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RurouniZel · (10-03-2011, 10:05 PM)

I got the game. I took some silly pictures. The things I'll do for a cheap laugh...

Ramune · (10-03-2011, 11:29 PM)

Pretty much how mine looked when I opened the package. What's the orange code on the posters' wrapping for?

commanderdeek · (10-03-2011, 11:31 PM)

How are the posters by the way? Because it doesn't look like play-asia have them with the LE.

=GabrielKnight= · (10-03-2011, 11:47 PM)

I'm loving the game, but I'm playing with a fear that I won't be able to reach the rank needed to go on after the 3rd year. Should I relax more? The days seem to go too fast!

Izayoi · (10-04-2011, 12:00 AM)

Amazon finally shipped mine. It will be here tomorrow.

Very excite.

RurouniZel · (10-04-2011, 12:50 AM)

Originally Posted by Ramune:

Pretty much how mine looked when I opened the package. What's the orange code on the posters' wrapping for?

Probably some product code or something, I dunno.

Originally Posted by commanderdeek:

How are the posters by the way? Because it doesn't look like play-asia have them with the LE.

The one I have is a double-sided poster. So technically two posters, but one thing so you have to pick a side if you're going to hang it.

kyo_daikun · (10-04-2011, 02:41 AM)

Hmm, wonder if I can dl the american DLC and use it with my american copy on my UK account, will be interesting to see what happens (probably wont work..)

Rarutos · (10-04-2011, 07:14 AM)

Originally Posted by commanderdeek:

How are the posters by the way? Because it doesn't look like play-asia have them with the LE.

It's an NISA Store only-bonus.

Originally Posted by =GabrielKnight=:

I'm loving the game, but I'm playing with a fear that I won't be able to reach the rank needed to go on after the 3rd year. Should I relax more? The days seem to go too fast!

Relax! I got to Diamond Rank before year three without even trying.

Originally Posted by RurouniZel:

Probably some product code or something, I dunno.

I don't think it's a product code to be honest. Maybe it's just what number the poster is or something.

Originally Posted by kyo_daikun:

Hmm, wonder if I can dl the american DLC and use it with my american copy on my UK account, will be interesting to see what happens (probably wont work..)

Nope! Won't work. 'Sides Europe is getting all the DLC on the 5th.

Durante · (10-04-2011, 07:17 AM)

Originally Posted by kyo_daikun:

Hmm, wonder if I can dl the american DLC and use it with my american copy on my UK account, will be interesting to see what happens (probably wont work..)

I've done just that for 4 or 5 games, worked every time. I can't say for certain yet if it's the same for Totori, but I don't see a reason why it wouldn't.

Originally Posted by Rarutos:

Nope! Won't work. 'Sides Europe is getting all the DLC on the 5th.

Actually, using the EU DLC with a US copy almost certainly won't work.

Rarutos · (10-04-2011, 07:18 AM)

Originally Posted by Durante:

I've done just that for 4 or 5 games, worked every time. I can't say for certain yet if it's the same for Totori, but I don't see a reason why it wouldn't.

Really? I was always told that DLC was region-locked...

Edit: Oh, derp. I just realized what he meant. Yeah it'll work. I really gotta stop posting in the middle of the night...

Durante · (10-04-2011, 07:19 AM)

Originally Posted by Rarutos:

Really? I was always told that DLC was region-locked...

Exactly, it's locked to the same region as the game.

(More specifically, DLC is assigned to a specific game ID, and NTSC/US and PAL releases have different IDs)

Rarutos · (10-04-2011, 07:21 AM)

Originally Posted by Durante:

Exactly, it's locked to the same region as the game.

(More specifically, DLC is assigned to a specific game ID, and NTSC/US and PAL releases have different IDs)

Yeah, I just misunderstood! Apologies. I'm more tired than I thought!

R_thanatos · (10-04-2011, 11:17 AM)

FInally , despite preordering , i just got a notice from NISa store that they are shipping mine

Kandrick · (10-04-2011, 11:26 AM)

My copy just came in. Got here pretty fast for an import game. Almost cancelled it since local shops were selling the pal version almost 1 week early, but it was still cheaper to import, not to mention the cheaper DLC as well since the dollar is weak.

