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Ryuu-Odjn · 2006-10-16, 12:40

I took 75 hours to complete the JP one, getting just enough grade for the 10x EXP modifier. Didn't do the Nebilim fight either. I did most of the sidequests bar the ones that open in the new game+, but it does help greatly to have the 10x EXP and carrying over C-Cores.

Breezed through the second time rather nicely on Mania. Couldn't cope with doing 1 damage on Unknown to every boss

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BTW, Destiny remake for the PS2 is next in the line (release sometime in Nov.) ^_^

Which looks totally ace. The videos I've seen look to be a much faster paced Destiny II, with alot of air combat. Definitely getting that one.

wsheit · 2006-10-16, 13:44

I very much prefer RPG's with well-written and even complex stories (although, for some reason, Xenosaga never managed to fully draw me in). I've heard some complain that the story in Abyss is too simplistic.

I've really enjoyed: Shadow Hearts: Covenant, Star Ocean 3, and Wild Arms 4, and most recently Radiata Stories (with Dragon Quest 8 and Suikoden V still waiting patiently to be played). Will this be my cup of tea? And while I'm at it....does anybody know first hand whether Valkyrie Profile: Silmeria' story is compelling?

Kaioshin Sama · 2006-10-16, 13:52

We all know that people are going to immediately switch there favorite character to Arietta once they first encounter her. Question is, how will the person who does her english voice sleep at night once she finds out she's done the voice for an underage character who's so deliberately sexualized.

Nightengale · 2006-10-16, 21:31

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Originally Posted by wsheit

I very much prefer RPG's with well-written and even complex stories (although, for some reason, Xenosaga never managed to fully draw me in). I've heard some complain that the story in Abyss is too simplistic.

I've really enjoyed: Shadow Hearts: Covenant, Star Ocean 3, and Wild Arms 4, and most recently Radiata Stories (with Dragon Quest 8 and Suikoden V still waiting patiently to be played). Will this be my cup of tea? And while I'm at it....does anybody know first hand whether Valkyrie Profile: Silmeria' story is compelling?

Abyss. Simplistic? Hah. I don't know where you heard that, but while Abyss doesn't have the mock-depth of Xenosaga (( that game's glossary is insane )), but Abyss does sport a good story with a well-balanced typical heroes to save the world story with a strong semblance of character development, (( second to only Legendia, which had character story arcs for god's sake )), racial and ethical/religious themes that run deeper than a typical RPG, and is very very solid. Considering the type of games you enjoyed, you shouldn't be dissapointed. If anything, my only advice to you is tolerate Luke, especially a certain 3 hours of the game where he was just.....urgh. I don't want to spoil any further.

I haven't completed Valkyrie Profile : Silmeria, but the story itself doesn't seem all that bad, though I think it suffers a lot in the character development sector.

SpecterVR · 2006-10-16, 23:37

Tales of the Abyss gives you some really great character development. In many different ways, through character interaction to well designed backgrounds. The setting is a bit original, and the world gets a lot of detail behind it. (Thanks, Guy!)

But given that you enjoyed Wild Arms 4, with its especially in-depth plot. Though I also suggest playing Suikoden V, its right up your alley!

And I <3 this game. Got it the day it shipped, and man its just great. About 25 or so hours in now and having a blast. Jade is so superbly awesome.

stpehen · 2006-10-17, 01:45

I spent so much time playing Legendia that I simply stopped noticing how wretched the battle system was. After a few hours into Abyss, it's pure glory. "Like velvet mixed with peanut butter."

Mr_Paper · 2006-10-17, 03:47

I don't know, I rather liked the battle system in Legendia. >.>;

Sure it wasn't the greatest thing ever but it made the battles pretty fun. The problem with the battle system in Legendia was that there were just SO many battles (I finished the game with some +1300 encounters). Although that really isn't so much a fault of the battle system as the random encounter system, after so many battles you're bound to become tired of it.

At the moment, I have Tales of Abyss sitting on the top of the pile and I'll start playing it as soon as I finish my current game.

finaldragoon · 2006-10-18, 13:33

Is anyone haveing problems with No music on the World Map, or is it just my copy.. and I have already sat through 100+ Skits you can skip them by pressing Start..

uLTraCarL- · 2006-10-18, 13:48

why would you want to skip the skits ?! :O

it's a retail copy right? Not a burned one? If it's retail, I'd take it back and get another one if I were you and see if that works

finaldragoon · 2006-10-18, 13:57

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why would you want to skip the skits ?! :O

it's a retail copy right? Not a burned one? If it's retail, I'd take it back and get another one if I were you and see if that works

It only does it when i load a game, when i walk into a Town the towns Music becomes the Map Music as soon as I leave the Town..

finaldragoon · 2006-10-18, 14:01

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Originally Posted by Ryuu-Odjn

. Also no music on the world map either.

