Are you ready to give up 24+ hours of your life? You can because it's RPG THREAD #3!!

[Rei no Otaku]

I wouldn't wish that game on my worst enemy.

[Rodimus]

I tried getting into Odin Sphere but I wasn't enjoying it. I'm really in the mood to play an RPG and I want to play Suikoden. Since it's the only one if the series I ............................. Why I'm I trying to justify playing Suikoden IV? I should just say I'm a retard with crappy tastes in games, THE END.

BTW I'm sorry if I offend anybody with my retard comment.

[fatbeer]

Another NisAmerica Preorder,dragoneer's aria comes with artbook for $39.99
http://www.rosenqueen.com/ProductImages/games/dragoneers.jpg
http://www.rosenqueen.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=100

[whoknows]

I've had Nocturne and DDS1 & 2 for less than a month and I'm already bored with them. I put a lot of effort into getting them at a decent price too :lol:

[Rodimus]

I've had Nocturne and DDS1 & 2 for less than a month and I'm already bored with them. I put a lot of effort into getting them at a decent price too :lol:

That's too bad, I had alot of fun with Nocturne. I've been wanting to give it a second play through some time. Out of curiosity how far did you get into it?

[Dark Slayer120]

I've had Nocturne and DDS1 & 2 for less than a month and I'm already bored with them. I put a lot of effort into getting them at a decent price too :lol:

Is there anything you don't get bored of? ;)

[whoknows]

That's too bad, I had alot of fun with Nocturne. I've been wanting to give it a second play through some time. Out of curiosity how far did you get into it?
I'm not done with it, I just got bored with it. I'm only 6 or so hours into it though, I'm sure I'll keep going eventually. I just got other stuff that's occupying my time :-P
Is there anything you don't get bored of? ;)
Nah...probably not. :lol:

I was making good progress in The Darkness until my save got overwritten. That's the last game I was enjoying

[Dark Slayer120]

I was making good progress in The Darkness until my save got overwritten. That's the last game I was enjoying

I read that and it's very fucked up indeed. That has to be the worst save system EVER, I mean wtf were they thinking? I'd shelf it for like two days then pick it up again. If not just sell that bitch while you can get decent money for it.

[JEKKI]

look who I saw today~!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/sambao/DSC00437.jpg

[Chacrana]

Awesome.

[Rodimus]

Did you get their autographs?

[MarkMan]

Persona fu-ckin 3

I'll put up a review soon, that game is good.

I had a lot more fun with it than I did DDS1/2...

[Rodimus]

Did you beat it already Markman?

[Chacrana]

Yeah, I'm interested to see this review as well. This game has soooo much potential.

Though I think it's clear that Markman did like it.

[MarkMan]

Yeah, I did today... I got lazy at home and didn't feel like driving 2 hours again to go to shitty Anime Expo... Even though ATLUS was there...

Speaking of ATLUS, I talked to one of their booth workers, probably just a guy hired to talk there, lol... he had no idea on anything about the game... Oh well... :(

[JEKKI]

yeay they looked rather useless... but they gave me free stuff!!

at least NIS America booth had some of their higher-up staff chilling there that I got to talk to!

NIS didnt give me any free stuff tho :(

[MarkMan]

Word to free bumpy trot harmonica keychains(You can actually use them as real harmonicas! lolol)

Overall the RPG gaming presence at AX was weak aside from the FFXI booth....

[JEKKI]

yuuup~!! small asian girls showin off mad skinz~~

damn I shoulda taken pics :(

btw I didnt get any harmonica?!?! wtf?!?!

all I got from Atlus was cell phone straps/screen wipes and a dvd

[Rodimus]

Question about Persona 3 - Without spoiling anything are there any returning characters from the previous Persona games?

[fatbeer]

The main characters of Persona 3 are different from previous series. I'm not sure will they have small appearance such as npc(non playable character) or in secret dungeons. If it was Tales series, all previous characters are generally found in the Colosseum.

classic gaming have small article on it
http://hg101.classicgaming.gamespy.com/megaten/megaten4a.htm

gamealmighty have preview
http://www.gamealmighty.com/game-preview-individual/preview/Shin_Megami_Tensei_Persona_3/

[Rei no Otaku]

What's the verdict on FFI for the PSP? Worth it if you own the other versions?

[fatbeer]

It seem like it's a little bit better then the other version according reviewers. In my opinion I rather go for gba version. It cheaper with manufactured suggest retail price of $20, it contains both final fantasy 1 & 2 , have most of extra features, and no load time.

according to wikipedia
The PSP version has higher resolution 2D graphics, the FMV sequences from the Origins release and the bonus dungeons from the Dawn of Souls release. It also contains an all new dungeon, as well as an Amano Art Gallery. The gallery uses the PSP's naturally high resolution to display high quality art by Yoshitaka Amano, with new pieces of art being unlocked as you progress through the game. The new dungeon, titled Labyrinth of Time (時の迷宮, Toki no Meikyū?), is a dungeon with a time limit, in which the player's HP constantly decreases as time passes. The player is able to exchange abilities such as White Magic usage and the Dash command in order to extend to the time limit, allowing them to delve deeper into the dungeon

[Rei no Otaku]

I'm not so poor that I care about a $10 difference, I despise FFII, and I play my PSP far more than my DS... Guess I'll get this version lol.

[Rodimus]

Question about Persona 3 - Without spoiling anything are there any returning characters from the previous Persona games?

Markman, can you confirm or deny this? ^^^^

[fatbeer]

I don't care much for remake. I have a hard time playing the same game second time around. It doesn't bring the same experience the first time playing it. Right now, having a tough time staying awake with final fantasy 6 for gba.

I hate final fantasy ii as well, the stupid system involving key words advancing further in the game.

[MarkMan]

Rodimus: Yes.
And there are references to 2.

[Rodimus]

Rodimus: Yes.
And there are references to 2.

Thanks bro :D

[Swift900]

I just finished Final Fantasy III for the DS, and had a really good time with it. The whole job system was something new to me and it turned out to be a totally welcome breath of fresh air. My only gripes with the game are: (1) the fact you cannot save in dungeons, and (2) the fact that the final boss was so much stronger than anything faced up till that point. I had to level my party for atleast 2 hours before taking on the final boss. Aside from that, FFIII is the best FF I've played...

... I've only played I & II on the GBA Dawn of Souls :oops:

Not sure what I'm going to try next... I could push on and play FFIV, but I've been itching to try out .Dot Hack.

[Rei no Otaku]

I really want that FFIV remake for the DS. If you couldn't tell, it's my favorite game in the series.

[Mr. Beef]

I dunno, I couldn't stand FFIV, mainly because everyone kept getting killed off. As soon as those twins were axed, I shut the game off forever. I can take a lot of things in my rpgs, but that crossed the line.

[Rei no Otaku]

That's one of the reasons I liked it... I was actually annoyed thatthey came back!

