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Anoregon

Member
Oct 25, 2017
14,054
Lol, I just looked at portcrystal locations on the wiki and realized I managed to just totally miss the one in Witchwood, despite doing the first quest that sends you in there.
 
Oct 27, 2017
399
Lol, I just looked at portcrystal locations on the wiki and realized I managed to just totally miss the one in Witchwood, despite doing the first quest that sends you in there.

There's an area that only opens up when you're sent there for a second quest, which is where the crystal can be found. You wouldn't find it after the Quina quest, it will be later on in the game. You probably haven't missed anything.
 

platypotamus

Member
Oct 25, 2017
7,391
Ahh good to know, thanks again :)



Yeah, this makes doing escorts for affinity/rewards way less of a headache - it's not really worth it otherwise. I also always put one on the ledge outside the witchwood overlooking the cassardis road because I hate wandering around in there.

Same, though it feels slightly wasteful in Dark Arisen since they added that free one outside Cassardis (at least, I don't remember that existing before).

I was thinking I'd throw my first one at the healing spring, but I haven't ventured to it yet so I don't remember if it's actually far enough away from Gran Soren to warrant one.
 

Jimnymebob

Member
Oct 26, 2017
19,639
Yeah, this makes doing escorts for affinity/rewards way less of a headache - it's not really worth it otherwise. I also always put one on the ledge outside the witchwood overlooking the cassardis road because I hate wandering around in there.

Just to let you know, in case you didn't already, any class who can levitate can levitate up onto that ledge. It's a decent spot to farm a bit of money really early on, as that chest drops some valuable items.
 

Kirbivore

One Winged Slayer
Member
Oct 25, 2017
4,931
Same, though it feels slightly wasteful in Dark Arisen since they added that free one outside Cassardis (at least, I don't remember that existing before).

I was thinking I'd throw my first one at the healing spring, but I haven't ventured to it yet so I don't remember if it's actually far enough away from Gran Soren to warrant one.

Depends really. One is pretty close, but theres one that could serve as a halfway point between Gran Soren and Blue Moon Tower that seems fine
 

Mgs2master2

One Winged Slayer
The Fallen
Oct 25, 2017
2,862
just got the game but won't be able to play until the weekend. going to run it mostly handheld mode. im excited, havent played the game since PS3 release.
 

HBK

Member
Oct 30, 2017
7,987
Hit it with a rock. Didn't fall down. Gonna reroll my sorc for a min. 90 minutes of various tries is enough lol

Edit: Got it on the first try. Not even funny.

And lol at how easy 26 is.

It's weird some are super duper hard like good luck if you don't have a mage/sorc, and some are just stupid easy.
 
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WBacon

Capcom USA
Verified
Oct 28, 2017
646
California
Thanks for doing this (even though you don't have the game lol). It's going to be super useful.

I think hiding the link didn't work though!

Hiding worked, I saw the link as well but I tried using Incognito mode and was met with a message that I had to reply to the thread in order to see the hidden content.

This is awesome - thank you. I guess the HIDE function is just that - it hides from non-ERA members. It appears you see it by default if you're already logged into your ERA account.

Edit: vestan Perhaps you can include the spreadsheet link in the OP or the second post?
 

Lizardus

Member
Oct 25, 2017
1,276
Maybe it's something on my end but I've noticed that many of the pawns of people from here have remained same level even after releasing them and hiring them back. Remember to rest at inns periodically and stay in online mode :)
 

Raxious

Member
Oct 27, 2017
1,501
This is awesome - thank you. I guess the HIDE function is just that - it hides from non-ERA members. It appears you see it by default if you're already logged into your ERA account.

Edit: vestan Perhaps you can include the spreadsheet link in the OP or the second post?

Thx, glad to see people are happy. Thought this would make it much easier.
Also, I noticed you added the date of the last update in your note. Should we make this an extra row? Could be nice for people to see if to spot pawns that haven't been updated in a while.
 
