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Monster Hunter Freedom Unite Thread
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FootNinja said:
I finally killed him with my great sword, just need patience. Chop and roll, chop and roll, when he weaken I ran up and did the infinte combo. He ran back to his place and while he slept I did a full charge on my GS and killed him , the final blow!
Ohh dear I think the gathering hall version of him is still a bitch though.
Edit: I know I'm a sturborn idiot, the sns and LS are much better choices. But i just love the GS.
GillaTheGorilla
Member
bigswords said:
Not at all, it takes skill and patience to use the GS especially as you get further in.
I use LS and GS in equal amounts but now the hammer is catching up fast, nothing quite like knocking a Tigrex out with a well timed triple pound.
Seraphis Cain
bad gameplay lol
Man...grinded all day for Firestones and FireWyvern Fluid so I could make a decent fire LS and Hammer, just so I could break Blangonga fangs so I could make a decent ice LS. And I'm STILL short one Blangonga fang. >_<
Grind grind grind. Well, at least I managed to get up to the next Elder rank. So I did something productive I suppose.
Grind grind grind. Well, at least I managed to get up to the next Elder rank. So I did something productive I suppose.
Gamer @ Heart
Member
Any word or whisper about an American release of AdHoc party? Sony has seriously dropped the ball on this it seems.
tiltnkirby
Member
bigswords said:
Garuga is alright. Get the mask for the earplugs, try to get it up to high-grade and wonder what you ever did without it.
Ceanatuar isn't a bad armor set with Sharp sword and sharpen sword. You'll have to deal with the -20def but you can gem that out, no problem and be left with enough slots to gem in a skill with +2 gems (Like auto-tracker). Hermituar also ain't a bad set, you won't get a lot out of the guard+1, but you do guard once in awhile with GS and that little less push back/hp lose can make or break you. It also has +throwing and +def skills but comes with -thunder element, however, it shouldn't be a problem unless you wanna run into Khezu or Kirin.
After that, you'll likely grind out the Rathalos Soul set from Azure Rathalos. It'll give you High grade, expert and -hp, fully gemmed. You can take out the -hp skill but you need to give up some expert to do it, so you'll have to decide on more damage or a few extra points of hp. That should hold you till high rank quests.
sotodefonk
Member
I just noticed :lol .... when you say bangolala... do you refer to congalala or blangonga? two very different species...
TheMissingLink
Member
I have tried getting into this game, like 3 times.
The latest time, I am determined. Unfortunately, it's ridiculous! I'm picking the easiest quests, pick berries (can't find all the berry locations and die to a stupid boar thing anyway), kill an easy monster (gigadrome? something like that, a bigger raptor) - NOPE, die.
I must have hit the gigadrome 100 times. Marked him with a paintball so I know I was hitting the right one.
Damn, man. This game tries hard to keep newbies away...
The latest time, I am determined. Unfortunately, it's ridiculous! I'm picking the easiest quests, pick berries (can't find all the berry locations and die to a stupid boar thing anyway), kill an easy monster (gigadrome? something like that, a bigger raptor) - NOPE, die.
I must have hit the gigadrome 100 times. Marked him with a paintball so I know I was hitting the right one.
Damn, man. This game tries hard to keep newbies away...
Yay, My PSP 3000 with MHFU finally arrived! Unfortunately I'm currently at Uni, so I'll need to wait until I get home to unbox it 
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Edit: Unboxed and useless!
Hurry up memory stick, there are monsters to be hunted!
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Not that it really matters given the memory stick is still on it's way.
Edit: Unboxed and useless
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Hurry up memory stick, there are monsters to be hunted!
Gokurakumaru
Banned
TheMissingLink said:
I bought Unite a few months ago and while I wasn't disliking doing tutorials and hunting my first monster, it just seemed like I'd have to put in a lot of work in order to get any value out of it so I sold the game. I'm now eyeing it off on PSN since it's on special. Only 1 day left to decide or it'll be back to full price :-(
AgentOtaku
Member
Gokurakumaru said:
Honestly do it. And when you do, forgo the training all together and head straight to the elder to start quests.
What other issues are you having with it?
