Scrooge McDuck
Member
Besides all the Bonding Event you surely missed during the initial playthrough, there's this minor, NG+ exclusive cutscene you can potentially get during the Final Chapter. Nothing really big.
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The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel |OT| Class Warfare
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Besides all the Bonding Event you surely missed during the initial playthrough, there's this minor, NG+ exclusive cutscene you can potentially get during the Final Chapter. Nothing really big.
http://www.esterior.net/2016/08/musical-adaptation-of-sen-no-kiseki-to-run-from-182017-1152017/
I posted a little more detail on this in English.
I'd do that (even though I want to support the series here, I'd double dip >.>) but I want to make sure my EU save transfers to CSII.
Grr, it's going to be an annoying wait.
Might be a small scene but it's a nice one to see anyway.
Cold Steel Final Chapter spoiler:
Choose Emma when asked who you want to come with you on the bike ride. If you haven't seen the normal non NG+ scene, look it up on youtube but it's a cool scene to see anyway.
This is a late response but maybe this info will be useful to someone - from what I tried last night it looks like a save made on a region 3 copy (Asia) loaded fine with a region 1 copy (US/Canada). Vita version.
I was traveling at the time CS1 came out, so I got a physical Vita copy in the Philippines (Region 3) to play it right away, even though I had a North American copy to be delivered too. I bit the bullet last night and opened the NA Region 1 copy to check if it would recognize my save. The completed clear file I made playing the Region 3 copy loaded up just fine, with my level, items, quartz and other new game plus stuff.
I can't speak about the Europe version and US version save compatibility, but you never know.
if someone EU replies next month saying that their EU clear save worked with an NA version. I might just buy the US version digitally and get the EU physically in November.
September is a better time for me than November.
But whatever happens, happens. I hope someone will have tried it and let other EU folks know on the day it releases (if digital) or soon after. ;_;
Dandy Crocodile
Member
I converted Yu's EU save into a US one, my US copy only recognized it after the conversion. This was on a PS3, though, maybe Vita is different. Either way, don't count on saves working cross-region, but keep in mind that there are a bunch of different tools for PC that you can use to modify PS3 saves, change regions and account IDs, cheat etc.
I'd do that (even though I want to support the series here, I'd double dip >.>) but I want to make sure my EU save transfers to CSII.
Grr, it's going to be an annoying wait.
Yeh, I'm planning on double dipping. I really, really want the Crossbell games localized.
Let me rain on your parade prematurely: the save files are not cross-region compatible. As Muntu says, it is possible to tinker with the save files to force a different region (or user) on them. This goes for PS3 save files; HENkaku might prove the same possible for Vita.
You understand.
RinBestFate
Banned
Is CSII basically confirmed for 11th November in EU?
There was, from what I hear, a press release. Except now NISA is saying that they never confirmed it. So we're back to waiting for the EU release date.
Uhh... how do you change the region of PS3 Saves? I mean if it's possible and it will work for CSII, I may just do that.
Yeah, from the publisher for one of the EU regions.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LgcOHSIm8Fc
Video on their channel ^
Yeah, from the publisher for one of the EU regions.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LgcOHSIm8Fc
Video on their channel ^
It's pretty much the only series that, besides double-dipping, i'm making sure to buy all the DLC available.
Dragon1893
Member
Still making my way through chapter 4, currently in the old school house.
This game has very nice music.
I've been spending bonding points on characters that aren't party members (like Sara because I like her), am I "wasting" them considering there's no gameplay benefit? I'm assuming I wont have time to do them all, but on the other hand these events aren't the only way to raise the link level.
This game has very nice music.
I've been spending bonding points on characters that aren't party members (like Sara because I like her), am I "wasting" them considering there's no gameplay benefit? I'm assuming I wont have time to do them all, but on the other hand these events aren't the only way to raise the link level.
