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CptWedgie
Jul 19, 2015

Commander Keene posted:

Oh, does Micah/"Link" actually regain his memory in this game? IIRC, most Rune Factory protagonists defy the amnesia trope by never regaining their memory and only having their pasts hinted at. If he does, he'd be defying the usual Rune Factory plot design by embracing the trope... @_@

Wait and see, buddy.

Commander Keene posted:

Smooth, Link. Nobody will think you're a transforming wrestlesheep now.

To be fair, most people have no reason to suspect it at all; pretty much the only reason it's just "most" is the intro, with Wells and Shara dragging you in out of the rain, and even then they probably don't have enough info to put it all together and get "he's a weresheep."

Commander Keene posted:

I'm not sure it's wise to stick a burning furnace in a treehouse. There's a reason almost all forges and smelters were made completely from stone. But I suppose you do you, Rune Factory.

Not sure if this counts as a spoiler, but I'll tag it anyway: One of Wells' random conversations states that the Sharance Tree's pretty much completely fireproof, unlike most trees. Apparently that makes it okay in-universe, though I wouldn't recommend following their example.

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Glazius
Jul 22, 2007

Hail all those who are able,
any mouse can,
any mouse will,
but the Guard prevail.

Clapping Larry
Can sheep use weapons, or would the ref disqualify you for a foreign object?

Dr Pepper
Feb 4, 2012

Don't like it? well...

Glazius posted:

Can sheep use weapons, or would the ref disqualify you for a foreign object?

Sheep can't use tools, which include weapons.

Zagglezig
Oct 16, 2012
If the sheep could, you just know people would complain about not being allowed to shear themselves.

Zanzibar Ham
Mar 17, 2009

You giving me the cold shoulder? How cruel.


Grimey Drawer
Actually, the sheep can use enemies as weapons against other enemies. Fun times.

Commander Keene
Dec 21, 2016

Faster than the others



Glazius posted:

Can sheep use weapons, or would the ref disqualify you for a foreign object?
Be glad the wrestlesheep can't use weapons. This world isn't ready for spearsheep or swordssheep.

Wayne
Oct 18, 2014

He who fights too long against dragons becomes a dragon himself

Haifisch posted:

Sherman fact: His Japanese name is Donchacos Jalapeņo Viviaaju. To unsubscribe from Sherman Facts, text STOP.

I was going to reply with "Shouldn't that be 'text START'" in red text, and it turns out you can't use color tags on SA! :(

Ended up really liking RF3, even if it does get a little grindy. There are definitely some rough edges (like for anyone playing along, I recommend constantly making and selling stuff to build craft XP because it can take a long time to raise and recipe breads are gated by your skill), but it's such an amazing leap over 2 I can't really be too critical.

I jumped straight in on Hard, and Tom Nook is a right jerk if you fight him too early. For phase 2 he did too much damage to tank, so I ended up using the weapon rune for the twin-daggers that lets you do a crazy dive attack (Gust, I think?), since it's almost totally invincible and doesn't cost much RP. Only having 2 buttons and pretty much every special ability having to be mapped to one to use made magic a lot more tedious than it should be, so I can't blame you for not using it much.

I streamed the game for awhile, and made a highlight of wrestlesheep action. Do you care if I link that after you cover the desert? That's where I recorded it at. I did in Hippo's RF1 LP if this sounds familiar.

Ashsaber
Oct 24, 2010

Deploying Swordbreakers!
College Slice
Failed dishes and super fails are strangely useful, if you realize their potential. Namely that throwing them causes enemies to eat them, doing percentile damage. Suddenly mass producing them is a good idea, but how do you do that when they come about by failing at cooking and your cooking skill rises every time? Shove junk metal or other inedible thing in your choice of appliance, that's how.

The fact that enemies eat literally anything you throw at them also has a neat, extremely powerful effect, which can make any boss a joke with a tiny investment, but we may see that later.

Omnicrom
Aug 3, 2007
Snorlax Afficionado


I think my favorite part of the protagonist being secretly also a sheep is that when he transforms he gets a little woolen hat and a scarf. Where did they come from? I mean "magic" is the obvious answer in this game with Mermaid ladies and were-sheep, but still.