Oct 27, 2017
399
Just to let you know, in case you didn't already, any class who can levitate can levitate up onto that ledge. It's a decent spot to farm a bit of money really early on, as that chest drops some valuable items.

This is handy info for sure. I hadn't thought about trying for it, when I first get there I don't have double jump, or am playing as a fighter. I'll definitely keep that in mind.

Now that I've done the second witchwood quest I should just move that crystal to the greatwall or something...

Does anybody have a gold idol they can trade me please ?

If a forgery will do, I can send you one tonight.
 

Braaier

Banned
Oct 29, 2017
13,237
Why does it take so long to sync with the servers when I stay at the inn? It literally takes more than a minute.
 
Oct 25, 2017
6,460
My biggest complaint right now (just did a quest or two after meeting the duke) is that I seem way overlevelled for everything. Combat has become kind of trivial, which is satisfying for now, but the complete lack of challenge will get old fast.

Also thanks to everyone who added me as a friend. :)
 

gogosox82

Member
Oct 25, 2017
4,385
My biggest complaint right now (just did a quest or two after meeting the duke) is that I seem way overlevelled for everything. Combat has become kind of trivial, which is satisfying for now, but the complete lack of challenge will get old fast.

Also thanks to everyone who added me as a friend. :)

Sadly that happens in the game. It really won't get much more challenging until endgame and you do bbi.
 

Mejilan

Member
Oct 27, 2017
1,837
Hey folks, if you plan on using the spreadsheet to log your info, please also post at least your Friend Code here.
Thanks!
 

Skittzo

Member
Oct 25, 2017
41,037
My biggest complaint right now (just did a quest or two after meeting the duke) is that I seem way overlevelled for everything. Combat has become kind of trivial, which is satisfying for now, but the complete lack of challenge will get old fast.

Also thanks to everyone who added me as a friend. :)

I'm at the post game and BBI and I feel the exact opposite right now. I'm managing to get by but some of these fights are taking upwards of 20-30 minutes.
 

Kapryov

Member
Oct 27, 2017
10,147
Australia
I just updated the spreadsheet, but I haven't had much time to play the game lately due to work. I don't know the last time my pawn was uploaded because I was playing when the server was down (I assume it's fixed now?).
 

Kaz Mk II

Banned
Oct 27, 2017
1,635
FUCK.

Got locked out of that Quina quest because I progressed too far apparently.

The Warrior bandits were fucking me up so I decided to put it off until a little later. After doing the Dungeon in the city I felt like going back and finishing it only to find that I've been locked out. Now I know there's NG+ but I get the feeling that that quest would become somewhat important or at least lead to something cool later down the line. Guess I should have consulted to OP of this thread before playing.

Wish I could rotate saves. Guess I just have to deal with it.
 
Oct 27, 2017
399
FUCK.

Got locked out of that Quina quest because I progressed too far apparently.

The Warrior bandits were fucking me up so I decided to put it off until a little later. After doing the Dungeon in the city I felt like going back and finishing it only to find that I've been locked out. Now I know there's NG+ but I get the feeling that that quest would become somewhat important or at least lead to something cool later down the line. Guess I should have consulted to OP of this thread before playing.

Wish I could rotate saves. Guess I just have to deal with it.

If it bothers you enough, it's probably worth letting you know that you can restart the game with all your levels, vocation unlocks and inventory (yes that means you get to keep the portcrystals and pick them up again too) by switching to hard mode.

Just putting that out there for people who are hardcore completionists and miss something early on that they don't mind blitzing through again. I remember I did that on PS4 and was kind of stoked on starting the game with 2 bonus portcrystals.
 
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Mgs2master2

One Winged Slayer
The Fallen
Oct 25, 2017
2,862
This is awesome - thank you. I guess the HIDE function is just that - it hides from non-ERA members. It appears you see it by default if you're already logged into your ERA account.

