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Title: Dragon's Dogma II, brehs
Post by: Let's Cyber on May 24, 2022, 11:27:27 AM
https://www.dragonsdogma.com/en-us/

(https://i.imgur.com/DoHFGC4.png)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m288A_GlqoQ
(https://i.imgur.com/OziRLn5.png)
(https://i.imgur.com/0OGenhu.png)


 :cruise :cruise :cruise
Title: Re: Capcom updated the Dragon's Dogma website for its 10th anniversary.
Post by: HardcoreRetro on May 24, 2022, 11:36:52 AM
They're masterworks all, you can't go wrong.
Title: Re: Capcom updated the Dragon's Dogma website for its 10th anniversary.
Post by: demi on May 24, 2022, 11:54:52 AM
wolves cum in packs
Title: Re: Capcom updated the Dragon's Dogma website for its 10th anniversary.
Post by: Svejk on May 24, 2022, 03:02:19 PM
:dsp :woooo :ohyeah :itagaki :mouf :hulk :bolo :phil :rejoice :lawd :tauntaun
Title: Re: Capcom updated the Dragon's Dogma website for its 10th anniversary.
Post by: Supermanisdead on May 24, 2022, 08:38:46 PM
All roads lead to Gran Soren  :'(
Title: Re: Capcom updated the Dragon's Dogma website for its 10th anniversary.
Post by: Svejk on June 06, 2022, 12:35:40 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AIA3RdAhvCQ

Definitely not Aubrey Ashburn, but still....  :aah
Title: Re: Capcom updated the Dragon's Dogma website for its 10th anniversary.
Post by: Svejk on June 06, 2022, 04:45:20 PM
The rumor atm is that DD2 will be revealed during the Summer Gamesfest this Thursday.  Actual gameplay and release date will be dropped at Gamescom in August; Q4 2022.  Will be cross-gen.

Edit:  Make that Capcom's own showcase; Capcom Showcase, streaming June 13th, 6pm EST  :hyper

This'll be me with with Elden Ring afterwards...

(https://c.tenor.com/ZKFsgZo7060AAAAd/sidney-bernstein-beverly.gif)
  :betty
Title: Re: Capcom updated the Dragon's Dogma website for its 10th anniversary.
Post by: Svejk on June 13, 2022, 05:34:25 PM
Let's get this hype train going!!!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_sw_e9QXQ-8
Title: Re: Capcom updated the Dragon's Dogma website for its 10th anniversary.
Post by: Nintex on June 13, 2022, 05:43:47 PM
I never got around to playing Dragon's Dogma.

Maybe I should change that sometime, better on PC or Xbox?
Title: Re: Capcom updated the Dragon's Dogma website for its 10th anniversary.
Post by: Svejk on June 13, 2022, 05:56:16 PM
I never got around to playing Dragon's Dogma.

Maybe I should change that sometime, better on PC or Xbox?
PC has unlocked framerate... it was never patched for current gen..
Title: Re: Capcom updated the Dragon's Dogma website for its 10th anniversary.
Post by: bork on June 13, 2022, 06:17:48 PM
I never got around to playing Dragon's Dogma.

Maybe I should change that sometime, better on PC or Xbox?

It's 30 FPS on console no matter what you play it on.  IIRC PC cap was 150 fps.
Title: Re: Capcom updated the Dragon's Dogma website for its 10th anniversary.
Post by: Bebpo on June 13, 2022, 06:50:42 PM
I feel like 2022 is the year of gamers not getting what they want from companies.

I guess this could change if they announce DD2 in a couple of days...
Title: Re: Capcom updated the Dragon's Dogma website for its 10th anniversary.
Post by: Let's Cyber on June 13, 2022, 06:52:07 PM
Itsuno showed up at the Capcom showcase to announce...a 10th anniversary celebration video on Thursday.

  :wut

Title: Re: Capcom updated the Dragon's Dogma website for its 10th anniversary.
Post by: Svejk on June 13, 2022, 07:00:24 PM
"News of this video makes my heart heavy and my prostate weak...  My nutsack is full to bursting"
(https://watchandlearnpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/images.jpg)
Title: Re: Capcom updated the Dragon's Dogma website for its 10th anniversary.
Post by: BIONIC on June 13, 2022, 07:21:01 PM
Brehs, DMC5 only released in 2019. DD2 is a next gen open world RPG. I have no idea why anyone was expecting it in less than 4-5 years especially with covid. Felt like I was on crazy pills.
Title: Re: Capcom updated the Dragon's Dogma website for its 10th anniversary.
Post by: Svejk on June 13, 2022, 07:35:29 PM
Brehs, DMC5 only released in 2019. DD2 is a next gen open world RPG. I have no idea why anyone was expecting it in less than 4-5 years especially with covid. Felt like I was on crazy pills.
According to leak, it'll be last gen too like Elden Ring.  Definitely not expecting a trailer or anything, just want the acknowledgement that it is indeed coming and maybe a title splash.... My guess is March of 2023 the earliest for release.
Title: Re: Capcom updated the Dragon's Dogma website for its 10th anniversary.
Post by: bork on June 13, 2022, 09:49:47 PM
Brehs, DMC5 only released in 2019. DD2 is a next gen open world RPG. I have no idea why anyone was expecting it in less than 4-5 years especially with covid. Felt like I was on crazy pills.

I think people were just expecting an announcement.
Title: Re: Capcom updated the Dragon's Dogma website for its 10th anniversary.
Post by: Let's Cyber on June 14, 2022, 01:02:40 PM
I fully expect this to be a 2024 game to be honest, I just want official confirmation.

 :idont
Title: Re: Capcom updated the Dragon's Dogma website for its 10th anniversary.
Post by: Svejk on June 14, 2022, 08:20:49 PM
You will not get any better deal than this for Dragon's Dogma: DA...  This is a friggin steal...

https://store.steampowered.com/app/367500/Dragons_Dogma_Dark_Arisen/
Title: Re: Capcom updated the Dragon's Dogma website for its 10th anniversary.
Post by: Let's Cyber on June 15, 2022, 06:24:38 AM
The PC version was such a game changer.

A 60 FPS update for the PS4/XBO versions for current gen would be really ace.
Title: Re: Capcom updated the Dragon's Dogma website for its 10th anniversary.
Post by: Nintex on June 15, 2022, 06:05:22 PM
You will not get any better deal than this for Dragon's Dogma: DA...  This is a friggin steal...

https://store.steampowered.com/app/367500/Dragons_Dogma_Dark_Arisen/
It's $1 cheaper on Xbox but I'll probably get it on PC.
Title: Re: Capcom updated the Dragon's Dogma website for its 10th anniversary.
Post by: Svejk on June 15, 2022, 07:52:16 PM
You will not get any better deal than this for Dragon's Dogma: DA...  This is a friggin steal...

https://store.steampowered.com/app/367500/Dragons_Dogma_Dark_Arisen/
It's $1 cheaper on Xbox but I'll probably get it on PC.
Unless they shadow drop an update for the console versions during tomorrow's showcase, that $1 will go a long way playing it on PC.
Title: Re: Capcom updated the Dragon's Dogma website for its 10th anniversary.
Post by: Svejk on June 16, 2022, 01:50:56 PM
Some people are discovering there are “preorder links” on the Dragon’s Dogma site.  People are now speculating that they might reveal a full-on, RE2-4 style Remake of DD instead of a sequel, seeing as the whole western half of the original Gransys map was never used; A fully realized Dragon’s Dogma 1.   I would be 100% quite fine with this.  At this point, I’ll take anything game related to DD; Another DLC, a next gen patch for DA, Remake, DD2, anything… Gimme gimme gimme.
Title: Re: Capcom updated the Dragon's Dogma website for its 10th anniversary.
Post by: MMaRsu on June 16, 2022, 02:00:46 PM
Ugh not more fucking remakes man
Title: Re: Capcom updated the Dragon's Dogma website for its 10th anniversary.
Post by: MMaRsu on June 16, 2022, 02:02:54 PM
Quote
the pre-order page was for some dark arisen branded skateboard, nothing more
Title: Re: Capcom updated the Dragon's Dogma website for its 10th anniversary.
Post by: Svejk on June 16, 2022, 02:06:52 PM
Ugh not more fucking remakes man
Well, if any other game other than Xenogears that deserves it, it's this.... :elon
Title: Re: Capcom updated the Dragon's Dogma website for its 10th anniversary.
Post by: Svejk on June 16, 2022, 02:08:19 PM
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the pre-order page was for some dark arisen branded skateboard, nothing more
:dead :noah :stahp
Title: Re: Capcom updated the Dragon's Dogma website for its 10th anniversary.
Post by: Pissy F Benny on June 16, 2022, 02:19:07 PM
Capcom are going mid 10s square with this shit :aweshum

(https://i.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/newsfeed/001/132/573/7c6.gif)
Title: Re: Capcom updated the Dragon's Dogma website for its 10th anniversary.
Post by: HardcoreRetro on June 16, 2022, 02:38:28 PM
*Hideaki Itsuno walks on stage*

"Here it is, the sequel to Dragon's Dogma.

Dragon's Sugma.

Sugma balls."

*mic drop*
Title: Re: Capcom updated the Dragon's Dogma website for its 10th anniversary.
Post by: Svejk on June 16, 2022, 02:44:39 PM
Even worse, announce a mobile version of DD.   :doge
Title: Re: Capcom updated the Dragon's Dogma website for its 10th anniversary.
Post by: MMaRsu on June 16, 2022, 03:31:03 PM
Filled with microtransactions, a season pass, a battle pass and introducing, special Dragons Dogma's NFT's!

Title: Re: Capcom updated the Dragon's Dogma website for its 10th anniversary.
Post by: Nintex on June 16, 2022, 04:07:58 PM
Dragon's Dogma Nintendo Switch Cloud Version
Title: Re: Capcom updated the Dragon's Dogma website for its 10th anniversary.
Post by: Pissy F Benny on June 16, 2022, 04:46:28 PM
Isn't the already a switch port?
Title: Re: Capcom updated the Dragon's Dogma website for its 10th anniversary.
Post by: MMaRsu on June 16, 2022, 05:06:50 PM
If they were really gonna announce a sequel, wouldnt they do it during the big Capcom conference?
Title: Re: Capcom updated the Dragon's Dogma website for its 10th anniversary.
Post by: Svejk on June 16, 2022, 05:15:23 PM
If they were really gonna announce a sequel, wouldnt they do it during the big Capcom conference?
Dragon's Dogma definitely deserves it's own showcase.  :esports
Title: Re: Capcom updated the Dragon's Dogma website for its 10th anniversary.
Post by: Svejk on June 16, 2022, 05:42:53 PM
Getting ready bois
(https://i.gifer.com/9O8x.gif)
Title: Re: Capcom updated the Dragon's Dogma website for its 10th anniversary.
Post by: Let's Cyber on June 16, 2022, 05:49:05 PM
I expect nothing but will appreciate anything.

 :playa
Title: Re: Capcom updated the Dragon's Dogma website for its 10th anniversary.
Post by: MMaRsu on June 16, 2022, 05:53:08 PM
Dragons Dogma DLC for Fall Guys!

Play as the Arisen and jump to victory!
Title: Re: Capcom updated the Dragon's Dogma website for its 10th anniversary.
Post by: MMaRsu on June 16, 2022, 06:01:27 PM
And so it begins
Title: Re: Capcom updated the Dragon's Dogma website for its 10th anniversary.
Post by: MMaRsu on June 16, 2022, 06:02:19 PM
Dragons Dogma 2 is not comgin :(
Title: Re: Capcom updated the Dragon's Dogma website for its 10th anniversary.
Post by: Svejk on June 16, 2022, 06:14:29 PM
DRAGON'S DOGMA 2 OFFICIALLY COMING!!
spoiler (click to show/hide)
(https://c.tenor.com/hi0KjBC1zawAAAAC/randy-south-park.gif)
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Title: Re: Capcom updated the Dragon's Dogma website for its 10th anniversary.
Post by: bork on June 16, 2022, 06:27:49 PM
https://twitter.com/DragonsDogma/status/1537561220558950402?cxt=HHwWhMCovZTywdYqAAAA
Title: Re: Capcom updated the Dragon's Dogma website for its 10th anniversary.
Post by: MMaRsu on June 16, 2022, 06:28:40 PM
omggg
Title: Re: Capcom updated the Dragon's Dogma website for its 10th anniversary.
Post by: demi on June 16, 2022, 06:38:33 PM
Not coming for like 2 years lmao

But it's coming
Title: Re: Capcom updated the Dragon's Dogma website for its 10th anniversary.
Post by: Polident Hive on June 16, 2022, 06:50:00 PM
They’re gonna release it the same day as the third Horizon game.
Title: Re: Capcom updated the Dragon's Dogma website for its 10th anniversary.
Post by: Let's Cyber on June 16, 2022, 07:40:19 PM
Not coming for like 2 years lmao

But it's coming
im cumming

 :aah
Title: Re: Capcom updated the Dragon's Dogma website for its 10th anniversary.
Post by: Let's Cyber on June 16, 2022, 07:42:46 PM
RE Engine, several years away and outside the cursed cross-gen window. Shit is going to look amazing

 :cruise
Title: Re: Dragon's Dogma II, brehs
Post by: BIONIC on June 16, 2022, 10:13:07 PM
January or March 2024. You heard it here first folks  :shh
Title: Re: Dragon's Dogma II, brehs
Post by: Let's Cyber on June 17, 2022, 01:27:59 PM
Probably realistic. Capcom has liked that early in the year timeframe for new releases and revealing/hyping them up the summer before.

Title: Re: Dragon's Dogma II, brehs
Post by: Svejk on June 17, 2022, 01:51:09 PM
Was considerring doing some replays on PS4/5 now.... Just now realzing that those latest releases have more trophies than the PS3 version.  :gladbron  May be time to go for the PS4 platty too. 
Title: Re: Dragon's Dogma II, brehs
Post by: Svejk on June 17, 2022, 02:59:43 PM
Classic....

