~ Dragon Quest Series ~

[Master Zombots]

This game is really looking to be one of the best DS games. The fact that the sprites actually change depending on what equipment you have equipped is particularly appealing. The graphics also look nice and mesh well, I think.

Here's a video with some gameplay:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uQx8JqJS2xI

I'm sure you've all seen this one already, but alas it is wonderful:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O6kZi4qFAAI

Here are some nice images:

http://www.jeux-france.com/news20010_dragon-quest-ix-en-images.html

[Arjuna]

Liar, Luminous Arc is the BEST GAME EVER. :shock:

[Master Zombots]

Liar, Luminous Arc is the BEST GAME EVER. :shock: I said that when it came out, perhaps. That doesn't mean that things couldn't pass it up. Rondo of Swords looks to be quite the game, as do many other titles.

[Sayckeone]

This game is really looking to be one of the best DS games.
SHUT UP! SHUT! UP! YOU SAY THAT ABOUT EVEN GOD DAMNED DS GAME! PLEASE STOP!

[Master Zombots]

^I do not say that about every DS game, Saycke. There are probably close to 300 DS games if not more currently out. Even if I've said that to 5 of them, that's only 1.6% of all DS games. And by the way, I had said that regarding the Summon Night - Swordcraft Story games, which were for the Gameboy Advance, and Hoshigami Remix. Then, I changed my opinion after Luminous Arc came out. There is no reason why a newer game could not surpass one of the older ones. And furthermore, you've said this same thing on many other occasions. Give it a rest and talk about Dragon Quest IX here please. Why bother coming to the thread if you wanted to post ridiculous things with no relevance to Dragon Quest IX?

[EvilHero]

I'm so glad they decided to go with a turn based battle system instead of that hack and slash crap we saw when it first came out.

Also, through an interview with SE's President, he announced that DQIX is almost done.

http://ds.ign.com/articles/849/849062p1.html

[Master Zombots]

Yes, that's awesome that it is nearing completion. It is being speculated that Japan will see the game in late 2008, so hopefully North America will see it around that time also. :)

[Sayckeone]

MZ, you're an idiot. Please go away.

[Master Zombots]

The only one who should go away is the one who makes irrelevant remarks like that, which add nothing to the discussion. You haven't made one post that pertains to Dragon Quest IX on this entire thread, Saycke. If you want to talk about the game, then I would gladly talk with you. If not, please do leave this thread.

[Arjuna]

In that case you should GTFO too. My reply wasn't relevant either and you replied also with irrelevant info towards DQIX. Nope, sorry you lose. You seem to be in more of a sissy mood than usual. Did someone beat you up for your DS again?

[Futomimi]

No, he got gwounded fwom it. :cry: :cry:

[Master Zombots]

In your case, I was trying to be "in good spirits" if you will and not become upset with your continuing jokes about my favorite games. Nonetheless, I kept the discussion about games and not criticism of my tastes. Also, please do not insult me with your obtuse observations.

[Yazarc]

I think nearly any Dragon Quest title deserves its own thread, regardless of who makes it. That said, I don't know much about the game itself. I do know that my attention span for handheld RPGs is getting to be a lot smaller as the years move on. I hope it's better than 8! DQ8 was such a step backward for the series.

[Arjuna]

Sad you think that's an insult. Grow up MZ, it's infantile BAWWW'ish behavior like yours that gets people to rip on you around here in the first place. Don't even try to insult me with your obscure, grade nine adjectives.

P.S

Play something other than the DS; it's mongoloids like you that are part of the reason I don't touch mine.

[Sanctine]

You ALL need to grow up. :roll:

[Arjuna]

Sure JTT, you going to invite me over one night to become a "man"? :oops:

[Sanctine]

I charge $100 per manning. If you're okay with that, let's man you up, son!

[EvilHero]

I think nearly any Dragon Quest title deserves its own thread, regardless of who makes it.

Word.

DQ8 was such a step backward for the series.

I agree with the statement in the fact that they ditched the class system. Otherwise, it felt more like the whole RPG genre took a step forward and DQ got left behind.

[Yazarc]

I agree with the statement in the fact that they ditched the class system. Otherwise, it felt more like the whole RPG genre took a step forward and DQ got left behind.

Huh? What do you mean by that?

[EvilHero]

When DQ8 came out several years after 7, it didn't bring anything new to the table, it pretty much played like all the other DQ games (not a bad thing IMO.)

[Sayckeone]

The only one who should go away is the one who makes irrelevant remarks like that, which add nothing to the discussion. You haven't made one post that pertains to Dragon Quest IX on this entire thread, Saycke. If you want to talk about the game, then I would gladly talk with you. If not, please do leave this thread.
The entire nine post thread. Wow. You sure showed me. Let's be honest here, MZ, there's nothing to say about DQIX at this point. Try making this thread when some news is released. That way, we have something to help facilitate a discussion.

Also, any ridicule you receive, you bring upon yourself. It'd be one thing if it was just me making fun of you, but it's numerous people.

[Master Zombots]

I have yet to play any Dragon Quest games. I've been reading up on them lately, however. I may pick up Dragon Quest 8, and I'm definitely going to get Monsters: Joker.

[Sayckeone]

Monsters: Joker.
Best DS game ever. I'm calling it right now.

[Futomimi]

I don't know. Will it be able to beat the bonus content in Luminous Arc?

[Sayckeone]

I think so, but Rondo of Swords will be best ever when it comes out.

