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Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen Comes to PC This January
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Mr. Smiley
Member
Late to conversation, but yeah play however you want and don't get wrapped up on min/max-ing on your first, second, maybe even third playthrough. Just have fun.
As others have said, extensive min/maxing is not terribly worth for a regular game. However, I do feel that it is important to mix Vocations, and not stuck with just one, because:
*You can get different Augments, that otherwise wouldn't be available.
*It does help to spice up the overall experience.
Paying a bit of attention to your main pawn, is relevant as well.
*You can get different Augments, that otherwise wouldn't be available.
*It does help to spice up the overall experience.
Paying a bit of attention to your main pawn, is relevant as well.
I was lucky enough to get the chance to record a couple of short videos of the game.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1WHegzVujqE - Video guide on how to collect apples.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S2v-FYCN72M - Combat montage.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7SrIFyfHTpU - Sorcerer spell montage. 60fps bolide!
Did I mention 60fps bolide? Because I was lying! When playing the game it's actually 144fps bolide! *swoons*
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1WHegzVujqE - Video guide on how to collect apples.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S2v-FYCN72M - Combat montage.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7SrIFyfHTpU - Sorcerer spell montage. 60fps bolide!
Did I mention 60fps bolide? Because I was lying! When playing the game it's actually 144fps bolide! *swoons*
It's a fucking sin this amazing game never got an actual sequel (I'm curious about the MMO like anyone else, but that ain't a sequel).
Morrigan Stark
Arrogant Smirk
The spells, omg... I think I might finally main a sorcerer on my Arisen.
Grand Brontide <3 <3 <3
Grand Brontide <3 <3 <3
Did we have a boxart yet?
Seems like this will be it, unless it's placeholder:
Same boxart as PS3/X360 versions. Tbh I didn't even know this was coming on disc as well, thought it was digital only. So hyped. Just one month left!
Yep, it looks like it's going to have a physical release at least in EU
http://www.amazon.es/dp/B018E0OL5C/
http://www.amazon.fr/dp/B015ZRMY74/
http://www.amazon.de/dp/B0157R8FVG/
Playing as a sorcerer was so much god damn fun. Yeah, the higher level spells took forever to charge up/cast, but when you got one off it was absolutely glorious.
TheBryanJZX90
Member
Any big youtubers or twitch streamers that might be open to make videos for this? It would be really cool to see ENB or Lobos Jr. play, but I'm pretty sure they've both said they tried vanilla DD and didn't like it
Seems like it has to be activated on steam.
This just goes to show that spells in most games aren't nearly as awesome as magic should be, conceptually
This just goes to show that spells in most games aren't nearly as awesome as magic should be, conceptually
Yep. The spells shown here actually look powerful and grande.
JudgmentJay
Member
Hype levels steadily increasing as release nears.
Not only that, but the way the spells behave is pretty intricate, and there's great attention to detail. Most other RPGs would have powerful spells simply be "Deal X damage with Y radius at position Z." and that would be the full extent of the spell behaviour. But using bolide as example, each meteor hits a specific spot which only deals in that specific area, and it'll make enemies fly around as they get hit by the meteors, or set enemies on fire which will completely alter the behaviour of that enemy. Or seism. where the main part of the spell is the ground erupting, but the small rocks falling at the end of the spell can also hit enemies and deal some damage. It feels very dynamic.
And as you said, the spells just look awesome visually. I also like some of the minor details, like with levin (lightning) where you hear thunder in the distance a few seconds after casting the spell.
I'm just making myself more and more sad that we won't get a Dragon's Dogma 2 (at least not any time soon) to build upon the amazing combat engine they made.
What hardware did you run it on to push 144fps? Nice to know it basically runs unlimited!
TheVampire
Banned
I wish they would upgrade the textures
i7-4790k, GTX 980, 16gb ram, and I play at 2560x1440 resolution. I think the lowest I've seen the framerate go (outside recording) is 110. I haven't been playing with a fps counter all the time though, but the game has been absurdly smooth.
Textures have been upgraded. It's apparent in this PS3/PC comparison video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-UnxufWhAnQ
How can a japanese port be running this well? Is this real life?
Capcom has always had great PC ports.
