Monster Hunter Discussion - any installment

[Soupy]

How worth it is the most recent MH??? I plan on buying it no matter what, but I'd like more opinions. I'm a die hard great sword/lance user and so far, it seems like there's a TON of diversity in this game.

 

[LasermasterA]

I usually wear a full set of armor to get the full benefits of it. I don't really like to mix and match armor like that. But the Tetsucabra armor should be fine for Gypceros.

Mix and matching although great to get a set of amazing skills that would normally not be on one set alone, really screws up the aesthetic of the armour. Hence I avoid it. Plus it is really a thing to do with G-rank armour since you get some skills that are not normally available on low/high armour like Handicraft, Edgemeaster, Unshakeable etc.

How worth it is the most recent MH??? I plan on buying it no matter what, but I'd like more opinions. I'm a die hard great sword/lance user and so far, it seems like there's a TON of diversity in this game.

The game is definitely amazing. Combat is faster paced, monsters have more breakable parts and there are tons of monsters. From Gen 1 to Gen 3 (the least represented in my opinion) with awesome additions from Gen 4 as well (Najarala, Seltas Queen, Gore Magala and Seregios come to mind).

Great graphics, fluid vertical combat with mounting monsters as a new mechanic. Some monsters have great concepts. Expeditions are DIFFERENT from Moga Woods and storyline is more engaging. More towns rather than a single village. Online is more streamlined although there is no keyboard chat during a quest. Plus 14 weapons to choose from and 75 monsters to kill!

Love the Lance and GS myself (didn't quite learn GS sniping yet) although this game I have been using the IG a lot. Gotta love that harvesting fluids, Kinsects and the pole vault type move.

Interestingly enough I have yet to meet a Lance and GS user online.

Got a bit sidetracked there. Conclusion: MUST HAVE Monster Hunter!

 

[Soupy]

Ohhhhhhhhhh goodness SO MUCH HYPE haha. The sheer amount of monsters is what makes me want to get it so much. I should hopefully have it by next week if my taxes come back soon.

Really? That's interesting. I'm all about the lance and GS. The IG looks really cool though! I use the hunting horn whenever I have actual parties online though, just because it's such a nice thing to have haha.

 

[Locuan]

How worth it is the most recent MH??? I plan on buying it no matter what, but I'd like more opinions. I'm a die hard great sword/lance user and so far, it seems like there's a TON of diversity in this game.

To offer an additional opinion, this is my first MH game. A lot of people have been telling me that this might be the hardest installment in the series but I'm enjoying it and its challenge. I'm not really good at the game but hunting monsters and handing in quests is always fun.

 

[RespawningJesus]

Lance, Hunting Horns, and Heavy Bow Guns are three of the least used weapons I see online.

 

[Locuan]

I'm having trouble facing the dragon that appears as soon as I get the ship. Any tips on this fight? I can't seem to evade its attacks successfully.

 

[RespawningJesus]

I'm having trouble facing the dragon that appears as soon as I get the ship. Any tips on this fight? I can't seem to evade its attacks successfully.

Gore Magala? Stay close to it. Like, to its side. If you can, try using as cannonballs as much as possible for easy damage, and if Gore goes to the front of the ship, be sure to use the drill to do some good damage. If Gore hits you, you will slowly start becoming infected with the virus. If you become infected, you will take more damage from Gore's attacks, which makes the fight much more difficult. However, if you attack the Gore enough while you are becoming infected, you can fight off the infection, and get a critical hit bonus for 30 seconds, and you won't be able to be infected by his attacks for a short time.

The fight can be difficult since you have very little room to work with, so keep at it.

 

[Locuan]

Gore Magala? Stay close to it. Like, to its side. If you can, try using as cannonballs as much as possible for easy damage, and if Gore goes to the front of the ship, be sure to use the drill to do some good damage. If Gore hits you, you will slowly start becoming infected with the virus. If you become infected, you will take more damage from Gore's attacks, which makes the fight much more difficult. However, if you attack the Gore enough while you are becoming infected, you can fight off the infection, and get a critical hit bonus for 30 seconds, and you won't be able to be infected by his attacks for a short time.

The fight can be difficult since you have very little room to work with, so keep at it.

Thanks. So the ballista's are not something I should be using in the battle? They seem like a liability really, but since the game kept saying to use them...