[Kakizaki]

Play something other than the DS; it's mongoloids like you that are part of the reason I don't touch mine.

I pretty much only play my DS these days. Shrugs.

I'm excited for IX, but it isn't waaay too far off for us here for now. I'm more interested in what will happen to DQ IV DS for the NA market.

[EvilHero]

I'm more interested in what will happen to DQ IV DS for the NA market.

I hear you, i'm anxiously awaiting a U.S announcement. For that and Star Ocean First Departure's as well.

Anybody think we might see those at E3 or whatever the hell the next gaming expo is?

[Kakizaki]

I'm also pretty interested in SO First Departure.

[Master Zombots]

I'm more interested in what will happen to DQ IV DS for the NA market. I'm interested in news of that as well, along with V and VI. It'd be great to be able to play some of the older classics like these, and the fact that they are on the DS is all for the better.

[Sayckeone]

VI, pls. Straight port, imo. No remake, pls.

[Master Zombots]

VI, pls. Straight port, imo. No remake, pls. Why wouldn't you want a remake for the DS? I think it'd be splendid to be able to have such epic games like these on the DS.

And also, what are your actual feelings toward Dragon Quest XI Saycke? I really do think that it will be one of the best games not only for the DS, but in general. And I'm being serious, no joke intended. :?

[Sayckeone]

Because I really really like the graphics for VI, more so than any of the remake graphics. I'd rather just play a port than a remake.

As for DQXI, I dunno, SE hasn't even announced DQX yet. Now DQIX is a day one for me.

[Master Zombots]

As for DQXI, I dunno, SE hasn't even announced DQX yet. Now DQIX is a day one for me. Oh, I meant Dragon Quest IX, sorry. Same for me, day one for IX. :D

[EvilHero]

Thought this would be worth posting. An allaborate history on the DQ series:
http://www.gamasutra.com/view/feature/3520/the_history_of_dragon_quest.php

[Sayckeone]

Hmm... That might be worth reading while at work tomorrow.

[Master Zombots]

Thought this would be worth posting. An allaborate history on the DQ series:
http://www.gamasutra.com/view/feature/3520/the_history_of_dragon_quest.php Wow, nice find. I'll definitely be taking a look at that. Thanks!

[Arjuna]

You wouldn't be even remotely interested if it wasn't for DQ hitting the DS.

[Master Zombots]

You wouldn't be even remotely interested if it wasn't for DQ hitting the DS. That isn't necessarily true. I would considering purchasing one of older Dragon Quest games that is for another console.

[Sayckeone]

So why haven't you picked up DQ8?

[Flußkönig]

So why haven't you picked up DQ8?

Seriously, there is no excuse for not picking up DQ8 if you even remotely consider yourself a fan of the series and own a ps2.

[Kakizaki]

^DVD roms don't fit into a DS.

[Master Zombots]

^DVD roms don't fit into a DS. Lol. Anyway, the reason that I haven't purchased Dragon Quest 8 is because I don't own any Dragon Quest games yet, and I figured I'd try out Rocket Slime or Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker first. And, I'll be getting the latter very soon in the mail as it just dropped to $31.99 on Amazon.

[Yazarc]

Lol. Anyway, the reason that I haven't purchased Dragon Quest 8 is because I don't own any Dragon Quest games yet,


:?

[RayFoxSith]

Lame excuse. Try again.

[Kakizaki]

If you have an SP MZ, you should just forget about all other DQs in the U.S. for right now and go find yourself a copy of DQ III GBC. Easily one of the best portable rpgs in the U.S. imo.

[Arjuna]

^DVD roms don't fit into a DS. Lol. Anyway, the reason that I haven't purchased Dragon Quest 8 is because I don't own any Dragon Quest games yet, and I figured I'd try out Rocket Slime or Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker first. And, I'll be getting the latter very soon in the mail as it just dropped to $31.99 on Amazon.

LOL. So why own IX?

[Sayckeone]

^DVD roms don't fit into a DS. Lol. Anyway, the reason that I haven't purchased Dragon Quest 8 is because I don't own any Dragon Quest games yet, and I figured I'd try out Rocket Slime or Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker first. And, I'll be getting the latter very soon in the mail as it just dropped to $31.99 on Amazon.
That really is a lame excuse. Why would you try side games in order to get a feel for a series? That would be like me picking up Dirge of Cerberus to see if I might like FFXII. DQVIII is currently the best way to introduce one's self to the series. It's the most accessible title that is still 100% DQ.

[Kakizaki]

No doubt. I know I may be in the minority here, but Rocket Slime bored the hell out of me. It is not a good representation of the DQ franchise if you are new to the series.

[Dim Locator]

Thought this would be worth posting. An allaborate history on the DQ series:
http://www.gamasutra.com/view/feature/3520/the_history_of_dragon_quest.php

Thanks for that after reading it I think I might give VIII a try...

[ViolenceJack]

Now I must get a DS >.>

[Gillian Seed]

No doubt. I know I may be in the minority here, but Rocket Slime bored the hell out of me. It is not a good representation of the DQ franchise if you are new to the series.

It was my first DQ game I played all the way through, I dug the tank battles and thought the pacing was pretty good. You just couldnt get into it Kaki? I did play quite a few hours of DQ8 but never finished it, that was fun for the most part.

I owned DQVII, collected dust, and sold it on eBay back in my poor days.[/code]

[Sanctine]

I should really play through Dragon Warrior VII again. I never actually beat it, I don't think.

