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Silent Hill 4 -Don't take the loving doll -While the girl can't die while you escort her, the more damage she takes the easier it is to not get a good ending -Purify your apartment whenever a ghost is in it, otherwise you might not be able to completely purify it -Did I mention that the apartment is going to become hellish? Save those healing items. Harvest Moon: Island of Happiness -Since crops are now dependent on water level and sunshine, they can die. They will die. -The weather hates you and your crops. -Focus on building a bridge to the east meadow asap. This allows you to get the festivals. -Foraging and fishing (give Taro presents to get the fishing rod quick) give you more money than you'd think -Stay away from Lu Bu, he will gently caress you up.
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Mr E posted:What should I know before going to the first dungeon in Onett in Earthbound? Well, if you're pass that robot thing then you're pretty much set. Try not to run away from too many battles, explore everywhere, and make judicial use of your PSI powers, especially against the boss.
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Pyrocat posted:More questions about Disgaea DS. What the gently caress is transmigration and when should I bother with it? Well, transm- Wait gently caress it's on the DS? gently caress this, I'm going to the store now.
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Sonance posted:Thief: The Dark Project Are you sure? I seem to remember always having them find me in the shadows, no matter how well I was hidden. Morpheus fucked around with this message at 23:35 on Oct 10, 2008 |
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Oct 10, 2008 23:30
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Lockback posted:requesting Jagged Alliance 2 Learn to love farmlands. Why? Because you can punch the poo poo out of cows and watch your Dexterity and Strength rocket. Also, if you want to level up your explosives quickly, just keep setting and disarming a single mine. Save before hand, especially when your levels are low. You don't want any accidents.
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Alright, requesting a classic: Wasteland. There're a lot of skills here and I don't want to take superfluous ones. I'd rather not be told any exploits or ways to grind skills, I just need some help in terms of character creation.
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HereComesEverybody posted:Any tips for playing through the numbered Silent Hill games? I've started a new game in the second one, but it's going incredibly slow because I'm not used to the puzzle style, plus there always seems to be a required roundabout way of getting from point A to point B. The number one thing to know is that these games should be played in the dark at night. Preferably with headphones. SH2 - At one point you cross the lake. Look at the letter after you do this. SH4 - Don't take the loving doll. Seriously. Don't do it. Leave it there. Other than that, the games are pretty straightforward, albeit with a few weird puzzles and a town that makes getting between two points a pain in the rear end. Nothing general knowledge will help with, though. Morpheus fucked around with this message at 08:35 on Oct 16, 2008 |
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Bouchacha posted:I like checking out the Let's Play thread for advice exactly like this. The Wasteland LP had some good tips: Crap. Requires an archive account. Thanks though.
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Fallout 3 - The Lady Killer perk appears drat near useless. I've had one extra dialogue option (which didn't do anything), Super Mutants don't have gender, and I'm over halfway through the game, by my estimates. - Don't fret too much over what skills you tag. All that does is add 15 to them, so it affects the beginning of the game. - The perks that give you extra skills points from leveling up and from books are both quite useful and should be taken as early as possible. - Stay the gently caress away from
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BJPaskoff posted:...what the gently caress? I've played a lot of games in my day, but imagine that as some designer's pitch to a game studio. It's less weird than it sounds. Basically, when enemies die they release these glowing purple things (I forget what they're called, I think Phozons). So these phozons can either be absorbed into your weapon which increases your attack, or you can plant seeds, which absorb phozons in order to grow and then release fruit. You eat the fruit to increase health. So you're balancing health and attack experience, essentially. It's pretty cool how it works, especially the alchemy system.
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Bloodly posted:Homeworld: If you are destroying anything that you don't have to (ie for the plot), then you are playing this game wrong. All salvagers, all the time. With maybe some heavy ships to soak damage. Maybe.
