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Just tithing and some trophies
Seems that the US PSN has new DLC for Wizardy:
Seems a bit pointless unless this was released in preparation for the Red Nun DLC. Atleast it's super cheap.
Ehhh...
It gets nasty around there, better have either a Lord with tons of dodge or a Bishop for Magic Wall. Also loads of hp and good weapons, easy right?
I didn't see this mentioned on the Japanese wikis, but yeah, Shadow of the Crimson Nun upped the level limits quite a bit.
They might have released this to get people to shadup about DLC -- they have finally came out and confirmed on their forums that yes, they are going to release all the DLC available in Japan for this game, but people keep asking.
Personally, I'm hoping this will be successful enough to warrant the other Wizardry PSN game to be released (the newer one) -- the DLC in that one is just absurd.
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It's a port of this PS3 game.
12 classes, a new spell category, some much needed toning down of the anime-hell artwork, an outdoor dungeon. Even the home town seems more interesting, with dilapidated ruins instead of a generic castle town. I hope so much that it makes it over, and soon.
The localization of the DLC is a good sign, too. (Also, the sequel reminds me a LOT of the classic Tale of the Forsaken Land.)
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EDIT: Nevermind. Figured it out. Talk to Buzz at the Guild. Durr. Time to go farm some new loots!
Annotated somewhat. No automap!? Or not available in the demo. One of the two.
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It's random. Just keep re-rolling. There's no other way.
I'll play through it.. some day.
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And for some reason my mage keeps only getting one god damn hit point per level. Level 7 and 17 health. WTF.
Current party composition is 3 fighters, 1 mage, and two priests. I thought about getting a thief in there. I have no idea what any of the other classes are about.
The Lord will learn healing spells at a slower rate than the Priest, and not as many, but it's still handy to have. His biggest benefit comes in being able to take damage for all party members and he's the only one capable of equipping the best armors in the game.
The Samurai learns mage spells, which helps early on, but it's best ability is learn around Level 10, and is a hit-all skill in the front row. Costs no MP, and does about 25% less damage than her normal attacks, but it's seriously good. Samurai's are also the only class capable of wielding some of the best swords in the game.
The Bishop learns ALL SPELLS, but at a slower rate than the Priest and Mage. It's best utility comes in the form of Magic Wall, which protects the entire party from all damage and some status effects. It breaks easily, but it's great for an initial opening strike from tough enemies, and always goes first.
What's going on with my characters? They're getting like...1HP per level. My samurai and my mage and even my fighter, and the samurai and fighter have 17 vit each. Is it based on race? Sex? Or is it just that random? Because my bishop gets like 20-30hp per level.
And also, none of my melee fighters are getting strength! They keep getting fucking piety and luck every level (and 1 HP).
I haven't played in a while, but I found that you'll even out after a few levels of terrible gains. Like, 4-5 levels of 1HP, and then 3-4 levels in a row of 30+ HP gains.
Is it true that no stat can rise higher than the racial base + 10, even through level ups? Because that's what I've heard. The exception being equipment bonuses.
Also, how can I make money? Just selling the items I get and doing quests?
Aaand also where the fuck is this stupid statue of the abyssal. >_<
e: Does darkness have any effect on combat? Like is it beneficial to my survival to have a light up at all times?
Money = selling and killing monsters. Just takes time.
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Goodness, I've found two pieces of armor that the dude wants 500,000G to appraise. And my bishop (level 30) can't appraise them! I've tried like 100 times! I sold the dragon kites I picked up (after saving, just to have the shopkeep appraise them and see what they are...), and they're Mythril Vests. They seem really good.
Also found a holy mace. Whee~!
e: And an Odin Sword!
Legend of Grimrock is a solid entry available on PC through Steam right now. Other games are on handheld: Class of Heroes on PSP and Etrian Odyssey 1, 2, and 3 on the Nintendo DS.
The Dark Spire is definitely closest to this game, but it's a lot more brutal. Tougher to get into.
(Funny thing, it doesn't have the 'revival may ash your characters' mechanic... but everything else is even harsher, rule wise, right down to leveling outside the labyrinth.)
Some of the nastiest dungeons I've ever seen.
Oddly enough, it's better at storytelling too. They nail the atmosphere way more than LoLS(not as good as TotFL though).
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