Riggswolfe
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Ok, is this going to be worth it? I haven't picked up the prior games in the series but have been looking at this and wondering.
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schild
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You should really pick up the previous two. Or at least, 2. Man, I loved Disgaea 2. I might play it again. If I can find the box it's in.
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Cyrrex
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Did you check the Disgaea 2 box?
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schild
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Did you check the Disgaea 2 box?
I just moved and only unpacked next-gen and PC stuff. :P |
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Rasix
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Ok, is this going to be worth it? I haven't picked up the prior games in the series but have been looking at this and wondering.
Like schild says, try 2 first. The system is really refined in 2. Some may prefer the plot and story of 1, but made great improvements to 1's combat system. |
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Sairon
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I think 2 is a great game, but it kind of tends to get a little grindy after a while if you want to finish more than the storyline. I hope they fix that in 3, even more stuff to toy around with! I usually give up when you know you'll be spending the next X hours grinding away at the same encounter over and over again.
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schild
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NISA just announced Ar Tonelico 2 for the PS2.
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schild
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Disgaea 3 is coming to me this Friday. Is there anything you all want me to specifically talk about?
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Yegolev
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I'd specifically like to know if the combat/character/item system has been altered significantly and in what direction.
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schild
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The first rule of Disgaea 3, for the first time in gaming history - I will say it: PLAY IT IN FUCKING ENGLISH. Holy crap, so awesome. Laughing so hard at the first battle cutscene I almost cried.
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schild
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Alright. Almost done with the first chapter, this game is fucking fantastic.
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Falconeer
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Hey!
Friday?
How come?!
Isn't it supposed to be out for late august?
Now they'll deliver it to me while I am out of town, it will go back to the US and I'll be SCREWED AND MAD!
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schild
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It's an advance copy, you ninny.
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Riggswolfe
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Ok, is it an RPG with tactical elements or is it a tactical game with RPG elements? How much story is there? What kind of character customization?
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schild
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Oh wow, have you never played Disgaea? For basically all of your questions the answer is - what's the most of each of those you've seen? Now add to that. As for the RPG bit, it basically sets the bar for SRPGs. Which is to say, it's a tactical RPG.
The story is lighthearted though. And that's sort of an understatement thus far, but I imagine it's going to get more serious soon (only about 5 hours in, chapter 2).
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« Last Edit: August 09, 2008, 11:55:42 AM by schild »
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Mazakiel
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Basically, all I want to know is if it's at least as good as the last ones, ie, they didn't fuck it up. I'm guessing, so far at least, they haven't.
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schild
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It has, actually, only been better than the previous two - on a technical level. I like the story thus far, but I can't speak for the story this early in other than it's on par with the other two this early on. I *think* Adell is still my favorite lead though.
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Mazakiel
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Good to hear so far. Time will likely seem to drag waiting for the 26th, unfortunately.
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Moaner
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How is the optional shit so far? My favorite part of Disgaea 2 was all the extra stuff. I loved item world, the land of carnage, the dark council, the pirates, etc. Is all that stuff really intact?
If this game is as good as it looks I'm going to be playing it for a VERY long time.
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Sairon
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Yes, I'm also interested in hearing about all the extras they've added. Would be cool with a 5 best new things and 5 worst new things, or something like that  Also, how's the grind? This is my only complaint about Disgaea 2, that it got a bit grindy later on. You unlocked all the moves etc fairly fast. |
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schild
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Well, I'll say this, thus far there's no character you can just twink out to be an unstoppable free-floating killing machine like Tink.
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schild
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Mazakiel
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How does the game hold up? Is it still a blast?
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schild
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Yea, and I've unlocked some more stuff that really streamlined leveling. I'll go into that in my "reviewish thing."
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Jain Zar
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If only this was on... every other current system that isn't the PS3.
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Strazos
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Falconeer
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Why my honor student box isn't here yet? Snarl!
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Yegolev
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I bought this last night upon seeing it on the shelf at GameStop. The clerk gave me the soundtrack as well since no one had preordered the game.
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Why am I homeless? Why do all you motherfuckers need homes is the real question.
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Falconeer
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Ok just received the honor student pack.
DISAPPOINTMENT: Maybe I wasn't paying attention but this is not a collector edition box, just a package with all the Disgaea 3 related material available on the Rosenqueen website. I need boxes, so this is a let down.
COOL STUFF: I didn't get the dreaded student flag as a surprise item, instead I got the japanese double CD original soundtrack. It's not as cool as the art book but it's better than the flag.
UBERNESS OF THE GOODBYE WORLD KIND: Disgaea 3. 'nuff said.
On a different note, I was checking past threads and found the one about Disgaea 2. Many were frothing about it, while almost no one is giving a shit about Disgaea 3. Is this because PS3 aren't that widespread yet (I mean here on f13) or because interest faded over time?
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Yegolev
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I'm assuming it's the lack of PS3 install base.
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Why am I homeless? Why do all you motherfuckers need homes is the real question.
They called it The Prayer, its answer was law
Mommy come back 'cause the water's all gone
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schild
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Falconeer, the art book was crap. The soundtrack was the only way to win that one.
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Yegolev
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I got the soundtrack without a preorder because I have a massive cock.
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Why am I homeless? Why do all you motherfuckers need homes is the real question.
They called it The Prayer, its answer was law
Mommy come back 'cause the water's all gone
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Strazos
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I stole one from work. It's nice.  |
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I got the sdtk without a preorder also. And to be honest, I got bored with the game by the end of chapter 5. Only half of my characters had unlocked more than one ability aside from the unique npcs (which I don't tend to use in these games since I'm preoccupied with unlocking new classes).
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schild
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Only half of my characters had unlocked more than one ability Because you don't want to buy them or something? Characters don't unlock abilities in this game, you do. |
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