Haifisch
Nov 13, 2010

Objection! I object! That was... objectionable!



Taco Defender
It's Not Easy Being Green

Music: Festival


Today's the first festival I actually have a chance of winning!


Because of the way this festival works, I won't have time for normal requests today. So let's check out how a 'simple request' works.



Have some if you like.
Huh? That's it?
Yes. Let me know how you liked it.
Okay. Thanks.


Randomly generated quests like this aren't exactly riveting, but you can get decent rewards. A roasted yam isn't bad at all for just talking to Rusk.


And now it's time for the contest.



I... I'll be sure to remember that.

I decide to use the inn pond as my fishing spot for the same reasons I used it for Pia's squid request - it's such a small space that fish aren't likely to swim out of range.


Ooo. I'm saving this for Reasons.

After a long day of fishing, 5PM hits. Let's wrap this up.



Thank you very much!

Monica got second place with 14, and Carmen got third place with 9. You'd think the two fishing-focused villagers would do better, but I'm not complaining.


The prize is a shitton of cooking bread. Not complaining about that either.



Just be careful what you say to Pia.
Yeah, I'll be sure to tell her I let all the fish go.

Yup. I definitely won't be making sashimi out of all of them. Totally.


Try catching more than nine fish next time.



Not that I care...I'm not...jealous or anything...
O-Okay.


As an aside, this is what happens if you try to transform around others. No gameplay/narrative dissonance here!


One cute touch with cooking is that each appliance has its own animation. Now if only Link could figure out how to make things in bulk so I didn't have to see the animation 500 times.


Then again, this is a man who can sashimi so hard he passes out. I guess he's not ready for that power.



Here's where villager affection stands. Everyone is fairly even except our new monster friends. No surprise there.

Music: Spring


New day, time for a real request.




A rare glimspe of a villager's full outfit. I'm not sure she has enough belts.

I want to add some faux fur here! It would really make it "pop."
That could be nice.
Maybe a bit here, too!
Um, Evelyn?
Huh, Link. What's the matter?
Oh, I called him here. I need Link to get some things for me. Can you handle that?
Sure thing. What did you need me to bring?
I need some Wood! Around 3. Can you do that?
Wood for...clothing?
It's faux fur. (Of course.)
Yes. It's for faux fur.
Well I'm not sure how you're gonna make faux fur outta that, but okay.
Prepare to be dazzled! And can you get a shade stone from Marian for me?
Sure!


At least someone believes in her?



I see! Then do you prefer a shot or medication? Definitely a shot, right?!
NO, that's not it!
What? What is it?
I'm not sick, Evelyn asked me to get a shade stone from you.
Oh....Why didn't you just say so? How misleading.
But I've been trying to say that from the start.
I've got a shade stone on me right now. Here you go! But I wonder what she plans on doing with it?
Well, she asked me for Wood, and she said it was clothing material. Faux fur, I think she said.
Oh, I see.
What? You know something?
Yes. Well, faux fur is exactly how it sounds. I think I've heard of a technique to extract fibers from Wood--
Oh, so that's why.
But I never thought such a rural town would have a device that could do it.
I see. Maybe the ore is the key to something.
Well, be that as it may, come by if something happens. I'll be polishing my syringe.
I'll pray that nothing happens.


Mysterious. Also an item that only exists for this quest, if I remember right.



Huh? Isn't that kind of pointless?
I'm not really sure. Some people like it, though. I just can't figure out why.

Evelyn, Sherman, and Sofia hate scentless cologne.


Like so.



I, uh, can't wait to see the finished product.
Now I just need to put this on top of the fur!
Why would you do that?
What's the matter? (What a funny face.)
It just...doesn't make sense.
What's the matter? I'm putting my materials to their best possible uses!
But don't you use faux fur as a replacement for...uh, fur?
Yeah, but then I'd just ask you for fur!
Uh...if you say so.
My assistant fashionista has come through again! Here's a reward for your troubles!


:toot:

Well, I'll call you when I need your consulting again!
I...can't wait.

While we're over this way, Evelyn has outfits for sale.