[Mr. Beef]

That's one of the reasons I liked it... I was actually annoyed thatthey came back!What!? Ah, you're kidding me! Even that old Sage guy?

[Rei no Otaku]

Nah, he's the only one who stayed dead. Everyone else comes back.

[Rodimus]

I'm gonna start playing Phantasy Star Universe in a few days. It's my first MMORPG. Can anyone give me any tips on farming for EXP, gaining easy Mesta, anything?

[Rei no Otaku]

Here's a tip: The game sucks, don't bother. Played it for a month, and regret every minute of it.

[Rodimus]

Here's a tip: The game sucks, don't bother. Played it for a month, and regret every minute of it.

No offense but posts like this is why this thread isn't as good as it could be. I can understand your dislike for certian games but if you don't have anything helpful to contribute why even bother posting? I could care less if you hate the game or not.

[Rei no Otaku]

Why would my post affect anyone else? I have a high opinion of myself, but it sure in the hell isn't so high I feel my very presence in this thread stops other people from posting, but apparently I am just that important. Thanks for the ego boost.

Also I really don't care what you think about my opinion, or the game. I stated my opinion on a RPG in the RPG thread. If you don't like it, feel free to ignore me. My feelings won't be hurt.

[Apossum]

I'm gonna start playing Phantasy Star Universe in a few days. It's my first MMORPG. Can anyone give me any tips on farming for EXP, gaining easy Mesta, anything?


you can play areas over and over...not sure about specific spots for good loot though. lots of neon in that game!

[Rodimus]

Why would my post affect anyone else? I have a high opinion of myself, but it sure in the hell isn't so high I feel my very presence in this thread stops other people from posting, but apparently I am just that important. Thanks for the ego boost.

Also I really don't care what you think about my opinion, or the game. I stated my opinion on a RPG in the RPG thread. If you don't like it, feel free to ignore me. My feelings won't be hurt.

Hey, I did say "No Offense" ;) And you're welcome for the ego boost, sounds like you need it.

you can play areas over and over...not sure about specific spots for good loot though. lots of neon in that game!

I was playing the demo for a few days and a couple friends and myself decided to play it for a month. It sucks that you can't transfer items from your demo character to the real character.

[Apossum]

Hey, I did say "No Offense" ;) And you're welcome for the ego boost, sounds like you need it.



I was playing the demo for a few days and a couple friends and myself decided to play it for a month. It sucks that you can't transfer items from your demo character to the real character.


yeah. the demo is kinda cool since you can play with same guy for a month. so it's my free PSO fix from time to time, though I don't like it enough to purchase the game.

[RelentlessRolento]

you can play areas over and over...not sure about specific spots for good loot though. lots of neon in that game!


Hamtarus!

[Rodimus]

yeah. the demo is kinda cool since you can play with same guy for a month. so it's my free PSO fix from time to time, though I don't like it enough to purchase the game.

Sometimes I just feel like level grinding, but the demo feels like a waste of time since you lose your character after a month. Of course being a CAG I got it cheap so the extra $9.99 to play just feels like paying full price.

[Rodimus]

Hamtarus!

Where's that? Were Hamtaro lives or somthing?

[Mr. Beef]

I'm gonna start playing Phantasy Star Universe in a few days. It's my first MMORPG. Can anyone give me any tips on farming for EXP, gaining easy Mesta, anything?I cancelled my Hunter's Licence last month, so I don't remember much. All I remember is that the Dragon Boss is your friend for farming both exp and meseta. Planet Parum, beat the Dragon the first time (1st time gives you relatively nothing), then turn around and head back into that gate to go through a different dungeon and fight the same dragon, but for a greater amount of exp and meseta.

If you're low level, you can go to Moatoob and do some Bruce runs at the Guardian's mission counter. Those are easy, and almost everyone who has a party knows what they're doing. After about 100 or so runs however, it gets repetitive.

Fighting the same dragon over and over and over again is kinda why I cancelled my hunter's licence. :/ I plan on getting another one once the expansion comes out. Maybe.

[Rei no Otaku]

Hey, I did say "No Offense" ;) And you're welcome for the ego boost, sounds like you need it.
Hey, my ego is my most endearing trait! Anyway I apologize for being snippy with you. I think I was just hungry.

Play FFXI instead!

[Rodimus]

^ Thanks bro, I'll definatly take all that into consideration. One more question: can you have multiple characters like the demo or are you only allowed one? Cause once the expansion comes out I may want to create a new character.


Hey, my ego is my most endearing trait! Anyway I apologize for being snippy with you. I think I was just hungry.

Play FFXI instead!


It's cool. I totally forgot about FFXI (I recently got my 360 a few months ago.) How much is it to play that? And do you know where I can get one cheap?

[Rei no Otaku]

I've been playing it for a few years now. I actually took a break for about a year 2 years ago, and recently came back to it. I have a level 62 white mage at the moment. The game does have some flaws, but it's just so damn adddicting.

You can get it for the 360 for $20 new, and it costs $12.95 a month to play. Also you get a free month. The hardest thing about the game is the first 10 levels. Once you get past that the game really begins.

[Rodimus]

I've been playing it for a few years now. I actually took a break for about a year 2 years ago, and recently came back to it. I have a level 62 white mage at the moment. The game does have some flaws, but it's just so damn adddicting.

You can get it for the 360 for $20 new, and it costs $12.95 a month to play. Also you get a free month. The hardest thing about the game is the first 10 levels. Once you get past that the game really begins.

If PSU falls through I'l pick this one up. Is their an offline mode? I just completely forgot this game existed. Also if you're hungry I have a Taco on my tradelist. :bouncy:

[Rei no Otaku]

No, it's online only. It's a MMORPG all the way.

I had pizza :O

[MarkMan]

New US Persona 3 video here, at my blog:

http://high-scoreonline.com/blogs/markman/

Trying to show more of the English VA.

I honestly don't think it's bad at all... I like some voices better than their Japanese counterparts...

[Chacrana]

Yeah, Atlus' dub for SMT DDS was excellent. I have absolutely no complaints as far as that game goes. But I'm guessing Blue Dragon will be disastrous... just a gut feeling.

That video is a relief though -- it's all really well done.

[MarkMan]

Trust me, Blue Dragon IS HORRIBLE.

But hey, it has Japanese language option!

Woooo.

[Chacrana]

Trust me, Blue Dragon IS HORRIBLE.

But hey, it has Japanese language option!

Woooo.

Yeah, as long as the Jap's in there, I'm good. Should be the same thing for Lost Odyssey later this year too, which is a relief.

Though Persona 3 is still the RPG that matters most.

