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Genocyber posted:The text in DQ8 is totally a bit blurry, at least on an XL. Also disappointed by the much barer interface. And it's downright criminal that they didn't use the bottom screen for dialogue and instead opted to take up half of the top screen with it. Luckily the blurry text disappears for the most part as you progress. They start adding a black outline around most text that covers up the bad anti-aliasing that made the early text blurry.
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In Training posted:I think DQ7 had sound level options under Audio so you can play with the volumes of music/effects separately. Or in misremembering DQ8 has them under Settings which is under Misc. Also some thoughts from someone playing DQ8 for the first time: I like how the MC picks up pots/barrels before busting them on the ground.
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Jan 21, 2017 03:41
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Not everyone is able to shatter pots with their mind, unfortunately.
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Jan 21, 2017 03:44
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Awesome Welles posted:IIRC the composer is a massive rear end in a top hat for a variety of reasons and there was some sort of contractual issue for the tracks to be reused outside of Japan. The hack already exists according to Neogaf. They're already playing it with the orchestral soundtrack. http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=228736664&postcount=272 I don't know where to get it but everyone needs to do it.
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Jan 21, 2017 04:08
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Is there a list of which abilities differ from the PS2 version, and how?
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Jan 21, 2017 04:12
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Bongo Bill posted:Is there a list of which abilities differ from the PS2 version, and how? https://www.gamefaqs.com/boards/160146-dragon-quest-viii-journey-of-the-cursed-king/74285610 Basically the big changes are Helm Splitter getting a small nerf and Twin Dragon Lash getting a massive one. Most everything else is unchanged or buffed, especially in the case of magic.
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Jan 21, 2017 04:26
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I was going to skip this release when I noticed that it was going to be missing the orchestral soundtrack. I'm glad I got it still. The music doesn't sound as full, but the arrangements are nearly identical, so it's an alright compromise.
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Jan 21, 2017 04:28
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I haven't played 8 since release. Is the Creme KingSlime thing a brand new enemy? I finished the waterfall cave and was on my way back to town when I saw it. Figured "It's in the starting area no way it'll be THAT bad" and got Yangus murdered before I ran away.
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ThisIsACoolGuy posted:I haven't played 8 since release. Is the Creme KingSlime thing a brand new enemy? I finished the waterfall cave and was on my way back to town when I saw it. Figured "It's in the starting area no way it'll be THAT bad" and got Yangus murdered before I ran away. Yeah it's new to this version, and in fact you'll have to take a picture of it for a sidequest not too far from where you are. ROFL Octopus fucked around with this message at 04:47 on Jan 21, 2017 |
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Jan 21, 2017 04:44
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some guy on the bus posted:The hack already exists according to Neogaf. They're already playing it with the orchestral soundtrack. Yeah the proper way to play this game is buy a physical copy to support the series, then put that poo poo on the shelf and play the  version with restored music.
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Jan 21, 2017 04:45
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ROFL Octopus posted:https://www.gamefaqs.com/boards/160146-dragon-quest-viii-journey-of-the-cursed-king/74285610 A thing that's pointed out here is that, Jessica's capstone Knives ability has been buffed so hard that, under certain circumstances applicable to most/all of the post-game bosses, it's better than Twin Dragon Lash was. So that might change some decisions.
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Jan 21, 2017 05:21
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This is a very good game. My first dq since one. Pleasantly surprised.
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ROFL Octopus posted:Yeah it's new to this version, and in fact you'll have to take a picture of it for a sidequest not too far from where you are. That's gooreat. I liked his deslime so I'm glad to hear that I get to have a quest featuring it 
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Bongo Bill posted:A thing that's pointed out here is that, Jessica's capstone Knives ability has been buffed so hard that, under certain circumstances applicable to most/all of the post-game bosses, it's better than Twin Dragon Lash was. So that might change some decisions. Oh, hell yes. My terrible build decisions are vindicated. 
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Jan 21, 2017 05:45
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Aw what, the Hero doesn't go super saiyan when you go into Super High Tension anymore 
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Hivac posted:Oh, hell yes. My terrible build decisions are vindicated. Sudden Death is still weaker than the old Twin Dragon Lash, but you can still end up doing more damage than the equivalent (with Oomph applied in both cases) if you equip a sword that does effective damage against the right monster family. On the other hand, I've now got somebody convincing me that Fisticuffs works great with Jessica because she's got so much MP and Thin Air does damage based on level, not Strength.
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Jan 21, 2017 05:48
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Bongo Bill posted:Sudden Death is still weaker than the old Twin Dragon Lash, but you can still end up doing more damage than the equivalent (with Oomph applied in both cases) if you equip a sword that does effective damage against the right monster family. that'd depend on how early she gets it, no? it was a pro early game choice for yangus because of how few points in fisticuffs it cost before but i dunno about now.
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gimme the GOD drat candy posted:that'd depend on how early she gets it, no? it was a pro early game choice for yangus before but i dunno about now. Jessica gets Thin Air at 68 skill points, which is quite a bit later than when Hero and Yangus get it (42).
