DRAGON QUEST IX

[demi]

There are RNG methods out there for getting drops easier, useful towards Alchemy and making high level items

[magus]

i know that but what are you going to get with those rare drop to break the game? there is nothing on the same level of the casino item!

[magus]

uh anyway... i was holding impression back for post game but since there isn't much to do other than wait for level 5 to release the extra stuff,grind myself silly for treasure maps (which are like the lame version of disgaea item world) and complete the post-game sidequest (some involve treasure maps) there isn't much to do

it's a pretty good rpg,battle are decently paced,there is a nice world map,and there is tons of shit to find... the game itself is pretty easy (or maybe i just involuntary grinded a lot trying to finish all the sidequest) the plot is basicaly DQ 7 cool subplots + DQ 4 lame-o ending,i liked the job system because there is no job that really sucks (maybe mage) but a lot of the skill you learn are lame and in fact i finished the whole game just with normal attacks and the occasional healing

and uh... that's about it,there is not much else to say,bring on 4 warrior of light next

[demi]

Post-Game is SHIT. WOWEE GRIND

I beat Godwyn just now. I grinded a whopping TWO levels and gave my Minstrel Falcon Slice and the Wizard learned Oomph. Now I just plop Oomph on the Minstrel and Gladiator and they both take off about 500 per turn. Buy Mirror Armor for this guy, it was hilarious how he kept firing at me and it just shot back at his face for 250+ damage.

Also I dont know why I didnt see the final boss a mile away but I'm a distinguished mentally-challenged fellow. I like how you gradually see the hole he blasted as you make your way down, that was a nice touch.

DQVC plopped a Miracle Sword up when I logged on at 4, which was funny. Course I don't need it now!


I think this is a really good DQ game, mainly for the fact that the jobs while there are completely unnecessary to beat the game. That's what I want. I want to grind, I want to buy equipment, and I want to beat bosses. I don't want to juggle shitty jobs for shitty skills. The story isn't offending, and the difficulty curve is really lienient (borderline casual). Almost DQ8 except no casino, shitty graphics, and poopy characters (no sexy Yangus).

8/10

[Damian79]

Yeah the jobs switching this is distinguished mentally-challenged and the game is rediculously easy.  Had to restart because i wasted my early points.  I am waiting for the underwhelming ending now cuz of you guys   Atleast it wont hit like a ton of bricks now.

[Himu]

It's impossible to "waste" points.

Also the job switching is fine aside from how SLOW it is.

Once again: scrubs.

The game is pretty easy, I agree. I have not been wiped out once and I have 30 hours clocked. Of course, I've mostly been dabbling with the class system and classes for the past 10 hours, so I haven't even gotten my ship yet.

[demi]

It is very well possible to waste points.

[Himu]

You can get enough points in the game to max every skill slot across every single class combined except two skills. So no, it's not.

[magus]

after wandering at random like an idiot i solved a quest that gave me access to a boss that FINALY kicked my ass! they should have put it like right in the front instead of hidding it this way,for those curious the boss is....

spoiler (click to show/hide)

baramos who apparently was one of the baddie from DQ3

[close]

[demi]

You can get enough points in the game to max every skill slot across every single class combined except two skills. So no, it's not.

I'm not interested in doing that, let alone with one class since the job system in this is poop. So I have wasted points.

[AdmiralViscen]

I've been leveling Fans on my Minstrel because I remember hearing it was a good idea, but I"m thinking that's a waste.

[demi]

I'd choose someone who uses Swords. You get an extremely good Sword minutes before the final boss. Falcon Slash is also extremely useful.

[AdmiralViscen]

I went Minstrel Warrior Mage Priest

There really isn't any other class who uses fans so I think I will shift to Swords for the Minstrel. Warrior is already swords.

[Himu]

I went Minstrel Warrior Mage Priest

There really isn't any other class who uses fans so I think I will shift to Swords for the Minstrel. Warrior is already swords.

Martial Artist uses fans. iir thief too.

And fans are best with minstrels

[Vizzys]

got beat by the owl guy
finally decided after many class changes that my main character will stay gladiator

mostly because I think dmg wise gladiator wins. the coup de grace skill is handy too, ive been doing 900+ish dmg with it

[demi]

I went Minstrel Warrior Mage Priest

There really isn't any other class who uses fans so I think I will shift to Swords for the Minstrel. Warrior is already swords.

Change Warrior to Gladiator and that's how I roll (btw. Fans are lame)

@Viz, buy Mirror Armor you'll be surprised how often he'll throw fireballs at you and get it reflected back

[Himu]

Fans are fine.

[demi]

For homos and chicks. Which one are you?

[Himu]

They're cute.

[magus]

right now i'm grinding everyone job so i can rack up skill points,i'm thinking of giving everyone mastery of paladin/gladiator and warrior so they get a 200 HP bonus which is pretty huge,then probably weapon masteries so i can finish the weapon mastery related quest

[demi]

Sounds boring. What a great idea for post-game content.

[Himu]

the post game sounds disappointing for dq

[demi]

Why would you bother grinding? You beat the game, all that's left is to do stupid treasure maps and "legacy bosses". Just throw a infinite HP cheat, unlock all quests cheat, on and go nuts.

[magus]

but i like grinding
it's not like i'm knocking myself out,just bringing every job to level 24,takes less than 5 liquid slimes

[Himu]

I've brought every class I have up till now to level 15 or so for the skill points.

[magus]

i should spend 10 point in the sage skill tree so i get the skill to change job on the spot so i don't have to hear the priest ramble everytime i want to switch

[Himu]

Teach every character psyche up!

[Vizzys]

just found a secret shop in dourbridge that sells maid and bunny outfits 

[Himu]

THEY'RE AWESOME SHUT UP

[magus]

ohohohohohohohohoh
i mastered every melee related job and now everyone of my single guys has around 400 hp,my warrior is close to 500,then i gave a weapon mastery to everyone,my damage output shoot trough the roof! i killed the uber boss in 9 turn!

apparently everytime you kill him he get a little stronger and drops better stuff so i guess for once i have to grind the enemies instead of my party members

EDIT: i've finaly unlocked the last job which involved killing a monster which is only found in the random maps,my character now looks like the bizarro godly version of willy wonka