Square-Enix Fan Club

[Xairmo]

Synthesize the accessory "Extreme" and just fight the beginning part of Mission 93 over and over again. As in, just fight all the Neo Shadows. You'll get 1696 EXP each time you do it and it only takes about a minute once you're good at it. (If you do the *entire* mission with that item equipped, you'll get about 6k EXP but it's reeaaally hard to do the rest with only 1HP and the amount of times I died attempting it didn't make it worth it.)

Alternatively, do the same mission with the "Double Up" accessory equipped. It has EXP Boost LV2. Doing the whole mission, once you get used to to it, takes about 3 minutes and you'll get 3828 EXP each time. (Another way is to equip something with a high critical hit ratio and do the mission that way--you might finish up with the boss a bit faster but you'll only get... 3089 EXP or something like that. I never found it overly worth it.)

:( LEVELING UP IS VERY TEDIOUS. The amount of experience you need to get from the second-to-last level to the last level is 1/5th of all the experience you've ever earned in the game which is absolutely ridiculous. DD:

WHY YES I AM PATHETIC FOR BASICALLY MEMORIZING THESE NUMBERS. 8| It just shows how long it takes lmfao.

Thanks for the Help, Erica. :D
But it still is rather tedious and time consuming and whatnot. I vow to get to Lv 100, though! >:O

So has 358/2 Days brought some new favorite characters for anyone? And I don't mean new like Xion new, I mean has 358/2 Days made anyone fond of any of the Organization Members?

 

[Crystal-Heart]

Not really. Roxas was already my favorite Organization member and tied with Sora for favorite male character for the series.

New info regarding Kingdom Hearts: Birth by Sleep. It was revealed October 7th, 2009.
BbS will feature a multiplayer mode, called Joint Struggle. It takes place in a world called the Mirage Arena. I don't know very much about it other than that you can play as Terra, Aqua, & Ven in it, all in their armor, you can even choose the same character if you so wish. I hope you can play in their normal attire as well as I like Aqua's normal look more than her armored look.
Of course this makes me speculate quite a bit. I'm fairly certain the some of the main cast may make an appearance in the multiplayer like Sora, perhaps in his KHII attire to contrast the other two current games, Riku, maybe Roxas, & King Mickey as unlockable characters.

Here is the full interview. I found it on https://www.kh2.co.uk/

Spoiler:

–We're wondering, what kind of playing style were you aiming to have in multiplayer?
Tai Yasue (hereby referred to as Yasue): We had all sorts of aims; working with friends to defeat enemies, competing, growing together, getting commands and items, and the like. The ease with which even beginners can participate in various games is one thing we included in depth, right till the end.

–How many people can play at the same time?
Yasue: Even other than the 'arena' we introduced this time, we are preparing many kinds of games that can be played in multiplayer. The number of people changes depending on the contents of that, so please wait for further news.

–Can more than one participant choose the same character?
Yasue: There are no restrictions on the character you can choose, so you can play as the same character. The world of 'Mirage Arena', which we introduced this time, has a special premise, so only here can the same type of character gather. The name of the world is a hint towards this premise.

–Please explain about Mirage Arena.
Yasue: It's a new type of world, different to the worlds in 'Kingdom Hearts' up until now. It's a mysterious place with many riddles, and we are preparing exclusive enemies and exclusive maps other than the lobby. The same type of character gathering, fighting under special rules; it's a special world, 'removed from reality'.

–Why are the figures in armour, here?
Yasue: There's a deep reason that has something to do with the story, but, it's a secret (laughs). The armour isn't only to protect the body from enemies, and that's all I'll say for now.

–Before, it had been said that single player takes about 15 hours to complete. How long do you think multiplayer lasts?
Yasue: Just like the number of people playing at once, there are many ways to enjoy multiplayer, and so to put it simply, I can't really answer that at this stage.

–Because the level of 'Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days' could be adjusted by oneself, progressed people and those who weren't could play together. What is this game like?
Yasue: In multiplayer, there is a number of kinds of games, and there are ones in which progressed people and non-progressed people can play together with the same strength, and there are ones in which they cannot. From the early stages of the game, there is contents for both people who want to play with multiplayer, and people who want to play after having made their character grow.

–Are there elements such as game rule changes, like there were in '358/2 Days'?
Yasue: The games that can be played in multiplayer are all played after first deciding rules. Even in the same game, you can enjoy completely different ways of playing depending on the rules. So that people don't get bored with it, we have prepared a great number of rules.

–Is there a network connection element, such as mission downloads?
Yasue: There aren't any plans concerning that. But, we are packing the game with enough contents for this not to be necessary.

–What will we be able to do in the demos that can be played at Tokyo Game Show 2009?
Yasue: In the demos, the story modes of Aqua, Terra and Ventus, and co-operating with other players to fight in the arena can be played. I especially want people to take notice of Aqua, who you haven't had a chance to play as until now! Aqua fights in a feminine style, completely different to that of Terra and Ventus, and you can experience a new Disney World that hasn't appeared in any 'Kingdom Hearts' until now. Also, the co-op arena battles are also very heated, and so those who can make it to the meeting place, please take the challenge! There are strong enemies which you cannot win against if you do not help each other, and so you can taste a different flavour of excitement to single play.

Oh, and of course here are some pics for Birth by Sleep, found on https://www.famitsu.com/game/coming/1228085_1407.html.

Spoiler:

 

[poke-ranger]

Birth by sleep is going to be epic. I can tell.

 

[Crystal-Heart]

That's for sure. I also found a screenshot of Joint Struggle.

Spoiler:

Oh, and I've posted some new banners. Here they are, hope you all like 'em.