For me personally, it took about 3-4 hours to really get into the flow of things IE: gathering, hunting, combat mechanics/timing, etc.
Gokurakumaru
Banned
AgentOtaku said:
No issues. I just have gaming ADD and am wary that I might buy it, get daunted by how much there is to do, end up choosing to do nothing as a result and then find myself playing something else entirely. It happened last time :lol
To put this in context I generally get tired of games by the 20 hour mark if not before. Would I have accomplished something appreciable in Monster Hunter by that point or would I still be HR1 pottering around knocking lizards on the head?
AgentOtaku
Member
Understandable as I'm the exact same way with ADD.
The great thing about MH (once you get the mechanics/flow down) is that it totally lends itself to pickup n' play/ADD play if you want it too.
I don't play it for hours at a time. More 20 minutes here, 15 there. Usually like once or twice a day. Just hit Rank 3 today actually.
So yeah, it's totally what you want to put into it. Add the fact that there isn't any real plot (which may be a deterrent for some, I know it was for me at first), so you don't feel obligated in anyway to keep fresh for fear of getting lost. You can play it and then put it down for a month and come back.
The great thing about MH (once you get the mechanics/flow down) is that it totally lends itself to pickup n' play/ADD play if you want it too.
I don't play it for hours at a time. More 20 minutes here, 15 there. Usually like once or twice a day. Just hit Rank 3 today actually.
So yeah, it's totally what you want to put into it. Add the fact that there isn't any real plot (which may be a deterrent for some, I know it was for me at first), so you don't feel obligated in anyway to keep fresh for fear of getting lost. You can play it and then put it down for a month and come back.
sotodefonk
Member
whats a good armor for gunner (mainly bow) that has the skill guts? Im on rank 6 so no g level armor :S
Shin Kojima
Banned
To be honest, I think you'd better focus on getting to G before wasting time and resources on that skill so early (if it is even obtainable already, I don't even know).
You could get to G in like one or 2 evenings from where you are now.
You could get to G in like one or 2 evenings from where you are now.
AKingNamedPaul
I am Homie
So I finally got my ps3 back, and If I'm not mistaken all I have to do is create a japanese ps3 account, and download a monster hunter ad hoc add on? and then I will be able to hunt with you guys?
edit- i NEED a wired connection? ugh
edit- i NEED a wired connection? ugh
AgentOtaku
Member
Oh Khezu ...you little shit!
SonOfABeep
Banned
What exactly is involved in playing this game online?
SecretBonusPoint
Banned
SonOfABeep said:
PS3 connected to internet through wired connection, using Adhoc Party acts as a tunneling server allowing you to connect with anyone also connected to Adhoc Party in the same way. You jump into 4/8 person rooms, can text chat or voice chat and launch into games from there. More info: http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=366131&highlight=adhoc
Phantasy Star Portable 2 is coming to PSP with online built in, so maybe the pressure will be on Capcom to do the same for Monster Hunter Portable 3. Until then, those lucky enough to be a part of the PS3+PSP family can do so anyway. Also, theres another way using wifi dongles and routers and X-Link Kai on PC that is a lot more complicated.
Yeah that part annoys me too. It's just not practical for me to run a cable from the router down the stairs and across the living room to the PS3 in the entertainment room, every time I want to play online. So now the approach I'm planning to take is to convince my friends to get MHFUFootNinja said:
.GillaTheGorilla
Member
Finally got back into the groove, I was having a shocking couple of days with MHU for some reason I was having a problem with all the monsters and was getting frustrated, but back into it now with farming Silver Rathalos for rubies.
Next stop Akantor with a hammer.
Next stop Akantor with a hammer.
AgentOtaku
Member
Luigiv said:
Yeah, I'm in the same boat. Don't wanna run a big ass CAT5 around the house from my router. Guess I'll wait for MH3 in that regard.
Also, didn't know about PSO2 having online built-in! Certainly makes me a bit more interested.
sotodefonk
Member
Shin_Kojima said:
yeah I havent seen the skill yet on current armors.
G rank is hr7 right? Im hr6 right now... time to get up the rank a bit
tiltnkirby
Member
Shin_Kojima said:
If he was a blademaster I'd say yes, but as a gunner he'll get a lot more use out of it, still not really needed till Fatalis and up, so it's more of a "Just in case" skill.