[urzishra14]

i hated persona 1 and 2.. what makes me think i'll like 3..

right now.. i can't get enough of dragon quest 8.. that game is too adicting and i lose too many days just wandering around beating things up.. i am also playing xenogears.. it too eats up a lot of my time.. one day i'll get into Lunar 1 & 2.. and eventually i'll get contact on the DS.. and i just finished Final Fantasy 4 and 5 on the GBA didn't play them the first time so it was great to "finally" beat those pre FF7 games..

i'm not getting a next gen console until Mass Effect comes out and its good..

although oblvion just temps me every single day.. but i know i don't want it yet (IE i think they'll be a price drop)

[SL4IN]

currently i'm playing valkyrie proflie lenneth on the psp I just bought and still trucking my way through pokemon diamond on the ds (230+ hours)!

and as far was what I'm looking forward to, I'm VERY much looking forward to both final fantasy tactics and crisis core for the psp.

[Rei no Otaku]

and still trucking my way through pokemon diamond on the ds (230+ hours)!
Christ, I guess you "caught them all."

[EXStrike]

You can't yet unless you cheated.

[MarkMan]

i hated persona 1 and 2.. what makes me think i'll like 3..



Depends on why you hated them... for starters, part 3 is a lot more polished than the previous two..... the story isn't as dark or detailed as the first two, but it definately has it's own pull/vibe.

The game is way easier than the first two games too. A lot more user friendly as well.

It's just way different, I can't tell you for sure if you'll like it, but I think it is worth a try/rent...

----

And yes, Dragon Quest VIII is a wonderful game... I had to rush to beat that game(reviewed that game 2 years ago)... but it was the best non sleeping marathon I ever had...

[urzishra14]

well.. to be honest.. the reason i hated the first game was the controls (pre dual shock ps1 sucks for controls) so i guess you can chock that up to "user friendly".. and yeah.. the second one just didn't appeal to me when i finally purchased it (like 2 or 3 years ago.. maybe..)

i will try it if i see it.. i mean i usually try everything.. and i did like the first DDS game.. wasn't too bad.. if its created by that team (from what i understand) then it will be pretty good..

but yeah.. the first game was just too wonky for me.. the controls were hard to understand and I was confused for the 3 to 5 hours i put into it.. made me want to kill myself.

[MarkMan]

I'm pretty sure ppl will be impressed with the Blue Dragon demo coming out soon, it's a good one. ;)

[Rodimus]

Awsome, we are getting a Blue Dragon demo! Did Japan ever get a demo?

[DQT]

That's one of the reasons I liked it... I was actually annoyed thatthey came back!

Sure it diminished their sacrifices, but I'd take the twins over Rosa and Rydia anytime.

[Rei no Otaku]

Sure it diminished their sacrifices, but I'd take the twins over Rosa and Rydia anytime.
Noooo!!

[Moxio]

Hmmm... haven't played IV in a while, I should replay it.

[Chacrana]

So about how many hours in will Tales of the Abyss get good?

[Rei no Otaku]

So about how many hours in will Tales of the Abyss get good?
I liked it from the beginning, so I can't help you there T.T

[fatbeer]

It gets better when your in 12-15 hours in it, you get more character development.

[Mr. Beef]

Sure it diminished their sacrifices, but I'd take the twins over Rosa and Rydia anytime.Lawl.

[eldergamer]

I really have enjoyed atelier iris so far. Although the story is mostly non-essential. (The fact that I cannot remember where I'm going when I return to play the game w/o using the 'mission' button shows the story to not really be that compelling/involving. I completely forgot there was a main villian until he was mentioned again).

The question I really have is if I liked the first one should I pick up the 2nd? I see the third has gotten really poor reviews for backtracking and being a dungeon crawler, so that's off my list. But what is anyone's opinion of AI 2?

[DQT]

Noooo!!

Sorry. Actually, I just like Palom's magic abilities, but I liked Rydia's character much better. So it's more of a toss-up really. Rosa's gonna be stuck at that tower for loooonng time though.

[Rodimus]

Rei - I took your advice and sought out a copy of FFXI. Picked one up off another CAG for $8 shipped. Phantasy Star was also cheap, $15. Are these MMORPG's so cheap cause they require you to pay extra to play online?

[EXStrike]

Yeah, they are. I can't remember the rates exactly, but PSO/PSU requires a Hunter's License to get online and FFXI needs registration+payment through their PlayOnline service.

[Rei no Otaku]

Rei - I took your advice and sought out a copy of FFXI. Picked one up off another CAG for $8 shipped. Phantasy Star was also cheap, $15. Are these MMORPG's so cheap cause they require you to pay extra to play online?
When you play choose the Fenrir server, it's one I'm on. I'll help you out. The only thing is my 360 is being repaired, so I won't be on until I get it back.

[Rodimus]

^ Thanks, I haven't gotten my copy of PSU yet. But I plan on playing that first. If it gets boring I might hop over to FFXI. By that time I asume your 360 should be fixed.

[Mr. Beef]

^ Thanks, I haven't gotten my copy of PSU yet. But I plan on playing that first. If it gets boring I might hop over to FFXI. By that time I asume your 360 should be fixed.If I still had my hunter's licence, I'd help out. Have you decided which class you wanted, and what race?

[willardhaven]

Speaking of FF XI eBay prices for Aht Urhgan PS2 have skyrocketed.

I wish I had picked up a copy at retail.

[Rodimus]

If I still had my hunter's licence, I'd help out. Have you decided which class you wanted, and what race?

I'm not sure what "class" is, but I know I want to be of Newman race. I like magic :bouncy: I pretty pissed I didn't get my copy today, I've been dying to play it for a week now. I should've just spent the extra $10 and bought one at EB/GS. My friends have already got it and are waiting for me to get mine. URGH:bomb:

[whoknows]

I got Enchanted Arms last week for PS3 due to the price drop, but I'm wondering and asking anyone who has played it, is it worth playing or should I return it while I have the chance?

[Mr. Beef]

I'm not sure what "class" is, but I know I want to be of Newman race. I like magic :bouncy: I pretty pissed I didn't get my copy today, I've been dying to play it for a week now. I should've just spent the extra $10 and bought one at EB/GS. My friends have already got it and are waiting for me to get mine. URGH:bomb:Heheh. I was a Beast Hunter. The damage I was giving was amazing, but my accuracy was pretty abysmal.

They added new classes aside from the normal Hunter/Ranger/Force, and you can switch between the initial three at almost anytime. Once you level your classes enough, you can switch classes to make a hybrid of any of the 3. I was aiming for Hunter/Ranger, but leveling up Ranger was a pain.

Also, certain races get special bonuses. At lvl 10, Casts get a huge laser/grenade launcher/death beam to fire at enemies, and Beasts get to transform into.....bigger beasts. Three or four different big beast forms to choose from though. Invincibility, Power, Defense, and Agility. Power is usually the best one in the beginning, but once you start to get to harder missions, Invincibility is usually a better choice so that you don't get smacked around while you're fighting up-close. From what I heard, they were still working on the Human/Newman bonuses. Newmans get a summon, and Humans get.....vehicles.