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MrWeight posted:If you are playing Odin Sphere make sure you get each character to 35/35 before you end their book. Also get about 6 or 9 elixers and 3 painkillers. You'll thank me if you follow this advice. Also, at the end of the game, you'll be able to choose what characters you want for certain parts. Make sure you read whatever literature you've received in the game to pick the right characters for the right parts.
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Brackhar posted:Or not. You need to do all the permutations to get the extra ending scene anyway. Well okay true. Though you don't need 'all' the permutations, you just need, for each segment, to pick the right character and the wrong character, so two playthroughs.
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Jagtpanther posted:I'm getting a PS3 for X-mas and am getting it with two games - so, what do I need to know for Valkyria Chronicles and/or Little Big Planet? Though I imagine the thread is applicable for the former more than the latter! For LittleBigPlanet: - Use the tutorials if you're into level creation - Download some of the online levels like the game of Life or Tetris - After looking at said levels, be careful that when your head explodes you do not make a mess
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I'm about to start playing Ultima 4 (I'm on a retro kick at the moment), and could use any tips anyone can give.
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Morganus_Starr posted:Final Fantasy VIII? Tips? I feel like I should finally get around to playing this since I've played 4, 6 and 7. I heard the combat system is kinda crazy. Also it is worth playing through, right? Don't grind. Enemies level up with you, so just go through the game at your own pace. Draw all the magic you can, and junction in to your stats for major stat increases. Many cutscenes are badass and should be watched.
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Son Ryo posted:You're kidding, right? People quit the game because of that? I actually thought it was kinda cool. I thought it was pretty dumb and really felt ham-fisted, the way it was shoved into the story like that, but it didn't deter me from playing the rest of the game.
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Vivek posted:Do you mean some idiot in real life or some idiot in the game? Because it was definitely an idiot (they're all idiots) in the game. This I agree with, with one or two exceptions. But yeah, it was just some "Oh, look, big plot twist out of nowhere! Let's go kill some evil person! GOOOO FRIENDSHIP!"
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Rirse posted:I'm getting Valkyria Chronicles from Gamefly tomorrow, but what are some in general tips for the game. I tried the demo, but immediately seem to get all my characters killed by a tank. Yeah, don't run in front of tanks, they'll gently caress you up good. There's not that much to know about VC that isn't common sense, each battle requires its own unique tactics. - Make sure the enemy doesn't take your camps, which it will sometimes try to do. - Stay behind cover whenever you can, no matter where the enemies shoot you from, they won't be able to get headshots on you. - Snipers are not as powerful as they seem, and headshots will miss a lot for you. - Don't take that goddamn druggie engineer, the guy with "Moody" as one of his potentials. That little poo poo will, at random times, decide to do dick all when you select him. I hate that guy. - Know that if a unit gets shot at from their front, they have a chance to duck, which won't make them invincible, but will make it harder to hit. - Likewise, shooting a unit from behind makes them unable to counterattack. - For some reason, the evil lady has large breasts. No one really knows why.
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Lord_Pigeonbane posted:I know why. Lies!
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In Supreme Commander, if you make enough nukes, they can't be taken down. More than one stalemate of mine has been won with multiple nukes. "But!" you say, "What about anti-nuke artillery! Surely if you build enough-" Nope. Build enough anti-nuke artillery and it'll just all aim at the same nuke. Ignoring the other five. BOOM.
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I've never played the game or even heard about it, but the way you guys describe Ars Tornelico 2....I swear it sounds like you're making poo poo up, it's hilarious.
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Orvin posted:Is there anything I need to know about Metal Gear Solid: 4 that should be arriving at my door in a day or two from Gamefly? I have played MGS 1 and 2 all the way through, but I haven't played #3. You should play #3. MGS4 bsically ties up every plot thread of every MGS game ever, makes references to all of them, has characters from all of them, and basically is a huge-rear end finale to the entire series. Which means that you should play #3 first. Heck, playing the two Portable Ops games also contributes the the total understanding of MGS4's plot, but not as much as Snake Eater does. Other than that, play the game as you want. Try to knock out bosses for special stuff, and after doing so look around their area: you can find statues. Not much point, but neat collectibles. Also, when they reveal their 'second' form: when they remove their armor, you can take pictures of them for an...interesting reaction.
