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What is the best 'major' area in the game?

Colony 9 39 12.34%
 
Bionis' Leg 83 26.27%
 
The Marsh 20 6.33%
 
The Forest 17 5.38%
 
The Sea 24 7.59%
 
The Mountain 13 4.11%
 
The Valley 5 1.58%
 
Fallen Arm 22 6.96%
 
The Field of Metal 9 2.85%
 
See results! 73 23.10%
 
Total:305
Kenology on 31 May 2012
Conegamer said:
Kenology said:

Ok.  I'm 59:09 in.  I've done about 95% of all the subquests I currently have in my log.  I only just entered Valak Mountain and have yet to explore it as I decided to go do a fair bit of side-questing to raise affinity in several areas.  I have 3 star affinity in Colony 9 and Central Bionis.  Have 2 star affinity in Colony 6 (almost have everything up to level 3) and Upper Bionis.  I'm level 49 (Shulk) and everyone else is at level 48.

So glad to hear I have a lot of game left!  This is the only game I've been interested in playing so I'm trying to milk everything out of it.

Thats a good pace! And Valak is probably one of, if not the, best area for exploring. So many hidden areas beind mountain ranges, and one or two which involve a lot of cunning and...aerial skill.

Have you moved everyone to Colony 6, and upgraded as far as you can? If so, you should have Reyn's 4th skill tree, and Melia's (in Eryth Sea) and Shulk's you get when Colony 9 reaches 4* and Jackson's quest chain is complete. Heck, all characters (bar the last) can get their 4th skill tree from now. The 3 I've mentioned, and Sharla in Frontier Village, Riki in Frontier Village also, and Dunban in the area you are now. Any details, I'll provide.

Finally, all those sidequests and not overlevelled? I was 51 at your point! Maybe you haven't done as many as you think, as 5 more open up when you've done one!

I only have Melia's 4th tree, which I got by accident.  It's possible I haven't tracked down enough quests yet, I'm just going by what I have in my own log.  I moved a handful of people to Colony 6, sure a lot more will be willing to go, just have to track them down!



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Kenology on 31 May 2012

Also, I wanted to talk about the story.  It was pretty obvious to me who Metal Face was after I heard him speak for the first time (and recalling his weapon of choice).  After Prison Island, his identity was pretty much confirmed.  Had no idea Fiora would be alive though.  It makes sense now why the Monado wouldn't hurt faced Mechons, but now I have a question.  I remember that one faced Mechon, Xord, ran away when the highlights in his armor went from red to blue.  What was that about?  Will it be  explained?


Also, I feel like the game is building up for a massive plot twist but it's just taking forever to come.



Conegamer on 31 May 2012
Kenology said:

Also, I wanted to talk about the story.  It was pretty obvious to me who Metal Face was after I heard him speak for the first time (and recalling his weapon of choice).  After Prison Island, his identity was pretty much confirmed.  Had no idea Fiora would be alive though.  It makes sense now why the Monado wouldn't hurt faced Mechons, but now I have a question.  I remember that one faced Mechon, Xord, ran away when the highlights in his armor went from red to blue.  What was that about?  Will it be  explained?


Also, I feel like the game is building up for a massive plot twist but it's just taking forever to come.

Yes, exactly. And the whole thing with Xord is explained if you talk to Desiree. Turning to Red just means that his Ether supply was damaged. It also becomes clearer in a little while on the sword. 

And your 'plot twist' will come in a couple areas time. But the real big ones come later on. You'll know what I mean.



 

Here lies the dearly departed Nintendomination Thread.

Conegamer on 31 May 2012
Kenology said:
Conegamer said:
Kenology said:

Ok.  I'm 59:09 in.  I've done about 95% of all the subquests I currently have in my log.  I only just entered Valak Mountain and have yet to explore it as I decided to go do a fair bit of side-questing to raise affinity in several areas.  I have 3 star affinity in Colony 9 and Central Bionis.  Have 2 star affinity in Colony 6 (almost have everything up to level 3) and Upper Bionis.  I'm level 49 (Shulk) and everyone else is at level 48.

