I believe in it, if only because after I put Luck Blades I got a Rare one on the first try.
But yeah, it's mostly just barely helping.
I believe in it, if only because after I put Luck Blades I got a Rare one on the first try.
its just far better to open 80+ special cotes at a timeI believe in it, if only because after I put Luck Blades I got a Rare one on the first try.
But yeah, it's mostly just barely helping.
hey guys. i finally got the game. i have two question:
1. do i get the dlc or just start playing? i've bought too many games lately, so i'm a little over budget. i have some other games i had lined up to play, but i'm really excited to start xenoblade 2. do i just play now or wait for when i can get the expansion as well?
2. do i play with english or japanese voices (already downloaded them)? i prefer english but some people say they're bad and not synced to the cutscenes.
The English Va is great. I enjoyed it.hey guys. i finally got the game. i have two question:
1. do i get the dlc or just start playing? i've bought too many games lately, so i'm a little over budget. i have some other games i had lined up to play, but i'm really excited to start xenoblade 2. do i just play now or wait for when i can get the expansion as well?
2. do i play with english or japanese voices (already downloaded them)? i prefer english but some people say they're bad and not synced to the cutscenes.
1. I'd start the game and play for a while before jumping in and buying the DLC. There's no harm in waiting, you might not like it yet!
XC2 is a wonderful game, but not everyone digs it - though I sincerely hope you find a lot to like.
2. I loved the dub, particularly as a Brit. But the lip sync is suspect at times, there's no denying it. I'm fine with that, but if it bothers you, you will notice it.
People like the Japanese voices though, so I don't think you can go wrong either way.
Any other questions, shoot.
thanks guys.The English Va is great. I enjoyed it.
Some people just hate English dubs no matter what, so they will say any English dub is bad.
You don't need the expansion initially. Go ahead and start playing. Buy it when you can.
As far as the dlc goes, you won't be able to access the arena until a certain point in the game. And the quests you can go back and do later. The base game has plenty of quests to keep you occupied for the time being.thanks guys.
lol, i've hyped myself so much for the game (it was also hard to find a physical copy where i live) that i didn't even consider the possibility that i may not like it, haha
i'll start it and see what happens, my concern was the quests that are added in the game (even early on) if you have the dlc, so i figured if i want to play the game once, might as well go for 100%.
so if i start the game now, then buy the expansion when i'm [for example] 50 hours in, i can just go back and do the stuff that the expansion added throughout the game?As far as the dlc goes, you won't be able to access the arena until a certain point in the game. And the quests you can go back and do later. The base game has plenty of quests to keep you occupied for the time being.
I don't have the expansion myself yet (waiting for physical release) but this is how it has been explained/I understand it. The arena isn't accesibble until like chapter 4 or 5. And the quests you should be able to go back and pick up.so if i start the game now, then buy the expansion when i'm [for example] 50 hours in, i can just go back and do the stuff that the expansion added throughout the game?
so if i start the game now, then buy the expansion when i'm [for example] 50 hours in, i can just go back and do the stuff that the expansion added throughout the game?
I don't have the expansion myself yet (waiting for physical release) but this is how it has been explained/I understand it. The arena isn't accesibble until like chapter 4 or 5. And the quests you should be able to go back and pick up.
awesome, thanks. i was worried that those quests will only be there if you start the game when you have the expansion, which now that i think about it is pretty stupid...Oh yeah, definitely. If you finished the game at 70/80 hours and bought the season pass, all the quests and additions would be available to do on the same save.
As far as I'm aware, you can't miss anything that's added.
awesome, thanks. i was worried that those quests will only be there if you start the game when you have the expansion, which now that i think about it is pretty stupid...
i'll start the game tonight.
Yep, there's no missable contentso if i start the game now, then buy the expansion when i'm [for example] 50 hours in, i can just go back and do the stuff that the expansion added throughout the game?
2. I loved the dub, particularly as a Brit. But the lip sync is suspect at times, there's no denying it. I'm fine with that, but if it bothers you, you will notice it.
People like the Japanese voices though, so I don't think you can go wrong either way.