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Zuffox posted:Try to find some way to watch MGS3. I hated the game (loved MGS1), and there's a "watch as movie" on the Subsistence version anyway. Really? I thought it was pretty good. Still, watching it is a valid option, especially if you just want it for the plot so you can jump into MGS4. I personally recommend playing it, but take that as you will.
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warburg posted:Friend of mine just gave me Beyond Oasis for the Genesis. Any tips before I get to far into the game? Christ I remember this game. I never finished it; I just got stuck way at the end of the game. I need to play it again.
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Velociraper posted:So I got a weird RTS boner and I figured I'll dust off the Starcraft battle chest or whatever that I never used because I was a fighting game addict when I got it. So what should I know about Starcraft? You could write an encyclopedia on stuff you should know about Starcraft. If you're playing online, expect to get beaten a whole lot in your standard matches. I prefer the custom matches myself, but I suck at RTSs so take that as you will.
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pope_mabus posted:I'm starting Shadow of the Colossus today. Any suggestions on on how to get the most out of this game? If you see any white lizards, run to them and pick them up (I forget how). You'll munch on them and increase your grab meter. Also, using your sword will reveal the bosses' weak points, and it can be pretty useful. Some of the collosi are a little tricky though, and take some extra work rather than just climbing to a point and stab stab stab. Other than that, the game is fairly self-explanatory. Don't rush everywhere, take in the surroundings, and enjoy the experience.
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I've played Disgaea, had some fun with it, so picked up Disgaea 3. Oh god help me.
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Secret Ooze posted:Any suggestions on 'must have' weapons? I usually try to keep a few katanas on me, since you can get them pretty early, but they seem to have poo poo for durability. Get the mini-chainsaws off of the psycho clown, then head to the bookstore. I don't know which ones you need, but there are three books that you can pick up to increase the durability of these weapons. With all three books in your possession, you can use the things for pretty much the entire game; they'll saw through a number of zombies in a single, quick hit, bosses will simply collapse before your sawing might, and if you ever need more you can just return to where the clown was and pick them up. You might need to get a couple more near the end of the game, if you cut through a high number of the undead.
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Secret Ooze posted:Ive got Ninja Gaiden 2 on its way right now. Very much. Like, a lot. Remember how assholish those birds were in the first NG? Imagine that, with every enemy, and they have ranged attacks, and will attack you from off-screen.
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There's not too much to say about Nox, but do play it through three times: once for each class. They're unique enough that it's fun to play through the game again.
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CloseFriend posted:I just bought Culdcept Saga. Should I be concerned with hunting down the other games in the series? Is this one of those series like Xenosaga where I'm hosed on the story if I don't play all the games? If I remember right, the story from the first game was essentially "Rar big guy taking over stop him now go!" so no, I don't think you'll be missing any plot intricacies if you skip it. I'm pretty sure the two aren't related, anyway.
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Zaii posted:My partner just finished lost odyssey, the only thing I really saw from it all, is that it's really, really long. She spent 108 hours on a single playthrough, and skipped alot of optional extras. Wat. I'm on the final disc, I've clocked about 30 hours, and so unless disc four contains a retarded amount of content, I think your partner was just taking her time. All you need to know about Lost Odyssey is that there's no point in grinding, there are no 'missables' because there're all purchasable at an auction house later in the game*, and remember to keep everyone fairly equally levelled. *I've heard differences in this opinion. Apparently, it's possible to miss the spells Shieldus and Barricadus, so it's best to purchase them immediately as soon as you can. I've only heard this from one FAQ, however, so it may or may not be true.
