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Persona 3: Trinities, Souls, and Cellphones

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  • Magus`Magus` The fun has been DOUBLED! Registered User regular
    edited September 2007
    Got 2. 1 to go. *Sigh* People are tired now.

    Magus` on
  • DehumanizedDehumanized Registered User regular
    edited September 2007
    Yeah, just go through each floor as fast as you can. Skip enemies that aren't likely to get you quest stuff, grab treasure if it's not out of the way, hit the stairs as soon as you see them. You'll likely have to go through a range of floors a couple times, but your party won't get tired. The treasure is just a decent bonus on top of the quest completion.

    I also combine that with despawning half the monters I come across, but that's just me. I don't think it's possible to fail running away if you're on your player advantage turn.

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  • GilderGilder Aw snap Macaroni PartyRegistered User regular
    edited September 2007
    Oh FUCK YOU Block 3. What the fuck was with that normal enemy. That thing was even stronger than the floor guardian guarding the floor it appears on.
    That enemy that looks like a guy in bondage gear on the rocking horse/weird sex torture thing. What the fuck. Strong ice spells, Hama, Diarama, and it's not weak to anything?! And it's not a red enemy on the field?! Fuck that. That enemy can die a million deaths.

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  • Magus`Magus` The fun has been DOUBLED! Registered User regular
    edited September 2007
    Got my ass handed to me by 3 golden bugs. Then I realized I forgot to form my party.

    Doh.

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  • Page-Page- Registered User regular
    edited September 2007
    I found that the easiest way for me to get gold enemies was to just call my party over to me and put them on attack. They bum rush it faster than it gets away 8 times out of 10 and then I just move in and hit. You can't get a first attack against them anyway, so it works out fine for me.

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  • DracomicronDracomicron Registered User regular
    edited September 2007
    Hehe... November TV clip:
    "Next on Phoenix Ranger Featherman R: Roll the Dice. Save the world on a natural 20"

    Nice D&D reference.

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  • taliosfalcontaliosfalcon Registered User regular
    edited September 2007
    I've had this stupid bloody quest to kill a wealth hand in the first block for 3 months (in game) now, every time i go to tartarus i spend at least half my time running around the first block and I never see a single one, its starting to get really depressing =/ thank god it didn't have a time limit

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  • DracomicronDracomicron Registered User regular
    edited September 2007
    I've had this stupid bloody quest to kill a wealth hand in the first block for 3 months (in game) now, every time i go to tartarus i spend at least half my time running around the first block and I never see a single one, its starting to get really depressing =/


    You'll usually run into at least a couple on a run of the first block. The problem is that they go poof so fast if you don't sneak up on them directly from behind, so you have to keep an eye out. I know I've lost lots of chances because I was just barrelling through the halls looking for chests.

    Junpei, in November, to Ken:
    "You're not trying to use reverse psychosis on me or anything, are you?"

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  • Baroque And RollBaroque And Roll Every spark of friendship and love Will die without a homeRegistered User regular
    edited September 2007
    Gilder wrote: »
    Oh FUCK YOU Block 3. What the fuck was with that normal enemy. That thing was even stronger than the floor guardian guarding the floor it appears on.
    That enemy that looks like a guy in bondage gear on the rocking horse/weird sex torture thing. What the fuck. Strong ice spells, Hama, Diarama, and it's not weak to anything?! And it's not a red enemy on the field?! Fuck that. That enemy can die a million deaths.

    You could always try equipping Jack Frost or Yamatano-orochi and just keep using the physical attack. I've gotten by multiple times using the same basic strategy. I just need a damn Persona strong against Darkness so that mudo quits being such a fucking bitch.

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  • GilderGilder Aw snap Macaroni PartyRegistered User regular
    edited September 2007
    Gilder wrote: »
    Oh FUCK YOU Block 3. What the fuck was with that normal enemy. That thing was even stronger than the floor guardian guarding the floor it appears on.
    That enemy that looks like a guy in bondage gear on the rocking horse/weird sex torture thing. What the fuck. Strong ice spells, Hama, Diarama, and it's not weak to anything?! And it's not a red enemy on the field?! Fuck that. That enemy can die a million deaths.

    You could always try equipping Jack Frost or Yamatano-orochi and just keep using the physical attack. I've gotten by multiple times using the same basic strategy. I just need a damn Persona strong against Darkness so that mudo quits being such a fucking bitch.

