Topic: Xenoblade Chronicles 2

@GoldenGamer88 Ahh okay, thank you!

@JaxonH I don't know if the program you used for copying screenshots from SD card has been updated but I created a similar program regardless for my own use. I added it to my signature so feel free to try it out and tell me what you think. It's just a basic console application but it should work. At least it worked great for me. It's pretty nice to have all screenshots neatly in their own folders with a press of a button. I might improve it by adding a user interface and more customization later but this is what I was able to achieve in few hours.

@Late
Dude you rock.

I may not get around to it til the weekend, but I'll for sure give it a whirl.

How do you use it? And does it only work for Xenoblade or all games?

@JaxonH I've included a text file that explains how it works but here's a quick explanation:

1. Open program.
2. Set up required info. (Where the images are located, where they should go and how you'd like the date to be displayed.)
3. Run.

Once you've done that. You'll have every image from your SD card copied in the destination folder where each game's screenshots are in their own folders. Here's basically the whole process in 4 pictures:

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You can also rename the folders to a degree and the program will still know where to put the pictures. You'll just have to keep the game's ID as part of the folder's name. For example: Xenoblade Chronicles 2 , 659B13F48903294AE2B3FA4F12DA9898. The how to use file goes to a bit more detail.

Sorry to everyone else for going a bit off-topic. Anyone else may use the program as well if they have a need for easy screenshot sorting.

As for Xenoblade, I got my second rare blade, Kora, yesterday. I like her more than Godfrey but I wish I were able to use 3 blades at the same time. Seems like you can't replace Pyra.

@Late You can use 3 eventually, but you should be able to replace Pyra. Maybe you cant early game? not sure. Very cool Program btw.

@Nekoo77 Tried to replace Pyra again just in case. Says: "This blade cannot be disengaged." My guess is, you can switch her out once the third blade spot is unlocked or something. And thank you for your kind words.

The turkin is not as awesome as an evello.

There's nothing in this game as of yet that is close to being as awesome as the existence of the evello.

Though I've got to admit, the character design is absolutely great and some of the best in years.

@kyleforrester87 that is not about the orb breaking (not sure what breaking the orbs is called) but if you do a driver combo (break,topple,launch) and then mix it with a blade combo (auqa, steam bomb, volcano) that's what aqua break is, etc.. and you'll hear gramps announcing them all.

A message from Tetsuya Takahashi: https://www.nintendo.com/whatsnew/detail/xenoblade-chronicles...

Very interesting insight, especially for the story creation. Give it a read, there are no spoilers so don't worry!

I saw that. Really interesting stuff for sure.

The first big cut scene with pyra just single handedly threw me into the game. I’m invested now omg, that was so epic.

The story gets crazier and crazier. Keep going!

As someone who mostly plays handheld due to my schedule, is it worth getting this (with it's handheld mode hiccups)?

I've never played a Xenoblade game before, but I LOVE JRPGs, and this is really the only one out for the system at the moment (other than some smaller scale digital games, like I am Setsuna & Cat Quest).

I get paid on Friday, and after a bit over 600 moons in SMO, I feel like it's time to move on, so I'm looking for something new. I could always look for something else with JRPG elements like DB Xenoverse 2 (I'm a huge DBZ fan too) or Fire Emblem Warriors (I've played Awakening & Birthright, so I know most of the characters here) until I get the TV time needed to really appreciate this game.

@Knighty_IX Does that quest only appear in Chapter 8? I did the heart-to-heart already, though I'm in Chapter 7. Please help. I need Poppi QT Pi.

@RR529 I think so. I play a good chunk of the game in handheld mode, and while it's not as much of a looker as other first-party Nintendo games on the handheld, it still performs perfectly well otherwise, and the art-style and scale of the environments help to make up for the lower resolution.

Of course, I think waiting to play this on the TV/for patches to release that fix the resolution issues is also a valid strategy.

Just wanted to share some advices from ign guide regarding getting new Blades..

“Luck is one of the most important stats in the entire game. As you progress through the game, you’ll unlock the ability to use core crystals in order to bond with new blades. The quality of that blade is determined by your lack stat, meaning you’ll want to boost it as much as possible before you use a rare core crystal. Each character has a skill on their affinity tree that can grant them a boost to luck. Unlock these as early as possible to get the best blades you can. Before bonding with a blade, equip any of your existing blades with aux cores that add luck for the best chance.”

@Knighty_IX Ah, so you're saying the quest doesn't even appear until Chapter 8? It won't show for me.

@RR529
Let me tell you I never take Switch outside my house. Playing 90% docked and 10% handheld on couch or in my bed or when kids want to watch Nickelodeon. And that was before XC2 came out. Now I play 60/40 in favor of TV which can tell how much handheld resolution DOESN’T bother me. Just can’t get enough of this game.

I'm in chapter 3, inside the cave like area (don't go into detail beyond that for fear of spoilers, But people should know what I'm talking about).

I'm level 21, and there's this green acid lake with a Level 23/24 boss down there. I can almost beat him if I use my HLR blade instead of Pyra, but the fight always ends up moving over to the acid and my crew lose their health. I lure him out but 3 times now that's happened.

Am I under leveled for this part of the game? After getting wrecked up by Dawnview Grotto, I'm beginning to think I should be gaining 10 levels per chapter.

Man, that guy seems so open and honest. It's refreshing to see him speak matter-of-factly about his game, even acknowledging his own limits. Gotta say, whether I end up enjoying the game or not, I respect the developers immensely for being so honest with us.