My advice would be to hold off on grinding most of the jobs in bravely default for a while - you'll eventually be able to set up your party to auto-battle everything really easily, and then you can just get all the jobs up in a high-level area so you get exp too.

I actually had the worst possible scenario happen to me back then...I was cleaning up the last area and realized that I was 1 Korok short, with no idea where it could be. One of those rare cases where I was absolutely terrified and close to a panic attack. I was so relieved when I found the one I missed after 'only' 30 minutes of looking through the map. I don't get why they didn't add a marker per area, one that maybe doesn't show up until you've found over a third of them. They had that for the Maiamais in A Link Between Worlds, after all!

Did they ever add a way to see if a region is complete or did you still have to resort to painfully looking through the zoomed-in map? I actually haven't done the Trials or the DLC myself, since I haven't touched the game since then. At this point I might as well wait to return to it until the next big Zelda game comes out in 2025.

I also had no idea they had a Fixed Mode way back in PoR already. I've always thought it should be an option for players who'd prefer some consistency. It does feel like recent games opt for slightly higher growths at least, reaching that sweet spot more easily. Any stat over 60% is pretty safe and 45-55% is fairly reliable but everything below is very dangerous like a 30% Strength growth for a Myrmidon. I personally prefer slightly stronger enemies which in turn require higher growths to compensate, growths are that less likely to stab you in the back when you need them.

Haha, there's no way I'm clearing the game 15 times to consider it . Even if I started with a yearly playthrough in 2012, I'd still be way off! Clearing a super hard Trial Map to get them? Sure. But not playing through a 40-hour RPG over and over. Support grinding can also get lost. The way PoR handles support growth is actually just about perfect in my eyes! Screw having units next to each other for an insane amount of turns, which is simply not happening naturally in any sort of efficient or higher difficulty playthrough.

Hey man, congrats on your Breath of the Wild ! Did you enjoy your time with the Koroks? I recall them adding a mask or something, was it any easier than at launch?

Since you've played Path of Radiance many times already, did you ever choose its Fixed Mode? I find the concept very interesting and while you do give up the potential of getting overpowered, you don't have to worry about the nasty reverse situation. Especially on higher difficulties like I tend to play on, where you really need to hit your averages at minimum. With all the Modes they have for recent FE titles, I'm surprised that never made a comeback. Maybe there's no demand for it? I certainly see its appeal, as I'm unlucky enough so that simply hearing the level-up sound makes me anxious. It's oddly relaxing to know that each level-up has a purpose and can't be 'wasted".

I'm surprised that you dislike FFXII so much, but to each their own! It's Vaan, isn't it.

I see that you've gotten hooked on BDFF! Good! It's a great game

That's the plan! Originally I was just curious to see what the first game was like since DQ Builders was based on it, but after beating it I ended up jumping right into the second game and now I'm already on the third! I figure at this rate I'll end up getting 4-6 on my phone as well and then at some point I'll pick up 7, 8 and [9] on the 3[DS], definitely picking up 11 in the fall when it releases on Switch

That makes sense!

We all warned you when you started that marathon y'know

Can't wait to see what it'll be!

Yeah I probably should've waited to start the Necropolis. (Since I'm encountering monsters 10 levels above me ) But eh we shall see

What happened to Bravely Default?

Thanks

How has your gaming life been lately? I recently picked up a V Saturn, which I played the translation patch of Linkle Liver Story on...a Neo Geo Pocket Color, which I played Sonic Pocket Adventure on because of course that's the first game I played on it..and a 3DO, which I just got the headphone jack controller, which outputs sound correctly, so I can now play it (I suspect my audio ports were bad)

Thanks dude!

Nice!
I could never do a nuzlocke. Not my cup of tea

Bravely Default eh? Good game! I need to beat the second one

Vesperia I'm waffling on. I'm in the middle of the new bonus dungeon that I probably entered too early level wise but I'm already half way through so I may see it through, may not
I'm still low on grade even after doing some farming. I'd like to get the plat ASAP but the way I jump from game to game it's unlikely

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Congrats on the

Everything's well thanks. Bucketbeak is now one of my favorite pokemon nicknames lol. What'd you think about the promo release for sword and shield?

The Vita version actually uses the touch screens in unique ways, something the PS4 version just can't emulate with a button press.

As as fan of platformers, you should give Tearaway a shot. I know it is technically available on the PS4 now, but trust me, the Vita version is much better.

Love the Vita top ten

I love lists like these/yours. Need to pull the trigger and do these myself haha. I'll take some time and then SHARE SOME THOUGHTS.

ATTENTION BACKLOGGERS: After much thought, effort, and copy-pasting, my Lists (Top 10 Franchises, Top 10 Games Per System, and Annual Rankings) have been updated! Thank you to everyone who presented their input concerning remakes and remasters - it helped me to solidify what I wanted to showcase in these lists! I've also removed my notes on the lists from the sidebar and added them to the graphics themselves to save space!

In addition to those three, I have posted TWO NEW LISTS concerning favorite Pokemon types and generations! My choices in these two lists are sure to disappoint a lot of people, but they're my lists, so if you don't like them, go make your own! The calculations are present in the graphics, so have a go if you're bored!

I dunno. It's too early for me to pick one. Gotta see the exclusives first

I'm definitely looking forward to the game though! :D

Finish Vesperia! C'mon man you're so close

Hope all is well!

I need a bit more info on version differences, but right now leaning Scorbunny/Sword myself, too!

These starters aren't really... hitting it off with me yet though. I hope this game doesn't lack innovation besides its pretty appearances, either, or it'll feel like we're stepping back a notch, honestly. I wanna know what's unique about this one still.