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Valkyria Chronicles |OT| Beautiful art meets genre-redefining gameplay
- Thread starter Durante
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hey durante, if it isn't too much, I'd like to request front, back, and face shots of Marina, Isara, Faldio, Ellet (I think she's in the glossary?), Homer, Coby, Alicia, Jann, Hector, Hannes, Juno, Nils, Theold, Ted, Kreis, Leon, Lynn, Freesia, Audrey, Edy, Aisha, Jane, Musaad, Melville, Ted, Dallas, Oscar, Cezary, Selvaria, and Jaeger.Durante said:
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I need them for quick reference, and its a pain leaving my PS3 on for extended periods of time :S
The Blue Jihad
Member
Okay just got the game and I have a few really annoying issues...hopefully they're easily addressed.
1) The load times. What the hell? Load times even to go back to the main menu? Load times for mini-cut-scenes? Load times for each map? Come on...this is GCN Finding Nemo kind of shit. Would installing the game improve these ridiculous load times at all?
2) Is there any way to easily skip past all of the story nonsense? I'm on my first playthrough and just want to play the game. I'll soak in the story later.
3) Are we unable to set R1 aim mode to control with the right joystick rather than left? It's not a major problem but it's aggravating enough.
4) I had read there was a way to upgrade characters. I assume I'm not far enough yet? I'm on Chapter 3, I believe.
Thanks. So far the actual gameplay is very fun. It's just there's so much waiting and downtime in-between...
1) The load times. What the hell? Load times even to go back to the main menu? Load times for mini-cut-scenes? Load times for each map? Come on...this is GCN Finding Nemo kind of shit. Would installing the game improve these ridiculous load times at all?
2) Is there any way to easily skip past all of the story nonsense? I'm on my first playthrough and just want to play the game. I'll soak in the story later.
3) Are we unable to set R1 aim mode to control with the right joystick rather than left? It's not a major problem but it's aggravating enough.
4) I had read there was a way to upgrade characters. I assume I'm not far enough yet? I'm on Chapter 3, I believe.
Thanks. So far the actual gameplay is very fun. It's just there's so much waiting and downtime in-between...
radiantdreamer
Member
The Blue Jihad said:
Sweet! I'm glad you enjoy it!
Yeah, it takes time, but you can upgrade classes. Just keep leveling them up.
Giolon
Member
Darkpen said:x2
You're missing out, bro. If you've been skipping, or trying to, I suggest you start again from the beginning after installing, and enjoy the story along with the gameplay.
X3
There's no point to the game without the story...hence why what I've seen of VC2 worries me so much...
radiantdreamer
Member
Darkpen said:x2
You're missing out, bro. If you've been skipping, or trying to, I suggest you start again from the beginning after installing, and enjoy the story along with the gameplay.
well, it's his experience. :\
I enjoyed the story, but as many people have said, it's not really that deep or emotionally gripping. There definitely are many other games with better storytelling.
That being said, I did wish there was more. I really do hope VC2 will be amazing. It's a day 1 purchase for me no matter what anyone else says.
The Blue Jihad
Member
Darkpen said:x2
You're missing out, bro. If you've been skipping, or trying to, I suggest you start again from the beginning after installing, and enjoy the story along with the gameplay.
Eh, I started my SRPG affections with Shining Force 1 on the Genesis. Played that SRPG for the gameplay. Played FFT for the gameplay. Advance Wars for the gameplay. And so on into infinity when it comes to SRPG.
Elfforkusu
Member
Well, the gameplay doesn't disappoint. But I really liked the story bits once it picked up... until it got kinda crazy, at which point I might've liked a skip button.
Anyway. Played some hard skirmishes the other day.
...HOLY CRAP! :lol
This game's going to keep me busy for a while.
Anyway. Played some hard skirmishes the other day.
...HOLY CRAP! :lol
This game's going to keep me busy for a while.
:/The Blue Jihad said:Eh, I started my SRPG affections with Shining Force 1 on the Genesis. Played that SRPG for the gameplay. Played FFT for the gameplay. Advance Wars for the gameplay. And so on into infinity when it comes to SRPG.
I love SRPG gameplay as much as the next guy, but you REALLY are missing out, especially in VC where you really start to grow attached to your units and their personalities.
HouseofGlass
Neo Member
Darkpen said:
I actually thought the story was atrociously bad and I spent most of it groaning but I still really love VC so yeah, different strokes I guess. The gameplay is more than good enough to carry the game for me.
Whoa! I can't promise anything but probably I'll do at least some of them (those that I likeDarkpen said:
).@HouseofGlass:
If you think VC's story is "atrociously bad" then I wonder what words you use for other games' stories! I don't think they have been invented yet. Personally, while not quite a PST or even a SMT
DS, I thought VC's story was good.firehawk12
Subete no aware
Well... the anime just kind of ended.
