This is a Dragon Quest topic in celebration of July 11th's release of Dragon Quest 9.So use this thread to talk about your favorite Dragon Quest game, share hopes and observations on the latest game, or just spam fan art.Enjoy this North American commercial that shows Nintendo is actually finally giving the series the advertisement campaign it deserves.
Too bad I hate Seth Green so much I won't own it even if they paid me to.
>>85361I ain't a fan of him either but it's actually a pretty decent joke in the commercial.
>>85358I want this game so badly. You have no idea. It looks like so much fun.
>>85361You know that he's not actually in the game, right?
At least it wasn't Jack Black. Still not sure why they hired Seth at all though as DQ doesn't have that much competition on the DS.Still can't wait for Amazon to send it my way on the 11th.
That was cringeworthingly awfulThis was the best one
>>85374 Im sure they gave him a copy.
>>85382I'd prefer Jack over Seth.Still getting the game regardless.
>>85374The fact that he's associated with it ruins it. Forever.
>>85417Don't even joke about that. If you like Dragon Quest you'll love this.
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>"Hows the pie, Seth?">"SO GOOD."
What's with all the Seth Green and (to a lesser extent) Jack Black hate?Do you people hate fun?
>>85383Pffft...that commercial became an in-joke between me and my brother."BUGHT I CAN CASTHT DE STHPELL"
>>85600 The only reason I hate Jack Black is because people like to point out to me that I look like him. Other than that he's just mildly annoying at times.
>>85600I don't hate Seth. I just find him to be annaying at times, but he's fine in this comercial.For some reason, jack dosn't bother me at all.
>>85627Are.. Are you my older brother? He has the same exact problem.>>85633You just don't understand Seth like I do.
>>85647Guess I don't.
>>85678>>85679AHHHHAHAHAHAHAHA
>>85695Chainmail Bikini wins again!
>>85678Oh Toriyama, never change.
>>85676I think that kid might be the Avatar!
>>85712Why is Satan helping this kid?
>>85712Help the kid fulfill his hedonistic desires and later punishing with ...either a priapism and a bit of homely women priapism and a bit of eager presenting men or complete flaccidity and a pit of attractive easy women or it could be raging priapism and the uptight yet attractive librarian..hmmm many different ways this boy could be punished
You let me build my own little crew of adventurers who I can customize a great deal. It's just like when I was a kid and I'd build little cities out of wooden blocks and have m action figures roughhouse there.
I bought it yesterday and so far so good.
Dragon Quest VIII is my favourite RPG. It is the one I've spent the most time on, become immersed in, and actually cared about. It was simple, back-to-basics, and I loved the Tactics system.The voice acting and DAT SYMPHONY was amazing.
>>86798COR BLIMEY!
>>86784Yeah, completely customizable group is awesome. I've got myself Kuririn with snikt claws and priestess Bulma on my team. Fuck yeah!
>>85358
Dragon Quest is for weeaboos, but I'll probably get this game because I love Seth Green so much.
>>86909That's why I'm getting it.
>>86910Ditto.
>>86911>>86910>>86909I hope you guys are trolling
>>86915Why would you say that?
>>86922No offence to either Dragon Quest or Seth Green, both are pretty good, but buying a game because an actor is in the commercial? Really?
>>86923
>>86930 That’s your joke?
... SO! How's everybody with a copy of IX doing so far? I'm up to the Coffingwell Dungeon.
>>86939I'm just past there, and I have no idea what I'm supposed to do next.
>>86938Why does everything have to be a joke to you? Can't you be serious for five minutes, Anonymous?
>>86952And now, piggy, you and I are in the same boat.well you go back to town, find out Cathrine is dead, funeral, cheer up the doctor by making him talk to the people he (and you) helped save, I got as far as heading back to the Starlight express having it turn back on and seeing a lonely girl ghost walk away from you.
>>86981Oh wait, all that stuff is at night mind you, so stay till evening in the inn to get to happen. After just head for the starlight express and go back to the observatory.
>>86909>Dragon Quest is for weeaboosMay I ask why?
Is it possible to master every skill in this game?
>>86981Where the shit is the doctor guy? I can't find him anywhere.
The NBA plays Final Fantasy XIII...Scotty don't.
>>86999Well, personally, I'm buying the game because I think Seth Green is one of the greatest actors of our generation. His performance is so nuanced and articulate in Austin Powers, as Doctor Evil's estranged son, Scotty. The frustration of growing up without the love or attention of his father, and then meeting the Ego-Maniacal mad-man. He is berated, insulted,k ignored, and deprived by his own father. Truly, a tragic character, the spirit of which was brought to life by the artist known as Seth Green.We take that into account, along with his role on Fox's Greg the Bunny series, Oz on Buffy, Chris on Family Guy, Joker in Mass Effect 2, Robot Chicken, Party Monster, and the numerous other movies, shows, and humanitarian works, makes me really respect, and more importantly, trust his opinion about what videogames I may, or may not like.
Just got the game, and recently started a party (main character is still a minstrel, recruited a female thief, and used the female warrior+male priest that were randomly generated): I have no idea where the hell I'm going or what to use these skills points on (other than not having someone with a sword as a primary weapon), but I'm still enjoying the hell out of it.
>>87018My good man, I feel that you are in error of this opinion.I would like to propose that you fellate the members of many ebony skinned men. Good day.
>>87012Well in the town at night you talk to the ghost of his wife and then head to his lab again.
>>87032>error of this opinion. >error>opinionI invite you to consider that you're "doing it wrong", so to speak, and to cordially invite you to climb a wall composed of male genitalia.
