Now I'm arguing with GameFAQs people who are claiming that EXP gain is not impacted by how many party members you have.
I just disproved this.
My control enemy configuration is 3 Sudamas.
At level 23, based on "EXP to next level" before and after the battle:
Solo: I gained 184 EXP
Full Party: MC gained 105 EXP
At level 24:
Solo: MC gained 146 EXP
Full Party: MC gained 83 EXP
Literally everyone is telling me I'm wrong, and I can't take video to prove I am right. Can someone else please confirm I am not crazy?
Technically, a full party of 105s is more than 184.
It wasn't a full party of 105s, though. Admittedly, I didn't check the other characters, but as they were of varying levels and EXP gain also varies based on the level differential between you and the enemies you defeated. Though theoretically, they were gaining 105 or more, so you are probably right.
Also, backup characters get EXP, so there is some offset even if they are not in your active party.
That said, the point behind the thread I made was that I wanted to rush the MC to 25 and theorized the quickest way to do that was to fly solo for a bit. Which is correct, and people argued that the EXP gain was exactly the same, which it isn't. Someone even argued that 150 exp earned = 150 exp gained, which is clearly not true as that is governed by level differentials.
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I love the random glimpse of a party member during the NPC parade loading screens. (I love those loading screens in general.)
So are bond levels a continuous meter, or are they discrete points that are time gated? I guess more specifically, if the game tells me my bond with someone won't grow yet, am I sill advancing a hidden meter if I hang out with them or am I just wasting time?
So are bond levels a continuous meter, or are they discrete points that are time gated? I guess more specifically, if the game tells me my bond with someone won't grow yet, am I sill advancing a hidden meter if I hang out with them or am I just wasting time?
Yes, you're still advancing an invisible meter. The number of little music notes is the number of points gained.
So are bond levels a continuous meter, or are they discrete points that are time gated? I guess more specifically, if the game tells me my bond with someone won't grow yet, am I sill advancing a hidden meter if I hang out with them or am I just wasting time?
Yes, you're still advancing an invisible meter. The number of little music notes is the number of points gained.
And more importantly, just like in previous games, having a persona on you of the same arcana as the confidant you want to increase boosts how much you get each meeting. I noticed they don't talk about that little enhancement much early on.
I sold the Soma and used the money to buy a full set of gear and weapons and +10sp Accessories for my Team.
Going for the first palace treasure in one night did a little grinding at the safe room since i figured out that if you save and reload the enemies respawn only troublesome enemy is the Incubus fights but it's going pretty smooth
Hmm. There's clearly a social link available in the area around the cafe at night but I can't find it? At least, the rail map is showing the card some nights where I don't have anyone available...
I did just unlock Temperance, which seems like it'll be useful.
Trying to figure out when to delve into Mementos for maximum efficiency. The main cost being the evening activity, since it easily rakes in tons of cash.
Finished the second heist today. Highest link currently is Death at 5, and 7 looks REAL good.
Discount on medicine! Considering she stocks some damn useful items this is a big deal.
Was it only SMTIV that had the in game persona search engine that let you see all the potential fusions you can make, even with stuff in your registry?
Really missing that here. It's a pain having a near full/full stock of active personas that don't have any new or good fusions immediately available all the time.
Was it only SMTIV that had the in game persona search engine that let you see all the potential fusions you can make, even with stuff in your registry?
Really missing that here. It's a pain having a near full/full stock of active personas that don't have any new or good fusions immediately available all the time.
Yeah I know what you mean. I bet that gets added to the Nintendo Switch re-release :rotate:
Terrified of searching for it myself because of spoilers, but can anyone either link me to, or give me the name of, a really awesome music track that plays near the end of the first dungeon in the game?
The palace BGM when you go in after delivering the calling card
such a goddamn good track. but what CAN'T you say that about in this game.
Terrified of searching for it myself because of spoilers, but can anyone either link me to, or give me the name of, a really awesome music track that plays near the end of the first dungeon in the game?
The palace BGM when you go in after delivering the calling card
such a goddamn good track. but what CAN'T you say that about in this game.
Terrified of searching for it myself because of spoilers, but can anyone either link me to, or give me the name of, a really awesome music track that plays near the end of the first dungeon in the game?
The palace BGM when you go in after delivering the calling card
such a goddamn good track. but what CAN'T you say that about in this game.
Oh my god this game seems to have the best psychically-predicted-cliffhangers. First week of May spoilers, right as I'm winding down and getting ready to call it for the night,
Terrified of searching for it myself because of spoilers, but can anyone either link me to, or give me the name of, a really awesome music track that plays near the end of the first dungeon in the game?
The palace BGM when you go in after delivering the calling card
such a goddamn good track. but what CAN'T you say that about in this game.
Oh my god this game seems to have the best psychically-predicted-cliffhangers. First week of May spoilers, right as I'm winding down and getting ready to call it for the night,
Prosecutor Lady walks into the cafe.
They do a very good job of setting things up too. I like that it isn't restricted to a monthly system this time around, it allows for shorter or longer periods of action, there is a lot more time to them to be creative with the story and change things up a bit.
Set up for third case spoilers, around the start of June.
They drop a hint with Akechi, he hears Morgana talking about pancakes.
It's the little set up touches I love. The motivations are pretty consistent for characters, though I'm disappointed Ryuji is slowly acquiring the creeper vibe of his predecessors.
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Not a fan of limited ammo... Unless I can buy backup rounds later or something. And maybe charm bullets if this becomes SMT1 broken.
I was pretty surprised to get Goro as a confidant so soon. I mean, it's obvious that he's gonna join your party later, so it's pretty interesting that that happens after he becomes your confidant. I haven't gotten him to rank 2 yet, so I wonder if it ranks up automatically and is tied to story progress.