It's funny, because if you combine both the anime and game endings, you'd actually get something that serves as a half-way satisfying denouement. Although, the game definitely had the better climax.
It's funny, because if you combine both the anime and game endings, you'd actually get something that serves as a half-way satisfying denouement. Although, the game definitely had the better climax.
I haven't watched the anime past the episode where Welkin
Really need to watch them again.
I'd appreciate it if you could get them in a zip or something for compactness, too.
finally breaks down and cries. I wanted to see that in the game so much, but instead a month passed instead >_>.
Really need to watch them again.
Pleeaasse do all of them? D:Durante said:Whoa! I can't promise anything but probably I'll do at least some of them (those that I like
@HouseofGlass:
If you think VC's story is "atrociously bad" then I wonder what words you use for other games' stories! I don't think they have been invented yet. Personally, while not quite a PST or even a SMT
I'd appreciate it if you could get them in a zip or something for compactness, too.
achilles140
Banned
For me Valkyria Chronicles is one of the best games this generation.Now if Sega would add a Trophy patch to it it would be perfect.
It really redefines the SRPG genre.And all with beautiful graphics ,art style ,music ......its amazing.
I will buy VC2 for the PSP (I think the game style fits very well for a handheld )but I hope the game returns soon for the PS3.
It really redefines the SRPG genre.And all with beautiful graphics ,art style ,music ......its amazing.
I will buy VC2 for the PSP (I think the game style fits very well for a handheld )but I hope the game returns soon for the PS3.
radiantdreamer
Member
Honestly, I don't understand the whole purpose of trophies. It's meta-game that really doesn't add anything to the experience. Why are people so into goddamn trophies?!
Hey, trophies are nice. Not because you can show them off or because they add to your level/gamerscore/whatever, but as a kind of external record of when you played which game and what you accomplished in it, and to compare your progress with others.radiantdreamer said:
However, I think the whole "no trophies = no buy" mindset is ridiculous. They are a nice extra but nothing more.
radiantdreamer
Member
e2046.com has begun taking preorders for one of the Selveria figures.
http://www.e2046.com/product.php?products_id=10569
$180 bucks! Woah!!
http://www.e2046.com/product.php?products_id=10569
$180 bucks! Woah!!
VegaShinra
Junior Member
Looks great but not $180 great.radiantdreamer said:e2046.com has begun taking preorders for one of the Selveria figures.
http://www.e2046.com/product.php?products_id=10569
$180 bucks! Woah!!
Giolon
Member
radiantdreamer said:e2046.com has begun taking preorders for one of the Selveria figures.
http://www.e2046.com/product.php?products_id=10569
$180 bucks! Woah!!
Yes, yes, yes, yes, YES! Finally! I've been waiting for this day! Now to let it sit for 24-48 hours to see if any other shops pick it up for pre-order with a better price.
I'm getting this one no two bones about it. I've been waiting ever since the day I first saw it. What kind of sucks though (IMO) is they took her already huge boobs, and made them huger.
Now to see how Alter's figure turns out.
Edit: HobbySearch has got it too:
http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10099755
HylianScribe
Member
Snaku said:
I looked all over various shops for it while at TGS. There was even an ad in the guidebook there for some artbook on the inside cover page. It's just not out yet.
radiantdreamer
Member
Giolon said:
Sweet, yeah just got that news this morning. $170 still, but since HS only offers EMS shipping, it's hella expensive.
Never heard of FrenchDoll, so definitely gonna wait for the Alter version.
Hcoregamer00
The 'H' stands for hentai.
radiantdreamer said:e2046.com has begun taking preorders for one of the Selveria figures.
http://www.e2046.com/product.php?products_id=10569
$180 bucks! Woah!!
Damn, that is a lot of money.
If it was $60, I would buy it. For three times the price am already half way to buying a 2nd PS3 or PSP.
To put it in context, it is $20 cheaper than the NINTENDO WII, what the hell?
Giolon
Member
I'd kill for an accompanying Alicia figure to go with this Selvaria one.gokieks said:
radiantdreamer said:Sweet, yeah just got that news this morning. $170 still, but since HS only offers EMS shipping, it's hella expensive.
Never heard of FrenchDoll, so definitely gonna wait for the Alter version.
FrenchDoll is Enterbrain/EbCrafts line of figures. They did an Ivy (SC3) figure a while ago and more recently had figures from Fate/Stay Night and MeltyBlood.
