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9031 | 65.25% |
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1191 | 8.60% |
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808 | 5.84% |
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460 | 3.32% |
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1603 | 11.58% |
| Waa |
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748 | 5.40% |
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Bobnumerotres posted:It's not really crunching numbers and stuff. You might have to look at a wiki to see how to get a particular item, see a monster's weaknesses or understand a weapon a lot better, but upgrades and most crafts are pretty straightforward. It's just ridiculous that you have to look at a wiki at all, but once you do it's super simple. Alright. I'll give it a try, but if I have to click on the screen with a stylus to dodge monsters, I'm going to be pissed. It seems to be a very popular game, so I might like it.
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Feb 25, 2013 20:28
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Alcholism Rocks posted:Alright. I'll give it a try, but if I have to click on the screen with a stylus to dodge monsters, I'm going to be pissed. Good news! You don't!
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Feb 25, 2013 20:30
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Alcholism Rocks posted:Alright. I'll give it a try, but if I have to click on the screen with a stylus to dodge monsters, I'm going to be pissed. Watch someone play it on YouTube first. There is a demo, but it dumps you into a hunting mission with no tutorial, so it doesn't really show you whether or not you like it. Monster Hunter is definitely a niche (and obtuse) game-- just because it's popular on message boards and in Japan does not mean you will like it. This game deserves some research before you drop $60 on it.
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Feb 25, 2013 20:44
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^^^^ - OK, I will investigate it some more. Jet Set Jettison posted:Good news! You don't! Cool.  As for that Lego game, is it basically a kid friendly version of GTA with your character being some sort of mash up of John McClane and Dirty Harry? I've heard rumors of being able to cause massive amounts of destruction to the environment. edit: Can Monster Hunter be played in an offline mode? Alcholism Rocks fucked around with this message at 20:52 on Feb 25, 2013 |
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Feb 25, 2013 20:45
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For MH demo I started and pcked a guy with a huge sword and promptly had flashbacks of OOT plodding around in iron boots. I restarted with a faster guy and it was much better. I can see how much fun this would be with 4 people. Unfortunately thats now a viable way for me to play. Oh well.
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Feb 25, 2013 20:49
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Alcholism Rocks posted:edit: Can Monster Hunter be played in an offline mode? MH is best played online, but yes, you can play offline if you want.
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Feb 25, 2013 20:54
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Bombadilillo posted:For MH demo I started and pcked a guy with a huge sword and promptly had flashbacks of OOT plodding around in iron boots. The greatsword is basically mega burst damage and then poo poo at everything else. You're supposed to have it sheathed for most of the fight, and only draw it when the monster is wide-open to a charge attack (hold X until the third charge and release immediately, you should see a jet of light all around you if you timed it right), and maybe some minor combos if they're exhausted/stunned/etc. The GSword is probably the hardest melee weapon to use though, especially since it's really difficult to tell how well you're doing. I used it on Lagombi and I thought my damage output was complete garbage. And then it was dead in six minutes.  Longsword, Hammer, SnS and Dual Swords are good starting points since they're really easy to get the hang of and pretty fast. Bowguns quite honestly require some reading up/youtube watching to use properly, but the bow is a really simple and mobile ranged weapon. extremebuff fucked around with this message at 21:04 on Feb 25, 2013 |
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Feb 25, 2013 21:00
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Bobnumerotres posted:The GSword is probably the hardest melee weapon to use though, especially since it's really difficult to tell how well you're doing. I used it on Lagombi and I thought my damage output was complete garbage. And then it was dead in six minutes. Also, was I drowning when I was underwater? I couldn't figure out what the life bar was doing. It would drain a small amount and then seemed to refill that small amount, and then jumped down again? I suspect this is a good game, but it really doesn't want me to know it.
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Feb 25, 2013 21:21
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theflyingorc posted:How long are fights supposed to last? quote:Also, was I drowning when I was underwater? I couldn't figure out what the life bar was doing. It would drain a small amount and then seemed to refill that small amount, and then jumped down again? quote:I suspect this is a good game, but it really doesn't want me to know it. Blame Capcom porting an early build of the game that was used for some game expo onto the eshop, instead of bothering to create a proper demonstration or advertising the game's features. There is a really, really good game in there but Capcom is dumb as gently caress. There's a reason half the MH thread is loathing Capcom's ineptitude. I will say it again, so far they have completely botched marketing this game to the West, have made no effort to reduce the opacity to newcomers, and when the game's been out for a month there's going to be an article on IGN+Kotaku+etc. about how disappointed Capcom is with its numbers in the West. "We're never bringing another MH over here again because they simply don't do well no matter how hard we try." 