Yeah I finished the game in January and got the expansion pass a few months ago. There's no cutoff point for any content in the expansion pass so I'd recommend just trying out the game now and deciding whether you're interested in the DLC after playing the game for a decent amount of time.awesome, thanks. i was worried that those quests will only be there if you start the game when you have the expansion, which now that i think about it is pretty stupid...
i'll start the game tonight.
huh, scary. does the freezing happen often?I will warn you, though: The August patch added a glitch where finishing certain battles in Blade Quests with any move that isn't an auto-attack or a standard art can freeze the game. It's planned to be fixed in the September 14th update, but I'd suggest saving often.
I finished every quest before the August patch dropped so I can't speak from personal experience, but it sounds like it's guaranteed to freeze the game if you finish an affected quest battle with a special attack, a chain attack, or a blade combo.https://www.nintendo.co.uk/Support/...e-Chronicles-2-Version-1-5-2-Bug-1430479.html
We have received reports of a bug in the Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Ver.1.5.2 update, which was distributed on August 24th, wherein quests that are cleared by defeating an enemy target can no longer be continued after the battle is over.
In quests with the clear condition of defeating an enemy target, if the final blow is a special move, chain attack, blade combo, etc., then the post-battle event will not play, and the quest can no longer be continued.
What To Do:
Use an auto-attack or a single-hit Art to defeat the target enemy.
Additional Information:
The above bug has been confirmed to occur in the following quests.
Quest List
We plan to fix this bug in the Version 2.0.0 update that will come with Torna - The Golden Country on September 14th. We apologise for the inconvenience until that time.
- Godfrey's Blade Quest [Flames of Justice]
- Perceval's Blade Quest [Failure and Success]
- Dagas's Blade Quest [Lost Kingdom]
- Praxis's Blade Quest [Blade-Sharp Memory]
- And related quest [Monster Quest 3]
- Perun's Blade Quest [Eternal Spirit]
- Adenine's Blade Quest [Limits of Awareness]
- Zenobia's Blade Quest [A Real Challenge]
- Floren's Blade Quest [Nature Boy]
- And related quest [Beguiling Charms]
- Herald's Blade Quest [The Calm and The Storm]
- T-elos' Blade Quest [Lingering Resentment]
- Quest [Mellica the Chorister]
- Quest [The Riddle on the Wall]
thanks, i took a screenshot of the quest names and i'll just avoid them for now until the patch hits (if i get to them in 10 days)I finished every quest before the August patch dropped so I can't speak from personal experience, but it sounds like it's guaranteed to freeze the game if you finish an affected quest battle with a special attack, a chain attack, or a blade combo.https://www.nintendo.co.uk/Support/...e-Chronicles-2-Version-1-5-2-Bug-1430479.html
I'm a Brazilian and I love the brit dub (same goes for the XB1 dub). I'm a bit disappointed by Rex's VA, I think his voice lacks emotion, but the rest of the cast is pretty good (Pyra and Nia are just stellar). I'll probably play NG+ with Japanese voices for the sake of variety.
To add the dub discussion, I think this one in particular does one very neat thing: The inhabitants of each Titan have a different accent =)
I've started my NG+ and just reached the Challenge Mode. Gosh, it's such a joy to hear Shulk's voice again!
I think Rex obviously has his weaker moments, but I think his general banter is pretty great. His screams improve... but yeah, they're never Shulk level.
I love the cast though - I think Skye Bennett did a wonderful job as Pyra/Mythra, while I love the pure hamminess of Zeke and Malos.
The main party is great across the board, if you ask me. Morag and Brighid compliment each other so well.
Giving each region a distinct British accent was also a really cool decision. I think it's that variety that elevates it above the original for me.
It's not just well-spoken southern English, you've got Welsh, Scottish and northern accents well represented too.
mazi - yes, you can change difficulty whenever you like.
great
- the voice acting is good, i really like rex's voice actor and his accent.
- really enjoy the cutscenes, some good direction there.
- i enjoyed the first few side quests, i hope there are many varied side quests.
- the game looks bad, but i knew that. i only played handheld, and will play in handheld mode pretty much always. the IQ is bad, but i'll deal with it. i'll check docked mode tomorrow.
1. omg tiny gramps is so cute
2. i HATE HATE HATE pyra's design, which is such a shame cuz she seems like a very cool character and i'm intrigued by her.
