Dragon Quest (PA)IX!! FINAL INSTRUCTIONS!! OP UPDATED!! I'M YELLING!

MasterHelios

Lumenadducere wrote: »

If I were to pick up a copy this week, would I have enough time between now and PAX to have something of use for trading?

Maybe...if you spent good time on it. The first map you can get is around halfway through the storyline, at I'd say about 8-10 hrs in. I think that map always ends in Equinox, and he's not all that hard, mostly because he can't use Disruptive Wave to nuke your buffs and tension. Once you beat it, you can trade it.

Also, there's a decent story here, but I'd say it's more corn than meat.

Covet

honestD wrote: »

Covet wrote: »

What about 3:00 pm every day in the handheld HQ? That way there's some consistency.

That's what this thread is about, guys! I'm down for 3pm every day... We'll recognize each other after the first day anyway...

Even if there are Pokemon events in the handheld HQ, I don't think our group would be big enough to impose. Besides, if we just used it as a home base just to meet, we could walk to a nearby area so we wouldn't be bothering those events.

I wish I had a map so I could see where everything is laid out.

MasterHelios wrote: »

Lumenadducere wrote: »

If I were to pick up a copy this week, would I have enough time between now and PAX to have something of use for trading?

Maybe...if you spent good time on it. The first map you can get is around halfway through the storyline, at I'd say about 8-10 hrs in. I think that map always ends in Equinox, and he's not all that hard, mostly because he can't use Disruptive Wave to nuke your buffs and tension. Once you beat it, you can trade it.

Can I make a request that people don't trade the Granite Cave of Woe? Once you get it and beat it, you'll receive another treasure map. Try to beat that map and trade it. Even if it's low level, I'd rather have something different.

Solelron

Covet wrote: »

Even if there are Pokemon events in the handheld HQ, I don't think our group would be big enough to impose. Besides, if we just used it as a home base just to meet, we could walk to a nearby area so we wouldn't be bothering those events.

I wish I had a map so I could see where everything is laid out.

There will be a map shortly showing the entire layout.

And I vote we try to outnumber the Pokemon! Takeover the Lounge. Mass Multiplayer and swapping.

The ONLY suckage is that you have to keep paying attention because you can only get 3 people at a time. with as many people as will be there, that will fill up and cycle multiple times.

akThera

Another question: Do you have to *have* a map to get a map? Seems to me there are going to be some event maps and whatnot that only a few people have (hopefully everyone by the end of the weekend!)

So will I still be able to get maps if I haven't managed to beat any of my own?

tr0tsky

akjak wrote: »

Another question: Do you have to *have* a map to get a map? Seems to me there are going to be some event maps and whatnot that only a few people have (hopefully everyone by the end of the weekend!)

So will I still be able to get maps if I haven't managed to beat any of my own?

no. I went and got a bunch of maps from people even though my dude was only lvl 12 and didn't have any.

Covet

akjak wrote: »

Another question: Do you have to *have* a map to get a map? Seems to me there are going to be some event maps and whatnot that only a few people have (hopefully everyone by the end of the weekend!)

So will I still be able to get maps if I haven't managed to beat any of my own?

In order to give and/or receive maps, you just need to have unlocked the Inn in Stornway. Personally, I feel like if you're going to be tagging with others to get a map, try to bring a map along (other than the first one you get). It just seems like e-courtesy to me. (Though I do realize that people will be in different stages of the storyline and may not have beaten a map yet.)

Solelron

My problem is I have the maps I just haven't beaten them...

I got a lot of maps from the people at the best buy and gamestop events that are like way above what my poor characters can take, but I'm trying

honestD

Solelron wrote: »

My problem is I have the maps I just haven't beaten them...

I got a lot of maps from the people at the best buy and gamestop events that are like way above what my poor characters can take, but I'm trying

I don't think that that's gonna be a problem... If everyone shows up and brings their A-Game, we can all work together to take down everyone's problem maps.

