Disgaea DS, Dood! - OUT NOW for all your exploding penguin needs

Updated the OP with info on how to get a signed copy of the strategy guide, plus three more review links.

Got a tracking number from Rosenqueen last night; Disgaea DS and Rhapsody DS are on their way :whee:
 
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The top screen is so ugly it hurts my eyes. As someone new to the series, I'll pick it up if I can find it cheap. The reviews sound pretty solid.
 
So I'm new to Disgaea. It doesn't really look like the typical game I'd buy...last time I played a strategy game was starcraft...I think, but I felt like I needed a change of pace. It's pretty neat so far, mainly the strategy gameplay part.

Anyone have any beginner tips for me?

Also does the game get funnier later on? I heard it parodies rpgs, but it actually seems pretty cooky-cutter so far.
 
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The game does get funnier as you go along. How far along are you?

As for tips, try to stick to one group of characters (around 10-12; no more than 18 or so) for your party, that way you don't have to level up a huge number of characters. Pay attention to what each character's weapon strengths and weaknesses are. Mages and Skulls can be very powerful additions to your team. Take advantage of the Dark Assembly and visit the Item World if you ever need to grind. Visit the stores often, as their inventory changes all the time.

That's all I can think of right now.
 
[quote name='blueshinra']The game does get funnier as you go along. How far along are you?

As for tips, try to stick to one group of characters (around 10-12; no more than 18 or so) for your party, that way you don't have to level up a huge number of characters. Pay attention to what each character's weapon strengths and weaknesses are. Mages and Skulls can be very powerful additions to your team. Take advantage of the Dark Assembly and visit the Item World if you ever need to grind. Visit the stores often, as their inventory changes all the time.

That's all I can think of right now.[/QUOTE]


ITEM WORLD IS EVIL.... EVIL I SAY !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

if you spend too much time in ITEM WORLD it will ruin the game cause it will make your people way too powerful
 
One knock I have is they don't list the gender when you're creating a character. Healer I thought was a girl had a battle grunt of a boy and other way around with my fighter. Who's a boy and who's a girl. Is so hard to tell with Jap anime art style.
 
I was kind of surprised as to how much of a visual and audio downgrade it got from the ps2 and psp versions. I knew it would have to have a slight downgrade, but I'm kinda put off still.
 
[quote name='slidecage']ITEM WORLD IS EVIL.... EVIL I SAY !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

if you spend too much time in ITEM WORLD it will ruin the game cause it will make your people way too powerful[/QUOTE]
Well, yeah. You just have to know when to stop ;)

What's really evil are all the reincarnation options!
 
I just picked this up. The tutorial really turned me off, but once I got passed that, it hasn't been so bad. I don't have much experience with SRPG's, but I think I'm doing well enough... Is there anything I really need to know about the series to "get it"? Like, what the hell is up with exploding penguins :lol:?
 
I have this game and Rhapsody for quite awhile. Yet, I still haven't open it. I'm a little burnt out from playing too many NIS. It gonna hard for me to readjust to old Disgaea style when the latest one, Disgaea 3, is far more balanced in terms of skills, weapons and job classes.
 
[quote name='Ahadi']Is there anything I really need to know about the series to "get it"? Like, what the hell is up with exploding penguins :lol:?[/quote]
Remember that overall the story line is supposed to be funny. There will be sincere moments, but when silly things happen (my favorite being
the zombie equipped with a Horse Weiner
) laugh at them and keep playing. Disgaea is not a series that takes itself too seriously.

And don't worry. You'll learn more about the Prinnies soon enough.
 
[quote name='Yaxley']Remember that overall the story line is supposed to be funny. There will be sincere moments, but when silly things happen (my favorite being
the zombie equipped with a Horse Weiner
) laugh at them and keep playing. Disgaea is not a series that takes itself too seriously.

And don't worry. You'll learn more about the Prinnies soon enough.[/QUOTE]

All right. That's good to know. I've had a few chuckles as it were. But how do you actually pronounce the title? Dis-gay-ah?

And it's really growing on me. But is there a lot of grinding necessary?
 
[quote name='Ahadi']All right. That's good to know. I've had a few chuckles as it were. But how do you actually pronounce the title? Dis-gay-ah?

And it's really growing on me. But is there a lot of grinding necessary?[/quote]

Dis-guy-ah is how I've always said it.

I hardly ever grinded in this game. I've went through a stage for a second time on, maybe, 3 or 4 occasions. You can beat the game if your level is around 65-70, if I remember correctly.
 
[quote name='ChibiJosh']Dis-guy-ah is how I've always said it.

I hardly ever grinded in this game. I've went through a stage for a second time on, maybe, 3 or 4 occasions. You can beat the game if your level is around 65-70, if I remember correctly.[/QUOTE]

Okay. Well, I'm at the Mid Boss or whatever, and he wrecked me. My guys are from like level 4 to 8ish. So I'm going to take an hour or two to get everyone up to like 10 or so.
 
I am addicted to the Item World. I keep getting weapons that I want to make better everytime I dive in there. I want to get some super items. I am nearing in on 50 hours.

One thing I don't understand is reincarnation. How it works and when to do it and what happens when I do it.
 