    I think I had ended up using Mithra or something. I think he nulled all of his attacks. The real problem was my teammates though. I wasn't taking any real damage but my teammates were. And I didn't know of the enemy's existence and brought Akihiko with me. Oh boy, that was smart. And he killed Yukari right off the bat because she was a dumbass who didn't heal herself. So it was me, Akihiko who is weak to ice so he was either wasting turns getting up or healing because I'm one of those players that never uses items, and Aigis. And he just kept healing. Again and again. And I alone couldn't deal the damage. I needed my teammates. I'm still not sure how I won. I think I got lucky and got a critical.

    Really my main problem was they should've at least made him a red enemy. That guy deserves it. The actual red enemies on those floors are pushovers.

    Gilder on
  • nafainafai Registered User new member
    edited September 2007
    You'll usually run into at least a couple on a run of the first block. The problem is that they go poof so fast if you don't sneak up on them directly from behind, so you have to keep an eye out. I know I've lost lots of chances because I was just barrelling through the halls looking for chests.

    Junpei, in November, to Ken:
    "You're not trying to use reverse psychosis on me or anything, are you?"
    Well it worked on me - I actually went out and bought him that snack/souvenir he wanted. He thanked me for it after the trip, although I'm not sure if he would have had the same dialogue had I not bought anything :P

    nafai on
  • SpeedySwafSpeedySwaf Registered User regular
    edited September 2007
    Gilder: I've always had Sameal with Posion Mist when I fought the enemy you're talking about. It helps a lot when every action it takes zaps over 200 HP from it.

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  • BlackjackBlackjack Registered User regular
    edited September 2007
    Gilder wrote: »
    Oh FUCK YOU Block 3. What the fuck was with that normal enemy. That thing was even stronger than the floor guardian guarding the floor it appears on.
    That enemy that looks like a guy in bondage gear on the rocking horse/weird sex torture thing. What the fuck. Strong ice spells, Hama, Diarama, and it's not weak to anything?! And it's not a red enemy on the field?! Fuck that. That enemy can die a million deaths.
    Get used to the Jotuns. They SUCK. Fortunately, they're always alone, so you can generally know what to expect if you see a small shadow roaming around.

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  • AkatsukiAkatsuki Registered User regular
    edited September 2007
    Is there some dating guide on the web or anything? I don't usually like using guides, but sometimes it's useful.

    Akatsuki on
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  • KuratosuKuratosu Registered User regular
    edited September 2007
    Closest thing I can think of to a guide on dating is the FAQ on GameFAQs that tells you how to max out all S. Links in one play through.
    I've had this stupid bloody quest to kill a wealth hand in the first block for 3 months (in game) now, every time i go to tartarus i spend at least half my time running around the first block and I never see a single one, its starting to get really depressing =/ thank god it didn't have a time limit
    For me, I find getting gold hands to be relatively easy. When I don't currently have a quest involving them in the cue they're relatively rare. But as soon as I accept a quest for them, they show up more often than a lot of people describe. In fact, I end up getting quite a few more coins than the quest requires, which is quite awesome for making teh monies.

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  • HakuninHakunin Registered User regular
    edited September 2007
    Blackjack wrote: »
    Gilder wrote: »
    Oh FUCK YOU Block 3. What the fuck was with that normal enemy. That thing was even stronger than the floor guardian guarding the floor it appears on.
    That enemy that looks like a guy in bondage gear on the rocking horse/weird sex torture thing. What the fuck. Strong ice spells, Hama, Diarama, and it's not weak to anything?! And it's not a red enemy on the field?! Fuck that. That enemy can die a million deaths.
    Get used to the Jotuns. They SUCK. Fortunately, they're always alone, so you can generally know what to expect if you see a small shadow roaming around.
    Not true
    I ran into 3 of them once in Block 6 or Monad. Fuckers had absorb on all phys. attacks and no weaknesses, over 1000 HP and were spamming Mahamaon (and Mamudoon?) like it was going out of style. Jontun of Evil i I think it was.

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  • BlackjackBlackjack Registered User regular
    edited September 2007
    Hakunin wrote: »
    Blackjack wrote: »
    Gilder wrote: »
    Oh FUCK YOU Block 3. What the fuck was with that normal enemy. That thing was even stronger than the floor guardian guarding the floor it appears on.
    That enemy that looks like a guy in bondage gear on the rocking horse/weird sex torture thing. What the fuck. Strong ice spells, Hama, Diarama, and it's not weak to anything?! And it's not a red enemy on the field?! Fuck that. That enemy can die a million deaths.
    Get used to the Jotuns. They SUCK. Fortunately, they're always alone, so you can generally know what to expect if you see a small shadow roaming around.
    Not true
    I ran into 3 of them once in Block 6 or Monad. Fuckers had absorb on all phys. attacks and no weaknesses, over 1000 HP and were spamming Mahamaon (and Mamudoon?) like it was going out of style. Jontun of Evil i I think it was.
    Monad does not follow normal rules

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  • Magus`Magus` The fun has been DOUBLED! Registered User regular
    edited September 2007
    Alright, once again I'll full up on Persona. Is it a good idea to morph them into something better (to free up slots) or just kick them out since they're in the compendium and I should be looking for new ones?