On Friday, someone gave me the Masayuki map, and a couple hours later, I was distributing it. We can all grind on my game (or that other guy that has it ... DJAAAM?) and then work on other people's maps...

Solelron

honestD wrote: »

I don't think that that's gonna be a problem... If everyone shows up and brings their A-Game, we can all work together to take down everyone's problem maps.

On Friday, someone gave me the Masayuki map, and a couple hours later, I was distributing it. We can all grind on my game (or that other guy that has it ... DJAAAM?) and then work on other people's maps...

Thats my rough plan. Thats why I'm working out a few more skill points for my main so he's ready to go Multiplayer in some worlds and get some help in mine.

akThera

Covet wrote: »

try to bring a map along (other than the first one you get).

Oh don't worry, I will. I just don't have any yet, and time is getting short!

Lynx_

akjak wrote: »

Covet wrote: »

try to bring a map along (other than the first one you get).

Oh don't worry, I will. I just don't have any yet, and time is getting short!

I think it might be worthwhile to have a "help we're low level" meetup before the main meetup so that a bunch of us can work together and at least get a few maps done. It's kind of tough to find the other people around your own level once the meetups get big. I'm not likely to make it that much further in the game before PAX, and while I can probably beat a few Lv. 1 maps on my own, I won't have any decent maps to share with anyone. I'd be happy to help trade around some easy maps, though!

My problem is that I hit Alltrades Abbey and immediately became obsessive about racking up skill points. I'm sitting on a bunch of skill points and am waffling about how to assign them. I really need to move on.

honestD

Lynx_ wrote: »

akjak wrote: »

Covet wrote: »

try to bring a map along (other than the first one you get).

Oh don't worry, I will. I just don't have any yet, and time is getting short!

I think it might be worthwhile to have a "help we're low level" meetup before the main meetup so that a bunch of us can work together and at least get a few maps done.

No worries, pal. I got you covered... I can sprint down to King Metal Heaven in about ten minutes, give or take, and one call to arms later, and I'm taking a trio of low level-tons up to the lofty heights.

Also, I don't think it'll be too hard to get organized into groups, if we just start yelling out stuff like "EVERYONE WHO'S BETEEN 10-20 GO OVER BY THE GUY WITH THE PHOENIX WRIGHT COSTUME!" "EVERYONE FROM 20-30..." Well, you get the idea.

tr0tsky

I'd be up for that. My dude's still a lowly 14. Just didn't have any time to do slimes on friday since I was "working".

akThera

I haven't found Slime Heaven yet... There are a few in Quarantomb, but not enough, dangit.

My guys are about 20 right now (except my "main," who retrained to warrior as soon as she hit Alltrades)

Arkanoid

OK, looking at 3pm everyday and conflicts with "main" events.

Friday 3pm: Looks good from here. APPROVAL.

Saturday 3pm: Puts us in the middle of Acquisitions, Inc. Possibly devastating, but I'm in for sacrifices. APPROVAL.

Sunday 3pm: This comes just after the PA Panel #2, and in the best time to grab food before the Omegathon Final at 530 (and the inevitable line dance to occur beforehand). If we kept it at 3pm, I would probably skip out. If we wanted to get together at, oh, say noon, I would be in. And yes, I do realize that's Bill Amend time.

I think that we shouldn't be too sad if we have to miss one of three meetups, but end of the day Sunday is already a time of stress and "what can I see before it all ends," and I'm not sure 3pm is a good time to meet up.

Solelron

Arkanoid wrote: »

OK, looking at 3pm everyday and conflicts with "main" events.

Friday 3pm: Looks good from here. APPROVAL.

Saturday 3pm: Puts us in the middle of Acquisitions, Inc. Possibly devastating, but I'm in for sacrifices. APPROVAL.