[quote name='Ahadi']Okay. Well, I'm at the Mid Boss or whatever, and he wrecked me. My guys are from like level 4 to 8ish. So I'm going to take an hour or two to get everyone up to like 10 or so.[/quote]

You can beat him with just Laharal and Etna.. :)

Just be level 5-6 and stay back, dont go forward, hell come to u.
 
[quote name='Kendal']I am addicted to the Item World. I keep getting weapons that I want to make better everytime I dive in there. I want to get some super items. I am nearing in on 50 hours.

One thing I don't understand is reincarnation. How it works and when to do it and what happens when I do it.[/QUOTE]

Reincarnation help improve your base stats depend on the level you reincarnated. So level 9999 will get more than level 5000. It also add more distribution points based on total level you reincarnation. Basically, it help improve your base stats.


When you factor base stats, character level, reincarnation, weapons, weapon level, specialist, skill level and character equipment boost; that equal to tons of damage.
 
Reincarnating at a low level will yield low benefits, so it's probably not worth your time. Every time you reincarnate your character, they will default back to level 1.
 
Anyone still playing this? I just hit 120 hour mark and kind of stuck on Final Episode's second mission. Enemies are dealing over 1000 damage to even Laharl!
I really hate warp tiles covering the entire map
At least I can gain 8-9 levels for killing the boss of previous mission. Not asking for tips btw, just venting :)
 
[quote name='laaj']Anyone still playing this? I just hit 120 hour mark and kind of stuck on Final Episode's second mission. Enemies are dealing over 1000 damage to even Laharl!
I really hate warp tiles covering the entire map
At least I can gain 8-9 levels for killing the boss of previous mission. Not asking for tips btw, just venting :)[/quote]


120 hours in you should have no problems beating the main game. I'm 95 hours in and I have 2 characters over level 300, and most of my team is in the 90's. I know you didn't ask for tips, but I have 2 words... Item World.

I can't stop playing this. Now I'm preparing my team to start Etna mode, where the tutorial map enemies start at level 65.
 
[quote name='Puffa469']120 hours in you should have no problems beating the main game. I'm 95 hours in and I have 2 characters over level 300, and most of my team is in the 90's. I know you didn't ask for tips, but I have 2 words... Item World.

I can't stop playing this. Now I'm preparing my team to start Etna mode, where the tutorial map enemies start at level 65.[/quote]

What the... item world weren't a good place to level up for me with enemies being so easy or so hard to be worth the trouble. There is a sweet spot but it doesn't last. Unless there's a bonus I just usually head for the exit down to next level. Well I beat the game with level 68 Laharl and it only took me 130 hours.
Final boss Seraph's counter attacks were killing every one of my counter attackers except Laharl. In the end with my troops dwindling I had to corner Sepraph against the wall with Laharl and Thursday with my strider using the Bullet Storm(?) move.
I have no idea how you reached level 300 in 95 hours though.

Edit>Well it could just be creating every single humanoid classes and leveling them up which slowed me down. And deleting them and creating a upgraded one when it becomes availiable :D
 
Can anyone (now that they've completed the game) tell me exactly how much of the voice acting is cut. I've played through it on the PS2, and am quite used to having the voices. I'm in act 1 and have already noticed some cuts. Can anyone help me out with how extensive it is?
 
[quote name='laaj']What the... item world weren't a good place to level up for me with enemies being so easy or so hard to be worth the trouble. There is a sweet spot but it doesn't last. Unless there's a bonus I just usually head for the exit down to next level. Well I beat the game with level 68 Laharl and it only took me 130 hours.
Final boss Seraph's counter attacks were killing every one of my counter attackers except Laharl. In the end with my troops dwindling I had to corner Sepraph against the wall with Laharl and Thursday with my strider using the Bullet Storm(?) move.
I have no idea how you reached level 300 in 95 hours though.

Edit>Well it could just be creating every single humanoid classes and leveling them up which slowed me down :D[/quote]


Use team attackes to level up new characters. Bring low levels out next to your main guys to get in on team attacks, then put them back into the base panel.

Also farm a few Statisticians from items. In an hour or two you can combine to get a 300 level Statistician, which when put in your weapons or armor lets you earn 4 times the experience for everything you kill. Then you'll level up in no time.
 
[quote name='Antic']Can anyone (now that they've completed the game) tell me exactly how much of the voice acting is cut. I've played through it on the PS2, and am quite used to having the voices. I'm in act 1 and have already noticed some cuts. Can anyone help me out with how extensive it is?[/quote]


Almost all the voice work is gone. At least 90% of it. The only voice left in the game is the beginning of each new chapter. I think all the in-battle voice is still there.
 
[quote name='Puffa469']
Also farm a few Statisticians from items. In an hour or two you can combine to get a 300 level Statistician, which when put in your weapons or armor lets you earn 4 times the experience for everything you kill. Then you'll level up in no time.[/quote]

This is one knock I have about Disgaea. Without a faq or a guide there's no way people will figure out things like this. I still don't know what Witch Doctor, Broker, Manager, and etc does. Oh and I gave all the little people from Item World to Laharl. I only leveled up Legendary items cause they have more slots.
 
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