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Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate announced for Wii U/3DS, coming to West, no 3DS online
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ThatObviousUser
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I played Tri tonight and for the first time in a few weeks I had to do some heavy duty underwater combat.
Unlike my land skills, which I remembered almost instantly like riding a bike, I struggled the whole way through when in the water and failed the quest. T_T
I like the idea of water battling... just not the details.
Unlike my land skills, which I remembered almost instantly like riding a bike, I struggled the whole way through when in the water and failed the quest. T_T
I like the idea of water battling... just not the details.
Little Green Yoda
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Karsticles
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Water battles are vicious. I like them conceptually, but you need to be able to move a bit faster than you do.
Sharpness +1 will still boost how much high quality sharpness you have on weapons, so it's not worthless.
Little Green Yoda
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Sharpness+1 only takes 10 armor skill points (instead of 15) to activate now? I was going to say that Razor Sharp would make more sense to extend the length of purple sharpness but this changes everything.
Guess it'll depend on whether it's easier to fit Razor Sharp or Sharpness+1 on your desired set.
Yes, there are a few weapons which even with Sharpness +1, the sharpness will remain the same (hence Rare 10).
As for 10 armor skill points to activate sharpness +1, there's not much difference as the points given are more stringent now, so it still takes some calculation to activate it. Lowering the points makes things easier to see too.
There is one 刀匠/真打 EdgeMaster (Sharpness +1 + Atk Up L) skill which is only available after HR 70 or via event quest.
ThatObviousUser
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There's like a full half second lag on dodging, that's the real killer (for me, anyways.) And that you never really can tell the direction you'll actually dodge in...
I have some questions about the multiplayer. I've checked the OP but found nothing.
Let's say that I have the Wii U vesion of the game.
I can play online with other 3 friends, as in Tri for Wii. But, can I play also locally with friends? Tri had the Arena mode, but I'd like to know if it will be enabled also the coop for the "campaing", this time.
If yes: will they use the "second screen" local multy (as CoD for example), where P1 plays on the Gamepad and P2 on the TV? or will it be split-screen?
Will it be possible to use the 3DS as an additional pad to play the game in local multiplayer? If yes, have I to own als the 3DS version of the game?
If I have also a 3DS in the same room of my Wii U running an online hunt, can I play online with the 3DS?
I know that I can share the saves between 3DS copy and Wii U copy, but what does the cross-play means? Something I mentioned above?
Thank you
Let's say that I have the Wii U vesion of the game.
I can play online with other 3 friends, as in Tri for Wii. But, can I play also locally with friends? Tri had the Arena mode, but I'd like to know if it will be enabled also the coop for the "campaing", this time.
If yes: will they use the "second screen" local multy (as CoD for example), where P1 plays on the Gamepad and P2 on the TV? or will it be split-screen?
Will it be possible to use the 3DS as an additional pad to play the game in local multiplayer? If yes, have I to own als the 3DS version of the game?
If I have also a 3DS in the same room of my Wii U running an online hunt, can I play online with the 3DS?
I know that I can share the saves between 3DS copy and Wii U copy, but what does the cross-play means? Something I mentioned above?
Thank you
ThatObviousUser
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MaxwellGT2000
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I'm really looking forward to this game, I was dying for it when 3G released last year on 3DS in Japan, I love Tri, so to get a revitalized community and more to do and get to play it on my new Wii U? Hell yeah I'm totally down with that. I would pick up the 3DS version over the Wii U version but the lack of online (which is expected for us western fans now for handhelds) is a bit of a deal breaker even if I would love to see how the game looks in 3D.
IF, the game remains the same as the JP 3DS version, which is highly likely, then these will be the answers:
Yeah it was. The Japanese version (with no Wii Speak) had 10 person cities.
The 3DS version had 4 person cities so I suspect the Wii U version will be the same. Ideally I'd hope for 12-16 person cities but I wouldn't expect it.
MH3 Ultimate weapon selection, for those wondering http://mh3g-weapons.jimdo.com/
I'm just browsing for MH3U stuff - this monster size comparison is cool http://images.wikia.com/monsterhunter/images/c/cd/MH3G_Size_Chart.jpg
I'm just browsing for MH3U stuff - this monster size comparison is cool http://images.wikia.com/monsterhunter/images/c/cd/MH3G_Size_Chart.jpg
jimmypython
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Just read from HACHIMA that Nintendo is going to provide all the servers for MH3G HD ver.
I don't care much about MH, but this pic got me interested.
Sammy Samusu
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Really? I hope that means International servers this time.
The problem with that video clip is that it was actually a promotional clip for the original Tri, not Tri G, so it only includes Tri's monsters. It's weird that it wasn't included on the original Tri's disc.
They look about the same size almost.
The dorsal fin makes Plesi look taller, but its body seems to come a little short of Jho's height-wise.
Chuckpebble
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Capcom has been my sweetheart through thick and thin because of Tri alone. I squeezed so much fun out of that game and still play from time to time.
As I said before, people enjoy Monster Hunter differently. I came from a background of generally preferring single player experiences and after playing two MH games mostly solo at 100+ hours I would say it's one of my favorite series of all time.
That's great! I would be new to the series and wasn't sure if some Dragons/Monsters were impossible to defeat solo.
Yes. I played Tri for about 90 hours before getting into online. Not to mention Freedom Unite. Game is awesome even in single player, to me.
Haunted
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That's awesome, never seen that before.
Related to tri sorta.
My Classic Controller Pro is acting annoying. The right analog stick seems to have some problems, sometimes it won't register straight down, diagonal down works great though.
