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Has anyone played any of the Monster Hunter games?

I got Freedom Unite a few days ago to see what all the fuss was about and it's really addictive xD

It's one of those games that are really hard but never get boring!
It's huge too,it must have like 200+ hours of gameplay for some people.

Does anyone else play this? and what do you think about it?

2009-07-19 20:02:00

Author:
Dexiro

Posts: 2100

Has anyone played any of the Monster Hunter games?

Just looked it up on youtube looks like an awesome game, exactly like the ones I dream off. Shame I dont have ps3 although I was going to save up for one with swagbucks.
I have a few questions though: Are you allowed to roam around everywhere all you want and when you want to accept quests you just talk to someone or accept it?. I supposing you level throughout the game, what is the maximum level?

2009-07-19 20:57:00

Author:
ecowarrior

Posts: 137

It's a psp game, is that what you meant?

I wouldn't call it a free roaming game, there's a load of different areas and you go directly to whichever one you've accepted a quest for.
I love exploration so i would of prefered it to be open-world but honestly it's just as good the way it is

I don't think there's a level up system either. It's much more based on strategy

You're given one of each weapon to start with, and you have to have to learn how to use each one and decide which will be most effective against a specific monster.
Then you become more powerful by creating more powerful weapons and armour.

2009-07-19 21:09:00

Author:
Dexiro

Posts: 2100

I got a lend of Freedom Unite off a friend. It's good enough, not really excellent but definitely good. The fact that almost everything that you collect has some use or another beyond just selling it for money is excellent. It has a fairly high learning curve but is ok once you get used to it. I find it pretty frustrating and difficult at times to be honest and some of the early quests (after the training quests) just aren't worth your time and effort to complete. Though maybe they are there just so you can grind and collect money and find items.

Also it seems that stuff that you need to make weapons and armour are pretty rare but maybe I just didn't play it for long enough.

It is definitely fun but I think it's one of those games that I really would prefer to have on PS3 as opposed to PSP. Pity the PS3 game was cancelled, I would almost definitely have bought it.

Taking on 3/4 of the raptor type things is pretty tough and is made all the tougher when a **** boar comes out of nowhere and mows you down from behind. There is quite a bit of running away, healing and coming back for more. This is no easy game! But I think once you get used to it it would become much more enjoyable and rewarding.

It's not really free-roaming but once you receive a quest you go out "into the wild" so-to-speak and once there you are free to roam wherever you want. There are loads of animals you can kill if you want or leave alone if you want.

Take the name of the game to heart, you really play the role of a hunter and the hardships and necessities that come with that are present. If in a cold region you'll need a Warm Drink to stay warm otherwise you stamina will decrease. Every action in the game expends stamina so a decrease in your highest possible stamina really can make life hard. You must prepare everything you will need for each hunt though usually your weapon, some traps, a few paintballs, a few warm drinks, some healthpacks, some food (and perhaps a roasting spit) will get you by. I didn't get very far though so maybe it gets harder.

Anyway it is an enjoyable game, I think it could be excellent when playing ad-hoc with friends. Hopefully the PSP party thing for the PS3 will come to Europe soon after the US.

2009-07-19 21:17:00

Author:
Burrich

Posts: 1018

It's a psp game, is that what you meant?

I don't think there's a level up system either. It's much more based on strategy

2009-07-19 21:17:00

Author:
ecowarrior

Posts: 137

...

Yeah it can be really hard to begin with

The first few quests are really easy, there's about 5 of them in addition to the training quests that teach you the basics of gathering, basic combat and gives you some practice with the different weapon types.

You have to make sure you're getting quests from the Village Chief though.
A lot of new people go straight to the gathering hall, which are generally a lot harder.

If the first quest you did involved hunting a monster then you were probably getting them from the wrong guy

Some monsters are really hard though, i'm only doing 2* quests and i can barely kill any of them!