Sunday 3pm: This comes just after the PA Panel #2, and in the best time to grab food before the Omegathon Final at 530 (and the inevitable line dance to occur beforehand). If we kept it at 3pm, I would probably skip out. If we wanted to get together at, oh, say noon, I would be in. And yes, I do realize that's Bill Amend time.

I think that we shouldn't be too sad if we have to miss one of three meetups, but end of the day Sunday is already a time of stress and "what can I see before it all ends," and I'm not sure 3pm is a good time to meet up.

And do remember that it won't be at just the meet-up's. I will probably have my guy out and sharing almost all weekend when not playing, and if you see me on yours you can hollar and I'll probably be up for a multi-player round.

orbdep

I haven't gotten to the point yet where I can retrain as something else yet, but I'm hoping i'll ginet there soon, my main person is level 14 already so apparently i've been going through stuff kind of slowly.

Arkanoid

Solelron wrote: »

And do remember that it won't be at just the meet-up's. I will probably have my guy out and sharing almost all weekend when not playing, and if you see me on yours you can hollar and I'll probably be up for a multi-player round.

Absolutely! I'm hoping my sign will be noticeable enough that I can easily be seen while waiting in lines. Lines are like less formal meetups, right? I should be available for trading at the very least all weekend long.

MoosiferX

Me, my wife, and a friend are ridiculously excited for the DQIX love-in. We have quite a few maps to share, and will probably be playing all weekend.

We'll definitely be there for the meetups, but if people are interested, it'd be pretty fun to head out to a place like GameWorks or something where we can all enjoy a few drinks while we're destroying/getting destroyed by Grotto Bosses.

Anywho, I may or may not be walking around w/ a shirt that says "Canvassing" on it xD - so if you see me, be sure to say "yo".

ndoto

I am super excited for this as well! I'm also still kind of a lower level, but it sounds like there are a decent amount of people in this thread who are also in the same 15-20 range that I am, so I am hoping I'll still be able to party up with some of you guys at PAX because seriously NONE of my friends that live near me are playing DQIX. I had a chance to try multiplayer when an out-of-town friend came to visit for a few days and it is seriously freaking addictive like whoa.

I will be constantly canvassing and checking to re-set up my canvassing as much as possible once I hit the max of 3 tags.

One thing that is handy that I discovered from Otakon is that even if you have reached your max of 3 tags, as long as you are still in tag mode it will not preclude you from other people being able to canvass you. So, y'know, in case anyone was wondering about the 3 tag limit, you can at least rest assured that you will be showing up in other people's inns and helping them out.

Another thing from Otakon that other people may or may not like the idea of - in my profile/personal greeting, I added my Twitter username (@ndoto) so if someone ends up tagging me, they can shoot me a message to say hey or get to know me or whatever. It worked out pretty well last time, so I'm looking forward to tagging you guys at PAX! :^:

Teletheus

Just picked up a DSi XL and DQ IX. Looking forward to some map swapping if I can get my characters to that point in time for PAX.

Solelron

Wife and I are debating creating ourselves some Sloods to wear to identify ourselves when Canvasing

honestD

ndoto wrote: »

Another thing from Otakon that other people may or may not like the idea of - in my profile/personal greeting, I added my Twitter username (@ndoto) so if someone ends up tagging me, they can shoot me a message to say hey or get to know me or whatever. It worked out pretty well last time, so I'm looking forward to tagging you guys at PAX! :^:

HOLY FUCK

how did we (read: I) not see this before? Changing my DQIX profile right now!

akThera

I got a map! It kicked my level 20 butt, but really only by attrition. So I know I'll have at least one map to share

Covet

honestD wrote: »

ndoto wrote: »

Another thing from Otakon that other people may or may not like the idea of - in my profile/personal greeting, I added my Twitter username (@ndoto) so if someone ends up tagging me, they can shoot me a message to say hey or get to know me or whatever. It worked out pretty well last time, so I'm looking forward to tagging you guys at PAX! :^:

HOLY FUCK

how did we (read: I) not see this before? Changing my DQIX profile right now!

