Ugh, I really didn't want to hear that. Thanks, though. Guess I'll just grind materials in a new Generations file to get a head start on GU.
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You can set up a JP account on the Switch and get MHXX Switch. It's not the same as getting MHGU, but it's something.
I just got my own Switch -until now I shared it with my brother-, and bought this game with it. This is my first Monster Hunter experience! I'm thrilled.
I have done the most basic tutorial missions, and my brother -that has more experienced since he played some games since Monster Hunter FU and Tri- will wait for me to get some experience and play the game together.
I hope to have a lot of fun with it!
Edit: What art do you recommened for a beginner player like me? What is the vanilla art style?
I have done the most basic tutorial missions, and my brother -that has more experienced since he played some games since Monster Hunter FU and Tri- will wait for me to get some experience and play the game together.
I hope to have a lot of fun with it!
Edit: What art do you recommened for a beginner player like me? What is the vanilla art style?
Your choice of style affects the abilities of your weapon in different ways, but here's the basic rundown.
Guild is the straightforward style with no gimmicks to it. It allows you to equip 2 arts.
Aerial features a different forward dodge that allows you to vault off of monsters to dodge and/or to use air attacks. 1 art.
Adept gives you the adept dodge/block depending on the weapon, press B for dodge or R for block just before getting hit to do a fancy dodge/block and get a counterattack opportunity. 1 art.
Striker features a trimmed down moveset or removal of a mechanic in exchange for charging your arts faster and allowing you to equip 3 arts.
Valor starts you off with a limited moveset until you build up your valor gauge and temporarily gain very powerful moves. 1 art.
Alchemy gives you a little bit more trimmed down moveset even from striker in exchange for an alchemy barrel that you can use to make unique alchemy items while out on the hunt. 3 arts.
Recommended arts vary by weapon. Absolute Evasion and its variation Absolute Readiness are arguably the best arts in the game and are equippable on any weapon. I tend not to use them because it makes the game too easy for me. lol
Whichever weapon you end up playing, check out Gaijin Hunter's weapon tutorial for it on Youtube, linked in the OP. Great series of tutorials.
Seconding this. The game isn't very good at telling you how weapons work, so it's best to run through some tutorials alongside it.
I'd recommend having a look at this quick breakdown if you haven't already settled on a weapon. Keep in mind that the game is designed so that no weapon is better or worse than the others, so you really can pick one that suits how you want to play.
Thanks to both of you! I already seen some of the videos you mentioned. I'll watch some more soon
Ended up getting this due to a friend's urging (Aside from dabbling with the demos for the PSP/3DS entries, it's my first proper MH game; I'll probably move on to World when/if I finish this)
I was originally led to believe that pretty much all of the pre World games were kind of obtuse in their own way, but aside from one quest early on involving some ancient berries, I've had no issue. I've been playing as an Adept with a longsword so far, though greatswords look fun, too. I should probably consult that weapon tutorial video.
But yeah, as someone that immensely enjoys getting new, unique weapons with unique appearances in my RPGs, I don't know how I slept on the series so long.
I was originally led to believe that pretty much all of the pre World games were kind of obtuse in their own way, but aside from one quest early on involving some ancient berries, I've had no issue. I've been playing as an Adept with a longsword so far, though greatswords look fun, too. I should probably consult that weapon tutorial video.
But yeah, as someone that immensely enjoys getting new, unique weapons with unique appearances in my RPGs, I don't know how I slept on the series so long.
Generations Ultimate is pretty tame on the annoying gathering quests compared to previous entries (unless you're trying to do 100% of the quests... there's just a lot of them but thankfully most aren't required to progress) whereas World just makes them super easy (and there are only a few). I mainly play adept in Generations Ultimate as well, except when I play longsword I go for valor. TBH it's OP af, and that's why. Aerial is pretty good with Great Sword too.
This is correct. MHW is probably the best for new players, but MH4U is the best of the old style games (for new players and overall quality).
MHG is a great game, though. If you are interested, give it a shot. Just know it's more complex than usual because they added styles/arts. It's a celebration of MH history, and as such is filled to the brim with content.