So you to are haveing the same problem no Map Music..

uLTraCarL- · 2006-10-18, 14:09

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So you to are haveing the same problem no Map Music..

I believe Ryuu-Odjn was referring if I was to put it on my PS2 HD then there would be all those problems and lack of world map music

the.Merines · 2006-10-18, 14:32

I believe the no World Map music is a glitch in the NA version of the game, which does fix itself after a certain point.

finaldragoon · 2006-10-19, 16:08

Well i think th eMusic problem on the Map now is in the Desert Only so far that is where it goes silent..After the Zao Ruins and you have control of the Tarterus the Music is back..

brightman · 2006-10-20, 08:21

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Originally Posted by finaldragoon

Well i think th eMusic problem on the Map now is in the Desert Only so far that is where it goes silent..After the Zao Ruins and you have control of the Tarterus the Music is back..

The music problem starts right when you get out of the Abandoned Factory and lasts until you get to Akzeriuth (about a 2-3 hour stretch). It should work perfectly fine before and after so it isn't that big of a deal.

uLTraCarL- · 2006-10-24, 05:10

Beat the game yesterday, took me about 48ish hours
It would have been 43 but I spent some time in the arena ^_^

If you ever want to whore the arena, do it in the team. The final fight is just too jamming.

I got all the parts for the planetary artes thing but I never got around to upgrading my flight stone, so i just went and beat the game lol

Sides · 2006-10-24, 05:33

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Originally Posted by uLTraCarL-

I got all the parts for the planetary artes thing but I never got around to upgrading my flight stone, so i just went and beat the game lol

That one is a bit dull, since the last part can only be obtained after
beating Sink/Sync on eldrant.
So you'll have to run all the back or use a bottle.
Besides depending how you use the c.cores the planetary artes might not be as good,
since they override the attack stats with the kills you managed with a character.
So if you character has only 1 kill, it will only have 1 attack power, ignoring the stats.
Nevertheless battling against Nebilim is fun, at least it is more fun than against the Sword dancer...

Ryuu-Odjn · 2006-10-24, 12:24

The advanced arena is very easy, especially as the last two fights have only 1 enemy. The turtly thing spends alot of the time on its back and the dragon thing is very easy to combo.

The tales cameo OTOH is a great fight, especially at the right level for an even match.

Texcap · 2006-10-24, 12:40

I picked up Tales of the Abyss on the day of it's release and I'm ~10 hrs. in (business trip drastically reduced my playing time, unfortunately) and am having a blast with the game. Most everything that I enjoyed about ToS in terms of it's presentation, quality, controls, etc. looks to be replicated here so far, and I look forward to getting the chance to dive into it even more as things calm down a little over the holiday season.

Between Okami, ToA, and Fire Emblem, I think I'm set for a good month or two. Only to have Rogue Galaxy, Super-Robot Taisen: OG2, LOZ: Twilight Princess, LOZ: Phantom Hourglass...already on the pipeline.

Ah well, it's only sleep!

uLTraCarL- · 2006-10-24, 14:14

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Originally Posted by Ryuu-Odjn

The advanced arena is very easy, especially as the last two fights have only 1 enemy. The turtly thing spends alot of the time on its back and the dragon thing is very easy to combo.

The tales cameo OTOH is a great fight, especially at the right level for an even match.

haha yes! The first time around, I was like "what the fuck, holy shit!" That one hizzo Reid kept working me pretty damn good.

2006-10-16, 13:44	Link #42
wsheit Combating Spoiler Scum Join Date: Nov 2003 Age: 40	I very much prefer RPG's with well-written and even complex stories (although, for some reason, Xenosaga never managed to fully draw me in). I've heard some complain that the story in Abyss is too simplistic. I've really enjoyed: Shadow Hearts: Covenant, Star Ocean 3, and Wild Arms 4, and most recently Radiata Stories (with Dragon Quest 8 and Suikoden V still waiting patiently to be played). Will this be my cup of tea? And while I'm at it....does anybody know first hand whether Valkyrie Profile: Silmeria' story is compelling? __________________

2006-10-18, 13:48	Link #49
uLTraCarL- Planet uLTraCarL Inc Fansubber Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Long Beach, CA Age: 41	why would you want to skip the skits ?! :O it's a retail copy right? Not a burned one? If it's retail, I'd take it back and get another one if I were you and see if that works __________________ The Chronicles of uLTraCarL .. Youtube connection [Ht] Hostile Takeover #hostile @ irc.gamesurge.net .. Anime-Kraze #anime-kraze @ irc.rizon.net

2006-10-18, 14:32	Link #53
the.Merines Seeker of Power Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: ΔHidden Forbidden Holy Ground Age: 39	I believe the no World Map music is a glitch in the NA version of the game, which does fix itself after a certain point. __________________ I am bound to pay the debt I owe.