2009-07-19 21:32:00

Author:
Dexiro

Posts: 2100

**** just did a 1* quest and it turned out to be... different than I was expecting. Got absolutely destroyed!

2009-07-19 23:22:00

Author:
Burrich

Posts: 1018

**** just did a 1* quest and it turned out to be... different than I was expecting. Got absolutely destroyed!

If you're getting killed on 1* quests then you're getting your quests from the wrong person

Get your quests from the old guy (village chief) next to the fire to the right of the gathering hall

Most of the 1* quests are just easy things like gathering materials

2009-07-19 23:45:00

Author:
Dexiro

Posts: 2100

2009-07-20 01:10:00

Author:
Burrich

Posts: 1018

Well I got this one star quest from the village chief and it was just getting 3 Popo tongues from those mammoth things (quest 4/5 I think). Only instead of being in area one they were up the mountain a bit. So when I find them (in area 6 I think), this cut-scene plays and shows them running into another area and this massive lizard-dragon thing drops from the sky and proceeds to completely own me. Each hit took off about half my health!

Oh yeah i remember that xD

You don't have to kill it, just avoid it.
The second time i went up into the mountains it wasn't there,
I think it might of been an introduction into what happens when you die

2009-07-20 01:34:00

Author:
Dexiro

Posts: 2100

2009-07-20 11:34:00

Author:
BasketSnake

Posts: 2391

I played 180 hours on freedom 2 and then when unite came out on the 26th of june me and my freinds went into store and bought 5 copies now on the 20th july I have ammassed 150 hours. I have played it every day and still will. BTW it has more than 200+ hours because of the fact you need to repeat quests. In Japan most people have ammassed over 1000 hours sonstantly playing it. I really wished it had more western appeal but i love it.

2009-07-20 12:09:00

Author:
robotiod

Posts: 2662

You need to be a manly man to play this game.

I just soloed my way to HR 7, starting on the G rank quests.

2009-07-21 09:45:00

Author:
Pinkcars

Posts: 380

G rank quests are hard by yourself so I wish you the best of luck.

2009-07-21 11:03:00

Author:
robotiod

Posts: 2662

I've been playing for 30 hours and i'm still stuck on the 2* quests and HR1 o_o

2009-07-21 15:39:00

Author:
Dexiro

Posts: 2100

I'm a bit puzzled as I've heard that Monster Hunter 2G and Monster Hunter Freedom Unite are the newest or best ones. But which one do you think is better in your opinion?

2009-07-21 17:21:00

Author:
ecowarrior

Posts: 137

I'm a bit puzzled as I've heard that Monster Hunter 2G and Monster Hunter Freedom Unite are the newest or best ones. But which one do you think is better in your opinion?

I haven't played it before, but i've just searched it and apparently Freedom Unite is an expansion of Freedom 2.

So Freedom Unite is the same game but with a lot more stuff

It's definatly the newest one too, it only came out a few weeks ago!

Oh i've just found out that 2G is the Japanese name for Freedom Unite

2009-07-21 17:58:00

Author:
Dexiro

Posts: 2100

I haven't played it before, but i've just searched it and apparently Freedom Unite is an expansion of Freedom 2.

So Freedom Unite is the same game but with a lot more stuff

It's definatly the newest one too, it only came out a few weeks ago!

Oh i've just found out that 2G is the Japanese name for Freedom Unite

So if I wanted monster hunter I should get Freedom 2 then Freedom Unite 2

2009-07-21 18:31:00

Author:
ecowarrior

Posts: 137

I've got 40 hours play and I'm on 5* quests

2009-07-21 19:09:00

Author:
creelers

Posts: 275

So if I wanted monster hunter I should get Freedom 2 then Freedom Unite 2

You don't have to,although your MHF2 save file can be carried onto Unite.

2009-07-21 19:10:00

Author:
creelers

Posts: 275

So if I wanted monster hunter I should get Freedom 2 then Freedom Unite 2

Well for a start Freedom Unite 2 doens't exist

And Freedom Unite isn't a sequel to Freedom 2, it's an expansion

It has everything that Freedom 2 has but with a lot more stuff!

2009-07-21 19:16:00

Author:
Dexiro

Posts: 2100

On 2* quests. Collected everything I could for a while but sometimes it's nice to just bypass all the herb collecting and fishing and just get that **** Giadrome. I hate the way they keep attacking you when you're down but at the same time it's more realistic that way. Really do like the game. Lock on and strafing would be nice but would probably remove some of the challenge.