(https://c.tenor.com/ghCz7wIBBwoAAAAd/dragons-dogma-capcom.gif)
 :lawd
Title: Re: Dragon's Dogma II, brehs
Post by: Bebpo on June 17, 2022, 08:19:44 PM
Ah shit, finally gotta sit down and play Dragon's Dogma for more than 30 mins before 2024.
Title: Re: Dragon's Dogma II, brehs
Post by: bork on June 17, 2022, 09:36:31 PM
https://youtu.be/8XBlBPtQW6g

:bow :bow2
Title: Re: Dragon's Dogma II, brehs
Post by: Let's Cyber on June 18, 2022, 07:46:28 AM
Ah shit, finally gotta sit down and play Dragon's Dogma for more than 30 mins before 2024.
Give it time to click. The campaign is pretty dull until the Griffin mission. There is a lot of running around Gran Soren just triggering quests and long stretches of fighting goblins and undead without the cool, big monster fights.  Griffin/Hydra/drake fights is where the game shines but a lot of that is backloaded at the end.

The DLC Expansion Bitterblack Isle is where the game goes from good to fantastic. Best combat scenarios, best atmosphere, most epic moments. :punch
Title: Re: Dragon's Dogma II, brehs
Post by: Svejk on June 18, 2022, 11:48:20 AM
Ah shit, finally gotta sit down and play Dragon's Dogma for more than 30 mins before 2024.
Give it time to click. The campaign is pretty dull until the Griffin mission. There is a lot of running around Gran Soren just triggering quests and long stretches of fighting goblins and undead without the cool, big monster fights.  Griffin/Hydra/drake fights is where the game shines but a lot of that is backloaded at the end.

The DLC Expansion Bitterblack Isle is where the game goes from good to fantastic. Best combat scenarios, best atmosphere, most epic moments. :punch
Bitterblack Isle is one of the greatest gaming dungeons of all time.  It was a "Legacy Dungeon" before they were cool.  :pimp  Absolutely fanatastic...

Yeah the game is a bit of a slow burn at first, but unlocking movesets still way later in the game with the mass of vocations too, the gameplay just keeps getting better throughout even multiple playthroughs..   :delicious  Personally, I find the gameplay and customization still untouchable, even to the likes of Elden Ring.  Still to this day, no other game allows clothing and armor to be mix and matched the way this game allows... Gameplay hit detection is spot on and just feels so damn good and satisfying... I could go on about this game.  Gameplay is truly king in DD. 

Started another game last night.  Only had time to get to Gran Soren and upload my pawn at the Inn.  This game still looks pretty great upscaled tbph.
Title: Re: Dragon's Dogma II, brehs
Post by: Svejk on June 19, 2022, 02:18:48 PM
Man... After playing it so much back on PS3, everything is so familiar, yet playing it now with a much higher resolution, it breathes some new life into it.. Of course riding the high of sequel hype, it's awesome playing this and imagining just how incredible DD2 will be!  There's a lot of other details I don't recall back then too, so it's been a fun refresher.  Strider/Ranger class is the bees knees in this game.  Unleashing arrows turns this game into a medieval RE of sorts...  Just unload on them, stamina providing. 

Got reminded how tense things get during any extended quest when dusk creeps in slowly... The sense of adventure (and terror) is full fledged.  Not having any spammy fast travel (in the beginning) and inventory management, in hopes you brought enough, makes this game exhilarating... Granted, that being said, it does demand some time to travel...  But like Death Stranding, it's about that journey moreso than the destination..  The side quest I just barely made it through early on was escorting Raney to the Great wall..  Forgot how much of a trek this was.. Barely made it and lost my two pawns along the way.  But made it to a camp and set off back to Gran Soren the following morning.  Need to go back to Cassardis and do Quina's quest in Witchwood.  Always enjoyed that one... Going through Witchwood when the dusk is coming?  :whew

If any one is on PS4/5, my pawn is named Twigg.  She's a fighter; soon to be warrior, class at around lvl 17 (18?) She's very loyal and a great protector of the Arisen, but she loves to talk.  :D
Title: Re: Dragon's Dogma II, brehs
Post by: Svejk on June 23, 2022, 05:32:31 PM
They got Dragon's Dogma Online on a prviate server up and running.   :pimp
https://github.com/sebastian-heinz/Arrowgene.DragonsDogmaOnline

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-OWSLW-cubw
Title: Re: Dragon's Dogma II, brehs
Post by: Let's Cyber on May 24, 2023, 06:22:59 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m288A_GlqoQ
Title: Re: Dragon's Dogma II, brehs
Post by: Svejk on May 24, 2023, 07:21:25 PM
Gaming is done.  I need nothing else.  Into the fucking free, bros...
Every other game is piss.
:rejoice :rejoice :rejoice :rejoice :rejoice :rejoice :rejoice :rejoice :rejoice :rejoice :rejoice :rejoice :rejoice :tauntaun

Title: Re: Dragon's Dogma II, brehs
Post by: Svejk on May 24, 2023, 11:56:15 PM
https://twitter.com/headfallsoff/status/1661473646064332802
Title: Re: Dragon's Dogma II, brehs
Post by: Svejk on May 25, 2023, 11:54:54 AM
So glad it’s confirmed to be a single player experience again.  That aspect needed to be left untouched.  I do believe they’ll have a multi-player add-on later, like Mercenaries or something.  Something akin of Ghost of Tsushima MP would be cool.  I’ll be all about some playing together… just don’t shoe horn that shit into my campaign.  Bless you, Itsuno.

It’s looking like this wants to be the actual full realization he initially wanted to achieve.  The opening scene looks to take place way north of the Blue Moon Tower; a portion of the map that was never accessible.

I must’ve watched that trailer close to 10 times now.
spoiler (click to show/hide)
And can't stop looking at the giant harpie's boobz
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Title: Re: Dragon's Dogma II, brehs
Post by: Let's Cyber on May 25, 2023, 03:23:41 PM
And it's difficult to understate this: DD1 came out while Capcom was descending into their dark times. Even before that when dealing with Itsuno's team, execs pushed out DMC4 before it was finished. FFS the second half of that game is literally just running backwards through the same levels as Dante.  :lol Scenarios were cut, weapons were cut, story was left on the cutting room floor.

And as a player you can FEEL the missing content is Dragon's Dogma too. 3 years just isn't enough for a game like this. Even after the short delay from early to mid 2012, it's like the devs got 70% through production and a man in a suit came in, tapped Itsuno and the shoulder and whispered "Time and budget. We need this out by mid 2012". As good as it was and how great some of it's ideas were, it was clearly rushed. The game only started to touch its potential a year later after Dark Arisen came out, with Capcom stupidly deciding to force everyone to rebuy the game and charge $40 bucks for instead of just releasing it as a $20 DLC.

If this hits by mid-2024, that's probably 4 1/2-5 years of dev time with a larger team and more resources than they had in early 2010s.  Modern Capgod with give this time to cook and shit will be amazing when it does hit.  :lawd
Title: Re: Dragon's Dogma II, brehs
Post by: Skullfuckers Anonymous on May 25, 2023, 05:01:10 PM
If they have the moon level in this one then it’s game of the generation.
Title: Re: Dragon's Dogma II, brehs
Post by: Let's Cyber on May 25, 2023, 06:48:56 PM
Devs just be like "Yeah, we included best girl Yennefer, don't worry"

(https://i.imgur.com/V8m51AB.png)


 :preach
Title: Re: Dragon's Dogma II, brehs
Post by: Svejk on June 05, 2023, 11:11:48 AM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kyYhSmnG0yM

 :delicious
Title: Re: Dragon's Dogma II, brehs
Post by: Rahxephon91 on June 05, 2023, 02:55:01 PM
Game looked fantastic.
Title: Re: Dragon's Dogma II, brehs
Post by: Let's Cyber on June 10, 2023, 07:07:52 AM
Game is more or less confirmed to be at Capcom showcase on Monday.

Also it now has a steam page
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2054970/Dragons_Dogma_2/

This might be hitting early next year  :whew
Title: Re: Dragon's Dogma II, brehs
Post by: Let's Cyber on August 31, 2023, 09:22:49 AM
https://twitter.com/DragonsDogma/status/1697127175361577057?s=20

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Dragon's Dogma 2 joins the Capcom lineup at #TGS2023! Tune in to the TGS 2023 Capcom Online Program on 9/21, 7am PT as Director Hideaki Itsuno shares new gameplay and info.

Will be playable demo at the show.
Title: Re: Dragon's Dogma II, brehs
Post by: Svejk on August 31, 2023, 10:36:33 AM
https://twitter.com/DragonsDogma/status/1697127175361577057?s=20

Quote
Dragon's Dogma 2 joins the Capcom lineup at #TGS2023! Tune in to the TGS 2023 Capcom Online Program on 9/21, 7am PT as Director Hideaki Itsuno shares new gameplay and info.

Will be playable demo at the show.
Holy fuck we eatin'!!
Title: Re: Dragon's Dogma II, brehs
Post by: Svejk on September 15, 2023, 12:30:03 AM
Sooooo, what are the chances that they drop a public demo for this during TGS next week?  The first one had a demo (which completely sold me on the game).  Guess it's a stretch, but holy shit that would be awesome.
Title: Re: Dragon's Dogma II, brehs
Post by: Svejk on September 19, 2023, 11:32:12 AM
https://www.capcom-games.com/tgs/en-us/online/

Just two more days before more gameplay is revealed... the hype is unreal. Haven't felt so excited like this about a game in a very long time.  
Already GOTY 2024
Already GOTG
Already the GOAT

(https://media.tenor.com/ymOJdmYM2GUAAAAM/nacho-life.gif)
Title: Re: Dragon's Dogma II, brehs
Post by: Svejk on September 21, 2023, 12:11:00 AM
It's so happening...

(https://i.imgur.com/mINIrS2.png)
(https://i.imgur.com/YuVPXT4.png)
(https://i.imgur.com/AcYNDCK.png)

https://www.reddit.com/r/DragonsDogma/comments/16o35m8/demo_punch_bag/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=mweb3x&utm_name=mweb3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button

https://twitter.com/famitsu/status/1704700617036603514
Title: Re: Dragon's Dogma II, brehs
Post by: Svejk on September 21, 2023, 09:42:46 AM
Ok... gonna be perfectly honest.. from the snippets they've shown and what controls theyve pointed out, there are "concerns".

First off, I know this is probably an older build, but I can't help but to notice some of the animations look.. stiff? Especially the fighter when running... just looks very videogamey average.  The running in DD1, although looked awkward sometimes, it looked way more organic; the character would look around and over their shoulder while moving.  Also hard to tell because people playing are spazzing out running everywhere, not seeing too much of a slow walk where the fighter has his shield in front of him; not on guard , but still prepped, if that makes sense... still too early.

The other thing that people have people have pointed out is that there are only 4 skill slots vs 6... and classes appear to be more set with certain weapons, instead of a class having a variety of weapons usage... Again, too early to tell...

I'm sure my concerns will go out the window in about 20 minutes.  :heh

Lessdodisss...
Title: Re: Dragon's Dogma II, brehs
Post by: Joe Molotov on September 21, 2023, 11:07:29 AM
https://youtu.be/wgrnghg6OkM
Title: Re: Dragon's Dogma II, brehs
Post by: MMaRsu on September 21, 2023, 02:42:26 PM
Yeah when they showed the vocations I was like ehh this looks really plain. But the subclasses looked cool
Title: Re: Dragon's Dogma II, brehs
Post by: Svejk on September 21, 2023, 04:44:53 PM
I’m a bit beside myself by the sheer amount of feels going on so far…  There are concerns, that bring up even more questions now… But the drip feed of the other potential, surprising things you can do… hooo boy. 

I want to write so much atm, but work has pimp slapped me today.  The main concern is the vocations and how they appear to be segregated some at first glance… BUT, it looks like there’s more potential of branching vocations, so that could be seriously awesome.  Pretty much already decided I’m going for that Spear wielding Mage vocation, whatever that was.  Oh man that looks dope.

Also, again, certain animations look… rough.  But again, it could be a generic setting set during character creation.  DD1 has posture(masculine and feminine), height, width… who knows what they’ll include now and how it affects animations. 
So… many … questions….  NEED MORE.

One thing is for sure, this is not a Devil May Cry 2 situation. lul
Title: Re: Dragon's Dogma II, brehs
Post by: remy on September 21, 2023, 06:54:29 PM
I don't think they're going to show literally everything in the first few showings, I'm pretty sure even in the trailer I spied a couple weapons that didn't seem to fit into the vocations we saw. I imagine the reason the base vocations seem to be 1-1 with weapons is the advanced vocations have been expanded.

I trust itsuno as a designer and don't think he would serve something "less" expanded than his previous work.

Mystic Spearhand looked stupid cool. The combination of the blinking to enemies like ff15 and shooting the wolf corpse like a projectile dilated my pupils. stick something like BBI in here and the game will be goated
Title: Re: Dragon's Dogma II, brehs
Post by: Svejk on September 21, 2023, 07:20:29 PM
I don't think they're going to show literally everything in the first few showings, I'm pretty sure even in the trailer I spied a couple weapons that didn't seem to fit into the vocations we saw. I imagine the reason the base vocations seem to be 1-1 with weapons is the advanced vocations have been expanded.

I trust itsuno as a designer and don't think he would serve something "less" expanded than his previous work.

Mystic Spearhand looked stupid cool. The combination of the blinking to enemies like ff15 and shooting the wolf corpse like a projectile dilated my pupils. stick something like BBI in here and the game will be goated
:aah
What Itsuno pointed out regarding the grab physics sounds ludicris too... Sounds like there's so much potential for spearheading enemies while running, ground and pound, disarming, etc.  Oh man.. Fucking bring it all on.

But yeah... Not even a Coming in 2024 or anything.  ???  But it really doesn't matter... This will be a masterpiece regardless.  I just want MOAR.
Title: Re: Dragon's Dogma II, brehs
Post by: Svejk on September 22, 2023, 11:48:42 AM
As excruciating it is to watch these demo'ers play and suck at gaming, there's so many little things to feed off of this clip...  Seamless town entry, world map, menu UI... 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2kamROTXDy4&t=494s
Title: Re: Dragon's Dogma II, brehs
Post by: Let's Cyber on September 22, 2023, 01:40:04 PM
Mystic Spearhand looked stupid cool. The combination of the blinking to enemies like ff15 and shooting the wolf corpse like a projectile dilated my pupils. stick something like BBI in here and the game will be goated
:mynicca
Title: Re: Dragon's Dogma II, brehs
Post by: Svejk on September 22, 2023, 07:06:15 PM
I need to get a confirmation somehow that they're still going to have layered/comboed clothes and armor so I can get my panties out of a wad.
Title: Re: Dragon's Dogma II, brehs
Post by: Svejk on September 23, 2023, 01:56:12 PM
So previews are dropping today.  People that get it, say it's awesome.  People that don't, are whining that it's not really bringing anything new... and should be punched in the face for bringing such ignorance and shouldn't be allowed to play videogames.  :steiner

It's even worse... some of these journo interviews with Itsuno are asking if he has played BG3.   :rogan
Title: Re: Dragon's Dogma II, brehs
Post by: Let's Cyber on September 23, 2023, 08:40:02 PM
I literally have zero worries about this game. They're showing starting areas, (mostly) starting classes and enemies we're familiar with. There is going to be a lot of new, cool stuff but #gamers are impatient little children. Trying to read any discussion about this game on social media was giving me an aneurysm. jfc.