So how do the DLC work ? I kinda want to get Cordelia, are they available as soon as you buy the dlc, or is there some quest attached or something ?

commanderdeek · (10-04-2011, 01:42 PM)

Originally Posted by Rarutos:

It's an NISA Store only-bonus.

Aww that sucks. What sucks more is that I still haven't bought a copy because play-asia sold out of LE's this morning. Looks like I'll be playing Dark Souls first then.

Coxy · (10-04-2011, 02:03 PM)

Originally Posted by commanderdeek:

Aww that sucks. What sucks more is that I still haven't bought a copy because play-asia sold out of LE's this morning. Looks like I'll be playing Dark Souls first then.

videogamesplus.ca still has the CE if you want one
still waiting on my copy to arrive :(

Abylim · (10-04-2011, 02:17 PM)

Wasnt too impressed with Rorona, soo close to liking it, but something just didnt click.

This seems like a more polished product, will pick it up tomorrow if my local game stores have it. (Fucking useless mostly, swear to god)

commanderdeek · (10-04-2011, 02:17 PM)

Originally Posted by Coxy:

videogamesplus.ca still has the CE if you want one
still waiting on my copy to arrive :(

Hmmm, I might just wait for PA to get them back in stock, I'm sure they will anyway. I've ordered once from videogamesplus and it took forever to get to me.

Australia

Thanks anyway:)

radiantdreamer · (10-04-2011, 02:24 PM)

Originally Posted by RurouniZel:

I got the game. I took some silly pictures. The things I'll do for a cheap laugh...

Rarely do I get excited at non pornographic photos.

Rarutos · (10-04-2011, 05:37 PM)

Originally Posted by Kandrick:

So how do the DLC work ? I kinda want to get Cordelia, are they available as soon as you buy the dlc, or is there some quest attached or something ?

Basically, once you're able to talk to the characters regularly, they'll be recruitable. Sadly no cutscenes or anything are included, but it's still nice to be able to use good ol' Kuu-chan again.

Lain · (10-04-2011, 05:53 PM)

Received my copy today along with ICO/SocT HD, but I'm thinking of starting this after at least replaying ICO.

Ravage · (10-04-2011, 05:54 PM)

Regret not getting the Premium edition, i want the soundtrack so bad >.<

Lindsay · (10-04-2011, 08:59 PM)

Yay I got my cutecute copy today! Now I have to figure out how to get all them creases outta the poster! Its nice and big and cute and doublesided and free so I'm not complaining! I had forgotten about the artbook and was confused for a moment when something was still in the box after I got the game and cd out. *looks at box* Requires 1.2 gb?? Forced installs will be the death of me lol. I'll have to sit through that at a later date cause I'm in the middle of a big .hack-athon and can't very well go starting up another game right now!

Kandrick · (10-05-2011, 05:20 AM)

Played it for a bit tonight. I just leveled up my adventurer rank and recruited Mimi. Game looks better than Rorona, and is more fun to play too!

Rarutos · (10-05-2011, 08:43 AM)

Finally getting used to the whole thing. In Year 4, and on the road to the end of the main story pretty much, although I still have a long way to go...

Traveler Shoes, Speed Gloves, and Sterk really make the game feel so much more relaxed. I can't wait to be able to make the Warp Gate so I can be even more so! But yes, I'm having a lot of fun with this as expected. I'm surprised I'm already close to finishing... I wonder what ending I'll get first.

Izayoi · (10-05-2011, 08:47 AM)

Is the music DLC worth it? Bought the additional characters already.

Ken · (10-05-2011, 05:24 PM)

So I was thinking of getting a PS3 for a friend who likes JRPGs. How is this game? It's not too hard or time-consuming/grindy is it?

Durante · (10-05-2011, 05:25 PM)

People are finishing the game and mine still hasn't arrived :(

Rollo Larson · (10-05-2011, 05:27 PM)

Originally Posted by Kandrick:

Played it for a bit tonight. I just leveled up my adventurer rank and recruited Mimi. Game looks better than Rorona, and is more fun to play too!

really? ugh so tempting

radiantdreamer · (10-05-2011, 06:24 PM)

Originally Posted by Kandrick:

Played it for a bit tonight. I just leveled up my adventurer rank and recruited Mimi. Game looks better than Rorona, and is more fun to play too!