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Feb 25, 2013 21:27
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Bobnumerotres posted:The greatsword is basically mega burst damage and then poo poo at everything else. You're supposed to have it sheathed for most of the fight, and only draw it when the monster is wide-open to a charge attack (hold X until the third charge and release immediately, you should see a jet of light all around you if you timed it right), and maybe some minor combos if they're exhausted/stunned/etc. I used long sword on my second try and it was more fun. But still I found the best combo I could and it was just combo-wait for opening-repeat. With 4 people it would be awesome to have a ranged guy, and fast guy drawing attention and a great sword bringing the buisness. I don't think its made for 1 player.
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Feb 25, 2013 21:28
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It's really not made for one player, no. That's why there's such an emphasis on "Play with the Wii U!" for the 3DS version, which is mostly just a mobile edition so you can get your fix while out and about or bring it over to a buddy's place. A lot of tactical depth goes away when it's just you and one or two NPC goofballs.
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Feb 25, 2013 22:31
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F-Zero is the first game I've been able to use just on the game pad, and man it's awesome! I find myself using the MiiVerse more too. Kind of interesting how it works. I'll be picking up NSMBU as soon as I'm done with Skyward Sword, and seeing how far the pad will reach from the console...I'm hoping to the bedroom. It's be awesome to have a lazy weekend morning in the bed and play some Mario.
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Feb 25, 2013 23:50
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EC posted:F-Zero is the first game I've been able to use just on the game pad, and man it's awesome! I find myself using the MiiVerse more too. Kind of interesting how it works. I'll be picking up NSMBU as soon as I'm done with Skyward Sword, and seeing how far the pad will reach from the console...I'm hoping to the bedroom. It's be awesome to have a lazy weekend morning in the bed and play some Mario. If there's one thing I'm actually disappointed in the WiiU for in a technical capacity, it's the range on the controller. I just want to play in bed, Nintendo. 
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Feb 26, 2013 04:04
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Is there any reason to get Mighty Switch Force on Wii U if I have it on 3DS?
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Feb 26, 2013 04:49
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The Wii U version has "hyper" versions of each stage with harder layouts and some new music. It's half-price in both regions until Thursday, so if you really liked it the first time I guess you could probably justify double-dipping while it's on sale. EDIT: MSF2 is coming to 3DS this year, too, so you might wanna hold out for that instead. PaletteSwappedNinja fucked around with this message at 05:03 on Feb 26, 2013 |
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Feb 26, 2013 04:54
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theflyingorc posted:If there's one thing I'm actually disappointed in the WiiU for in a technical capacity, it's the range on the controller. I just want to play in bed, Nintendo. Is there some kind of wifi trickery that can be used as a point to make the two communicate with each other from further away? elf help book posted:Is there any reason to get Mighty Switch Force on Wii U if I have it on 3DS? Unfortunately no. There ARE a few new levels and the higher resolution graphics look great but I don't think it's enough of a difference personally. If Nintendo ever does a Steam sale equivalent I'd definitely blow like $2 on it but, having tried them all now, I'd have skipped it if I played the original first.
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Feb 26, 2013 04:55
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So I just bought a Wii U for monster hunter. When registering my stuff on club Nintendo I noticed paper Mario for Wii. Do I really need to redeem it on wii and go through the transfer stuff to get it on my new system?
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Feb 26, 2013 05:22
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You can redeem it on your Wii U via Wii mode.
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Feb 26, 2013 05:23
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Neo Rasa posted:Is there some kind of wifi trickery that can be used as a point to make the two communicate with each other from further away? Pretty sure irregardless of whatever boost the signal could possibly get if you have lead lining or kryptonite in your walls it's goin' nowhere. I lucked out. Unit is in the living room and can go across the house through two walls to the bathroom and still play but if I go right to the next room in the bedroom it shits out. Still toilet Mario is good Mario.
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Feb 26, 2013 05:44
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PaletteSwappedNinja posted:You can redeem it on your Wii U via Wii mode. Stupid question, but how do you go into "Wii" mode?
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Feb 26, 2013 06:47
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Hey Monster Hunter's demo on the store means I can buy it on the WiiU store when it launches, right? Need to know if I should use my gamestop credit for it or if I can just pick it up from home without putting pants on like a real American.
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Feb 26, 2013 06:48
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KGBAgent185 posted:Stupid question, but how do you go into "Wii" mode? Press the Wii icon on the main screen. You need a Wii Remote to access it.
