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Dragon Quest Extravaganza! (Prizes Included!)
Janson
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Original OP:
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Kusu:
Jyradana:
Satanic Jesus:
Jyardana 2:
Aneurhythmia
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Original OP:
Was released today, except in English. Google wasn't terribly helpful with bringing up the English translation, but the subtitle should read 'Sentinel of the Starry Skies'.
I'm not sure what it's about yet. I haven't opened my copy. I'm excited, though!
What is the Dragon Quest series?
It is a series of roleplaying games. The series is stupidly popular in Japan, but also relatively popular elsewhere in the world. In the US the games were released under the name 'Dragon Warrior' until 2004 thanks to copyright issues.
Why should I care?
Because they're really, really fun little games, and recently they've enjoyed a resurgence on the DS, with 4, 5 and hopefully 6 being released with updated graphics and, I believe, better translations. 9 is the latest in the series to be released, and it was made for the DS. Previous games in the series have been released for the MSX, Famicom/NES, Super Famicom/Super NES, Game Boy Color, Game Boy Advance, PlayStation, PlayStation 2 and Wii.
But I hate JRPGs and the artwork is horrible!
Believe me, this is what I thought, too. I'm certainly not one for grinding in games (which Japan apparently loves) and the character art style is ghastly. At least, it's ghastly on the covers/in the art books. It actually works rather well on a DS screen. Also, say what you may about the human characters, but the monsters in the games are really quite darn cute.
The Dragon Quest games, however, have managed to worm their way into my affections despite my dislike of most other things JRPG, including Final Fantasy. They're not too difficult, and although a little grinding is required, the battles are mercifully short and the text easily skipped through. The stories are classic rpg fare, but are well told, with a few interesting twists here and there, and a great sense of humour. The sense of humour, actually, is really what carries the games. They are simply fun.
So where do I start?
Anywhere! The games are all stand-alone, although there are a few very tenuous links to the other games in the series.
I've actually only played 4 and 5, but I really, really loved 5 and would definitely recommend that as a good place to start. I understand many people consider it the best in the series.
Both 4 and 5 are readily available on the DS, and are extremely well-polished:
(Seriously, terrible artwork!)
Hand of the Heavenly Bride is pretty epic. You start off as a small boy and eventually marry, have a couple of children and defeat the threat to your world.
In Chapters of the Chosen you don't actually play as the hero until chapter 5. In the first four chapters you play as other members of your party, and eventually you all meet up and save the world together.
What else is there?
I can't make a Dragon Quest thread without mentioning one of the spin-offs: Dragon Quest: Rocket Slime.
The slimes are the most adorable thing about the Dragon Quest series, and are both monsters you fight and can recruit. Rocket Slime, who is blue, got his very own game, in which he rescues all the other slimes of Boingburg when they are slimenapped by a mysterious enemy.
Seriously, look how adorable he is:
He is just so happy.
The game is very simple - you use two, maybe three buttons for the entire game - but again, great fun, and it has some fantastic boss battles.
Competition Time!
Okay, so, in order to spread my love of all things Dragon Quest Moriveth & I decided we should hold a competition.
There are prizes!
The winner shall receive a copy of Dragon Quest 9 & Rocket Slime for the DS, and two runners-up will receive copies of Rocket Slime.
How do you enter?
This one is Moriveth's plan.
Since we both enjoyed Rocket Slime so much, we'd love to see what ideas people come up with for a Fake Dragon Quest Spin-Off.
You don't have to have played the games to enter. Just google and you'll come up with dozens of the monsters, including slimes, used in the Dragon Quest games.
For example:
I don't care how you present your ideas; it can be original artwork, cut-and-paste, anything! Just take a Dragon Quest character and insert them into another game, original or existing, of your choosing. Humour is a bonus!
I'm not sure what it's about yet. I haven't opened my copy. I'm excited, though!
What is the Dragon Quest series?
It is a series of roleplaying games. The series is stupidly popular in Japan, but also relatively popular elsewhere in the world. In the US the games were released under the name 'Dragon Warrior' until 2004 thanks to copyright issues.
Why should I care?