Sounds promising.

Originally Posted by Durante:

People are finishing the game and mine still hasn't arrived :(

You're not alone. :(

Quixzlizx · (10-05-2011, 06:26 PM)

Originally Posted by Durante:

People are finishing the game and mine still hasn't arrived :(

According to my tracking number, mine is out for delivery today.

Cheska · (10-05-2011, 06:56 PM)

Originally Posted by Durante:

People are finishing the game and mine still hasn't arrived :(

Wait, what? How are people finishing already? Isn't it a pretty meaty game?

Takuya · (10-05-2011, 06:58 PM)

Originally Posted by Durante:

People are finishing the game and mine still hasn't arrived :(

NISA has a terrible time shipping internationally for some unknown reason.

graywolf323 · (10-05-2011, 07:51 PM)

my copy was just delivered :)

Noxie · (10-05-2011, 08:13 PM)

I just got my copy as well! Just about to start it but it's installing. The poster and the set are really nice, but I wish the artbook was a hardcover like Rorona's. Still very pretty though!

dakkumauji · (10-05-2011, 11:39 PM)

Finally got my copy! Just started it too.

I always love it when a game gives you an easy trophy right when you start the game.

Izayoi · (10-06-2011, 12:16 AM)

Originally Posted by Izayoi:

Is the music DLC worth it? Bought the additional characters already.

Anyone know? Am I going to be unlock this stuff by playing the game or is it purchase only?

Big Papa Husker · (10-06-2011, 12:27 AM)

I still haven't got my copy.. WTF NIS!?

Sonicbug · (10-06-2011, 01:02 AM)

Game arrived yesterday and started playing today. Totori's english voice actor is pretty good.... but yikes at the stage coach driver, he sounds like he's 12.

It already seems more relaxed than Rorona, and the graphical upgrade is nice.

Rarutos · (10-06-2011, 05:23 AM)

Originally Posted by Izayoi:

Anyone know? Am I going to be unlock this stuff by playing the game or is it purchase only?

You can't unlock it in-game. The battle characters are pretty much strictly for use in battle. Doesn't seem like they get any extra scenes or anything.

The BGM is really nice if you love Atelier music and want to spice up the themes in battles and the Ateliers.

Jucksalbe · (10-06-2011, 08:32 AM)

Originally Posted by Durante:

People are finishing the game and mine still hasn't arrived :(

Mine still hasn't shipped. But I didn't order with NISA.

darkwing · (10-06-2011, 08:40 AM)

Originally Posted by Ken:

So I was thinking of getting a PS3 for a friend who likes JRPGs. How is this game? It's not too hard or time-consuming/grindy is it?

nope, this would be perfect for him

InfiniteNine · (10-06-2011, 04:12 PM)

Just came in~!

Rarutos · (10-07-2011, 10:26 AM)

Just beat the game with Sterk end tonight! Also pretty much ready to load up old saves to get Rorona, Marc, Gino, and Melvie endings too.

Totori's definitely my game of the year. <3

Coxy · (10-07-2011, 12:39 PM)

My copy finally arrived, glad it got here for the weekend. Gonna beat it once and enjoy it in its original state, then download all the DLC and play it again

mucorama · (10-08-2011, 02:20 AM)

Should rename thread to "Didn't feel a thing!"

Kagari · (10-08-2011, 06:43 PM)

Started playing... the graphical leap over Rorona is really something. Very impressed so far!

Tempy · (10-08-2011, 08:31 PM)

My premium edition has shipped from cduniverse.com. Probably gonna take 2 weeks to arrive. And will probably have to pay customs.

Coxy · (10-08-2011, 08:37 PM)

Loving Melvia, very fun character. Dat Axe

Just started the second year got back to Arland and upgraded my license, made some new gear and took out that griffon, woulda gotten mauled if Melvia wasnt such a beast

Cheska · (10-08-2011, 10:01 PM)

Thinking about finally starting this today. So about how long is the average play through? Id love to beat this before Arkham City comes out.

Also, I took a look at the trophies, and most of them seem fairly easy to achieve in one play through besides the endings. Is that correct?