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Xenoblade Chronicles X |OT| You want a baked Potatsu? http://youtu.be/8qPGXDk23mE
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Swam all the way to Sylvalum to do an Affinity Mission last night. I gotta say, no game has ever kept me so excited to play it and explore after this many hours. I've put 23 hours into the game so far and I feel like I have barely scratched the surface.
I never thought this game would be a GOTY contender when I bought it, but I was wrong.
I never thought this game would be a GOTY contender when I bought it, but I was wrong.
Its true the game doesn't spoon feed you all the tooltips upfront, but it is actually very organic in how it does deliver pertinent info. NPC's will regularly highlight info so long as the player takes the time to explore and chat now and again(complementing the theme of the game). Yes, info may arrive staggered during some players adventures, making certain systems or features unknown until the player discovers them, but I really dig this approach.
I get some find it frustrating as they want for total greased efficiency, considering how often quests and missions will pull you to locations regularly, missing a data node isn't really a big concern anyway as you posit. I love the little discoveries as I progress, visiting a new section of NLA to grab a quest and also learning a mechanic that was previously unhighlighted, or being given a tip where I can grab a rare collectible for a mission sitting in my log for hours. Happens constantly. But yes, looking at the game through the lens of an Ubi-checklist...you will hate this approach.
shoryukens
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Chapter 8 was so amazing; it seems like the more I play the game, the better it gets.
Quick question: What does it mean when an Art says "boost damage in melee combos"? Like if I use that art then do another melee art quickly, it'll give bonus damage?
Quick question: What does it mean when an Art says "boost damage in melee combos"? Like if I use that art then do another melee art quickly, it'll give bonus damage?
Yeah, that's how I understand it.
Other way around. I have one of those as a duelist and it gets a bonus in damage when using it right after a melee art.
So, I have the info for Elma and Phog's second heart to hearts, but I haven't even had their first ones! Do I have to have the info from a random person first? Kinda weird that they'd give you that information without you having done the first one.
Also, where do I get a pet cat!?
Finally played Ch 4 last night, I really should have done this ages ago. I'd already placed down a probe right by the boss.
Also
Also
dammit give me some warning I'm about to face humanoid enemies, I need time to switch my arts/skills! ...not that I really needed it this time, way overleveled
Honestly if you're not going for the whole "spam Brainjack and Sleep arts" setup that Mastermind is basically built around there's really no point to running with it. Most of its beam arts are only there to supplement debuffing an enemy and making them easier to hit with control. Grab the skills and move on (Secondary Accelerator is really excellent).
Otakumegane
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Man controlling Elma while having a duelist MC is amazing. Soul voices off the charts and critical power with stream edge while once they magnum edge.
So good.
So far my character ranking on how fun they are to control.
1. Elma (sprint during battle and positional arts op)
2. Doug
3. Irina (I like managing heals ok)
4. Gwin
5. Lao/Alexa (This class isn't as fun as I hoped it would be, there's just not enough variety)
6. Lin/HB (High cd arts, playing the tank class and not many chances for voice prompts also the AI sucks at controlling topple boosted arts)
So good.
So far my character ranking on how fun they are to control.
1. Elma (sprint during battle and positional arts op)
2. Doug
3. Irina (I like managing heals ok)
4. Gwin
5. Lao/Alexa (This class isn't as fun as I hoped it would be, there's just not enough variety)
6. Lin/HB (High cd arts, playing the tank class and not many chances for voice prompts also the AI sucks at controlling topple boosted arts)
StarStabbedMoon
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Correct. You'll know you hit it because you'll see the spiky message bubble around the numbers, similar to successful positional arts.
Astral/H3X
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I knooooooooooooooooooooooow.
Or at LEAST a hotkey to toggle UI.
That isn't already in right?
Just changing focal lengths would do wonders.
Flying Toaster
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Wow... Um like they say about Dragon Age. Get out of the Hinterlands.
I see where you are going but the games first few chapters are training wheels before you get the normal quests. I hope you give it more of a chance.
Otakumegane
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Another thing about the combo arts, melee and ranges doesn't just mean orange and yellow.
For example, side slash and magnum edge also count as a melee art for the purposes of bonus damage. I haven't tested burning slash yet.
For example, side slash and magnum edge also count as a melee art for the purposes of bonus damage. I haven't tested burning slash yet.
Burning slash counts, I have it as a part of my rotation.
And_Gignac
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Ok. I am going to shut up and keep playing. I know I am gonna end up loving the game (I already do, sans Sawano, ugh) it is just hard to let go of the idea that this isn't Xenoblade 2.
Ok. I am going to shut up and keep playing. I know I am gonna end up loving the game (I already do, sans Sawano, ugh) it is just hard to let go of the idea that this isn't Xenoblade 2.
Good luck, we're here if there is something you don't understand.
By the way, don't start any companion quests before you finished the tutorial quests of Eleanora and Kristy.