I am not sure who thought that Gravios needed to return to Generations Ultimate after skipping out on Generations.
But I hate every fiber of their being. What a shitty monster. I had a bunch of times where it decided to just camp its slow fat ass outside the area boundaries shooting lasers. That's great fucking game design right there.
But I hate every fiber of their being. What a shitty monster. I had a bunch of times where it decided to just camp its slow fat ass outside the area boundaries shooting lasers. That's great fucking game design right there.
And I could have been worse...could have been black gravios... The master of that nonsense!
Black Gravios is suffering incarnate. I was so happy in Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate when the first G-rank Black Gravios I farmed dropped a Pallium so I didn't have to ever fight it again.
Anyone still playing this? I picked it up after not playing since January because I was waiting for my friends to catch up with me.
Narrator: "They never did."
I just started up with the 7-star Hub quests, and unlocked Guildmarm as my housekeeper, which feels so wrong for some reason.
I also switched to the Pulse Crusher Core hammer which is really nice.
Looks like Frampt on a stick. What's not to love?
Anyway, I'm trying to get to at least G1 rank so if anyone is up for some hunts, I'm game.
Narrator: "They never did."
I just started up with the 7-star Hub quests, and unlocked Guildmarm as my housekeeper, which feels so wrong for some reason.
I also switched to the Pulse Crusher Core hammer which is really nice.
Looks like Frampt on a stick. What's not to love?
Anyway, I'm trying to get to at least G1 rank so if anyone is up for some hunts, I'm game.
Killed Lao Shan Lung urgent with 3 seconds left on the clock. Jesus.
I'm still playing! My friend code is SW-3323-3944-5220. I'm at G3 but I'm totally game to play some late high rank or early G Rank stuff.Anyone still playing this? I picked it up after not playing since January because I was waiting for my friends to catch up with me.
Narrator: "They never did."
I just started up with the 7-star Hub quests, and unlocked Guildmarm as my housekeeper, which feels so wrong for some reason.
I also switched to the Pulse Crusher Core hammer which is really nice.
Looks like Frampt on a stick. What's not to love?
Anyway, I'm trying to get to at least G1 rank so if anyone is up for some hunts, I'm game.
Jesus, fuck G-Rank Valstrax. What was a decently enjoyable high rank fight really becomes a bitch with the added speed and new 360 blade spin follow up after a blade stab.
Should probably go with Dual Blades instead of Hammer since G-Rank Valstrax seems determined to never stop moving his goddamn head.
Edit: Switching to dual blades did the trick. Still a cheesy ass fight and I don't understand how the hell the spin hitbox works.
Should probably go with Dual Blades instead of Hammer since G-Rank Valstrax seems determined to never stop moving his goddamn head.
Edit: Switching to dual blades did the trick. Still a cheesy ass fight and I don't understand how the hell the spin hitbox works.
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Anyone still playing this? I picked it up after not playing since January because I was waiting for my friends to catch up with me.
Narrator: "They never did."
I just started up with the 7-star Hub quests, and unlocked Guildmarm as my housekeeper, which feels so wrong for some reason.
I also switched to the Pulse Crusher Core hammer which is really nice.
Looks like Frampt on a stick. What's not to love?
Anyway, I'm trying to get to at least G1 rank so if anyone is up for some hunts, I'm game.
Make sure to join the MH discord in the OP. If you post in the 4-Gen-GenU general chat, there should be some people willing to help out with some hunts.
It's also worth noting that Valstrax's spin move can be tricky because it goes around twice, but only the second spin will actually connect. The first spin will always go over your hunter's head, but you can avoid getting hit if you roll in close to Valstrax or time your dodge for the second spin.
Thanks, will do.
Being up close usually avoids the spin, but it's not consistent. Guessing it's because the move pushes Valstrax to one side, or because of elevation issues with the terrain.
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I definitely understand hitbox complaints on valstrax. They are good when he's on perfectly flat land, but any time you are on the tiniest slope, suddenly his wing slam attack hits you even when you are in the safe spot, same for the wing spin. I prefer the G rank AI for sure though. A lot more taunting after the big moves to make the fight feel more consistent.
