The Guildmasters

Yes i’ve decided to open up a category for this fairly large online multiplayer game. It grabbed my attention in the first place and now I can’t seem to put this one down.

Here’s a re-cap of what i’ve done and what i’m up to now, initially I played through this game 4 times, it didn’t get boring but at the same time it wasn’t doing much for my levels so i’ve decided to run through to the last section on the 5th time and hold off from completing the game again as there isn’t much point.

I managed to achieve a few of these trophies which are not so hard as they are time consuming, one trophy being awarded for achieving 10 million in gilder which in itself is going to take a fair while but not too bad once you start reaching the higher levels.

I’ve also managed to get my Guild Rank up to 8 (and i think it goes as high as 15 ) my character level is at 48 (max 50) and as soon as I reach level 50 I will do the reincarnate thing.

The thing that really keeps this game going is the online multiplayer quests which are fun to do and for a change I haven’t come across any idiots on this one like I did on versus, it’s been a pleasure to play online and almost impossible for me to achieve my S ranks if I had done some of these quests on my own.

You do have the option of playing the quests solo but if your thinking about it then you really should try the multiplayer option.

I’m now in the process of trying to bind weapons, armor, items etc..but more importantly (at least i think so) enhancing my weapons and armor, this can get quite difficult as the more you enhance a weapon the more rare items you need to enhance it more but it’s worth it.

Another fun aspect of this game is the ability to build your own town in what’s known as Georama, you can create it offline and upload it to the Geonet servers, other players can visit your town and you can visit theirs.

This town building is also worth having a go at because it doesn’t end, you get buildings, hire people or residents for the buildings, add scenery, trees, bushes, grapevines etc…but they are not just scenery, keep visiting your town and you’ll get rewarded with items you can dig up from a tree or a herb garden you’ve planted, some of your residents will give you stuff from time to time, it really is limitless.

Another great thing the developers have done is to offer new quests every couple of weeks, some quests will be permanent, others will only be temporary so you’ll have to complete them within a couple of week time frame or lose them forever, and they are free, they just appear whenever you sign in to play the multiplayer quests.

It’s definitely handy to have a keyboard or a headset or mic as the typing via the controller is slow and inconvenient, you really need a mic, the playstation eye works great, as you sometimes need to discuss strategy before running off to do a quest in multiplayer, I say this because with four players there is always several options and if you don’t communicate you could all end up running off in different directions and get no-where.

A good example is the “All in the cards” quest, I played this quest one time and no-one communicated and everyone ran after the troll they usually go for and there are about 8 on this quest. Another time I played and we just said a few words to each other which meant we all knew to go after the troll king on the south side of the area which resulted in an S rank in pretty quick time because all four of us took this beast down together, it works really well.

Ok enough for now, i’ll keep adding posts to this to show my progress, i’m leaving other games alone right now as i’m really enjoying this game and I think i’ll be on this one for at least another month, probably longer.

If anyone wants to join me, I don’t mind helping anyone who wants to try to achieve S ranks on their quests, or we can just grind for a few to get our levels up, you can visit my hometown that i’ve started to build on Georama or post here.

My username as always is Knightofthe9, just in case you can’t find me with that my characters name is assassin.

Tony 😉

Ok i’ll admit it, i’m hooked on this one, the disappointment in how short the game was has been replaced by the fact that you get some real enjoyment out of playing through this rpg several times.

I’m on my fourth trip through the game as i’m trying to get my levels up to 50 so I can enter the quests which require level 40 and above.

I won’t be completing the game for the fourth time as i’ll spend most of the time maxing out my levels on the last area but one, this way I leave all the unlockable areas open.

I’m also looking at playing online over the next few days, there are quests you can choose to do alone or with multiplayer, my guild rank is only 3 and I noticed a lot of players complaining because the higher ranks won’t play with them, which is why i’m writing this post.

If anyone wants to join me on some quests send me a message, my world id is knightofthe9 as always, i’m almost always signed in but that doesn’t mean i’m actually playing but i’m mostly on in the evenings for about 5 or 6 hrs and i’m GMT – 5 if you can work that one out,lol.