DMC4 and DD1 were rushed out by Crapcom but still managed to be good games. DMC5 was a banger, now we see what Itsuno does with proper time and budget.  :rejoice
Title: Re: Dragon's Dogma II, brehs
Post by: Svejk on September 24, 2023, 12:12:18 AM
I hear ya... I need to quit worrying. I just want every inch of DD1 in this (with UX improvements and then some obviously). These " gamers" and journos are excruciating.  They're so set on vocations (obviously there's even more now, and he's confirmed there's plenty more), performance, "looking last gen" and possible multiplayer... it hurts. I almost feel bad for Itsuno dealing with such plebs.

So yeah... this dude climbs a griffin and rides it all the way back to it's nest.   :gladbron

https://m.youtube.com/watch?embeds_referring_euri=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.neogaf.com%2F&source_ve_path=MzY4NDIsMzY4NDIsMzY4NDIsMTY0OTksMjg2NjQsMTY0NTAz&feature=emb_share&v=n-MP-aJe8gk
Title: Re: Dragon's Dogma II, brehs
Post by: Svejk on September 24, 2023, 12:12:55 PM
So DD2 won the Game of the Show at TGS. 

As if anything can compete...
 :foodcourt :betty :dice :win
Title: Re: Dragon's Dogma II, brehs
Post by: MMaRsu on September 24, 2023, 12:52:54 PM
So previews are dropping today.  People that get it, say it's awesome.  People that don't, are whining that it's not really bringing anything new... and should be punched in the face for bringing such ignorance and shouldn't be allowed to play videogames.  :steiner

It's even worse... some of these journo interviews with Itsuno are asking if he has played BG3.   :rogan

That shit is fucking annoying lets compare this game to that game and why isnt this game doing what this game is doing instead?

People should stop comparing nonsense
Title: Re: Dragon's Dogma II, brehs
Post by: Nintex on September 24, 2023, 02:40:43 PM
I hear ya... I need to quit worrying. I just want every inch of DD1 in this (with UX improvements and then some obviously). These " gamers" and journos are excruciating.  They're so set on vocations (obviously there's even more now, and he's confirmed there's plenty more), performance, "looking last gen" and possible multiplayer... it hurts. I almost feel bad for Itsuno dealing with such plebs.

So yeah... this dude climbs a griffin and rides it all the way back to it's nest.   :gladbron

https://m.youtube.com/watch?embeds_referring_euri=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.neogaf.com%2F&source_ve_path=MzY4NDIsMzY4NDIsMzY4NDIsMTY0OTksMjg2NjQsMTY0NTAz&feature=emb_share&v=n-MP-aJe8gk
Holy fucking shit  :whoo
Title: Re: Dragon's Dogma II, brehs
Post by: Let's Cyber on September 25, 2023, 03:42:19 PM
I hear ya... I need to quit worrying. I just want every inch of DD1 in this (with UX improvements and then some obviously)
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Itsuno: Before jumping into creating Dragon's Dogma 2, we put together a lot of information - namely, what people expected of a sequel, what they would want from a sequel, and trying to see how that would align with what we wanted to develop as a follow-up. A lot of the concepts actually matched between what fans expected and what we personally wanted to develop, so that gave us confidence to move forward with this concept.

Of course, we were very careful with leaving in many of these key elements to convey them to a new generation of fans, but we also made many adjustments to live up to current trends and expectations.
Title: Re: Dragon's Dogma II, brehs
Post by: Svejk on September 25, 2023, 05:55:28 PM
I hear ya... I need to quit worrying. I just want every inch of DD1 in this (with UX improvements and then some obviously)
Quote
Itsuno: Before jumping into creating Dragon's Dogma 2, we put together a lot of information - namely, what people expected of a sequel, what they would want from a sequel, and trying to see how that would align with what we wanted to develop as a follow-up. A lot of the concepts actually matched between what fans expected and what we personally wanted to develop, so that gave us confidence to move forward with this concept.

Of course, we were very careful with leaving in many of these key elements to convey them to a new generation of fans, but we also made many adjustments to live up to current trends and expectations.
I sure hope so..  And based on that earlier leak about character creation, it will be insane; supposed bone density forming and fat distribution... like, are you kidding me?  That may be a stretch, but who knows. Could very well be the greatest character creator of all time. 

This guy's preview shows some snippets of new stuff, like crawling down into a well and actually running through a town...  There's definitely more ground finishers and such.  Nothing but choice nugs this game will be...
https://youtu.be/OJOBUuGKccM?si=eqYaGyqh0kcbvLdZ
Title: Re: Dragon's Dogma II, brehs
Post by: Let's Cyber on September 25, 2023, 07:26:42 PM
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RPG Site: One moment that especially surprised me during one of my demo playthroughs is when I was in a small encampment, and a goblin that I thought I had killed on the way to it ended up finding its way inside its gates. It's interesting, because outside of scripted segments in the first game you never really saw enemies in villages or cities, or encampments. Was that an intended possibility for Dragon's Dogma 2?

Itsuno: It's fantastic you ran into a situation like that. With the original Dragon's Dogma 1, there were hardware limitations - such as the load areas between camps and cities were separate. This dictated some restrictions that we wanted to remove with Dragon's Dogma 2, so that situations like you ran into could occur.

For example, if you kite enemies not just Goblins, but even Cyclops' or Griffins we put the work in to have NPCs react naturally, rather than just having scripted events. This was a great challenge, but the hope is that every player will run into situations similar to what you discovered.
:ohyeah
Title: Re: Dragon's Dogma II, brehs
Post by: Svejk on September 29, 2023, 10:11:23 AM
More DD2 goodness!  I think I've watched every possible preview on the interwebs now.   :D

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pmYGwPHQbIQ

So there's cooking at camps now?  Check out that MEAT at 3:14.   :takei

The big question on the web now, is that real?  Or is that the RE engine serving that hot beef injection into DD2?
Title: Re: Dragon's Dogma II, brehs
Post by: Svejk on October 24, 2023, 12:20:11 AM
A dash of Warrior vocation goodness...

https://www.reddit.com/r/DragonsDogma/comments/17em9hc/warriors_new_finisher/
Title: Re: Dragon's Dogma II, brehs
Post by: Let's Cyber on October 24, 2023, 04:03:42 PM
Guts does that same move on a group of Daka in the manga. :punch

GIVE ME ALL THE BERSERK REFERENCES, INCLUDING THE ARMOR TIE-IN PLS
Title: Re: Dragon's Dogma II, brehs
Post by: Svejk on November 04, 2023, 02:10:03 PM
https://www.gamesradar.com/dragons-dogma-2-doesnt-have-scripted-events-but-one-incident-with-a-troll-and-a-village-was-almost-enough-to-fool-the-games-director/
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In Edge Magazine issue 391, director Hideki Itsuno tells the story of an unfortunate encounter with a cave troll that left his pawn companions dying in a field. Itsuno simply turned away and ran. "I was just running away for lack of anything better to do. But it kept following me. I didn't know how I was going to survive," Itsuno said.
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Itsuno ultimately dove into a nearby village, hoping to lose the troll in the chaos of the panicking villagers. But the villagers didn't panic - instead, just like the playable hero can do, they started clambering up the creature's sides, and eventually overwhelmed it purely with numbers and determination.
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"It felt like a scripted event. But Dragon's Dogma 2 doesn't have scripted events," Itsuno said. "There are no invisible flags or triggers that cause certain events to occur. Everything that happened that day happened dynamically, because of how the game's rules and systems interact with one another."
Quote
When the team was developing a 15-minute demo of Dragon's Dogma 2 for events like Tokyo Game Show, producer Yoshiaki Hirabayashi said that even that little demo is enough to see the chaos of the game come to life. "15 minutes is a relatively short amount of time, but when we were playtesting this brief segment, team members kept coming up to me and saying: 'Come and see what just happened to me!' Even within such a tiny portion of the game we keep being surprised by what's happening, even though we're the ones who originally designed the possibility space."
:aah This game is gonna rule so hard.
Title: Re: Dragon's Dogma II, brehs
Post by: Let's Cyber on November 08, 2023, 03:51:18 PM
EMERGENT GAMEPLAY

 :gamer  :lucas

Now we just need some kind of Corruption/Berserker status so we can make monsters fight each other.  :punch
Title: Re: Dragon's Dogma II, brehs
Post by: Svejk on November 13, 2023, 06:49:15 PM
Apparently it's been rated in Saudi Arabia already (18+).

https://twitter.com/VGAR_SA/status/1724109871656898750

Oh man... are they gonna have a release date reveal during the VGA's? 

Title: Re: Dragon's Dogma II, brehs
Post by: Let's Cyber on November 14, 2023, 02:58:55 PM
I'll say release in mid-May, but anywhere in that march-june window is possible.
Title: Re: Dragon's Dogma II, brehs
Post by: Svejk on November 14, 2023, 03:49:00 PM
I'll say release in mid-May, but anywhere in that march-june window is possible.
May/June-ish would work great for me.  Would (maybe) give me time to playthrough Rebirth first.

I'm so ready for that monster trailer where they just unleash all sorts of tidbits of creamy goodness.
Title: Re: Dragon's Dogma II, brehs
Post by: Svejk on November 16, 2023, 06:36:27 PM
Drop your socks and grab your cocks...  Some more nugz of gameplay snippets...

This time, with the Magic Swordsman (thought it was called Mystic Spearhand?) class....
https://twitter.com/Okami13_/status/1724983330599288856

 :tauntaun
Title: Re: Dragon's Dogma II, brehs
Post by: bork on November 17, 2023, 07:05:34 AM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6zSouSRkyZg

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Capcom will host the Dragon’s Dogma II Showcase 2023 on November 28 at 1:00 p.m. PT / 4:00 p.m. ET / 6:00 JST, the company announced. You will be able to watch it on YouTube and Twitch.

The 15-minute live stream will feature new information and gameplay reveals directly from director Hideaki Itsuno and producer Yoshiaki Hirabayashi.
Title: Re: Dragon's Dogma II, brehs
Post by: Svejk on November 17, 2023, 07:46:29 AM
(https://media.tenor.com/x3vYLejqfBgAAAAC/dave-chappelle-come-here.gif)

Screw Keighley and the rest of the world.  Dragon's Dogma runs it own shit, son.
Title: Re: Dragon's Dogma II, brehs
Post by: Svejk on November 17, 2023, 08:09:35 AM
There's a possible leak of a release date: March 22nd 2024

https://www.reddit.com/r/DragonsDogma/comments/17xdjxj/dragons_dogma_ii_was_recently_rated_on_pegi_as_18/

Grain of salt, but with this showcase coming up, the pieces kinda fit. 
If so, with my slow ass progression through games of late, I will likely have to pass on Rebirth at launch.  :trumps
Title: Re: Dragon's Dogma II, brehs
Post by: Let's Cyber on November 17, 2023, 03:40:34 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6zSouSRkyZg

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Capcom will host the Dragon’s Dogma II Showcase 2023 on November 28 at 1:00 p.m. PT / 4:00 p.m. ET / 6:00 JST, the company announced. You will be able to watch it on YouTube and Twitch.

The 15-minute live stream will feature new information and gameplay reveals directly from director Hideaki Itsuno and producer Yoshiaki Hirabayashi.
Holy fucking shit

Also I hope that March date is true. I'll have P3Reload wrapped up by then.   :woooo
Title: Re: Dragon's Dogma II, brehs
Post by: Svejk on November 28, 2023, 08:56:20 AM
https://twitter.com/tomqe/status/1729305746377183575

 :hyper :hyper :hyper :hyper :hyper

Not sure whether to watch via Capcom's or the official DD yt channel.. More people are waiting on the Capcom one (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IjFY3ilSLq8), so will probably watch it there.

So ready to pre-order!   I never buy upgraded versions of games, but for this, I'll get whatever top teir Edition they offer (digitally).
Title: Re: Dragon's Dogma II, brehs
Post by: Svejk on November 28, 2023, 11:20:03 AM
(https://cdn.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/steam/apps/2054970/extras/13_EN_Tower_custom_info_03.png?t=1701181920)
(https://cdn.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/steam/apps/2054970/extras/13_EN_Tower_custom_info_01.png?t=1701181920)
(https://cdn.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/steam/apps/2054970/extras/13_EN_Tower_custom_info_02.png?t=1701181920)
Yep, will get the Deluxe one simply for the Art of Metamorphosis.  There's a good chance with all the time I like to put into character creation, there'll be something I want to change... until I get to a point of buying another one late game (And Secret of Metamorphosis, of course).

(https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/1078794747809890345/1179091683523166248/image.png?ex=657885b3&is=656610b3&hm=97110e49ae33c01cd74f51c1ce04c246b061cd1ad6c8f94c12aad326f02649f0&=&format=webp&quality=lossless)

Title: Re: Dragon's Dogma II, brehs
Post by: Let's Cyber on November 28, 2023, 03:15:00 PM
This feels like my favorite band is getting back together, dropping a new album and starting their next tour in my hometown.

God bless you, Itsuno.

 :tocry :tocry :tocry
Title: Re: Dragon's Dogma II, brehs
Post by: Svejk on November 28, 2023, 04:20:01 PM
03/22/2024 is official!
Title: Re: Dragon's Dogma II, brehs
Post by: bork on November 28, 2023, 05:16:47 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qjp9fPVV7aU


spoiler (click to show/hide)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8XBlBPtQW6g
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Title: Re: Dragon's Dogma II, brehs
Post by: Pissy F Benny on November 28, 2023, 07:11:26 PM
Looks nothing like the anime :confused
Title: Re: Dragon's Dogma II, brehs
Post by: Let's Cyber on November 28, 2023, 08:21:49 PM
Trickster vocation looks like the stand in the V summoning playstyle. I like the idea of control/party buff character but part of me want to do big bulky Lion man with a fuck you greatsword. There is so much cool new shit I want to try, especially MYSTIC SPEARHAND and there are still vocations we don't know about. :drool

 
Title: Re: Dragon's Dogma II, brehs
Post by: Svejk on November 28, 2023, 08:58:34 PM
Oh man... so many cool things!  The pawns learning/translating languages is pretty cool.  Can't wait to hear the more dynamic chatter.

