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Xenoblade Chronicles |OT| Man, what a bunch of jokers.
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Gvaz said:
Well the problem was that the party gauge only had half a bar full and I needed to help the other party member out before I could run back to revive the other character. In addition, I was constantly being bombarded with those vision attacks, unable to stop most of them because it happend like every 8-10 seconds. To make matters worse, one of the monster's vision attacks pushed backthe character I was using, causing the camera to get stuck in a wall and made the screen turn black. I couldn't regain control of the camera (let alone see what the hell was going on during the fight) until the monster performed its next vision attack, which let me regain control of the camera. I was surprised that the other AI-controlled character was still able to survive without my help. We just barely won that battle. Oh and for some reason none of my characters were successful in causing break and topple even when during a chain attack.
So wait, were you fighting the large large mechon? or one of the more "iconic" mechons? The only two in CF that should give you trouble and only one is a high level (like 61 or so) so at 70 it should be a total cakewalk.
Additionally, neither of those fights you really need
for, you're better off controlling
and allowing shulk to use monado armor to negate the aoe attacks by the bigger mechon.
Additionally, neither of those fights you really need
sharla
melia
Mauricio_Magus
Banned
I finally got a chance to play this, I'm 15 hours in... and I think it's great so far.
I was just wondering, how long is the game? some people say 50 hours but others have told me around 100...
also, as a random comment: what's up with all those super high leveled enemies I see all the time? like level 98 guys when I'm 31.
I was just wondering, how long is the game? some people say 50 hours but others have told me around 100...
also, as a random comment: what's up with all those super high leveled enemies I see all the time? like level 98 guys when I'm 31.
Mauricio_Magus said:
I'm at 56 hours and like 70-75% through the story, but I'm not doing a lot of quests. I'm gonna go off and do a bunch though, so...inevitably going to add another 5-6 on quests alone.
I'm guessing I'll end at 70 to 80 hours.
Super high leveled enemies are there to strike fear and revenge into you.
You'll be back later...Gvaz said:
It was an "iconic" unique mechon and it was the biggest one I had seen. I believe both the lvl. 65 and 70 ones were of the same type of mechon but they must have had different names. Both times, I found em roaming around the on the top left corner of the map near the
Face Maintaince Bay
The lvl. 65 mechon beat me several times in a row. I tried playing as
Fiora, Sharla, and Melia
Fiora and Sharla
Melia
Melia and Sharla
The lvl. 70 mechon in the same area, was somehow easier to fight even though it was just as aggressive and a constant struggle to survive. However, that's the battle where I had the major camera issue. Also, I noticed that for some reason, I could not inflict break, topple, or daze on either mechon. I even tried doing it during a chain attack, but it still did not work.
Diprosalic
Banned
i'm 15h in and just entered
how am i doing speed wise?
the tree of those little creatures
FreeMufasa
Junior Member
Just started it. Immediately felt at home after playing FFXII. Think i'm gonna take this slow and see if it can last me right up till Skyward Sword.
Has anyone started a second playthrough yet?
Has anyone started a second playthrough yet?
Witchfinder General
punched Wheelchair Mike
I seem to be taking it slow as I'm level 49 at
at about 60 hours.
Eryth Sea
BlazingDarkness
Member
Diprosalic said:
wtf, you are blazing through it
RPGCrazied
Member
I haven't played in a couple days, but where I'm at, a lot of quests got locked and now I can't find anymore. So I'm stuck trying to grind on monsters. I do have some quests, but don't know where they are.
I'm almost level 72, with almost 80hours in the game.
I'm almost level 72, with almost 80hours in the game.
What is courage quest. Where is Ewan? I've looked both Ether Mine and Marash, nada. The key for securing provisions quest. I can't even start the replica manado quests, since most of the monsters for drops are in the upper 80's and 90's. Same thing for making the weapon for Reyn. Token of friendship I think its called. Investigating the Ether Exhaust System. Anyone help with these?
Aveyn Knight
Member
About Ewan,RPGCrazied said:
in Satorl head for the highland with the Gogols and move towards the west side, over the bridges, where there should be a small area. I think in the Ether Mine, he's around the Secret Area near the beginning with a Krabble unique enemy (I didn't go through this route, so I'm about 50% sure.
The key...
go to the new locations in Tephra Cave. It's near Heavenly Window, but it's guarded by Level 95+ enemies. If you're Level 90ish, you should be OK, or maybe use ether, poison, chill or blaze attacks.
RPGCrazied said:
On the first,
yeah I think he ends up in the secret area in the mine near the beginning; it's a small lake and he's being attacked by a unique Krabble enemy. You should be able to fast travel there. On the ether exhaust quest, is that the one given to you in Junks by someone asking you to check it out? You just go to a small strip of land across from Digit 5 beach (fast travel to the connecting bridge or black mechon wreckage landmark, then go NE to the beach). It's a small circular building structure with low walls, and you can enter with the key you've been given - you fight uniques inside.
chaosblade
Unconfirmed Member
I think I'm probably 80% done or soMauricio_Magus said:
- just arrived at Agniratha
And the high level enemies are there for you to come back and kill later. Or to sneak around and maybe get something good or a quest item. Most of the game is like that, with really high level monsters mixed in with the weaker ones you can manage. Plus it keeps you on your toes, never know when a level 84 bird will swoop in out of nowhere and 1HKO you (those places are usually out of the way or warned about in advance though).