Because they're really, really fun little games, and recently they've enjoyed a resurgence on the DS, with 4, 5 and hopefully 6 being released with updated graphics and, I believe, better translations. 9 is the latest in the series to be released, and it was made for the DS. Previous games in the series have been released for the MSX, Famicom/NES, Super Famicom/Super NES, Game Boy Color, Game Boy Advance, PlayStation, PlayStation 2 and Wii.
But I hate JRPGs and the artwork is horrible!
Believe me, this is what I thought, too. I'm certainly not one for grinding in games (which Japan apparently loves) and the character art style is ghastly. At least, it's ghastly on the covers/in the art books. It actually works rather well on a DS screen. Also, say what you may about the human characters, but the monsters in the games are really quite darn cute.
The Dragon Quest games, however, have managed to worm their way into my affections despite my dislike of most other things JRPG, including Final Fantasy. They're not too difficult, and although a little grinding is required, the battles are mercifully short and the text easily skipped through. The stories are classic rpg fare, but are well told, with a few interesting twists here and there, and a great sense of humour. The sense of humour, actually, is really what carries the games. They are simply fun.
So where do I start?
Anywhere! The games are all stand-alone, although there are a few very tenuous links to the other games in the series.
I've actually only played 4 and 5, but I really, really loved 5 and would definitely recommend that as a good place to start. I understand many people consider it the best in the series.
Both 4 and 5 are readily available on the DS, and are extremely well-polished:
(Seriously, terrible artwork!)
Hand of the Heavenly Bride is pretty epic. You start off as a small boy and eventually marry, have a couple of children and defeat the threat to your world.
In Chapters of the Chosen you don't actually play as the hero until chapter 5. In the first four chapters you play as other members of your party, and eventually you all meet up and save the world together.
What else is there?
I can't make a Dragon Quest thread without mentioning one of the spin-offs: Dragon Quest: Rocket Slime.
The slimes are the most adorable thing about the Dragon Quest series, and are both monsters you fight and can recruit. Rocket Slime, who is blue, got his very own game, in which he rescues all the other slimes of Boingburg when they are slimenapped by a mysterious enemy.
Seriously, look how adorable he is:
He is just so happy.
The game is very simple - you use two, maybe three buttons for the entire game - but again, great fun, and it has some fantastic boss battles.
Competition Time!
Okay, so, in order to spread my love of all things Dragon Quest Moriveth & I decided we should hold a competition.
There are prizes!
The winner shall receive a copy of Dragon Quest 9 & Rocket Slime for the DS, and two runners-up will receive copies of Rocket Slime.
How do you enter?
This one is Moriveth's plan.
Since we both enjoyed Rocket Slime so much, we'd love to see what ideas people come up with for a Fake Dragon Quest Spin-Off.
You don't have to have played the games to enter. Just google and you'll come up with dozens of the monsters, including slimes, used in the Dragon Quest games.
For example:
I don't care how you present your ideas; it can be original artwork, cut-and-paste, anything! Just take a Dragon Quest character and insert them into another game, original or existing, of your choosing. Humour is a bonus!
To prove my seriousness, behold a cellphone photo of the shrink-wrapped prizes, already bought:
ENTRIES
Kusu:
Kusuguttai wrote: »Dear Janson and Moriveth,
Here is my entry
With love,
Kusu
the first image is there because why not and also i was going to have them in the mirthmobile in the background but who cares
thanks to worthless lurker for the idea, even though all he did was post whatever he posted here.
also i just realized that in the second picture it should be 'because I'M' not 'because it's'
Jyradana:
This contest is amazing!DragonQuest Sports!! (and other mini games)
Casino Games: Earn coins to unlock other characters, rare items, and abilities.
Battle Royale: Wager coins against your friends to determine the outcome of the monster battles!
BlackJack/Poker
Slots: for the anti-social lot
Action Games
Sabrecat racing: Similar to a kart racer, but with spells for powerups (Kafrizzle, Zoom, Insulate, Barrier). Each character has a spell set and you run over mana powerups to be able to cast them
compete for prizes and coins!
Frizzle Slime: This is essential clay pigeon shooting, except with slimes and the spell frizzle. Select your favorite DQ spell caster from the series or create your own! Hit 8 slimes in a row and you earn a Kaboom, which clears the entire screen of slimes!
Rocket Slime Tanks: Relive the drama from Rocket Slime with multiplayer online tank battles!