I know what I have to do.


There we go. Sadly, it only chages the overworld model.


No, Link doesn't actually keep his clothes in a pot. It's in a dresser underneath a flowerpot. Words. :argh:




I think that would kill off even faux fur!


Next!





Medicine. I carelessly mixed up prescriptions, so I want you to exchange it. Oh, the medicine I gave her first might cause her to explode. So be careful.
E-Explode...? How do you make exploding medicine?!
Well, good luck!
She's not listening...

Why does anyone trust Marian around needles & chemicals, again?



Oh, I can't wait to drink it.
Huh?! (I need to give Collette her real medicine before she explodes!)

You have to manually hand Collette the medicine because, I dunno, game programming is hard or something.



Th-that was a close one...
I'm glad you didn't explode.
Thanks, Link. Well, could you go throw away this dangerous medicine somewhere?


Sure thing.


Wait, this is a real item. That probably won't make Link explode. Oh well, I'm sure it's not important.


A rumbling happens as Link goes back to the pharmacy. No points for guessing what happened.

I have a bad feeling about this...





I blew up when I took my medicine. I thought you switched the medicine out.

You don't look very exploded. I'm sure you'll be fine.


Oh?
Is that...?
Well, it happens.
What?! That's it?!
Oh, that's right. Here you go.
Umm...
Don't worry about me. This is what usually happens.
I-I see.


Hooray?


The forge, pharmacy, and workshop all require a fair amount of wood. I grab the pharmacy first because it's right here.



Why did you defeat the monster in Privera Forest?
Well, it seemed like it was causing problems for everyone. I really wish I hadn't had to.
Even though it was a monster?
Well, it's not like all monsters are bad or anything.
I see...We can build you a monster barn if you give us some of your wood.
A monster barn?
Just talk to Gaius or me when we're working.
Wait... I'm still confused.

It's a barn. For monsters. What else is there to explain?


Forge? Workshop? Who needs that stuff when we can get monsters!



Monsters will come home with you if you give them food.
Oh, really? Thanks, I'll try it out!
But they won't befriend you if they think you are weaker than they are...so, don't get eaten by mistake...
I...I'll be careful.

Raven's a filthy liar. You can befriend monsters by shoving any kind of item at them, although monsters may have a specific item they like more than others. For the most part I'll be shoveling grasses at them.


Once we actually have some monsters, we'll want a stock of grass(seeds bought from the flower shop, not to be confused with colored grass) to help raise their affection.

But for today, I chop a lot of wood to get the Forge and Workshop. Crafting becomes very important very quickly. Even if you don't really know how to minmax the system, there's a huge difference between stock weapons/armor and stuff you've upgraded.



Like giving something Sofia hates to someone and have them give it to her.
You haven't tried it, have you?
Oh, I wonder. (That was so funny.)

No risk of death or dismemberment? 0/10, would not It's Just A Prank Bro again.


Good enough for today.



:siren: Name suggestion/voting time! :siren:

Since Link has a monster barn now, it's time to grab some monsters. I need names for:

-A wooly(sheep, only not. Link turns into one in case you forgot what they look like.)
-Buffamoo(cows, only not. I'll probably grab two since milk is useful for cooking.)

Sadly, the Chickens, Only Not come a lot later than the other two.

If no one name gains a lot of traction, I'll just pick whatever's funniest. Character limit is 6.

Haifisch fucked around with this message at 19:21 on Jun 21, 2017

BlazeEmblem
Jun 8, 2013

Uh oh. Do I use Ariadne thread or Goho-M?

Let's go with Sheared for the Wolly, and Salisbury for the Buffamoo.

CptWedgie
Jul 19, 2015
I dunno, I kinda like the idea of naming a wooly Micah for some reason.

The buffamoo, on the other hand, I have nothing for. I'm terrible at naming stuff.

Zanzibar Ham
Mar 17, 2009

You giving me the cold shoulder? How cruel.


Grimey Drawer
Call the sheepWooly Ravio and a cowBuffamoo Heffer.

ne: oh, and Evelyn's way of making clothing actually makes a lot of sense if you think about how crafting works!