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ZZT the Fifth posted:Aw what, the Hero doesn't go super saiyan when you go into Super High Tension anymore Excuse me what is this Why did they nerf him?
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Jan 21, 2017 05:57
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I was all like "man, the first boss of DQ8 is ridiculously hard, I barely won!" and when I got back to town realized I had never bothered to buy any new armor or weapons 
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Jan 21, 2017 05:59
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How does DQ8 run on an older 3DS?
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Hahaha holy poo poo, the cutscene where you get introduced to Angelo rulesROFL Octopus posted:Maybe look up a guide on good skill builds. Expect My Mom fucked around with this message at 06:22 on Jan 21, 2017 |
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Jan 21, 2017 06:20
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ThisIsACoolGuy posted:Excuse me what is this It wasn't in the japanese version either time. It was something added to the original english version. Like voice acting. Apparently they didn't feel like doing it again. Terrible people.
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Jan 21, 2017 06:37
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Nihilarian posted:How does DQ8 run on an older 3DS? Fine, the only thing you get out of a New 3DS is nub stick camera controls.
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Jan 21, 2017 06:46
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Nub Stick Camera is pretty awesome though, gotta say. Didn't know there would be no 3D, not that I really care. Also not having any trouble with the text, and my eyes are bad.
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ZZT the Fifth posted:Aw what, the Hero doesn't go super saiyan when you go into Super High Tension anymore I don't really care about the orchestrated music but this, this is hosed up
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Jan 21, 2017 07:08
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Does the 3DS version of 8 have the same weird selling prices for certain items like higher end healing herbs?
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Hivac posted:Does the 3DS version of 8 have the same weird selling prices for certain items like higher end healing herbs? Yeah. It's supposed to prevent you from abusing the now instant alchemy pot to make fucktons of money in a few minutes. Of course, you can now make multiple things at a time, so you can still do it, it'll just take longer than a few minutes because you'll have to build up startup funds.
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Supremezero posted:Yeah. It's supposed to prevent you from abusing the now instant alchemy pot to make fucktons of money in a few minutes. Whoops. Do the selling prices ever go back to normal?
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ZZT the Fifth posted:Aw what, the Hero doesn't go super saiyan when you go into Super High Tension anymore gently caress this port
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some guy on the bus posted:How can you not like Maribel or be wanting more story than 7 has? 8.5 hours in. At the village where animals are humans and vice versa. It's the least a dragon quest game has ever pulled me in. Edit: Rad, DQ 8 just arrived! BadAstronaut fucked around with this message at 11:10 on Jan 21, 2017 |
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BadAstronaut posted:8.5 hours in. At the village where animals are humans and vice versa. It's the least a dragon quest game has ever pulled me in. The town with the stone people did nothing for you?
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The best DQ games (5 and 8) are the least reliant on party chat to give their characters actual personalities and interactions, which I think ended up being my biggest problem with 7. When the appeal is that everyone in the world's dialogue updates Trails style and you can have your characters react to nearly everything, it majorly sucks that instead of happening naturally you constantly have to jam the "what do you guys think" button.
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Last Celebration posted:The town with the stone people did nothing for you? Not nothing, but this game on the whole isn;t hooking me. Got 8 and played the first 15 minutes and think I am going to like this much more.
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Len posted:I'm at the sullied sanctum in dq7 what are the win abilities so I can just cruise through all these battles? Lightning seems to have stopped being useful Thin air and scorch will get you through mobs easy. Knuckle sandwich and sword dance for bosses until you unlock champion and blade of ultimate power. I suggest not using blade of ultimate power since it is ultra cheese and you'll have no challenge.
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precision posted:I was all like "man, the first boss of DQ8 is ridiculously hard, I barely won!" and when I got back to town realized I had never bothered to buy any new armor or weapons This is exactly how you're supposed to do it. You can't afford anything good right when you start. Most think you're supposed to grind at the beginning but no. Now that you made it this far, I recommend not buying weapons and armor until the second town. You'll be able to get the awesome poo poo now since you didn't waste your money on the weakest weapons and armor.
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Zaggitz posted:The best DQ games (5 and 8) are the least reliant on party chat to give their characters actual personalities and interactions, which I think ended up being my biggest problem with 7. When the appeal is that everyone in the world's dialogue updates Trails style and you can have your characters react to nearly everything, it majorly sucks that instead of happening naturally you constantly have to jam the "what do you guys think" button. Eh, I don't feel like 5 is a whole lot better, if only because party chat adds so much to Parry and Mädchen and all the good characters get way better with it. BadAstronaut posted:Not nothing, but this game on the whole isn;t hooking me. 8 is probably way better, but I do hope you come back to it someday; it's world is pretty singular and there were some callbacks that truly impressed me.
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Am I misremembering or does 8 Hero's skill point gain loving suck now?
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I'm stuck, pretty early. I'm trying to get into the Eastern Tower to find Jessica. I got her letter from her room, but I can't get in. What do I do?
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Detective No. 27 posted:I'm stuck, pretty early. I'm trying to get into the Eastern Tower to find Jessica. I got her letter from her room, but I can't get in. What do I do? Talk to Bangerz.
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