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Applehell · 2018-06-08, 02:18

Game Informer Preview

I'm really happy that there is some intra-party banter. With the way the game seemed structured, i was afraid that individual stories would treat your characters like they didn't exist or something without a pre-set central narrative .

Applehell · 2018-06-12, 02:12

YouTube

https://youtu.be/aj78BUAtLdc

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Applehell · 2018-06-12, 16:38

New demo coming out June 14! Progress transfers this time to the main game.

YouTube

https://youtu.be/jCaXSxYrrWM

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Applehell · 2018-06-13, 19:14

Demo showcase at Treehouse, shows of a bit of H'aanit's and Therion's gameplay sections.

YouTube

https://youtu.be/6B_xw45owgk

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Applehell · 2018-06-14, 14:37

Demo is live at the E-shop!

Applehell · 2018-06-15, 20:23

Thoughts on the demo.

I've completed the first chapters of Olberic and Primrose whom I plan to have in my final party along with Therion and Ophilia. Played a little of H'aanit's and Therion's prologues. I won't go over the Olberic and Prmirose since there isn't anything new for them here. The Demo itself offered 3 hours of play time before it asks for a final save to transfer into the retail version. You choose a new character to play by going to new game again.

Mostly going to talk about battle here.

Tempo and flow are good once you get used to the mechanics. The synergy between the Weakness and Boost systems work really well while still providing a nuance through individual characters and their skill-sets.

For example, becasue of how H'aanit's Capture and Beast Lore abilities battles with her feel a bit like something out of Pokemon where you are not only gonna be focused on defeating enemies, but catching them for their skills. Not does expand her abilities but the ways she can hit weakness (she limited to bows and axes) while simultaneously applying debuffs like blind without the need of a party. She also the best DPs among the cast and breaks enemies like nothing.

Contrast, Therion is much item dependent, but his a ability steal alleviates this and overall skill-set makes him incredibility powerful both in therms of strength and utility. Stealing get spell-stones much easier than other which grants to use AOEs to deal with encounters that have multiple enemies. HP Thief and SP Thief not only deal decent damage, but heal enough to sustain him easily. They deal two hits to making them even better when fighting with enemies weak to daggers because you don't have to use a Boost to wear down shields quickly.

I also love the fact that your HP and SP refill once you level up.

serenade_beta · 2018-06-15, 23:27

Too busy with other games to play the demo, but I hear good things about it. Definitely will start off as the merchant girl. Just because. loli

Applehell · 2018-06-18, 15:54

Man the sprite work and details are incredible.

Images

First Chapter Bosses

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serenade_beta · 2018-06-19, 02:42

I especially like the sprites of the human enemies. Maybe the size, but there is just something about them...

Applehell · 2018-07-08, 15:36

A french gaming expo just revealed 4 new jobs!

Shown @10:51 mark

YouTube

https://youtu.be/XOENTOjr6j0

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Translation from eternal_dream on r/OctopathTraveler

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Augur - Weapons : Not shown

Shooting Stars (Seemingly randomized AoE. 3 hits shown, wind -> light -> dark)
Tenfold BP (Self Buff, 2 Turns. Effect not shown)
Stellar Chant (Not shown)
Ethereal Heal (Party Buff, 2 Turns. HP Regen on taking turn action)

Rune Lord - Weapons : Sword

Fire Rune (Self Buff, 2 Turns. Causes one additional fire hit for all weapons)
Ice Rune (Same but ice)
Lightning Rune (Same but lightning, Not shown)
Wind Rune (Same but wind)
Transfer Rune (Not shown)

Enchanter (these are in Latin so they may stay that way in English, but translated em anyway) Weapons : Not shown

Burning Flames (3-hit fire AoE)
Enclosing Ice (Same but ice, Not shown)
Roaring Thunder (Same but lightning, Not shown)
Dancing Wind (Same but wind)

Warlord - Weapons : ALL OF EM

Lionfang's Guard (Sword attack, Not shown)
Tiger's Rage (Axe attack, AoE single hit)
Qilin's Horn (Polearm attack, Not shown)
Infernal Chimera (Not shown)

Applehell · 2018-07-12, 00:22

Octopath Traveler details battle jobs, secret jobs, and party chat

Famitsu cover

Firefly00 · 2018-07-14, 18:03

And aside from the game itself, there's one other thing in the wild...

Octopath Traveler Original Soundtrack

Shadow5YA · 2018-07-16, 19:59

Does anyone know when the Party Chat option first becomes available?

This article mentions that other party members will eventually chime in on each other's story events, but I'm currently in chapter 1 with five characters and have never seen that option once. I'm beginning to wonder whether your party members interact at all.

Applehell · 2018-07-17, 07:27

Okay, almost though Ch 1 with everyone before I start making my first team. Just Cyrus and Tressa left!

Current party and some screens:

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The NPC info are some great stuff so far:

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buy this man a beer or something

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Originally Posted by Shadow5YA

Does anyone know when the Party Chat option first becomes available?