 

[Soupy]

To offer an additional opinion, this is my first MH game. A lot of people have been telling me that this might be the hardest installment in the series but I'm enjoying it and its challenge. I'm not really good at the game but hunting monsters and handing in quests is always fun.

Wow, really? That's a new one. I'm so down for that, though. I love a good monster hunting challenge.

 

[LasermasterA]

To offer an additional opinion, this is my first MH game. A lot of people have been telling me that this might be the hardest installment in the series but I'm enjoying it and its challenge. I'm not really good at the game but hunting monsters and handing in quests is always fun.

Hardest? You sure?

Or maybe the singleplayer is too easy in the early stages considering the last story boss (low rank) fell in 10 mins. To be honest I was disappointed as I felt that the fight was just heating up and then it winds up dead >.< And I did not have a high rank armour.

Well high rank quests are still more challenging.

The game is still really great though. And sometimes mounting the monster out of nowhere or doing some extremely cool maneuver using the new vertical combat feels great. Like using the Kinsect to make a Rathian fall when it is fleeing. The only thing that beats that (in my opinion) is using an upward slash with gunlance and then shell to deal the final blow

 

[Locuan]

That's what others have been telling me. I can't judge on that since MH4U is my first MH game.

 

[Soupy]

Well, tbh, I haven't really considered MH games to be difficult until high and G-rank stuff, so I'll just judge by that. No matter what though, I feel like I'll enjoy it.

I had like 250-300 hours into MHTri and that one only had like 18 large monsters in it haha.

 

[TheMiSP]

Is strafing, circling, and pulling off For Glories generally a good habit?

 

[LasermasterA]

Well, tbh, I haven't really considered MH games to be difficult until high and G-rank stuff, so I'll just judge by that. No matter what though, I feel like I'll enjoy it.

I had like 250-300 hours into MHTri and that one only had like 18 large monsters in it haha.

Yea G rank is one where soloing gets tougher. Even with maxed out weapons.

My 699 hours (yes I am one hour short >.<) are a testament to that since 500 of those would be on G rank solo farming monsters for their weapons and armours.

 

[Soupy]

Yea G rank is one where soloing gets tougher. Even with maxed out weapons.

My 699 hours (yes I am one hour short >.<) are a testament to that since 500 of those would be on G rank solo farming monsters for their weapons and armours.

That is 100% understandable. I can't wait to get into G-rank! Time to stack up those hours~
Since it's portable, I feel like this will be my only DS game for the entire year haha.

 

[LasermasterA]

That is 100% understandable. I can't wait to get into G-rank! Time to stack up those hours~
Since it's portable, I feel like this will be my only DS game for the entire year haha.

Yea the reason I had so many hours was because it was on 3DS so I had to everything solo.

 

[KuroganeHammer]

So when are we having the smashboards hunting day

Also tagging @ ndayday

 

[RespawningJesus]

Thanks. So the ballista's are not something I should be using in the battle? They seem like a liability really, but since the game kept saying to use them...

As for the ballista, I wouldn't recommend using them, since you are stuck in place trying to aim at a pretty mobile monster.


As for the game's difficulty, I would say that the Low Rank stuff is intentionally easy. After all, in my opinion, the real fun doesn't begin until High Rank.

 

[ndayday]

So when are we having the smashboards hunting day

Also tagging @ ndayday

soon

 

[Rugal Cuttah]

Please note:
Nice more monster hunter people. Anyone enjoy the transforming axe, I loved that weapon to death. Not sure if its in monster hunter 4 3ds cause i dont have but will get the 4rth game eventually. I will update for seeking member when i do get it for 3ds. I also use the katana,gun lance and great sword. Need to mix it up so i dont get board of my favorite weapons.

