RPGCrazied
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Aw. I just noticed the Japan version uses the American type clock. I'm sure I'll get use to it, but hate military time in general.
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Xenoblade Chronicles |OT| Man, what a bunch of jokers.
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SecretMoblin
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RPGCrazied said:
I used to loathe military time... until I went to Germany and saw how easy it made things. After doing the "subtract 12" thing for a few days it becomes very simple. All my portable devices are on a 24-hour clock.
Dead Prince
Banned
at least you might get it this week lol.UberTag said:
importers am cry
but ASDA shipped out the game already. blazingdarkness got his today (he preordered last week LOL)
so i assume that my game is mostly on a plane. 3 days at random facilities. monday is what i'm hoping.
VivaciousSoul
Member
All this talk of homebrew this and hard drive that makes me feel like I feel through a time warp back to 08/09 or something. Exciting times those were checking particular websites for the latest great breakthrough and who was going to do what next and of course the shockwaves it would send through message boards when Nintendo would release a system update.
Anyway I wonder who will be the first person to post the case/disc
I have to agree with the sentiment that I like RPGs long. 50, 70, 100 hours is no deterrent. I'm glad that Xenoblade is as good as good as it is. I was starting to feel like Final Fantasy X in 2001 was the end of an era that had begun since the late 80s. Hopefully Xenoblade is not a delayed swan song and more JRPGs of its caliber are on the way even if the pace at which they used to come out is never matched again. I know that after I complete Xenoblade I will get that strange feeling of being separated from characters that I grew attached to over the past so many hours. I know I can't be the only one who has delayed fighting the end game boss just to be in the world for a little while longer. Or at least in days gone by when life was less complicated, the summer felt like it lasted forever and the anticipation of the holiday season was madness. Sometimes I wish I could go back in time even if for only a day at a time.
Anyway I wonder who will be the first person to post the case/disc
I have to agree with the sentiment that I like RPGs long. 50, 70, 100 hours is no deterrent. I'm glad that Xenoblade is as good as good as it is. I was starting to feel like Final Fantasy X in 2001 was the end of an era that had begun since the late 80s. Hopefully Xenoblade is not a delayed swan song and more JRPGs of its caliber are on the way even if the pace at which they used to come out is never matched again. I know that after I complete Xenoblade I will get that strange feeling of being separated from characters that I grew attached to over the past so many hours. I know I can't be the only one who has delayed fighting the end game boss just to be in the world for a little while longer. Or at least in days gone by when life was less complicated, the summer felt like it lasted forever and the anticipation of the holiday season was madness. Sometimes I wish I could go back in time even if for only a day at a time.
King of the Potato People
Member
I'm very happy with the reviews for this, I expected a decent reception but nothing of this caliber... and the last great JRPG was when exactly? It seemed to have landed on the console I least expected.
RPGCrazied
Member
DMPrince said:
I hope they packed it good, or I fear the condition its in. Though I have a spare case for it, so if thats the only thing damaged, I'm good.
SecretMoblin
Member
King of the Potato People said:
If we're talking consoles (and not the huge number of spectacular portable games), the last great JRPG was Demon's Souls. And it was genuinely great.
And Xenoblade proves that it's not the console that makes a game worthwhile.
Asking stores around, they don't even know when they'll get the game even though it's coming out this week. Much less about any promotional posters.
I'll check stores tomorrow and thursday since a few stores around here usually get Nintendo games a day or two earlier.
So do we know if the soundtrack that will be available for download will be the full (4 discs) OST or a smaller selection of tracks?
I'll check stores tomorrow and thursday since a few stores around here usually get Nintendo games a day or two earlier.
So do we know if the soundtrack that will be available for download will be the full (4 discs) OST or a smaller selection of tracks?
RPGCrazied
Member
dani_dc said:
From gamefaqs:
http://www.nintendo.co.uk/NOE/en_GB...s_play_videos_and_soundtrack_offer_44316.html
Club Nintendo members are also in for a treat, as those who register their copy of the game before 30th September will for a limited time be able to download the games official soundtrack from the Treasures section of their Club Nintendo account.
Dead Prince
Banned
is it that bad when importing from uk? lol with play-asia i had no problem with FFXIII and the soundtrack lol.RPGCrazied said:
BlazingDarkness
Member
Can't believe I took the afternoon out from playing Xenoblade to watch Sony conference, what a waste
RPGCrazied
Member
Whats the reverse cover look like? Any pics of it?
Dunno. First time ordering overseas. Its going to be in many trucks to even get here, who knows who will kick or throw it around.
DMPrince said:
Dunno. First time ordering overseas. Its going to be in many trucks to even get here, who knows who will kick or throw it around.
demonturkey
Member
RPGCrazied said:
Oh hey, this is really cool.
NOE are making with the complimentary soundtracks this summer.
Yeah I saw that.RPGCrazied said:
I was wondering if we know if we're getting the full 91 tracks OST or a smaller OST with a selection of tracks. It's not unusual for companies to say we'll get an OST and then the OST is just a smaller selection of 10~15 tracks.
Though from your reply I suppose that means that that particular announcement is all we have.
Mr. Wonderful
Member
Agreed!bobbychalkers said:365games needs to hurry up and ship my copy.
RPGCrazied
Member
demonturkey said:
Other than eBay, where can you buy the 4disc set? I might bite.
CruxisMana
Member
Time to register at Club Nintendo.
RPGCrazied
Member
No idea. I'm not European. I get nothing cool, no posters, no steel case, just the game. I guess it could be worse and not get to play it at all.
CruxisMana
Member
Time to go find a Nintendo product code in my room somewhere!
creid said:
Well even if you are required one, you can just put a random address and download the soundtrack.