One thing I don't like is that the item you cut from the corpses is random. I'd prefer it if you could pick which part you'd like to harvest. I really want to make my next sword and shield but am missing a few key items

2009-07-22 00:48:00

Author:
Burrich

Posts: 1018

Yeah you really have to think of the monsters as if they were real sometimes

For example the Yian Kut-Ku has large ears, so you can stun it by using anything that produces a loud noise.
There loads of things that you have to take into account, some more obvious than others.

Other times though you just have to observe their attacks and work out how to avoid them.

There are lots of resources within the game that give you hints on things like their attacks and other characteristics if you need any help

2009-07-22 01:05:00

Author:
Dexiro

Posts: 2100

Lol, I'm a big MH fan, I should probably help some of you sometime. I got Portable 2nd G from my friend, and then got an English patch for it, so I got a long headstart on you guys, haha. Now, the key to MH is to have a lot of foresight. Learn to dodge attacks, and get a good feel of the game. Also, you oughta learn about each monster's elemental weaknesses, that's a nice bonus also. The best way to do that is just find a guide on the internet. It really isn't cheating, because it kind of isn't fair that you won't know their weaknesses until you kill one, carve their body parts and unlock their armour and check the armour's elemental advantages.

Another thing is to use jewels on your armour. Once you unlock them, make jewels that increase your skills that you need most for your armour and weapon set. For example, a powerful weapon that has loses sharpness quickly should have the Artisan skill (your sharpness becomes one level higher, green becomes blue, etc.) or the Sword Sharpener skill, which makes you sharpen your weapon with one stroke of a whetstone, instead of the normal four strokes.

Finally, bring lots of potions and extra supplys to make MORE potions when you run out. Since you can only hold 10, you can carry supplies to make up to 10 more. The recipe for a potion is Herb + Honey. To combine something, you just go into the Combine menu under Items. I'll buy United so I can start out again and give you guys a little more in-depth help. If you have any questions about the game (since the game is very complex to get a firm grip to), just send a PM or something, I should be able to help you out.

2009-07-26 17:24:00

Author:
Xenifus

Posts: 306

The recipe for a potion is herb + blue mushroom, Mega potion is honey + potion.

2009-07-26 18:37:00

Author:
creelers

Posts: 275

The recipe for a potion is herb + blue mushroom, Mega potion is honey + potion.

Yeah it goes over the potions recipe in a training mission i think

The problem is i have no materials or money to get potions because i spend too much time combining things to fill my combine list - it's probably my favourite part of the game

2009-07-26 18:55:00

Author:
Dexiro

Posts: 2100

Hey i'm HR9 now woo over 200 hours played aswell

2009-08-01 13:46:00

Author:
robotiod

Posts: 2662

Yeah it goes over the potions recipe in a training mission i think

The problem is i have no materials or money to get potions because i spend too much time combining things to fill my combine list - it's probably my favourite part of the game

Yeah, I was just correcting someone, and the combing is a huge part of the game as well as killing monsters

2009-08-01 18:35:00

Author:
creelers

Posts: 275

Yeah, my bad.

In the most recent times of playing MH with my friend, we're normally using cwcheats so we can get some instant action, so I forgot the exact recipe for the two potions and got them mixed, lol. No, I am not a cheater -- only I used cwcheats to restore my character from Freedom 2 to Portable 2nd G.

2009-08-02 02:51:00

Author:
Xenifus

Posts: 306

I'm quite disappointed, since I saw the MH3 trailer on Gametrailers...
I wonder, beside Japan, how many people will buy this game.
It should have been multiplat

2009-08-02 06:37:00

Author:
OmegaSlayer

Posts: 5112

I did try Monster Hunter 2 before my PSP broke. I loved the tutorial and early missions, but when it opened up it got crazy hard, to the point of being almost impossible it felt. It just felt like I could not control the camera well enough to be able to understand what was going on.

I remember there were rumours that the next Monster Hunter after this was going to be on the Wii only. I can see a lot of people howling about that idea though.

2009-08-03 15:49:00

Author:
Elbee23

Posts: 1280

I loved the tutorial and early missions, but when it opened up it got crazy hard, to the point of being almost impossible it felt. It just felt like I could not control the camera well enough to be able to understand what was going on.