[Yazarc]

Yeah, I broke down and restarted 7 last weekend. I just reached Dharma. I'm amazed as I play it. Sometimes when I replay games, I come across things that I forgot about and I'm like "oh yeah, I remember now".

There are whole scenarios I have absolutley NO memory of whatsoever. It's almost like I'm playing a new game in some instances.

[Sayckeone]

No doubt. I know I may be in the minority here, but Rocket Slime bored the hell out of me. It is not a good representation of the DQ franchise if you are new to the series.
I found it REALLY boring at first, but once I started skipping all the dialogue, it's got much better.

[Sanctine]

There are whole scenarios I have absolutley NO memory of whatsoever. It's almost like I'm playing a new game in some instances.

That happens to me a lot. I have a horrible memory, so even putting a game down for a week will make me completely lost once I pick it up again.

[Kid Marin]

I figured I'd try out Rocket Slime or Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker first.
I wouldn't recommend you DQM: Joker, the game is pretty weak in regard to DQ standard.

[Master Zombots]

Hmm, there seems to be mixed opinions. Nonetheless, I'll have Rocket Slime and Joker both to try out. Is Dragon Quest VIII still available at Toys'R'Us or anywhere? Or should I buy it online?

[Kakizaki]

I see DQ a decent amount in stores.

[Sayckeone]

Yeah, it's common, new even.

[Master Zombots]

It's $19.99 on Amazon and with free shipping, that's not bad.

[Sayckeone]

That's a steal.

[Kakizaki]

I don't know if I should ask, but how are you paying for this stuff?

$19.99 new is about as cheap as you will see it for at most places.

[Master Zombots]

I don't know if I should ask, but how are you paying for this stuff? I cut grass all during the summer and make quite a lot of money, enough to buy all the games I'd want during the summer and also enough to last through the other seasons.

[Kakizaki]

Wow. So you cut neighbor's lawns and stuff?

[Master Zombots]

Wow. So you cut neighbor's lawns and stuff? Lol, yes. Why wow?

[Kakizaki]

People must pay better than when I was young.

[Futomimi]

You need to spend another $5 to get the free shipping, though.

[DarkShear]

That's a steal.

Huge steal of a deal.

[Master Zombots]

You need to spend another $5 to get the free shipping, though. True, but I always have multiple items I'm looking for when I buy stuff from Amazon. :)

[DarkShear]

You need to spend another $5 to get the free shipping, though. True, but I always have multiple items I'm looking for when I buy stuff from Amazon. :)

That must be one big lawn you're mowing.

[Master Zombots]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jWHHDIGx1_A

Some more of the nice, fluid character movements can be seen in this video. Every new scan and video I see gets more more excited for the release of this. :)

Edit: Apparentally, I already posted this; this one is a bit longer though.

[Master Zombots]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=15OQR7MBJGU

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LrhzCxsmwBM

Here's a funny commercial for Dragon Quest IV, heh.

[System_Error]

http://www.siliconera.com/2008/04/16/square-enix-trademarks-chapters-of-the-chosen-any-guesses/


Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen....

way to suck SE.

[ViolenceJack]

Yeah, I broke down and restarted 7 last weekend. I just reached Dharma. I'm amazed as I play it. Sometimes when I replay games, I come across things that I forgot about and I'm like "oh yeah, I remember now".

There are whole scenarios I have absolutley NO memory of whatsoever. It's almost like I'm playing a new game in some instances.

That only works for me, if I havent played a game for 2-5 years..

But 7 was great I couldn't put it down. Stayed up late playing it and ignored my bladder cause I didn't want to stop playing until I -really- had to piss.. I think I logged 98hours on my first playthrough, 120 on my 2nd.

Which way will you be saving Loomin from the bugs?

[Sanctine]

Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen....

way to suck SE.

Nothing but rumors at this point...

But I don't care about the name, or the subtitle. A DQIV is still a DQIV by any other name. And it's still my favourite DQ. <3

[Yazarc]

I never hear people refer to Dragon Quest games by their full names

Pantheon of Evil Spirits (DQ2)
And Into the Legend...(DQ3)
The Guided Ones (DQ4)
Bride of Heaven (DQ5)
Land of Illusion (DQ6)
Warriors of Eden (DQ7)

Even if it was called "Barbie's Fairytale Adventure" DQ4 is worth the purchase. I think the subtitle will be largely ignored like it was for DQ8 anyway.

[Kid Marin]

Nothing but rumors at this point...
"DQIV: Chapters of the Chosen" rumor looks spot on IMO: the japanese subtitle is "The Chosen Ones" (Michibikareshi Monotachi) and DQIV is divided into chapters for each character(s).

[Flußkönig]

Yeah, I could care less what they call it as long as we get DQ IV DS in NA.

[System_Error]

Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen
Square Enix, Inc
E10+
Alcohol Reference,
Animated Blood,
Mild Fantasy Violence,
Mild Language,
Simulated Gambling,
Suggestive Themes
Nintendo DS


www.esrb.com

[Master Zombots]

I'd be happy with the remakes coming over. I've wanted them for a long time. :shock: IV and V look excellent, and hopefully VI will also.

[Xeo]

DQ9 does look amazing and will be one of the best DS games.
My personal opinion for THE best DS game however is Hotel Dusk: Room 215.

[RayFoxSith]

DQV patent confirms US release.

http://www.siliconera.com/2008/04/23/new-square-enix-trademark-hand-of-the-heavenly-bride/

####. Yes.