Yeah, that trickster vocation is pretty interesting. 
The giant Talos too?   :lawd

My current feel is starting my Arisen as a good ol fashion fighter and my Vixen pawn, an archer.  No doubt I'll be eyeing the Mystic Spearhand as soon as it's obtainable.

Well, GOTY for 2024 is locked for me.  :win
Title: Re: Dragon's Dogma II, brehs
Post by: MMaRsu on November 29, 2023, 09:04:42 AM
It looks cool but enemies not reacting to getting hit, even flinching is distinguished mentally-challenged in 2024.

It makes the game look bad.
Title: Re: Dragon's Dogma II, brehs
Post by: Svejk on November 29, 2023, 11:09:04 AM
It looks cool but enemies not reacting to getting hit, even flinching is distinguished mentally-challenged in 2024.

It makes the game look bad.
Not sure what part you referring to, but the collision detection looks pretty spot on like the 1st one.. Which I thought was way ahead of it's time 10 years ago.

If it's about the sword sponge type of attacks on larger enemies, it still looks more improved than the 1st one from what I can tell.  They at least twitch on the attack area.. Souls games rarely do that.

Got the Deluxe version pre-ordered.  :hyper  I got so many more questions about it, but for once in my life, I'm considerring blacking out from here on to release, now that it's official.  Was so excited to see new shit, but feel like they're showing too much at the same time. lol

This game actually existing feels like a dream come true.  Never felt this way about a game before.  Thank you Capcom for allowing this to happen!  You guys fucking RULE. 
 :rejoice :rejoice :rejoice

Here's the trimmed down showcase without the other bowlshit people talking...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2T-C6OsUKvI
Title: Re: Dragon's Dogma II, brehs
Post by: Svejk on November 30, 2023, 09:44:56 AM
brehs...

(https://iili.io/Jxe2yrX.gif)
(https://iili.io/Jxe3J7s.gif)
(https://iili.io/Jxe2mBI.gif)
(https://iili.io/Jxe2p1t.gif)
Title: Re: Dragon's Dogma II, brehs
Post by: Let's Cyber on November 30, 2023, 02:47:38 PM
That Doppelganger shit with the Mystic Spearhand is pure sex.
Title: Re: Dragon's Dogma II, brehs
Post by: Svejk on January 02, 2024, 05:55:27 PM
(https://techraptor.net/sites/default/files/styles/content_inline_mobile/public/images/dragons-dogma-2-dungeons-and-dragons.jpg?itok=fBskLOTV)
 8)



Title: Re: Dragon's Dogma II, brehs
Post by: bork on January 04, 2024, 07:32:07 AM
https://youtu.be/7OWekyfI_Xs
Title: Re: Dragon's Dogma II, brehs
Post by: Let's Cyber on January 04, 2024, 12:26:15 PM
It shouldn't be a surprise by any stretch, but that IGN player is horrible.  :lol

Give me a demo, Capcom  :punch
Title: Re: Dragon's Dogma II, brehs
Post by: Svejk on January 04, 2024, 05:27:31 PM
I think that's it, bores... I'm gonna do my best to go full-on media black out from here on to launch.  Never have attempted this before....

(https://gifrific.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Jim-Carrey-Be-Strong-Dumb-and-Dumber.gif)

If all goes well, I'll see you all on the flippity with all hands on dick...   Until the Eternal Return... 

 :salute

spoiler (click to show/hide)
Unless the WIND KEEPS PUSHING MEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!
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Title: Re: Dragon's Dogma II, brehs
Post by: Let's Cyber on January 14, 2024, 10:14:33 AM
Itsuno talks about all the hidden, optional quests and locations in the Sphinx vid. He reiterated how they don't want to spoil any surprises. "We've really gone all out"

https://youtu.be/3aoEPCJA878?si=hdw09ejZykAulsDa

Yes, most of the footage so far is the same opening locations fighting goblins and ogres. This is intentional and people cOnCeRnEd (not here on this dead message board, but everywhere else) need to chill.

Title: Re: Dragon's Dogma II, brehs
Post by: Svejk on January 15, 2024, 01:52:03 AM
Haven't watched the latest Sphinx one, but hearing about all the side content and optional secrets and bosses, sounds like gaming bliss.   :aah
Title: Re: Dragon's Dogma II, brehs
Post by: Svejk on January 16, 2024, 11:36:55 AM
Welp, I caved and watched that Sphinx vid... Gott...DAYUM I CAN'T WAIT FOR THIS GAME!!!  Itsuno talking about this game had me smiling from ear to ear the whole time. 

Holy shit... this game gonna rule them all...  :whoo
Title: Re: Dragon's Dogma II, brehs
Post by: Let's Cyber on January 18, 2024, 08:42:03 PM
Deleted my old ps4 save file and started over. I've already ran fighter, ranger, mystic knight and magic archer...going back to the OG Warrior for some practice. I used to love the Guts outfit/weapon on the 360/PS3 version so I almost exclusively played Warrior on vanilla DD.

This game is still so good. It's also fun messing around on BBI right off the bat and grabbing some good loot/gold/EXP.  :heartbeat
Title: Re: Dragon's Dogma II, brehs
Post by: Svejk on January 19, 2024, 09:25:56 AM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2yv17QEjOUA

4 different sliders just for chest thickness, size, shape and height! :mouf  And posture is still there and much more defined... That's key for me!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JpWloIZ9KLw

 :ohyeah
Title: Re: Dragon's Dogma II, brehs
Post by: Let's Cyber on January 19, 2024, 05:22:36 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eGFfyHj3as8

 :tocry :tocry :tocry
Title: Re: Dragon's Dogma II, brehs
Post by: Svejk on January 28, 2024, 12:06:46 AM
https://youtu.be/4zFx-nan2J8?si=TzXqG4v6NbD6R8iC

Supposedly certain vocations can be unlocked via side quests?  :lawd

No quest markers or icons, just pawn and NPC interactions to guide?
 :lawd

Warrior being even more lit AF?  :lawd
Title: Re: Dragon's Dogma II, brehs
Post by: Let's Cyber on January 28, 2024, 09:25:13 AM
Svejk, what platform will you be on?

I'm hoping it's cross platform for pawns via Capcom ID but who knows
Title: Re: Dragon's Dogma II, brehs
Post by: Svejk on January 28, 2024, 02:03:32 PM
Svejk, what platform will you be on?

I'm hoping it's cross platform for pawns via Capcom ID but who knows
PS5.  Yeah hopefully it will be cross platform with at least PC.
Title: Re: Dragon's Dogma II, brehs
Post by: bork on January 29, 2024, 02:03:32 PM
https://tech4gamers.com/dragons-dogma-2-locked-30fps/

30 FPS on consoles.
Title: Re: Dragon's Dogma II, brehs
Post by: Svejk on January 29, 2024, 03:31:37 PM
https://tech4gamers.com/dragons-dogma-2-locked-30fps/

30 FPS on consoles.
:yeshrug Was expecting that, tbph. 
However, if this has something to do with the Series S, then I'd be pissed.
Title: Re: Dragon's Dogma II, brehs
Post by: Svejk on January 31, 2024, 06:02:15 PM
https://youtu.be/RaoqFPtWJ7U?si=qpyRRAFojoxZ6C2J
Title: Re: Dragon's Dogma II, brehs
Post by: Let's Cyber on January 31, 2024, 08:24:14 PM
Gaymerz: "NOOOO, WHY DIDN'T THEY PUT IN *INSERT RANDOM DRAGON'S DOGMA ONLINE VOCATION* INTO THE GAME! FUCK YOU ITSUNO!
 :rage


Itsuno: Ok, fine. You can just mix and match to make your own vocation now.
 :ohyeah
Title: Re: Dragon's Dogma II, brehs
Post by: Svejk on January 31, 2024, 09:28:42 PM
Bro runs up the ramp of ice magic casted to jump to the enemy's high ground..  :mindblown  I think we may have no idea just how varied and infinite this gameplay is gonna be. 
Title: Re: Dragon's Dogma II, brehs
Post by: Let's Cyber on February 01, 2024, 06:07:34 AM
Also the trailer was 60 fps with drops. Seems that framerate is uncapped and they're still working on ironing out performance.
Title: Re: Dragon's Dogma II, brehs
Post by: Svejk on February 01, 2024, 09:16:07 AM
Apparently what that last trailer was showing, was a new vocation called Warfarer...

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The Warfarer is a new vocation exclusive to the Arisen that can use every weapon, and learn different skills from each vocation. By using diverse weapons, the Warfarer can respond to any situation and create combos that cross vocational boundaries.
The Warfarer’s lower base stats require them to utilize the situational strengths of different weapon types to be on par with other vocations with specialized strengths.

In addition..
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On your travels, you will encounter vocation maisters who have mastered their chosen vocation to the fullest.
By deepening your relationship with a vocation maister and gaining their approval, you can gain access to their vocation, or they may grant you special tomes that teach skills of the highest order, the “maister’s teachings”.

https://www.dragonsdogma.com/2/en-us/action/
Title: Re: Dragon's Dogma II, brehs
Post by: Let's Cyber on February 02, 2024, 10:56:16 AM
Assuming you'll need to unlock vocations to have them accessible for Warfarer, it's going to get stronger and stronger as you progress through the game. It also allows players to recreate Strider by combining Archer and Thief moves. 

It will be the ultimate Post-Game vocation  :hyper
Title: Re: Dragon's Dogma II, brehs
Post by: Svejk on February 02, 2024, 09:08:39 PM
Wonder how many you'll be able to include? I need to watch it again, but I could swear there was an archer, magic archer and warrior combo I saw... If they just unlock more and more as you progress, to basically craft your own move sets as a whole?   :whew

Edit: oh yeah, the first two have at least 3 vocations/weapon bases they use.  :mynicca
Title: Re: Dragon's Dogma II, brehs
Post by: Let's Cyber on February 03, 2024, 07:46:39 AM
Yeah, I think the limit is 3 different weapons for the 4 ability slots.

All the art for the different Warfarer characters have 3 weapons each.
Title: Re: Dragon's Dogma II, brehs
Post by: Svejk on February 07, 2024, 11:58:19 AM
Even the basic Fighter looks so much more improved, with the rolls, combos and counters...  I very well may start my Arisen as this vocation... (and pawn, a Ranger)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6X1HaPKnbIQ
Title: Re: Dragon's Dogma II, brehs
Post by: Svejk on February 14, 2024, 12:14:59 AM
Confirmed to have an uncapped framerate. 

Personally, I'd much rather have this than a capped 30fps like DA (on console).  Rather it be future proof, cuz I'll be playig this ho piece for years on out.  There will be double dips and then some I'm sure.
Title: Re: Dragon's Dogma II, brehs
Post by: Svejk on February 21, 2024, 08:53:03 AM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R6DsdnSPNQw

Still can't believe that this is only a month away...
Title: Re: Dragon's Dogma II, brehs
Post by: Svejk on February 28, 2024, 09:19:46 AM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vSUgi6FKTHU

 :ohyeah
Got a feeling they nerfed the Magic Archer some compared to the first. 
Title: Re: Dragon's Dogma II, brehs
Post by: Let's Cyber on February 28, 2024, 01:51:09 PM
Got a feeling they nerfed the Magic Archer some compared to the first.
For sure. Straight broken on BBI.

I was wondering why the player didn't follow up with dagger attacks after stunning the Griffin with the magick bow, and then i remembered they don't have daggers anymore.

Title: Re: Dragon's Dogma II, brehs
Post by: Svejk on February 28, 2024, 09:48:23 PM
Makes me wonder.. Will the Warfarer vocation start off with a lower tier where you can only choose 2 vocations and then upgrade to a third?  I would almost be fine with that, tbh, stats not being governed as much.  Plus, less shit to carry.

Also, I wonder if crafting will be the same, or if it'll be more or less there?  It seemed to be a side thought initially, but the spoiling of meat and such could lead to some interesting potions.  If they keep it in there, I hope it'll be a bit more friendly and intuitive to use.  It was just so much easier just finding and/or buying stuff.
Title: Re: Dragon's Dogma II, brehs
Post by: Let's Cyber on February 29, 2024, 09:16:01 AM
I think Warfarer will work with whatever classes you have unlocked, although maybe it is nerfed to only 2 weapons before you've leveled up the class. We know you need to complete a quest and find a Vocation Maister to unlock advanced and hybrid classes. The bigger question is how early and easy will it be to find the Warfarer quest giver and maister in the open world.

I almost never crafted in the first game despite collecting everything and anything on the ground. They just need to change how shit works and not make the menu system a nightmare. Playing Tears of the Kingdom, they made it much, much easier to cook food than in BotW. Once you've created a dish, you can just scroll down a list of of all meals you've made and can instantly put those ingredients together again. DD needs something like that too. If I'm sitting down at camp, let me create items quickly and in bulk once I've learned the recipe. Let me automatically create things out from storage while crafting, don't make me run back and forth or actually need the items in my inventory. Have recipe instructions out in the overworld that can be collected letting you know how to craft certain things. There a lot of QoL stuff they could do to make it easier and less of a pain.
Title: Re: Dragon's Dogma II, brehs
Post by: Let's Cyber on February 29, 2024, 09:43:16 AM
Also, it's totally possible that certain vocations are located in the Beastren homeland and aren't available right away.
Title: Re: Dragon's Dogma II, brehs
Post by: Svejk on March 01, 2024, 08:54:53 AM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X5fNctjrmYQ

 :mouf

As of now, my goal is to go Warfarer with a Mystic Spearhand/Magic Archer combo, and third tier Warrior...  Omg, just saying that made my pants tighten.
Title: Re: Dragon's Dogma II, brehs
Post by: Let's Cyber on March 01, 2024, 01:38:23 PM
Yeah, Mystic Spearhand seems like a must for Warfarer. The Trickster teleport + Doppleganger + Jedi Force push is just too awesome.

It's a very DMCesque  class, which is why I think we'll see a melee Monk/gauntlet character. Apparently Balrog was the first Devil Arm they developed for DMC5 and they brought back Beowulf for Vergil.

 If I can Real Impact a Drake right in the fucking face, this will be the best game ever made.  :whew
Title: Re: Dragon's Dogma II, brehs
Post by: Svejk on March 04, 2024, 11:21:05 AM
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Dragon's Dogma 2 is one of the most highly anticipated releases of 2024, and still weeks out from launch is already dominating Steam charts.

