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RanKizama
Apr 22, 2015

Shinobi Heart
Oh yeah, I went to a place when I was like level 54...



Got the mask and unlocked the chest afterwards.


Then I got scared, looked up what I was getting into then bugged out. Will return later. lol

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Snak
Oct 10, 2005

I myself will carry you to the Gates of Valhalla...
You will ride eternal,
shiny and chrome.
Grimey Drawer

Fuzz posted:

Are the enemies gold? I had the same issue, and if so they're a special type that's specifically for Route B. Ignore them.


I hate how these fan artists consistently triple the cup size of 2B/A2. :sigh:

Okay... I guess I will run away from the gold enemy.

I don't know what game you're playing, but 2B is stacked...

Tae
Oct 24, 2010

Hello? Can you hear me? ...Perhaps if I shout? AAAAAAAAAH!
I had the default small sword upgraded to level 3 like 3 hours in, how are your stuff still level 2?

ankle
Oct 30, 2010


Uhh is there a way for me to get out of the cave with Emil's house?

Snak
Oct 10, 2005

I myself will carry you to the Gates of Valhalla...
You will ride eternal,
shiny and chrome.
Grimey Drawer

Tae posted:

I had the default small sword upgraded to level 3 like 3 hours in, how are your stuff still level 2?

I've found a grand total of one piece of titanium ever?

I found it in the castle, but I didn't find any more in the castle, and I (obviously) haven't found any enemies that drop it.

Nina
Oct 9, 2016

Invisible werewolf (entirely visible, not actually a wolf)

ankle posted:

Uhh is there a way for me to get out of the cave with Emil's house?

Use the side of the small cliff to get up and then take the elevator

RanKizama
Apr 22, 2015

Shinobi Heart

ankle posted:

Uhh is there a way for me to get out of the cave with Emil's house?
Run out, stay left, take elevator. When you get out, hang a right and take the next elevator.

Manatee Cannon
Aug 26, 2010



ankle posted:

Uhh is there a way for me to get out of the cave with Emil's house?

there's an elevator that takes you back to the first elevator

ankle
Oct 30, 2010


Ahh, it's so dark in there that I'd missed it! Thanks!

The_Final_Stand
Nov 2, 2013

So cute and cuddly
I'm making progress through the story, but I just went past a bit that removed most of my sidequests the giant whale-man thing that ate the carrier and launched 9S... somewhere.. Most of them I don't care about, but I never finished Father Servo, since there was at last try a 25 level difference, and his grab does All The Damage.
Have I hosed up?

RazzleDazzleHour
Mar 31, 2016

Man gently caress this game and gently caress you guys. I sacrific[e]d my 40 hour save file last night and I already want to go back and replay the game. I sort of wonder how absolutely nightmarish a VH playthrough would be

Manatee Cannon
Aug 26, 2010



The_Final_Stand posted:

I'm making progress through the story, but I just went past a bit that removed most of my sidequests the giant whale-man thing that ate the carrier and launched 9S... somewhere.. Most of them I don't care about, but I never finished Father Servo, since there was at last try a 25 level difference, and his grab does All The Damage.
Have I hosed up?

no you'll get to do them later. only one thing is missable and it's not a side qust

RanKizama
Apr 22, 2015

Shinobi Heart
I'm curious, although I'm sure this has been answered...

If I trash my save file for Ending E, that deletes all my progress for poo poo like other trophies, right? So I should save that for the absolute last thing I do?

Fuzz
Jun 2, 2003

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RanKizama posted:

I'm curious, although I'm sure this has been answered...

If I trash my save file for Ending E, that deletes all my progress for poo poo like other trophies, right? So I should save that for the absolute last thing I do?

That's one thing with the PC version, maybe... how does it save, since you could probably copy a backup.

For that matter, doesn't PS4 let you do the same? Or does the game void the file entirely?

RottenK
Feb 17, 2011

Sexy bad choices

FAILED NOJOE
Played for an hour or so, not having any fun. I really hate the camera and the controls feel awkward.

I want to have faith in Platinum and Taro, so maybe im playing it wrong. Are there decent gameplay videos of this? Something like the Revengeance LP by Chip and Ironicus. Just want someone competent at the game and not screaming and being lol random for the sake of their horde of 12 year old fans. I'd search myself but I'm trying to avoid spoilers.

Mordiceius
Nov 10, 2007

If you think calling me names is gonna get a rise out me, think again. I like my life as an idiot!
I'm guessing I should probably complete all side quests and everything else I want to do before moving on to ending E right?

