Disgaea 4

[Bann]

So this showed up while I was at work yesterday. Anyone else pickup? I only put in about an hour before bed, and didn't get much past the tutorial levels. Nothing immediately jumped out as a big mechanical change. I just got into my Cam-pain room, which seems like its going to be alot like the classroom in 3. Picked up Etrian Odyssey for the GF as well, and I got the impression that we were each more interested in what the other was playing.

Still, I liked what I played of Disgaea 3, and am looking forward to getting deeper into this. anyone else have any early impressions or things not to miss?

[Rendakor]

Picked it up yesterday but had to work last night, then again this morning. After I eat I'm going to fire it up though, and I'll report back.

Edit: Ok I'm halfway through Chapter 2 now and enjoying it. The story is as comical as always (Fuka is hilarious) and I've unlocked the Item World so I can start grinding a bit. Got my first game over in there, when I ran into an odd Mystery Room. It was called a Summit I think, and after talking to everyone inside they attacked, including a level 800 (my party is level 13-19). However, getting a game over is a trophy and I had saved right before entering the IW so it wasn't a total loss. I also like that they've eliminated some of the redundant classes, even if they left some in for no reason (fighters, mages) and didn't always keep the gender I prefer (kunoichi > ninja).

My only complaint so far is that all the trophies are Hidden; not that looking them up online is hard, it's just dumb.

[kildorn]

So I just finished up chapter 3.

This game. Just keeps getting stranger. Seriously, Japan. I get that this is what happens when Japan goes "lol japan", but still.

What the hell. 

[Rendakor]

I'm about halfway through Chapter 4 now, and nothing's struck me as extremely strange. I'm kinda curious as to what scene prompted that response.

I haven't really started any of the CP farming stuff yet, since it seems all you can use it for is making your own maps and I can't be arsed til I'm higher level.

[Rasix]

Plot/voice acting early on is pretty bad.  Maybe I'm spoiled by Disgaea 2, I keep hoping it'll be up to that standard.

Game looks solid, otherwise.  I haven't played a lot yet, however.

[kildorn]

I'm about halfway through Chapter 4 now, and nothing's struck me as extremely strange. I'm kinda curious as to what scene prompted that response.

I haven't really started any of the CP farming stuff yet, since it seems all you can use it for is making your own maps and I can't be arsed til I'm higher level.

Most of the desco and sardine stuff is just.. what. Like, what?

[Bann]

I own disgaea 3, but had not really ever sunk my teeth into it. I bought it just before I got superbusy at work, and had always been meaning to get back to get back to it. I started this one with a slight understanding of the mechanics, and knowing that the story can be weird.

Put some more time in this weekend, mostly dinking around in itemworld trying to get a bunch of characters up to level to see what different things can do.

Whats this, I'm being invaded by pirates? 
Wait, theres a new pirate bill in the senate?! 
Holy crap, I CAN MAKE MY OWN PIRATE SHIP?!
Oh wait, my pirates lose to pretty much everyone. 

I'm enjoying it so far. Mid chapter 3, but spending alot of time on sidestuff.

[Rendakor]

I find the Desco stuff hilarious. The sardine stuff is hit or miss, I'll give you that. But then, I'm a huge weeaboo so YMMV.

Reverse Pirating was in D3 as well Bann, but it's mostly a post-game or nearly post-game feature; it's purpose (besides extra item leveling) is the acquisition of rare innocents (Statisticians, Managers, the +aptitude ones) and high rank weapon farming.

[Rendakor]

Started playing again and found an easy dupe method on GameFAQs. 2 hours later I've got a full set of Statisticians and I'm grinding Mt Ordeal 4. Level 9999 here I come! Once I get there, maybe I'll beat the game before I start actually maximizing characters.

[Bann]

I've been duping innocents too. Where did you find your initial statistican?

[Rendakor]

Reverse Pirating the 40th floor of some low level legendary spear.