[Magus8472]

When you play choose the Fenrir server, it's one I'm on. I'll help you out. The only thing is my 360 is being repaired, so I won't be on until I get it back.

I used to play on Fenrir. Sort of regret transferring to Hades, which ended up being thirty times worse than Fenrir ever was.

Regardless, FFXI was a decently fun game to level a character in, but the tedium of its endgame was unrivaled by anything I've encountered since. I'm still amazed I managed to stay awake through all those marathon HNM camping sessions, let alone stuff like Kirin and Dynamis Lord.

[Rodimus]

Started playing PSU. I'm a Force. But I need money. Why are clothes so damn exspensive? Any tips on Meseta making?

[sprintsucks5892]

Finished Xenosaga Episode 1 last night. It had the most intense ending I've ever seen, so I went directly into Episode 2. Love the combat system, it's so fast.

[Mr. Beef]

Started playing PSU. I'm a Force. But I need money. Why are clothes so damn exspensive? Any tips on Meseta making?Heheheh, yeah, I remember my roommate being a clothes-whore. Of course, HE always had meseta, and I didn't...

Anyways, if you like making moneys, Planet Moatoob is one good location. You can go and do Bruce Runs with other people at the Guardian's desk there. As long as you can get at least an overall "A" grade for the mission, you make around 9-10k meseta. Even more for "S."

[Rodimus]

Heheheh, yeah, I remember my roommate being a clothes-whore. Of course, HE always had meseta, and I didn't...

Anyways, if you like making moneys, Planet Moatoob is one good location. You can go and do Bruce Runs with other people at the Guardian's desk there. As long as you can get at least an overall "A" grade for the mission, you make around 9-10k meseta. Even more for "S."

Thanks for the advice, I'll definatly check that out :bouncy:

[Magus8472]

Finished Xenosaga Episode 1 last night. It had the most intense ending I've ever seen, so I went directly into Episode 2. Love the combat system, it's so fast.

Love Xenosaga 2? Surely you jest.

[fatbeer]

Finished Xenosaga Episode 1 last night. It had the most intense ending I've ever seen, so I went directly into Episode 2. Love the combat system, it's so fast.

If you think that combat system fast, that's nothing compare to the next episode. I dislike the combat system for that game. All the characters have the same skills and there is very little strategy involved in combat. It either boost aerial or ground attack, afterwards keep doing the same thing for boss fights over and over again

[bigl523]

i don't like the more realistic character models in xeno episode 2. i finished episode 1 a couple of months ago and swore i wouldn't start episode 2 until i finished disgaea 2 which i promised i wouldn't start until i beat odin sphere. so much for that haha. now currently playing all 3 and it looks like its gonna be a while before they're all done and i can open up episode 3 :(

[sprintsucks5892]

Love Xenosaga 2? Surely you jest. Nope. Fixed my problem with the last one (Episode 1's combat was slow.). My only problems are some of the new VO's are bad (MOMO and KOS-MOS).

If you think that combat system fast, that's nothing compare to the next episode. I dislike the combat system for that game. All the characters have the same skills and there is very little strategy involved in combat. It either boost aerial or ground attack, afterwards keep doing the same thing for boss fights over and over again I can see your complaints about little strategy, but I think Ep. 1 didn't have much either. Most of my battles boiled down to Tech Attack-Enemy Attack-Heal-Tech Attack. That is until I got Erde Kraiser.
I don't agree with your complaint about skills. I think you're supposed to tailor each character to their strengths (Giving MOMO and Shion ether based attacks, giving Ziggy and KOS-MOS skills that increase the attacks and defense further, etc.). The same could be (And has been) said about FF XII.

[EXStrike]

Nope. Fixed my problem with the last one (Episode 1's combat was slow.). My only problems are some of the new VO's are bad (MOMO and KOS-MOS).


Episode 2's combat was just as slow, if not slower, than Episode 1's.

That said, I enjoy Episode 3's more streamlined and quicker battle system.

[Rei no Otaku]

I own all 3 Xenosaga games and have yet to play them...

[Magus8472]

Nope. Fixed my problem with the last one (Episode 1's combat was slow.). My only problems are some of the new VO's are bad (MOMO and KOS-MOS).

Fair enough, though from what I remember its combat system was actually rather slow due to its reliance on whoring stock, particularly in boss fights. Plus, the manner in which the characters are differentiated makes a few of them (Ziggy, Shion) rather useless except in a few infrequent situations. I was also never really enamored with the plot, but that's a whole different matter.

[whoknows]

Alright, I've decided I'm going to give Enchanted Arms a shot...can't be THAT bad, can it?

[sprintsucks5892]

Alright, I've decided I'm going to give Enchanted Arms a shot...can't be THAT bad, can it?
I've played a couple of hours on the 360 version, and it wasn't bad. It has an interesting battle system, kind of a mix of a SRPG and a regular RPG.

[pete5883]

I own all 3 Xenosaga games and have yet to play them... Really? Do you realize how many female characters there are? ;)

[Mr. Beef]

Ok, I need a quick clarification here. In FFTactics, can you have a Lancer dual-weild spears? You can do it for other weapons (swords, katanas, fists), but a friend mentioned that spears were out of the picture. I just hope that I'm not wasting my time making my Lancer learn Two Swords.

[Calamityuponthee]

Ok, I need a quick clarification here. In FFTactics, can you have a Lancer dual-weild spears? You can do it for other weapons (swords, katanas, fists), but a friend mentioned that spears were out of the picture. I just hope that I'm not wasting my time making my Lancer learn Two Swords.

Pretty damn sure you can't use two spears.

[Rei no Otaku]

Really? Do you realize how many female characters there are? ;)
Speaking of which, anyone else get Riviera for the PSP? I really liked the game on the GBA, so I really like this one as well.

[Apossum]

wow, dds finally got somewhat difficult:
after completely destroying Lupa, the Brutes base is much harder than expected. time to grind some more skills and level....

[fatbeer]

Ok, I need a quick clarification here. In FFTactics, can you have a Lancer dual-weild spears? You can do it for other weapons (swords, katanas, fists), but a friend mentioned that spears were out of the picture. I just hope that I'm not wasting my time making my Lancer learn Two Swords.

You can never equip a character with dual 2 handed weapons. I can't think of one jrpg that allow you to. If it was dual 1 handed weapons then it's ok.

Which final fantasy tactics are you playing? Gba or playstation one? If your playing the playstation one version abuse the accumulative trick with squire class. Just play a stage then clear all the enemies except one. Use a knight skill to lower the speed then keep spamming accumalate. My friend over abuse the trick and he ended up being level 50 before the second stage.

In most turn based strategy rpg if you do a self heal or skill you will always get 10xp because the game engine can't recognize how to distribute the experience, so it will always give you 10 xp regardless, the only except is Stella Deus, they got a system that stop this bug.


wow, dds finally got somewhat difficult:
after completely destroying Lupa, the Brutes base is much harder than expected. time to grind some more skills and level....

