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The Official White Knight Chronicles Thread
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Phew!
Got the game on Thursday, and finally just started to work out the kinks to this game, and i'm enjoying it alot more than I did initially, also figured where all the hording points are (like 2 areas too late), can't wait till my Georama is in full flow.
Storyline is cripplingly cliche'd so far, the will to sit through the cutscenes is weak.
What's the most spacious area for the Georama? Switching area's looks very bloody expensive so I'd only like to move area once.
Got the game on Thursday, and finally just started to work out the kinks to this game, and i'm enjoying it alot more than I did initially, also figured where all the hording points are (like 2 areas too late), can't wait till my Georama is in full flow.
Storyline is cripplingly cliche'd so far, the will to sit through the cutscenes is weak.
What's the most spacious area for the Georama? Switching area's looks very bloody expensive so I'd only like to move area once.
Go for gold ore. Need 10 gold ores to fight the Primeval Guardian. I believe you must fight it in order to get the S rank. Iron Golems will not do. Make sure you drop any iron ore you get. Try to kill any Earth Elementals you see to hopefully get you a pickaxe. Once your pickaxe breaks, suicide somewhere so you don't have to run all the way back. Rinse and repeat.Ravidrath said:
As for The Exterminator, there is a room with a chest containing iron rods if you do not want to go and kill spiders for them.
Katana_Strikes
Member
Haven't looked too much into it and I'm near the start, but I picked up a sword called "Longsword" for Leonard but when I came to reasearch Longsword skills and place them in the skill command bar, I wasn't allowed to used them and had to go back to Shortsword tecniques.
Any ideas?
Also thought it was a bit crap that when you get
starts on a few levels lower than you. Also the fact you have to learn the same old skills again and again for the new characters to unlock others.
Can someone help me with combos? I made a combo of 4 shortsword tecniques but when the circle is fully white, do you have to successfully press all 4 of them for the combo to work, cause I always miss the last one and he never seems to do anything with the first 3 I did successfully?
Any ideas?
Also thought it was a bit crap that when you get
the girl character at the start she
Can someone help me with combos? I made a combo of 4 shortsword tecniques but when the circle is fully white, do you have to successfully press all 4 of them for the combo to work, cause I always miss the last one and he never seems to do anything with the first 3 I did successfully?
Johnlenham
Member
Katana_Strikes said:
The longsword is actually just a regular sword, you wont get a real longsword till after you deliver the wine but you might know that allready by now.
For the combos i was also confused, basically when you do the first attack the circle will change white, mash x, then again when the next turns white. Seem to work for me.
Is there a way to respec? I kind awish I had gone Axe rather than longsword :/
Augemitbutter
Member
i'm using axes at the moment, it's alot of fun but longswords are considered more powerful. you'll usually see more enemies weaker to slashing damage. love the weight of an axe while striking though.
If you time your combos there's more damage, listen to sound cues, or press X when the circle lights up.
you can charge AC with 2H sword, so that's a plus against axe users, especially when grinding GRs with quests like "Best Served Cold," you don't have to fight regular enemies to charge AC for combos, saves time.
However, axe does more damage since they have the most STR ups in the game.
When you reach Lv50 you get the chance to respec.
you can charge AC with 2H sword, so that's a plus against axe users, especially when grinding GRs with quests like "Best Served Cold," you don't have to fight regular enemies to charge AC for combos, saves time.
However, axe does more damage since they have the most STR ups in the game.
When you reach Lv50 you get the chance to respec.
Katana_Strikes
Member
Johnlenham said:
Thanks. Guess I'll have to experiment more with combos.
Man, is there lots of spoilers in the opening credits or what!! :/
Android18a
Member
I just got this on rental yesterday. Quite enjoying it, but I doubt I'll bother with the online side of it.
Quite liking it, but the areas are huuuge =0 Takes ages to get from place to place.
Quite liking it, but the areas are huuuge =0 Takes ages to get from place to place.
