I have never played any games in the Atelier series, does this game provide tutorials for newcomers to the alchemy system?
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Yes, there is tutorials for newcomers and I suggest you read it careful too plus don't speed through it.
352113
yes ,but the system is simple to under stand an they present them to you through out the length of the game ,I would encourage you to experiment with different traits and effect as they do stack
1155785
Not "required", but I would suggest playing it first. It sort of pieces the story together.
1123207
The beginner Game includes everything you need to run a "canned" campaign. It's all premade with characters. An experienced GM could run with it and continue forward. The "new GM" that I gave this to felt it was too closed ended but a great starter to get his brain working. If you have a new GM it's a good place to start. If you have an experienced one start with the core rules and standard set instead.Hope this helps!
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No - you may be thinking of "Dominion" which has cards like "Witch" (which makes everybody add a "Curse" card to their decks, worth -1 point each).This game contains some buildings and such (like Altar or Temple or Pantheon), but they are very generic cards that simply give points like other cultural buildings (e.g., Palace, Aquaduct, Gardens, Theatre). No spells, occult, or anything to make the more religious among us leery of this game. (And, really, I don't believe Dominion has anything in it that could be construed as "gateway to the occult" either.) No - you may be thinking of "Dominion" which has cards like "Witch" (which makes everybody add a "Curse" card to their decks, worth -1 point each).This game contains some buildings and such (like Altar or Temple or Pantheon), but they are very generic cards that simply give points like other cultural buildings (e.g., Palace, Aquaduct, Gardens, Theatre). No spells, occult, or anything to make the more religious among us leery of this game. (And, really, I don't believe Dominion has anything in it that could be construed as "gateway to the occult"... » Read More No - you may be thinking of "Dominion" which has cards like "Witch" (which makes everybody add a "Curse" card to their decks, worth -1 point each).This game contains some buildings and such (like Altar or Temple or Pantheon), but they are very generic cards that simply give points like other cultural buildings (e.g., Palace, Aquaduct, Gardens, Theatre). No spells, occult, or anything to make the more religious among us leery of this game. (And, really, I don't believe Dominion has anything in it that could be construed as "gateway to the occult" either.) « Show Less
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The Original might work best for a first-timer. Intrigue's card commands are a little bit more complicated, and are probably easier to understand if you've already played the original. They're both great games on their own, though.
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In the basic game they are more of just "tokens" so you can see who is in Tokyo and who is out. No special features...they are all the same. The special features come from the cards you buy-- extra dice, extra points, on-going damage attacks, etc.... Basically: Everyone starts out the same, and then you build your own abilities based on the cards available (maybe someone else buys it before you can!) and the "money/energy" you have aquired.In the expansion, though (I don't have it, but have looked into it because the base game is AMAZING and I want more!), it looks as though the monsters will start with different abilities. In the basic game they are more of just "tokens" so you can see who is in Tokyo and who is out. No special features...they are all the same. The special features come from the cards you buy-- extra dice, extra points, on-going damage attacks, etc.... Basically: Everyone starts out the same, and then you build your own abilities based on the cards available (maybe someone else buys it before you can!) and the "money/energy" you have aquired.In the expansion, though (I don't have it, but have looked into it because the base game is AMAZING and I want more!), it... » Read More In the basic game they are more of just "tokens" so you can see who is in Tokyo and who is out. No special features...they are all the same. The special features come from the cards you buy-- extra dice, extra points, on-going damage attacks, etc.... Basically: Everyone starts out the same, and then you build your own abilities based on the cards available (maybe someone else buys it before you can!) and the "money/energy" you have aquired.In the expansion, though (I don't have it, but have looked into it because the base game is AMAZING and I want more!), it looks as though the monsters will start with different abilities. « Show Less
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Yes. While there are some references to older games, none of it is required to understand the story to this game. Also, there is a very good tutorial and different difficulties you can use. Whether you enjoy the game is if you like strategy games in general, where you have to plan out your moves instead of relying on quick reflexes.