That's just when the game starts to get good.

I think the problem for new players is that they run at the monster and think they can just hack it to death. Monster Hunter is all about watching the creatures and learning their patterns. You attack when you see an opening and then roll out of harms way. I remember my first Kut-ku fight on the PS2, ran up, got in a few hits, got hit by the tail and sent into a wall, camera went bonkers and I never got up again!

The camera was improved quite a bit when near walls in Monster Hunter Freedom, and once you learn how the game works it's not a problem.

I remember there were rumours that the next Monster Hunter after this was going to be on the Wii only. I can see a lot of people howling about that idea though.

I think they'll continue to support the PSP, at least I hope so...as much as I love Monster Hunter I won't get a Wii to play it...at least I don't think I will!

2009-08-03 18:16:00

Author:
fullofwin

Posts: 1214

If they released ad-hoc party I'd try it. Just by reading comments from people you can tell it's much more fun to play with others. If I'm not mistaken that xlink stuff is availible on the pc but I've not tried it.

Ad-hoc party is actually available to anyone..... there's just a mildly annoying process you must go through to get it.

Worth it, though. I was surprised at how well it works! No trouble at all playing with people from different areas of the US, or just friends that live nearby. Little if any lag, most of the time.

As for Monster Hunter itself, Im a HUGE fan. Total fanboy, even.

As is basically everyone else I know. Around my area that game gets played an awful lot.

I think my ONLY real complaint is the simple fact that the camera likes to try to go up my guy's nose sometimes..... but I cant even blame the game too much for this. If the PSP had a 2nd analog stick, controlling the camera would be alot easier, but instead, the camera controls are on the Dpad, which is on the same side as the stick..... so it's very hard to move around AND move the camera at the same time.

Either way though, the game is just brilliant. It IS hard to get started on, when you're just starting out, since they give you total JUNK as far as weapons and armor goes.... but that gets better as you go along.

This one definitely isnt for casual players though. Takes alot of time to really get anywhere.

Either way though..... I personally think it's absolutely grand. One of my favorite games of all time.

2009-08-10 11:53:00

Author:
Bridget

Posts: 334

can someone help me, i played the original for a little and really didn't like it, are the others better then the original, should i give it another go? Otherwise i don't see all the fuss

2009-08-11 04:32:00

Author:
Frank-the-Bunny

Posts: 1246

Theres a demo if you want to try it out, but i don't recommend it because it throws you into the deep end and puts you against some of the hardest monsters xD
It almost made me decide not to buy it!

I read a load of reviews though and decided to buy it anyway and it's really fun

2009-08-11 08:55:00

Author:
Dexiro

Posts: 2100

Before i bought the game i already new i was getting it i was a big fan of freedom 1 and 2 so this was a no brainer i downloadwd the demo for fun and completed it without my character fainting once.

It really doesn't show you what the game is about though so i don't reccomend it.

2009-08-11 09:43:00

Author:
robotiod

Posts: 2662

I was told that the monsters on the demo were G class which are the hardest ones, i can't even beat 2* monsters on the real thing

2009-08-11 09:48:00

Author:
Dexiro

Posts: 2100

They are the G class monsters but they are weak. they are actually just 1star 2star and 3star quests but with the monsters from g rank. BTW g rank isn't that hard when you have the right equipment i have been soloing G class.

2009-08-11 10:07:00

Author:
robotiod

Posts: 2662

I got this game yesterday. And Wow! It's awesome, but oh so hard!

2009-08-12 22:10:00

Author:
noddle111

Posts: 174

I just tried online using PS3 and adhoc party...very cool! Really worked great, I was totally un-prepared for a G-Rank Black Diablos, but the other 2 guys were really good and managed to capture it (I manage to not die a 3rd time!) I'll definitely try that again, but I'll stick with lower HR until I get a better armor set (was using a Kirin set and the G-Rank Diablos in rage mode killed me in 1 hit).

2009-08-13 02:52:00

Author:
fullofwin

Posts: 1214

Pardon my reviving an old thread. Better than making a new one right?

