As was foretold, we've added advertisements to the forums! If you have questions, or if you encounter any bugs, please visit this thread: https://forums.penny-arcade.com/discussion/240191/forum-advertisement-faq-and-reports-thread/
We're funding a new Acquisitions Incorporated series on Kickstarter right now! Check it out at https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/pennyarcade/acquisitions-incorporated-the-series-2

[Monster Hunter] Astera Fest: Catch 'em all.

1787981838499

Posts

  • mtsmts Dr. Robot King Registered User regular
    Yea I'm basically at arch tempered level and hit a bit of a wall. I've beaten at kt and kush. Kush is basically because I lucked into a solid group. I can't manage the arch monsters solo but randoms are too unpredictable.

    camo_sig.png
  • Dr. ChaosDr. Chaos Post nuclear nuisance Registered User regular
    edited May 2019
    mts wrote: »
    Yea I'm basically at arch tempered level and hit a bit of a wall. I've beaten at kt and kush. Kush is basically because I lucked into a solid group. I can't manage the arch monsters solo but randoms are too unpredictable.
    Upgrading/maxing out a high end armor set with spheres can make a huge difference, its been pretty key to survival for me. Problem is they're (the armor spheres that actually make a dent in leveling up parts) not very easy to come by so you have to be damn sure its a set you like.

    Spent so many spheres on certain sets only for the gamma version to come out which is a thousand times better. Goddammit.

    Going to try to see if theres an event going on during the fest that has a high chance for quality spheres.

    Dr. Chaos on
    Pokemon GO: 7113 6338 6875/ FF14: Buckle Landrunner /Steam Profile
    skyknyt
  • FawstFawst The road to awe.Registered User regular
    Can you still do the trick where you peek ahead at the gems you get from the ... uhhh ... whatever that lady is with the cauldron? I can’t even imagine how far behind I am at this point.

  • Dr. ChaosDr. Chaos Post nuclear nuisance Registered User regular
    edited May 2019
    Its dead. Its fucking dead.

    Arch Nerg has finally been slain with less than three minutes left on the clock..

    Jesus Christ..

    sE3wRWP.gif

    Dr. Chaos on
    Pokemon GO: 7113 6338 6875/ FF14: Buckle Landrunner /Steam Profile
    VyolynceNaphtaliDrake ChambersTalithEnclaveofGnomesIncenjucarGenji-Gloves
  • dporowskidporowski Registered User regular
    Fawst wrote: »
    Can you still do the trick where you peek ahead at the gems you get from the ... uhhh ... whatever that lady is with the cauldron? I can’t even imagine how far behind I am at this point.

    Less far behind than I am! I still just preordered Iceborne, because there will always be a thing to hunt that is appropriate for me, even if I'm not at the cutting edge or "current".


    I mean it's gonna cart the shit out of me for a while but like, yeah.

  • Dr. ChaosDr. Chaos Post nuclear nuisance Registered User regular
    I have all the other materials but looks like I'm going to have to do Arch Nergigante three more times for tickets to complete the set.

    I want to die.

    Pokemon GO: 7113 6338 6875/ FF14: Buckle Landrunner /Steam Profile
  • NaphtaliNaphtali Hazy + Flow SeaRegistered User regular
    Fawst wrote: »
    Can you still do the trick where you peek ahead at the gems you get from the ... uhhh ... whatever that lady is with the cauldron? I can’t even imagine how far behind I am at this point.

    yes, you can still elder melder scum
    Dr. Chaos wrote: »
    I have all the other materials but looks like I'm going to have to do Arch Nergigante three more times for tickets to complete the set.

    I want to die.

    yeah, I clustered him once again this morning and then lost a second run by the skin of my teeth. if there's a PA group that wants to get together sometime this week for it i'd be down, an organized group would certainly make things easier

    Steam | Nintendo ID: Naphtali | Wish List
    Fawst
  • Dr. ChaosDr. Chaos Post nuclear nuisance Registered User regular
    AT Nergigante is like the ultimate Superman dive tutorial.

    Never used it? You're sure as hell going to be using it now.

