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Dragon Quest 8: Journey of the Cursed King (3DS) |OT| Cor Blimey!
- Thread starter Dandy Crocodile
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Red Scarlet's guide on Gamefaqs for the original has a great listing for all characters. It's a mix for just about everyone.
Adam Prime
hates soccer, is Mexican
Yup, that's how I did it. Built up tension and then dealt out big damage. I still really don't fully understand the tension system. I'm guessing... it's like "Braving" in Bravely Default, where you are simply storing power. I assume its better to build tension for three turns than it is to attack for three turns? Or else, why do it?
To be fair you can't go wrong with putting points into any of the characters unique skill lines. It's super helpful on the Hero and Jessica especially.
It's not worth it for 5 or 20 tension most of the time but the math is solid on 50 and 100 especially if you can get other characters to buff and heal the ones who are gaining tension. Eventually there's a method to really break the curve in your favor.
It's not worth it for 5 or 20 tension most of the time but the math is solid on 50 and 100 especially if you can get other characters to buff and heal the ones who are gaining tension. Eventually there's a method to really break the curve in your favor.
tryptobphan
Member
It's very similar to the Default system in Bravely Default. I think you should just experiment. It's a fun system that definitely takes judgment and gambling to see if you should keep psyching up or unleashing your attack.
Glitter and Gold
Banned
There's an incredibly indepth stickied thread in the gamefaqs board for the PS2 version
tryptobphan
Member
Yikes. I still only won 2,000 tokens after half an hour. This Slime is a huge cheater.
Too bad Red Scarlett hasn't been in ages here. She loved DQVIII
Put some hours into the game and just got passed the dreadful Khalamari fight (did one reset though). Random encounters here are wayyy better here than DQ7R lol. Menuing is super quick to, but having the Analog stick used only for movement will take some getting used to.
And I'm definitely sure Jessica has a new VA and this VA redubbed all of her lines. Her voice sounds softer than the original, but I don't mind.
And I'm definitely sure Jessica has a new VA and this VA redubbed all of her lines. Her voice sounds softer than the original, but I don't mind.
Adam Prime
hates soccer, is Mexican
tryptobphan
Member
Yeah, she's the same voice actress for Jessica in the DQ Heroes game, I believe. She makes Jessica seem softer, but I think it's good. I loved the old voice for Jessica though, so if I had to choose, I prefer the original more stronger voice for Jessica. But that's ok. Still a great character.
Wait until you can alchemize a Timbrel of Tension for your party. It's awesome:
http://dragon-quest.org/wiki/Timbrel_of_tension
HoopzBarkley
Member
Wow so you can really mess with the outcomes of metal slimes just by turning the camera lol, left the abbey at lvl 20
I say so yeah, they added features, 7 being a great example, that help guide you on the right track.
Just talk with your party whenever you're lost, they will give you hints on what to do.
11 hours in and im just about to get the 4th party member. It's funny how no RE makes me fight more than games with RE. I know the fear is that you dont fight enough mobs if you can avoid them which leads you underleveled later. However I end up battling more and finding it more fun to battle when it's on my terms. Love this new feature.
Multithrust is a beast. Really glad Im spending some points into spears this time around.
Multithrust is a beast. Really glad Im spending some points into spears this time around.
Game just gets better in my opinion. There's a small stretch before the final act that drags on a bit but the pacing is actually pretty good all the way through.
After spending about 15 hours on the 3ds version I might call this game the goat of jrpgs. Yes, suikoden 2 and final fantasy 7-10 will always have a bigger impact on me but none of those games have aged very well. None of them would be such a joy to play today as DQ8 3ds with it's amazing QoL improvements. It's actually baffling that they havent remade FF games the same as they've done to their DQ games. Most ff games gets smaller facelifts while DQ gets graphic overhaul, QoL improvements and added content. Wish they did that for ff9.
Teriyaki Blues
Member
Mine too. My photo album is almost full. Need to backtrack and catch a few photos still, and then I need to empty the photo folders into computer and cloud so I can take more. Addictive.
I'm just starting the Argonia leg of the journey. What a fantastic experience this is, even the second time around. I was really worried VIII wouldn't hold up well, but it has exceeded expectations.
Sir_Crocodile
Member
Man. I just went through the port, and I came close to killing the squid in one hit.
Decided not to bother with power throw this time, so I just pilled everything into spears. And one 50 psyched multithrust did over 320 damage, then Yangus's thin air finished him off.
