Support NeoGAF

[Jonnyram]

LP? Learning Points - you accumulate them to learn the skills on your weapons / sub-weapons.

 

[Papercuts]

The pinnacle of my travels has finally been achieved.

 

[Firestorm]

LP? Learning Points - you accumulate them to learn the skills on your weapons / sub-weapons.

Ohhh. I'm guessing different skills have different LP numbers to reach to be learned.

Anyway, I just got to the

Spoiler

secret boss in the caves while chasing whatshisface after the coliseum fight. Holy crap he's HARD. I beat him once but everyone but Rita died. Rita finished him off. I hate having people die during boss fights and not getting the exp so I reloaded. I tried again and just lost. Oi. LV25 characters

.

 

[donkey show]

W00t!!! Finally got all the damn synth items for

Spoiler

Last Fencer!!!

BTW, for those of you who are at the end and got all of the

Spoiler

fell weapons, be fucking prepared because stage 3 Sephy... I mean Duke is fucking retarded.

Hopefully after I synth this weapon, it'll be a bit easier, especially with the skill Glory.

 

[Jonnyram]

What are the

Spoiler

fell

weapons? I've already got

Spoiler

The Last Fencer

- had it for a while. I'm almost level 90 though, so I'm guessing I won't run into much trouble anyway.

 

[kiryogi]

What are the

Spoiler

fell

weapons? I've already got

Spoiler

The Last Fencer

- had it for a while. I'm almost level 90 though, so I'm guessing I won't run into much trouble anyway.

They;re these weapons that get more powerful with every monster you kill. Which usually only can be unlocked when you defeat it's guardian. You can get the first one from the

Spoiler

Myozoru elder. I imagine you got the Abyssion right? The subquest is involves upgrading the sorc ring

Ive gotten serveral warning to not complete the fell arms quest on hard.... Something like having to manual Estelle and do OL and Resurrection every minute. XD

 

[ShockingAlberto]

The pinnacle of my travels has finally been achieved.

[im g]http://i38.tinypic.com/2rh8k83.jpg[/img]

YES

It is the best attachment in the game.

I only wish you could combine it with the hat.

 

[Jonnyram]

They;re these weapons that get more powerful with every monster you kill. Which usually only can be unlocked when you defeat it's guardian. You can get the first one from the

Spoiler

Myozoru elder. I imagine you got the Abyssion right? The subquest is involves upgrading the sorc ring

Ive gotten serveral warning to not complete the fell arms quest on hard.... Something like having to manual Estelle and do OL and Resurrection every minute. XD

Oh yeah, I started them. I've got a few more from the areas I went to with the sorc. ring, but I think I still need a couple from the last dungeon. Is the warning about the quest just a warning about the final battle changing if you equip them all?

 

[kiryogi]

Oh yeah, I started them. I've got a few more from the areas I went to with the sorc. ring, but I think I still need a couple from the last dungeon. Is the warning about the quest just a warning about the final battle changing if you equip them all?

No dont have to equip them, if you collect all 7 and talk to Flynn, it'll trigger the extra battle. And yknow, here's a picture of it. On hard anyway. I think first form was 5 minutes, 2nd form was 7. Then final... well let's say overall it took the guy 40 minutes to finish. Talking tons of hiougi spam.

 

[Jonnyram]

No dont have to equip them, if you collect all 7 and talk to Flynn, it'll trigger the extra battle. And yknow, here's a picture of it. On hard anyway. I think first form was 5 minutes, 2nd form was 7. Then final... well let's say overall it took the guy 40 minutes to finish. Talking tons of hiougi spam.

Well, I hope it's harder than the

Spoiler

Flynn battle

I just did :lol I was only taking 1 or 2 damage off most of his attacks, and his hi-ougi only did about 50 damage overall (on normal level)! I didn't heal the whole battle, even while waiting for all his moves to be set off.

 

[kiryogi]

Well, I hope it's harder than the

Spoiler

Flynn battle

I just did :lol I was only taking 1 or 2 damage off most of his attacks, and his hi-ougi only did about 50 damage overall (on normal level)! I didn't heal the whole battle, even while waiting for all his moves to be set off.

Well. play on hard, seriously

 

[donkey show]

Well, I hope it's harder than the

Spoiler

Flynn battle

I just did :lol I was only taking 1 or 2 damage off most of his attacks, and his hi-ougi only did about 50 damage overall (on normal level)! I didn't heal the whole battle, even while waiting for all his moves to be set off.

Oh it is. Bastard has this hi-ougi called

Spoiler

Big Bang that he likes to use every time he gets overlimit that drops everyone's HP to 1. It's even worse in his final form. Not to mention his HP is off the charts.

 

[kiryogi]

Oh it is. Bastard has this hi-ougi called

Spoiler

Big Bang that he likes to use every time he gets overlimit that drops everyone's HP to 1. It's even worse in his final form. Not to mention his HP is off the charts.