I did that too, spent my free time with Crow and Sara whenever it let me because they're both awesome and I desperately wanted them in the party. There is a reason to increase their link level (invisible as it is) for a point right at the very end but I guess it's not as advantageous as the party members. I got most of those to level 5 anyway though so really just spend the time with the characters you're interested in, there's always ng+ to catch up on the others if you want to (as I'm trying to now).
Novel Mike
Member
Many bonding events add to the character notebook as you learn more about them. When it comes to waisting them not really, without spoiling anything getting enough events with those npcs does give you options later on for events with those characters.
Cornbread78
Member
I should have soent more tine with Sara, so I could see if there is a proper "sensei" route in this game, lol. Oh well, Towa, Alisha, Emma and Laura get most of my time, lol.
Use a tool called bruteforce save data for example. You can find a couple of written/video tutorials by googling 'bruteforce save data change region' or something to that effect. You can move your save files between your PS3 and PC with a FAT32-formatted USB drive.
It might seem complicated, but it's not hard to do. You don't really have to even know what you're doing since you're just following tutorials.
Yu Narukami
Member
I read this a lot, but don't see the necessity of Gaius' development. He's unique in the sense that he lives happily together with both his parents and siblings, enjoys nature and get along with everyone. No traumatic background story, no unrealistic ambitions. Just a guy who likes the wind.
But to answer your question: no, he won't get any noteworthy development in the sequel. And he doesn't need it, since everything that makes him so interesting is already in the first game.
Been trucking through this game after finishing TiTs FC and SC.
Just went a little farther ahead after gaining two new party members.
They fixed my major issue with the combat from TiTs. Fast paced turns AND skippable animations!
It's really jarring though when characters go from voiced lines to non-voiced lines in the middle of the same cutscene :\
I need the subtitle for CSII OT to be "MY TURN!!" lol
Just went a little farther ahead after gaining two new party members.
They fixed my major issue with the combat from TiTs. Fast paced turns AND skippable animations!
It's really jarring though when characters go from voiced lines to non-voiced lines in the middle of the same cutscene :\
I need the subtitle for CSII OT to be "MY TURN!!" lol
Hahah, just guess where I got the inspiration for my nickname when I was still a boy.
Muntu sounds silly now but I can't just ditch it now, after like 10 years.
bbkkristian
Member
One and done.
Dandy Crocodile
Member
Thanks, I'll probably be using this then.
Awesome, ty. Might do that and hope that the digital US version works okay with it.
It will be cool to play through CSII now having played FC/SC/CS (when before, I only played CS and wasn't even planning on touching the Sky games before CSII but plans changed XD)
Can't wait.
I also watched the Japanese Sen No Kiseki 2 trailer (the one that's 4 minutes long), it makes me even more hyped. So awesome <3
Nooooo
Falcom's longer trailers (that is, longer than just a teaser) are often pretty spoilery, and that one also uses the final boss theme as its music (if you care about musical spoilers).
I wouldn't know that if you didn't tell me
Honestly, it's a lot of stuff without context so I'm okay with it. I'm only glad that I avoided it before I finished Cold Steel XD.
Seriously, the trailer is hype to me! Can't wait.
This is important to emphasize!
It's really, really hard to do anything to talk about Sen II/Cold Steel II without talking about the spoilers of the first game. This is because of its ending and CS2 is ALL about the new paradigm shift caused in the first game's ending.
I had one in mind, but I suppose it might be too spoilery.
The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel II |OT|
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If so, then I have no objections to the one already suggested.
Yu Narukami
Member
Technically is Class Reunion a spoiler too. But I don't mind.
hans_castorp
Member
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Most people would just think it's a reference to being able to play as class seven again rather than a spoiler unless they have played the game fully of course
unless they have played the game fully of courseSo I have Trails in the Sky FC and SC, and was 10 hours or so into FC, but it really didn't grab me. I picked this up and it kinda pulled me in a lot more, and since I'm starting the school year soon I'm not going to have as much time for games, so I think I'm just skipping to this right away. I realize there will be a ton of spoilers and stuff for FC and SC if I go back and play them, but oh well.
