Lost Odyssey Impressions

[Cyros]

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Damn you Kaim and your memories. No wonder he doesn't want to remember.

[Skyboxer]

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Just started playing. If the beginning is any indication, it should be a good one.

[HMcCoy]

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I'm trying to like this, but I don't think I'm cut out for Japanese dramas anymore. I used to be able to accept the quirky sensibilities and repetitive combat, but even fantasy should have some common themes...Small example, the chick on the transport the main dude runs into at the beginning. Shes introduced as an officer right? Then how can a chump foot soldier tell her to shut up and sit down? And why does she comply and say "thats weird" like a spoiled teenage girl? I understand the concept of artistic license, but these characters aren't even remotely believable. Meh, it seems you have to swallow so much nonsense to enjoy the story...I mean that chick was sporting a uniform? Really?

Also, Mass Effect has spoiled me for realistic dialog...all these useless NPC's scattered around who only have one simple line to deliver is getting on my nerves. Imagine walking into a mall, approaching someone and having them turn and say "President Bush is very powerful...some say it is his fault we are at war!" and then turn away, lol. Maybe I need to be an an herbal state of mind...I really want to get into it, the story seems like it will get pretty interesting, but right now this is boring as all hell.

[Skyboxer]

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I'm trying to like this, but I don't think I'm cut out for Japanese dramas anymore. I used to be able to accept the quirky sensibilities and repetitive combat, but even fantasy should have some common themes...Small example, the chick on the transport the main dude runs into at the beginning. Shes introduced as an officer right? Then how can a chump foot soldier tell her to shut up and sit down? And why does she comply and say "thats weird" like a spoiled teenage girl? I understand the concept of artistic license, but these characters aren't even remotely believable. Meh, it seems you have to swallow so much nonsense to enjoy the story...I mean that chick was sporting a uniform? Really?

Also, Mass Effect has spoiled me for realistic dialog...all these useless NPC's scattered around who only have one simple line to deliver is getting on my nerves. Imagine walking into a mall, approaching someone and having them turn and say "President Bush is very powerful...some say it is his fault we are at war!" and then turn away, lol. Maybe I need to be an an herbal state of mind...I really want to get into it, the story seems like it will get pretty interesting, but right now this is boring as all hell.

Because in the future, regardless of "rank", women know thier place.

[DLaren]

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I love this game. Only about 5 hours in and after reading DLaren's post I realize I need to learn how to use all of my resources. I have died a couple of times so I need to get better.

When trying to decide which ring you should use just follow the basic forumla:

Water beats Fire
Fire beats Wind
Wind beats Earth
Earth beats Water


So if you're targetting an enemy that has Water as it's element, equip your attackers with an Earth ring and so on (you can do this before you attack without losing a turn).

There can be a lot of micro-management during combat, but it's worth it because the extra damage adds up over time.

[HMcCoy]

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Because in the future, regardless of "rank", women know thier place.

Lol...

Lt. Williams would have whipped out the assault rifle and blasted that little hoop thingy right off his head.

[poster]

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When trying to decide which ring you should use just follow the basic forumla:

Water beats Fire
Fire beats Wind
Wind beats Earth
Earth beats Water


So if you're targetting an enemy that has Water as it's element, equip your attackers with an Earth ring and so on (you can do this before you attack without losing a turn).

There can be a lot of micro-management during combat, but it's worth it because the extra damage adds up over time.

Thanks for the tips.

[Mr.Wednesday]

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Man, I'm on the second disk (25 hours in) and those damn memories keep getting worse. And not in a bad way. They rip at an emotional center I have long forgotten playing video games. I haven't felt this involved in a game for a long time. I loved Mass Effect. But, LO makes me really feel sad for the characters. It's truly an interactive experience.

Edit: I want to go on record by saying, "I haven't cried though!"

[Rainey]

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Man, I'm on the second disk (25 hours in) and those damn memories keep getting worse. And not in a bad way. They rip at an emotional center I have long forgotten playing video games. I haven't felt this involved in a game for a long time. I loved Mass Effect. But, LO makes me really feel sad for the characters. It's truly an interactive experience.

Edit: I want to go on record by saying, "I haven't cried though!"

I like to think of myself as tough... but I've already cried, twice. Only 7 hours in..

[Spectre]

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Man, I'm on the second disk (25 hours in) and those damn memories keep getting worse. And not in a bad way. They rip at an emotional center I have long forgotten playing video games. I haven't felt this involved in a game for a long time. I loved Mass Effect. But, LO makes me really feel sad for the characters. It's truly an interactive experience.

Edit: I want to go on record by saying, "I haven't cried though!"

When you use the phrase "rip at an emotional center I have long forgotten", we know you've cried already. The first step is admission :wink:

[trobinson97]

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When you use the phrase "rip at an emotional center I have long forgotten", we know you've cried already. The first step is admission :wink:

Haha, true true.

[Mr.Wednesday]

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When you use the phrase "rip at an emotional center I have long forgotten", we know you've cried already. The first step is admission :wink:

True.

But, in my defense, the memories are so well written, some of it must have rubbed off.

[Spectre]

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True.

But, in my defense, the memories are so well written, some of it must have rubbed off.

Don't worry, I think I'll cry like a girl sometime tomorrow after I pick it up

[trobinson97]

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On Disc 3 now:

Spoiler

The intro to the final boss (Gongoro) of disc 2 was soo corny mostly due to Jansen's dialogue. He's easily my least favorite character. The battle wasn't hard either, but it wasn't really supposed to be so pay no mind to that.

Other than that, I am still having a good time with this one. The city of Gohtza is awesome visually and reminds me alot of Midgar from FFVII. There's also a dinosaur boss on this disc that is pretty amazing visually.

My formation of choice so far are Kaim and Seth up front as tanks, Ming, Sarah, and Jansen in the back for support and much damage. The Gamble spell is really nice for big damage but of course sometimes it hits for minuscule damage hence the name. It seems to hit on bigger damage moreso than low, so I use it lot.

I'm trying to like this, but I don't think I'm cut out for Japanese dramas anymore. I used to be able to accept the quirky sensibilities and repetitive combat, but even fantasy should have some common themes...Small example, the chick on the transport the main dude runs into at the beginning. Shes introduced as an officer right? Then how can a chump foot soldier tell her to shut up and sit down? And why does she comply and say "thats weird" like a spoiled teenage girl? I understand the concept of artistic license, but these characters aren't even remotely believable. Meh, it seems you have to swallow so much nonsense to enjoy the story...I mean that chick was sporting a uniform? Really?

Also, Mass Effect has spoiled me for realistic dialog...all these useless NPC's scattered around who only have one simple line to deliver is getting on my nerves. Imagine walking into a mall, approaching someone and having them turn and say "President Bush is very powerful...some say it is his fault we are at war!" and then turn away, lol. Maybe I need to be an an herbal state of mind...I really want to get into it, the story seems like it will get pretty interesting, but right now this is boring as all hell.

I feel where you're coming from man, it's definitely not for everyone. I never even paid attention to that little detail with the female officer in the beginning lol.

[KENYON06]

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I haven't read up too much on this game but from the posts here, it sounds like a real throwback JRPG which I haven't played in a while. The last of this style of game I have played was Golden Sun, which was nice but the puzzles pissed me off after a while. Is the character management system in this game better than Golden Suns Djinn system where you mix and match them to get different things?

I played Blue Dragon for about an hour or so, but I didn't continue because I personally didn't like the kiddish character design. This looks much cooler.