Didn't really miss power throw, and now I have thin air I guess I never will.
Decided not to bother with power throw this time, so I just pilled everything into spears. And one 50 psyched multithrust did over 320 damage, then Yangus's thin air finished him off.
Didn't really miss power throw, and now I have thin air I guess I never will.
tryptobphan
Member
Wow, that's beastly. I never specialize in any weapons until after that boss so I never see the benefits on that boss.
Dakhil
Member
No, I believe the Kraken is the second boss.
Red Liquorice
Member
Just starting playing and I think this looks great for the 3DS. Lots of nostalgia flooding back, I can't wait to dive back in to this game. Literally the exact opposite feeling I had when I started 7 which felt like a slog from the get-go.
Teriyaki Blues
Member
Spoiler warning, but if anyone needs help with the Cameron's Codex extra monster locations, I found this. Click on "記事を読む" to see map locations.
Be careful that you're killing the right monsters. I was trying to get #24 and I had been killing the more powerful palette swap rather than the weaker monster the rare spawn requires.
Be careful that you're killing the right monsters. I was trying to get #24 and I had been killing the more powerful palette swap rather than the weaker monster the rare spawn requires.
Nachtfalke
Member
Kraken one of the toughest bosses in the game? I thought it was very easy with using tension.
tryptobphan
Member
I think it's all relative. I remember when I first played the game at release that the second boss was difficult, even the first boss was difficult for me, too. I hadn't figured out how to play DQ correctly yet. I was in my Final Fantasy mindset. Having only two party members made it more tricky as well. As I got other party members, the game became easier until the midpoint in the game's boss fight. Then it got manageable again.
Now, this game is easy and I play against most bosses very under leveled, as I assume most of the DQ veterans can. So again, it's all relative.
nintendork666
Member
Anyway to share photos taken via Instagram or Facebook? I read prior to release that this was an option, I have little interest in StreetPass as nobody else I know owns this game.
The n00b Avenger
Member
The octopus boss can definitely be daunting since he opens with a fire breath move that can do nearly 40 damage to both characters at the same time and you may not even have over 60 HP. Seeing that would be enough to break anyone's spirit.
It's a lot more manageable when you realize that he has a set pattern and the fire breath only comes on set turns. Every 6 turns to be exact.
tryptobphan
Member
It's because of that very move that it became one of those WTH moments for me the first time I played this game. Looking back at it, other DQ games were probably harder, but DQ8 was my first DQ game I played to completion and I still consider it the hardest experience I've had with DQ.
Teriyaki Blues
Member
Not that I've seen. There is an option to get StreetPass credits through the internet if you're interested in unlocking more photo editing goodies. 8 tags every 3 hours, 3 times a day.
Here's the method I use to put them on my computer from the New 3DS. From PC to any image sharing or social media site is way easier than dealing with the Miiverse methods.
Speaking of photos, so much for the "censoring".
Nachtfalke
Member
Well, sure. Playing JRPGs for many years taught me alot so I always go with a similar pattern into a boss fight (Damage Dealer, Healer). And by default I always check first what the boss has to offer in terms of attacks so I go safe and block attacks first. It may be my experience but somehow I think it's about a common sense. You don't go into a fight like this and choose your best attacks at the first round.
But I guess it's all relative as someone mentioned before.
PixyJunket
Member
I've always wondered how Red Slime became She-slime. From what I can tell, the Japanese name (Slime Besu) doesn't really mean anything, unless somebody can clarify on that. I've seen it translated as Slime Beth, which I guess is a girl's name.. so.. um.. She-slime? That's a stretch, though. I also seem to remember reasing somewhere way back when that blue slimes were herbivores and red slimes were carnivores and their coloring came from the insects they ate.
Nice.
It has 100% tension.. did it a few times already.
Dandy Crocodile
Member
JumpJeff84
Member
This game holds up well, holy shit
Just like in the original, you can't reach 100 right away. You just need to keep using it and eventually you'll break the limit. You'll know you can psyche up beyond 50 when upon reaching 50, the game no longer mentions reaching a state of high tension.
Do you get anything special for killing those enemies with the swords icon or are they just stronger versions of normal mobs?
ColonialHawk
Member
Those are special monsters. Beating them will give you a monster coin which can be sold for a good amount of gold. And spoilers:
They are monsters that can be put into your team for the Monster Arena.
Aha, it's been a while.