Also, it's pretty obvious that he's the guy with the black mask that Madarame was talking about. He overheard the party talking about pancakes, but the only one who said that work was Morgana. Since he can understand Morgana, that means he already has a Persona and can enter the Metaverse.
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As a person whose best friend is the black sheep of the family who didn't go into medicine, I can say from experience that Doctors and ER nurses and ambulance drivers have the most FUCKED up, macabre sense of humor you'll ever experience. It's basically their defense mechanism against having to deal with that much pain and death constantly. It's their armor of contempt.
As a person whose best friend is the black sheep of the family who didn't go into medicine, I can say from experience that Doctors and ER nurses and ambulance drivers have the most FUCKED up, macabre sense of humor you'll ever experience. It's basically their defense mechanism against having to deal with that much pain and death constantly. It's their armor of contempt.
I have an aunt who was an ambulance driver for many, many years, and now works as a dispatch admin for an ambulance company.
First 100% responsibility free day since the game came out. Probably gonna clock in 12+ hours today. Fuck yes.
There was a steam sig here. It's gone now.
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Question:
So I'm like 4 hours into this glorious game, but, is the entire game as dark as the first dungeon? Because I may need to switch over to a monitor and not use my home theater if that's the case.
So I'm like 4 hours into this glorious game, but, is the entire game as dark as the first dungeon? Because I may need to switch over to a monitor and not use my home theater if that's the case.
I didn't find the first dungeon dark at all. The game does have a brightness setting in the system menu. Have you tried that?
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So I'm like 4 hours into this glorious game, but, is the entire game as dark as the first dungeon? Because I may need to switch over to a monitor and not use my home theater if that's the case.
I didn't find the first dungeon dark at all. The game does have a brightness setting in the system menu. Have you tried that?
I've tried it and it barely made a difference maybe it's my ps4 settings.
If PS3 is the only way you can play, go for it. But the short load times on PS4 is pretty damn glorious. And it would give you an amazing game to play for your first PS4 purchase.
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Feels like vicious early game is the rule more than the exception with SMT lately.
Technically, a full party of 105s is more than 184.
I once saw a thread there arguing about whether 0.999~ equals 1 or not reach hundreds of pages. There lies madness.
Not to mention I'd be TERRIFIED to go into their P5 board for any reason, I'll bet they're way less careful about spoilers.
It wasn't a full party of 105s, though. Admittedly, I didn't check the other characters, but as they were of varying levels and EXP gain also varies based on the level differential between you and the enemies you defeated. Though theoretically, they were gaining 105 or more, so you are probably right.
Also, backup characters get EXP, so there is some offset even if they are not in your active party.
That said, the point behind the thread I made was that I wanted to rush the MC to 25 and theorized the quickest way to do that was to fly solo for a bit. Which is correct, and people argued that the EXP gain was exactly the same, which it isn't. Someone even argued that 150 exp earned = 150 exp gained, which is clearly not true as that is governed by level differentials.
Yes, you're still advancing an invisible meter. The number of little music notes is the number of points gained.
And more importantly, just like in previous games, having a persona on you of the same arcana as the confidant you want to increase boosts how much you get each meeting. I noticed they don't talk about that little enhancement much early on.
Going for the first palace treasure in one night did a little grinding at the safe room since i figured out that if you save and reload the enemies respawn only troublesome enemy is the Incubus fights but it's going pretty smooth
I did just unlock Temperance, which seems like it'll be useful.
Trying to figure out when to delve into Mementos for maximum efficiency. The main cost being the evening activity, since it easily rakes in tons of cash.
Finished the second heist today. Highest link currently is Death at 5, and 7 looks REAL good.
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Really missing that here. It's a pain having a near full/full stock of active personas that don't have any new or good fusions immediately available all the time.
Yeah I know what you mean. I bet that gets added to the Nintendo Switch re-release :rotate:
such a goddamn good track. but what CAN'T you say that about in this game.
It's called Life Will Change.
"...only mights and maybes."
<MC> *sleeping*
<Cat> *crawls on chest and curls up*
<MC> .o( This terrible, oppressive weight on my chest...! Is this the work of an enemy stand...?! )
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I beat the second dungeon last night and have had this running through my head all day.
That was a really fun moment.
They do a very good job of setting things up too. I like that it isn't restricted to a monthly system this time around, it allows for shorter or longer periods of action, there is a lot more time to them to be creative with the story and change things up a bit.
Set up for third case spoilers, around the start of June.
It's the little set up touches I love. The motivations are pretty consistent for characters, though I'm disappointed Ryuji is slowly acquiring the creeper vibe of his predecessors.
Being able to Baton pass makes things much more lenient on ammo.
Ann's got that semi-automatic, it's a start.
Also, it's pretty obvious that he's the guy with the black mask that Madarame was talking about. He overheard the party talking about pancakes, but the only one who said that work was Morgana. Since he can understand Morgana, that means he already has a Persona and can enter the Metaverse.
Ultimax-DLC has something.
As a person whose best friend is the black sheep of the family who didn't go into medicine, I can say from experience that Doctors and ER nurses and ambulance drivers have the most FUCKED up, macabre sense of humor you'll ever experience. It's basically their defense mechanism against having to deal with that much pain and death constantly. It's their armor of contempt.
I have an aunt who was an ambulance driver for many, many years, and now works as a dispatch admin for an ambulance company.
Yes.
So I'm like 4 hours into this glorious game, but, is the entire game as dark as the first dungeon? Because I may need to switch over to a monitor and not use my home theater if that's the case.
I didn't find the first dungeon dark at all. The game does have a brightness setting in the system menu. Have you tried that?
I've tried it and it barely made a difference