LordGorchnik
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Oh man totally forgot about those. Will give that a shot.
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The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel 2 |OT| Class Reunion
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Oh man totally forgot about those. Will give that a shot.
I think not. You can make up that AP later in the game and still get A0 rank. Only think is you won't get an S rank for that part but that's not a huge deal.
spoilers if you haven't finished the game
that side quest in baerhart (sp) where you fight the giant slime in the sewer to stop the statue from discoloring. the normal slime enemies cast a lot of artes
SolVanderlyn
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Epilogue spoilers
Epilogue spoilers
LLOYD BANNINGS IN THE HOUSE
His English VA is PERFECT. Absolutely perfect. They nailed the gung-ho hero air he has about him. I knew this moment was coming but I was super excited during this entire side story. And then REAN IS THE FINAL BOSS???
The difficulty balance during this sidestory was also suddenly much better than the main game. I wish the entire game felt like that. Unfortunately I had the Rean-Osborne twist spoiled for me months ago.
His English VA is PERFECT. Absolutely perfect. They nailed the gung-ho hero air he has about him. I knew this moment was coming but I was super excited during this entire side story. And then REAN IS THE FINAL BOSS???
The difficulty balance during this sidestory was also suddenly much better than the main game. I wish the entire game felt like that. Unfortunately I had the Rean-Osborne twist spoiled for me months ago.
Scrooge McDuck
Member
I imagine it is much easier to balance the game when the orbment placement is fixed in place.
[Epilogue]
Lloyd appearing is pretty awesome, though, even though I'm not familiar with him at all. I just wish they eased up with all the name-drops.
SolVanderlyn
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Yeah, I've only seen what's translated of Zero on Youtube so far, so I'm not too familiar with him either. The appeal for me came from the constant Crossbell references throughout the past two games. It was like a giant snowball that finally appeared as Lloyd after everything was over - when you hear his voiceover and see the transition over to Crossbell, I got this feeling like, so this is who's been at the center of all those strange things that have been going on. Seeing Rean from another perspective was interesting, too. It instantly made Erebonia feel like the big bad it was made out to be in Sky again.
The name drops were almost hilarious from someone who hasn't played any Crossbell games. It might as well have been mostly gibberish, haha.
The name drops were almost hilarious from someone who hasn't played any Crossbell games. It might as well have been mostly gibberish, haha.
Son Of Sparda
Member
A quick question to people who have played this game. I'm currently replaying CS1 in order to get my Towa/Sara save ready before starting this. (don't wanna know any details about those relationships in second game so please no spoilers!)
Anyway, I was wondering if I might feel series fatigue if I jump over to CS2 right after finishing CS1. Anyone else has replayed CS1 before going in to CS2? Did you guys feel any fatigue playing them back to back?
I'm very hyped for this game so I wanna make sure that I don't ruin my first playthrough of it.
Anyway, I was wondering if I might feel series fatigue if I jump over to CS2 right after finishing CS1. Anyone else has replayed CS1 before going in to CS2? Did you guys feel any fatigue playing them back to back?
I'm very hyped for this game so I wanna make sure that I don't ruin my first playthrough of it.
ShadowSoldier89
Member
I waited to play CS1 until CS2 release date was nearing. I played CS1 to completion 4 days before CS2 release. When CS2 hit, I put in 82 hours over 12 days
Hikami
Member
I did my replay right before the game came out to get the A0 ranking and the other save transfer bonuses, didn't really feel any faitgue.
KuwabaraTheMan
Banned
I did a full replay right before CS2 hit, and I didn't feel burnt-out at all.
Son Of Sparda
Member
Thanks guys. Then I guess I'll start CS2 with no worries after I'm done with CS1
Cornbread78
Member
LOL @ poor Millium getting dissed at her reunion with
My man...
Jusis
She really grew on me in this game. I do wish there was more Millium/Jusis tho
of course I never had them in the same party either
SolVanderlyn
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I need time to process this ending.
Will give my thoughts on the Cold Steel games as a whole later. I feel like English-only Trails fans are still missing a gigantic chunk of the overall story, but I'm still really interested to see where it goes from here. We at least know Cold Steel III is being made, so that solves the mystery of where the next game will pick up that nebulous ending. Western Erebonia game, here we go.
Will give my thoughts on the Cold Steel games as a whole later. I feel like English-only Trails fans are still missing a gigantic chunk of the overall story, but I'm still really interested to see where it goes from here. We at least know Cold Steel III is being made, so that solves the mystery of where the next game will pick up that nebulous ending. Western Erebonia game, here we go.