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https://www.pcgamesn.com/dragons-dogma-2/Steam-best-seller

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Title: Re: Dragon's Dogma II, brehs
Post by: Svejk on March 05, 2024, 09:00:06 AM
https://twitter.com/tomqe/status/1764878862775931097

Guess this is to be expected... And is infuriating.  Been literally doing everything I can to NOT get on youtube to look up other interests in my life and the having it "NOT suggest" FFRebirth shit, the algorithm still has these privileged fucktards with the preview copies spoiling big parts with their titles and thumbnails.  Now I'll be forced to literally clear out my feed and cache daily just to avoid stuff.  Can these games not be sacred anymore?

Capcom Highlights?  I smell a demo...  Still unsure if I'll bite or not this close, especially if it's nothing that carries over like the DD1 demo did.  I may be lying to myself, so we'll see . lol
Title: Re: Dragon's Dogma II, brehs
Post by: demi on March 05, 2024, 11:12:19 AM
Are there pre-order bonuses? I was just going to pre-order on Amazon anyway
Title: Re: Dragon's Dogma II, brehs
Post by: Svejk on March 05, 2024, 12:44:14 PM
Are there pre-order bonuses? I was just going to pre-order on Amazon anyway
Just a small handful of weapons for the standard edition.. deluxe edition;

Deluxe Edition Pre-Order Bonus:
- Superior Weapons Quartet (in standard edition)
- Ring of Assurance

Note: The above bonuses may also be available later.


Note:The items in this set will also be available for purchase separately, and some are included in other sets.The Deluxe Edition includes the base game and the add-on "A Boon for Adventurers - New Journey Pack".

A Boon for Adventurers - New Journey Pack:
- Explorer's Camping Kit - Camping Gear
- Dragon's Dogma Music & Sound Collection - Custom Sounds
- Harpysnare Smoke Beacons - Harpy Lure Item
- Heartfelt Pendant - A Thoughtful Gift
- Ambivalent Rift Incense - Change Pawn Inclinations
- Makeshift Gaol Key - Escape from gaol!
- Art of Metamorphosis - Character Editor
- Wakestone - Restore the dead to life! (A)
- 1500 Rift Crystals - Points to Spend Beyond the Rift
Title: Re: Dragon's Dogma II, brehs
Post by: Let's Cyber on March 05, 2024, 02:17:35 PM
https://twitter.com/tomqe/status/1764878862775931097

Guess this is to be expected... And is infuriating.  Been literally doing everything I can to NOT get on youtube to look up other interests in my life and the having it "NOT suggest" FFRebirth shit, the algorithm still has these privileged fucktards with the preview copies spoiling big parts with their titles and thumbnails.  Now I'll be forced to literally clear out my feed and cache daily just to avoid stuff.  Can these games not be sacred anymore
I assume this is like new enemies/locations/vocation type stuff. I might just need to blackout on internet stuff for a week or so.

They didn't reveal Vergil in DMCV until the launch trailer. I'm avoiding any "final" trailer for DD2. Can only imagine what wild shit they'll show off. 
Title: Re: Dragon's Dogma II, brehs
Post by: Let's Cyber on March 05, 2024, 05:53:58 PM
Previews dropping from most major outlets. I'm out.

See you in the Rift.

 :respect
Title: Re: Dragon's Dogma II, brehs
Post by: Svejk on March 05, 2024, 06:38:10 PM
Previews dropping from most major outlets. I'm out.

See you in the Rift.

 :respect
Was just coming in here to say the same... so many dropping... haven't clicked one..  holy fuck it's happening.

(https://y.yarn.co/684a8801-195e-4314-9e97-b35a15493620_text.gif)
Title: Re: Dragon's Dogma II, brehs
Post by: MMaRsu on March 06, 2024, 04:30:47 AM
30fps on consoles

The game has an uncapped framerate," Itsuno tells me through a translator. "We're aiming to go at around or higher than 30 FPS. That is for consoles as well. There are some functions that you can turn on and off, but there aren't multiple sets of options that you can change at once [likely alluding to visual presets seen in the options of other games on consoles today]. But yeah, the frame rate will come uncapped for all consoles"
Title: Re: Dragon's Dogma II, brehs
Post by: Svejk on March 06, 2024, 09:11:47 AM
30fps on consoles

The game has an uncapped framerate," Itsuno tells me through a translator. "We're aiming to go at around or higher than 30 FPS. That is for consoles as well. There are some functions that you can turn on and off, but there aren't multiple sets of options that you can change at once [likely alluding to visual presets seen in the options of other games on consoles today]. But yeah, the frame rate will come uncapped for all consoles"
Fine by me.  Already better than any other console release of DD1.
Title: Re: Dragon's Dogma II, brehs
Post by: Svejk on March 06, 2024, 10:08:17 AM
The one thing I needed to know, I had to look up... And I can't say I'm happy about the sound of it.   :-\

I trust Itsuno and will eventually get over it I'm sure, but it sounds like they nerfed one of my most favorite elements from the orignal that I've preached about for years now;
Layered Armor

Quote
RGJ/USAT: Are you able to talk about the changes to the armor system and the reasons behind them? It seems like it has been simplified. Is the Under Armour or clothing layer gone? Will there eventually be a transmog option? And will players be able to do equipment presets?

Itsuno: So for Dragon’s Dogma 2, we changed the armor system and simplified it with the goal that people choose different things to have more visual variety. We wanted to balance it in a way so that people wouldn’t end up always choosing the same things.

In that regard, we added more variety and simplified the system. Rather than having an inner and outer, we divided the equipment for the upper half of the body and the lower half of the body. We added helms and capes. There are some presets but overall, well, something that happened in the previous game at high levels was that people would go for the same kind of equipment in the end. This time we made a conscious goal of trying to create something that even at higher levels, people would be encouraged to choose different things. So there will be some visual variety into what people were choosing.

Maybe I'm reading into it wrong and will be fine... Variety is good of course, and was to be expected... But I loved mixing and matching clothing and armor.  :rkelly


Quote
something that happened in the previous game at high levels was that people would go for the same kind of equipment in the end. This time we made a conscious goal of trying to create something that even at higher levels, people would be encouraged to choose different things. So there will be some visual variety into what people were choosing.
The way to fix that is allowing to alter stats, or buffs, or ornaments, rings, etc..... not REMOVE a feature! Add a THIRD layer! Godammit. 
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Title: Re: Dragon's Dogma II, brehs
Post by: Svejk on March 06, 2024, 10:46:23 AM
Now that I've eased up on my tantrum, trying to be optimistic..  Like MHW, they should at least offer a robust color changing/dye scheme on a variety of segments of armor... Surely they'll offer something of the sorts, right?
Title: Re: Dragon's Dogma II, brehs
Post by: Svejk on March 06, 2024, 05:40:46 PM
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Titled ‘Capcom Highlights’, the first stream will air on March 7 at 3pm PT / 6pm ET / 11pm GMT, with the second following on March 11 at 3pm PT / 6pm ET / 11pm GMT.

Each stream will be 15-20 minutes in length, with the first one focusing on Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess and Dragon’s Dogma 2.
https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/capcom-highlights-digital-event-announced/

If a demo is dropping, it'll most likely be tomorrow.   I will definitely look into what type of demo they'll offer.  If it's just the vertical slice like the TGS 2023 demo, I'll most likely pass.  If this a full-on start from the beginning; make your character and cap at level 5 type of demo, like they did with the first one, I will be all over it...  That way I can save myself some time with character creation and so forth.  I honestly doubt it'll be one of those, but any game with a character creator should always, ALWAYS offer a early character creator build before launch.  That should be mandatory.
Title: Re: Dragon's Dogma II, brehs
Post by: Svejk on March 07, 2024, 08:44:35 PM
Bless fucking up!  They released a stand alone character creator!
 :rejoice :rejoice :rejoice

Can save up to 5 Arisens and 5 pawns.  I wanted this more than a playable demo tbph.  This almost makes up for my gripe about armor rant.  Feels like Itsuno was like, "Prease Understand and enjoy creating to your heart's content until rerease!"
 :itagaki
Title: Re: Dragon's Dogma II, brehs
Post by: Svejk on March 08, 2024, 09:14:38 AM
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Title: Re: Dragon's Dogma II, brehs
Post by: Svejk on March 09, 2024, 11:26:05 AM
Damn it... They messed up the posture slider compared to the first. Can't say I'm happy with it. The full feminine stance is gone.. replaced with some weird clown walk. Wtf

And the music is boring as hell too..  :doge
Title: Re: Dragon's Dogma II, brehs
Post by: Svejk on March 09, 2024, 03:16:20 PM
Made my wife and I to start...
(https://i.imgur.com/onpWhoK.jpeg)
(https://i.imgur.com/vaorM0t.jpg)

The face and body details are great, but still extremely disappointed with the posture slider/animation. The first did it so much better. The feminine stance in the first one made such a sexy elven goddess stance; shoulders and arms back, tits out, legs closer together, feet turned in slightly.. .. this one is just such a canned animation stance... Like you're constantly ready to take a shit.  :doge  I don't give a shit how "diverse" you can make a shape/face or color... if you still walk like a reeetard, it kills any beauty you mold.

I guess I'll get over it, but this along with the lack of layered armor are major blows to me... Especially waiting for over a decade for this.  :noah The combat better bring it like no one else's business to remotely make up for these shortcomings.

My 2 big concerns have come to fruition.. No game has still done it better than DD1.   So annoyed, that I'm highly considering making a comparison video, if I have the time.
Title: Re: Dragon's Dogma II, brehs
Post by: MMaRsu on March 10, 2024, 08:25:15 AM
https://twitter.com/WesNemo/status/1766562816977191398
https://twitter.com/Sachieehkun/status/1766375759302512938
Title: Re: Dragon's Dogma II, brehs
Post by: Svejk on March 10, 2024, 02:24:07 PM
Tried to make our cat... It was tricky.  The main fur patterns are a bit lacking.  It seems to really only have patterns for wild big cats, and not common household cats.  And what are most people going to do try and emulate? Their own cat naturally.  The MHW Palicos almost do it better... Had to do some serious finagling with tattoo placements to try and replicate patterns. (Since there's no tail, used a hair style and color to replicate her tail)

(https://i.imgur.com/8Du7mEW.jpeg)

As awesome as this creator is, it's still lacking quite a bit.  Fired up DD1 creator to compare.. and yeah, the first one did it better when it comes to posture and stances... These suck and all walk like they have a corn cob up their ass or walk like goddamn goofy.  Will try and compile them and post so everyone can see that I'm not taking crazy pills..
Title: Re: Dragon's Dogma II, brehs
Post by: Svejk on March 11, 2024, 10:39:19 AM
Ok, I just threw this together on my phone...
Tell me you don't see how ridiculous the crap stances and walking animation is for the female when compared to the first one...
(And note how much better the music was too in DD1)

https://youtu.be/sMIgHo9JmFI?si=4r0wyoEIH5ShIuA9

At least I got this out there and off my shoulders for now.   :doge

I'm still more excited about this game than anything else out there, so I know it's still going to rule, but man... Why, Itsuno?!  This is almost the same problem I had with Saint's Row... As a matter of fact, they're the same style walks... Wtf..

Well, at least I'll have Stellar Blade to make up for this glaring omission..

#MakeDragonsDogmaSexyAgain
Title: Re: Dragon's Dogma II, brehs
Post by: MMaRsu on March 11, 2024, 01:21:22 PM
What is the reason for the stupid cat people anyway? Just to interest furries and cat lovers?
Title: Re: Dragon's Dogma II, brehs
Post by: MMaRsu on March 11, 2024, 01:25:07 PM
Ok, I just threw this together on my phone...
Tell me you don't see how ridiculous the crap stances and walking animation is for the female when compared to the first one...
(And note how much better the music was too in DD1)

https://youtu.be/sMIgHo9JmFI?si=4r0wyoEIH5ShIuA9

At least I got this out there and off my shoulders for now.   :doge

I'm still more excited about this game than anything else out there, so I know it's still going to rule, but man... Why, Itsuno?!  This is almost the same problem I had with Saint's Row... As a matter of fact, they're the same style walks... Wtf..

Well, at least I'll have Stellar Blade to make up for this glaring omission..

#MakeDragonsDogmaSexyAgain

Jesus christ what kind of shit walk is that? Fucking ogre instead of a lady right there. Tweeted Itsuno with ur vid. Wont get a response tho

https://twitter.com/MMaRsu/status/1767240054810829290
Title: Re: Dragon's Dogma II, brehs
Post by: Svejk on March 11, 2024, 02:56:10 PM
Ok, I just threw this together on my phone...
Tell me you don't see how ridiculous the crap stances and walking animation is for the female when compared to the first one...
(And note how much better the music was too in DD1)

https://youtu.be/sMIgHo9JmFI?si=4r0wyoEIH5ShIuA9

At least I got this out there and off my shoulders for now.   :doge

I'm still more excited about this game than anything else out there, so I know it's still going to rule, but man... Why, Itsuno?!  This is almost the same problem I had with Saint's Row... As a matter of fact, they're the same style walks... Wtf..

Well, at least I'll have Stellar Blade to make up for this glaring omission..

#MakeDragonsDogmaSexyAgain

Jesus christ what kind of shit walk is that? Fucking ogre instead of a lady right there. Tweeted Itsuno with ur vid. Wont get a response tho

https://twitter.com/MMaRsu/status/1767240054810829290
Omg, thank you for doing that!!! I'm sure there won't be a response, but no better way to get some recognition!  I was going to write to Capcom about it too.  I feel like I'm taking crazy pills that no one else seems to notice or care.  Thank you again! Truly!
 :respect
Title: Re: Dragon's Dogma II, brehs
Post by: Svejk on March 15, 2024, 10:07:31 AM
"Welcome to the world of Dragon's Dogma 2, Cocksuckers"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UxZ_rZhyQog

Those grapple rope moves with the thief..  :whew
Title: Re: Dragon's Dogma II, brehs
Post by: bork on March 21, 2024, 08:44:32 AM
Steam is showing this as unlocking today
:phil

spoiler (click to show/hide)
An early review noted that PC performance ain't great right now  :-\
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Title: Re: Dragon's Dogma II, brehs
Post by: Svejk on March 21, 2024, 09:15:23 AM
Steam is showing this as unlocking today
:phil

spoiler (click to show/hide)
An early review noted that PC performance ain't great right now  :-\
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Yeah it shows Steam unlocking like 4 hours before consoles.  Wth is that about.