I heard that data transfers over to Trails of Cold Steel II, do I need to focus on stuff like academic points and analyzing every monster, getting every chest, etc.? Or will I not really miss out on too much if I don't. I'm not the biggest fan of always using a wiki to play a game.
I heard that data transfers over to Trails of Cold Steel II, do I need to focus on stuff like academic points and analyzing every monster, getting every chest, etc.? Or will I not really miss out on too much if I don't. I'm not the biggest fan of always using a wiki to play a game.
It's okay to skip ahead to Cold Steel, and go back to FC and SC whenever time allows it. You're not missing out too much by just playing without walkthrough. You might even enjoy it more that way.
ricen-beans
Member
So I'm at
right now in the story. How much further do i need to go?
How many more hours are left approximately.
Lady Laura's home town
How many more hours are left approximately.
KuwabaraTheMan
Banned
It depends on how fast you're going through the game, but I'd say around 25-30 hours.
Depending on how you play, I suppose anywhere from 20-40 more hours, with
another two
coredecepts
Member
If you don't mind missing non-critical things, you're fine. Just play it and enjoy.
ricen-beans
Member
Thanks guys
Novel Mike
Member
So replaying the game with CS2 coming out in the next few weeks (and I need to refresh myself for a few videos I'm going to make for my youtube channel) and god I love this game. Currently in Chapter 3 just about to head to the
and man I just love all the minor characters in this game, the Twins are so freaking funny Vivi is the best troll ever
Also I wanted to bring up Gaius again as I know a lot of people were mentioning on here that they didn't like him but I think one of the best moments in the game in before you head to the highlands...
In general I think Gaius character is just more subtle then others, hes somewhat of a quiet character but acts more noble then most of the actual nobles in the game do which I think is part of his charm.
In general though I just love the whole cast of this game and god I can't wait until CS2.
nord highlands
(When she sets up the bet that the person who scores lower on the exam has to wear a bikini and she knows she'll lose but shes just going to pretend to be Linde anyway, just genius when Linde finds out the plan XD)
When Patrick is being a dick and he challenges you to a fight, theres this really nice moment where everyone wants to punch his stupid face in and is proclaiming how much better nobles are and blah blah blah but its not Rean, Jusis or Laura who actually shuts him up, its Gaius turning what Patrick says about nobles right back on him.
In general though I just love the whole cast of this game and god I can't wait until CS2.
It's okay to skip ahead to Cold Steel, and go back to FC and SC whenever time allows it. You're not missing out too much by just playing without walkthrough. You might even enjoy it more that way.
This ^
I started with Cold Steel then went back to FC and am now on CH2 on SC.
In a way, you get reverse references from stuff you may recognize from Cold Steel. It's quite fun actually. You also don't really get spoiled the plot on it. Just a few things but the plot and how it works out, you don't really get spoiled on.
I must say (SPOILERS for FC/SC/CS aka don't quote this post unless you've gotten to the end of Cold Steel and CH2 or more in SC):
I now wonder what people thought when they first saw Bleublanc in Cold Steel. I had no idea who he really was since I hadn't played FC/SC so I enjoyed finding out as CS went on but I imagine it was a "Ah, It's Phantom Thief B" type of moment for those who have finished the Sky games.
While for me while playing FC and seeing the side quest with Phantom Thief B and then facing him in SC. I knew who Phantom Thief B was right away so in a way, it was a reference for me coming from Cold Steel.
Kinda cool regardless of if you do FC/SC first or Cold Steel first.
While for me while playing FC and seeing the side quest with Phantom Thief B and then facing him in SC. I knew who Phantom Thief B was right away so in a way, it was a reference for me coming from Cold Steel.
Kinda cool regardless of if you do FC/SC first or Cold Steel first.
Agreed on basically everything. Gaius is pretty cool though even if his fascination with the wind in almost every sentence is odd