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Thinking about doing a no-Blade summon run of Xenoblade 2. That is, i can only use Blades that the story gives me. No summoning, no garuanteed summons (such as Kasandra) and no DLC Blades.

I'd be down for chronicling (heh) this playthrough on the Let's Play section. Anyone interested in seeing me do it?

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7 minutes ago, Armagon said:

Thinking about doing a no-Blade summon run of Xenoblade 2. That is, i can only use Blades that the story gives me. No summoning, no garuanteed summons (such as Kasandra) and no DLC Blades.

I'd be down for chronicling (heh) this playthrough on the Let's Play section. Anyone interested in seeing me do it?

Actually no, nvm. I'll still do the no-Blade summon run but i think i'll just do that on my own time. I thought it'd be nice to chronicle it in the Let's Play section but thinking about how many screenshots i'd have to upload is the dealbreaker, especially since the Switch can only upload four at a time.

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I was about to respond "sure", but oh well. Only Rex Rex gets 3 Blades in such a scenario, and without Poppiswap (verboten I assume?) no Ice Blades either.

Didn't know Switch image uploading was so limited. Though I think you could do more if you removed the micro SD card from the system and loaded them onto a computer.

 

Anyhow...

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3 minutes ago, Interdimensional Observer said:

I was about to respond "sure", but oh well. Only Rex Rex gets 3 Blades in such a scenario, and without Poppiswap (verboten I assume?) no Ice Blades either.

I'd still probably talk about the progress i made, i just wouldn't make a seperate thread about it and post screenshots.

In a no-Blade summon run, everyone but one gets at least two Blades.

  • Rex has a full squad
  • Tora has the Poppi forms (i don't know if QTPi would be possible in this run but if she is, she's allowed)
  • Morag has Brighid and Aegeon

That leaves Wulfric for either Zeke or Nia. 

Spoiler

I'd probably give Wulfric to Zeke, which Nia with just Dromarch which is fine given Nia becomes a Blade herself.

Oh and yes, Poppiswap is allowed, if i decide to go through with Tiger Tiger.

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30 minutes ago, Armagon said:

I'd still probably talk about the progress i made, i just wouldn't make a seperate thread about it and post screenshots.

Considering I gave up a screenshot LP because of how much work it is, that might be for the better. It wouldn't suit the realtime battles of XC so well either, video or bust.

As for spoilers...

Spoiler

It's only dawning on me now how Nia as Blade isn't so bad as I've been filling in her empty Affinity Chart. Not that I thought Blade Nia was bad, more, it was me not liking that Rex got another exclusive. And I justified this dislike with Nia's value as a healer, thinking that losing her to Blade status was a significant loss.

However, now I see that her having high Ether only affects her heals with Bitballs and Dromarch, it doesn't do anything to affect her Knuckle Claws healing output. And that really, I could have had almost anyone doing decent healing throughout the game and that Nia didn't need to be pigeonholed into that role and that she could've ran Ether Cannons more than the next to never she actually did.

I think this says something about me and the game alike that I didn't recognize this sooner.😅

 

I'm also taking a look at the unaltered 99 stats for the first time.

  • Only one point of Ether difference between Rex and Zeke? But nearly 100 Str, that I think is called for, given Master Driver would otherwise obsolete the Zekekinator. Morag's Str isn't as bad I thought it'd be.
  • Yet, why does Nia have a less than 20 Ether lead over the men? She could've used more, given Ether from what I remember isn't as common as Physical attacks.
  • Was there a point to Dexterity when the differences between characters is so small?
  • Morag's Agility lead is nice, maybe Nia could've used a little more so she could consider the dodgetank as an alternative. But then there would go Morag's one major advantage.

 

So, I'm seeing how a Rare Blade on the "wrong" person isn't so bad.

 

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The Ys 7 experience

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I seriously need that S-Craft rate increase because these boss fights are getting ridiculous.

My strategy right now is just mash A as Aisha because range.

34 minutes ago, Interdimensional Observer said:

So, I'm seeing how a Rare Blade on the "wrong" person isn't so bad.

Yep. While there are optimal setups, there is no penalty for having the "wrong" Blade on a person. I really like that.