    Pokemon GO: 7113 6338 6875/ FF14: Buckle Landrunner /Steam Profile
    Naphtali
  • SeidkonaSeidkona Had an upgrade Registered User regular
    I will see about getting on. I'll have some extra free time this week as my last day at this job is Wendsday.

    Just have to remember how to play world.

    Mostly just huntin' monsters.
    XBL:Phenyhelm - 3DS:Phenyhelm
  • Genji-GlovesGenji-Gloves Registered User regular
    I have so much to do this week but very tempted to blow of the dust and check out AT Nerg.

  • MuzzmuzzMuzzmuzz Registered User regular
    Is AT Nerg out for PC yet, because I thought it was going to come out the same time as the consoles, but I didn’t see it on the event list.

  • NaphtaliNaphtali Hazy + Flow SeaRegistered User regular
    Muzzmuzz wrote: »
    Is AT Nerg out for PC yet, because I thought it was going to come out the same time as the consoles, but I didn’t see it on the event list.

    June 7th

    Steam | Nintendo ID: Naphtali | Wish List
  • SatsumomoSatsumomo Rated PG! Registered User regular
    3 solo attempts, all of them failed. AT Nergi is a real bastard.

  • Dr. ChaosDr. Chaos Post nuclear nuisance Registered User regular
    So theres no Greatest Jagras gamma armor set?

    Man, screw this game.

    Pokemon GO: 7113 6338 6875/ FF14: Buckle Landrunner /Steam Profile
  • QuiotuQuiotu Registered User regular
    edited May 2019
    Dr. Chaos wrote: »
    So theres no Greatest Jagras gamma armor set?

    Man, screw this game.

    I'd be okay about having Greatest Jagras drop a unique collectable if you kill or capture it. Enough of them nets you a Jagras layered armor set.

    Quiotu on
    wbee62u815wj.png
  • VyolynceVyolynce Registered User regular
    edited May 2019
    An intersection between the Monster Hunter thread and the wrestling thread was impossible, they said.

    https://youtu.be/T14G7VW9Ub8

    Never underestimate the gaming nerd-dom that is the current WWE roster!

    (Haven't watched yet, but I hope Asuka at least is an old hand at hunting.)

    EDIT: Asuka uses duals. <3

    Camera cuts around too much to really be watchable but it was fun.

    Vyolynce on
    nedhf8b6a4rj.jpgsig.gif
    (Former) Gaming Unplugged columnist and video game reviewer at Snackbar Games
    AC:NH Chris from Glosta SW-5173-3598-2899 DA-4749-1014-4697
    SatsumomoQanamilNaphtalifRAWRstGenji-Gloves
  • NaphtaliNaphtali Hazy + Flow SeaRegistered User regular
    https://frontlinejp.net/2019/05/16/monster-hunter-world-iceborne-developer-interview-may-2019/

    A few new details about Iceborne. Sword & Shield will be getting new exclusive mechanics to make up for the slinger ability being allowed for all weapons. Palico weapons are getting upgrades for new abilities, the res ability is the upgrade for vigorwasps obviously. Big one to me is the winter outfit the player hunter is wearing in all the preview stuff is layered armor you get at the start of the story.

    Steam | Nintendo ID: Naphtali | Wish List
  • ElendilElendil Registered User regular
    what does the switch axe get (i suggest i-frames)

  • NaphtaliNaphtali Hazy + Flow SeaRegistered User regular
    edited May 2019
    Elendil wrote: »
    what does the switch axe get (i suggest i-frames)

    pain

    seriously tho I'd guess they get clutch claw into elemental discharge in the face of the monster

    Naphtali on
    Steam | Nintendo ID: Naphtali | Wish List
  • I needed anime to post.I needed anime to post. boom Registered User regular
    dual wield both axe mode and sword mode

    liEt3nH.png
  • PolaritiePolaritie Sleepy Registered User regular
    dual wield both axe mode and sword mode

    Nope, that's only in MHGU.