Is the discord invite invalid now? Link in the OP doesn't work.
Can any high rank hunter help me grind galvenues high rank armor and weapon fast, would be much appreciated, my armor is very weak and i want to jump fast to this armor and save alot of time.
I'm G rank if that's ok. FC is 7093 1910 7136. Add me and let me know when a room is up.
I can't believe this meme refuses to die.
Kinda glad I never noticed it.
I can't believe this meme refuses to die.
Memes in a game localization tend to age poorly. Seems to be the case with most games I go back to even a few years later and the meme sticks out like a sore thumb compared to the rest of the script.
I always thought the point of the character was that, well, they don't do shit. :P
They talk a big game, but just sitting there, picking their butts. And the Felyne is lazy too :0
They talk a big game, but just sitting there, picking their butts. And the Felyne is lazy too :0
Also why does everything take 40 minutes to kill now aaaaaa
The Mosgharl set has been super versatile and easy to craft but damn shit takes forever to kill even with my lvl 5 hammer and the next upgrade path is still blocked.
I'm at G3 rank btw.
The Mosgharl set has been super versatile and easy to craft but damn shit takes forever to kill even with my lvl 5 hammer and the next upgrade path is still blocked.
I'm at G3 rank btw.
Yeah the urgent G4 Valstrax feels impossible solo. Timed out at 35 minutes and it's not like I wasn't hitting it.
I'm not sure I want to waste another 35 minutes on this thing alone.
I'm not sure I want to waste another 35 minutes on this thing alone.
Work my own soloing? I got a great sword, no element, just that and affinity. It took a LOT to get, but not impossible. I tend to play cautious, however, so valor I think worked the best in that case.
Hope you find a good match though!
Yeah I think Valstrax is the end of my playthrough. I don't feel any closer to beating him and wasting 35 minutes and a bunch of items on each attempt feels like too much.
Getting back into this game during quarantine, and it's still very active online. I picked up a new weapon type (Striker Sword and Shield) and it's completely refreshed the game for me... I'm having a ton of fun with the Hunting Arts considering my previous main weapon was restricted to just one (Aerial Insect Glaive). Just got to G2. I want to pick up longsword and dual blades too.
With the recent sale I've been trying to get a few friends into it too, but it feels like a bit of a hard sell when people are coming from World.
I'd go for this as well.
With the recent sale I've been trying to get a few friends into it too, but it feels like a bit of a hard sell when people are coming from World.
I'd go for this as well.
i played again for a bit and was enjoying valor greatsword but i got bored again
as much as i like the concept of all the monster hunter games i just can never stay interested
as much as i like the concept of all the monster hunter games i just can never stay interested
I messaged a mod on the discord, they should invite you soon. Check out the 4U-Gen-GenU channel once you get there. There are a few of us there who would be willing to run whatever you need done.
Games on sale on the eshop. Very tempted to get it as a alternative faster paced game to play between long sessions of Dragon Quest XI.
Any big changes between this and the 3DS one? Thought I saw something about ait ships.
Played the demo and the games looks gorgeous what magic did they do to get it looking this great on the Switch.
Do I need to pay to go online to play this?
Any big changes between this and the 3DS one? Thought I saw something about ait ships.
Played the demo and the games looks gorgeous what magic did they do to get it looking this great on the Switch.
Do I need to pay to go online to play this?
This one has a ton of additional content over vanilla Generations on the 3DS, including a new airship home base (featured in the opening CG intro), plenty of new monsters, more quests, and so on. It's easily a whole game's worth of new stuff.
The game's broken down into two "halves" - a Village portion with quests that can only be done offline with optional AI helpers, and a Hub portion which is more challenging and can be done online, with other players via local multiplayer, or with AI helpers offline. You'll only need to subscribe to Nintendo's online service for doing the Hub quests online.
So I'll need to pay to use Nintendo's online service to play online? Bummer.
Sorry for the thread bump. I recently found a switch and picked up GU. Figured I'd try to learn charge blade on it, but finding some confusing info: can one go into an AED/super burst from a guard point or not? Can't do it from a guard if I'm not mistaken, but what about a successful GP? Thank you!