Where in the World is Paulo?: Torneko's son is missing! Play the part of investigators hired by the world renown merchant as you try to find where his son has run off to. Use the clue and hints, and if you find him, a handsome reward awaits you! Lay false trails to lure the other investigators away or partner up to split the reward!
Satanic Jesus:
Satanic Jesus wrote: »Do we have to do pictures?Dragon Quest: Slime Knight
The Slime King has a deadly premonition of a great and terrible danger!
In Dragon Quest: Slime Knight, what begins as an innocent voyage of a Slime Knight accompanying the Slime King on a journey soon develops into an eye-opening adventure of a brave young slime traveling the world as he faces life-altering decisions that transcend generations. You - a hero in the making - determine your own path, choose your slime wife, and befriend a wagonload of quirky slimes along the way. Indulge in the colorful Dragon Quest world created by Yuji Horii, combined with the charming characters and monsters designed by Akira Toriyama and memorable soundtrack from famed composer Koichi Sugiyama to create an unforgettable gaming experience.
Jyardana 2:
How many entries are we allowed?
edit- here is the other Idea I had
DragonQuest RTS
playing the original on NES helps for the storyline
The intro:
Your country is in ruins.
Stricken by drought, your land has dried and withered.
The solitary passage off of your island nation was destroyed by earthquake.
Even your powerful magic is not enough to help.
While your people are dying, across the sea the Kingdom of Alefgard is prospering.
You have beseeched them for aide, but alas none has arrived. The kingdom of Alefgard is blessed by a magical ball of light and warmth: they have a year round growing season. They either do not care or simply wish you and your people to perish.
All was lost and in your despair you paced your castle endlessly.
Until....
Where is that draft coming from? A tunnel?
Delving deeper and deeper you find what seems to be the lair of a creature...no, a Dragon!
A magnificent beast, matching your skill in magic with sheer strength and size, it bows before you and obeys your command.
Is this fate?
If Alefgard will not help your dying people then they must be overthrown.
You are the Dragonlord.
Take to the skies as the Dragonlord and command your legion of Dragons onward to victory. Wage war with neighboring villages such as Hauksness and Rimuldar to cut the supply lines to Alefgard. Alefgard will not be taken easily, however. The legendary general of Alefgard's army, Erdrick, is said to be personally out for your head. Do you have what it takes to save your people from certain death from starvation?
Aneurhythmia
Aneurhythmia wrote: »
SHIBUYA, Tokyo, Japan — July 17, 2010 — Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd., a leading worldwide developer and publisher of video games, today announced that Dragon Quest Monster Paint Sword 2(Doragon Kuesuto ni Koichi Densetsu 2)(TM) is coming to the Nintendo Wii video gaming computer. Dragon Quest Monster Paint Sword 2, the latest masterwork in Enix’s long-running Dragon Quest® series, will be a revolutionary take on the seminal classic, setting course for a new chapter in classic gaming.
A Hidden Legacy
For the next chapter in this dynasty of excellence, Square Enix aims to deliver the most creative Dragon Quest experience yet. In Dragon Quest Monster Paint Sword 2, imagination is the star of the game.
“We are thrilled to finally be able to announce Dragon Quest Monster Paint Sword 2,” said Yūji Horii, creator of the Dragon Quest series. “This is the Dragon Quest game I have always wanted to make.”
"I called this game Monster Paint Sword 2, because it is a spiritual sequel to my original design for the Dragon Quest game. I have always wanted to release a free-form painting adventure, but in the 1980s, a painting game would have brought much shame to my family. I remember my father banging on the door to my room, demanding to know what I was doing at my computer. I quickly drew eyeballs on a paint drip I had coded. 'This is a slime,' I told him. 'It is a monster, for an RPG.' He acted content with my choice of a traditional Japanese profession, but I think he always knew what I was really doing all night at my terminal. That is why I have dedicated this new game to his ghost."
A Crucial Development: No Music Composition
Mario Paint broke a lot of cultural barriers with its success. Indeed, Horii credits it with making Dragon Quest Monster Paint Sword 2 possible. The Square Enix development team was delighted to have Noriaki Teramoto consult early on in the design process. "We learned one very important thing from the Mario Paint team's efforts," said Horii. "No Music Mode. Teramoto stressed to us how important it was that Goatmon not be able to make music with our game. It was invaluable advice. It probably saved the early development of this game."
