foxuzamaki
Doesn't read OPs, especially not his own
If you arent completing quests just by going around exploring the world and fighting monsters, than your not playing it right.
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Xenoblade Chronicles X "Direct" on Feb. 6 [info in OP]
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If you arent completing quests just by going around exploring the world and fighting monsters, than your not playing it right.
foxuzamaki
Doesn't read OPs, especially not his own
Info about the two races shown and some of the dialogue.
The Ma Non(マ・ノン人, alternatively: Ma Nonites/Nonanites/Nonners
Alien race with advanced technological capabilities(高度な科学力を持つ異星人
They love pizza(ピザが好き
more dialogue[this probably isnt 100% accurate]:
Tatsu: These are the Ma Non, a pacifist race/group of aliens.(このマ・ノン人は、平和主義の異星人ですも
[seems to be from an actual scene, now]
Middle MaNon:EEEEK! An alien!(キャアァーー！異星人よ！
Right MaNon:That Nopon is take-out! Stick him in a lunchbox.(それもノポンをテークアウト！お弁当につれてるね。
Tatsu: How rude! Tatsu not belong in lunchbox. This Earthperson here be Tatsus attendant.(失礼ですも！タツはお弁当じゃないですも！この地球人は、タツのお供ですも。
Lyn: ...Attendant?(・・・お供？
Tatsu: Ah! No! Tatsu mean...friend[the joke doesnt really work in English, o-tomo is attendant, o-tomodachi is friend]. B-but aside from that, Lyn, the Ma Non have some amazing technology.(ひっ！いやぁ！お・・・おとも・・・だちですも。そんなことよりリンさん、マ・ノン人は、すごい科学力を持っていますも
Lyn: Advanced technology?! The mechanic in me is suuuuuuuper curious and tatsu are going to play off eachother, atleast thats the impression they're giving them in the direct. whereas everyone was a straight-man to riki's shenanigans cept every once in a while with ryen in the OG xenoblade.
threelights
Member
I'm usually overleveled for the story and I tend to complete the map with every point of interest (locations, secret areas and landmarks). And yes, I have to go out of my way to complete a lot of these quests.
If this is not the right way to play the game then I don't really care about the right way...
foxuzamaki
Doesn't read OPs, especially not his own
If this is anything like xenoblade, the majkorty of quests will be "kill monster or kill his many monsters, or find thing" and usually those quests end after completing them, that leaves the more unique quests where you actually have to find people, and those are more interesting, when also keep in mind you dont have to do every single quest, and im guessing your implying that you have OCD when it comes to quest and want to complete them all.
threelights
Member
No, I'm implying that I want to do the good quests, but I can't because they are locked behind generic quests and the affinity system...
If it was as simple as "they are optional, don't do it" then I wouldn't, but I know there are good quests and I want to do them, except I can't unless I complete the generic stuff first.
I assume the large number of generic quests was kept not just to pad game length and content, but because Online play is a thing now.
They were labeled "Simple Quest" so I hope the more complex/good ones are not burried behind a big wall of generic quests.
They were labeled "Simple Quest" so I hope the more complex/good ones are not burried behind a big wall of generic quests.
I didn't mind doing most of the generic ones anyway.
The only way to pull that off would be with the 3DS version. I just recently bought Xenoblade as well, but they're all used and priced up highly.
Ok, I'll probably just have to bite the bullet at some point. I'd much rather play with the better graphics.
TheGreatLugia
Banned
Gamestop stores have it "pre-owned" for $60 at the moment.
I don't know why they raised the price back up again, though...
Yeah, I checked that out but there were none available nearby.
This continues to look amazing. I want to fly around in those mechs forever and ever now.
Some of the marketing for this has been amusing because they've been really hard selling the giant world angle. They've had so many "character running through an amazing world" clips, it almost reaches self-parody a little. But at the same time, the original Xenoblade was like, Running Around in Awe: The Game, so it makes sense that they're going that way.
Some of the marketing for this has been amusing because they've been really hard selling the giant world angle. They've had so many "character running through an amazing world" clips, it almost reaches self-parody a little. But at the same time, the original Xenoblade was like, Running Around in Awe: The Game, so it makes sense that they're going that way.
ZSaberLink
Media Create Maven
Btw, has there been any hint of a story in this game? Clearly there's the background story, but it kind of just seems like everyone is chilling in NLA while some folks are gathering resources. Is that it? I loved Xenoblade's story, so I'd appreciate having a good one here as well.