Leraika
Jun 14, 2015

Luckily, I *did* save your old avatar. Fucked around and found out indeed.
Micah for the wooly and Midna for the buffamoo.

TooMuchAbstraction
Oct 14, 2012

I spent four years making
Waves of Steel
Hell yes I'm going to turn my avatar into an ad for it.
Fun Shoe
Micah for the sheep -- good idea, that.

For the Buffamoo, how about Malon?

Haifisch
Nov 13, 2010

Objection! I object! That was... objectionable!



Taco Defender

BlazeEmblem posted:

Let's go with Sheared for the Wolly, and Salisbury for the Buffamoo.
Oops, knew I forgot something.

Character limit is 6. I mean, I guess you can vote for longer names if you want, but then you might end up with a Buffamoo named Salisb. :v:

BlazeEmblem
Jun 8, 2013

Uh oh. Do I use Ariadne thread or Goho-M?

Haifisch posted:

Oops, knew I forgot something.

Character limit is 6. I mean, I guess you can vote for longer names if you want, but then you might end up with a Buffamoo named Salisb. :v:

In that case, change my Wooly to Micah, and change the Buffamoo to Salisb, because that seems funnier :haw:.

Leraika
Jun 14, 2015

Luckily, I *did* save your old avatar. Fucked around and found out indeed.

BlazeEmblem posted:

In that case, change my Wooly to Micah, and change the Buffamoo to Salisb, because that seems funnier :haw:.

Sure, I can get behind this.

Picayune
Feb 26, 2007

cannot be unseen
Taco Defender
We should definitely name the Wooly LinkJr.

raisamike3
Oct 13, 2012

TooMuchAbstraction posted:

Micah for the sheep -- good idea, that.

For the Buffamoo, how about Malon?

I'm good with these

Glaive17
Oct 11, 2012

What is there left to discover about donuts...?
Pillbug

BlazeEmblem posted:

In that case, change my Wooly to Micah, and change the Buffamoo to Salisb, because that seems funnier :haw:.

Definitely not an empty quote.

Commander Keene
Dec 21, 2016

Faster than the others



Haifisch posted:

A rare glimspe of a villager's full outfit. I'm not sure she has enough belts.
Better call Tetsuya Nomura, then.

Also, there's no button combination to hide the text boxes like in RF4?

TooMuchAbstraction posted:

Micah for the sheep -- good idea, that.

For the Buffamoo, how about Malon?
These seem fine to me.

Omnicrom
Aug 3, 2007
Snorlax Afficionado


TooMuchAbstraction posted:

Micah for the sheep -- good idea, that.

For the Buffamoo, how about Malon?

This is definitely not an emptyquote of me copying someone else's better idea.

BlackPersona
Oct 21, 2012


TooMuchAbstraction posted:

Micah for the sheep -- good idea, that.

For the Buffamoo, how about Malon?

:bandwagon:

CptWedgie
Jul 19, 2015

TooMuchAbstraction posted:

For the Buffamoo, how about Malon?

I feel stupid now. We've got a Link, so why not get milk from Malon the Buffamoo?

Also, if you decide to get more of the production monsters, this gives precedent to help name any others.

Glazius
Jul 22, 2007

Hail all those who are able,
any mouse can,
any mouse will,
but the Guard prevail.

Clapping Larry
Does it take these outbuildings some time to show up or will Raven have beaten you back to the Sharence Tree and gotten it all done already, right after you buy it?

Haifisch
Nov 13, 2010

Objection! I object! That was... objectionable!



Taco Defender
The monster barn & crafting stations magically appear the instant you buy them.

Just don't think too hard about how that works.

Commander Keene
Dec 21, 2016

Faster than the others



That's the way it works in the other Rune Factory games I've played.

I assume Star Trek replicators and Dragon Ball capsules are at work here.

Old Greg
Jun 16, 2008
The game hangs a lampshade on it, at least. Everyone mentions it'll be installed immediately and Link gets nice and confused.

Haifisch
Nov 13, 2010

Objection! I object! That was... objectionable!



Taco Defender
Stone Cold Sheep Austin

Music: Town (Day)


Let's see what Raven's up to today.