Crimsonclaw111
Member
MT Frameworks runs on toasters and Capcom generally has great PC versions anyway.
Boner inducing youtube comparison video.
Couldnt wait and finished the PS3 version. And holy fuck the story isn´t that bad as some people said, there's some pretty cool stuff there.
And after playing RPGs for more than 2 decades, this is one of the best yet.
If Capcom decides to make a real sequel, there's potential here to make one of the greatest RPGs ever.
And after playing RPGs for more than 2 decades, this is one of the best yet.
If Capcom decides to make a real sequel, there's potential here to make one of the greatest RPGs ever.
It's not that bad, it's just stock and uninspired.
Rodney McKay
Member
Happy to see that Min-Max infographic, that definitely makes the game more interesting to me.
Not that I don't mind doing that stuff in games like Dark Souls, but it can definitely be a slog at times and I don't have the time anymore to replay games that are dozens of hours long just to try out a new class.
I think I'll definitely want to pick this up on PC. I tried it out for an hour or so on the PS3 and I just couldn't get used to the horizontal letterboxing on the top and bottom of the screen, it just felt too claustrophobic. As long as the PC version doesn't have that limitation I'm all in.
Not that I don't mind doing that stuff in games like Dark Souls, but it can definitely be a slog at times and I don't have the time anymore to replay games that are dozens of hours long just to try out a new class.
I think I'll definitely want to pick this up on PC. I tried it out for an hour or so on the PS3 and I just couldn't get used to the horizontal letterboxing on the top and bottom of the screen, it just felt too claustrophobic. As long as the PC version doesn't have that limitation I'm all in.
MT Frameworks couldn't even save the PS3/360 version of Dragon's Dogma.
Capcom always has had solid ports, even when they forced GFWL integration. The actual port was very good, the DRM was terrible.
Melon Husk
Member
How will I be immersed without the cinematic blur filter, frame rate & aspect ratio? On PS3 distant vistas look like a painting /s
Oh I'm sure the mod community will be right on the grindstone on that front.
texhnolyze
Banned
omg.. OMG!
The store is now accessible from my region, no more region lock for Asian store!
Bless you Capcom, thanks a lot!!
The store is now accessible from my region, no more region lock for Asian store!
Bless you Capcom, thanks a lot!!
Crimsonclaw111
Member
That's tempting, but not sure. They've already got Resident Evil 0 up for purchase I think.
Chance Hale
Member
Has there ever been a game where people have managed to transfer PS3 saves to PC? I've spent 100 hours with Dragon's Dogma, I don't want to start from square one again.
I min-maxed as a caster because it made me squishier intentionally. Even at max level the result of min-maxing as a caster will increase the difficulty of BBI considerably (and only really make your attacks slightly more powerful).
So yeah, if you want a challenge, it can be fun to min-max purely for the sake of providing some stricter build control (particularly with regards to Health/Stamina pools).
So yeah, if you want a challenge, it can be fun to min-max purely for the sake of providing some stricter build control (particularly with regards to Health/Stamina pools).
Exentryk
Member
These look glorious. Can't wait!
I hope when the game comes out someone makes a detailed explanation of the systems in the game and what to do, it was the only way I could get into the first dark souls initially and I fear this game will have the same "problem"
toastyToast
Member
Oublieux
Member
Yes! Thank you for noting this. It's the same for me over here. So excited!
Yes, but that isn't going to be on the winter sale. I'm thinking they didn't put the game for preorder yet because they are holding off until the sale to have like a 20% discount and get a immense crapload of sales out of the gate. The fact that they recently fixed the unavailability of the game in Asian countries also supports this theory.
Admiral Woofington
Member
Cant wait to be able to fast travel
no more avoiding wolves religiously
no more avoiding wolves religiously
texhnolyze
Banned
Sadly, no. I can't find it on this video.
In-depth PC options.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tQ6KyfWX8gs
Yup, it was a coincidence.
I was in the middle of browsing upcoming new releases on Steam and I saw DD on the list. Totally surprised lol.
But how will you know that they hunt in packs unless you fight them!?
Admiral Woofington
Member
I'll know in my heart
Also I'm really hoping that there's a mod to change the choice options when you have a sitdown with your pawn
"You need to SHUT THE FUCK UP"
"yes m'lord"