I have started my geo town and believe i’ve only scratched the surface of what can be done here, i’ve got 4 houses each with two residents and some shops, I haven’t found out how everything works so if your willing to help each other i’m your player.

One thing I don’t know about is how to change my main character for playing quests, I would like the option to do the quests using leonard but it always picks another character, is there a way to change this?

So far i’ve got 10% of the trophies and these are going to be harder than most games simply because they take a long time, if your just going for trophies this could get boring, i’m a trophy hunter myself but it really helps if you enjoy this type of game, one trophy is to aquire 10 million in gold and even though i’ve completed the game 3 times now I still only have 100k so that gives you some idea of the time you’ll spend on this if you want all the trophies.

This is another reason i’m looking to play online with others, hopefully it will add some fun and seem less tedious for the trophy hunt, I don’t see me getting bored with it any time soon, and with the added quests which are being added every couple of weeks it should add lots more playability to the game, some quests will be permanent ones and some temp quests which will only be available for two weeks at a times so keep your eye out for those, you’ll need to be signed in for them to show up.

That’s about it for now, feel free to post here or catch me on the geo network.

Tony 🙂

Update:


Wow this takes a long time to get your levels up, i’m at level 41 now and Guild Rank 5, i’m re-doing the big red quest to get my rank up to 7 so I can use the more powerful weapons then i’ll go for getting level 50, I was hoping to have been there by now so that I could have entered the higher quests for the chance to win one of the figurines this weekend but that isn’t going to happen now, hope they do something like that again.

Remember i’m always willing to help out lower level players complete some online quests, just let me know.

Tony 🙂

Second Update:

Well I decided to give multiplayer a go today and it was great, first time I tried the “all in the cards” quest a player called Fran joined me and thanks to the way that played out I found it to be quite fun, decided to give it another go and 3 other playes joined me which gave me an S rank, I would have never got that on my own, it’s a shame I didn’t get those names as I would have liked to thank those players too.

I’m now at level 43 and guild rank 7, rank 8 is going to be a long haul, can’t believe some players are at rank 12.

I’m doing something wrong though here as my attack with the ornate longsword is only hitting around 67, but I noticed other players were hitting with over 200, i’m guessing it’s because of the higher levels, i’m still not sure about the binding but i’ll keep at it and experiment, if anyone has any help for me please let me know and if anyone needs any help if I can I will.

Tony :)

Well I have new game coming on Monday which i’m looking forward to, White Knight Chronicles: International Edition, this game was released earlier this month so i’m pleased to be getting it so early, it sounds awesome as does the story and the playability, if you read further down you’ll see what I mean.

Available at amazon from as low as $20 used which seems more than fair if the game hold up to it’s promises.

First the gameplay:
White Knight Chronicles is a Japanese RPG (JRPG) centered around a turn-based battle system in a local single player story-driven campaign that is supported by online multiplayer functionality. Gameplay questing occurs from a third-person perspective and follows Leonard and up to three other AI companions, which can include the customizable character that players assume in multiplayer mode. Once quest members are assembled, players utilize the strengths of the overall group as a whole, and are able to switch between characters at will. Combat being turn-based, players must be able to cue up and control the actions of each character in quick sequence for each combat scenario faced. The game facilitates this via the Function Palette, located in its Battle Preparation menu, allowing players to prepare in advance a series of commands for each character to carry out. These can involve magic or weapons use and can be merged into combos. Multiple palettes can be saved, making it possible to optimize actions for specific types of enemies, and making for quick changing of commands. As with any RPG, throughout quests players accumulate experience which allows their character to level up, purchase items and abilities and generally grow stronger with an eye towards besting the increasingly challenging creatures, bosses and situations faced.

Want to know more? Here is the story:
The story of White Knight Chronicles is set in the fictional Kingdom of Balandor and follows the adventures of a boy named Leonard who realizes his role in a drama started thousands of years in the past. Working in the proximity of the palace, Leonard stumbles on a plot to kidnap the enigmatic Princess Cisna. As he helps her escape he also becomes aware of his connection to a transformative power which allows him to take on the ancient shape, and harness the devastating power of the White Knight. Yet there are other elements at work here as well, including the forces of an evil wizard with powers that stretch back to the same ancient times which produced the White Knight. With the help of his friends and the power of the White Knight, these are the forces that Leonard will have to face in his quests.

