Topic: Vudu: Bound to enjoy Earth Bound (?)

[vudu]

Thanks, Smoke39.    As sarcastic as your answer was, it's actually helpful.

I wasn't sure if I could beat Frank at this stage in the game.  For all I knew he had 1,000 HP and it was a futile battle right now.

[vudu]

I've decided I don't really like the battle system very much (at least at this point in the game).  It's nothing more than physical attack every turn unless your health is low and then you should heal before going back to attacking.  I really hope it gets more interesting when I learn some more abilities and get new teammates.

Also, it's infuriating that enemies get to attack me after I make my move but before my attack takes place.  It means I have to heal even when I have plenty of health because if the attack connects then I won't be able to heal in time before the enemy gets a second hit in to kill me.  I need to plan two moves ahead which is annoying.  (Especially when neither attack connects, which means I wasted a turn and some PP.)

[nickmitch]

I really hope it gets more interesting when I learn some more abilities and get new teammates.

Don't worry, it does. The move variety really helps make the battle system more interesting down the road.

[Smoke39]

Combat pretty much sucks in all non-action RPGs as far as I'm concerned. :/

[vudu]

It's rarely great, but I wouldn't say it sucks.

The problem with EB right now is max PP is very small (~25) and I haven't found anything besides going home or spending the night in the local hotel for $35 that replenishes it.  (The butterflies are too sporadic to count on.)  This makes it so out of the 3 Psi powers I've learned thus far (Life-Up, Hypnosis and Rockin) all are being ignored except for one that replenishes life.

When I got to the cave past the locked shack I ran into a group of 4 slugs.  I could kill one in a single attack, but since they each got to attack me for each one I killed, it means I was injured 10 times during the fight.  The second time I ran into a group of four I thought to myself oh-ho!  I'll use my awesome new Rockin Alpha to wipe you suckers out.  I did, and it worked, but it blew through almost half of my Psi Energy (10 PP).  I would have been much better off killing them individually, then healing for a cost of 5 PP.

[Smoke39]

So basically you're whining about your level starting out low early in the game. :b

[vudu]

No; I'm concerned that this will be a problem as the game continues.  As I grow in level, I'll get new powers that will take even more PP and I'll run into enemies that have more health, thus making the Psi attacks I have now useless.  I don't care if I have 25 PP or 2,500 PP, if a basic Psi attack consumes 40% of my PP, I'm never going to be able to use it.

[Smoke39]

I think you're worrying too much.

[nickmitch]

You just need to do some leveling up.

[vudu]

My last level up PP increased by 1.  This is gonna take a while.

[EasyCure]

So basically you're whining about your level starting out low early in the game. :b

lol Don't worry, everyone got their ass handed to them a few times at the start of this game. It really is tough cuz all those damn gang members are too fast so you'll get hit plenty before your damn turn. I think its actually good experience though cuz even when you have all your PSI abilities, some enemies are brutal so you'll have to play it smart. You can't go wasting all your PP on your strongest attacks cuz you'll need to heal or sheild. Also you cant always waste your PP on the strongest sheilds or healing, cuz you'll never get around to inflicting any damage!

Trust us though, it gets better. Beating your first real big boss is such an accomplishment... unless you level up fighting weaklings until you're nearly invincible to all lesser enemies. That makes you a jerk though

[EasyCure]

also... do you know what the colored swirl/screens mean when entering battle? that might help you out...

[vudu]

Is the first boss that big spider at the end of the cave section?  That thing handed me my ass on a plate last night.

also... do you know what the colored swirl/screens mean when entering battle? that might help you out...

Yeah, that mole explained things to me.

[EasyCure]

Is the first boss that big spider at the end of the cave section?  That thing handed me my ass on a plate last night.

also... do you know what the colored swirl/screens mean when entering battle? that might help you out...

Yeah, that mole explained things to me.

Yes thats the first Major boss (there's a few minibosses like Frank) and he's tough the first time. I think most players guides want you to be at like level 10 or something when facing him but i think thats too high. If you level up TOO much you'll screw your next partner over when it comes to Exp Pts. (if you're not careful anywho).

I remember getting leveled up like crazy and by the time i got to the 2nd Major boss, all the standard dungeon enemies would run away with me and my partner got no where near the Exp. they should have.

As for those colored screens Vudu, they do help in the beginning of the game if you're havnig trouble fighting. Get a jump on the enemy whenever you can, oh and make sure to check the nearest ATMs for your latest money report! use your allowance for stocking up on healing items (to save PP). Want to be cheap? Fight those Spiteful Crows back on the mountain; they usually drop Cookies.

[vudu]

Level 10?!?  I think I was at level 6.

[EasyCure]

Level 10?!?  I think I was at level 6.

I could be wrong, i think thats the "playing it safe' level. I'm sure you can beat him with waht you've got now. You can try to stock up on items outside, re-enter the cave, avoid as many enemies as you can and then give that boss your all

[vudu]

avoid as many enemies as you can

That's approximately 0.    My inability to run and the lack of obstacles makes it impossible to avoid enemy encounters.  I'll beat him eventually, don't worry. 

[Kairon]

Hang in there Vudu! And buy lots of burgers!

[Bill Aurion]

I remember getting leveled up like crazy and by the time i got to the 2nd Major boss, all the standard dungeon enemies would run away with me and my partner got no where near the Exp. they should have.

Pffff, that's why you chase those jerks down and give them the beat-down...So satisfying!

[EasyCure]

I remember getting leveled up like crazy and by the time i got to the 2nd Major boss, all the standard dungeon enemies would run away with me and my partner got no where near the Exp. they should have.

Pffff, that's why you chase those jerks down and give them the beat-down...So satisfying!

so true!!!! but it was no fun  not getting to  bash them in my her frypans, instead just *flash*GREEN SCREEN*fash*WIN

[Smoke39]

My solution to hard bosses is usually level grinding. :b  I think it's partly because I tend to be way overly conservative with items.  Like in first person shooters I'll save my ammo for my best guns until I come across an ammo pickup that I don't have room for.  "Oh look I get to use the rocket launcher now! *blows someon up to make room then picks up the spare rocket* 8D"

Also, green-flash insta-winning in EB is awesome.  Because combat in RPGs sucks. ;b

[EasyCure]

My solution to hard bosses is usually level grinding. :b  I think it's partly because I tend to be way overly conservative with items.  Like in first person shooters I'll save my ammo for my best guns until I come across an ammo pickup that I don't have room for.  "Oh look I get to use the rocket launcher now! *blows someon up to make room then picks up the spare rocket* 8D"

Also, green-flash insta-winning in EB is awesome.  Because combat in RPGs sucks. ;b

NOT IN EARTHBOUND!!!!! either take that back or change your avatar, NOW!

anywya, Ever get passed the boss vudu?

[Smoke39]

I don't have to like EarthBound's combat to appreciate the game's personality.  Meanie-head. ):

[vudu]

anywya, Ever get passed the boss vudu?

Yeah, I'm in Twoson now.  Which brings me to my next question.  As I walk around, I hear a beep every 30 seconds or so.  I can't figure out why.  Any ideas?

[shammack]

If you were carrying an egg, it may have hatched and become a chick or chicken.  If it's a chick, you can use it to cure homesickness.  If it's a chicken, I don't think it does anything, but you can sell it for a pretty decent price.

(Edit to clarify: When you have one of those in your inventory, it makes a noise every once in a while.)