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January 14, 2008, 11:11 AM
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Got the latest one and played an old one some years ago.
Cant find it now sadly.
And Demonic Rider, please put more effort into your posts please.
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January 14, 2008, 3:35 PM
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I have Dragon Quest VIII, but I haven't completed the game. In fact, I haven't played it in over a year...
It's a pretty solid game, but I find it hard to become absorbed in it. Maybe it's all the cross-country running that's required to get from place to place...or maybe it's the bland soundtrack...
I dunno. Something keeps me from playing it despite my high opinion of the game.
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January 14, 2008, 7:02 PM
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DQVIII is the only DQ game I've ever played and it's about time PAL gamers got their hands on it. The storyline on the whole was entertaining and the skill development system gives you freedom of choice to build your characters the way you want them, though their jobs shouldn't change. The voice-acting was also pretty strong and it contains some of the most amazing orchestral music you will ever hear in a videogame.
However, it's a bit of a chore getting EXP here than FF games and the encounter rate at times can be brutal and unforgiving not to mention discourages exploration in the Overworld Map. Gold came in dribs and drabs, the amount of fights you have to get into just so you can afford to upgrade one piece of equipment is just plain retarded. But that's what DQ is all about.
I also spent a lot of time in the Baccarat casino. The slot machines here were as addictive as the real thing, but the chances of getting a Lucky 7 combination is surprisingly high. Not that I'm complaining.
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January 14, 2008, 11:39 PM
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I'm so lucky. :)
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I tried to play the one (Journey of a Cursed King) but couldn't get into it. Slow to start.  I wasn't a fan of all the levelling up one has to do before even starting the game properly. I like a game which throws me into the story right away! I sadly can't put LOTS of effort into gaming anymore. Maybe in a few months for a little while.
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February 13, 2008, 11:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Feng Yun
However, it's a bit of a chore getting EXP here than FF games and the encounter rate at times can be brutal and unforgiving not to mention discourages exploration in the Overworld Map. Gold came in dribs and drabs, the amount of fights you have to get into just so you can afford to upgrade one piece of equipment is just plain retarded. But that's what DQ is all about.
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Man...that's the truth. I'm only on level 20 and it requires roughly 6,000 exp to level up. Leveling up, acquiring gold, getting from point A to point B...everything is a slow process. Exploration would be easier if I could fully heal without having to go to an inn. |
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February 14, 2008, 12:33 AM
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I've played DQVIII and i feel the same as Von; dunno why, but i didn't get as involved in the game as in others RPGs.
The game is fun and looks great (for the PS2); but i haven't played it for almost half year and didn't feel like keep playing it anymore.
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February 14, 2008, 12:51 AM
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It's because I'm green, isn't it!?
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Man...that's the truth. I'm only on level 20 and it requires roughly 6,000 exp to level up. Leveling up, acquiring gold, getting from point A to point B...everything is a slow process. Exploration would be easier if I could fully heal without having to go to an inn.
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Levelling is a pain, even trying to kill all those metal slimes is nightmare on that island thingy because they are so sodding elusive and then when you DO get in a battle with them the buggers just escape
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February 14, 2008, 3:44 AM
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I just started encountering metal slimes a few minutes ago! Yesiree...they ARE an annoyance. I'm at the point where I just flee when I see those stinkers.
At least I can ride on giant cats now. Riding on those saves a lot of time!
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February 14, 2008, 3:46 AM
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This thread has discouraged me from ever playing this game. I hate grinding.
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February 14, 2008, 3:46 AM
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It's because I'm green, isn't it!?
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You really want to try to kill them if you can, they only have like 3hp or something. The only problem is alot of your hits miss and the buggers run away Its so infuriating but worth it for the exp
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Last edited by The Grinch : February 14, 2008 at 3:47 AM.
Reason: Poor grasp of the English language as usual
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