Supremezero
Apr 28, 2013

hay gurl

Fuzz posted:

Are the enemies gold? I had the same issue, and if so they're a special type that's specifically for Route B. Ignore them.


I hate how these fan artists consistently triple the cup size of 2B/A2. :sigh:

You act as if that's remotely unique to 2B/A2. As opposed to being... basically everyone ever.

Snak
Oct 10, 2005

I myself will carry you to the Gates of Valhalla...
You will ride eternal,
shiny and chrome.
Grimey Drawer
So... Where do I get more titanium?

40 Proof Listerine
Jul 1, 2007

Baroness Kanan-Zelaya of the minor House of Carbon

RottenK posted:

Played for an hour or so, not having any fun. I really hate the camera and the controls feel awkward.

I want to have faith in Platinum and Taro, so maybe im playing it wrong. Are there decent gameplay videos of this? Something like the Revengeance LP by Chip and Ironicus. Just want someone competent at the game and not screaming and being lol random for the sake of their horde of 12 year old fans. I'd search myself but I'm trying to avoid spoilers.
Another goon linked this way earlier in the thread, but Chip Cheezum did a video on the NieR: Automata demo that gives exactly the rundown on the combat system that you're looking for.

Here's the vid jumped up to the point talking about timing dodges, which is the most important fundamental skill in the combat.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jIEyXz2mprg&t=1940s

The whole vid's educational, but the dodge information is the most important piece that opens up the combat.

Another good tip is to remap the controls if the default is awkward for you - I switched dodge to L2 from R2, moved lock-on to D-Pad Up (since in theory I'm working towards Hard Mode and won't need it) and weapon switch to R2, and it's been a really fluid setup that still allows pod usage.

If you're on a controller, leave the camera settings on default or at most crank up the sensitivity by only one notch - I started out with super sensitive settings and it was a pain, and the default is good to get you oriented with the basics of combat. As you get more comfortable, zoom out more.

RanKizama
Apr 22, 2015

Shinobi Heart

Snak posted:

So... Where do I get more titanium?
Level 50+ enemies drop it loving everywhere. You also get a lot from chests.

Snak
Oct 10, 2005

I myself will carry you to the Gates of Valhalla...
You will ride eternal,
shiny and chrome.
Grimey Drawer
Oh... Someone said they got the sword to level 3 in like 3 hours, so I thought I must be missing it somewhere. I am several hours from level 50...

RottenK
Feb 17, 2011

Sexy bad choices

FAILED NOJOE

40 Proof Listerine posted:

Another goon linked this way earlier in the thread, but Chip Cheezum did a video on the NieR: Automata demo that gives exactly the rundown on the combat system that you're looking for.

Here's the vid jumped up to the point talking about timing dodges, which is the most important fundamental skill in the combat.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jIEyXz2mprg&t=1940s

The whole vid's educational, but the dodge information is the most important piece that opens up the combat.

Another good tip is to remap the controls if the default is awkward for you - I switched dodge to L2 from R2, moved lock-on to D-Pad Up (since in theory I'm working towards Hard Mode and won't need it) and weapon switch to R2, and it's been a really fluid setup that still allows pod usage.

If you're on a controller, leave the camera settings on default or at most crank up the sensitivity by only one notch - I started out with super sensitive settings and it was a pain, and the default is good to get you oriented with the basics of combat. As you get more comfortable, zoom out more.

Ah, I guess I missed the video when it came out, or forgot about it. I'll check it out, thanks. Will see about reconfiguring controls too.

lets hang out
Jan 10, 2015

i had level 3 weps before i unlocked fast travel. explore for chests, do sidequests

Jack-Off Lantern
Mar 2, 2012

Snak posted:

Oh... Someone said they got the sword to level 3 in like 3 hours, so I thought I must be missing it somewhere. I am several hours from level 50...

There are some fixed Titanium Alloy Chests.. The hole in Central City has 3 I think. It's.. Around

Papercut
Aug 24, 2005

Snak posted:

Oh... Someone said they got the sword to level 3 in like 3 hours, so I thought I must be missing it somewhere. I am several hours from level 50...

I'm level 17 and have at least 3 level 3 weapons, so you're definitely missing something. The only thing I went out of my way to get for that was beast hide

idiotmeat
Apr 3, 2010
On playthrough number 2 now. Am i going crazy or is there a holographic girl that shows up briefly in the cutscene after you fight adam and eve in that underground area?

