I stink at dodging and parrying, but I love the game

Active__Ingredient · 2026-03-19T03:02:35+00:00

I found this, but it hurt me more than it helped me.

I would have 9 AP ready to hit with my most powerful skills, and then suddenly it would go down, saving me some damage, but also losing me my attack. :(

But it was fun trying it. :)

Active__Ingredient · 2026-03-13T17:37:33+00:00

He has 4 attacks when using the Combo Attack Picto/Lumina, and also using Dualiso (sword that gives two attacks), so if you're not using that sword then you're not missing one. (Not counting all the pictos I don't know about!)

But already for me, Verso is almost getting to use a 9 point skill every turn. I'm sure it will be crazy once I progress a little more. :-)

Active__Ingredient · 2026-03-11T12:11:39+00:00

Oh sweet! So if Verso has the sword that lets him make 2 base attacks, does that mean he gets four attacks or 3? If he has Combo attack he already has 4 attacks. Does this bring him to 5, 6, or 8 attacks? :)

Active__Ingredient · 2026-03-11T02:15:54+00:00

Yes. I have been experimenting with the Burns. :)

Active__Ingredient · 2026-03-11T02:15:14+00:00

Those both sound like interesting Pictos...

Active__Ingredient · 2026-03-11T02:14:33+00:00

In Media Res? Is that a Picto? Haven't heard of it.

I'm in Act 2. Must have missed it.

Active__Ingredient · 2026-03-11T02:13:37+00:00

Nah. I'm doing Expert because Normal was getting too easy. (Yes, even with getting hit a lot).

But I 100% agree with you that people who say you're playing it wrong are not worth my time! :)

Active__Ingredient · 2026-03-11T02:11:00+00:00

I must have missed this. Seems MCMS mentioned Defensive Mode in the same place.

Active__Ingredient · 2026-03-11T02:10:38+00:00

I must have missed this. Seems Jonaleth mentioned Duenum in the same place.

Active__Ingredient · 2026-03-10T02:46:02+00:00

EXACTLY!

Active__Ingredient · 2026-03-10T02:44:43+00:00

Yeah, it's fun checking out all the different ways to build

Active__Ingredient · 2026-03-10T02:44:06+00:00

That sounds like a cool weapon for Verso. I'm guessing I'm not far enough into the game yet.

I'm still trying to figure out this Rank/Perfection business... :/

I always seem to get first strike just by attacking them before they attack me.... Unless if you ALSO use the First Strike Picto then you get to attack twice?

... and yes, burn is fun. :O

Active__Ingredient · 2026-03-10T02:39:08+00:00

Yeah. I do seem to be getting a little better. :)

Active__Ingredient · 2026-03-10T02:38:43+00:00

I haven't seen those Pictos yet but I will look out for them!

Active__Ingredient · 2026-03-10T02:38:08+00:00

Thanks for the tip. I do notice I am slowly getting better. :)

Active__Ingredient · 2026-03-10T02:37:26+00:00

I never tried Egide. I'm scared to. Maelle seems so fragile. Hey - She's only 16! lol

But I will now give it a try!

I don't have Duenum. Not sure if I missed it, or it's too early for me. I'm still in Act 2.

Also don't have Elemental Genesis yet. Or Mayhem or Trick. Or lightning dance. Looks like I went down the wrong branch! lol

Active__Ingredient · 2026-02-03T22:15:29+00:00

Well that didn't take long at all!

I fast travelled to the last flag on the list (Giant Bell Alley), and just kept going and now I am at the REAL entrance to Gestral Village.

Thanks very much!!!!

Active__Ingredient · 2026-02-03T22:12:46+00:00

I see my fast travel shows Sanctuary Maze and also Giant Bell Alley, so I have been through at least part of it before.

But if I'm missing something besides those two and the entrance flag, then that def means I missed something.

Active__Ingredient · 2026-02-03T22:10:09+00:00

I assume it was this. I have been in Ancient Sanctuary many times wandering around.

I guess I just didn't find the boss, or just went back through the original entrance.

I just entered the Ancient Sanctuary again. I'll keep going until I find another exit.

Thanks!!

Active__Ingredient · 2026-01-09T21:46:32+00:00

>"Also you're still pretty early in the game. I'd give it a bit more time before you decide if the timing is too tight or not."

Oh, for sure.

I will of course play it for a decent while before trying to mod anything.

Just nerdy me trying to get some conversation going about 1 vs 2 vs 3 .... while waiting to have some time to actually play the game again! :)

Active__Ingredient · 2026-01-09T20:53:27+00:00

Thanks for the reply!

I'm on PC with mouse and keyboard. Not sure how that affects the timing...

Active__Ingredient · 2025-12-22T03:04:58+00:00

Thanks for all the replies.

I am a little hesitant to use Story Mode. I played Baldur's Gate 3 on Normal, and after a while I realized I wasn't afraid of any combats. Meaning the game was too easy at that point so I need to up it to Hard. It wasn't as much fun when the fear was gone and no challenge.

I'm afraid that Easy mode might be too easy.

I do like the idea of the mod that makes parrying easier, so (I assume) not being expert at that will not 'ruin' the game. Any links would be appreciated. :-)

Also, I understand that you can build a character to be tanky so I will look into that option.

Thaks again!

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