After pulling on the stick and shaking it around it starts to work again, but it still feels kinda off.
Is it dying or maybe there is something stuck in it? I haven't the slightest clue how any of these things work.
My Classic Controller Pro is acting annoying. The right analog stick seems to have some problems, sometimes it won't register straight down, diagonal down works great though.
After pulling on the stick and shaking it around it starts to work again, but it still feels kinda off.
Is it dying or maybe there is something stuck in it? I haven't the slightest clue how any of these things work.
It's included in TriG weird I know lol.
ThatObviousUser
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The game is balanced depending on if you play solo or multiplayer; solo monsters have less health and do less damage to accommodate.
Still, if you're new, it may seem like some monsters are impossible to defeat...
But it's a trial by fire, the best victory is one well earned with sweat and rage.
Kacho
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The game is balanced depending on if you play solo or multiplayer; solo monsters have less health and do less damage to accommodate.
Still, if you're new, it may seem like some monsters are impossible to defeat...
This guy knows whats up.
It can be fun but you're kind of missing the whole point of the game.
Yeah I'm not a fan of water battles. Without a ground plane, it's harder to judge how close you are to the monster.
And it's true for a lot of players. What's your point? We're giving opinions here.
I'm not going to go ahead and tell him "Yes it's amazing omg so much fun!" if there's a chance he'll end up being bored soloing.
ThatObviousUser
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Sven mentioned a "soft bundle" or something for Capcom's site. Presumably, both versions for $90 or so.
I cleared MHF2/MHFU completely solo and never did I feel like I was 'missing the point' of the game. For me playing Tri with randoms ranged from painful to annoying, and often I'd have had an easier time solo. Now hunting with a good group of friends is amazingly fun, but it's absolutely a different experience. I think going one on one with a giant monster has its own appeal.
All opinions of course, but you might want to rethink implying that solo is somehow irrelevant when a lot of MH players (especially on PSP in NA) are huge fans of the series and have never touched the multiplayer.
Again, your experience doesn't mean it's true for everybody else. I'm not telling him to avoid the game, just that he could be missing out on what made the game popular in the first place. He is free to try it as it can be fun.
It's really not hard to understand.
It's great that people can enjoy the game in single player only but nothing - just, nothing - compares to going on 4P hunts with people who know what they're doing.
Nothing.
(...Nothing.)
EDIT: That said, Ultimate is way better about providing a meaty single-player experience than Tri was. High-rank village quests make it possible to actually get some decent gear and fight some cool monsters offline. But then again, the only way to do G-rank is to go online (well, multiplayer) and that is where the real meat and challenge of the game come into play.
Ahh man I can't wait to play this online and in HD.
Nothing.
(...Nothing.)
EDIT: That said, Ultimate is way better about providing a meaty single-player experience than Tri was. High-rank village quests make it possible to actually get some decent gear and fight some cool monsters offline. But then again, the only way to do G-rank is to go online (well, multiplayer) and that is where the real meat and challenge of the game come into play.
Ahh man I can't wait to play this online and in HD.
It's great that people can enjoy the game in single player only but nothing - just, nothing - compares to going on 4P hunts with people who know what they're doing.
Nothing.
(...Nothing.)
EDIT: That said, Ultimate is way better about providing a meaty single-player experience than Tri was. High-rank village quests make it possible to actually get some decent gear and fight some cool monsters offline. But then again, the only way to do G-rank is to go online (well, multiplayer) and that is where the real meat and challenge of the game come into play.
Ahh man I can't wait to play this online and in HD.
Man I am so hyped. I'm not particularly good or anything, but I think I've gotten to a level where I am not a complete liability when hunting with actually skilled players.
Gotta start somewhere!
It's great that people can enjoy the game in single player only but nothing - just, nothing - compares to going on 4P hunts with people who know what they're doing.
Nothing.
(...Nothing.)
EDIT: That said, Ultimate is way better about providing a meaty single-player experience than Tri was. High-rank village quests make it possible to actually get some decent gear and fight some cool monsters offline. But then again, the only way to do G-rank is to go online (well, multiplayer) and that is where the real meat and challenge of the game come into play.
Ahh man I can't wait to play this online and in HD.
Multiplayer is so good. We bought a second Wii and another small television just for Tri.
3DS versions + Wii U version works really well for me, and we're definitely getting both (two copies of the 3DS one even). Farm, gather and do minor task on my 3DS while I commute to work, then come home and transfer over to the Wii U for online play. I can't wait.
Ahh man I can't wait to play this online and in HD.
This should be a lot smoother than P3rdHD was. The freezing really annoyed me.
And the voice chat should be a lot better than Tri's I hope.
This could possibly be the biggest, juiciest MH experience on a console yet.
slaughterking
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I really wish Nintendo would spill the beans on their online service. I would be totally fine with just the Capcom servers we got with Tri as long as I can just play it online; but it wouldn't hurt if the WiiU just offered a somewhat contemporary online infrastructure that 3U could use.
Skiesofwonder
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$90 means I would skip out on the 3DS version. This should be a lesson learned from Sony, where you buy the WiiU version and get the 3DS version free digitally. Even $69.99 or $79.99 for both would be tempting, but no way will I spend $30 on something I'll barely even play on the go( and obviously will be playing on the WiiU while at home).
I sunk my fair share of hours into Tri online on Wii and just couldn't imagine anyone enjoying it as a purely single player experience. Co-op is such a critical part of the overall package. It helps mitigate the clumsy combat mechanics and grindy leveling up IMO.
To each their own though.
To each their own though.