I have been hunting since 04. Many great times and great friends. I currently play Unite on Ad-hoc party. I've been at hr9 for ages now, just messing around with the lower rankers. I might be going for my Ukanlos Urgent sometime during the week so if anyone feels like helping hit me up.

If you're still to low a rank to join I'll be more than willing to set aside some time and help out. I've currently taken up a supportive role for helping rookies. My current armor is Khezu Z with the Darkness Darkblade GS. I have the armor gemmed for Wide Area+2, HGE, and sharpening skl inc.

2009-09-08 02:40:00

Author:
4wheel

Posts: 511

Thanks for the bump actually i forgot i had this game xD

I think i might start again because last time i've wasted way too much money on expensive ingredients to combine

I can't do any of the missions so i just fill my combine list!

2009-09-08 15:18:00

Author:
Dexiro

Posts: 2100

I'm HR9 now

Got full Garagu X and full G rank Chemelos full Rathian and Hypnotrice G rank gunner armor as well

Although my weapons arn't too great, my best weapons are the Blacksmith hammer, Fatalis dual blades Akantor Bow and the Heartshot bow 3. I've also did all the elder quests 5* and above and am doing all of Neokhts.

2009-09-08 18:35:00

Author:
creelers

Posts: 275

I've been playing since the PS2 version...but sadly I still consider myself a newb!

Just got to HR9 over the weekend (beat yama with 32 seconds left w/azure ogre sword). Currently trying to make Chaotic Order to replace my Juggernaut hammer. I'll definitely be up for trying Ad-hoc party again soon!

2009-09-08 18:54:00

Author:
fullofwin

Posts: 1214

http://www.capcom-unity.com/monster_hunter/go/thread/view/7451/14675745/Official_AdHoc_Party_Tutorial_Thread?num=10&pg=1

So..who's up for some adhoc party on Unite?

I'm currently at HR5 and I primarily use a gunlance.
I'm also up to the 7* urgent village quest.

2009-09-10 21:01:00

Author:
Asbestos101

Posts: 1114

I just finished, I'm helping my friend get his 2nd char Naruga(Narga for those of you who didn't know the Japanesse name) gunner armor.

Might be back on in an hour or so. Usually host rooms in World J, Lobby 13.

2009-09-11 01:18:00

Author:
4wheel

Posts: 511

lololo I've played monster hunter freedom unite for 210 hours now!

it's freaking awesome, but it's a bit hard because i can only do single player :/

I have to get adhoc party working as quick as possible xD

So yeahh.... it's just plain awesomeness!

2009-09-14 16:39:00

Author:
Yarbone

Posts: 3036

I played a TON of ad-hoc this weekend...it was great. Highly recommend it...grinding the g quests solo is a chore.

-B

2009-09-14 16:57:00

Author:
fullofwin

Posts: 1214

sooo....

i just want to be sure. I need:

-wired connection for my PS3
-Japanese PSN account
-Latest firmware PSP

Right? :O

2009-09-14 17:28:00

Author:
Yarbone

Posts: 3036

Yup that's right. Not sure what PSP firmware version is actually required though...I'm using 5.51.

I really wish they'd localize ad-hoc party already...shouldn't be too difficult...I don't know what half the options/menus are for...and the X/O being reversed is super annoying!

2009-09-14 18:18:00

Author:
fullofwin

Posts: 1214

alrighty then thanks.

I think I'll make a lot more progress when hunt some monsters online.

I've got full Khezu S armor right now, with a True Devil Slicer.

I'd say i'm on my way

2009-09-14 19:03:00

Author:
Yarbone

Posts: 3036

Quest Name: Black Phalanges
Reward: 27000z
Location: Old Desert
Main Monsters: 2 Black Diablos
Chance of Victory: Not likely >:}
HR7 and up only.

Any takers?

2009-09-14 20:00:00

Author:
4wheel

Posts: 511

i'm only HR2...

I seriously need to do some quests online >_>

I'm at the 2 monoblos quest right now... 7* village urgent :/

I almost killed the second monoblos, but then I died! D:

I sometimes have the feeling I wanna smash my PSP >_<

2009-09-14 21:01:00

Author:
Yarbone

Posts: 3036

4wheel,

When will you be on? I'll help, I need just 1 more horn for a final hammer upgrade. If we get 4 it's not so bad...I've done this one a couple of times...it did take me almost the full 50 mins first time solo.