I knew I should've asked off of work tomorrow, but it's too late now.  Work is so freakin busy, the guilt would be bad (being on comission, that's like taking food off our table, asking off :stahp ). 
Will have to wait till tomorrow evening.  :noah   

Did tell the fam that I'm starting my game time earlier though...  :steiner

It's still feels sureal that this is finally happening.  I've never waited so long with such hope and anticipation for a game to just exist...  practically a quarter of my lifetime.  Craziness.
Title: Re: Dragon's Dogma II, brehs
Post by: bork on March 21, 2024, 01:14:23 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y_sJmsfxBjs

Looks pretty playable to me on Z1 Extreme PCs (Ally and Legion Go)- suddenly feeling better about this.  Maybe all the doom n' gloom about performance going on is some bullshit.  :doge
Title: Re: Dragon's Dogma II, brehs
Post by: Svejk on March 21, 2024, 02:11:59 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y_sJmsfxBjs

Looks pretty playable to me on Z1 Extreme PCs (Ally and Legion Go)- suddenly feeling better about this.  Maybe all the doom n' gloom about performance going on is some bullshit. :doge
PC players would never do that..  :nugenix
Title: Re: Dragon's Dogma II, brehs
Post by: Pissy F Benny on March 21, 2024, 02:27:00 PM
gonna give this a bash soon on deadbox using the NZ trick  :-*
Title: Re: Dragon's Dogma II, brehs
Post by: Pissy F Benny on March 21, 2024, 07:27:22 PM
Only had the chance to play the tutorial but it seems pretty cool :itagaki
Title: Re: Dragon's Dogma II, brehs
Post by: bork on March 21, 2024, 10:43:16 PM
Put about an hour in on my Blade 14 (Ryzen/4070)- the framerate was kinda all over the place, but I don't mean that in a bad way- so far it's been mostly 70-90 FPS at 1600 and all settings on high with DLSS on balanced and ray tracing off.  Gone as high as 100+ FPS and as low as 45 FPS, but that was only some dips while in the first fort you get to.

Definitely a crazy CPU-intensive game- never had my laptop run that hot before.  I'm sure Capcom will get things running smoother, too.  It's definitely going to be a YMMV type of thing depending on what you're playing on, but then again that's pretty much the case for all PC games!

Trying it on my desktop (Intel/3080) now.

Edit- yup, there's the dips.  In the overworld, it went as low as 37 FPS.  Still stayed pretty high for the most part, although in another village it was staying around 40 FPS-ish.  And it doesn't really matter because the game is pretty awesome.  It has already beaten RE8 and RE4 remake for more concurrent players on Steam.
Title: Re: Dragon's Dogma II, brehs
Post by: Svejk on March 22, 2024, 12:17:28 AM
Apparently people are claiming that if you slaughter as many NPCs in towns as possible, it raises the framerate quite significantly.
 :joker
Title: Re: Dragon's Dogma II, brehs
Post by: bork on March 22, 2024, 07:22:12 AM
Apparently people are claiming that if you slaughter as many NPCs in towns as possible, it raises the framerate quite significantly.
 :joker

Actually makes sense since Capcom says the NPCs' AI is tied to the CPU issues going on  :lol
Title: Re: Dragon's Dogma II, brehs
Post by: bork on March 22, 2024, 08:52:18 AM
Tried it on the Legion Go.  At 30W, I'm getting mostly 30-35 FPS in the overworld with everything on low settings at 800P.  Not bad.
:leon
Title: Re: Dragon's Dogma II, brehs
Post by: MMaRsu on March 22, 2024, 10:35:31 AM
Game seems great but I dont understand why my cpu usage doesnt really go high...

Getting 60 in the open world most of the time 5700x/3070
Title: Re: Dragon's Dogma II, brehs
Post by: Svejk on March 22, 2024, 10:43:41 AM
Apparently it's getting review bombed on Steam because of $40 worth of microtransactions.  :doge 
Title: Re: Dragon's Dogma II, brehs
Post by: Let's Cyber on March 22, 2024, 12:08:52 PM
:whew

It's like Dark Arisen had a baby with RDR2. This has a lot more jank and less polish than RDR2 obviously (I imagine the budget was a fraction of it) but just the deliberateness and weight of everything is very reminiscent. When you walk into a town, it feels lived in and real. The NPCs have their schedules and personalities, the atmosphere is off the charts.

I got greedy and continued to explore even with only 1/4 a normal health bar.  2 of my pawns died. Got ambushed at night by skeletons and ghosts, fell into a river trying to run away. Reloaded and ran straight for the city... only to be told I wasn't allowed in because I didn't have the right paperwork.  :lol

This game is the best.
Title: Re: Dragon's Dogma II, brehs
Post by: bork on March 22, 2024, 12:43:47 PM
Apparently it's getting review bombed on Steam because of $40 worth of microtransactions.  :doge

It's a combination of negative reviews on the performance (legit complaint), Denuvo DRM (who cares), and the microtransaction DLC, in particular the two dollar one to edit your character.  This is despite the fact that you can use a form of in-game currency you earn from playing to also edit your character.
:picard

spoiler (click to show/hide)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iayLBI7nsE0
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Title: Re: Dragon's Dogma II, brehs
Post by: MMaRsu on March 22, 2024, 01:58:58 PM
Apparently it's getting review bombed on Steam because of $40 worth of microtransactions.  :doge

Which can all be attained ingame just like the junk dlc capcom puts out for Re4r and dmc5

nobody who plays these games really cares

its just clowns review bombing it because everyone loves a good outrage

its pathetic

Apparently it's getting review bombed on Steam because of $40 worth of microtransactions.  :doge

It's a combination of negative reviews on the performance (legit complaint), Denuvo DRM (who cares), and the microtransaction DLC, in particular the two dollar one to edit your character.  This is despite the fact that you can use a form of in-game currency you earn from playing to also edit your character.
:picard

spoiler (click to show/hide)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iayLBI7nsE0
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Denuvo does affect performance, so fuck that drm. Being treated like a pirate as a paying customer, yayy!

Performance in the city is pretty dire lotsa drops
Title: Re: Dragon's Dogma II, brehs
Post by: MMaRsu on March 22, 2024, 02:01:01 PM
I went on a quest to retrieve a Greatsword and Archstaff for the vocation quest, but then when I had gotten the items I was overweight, so I transferred it to a pawn.

Then I came across a way better pawn and switched without thinking about taking the weapons back.

Now I can't turn in the quest

smh fml  :lol
Title: Re: Dragon's Dogma II, brehs
Post by: bork on March 22, 2024, 02:17:08 PM
Denuvo does affect performance, so fuck that drm. Being treated like a pirate as a paying customer, yayy!

Can't say that I've ever had any kind of performance issues with a game using Denuvo.  I wouldn't give a game a bad review for using it.
Title: Re: Dragon's Dogma II, brehs
Post by: MMaRsu on March 22, 2024, 03:08:48 PM
Denuvo does affect performance, so fuck that drm. Being treated like a pirate as a paying customer, yayy!

Can't say that I've ever had any kind of performance issues with a game using Denuvo.  I wouldn't give a game a bad review for using it.

Just because you don't notice it doesnt mean that games that had it removed generally gain fps after the fact..
Title: Re: Dragon's Dogma II, brehs
Post by: Coax on March 22, 2024, 03:12:05 PM
:heh

(https://i.imgur.com/DqA2dJf.jpeg)

spoiler (click to show/hide)
I have no idea if they handled traversal well, only having read there was critique about the original game
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Title: Re: Dragon's Dogma II, brehs
Post by: bork on March 22, 2024, 03:57:50 PM
Denuvo does affect performance, so fuck that drm. Being treated like a pirate as a paying customer, yayy!

Can't say that I've ever had any kind of performance issues with a game using Denuvo.  I wouldn't give a game a bad review for using it.

Just because you don't notice it doesnt mean that games that had it removed generally gain fps after the fact..

I'm really worried about something running at 138 FPS instead of 146 FPS!  :doge

Don't get me wrong- I'd rather not have it, but I find it to be a non-issue.
Title: Re: Dragon's Dogma II, brehs
Post by: Let's Cyber on March 22, 2024, 04:49:14 PM
I went on a quest to retrieve a Greatsword and Archstaff for the vocation quest, but then when I had gotten the items I was overweight, so I transferred it to a pawn.

Then I came across a way better pawn and switched without thinking about taking the weapons back.

Now I can't turn in the quest

smh fml  :lol
Check your inventory at the Inn. Everything should go back to your main storage if a pawn dies/is sent back.
Title: Re: Dragon's Dogma II, brehs
Post by: MMaRsu on March 22, 2024, 06:15:29 PM
I went on a quest to retrieve a Greatsword and Archstaff for the vocation quest, but then when I had gotten the items I was overweight, so I transferred it to a pawn.

Then I came across a way better pawn and switched without thinking about taking the weapons back.

Now I can't turn in the quest

smh fml  :lol
Check your inventory at the Inn. Everything should go back to your main storage if a pawn dies/is sent back.

Damn thx so much bro! I thought that shit was gone forever 😂
Title: Re: Dragon's Dogma II, brehs
Post by: MMaRsu on March 22, 2024, 06:16:22 PM
Denuvo does affect performance, so fuck that drm. Being treated like a pirate as a paying customer, yayy!

Can't say that I've ever had any kind of performance issues with a game using Denuvo.  I wouldn't give a game a bad review for using it.

Just because you don't notice it doesnt mean that games that had it removed generally gain fps after the fact..

I'm really worried about something running at 138 FPS instead of 146 FPS!  :doge

Don't get me wrong- I'd rather not have it, but I find it to be a non-issue.

If it means instead of getting 45fps in the cities it could be 60... You aint getting no 140fps period lol
Title: Re: Dragon's Dogma II, brehs
Post by: bork on March 22, 2024, 10:17:58 PM
Denuvo does affect performance, so fuck that drm. Being treated like a pirate as a paying customer, yayy!

Can't say that I've ever had any kind of performance issues with a game using Denuvo.  I wouldn't give a game a bad review for using it.

Just because you don't notice it doesnt mean that games that had it removed generally gain fps after the fact..

I'm really worried about something running at 138 FPS instead of 146 FPS!  :doge

Don't get me wrong- I'd rather not have it, but I find it to be a non-issue.

If it means instead of getting 45fps in the cities it could be 60... You aint getting no 140fps period lol

I'm not talking about DD2.  Just throwing out whatever numbers, lol.
Title: Re: Dragon's Dogma II, brehs
Post by: Let's Cyber on March 23, 2024, 07:20:26 AM
It is a little jarring when the framerate jumps up in certain locations or when looking towards the sky. I was running up a hill towards a Griffin, panned the camera up and all of a sudden the fps jumped up to 50+  :lol
Title: Re: Dragon's Dogma II, brehs
Post by: MMaRsu on March 23, 2024, 07:22:20 AM
Denuvo does affect performance, so fuck that drm. Being treated like a pirate as a paying customer, yayy!

Can't say that I've ever had any kind of performance issues with a game using Denuvo.  I wouldn't give a game a bad review for using it.

Just because you don't notice it doesnt mean that games that had it removed generally gain fps after the fact..

I'm really worried about something running at 138 FPS instead of 146 FPS!  :doge

Don't get me wrong- I'd rather not have it, but I find it to be a non-issue.

If it means instead of getting 45fps in the cities it could be 60... You aint getting no 140fps period lol

I'm not talking about DD2.  Just throwing out whatever numbers, lol.

:iface
Title: Re: Dragon's Dogma II, brehs
Post by: Pissy F Benny on March 23, 2024, 07:57:58 AM
I think I'll finish out rebirth and come back to this in a week or so when it's had a patch or two. Xbox has a weird upscaling glitch that makes it look kinda shitty :doge
Title: Re: Dragon's Dogma II, brehs
Post by: Let's Cyber on March 23, 2024, 10:53:42 AM
Warrior in Dark Arisen was one of my favorite playstyles in any game, ever.

Warrior in DD2 is 100x better. It's not even close.

Chain of Blows is legit (Stolen gif from Resetera)

(http://i.imgur.com/iaQAObP.gif)

When you're hitting your timing for Chain of Blows on a downed enemies head or when mobbed by a group it is just sooooo good. Skyward Sunder is just Real Impact with a sword.  :lawd



I'm switching up vocations now for different augments but Warrior is the truth, the light and the way. At least for me.
Title: Re: Dragon's Dogma II, brehs
Post by: Svejk on March 23, 2024, 01:12:34 PM
So many feels. Crazy how it feels so familiar but so different.
Only got up to the castle town.  Think I got quests lined up for more vocations. Will definitely prioritize those.  The massive step back in the armor is still a blow, but most everything else is staggeringly awesome.  Took forever to figure out how to upload your pawn, but apparently people are saying that it always is up to date.?
Title: Re: Dragon's Dogma II, brehs
Post by: Let's Cyber on March 23, 2024, 01:25:35 PM
Your pawn updates every time you rest at an Inn. Camping doesn't count. Manually saving doesn't count.

There is a lady in the main city that will ask you to watch her house for an in-game week. Do this. It counts as a free Inn when you sleep there and it has a greater reward down the line.
Title: Re: Dragon's Dogma II, brehs
Post by: Svejk on March 23, 2024, 03:27:23 PM
Your pawn updates every time you rest at an Inn. Camping doesn't count. Manually saving doesn't count.