Also I've been noticing the pop-in a lot more in the videos of this game than I saw in the original. I might just be looking at things more carefully this time, and the game is still very impressive with the vistas.
Also I've been noticing the pop-in a lot more in the videos of this game than I saw in the original. I might just be looking at things more carefully this time, and the game is still very impressive with the vistas.
Last E3 trailer was a pure story trailer. Like it was pretty much all cutscenes lol.
IIRC Xenoblade's writer is back for this too plus it's a Takahashi game.
Super Stardust
Member
You won't regret it, the game really is worth it.
A gamestop near me has like four copies at 44 dollars each.
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Whats beneath their mask is a mystery(マスクの下は謎
I bet that they are
human who have been banned/driven away from earth for doing something bad a few centuries ago, now coming back to take revenge as their technology surpassed earths.
TheBaronOfNA
Banned
All is pointing out that is actually going to be story heavy. All this is just Colony 6 expanded and big open areas was one of the Xenoblade original selling points.
ShinNoNoir
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StreetsAhead
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Dwight Schrute
Member
Enough info for me on the universe. Now I just want confirmation there's a 30h+ story line in the vain of their previous works.
foxuzamaki
Doesn't read OPs, especially not his own
Unlikely since this is supposed to take place in the 2050's.
That will literally be within my lifetime lol
foxuzamaki
Doesn't read OPs, especially not his own
Idk, it could be taking place in black steel, but it could just be a sorta end of the world scenario happening and its all dark and grim while a gigantic terrifying robot monster is trying to destroy NLA
Just saying:
http://i.imgur.com/dPRcMJA.png
http://i.ytimg.com/vi/im3kuT9zj-M/maxresdefault.jpg
Also, it seems as if each of the hexagonal segments on the map will have a particular theme that will relate to the main quest arc for that area.
http://i.imgur.com/dPRcMJA.png
http://i.ytimg.com/vi/im3kuT9zj-M/maxresdefault.jpg
Also, it seems as if each of the hexagonal segments on the map will have a particular theme that will relate to the main quest arc for that area.
Wonderful, I am at max hype for this game now
That guy is probably the traitor mentioned in the E3 2014 trailer.
RPGCrazied
Member
Have they said when the next stream is?
Might I suggest gamefly if in the US? Give it a rent, you'll have about 30 days. $15 is a lot less than $60.
TheMoon
Member
The game doesn't stutter. You're imagining things.
And that was because of youtube because the eShop version of the trailer was completely stutter-free.
No. I expect it early march. Basically one stream per month until release.
Traitor? You mean the hero that saved the humans? This is likely not him since you seem to be encountering him on Mira for the first time.
There is definitely more to him for sure.
According to the translations he is a native of Mira. He trades art with the Nopon and the Nopon think highly of him. His name is Lu or something similar.
No, I mean the traitor mentioned in the trailer here. The hero is almost certainly the long haired guy that appears a few seconds before.
Me too, and it's timed so perfectly with the footage. Whoever edited that montage of the area maps did a great job.
SkeptiMism
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How can you have not played.. or bought.. a single RPG within 30 years?
Honest question.
TheMoon
Member
OMG you missed so much good stuff...
Dwight Schrute
Member
HEAVY BREATHING
You know what, this is a good idea. I should also have a coupon because I quit gamefly not that long ago.
I want to fly forever in my mecha *_*This view from the E3 2013 trailer is probably the highest we've ever gotten. It shows that you can indeed see other zones from your current location. Since they said they want it to be seamless, I'm guessing you'll be able to fly there no problem
StarStabbedMoon
Member
Even back in the PS2 era, it really had nothing to do with technical limitations. Devs have been able to shape models whatever way they want since the turn of the century. It's really just been a matter of how many polygons you get for clarity (this point is complemented by how there was no difference in style in the CGI for Xenosaga). Takada is still using the same style, blame Takahashi for being such a fan of his work if you must, but this look is absolutely intentional. At the most, Takada has simply amplified his style choices to the next degree, with polarizing results. But it's still the same concept regardless.
TheMoon
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google for a download plugin for your browser and just download the 720p youtube video.
Isn't the eshop version normally better quality? Would be great if someone could capture that and upload it to a sharing site like mega.
TheMoon
Member
There is no eShop version. This wasn't a Direct.
RPGs just never had the appeal to me. Was more into action type stuff since the NES days. Zelda was the closest to RPGs I got, and I'd say Advance Wars.