2009-09-14 22:21:00

Author:
fullofwin

Posts: 1214

I really don't know when I will be on, I'll just post here when i've got everything working, k?

2009-09-15 06:11:00

Author:
Yarbone

Posts: 3036

I usually hop on around 4 pm EST. I mostly stay on till 7pm.

2009-09-15 17:55:00

Author:
4wheel

Posts: 511

Yay, i just cleared the dual monoblos quest!

So yeah, i've got the 8* quests now. I want to be able to fight Nargacuga xD He just looks plain awesome!

2009-09-15 18:53:00

Author:
Yarbone

Posts: 3036

Still all lonely stuck at 2*

Started a new game yesterday so i can get to where i was again but without wasting all of my money.

2009-09-15 19:25:00

Author:
Dexiro

Posts: 2100

Dexiro, not sure why you had to start over...easy enough to get more money/pokke points, etc. and keep your char/equip, just redo some quests with the same char. I take it you don't have a PS3/can't get ad-hoc party?

Yarbone, congrats, the dual quests can be a challege until you get better equips. Narga is very cool, I like his armor (f). Tried the dual narga guild quest the other day...the other hunters all got themselves incapacitated so we failed...shouldn't have tried to fight them in the same area.

I'll be happy to help you when you get ad-hoc setup.

4wheel, 7 pm EST is a problem...I usually don't get home by then...maybe some weekend. I find most people playing MHFU are in world J lobby 50...do people find you when to create a room in lobby 13?

2009-09-15 21:35:00

Author:
fullofwin

Posts: 1214

oh, and i also got a monoblos heart for the first time

Don't know what i'm gonna use it for, but it seems to be a rare item xD

fullofwin - too bad about the narga, it's really hard to fight 2 monsters in the same area. On the monoblos quest both monoblos didn't come in the same area so yeah, that was a real relieve >_<

btw... i used alot of tricks like sonic bombs and shock traps, cause i would get pwnd pretty hard if didn't do that.

2009-09-15 21:43:00

Author:
Yarbone

Posts: 3036

Sorry but I think im getting this soon and I need to fully understand XD
I can just get monster hunter freedom unite (2?) and beable to play it even though its an expansion.

Also you were talking about playing online i need japanese ps3 account or somin???What is that about...btw I do have ps3.
Thanks

2009-09-24 19:25:00

Author:
ecowarrior

Posts: 137

It's not an expansion it's an upgrade!

Kind of like what Pokemon Platinum is to Diamond and Pearl, they're the same game but with a lot of new stuff and refined gameplay.

2009-09-24 20:29:00

Author:
Dexiro

Posts: 2100

Considering Dex answered the expansion question. I'll take the Ad-hoc one.

To play MHFU 'online' you need to create a JPN PSN account. Why you ask? Because the Ad-hoc Party Program is in open beta form and only available on the JPN PS store. Once you have the Program downloaded you can just delete the JPN account if you feel like it.

EDIT: Alright, checked it out for ya, as well as anyone else having trouble finding it. When the JPN PS store loads head down to the 7th option (Should have both PS3 & PSP in the title). Click it and you'll be brought to a 7 item page, the 3rd item (A green box with stick figures and a house) is the Ad-hoc Party Program. Start downloading it and once it's done you're good to go! If you don't know how to make JPN PSN heres a vid to help.
YouTube - Tutorial: Making a Japanese PSN account using your PS3

2009-09-24 20:55:00

Author:
4wheel

Posts: 511

I have finished unite hr 9 and totally completed i broke my psp though doing it lol getting a new one soon.

2009-09-25 09:54:00

Author:
robotiod

Posts: 2662

I don't have a psp so I tried out the new Wii game. Good grief that game is addictive. I got it yesterday and I don't think I've been able to take my eyes off the screen for more then 10 minutes yet.

2009-09-25 14:20:00

Author:
Kefkaas

Posts: 86

My oh my, let this go quiet for awhile. Since Kefka brought up Tri, anyone else have intentions on getting it? I've been a MH fan since 04 so I'm definitely getting it when it hits NA.

