When I play a good game, I seriously can't put it down. Thanks to being on Vita I can set aside even more time to play it since I don't have to turn on the TV and PS3, I can just play it in bed if I want. Also, according to XSEED CSII will be hitting next year IIRC.
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The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel |OT| Class Warfare
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When I play a good game, I seriously can't put it down. Thanks to being on Vita I can set aside even more time to play it since I don't have to turn on the TV and PS3, I can just play it in bed if I want. Also, according to XSEED CSII will be hitting next year IIRC.
Aaronrules380
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iRAWRasaurus
Banned
So currently in chapter 3
please tell me the sterotypical younger sister anime trope doesn't exist in this game.
Chaos2Frozen
Member
Okay I know what to do- I'll play each chapter twice. Once blind and then immediately one with guide. That way I get to experience a play through that is uniquely mine, and then I get a play through that would get all the missable with a guide!
Basileus777
Member
Why not just NG+ it?
Chaos2Frozen
Member
Base on my recent history with games once I've completed a game (especially a long game like this) there's this tremendous inertia preventing me from starting a second run.
If I end a game, it's like I've close the book on it.
I could never get that second play through of P4G.
Hcoregamer00
The 'H' stands for hentai.
So far in chapter 2 I am liking it, I like the locale and the whole subplot about the empire's class system and its various intricacies.
Also, I could see why this game is a nightmare to localize, every time a significant event happens each NPC has new dialog. Even changing from day to day the dialog is almost completely brand new. It is very cool to see basically everyone react to world events, it makes it richer and more fun.
Also, I could see why this game is a nightmare to localize, every time a significant event happens each NPC has new dialog. Even changing from day to day the dialog is almost completely brand new. It is very cool to see basically everyone react to world events, it makes it richer and more fun.
Hcoregamer00
The 'H' stands for hentai.
Out of curiosity, what carries over in new game+?
I always replay games if they have a good new game+ feature, a la Chrono Trigger/Cross, Tales games, and Parasite Eve.
Maybe seeing absolutely everything in a game isn't essential?
BassForever
Member
Everything, but if you start on normal then you won't have enough points to transfer everything over. I think the only way to carry everything over is to finish the game on nightmare.
I actually marathoned the second half of Cold Steel and a portion of its sequel in a week off between two jobs. The Monday after the weekend I marathoned Cold Steel II wasn't particularly fun either.Same, but I work 40 hours a week
Chaos2Frozen
Member
It's not essential, it's just something personally that bugs me knowing that I missed out all these things that I could've gotten ^^;
Count of Monte Sawed-Off
un33dab@dpu$$y
Got this last night on PS3. Really enjoying it so far. Been awhile since I've had a new turn based jrpg to play on a console. Really scratches that itch I was hoping persona 5 would this December. Let's just hope my old ass PS3 survives the experience.
Cold Steel 2 has a book series that can only be collected during NG+. The books don't count toward the Book Mania trophy, but contain information and together reveal a hidden scene worthwhile enough to justify a second playthrough.
Yeah, I know. But I still call it the last battle since the other is kind of a bash your head into the wall until you get it right.
And yeah. It is. That was on Nightmare, too.
Spoiler for the same part:
I think one of my attempts on Nightmare lasted all of 5 minutes (or less) just because of terrible rng.
BassForever
Member
Sonwhat exactly is the point of the different lines in the orbment now? Do we eventually get quartz that can power up other orbs to help the mages be more powerful?
Aaronrules380
Member
As someone who completed the game, no idea. I guess placement on a line usually is indicative of how much the upgrade will cost? Though that usually hurts the mage characters in this game
BassForever
Member
If anything it seems like a detriment since you can install multiple different of the same kind stat ups in multiple lines ie str 1 and str 2. Would mean Emma's single line is the worst orbment in the game.
It doesn't matter anymore since all quartz and master quartz give artes now. ENIGMA II was better imo.
