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Xenoblade Chronicles X |OT| You want a baked Potatsu? http://youtu.be/8qPGXDk23mE
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Couple dumb beginner questions.
1) What division should I pick? Sitting at the selection screen now. I know they said I can change it, but I'm having trouble choosing nonetheless because I don't really know what this means in the context of the game.
2) I have a melee art that says it does improved damage when chaining from a ranged combo or something. What's that even mean?
3) I can't seem to figure out how (or why) to target sub regions of an enemy. I thought it was R3 but it doesn't seem to cycle them.
4) what do those B button QTEs do?
1) What division should I pick? Sitting at the selection screen now. I know they said I can change it, but I'm having trouble choosing nonetheless because I don't really know what this means in the context of the game.
2) I have a melee art that says it does improved damage when chaining from a ranged combo or something. What's that even mean?
3) I can't seem to figure out how (or why) to target sub regions of an enemy. I thought it was R3 but it doesn't seem to cycle them.
4) what do those B button QTEs do?
I understand why people are frustrated with the whole design of having threatening enemies dotted all over the introduction zones. Basically every other RPG that I've ever played doesn't do it this way, and I'd imagine it's the same for plenty of others. It just feels like you're doing something wrong, or the game expects you to be way higher level so early in the game.
Once you figure out how to maneuver around and that it's just how the game works, it gets a bit easier to swallow. I agree that it's ultimately a better design for this game. I do like the danger and whatnot. I think - as with plenty of things in this game - the game would be better served by being more transparent about itself though. Many, many mechanics are not obvious and require you paying close attention to minute details and reading the manual.
Once you figure out how to maneuver around and that it's just how the game works, it gets a bit easier to swallow. I agree that it's ultimately a better design for this game. I do like the danger and whatnot. I think - as with plenty of things in this game - the game would be better served by being more transparent about itself though. Many, many mechanics are not obvious and require you paying close attention to minute details and reading the manual.
f@luS
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Just started it
It's somehow annoying that it's on wiiu because the art is insane and overall good looking but so much aliasing and low Rez for now standard. I'm playing 2m away from a 175cm tv. Though on the game pad the game is much better looking and framerate is easier. I guess I'm play it there and then it's really a stunner
It's somehow annoying that it's on wiiu because the art is insane and overall good looking but so much aliasing and low Rez for now standard. I'm playing 2m away from a 175cm tv. Though on the game pad the game is much better looking and framerate is easier. I guess I'm play it there and then it's really a stunner
1) Basically, you get BLADE rank points for doing specific things. Curators get 5 points for picking up those blue crystals on the ground, everyone else gets 1, as an example. You can see which things contribute more when you're choosing a division. There are other factors as well but they're less impactful.
2) I believe if you use it after you've used a ranged art then you get bonus damage. Not 100% sure on this.
3) R3 locks in your target if you're already targeting an appendage. You cannot use a button to target appendages. You must simply move closer towards which appendage you want to strike and the target indicator will move to it. Then hit R3 to lock on. (90% sure this is how it works, someone can clarify if I'm wrong)
I couldn't stand playing Xenoblade because it was so low resolution. I think this looks fine on my TV, way better than the original. I think it looks better on the gamepad because it's getting downscaled, if I were to guess.
Lol, I had the exact same reaction. I was thinking "oh, that's a bit disappointing. Oh well, makes sense that Primordia would be bigger, this place is really densely vegetat- shiiiieeet.
I like the art design of the game but can't help feel it's a bit wasted on wii u. Framerate, while bearable, is not perfect, and the textures and pop in are pretty bad.
1) I'm going to offer a different viewpoint and say, do whatever sounds awesome to you. It's an RPG, play a role. Do what seems interesting! I like to hike and explore in real life so I chose curator.
2) I think someone else could probably answer this one better, but you'll see more combos available once you level higher.
3) You have to physically go stand next to and face the body part you want to attack. I had a hard time figuring this out, too!
Vincent Grayson
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Curators give you 5 points for each little blue collectible, so that's pretty neat.
I don't quite understand the "combo" thing either.
You have to move around an enemy to get at different limbs and such, and then when you've got the target on there, hit R3 to lock to that part.
B-button QTEs are pretty central to healing, so hit them as much as possible.
Thanks guys.. One other question. I got an add and honestly couldn't figure out how to switch targets between the mobs during combat... What am I missing?
One more: When the party member chatters stuff like "now use melee attacks!" what's that mean? Should I be paying attention?
One more: When the party member chatters stuff like "now use melee attacks!" what's that mean? Should I be paying attention?
Anyone?
R+a = Right
R+y = Left
to your edit: yes you should, the skills to use are highlighted in your skillbar (they pulse) during battle.
spyroflame0487
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Update in NoShippageddon
It's shipping! The HAPPENING has activated! And it's coming tomorrow from the looks of it.
It's shipping! The HAPPENING has activated! And it's coming tomorrow from the looks of it.