For those of you who haven't seen the opening, enjoy.
YouTube - Monster Hunter 3 Tri Intro

2009-10-04 23:58:00

Author:
4wheel

Posts: 511

I've been thinking about getting a PSP mainly for this game. I had the PS2 game and loved it. But tell me, how exactly do you go online? I think someone said you need a wired PS3 connection, is that right?

Oh, and about Tri, I'm not sure I'll get it, because there's a subscription fee for online play, which is lame.

2009-10-05 01:56:00

Author:
BassDeluxe

Posts: 984

Yes, you'll need to be wired to play with the Ad-Hoc Party. Someone posted a tutorial a few pages back that also said you needed a 40gig or higher ps3 because the 20 lacks wifi or something like that. The video I posted should help you get a JPN account and where to find the program.

As for how to use it. Heres an old guide on how to manuever around the Ad-Hoc Party Menu.
http://boardsus.playstation.com/playstation/board/message?board.id=monster_hunter&thread.id=217275
World J is where English speakers gather, the most used lobby is 50 but they're all pretty much only used by english speakers(Outside of J will be Japanese speaking players though).

2009-10-05 04:42:00

Author:
4wheel

Posts: 511

I intend to try ad-hoc party later.

2009-10-05 06:56:00

Author:
BasketSnake

Posts: 2391

I'm finally starting to find this game really addictive xD

Just as i thought it was about to start consuming my life though my friends got me addicted to anime and now that's stealing my free time instead.

I'm not playing MH much at the moment but i'm at least at the point where i can pick it up and play it whenever i feel like it - kind of excited to be finally starting the 3* quests

2009-10-05 08:13:00

Author:
Dexiro

Posts: 2100

I'm waiting for god eater and maybe buying that. The gods look cooler and it has lock-on and seems faster and less sluggish.

2009-10-05 17:19:00

Author:
Unknown User

I'm waiting for god eater and maybe buying that. The gods look cooler and it has lock-on and seems faster and less sluggish.

Thanks for sharing. Monster Hunter is not the least bit sluggish...it's just not a game that will appeal to folks that expect to kill everything just by hitting X repeatedly.

2009-10-05 18:14:00

Author:
fullofwin

Posts: 1214

Thanks for sharing. Monster Hunter is not the least bit sluggish...it's just not a game that will appeal to folks that expect to kill everything just by hitting X repeatedly. I played MH PSP demo on PSN. I dont mind puzzle etc. but the walking was so SLOW. It made me bored even tho i was fighting monsters. The lack of lock on made it i kept having to hit L to centre camera which was annoying imo

2009-10-05 18:27:00

Author:
Unknown User

I played MH PSP demo on PSN. I dont mind puzzle etc. but the walking was so SLOW. It made me bored even tho i was fighting monsters. The lack of lock on made it i kept having to hit L to centre camera which was annoying imo

You hold R1 to run. When you are on a quest running slowly depletes your stamina bar (unless you've taken a power/mega juice).

The camera does take getting used to, I rarely if ever use L1 these days and instead control the camera using my index finger and d-pad.

It takes quite a few hours before you'll "get" Monster Hunter...for me it was killing a Kut-Ku on the PS2 version about 8 hours in. The demo doesn't really do it justice...not that I recommend you give it another go, doesn't sound like your thing...

2009-10-05 20:29:00

Author:
fullofwin

Posts: 1214

MH Tri looks... well, as much of a MH fan I am, I just don't want it. I hate Wii. Every good game ends up in disappointment.

2009-10-05 20:39:00

Author:
Xenifus

Posts: 306

I played MH PSP demo on PSN.

Bad move!! xD

That demo should be destroyed, it just scares new players away!
I almost didn't buy it after playing that but the MH forum persuaded me to get it anyway

The controls aren't great but most of it is part of the gameplay.
I don't like how triangle is the attack button but Japanese controls are always weird, and you kind of get used to it.

The camera though kind of becomes part of the gameplay once you get used to it, and the lack of a lock-on system definatly is.
It's really more of a strategy game that forces you to do more than just lock on and spam the attack button, you have to learn how to keep your enemy in view and learn their attacks etc.