Hmm.. that's weird. I found the game extremely easy if you get devour your enemies on daily bases and get the high branches on skill tree. The only hard part is getting enough cash to support it.

Speaking of which, anyone else get Riviera for the PSP? I really liked the game on the GBA, so I really like this one as well.

Count me out! I hate the game mechaincs, the only way to boost up stats is by using item until they learn that ability.

[Mr. Beef]

You can never equip a character with dual 2 handed weapons. I can't think of one jrpg that allow you to. If it was dual 1 handed weapons then it's ok.

Which final fantasy tactics are you playing? Gba or playstation one? If your playing the playstation one version abuse the accumulative trick with squire class. Just play a stage then clear all the enemies except one. Use a knight skill to lower the speed then keep spamming accumalate. My friend over abuse the trick and he ended up being level 50 before the second stage.I'm playing the ps1 version. And I'm more than certain that spears are 1-handers, because Lancers get to equip shields, too. I was only curious because if he couldn't get Two Swords, then I would just give him the samurai ability to hold a weapon with both hands.

[fatbeer]

I'm playing the ps1 version. And I'm more than certain that spears are 1-handers, because Lancers get to equip shields, too. I was only curious because if he couldn't get Two Swords, then I would just give him the samurai ability to hold a weapon with both hands.

Really? I beat this game along time ago, so i might forgot about it. Traditionally spears are two handed weapons. According to BoardFourSixNineFour guide on gamefaqs, you can't equip two spears.

Spears have a range of 2 panels and cannot be used with Two Swords. Unlike
FFTA, spears cannot penetrate two targets in one attack.

It's not a big deal since lancers are pretty weak in that game. All you really need is ignore height lancer abilities-the best ability for foot or movement slot in that game. For dual weapons, you probably use ninja class since you don't have to use two weapons ability on a slot or knight class with it's high offensive broadsword. It's even better if you use the dupe trick and get 99 Excalibur. The squire accumalation skill is great for easy level ups and skill point to allocate on different job classes

[martin8me]

Hey guys, just wondering if Xenosaga 3 worth $20 purchase?
Saw it at BlockBuster but wasn't sure because I haven't played any of the first two.

Do i need to play the first two to "get" the story?

The vids that I saw look nice but just want a CAGs say in this.
Thanx.

[whoknows]

I don't think you'll "get" the story very much either way. I played most of the first one, skipped the second due to people saying its not worth it. When I played the 3rd I didn't understand most of what they were saying. It was all in a foreign language to me :lol:

Still, its a fast paced RPG. I'd say its worth it.

[martin8me]

Faced-paced hmmmm.

Well Jekki did say it was the best RPG of last year-Oh well guess I'll have to add yet another game to my backlog.:lol:

If anyone thinks not, speak now or forever hold your peace.

[fatbeer]

Xenosaga III is great game since battle system well tune up with it quick combat system, all characters have unique skills or abilities, mech fights are fun to play with and story is pretty good as well, it not quite as good as japanses version since some of stuff is cut out to adjust to teen rating. Inside game, they have pretty good text synopsis of previous episodes. You can get a general idea of the story from wikipedia or watch video clips on youtube

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xenosaga

[gunm]

martin8, Just get it, if you want it.

Is it sad that the closest thing to an RPG I've been playing recently is Puzzle Quest?


And I'm still only level 14?

[Mr. Beef]

It's not a big deal since lancers are pretty weak in that game. All you really need is ignore height lancer abilities-the best ability for foot or movement slot in that game. For dual weapons, you probably use ninja class since you don't have to use two weapons ability on a slot or knight class with it's high offensive broadsword. It's even better if you use the dupe trick and get 99 Excalibur. The squire accumalation skill is great for easy level ups and skill point to allocate on different job classesI remember during my first run-through, I had Ramza with Two Swords and Hamedo as a Monk. Fun times. :D

[whoknows]

Turns out Enchanted Arms is tolerable when either the TV is muted or you have the voices set to Japanese.

I'm not very far into it, but it seems to be worth the $20 I spent on it...for now.

[MarkMan]

Persona 3 next week! Woo woo!

[whoknows]

Persona 3 next week! Woo woo!
Of course you're cooler than us so you've already played it ;)

[Chacrana]

Persona 3 next week! Woo woo!

The hell do you care, Mr. I Finished Persona 3 Like Weeks Ago? :cry:

I want it now.

[Rodimus]

Persona 3 next week! Woo woo!

I'm gonna play it but I don't feel special since you already beat it.

[Rei no Otaku]

Well if it makes you feel any better, you're all special to me! *cue happy music*

Now back to Tales of the World...

[MarkMan]

Yea, I played it...

But...

I'm gonna play it again :)

[SL4IN]

anybody pick up tales of the world for psp? I'm dying to know how it is since I can't seem to find a copy at all...

[Rei no Otaku]

Look two posts up from yours lol.

Anyway, it's great. We'll see how things go, but so far it's on track to be my favorite PSP game. Though I'm also a Tales fanboy, so take that with a grain of salt I guess.

[SL4IN]

well the only tales I've played is symphonia for the GC and this one looks like it's a great RPG for the PSP -- which is what I'm all about.

[Swift900]

I was lucky enough to find SMT: Nocturne this afternoon, used at GS. The game is complete and in very good condition. While there, I also decided to put down a preorder on Persona 3.

Anyways, on to what I've been playing ... I tried .hack//infection and while the story is very intriguing, the gameplay is so painfully boring that I just can't bring myself to play it.

I'm itching for a pretty good action-oriented rpg, so I will probubly be starting up Tales of the Abyss or Tales of Legendia.

[pete5883]

Persona 3 next week! Woo woo!
I haven't been this excited about a sequel to a game I hated since Tales of Symphonia.

[fatbeer]

Dang, there are so many rpg releases in summer time period. I'm guessing that the niche games are going all out before the big mainstream games will come in 3rd or 4th quarter. I doubt I will continue my goal of trying to beating every rpg that release this year of 2007. It doesn't matter anyway I wasn't even close to that goal


7-24
:wii: :psp:allien syndrome
:ps2: persona 3
:psp: final fantasy ii

7-29
:psp: brave story

8-14
:ds: rune factory
:360: two worlds
:ds: luminous arc

8-21
:psp:jeanne d arc
:psp: dragonner's aria

8-26
:psp: monster hunter freedom 2
:360: blue dragon
:ps2: growlanser heritage of war
:ps2: wild arms 5


Right now, I'm try to finish Aedis Eclipse: Generation of Chaos to be ready for Persona 3. That game is really long, it take about 60 -70 hours to beat that includes 3 different storyline. It play more like slightly inferior Dragon Force with some minor differences in game mechanics

[martin8me]

Brave Story is such an awesome RPG.