[Flußkönig]

^Words can't describe how awesome that is!

edit: Just as an afterthought FM5 also had a trademarked named, so just remember that plans can change.

[RayFoxSith]

^Don't ruin the moment!

[EvilHero]

edit: Just as an afterthought FM5 also had a trademarked named, so just remember that plans can change.

This is very true. However, DQIV just recently got rated by the ESRB, i'm sure DQV won't be far behind.

[Flußkönig]

edit: Just as an afterthought FM5 also had a trademarked named, so just remember that plans can change.

This is very true. However, DQIV just recently got rated by the ESRB, i'm sure DQV won't be far behind.

Yeah, I know. I was just trying to steal a tiny bit of Ray's thunder. I am really excited that they are releasing these games in NA.

[Sayckeone]

Get VI ready to go, pls. I want to play it again.

[EvilHero]

Get VI ready to go, pls. I want to play it again.

QFT

[Flußkönig]

Looks like SE has registered a trademark for DQVI as well. Realms of Reverie.

http://www.siliconera.com/2008/04/28/dragon-quest-vi-the-realms-of-reverie/

[Sayckeone]

Geah! DS = best console/handled ever!

[Master Zombots]

Yes - it justs get better and better. :)

[Yazarc]

DQ4 5 and 6 each deserve their own individual threads.

[Kakizaki]

Yeah they probably do.

[Sayckeone]

Agreed. There should just be a DQ section, imo.

[RayFoxSith]

Or just rename the thread?

[Master Zombots]

Alright, I renamed the thread. :)

[Kid Marin]

http://img.gkblogger.com/blog/imgdb/000/000/212/101_2.jpg

[System_Error]

<3 the box art

[Master Zombots]

Yes, that looks awesome. I hope they keep the same art for the North American release.

[Master Zombots]

Ha, a Slime stylus. :P

http://www.shopncsx.com/dragonquestslimestylus.aspx

[Kid Marin]

DQIV, DQV & DQVI (Zenithia trilogy) announced by Square Enix of America: http://na.square-enix.com/zenithia/

DQIV (website): http://na.square-enix.com/dq4/
Release date: 9/16

[Flußkönig]

It is so sweet to have all three games confirmed for NA!!!!!

[Bid]

Finally I can play all the games in the series officially! I am buying this on day 1 for sure.

[zippedpinhead]

Life makes sense again,

[Tivor]

Awesome news!!!!

[Sayckeone]

All DMF1s. Can't wait to play VI again. I got to the point where you gather all the legendary armor and my save states and ingame saves disappeared. That's right before the end...

[RayFoxSith]

Hell yeah. Day one.

[Olethros]

awesome.

[System_Error]

Day 2 >_>

[Sei]

Day one'd

[Futomimi]

OMG YAY

[Kakizaki]

Cool.

[Master Zombots]

Nice! This is excellent news! Now all we need is a release date for Dragon Quest IX. :)

[Bid]

Official Announcement from Square Enix:

http://www.square-enix.com/na/company/press/2008/0521_1/

[DarkShear]

I'm diggity down, fo sho fo sho.

[Kid Marin]

http://www.siliconera.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2008/05/dqiv_boxart.jpg

[DamnedToBeFree]

Day One for me.


I gotta say though, I've played the original Dragon Warrior IV, and I wasn't impressed.

[Master Zombots]

Wow, that boxart is better than the Japanese art. :shock:

[Flußkönig]

Wow, that boxart is better than the Japanese art. :shock:

I think so as well.

[DarkShear]

Wow, that boxart is better than the Japanese art. :shock:

Agreed.

[RayFoxSith]

####, this is seriously making me want to pick up a used Gameboy Color for DQ III.

[slayn]

####, this is seriously making me want to pick up a used Gameboy Color for DQ III.

You... You don't have a GBA of some sort? :shock: I didn't know such people existed.

[Sayckeone]

I don't. I got the original GB, and after that I didn't own a single handheld until the DS.

[Sanctine]

I never even bought a handheld until the DS.

[Sei]

I only had a Game boy Color and a brick until the DS. Skipped GBA completely.

Worked out fine, DS plays GBA, and the first GBA's were terrible.

Love my psp, too.

[RayFoxSith]

You... You don't have a GBA of some sort? :shock: I didn't know such people existed.

Nope. I had the Gameboy Pocket and Color, but never an Advance. The DS is technically my newest Gameboy in about five or six years.
But looking online, these things (GBCs) run about $10.

[Kakizaki]

DQ III Reprise was worth owning a handheld for. But buy a GBA Ray to see it on a screen with better resolution. Awesome, awesome game.

[Sanctine]

DQ III Reprise was worth owning a handheld for. But buy a GBA Ray to see it on a screen with better resolution. Awesome, awesome game.

I was actually thinking about doing that, myself. I'm sure I can find a GBA for cheap. The game, on the other hand...

[Inzaghi]

Unless you're looking for a complete boxed copy, the game's pretty easy to find. I just picked up DQI&II and DQIII a month or so ago at a random GameStop.

[Sayckeone]

DQ III Reprise was worth owning a handheld for. But buy a GBA Ray to see it on a screen with better resolution. Awesome, awesome game.
Why not the DS?

[Bid]

The DS can't play GBC games.

[Sei]

^ Because it doesn't like game boy color carts.

[Master Zombots]

Actually, I haven't played any of my Gameboy Color games for a long time; I never knew that the DS couldn't play them.

[DarkShear]

I never even bought a handheld until the DS.