This article mentions that other party members will eventually chime in on each other's story events, but I'm currently in chapter 1 with five characters and have never seen that option once. I'm beginning to wonder whether your party members interact at all.

Not until the Ch 2 towns and storylines.

serenade_beta · 2018-07-17, 22:26

Man, I was just following the story (no sidetracking), but there is definitely a level jump from Chap 1 to Chap 2. Totally need to get some leveling done.

Applehell · 2018-07-19, 03:39

This game is beautiful...

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Alright finished all the Ch 1 and formed my first (and main) group that I'll be playing.

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Well be doing all the available side-quests and side-dungeons but en-route to each character's Ch 2. Ophilia is first up going by the map. I'll doing the Twin Falls dungeon on the way.

By I'll post locations of the Ch 1 side-dungoens for anyone have trouble finding as I do them.

So first up:

Untouched Sanctum - located in North Clobbeston Gap. (just cleared the sidequest here)

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Whistling Cavern - Eastern Sunshade (you have probably past it if your playing Primrose, Olberic, Alfyn or Tessa and came in this direction)

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Applehell · 2018-07-19, 10:13

Twin Falls - South Clearbrook Traverse

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**Klashikari** · 2018-07-19, 10:28

Finally got my copy today, but apparently, you cannot use save data from a demo of a different region. My main account is JP and I downloaded the demo on the JP eShop, but my EU copy simply doesn't detect the prologue save data I've done. Oh well.

I started with Cyrus and went through North, thus recruiting Ophilia, Haanit and on my way for Therion. The game feels really great so far, although I wish the sub quest system wasn't so obtuse, and characters arcs would be affected depending of certain travelers in your team.

But seriously, I'm not sure how some people could pretend the game is an indie game. I wish most indie games could look as nice as OT.

Applehell · 2018-07-19, 11:24

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Originally Posted by Klashikari

Finally got my copy today, but apparently, you cannot use save data from a demo of a different region. My main account is JP and I downloaded the demo on the JP eShop, but my EU copy simply doesn't detect the prologue save data I've done. Oh well.

Kinda weird, considering every version of game has multiple langues installed in it.

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But seriously, I'm not sure how some people could pretend the game is an indie game. I wish most indie games could look as nice as OT.

The same people who think this game isn't worth $60 dollars for some baffling reason.

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Originally Posted by serenade_beta

Man, I was just following the story (no sidetracking), but there is definitely a level jump from Chap 1 to Chap 2. Totally need to get some leveling done.

Forgot to comment on this earlier, but Lvs aren't actually as important as Gear. The main thing you get from Leveling is HP and SP, but stat growth is minor. Equipment has much more significant impact and carry through areas you under the recommended Lv for along with good strategy.

serenade_beta · 2018-07-19, 20:45

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Originally Posted by Applehell

Forgot to comment on this earlier, but Lvs aren't actually as important as Gear. The main thing you get from Leveling is HP and SP, but stat growth is minor. Equipment has much more significant impact and carry through areas you under the recommended Lv for along with good strategy.

Before fighting Therion Chp2 boss, I did steal all of the 3% equipment in the town, but I ended up swallowing a lot of healing items during the boss fight. The suggested level is 22 and I was like 13~18 and it is still doable, but for the future's sake and for some freedom in strategy, I thought it would be better to just level-up.

2018-06-13, 19:14	Link #44
Applehell Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2016	Demo showcase at Treehouse, shows of a bit of H'aanit's and Therion's gameplay sections. YouTube https://youtu.be/6B_xw45owgk Sorry; dynamic content not loaded. Reload? Last edited by Applehell; 2018-06-13 at 20:09. Reason: replaced with a better video

2018-06-15, 20:23	Link #46
Applehell Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2016	Thoughts on the demo. I've completed the first chapters of Olberic and Primrose whom I plan to have in my final party along with Therion and Ophilia. Played a little of H'aanit's and Therion's prologues. I won't go over the Olberic and Prmirose since there isn't anything new for them here. The Demo itself offered 3 hours of play time before it asks for a final save to transfer into the retail version. You choose a new character to play by going to new game again. Mostly going to talk about battle here. Tempo and flow are good once you get used to the mechanics. The synergy between the Weakness and Boost systems work really well while still providing a nuance through individual characters and their skill-sets. For example, becasue of how H'aanit's Capture and Beast Lore abilities battles with her feel a bit like something out of Pokemon where you are not only gonna be focused on defeating enemies, but catching them for their skills. Not does expand her abilities but the ways she can hit weakness (she limited to bows and axes) while simultaneously applying debuffs like blind without the need of a party. She also the best DPs among the cast and breaks enemies like nothing. Contrast, Therion is much item dependent, but his a ability steal alleviates this and overall skill-set makes him incredibility powerful both in therms of strength and utility. Stealing get spell-stones much easier than other which grants to use AOEs to deal with encounters that have multiple enemies. HP Thief and SP Thief not only deal decent damage, but heal enough to sustain him easily. They deal two hits to making them even better when fighting with enemies weak to daggers because you don't have to use a Boost to wear down shields quickly. I also love the fact that your HP and SP refill once you level up. Last edited by Applehell; 2018-06-16 at 08:16.