A New Style of Play
DQMPS2 features an innovative adventure mode in which the player interacts with monsters in exhilerating first-person turn-based combat through a gestural art attack which is then rated by the game's advanced AI art critic.
The critic assigns the artistic works a score based on process and technique. Some pieces may also earn a descriptive modifier which affects stats and cultural opinion.
The Motion Plus technology has been utilized for precise tracking of the artist's movements. This is represented on screen by a high tech lens flare. While the lens flare may be beautiful, it is also useful as a stun attack against lower level enemies.
Free-D Paint Mode
DQMPS2 can be combined with a new Wii video game computer controller peripheral, the Wii Boar Bristle Brush Blade to enable DQMPS2's Free-D Paint Mode.
In Free-D Paint Mode, the artist can connect real world work with the game's critical interface.
Here, the system analyzes the gestures made with the DQMPS2BBBBrush at Stale's ex-wife's house. If the ex-wife does not appreciate the critic's review, the artist may then have the option to experience the game's ultra-realistic real-time prison mode.
Look for Dragon Quest Monster Paint Sword 2 this holiday season to experience the next movement in gaming, which can never be comparable to an artistic movement. Also look for the compatible DQMPS2:E for NDS/DSi/DSXL/3DS which links your Nintendo DS to the action.
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The hairstyles, Rane, the hairstyles. They differ...sort of!
when asked about the story in their newest release SquareEnix was quotes as saying it was "TO GO EVEN FURTHER BEYOND!" previous installments
I have not played Monsters. Perhaps I ought to...
yes
it's his style
because it's him
Twitch (I stream most days of the week)
Twitter (mean leftist discourse)
Neither can I...except in the games themselves.
It translates very well to little sprites.
But otherwise...ugh!
Also I am terrible at Photoshop but I was going to do a thing where I took the box art from "Dragon Ball Z budokai tenkaichi 3" and change the name to Dragon Warriors Z Budokai Tenkaichi 3, and then replace the DBZ characters faces with Dragon Quest 5 characters.
I can look at DQ's art and think, "Hey, things are going to be alright."
you're not supposed to say it you're just supposed to repost the picture
And it turns out the legendary hero is your son, and your part is to be the father and cause him to be born/protect him.
and then you get owned by a giant booger with a crown on its head
The first installment is what I'm talking about. The one for the gameboy. There is DQM Joker for the DS but it's mildly lackluster for some odd reason. Just not enough pokemon.
Just about to go
Nobody else compete, so I can win!
That was fun!
But I got bored after reaching the next continent and never finished it.
I'm thinking probably.
edit: i already have the perfect idea
everyone else should just quit now and kill themselves in embarrassment
but I have such a huge backlog and no time hurg
also was there a deadline in that OP that I missed?
Here is my entry
With love,
Kusu
the first image is there because why not and also i was going to have them in the mirthmobile in the background but who cares
thanks to worthless lurker for the idea, even though all he did was post whatever he posted here.
also i just realized that in the second picture it should be 'because I'M' not 'because it's'
picked this up yesterday and it is so good so far
going to die now
I bought DQ5 back in March but I got stuck in some dungeon pretty early in the game and I never went back which sucks since I was enjoying myself.
I also don't like Toriyamas style at all. Neat factoid: This artstyle with their larger foreheads and tiny eyes actually make me queasy if I look at them too long. True story.
Still waiting to see some blackface in DQ9.
Really
Pick up Dragon Quest 8
The color full pictures and words of praise have convinced me to buy a game from the main series.
Is there a story that extends from one game to the next or can I just jump in?
Also, I just got a DSi XL. This thing is awesome and kinda huge.
And don't DQIV and DQV have some sort of online functionality? Or is that just local multiplayer?
Nope, there are some extremely vague references to some of the games in some of the other games, but that's all.
The world even changes every game.
I'd definitely recommend DQ5, but that's just my personal preference.
No, but we probably should state one!
Like....a week hence?
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so now i just have deadly premonition
gonna repair the 360 and play it eventually, but i thought you'd like to know because i was excited
I hope you enjoy DP when you can play it. I know it looks like a turd but the story is amazingly bizarre.
Unfortunately my DS is a state away so it'll be a while till I can actually play. :x Tempted to get the DS xl. The screens are friggin huge.