That guy messed me up pretty bad when I fought him. Only tried once at around level 67, but it did the big aoe attack and the vision saw it doing like 7100 damage. I was using Shulk, but I accidently used the wrong Monado art. So that was pretty ugly.Hiltz said:
Don't remember seeing the other one in that area, was it up on the top section? Might have killed that one without much effort, that big one was the only thing that gave me trouble in that area.
chaosblade
Unconfirmed Member
GAME has been canceling orders to the US for this game. Not sure if that's changed at all over the last few days.Effect said:
Oh, I thought that one was really easy. Killed it at least twice.Gvaz said:
Damn. That really sucks. Guess still no buy. Oh well. I guess I just have to hope the better then expected reception for Xenoblade will cause Nintendo of America to reconsidere The Last Story. No way Xenblade is coming out. I always felt The Last Story (was looking more forward to this then XB to be honest) would be an easier sell in North America due to the art style, a seemingly darker tone, cover system, and that they could easily use the tag line "From the creator of Final Fantasy" in advertising and on the box. Guess we'll have to see what happens after Skyward Sword is out.chaosblade said:
JohnnyPanda
Neo Member
chaosblade said:
Gamestation canceled my order but GAME shipped a few days after I placed the order once I had cleared with my bank that the charge was valid. I think BoA nixed the first order without asking thinking it was illegitimate.
Shipped a week ago today, supposed to take 4-6 business days according to their site. Sadly no tracking once it leaves the UK so I don't know when it'll arrive -- just entered the arrival window so hopefully soon.
chaosblade
Unconfirmed Member
Well, if GAME is shipping it out now then that's good. Plus there are other places to order it. TheHut group (TheHut, Zavvi, ASDA Entertainment) looks like it should be avoided after the issues people
had. Looks like Shopto and 365games are out of stock. Not sure what the other options from the UK are, but you could look into French/Italian/Spanish/German sites. But your packaging won't be in English
RPGCrazied
RPGCrazied
Member
Ugh. I got some of those quests now, thanks guys. Can't get the key cause it was guarded by a 93 unique.
I finally hit 73 and tried to fight again;
I finally hit 73 and tried to fight again;
Disciple Lady, at least I can harm her, but got her to almost half before it was to much. "You will pay with your insolence!" Damn, I can't wait to say that next.
SecretMoblin
Member
First off, you're hardly an idiot -- the Bionis' Leg is huge, and it's easy to get disoriented.ivysaur12 said:
Second, I'm not quite sure what you mean;
the Zax Guidepost is in the northwest of the area, on the second "level". If you follow the path from the Raguel Bridge and take a right at the fork, you should end up on the second level of the Leg (you may have to sneak past some Mechon on the way). From there, just head to the northwest of the map -- the guidepost is at ground level.
If you mean that spiral rock formation with the level 90 Gogol, then there is a quest that allows you to access the top of it from below, in the Windy Cave.
If you mean that spiral rock formation with the level 90 Gogol, then there is a quest that allows you to access the top of it from below, in the Windy Cave.
SecretMoblin
Member
Oh, well if you haven't found it already:ivysaur12 said:
Due south from the Zax Guidepost or due west from the spiral rock. There should be holes all around, and the Nopon can't be missed if you run around for a bit.
iamaustrian
Member
I fucking hate it when Shulk repeats every second word he gets told in the cutscenes.
what a clueless piece of shit
person X:" It's the Monado!"
Shulk:"the Monado!?"
person X:"it feels so strange to me"
Shulk:"strange!?...to you?!"
sometimes I wish Reyn would woop his ass for every stupid derp answer
what a clueless piece of shit
person X:" It's the Monado!"
Shulk:"the Monado!?"
person X:"it feels so strange to me"
Shulk:"strange!?...to you?!"
sometimes I wish Reyn would woop his ass for every stupid derp answer
SecretMoblin said:
Yup, found him and the other guy. Thanks!
I also take back what I said before when I said the affinity map seemed to be a bigger, more shallow version of Clock Town. While I don't expect anything nearly similar to the Anju and Kafei quest, there's surprising amount of characterization in these quests.
I also was hoping for more Xenosaga and Baten Kaitos cameos at this point, but oh well. Maybe a costume change?
What's this I hear about finding a
Is this part of the story or do you just find it on your own through quests ? I'm at
and still have the original one. I think the story has just started to hint about this when
replica Monado?
Central Factory
Shulk is in that cutscene that shows him floating in space, listening to a voice that tells him to find "his" Monado.
SecretMoblin
Member
I don't think the sidequests in this come anywhere near most of the ones in Majora's Mask in terms of character development, but then again I'm kind of quirky when it comes to stories and characters in video games. It also doesn't help that the character design in Xenoblade (for both the main characters and the NPCs) is pretty bland, in my not-very-humble opinion.ivysaur12 said:
And I don't think this is much of a spoiler, but I'll put it in tags anyway:
if you want more Baten Kaitos, you're just going to have to wait for the third game along with the rest of us. There aren't any cameos. :-(
Edit:
Just keep playing, you'll find out what's going on in a few hours. It's made very clear to you as part of the storyline.Hiltz said:
RPGCrazied
Member
Damn that boss is a bitch even at it's level, any tips?
SecretMoblin
Member
The right gems go a long way. Use status-blocking gems, use Shulk's skills if you're using him,RPGCrazied said:
I think, though I'm not certain, that Melia's Mind Blast can seal her arts,
RPGCrazied
Member
SecretMoblin said:
I never use Melia.
Am I suppose to go after the adds first?