Cornbread78
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She really grew on me in this game. I do wish there was more Millium/Jusis tho
They definitely upped the playful side of her as evidence with her initial reunion with Rean, lol. It's funny to have that scene, then a little more maturity to it..
She really grew on me in this game. I do wish there was more Millium/Jusis tho
I made sure Millium and Jusis were always in the same party. You messed up, mate.
ShadowSoldier89
Member
the character that grew the most for me between games was definitely Fie. Kind've expected that she would, but I ended up liking how she was handled more than I expected.
Millium was an improvement as well.
Millium was an improvement as well.
Cornbread78
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SolVanderlyn
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Adol's Ys VIII incarnation is what I imagine an older Elliot looking like. Especially with the artwork in this video
Basileus777
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What's the name of the song that plays in Geofront E?
SolVanderlyn
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Basileus777
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Thanks. It's a pretty great track.
psynergylover
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still early in the game; act 2 part one but I find Class objective pretty lolworthy bascially their motto is
like wut! maybe it'll change later in the game but come on Rean(and the rest of class VII)
"We don't want to be on the side of either the Imperial or the nobel alliance.....buuuuuuut most of our objectives do coincide with stopping the nobles.....and accepting help from the imperial army"
like wut! maybe it'll change later in the game but come on Rean(and the rest of class VII)
you know you picked a side!
ShadowSoldier89
Member
since the DLC is too late and I'm basically done with the game anyway...I just bought all the trails series costumes for dead or alive 5...
DOA5 has Trails costumes?
Made it up ta the second rest day just now! That means more snowboarding! Think its about time I tip the balance of playtime back in this games favor over DQ7 since this ones much more fun!
Wish fishing spots weren't so touchy! I get the notification ones nearby but still gotta wiggle back an forth to find the right spot! The second shrine boss killed me easily until I grinded out a couple levels, then the tables were turned! Game needs more robot battles btw. I wanna summon Valimar in the midst of ant ol' random battle an squash baddies with impunity Xenogears-style!
Wish fishing spots weren't so touchy! I get the notification ones nearby but still gotta wiggle back an forth to find the right spot! The second shrine boss killed me easily until I grinded out a couple levels, then the tables were turned! Game needs more robot battles btw. I wanna summon Valimar in the midst of ant ol' random battle an squash baddies with impunity Xenogears-style!
SatelliteOfLove
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No Joshua costume for Ryu.
That's a failure.
Thanks, that was my jam but found out it aint on the CS2 soundtrack and wasn't looking.
That's a failure.
Thanks, that was my jam but found out it aint on the CS2 soundtrack and wasn't looking.
whiteninja
Member
Ok I finished chapter 1 and got all the AP except for 3 (111 instead of 114). The guide mentions something about 3 ap at the end for some kind of link XP thing? I didnt get that apparently. What am I supposed to do for that last bit of AP?
EDIT: nevermind I looked at the wrong one lol
EDIT: nevermind I looked at the wrong one lol
There's a great hidden request at the end.
Middle of Act II. Part 3 to be exact, ready to tackle
. Curious about one thing though:
the shrines
I've been ignoring the Cryptids that have been popping up all over so far. What's the cut-off point before I lose my chance to take them out? I thought I remembered seeing one on Ebel Highway 2 during Part 1 or 2 but I recently went back again and it was gone. Or is my memory playing tricks on me? Seems the other ones I've seen around are still there.
The beginning of act 3 before beginning operation is the cutoff.
Glitter and Gold
Banned
I beat all of them before commencing the mission in the last part of act 2
or at least 3 of them. I don't know how many you have access to in act 2
or at least 3 of them. I don't know how many you have access to in act 2
So then the question is: How many parts/chapters in Act 2?
About 5 at my last count, barring any more showing up as I continue.
Nightengale
Member
Shit, shit shit!
Act 1 Part 3 beginning spoilers:
Who the hell do I
The last 3
so I want to bring
, but its so hard!
I made the pragmatic choice with Part 2
and it worked out well with the
aspect and
Feels like it was the most suitable lineup.
But for Part 3 I need some advise because
Logically, I would bring
but given the
factor, it feels so lose-lose. I need some advise from those who has tried out different combinations.
Act 1 Part 3 beginning spoilers:
Who the hell do I
bring with as my party members to the 3rd region!?