Add bestiary entries to the bottom screen when targeting enemies in combat. Cannot believe the gamepad just displays a goddamn logo. Amateur hour.
I want to recruit the guy who gives you Blossom Dance
. I have the guide and it says after chapter 7 I get an affinity quest for him with no requirements, and it should show up in the barracks. I've got nothing there in my game, what gives? Maybe an affinity quest prerequisite?
Nagi
devious.one
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Really dislike how slow the camera is inside buildings. Am I missing an option to up the speed?
Shit, they could put the health bars and arts pallet down there as well. It just feels like a total waste of an opportunity.
Are you sure it's after 7? I've been running around and haven't seen anything and that's where I am now.
Nope, it's terrible. You can use the reset camera button to swing it around a little faster, but that is the best you can do.
Astral Dog
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I got to level 10 in my class again, and one thing bothers me a bit, is there a huge benefit to changing classes inmediatly? Because i assume alot of the Arts i will be getting are new, and im currently leveling up the ones i have. Big improvment from the class before, but..
Its better to change classes right now or to wait a bit more?
Also, how do you equip augments?
Its better to change classes right now or to wait a bit more?
Also, how do you equip augments?
Is there a list somewhere of story-required affinity quests and their affinity level requirements? For example I've read one of Gwin's affinity quests is required to complete the game, so you need to build up one / two hearts with him beforehand.
I kind of just want to get those base affinity levels out of the way early on so I don't have to stress about experimenting with different members down the line.
Just equip both your old weapons on your new class. You can still level up / use your old arts, while gaining class levels (and arts) in your new class. Downside is the class might have different stats which render your old arts less effective (e.g. my HP went way down switching from Duelist to the Enforcer class, and I'm assuming melee attack as well, limiting the impact of my Longsword arts). Edit: I assume youre talking about a class change after mastering a class line.
I kind of just want to get those base affinity levels out of the way early on so I don't have to stress about experimenting with different members down the line.
Just equip both your old weapons on your new class. You can still level up / use your old arts, while gaining class levels (and arts) in your new class. Downside is the class might have different stats which render your old arts less effective (e.g. my HP went way down switching from Duelist to the Enforcer class, and I'm assuming melee attack as well, limiting the impact of my Longsword arts). Edit: I assume youre talking about a class change after mastering a class line.
shoryukens
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It's after chapter 8 I believe. I'm looking at it right now on my game.
IIRC, the only affinity needed for the main story is 1 heart for Lao and Gwin.
The game would be better without affinity period. It works against so many aspects of the game design.
Worth it, later classes also provide passive bonuses that Drifter does not(described on the class descriptions). Some artes also transfer(based on weapons), so at least you can stick to the upper path to maintain the same style of play while reaping the rewards of new, more powerful artes(some which are upgrades).
You can also shift at any time if you prefer, but it doesn't take that long to level each class up and wrap your head around the slight changes. Certainly worth experimenting rather than settling in the long-run.
Ch. 10 spoilers:
That was quite the big scale of a battle. I loved how big the enemy was. Other than that though, this felt like the first time the enemy is a damage sponge. It couldn't do enough damage and I had to wait everytime for my big attack. Still, l liked the battle.
I also just realized that Silica and Ryyz are of the same race. lol
I also just realized that Silica and Ryyz are of the same race. lol
Cool - thanks! Already at one heart with both, so now I can bring others along without worrying.
I did get the info from a random person, but I don't think you need the info to activate the quest. It just helps you to figure out when and where you need to be. The main requirement is probably just that you have one heart of affinity available. I haven't even gotten Phog yet, but Elma's first heart to heart is by the west gate in the industrial district. She needs to be out of your party and you will find her there talking to some people in the afternoon behind some large containers.
Astral Dog
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Thanks! I will go with the new class that keeps the weapons then.
TheMoon
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you're gonna have to live with this horrible subtitle for another 190-ish pages or so
Ok so after something like 3 hours of stealthing my way around monsters roughly 20 - 30 levels higher than me I finally planted enough probes to get Noctilum to 20% and start Chapter 6. I'm definitely doing something wrong right? It shouldn't be that difficult to get to a measly 20% Survey rate right?
Heart to hearts are different from affinity missions. They are just simple cutscenes that boost affinity.
Gamer @ Heart
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Is there a video that shows off all the clothes/fashion stuff that's available? I can't find an English one but I'm hoping that since the game has been out so long in Japan, one might exist in Japanese.
I want that super sweet jacket and leather pants I have seen someone wear. I must know their names.
I want that super sweet jacket and leather pants I have seen someone wear. I must know their names.
God damn it people
Just buy the mats in the BLADE devision shop with your bonus tickets.
Or use google - you can easily find any quest because someone already had the same problem always
NeonZ
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There are Heart to Hearts, special conversation scenes triggered in specific places. They aren't the same as the Affinity missions, which are actual... missions, not just interaction scenes.
Good to know. Thanks. So does the map update with locations of them then?
I gotta do some of these.
Thanks for this too.
Thank you!
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