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Grundma posted:I'm thinking of picking up Gothic II from goozex since its only 100 points there for the gold edition, but I have a few questions first. Well, I hoped you played Gothic 1, because there are a lot of references to it, from characters, to plot, to actually visiting a fair chunk of the area from it. - Don't get into fights with more than one thing at a time, especially at the beginning, or you'll die. Learn to time your attacks, not just swing wildly. - There are like three or so different ways to get into the city at the beginning, any of them work fine, but I'd recommend working with the farmer; you get a nice set of starting armor out of it to boot. - I recommend exploring, but carefully and with saves, and only during the daytime. At night shadowbeasts roam the forests and that's bad. - Humans won't kill you (most of them, anyway), but just knock you out, take your gold, and possibly your weapon. - The first time I played, I don't think I had the manual and I don't remember losing much from the experience. There's backstory on factions and history and whatnot, but nothing you can't learn from the game. And the interface is many, many times improved from the first game. - When it comes to joining a faction, as far as I remember, until you've actually joined them and become one of them, you can do the joining quests for all of the factions, gaining a whole lot of xp and some decent items in the process. Hmm, that's all I can think of. Been a while since I've played.
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Grundma posted:Thanks a lot, I guess I'll get the first one instead. My only experience with the series so far was watching my old roomate play the demo of Gothic II a few years back, so I didnt realize that the first and second games had that much in common. I don't know of any mods that fix the interface, which is a shame because I can definitely see it turning away people. The interface is usable, just a pain in the rear end to start using. Eventually it's possible to get completely use to it, but at the beginning you'll be wondering wtf.
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Ledneh posted:Who wants to be a rad dude and hand me some advice for Crisis Core? Not that it's remotely hard by any means (then again I'm only up to the fourth chapter or so...), but a little game breaking with prior knowledge never hurt anyone If you do the missions, you'll be waaaay overpowered for the main game, which may or may not be your thing. There are ways to use materia combining to raise your stats to obscene levels. Combining is a much better way of raising materia stats, not levelling the materia itself, and I recommend reading an FAQ on it because it has some...intricacies. But yeah, getting +9999% HP and whatnot is great.
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Pen Expers posted:Any Tips for The Dig once Valve gets it to work on steam? I played through and loved Fate of Atlantis so I'm not a stranger to the game style. I had the demo to The Dig way back in the day that was only the first area and somehow managed to not get the full version all these years. Well it's your typical lucasarts adventure game: you can't die, so don't worry about trying everything. There's one point in the game where you'll need to piece together a skeleton that's total bullshit, don't be afraid to look online for an answer to it.
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For FFTA2, is there any downside to using the story characters as your main troops? Like, using Cid as your party Bangaa, for example? I assume that once they're in your roster, you can't lose them, but I must be sure. Also I think the moogle bard can't actually become a certain class, but I forget which, is this right?
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areyoucontagious posted:I just picked up a PS3 and MGS4 from Craigslist, anything that I should do/avoid? I haven't played any sort of MGS since 2- it's been a while. Well, first of all I'd recommend playing MGS3. In fact, yes, do that, there are characters from 3 that make an appearance in 4, plus you get to see Ocelot when he was just a girly man, before Snake made him the badass he is today. Other than that, MGS4 is pretty open-ended in how you can approach problems. Some things to remember: - Unless I'm mistaken, taking out the bosses non-lethally means taking out their 'second form' (you'll know what I mean when you play it) non-lethally. You also get a little statue of them for doing this that appears in the area you defeated them, so take a look around before moving ahead. - When in their second form, if you whip out your camera the bosses go into photo shoot mode, which is...interesting. - The camo is retardedly useful. With good enough camo enemies will not see you at all unless they bump into you.
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So I'm playing Persona 1 (the remake for the PSP), what should I know? I think that there's an Ice Queen sidequest or something that's pretty big and completely missable, so how do I get in on that? And is there anything else I should look for? Also important, though probably not as much: does Expert give you any bonuses or reasons for playing it? I'll probably play it anyway, but I'd like to know. Edit: Holy poo poo the game still plays with first-person dungeons huh? It's weird going backwards in sequential titles. Morpheus fucked around with this message at 02:42 on Aug 18, 2009 |
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