    Persona:
    Lilim
    Oberon
    Unicorn
    Jack Frost
    Yomotsu Shikome
    Chimera
    Valkyrie

    Main's level is 19.

    Also, the 'Shell of a Man' sidequest, I figure it's something I get in the school. Am I wrong?

    Magus` on
  • BlackjackBlackjack Registered User regular
    edited September 2007
    You're actually pretty much set for now.

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  • Magus`Magus` The fun has been DOUBLED! Registered User regular
    edited September 2007
    Ok, got to the barrier to Block 3. I still have several days before the full moon. Should I always go to Tartarus when I have a full and healthy team?

    Magus` on
  • Baroque And RollBaroque And Roll Every spark of friendship and love Will die without a homeRegistered User regular
    edited September 2007
    Gilder wrote: »
    Gilder wrote: »
    Oh FUCK YOU Block 3. What the fuck was with that normal enemy. That thing was even stronger than the floor guardian guarding the floor it appears on.
    That enemy that looks like a guy in bondage gear on the rocking horse/weird sex torture thing. What the fuck. Strong ice spells, Hama, Diarama, and it's not weak to anything?! And it's not a red enemy on the field?! Fuck that. That enemy can die a million deaths.

    You could always try equipping Jack Frost or Yamatano-orochi and just keep using the physical attack. I've gotten by multiple times using the same basic strategy. I just need a damn Persona strong against Darkness so that mudo quits being such a fucking bitch.

    I think I had ended up using Mithra or something. I think he nulled all of his attacks. The real problem was my teammates though. I wasn't taking any real damage but my teammates were. And I didn't know of the enemy's existence and brought Akihiko with me. Oh boy, that was smart. And he killed Yukari right off the bat because she was a dumbass who didn't heal herself. So it was me, Akihiko who is weak to ice so he was either wasting turns getting up or healing because I'm one of those players that never uses items, and Aigis. And he just kept healing. Again and again. And I alone couldn't deal the damage. I needed my teammates. I'm still not sure how I won. I think I got lucky and got a critical.

    Really my main problem was they should've at least made him a red enemy. That guy deserves it. The actual red enemies on those floors are pushovers.

    I always include Mitsuru in my party. It seems that there are always a ton of enemies that do ice damage, which she's strong against. And she's a bitchin' healer. That and she's damn useful for a certain floor boss.
    Not sure if this is actually considered a spoiler, but I'll tag it anyway. On floor 98, there's this fucking ridiculous trio of ice attackers. Can cast the strongest ice spells I've seen in my 33 hours so far. That and they boost and can cast reflect. For instance, they can boost and cast the medium damage, party-wide ice attack (which, together, does almost 200 damage to party members that aren't weak to ice). Mitsuru is the only reason I got through that alive. I had my main character healing and reviving, while the rest of the party was pounding away. Barely made it out alive at level 34.

    Baroque And Roll on
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  • KiTAKiTA Registered User regular
    edited September 2007
    Just got Astroboy on my team.

    (Nata Taishi. What the fuck.)

    KiTA on
  • Baroque And RollBaroque And Roll Every spark of friendship and love Will die without a homeRegistered User regular
    edited September 2007
    God dammit. Is there any way to protect against charm? That damn floor boss on 110 keeps casting Sexy Dance and hitting my ENTIRE PARTY.

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  • KiTAKiTA Registered User regular
    edited September 2007
    God dammit. Is there any way to protect against charm? That damn floor boss on 110 keeps casting Sexy Dance and hitting my ENTIRE PARTY.

    A Narcissus? (the naked dryad girl persona) with a heart item will give you an accessory that blocks Charm.

    KiTA on
  • BlackjackBlackjack Registered User regular
    edited September 2007
    KiTA wrote: »
    God dammit. Is there any way to protect against charm? That damn floor boss on 110 keeps casting Sexy Dance and hitting my ENTIRE PARTY.

    A Narcissus? (the naked dryad girl persona) with a heart item will give you an accessory that blocks Charm.
    O_o

    Try again.

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  • Baroque And RollBaroque And Roll Every spark of friendship and love Will die without a homeRegistered User regular
    edited September 2007
    KiTA wrote: »
    God dammit. Is there any way to protect against charm? That damn floor boss on 110 keeps casting Sexy Dance and hitting my ENTIRE PARTY.