There is a lady in the main city that will ask you to watch her house for an in-game week. Do this. It counts as a free Inn when you sleep there and it has a greater reward down the line.
So it is like the first one. Just was weird to me because there was no indication other than a quick loading bar, so I couldn't tell. 
Faye rocks, btw.
Title: Re: Dragon's Dogma II, brehs
Post by: Svejk on March 23, 2024, 08:55:22 PM
Forgot to mention; the game froze on me the moment the first person talked to me coming out of the prison.  :doge
Title: Re: Dragon's Dogma II, brehs
Post by: MMaRsu on March 24, 2024, 08:04:30 AM
Ehhh I ran past the dragon near Karve and it just died  ??? and I got 7000+ xp for it

LAME  :yuck
Title: Re: Dragon's Dogma II, brehs
Post by: Let's Cyber on March 24, 2024, 10:13:24 AM
Ehhh I ran past the dragon near Karve and it just died  ??? and I got 7000+ xp for it

LAME  :yuck
lol. It probably got knocked into the water somehow. The Brine is undefeated.  :lol

Saw a Ogre and Griffin fighting on the other side of the river, both tumbled off the edge and I got the XP for both.
Title: Re: Dragon's Dogma II, brehs
Post by: MMaRsu on March 24, 2024, 10:32:02 AM
https://twitter.com/Yautrek/status/1771449302402953339

10/10
Title: Re: Dragon's Dogma II, brehs
Post by: MMaRsu on March 24, 2024, 12:04:31 PM
I was chilling on my ox cart, rolling a joint up while I enjoy the ride ingame. All of a sudden a Gryffon just dives into the cart from the sky, destroying it 😂. Had to put that bird down
Title: Re: Dragon's Dogma II, brehs
Post by: Svejk on March 24, 2024, 02:42:13 PM
This all happened within 30 minutes of playing last night.. this game is the best

https://youtu.be/ix9CSov63YA?si=G1vl3qVP8WgAw5GR
Title: Re: Dragon's Dogma II, brehs
Post by: MMaRsu on March 24, 2024, 05:05:18 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KmP3ptKdLKM
Title: Re: Dragon's Dogma II, brehs
Post by: bork on March 24, 2024, 06:01:59 PM
Denuvo does affect performance, so fuck that drm. Being treated like a pirate as a paying customer, yayy!

Can't say that I've ever had any kind of performance issues with a game using Denuvo.  I wouldn't give a game a bad review for using it.

Just because you don't notice it doesnt mean that games that had it removed generally gain fps after the fact..

I'm really worried about something running at 138 FPS instead of 146 FPS!  :doge

Don't get me wrong- I'd rather not have it, but I find it to be a non-issue.

If it means instead of getting 45fps in the cities it could be 60... You aint getting no 140fps period lol

I'm not talking about DD2.  Just throwing out whatever numbers, lol.

:iface

This was one of the examples I found when searching for Denuvo and performance stuff.
:idont

Title: Re: Dragon's Dogma II, brehs
Post by: bork on March 24, 2024, 06:03:21 PM
Did some more tweaking and the game has so far been running GREAT everywhere except for the capitol, which is probably a lost cause for everyone right now.  Can't complain.

Switched vocations to the thief class since I read it was one of the best, but I dunno.  I like the defense and parry options on the warrior.
Title: Re: Dragon's Dogma II, brehs
Post by: MMaRsu on March 25, 2024, 07:08:46 AM
Denuvo does affect performance, so fuck that drm. Being treated like a pirate as a paying customer, yayy!

Can't say that I've ever had any kind of performance issues with a game using Denuvo.  I wouldn't give a game a bad review for using it.

Just because you don't notice it doesnt mean that games that had it removed generally gain fps after the fact..

I'm really worried about something running at 138 FPS instead of 146 FPS!  :doge

Don't get me wrong- I'd rather not have it, but I find it to be a non-issue.

If it means instead of getting 45fps in the cities it could be 60... You aint getting no 140fps period lol

I'm not talking about DD2.  Just throwing out whatever numbers, lol.

:iface

This was one of the examples I found when searching for Denuvo and performance stuff.
:idont

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mcyOJ4Dxs7E

In one test Rise of the Tomb Raider gives 20 more fps in a benchmark.
You usually see 1% lows a lot worse result on the Denuvo side

So especially in games like DD2 where every last bit of performance matters, having 1% lows that are lower can vastly interrupt good performance by making it feel chuggy and stuttery.

Denuvo is a CPU impacting tool, so it varies game by game and system by system how much the user is impacted.
However, I'm sure we can agree, any FPS boost in Dragons Dogma 2 is appreciated.

Therefore, I have a good tip for PC users in here
Set the game to high priority in task manager, it will give a few extra fps and less stutters.
Title: Re: Dragon's Dogma II, brehs
Post by: bork on March 25, 2024, 08:04:21 AM
In one test Rise of the Tomb Raider gives 20 more fps in a benchmark.
You usually see 1% lows a lot worse result on the Denuvo side

You're looking at max FPS spikes.  The averages barely show a difference in Rise Of The Tomb Raider.  This is what I'm talking about- it doesn't seem to matter.  Again, I'm not championing the inclusion of Denuvo and would prefer it not be there- I just don't see it making a noticeable enough difference when playing most of these games.  Might feel differently if I had a much lower-end machine.

So especially in games like DD2 where every last bit of performance matters, having 1% lows that are lower can vastly interrupt good performance by making it feel chuggy and stuttery.

Denuvo is a CPU impacting tool, so it varies game by game and system by system how much the user is impacted.
However, I'm sure we can agree, any FPS boost in Dragons Dogma 2 is appreciated.

Yes, but this is also a case of this game not being optimized.  At this point I find it runs well outside of that main city, which is just a mess.

Weirdly there's less of a backlash on how it runs compared to all the shit going on about the micro transactions.
:dead
Title: Re: Dragon's Dogma II, brehs
Post by: Svejk on March 25, 2024, 09:45:15 AM
This game is going to take forever for me to playthrough, even just once, but that's ok.  I want to savor it, but anxious to play more. (Gonna be a long work week for me *sigh). 
There's a fine line that got crossed where it feels just different enough from the first, that the lack of armor layers and varied animations for characters can be tolerated, or look past.  There so many other new elements in the foray that it keeps me distracted.  I'm still not too clear on what the Pawn Quests that pop up after returning from the rift via Inn.  Damn this game is fun though. 

I did read a title of some reddit about the whole pawn plague (which the pawns speak of among themselves quite early on), and hoo boy... This will be interesting.

There's a announcement of an incoming patch to address a multitude of stuffz of course.
Title: Re: Dragon's Dogma II, brehs
Post by: Let's Cyber on March 26, 2024, 12:24:52 PM
Svejk, have you been getting decent RC? Jenna has been on some wild adventures with me at this point. 
Title: Re: Dragon's Dogma II, brehs
Post by: bork on March 26, 2024, 12:31:44 PM
https://www.polygon.com/24111539/dragons-dogma-2-dragon-plague-npcs-pawns

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Thankfully, preventing the spread isn’t difficult. Players will get an in-game warning at the first threat of an infection, but the symptoms of an Dragonsplagued pawn aren’t so easy to spot — you have to pay attention. Plagued pawns will show signs of sickness, like coughing and visible discomfort; they’ll touch their head as if checking for fever or a headache. They’ll also start to disobey commands, responding with phrases like “I will act of my own accord” or “Don’t tell me what to do!” More subtly, their eyes will start to pulse with a reddish hue.

There are a few ways to address a Dragonsplague infection. If one of your hired pawns is infected, quickly dismiss it — or intentionally kill it by throwing it off a cliff or into a river — before the plague affects other members of your party. If your main pawn is infected, your best recourse is to kill them. Throw them into the Brine to drown them, then bring them back using a Riftstone.

The most important thing to avoid is resting at an inn. Doing so will initiate the full-on murder spree seen in the video above.

 :pika
Title: Re: Dragon's Dogma II, brehs
Post by: Svejk on March 26, 2024, 01:22:26 PM
Svejk, have you been getting decent RC? Jenna has been on some wild adventures with me at this point.
Good question.. I haven't played since Saturday night (because of my loser gaming schedule) and I don't think I even even rested at the inn before stopping. Can't wait to see what comes in and will definitely post here to get an idea.  I appreciate the hire!  I think I'm only roughly at lvl 13-14 ATM.

I need to dismiss and rehire Faye as well, as I hired her at lvl 19 and has been very helpful.  It's funny to listen to the banter between her and Jenna.. So much more personality between pawns than the first one.  Hopefully they can eventually agree on stuff.  :lol
Title: Re: Dragon's Dogma II, brehs
Post by: Let's Cyber on March 26, 2024, 02:50:50 PM
Maybe hang on to her at that 19 for a while, she's closer to 40 now  :doge

Gave you a bow and armor, I'll send her back before I finish up my play session today.
Title: Re: Dragon's Dogma II, brehs
Post by: Svejk on March 26, 2024, 03:54:48 PM
Maybe hang on to her at that 19 for a while, she's closer to 40 now  :doge

Gave you a bow and armor, I'll send her back before I finish up my play session today.
You the man! Thank you!
Not sure what I'll be able to provide when the time comes. If you want a ferry stone or some wakestones, just let me know.
Title: Re: Dragon's Dogma II, brehs
Post by: bork on March 27, 2024, 07:13:37 AM
Switched vocations to the thief class since I read it was one of the best, but I dunno.  I like the defense and parry options on the warrior.

Ended up going back to Fighter, then tried Mage...then went back to Fighter again.   Gonna stick with that for now...although I'm also interested in maybe going Archer instead.
:dead
Title: Re: Dragon's Dogma II, brehs
Post by: MMaRsu on March 27, 2024, 09:09:15 AM
Its quite lame the pawns arent crossplay :<
Title: Re: Dragon's Dogma II, brehs
Post by: Svejk on March 27, 2024, 10:21:33 AM
Switched vocations to the thief class since I read it was one of the best, but I dunno.  I like the defense and parry options on the warrior.

Ended up going back to Fighter, then tried Mage...then went back to Fighter again.   Gonna stick with that for now...although I'm also interested in maybe going Archer instead.
:dead
Maybe try Warrior. It has better counters (than DD1) and is suppose to be a ton of fun.  I have it unlocked, but wanted to continue to build the fighter vocation further first.
Its quite lame the pawns arent crossplay :<
Yeah, this makes no sense as to why they shouldn't allow that.  Maybe in a future update?
Title: Re: Dragon's Dogma II, brehs
Post by: bork on March 27, 2024, 11:12:04 AM
I forget the name, but there's a vocation you can get that will allow you to use weapons and skills from all of the classes and will apparently level up all of your vocations as well. I'm assuming this is something you don't get until much further in the game, but it sounds like it makes the other ones pointless?
Title: Re: Dragon's Dogma II, brehs
Post by: Svejk on March 27, 2024, 11:16:00 AM
I forget the name, but there's a vocation you can get that will allow you to use weapons and skills from all of the classes and will apparently level up all of your vocations as well. I'm assuming this is something you don't get until much further in the game, but it sounds like it makes the other ones pointless?
Yeah, Warfarer.  I'm guessing it is more end game, and you have to find it.  It has lower base stats, but is still probably the most OP vocation.
Title: Re: Dragon's Dogma II, brehs
Post by: Let's Cyber on March 27, 2024, 01:47:02 PM
You the man! Thank you!
Not sure what I'll be able to provide when the time comes. If you want a ferry stone or some wakestones, just let me know.
No prob, was nothing crazy. Just a bump up from what she had on.
Ended up going back to Fighter, then tried Mage...then went back to Fighter again.   Gonna stick with that for now...although I'm also interested in maybe going Archer instead.
:dead
If you're interested in a class doing physical damage(fighter, warrior. archer), it's worth jumping into and eventually maxing out thief. The last augment gives you a strength increase that carries over to other classes.

Also Thief is fantastic.
Title: Re: Dragon's Dogma II, brehs
Post by: bork on March 27, 2024, 02:48:10 PM
I forget the name, but there's a vocation you can get that will allow you to use weapons and skills from all of the classes and will apparently level up all of your vocations as well. I'm assuming this is something you don't get until much further in the game, but it sounds like it makes the other ones pointless?
Yeah, Warfarer.  I'm guessing it is more end game, and you have to find it.  It has lower base stats, but is still probably the most OP vocation.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ezPoUshuRw8
Title: Re: Dragon's Dogma II, brehs
Post by: bork on March 27, 2024, 02:48:44 PM
You the man! Thank you!
Not sure what I'll be able to provide when the time comes. If you want a ferry stone or some wakestones, just let me know.
No prob, was nothing crazy. Just a bump up from what she had on.
Ended up going back to Fighter, then tried Mage...then went back to Fighter again.   Gonna stick with that for now...although I'm also interested in maybe going Archer instead.
:dead
If you're interested in a class doing physical damage(fighter, warrior. archer), it's worth jumping into and eventually maxing out thief. The last augment gives you a strength increase that carries over to other classes.

Also Thief is fantastic.

LOL, maybe I should switch back again then!  I'm glad you can switch vocations at any time!
Title: Re: Dragon's Dogma II, brehs
Post by: Let's Cyber on March 27, 2024, 09:08:08 PM
Need upgrade materials for my weapons and gear off enemies I haven't seen yet so it is time, I think i'm finally headed to the beastren nation.  Game is fantastic. Even when I'm not playing, it's all I think about.  :doge

I briefly checked out the subreddit and it's a trash fire.  :lol 
Title: Re: Dragon's Dogma II, brehs
Post by: bork on March 28, 2024, 08:23:45 AM
I think I might try some of the mods out- there's a popular one that adds a shop which carries a lot of things including the microtransaction stuff.  Another one has an option to remove weight carry limits.  I guess that counts as cheating, but it would make the game better to not have to worry about it.
:yeshrug

There's some other stuff like making everything cost 1g, but I'm not interested in that.  Just want things that make getting around easier.  Would also not mind if someone made a mode that stops the pawn plague thing from happening.  :doge
Title: Re: Dragon's Dogma II, brehs
Post by: bork on March 28, 2024, 09:09:43 AM
https://www.vg247.com/dragons-dogma-2-500k-gold-fruit-cash-farming

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Dear cash-strapped Dragon's Dogma 2 players, a math whiz says they've worked out how you can make close to 500k gold per hour just selling fruit
Title: Re: Dragon's Dogma II, brehs
Post by: Svejk on March 28, 2024, 09:48:27 AM
I've been having withdrawals.  Will finally jump back on tomorrow night.  My job has been a skeleton crew of sorts and overloaded... This game is all I think about.  :doge
So many people have already plowed through the game somehow.  :dead

Apparently Capcom has put out some survey floating around, already asking if people were interested in more content for DD2 and how much they're willing to pay...   :doge
Title: Re: Dragon's Dogma II, brehs
Post by: Let's Cyber on March 28, 2024, 04:25:37 PM
So many people have already plowed through the game somehow.  :dead
I don't trust the impressions of anyone that beat this in under 25 hours on their first playthrough.

So much of the cooler locations and moments have been entirely optionally.
Title: Re: Dragon's Dogma II, brehs
Post by: bork on March 29, 2024, 12:15:24 AM
Played some more tonight and cleared that first mine quest you get- it was pretty easy. No problem.

Started heading back to the big city and along the way, ran into what appeared to be your typical group of goblins, a lizard guy, and some harpies. 