    Steam: Polaritie
    3DS: 0473-8507-2652
    Switch: SW-5185-4991-5118
    PSN: AbEntropy
  • Dr. ChaosDr. Chaos Post nuclear nuisance Registered User regular
    From the sound of it, seems like Elder might be capable of creating an ice age if the new environment in Iceborne isn't natural to the new world?

    Guessing thats where the plot danger and "kill that fucking thing, hunter" comes from.

    Pokemon GO: 7113 6338 6875/ FF14: Buckle Landrunner /Steam Profile
  • mtsmts Dr. Robot King Registered User regular
    Naphtali wrote: »
    https://frontlinejp.net/2019/05/16/monster-hunter-world-iceborne-developer-interview-may-2019/

    A few new details about Iceborne. Sword & Shield will be getting new exclusive mechanics to make up for the slinger ability being allowed for all weapons. Palico weapons are getting upgrades for new abilities, the res ability is the upgrade for vigorwasps obviously. Big one to me is the winter outfit the player hunter is wearing in all the preview stuff is layered armor you get at the start of the story.

    captain america shield throw

    also Beat AT Kirin solo last night. only took 45 minutes. new speed run meta

    camo_sig.png
    NaphtaliGenji-GlovesKlatu
  • Dr. ChaosDr. Chaos Post nuclear nuisance Registered User regular
  • SatsumomoSatsumomo Rated PG! Registered User regular
    edited May 2019
    Oh the event is over. Guess there's no reason to play anymore again.

    Seriously, these timed events are really stupid.

    Satsumomo on
    TNTrooperSeidkona
  • Dr. ChaosDr. Chaos Post nuclear nuisance Registered User regular
    edited May 2019
    Satsumomo wrote: »
    Oh the event is over. Guess there's no reason to play anymore again.

    Seriously, these timed events are really stupid.
    Don't worry, Arch Nerg will still be there atleast until the 23rd to slowly make our masks of sanity slip off.

    So theres that.

    Dr. Chaos on
    Pokemon GO: 7113 6338 6875/ FF14: Buckle Landrunner /Steam Profile
  • SatsumomoSatsumomo Rated PG! Registered User regular
    So far, 5 attempts at AT nergi, no good.

    A friend of mine wanted to farm AT Lunastra so he coud get better gear to fight AT Nerg, but nope, he can't do that anymore so he's shelved the game again.

  • Dr. ChaosDr. Chaos Post nuclear nuisance Registered User regular
    edited May 2019
    Keep getting kicked from Arch Nerg parties with high hunter rank people. Dammit.

    I know the fight and can get to the last phase just fine. ;_;

    *I'm only HR 99

    Dr. Chaos on
    Pokemon GO: 7113 6338 6875/ FF14: Buckle Landrunner /Steam Profile
  • AretèAretè infiltrating neo zeed compoundRegistered User regular
    Was just getting absolutely washed as HBG during the third transition, fight would start well. Constantly stagger and KO him and break both horns within the first 5 to 10 minutes but once he would go aggro I just could not keep up. The back hop dunk just kept destroying me and finally I said fuck it and brought out ol'faithful.



    The fight was way more manageable for me as lancer. I can apply constant pressure, walk and guard through his super man dive (power guard is a trap with his ridiculous hitbox), eat his tail swipe and hook and slam combos. The back hop dunk still got me twice because that shit feels like it just comes out of nowhere.

    If you can make it through the two lava areas of the fight, the rest of the fight is about pacing and not over-committing and getting caught slipping. I probably added an unnecessary 5 minutes or so to the fight by being a scrub and completely whiffing the rocks in the first area and then not getting a chance to drop him when he came back later in the fight.

    Here was my build for the kill

    ATK Boost lvl 7
    Guard lvl 5
    CB lvl 3
    WE lvl 3
    Health lvl 3
    Crit Eye lvl 2
    Fortify

    Dr. ChaosSeidkonaGenji-GlovesNaphtali
  • NaphtaliNaphtali Hazy + Flow SeaRegistered User regular
    the backhop is just such bullshit. some weapons can deal with it way better than others, it seems like the way to avoid it is to generally be moving to your right while he's in the air, but it depends where you are in relation to his model too.