>>87018>Well, personally, I'm buying the game because I think Seth Green is one of the greatest actors of our generation. Odd reason to buy a video game. But if it gets more westerners to play Dragon Quest, I have no qualms with it.
I knew Seth Green would never lie to me. It's fun and cool to look at thus far.
ALRIGHT I OPENED UP THE PLACE WHERE YOU CAN SWITCH JOBS!Annoying sidequests for new jobs FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF
I'm at Porth.I just now realized I could have made more team members.I feel so...silly.
My Priest is now wearing a speedo because not only does it have considerable defense benefits but also it give him more healing magic power.From a blue speedo.AND DON'T GET ME STARTED ON WHAT ELSE HE'S WEARING!
>>87160My Priest is wearing blue jeans because they provide more protection than pants with iron-platted knees.My Minstrel is wearing those iron-platted ones because the female Warrior can wear the fishnet stockings from a bunnygirl suit for equal protect (and doubtless a greater amount of style points though it never tells you how much an individual piece of equipment gives you).
I LOVE THE ASSASSIN'S DAGGER! So many one hit kills.
Alrighty, so I beat FAKE LEVIATHAN and am now building up funds before heading back to the sky place and then heading out to sea on a ferry.>>87167Yeah, my Martial Artist is wearing blue jeans and a bright pinkish robe and my Priestess is wearing shots and knee socks under her robes. This shit is pretty crazy. Can't wait to change my Minstrel guy into a something else. Think I might trade in my Martial Artist for a thief and my Dark skinned warrior chick for a Mage temporarily. Figure it can't hurt to have as many different various allies as possible (though my poor wallet might not like it.) Also, I'm loving how even weaker characters are formidable members of the team as long as they have the right equipment.
>>87179S'why my mage is a knife wielding little sauce pot.
>>87114Only the advanced jobs.Gladiator is easy to unlock, and awesome. But I'd recommend leveling in thief or martial arts to get some agility bonuses going.
>>87184Yeah, think I'm gonna change my character's job to thief and THEN add a Mage to my part for a bit. Not sure if I'll (temporarily) get rid of the Warrior or the Martial Artist, though. >>87185>Martial ArtistMan, the Martial Artist I've got in my party is a fucking beast. Guy is always the first person to attack in any situation, and he's powerful to boot, but he can also knock down or frighten multiple opponents. If I'm facing enough of the same formidable monster, the battle suddenly becomes easier as I can keep them attacking for 2-3 turns most of the time (which is usually all I need). It's not a bad class to consider.
This has the basic JRPG combat system right? Your guys on one side, monsters on the other, one guy chooses an option, runs out onto the middle of the field and makes some motions then runs back, repeat until the monsters die or your team does.
>>87229>runs out onto the middle of the field and makes some motions then runs backNo, the characters actually move around the battlefield to follow the orders you give them, though I'm not sure if placement affects battles in some way or is just aesthetic.When you're selecting actions to take it shows the enemy team in a line, but that's just for the sake of convenience.
>>87241Cool. I think I'll go pick up a copy.
>>87229I can assure you, the fights are always fun to watch.
>>87212God yes, my martial artist is like ridiculous. She takes a TINY bit more damage than my minstrel, but not enough to make her worthless.Gets her ass slapped by magic though.>>87241I've noticed monsters will attack people who are closer at least some of the time.
Got the game yesterday.Oh Seth Green, you've never steered me wrong!Also, how the hell do I change classes?
>>87296You have to complete the mission involving Jack of Alltrades in Alltrades Abbey.
Just got it.>No random battlesYES!!! I think that may leave only Pokemon being unable to finally get with the times.
>>87303You might actually have unavoidable battles though. Sometimes monsters chase you if they think you're a pushover. Not too bad though.
>>87304Actually, the game has a lot more cheap tricks to force you into battles: they'll suddenly spawn in front of you as you're walking forward, block important narrow passage ways, spawn at the entrances to dead ends after you've entered them, see you when they're facing the exact opposite direction, or come running at you from offscreen in areas where you can't adjust the camera angle.
Yeah, the fat enemies are annoying in caves haha.
>>87310MORTOADMAD MOAIand then GOLEMS!
The puns! I'm drowning in puns!!!Also the Gooey Garb. God damn this game is pants-on-head retarded. In the good way.
You guys should check out wireless mode, it's so fucking fun. I spend all day playing it with my bro, and it's how I wished all RPGs were ever since I was a kid.
>>87386That would require people I know to own the game. It doesn't work over internet.
>>87386>None of my friends have a DS>even if they did they're busy with work and college
So how far do you need to get before you start getting more dudes?
>>87390You need to progress through the story when you've set everything up in the second town (the game holds your hand for a while) and then after you're done helping to set up the Inn there you get to make yourself some minions, or use the random builds the game gives you.
>>87390The first castle town at the inn.The girl on the far left at the counter.
>>87386>Has no friends to play with>Has no friends
Yeah, it's pretty lame knowing that you can play multiplayer on the DS, but you don't have any friends who have a DS AND this game :/Also, that fucking online shop, holy shit.
>>87400Did they ever make DS wifi less horrible? I know the Lite was incompatible with most routers
>>87400Got a +70 str sword for 18,000 or somewhere abouts earlier today from that. Dwarfs anything I can get at this point.
>>87402I have no problem accessing the internet with my DSi, so I guess?>>87436I got some great alchemy items. Used and agility ring with that red bandana you find in the Wight Knight's castle to make an even better Bandana, and then I bought a strength ring.Also, the shanty town priest is officially the best priest ever.
>>87438>Also, the shanty town priest is officially the best priest ever.Do you mean the actual priest, who sold all his shit for booze money, or the guy he sold them too that takes over the chapel?