So what about the online multiplayer?
Along with a compelling single player campaign, White Knight Chronicles also contains an exciting online multiplayer component. Within this, up to four players can engage in more than 50 multiplayer quests, with each player creating their own unique customizable character which can be leveled up in a combined group effort, and take advantage of created items and new skills. Although unique to the online game mode, which is designed for multiplayer action, these quests can also be played alone if players wish. In addition to this functionality available in the online multiplayer mode also includes a variety of ways to interact with the wider White Knight Chronicles community on the PlayStation 3 platform. Included in this is town building through the Georama functionality, which allows players to construct a town to their own specifications that can be populated offline with characters from throughout the single player campaign and then taken online where it serves as a base for quests hosted by players, as well as a persistent online location that other players can visit and buy items your town’s population has for sale. The game also offers an online interface known as GeoNet that allows players to communicate with others via blogs, forums, quest logs and voice chat functionality, as well as post snapshots from their journeys using the Crystal Camera in-game tool.

Key Game Features:

* White Knight Transformation – During single player combat players can transform into the giant White Knight, gaining the ability to challenge large enemies as well as troops of soldiers throughout the adventure.
* The Customizable Avatar Character – Using a wide array of sliders and customization options, players are able to create a unique character that can join the adventure in single player mode as well as online.
* Combo Battle System – Engage in an accessible, active turn-based battle system that caters to players of all levels allowing both default attack settings and a system for for maximum damage.
* JRPG (Japanese RPG) Action for PS3 – Experience true JRPG action on PS3 that incorporates a variety of online gameplay elements.
* Beautiful Environments – Players traverse through 13 stages, as well as visit up to six towns/villages to visit and purchase items at shops or interact with NPCs. Stages include lush fields, open desert, vast wastelands, tunnels, and ruins.
* Multiple Playable Characters – Six playable characters are available, with up to three controllable characters on the screen at the same time.
* Build Special Weapons and Items – Combine different weapons and items to create a huge variety of weapons.
* Quests Galore – Engage in 50+ unique online side quests in which players can gain special items along with unique weapons and armor.
* Town Building – Build an online village for your character where you can invite friends to complete quests online and purchase unique items and gear.
* GeoNet – Through the online component, players have the ability to write their own blogs, communicate with other players via voice chat and more.
* Take Snapshots with Crystal Camera – With Crystal Camera functionality players can take pictures during their journeys which can be shared with other players via their GeoNet page.

Here is the actual product description which could have actually been put in the story part:
White Knight Chronicles is an epic fantasy tale about two kingdoms in midst of a longstanding war. The King of Balandor, wishing to put an end to the war, invites the duke of Faria to his castle to celebrate his daughter’s coming of age. But this celebration is sabotaged by the Magi, a rogue sect seeking to steal the White Knight, an ancient weapon of war sealed beneath Balandor castle, in order to take over the world. During the ensuing chaos, a young man named Leonard accidentally unlocks the power of the White Knight as he attempts to save the princess. With this power, Leonard manages to fend off the Magi attack, but not before they escape with the princess. With the kingdoms in chaos, Leonard is entrusted with the mission to find the Magi and rescue the princess. With the help of his trusted companions, they travel throughout Balandor and beyond on a quest to save the princess before the Magi unlock the other knights. The journey is fraught with danger, with Magi warriors at every turn, mythical beasts and monsters to battle, and forbidden powers revealed. As Leonard learns more about the power of the Knight, he realizes that unsealing all of them could trigger a calamity that could end the world.

Ok by now your either bored stiff or your thinking about giving this one a go yourself, if you do drop us a post here and if requested we can even do a play by post right here, let me know ok? Oh yes, i’ve just checked and it appears to be exclusive to the PS3 so hopefully that’s what you have.

Tony 🙂