Spiritreaver
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I love the NLA music. Reminds me of a b-side Savage Garden song. I love Savage Garden.
BassForever
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How do you take classes from one job and put them on another? I miss my drifters side stab attack 
Akhe
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Jim_Cacher
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I think this design decision ties tightly with world-building. Mira is a hostile world, you (players) are always in danger. This, in return, strength the immersion of players as we realize that we are really the frontiers exploring this unknown world. Of course, it may cause frustrations, and people may call on Monolith for putting up such a unconventional design, but still, I personally love this decision. It reflects the determination of Monolith on the world-building of this game. Even though it may drive away some people, they don't make compromise and determine to make a game in which players can actually have the feeling of wandering in this beautiful and harsh world, searching ways to continue the existence of humanity.
Edit: I am refering to the decision of puting strong enemies around Primordia
wild wild rice
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*blows brains out
In the upper portion of the gamepad there are some icons that say I have spoils or division rewards or some shit available. How does one go about obtaining these things?
Charles Brandon
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Started this last night
No.
No.
FFS NO
No?
uhhh....fine. YES.
Cunts. I wanted no part in their extermination programme.
No.
No.
FFS NO
No?
uhhh....fine. YES.
Cunts. I wanted no part in their extermination programme.
Division Spoils go to Barracks and there is an online machine and you have the option there.
Scout Spoils are down Armory Alley. Another machine there where you register your charter to help people out as an NPC.
Spiritreaver
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Where??? My character looks like crap and I hate it, lol.I found the appearance change machine.
wild wild rice
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OK thanks.
Daria Morgendorffer
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So I can't finish the chopper quest at all, I got all the materials but I can't give them to the woman.
And reloading my save doesn't work because I saved after I finally got one of the materials.
And reloading my save doesn't work because I saved after I finally got one of the materials.
1. Check this : https://fanofxenobladex.wordpress.com/2015/12/05/xenoblades-chronicles-x-beginner-tips-2/
2. Are you talking about arguments/gems ?
3. only at chapter 5 when you will unlock feature to redo your char
I like the strong dudes running around but I hate when level 50s appear from the sky or ground and 1 shot me immediately. They sometimes literally pop in right above you and just fall on top of you. This causes a trial and error scenario that I think is poor design and breaks immersion because it's frustrating. Other than that I like that there are high level enemies roaming, as long as I can see them and avoid them with carefull movement.
I think you need to chain a couple of quests and it's after chapter 5. The final quest is called House of Cards.
Go to your inventory and actually count them to make sure you're not missing any. I think there's a bug that if you add an item you need to the collectopedia or somehow lose it, it won't be reflected in the quest progress indicator.
ShinNoNoir
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I've posted this already (but considering how fast this thread is going, it's no surprise my post went unnoticed), but here's one way of getting Connor's comm device: https://youtu.be/kZw2MO2AFxE?t=150
Agreed. I love having high-level monsters around the world, but I HATE it when they literally just pop into existence in your face, automatically aggroed.
Sometime my art flash, brown i think, this mean that i can chain a combo with partner?
Last night i use my sword in the begining of a fight to boost my melee art then return to my riffle waiting that my melee art flash, then use it to make that extra damage. Is this à good use of art? I think how thing works it's confusing.
Last night i use my sword in the begining of a fight to boost my melee art then return to my riffle waiting that my melee art flash, then use it to make that extra damage. Is this à good use of art? I think how thing works it's confusing.
it also sucks when you fast travel right into the middle of a gang of 'em, lmao
gamergirly
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Have yet to have that happen to me. It seemed to happen a lot in the first game tho
I haven't found any more than the ones I had yesterday. I've got two more continents to scour though, and I got my Skell last night. I've done a ton of exploration and I'm rich as hell - 3 more levels and I'll be able to make one hell of a crazy Amdusias.
I also noticed that upgrading AMs also upgrades their Skell equipment. I saw that Sakuraba is the one who makes a Pile Bunker, which means I chose correctly (I'll have the fourth AM maxed on my next delivery too).
Sammy Samusu
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Will I ever stop excelling?
gamergirly
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That whole rival thing is strange with that dudeWill I ever stop excelling?
I'm sure this will make sense once I boot up the game.
Thanks for the advice guys! Look forward to playing with all of you once I've accumulated enough experience to not be a burden.
Sammy Samusu
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He is my favorite NPC.
wild wild rice
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Fuck, I was so stuck on that last night and just decided to leave it be for now.
Ambushes are one of my favorite thing of that game.
You think you're swimming safely ? Then BAM!
I love that sense of danger.
Will I ever stop excelling?
Britsh voice will suit that smartass well, lol
Will I ever stop excelling?
This guy. What an asscave. Always the first to get wrecked out in combat, too.
Jim_Cacher
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Oh, that would be another case. I am pretty early into the game, so I did not have this kind of encounter yet.
Haha, this sounds awesome. I personally save a lot, so I really don't mind this happen.
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