Se7enSword
Banned
Single line means that said character will end up with one of the highest EP. Around 800 or so. Those with multiple lines end up with around 400~600 or something to that extent.
Also, multiple lines allow you to use different status effect quartz as well iirc
iRAWRasaurus
Banned
BTW does buying a different color cover for the ACRUS matter? Or is it just cosmetic
just cosmetic
SatelliteOfLove
Member
I like the monster design in this, especially the escapees-from-Crypt-of-the-Necrodancer turtles from chapter 2.
I've also been informed by my avatar that Crossbell is not said like "Croz-b'll". These games have many ways of making me not know any more.
I've also been informed by my avatar that Crossbell is not said like "Croz-b'll". These games have many ways of making me not know any more.
BassForever
Member
So the advantage of a longer line is more ep but the trade off of less stats/status orbs on the character.
Also HOLY SHIT
Chapter 2
was not expecting to just see Bleublanc without his mask on so candidly
iRAWRasaurus
Banned
Didn't realize you could change out the Master Quartz :|
Hcoregamer00
The 'H' stands for hentai.
Wow, I have to say the boss battle music is so amazing. I get hyped up just hearing it, because you know shit is going down.
What I do like about the game is that on normal mode (not sure about the others), the game has been tough, but fair. When you start out in a dungeon, you are at an extreme disadvantage, but level up a couple of times and the dungeon gets easy. Level up a couple of times more and the boss is tough but manageable.
Just started chapter 3 where I
, I really do like this cast. This is probably one of the best JRPG casts since Skies of Arcadia or Valkyria Chronicles. So happy we are getting a #2 next year, and hopefully #3 isn't too far behind.
What I do like about the game is that on normal mode (not sure about the others), the game has been tough, but fair. When you start out in a dungeon, you are at an extreme disadvantage, but level up a couple of times and the dungeon gets easy. Level up a couple of times more and the boss is tough but manageable.
Just started chapter 3 where I
take the midterm exams
Basileus777
Member
How is that a spoiler?
If you don't think it's a spoiler, maybe you just haven't reached that point yet. Also, just finished the game. Oh man, I totally get why XSEED announced both CS and CS II at the same time, with the sequel due out next year,
because this cliffhanger hits you ten times harder than FC
Basileus777
Member
Then maybe you should have put some indicator of when the spoiler is from. Random tags without context are useless and not how one should use spoiler tags.
BassForever
Member
BassForever
Member
Yep, I just need to remember to bring my vita and head phones to work now :X
Pellegri Testament
Member
So can you actually get any costumes in the game, other than what we'll be able to buy as dlc?
I'm still in the very early portions of the game but there's a shop I was explicitly told I could buy clothing at. Unless clothing doesn't effect your looks idk I haven't actually gone in it yet
QuackkAttack
Member
Can I do the character note trophy on a single playthrough?
I'm a completionist so I'm running through my first time with a guide, and then I'll play on Nightmare to wrap up loose ends. I was just wondering if I should be hanging out with the characters that add character notes, or just the characters I prefer to fulfill that trophy.
If it can't be done on a single playthrough, I'd rather hang with the characters I like the first go around.
I'm a completionist so I'm running through my first time with a guide, and then I'll play on Nightmare to wrap up loose ends. I was just wondering if I should be hanging out with the characters that add character notes, or just the characters I prefer to fulfill that trophy.
If it can't be done on a single playthrough, I'd rather hang with the characters I like the first go around.
Basileus777
Member
It needs 2 playthroughs, you don't have enough bond points to get all the notes on a first run.
ChickenHunter
Member
Chapter 5:
So who would win in a fight; Laura's Dad or Cassius?
Rean was Hamilcar (Tears to Tiara 2) all along.
Rean was Hamilcar (Tears to Tiara 2) all along.
QuackkAttack
Member
Thank you, friend! I suppose I'll split between the two then.
Nightengale
Member
I don't need to have played till the end of the game or even CS2 to tell you this.
Elise's archetype (brocon imouto) NEVER WINS.