Same and I must admit, it's a pretty fantastic gadget. Now if only it could toast my bread it would amaze my friends even more.

[Sanctine]

Unless you're looking for a complete boxed copy, the game's pretty easy to find. I just picked up DQI&II and DQIII a month or so ago at a random GameStop.

Yeah, I meant boxed. Used handheld boxed games are a bitch to track down.

[Sayckeone]

The DS can't play GBC games.
lol ####. I knew that too. I guess I just wasn't thinking.

[RayFoxSith]

But buy a GBA Ray to see it on a screen with better resolution. Awesome, awesome game.

I'm hittin' the stores tomorrow.

[DarkShear]

So the GBA plays Game Boy Color games?

Also, hand held game boxes are complete ####. Well at least before the DS/PSP game cases. But the few times I've bought a used GBA game with a 'box', it's a worthless floppy piece of junk. Why I don't care about paying extra for a box.

[Sei]

^ GBA plays every Gameboy cart up to itself. DS only plays GBA and itself.

[Master Zombots]

But the few times I've bought a used GBA game with a 'box', it's a worthless floppy piece of junk. Why I don't care about paying extra for a box. I see what you are saying about the boxes being sort of weak, but they aren't bad if you keep them in nice condition. Also, I think those who collect the box (like me) collect it for more than the box itself - like the manuals and other things that are included.

[DarkShear]

[quote=DarkShear]Also, I think those who collect the box (like me) collect it for more than the box itself - like the manuals and other things that are included.

I can understand the collection aspect, but paying the extra money for a flimsy craptastic box that is destined to break down just isn't worth it in my opinion. If it's a hard case I'll consider paying the extra cash and definitely if it's a disc so it doesn't get scratched up.

But paying an extra $20 or $30 for a GBA box...no thanks.

[Master Zombots]

http://ds.ign.com/articles/876/876463p1.html

Here's a nice article about the sales of numerous Square Enix titles, as well as some promising predictions for Dragon Quest IX.

http://dsmedia.ign.com/ds/image/article/787/787951/dragon-quest-ix-protectors-of-the-sky-20070512020226523_640w.jpg

[DarkShear]

http://ds.ign.com/articles/876/876463p1.html

Here's a nice article about the sales of numerous Square Enix titles, as well as some promising predictions for Dragon Quest IX.

http://dsmedia.ign.com/ds/image/article/787/787951/dragon-quest-ix-protectors-of-the-sky-20070512020226523_640w.jpg

So DQIX is going to be a DS game? Smart move.

[Voodoo]

http://ds.ign.com/articles/876/876463p1.html

Here's a nice article about the sales of numerous Square Enix titles, as well as some promising predictions for Dragon Quest IX.

http://dsmedia.ign.com/ds/image/article/787/787951/dragon-quest-ix-protectors-of-the-sky-20070512020226523_640w.jpg

So DQIX is going to be a DS game? Smart move.

You just realized this? Damn you really are sheltered aren't you.

[DarkShear]

You just realized this? Damn you really are sheltered aren't you.

I try to read up on future video games as little as possible. Definitely games that do not have a NA release date.

[Voodoo]

You just realized this? Damn you really are sheltered aren't you.

I try to read up on future video games as little as possible. Definitely games that do not have a NA release date.

lol

[DamnedToBeFree]

Hopefully the emphasis on multi-player gameplay won't detract from the single-player experience.

[Master Zombots]

I doubt that it will. Hopefully the single player journey will be entirely different than the multiplayer one. There could possibly be two save files, one for a custom online character and one for the traditional game.

[RayFoxSith]

I wonder why DQIV is gonna take so long to get here. Wasn't there English text in there already? Unless they're adding some new features....

[DamnedToBeFree]

They're probably waiting so they can release IV, V, and VI close together.

[RayFoxSith]

I hope that's the case, I really don't want to be waiting to play V and VI in 2010.

[slayn]

I wonder why DQIV is gonna take so long to get here. Wasn't there English text in there already? Unless they're adding some new features....

September's not that far away...

[Flußkönig]

I wonder why DQIV is gonna take so long to get here. Wasn't there English text in there already? Unless they're adding some new features....

September's not that far away...

Yeah but as Ray mentioned the Japanese release included an English localized script that was far along enough to play through the game and understand what was going on. That was back in Nov of 2007.

[Sayckeone]

Ray, how is DQ3 coming along? What's your party make up?

I have a Helpless M Thief, a Foolish F Warrior, and a Romantic F Cleric.

EDIT: I'm beginning to question the worth of my thief. Might trade him in for a mage.

[RayFoxSith]

I've got a vain cleric, an alert warrior, and a tomboy mage. They've been pretty good to me. My hero turned out to be selfish.

[Sayckeone]

My hero is smart.

I like answering questions at the beginning of games. More titles needs to do this.

[RayFoxSith]

They never did that in the original, did they?

[zippedpinhead]

no the questioning waterfall was only added in the remix versions of DQIII.


Also, I personally would recommend you trade that Thief for a Jester (F, but M would work). I never really had a need for a Mage until I actually had my characters leveled enough to get to the class change level. I believe that is 20

[Sayckeone]

Jester huh? I hear that's one of those classes that you have to know what you're doing in order for them to be useful. It's worth a shot, I guess.

[EvilHero]

I didn't find thieves totally useless. I originally changed my Priest to a Thief at Dharma temple and he became the fastest thing in the game, being able to cast healing spells first during a boss fight was really useful.