Edit: vestan Perhaps you can include the spreadsheet link in the OP or the second post?
Capcom PR ( I think) being the MVP and providing support.

Glad to see all the help with everyone in this thread. Everyone is legit for this. Especially for newcomers or those like me who last played in 2012.
 

Kaz Mk II

Banned
Oct 27, 2017
1,635
If it bothers you enough, it's probably worth letting you know that you can restart the game with all your inventory (yes that means you get to keep the portcrystals and pick them up again too) by switching to hard mode.

Just putting that out there for people who are hardcore completionists and miss something early on that they don't mind blitzing through again. I remember I did that on PS4 and was kind of stoked on starting the game with 2 bonus portcrystals.

I think I'm just gonna restart it on normal. Dont really care about the completionist aspect but hearing how much I'm gonna miss out on bums me out enough to want to restart. Kinda 5-6 hours down the drain but I guess I can get through a lot faster now that I know what I'm doing.
 

Lizardus

Member
Oct 25, 2017
1,276
Using the Master Thief skill on an Ogre has a chance of netting you Silk Lingerie...
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Oct 27, 2017
399
I think I'm just gonna restart it on normal. Dont really care about the completionist aspect but hearing how much I'm gonna miss out on bums me out enough to want to restart. Kinda 5-6 hours down the drain but I guess I can get through a lot faster now that I know what I'm doing.

You can restart on hardmode and switch back to normal without restarting if it's rough. Keeps your inventory, levels and unlocked skills.

I was tempted to do hard mode now, but the increased gold and exp ends up making it not very hard eventually anyway.
 

Deleted member 7051

User requested account closure
Banned
Oct 25, 2017
14,254
Just started up a new game, so excited! I'm Xena and my pawn will be Gabrielle lol

AYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYA.

...ahem.

I'm still debating whether or not to pick this game up. I missed it on the ps3 until it got added to PS+, loved it so much I bought the PS4 version but never really played it...

So I'm thinking it wouldn't be the worst idea ever. I never did properly explore either postgame locations.
 

WBacon

Capcom USA
Verified
Oct 28, 2017
646
California
Capcom PR ( I think) being the MVP and providing support.

Glad to see all the help with everyone in this thread. Everyone is legit for this. Especially for newcomers or those like me who last played in 2012.

Ha, I'm on digital sales. I just happen to be a huge DDDA fan first and foremost as you can probably tell by my profile icon. :)
 

Kaz Mk II

Banned
Oct 27, 2017
1,635
You can restart on hardmode and switch back to normal without restarting if it's rough. Keeps your inventory, levels and unlocked skills.

I was tempted to do hard mode now, but the increased gold and exp ends up making it not very hard eventually anyway.

Good to know. Thanks for the tip, I'd love to keep all of my skills/levels. I will drop it back down to normal though.

Gonna save hardmode for after I'm done with it and feel like going back.
 
Oct 27, 2017
399
Good to know. Thanks for the tip, I'd love to keep all of my skills/levels. I will drop it back down to normal though.

Gonna save hardmode for after I'm done with it and feel like going back.

Actually maybe it doesn't keep levels because that wouldn't be much of a hard mode... but you would level up fast given the double exp or whatever it is in hard mode.

NVM it seems you keep your levels if you switch mid game to hard mode. https://dragonsdogma.fandom.com/wiki/Hard_Mode
 

WhiskerFrisker

Teyvat Traveler
Member
Oct 25, 2017
3,349
New York City
You can restart on hardmode and switch back to normal without restarting if it's rough. Keeps your inventory, levels and unlocked skills.

I was tempted to do hard mode now, but the increased gold and exp ends up making it not very hard eventually anyway.
Yeah.My first ever playthrough was on normal on PS3. When it released on PS4 I went with hard mode and after the first 15 levels or so the difficulty wasn't really there. Additionally, I was leveling up quickly and was wealthy enough to get top tier weapons from merchants consistently.

So I don't really see the point to hard mode unless you're trying to level up quickly by going to BBI early and killing that eye.
 

