Hero-of-Time Posted February 12, 2013 Posted February 12, 2013 I did do the Colosseum, at level 98 and it was still a tad close because of no in between round healing/mp restoration. My team consisted of Puss in Boats, Demoliceros and the Griffin all nearly maxed out plus the naiaid, sprite, hullaballoon for healing and defense. I really should have had a familiar that could revive with me. The S Rank isn't that hard, apart from the 3rd battle. The stupid Magitech would destroy my team with his laser beam while I was focused on the other two. I needed to take them out first as they were the healers. Once it was one on one the Magitech quickly fell as you can easily dodge his blast when concentrating just on him.
martinist Posted February 12, 2013 Posted February 12, 2013 So i was walking around the ivory tower looking to grind exp out of tokotocolds when i came across a golden tokotocold, I figured the exp would be doubled or something when i defeted it but all it gave me was about 600exp, although it gave me around 10,000G. So is the point of golden enemies just to farm gold or can you actually catch them or something?
Hero-of-Time Posted February 12, 2013 Posted February 12, 2013 So i was walking around the ivory tower looking to grind exp out of tokotocolds when i came across a golden tokotocold, I figured the exp would be doubled or something when i defeted it but all it gave me was about 600exp, although it gave me around 10,000G. So is the point of golden enemies just to farm gold or can you actually catch them or something? You can catch them and they are the ones that have rare items, either by dropping them or stealing them.
Grazza Posted February 12, 2013 Posted February 12, 2013 Finally defeated the S Rank Colosseum!! Oliver and Dino had to do the last 2 battles practically by themselves as the AI used all of its MP and then died. I just used Dino and then when he ran out of stamina I switched to Oliver and used Thunderstorm. Victory! I'm just curious, is it possible to enter a team that is identical to your opponent's? That was the only way I could win S Rank in Dragon Quest VIII's Monster Arena, and I wondered if Level 5 had repeated that tactic in this.
Hero-of-Time Posted February 13, 2013 Posted February 13, 2013 I'm just curious, is it possible to enter a team that is identical to your opponent's? That was the only way I could win S Rank in Dragon Quest VIII's Monster Arena, and I wondered if Level 5 had repeated that tactic in this. Not really as you have a series of 4 fights, each with a different set of familiars. I managed to nab the alchemy trophy last night, took some doing mind. You need a stupid amount of materials to make 120 things. Luckily there are 134 items so you can skip all of the recipes that require you to use things like scrolls and kalediostones. I was wondering when I would unlock the 2000 glims trophy, as i've been playing the game for nearly 70 hours now. I just happened to check what trophies I needed to unlock and turns out that I already had it! Apparently it unlocked on Saturday at some point. I must have missed the notification. I just need to find all the hidden chest and capture/evolve 30 more familiars and the platinum will be mine.
drahkon Posted February 13, 2013 Posted February 13, 2013 beat Vileheart. Easy fight. Probably had to do with being around level 60 and having pretty strong familiars. Done all the errands and bounty hunts before. I don't want this game to end
ThePigMarcher Posted February 13, 2013 Posted February 13, 2013 Currently quite a few hours into the post-game and still loving it. Absolutely loved the main game and I'd have to think long and hard to find any faults with it. I wouldn't mind going after the Platinum and the majority of my remaining trophies are ones that involve grinding, going after the rarer materials may not be much fun so I'll see how I get on. I'd rather go without the plat than have my enjoyment of the game potentially ruined by any grind.
drahkon Posted February 14, 2013 Posted February 14, 2013 (edited) Arrived in Nevermore About to fight Shadar, just watching the cutscene. Nice little plot development. Can't wait for the post game content. Edit: Ooookaaayyy That was unexpected. A fourth party member. Well, onto Motorville now and I hope after that the real post game can begin Edited February 14, 2013 by drahkon
Hero-of-Time Posted February 14, 2013 Posted February 14, 2013 Arrived in Nevermore About to fight Shadar, just watching the cutscene. Nice little plot development. Did you enjoy the crazy stairs in that place? At one point I thought I was going to be sick. It reminded me of this. Nabbed the trophy for getting 250 familiars last night. One left before the platinum...
ThePigMarcher Posted February 14, 2013 Posted February 14, 2013 Nabbed the trophy for getting 250 familiars last night. One left before the platinum... Good work! If it's the hidden chests one you're after that'll be easy. I managed to grab that one before I even completed the game.
drahkon Posted February 14, 2013 Posted February 14, 2013 Did you enjoy the crazy stairs in that place? At one point I thought I was going to be sick. It reminded me of this. Yeah, it was great. Just thought it could've been a bigger dungeon with more crazy stairs.
Hero-of-Time Posted February 14, 2013 Posted February 14, 2013 After 71 hours and 30 mins.... Victory! Sadly my adventure is now over.
Magnus Posted February 14, 2013 Posted February 14, 2013 And only 47% in PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale. Tsk-tsk.
martinist Posted February 14, 2013 Posted February 14, 2013 So i just did the Master Alchemist errand....I never want to do something like that ever again! I got the 1000 battles won trophy and the half-million G trophy while on that errand, it still took hours though, and i mean hours.
