For most users, Dragon Quest X will require a ¥1,000 monthly subscription fee. For kids, or those willing to pretend to be a kid, the game can be played for free, but only for certain hours.
Today, Square Enix shared a schedule for the free "Kids Time" play periods. Log in from 16:00 to 18:00 Monday through Friday or 13:00 to 15:00 on Saturday and Sunday, and you'll be able to play for free. The game will save your progress and boot you off when the free play period ends.
Square Enix is going by the honor system for this Kids Time play period. There's no specific age restriction for Kids Time. Players are asked to understand that the free time period is meant for children.
The times for Kids Time were finalized based off surveys conducted at a demo event that was held for DQX in April, Square Enix says.
Source: Andriasang
[14/06] Dragon Quest X Battle Details and Screens
Over the past few months, Square Enix has been introducing us to Dragon Quest X's world and races. Now the weekly updates appear to be turning to the game's battle system. Today's screenshot blast covers the basics of battle.
You begin battle in this open world DQ game when you come into contact with monsters on the play field. You and your party members will engage the monsters over a fixed battle area. Battles are command-based, but you have full control over your character and can freely move around over the battle area.
Your characters have a speed parameter which determines when you can input your next battle commands. The move timer works a bit differently from what you may be used to in other RPGs. When your move timer reaches zero, you're able to input your next command. The timer starts its next countdown immediately, even while you're waiting to input the current command. With good timing, you can achieve consecutive attacks.
Position also plays a role in battle, as all moves have a target range parameter. When you select to execute a melee attack, your character will approach the enemy to attack. When you cast a spell, you'll strike the enemies in your surroundings.
Just as your character's speed parameter plays a role in the frequency of your turn, your character's "weight" plays an importance in positioning. If your character has greater weight, you'll be able to make enemies freeze, preventing them from moving and attacking.
If you find yourself at a weight disadvantage, you'll want to cast a spell which increases your weight, as shown in these screens depicting a monk cast Zusshido on a player named Jinmenju, making him big enough to take on a Rumi Rumi tree enemy.
Finally, a look at the latest enemies. Look below for Silver Devil, a snow-based creature who casts the snow-based attack Gigadeen, Devil Armor, who makes use of sword-based flame attacks, and Arc Demon, who causes a great explosion with his Ionazun spell.
Source: Andriasang
Today, Square Enix shared a schedule for the free "Kids Time" play periods. Log in from 16:00 to 18:00 Monday through Friday or 13:00 to 15:00 on Saturday and Sunday, and you'll be able to play for free. The game will save your progress and boot you off when the free play period ends.
Square Enix is going by the honor system for this Kids Time play period. There's no specific age restriction for Kids Time. Players are asked to understand that the free time period is meant for children.
The times for Kids Time were finalized based off surveys conducted at a demo event that was held for DQX in April, Square Enix says.
Source: Andriasang
[14/06] Dragon Quest X Battle Details and Screens
You begin battle in this open world DQ game when you come into contact with monsters on the play field. You and your party members will engage the monsters over a fixed battle area. Battles are command-based, but you have full control over your character and can freely move around over the battle area.
Your characters have a speed parameter which determines when you can input your next battle commands. The move timer works a bit differently from what you may be used to in other RPGs. When your move timer reaches zero, you're able to input your next command. The timer starts its next countdown immediately, even while you're waiting to input the current command. With good timing, you can achieve consecutive attacks.
Position also plays a role in battle, as all moves have a target range parameter. When you select to execute a melee attack, your character will approach the enemy to attack. When you cast a spell, you'll strike the enemies in your surroundings.
Just as your character's speed parameter plays a role in the frequency of your turn, your character's "weight" plays an importance in positioning. If your character has greater weight, you'll be able to make enemies freeze, preventing them from moving and attacking.
If you find yourself at a weight disadvantage, you'll want to cast a spell which increases your weight, as shown in these screens depicting a monk cast Zusshido on a player named Jinmenju, making him big enough to take on a Rumi Rumi tree enemy.
Finally, a look at the latest enemies. Look below for Silver Devil, a snow-based creature who casts the snow-based attack Gigadeen, Devil Armor, who makes use of sword-based flame attacks, and Arc Demon, who causes a great explosion with his Ionazun spell.
Source: Andriasang