2006-10-24, 05:10	Link #56
uLTraCarL- Planet uLTraCarL Inc Fansubber Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Long Beach, CA Age: 41	Beat the game yesterday, took me about 48ish hours It would have been 43 but I spent some time in the arena ^_^ If you ever want to whore the arena, do it in the team. The final fight is just too jamming. I got all the parts for the planetary artes thing but I never got around to upgrading my flight stone, so i just went and beat the game lol __________________ The Chronicles of uLTraCarL .. Youtube connection [Ht] Hostile Takeover #hostile @ irc.gamesurge.net .. Anime-Kraze #anime-kraze @ irc.rizon.net

2006-10-16, 13:52	Link #43
Kaioshin Sama Banned Join Date: May 2004 Location: Neither Here nor There Age: 39	We all know that people are going to immediately switch there favorite character to Arietta once they first encounter her. Question is, how will the person who does her english voice sleep at night once she finds out she's done the voice for an underage character who's so deliberately sexualized.

2006-10-16, 23:37	Link #45
SpecterVR Calming Everyday Life Join Date: Dec 2004 Age: 36	Tales of the Abyss gives you some really great character development. In many different ways, through character interaction to well designed backgrounds. The setting is a bit original, and the world gets a lot of detail behind it. (Thanks, Guy!) But given that you enjoyed Wild Arms 4, with its especially in-depth plot. Though I also suggest playing Suikoden V, its right up your alley! And I <3 this game. Got it the day it shipped, and man its just great. About 25 or so hours in now and having a blast. Jade is so superbly awesome.

2006-10-17, 01:45	Link #46
stpehen kisses for all Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: ぶちゅー！ Age: 40	I spent so much time playing Legendia that I simply stopped noticing how wretched the battle system was. After a few hours into Abyss, it's pure glory. "Like velvet mixed with peanut butter."

2006-10-17, 03:47	Link #47
Mr_Paper Hmm... Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Looking for his book...	I don't know, I rather liked the battle system in Legendia. >.>; Sure it wasn't the greatest thing ever but it made the battles pretty fun. The problem with the battle system in Legendia was that there were just SO many battles (I finished the game with some +1300 encounters). Although that really isn't so much a fault of the battle system as the random encounter system, after so many battles you're bound to become tired of it. At the moment, I have Tales of Abyss sitting on the top of the pile and I'll start playing it as soon as I finish my current game.

2006-10-18, 13:33	Link #48
finaldragoon Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2006	Is anyone haveing problems with No music on the World Map, or is it just my copy.. and I have already sat through 100+ Skits you can skip them by pressing Start..

2006-10-19, 16:08	Link #54
finaldragoon Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2006	Well i think th eMusic problem on the Map now is in the Desert Only so far that is where it goes silent..After the Zao Ruins and you have control of the Tarterus the Music is back..

2006-10-24, 12:24	Link #58
Ryuu-Odjn Lost...maybe Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Edinburgh	The advanced arena is very easy, especially as the last two fights have only 1 enemy. The turtly thing spends alot of the time on its back and the dragon thing is very easy to combo. The tales cameo OTOH is a great fight, especially at the right level for an even match.

2006-10-24, 12:40	Link #59
Texcap Dyed in the Wool Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: North Texas	I picked up Tales of the Abyss on the day of it's release and I'm ~10 hrs. in (business trip drastically reduced my playing time, unfortunately) and am having a blast with the game. Most everything that I enjoyed about ToS in terms of it's presentation, quality, controls, etc. looks to be replicated here so far, and I look forward to getting the chance to dive into it even more as things calm down a little over the holiday season. Between Okami, ToA, and Fire Emblem, I think I'm set for a good month or two. Only to have Rogue Galaxy, Super-Robot Taisen: OG2, LOZ: Twilight Princess, LOZ: Phantom Hourglass...already on the pipeline. Ah well, it's only sleep!