    Steam | Nintendo ID: Naphtali | Wish List
  • Dr. ChaosDr. Chaos Post nuclear nuisance Registered User regular
    People say AT Jeeves is harder but I have a difficult time believing that.

    Never got the chance to do it since I was just ramming my head into a nerg brick wall the entire event but will try it next time.

    Pokemon GO: 7113 6338 6875/ FF14: Buckle Landrunner /Steam Profile
  • NaphtaliNaphtali Hazy + Flow SeaRegistered User regular
    Dr. Chaos wrote: »
    People say AT Jeeves is harder but I have a difficult time believing that.

    Never got the chance to do it since I was just ramming my head into a nerg brick wall the entire event but will try it next time.

    let's schedule a night this week and try to help you bang them out. anybody else want in?

    Steam | Nintendo ID: Naphtali | Wish List
    ElendilSatsumomo
  • Dr. ChaosDr. Chaos Post nuclear nuisance Registered User regular
    Naphtali wrote: »
    Dr. Chaos wrote: »
    People say AT Jeeves is harder but I have a difficult time believing that.

    Never got the chance to do it since I was just ramming my head into a nerg brick wall the entire event but will try it next time.

    let's schedule a night this week and try to help you bang them out. anybody else want in?
    I'd be up for that. Only need two more tickets.

    Pokemon GO: 7113 6338 6875/ FF14: Buckle Landrunner /Steam Profile
  • QanamilQanamil x Registered User regular
    I'm really ready for the expansion because I've never enjoyed the elder grind. Give me new stuff / all the old friends at a higher rank please

    Polaritie
  • NaphtaliNaphtali Hazy + Flow SeaRegistered User regular
    Dr. Chaos wrote: »
    Naphtali wrote: »
    Dr. Chaos wrote: »
    People say AT Jeeves is harder but I have a difficult time believing that.

    Never got the chance to do it since I was just ramming my head into a nerg brick wall the entire event but will try it next time.

    let's schedule a night this week and try to help you bang them out. anybody else want in?
    I'd be up for that. Only need two more tickets.

    what day works this week? mon/tues/wed?

    Steam | Nintendo ID: Naphtali | Wish List
  • ElendilElendil Registered User regular
    i'm free tomorrow

  • dporowskidporowski Registered User regular
    edited May 2019
    Is the G-rank equivalent coming with the expansion going to be like LR->HR was, or more like HR -> Elders/Tempered? (It's my first MH! I don't know these things...)

    dporowski on
  • VyolynceVyolynce Registered User regular
    edited May 2019
    dporowski wrote: »
    Is the G-rank equivalent coming with the expansion going to be like LR->HR was, or more like HR -> Elders/Tempered? (It's my first MH! I don't know these things...)

    I can't speak to Tempered, but traditionally it's more like LR -> HR but with more one-shots...

    In my recent boredom and since I now have the accompanying pigment, I maxed out the Snowbaron armor. It's actually pretty good for my style, giving Vault, Rec Speed +2, Stamina Rec, Evade Extender, and Mounting Master. I just talisman/gem in Razor Sharp and I'm good to go; if I use the Seregios duals I even keep the ability to sharpen while jumping around.

    Sadly the Neset armor has better defense but it's nice to have something different.

    Vyolynce on
    nedhf8b6a4rj.jpgsig.gif
    (Former) Gaming Unplugged columnist and video game reviewer at Snackbar Games
    AC:NH Chris from Glosta SW-5173-3598-2899 DA-4749-1014-4697
    Seidkona
  • KlatuKlatu Aussie Aussie Aussie Oi Oi OiRegistered User regular
    After all my excitement for AT Nerg, I still haven't had the free time to get on and give him a real go. I jumped in to a game the other day thinking I would, got him up to his final phase, but died stupidly trying to counter block one of his dive bombs, but did it waaaay to early. Then real life got in the way and haven't been back. Depending on times, if I see Naphtali on this week I may have the opportunity if you guys are doing it when i'm around. /shrug, we'll see.

    Steam id:Klatu - PS id: Klatu_PA - 3DS FC: 0920-0528-6680
Sign In or Register to comment.