Katana_Strikes
Member
Must admit, really quite liking it now. Bit unsure at first but now I'm pleased I bought it. Really like the cutscenes. Colourful and great to watch.
Oh and... Nolan Fucking North!
Oh and... Nolan Fucking North!
Again!
Well, I am just installing WKC as I type.
While I haven't got off the fence enough to buy the game (yet), I still had a free rental ticket at Blockbuster I had to use by tonight (Love the golden ticket promos, 7 rentals for £5, as opposed to the usual asking price of £6.25 for one!).
I have to say this thread has piqued my interest in the game, I do like me a good JRPG and as I gave all of my 360 ones to my brother at Christmas, I hadn't had many choices to hand, so I hope I enjoy the game. If so it shall be bought.
I may venture onto the online section of the game at some point, so if anyone is kind enough to add me to their PSN to help a newbie out, my PSN name is StopItRAWR
While I haven't got off the fence enough to buy the game (yet), I still had a free rental ticket at Blockbuster I had to use by tonight (Love the golden ticket promos, 7 rentals for £5, as opposed to the usual asking price of £6.25 for one!).
I have to say this thread has piqued my interest in the game, I do like me a good JRPG and as I gave all of my 360 ones to my brother at Christmas, I hadn't had many choices to hand, so I hope I enjoy the game. If so it shall be bought.
I may venture onto the online section of the game at some point, so if anyone is kind enough to add me to their PSN to help a newbie out, my PSN name is StopItRAWR
I need some boss assistance, I've died three times on it :/
(About 15 / 16 hours, after the town of
)
Is there something I'm missing? I'm being conservative about my combat with guarding and all, but I feel like this is a battle I'm just not doing correctly.
(About 15 / 16 hours, after the town of
Greede
I got to Belcitane when he goes giygas form and you get the dragon knight ark thing for Caesar, then it's you vs him. I always end up getting him down to the last bit of health (maybe like two hits left) and then he just brings me down before I can even try it. Arggggg.
Is there something I'm missing? I'm being conservative about my combat with guarding and all, but I feel like this is a battle I'm just not doing correctly.
Slackbladder
Member
I just had a look at the release date for WKC in the UK. 5th March! Why is it being released so close to FFXIII? It's stupid! I will get both, mind, but WKC will have to wait a month or so.
Katana_Strikes
Member
finalozzo said:
Yeah not on the UK Store, in fact there isn't even a WKC folder. Well done there Sony! Get your act together, release the game and the content to go with it... hell in fact why the hell do I have to buy something to change my avatar. No thanks!
BTW when you search White Knight on the Store, there about 8 or so items for the game, like a barrel, a blue crate etc. but you can't buy them or anything, just says no content or something when you click. All very strange.
Game came out last Friday. Yes, still horrendous timing but TBH, for me, FFXIII can wait, if I even buy it at all. It's too close to GoWIII for me to be able to fit it in, not forgetting the likes of Heavy Rain and this as well.
Is there a way to get characters to use abilities like provoke so they can keep the attention of enemies better? Short of perhaps having them go all out with their powers I can't seem to find a way. Now if I my avatar was the primary tank this wouldn't be a problem but since mine is a mage it makes things a bit more difficult then they need to be.
Luckily I made a save file right before I head out after the princess where I haven't spent any points on anyone save Leonard. I'm at he desert city now. So I'm actually tempted to load up that save and redo my avatar as a spear and shield character or a two handed fighter just so I can wear heavy armor and tank. I made that save file just in case something like this had to be done and so I didn't have to waste time recreating my character.
I could put my character out of my party an use Eldore in that role but I can't help but play my avatar.
Luckily I made a save file right before I head out after the princess where I haven't spent any points on anyone save Leonard. I'm at he desert city now. So I'm actually tempted to load up that save and redo my avatar as a spear and shield character or a two handed fighter just so I can wear heavy armor and tank. I made that save file just in case something like this had to be done and so I didn't have to waste time recreating my character.