Now Thief by itself, yeah I kinda find that useless. Combined him with another class and its alot better.

[Sayckeone]

EH, I'll look inot trying that out. Sounds like a good idea.

Pachisi Track is awesome. Please tell me I can buy tickets at some point.

DQ always has the best mini games.

[Kakizaki]

That Pachisi track is one of my all time favorite mini games.

Sayck, certain classes are more useful in how the help you build stats (even if they are halved at class change). Jester is one of those classes.

[DamnedToBeFree]

Man now you guys got me curious. I need to find a copy of DQIII....

[DarkShear]

Man now you guys got me curious. I need to find a copy of DQIII....

Ebay Holmes!

[RayFoxSith]

Or Gamestop. They still sell original Gameboy games for cheap.
Which reminds me, how much did you get your GBA, Sayck? I got mine for $25.

[Sayckeone]

####. Mine was $50. Has a bunch of deep scratches on top too. I got ripped off.

And yeah, DQ3 is $5 at GS, and considering how quickly both Ray and I found it, you shouldn't have any trouble, Damned.

[DamnedToBeFree]

If the local Gamestops/Funcolands around here had any copies, I would've bought one by now. Trust me. I check for these types of games almost every week. I just went ahead and ordered a copy on Amazon. It was $13, which isn't too bad, I suppose. Cheaper than I expected.

[Yazarc]

It's hard to believe this is your first time through DQ3 guys. Such a good game....

Have you looked into getting the 2 in 1 cart with DW1 and 2 on it?

[Sayckeone]

^I never owned a GBC or GBA, and my GB broke ages ago. If I had something to play it on, I probably would have done so much sooner. I might look into DQ1&2; dunno yet. Is it up to the same standard as 3, or does it have an older, more archaic, feel to it?

[Yazarc]

They were rebalanced and aren't nearly as tedious as the originals, but they're basically still the same games you played on the NES. Worth it to a DQ fan I suppose....

That reminds me...I never did finish the second game on the GB.

[DamnedToBeFree]

I own DQ I+II. Played though a bit of the first. Haven't gotten around to playing the second.

[Sei]

So, are they easy now? (re: rebalanced)

[Sayckeone]

I can say 3 isn't too hard.

[RayFoxSith]

Yeah. It's a breeze.

[EvilHero]

Funny people are just starting to pick this up, I just finished it off after a several year hiatus. I'm considering going through the end game, not quite too sure yet.

BTW Saycke, yeah I found the thief was quite useful by end game. Provided I changed him from a Cleric who had learned all his healing spells, having someone who can cast support spells and use the sage rock before anyone else was a huge help.

I definetly recommend picking up DQ 1+2 if you can. Pretty much the same stuff you'd expect in 3, minus the class/personality system.

[Dead to Rights]

Funny people are just starting to pick this up

I heard through the grapevine that Bukakizaki is not pleased. The only thing that could be MOAR heartbreaking is if someone said "Hey, maybe I'll pick up that game called Vagrant Story? I think. Do you guys know if it's any good?" ugh. :o

[Sei]

I can say 3 isn't too hard.

Sadness. :(

[Yazarc]

I wouldn't call DW3 any easier or harder than any other DW game. Ray and Sayck are probably having an easy time because they know how to play the system. If you don't take your time and mess with the classes and things like that, you're gonna struggle. Enix could've really jacked up the tedium of the game but they didn't. The balance and pacing is brilliant.

It's a far cry from let's say the first game which really only consisted of attack, attack, heal, attack, attack, heal, grind, grind, grind, grind, grind, die.....Which is what a lot of RPGs force you to do.

[Zachalmighty]

Sqaure instantly announced the DQ's for US release after they got their 07 fiscal year report back. 40% profit loss in the US, I wonder why. Maybe because they only choose to remake and give us crappy IP's :/

They are definitely not tiding us over well until the next FF game.

[DamnedToBeFree]

I'm playing DQ II right now. It's not hard, but it is extremely tedious. Literally every other step lands me in a battle. I actually lost track of where I was going.

[Kakizaki]

Funny people are just starting to pick this up

I heard through the grapevine that Bukakizaki is not pleased. The only thing that could be MOAR heartbreaking is if someone said "Hey, maybe I'll pick up that game called Vagrant Story? I think. Do you guys know if it's any good?" ugh. :o


lol.

[Yazarc]

Sqaure instantly announced the DQ's for US release after they got their 07 fiscal year report back. 40% profit loss in the US, I wonder why. Maybe because they only choose to remake and give us crappy IP's :/

They are definitely not tiding us over well until the next FF game.

DQ>>>>>>>>>>>>FF

I'm perfectly happy with their decision.

[Master Zombots]

DQ>>>>>>>>>>>>FF .
Actually, that seems to be true, and I have only played two of the Dragon Quest games, compared to many Final Fantasy titles. True medieval fantasy has always been my favourite genre of media.

[Kakizaki]

8)

[Voodoo]

DQ>>>>>>>>>>>>FF .
Actually, that seems to be true, and I have only played two of the Dragon Quest games, compared to many Final Fantasy titles. True medieval fantasy has always been my favourite genre of media.

NO WOBOTS!!!!!! :shock:

[Sayckeone]

I have news for MZ. DQ has robots.

[Voodoo]

Say it isn't so.

[Sayckeone]

Holy ####! Ray, take a look at DQ3's world map! I just realized what it is.

Ha! Romaly. I see what they did there!

