaning of friendship or amateurishly provide internal discourse on the purpose of meaning of each character's path or future. I keep comparing Jude to Vaan in FFXII, two protagonists that really serve little to no actual purpose in the grand scheme of the adventure. Milla, Alvin, Rowen, and even Elize somewhat have deep seeded threads in the core struggle, but Jude (and Leah) are just along for the ride and somehow have become the pivotal focus.
Still enjoy the everyone's banter quite a great deal at least. Maybe things develop in the conclusion more to win me back, though I will need some time to digest and some space before jumping into Xillia 2. Just not ready to revisit all these locations again so soon after spending the last month with the first game.
Didn't feel like many of the battle complaints panned out for me until the final 1/3rd of the game or so. The bulk of the campaign has you fight so few boss enemies that I never really felt or noticed my combos get interrupted or whatnot. Then suddenly the game throws a TON of bosses at you near the end and I can better understand the problem. Now that I have enough skill artes to handle 9+ link chains with ease, it is frustrating how regularly bosses just toss up an ! and cancel me out with instant death shots. Not frustrating really, but just hardly engaging.
Despite being the flashiest and most exuberant looking Tales combat system yet, the actual tactics are some of the weakest. Auto-item is pretty damn powerful and so many team members are capable healers that despite the boss issues, it's hardly a big deal to take them down regardless. Never felt the same with older Tales titles, in fact I can't think of a single moment I ever paused the game to initiate orders or manually use items or rethink my strategy(beyond the occasional partner switch).
Story lost me mostly at the start of Jude Ch. 4 as well. Still haven't quite finished, but I just fizzle out when anime or jRPG's break narrative to extrapolate on the meaning of friendship or amateurishly provide internal discourse on the purpose of meaning of each character's path or future. I keep comparing Jude to Vaan in FFXII, two protagonists that really serve little to no actual purpose in the grand scheme of the adventure. Milla, Alvin, Rowen, and even Elize somewhat have deep seeded threads in the core struggle, but Jude (and Leah) are just along for the ride and somehow have become the pivotal focus.
Still enjoy the everyone's banter quite a great deal at least. Maybe things develop in the conclusion more to win me back, though I will need some time to digest and some space before jumping into Xillia 2. Just not ready to revisit all these locations again so soon after spending the last month with the first game.