Best PSP RPG that isn't a port.

[Oswald9599]

I need Persona 3!!!!

Tales of the world is pretty damn good by the way.

[Rodimus]

Persona 3 in a few days!!! Anyone else played the entire SMT series including Persona 1 & 2?

[62t]

I am also enjoying Tales of the World so the Persona 3 delay doesnt matter to me

[RelentlessRolento]

Looking forward to Monster Hunter Freedom 2... I miss playing Freedom 1.

[Rei no Otaku]

Persona 3 delay makes me sad. Yes, I have Riviera and Tales of the World, but my portable gaming is a seperate entity from my console gaming. And I'm starved for a console RPG.

[Oswald9599]

I didnt mind the delay initially but now with the whole Aug.14 th thing Im getting a bit peeved. Im being reminded of a time where the Kof 94 rebout got pushed and pushed and pushed and then eventually was just scrapped, just this isnt as bad... I hope.

[EXStrike]

Persona 3's now coming out August 14th? Damn.

On the other hand, it makes a perfect birthday present.

[eldergamer]

I have a SMT Nocturne question since we're on sort of a Persona thread.

I've been SMT Nocturne for a -long- time now. I'm in the tower of Katsguchi (sp?). I've finished all the kapla's and unlocked pierce for my character.
However, I hear you need the demon who has pierce to beat final boss (spoiler) Luicifer . But to get to that demon you have to summon Seraph Metreon (sp), right? And according to fuse him according to the dobulejump guide you need fuse all the seraphs together and be level 94.

I'm at level 76 or so now. I'm enjoying the game and don't know if I should just try and finish it at this point or do I need to really level grind to level 94 in order to get the demon with pierce?

Thanks.

[Chacrana]

I dunno if you gotta do all that. I think Shiva has pierce and Shiva's easy to get. But you need to be damn high level though.

[Oswald9599]

From Digitaldevildb.com


Unlocking the Pierce Skill
Marogareh, the first Magatama you receive, has a skill on it that is listed simply as a question mark. It is impossible to earn this skill for your Protagonist through normal level raising. Once you complete the Labyrinth of Amala's Fifth, and final, Kapla, the skill will be unlocked. However, finishing the game in this manner locks in a certain ending and the others become unavailable. The choice is up to you, but the result is worth seeing on one of your play throughs.
Demons under your control can learn Pierce in a more roundabout method; however, this method does not require you to finish the Fifth Kapla and thus does allows you to reach one of the other endings. In the Fifth Kapla defeat Metatron to unlock him in the Cathedral of Shadows. Once he is fused, place him in your party and make your way to the doorway that can only be opened by "one of light". This time around you can open the door since Metatron is in your party. Make your way through this area to the Shady Broker, who will be selling the demon Gimimahkala for 200,000. This particular Gimimahkala holds the skill of Pierce, which can be transferred through Sacrifice Fusions if so desired.

[pete5883]

Well now that I have a several week gap before Persona 3 comes out, should I start VP2 (which I am really not in the mood for) or try to hunt down Tales of the Abyss? I really feel like a sucker paying full price for TotA this long after release, but I've gotta get my PS2 RPG's over with sometime... I'd get it for $35 from Amazon, but I feel as if it would take at least a week to get here, which would piss me off to no end.

[JEKKI]

I have a SMT Nocturne question since we're on sort of a Persona thread.

I've been SMT Nocturne for a -long- time now. I'm in the tower of Katsguchi (sp?). I've finished all the kapla's and unlocked pierce for my character.
However, I hear you need the demon who has pierce to beat final boss (spoiler) Luicifer . But to get to that demon you have to summon Seraph Metreon (sp), right? And according to fuse him according to the dobulejump guide you need fuse all the seraphs together and be level 94.

I'm at level 76 or so now. I'm enjoying the game and don't know if I should just try and finish it at this point or do I need to really level grind to level 94 in order to get the demon with pierce?

Thanks.yo that final boss is a BITCH!! it took me like 4 times to beat him, and each battle was like 2 hours!! no lie.

but to tell you tho, I was also not even level 80 so I had to take the battle HELLA slow.

I remember how I did it was have two characters with healing and stat boosting / stat lowering spells, Dante, and my main hero with Pierce.

Hero did pierce every round, in hopes of getting a critical hit, with dante I also used high scritical rate moves becoz I wanted those extra turns!

the other two guys were strictly stat boosting until we were maxed and the boss was max assed, then I had to heal every round to keep my HP up (since pierce consumes HP)

I think I also had a magatama that could void certain attacks to help me on the defensive (in addition to my max evade / enemy lowed accuracy)

anyways, take it slooooooooow and u will eventually beat him, which I think is better than spending that time level grinding

[eldergamer]

No, Pierce doesn't use HP. It just activates automatically when the enemy has defense against physical attacks.
Anyway the doublejump guide is essential.

[JEKKI]

o yeay, then what I meant was use an HP consuming skill w/ hi critical rate with pierce!!

lol, been a long azz time since I beat it

[eldergamer]

o yeay, then what I meant was use an HP consuming skill w/ hi critical rate with pierce!!

lol, been a long azz time since I beat it

I think it will be a long 'azz' time (can't believe I used that word) before I beat it. Been playing this game for nearly two years now.

[pete5883]

7 hours in and I <3 Tales of the Abyss. A shame it sold so poorly. Though I'm going to have a hell of a time beating it before P3. I assume this is a standard 40 hours? 50 hours?

[Rei no Otaku]

Took me about 48 hours to beat it.

[fatbeer]

It took me less then 40 hours to beat Tales of Abyss, but i was way under leveled and didn't do much of side quest.

[pete5883]

Hm. Maybe I'll just stop going to work.

[Rei no Otaku]

Sounds good to me!

[pete5883]

Just marathoned my way to the 30 hour mark, and according to some FAQ's I'm only 60-65% done. Which is going to make it hard to finish by Friday. Just checked my time on Tales of Symphonia, and I played for a leisurely 62 hours. So this might not work out so well.

[Rei no Otaku]

Been playing Brave Story and Tales of the World. Just waiting for Persona 3...

[fatbeer]

I just finished Tales of the World yesterday. Last boss is pretty annoying when it have 1/3 of it's remaining life points; it's attack damage increase significantly and does high damaged unavoidable magical attack. I have to level grind a bit to defeat it. I can't believe there is 300 side quests in this game. Each quest is equal to .3% (.003) and one of them is round to .4% to make numbers even. The good part is most of quests are very short.

I won't even bother completing that game. Too focused on playing my remain psp and ds games before that gamestop trade in deals expires.

[EXStrike]

Just finished Xenosaga III. Pretty good ending. Allen is fucking awesome.

MOMO + Blood Dancer + EK Sigma + Heaven's Door = Incredibly uber and broken.

[Jesus_S_Preston]

Picked up Tales of the World the other day. Great game.