Hero-of-Time Posted February 15, 2013 Posted February 15, 2013 And only 47% in PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale. Tsk-tsk. I know. Shameful isn't it? Not bad for one session though. So i just did the Master Alchemist errand....I never want to do something like that ever again! You did the 250 familiars one yet? That's a bit of a grind as well. That and the alchemist ones are the worst, so at least you are half way there.
Agent Gibbs Posted February 15, 2013 Posted February 15, 2013 I've been treating this game like a pokemon game and every new area i've entered i've grinded and captured all the creatures. does anyone have any recommendations for Swaine's familiars? as in automina (is that right? robots basically) i caught an ironman and he was shit, slow movement and speed i currently use Oliver : Purloin (first evolution), Naja (first evolution) Bighorn Esther: Golden Drongo (first evolution), last evolution of the griffin or Draggette in the second slot and a trainer in the other slot Swaine: Mitey (first evolution), Bone Ranger and a vacant/trainer slot
Daft Posted February 15, 2013 Posted February 15, 2013 I'm at the volcano. I don't think I'm very far.
S.C.G Posted February 15, 2013 Posted February 15, 2013 I'm at the volcano. I don't think I'm very far. That's not too far in, but in many ways that's good keep playing the game at a pace that suits you, that's what I'm doing; still nowhere near finished at around the fifty hours or so mark as I love doing side-quests. It's easily one of the best RPG's I've played in a good while.
Hero-of-Time Posted February 15, 2013 Posted February 15, 2013 (edited) I've been treating this game like a pokemon game and every new area i've entered i've grinded and captured all the creatures. does anyone have any recommendations for Swaine's familiars? as in automina (is that right? robots basically) i caught an ironman and he was shit, slow movement and speed i currently use Oliver : Purloin (first evolution), Naja (first evolution) Bighorn Esther: Golden Drongo (first evolution), last evolution of the griffin or Draggette in the second slot and a trainer in the other slot Swaine: Mitey (first evolution), Bone Ranger and a vacant/trainer slot I had one of the little turbin guys as Swaines main familiar. He was awesome in his last form. I'm at the volcano. I don't think I'm very far. The boss in that area kicked my butt. Probably one of the hardest bosses in the game for me. Edited February 15, 2013 by Hero-of-Time
Daft Posted February 15, 2013 Posted February 15, 2013 That's not too far in, but in many ways that's good keep playing the game at a pace that suits you, that's what I'm doing; still nowhere near finished at around the fifty hours or so mark as I love doing side-quests. It's easily one of the best RPG's I've played in a good while. Yeah, I'm happy to just chug along and not binge on it, like I do with 99% of games. The boss in that area kicked my butt. Probably one of the hardest bosses in the game for me. He's the boss in the demo, I think. I've been wary as I approach him. Think I'm going to grind a little before I go for it. Esther is so shit at staying alive, though. She really can't look after herself and I need to work out how to stop her buggering up my fights.
Rummy Posted February 15, 2013 Posted February 15, 2013 Yeah, I'm happy to just chug along and not binge on it, like I do with 99% of games. He's the boss in the demo, I think. I've been wary as I approach him. Think I'm going to grind a little before I go for it. Esther is so shit at staying alive, though. She really can't look after herself and I need to work out how to stop her buggering up my fights. Does she have any healer familiars? I find she kinda does ok with some(though I still have to watch and heal her myself sometimes) - I'm on easy though. I also haven't played since last week.
Daft Posted February 15, 2013 Posted February 15, 2013 Yeah, she has two familiar the heal but just seems utterly incompetent. Her familiars are more powerful than mine. Maybe she just constantly uses up her MP. I'll have to watch her more closely next time.
Agent Gibbs Posted February 15, 2013 Posted February 15, 2013 have you altered her tactics? her drongo is a real keeper and is my main healer at the moment IF you have a tank/damage absorber give her it, when i went through there i had the griffin from the amazon pre-order, but i also had one of the skeletons from the desert and they become really good tanks (so far for me anyway)
Daft Posted February 15, 2013 Posted February 15, 2013 She's got Draggle who is awesome - he can take a crap load of damage and has pretty great attack too, at the moment. She has Drongo and also that familiar you get in the Golden Forest place...before the desert village. I probably need to give them better equipment. Do the tactics reset every battle? I think she's just on the default tactic.
Hero-of-Time Posted February 15, 2013 Posted February 15, 2013 She's got Draggle who is awesome - he can take a crap load of damage and has pretty great attack too, at the moment. She has Drongo and also that familiar you get in the Golden Forest place...before the desert village. I probably need to give them better equipment. Do the tactics reset every battle? I think she's just on the default tactic. Yeah, stick her on healer tactic and she works a lot better. I found the AI still burns through MP, no matter what setting you have it on. I changed it to do nothing while I was stealing goods for the alchemy trophy, but the AI were still casting spells all over the place.
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