A ****ing epic trailer
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lfGUDlfKRdM

So one of my major goals for this thread, besides wanting to interest new players, will be to give people who will be going online a place to find teammates with whom they can associate (even if only slightly) via being part of this community here. And while I'm sure there will be or is a very similar type of forum dedicated to MH3 which will surely be more useful than this jury-rigged thread, I would like to (once April 20th rolls around) allow any member who got their "hunting license" to feel free to post their hunter name and ID# here so I can make a list of willing online players looking for more party members.
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Since most people here probably don't know much about it, here's some general info:

Monster Hunter is a series of games whose genre is essentially tactical hack-and-slash. One starts off small--inexperienced but determined. Through various missions presented to you, you're asked to help out npc's who are in need of a hunter's skills. Some quests have you finding rare items, retrieving dangerous ones, but most imporantly, slaying monsters (via the justification of things like "Stop them from terrorizing our village/herds!" or "This beast attacked our caravan, help us!"
One of the major appeals of this game is the development of your character. Not only can you customize (to an extent) your appearance but you're given an enormous amount of options from what kind of hunter type you want to be. There are many different weapons (each with their own varieties) as well as armor you can make, and all by making use of the monsters you slay (think of it as respectfully not letting any of the monsters go to waste ). All of which you'll be able to apply online with 3 other people, not to mention split screen.

I. It was originally intended to be a PS3 title but due to high production costs, they "took a step down" to the Wii.

II. A new dimension of battle and exploration is possible via underwater potential! One can attack and move normally and ascend and descend with corresponding camera movement up or down.

III. While hours of fun can be had offline, much more content can be delved into online allowing 4-player co-op, which:
--A. Is free. There are no online subscription fees.
--B. Supports Wii Speak, which I imagine will make fighting as a team MUCH more smooth.
--C. Doesn't use Wii friend codes but is rather hosted by Capcom. You'll get your own code and can make your own name, either of which allow players online to find you.

(While it may only be trivia):
-MH3 is Japan's best selling third-party Wii game.
-Weekly Famitsu, a major Japanese videogame magazine, has given MH3 a 40/40, a score that's only been given 12 other times since 1998 (make of that what you will as others on their list are kinda questionable ). http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Famitsu
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So as to interest potential players:

The Sword and Shield. A basic style. Popular for its flexibility in adapting to many different situations and for its high maneuverability.



The Great Sword. Possesses the greastest destructive power and the longest reach out of all weapons, and can be used to block in place of a shield. The key is figuring out how to make up for its loss in speed.



The Hammer. A melee weapon that sacrifices defense to focus purely on offense. Charge up its power to unleash a variety of techniques that will send monsters to an early grave.



The Lance. With the advantage of an impenetrable shield, strike your foe down with your long, deadly fang from afar.







The Longsword. With beauty in its strength, this spirited blade slices through steel like paper. (Can raise its attack power by building up hits.)

The Switch Axe. New technology has brought forth a miraculous new weapon of phantasmogoric might. (That's right, phantasmogoric. Can transform from an axe to a sword with a limited supply of phials.)




(descriptive blurbs provided by Capcom's MH3 Player Guide)
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A NOTE OF IMPORTANCE:
In online play, you're around other people. And while your attacks may not hurt them, they do indeed go through the animations of being hit. Mashing (the term I use (anyone else?) for when the team ***** a monster that has been disabled via traps or paralyizing etc.) is extremely hindered if a member has just launched 2 other players in the air. USE WEAPON ETIQUETTE:

Greatsword users: Please do not upswing when next to other players.

Sword and Shield users: Tbh, the range is small enough to where if someone gets hit by you, it's probably their fault.

Longsword users: Please keep in mind, your weapon has notable horizontal range and is very capable of stopping several players at once.

Lance users: Please make sure no one is already in your path when you begin to charge.

Hammer users: Please don't use your power attacks (Golf Swing and Mega Pound) or draw attack when right next to other players.

Switch Axe users: Same advice as Greatsword users I guess.

Bowgun users: Please do not use Pellet S if other players are anywhere on the screen. You are exempt when taking out lots of minions.

EVERYONE: If someone with a big weapon is already mashing a spot, let them use their power attacks, they got there first. Everyone is just as responsible for not getting in the way of larger attacks as they are for not using them haphazardly.

Thank you.

YOUR FELLOW SMASHER-HUNTERS

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[Zigsta]

How did you know I play MH4U? 0.0

 

[KuroganeHammer]

He's quoting the OP.

 

[Zigsta]

He's quoting the OP.

HA, that makes too much sense!

I DO play Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate if anyone wants to play sometime. Never tried online yet, as I've been mainly sticking to story quests. Right now I'm trying to unlock the first Tigrex hunt so I can farm for my gunlance upgrade.