Hcoregamer00 said:
It's a 1/6 scale figure so it's pretty big. That alone raises the price of any figure above the $60 mark (usually only 1/8 scale figures can be that cheap in my experience). Then you've got to factor in that it's a girl with big tits, they always add another premium for that. Finally, I think she's a pretty popular character. She may not be Haruhi, but there's quite a bit of cool fan art work of her out there, so again a higher price.
Still, $180 is a crapton of money. However, I've been planning for this figure's release since I first heard about it back in ~June. The approximate price point of $200-$250 has been floating around since then, so now that it's $180 I feel like I'm getting a bargain! XD
Hcoregamer00
The 'H' stands for hentai.
Well, I still find it strange that SEGA didn't make any Valkyria Figures themselves, because they made a set of figures for Melty Blood that was AWESOME, of pretty good quality, and it costs me $25 for the figures.
TheMissingLink
Member
Owned this day 1, sold it complete frustration after episode 7 or something a few weeks later...
I've visited this thread on and off and it convinced me to buy it again, SO I DID.
Well done, GAF. Well done.
I've visited this thread on and off and it convinced me to buy it again, SO I DID.
Well done, GAF. Well done.
Well, after enjoying the demo last year or so, I've now finally found the game at 29,99 ( 24.99 after coupon) at a local online store here and ordered it, should get it today.
For a while now, I thought this game was never going to drop below 50 or so here and it was getting pretty rare in stores too, but I'm happy I've found it at a nice price after all!
After recent comments from Sega about trophies again, I may wait a little before I'll put a lot of time into this game, but I'm looking forward to it regardless.
For a while now, I thought this game was never going to drop below 50 or so here and it was getting pretty rare in stores too, but I'm happy I've found it at a nice price after all!
After recent comments from Sega about trophies again, I may wait a little before I'll put a lot of time into this game, but I'm looking forward to it regardless.
Hypereides
Gold Member
Lionheart said:Well, after enjoying the demo last year or so, I've now finally found the game at 29,99 ( 24.99 after coupon) at a local online store here and ordered it, should get it today.
For a while now, I thought this game was never going to drop below 50 or so here and it was getting pretty rare in stores too, but I'm happy I've found it at a nice price after all!
After recent comments from Sega about trophies again, I may wait a little before I'll put a lot of time into this game, but I'm looking forward to it regardless.
Me too. I have the game but Ive barely played it because of possible trophies in the forseeable future.
radiantdreamer
Member
Giolon said:
Look! I got this prepainted resin statue (though it's recast) for like, $130 after shipping!
er... moar pix here http://radiantdreamer.wordpress.com/2009/08/26/raquel-gothic-with-pixie-dust/
Honestly, I can't justify paying $180 for a PVC figure of that caliber. If it was some sorta crazy Ah! My Goddess figure with lots of flowing cloth and all that everywhere, then sure, maybe.
The closest figure I can think of right now that matches the level of detail that Selveria has is the Alter version, Saber Lily, and Gwendolyn from Odin Sphere:
And these figures are like what, $80 each?
Hcoregamer00
The 'H' stands for hentai.
Goddamn, those are some good statues.
It would be nice if we got Valkyria stuff of that caliber.
It would be nice if we got Valkyria stuff of that caliber.
Giolon
Member
I've got that same Gwendolyn figure (which is 1/8 scale), and the lovely E2046 resin statue of Karin (semi-NSFW) on the way which cost only about $120, plus several other lovely figures ranging from $10-$80 (I should post a gallery like yours, my favorite is Nida). Your Raqel statue is nice too, but it's also only 1/7 scale. The larger the scale the bigger the price. Look at the 1/4 scale KOS-MOS from E2046: it's $280!
All I was saying is there's a trend I've noticed in pricing, and this Selvaria figure seems to fit most of them (the only one she doesn't fit is having cast-off clothing). It's going to be the most expensive figure I've ever bought by at least 1/3. Do I wish it were cheaper? Of course. But from stuff I've seen, the price is not way off. The price is on the high end of the range for the 1/6 scale, but it's not an outlier by any means.
And yes, I'll probably be getting the Alter figure too. They did such a spectacular job on Gwendolyn that I'm looking forward to how their Selvaria looks once painted.
All I was saying is there's a trend I've noticed in pricing, and this Selvaria figure seems to fit most of them (the only one she doesn't fit is having cast-off clothing). It's going to be the most expensive figure I've ever bought by at least 1/3. Do I wish it were cheaper? Of course. But from stuff I've seen, the price is not way off. The price is on the high end of the range for the 1/6 scale, but it's not an outlier by any means.