I'm glad you mentioned it! I saw some people doing this at a Best Buy tag event and I changed my profile when I noticed. I was able to connect with a few new friends through FB and Twitter afterwards. It was cool! Maybe this should be put in the OP?

Covet

Map update: I'll have Masayuki, Estark, Zoma for sure. I'll also have Malroth and Mortamor pending completion.

MoosiferX

Solelron wrote: »

Wife and I are debating creating ourselves some Sloods to wear to identify ourselves when Canvasing

Hahaha! Yessssssss. You should totally do it.

Also, good call w/ the twitter thing ndoto!

honestD

As you can see from the title change, I've added a list of everyone's (all two people so far), twitter usernames. Changing your ingame profile is a good idea, but wouldn't it be just a teeny bit better to go into PAX with a bunch of tweet-hungry DQIX buddies? Just imagine, you too could be getting tweets like

"Hey guys, waiting in line for the Dickwolf appreciation panel, come by and grind King Metals with me"

Or

"Diablo III is awesome, or at least would be if I could beat Zoma LvL 99, come help me out!"

Post your username here and I'll add it to the list in the OP, when I can. Which is a couple times a day. Hopefully.

Then add everyone else on the list and check back periodically!

HD

akThera

I'm @akjak on Twitter.

Edit: I made a Twitter list, which I will do my best to keep updated: http://twitter.com/akjak/dqixers

tr0tsky

I'm tr0tsky0, but I doubt i'll be doing much tweeting down at PAX, especially if I don't get a US Sim Card

Mystral721

My twitter name is @luneowl and I'll probably be on the lower end of the level spectrum myself. I'm just at 15 now.

disposablecomp

I have been following this thread. I have been looking forward to these meetups, and have been working hard to try and get a original map to share.
I plan to tweet it up during PAX @GeekyRyan

BitTWist

Add me, my Twitter is @BitTwist

honestD

Updated OP

honestD

tr0tsky wrote: »

I'm tr0tsky0, but I doubt i'll be doing much tweeting down at PAX, especially if I don't get a US Sim Card

Normally, I'd agree with you, but I'm jumping in both feet on this one. Rogers has an international txt package, five bucks gets you 25 texts outgoing (overages charged at same rate, so what, 20 cents a piece?), and unlimited incoming in the states. I'm just setting myself to follow everyone and everything via mobile, and just texting when I want a shout out. Most carriers have some kind of travel special.

Dracil

@dracil

I haven't really used twitter much myself, but I guess now's a good time to start.

I'm post-game but have no MKS map so I'm still only in my 40/50s.

monkeyhole

I forsee being very active on twitter throughout PAX. And I CAN. NOT. WAIT. to meet all you fellow #DQIX'ers.

I've made new friends at the Best Buy and Gamestop events, and... well, I have no doubt PAX will be even better.

My twitter feed: @monkeyhole

monkeyhole

honestD wrote: »

tr0tsky wrote: »

I'm tr0tsky0, but I doubt i'll be doing much tweeting down at PAX, especially if I don't get a US Sim Card

Normally, I'd agree with you, but I'm jumping in both feet on this one. Rogers has an international txt package, five bucks gets you 25 texts outgoing (overages charged at same rate, so what, 20 cents a piece?), and unlimited incoming in the states. I'm just setting myself to follow everyone and everything via mobile, and just texting when I want a shout out. Most carriers have some kind of travel special.

Also, keep in mind that they usually have wireless available, although relying solely on that might not be a great idea, as it has been spotty in the past. But if you have a device that can connect via wireless, you can do your twitterererering that way.

DTJAAAAM

You can add me to the Twitter list!

@DTJAAAAM

Solelron

Add my wife and I

@solelron and @ccbostick

we are both post game, I'm grinding all my chars to double 50 classes and she is in 40's doing questing..I have some highmaps I've picked up from events and will more then likely getting more. Really hoping to get to king slimes soon.