And get some recognition for beating up a tanuki raccoon.



...
Ummm...
...I'll be back soon.
Hm...ah. This iron is being stubborn.
Let's go.
What? Really?
This is part of the job.
Job? Oh, today's request?
We repaired Sofia's item, so we're going to deliver it.
I see.
Let's go already.
Oh, okay.

Raven has joined the party! :confuoot:

On the way there...



Wait, you did what?

I guess that's one way to let us know about her birthday.



This pendant...!
I fixed it, so I brought it back.
My! How terrible! I'm very sad right now!
Ha ha...
It is a very important pendant. I'm so unhappy it's fixed. Thank you, Raven.
...It's just my job.
But why is Link with you? And you said that you never make deliveries.
What? Is that right?
...
...I'm going home.
Oh, okay.

Raven doesn't leave yet, since we have to walk her back for...some reason.



Hmmm...ah, I see. Interesting.
You're actually pretty earnest.


That right there is the face of "you done hosed up".

Oh...ha ha ha.


Well, this has been a weird quest, but Raven's back to work, so I guess we should lea-

Wait a minute.



What?
Your reward. You helped me.
Th-Thank you.
...
...Thank you.
Huh...?
...


I'm not sure how we helped, but free ore is free ore.


Might as well grab the last crafting stations while I'm here.

We'll build it right away, then.
Will it be done by tomorrow?
I told you. We'll build it right away.
Um...O-Okay. Thank you...
Oh, and take these, too...

Buying the forge gets us a few free weapon breads. Too bad the pharmacy and workshop didn't do something like that.



We'll build it as fast as we can.
How long will it take?
As long as it takes.
I... I see. Thank you.

:allears:


Spoilers: It's another fishing quest.



Very good then! So why don't you show me how you've improved. I'm sure you're still pretty bad, so...You can just bring me 2 types of summer fish. You can catch them in Sol Terrano Desert. But be careful of the monsters. That's all! Now get to fishing!
What?! Already?
Of course! Your master's words are absolute! Now hop to it!

*PUNCH PUNCH*

Ouch! Okay...
I look forward to seeing how much you've improved! See ya!
I really feel pressured.

Yes, Carmen's punches take off 2 HP this time too. I have no idea who decided to put such a minor detail in the game but I kind of love it.


Thankfully you get a fishing spot in the first screen of the desert. Get rid of the monsters & spawner and you're good to go.


Good enough.


Some cucumber seeds drop as I clear the nearby field. These are a summer crop, and like strawberries, they keep producing after harvest. Might as well plant them since I'll be running through here so often anyway.



Good work! Well, here's a treat from your master!
Thank you.
Keep on practicing! Now, dismissed!
(Ha ha. What a scary master...)


Food's always a good reward.

And now it's time to get some monsters.

Music: Privera Forest

How to make friends with monsters:


Step one: Have a stack of some nearly-worthless item. (It can't cause damage when eaten or else it won't count as a gift, so no using weeds for this!)


Step two: Shove that stack in the monster's face. For monsters more aggressive than a Wooly, you may end up throwing it. Repeat until...


...the RNG decides to let you have a monster.


Step three: Give it a better name than whatever dumb one the game suggests.


Some monsters are ridable, but the option shows up whether or not the current one actually is. It's...something.

I send Micah back to the barn so he doesn't die repeatedly while I try to tame some Buffamoo.


This idiot buffamoo poisoned itself by walking on a poison tile. Let's help it out.


Bessy? Hmm, no, we can do better.


There.


I tried to get a second one, but I started running out of trash items & it was getting late. Oh well, there's always tomorrow.

Head back to the fields after getting some monsters, and...


Does nobody in this town sleep?

Yep!
You're just like Raven, Link. Monsters seem to like you guys for some reason. Oh, that's right...you only know how to befriend monsters. You don't know anything else, like how to take care of them, right?
That's correct.
All right. Well, today I'll teach you how to take care of monsters, then.
Thanks!
But I'm bad at explaining things. I don't know where to start. So, um, what do you want to know?



tl;drs of each one:

How to raise: Give gifts to them to raise their stats. Only the first gift each day helps.

