Show threadJulian DayMay 3

And done.

Just an excellent game, start to finish. The story not quite as good as Dragon Warrior IV, but the overall experience better (you can control every character's actions - no extremely bad decision AI!).

The combo of Merchant, Fighter, Pilgrim was good, Merchant being a decent attacker and quick to level 20 (for becoming a sage). When I replay this, whenever that is, maybe I'll finally take a goof-off and roll into the endgame with two sages.

The best game on the NES.

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Show threadJulian DayMay 3
Hey, fuck you, dude. #dw3 #jcddw3
Show threadJulian DayMay 2
I'm going to miss this game a little once I'm done. I still think it's the best Dragon Warrior for the NES. I like it a lot more than IV. #dw3 #jcddw3
Show threadJulian DayMay 2
The old man was up early, so, I was up early. Fed all three dogs (we're corgi-sitting for our friends) and let them out, then sat down for a couple hours. Burned through most of the World of Darkness - got the scattered equipment of Tintegel, Rainbow Drop, etc. Ready to take on Zuma, though I need to grind out more levels first, need to make sure all the characters have all the spells for their classes. Had my first total KO, in the cave NW of Tintegel. #dw3 #jcddw3
Show threadJulian DayMay 1
Did the Necrogond a few days ago, and have been using the cave to grind exp a bit, because I remember Baramos being tough. And the fight was rough. Baramos attacks twice, hits like a Mack truck, and casts powerful spells. However, once you weather the first few rounds, and cast Increase/Bikill/SpeedUP/Defense, he becomes a lot less dangerous. Defeated him, returned to Aliahan, and Zoma made his appearance - entering the last phase of the game. #dw3 #jcddw3
Show threadJulian DayApr 26

Well, grinded the levels this morning. Now at around L30 with the hero. Threw the Sword of Gaia into the volcano and opened the (surprisingly dangerous) path southward. Grabbed the Sword of Thunder and Swordedge Armour from the Necrogond Cave. Still need to finish it and go through, but I'll save that for another day.

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Show threadJulian DayApr 25

Got all the orbs but one. Almost ready to tackle the Necrogond - just need to grind a bunch more levels, first.

And visited the village of the Soo (described in-game in Edinbear as "Indians", oof) and the game is giving most of the townsfolk primitive dialog (oooOOF). A different age. Hoping this is treated better in future localizations.

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Show threadJulian DayApr 23

I always remembered Final Fantasy being my sentimental favourite, Dragon Warrior IV having the ambitious converging storylines, but Dragon Warrior III being the best overall game. I think I still hold to that. There are sidequests that are totally optional, you can rebuild your party, take new classes, etc. A huge amount of choice relative to a game like Final Fantasy, where you have to basically visit everywhere and the classes and skills are far less interesting.

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Show threadJulian DayApr 23

Retrieved the green, purple, and red orbs the day before yesterday/yesterday. Grabbed the echoing flute from the Tower of Arp today. Not having any real problems with my party.

I'm at the point in the game where I don't remember any of it, it's all new. Unlike Final Fantasy (which I've replayed dozens of times) or Dragon Warrior IV (once), I don't think I've ever played Dragon Warrior III on emulator. The last time I would've played it would've been...grade seven?...on my NES.

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Show threadJulian DayApr 17
Completed Garuna Tower. Belar the Merchant had just hit level 20, and I used the Book of Satori to turn him into a Sage. Right now is my planned end-game party (for now?): Hero, Fighter, Pilgrim, Sage. #dw3 #jcddw3