    A Narcissus? (the naked dryad girl persona) with a heart item will give you an accessory that blocks Charm.

    Nifty. Thanks for the info.

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  • RustRust __BANNED USERS regular
    edited September 2007
    Blackjack wrote: »
    KiTA wrote: »
    God dammit. Is there any way to protect against charm? That damn floor boss on 110 keeps casting Sexy Dance and hitting my ENTIRE PARTY.

    A Narcissus? (the naked dryad girl persona) with a heart item will give you an accessory that blocks Charm.
    O_o

    Try again.

    Bow-wow.

    Bow-wow.

    DUUUUDE LOOKS LIKE A LAAA-DAAAY!

    Rust on
  • Magus`Magus` The fun has been DOUBLED! Registered User regular
    edited September 2007
    Ok, a bit stuck. I'm on the 5th shadow and while he doesn't straight out kick my ass, I don't see myself winning. I'm training in Tartarus the night before, but I run out of SP.

    What can I do?

    Magus` on
  • BlackjackBlackjack Registered User regular
    edited September 2007
    Heading back to the entrance of Tartarus will fully heal (HP and SP) your entire party.

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  • Magus`Magus` The fun has been DOUBLED! Registered User regular
    edited September 2007
    O rly? And I imagine I won't ever get tired while I'm on this night.

    Or at least, I hope not.

    Magus` on
  • KiTAKiTA Registered User regular
    edited September 2007
    Rust wrote: »
    Blackjack wrote: »
    KiTA wrote: »
    God dammit. Is there any way to protect against charm? That damn floor boss on 110 keeps casting Sexy Dance and hitting my ENTIRE PARTY.

    A Narcissus? (the naked dryad girl persona) with a heart item will give you an accessory that blocks Charm.
    O_o

    Try again.

    Bow-wow.

    Bow-wow.

    DUUUUDE LOOKS LIKE A LAAA-DAAAY!

    I know in mythology Narcissus was male, but... Narcissus (Persona) has boobies. :P

    At least, I'm 99% sure, since when I cast a spell with Narcissus, the camera spins around then right out of the way when... it... raises it's arms.

    KiTA on
  • KimFidlerKimFidler Registered User regular
    edited September 2007
    It's a dude. lol

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  • KiTAKiTA Registered User regular
    edited September 2007
    KimFidler wrote: »
    It's a dude. lol

    Yeah, probably. :P Still creepy, either way.

    KiTA on
  • AkatsukiAkatsuki Registered User regular
    edited September 2007
    Fucking lustful snakes. Are you sure they«re up to floor 64? Cause it says Arga block on the quest thingy

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  • RustRust __BANNED USERS regular
    edited September 2007
    Akatsuki wrote: »
    Fucking lustful snakes. Are you sure they«re up to floor 64? Cause it says Arga block on the quest thingy

    Elizabeth's floor plans are always accurate, with the exception of the Shadow Shards/Crystals. Just keep looking.

    If nothing else, you'll eventually get so powerful that the enemies will run from you in fear, making your search much easier.

    Rust on
  • Baroque And RollBaroque And Roll Every spark of friendship and love Will die without a homeRegistered User regular
    edited September 2007
    Magus` wrote: »
    O rly? And I imagine I won't ever get tired while I'm on this night.

    Or at least, I hope not.

    You shouldn't. My characters never do. My main leveling strategy is warped to a floor where I know I'll get good experience, fighting my way up to the next boss floor, warping back to the ground floor. Rinse and repeat.

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  • cj iwakuracj iwakura The Rhythm Regent Bears The Name FreedomRegistered User regular
    edited September 2007
    Approaching 252.
    So Monad... do I get access to it if I reach the top before 1/31, or is it some 'post-game' thing? Six days to go. I wish I had more time to max out S Links. :|

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  • KiTAKiTA Registered User regular
    edited September 2007
    Yeah, I only hit up the dungeon on those non-tired nights, and I'm progressing just fine through it. I'm not quite sure what I'll do in December though, when there are no non-tired nights.

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  • RustRust __BANNED USERS regular
    edited September 2007
    cj iwakura wrote: »
    Approaching 252.
    So Monad... do I get access to it if I reach the top before 1/31, or is it some 'post-game' thing? Six days to go. I wish I had more time to max out S Links. :|
    I got up to 252 by 1/6 and had Monad as soon as I went back down, so the first one, I'm guessing.

    Don't feel bad if you start cackling madly after an hour or so in Monad. The power goes to one's head.

    Rust on
  • BlackjackBlackjack Registered User regular
    edited September 2007
    Well, by then your skills should all be maxed out so you can go to Tartarus pretty much whenever you want with no worries.

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