AgentOtaku said:
That's the problem with Ad-hoc party, but you can get around that by plugging it into a laptop or computer and have that on wireless.
SonOfABeep
Banned
THanks for the advice - I use my PS3 on wired anyway - Is there a server browser or do you need to type in people's names specifically?
SecretBonusPoint
Banned
SonOfABeep said:
Its a japanese app, and you go to Lobbies and make rooms in there. Its all very cute and well made, a youtube video online will show you the basics. You can password a room to make it private and so forth. For instance GAF people like to meet in World J Lobby 2, then someone will erect a house on that patch with a title like GAF HUNTZ.
Tried a bit of hunting today, after failing the HR4 rank-up Lao-Shan Lung quest twice, I have lost interest in the game again, because man that was fucking tedious shit only to fail.
demigod
Member
bigswords said:
lol, wait until you meat dual SSJ monkies.
SecretBonusPoint said:
What weapon and armor are you using? What is your strat? First time I passed I had to bomb the eff outta him in the elder quest. I did eventually kill him to upgrade my longsword.
I've been working on my armor so I didn't finish HR3 yet. I beat the special training with all weapons and got my saint sword piercing. What a pain that training was. I really hate the horn and boy do I suck with the hammer. I love the bow and gun now, I guess playing Longsword all my life has raised my dodging skill. +10 fencing is just godly for me. I don't know how many times I've been dazed and then knocked the eff out because my attack bounced off the enemy before.
I'm working on my Felyne now, trying to quest/zone to get a different scrapper felyne. I really don't like the name Emmanuelle. I got a Ryu for my Peace-loving cat.
SCEA needs to hurryup and release ad-hoc party for NA.
AgentOtaku
Member
Took down Khezu today on my lunch break (Took about 35 minutes). Started last night with 3 different tries. Eventually realized my Long Sword wasn't cutting it (lol). Switched back to SnS and was able to move fast enough and cut through his hard defense.
SO AWESOME!
SO AWESOME!
Seraphis Cain
bad gameplay lol
AgentOtaku said:Took down Khezu today on my lunch break (Took about 35 minutes). Started last night with 3 different tries. Eventually realized my Long Sword wasn't cutting it (lol). Switched back to SnS and was able to move fast enough and cut through his hard defense.
SO AWESOME!
Congrats! I remember how awesome it felt the first time I took down Khezu.
Wait, no, not awesome...shameful...I HBG'd him from the area 3 invincible ledge...;_;
AgentOtaku
Member
Seraphis Cain said:
HBG'd :lol
what!?
sotodefonk
Member
is there a way to turn off only the music of bosses in MH? I would like to put some MP3 but without removing the sound effects....
1. Go to options.sotodefonk said:
2. Turn "BGM Level" all the way down
3. ...
4. Profit!
I think I've figured out your problem, You've gone straight into the Guild quests, haven't you? Guild quests are meant to be for multiplayer and assume you have some experience, so they're set up a bit harder and forgo all the absolute beginner level quests. What you need to do is is go through all the beginner training in the training hall, then start doing the elder quests (Given to you by the village chief outside of the gathering hall). The elder quests are actually meant for singleplayer, so they have a more sensible difficulty curve and the rewards and loot you get will let you upgrade your weapons and armor a little bit before you start getting to the harder quests (I assume you know that there's already armor and weapons in the storage box in your house). Also you'll be able to employ a Felyne comrade just before the Giadrome fight, which makes it much, much easier (also try using one of the larger weapons against him, so you'll be able to defeat him in about 15-20 strikes).TheMissingLink said:
Out of the 3 MH games I've tried so far (MH1, MH2 and MHFU), FU is definitely the most accessible to beginners.
sotodefonk
Member
Luigiv said:
I just checked it only shows sound settings, and I can only change between boost, DLP II and stereo :S
sotodefonk
Member
Luigiv said:
I have USA version but I re-checked and in the main option menu, there is the option. I dont know why on ingame options it doesnt show up...
Thanks for the info
EDIT: :lol you edited at the same time I posted
bigdaddygamebot
Member
Alright lads. Any tips for Chameleos?