Spoiler

There's also Brave Vesperia. When you really decide to piss him off

Here's the hard video I spoke of. in 6 fricken parts lol

Last boss spoiler don't click otherwise!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WYwzQqOjAgM&feature=related

 

[PseudoKirby]

there I am in the forgotten shrine trying to slowly beat down

Spoiler

schwann/raven

when he does a mystic arte and destroys us all, and all I can do is drop my jaw and the controller

 

[donkey show]

Yay! Beat the game! Glad I can still continue the same file after end game so I can boost my stats just a bit more before doing some ex new game.

 

[kiryogi]

Finally, first costume for Yuri! And it's so awesome!

Pic didn't turn out too well. I actually also got an pretty sweet costume for Raven but can't post it openly for certain reasoning.

 

[Jonnyram]

I actually also got an pretty sweet costume for Raven but can't post it openly for certain reasoning.

:lol

 

[Rimshot]

Can not wait until I get my copy in the mail. They sent it today from play asia!

 

[dark10x]

Anyone care to comment on just how far I am in the game at this point (~17 hours)?

Spoiler

I've just met and fought Belius in the arena for the first time

Despite the presentation issues I've complained about, I really am enjoying it a lot now. The gameplay is ramping up beautifully. It may not advance the series in any meaningful way, but it's still a damn good game.

 

[Blackjack]

What is the fun of playing the game if you're level 28 at the first dungeon?

wtf.

Apparently the fun would be the battles.

 

[LiquidMetal14]

Anyone care to comment on just how far I am in the game at this point (~17 hours)?

Spoiler

I've just met and fought Belius in the arena for the first time

Despite the presentation issues I've complained about, I really am enjoying it a lot now. The gameplay is ramping up beautifully. It may not advance the series in any meaningful way, but it's still a damn good game.

Ditto, although I have prior experience I still can say this one is my favorite one.

 

[Jonnyram]

Thankfully there is a way to check my total grade so far. 5193 at this point in the game.
I'm probably gonna have to try Rita's spamming technique a bit later

 

[Indrew]

Thankfully there is a way to check my total grade so far. 5193 at this point in the game.
I'm probably gonna have to try Rita's spamming technique a bit later

Cool. How do you check?

 

[Jonnyram]

Cool. How do you check?

Late in the game you can go to Nam Cobanda Isle. In the gym there, you can exchange grade or gald for chips and it tells you your current total.

 

[Indrew]

Late in the game you can go to Nam Cobanda Isle. In the gym there, you can exchange grade or gald for chips and it tells you your current total.

Thanks. I was worried I'd have to beat the game each time to check.

I just got the airship and have uncovered the whole map, but I haven't been able to find this place. I guess I'm not *too* late into the game yet, which is a good thing I suppose.

 

[JSnake]

Finally, first costume for Yuri! And it's so awesome!

Pic didn't turn out too well. I actually also got an pretty sweet costume for Raven but can't post it openly for certain reasoning.

:O how do you get Yuri's ninja outfit? also what sword is that?

 

[My Arms Your Hearse]

They;re these weapons that get more powerful with every monster you kill. Which usually only can be unlocked when you defeat it's guardian. You can get the first one from the

Spoiler

Myozoru elder. I imagine you got the Abyssion right? The subquest is involves upgrading the sorc ring

Ive gotten serveral warning to not complete the fell arms quest on hard.... Something like having to manual Estelle and do OL and Resurrection every minute. XD

You should go ahead and finish it on whatever difficulty you like. Though I understand why people might be issuing warnings:

Spoiler

Unlike the other Tales games, the boss you beat to unlock them is not optional. It's actually a third form of the final boss. I beat him on Hard without even having Estelle in the Party (Raven is better anyway considering how much you'll be spammed with Big Bang - Love Arrow has no casting time... if you wait for Estelle to cast then you will have dead characters)

.

 

[My Arms Your Hearse]

Thanks. I was worried I'd have to beat the game each time to check.

I just got the airship and have uncovered the whole map, but I haven't been able to find this place. I guess I'm not *too* late into the game yet, which is a good thing I suppose.

Well, you DO have to beat the game to check. You can only get into Nam Cobanda once you've continued on a file where you've already beaten the boss.

 

[Jonnyram]

Well, you DO have to beat the game to check. You can only get into Nam Cobanda once you've continued on a file where you've already beaten the boss.

No, the water disappears at a certain event in the game

 

[Beezy]

The boss in the desert is fucking annoying.

 

[MCD]

it it my disc or are some dialogue lines aren't voiced during cutscenes?

pretty weird.

 

[JSnake]

Well, you DO have to beat the game to check. You can only get into Nam Cobanda once you've continued on a file where you've already beaten the boss.

Huh? No, I got to Nam Cobanda before beating the game.

