BlazBlue (Calamity Trigger, Continuum Shift, Chrono Phantasma)

[Westlo]

Eh that updated tier list bumped Noel up a lot 2 spots over Carl and Ragna, apart from that Tager went over Hakuman.

[C.A.]

Originally Posted by Westlo

Eh that updated tier list bumped Noel up a lot 2 spots over Carl and Ragna, apart from that Tager went over Hakuman.

This tier list doesn't seem to have horizontal ranking though.

Especially B tier, which the poster simply said everyone is tied there.

Not sure which skillful Japanese player brought Noel's rank up as well. But they're saying 'Buppa' a great Jin player, raised Jin's ranking.

EDIT: I mean B tier.

[GuidoHunter_Toki]

Originally Posted by MakubeX2

They're not too hard to figure it out, provided you have been playing video games for the past decade or so.

I was thinking Pikachu at one point, but some of the colorations in certain areas seemed a bit off(like the eyes and face), but now looking at it again it makes sense if its a Pikachu color scheme.

Originally Posted by Sheba

Arakune got the same color scheme as Lilith from Evangelion?

I don't think so, considering Lilith's face is purple, not red. It's most likely a Japanese flag reference.

So we got...

Arakune - Japan flag
Bang - Strider Hiryu
Litchi - Morrigan
Rachel - Hatsune Miku
Tager - GaoGaiGar
Noel - Seras Victoria
Nu - Gundam
Jin - Probably Ky Kiske
Ragna - Gintoki
Carl - Probably Detective Conan
Tao - Maybe Pikachu
Hakumen - Not quite sure yet, but maybe Sephiroth

[Edgewalker]

Doesn't the console version have changes from the ARC version?

If so, arguing about tier lists or taking them seriously will be futile for a few months.

[nadare]

I couldn't resist not scanning that pretty noel pic. Its not as perfect as the original though >.<

[Tamad]

Whoo, finally got a chance to start playing it for the first time yesterday...

It's actually a lot of fun! I can see myself playing this for a good long time to come, and I actually have the drive to get better with characters. As of right now I'm dead set on making Rachel my main. Yeah... it was way beyond a bad idea to choose Rachel first for a newbie like me, but her fighting style and more defensive/setting up play really interests me. After a few matches where I got my ass handed to me online (player matches though, like most others... I won't be touching ranked matches), I finally got the feel for how to utilize her wind and magical attacks successfully. I can pull off a few good combos at least, but I'm still rusty on some of the game mechanics and strategies and such. Anyone who has the 360 version, I'd love to play with you anytime... the more real life practice I get the better! All in good fun though, doesn't matter if I win or lose.

A lot of other characters interest me too, but I won't be touching them until I got Rachel down. Taokaka and Arukane.

On a seperate note, I went ahead and purchased the Color Change DLC too if for nothing more than to play as Rachel Hatsune.

Also touched a bit on story mode, and Ragna's story ended in a weird way with only 38%. I've heard you're supposed to finish matches with DDs, but does this mean all the matches or just specific matches? Are there other crazy conditions and whatnot?

[Shiroth]

Well the game arrived this morning. The first few seconds of the first match i played, years of Guilty Gear gaming appeared in my hands yet again. No surprise how quickly i picked this one up from the get go. Gave most of the characters a good play with, though haven't decided on my favorite just yet.

Will do a few friendly matches in anyone's up for it at the end of the week.

[ZeroForever]

Originally Posted by Tamad

Also touched a bit on story mode, and Ragna's story ended in a weird way with only 38%. I've heard you're supposed to finish matches with DDs, but does this mean all the matches or just specific matches? Are there other crazy conditions and whatnot?

The % is base on the total amount of conversations you've see per the persons story line. As there are multiple paths as well as conversations for when you lose... so not only do you have to do every path but you have to lose to every character at least once as well.

honestly just use the game FAQ guides that are out there more in depth about it then i am.

[Shinndou]

I finally had the time to play the game (even thought I got it yesterday). Trying all the characters and testing some of their basic combos, so far the ones I feel more comfortable with are Noel and Taokaka. I prefer Noel over Taokaka at the moment, mostly because while I do love Tao's mobility I hate the fact that her damage is sooo weak. But I guess I'll keep playing with both and trying to learn combos for both, having an alternate character is never a bad thing.

[Royal_Devil]

Originally Posted by Tamad

Also touched a bit on story mode, and Ragna's story ended in a weird way with only 38%. I've heard you're supposed to finish matches with DDs, but does this mean all the matches or just specific matches? Are there other crazy conditions and whatnot?

Everything you need to know about the story mode paths

[Westlo]

Jin's a beast.... I'm thinking of making him my main and bumping Nu down to Alt.

[jsrv]

For you guys using arcade sticks, which specific arcade stick are you using and how is it? My thumb hurts from playing just a few hours of this, so I should consider getting an arcade stick...

[Shinndou]

I have Virtua Stick High Grade, it's been two years since I bought it import from Japan (at a bargain price) and it's awesome. It's also full Sanwa parts.

[Sidestep]

Originally Posted by GuidoHunter_Toki

Ragna - Gintoki

Urk, I was wondering who Ragna was supposed to be. It makes so much sense now; I can't believe I didn't realize it before.

[MakubeX2]

Originally Posted by jsrv

For you guys using arcade sticks, which specific arcade stick are you using and how is it? My thumb hurts from playing just a few hours of this, so I should consider getting an arcade stick...

The SFIV TE if you have the cash to burn. If not the HRAP. If you are really low on the greenbacks, the Hori Fighting Sticks will just have to make do.

[Tamad]

Originally Posted by Royal_Devil

Everything you need to know about the story mode paths

Thanks a lot bro, this is a lot easier to follow than just going in blindly.

Originally Posted by Westlo

Jin's a beast.... I'm thinking of making him my main and bumping Nu down to Alt.

As long as you don't fall into the horrible pit of Musou Senshouzan spammers that other Jin's do then I'll still love you.

As for me, I actually use the official BlazBlue fighting stick.

[Westlo]

Don't worry Tamad, I'm following this handy guide.

[Tamad]

Even this would have been more acceptable. You bad bad man.

Another interesting question. We all know which character we like playing as now, but for anyone who has dived into story and arcade mode (everyone I hope), which character(s) do you like personality wise? Taokaka, Noel, and Ragna are my top three. Taokaka makes everything fun with just her presence, I'm a complete sucker for Noel's overexertion of cuteness, and Ragna's "asshole but not really an asshole" attitude makes me laugh. Rachel and Bang are also good picks.

[Shiroth]

Originally Posted by Tamad

Another interesting question. We all know which character we like playing as now, but for anyone who has dived into story and arcade mode (everyone I hope), which character(s) do you like personality wise? Taokaka, Noel, and Ragna are my top three. Taokaka makes everything fun with just her presence, I'm a complete sucker for Noel's overexertion of cuteness, and Ragna's "asshole but not really an asshole" attitude makes me laugh. Rachel and Bang are also good picks.

At the moment there's none i dislike at all, though personally favorites have to be Ragna, Taokaka and Noel. Ragna's personality is completely the same as Gintoki from Gintama, it makes me laugh everytime he speaks. Does help that they're both voiced by Tomokazu Sugita, and he uses the exact same voice for both of them.

I'm really warming up to Taokaka. She could become my main character at this rate.

[GuidoHunter_Toki]

Personality wise I like Ragna, Noel, and Rachel. Rachel reminds me too much of Eva from the manga Negima to not like her, Ragna I like for( as Tamad said) his "asshole but not really an asshole" attitude, and Noel for her all around cuteness.