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Yes! There is a "Newbie" difficulty setting. In the menu, the main character is wearing a baby bonnett and sucking a pacifier ;-) You'll like this game and as you get better, play it on the next higher difficulty. Have fun!!
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I purchased this for my son. I have no idea about the in and outs of these games. He is the expert. Sorry I couldn't be of more help.
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Absolutely not. The story of this game starts your character off completely fresh in your new town and the story of your town is explained thoroughly in the beginning. There are a lot of little secret tricks, however, (such as the money rock) that have continued over from previous games but your animal villagers will hint at them if you talk to them enough (or you can look them up)
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Tentatively. Don't buy it if you're deaf, though. There's reasons. Anyway, if you go into this thinking it will be either Nier or Drakengard 1 you'll be disappointed. But make no mistake that the emotion and writing you'd expect will be there. The humor is juvenile and not always funny, but it fits into the theme of the game: Contrast. For every joke there's a tear, and for every smile there's a funeral. The characters aren't as immediately memorable, but the Zero and her dragon Mikhail have an amazing chemistry that just overshadows everything else anyway. The overall story is a great take on the concepts of "series canon" and timeline effects. You'll first need to know that each ending has a completely separate sequence of events, unlike in Nier where each new ending path led to more context on the situation. Ultimately Draken3 feels like a medieval fantasy timeline story, like a sort of "Steins;Gate" but Drakengard style. The other answerer to your question is rather on point, too. Ultimately it will feel very unique but worth it. Some moments will fall flat while others will be as amazing as you'd hope and each ending is unarguably charged with an explosion of emotions and revelations. Don't go into it expecting Nier, but you can expect quality.
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Sorry - I was never able to get this game to even install - something was wrong with it - try a Google search for "Veil of Mystery walkthrough" - good luck! :)
2240018
This game is a little complex. Each time you play it is completely different. I have played it at least 5 times and it has been different every time. In order to understand what I mean, this youtube video does a great job at explaining it as well as giving a few examples. I hope this helps your decision. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MINNKyE4fjs
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Yes to both, it seems. I have never played the original, but the story seems to be a direct continuation from it. That might explain why some of the "tutorials" seem a bit lacking, but I can't say for sure. Personally, I didn't mind playing this one without the original. It's easy enough to figure out the basic premise, and, at least for me, it gave it a mystery feel. I didn't know exactly what had happened before, so I was piecing it together as I went. Side note: I do recommend that you get the wii-mote + if you don't already have it. The newer Wii games are much better with the fine-tuned sensors. I hope that answered your questions. Yes to both, it seems. I have never played the original, but the story seems to be a direct continuation from it. That might explain why some of the "tutorials" seem a bit lacking, but I can't say for sure. Personally, I didn't mind playing this one without the original. It's easy enough to figure out the basic premise, and, at least for me, it gave it a mystery feel. I didn't know exactly what had happened before, so I was piecing it together as I went. Side note: I do recommend that you get the wii-mote + if you don't already have it. The newer Wii games are much better with the... » Read More Yes to both, it seems. I have never played the original, but the story seems to be a direct continuation from it. That might explain why some of the "tutorials" seem a bit lacking, but I can't say for sure. Personally, I didn't mind playing this one without the original. It's easy enough to figure out the basic premise, and, at least for me, it gave it a mystery feel. I didn't know exactly what had happened before, so I was piecing it together as I went. Side note: I do recommend that you get the wii-mote + if you don't already have it. The newer Wii games are much better with the fine-tuned sensors. I hope that answered your questions. « Show Less
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Yes, absolutely. Play it on the easiest difficulty your first time through as you learn the mechanics (normal, classic) and dont be afraid to look up any questions online. I had never played an FE game before and I loved it.
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The previous Persona games are not associated with this one as far as story and characters. Just standard gameplay mechanics and some systems are the same. Just like if your familiar with Final Fantasy games, they are all individual as far as story and plot
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The whole series is one giant story, but the connections aren't that relevant. Each game has their own story and set of characters. There are references/cameos that you wouldn't get unless you've played the previous games, but this won't hinder your experience at all.