I could put my character out of my party an use Eldore in that role but I can't help but play my avatar.
Cornbread78
Member
Effect said:
My Avatar is definately the Heavy sword tank in the party. I gave him elemental magic as secondary, but I've been focusing on leveling up the heavy sword use, so he can take a beating. I'll add Axe skill later, but for new is Bastard sword +++ (I just finished the desert)
Cornbread78
Member
Almyn said:I am really enjoying this now, It took a restart and 5 or 6 hours for it to click, But it finally has. I'm getting a real FFXI vibe from the game.
The only thing that still confuses me is the Georama/Town part. Is there anywhere online that does a good job of detailing it?
There is some information burried in this thread, btu the Strategy Guide does a pretty good job as well.
Katana_Strikes
Member
So I tried the first quest alone at Lvl 8 (which it recommends) and I died a few times just getting to one of the places I needed to be. Then nearly an hour later I bring back the required goods and... 2 fucking huge trolls on my ass. Needless to say I didn't last 2 seconds and my hour was pretty much wasted.
I think I'll be doing all quests online after this.
I think I'll be doing all quests online after this.
Cornbread78
Member
Does anyone know how this game did for sales in it's first few weeks in NA?
Katana_Strikes said:
Yeah, when it recommends a level for you, that doesn't necessarily mean you can do it solo at that level. You're going to need a full party of level 8 characters to be able to take those trolls down, and even then it might be tough. Play it online, or come back later when you're more powerful.
Mr_Appleby
Member
Katana_Strikes said:
not really, i noticed you keep any XP and (i think) items gathered even if you fail the mission.
Katana_Strikes
Member
Well before going in to the quest I wasn't aware that you were to do it alone and with the made-up character. I thought it would be your whole team. I understand you do get the XP which is cool, but I still feel I wasted an hour for nothing else. Though I'm now unsure when to do the quests, as having one character miles ahead of my others is going to make the game a hell of a lot more easier than it already is.
BTW is there a way you can quit the quest, other than failing at the boss? Couldn't see the option.
Edit: Just got to the desert now and I'm spliting my characters into different weapon types and skills. Makes things more interesting. It's a bit annoying though that when I'm put to sleep, the other members just stand there and do nothing
BTW is there a way you can quit the quest, other than failing at the boss? Couldn't see the option.
Edit: Just got to the desert now and I'm spliting my characters into different weapon types and skills. Makes things more interesting. It's a bit annoying though that when I'm put to sleep, the other members just stand there and do nothing
Just got the trophy for maxing all 8 skill trees, so once I reincarnate the next time that's it (finally). I really enjoyed playing as an elemental mage most so I'm re-rolling my last time with that in mind.
Anyone know what stats should be prioritized for a dedicated elem mage build? I know INT and MP for sure, but I'm still a little unclear how other ones like SPR and DEX would fit into this build. I know I'm maxing elemental magic, putting points up to the seeker skills in staff, and kinda debating on whether to max divine or just get up to like Raise or so. Rest will go into stat upgrades.
Any thoughts? Also just to double check, can anyone GR9+ verify that elem mages are still useful that late in the game?
Anyone know what stats should be prioritized for a dedicated elem mage build? I know INT and MP for sure, but I'm still a little unclear how other ones like SPR and DEX would fit into this build. I know I'm maxing elemental magic, putting points up to the seeker skills in staff, and kinda debating on whether to max divine or just get up to like Raise or so. Rest will go into stat upgrades.
Any thoughts? Also just to double check, can anyone GR9+ verify that elem mages are still useful that late in the game?
Cornbread78
Member
Alright, I'm going to be trying to work on some online stuff tonight, will anyone be on around 11:30 EST for an hour or so after that? I'm only at GR2, but I've S Ranked the first 4 mission so far and I want to continue that trend.