Sleng Teng
May 3, 2009

idiotmeat posted:

On playthrough number 2 now. Am i going crazy or is there a holographic girl that shows up briefly in the cutscene after you fight adam and eve in that underground area?

you're sane

Manatee Cannon
Aug 26, 2010



Snak posted:

Oh... Someone said they got the sword to level 3 in like 3 hours, so I thought I must be missing it somewhere. I am several hours from level 50...

http://nierautomata.wiki.fextralife.com/Titanium+Alloy

STANKBALLS TASTYLEGS
Oct 12, 2012

RottenK posted:

Ah, I guess I missed the video when it came out, or forgot about it. I'll check it out, thanks. Will see about reconfiguring controls too.

i've been telling a lot of people starting this game to just not use the lock on. it takes a workable camera and makes it really bad. the auto target on combos is good enough that the only thing lock on helps with is getting a little extra dps with the gun while in a combo

Snak
Oct 10, 2005

I myself will carry you to the Gates of Valhalla...
You will ride eternal,
shiny and chrome.
Grimey Drawer
Wait, am I supposed to be able to open those chained-up chests?

Hommando
Mar 2, 2012

Snak posted:

Wait, am I supposed to be able to open those chained-up chests?

Don't worry about those. You'll know when you're able to open them.

MagicBoots
Mar 29, 2010

How about we pump the atmosphere full of methane?
You put me on Cargo handling optimization?! I am the premier defense specialist in the entirety of the UN!
Don't you dare pull my funding!
You can't cut back on funding!
You will regret this!
Does 9S have a charge attack? I'm throwing spears and wondering if the charge chip would affect them since it makes the same visual cue when I throw them as when 2B does her charged heavy.

Tae
Oct 24, 2010

Hello? Can you hear me? ...Perhaps if I shout? AAAAAAAAAH!
I must've beaten a Medium Biped with Drop Item +30 equipped.

The weapon damage increase per seems incredibly large considering there's more than 3 levels of upgrade.

Jack-Off Lantern
Mar 2, 2012

Snak posted:

Wait, am I supposed to be able to open those chained-up chests?

Materials like Titanium can be in small Chests as well

Mazerunner
Apr 22, 2010

Good Hunter, what... what is this post?

MagicBoots posted:

Does 9S have a charge attack? I'm throwing spears and wondering if the charge chip would affect them since it makes the same visual cue when I throw them as when 2B does her charged heavy.

Well, I don't actually know, but it seems like it wouldn't be too hard to test. Use a throw on an enemy, note the damage. Then equip chip and repeat on the same enemy, note damage.

I can't test myself because... reasons.

Bugblatter
Aug 4, 2003

RazzleDazzleHour posted:

Man gently caress this game and gently caress you guys. I sacrific[e]d my 40 hour save file last night and I already want to go back and replay the game. I sort of wonder how absolutely nightmarish a VH playthrough would be

Switching to VH for bosses is totally doable and for the most part is actually not even that difficult once you know which phases aren't actually interactive and can be ignored. VH for the whole run is less doable, as there's a lot of glitchy stuff that does easily ignored chip damage on Hard, but results in confusing insta-death on Very Hard.

RanKizama
Apr 22, 2015

Shinobi Heart

idiotmeat posted:

On playthrough number 2 now. Am i going crazy or is there a holographic girl that shows up briefly in the cutscene after you fight adam and eve in that underground area?
I thought the same loving thing. Keep going.

Snak
Oct 10, 2005

I myself will carry you to the Gates of Valhalla...
You will ride eternal,
shiny and chrome.
Grimey Drawer
Yeah, I found the chest I missed. It had 3 titanium in it :).

That's guys.

RazzleDazzleHour
Mar 31, 2016

Bugblatter posted:

Switching to VH for bosses is totally doable and for the most part is actually not even that difficult once you know which phases aren't actually interactive and can be ignored. VH for the whole run is less doable, as there's a lot of glitchy stuff that does easily ignored chip damage on Hard, but results in confusing insta-death on Very Hard.

Certain fights/areas in particular are making me not want to do it, like the final fight of route AB having that lovely dirtstorm effect where you can barely see anything, or the desert boss as A2 which is just really poorly designed as a whole

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a kitten
Aug 5, 2006

What is the Sound Waves chip for exactly. Like, i see the indicator it puts up obviously, but have no idea what the heck it's for.

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