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ViperAcidZX · **Reply #15550 on:** February 03, 2014, 06:07:17 PM

Quote from: Quickman on February 03, 2014, 05:26:32 PM

I have shoveling to do shortly.

Me too, for two frickin' houses.

Blue Valkyrie · **Reply #15551 on:** February 03, 2014, 06:31:52 PM

Quote from: Mirby on February 02, 2014, 02:06:07 PM

You draw spells from enemies and also from various Draw points around the world. You stock up on spells this way and can also use them when Junctioning with a Guardian Force (summon) to boost their stats, or use them to boost your own stats.

It's a very interesting system. Also to get some GFs you need to Draw them from certain bosses.

The Junction system would have benefited from a different method of getting the spells in my opinion, rather than just stocking them.

Use Draw to get a spell then it takes a certain number of turns (the character can't do anything during this period, maybe a reversed ATB gauge?) to learn the spell permanently, and keep the classic MP for casting. It would cut down on the grinding although they would need to change how spells affect stats I guess, eh.

Mr. Haxwell · **Reply #15552 on:** February 03, 2014, 06:40:17 PM

Oh my. That last GG episode of Night Trap made me laugh so hard, I nearly choked. Having the Grumps act out that last bit was amazing. Even their cat's like, "What the [tornado fang] is wrong with you people!?".

Quickman · **Reply #15553 on:** February 03, 2014, 06:45:16 PM

Just finished my shoveling. Thankfully, the temperature is relatively mild. Ended up working up a good sweat.

xnamkcor · **Reply #15554 on:** February 03, 2014, 07:43:36 PM

Quote from: Blue Valkyrie on February 03, 2014, 06:31:52 PM

The Junction system would have benefited from a different method of getting the spells in my opinion, rather than just stocking them.

Use Draw to get a spell then it takes a certain number of turns (the character can't do anything during this period, maybe a reversed ATB gauge?) to learn the spell permanently, and keep the classic MP for casting. It would cut down on the grinding although they would need to change how spells affect stats I guess, eh.

I think Wild Arms 2's Magic system was very good. Though, I generally don't like magic users in most games since MP is a scarce resource, and Magic Users tend to only be competent at battle when they can cast magic. In Wild Arms 2, you have a meter that builds as you battle, and you start with the percentage that is your level. So, if a spell costs 12 to cast and you are level 10, you have 10 meter and by the next turn you can cast. If your level is 12, you can cast those spells on turn 1. And there are magic users that collect catalysts to bind spells to, and one(s) that learn from enemies, and one(s) that learn them by using certain equipment items for a period of time.

Mirby · **Reply #15555 on:** February 03, 2014, 08:00:10 PM

Quote from: Blue Valkyrie on February 03, 2014, 06:31:52 PM

The Junction system would have benefited from a different method of getting the spells in my opinion, rather than just stocking them.

Use Draw to get a spell then it takes a certain number of turns (the character can't do anything during this period, maybe a reversed ATB gauge?) to learn the spell permanently, and keep the classic MP for casting. It would cut down on the grinding although they would need to change how spells affect stats I guess, eh.

Well it was way too easy to become OP with the way Junctioning works currently, if you just draw enough of the right spells.

Phi · **Reply #15556 on:** February 03, 2014, 08:33:58 PM

SNOW [tornado fang]ing EVERYWHERE

Ugh, and I shoveled not too long ago.

Blue Valkyrie · **Reply #15557 on:** February 03, 2014, 09:10:29 PM

Quote from: Mirby on February 03, 2014, 08:00:10 PM

Well it was way too easy to become OP with the way Junctioning works currently, if you just draw enough of the right spells.

True enough, I think most people's issues came with how long it took to draw 99 of each spell. Although there was other ways to get a good stock of spells if you made use of the card to spell skills.

Sakura Leic · **Reply #15558 on:** February 03, 2014, 09:34:24 PM

Quote from: Blue Valkyrie on February 03, 2014, 09:10:29 PM

True enough, I think most people's issues came with how long it took to draw 99 of each spell. Although there was other ways to get a good stock of spells if you made use of the card to spell skills.

I just think they made a system that's like the ones in 2, 6 and 7 but made it needlessly complicated and tedious. If magic worked like 6 and 7 I wouldn't mind it so much but I just see it as grinding while in the battle.

It's just so boring to me.

Quickman · **Reply #15559 on:** February 03, 2014, 09:53:49 PM

Of course when I want to go switch my laundry to the dryer, that's when Mabel decides that it's lap nap time.

Phi · **Reply #15560 on:** February 03, 2014, 10:52:16 PM

Whoo, my last class was cancelled today!

FREE ECSTASY PILLS AT MY HOUSE!

Quickman · **Reply #15561 on:** February 03, 2014, 10:54:15 PM

I'LL BE RIGHT OVER

Just shoveled the walk outside, and now the plow went through.

After I shoveled it.

BLARGLE I'm just going to order Chinese for dinner.

Blue Valkyrie · **Reply #15562 on:** February 03, 2014, 11:01:58 PM

Quote from: Sakura Leic on February 03, 2014, 09:34:24 PM

I just think they made a system that's like the ones in 2, 6 and 7 but made it needlessly complicated and tedious. If magic worked like 6 and 7 I wouldn't mind it so much but I just see it as grinding while in the battle.

It's just so boring to me.

6 and 7 weren't to much better honestly, it took a lot to level Espers and Materia up. I personally liked 9 the best for character customization.

Mirby · **Reply #15563 on:** February 03, 2014, 11:15:41 PM

Yeah I really enjoyed 9's system as well.

ViperAcidZX · **Reply #15564 on:** February 04, 2014, 12:55:08 AM

Just finished shoveling [parasitic bomb] not too long ago. Really in the mood to play some Strider 2, Genocide 2, or Z.O.E 2nd Runner...

Phi, can I have some of your ecastasy pills (or as I as call it, the "yeah pill")?

Quickman · **Reply #15565 on:** February 04, 2014, 01:04:32 AM

I need to go get my laundry, but Mabel decided once again that it's lap nap time.

Sakura Leic · **Reply #15566 on:** February 04, 2014, 05:10:04 AM

I let Snowball explore my room more often since I'm curious about what she thinks about wood floors since we never had them before, as well as the fact that my room is clean. I still don't know what she thinks but she does like my new bed I think.

Quickman · **Reply #15567 on:** February 04, 2014, 05:45:31 AM

Mabel is on my lap and we're watching Ren & Stimpy.

And Wily, I know you. I know your tricks. Don't be looking into my weird dreams just to find new ways to get to Runaway.