The last 3
classmates to recruit are Jusis, Laura and Emma
the team that has the best reunion dynamic with them
I made the pragmatic choice with Part 2
bring Claire which was new to the team instead of Toval, bring Fie/Elliot which did not get their bonding points event
Claire/Millium
Fie/Elliot seems to work well with the military/Fie/Mink angle too
But for Part 3 I need some advise because
Given that I want to bring Sharon as my guest member, it feel appropriate to bring Alisa and I want to build up Alisa as the canon waifu anyway, so her Link level takes priority. But bringing Alisa as the team mate effectively limits who is best for the next team dynamic/relationship.
Laura has her relationship with Fie, so bringing Fie for the reunion might be cool, but at the same time, theyre both pretty stable characters, so Fie is not high on my list. Gaius, Elliot are out too, since theres nothing interesting for them from that angle.
But Im not sure whos better between Millum and Machias. I really like the Jusis/Millum relationship, but its also a bickerish relationship without any real drama, whereas Machias/Jusis relationship has proper conflict setup that could benefit from the story arc
Laura has her relationship with Fie, so bringing Fie for the reunion might be cool, but at the same time, theyre both pretty stable characters, so Fie is not high on my list. Gaius, Elliot are out too, since theres nothing interesting for them from that angle.
But Im not sure whos better between Millum and Machias. I really like the Jusis/Millum relationship, but its also a bickerish relationship without any real drama, whereas Machias/Jusis relationship has proper conflict setup that could benefit from the story arc
Logically, I would bring
Machias and Millium
Sharon
Scrooge McDuck
Member
I believe there are
4 Parts
Personally, bringing [vague Act 1 thingies]
Machias was a disappointment. Neither of them actually got to say/do much, honestly, but I had more expectations for Machias and he simply didn't deliver. In the end I like Millium's version of events more.
adamsapple
Or is it just one of Phil's balls in my throat?
Sort of late game spoilers about crossbell stuff
so I guess that big ass tree in the Crossbell hemisphere is something that happens in those series of games which we'll never get to find out in English huh ..
can someone either write a brief summary or post a link to any source that provides a summary of the plot(s) of those two games ?
can someone either write a brief summary or post a link to any source that provides a summary of the plot(s) of those two games ?
SatelliteOfLove
Member
Just finished it, game was great, might even be better than SC to me but I can't say for sure without mulling it over for a bit.
Do want to address one thing.
Ending spoilers about obviously
Do want to address one thing.
Ending spoilers about obviously
Them being Class VII is the ENTIRE reason. We have a group of people from very different backgrounds and who have very divergent duties and responsibilities but have formed such a strong bond and established such strong camaraderie that everyone is willing to fight for the sake of everyone else in the group without hesitation. There are multiple points in the game where a Class VII member attempts to bear personal responsibility during a crisis only for the rest to say "nah, we all got your back." They're pretty much beating you over the head with it.
Seriously though, this isn't just some incidental plot device. The formation and growth of Class VII is the core foundation of both of these games above everything else and I expect that theme to continue into CS3 even if they don't end up being the primary focus.
I mean hell, the game LITERALLY tells you the final dungeon and final boss are completely pointless. The whole thing in-universe was basically an exercise to show how strong Class VII had become.
Seriously though, this isn't just some incidental plot device. The formation and growth of Class VII is the core foundation of both of these games above everything else and I expect that theme to continue into CS3 even if they don't end up being the primary focus.
I mean hell, the game LITERALLY tells you the final dungeon and final boss are completely pointless. The whole thing in-universe was basically an exercise to show how strong Class VII had become.
Obviously, and I've no doubt they all will. I just wouldn't be upset or surprised if it's in a smaller capacity, especially for some of them.
Frankly, I'm more concerned with
exploring The rest of Erebonia. There's still SO MUCH LEFT. Like all of Western Erebonia and multiple locations from CS1 that only group B went to. I better not have to visit boring ass Celdic again.
Scrooge McDuck
Member
Pretty much all the location group B went to are in Western Erebonia. [Character spoiler]
Le Guin and Bardias are stationed there and Barkhorn is going there.
This song is dope.
Yu Narukami
Member
Intermission.
Also when did the class go to Ymir? Whas it during their vacation?
Why does Rean want to become friends with a terrorist?
Scrooge McDuck
Member
Yea. It was detailed in the Japanese-exclusive Drama CD. The official site has the translated transcript:
http://www.trailsofcoldsteel.com/cs2/memoirs1.html