2018-06-15, 23:27	Link #47
serenade_beta そのおっぱいで13才 Join Date: Dec 2006	Too busy with other games to play the demo, but I hear good things about it. Definitely will start off as the merchant girl. Just because. loli __________________ -Blog --> http://tdnshumi.blogspot.com/ (Mainly about video games) -R.I.P. Hiroshi Yamauchi, Gaming wouldn't have been the same without you (9/19/13)

2018-06-19, 02:42	Link #49
serenade_beta そのおっぱいで13才 Join Date: Dec 2006	I especially like the sprites of the human enemies. Maybe the size, but there is just something about them... __________________ -Blog --> http://tdnshumi.blogspot.com/ (Mainly about video games) -R.I.P. Hiroshi Yamauchi, Gaming wouldn't have been the same without you (9/19/13)

2018-07-14, 18:03	Link #52
Firefly00 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006	And aside from the game itself, there's one other thing in the wild... Octopath Traveler Original Soundtrack __________________ White Knight of the Order of Mihoshi Enthusiasts "Destroyed overnight, or the next one's free." Arc Nova

2018-06-08, 02:18	Link #41
Applehell Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2016	Game Informer Preview I'm really happy that there is some intra-party banter. With the way the game seemed structured, i was afraid that individual stories would treat your characters like they didn't exist or something without a pre-set central narrative .

2018-06-12, 02:12	Link #42
Applehell Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2016	YouTube https://youtu.be/aj78BUAtLdc Sorry; dynamic content not loaded. Reload?

2018-06-12, 16:38	Link #43
Applehell Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2016	New demo coming out June 14! Progress transfers this time to the main game. YouTube https://youtu.be/jCaXSxYrrWM Sorry; dynamic content not loaded. Reload?

2018-06-14, 14:37	Link #45
Applehell Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2016	Demo is live at the E-shop!

2018-06-18, 15:54	Link #48
Applehell Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2016	Man the sprite work and details are incredible. Images First Chapter Bosses Sorry; dynamic content not loaded. Reload?

2018-07-12, 00:22	Link #51
Applehell Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2016	Octopath Traveler details battle jobs, secret jobs, and party chat Famitsu cover

2018-07-16, 19:59	Link #53
Shadow5YA Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010	Does anyone know when the Party Chat option first becomes available? This article mentions that other party members will eventually chime in on each other's story events, but I'm currently in chapter 1 with five characters and have never seen that option once. I'm beginning to wonder whether your party members interact at all.

2018-07-17, 22:26	Link #55
serenade_beta そのおっぱいで13才 Join Date: Dec 2006	Man, I was just following the story (no sidetracking), but there is definitely a level jump from Chap 1 to Chap 2. Totally need to get some leveling done. __________________ -Blog --> http://tdnshumi.blogspot.com/ (Mainly about video games) -R.I.P. Hiroshi Yamauchi, Gaming wouldn't have been the same without you (9/19/13)

2018-07-19, 03:39	Link #56
Applehell Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2016	This game is beautiful... Images Sorry; dynamic content not loaded. Reload? Alright finished all the Ch 1 and formed my first (and main) group that I'll be playing. Images Sorry; dynamic content not loaded. Reload? Well be doing all the available side-quests and side-dungeons but en-route to each character's Ch 2. Ophilia is first up going by the map. I'll doing the Twin Falls dungeon on the way. By I'll post locations of the Ch 1 side-dungoens for anyone have trouble finding as I do them. So first up: Untouched Sanctum - located in North Clobbeston Gap. (just cleared the sidequest here) Images Sorry; dynamic content not loaded. Reload? Whistling Cavern - Eastern Sunshade (you have probably past it if your playing Primrose, Olberic, Alfyn or Tessa and came in this direction) Images Sorry; dynamic content not loaded. Reload? Last edited by Applehell; 2018-07-19 at 10:12.

2018-07-19, 10:13	Link #57
Applehell Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2016	Twin Falls - South Clearbrook Traverse Images Sorry; dynamic content not loaded. Reload? Last edited by Applehell; 2018-07-19 at 11:20.

2018-07-19, 10:28	Link #58
Klashikari 阿賀野型3番艦、矢矧 Lv180 Graphic Designer Moderator Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Belgium, Brussels Age: 37	Finally got my copy today, but apparently, you cannot use save data from a demo of a different region. My main account is JP and I downloaded the demo on the JP eShop, but my EU copy simply doesn't detect the prologue save data I've done. Oh well. I started with Cyrus and went through North, thus recruiting Ophilia, Haanit and on my way for Therion. The game feels really great so far, although I wish the sub quest system wasn't so obtuse, and characters arcs would be affected depending of certain travelers in your team. But seriously, I'm not sure how some people could pretend the game is an indie game. I wish most indie games could look as nice as OT. __________________ [Sig art: Kagura Yuu, Nunukko, Maku Rako & Mishima Kurone] / [Twitter]