 

[Indrew]

EDIT: nevermind sorry, misread composite vs. component

 

[purg3]

Now I'm on the brink of suicide because MS cables are ridiculous prices and I'm not even seeing Composite Cables listed on gamestop.com.

That sucks man. These should work though-here
composite/svideo universal cables for $12.99

 

[LiquidMetal14]

So my tv accidentally fell over when I was doing somoething while my 360 cables were inside my tv.

I looked at the cables later and the needles broke off. Thankfully the needles weren't stuck in my tv or I'd feel horrible.

Anyways, after 2 months of not turning on my 360, finally a game comes alone that I put almost 60 hours into in the span of a week, and my cables break right when I'm nearnig the end of the second part.

Now I'm on the brink of suicide because MS cables are ridiculous prices and I'm not even seeing Composite Cables listed on gamestop.com.

Damn man, I feel for you there. Yikes!

 

[Akira]

Would I like this game even if I'm not a fan of the slightly deformed anime artstyle?

 

[JaMarco]

Finally, first costume for Yuri! And it's so awesome!

Pic didn't turn out too well. I actually also got an pretty sweet costume for Raven but can't post it openly for certain reasoning.

that Yuri costume is fucking awesome

 

[Y2Kev]

HERE WE GO!

hold me

 

[kiryogi]

HERE WE GO!

(Image of succumbing to greatness)

hold me

Not only kev, but duckroll has given in too! Victory!

Jsnake: It's a really old sword I just finally decided to synth called Brute Dragon (+1!) And that costume involves a really time limited sidequest called "Finding Clay" that spans the entire game. Most people will miss it unfortunately. There's really been no definite guide on it. I just followed jp wikis loosely. Here's what koulis blog has though:

Spoiler

After beating Zagi for the 2nd time
- Sleep @ the Torim Inn

After forming Brave Vesperia
- Head to the NW section of Zaphias to for an event to learn Tiger blade and get the title "Kingdom celeb"

After the Ghost Ship "Atherun" and before fighting Zagi for the 3rd time? in Nordapolica
- Speak With The Couple At The South And Rest At The Inn to learn a new move for Yuri

After dealing Temza Mountain
- Speak of with a man near some kids @ the Mantiac lake.

After Zaude
- Head to the NW section of Zaphias

After meeting Undine
- Head to the NW section of Zaphias to gain the "Dark Enforcer" title

 

[Darkman M]

So when i beat the game can i continue that save file with grade shop bonus?

 

[Spruchy]

HERE WE GO!



hold me

Give me a break you say your broke then you buy a POS buggy mercenaries 2 now you have money for a series you hate. Drama more plz.

 

[rpgfan16k]

HERE WE GO!

hold me

That's like, what, 2 and a half years?

Better than most Catholics, that.

Maybe an appropriate penance would be a second play-through of Vesperia on hard mode...

 

[Y2Kev]

Give me a break you say your broke then you buy a POS buggy mercenaries 2 now you have money for a series you hate. Drama more plz.

I traded in a lot of games, including Mercs 2. I do dislike Tales a lot, but everyone is raving about this one. Also, my last paycheck from my summer job cleared today. So be happy, I'm playing!

 

[PseudoKirby]

what level should I be at to take on schwann
I be level 42

 

[MCD]

it's a good game kev, though it's not different than symphonia or abyss unless the "twist" gonna change the game upside down.

 

[Mr_Furious]

FYI - I spotted a pile of the SE version in Frys for $69.99 so it may be worth a call at your store (assuming there's a Frys near you) if you are interested.

Good luck!

 

[JSnake]

Just reached the final boss with about 61 hours on the clock. I've only done one or two very minor side quests. Although right now I'm fully exploring the final dungeon because I heard rumblings about some such Meteor Blade or something.

Oh and this is now my favorite RPG next to Earthbound.

 

[Kadey]

What is the fun of playing the game if you're level 28 at the first dungeon?

wtf.

If you knew me, you'd know I'm a stat-raising whore. Nearly every single rpg I play, I focus on stat-raising more than anything. While I'm surfing the net, I usually just play a game doing battles over and over pressing one or two buttons and watching the screen every now and then. You should see my stats in most of the games I play.

 

[Bebpo]

Not only kev, but duckroll has given in too! Victory!

Wait, what? Duckroll bought Vesperia?!?!!?

 

[purg3]

Jsnake: It's a really old sword I just finally decided to synth called Brute Dragon (+1!) And that costume involves a really time limited sidequest called "Finding Clay" that spans the entire game. Most people will miss it unfortunately. There's really been no definite guide on it. I just followed jp wikis loosely. Here's what koulis blog has though:

WTF, I went to that blog and realized I missed some side events, and I even have the strat guide...what a fucking waste of money that thing was. At least I planned on playing through a second time. Are there any other good resources out yet for this game in terms of complete walkthroughs or easily missable items/ events?