 

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@Interdimensional Observer

Made it up to chapter 14 today and stopped there. 
I'm having fun with the game, mainly just deciding who I'm going to promote on Holmes' route.

I am glad you told me that armors promote into great knights, otherwise I would have never touched them. 
Norton was easy to get a bunch of levels just from using the desert chokepoint on chapter 9, so it doesn't feel like I wasted time getting him a bunch of levels, which was nice.

I do miss having Zieg, since I really like using him, but I'll get to have fun with him again once I switch back to Runan.

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26 minutes ago, Caster said:

I am glad you told me that armors promote into great knights, otherwise I would have never touched them. 
Norton was easy to get a bunch of levels just from using the desert chokepoint on chapter 9, so it doesn't feel like I wasted time getting him a bunch of levels, which was nice.

Only Norton, the other guy Billford who came with Sharon, not so much, he goes General.😐 An unusually rare case of individual promotions at work.

Like how how Kreiss and Arkis go to Bronze Paladin, but Esther to Silver Paladin, San to Black Knight (no Gradivus, or Mystletainn, or Alondite), and Narron to Gold Paladin/Knight. This, despite all being Cavaliers to start.

Other than these knightly cases, everyone in a given class promotes to a singular particular class. No difference between Attrom and Xeno, or Shigen, Vega, and Julia.

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47 minutes ago, Interdimensional Observer said:

Only Norton, the other guy Billford who came with Sharon, not so much, he goes General.😐 An unusually rare case of individual promotions at work.

Like how how Kreiss and Arkis go to Bronze Paladin, but Esther to Silver Paladin, San to Black Knight (no Gradivus, or Mystletainn, or Alondite), and Narron to Gold Paladin/Knight. This, despite all being Cavaliers to start.

Other than these knightly cases, everyone in a given class promotes to a singular particular class. No difference between Attrom and Xeno, or Shigen, Vega, and Julia.

That is very unfortunate. At least I can use a Great Knight, which is good, since I am allergic to using Generals.

I have noticed that, i find it quite odd.

Also what map exactly do I need to off Shigen in/before? You can be specific.
I just want to make sure I don't end up missing it.

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8 hours ago, Shrimperor said:

3rd route taimu!

Yup, you get Marianna this time. She's some broken skills that girl. IIrc she had both AT delay and AT Advance skills. Pretty good support 😄

Indeed.
Kinda thinking about getting her ending, too. If she has one.

Route 2 left me a tad disappointed, but Route 3 is a blast so far. Story's great, as well.

I loved how Sherman died like a b****. That was the best moment so far. XD

4 hours ago, Shadow Mir said:

Oh my god.

Now imagine Mercedes saying that for extra hilarity.
The two have same voice actress.

1 hour ago, Zemuria said:

What game is this? 

She looks absolutely adorable. 

As Shrimperor said, it's Fairy Fencer f: Advent Dark Force, a turn-based JRPG that's available both on Switch and on PS4. It's good.

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I am the Unbreakable King that attains Victory!

 

10 minutes ago, DragonFlames said:

Kinda thinking about getting her ending, too. If she has one.

she does

10 minutes ago, DragonFlames said:

but Route 3 is a blast so far. Story's great, as well.

Spoiler

My problem with Route 3 is those 2 new guys who suddely appeared and are super important. That, and well, Sequel bait

 

11 minutes ago, DragonFlames said:

As Shrimperor said, it's Fairy Fencer f: Advent Dark Force, a turn-based JRPG that's available both on Switch and on PS4. It's good.

and Steam xD

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9 minutes ago, Shrimperor said:

I am the Unbreakable King that attains Victory!

 

"Kill! Kill, kill, kill!"
"'Hey, bro! That's some great shit right there!'... is what Ethel just said."

Have I mentioned I love the music in the game? Because I really do. That right there is a great boss battle theme.
I haven't the slightest idea what the lyrics for the transformation themes are. They're still great, though.

9 minutes ago, Shrimperor said:

she does

Yay! *holding back dance of happiness*

9 minutes ago, Shrimperor said:

 

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My problem with Route 3 is those 2 new guys who suddely appeared and are super important. That, and well, Sequel bait

 

I actually like the two newcomers. Junown's voice actress is amazing. Not sure what you mean with the sequel bait, as I haven't finished it yet, but we'll get there when we get there. XD

7 minutes ago, Zemuria said:

Also today will be Christmas dinner at relatives. I am excited for the duck.