 

[ndayday]

if anyone wants to play I got a room up with @Aeroflos aerodrome w/e it is this second!

gathering hall id: 66-1425-6938-6535
passcode 3333

 

[IsmaR]

I'm now calling him Aero Floss forever

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I promise I'll get less bad so I can hunt with guys once day.

 

[RespawningJesus]

I'm now calling him Aero Floss forever

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I promise I'll get less bad so I can hunt with guys once day.

I find it better that you play online with people who can help you out. If you can, skype works wonders in the fact that people can explain in more detail on what you should be doing/looking out for.

 

[KuroganeHammer]

Me and @boozer surprised @ ndayday with our decisions yesterday

It was glorious, I think he has noticed us

I'll probably be playing today again @ Locuan and @ ndayday and @ IsmaR

 

[Locuan]

I'll probably be playing today again @ Locuan and @ ndayday and @ IsmaR

Definitely, today my plans involve Smash Research on Fox's custom moves, Smashboards, and Monster Hunter.

 

[ndayday]

if you guys play let me know and I should be around :3

 

[Rugal Cuttah]

does anyone know if gunlance is in mh4 and if its been improved since the psp version of it. Or what weapons in general are available in mh4 3ds? Im too broke to get it right now. I lost to many king of fighters tournaments and had to sell my panther. Never seen homeless rugal before right? Well here I am. All joke aside, Im very curious on the weapon selection. Do cats get mario or luigi armor too? Wonder if nintendo let them use stuff.

 

[TheMiSP]

does anyone know if gunlance is in mh4 and if its been improved since the psp version of it. Or what weapons in general are available in mh4 3ds? Im too broke to get it right now. I lost to many king of fighters tournaments and had to sell my panther. Never seen homeless rugal before right? Well here I am. All joke aside, Im very curious on the weapon selection. Do cats get mario or luigi armor too? Wonder if nintendo let them use stuff.

Gunlance idk. There's 14 classes, 11 bladesmaster and 3 gunner. Basically standard, heavy, light/defenseless, range, and strategic. Your Palico (cat) can get either the Mario or Luigi armor if you download the first DLC pack during the first month after launch? The armor is pretty good too.

 

[Rugal Cuttah]

Gunlance idk. There's 14 classes, 11 bladesmaster and 3 gunner. Basically standard, heavy, light/defenseless, range, and strategic. Your Palico (cat) can get either the Mario or Luigi armor if you download the first DLC pack during the first month after launch? The armor is pretty good too.

Thats funny cause I was just guessing on mario and luigi armor. Did not know it was real. Now Im more excited than ever for mh4. Thanks,very helpful info.

 

[RespawningJesus]

Thats funny cause I was just guessing on mario and luigi armor. Did not know it was real. Now Im more excited than ever for mh4. Thanks,very helpful info.

There is also Legend of Zelda and Metroid themed armor and weapons for your Hunter. And a Megaman set of armor for your Palico. As for the the Gunlance, this video can help: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PcOKIvrWUL0

 

[KuroganeHammer]

Can't wait for the dlc so I can kick the people who cart in heroes clothes and spam Cia quotes

 

[RespawningJesus]

Can't wait for the dlc so I can kick the people who cart in heroes clothes and spam Cia quotes

I am waiting on the Metroid events. Then I'll just shout THE BABY! at the top of my lungs, and call every dragon Ridley, mentioning that he is too big. =P

No, but really, I just want Metroid stuff.

 

[TheMiSP]

Ok, how am I supposed to solo with Heavy Bowgun? Or should that just be a 3-4 player coop thing...

 

[KuroganeHammer]

So we (@boozer) encountered our first hacker today, a HR 6 player with at least 3 Rare 10 Creator Talismans with impossible skill points like:

+10 Fencing, +10 Fast Charge OOO

and

+10 Edgelore, +10 Arcana OOO

I really didn't think these people existed but my sense of justice is overwhelmingly disgusted. Sorry you had to see that display @ Locuan , but I cannot sit idle when people cheat in video games that I love!

 

[Minato]

Is there any penalty of some sort to deal with hackers in this game? I haven't gotten around to picking this up yet.

 

[Cthulhu_MD]

Is there any penalty of some sort to deal with hackers in this game? I haven't gotten around to picking this up yet.

Sadly, no.... or rather, not that I know of.

 

[KuroganeHammer]

They're very few and far between, this is the first one I've seen in like, 50 hours of online gameplay, granted I normally just play with friends.