Braaier

Banned
Oct 29, 2017
13,237
When you're fighting one of the giants with a helmet can you destroy the helmet? I've climbed up one and whales on it but I could destroy it. I even think my pawn says to destroy it.
 

karmitt

Member
Oct 27, 2017
4,818
I'm really enjoying friends pawns, but I wish they'd allow us to scale the levels down closer to our own. I've been playing a good amount, but I'm still finding a number of you guys sitting around 10+ levels higher, and whenever I use those pawns it kinda trivializes some probably otherwise very hard encounters.

I enjoy a good steamroll through content every once in a while, but I could use a good humbling about now. I know I could always switch back to using the game generated ones, but that's nowhere near as fun.
 

saboar

Member
Oct 25, 2017
83
When you're fighting one of the giants with a helmet can you destroy the helmet? I've climbed up one and whales on it but I could destroy it. I even think my pawn says to destroy it.
While climbing on the neck, the giant will usually attempt to grab you. If that misses, he'll end up grabbing the helm instead.
 

Braaier

Banned
Oct 29, 2017
13,237
While climbing on the neck, the giant will usually attempt to grab you. If that misses, he'll end up grabbing the helm instead.
OH neat. I really like all the little details in this game.

For example, I thought one of my quests had glitched because I was supposed to meet this guy at night in the castle. I went there at night and he wasn't there. In any other game the guy would already be there waiting when I got there. In this game I actually had to wait for him. I had to Google it though since I thought it was a glitch.
 

Kaz Mk II

Banned
Oct 27, 2017
1,635
Wow, forgot I had 60k coin when I restarted. Glad it transfers over.

Buying all the best gear from the starting town feels so good. I'm just sprinting my way through the early section now.
 

ned_ballad

One Winged Slayer
Member
Oct 25, 2017
48,254
Rochester, New York
I'm about an hour and a half in, just killed the early snake boss

This game is really great. Customizing characters and making a team is pretty fun.

Not many games let me play as a feeble old man mage. And like, I can actually make his posture hunched over, which is awesome.
 

Lizardus

Member
Oct 25, 2017
1,276
Reading the wiki, can you really only get 5 portable portcrystals in your first playthrough? I remember there being more when I played on PC. Maybe I gave myself extra then.
 

LiQuid!

Member
Oct 26, 2017
3,986
Anybody else find the magick archer kind of unsatisfying to play? I've tried it out all 3 times I've played thru this game cause I hear it's powerful and a lot of people like it, but I've never found it to be very fun. The damage per arrow seems abysmal and none of its multi-arrow abilities seem as powerful as the equivalent abilities from the short or long bows. I know it's got the fun AoE ability, which feels good, but again the damage per hit seems really low and it's only good for picking apart throngs of low level enemies. I don't like that its abilities all have a charge and can't then be spammed/repeated the way ranger abilities can, and the payoff for sitting and charging up your shot doesn't seem as bombastic as a mage or warlock spell. Maybe I'm missing something about the job where it gets good late or with the right build
 

gogosox82

Member
Oct 25, 2017
4,385
Anybody else find the magick archer kind of unsatisfying to play? I've tried it out all 3 times I've played thru this game cause I hear it's powerful and a lot of people like it, but I've never found it to be very fun. The damage per arrow seems abysmal and none of its multi-arrow abilities seem as powerful as the equivalent abilities from the short or long bows. I know it's got the fun AoE ability, which feels good, but again the damage per hit seems really low and it's only good for picking apart throngs of low level enemies. I don't like that its abilities all have a charge and can't then be spammed/repeated the way ranger abilities can, and the payoff for sitting and charging up your shot doesn't seem as bombastic as a mage or warlock spell. Maybe I'm missing something about the job where it gets good late or with the right build
Magick Archer is really strong in BBI. Most people who love Magick Archer are mostly talking about how strong it is late game in everafall+bbi.