[RayFoxSith]

LOL, I was gonna say one of the continents looked a lot like Africa.

[Master Zombots]

DQ has robots. I merely commented that I wasn't highly interested in games with robots; they can still be great games. I've played Final Fantasy games with advanced items, and Summon Night: Swordcraft Story had a few, and I consider them to be excellent games.

[Voodoo]

I have officially lost faith in the purity of MZs game collection :cry:

[Sayckeone]

advanced items
LOL

[Kakizaki]

Speaking of advanced items.....

http://www.atarihq.com/tsr/books/fc/dqm.html


That seems pretty interesting.

[Master Zombots]

The Japanese site for Dragon Quest V has been updated.

http://www.square-enix.co.jp/dragonquest/4to6/dsdq5/index.html

[Master Zombots]

Well, sales are continually predicted to be high for the DS exclusive Dragon Quest IX.

http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=email_en&refer=asia&sid=a2Dv8ZS0zIbc

Company President Yoichi Wada predicted 10 million units would be sold worldwide. And, as the many articles mention, that would be quite a feat for a third party publisher; however, it is Square Enix.

[Sayckeone]

LOL I just encountered this enemy at the southern end of the African continent in DQ3.

http://img519.imageshack.us/img519/4439/shamanqt3.jpg

[Kakizaki]

I've been goofing around with DQ II. I never have finished it.

[Sayckeone]

^I'm gonna see if I can find the 2in1 cart. I just hope the encounter rate isn't as bad as I hear.

[Kakizaki]

It can be bad, but I have played far worse.

[Sayckeone]

I'm sure I have too, but I don't know if I have the patience for that sort of thing anymore. I'll definitely give them a shot though. I liked everything from VI and up (and I, if it would have played longer than 10 minutes), so why not?

[Sei]

Hayden looks like she has a beard in this incarnation :(.

[DamnedToBeFree]

I just hope the encounter rate isn't as bad as I hear.


Oh it's bad.

[Sayckeone]

Hayden looks like she has a beard in this incarnation :(.
LOL No it doesn't!

####...

[Futomimi]

Yeah, I liked your last Hayden av better.

[Sayckeone]

I hate you guys. :(

[Sanctine]

Wait, what? Put it back! I wanna see!

[Sayckeone]

YEESH! You people are pains! lol

[Kakizaki]

It's not bad. Just as good as the other.

[Dead to Rights]

Stop all the Hayden hate! Stop all the Hayden hate! Stop all the Hayden hate! Stop all the Hayden hate! Stop all the Hayden hate! Stop all the Hayden hate! Stop all the Hayden hate! Stop all the Hayden hate! Stop all the Hayden hate! Stop all the Hayden hate! Stop all the Hayden hate! Stop all the Hayden hate! Stop all the Hayden hate! Stop all the Hayden hate! Stop all the Hayden hate! Stop all the Hayden hate! Stop all the Hayden hate! Stop all the Hayden hate! Stop all the Hayden hate! Stop all the Hayden hate! Stop all the Hayden hate! Stop all the Hayden hate! Stop all the Hayden hate! Stop all the Hayden hate! Stop all the Hayden hate! Stop all the Hayden hate! Stop all the Hayden hate! Stop all the Hayden hate!

It's not bad. Just as good as the other.

Thanks, bro.

[Sayckeone]

I said to myself, "#### the haters." Now DTR agrees. Fine! :evil:

[Futomimi]

I showed you the pic for the perfect new avatar, but nooooo. You said it was scary.

[Sayckeone]

LOL It is kinda scary. Plus, I'd have to resize it, and I don't feel like doing that right now.

[Dead to Rights]

I loved the new Hayden av just as much as I did the original, hermanito. Quick, someone shower me with Hayden pictures!

[Sayckeone]

I have a problem. I want to change classes, but I want to learn all the skills in my current classes, but if I wait till that's done, I won't want to bother rebuilding my levels. I don't know what to do.

EDIT: I just changed my Thief into a Sage.

EDIT2: Why the #### isn't my Sage gaining stats at any of his level gains?

[EvilHero]

^Because you touch yourself at night.


Edit:

I have a problem. I want to change classes, but I want to learn all the skills in my current classes, but if I wait till that's done, I won't want to bother rebuilding my levels. I don't know what to do.

It really depends if your willing to relevel. I remember I changed my priest over to a thief a little early, I never did get some of the better healing spells, I regretted it for the rest of the game.

About your Sage, i'm not entirely sure why he's not gaining levels, maybe its the personality?

[Sayckeone]

Now see, my Thief's personality was Bully, but I changed him to a Sage and his personality to Sharp, but it reverted back to Bully. Personalities are lame, imo. They've pretty much ruined the job system for me.

[RayFoxSith]

http://www.siliconera.com/2008/07/01/many-monsters-tamed-in-the-dragon-quest-v-preview-video/

Dragon Quest V vid and some details. I'm honestly looking forward to this more than the other two games.

[Flußkönig]

The E3 2008 DQIV trailer. http://www.gamevideos.com/video/id/19954

[DamnedToBeFree]

Probably a little late in posting this:

http://ds.ign.com/articles/889/889357p1.html

[Master Zombots]

So, Japan is getting Dragon Quest IX in March... Worldwide releases please. :)

[RayFoxSith]

DQV needs to come out ASAP. I'm anxious for the announcement.

[dragonlife29]

Goddamn, the first page of this thread was brutal for the Master Zombots guy =/

Anyway, my first taste of the series was VIII, but I didn't like it as much as I thought I would, so I haven't even beaten it...and I've had it since it came out.