I posted the link above, but you can order it from play-asia or yesasia though neither of them have the OST in stock at the moment.RPGCrazied said:
Ordered a few other soundtracks from play-asia a few weeks ago and they got here in perfect condition (I choose for them to be shipped in a box instead of a air bubble envelope though).
TheExplodingHead
Banned
After reading through a few reviews I have to say it really sucks us Americans aren't getting this...
What is GAF's thoughts on it so far, how does it fare compared to other JRPG's?
What is GAF's thoughts on it so far, how does it fare compared to other JRPG's?
SecretMoblin
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RPGCrazied
Member
Well, people are saying its the best jRPG this gen. Not saying much, cause we only got a handful of good ones. Tales of Versperia being the stand out one to me.
Lord Ghirahim
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wsippel said:
Yeah, I just reached the bottom and I'm about to fight 褐のゾード, I think this will take a while...
edit: fuckfuckfuckfuckfuckfuckfuckfuckfuck
CruxisMana
Member
I've registered for Club Nintendo, but it keeps telling me I have an invalid login...
wtf.
wtf.
A Human Becoming
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RPGCrazied said:
Pretty much. Third on consoles for me is Lost Odyssey, which last generation would have been considered average.
slaughterking
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Haha, there's no such news on the German NoE site. Between all the artbooks, posters, steelbooks and now the OST we come away completely empty-handed.RPGCrazied said:
Starwolf_UK
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cdjapan is another place to get the CD. Also doesn't seem to be in immediate stock.
If the Club Nintendo download turns out to be missing lots of files I'll just grab the files off the game disc (apparently they are in ADX and similar extensions).
Still it sure is nice for Club Nintendo treasures to actually return (it used to be when you registered a game you would get treasures that were generally a couple of wallpapers) and the September 30th deadline kind of suggests they understand that people might be importing and register anyway (not that they can claim any rewards...well the wallpapers but probably not the ringtones)
I'm getting flashbacks to the Baten Kaitos "Soundtrack", I think the US got a 7 track CD (pre-order bonus?) while Europeans could spend way too many stars on an 8 track one.dani_dc said:
If the Club Nintendo download turns out to be missing lots of files I'll just grab the files off the game disc (apparently they are in ADX and similar extensions).
Still it sure is nice for Club Nintendo treasures to actually return (it used to be when you registered a game you would get treasures that were generally a couple of wallpapers) and the September 30th deadline kind of suggests they understand that people might be importing and register anyway (not that they can claim any rewards...well the wallpapers but probably not the ringtones)
Maybe you have to sign a confirmation e-mail before the account is activated. Another thing to do is clear your cookies or cache.CruxisMana said:
RPGCrazied
Member
I really want that steel case. I hope one shows up on eBay or something later.
Out_Of_Ammo
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Anyone knows if the soundtrack download is for al EU countries or just the UK? I live in Belgium and there isn't an anouncement on nintendo.be
Alexios
Cores, shaders and BIOS oh my!
You could probably register the game on the UK Club Nintendo if you wanted... There's no Club Nintendo in my country but that works for me and I get stars and such. Though I never got anything beyond a point card, they always expired before I got too many... I imagine I'd have trouble redeeming physical goods.
But yeah, try that if you don't mind missing a few stars from your main Club account.
But yeah, try that if you don't mind missing a few stars from your main Club account.
I didn't check all sites but the portuguese one also mentions the OST. So does the Belgium site actually.Out_Of_Ammo said:Anyone knows if the soundtrack download is for al EU countries or just the UK? I live in Belgium and there isn't an anouncement on nintendo.be
Here is the Belgium announcement.
CruxisMana
Member
Starwolf_UK said:
I did that.
I even requested a new password and I'm using the same username and password that they provided in that email and it still says it's invalid...
Out_Of_Ammo
Member
dani_dc said:
Thx but that is only on the french version of the Belgian site
I live in Flanders (Dutch speaking) and it's not on that site. But if it's on there, I guess we'll get it too Yeah, I can't see why the other half of the country wouldn't get it. They probably just didn't bother translating it yet or something.Out_Of_Ammo said:Thx but that is only on the french version of the Belgian site
CruxisMana
Member
This is infuriating.
Corleth the Fey
Member
So.... have you played it or not?RPGCrazied said:Isn't chaining mandatory? Maybe you don't have gems in your weapons? I don't know, never played the game.
Well, what I played of the Japanese import, even the starting area, lots of critters around.
Which app is best for region-free gaming?
http://gwht.wikidot.com/region-free
I don't need many features.
Will TinyLoad do the trick?
http://gwht.wikidot.com/region-free
I don't need many features.
Will TinyLoad do the trick?
CruxisMana
Member
CruxisMana said:
Yup...
It asks for your email address not your username...
Total idiot moment.
Lord Ghirahim
Member
OH GOD HOW DO I BEAT ZORD
FILLING UP THE GAUGE TOOK FOREVER
AND THEN HE TOOK SO LITTLE DAMAGE WHAT THE HELL
OH GOD
FILLING UP THE GAUGE TOOK FOREVER
AND THEN HE TOOK SO LITTLE DAMAGE WHAT THE HELL
OH GOD
CruxisMana
Member
Lord Ghirahim said:
I can't offer any assistance, but in this Dolphin video he manages to tackle said boss.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wjzv0KtDXOA#t=8m05s
Dead Prince
Banned
your spoiler needs more hint to where you are to get an idea.Lord Ghirahim said:
jesusraz
Member
I'm not sure, to be honest. I'll check the assets site later to see if there are more up-to-date ones.Starwolf_UK said:
Ah well, at least people are only criticising the screens used, not my actual review...although it seems some prefer EG's use of fancy words
I'm not the only one to give it 10/10, at least. Here's N Europe's review conclusion:
(didn't know the site was banned here!)