How to befriend: Feed your monsters every day. If you don't, they won't like you, their HP won't recover, and they won't spawn their products(ie. a Wooly won't make wool). You need one piece of grass per room of monsters per day. Also remember to brush them once a day.

How monsters help you: Monsters can be brought with you to fight in dungeons. Some monsters let you ride them. You can also assign monsters to work in the fields. Sowing seeds costs money, watering & harvesting are free. (I'll probably only use the watering help, since I like knowing what's growing in my field & what's getting shipped) Monsters work better the more they like you.


Oh, that's right. Raven wanted you to have these.
What are they?
It's a Brush and Clippers. They're for taking care of your monsters.
How are they used?
The Brush is used for brushing your monsters, and the Clippers are for shearing fur from woolies.
Sh-Shearing...?
Hm? You look like you're shaking, Link. Is something wrong?
Oh, um...it's nothing.
Okay. Anyway, you should brush your monsters frequently. All monsters seem to enjoy a nice brushing. Oh, and here's some Grass for you, too.
Thank you very much. Oh, and please tell Raven that I said thanks for all the help.
Sure thing.


This gives me plenty of leeway to buy some grass seeds and get them growing. I sell the clippers since I already had one from a Wooly drop.


Monsters spawn drops once a day. If they're newly tamed, they'll produce their wool/milk/whatever too. I have no idea how Buffamoo make milk in nice little cartons, but it beats having to lug around a milker.


On top of the daily wool production, you can shear Woolies to get a couple extra pieces of fleece. They don't seem to mind it as much as Link does.


The notebook in the barn is where you check monster friendship levels, stats, and assign them to work in the fields. Salisb starts at a higher level than Micah, but neither of them are really intended for combat.


Speaking of monsters, the Wooly festival is coming up. Clearly Link is a shoo-in here.


But that's tomorrow. For now, let's check out our new crafting stations. I'm not sure of the wisdom of having a forge in the middle of a literal tree house, but Wells insists it's fireproof, so...


One nice thing about the non-cooking stations is that failures don't waste your ingredients. This will be very handy for grinding skills later on.


You can make base weapons with simple materials, but more advanced weapons need you to make lower-level weapons first.


The hell are you doing out here! Get back in your hovel! :argh:

(Monsters will let themselves outside sometimes. They won't do anything unless you assigned them a job, so this is just an annoyance.)


Today's round of Buffamoo wrangling goes much more smoothly.


If you ride a monster, your attack is replaced with its basic melee attack. Sorry, no jousting from cowback.


Oh, yes. Yes we are.

Every villager has a unique reaction to seeing Link in his Wooly form. Thankfully none of them involve trying to murder him.


Not sure what I was expecting there.



Bah.
... (I probably shouldn't...)

A lot of these are just variations on "oh, cute, a wooly." I'm sticking to the most interesting reactions.


:3:


I think someone needs a break from forging.


If you remember, Shara saw Link's Wooly form in the intro of the game. Seems like she still recognizes it.


Excuse me, but this Wooly is actually a judo master and



Wait, or is it a golden Wooly Furball?
Bah?!


Uncute? Are you even trying, Sherman?

How about it? Would you like to enter our town festival and get shaved?
B-Bah. (I-I'll pass.)


Marjorie, you were supposed to be the cooler old person in town. How could you do this to us? :saddowns:



And by "cute," I mean TASTY! Time to DIG IN, baby!
Baa?!

OK, maybe one of these involves attempted murder.



I wonder if human shots work on Woolies...
Bah?!



...?
So cute! But the color could be better. I'll dye you rainbow colors!



Music: Sol Terrano Desert


Aaaand running the hell away. I should check in on my new monster friends, anyway.



What is it?
I wanted to ask you to run an errand for me.
An errand?
Yes, an errand. Can you do it?
Umm...
Oh, you do not have to if you do not want to.
That's okay..I'll do it.
Thank you. You would be a great help.
I'm not really familiar with the paths around here.
Do not worry. I will send a guide. Have you met Zaid?