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Feb 26, 2013 06:52
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Tatum Girlparts posted:Hey Monster Hunter's demo on the store means I can buy it on the WiiU store when it launches, right? Need to know if I should use my gamestop credit for it or if I can just pick it up from home without putting pants on like a real American. A real American would order it from Amazon and then not even tip the mailman when (s)he drops it off at your home. (A typical mail tip is 15% of the cost of the items, or 10% if the items arrive damaged.)
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Feb 26, 2013 06:54
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Have they figured out a way to let you use American Netflix on the Wii U in  or elsewhere without having to pay for Unblock yet?
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Feb 26, 2013 06:54
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Tatum Girlparts posted:Hey Monster Hunter's demo on the store means I can buy it on the WiiU store when it launches, right? Need to know if I should use my gamestop credit for it or if I can just pick it up from home without putting pants on like a real American. The last that I heard they confirmed it would be available digitally, but they are unsure when it will be available, meaning it might not be ready at launch.
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Feb 26, 2013 07:09
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Tatum Girlparts posted:Hey Monster Hunter's demo on the store means I can buy it on the WiiU store when it launches, right? Need to know if I should use my gamestop credit for it or if I can just pick it up from home without putting pants on like a real American. If you wanted to get rid of your gamestop credit you could buy two $30 eShop cards and use that.
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Feb 26, 2013 07:19
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Alcholism Rocks posted:A real American would order it from Amazon and then not even tip the mailman when (s)he drops it off at your home. (A typical mail tip is 15% of the cost of the items, or 10% if the items arrive damaged.) Wait, what the hell is this?
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Feb 26, 2013 07:44
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Alcholism Rocks posted:A real American would order it from Amazon and then not even tip the mailman when (s)he drops it off at your home. (A typical mail tip is 15% of the cost of the items, or 10% if the items arrive damaged.) I tip the UPS guys with a wave goodbye as they are already booking by the time I finally get to the door.
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Feb 26, 2013 07:47
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All the Amazon Prime deliveries people get out here involve minimally marked white vans that pull up, a guy sprints over and drops the package, disappearing into the night punctuated by the screech of tires.
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Feb 26, 2013 07:53
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theflyingorc posted:Wait, what the hell is this? How else would you ensure reliable delivery in the USA? That said, I hope they come out with GTA V for the Wii U. I don't see any reason why they couldn't do that. (I find it somewhat bizarre that there are rumors that there might not be a PC port of this game, considering how much money they could rake in with it.) Alcholism Rocks fucked around with this message at 07:59 on Feb 26, 2013 |
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Feb 26, 2013 07:53
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theflyingorc posted:Wait, what the hell is this? Uh, you don't do this?
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Feb 26, 2013 07:53
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antidote posted:Uh, you don't do this? No. Nobody does this. This is not a thing people do. Who the gently caress tips the mailman.
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Feb 26, 2013 07:54
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Alcholism Rocks posted:How else would you ensure reliable delivery in the USA? I also. Want to use the Gamepad as a smartphone. Maybe even speak a choice of responses into it.
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Feb 26, 2013 07:56
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Alcholism Rocks posted:
They've never made a GTA on a Nintendo console, they ain't about to start now. Plus they probably have it running already on the current systems.
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Feb 26, 2013 07:56
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absolutely anything posted:No. Nobody does this. This is not a thing people do. Who the gently caress tips the mailman. Where in the US are you? That wouldn't go over well in these parts.
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Feb 26, 2013 07:57
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Alteisen posted:They've never made a GTA on a Nintendo console, they ain't about to start now. This isn't exactly flawless logic.
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Feb 26, 2013 07:58
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Alcholism Rocks posted:How else would you ensure reliable delivery in the USA? No seriously, nobody tips the deliveryman. And that delivery is GOING to be prompt - they drive a predetermined route that a computer calculates (with no left turns for efficiency!) You are a crazy person. Who would give the deliveryman 10% for broken items. What in the hell. edit: I literally never even SEE the deliveryman most of the time, where the hell do you guys live?
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Feb 26, 2013 07:59
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AngryCaterpillar posted:This isn't exactly flawless logic. Given the culture, in-game sense of humor, and general lack of real professionalism I've seen from Rockstar, even if it were profitable, I'm certain they'd see the WiiU as "The baby system for little kids, not MATURE people like those who play our hooker-killing games". I really, truly doubt there will be a WiiU port. Of course, I would have said the same thing about Watch Dogs and it's probably my system of choice for the game.
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Feb 26, 2013 08:01
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Alteisen posted:They've never made a GTA on a Nintendo console, they ain't about to start now. Hey hey, don't you be forgetting Chinatown Wars
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Feb 26, 2013 08:07
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gobbledygoat posted:Hey hey, don't you be forgetting Chinatown Wars ...that did sell SUPER bad, though.
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Feb 26, 2013 08:08
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