With IV, I had this "feeling" I would like it much more than I ever could VIII, and I was right! I'm currently on Chapter 3 and like it a lot. The accents are a little annoying, though, to be honest.

[Haderach]

Dragon Quest IX TGS 2008 trailer

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SI7u1wp30LQ

[Master Zombots]

Wow, that trailer was ownage! Thanks for posting it. This game seems pretty epic to me, and each piece of new content makes it appear better and better; I am so excited for it. :)

[Haderach]

http://www.gamekyo.com/Webmasters/Images/55451020081017_122935_1_big.jpg

http://www.gamekyo.com/Webmasters/Images/55451020081017_122935_0_big.jpg

[Master Zombots]

It's interesting to see some of the other outfits available in Dragon Quest IX. Thanks for posting those scans. :)

[Master Zombots]

Here's a really nice trailer for the game. Click on the image in the lower left of the screen to play the video. It is similiar to the TGS trailer, but it has a higher level of quality.

http://www.dqix.jp/

[Sei]

Just finished DQ 4. Awesome Awesome game. Can't wait for this one. And for 5 and 6 for that matter.

[RayFoxSith]

http://www.siliconera.com/2008/11/11/square-enix-hands-dragon-quest-v-to-north-america-this-february/

Hell yes! Hell yes! Hell yes! Hell yes! Hell yes! Hell yes! Hell yes! Hell yes! Hell yes! Hell yes! Hell yes! Hell yes! Hell yes! Hell yes! Hell yes! Hell yes! Hell yes! Hell yes! Hell yes! Hell yes! Hell yes! Hell yes! Hell yes! Hell yes! Hell yes! Hell yes! Hell yes! Hell yes! Hell yes! Hell yes!

[Sei]

^ Hell yes! Hell yes! Hell yes! Hell yes! Hell yes! Hell yes! Hell yes!

[StrikeRaider]

The distortions in this thread are massive! Anyway you can marry people? That's crazy yo.

[Master Zombots]

More cool news:

http://www.famitsu.com/game/news/1220080_1124.html

Well, it isn't news so much as cool information about the character customization options. :)

[sfried]

Dragon Quest X announced for Wii (http://www.1up.com/do/newsStory?cId=3171750).

[Sei]

Nice, really looking forward to it. I hope they don't make it too easy.

[frequency]

I just hope there isn't any forced arm flailing just for the sake of it.. If I have to swing my arms, have it at least make sense~!

[Sei]

^ How about waggling? :)

[frequency]

Waggle. Arm flailage. Same thing.




...I'll waggle you!

I think I have particularly weak arms. That racing game in Raving Rabbids almost broke my arms off.

[Sei]

Spend some time with Wii Zelda and No more heroes, that'll build you some arms!.

The Wario game is also an excellent option!.

Boy, I really need to get more Wii games. Last one I got was Dokapon, and previous to that, hmm, dunno.

Which is part of why I really look forward to this, the Wii needs more RPG's and non wagglefests :) Dokapon is great.

[frequency]

I don't think I should have to strengthen my arms to play games. I think devs should accomodate weaklings like me and allow me to play with only my thumbs and index fingers like I've done since the SNES. :p

I purposely bought Zelda for the Gamecube to avoid having to swing my arms to attack. I've been meaning to pick up No More Heroes one of these days though.

Most Wii games I have are casual games. I rarely ever play my Wii. Just bring it out for group gatherings because my non-gamer acquaintances still go crazy over the thing for some reason.

[Master Zombots]

http://ds.ign.com/articles/949/949428p1.html

Wow - that sounds awesome!

[SickleCellAnemia]

Dragon Quest V IGN review:
http://ds.ign.com/articles/953/953411p1.html

[jj984jj]

I can't wait to pick DQV up, less than a week now!

S-E just delivered some bad news though, DQIX has been delayed to July 11th in Japan. :(

[xHaseox]

I'm so pissed about the delay. >_> At least this will give me time to catch up with my backlog.

[Master Zombots]

It does stink that Dragon Quest IX has been delayed. :( We might have to wait until the end of 2009 for it now. :o

[Raven_Yuri]

This game is really looking to be one of the best DS games. The fact that the sprites actually change depending on what equipment you have equipped is particularly appealing. The graphics also look nice and mesh well, I think.

Here's a video with some gameplay:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uQx8JqJS2xI

I'm sure you've all seen this one already, but alas it is wonderful:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O6kZi4qFAAI

Here are some nice images:

http://www.jeux-france.com/news20010_dragon-quest-ix-en-images.html

Awesome videos and images ^_^ this looks promising as i've been working on the joker game the past month.

[Yazarc]

I'm picking up DQ5 today....I can't wait!

[EvilHero]

I really want to pick this up too. I'm right at the final boss of IV. Unfortunately, Best Buy won't be getting it in until later.

[Yazarc]

Are people ignoring the release of DQ5 or something? I figured more board members would chattering about it for sure.....

[Sei]

^ I'm picking it up, really liked 4. Won't play it for a while tho, lots of games are go atm.

[EvilHero]

Just picked this up along with Fire emblem. I flipped through the first few pages of the guide earlier.

I never got to the point where you have kids in the SNES version, but i'm a little disappointed that your choice of wife only seems to effect the appearance of your children and nothing else (according to the guide, anyway.) Kind of hoping it was like Phantasy Star 3.