>Yes

Good. I have already talked to Zaid. Please go see him when you are ready.
Okay.

But first, it's naptime.







Then let's go!
Okay!
First we're going to get some Dragon Bones! We'll find them in the southeast part of the desert. Let's go!


Zaid is really just coming along as a crutch character, since the player likely hasn't had time to get Wooly form combat up to speed yet. His level is in the mid-20s, so he can hold his own here.



But we'll need to beat the monsters first.
You got it. Alright, Link Get to it!
What?! Just me?!
*sigh* ...Fine. I guess I'll help.


Link's kind of a glass cannon since I haven't upgraded his armor yet. Everything here hits hard, but combos and throws make short work of enemies.


Once you've cleared the room, you can grab your prize.

Found it?
I think so. Is this what we're looking for?
Bingo! Let's go take it to Kuruna!



Yes, it's a flower that grows on a giant cactus southwest of here.
And that's what we need to get? Okay!
Thank you. I'm counting on you too, Zaid.
No problem!! You've got the right dwarf for the job!


In this screen, you can find fish. In the sand. Don't ask questions.


Mind your step around the sheep-eating plants.


I could, or...


...I could dash right to the chest, which has a spell in it. I have no idea if this is a good spell or not, because I don't really bother with magic in any of the RF games. :v: (I'll show it off for the LP, at least)


Everything here easily kicks my rear end anyway. Luckily, this 'quest' doesn't have a time limit and it doesn't block the normal mailbox/bulletin board quests. It can wait until I craft some better gear.


Zaid is not amused.

Ashsaber
Oct 24, 2010

Deploying Swordbreakers!
College Slice
There is at least one magic spell well worth getting. Explosion, the highest level fire spell. Throw cooking oil at a monster and this spell can two shot them, no matter what it is (except maybe the last boss? it works on other bosses). Combine with a certain exploit and you can get lots of useful and rare stuff easily.

CptWedgie
Jul 19, 2015

Haifisch posted:


...I could dash right to the chest, which has a spell in it. I have no idea if this is a good spell or not, because I don't really bother with magic in any of the RF games. :v: (I'll show it off for the LP, at least)

I think that one's pretty good, though magic in general tends to be outclassed by just punching things in the Rune Factory series.

Leraika
Jun 14, 2015

Luckily, I *did* save your old avatar. Fucked around and found out indeed.
It's also worth noting that spending a rudimentary time training up even skills you don't plan on using will boost a bunch of related stats (usually HP/RP/damage stat), so it's always worth trying new things.

BlackPersona
Oct 21, 2012


Ashsaber posted:

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That is a cool and good interaction and I didn't know they thought that far ahead :magical:

Glazius
Jul 22, 2007

Hail all those who are able,
any mouse can,
any mouse will,
but the Guard prevail.

Clapping Larry
Wait, didn't magic kind of stink in the previous games, too? You'd think they'd have fixed it by now.

Omnicrom
Aug 3, 2007
Snorlax Afficionado


Glazius posted:

Wait, didn't magic kind of stink in the previous games, too? You'd think they'd have fixed it by now.

I believe Magic was only any good in 4.

Haifisch
Nov 13, 2010

Objection! I object! That was... objectionable!



Taco Defender
Compared to RF1, it's less jaw-droppingly bad since you have an actual RP pool that grows over time(on top of skill levels lowering your RP use), but it's still inferior to melee.

Zanzibar Ham
Mar 17, 2009

You giving me the cold shoulder? How cruel.


Grimey Drawer
What are you talking about? RF3 spells are way awesome (except the wind ones maybe, which seem better when the monsters use'em against you). They pretty much obliterate everything. I won't say they're definitely better than melee but they're at least on par.

Old Greg
Jun 16, 2008
That's a bit of a bummer only because I was so turned off spells from 1 & 2 I built staves and never looked back. And those were mostly just to level fire skill and such.

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LordHippoman
May 30, 2013

I, frankly, want this smug Jagen to be my avatar on all forms of social media immediately.
I'm both pleased and disappointed that we've evolved to some sort of monster bribery system after RF1 and 2's time tested "just rub it while it kicks the poo poo out of you."

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