I'm going at him with full death stench armor and a posionous gunlance.
I'm going at him with full death stench armor and a posionous gunlance.
tiltnkirby
Member
bigdaddygamebot said:
Use a fire DS and attack his back legs along with use mega juices. If you don't want to use DS then take something with fire at least. Get some energy drinks if you get hit with fatigue and being filler items so nothing important gets stolen.
With the fight, people will tell you to bring sonic bombs to stun him. The only time this will work is when he unclocks for a second to attack you, I don't know if it's any attack, but I do know it'll work on his tongue attacks, you really gotta be waiting for them and know where he's positioned, so for a first time, hell even 4-5th time, it's not really worth it. And if you're happy chopping up his hind legs to make him fall, then that whole stunning thing is just a waste of time.
One of the most important things to do in this fight is to remember where he is at all times, this includes keeping a paintball on him in case he leaves. Since you're killing an invisible monster and he'll be moving to the sides a lot of the time to try and attack you, you'll have to keep a mental image of where he is currently standing.
Other then that, normal hunting rules apply, don't stay in front of him for too long and don't get greedy with attacks.
Did you do the training missions? Did you try different weapons? Are you taking the Elder quests or the Guild Hall quests?TheMissingLink said:
If you're having troubles finding gathering spots, look up the gather points on gamefaqs, if they don't have the area you are looking for in the Freedom Unite page, try the Freedom 2 page instead.
As for fighting the dromes, you'll need to take some time and watch him. Depending on your weapon, take it easy and only go in for a few attacks and back off. Also, I guess it wouldn't hurt to say this, learn to roll out of your attacks to reduce the amount of recovery needed, it'll be tough but you'll get it.
I don't really have much to say. All I know is the ps3 wants to be wired to something for ad-hoc party to work so having to go through a laptop or computer would make it happy. The whole stuff with the computer is unknown to me, you'll have to mess around with it or search for an answer. It's all I gotLuigiv said:
RelentlessRolento
Member
I think I'm genna start training quests now since i dont have alot of coins. ... dont know.
demigod
Member
tiltnkirby said:
Sonic bombs are definitely worth bringing. You don't use it to stun him whoever told you that, you use it so he reveals himself for a certain period of time.
Damn, wish I knew about the Freedom 2 raw meat download and importing it to Unite. I hate having to farm for them.
TheMissingLink
Member
Just played ad-hoc party with a couple of friends. Two things:
1) Now I see why Monster Hunter can be so fun!
2) How has SCEA not officially released an English version for NA? Especially with the PSP Go and new PS3 Slim...
1) Now I see why Monster Hunter can be so fun!
2) How has SCEA not officially released an English version for NA? Especially with the PSP Go and new PS3 Slim...
tiltnkirby
Member
demigod said:
Yea, he gets stunned for a second or two, and in that time he's revealed.
If you really want to see him, being some dung bombs.
sotodefonk
Member
Luigiv said:
I guess you have to connect your laptop with wireless, and bridge you wireless connection with your LAN port. Then with a network crossover cable connect your laptop to your PS3, and the PS3 should get internet.
bigdaddygamebot
Member
Wow...in the history of getting raped by dragons, no one has been raped harder and faster than I did the first time I met Chameleos.
It was just...it was horrible. I think I need counselling.
It was just...it was horrible. I think I need counselling.
sotodefonk
Member
bigdaddygamebot said:Wow...in the history of getting raped by dragons, no one has been raped harder and faster than I did the first time I met Chameleos.
It was just...it was horrible. I think I need counselling.
:lol
When I first fight him, I was more annoying to the fact that he STOLE my fuckin' mega potions, traps, and all other stuff....
Of course I lost, and all my items were gone :lol
And I still havent fought it after making him flee one time... It didnt show up on nekoth's quests, dont know why :s
Yeah I had a quick look on google yesterday and that's the solution I found. Still yet to try it out, but I'll let you guys know if it works.sotodefonk said:
Edit: Ok just tried it out. I got it working with "network bridging" on my sisters' Windows laptop but I can't figure out how to get it to work with "internet sharing" on my Macbook.