[Moxio]

I should go back and finish TotA.

I dunno, I didn't like it. I felt battles were choppy, load times were horrendous (at least on the world map... takes like 8-10 sec to get back to the freakin map after a fight), and the characters weren't that great. Even Jade, the coolest character bar none, wasn't that cool.

ToS was better.

[motorkill]

About to go and play some more Stella Deus. Im about 30hrs into it so far and really enjoying it. Hoshigami Remix on the other hand can be a real bitch sometimes. Im enjoying that one as well despite it being tough.

[pete5883]

At the 40 hour, 2/3 through mark, I decided Tales of the Abyss will not be finished by Friday. A shame, because I will probably need the break before Persona 3. How did the rest of you get through it so quickly? It's not like there were any sidequests to do so far.

[Rei no Otaku]

At the 40 hour, 2/3 through mark, I decided Tales of the Abyss will not be finished by Friday. A shame, because I will probably need the break before Persona 3. How did the rest of you get through it so quickly? It's not like there were any sidequests to do so far.
All the sidequests are at the end. And what do you mean quickly? Took me 48 hours before any sidequests! That's a long time.

[fatbeer]

I should go back and finish TotA.

I dunno, I didn't like it. I felt battles were choppy, load times were horrendous (at least on the world map... takes like 8-10 sec to get back to the freakin map after a fight), and the characters weren't that great. Even Jade, the coolest character bar none, wasn't that cool.

ToS was better.

Tales of Abyss isn't that bad.I don't recall bad loading times in world map. I think your problem is comparing more to Tales of Symphonia since that game set the bar so high with it's refine game mechanics, battle system (a big leap from tales of destiny 2) and pacing of story, starts off really slow, you expect much more from this game. Most of materials are reused in this game and very few new elements were add to this game. Well, that's how i felt. It is a pretty good game, but not Tales of Symphonia good.

About to go and play some more Stella Deus. Im about 30hrs into it so far and really enjoying it. Hoshigami Remix on the other hand can be a real bitch sometimes. Im enjoying that one as well despite it being tough.

It seem like your really into ready-action-point battle(RAP) system since your paying Stella Deus and Hoshigami Remix. The problem with RAP it is extremely broken when you are using mages or archer. They don't have to use as much RAP since most of their attack are long range, hence reduce points spent on movement. Archers and mages will probably steal majority of exp. In Hoshigami the RAP system is more broken since you can custom fit all you characters from fighters, mages, archers or hybrid archer mage.

[pete5883]

All the sidequests are at the end. And what do you mean quickly? Took me 48 hours before any sidequests! That's a long time.
I mean quickly because I'll probably end up at about 60 hours before sidequests.

[Jesus_S_Preston]

So, where are RPG Threads 1 and 2? I can't find them, and I'd like to read through them.

[motorkill]

It seem like your really into ready-action-point battle(RAP) system since your paying Stella Deus and Hoshigami Remix. The problem with RAP it is extremely broken when you are using mages or archer. They don't have to use as much RAP since most of their attack are long range, hence reduce points spent on movement. Archers and mages will probably steal majority of exp. In Hoshigami the RAP system is more broken since you can custom fit all you characters from fighters, mages, archers or hybrid archer mage.

It's more that I love strategy rpgs then liking the RAP system. In fact, I think the RAP sytem can be at times pretty annoying, espically in Hoshigami. I hate that taking one step foward will cause me to have to wait for nine other characters before I can move again. Well besides that, yeah Im enjoying both those games. I wanna try to beat both of them before Jeanne d' Arc, Luminous Arc, and Fire Emblem Wii get released. Lot of good strategy rpgs getting released this fall.

[fatbeer]

It's more that I love strategy rpgs then liking the RAP system. In fact, I think the RAP sytem can be at times pretty annoying, espically in Hoshigami. I hate that taking one step foward will cause me to have to wait for nine other characters before I can move again. Well besides that, yeah Im enjoying both those games. I wanna try to beat both of them before Jeanne d' Arc, Luminous Arc, and Fire Emblem Wii get released. Lot of good strategy rpgs getting released this fall.

I think you are using too little rap or your just stand on same panel. Your turn ends when you choose to end and you next turn is based on the amount of RAP you used. The fewer the amount you used, your next turn will occur much quicker or vice versa, the more you used your next turn will occur much later. I think their is adjustable rap in this game if you want delay your turn

[Rodimus]

So, where are RPG Threads 1 and 2? I can't find them, and I'd like to read through them.

Enjoy:

Thread #1 - http://cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=110533
Thread #2 - http://cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=114984

[Jesus_S_Preston]

Merci

[Moxio]

Well I restarted up Tales of the Abyss.... so far it's better than I remember it, but world loading times are still blugh.

[Jesus_S_Preston]

What do you guys think of the Megaman Battle Network/StarForce series?

I've been a big fan of them since MMBN3, even though nothing much tends to change between games. I picked up StarForce Leo today, and I'm def. enjoying it.

[doc005]

Just finished the main quest on Tales of Legendia in just under 30 hours. Anyone know approximately how many hours it would take to complete the Character Quests?

[motorkill]

I think you are using too little rap or your just stand on same panel. Your turn ends when you choose to end and you next turn is based on the amount of RAP you used. The fewer the amount you used, your next turn will occur much quicker or vice versa, the more you used your next turn will occur much later. I think their is adjustable rap in this game if you want delay your turn

Well, In the case of Hoshigami, yeah I do tend to stay on the same panel, but only till an enemy is close enough that I can move towards them without having to use too much rap. There is a adjustable rap that lets you delay or take your turn much later, but I find it much easier to not move a charcter and end there turn. That lets you delay your turn by one or two. But thats only if an enemy is to far from me. I don't want to use up all my rap and be stuck around a bunch of enemys waiting on them to kill me:) .

[Magus8472]

These corridors in Rogue Galaxy are starting to look more and more similar by the moment.

[eldergamer]

What do you guys think of the Megaman Battle Network/StarForce series?

I've been a big fan of them since MMBN3, even though nothing much tends to change between games. I picked up StarForce Leo today, and I'm def. enjoying it.

They're horrible. I played maybe about 10-15% through 3 and 5, and the games are just so similar. So overfilled with random encounters. No way to really level up. they're just ick. But I know if I see one on clearence for $5 or less I'll probably pick it up.

[Rei no Otaku]

Just finished the main quest on Tales of Legendia in just under 30 hours. Anyone know approximately how many hours it would take to complete the Character Quests?
It takes about 25-30 hours. The characters quests are the second half of the game. Took me about 50 hours to finish ToL.

[BREVITY]

I sunk another six hours into Brave Story.
Man does that game get alot right.
Pace and combat are two of the best I have seen on any system in a while.

I also beat Puzzle Quest: CW this weekend. As far as RPGs go... I could so see this game being a great MMO. Maybe even a handheld MMO. Loads of fun.