Have fun!

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8 minutes ago, DragonFlames said:

I haven't the slightest idea what the lyrics for the transformation themes are. They're still great, though.

Spoiler

Metamorphize your heart
Unleash the hell inside
We will crack the dark
As the Two thunders make full contact

Get up and go
There is no stoppin' now
Hesitate, then your dead
We started the countdown

Here, take my hand
Resurrect what was banned
In your head, accelerate
No time for breakdowns

And we ride

Didn't care if the world
Came to a halt tonight, so be it

Didn't know anything
Till I met you here

Metamorphosis in my heart
Blaze the rage inside
Our hearts fiercely beating
Down on the walls of all vice

Metamorphize your heart
Unleash the hell inside
We will crack the dark
As the Two thunders make full contact

Hey did you Know?
No need for no slo-mo
Gotta go stop the tickin'
Before the Melt Down

Now is the time
We will run in our prime
'Till our fate tells us again
We've won the battle


Revelation in our hearts
Reaching beyond all time
Unveil the secrets within us
Binding the truth so tight

Metamorphosis in my heart
Blaze the rage inside
Our hearts fiercely beating
Down on the walls of all vice

Metamorphize your heart
Unleash the hell inside
We will crack the dark
As the Two thunders make full contact

Get up and go
There is no stoppin' now
No time to waste, Don't hesitate
This is the show down

Get up and go
There is no stoppin' now
No time to waste, Don't hesitate
This is the show down

Get up and go
There is no stoppin' now
There is no stoppin' now
This is the show down

Get up and go
There is no stoppin' now
There is no stoppin' now
This is the show down

Get up and go
Get up and go
Get up and go
This is the show down

Get up and go
Get up and go
Get up and go
This is the show down

And we ride
 

 

18 minutes ago, Zemuria said:

Also today will be Christmas dinner at relatives. I am excited for the duck.

enjoy!

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2 minutes ago, Shrimperor said:
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Metamorphize your heart
Unleash the hell inside
We will crack the dark
As the Two thunders make full contact

Get up and go
There is no stoppin' now
Hesitate, then your dead
We started the countdown

Here, take my hand
Resurrect what was banned
In your head, accelerate
No time for breakdowns

And we ride

Didn't care if the world
Came to a halt tonight, so be it

Didn't know anything
Till I met you here

Metamorphosis in my heart
Blaze the rage inside
Our hearts fiercely beating
Down on the walls of all vice

Metamorphize your heart
Unleash the hell inside
We will crack the dark
As the Two thunders make full contact

Hey did you Know?
No need for no slo-mo
Gotta go stop the tickin'
Before the Melt Down

Now is the time
We will run in our prime
'Till our fate tells us again
We've won the battle


Revelation in our hearts
Reaching beyond all time
Unveil the secrets within us
Binding the truth so tight

Metamorphosis in my heart
Blaze the rage inside
Our hearts fiercely beating
Down on the walls of all vice

Metamorphize your heart
Unleash the hell inside
We will crack the dark
As the Two thunders make full contact

Get up and go
There is no stoppin' now
No time to waste, Don't hesitate
This is the show down

Get up and go
There is no stoppin' now
No time to waste, Don't hesitate
This is the show down

Get up and go
There is no stoppin' now
There is no stoppin' now
This is the show down

Get up and go
There is no stoppin' now
There is no stoppin' now
This is the show down

Get up and go
Get up and go
Get up and go
This is the show down

Get up and go
Get up and go
Get up and go
This is the show down

And we ride
 

 

Thanks!
Now the only question is: Which is better as a transformation theme. This or Will be Venus? I'd say they're equally awesome.

For anyone who doesn't know what we're talking about:

 

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4 minutes ago, DragonFlames said:

Now the only question is: Which is better as a transformation theme. This or Will be Venus? I'd say they're equally awesome.

 

I would say Will be Venus has more memorable moments in the game. Both are super amazing though.

 

Hmmmm

To change sig or to not change? And what characters to use hmmm

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