If you live near a FRYs Electronics, up until the 15th of the month they're selling it I believe for $33 instead of the usual $40 at retail.

[quote=J.K.]If you live near a FRYs Electronics, up until the 15th of the month they're selling it I believe for $33 instead of the usual $40 at retail.

[/quote]According to Gamestop's website, it only costs $35. I have mine preordered there, and I could never convince either of my parents to dry me out to the nerest FRY's only to save $2.

You guys are lucky I have to wait till the 19th to get mine.

Eh oh well a few bucks, I remember it was supposed to be $40. I guess the lame-os at square just feel Final Fantasy and Chrono Trigger are worth the $10 nerd tax. :

I just picked up a copy yesterday, completely on a whim. I nearly never play JRPGs, so my expectations weren't high. However, it is AMAZING! Fantastic everything, except perhaps story. But the graphics look great, character design is cool, atmosphere is wonderfully cheery (which is a fantastic relief from modern gaming's mud-like hue), and the skill system is awesomely flexible.

I've yet to try multiplayer, but if my friend gets it as he said he would, I can report back on that, too.

I got this day one also. I love most rpgs and have not played a dragon quest since the last one on nes. I cant wait till i fight my first slime or gold golum. I have fond memories of the old games and am happy the formula has not changed to much. I have not had the time to play this yet but will get into it soon enough!

Do you get a Club Nintendo card with this?

I got it yesterday on an impulse buy, and I couldn't be happier. It's thoroughly addicting, has a beautiful presentation, and a unique story to boot. Color me impressed.

Just a quick question about something I've been receiving mixed messages about: In order to Canvass for Guests, do you need to talk to Erinn in Stornway and specifically select that option, or can you just put your DS in sleep mode? I'm asking this because I'm going on a vacation tomorrow that involves airports, college campus visits and Disneyland, and that would be a huge help to know.

A unique story, Kid A? As far as I know, Dragon Quest isn't generally known for that (though I've heard 5 is an exception of sorts, at least in structure). Out of curiosity, what's unique about it? I won't be playing the game until 3DS, if ever, but I've got my eye on it, certainly.

Yes since it is localized by nintendo.

This is old school level building. So if you dont like grinding for levels this might not be for you. Been having fun but still have barely scratched the surface of this game!

I love grinding in all RPG's but Pokemon

It rocks guys!!!!!11!!!!!!!1!!!!!!!!!!!one!!!!!!!!!!eleven!!!!!!!!!!11

Fans Celebrate in New York

That could have been me. THAT COULD HAVE BEEN ME!!!
Too bad. I had to go to grandma's funeral

Still no answer to my question: Dot I have to go to the Stornway inn to canvass for guests, or do I just have to put my DS in sleep mode?

@Birdman
I believe you have to go to the Inn. Before you canvas, it'll have you save your game first (i guess in case people put it in sleep mode and forget until the battery runs out).

BTW, i've been a DQ fan since the beginning, and i am SOOOOOOO loving this game. Still barely scratched the surface though (Hero is at about Lv16 now)!

SO this game looks pretty cool. But I'm not too big on RPG's. I've only played Earthbound, Mother 3, TWEWY, and the first two Mario&Luigi games. I loved all those, but does anyone know if I'd enjoy this one as well?

@Tech101 - thanks, that's what I thought. Only two more weeks and then Ill get to play it!

My copy SHOULD be coming today.