So glad to hear I have a lot of game left!  This is the only game I've been interested in playing so I'm trying to milk everything out of it.

Thats a good pace! And Valak is probably one of, if not the, best area for exploring. So many hidden areas beind mountain ranges, and one or two which involve a lot of cunning and...aerial skill.

Have you moved everyone to Colony 6, and upgraded as far as you can? If so, you should have Reyn's 4th skill tree, and Melia's (in Eryth Sea) and Shulk's you get when Colony 9 reaches 4* and Jackson's quest chain is complete. Heck, all characters (bar the last) can get their 4th skill tree from now. The 3 I've mentioned, and Sharla in Frontier Village, Riki in Frontier Village also, and Dunban in the area you are now. Any details, I'll provide.

Finally, all those sidequests and not overlevelled? I was 51 at your point! Maybe you haven't done as many as you think, as 5 more open up when you've done one!

I only have Melia's 4th tree, which I got by accident.  It's possible I haven't tracked down enough quests yet, I'm just going by what I have in my own log.  I moved a handful of people to Colony 6, sure a lot more will be willing to go, just have to track them down!

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/lv?hl=en_US&key=0Anx12MiCQejudHJfUWhOTGd5Wm1uS25ub2FDeE5BekE&hl=en_US&f=true&gid=14 

Well, if you ever get stuck, here's a list of people who can move there, in addition to some quests and what you need for the rebuild. The skill trees are there also, but be aware of spoilers! (Though, I don't think it'll be too bad for you at your point in the story...just some plot specifics...)



 

Here lies the dearly departed Nintendomination Thread.

noname2200 on 31 May 2012
Kenology said:

It makes sense now why the Monado wouldn't hurt faced Mechons.

Does it really, though? A man and his machine are two very separate entities, after all.



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Conegamer on 31 May 2012
noname2200 said:
Kenology said:

It makes sense now why the Monado wouldn't hurt faced Mechons.

Does it really, though? A man and his machine are two very separate entities, after all.

For the sake of the story, yes. And because of the whole Ether thing which the homs gives the Faced Mechon, just roll with it :P

I agree that it's not the...best...explanation, but it makes sense.



 

Here lies the dearly departed Nintendomination Thread.

Conegamer on 31 May 2012
spurgeonryan said:
Not sure if Mothman found this link, but could someone answer some questions for him? He has been here for a bit, but does not post much so maybe he has not located this thread or one of you experts on this game to ask a very important question.

Depends what his question is, but I'll try.

The thread is fairly self-explanatory. Ask a question, and I, or someone else, will answer it. Or post where you are in the game, or opinions. It works well, and the atmosphere is friendly. 



 

Here lies the dearly departed Nintendomination Thread.

Crystalchild on 31 May 2012

totally forgot about this thread, tagged for later. (Darn Forum Buddy for only listing so few topics. )



I'm a Foreigner, and as such, i am grateful for everyone pointing out any mistakes in my english posted above - only this way i'll be able to improve. thank you!

noname2200 on 31 May 2012
spurgeonryan said:

I believe this is his question.

 

http://gamrconnect.vgchartz.com/post.php?id=4597452

Need moar info! Has he levelled up his arts? What team does he use? Etc.



Kenology on 31 May 2012
Conegamer said:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/lv?hl=en_US&key=0Anx12MiCQejudHJfUWhOTGd5Wm1uS25ub2FDeE5BekE&hl=en_US&f=true&gid=14 

Well, if you ever get stuck, here's a list of people who can move there, in addition to some quests and what you need for the rebuild. The skill trees are there also, but be aware of spoilers! (Though, I don't think it'll be too bad for you at your point in the story...just some plot specifics...)

That is incredibly useful!  Thanks!  Gonna use it to figure out where all the materials are to rebuild Colony 9.  I want to discover who wants to go there all on my own!  Guess I'll need to add another 10 hours to my game time to figure that all out but it's more fun that way!