3. the game is getting a little too complex for me. before i start to familiarize myself with some of the mechanics and systems it throws a bunch more at me. i'm sticking with it but it's a little overwhelming
4. i tried docked mode for a little bit this evening, and it looks SO much better. i can't understand where's this massive difference between the modes is coming from, cuz i've never seen it in any of my other switch games.
Yep I agree. I hate her stupid thong too. Give her a freaking skirt already, that poor excuse she's wearing is way too short.I second the Pyra thoughts. I love her character, hate her design. Lets be honest: those boobs get in her way
i know there's been enough talk about her design in like 50 threads on this forum already, but it never truly bothered me until i started playing myself and seeing her in the game (specially the cutscenes). her proportions and clothes are just so off-putting [for me], to the point that i would like pay 10$ to replace her character model.I second the Pyra thoughts. I love her character, hate her design. Lets be honest: those boobs get in her way
She got an optional outfit added as an equipable aux-core, but it's locked as an early reward for Challenge Mode which is part of the expansion pass and Challenge Mode isn't accessible until the start of Chapter 4.i know there's been enough talk about her design in like 50 threads on this forum already, but it never truly bothered me until i started playing myself and seeing her in the game (specially the cutscenes). her proportions and clothes are just so off-putting [for me], to the point that i would like pay 10$ to replace her character model.
oh i'm at the exact point in the game where pyra is wearing that (going to rescue nia), but i figured it was a temporary thing. so with the expansion pass you can wear it all the time?She got an optional outfit added as an equipable aux-core, but it's locked as an early reward for Challenge Mode which is part of the expansion pass and Challenge Mode isn't accessible until the start of Chapter 4.
oh i'm at the exact point in the game where pyra is wearing that (going to rescue nia), but i figured it was a temporary thing. so with the expansion pass you can wear it all the time?
It's temporary in the story for the main game, but the June Challenge Mode update to the expansion pass made it an outfit that can be equipped permanently. I want to say it also shows up in every cutscene.oh i'm at the exact point in the game where pyra is wearing that (going to rescue nia), but i figured it was a temporary thing. so with the expansion pass you can wear it all the time?
You have to unlock it, but it's really quite simple to do so. It takes up one of her aux core slots, but it's a good fit for her anyway, so if you want to cover her up, knock yourself out.
She'll also appear in that in cutscenes too.
You have to earn some currency in the Challenge Mode.
cool. it's not really a big deal, and i don't want to make it seem like i'm some prude who's massively offended by her. i'm sure i'll get used to her design as i play, it's just my initial reaction.It's temporary in the story for the main game, but the June Challenge Mode update to the expansion pass made it an outfit that can be equipped permanently. I want to say it also shows up in every cutscene.
The only annoyance is that it's locked behind the expansion pass. I think it would have been fine if that particular outfit was available as part of the free updates.
Nah I'm not a fan of the design either and I've used the cloak outfit since Challenge Mode launched. I think Pyra's a well written character, but I do think her outfit design in particular undermines that writing.cool. it's not really a big deal, and i don't want to make it seem like i'm some prude who's massively offended by her. i'm sure i'll get used to her design as i play, it's just my initial reaction.
It's amazing to have Shulk, Fiora and Elma in the game. I love all three characters and their voice actors/actresses. I also loved the Nopon Sage lines regarding this epic encounter.
I just started Chapter 10 and woooooow,they basically recreated the opening of Xenogears! Oh maaaaaaan! Hold me, XenoEra!
As long as you've unlocked all the ??? criteria by doing his first green affinity node line, all of his other nodes outside the blade quest can be done through merc missions.Can that stupid Honey au Lait for Fiora's Affinity Quest be done through Merc Missions? I've sent her on like 15 now and it hasn't unlocked Q_Q
Also Corvins stuff seems to have stopped unlocking on Merc Missions too. Can the "Collect x amount of x item" be done through Merc Missions?
As long as you've unlocked all the ??? criteria by doing his first green affinity node line, all of his other nodes outside the blade quest can be done through merc missions.
That is... not what that is. At all. But I can definitely see the similarities and now I love that scene even more, thanks for pointing that out.