Spoiler:

Sora - Kingdom Hearts II [Taken from Final Mix+ Wallpaper]

Sora - Kingdom Hearts II (Timeless River)

Sora - Kingdom Hearts II (Space Paranoids)

Sora - Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix+ (Christmas Town) [Edited from CoM Santa Sora Art]

Sora - Kingdom Hearts II (Pride Lands)

Kairi - Kingdom Hearts II [Taken from Final Mix+ Wallpaper]

Kairi - Kingdom Hearts II (School Uniform)

Riku - Kingdom Hearts II (Casual Clothes)

Roxas - Kingdom Hearts II (Casual Clothes) [Taken from Final Mix+ Wallpaper]

Namine - Kingdom Hearts II/CoM [Taken from Final Mix+ Wallpaper]

 

[.Wolfie-kun.]

Got 358/2 Days today - somehow only one left in Argos and I was so lucky to get it XD (Had a free period in school so I took advantage XD).

Enjoying so far - even though I'm not THAT far into it XD

 

[poke-ranger]

Got 358/2 Days today - somehow only one left in Argos and I was so lucky to get it XD (Had a free period in school so I took advantage XD).

Enjoying so far - even though I'm not THAT far into it XD

Lucky you! I'm gonna get it tomorrow!

Apparently its a bit grodgey <<<if thats the right word, to start with. Once you get past that, its meant to be amazing. this is just from what i've heard around the interwebs...

 

[A Pixy]

Why haven't I joined this yet? Got 358/2 Days on Sunday, treating me nicely. Although, I would like to know how it's Organization XIII if there are XIV members (you learn it at the beginning of the game, heck, it's even in the ad, it's not a spoiler).

I'd like to join.

Spoiler:

Currently looking for 'Usual Spot'. Can I get some assistance?

 

[wee187]

The "Usual Spot" is a reference from KH2, but in 358/2 Days the area is called "Under the Tracks" in Twilight Town.

 

[Crystal-Heart]

Why haven't I joined this yet? Got 358/2 Days on Sunday, treating me nicely. Although, I would like to know how it's Organization XIII if there are XIV members (you learn it at the beginning of the game, heck, it's even in the ad, it's not a spoiler).

I'd like to join.

Spoiler:

Currently looking for 'Usual Spot'. Can I get some assistance?

The Usual Spot is behind the only chain-link gate in Twilight Town.

You learn during 358/2 Days why it stays as Organization XIII instead of XIV.

Welcome to the Club
~Member List Updated~

 

[poke-ranger]

Just bought it! AAH! The visuals are AMAZING! How did they get all that on a DS cartridge?

The bad news is, I now have no money :'( lol

 

[A Pixy]

Just bought it! AAH! The visuals are AMAZING! How did they get all that on a DS cartridge?

The bad news is, I now have no money :'( lol

I know!? I was shocked, it's like FFVII all over again. Sorry Mario Hoops and 64DS, this game is the best looking DS game to date. I love looking at that opening cutscene every now and then. Just plain win.

I wonder how it would feel if my heart really was a battle ground.

 

[+Roxas+]

may i join
and i need help making a hack about kingdom hearts?

 

[Crystal-Heart]

No problem, you're added.
~Member List Updated~

I don't know much about hacking. Although I think hacking one of the PS2 KHs would be hard, GBA CoM would be the easiest.

 

[Gummy]

I'm also loving the visuals in this game. I expected something good seeing as it is Square Enix, but this went beyond my expectations with the cutscenes. I just wish they didn't skip when you closed your DS. D:

 

[wee187]

I'm really happy. I got Dual Wield~ which was actually mildly disappointing. In the story mode of the game, Roxas 1-hit kills the Neoshadows in the WtNW, yet if you go in Mission Mode and access Duel Wield that way, he doesn't one-hit kill them at all. It's just the same-ish strength as Ultimate Gear, which still is pretty nice. And then as the last fight, you don't actually face

Spoiler:

Riku, but rather an Anti-Riku, who comes much stronger physically and faster as well.

Also, for anyone looking for Heart Points, I've found redoing Mission 49 over and over again to prove nice, as you get around 600 Heart Points per round. Multiply that by 3-ish~ for completing the mission 100%, that's around 900-1000 Heart Points per mission, which takes 5-8 minutes each.

I'm just starting my second playthrough of Days now, although it's no longer my main focus anymore, just a portable pwnage device. Before I drop it though, I will be unlocking Sora and Mickey. Although now I've moved onto more playing KH2FM+ and FFXII IZJS again.

 

[Cherrim]

In mission mode, all enemies have about three times the HP. :( That's why it takes more than one hit to kill them.

 

[wee187]

Well instead of OHKO, it's more like 5-7 full combos per Neoshadow. =\ that's quite a bit, but still fun to control Dual Wield. ^.^

 

[Crystal-Heart]

Oh my gosh! I'm gonna have to buy this after I get a job! It is so awesome.
Its made of stainless steel, 43" long, wood handle wrapped in faux leather, and a zinc guard & pommel! I dunno if its sharp or anything, although I hope its not.

Spoiler:

 

[Cherrim]

Well instead of OHKO, it's more like 5-7 full combos per Neoshadow. =\ that's quite a bit, but still fun to control Dual Wield. ^.^

Haha, well I wouldn't know. I find Roxas ridiculously boring to use in Multiplayer since you're stuck with him all through the story. :P I think the only time I ever used him was to do a really easy mission while dual-wielding to see if it worked. XD;

 

[Rokusasu]

@___@ Two days, and I have nearly completed story mode.

This game depresses me. XD