...They kicked the shit out of my party.  All three pawns almost instantly dead.  I used a wakestone to come back and managed to beat them all but had very little health left and no camping equipment (pawns had it), plus it was night time so it got even worse.  I just tried making a run for it and got chased by skeletons that kept coming back if I killed them and was finally killed by some weird mist/ghost-like things.  Fortunately it let me continue from pretty much where I died.  Got my main pawn back and made it to the city to clear some quests.  Also changed to thief -again- and will try sticking with it this time.

I really, really wish there was fast travel much more than before now. :dizzy
Title: Re: Dragon's Dogma II, brehs
Post by: Let's Cyber on March 29, 2024, 04:07:05 AM
I feel most of the vocations don't really hit until vocation level 6 or 7.

Gut and Run + Helm/skull splitter + Ensnare/ Implicate+ Powder Blast is a good starter combo. You can solo bosses pretty easily, even early on.  Helmsplit to knock them off balance, Implicate to get them on the ground.
Or climb up, set a blast charge in the head/eye, use Gut and Run for big damage and then explode your charge. Cyclopes and Ogres become fodder.  Masterful Kill and cutting wind are both great too.
Title: Re: Dragon's Dogma II, brehs
Post by: bork on March 29, 2024, 07:01:14 AM
New patch is up:

Quote
Dragon’s Dogma 2 title update patch notes:

Adding the option to start a new game when save data already exists.
Changing the number of "Art of Metamorphosis" items available at Pawn Guilds in the game to 99.
Making the quest that allows players to acquire their own dwelling (where they can save and rest) available earlier in the game.
Miscellaneous text display issues.
Miscellaneous bug fixes.
[PlayStation5]

Adding the option* to switch Motion Blur on/off in Options.
Adding the option* to switch Ray Tracing on/off in Options.
Adding the option to set Frame Rate at Max 30fps in Options.
[Steam]

Improving quality when DLSS SUPER RESOLUTION is enabled.
Fixing an issue related to the display of models under some specific settings.
*These options won't affect frame rate significantly. Improvements to frame rate are planned for future updates.
Title: Re: Dragon's Dogma II, brehs
Post by: Let's Cyber on March 29, 2024, 01:41:44 PM
Game looks a lot worse without RTGI. I'm glad console players have options but I can't go back now.

Some of the locations at dusk just look amazing with it on.
Title: Re: Dragon's Dogma II, brehs
Post by: MMaRsu on April 01, 2024, 06:14:21 AM
https://twitter.com/kataberas/status/1774420297346920727
Title: Re: Dragon's Dogma II, brehs
Post by: Svejk on April 01, 2024, 12:25:36 PM
Made some progress with my slow burn.  Stopping and smelling the blood soaked roses.
Finally cashed in my pawn first thing.  Got a good 5K+ RC.
(https://i.imgur.com/RQbZT9E.jpeg)
The RC amounts seem to be less inflated than DD1.  Much appreciated Cyber!  I just reached lvl 19, so this coming up weekend, I'll cash in Faye after a gain a few more.

So much to chat about, but all I can say ATM is this game rules hard.  Did get the first dwelling, so that helps.  Wrapped up most of the prior side quests available and started the second rounds of Brant's requests. Did some random exploring for some map coverage.  This game will take me forever, and I'm so happy for that!

Did this random Cyclops encounter.  A Griffin appeared and they started battling each other.  Total "Let them Fight" moment... But then Jenna (my main) proceeded to shoot the cyclops and agro'd it again.
I cut that part out of the video I snagged below, but definitely wanted to share the finisher.  Faye proceeded to butcher it's back, while I grabbed it's leg and tripped it.  It's this shit here that makes this game so special...
https://youtu.be/Ym-OIoSmCHg?si=HafPLFH3lMl0-6Fn

GOTY
Title: Re: Dragon's Dogma II, brehs
Post by: bork on April 01, 2024, 12:45:39 PM
I fought a griffin, but it ran away right before it was about to be defeated :rage

Decided to mess with mods for this game this past weekend.  I just wanted to see about getting a shitload of fast travel items.  While I was at it, I also grabbed some wakestones and the armor that you get from finding all 150 seeker stones (it's the "Wonder Woman" corset armor that I've been seeing a lot of low level pawns with and in videos- now I know how they're getting it, because no way are that many players finding all 150 stones that fast) and wanted that to be it, but I got way too many wakestones and when I went to sell them, ended up with millions and millions in gold- didn't realize that the mod added a crazy high buyback bonus.
:dead

I'd like to earn gold the real way so trying to see what I can do to get rid of it.  Maybe buy a ton of stuff and discard it all?

EDIT- I had 26 million in gold-  It would have taken forever to get rid of it.  Starting over because I don't want to play the game this way.

This is the "armor," btw-

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mvsOJoOncas

 :cody
Title: Re: Dragon's Dogma II, brehs
Post by: Svejk on April 01, 2024, 01:03:53 PM

I'd like to earn gold the real way so trying to see what I can do to get rid of it.  Maybe buy a ton of stuff and discard it all?

EDIT- I had 26 million in gold-  It would have taken forever to get rid of it.  Starting over because I don't want to play the game this way.
Oh wait... wow.ok.. Was about to say, there's dwelling you can buy for 200K, but...
(https://media1.tenor.com/m/sABhHhAQLiUAAAAC/zoolander-above.gif)

Edit: One thing I wanted to put 2 cents in, I actually really love the music... which is shocking.  It doesn't slap as hard as DD1 (so far), ...but the mood it has put out is fantastic and fits the vibe.  I'm loving it..  I've become a huge fan of Classical/medieval tavern guitar/lute, so it jives well with me quite a bit.  Hearing the most minute percussions accommodating it creates an atmosphere that just immerses me even further.  Love it, love it!
Title: Re: Dragon's Dogma II, brehs
Post by: bork on April 01, 2024, 04:45:31 PM
This game is so good that I didn't mind starting over and also found some quests and items that I missed the first time around.  Also has gone much faster and I'm already catching up to where I was story-wise since I spent most of the previous 9 hours mainly wandering around, lol.

Went right for the thief class this time around and also made my pawn a magic user as opposed to being an archer. 
:itagaki

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And also got that corset armor back  :P
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Title: Re: Dragon's Dogma II, brehs
Post by: Let's Cyber on April 02, 2024, 01:30:23 PM
Finally cashed in my pawn first thing.  Got a good 5K+ RC.
:woooo

Rift crystals went through a bit of deflation in DD2, 5K is actually a lot this time around. 

Jenna is super popular, btw. She has more likes and hearts than almost any other pawns I've used on my list.
Title: Re: Dragon's Dogma II, brehs
Post by: Let's Cyber on April 04, 2024, 11:03:36 AM
Trickster is bad until like level 5. Being able to attach your projection to enemies changes everything and can force entire groups of enemies to aggro to a boss monster. It's pretty rad.

The pawn buff is worth bringing over to Warfarer. It feels like a substantial increase to DPS

Title: Re: Dragon's Dogma II, brehs
Post by: Svejk on April 05, 2024, 09:02:03 AM
Can't wait to jump back on tonight!  Having serious withdrawals.   :noah
Title: Re: Dragon's Dogma II, brehs
Post by: Svejk on April 08, 2024, 12:12:46 PM
Made some better progress over the weekend.  Up to level 26.  Ended up doing one random escort that took me way west unto the border gate.  Took me almost 3 days of a trek.  The way quests unfold in this feels so organic. 

Just when I was about to max out my fighter vocation and change to Warrior, I happened to come across a Meister for Fighter, AND the Mystic Spearhand vocation at the same time. Lol  So of course, I went with Mystic Spearhand.   After getting really good with the fighter and using parries and such, it was a bit jarring having to completely change my playstyle with technically no defense, but I started coming around once I reached around lvl 3 of the MS vocation; having to use certain moves for dodging.  Shit is fucking awesome... Already feels a bit OP with that AOE shield cast. 

Since going with it, I decided to change my pawn to Warrior.  I pretty much always had my pawn as that in DD1, so wanted to rock it out again, as I like having that as the main backer. 

Cyber, once I reached lvl 25, I was going to complete a fight with a Wight I was having and head back to the rift and finally cash out Faye…  But on the way back, she just up and disappeared.  I think she fell off a cliff or something and couldn't see her to revive her anywhere, which sucks because I wasn’t able to do a proper send off.  Once I had the chance, I rehired her so I could at least give a gift and a ranking.  She was then lvl 40 something, and looked really cool.  Hopefully she brought in some decent Rift Skrilla, as she went through 20+ lvls with my crew.  Looking forward to using her again!

This game is the shiznit.
Title: Re: Dragon's Dogma II, brehs
Post by: Let's Cyber on April 09, 2024, 02:30:13 PM
.Since going with it, I decided to change my pawn to Warrior.
Knockdown Augment.  :aah
Cyber, once I reached lvl 25, I was going to complete a fight with a Wight I was having and head back to the rift and finally cash out Faye…  But on the way back, she just up and disappeared.  I think she fell off a cliff or something and couldn't see her to revive her anywhere, which sucks because I wasn’t able to do a proper send off.  Once I had the chance, I rehired her so I could at least give a gift and a ranking.  She was then lvl 40 something, and looked really cool.  Hopefully she brought in some decent Rift Skrilla, as she went through 20+ lvls with my crew.  Looking forward to using her again!
Thanks man.

I'm on NG+ so Jenna is back on the squad.
Title: Re: Dragon's Dogma II, brehs
Post by: bork on April 10, 2024, 10:17:31 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yWRZ2HPZNYI
:salute
Title: Re: Dragon's Dogma II, brehs
Post by: Let's Cyber on April 11, 2024, 12:16:38 PM
I didn't like most of the mages in the rift so I was like "I'll do it myself". So many players don't have the right skills on or dress their pawns in the string bikini.  Started a new character on a different profile so I can make another pawn.

Sent over endgame gear and equipment, dragonforged. Just need to get the Mage super skill and she should be set. She'll be the best low level mage in the game, at least on PS5.  :lol
Title: Re: Dragon's Dogma II, brehs
Post by: Svejk on April 15, 2024, 10:08:47 AM
About got all of the first area map covered and about to trek past the giant gate to Desert Catland.  Maxed out my Mystic Spearhand vocation and went back to fighter to top it off as well.  The extra meister move/flurry for fighter is ballistic and somewhat OP, but fun as shit.  Need to figure out how to get my pawn to start understanding that elvish language.  I have a pawn hired to do so, but want mine to learn as well... I'm assuming it has to do with some side quest in their little hidden region? 
Title: Re: Dragon's Dogma II, brehs
Post by: Let's Cyber on April 15, 2024, 01:24:56 PM
Need to figure out how to get my pawn to start understanding that elvish language.  I have a pawn hired to do so, but want mine to learn as well... I'm assuming it has to do with some side quest in their little hidden region?
Just need to raise the affinity of one of the elves and they should gift it to you.

The most common/easiest one is the innkeep. Give her one Bunch of Flowers a day for a couple of days and that should do it.

EDIT: I don't think the archer dude will work. I had him maxed and he didn't give the scroll. The Innkeep did after 3 days and 3 gifts.
Title: Re: Dragon's Dogma II, brehs
Post by: Svejk on April 16, 2024, 09:54:17 AM
EDIT: I don't think the archer dude will work. I had him maxed and he didn't give the scroll. The Innkeep did after 3 days and 3 gifts.
I want to swooze his sister actually, just haven't found her yet... Not planning to leave that area until I do.  I did his initial archer quest he offers at the beginning only just recently.  Surely she's there somewhere, or he'll offer some other quest that involves her?  Hopefully I didn't time out of it or something.
Title: Re: Dragon's Dogma II, brehs
Post by: Let's Cyber on April 16, 2024, 01:41:38 PM
I did his initial archer quest he offers at the beginning only just recently.  Surely she's there somewhere, or he'll offer some other quest that involves her?
Yes. She is involved in a couple quests, actually. 
Title: Re: Dragon's Dogma II, brehs
Post by: Let's Cyber on April 17, 2024, 07:05:58 PM
Got the plat, 115 hours.

I'm going to grind out Act 3 one more time but not sure after that.
Title: Re: Dragon's Dogma II, brehs
Post by: Svejk on April 19, 2024, 08:32:11 AM
Got the plat, 115 hours.

I'm going to grind out Act 3 one more time but not sure after that.
Awesome! Congrats!  And thanks for all the help too!
I hope there isn't a trophy for reaching lvl 200 like DD;DA had...  :doge

I still got a looong way to go.  Got so much going on this weekend, I'll probably only get half the time I wanted to play too. :dead 
Title: Re: Dragon's Dogma II, brehs
Post by: Svejk on April 19, 2024, 08:32:20 AM
https://twitter.com/DragonsDogma/status/1781269206375309500
Title: Re: Dragon's Dogma II, brehs
Post by: Let's Cyber on April 20, 2024, 03:44:33 AM
Awesome! Congrats!  And thanks for all the help too!
I hope there isn't a trophy for reaching lvl 200 like DD;DA had...  :doge

I still got a looong way to go.  Got so much going on this weekend, I'll probably only get half the time I wanted to play too. :dead
Nah, no level trophy. I'm close to 90 though.  :doge

I'm making copies of all the rare monster parts now, some of which can be a pain. If you ever need one, let me know. Eldricite is needed for a lot of magic gear and the drop rate is very low.
Title: Re: Dragon's Dogma II, brehs
Post by: Let's Cyber on April 21, 2024, 07:41:13 AM
Might take a break, not much left to do. I don't want to level up my second character because I like that pawn being low level.

Gonna try to jump back into Unicorn Overlord but man, it feels weird to not be playing this. It sucked up all my free time this past month, I'm going to miss it.  :cry
Title: Re: Dragon's Dogma II, brehs
Post by: Svejk on April 21, 2024, 10:22:27 AM
Might take a break, not much left to do. I don't want to level up my second character because I like that pawn being low level.

Gonna try to jump back into Unicorn Overlord but man, it feels weird to not be playing this. It sucked up all my free time this past month, I'm going to miss it.  :cry
I may juggle this and Stellar Blade when it drops next week, but will be spreading this out for a bit. 

According to that big Capcom leak, the big dlc; The Dragon Princess, is supposedly coming in November?  Guess we'll see.

Dragon's Dogma for life  :respect

 :salute
Title: Re: Dragon's Dogma II, brehs
Post by: Svejk on April 24, 2024, 09:55:37 AM
Watching this is really making me consider going Archer. lol   I need to find out what that tackling->bounce off move is at 1:35.   :lawd

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lchK5U1tFVg