[Mr. Beef]

Started Playing Paper Mario: TTYD the other day. Glitzville is even more fun than I remember.

[nyprimus4]

Can we talk about Bioshock in here? *chuckles*

[Supercake]

I've been playing Ar Tonelico like mad since saturday, and I'm 21 hours in.

Yeesh, I shouldn't have gotten the game. I can't believe how mediocore the whole thing is. It's gotta be the simplest RPG I've played this gen. I'm almost afraid the Atelier series is going to be similar to this. I'm hardly using any spells besides Cinna and Energy Ball. Hell all I do in boss fights is Cinna till I'm maxed out, and there's been zero challenge the whole time I've been playing.

How much longer do I have? Misha went back to doing that song, and now I'm in Platina to try and find the church army

Not too good of a game, but I needed something to play before Persona 3, and I'm going to see the game through to its end.

[Rei no Otaku]

You're almost 2/3s of the way through. You have a whole other chapter.

I loved the game, but then it seems I was the only one. Whatever, I'm used to being the only person with good taste;)

[Supercake]

I see. Well, the story may pick up and it will become better. I'll be optimistic. So far the best parts have been diving. The game is also fast paced, I'll give it that, crazy how I'm gaing levels like a beast. Everyone's at 58-59.

Did I get sort of a split path option? When you choose whether to join the search party or join Radolf and Aurica? I won't mind a 2nd playthrough to check that out.

[Rei no Otaku]

Yeah, depending on who you choose to go with it's a different path and ultimately affects the ending.

[MarkMan]

Persona 3 :) !

[EXStrike]

I finally beat Puzzle Quest today.. that took forever a day. Final boss kept handing my ass to me.. so many extra turns >_<

I'm still wondering whether I'll get to Odin Sphere or GrimGrimoire before school starts up.. but, Persona 3 comes out tomorrow. Gah.

[leveskikesko]

I've been playing Odin Sphere lately, although most of the time has been taken away by God of War 2.

Sorry Odin Sphere, but G-O-DoW Deux rox.

[Jesus_S_Preston]

Does Brave Story have a lot of voice acting?

[Rei no Otaku]

Does Brave Story have a lot of voice acting?
No.

[Rodimus]

Persona 3 :) !

Shut up, "Mr. I had mine for a month already." Ya know, you really passed up an awsome deal for with those Pokemon cards. You could've been the ultimate Pokemon card master and the coolest kid on the block. But instead you passed, now I'm gonna have both Persona 3 & the Pokemon cards. I got Charizard!!! Now I bet you wish you were in my shoes.

[Jesus_S_Preston]

No.

Bah

[fishybobo]

I used to love the goodol days of the first dungeon siege

[MarkMan]

Shut up, "Mr. I had mine for a month already." Ya know, you really passed up an awsome deal for with those Pokemon cards. You could've been the ultimate Pokemon card master and the coolest kid on the block. But instead you passed, now I'm gonna have both Persona 3 & the Pokemon cards. I got Charizard!!! Now I bet you wish you were in my shoes.

In retrospect. I am so sad. If you could only see me crying. :(

But yea, it's out today! Everyone go grab it!

[Mr. Beef]

Is there anything I should know before I decide to play Persona 3? As in, should I have played the other 2 in order to understand anything?

[doc005]

Finally beat Tales of Legendia today. It wasn't as bad as people say it is.

[Rodimus]

Using a Pheonix Down and reviving this thread:

What RPGs are you guys playing now? I beat Persona 3 several weeks ago and started on Eternal Sonata. (170 hours of P3, all I gotta say is fuck)

As for Eternal Sonata so far I'm 20 hours in and the story's not all that great, but then I don't expect much from JRPGs these days. The battle system's not all too complex (which isn't really a bad thing), I love the colorful graphic. But it's a filler till I get flooded with Christmas releases.

[SL4IN]

I'm trudging through Tale of Eternia and Jeanne D'Arc (both on psp) and then Rune Factory on the ds.

Within in the next two weeks, Disgeae: Afternnon of Darkness and Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker is getting added to that currently played list. Wow, that's a lot of RPG action going on at one time!

[Rei no Otaku]

Not really playing much on the RPG front. Played a bit of Front Mission on the DS. That's really about it.

The big one I'm waiting for is Mass Effect. Definitely the game I want the most right now. I can't wait.

[Rodimus]

Yeah RPG-wise it's been a little dry the past month. Guess that's why this thread died down some.

Don't hear too much about Blue Dragon. Kinda disapointing, I was hoping it would really hit off in the states. Still I'll play through it once I find one for under $30.

[Chacrana]

I'm not playing any RPGs, though I got some strategy RPGs like FFT and Jeanne D' Arc that I hafta play through sometime. There doesn't seem to be anything good on the JRPG front for the rest of the year, but thankfully, there's stuff like Hellgate: London and The Witcher coming out on PC.

[Jesus_S_Preston]

Oblviion: Shivering Isles. On PSP, Jeanne D'arc. Probably pick up Disgea PSP when I'm done.

[Layd Dly]

Playing through Blue Dragon, but put it down since the Orange Box. Gonna finish that then probably Eternal Sonata. Also playing through Puzzle Quest on the 360.

Then i need to go back and finish FF XII which im about 48 hours into and Tales of Eternia which im about 25 hrs. Also Started Zelda Phantom Hourglass which is still kinda rpg since its on the DS.

[62t]

Just started Blue Dragon today. I am probably more impress by the first hour of BD then the 25 hours then I spent on Eternal Sonata

[Rodimus]

So for those of you who've played both Blue Dragon and Eternal Sonata which do you prefer?

[Layd Dly]

So for those of you who've played both Blue Dragon and Eternal Sonata which do you prefer?

I like both, but i much prefer the battle system of Eternal Sonata. But i like the fact that blue dragon plays like an older RPG has turn based battles, world maps, etc. Blue dragon also has a nice class system that adds a little depth withou over complicating it. Granted its not a revolutionary title but for those who grew up with rpgs its refreshing to play. I think you couldnt really go wrong wither way, but blue dragon is more traditional.

[Rei no Otaku]

Eternal Sonata destroys Blue Dragon. I found Blue Dragon to be horribly boring and mediocre.

[SL4IN]

personally, I prefer blue dragon over eternal sonata because I like traditional turn based rpg's over real time combat.

[62t]

I am not that impress by eternal sonata 's battle system. You still have to wait for your enemies to attack and it is not as fun as Tales of the Abyss. The cut screen in eternal sonata are really boring to me. I only played a bit of Blue Dragon but I like it a lot better than ES. Also ES is about 25-30 hours while Blue Dragon is 50 hours plus so that might be a factor to you. You probably should DL the demo to have a better idea which one you might like better.

[Rodimus]

You probably should DL the demo to have a better idea which one you might like better.

I've played them both, I was just curious about your opinons.