And yes, I'll probably be getting the Alter figure too. They did such a spectacular job on Gwendolyn that I'm looking forward to how their Selvaria looks once painted.
radiantdreamer
Member
I know this is completely derailed now, but anything to keep this topic up there.
I still stand by that Selvaria being too expensive. Sure, it's 1:6 scale, but I've also got an Ayane 1:6 scale (the Ninja Gaiden one) that's just as detailed for only half that price.
Also
1:6 scale Asuka Langley on Motorcycle, prepainted resin, $300. I find better value in that.
moar here. http://radiantdreamer.wordpress.com/2009/05/06/asuka-langley-on-motorcycle/
You truly do have to click and see the beauty of this figure omg.
Cool to see you have a Gwendolyn too! I still have to do a photoshoot of her sometime... she's been packed away in storage because I am running out of space for figures. ^_^;
I still stand by that Selvaria being too expensive. Sure, it's 1:6 scale, but I've also got an Ayane 1:6 scale (the Ninja Gaiden one) that's just as detailed for only half that price.
Also
1:6 scale Asuka Langley on Motorcycle, prepainted resin, $300. I find better value in that.
moar here.
http://radiantdreamer.wordpress.com/2009/05/06/asuka-langley-on-motorcycle/You truly do have to click and see the beauty of this figure omg.
Cool to see you have a Gwendolyn too! I still have to do a photoshoot of her sometime... she's been packed away in storage because I am running out of space for figures. ^_^;
radiantdreamer said:
That Saber Lily is the GSC version (aka the better one), 1/7 scale, and costs about $100. A 1/6 scale costing $180 isn't a steal by any stretch, but it's not outrageously expensive compared to other high end figures either.
And hey, nobody's forcing anyone to buy them - I'm pretty sure they'll sell through their entire production on it without problems, especially considering production runs on these are designed to be limited.
radiantdreamer
Member
yeah that's true.
I really can't wait to see the Alter version of Selvaria.
And dammnit, where's my Saber Lily!!?
Oh hey guys, I'm thinking about selling some of my anime figures here on the buy/sell/trade thread. Would anyone in this thread be interested in that sort of thing? I'll link it to the BST thread if there is.
I really can't wait to see the Alter version of Selvaria.
And dammnit, where's my Saber Lily!!?
Oh hey guys, I'm thinking about selling some of my anime figures here on the buy/sell/trade thread. Would anyone in this thread be interested in that sort of thing? I'll link it to the BST thread if there is.
I have that Gwendolyn figure too, and everytime I see it, I remember I didn't buy the Velvet and Mercedes ones.
Also Saber figures remind me that I didn't get this one http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/goods/goods_detail.html?KEY=NEOGDS-9053. (basically I hate you guys)
I hope the Alter Selvaria will be cheaper, because 180$ is way too much for a figure for me.
Also, where are some nice ones for Alicia?!
Also Saber figures remind me that I didn't get this one http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/goods/goods_detail.html?KEY=NEOGDS-9053. (basically I hate you guys)
I hope the Alter Selvaria will be cheaper, because 180$ is way too much for a figure for me.
Also, where are some nice ones for Alicia?!
radiantdreamer
Member
Lain said:
There's a new Mercedes one coming out by Alter. It looks mega sweet. Definitely on my preorder list.
Skipped out on Velvet because it's done by (ugh) Yamato.
Well I think I fixed the issue with the game looking like shit :lol In my video setup I only had 480p and 1080p enabled, but I guess the PS3 didn't upscale the game to 1080p or something as the game was being displayed in 480p on my monitor. I went and enabled 720p and 1080i and the game looks a ton better ( I can read text now!!! )rhfb said:
Just finished with Chapter 1, going to spend a few more hours tonight playing :lol
Just a quick question from someone who recently got the game and is loving it so far...
I'm finding the combat to be a bit 1-dimensional (Chapter 7) where it feels like most fights are picking people off in order to allow my tank to advance. Then sticking those same people behind the tank or in other places of cover and repeat until each objective is met.
Does the combat become a bit more varied as the game continues? I'm loving it so far, the story-telling, the graphical style, but this has to be my biggest problem with the game at the moment.
I'm finding the combat to be a bit 1-dimensional (Chapter 7) where it feels like most fights are picking people off in order to allow my tank to advance. Then sticking those same people behind the tank or in other places of cover and repeat until each objective is met.
Does the combat become a bit more varied as the game continues? I'm loving it so far, the story-telling, the graphical style, but this has to be my biggest problem with the game at the moment.
radiantdreamer
Member
Virro said:
heh you're doing it wrong!
There are many different ways to beat a level. Try different strategies.
Augemitbutter
Member
the gwendolyn figure is real nice, but i wouldn't know where to put it. not digging the selvaria figure.
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