If you have the patience to get past the first few hurdles it becomes really addictive!
(and the full game doesn't start off anywhere near as hard as the demo

)

2009-10-05 22:00:00

Author:
Dexiro

Posts: 2100

@Xenifus
I know what ya mean and it does seem different at points, but from the gameplay videos I've seen, as well as the comments of friends who imported the game it seems to be all good so far.

@Paddy
It seems like MH isn't your cup-o-tea. At least you gave it a shot, but I agree with Dex, the demo is tar. It dumbs down the difficulty to what you really face. Even from the ps2 days the camera has always been a gripe for people who first try it. Thanks for giving it a chance.

@Everyone
http://www.capcom-unity.com/monster_hunter/go/thread/view/7451/20254369/Is_this_true_Regarding_Online_Fees
The 'leak'(Using that term loosely) has not been confirmed, but it's always fun to have some rumor to speculate about.

Enjoy,
-4wheel

2009-10-05 22:30:00

Author:
4wheel

Posts: 511

Hmm what about xlink? I don't think I can get a wired PS3 connection, so how does xlink work? Is there a tutorial that you guys know of?

2009-10-06 00:59:00

Author:
BassDeluxe

Posts: 984

Shimmerweed of gamefaqs is a god at kickin. just look at the evidence. he never hacks. he can prove it.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rWku4F3LVfw
a lao down.

Biscuit__ did a crimson fatalis :O
http://img143.imageshack.us/img143/3536/snap002os2.png

2009-11-16 00:07:00

Author:
XxWormholexX

Posts: 101

Wow this game just got 100x better!

When i first began the game it's a bit meh, struggling through battles with the same old equiptment. I got to the Khezu though and it was more about improving damage than technique because i kept running out of time.

I spent ages farming materials for this awesome greatsword though and it was completly worth it xD
I've gone from something that only just gets me through the easiest monsters to something that kills them all in a few hits!

You get a real sense of accomplishment... you put in the hard work and get an awesome sword in return

Now to finally get rid of this Khezu!

2009-11-23 09:17:00

Author:
Dexiro

Posts: 2100

Yeah, there's nothing like that sense of accomplishment to push you over that last hilltop. Or when you see the effectiveness of your style effect those you play with, such as mastering the Hunting Horn's mix of offense and support.

So anyone pick up the recently released english version of adhoc party?

2009-11-24 18:46:00

Author:
4wheel

Posts: 511

Pardon the double post, got a Tri update concerning the online mode.

http://multiplayerblog.mtv.com/2009/10/22/monster-hunter-tri-ditches-friend-codes-on-wii/

Capcom Community Specialist Shawn Baxter confirmed that, like the Japanese release of "Monster Hunter Tri", the US version will be hosted on Capcom-owned servers rather than Nintendo's. American players will be able to go online directly from the game's menu. Friend lists and other multiplayer information will be specific to "Monster Hunter Tri."

2009-12-03 14:32:00

Author:
4wheel

Posts: 511

There are no good players on the american version of ad hoc party. i ended up going back to the japanese one the other day.

Being a HR9 and always playing with HR6's is very annoying.

2009-12-03 15:02:00

Author:
robotiod

Posts: 2662

There are no good players on the american version of ad hoc party. i ended up going back to the japanese one the other day.

Being a HR9 and always playing with HR6's is very annoying.

I noticed that there were a lot less people in general and decided to stick with the Japan server for the time being as well. I assume this will change in time, people should rank up quickly if they play online...of course getting good requires that you reach HR9 solo!

At this point I can get around the menus just fine so not being in english isn't a big deal...also I haven't been playing MH much recently...too many other games.

2009-12-03 19:01:00

Author:
fullofwin

Posts: 1214

Yeah, I noticed that too. I'm sticking with the english one though. I've always enjoyed helping other players rank up, plus I've started on my 2nd character and it's hard to find someone willing to do those boring 3-6* quests when everyone is HR9.

EDIT: Capcom announced the winner of the design a weapon contest for the NA/EU release of Tri. Here are the winning weapons.

http://www.capcom-unity.com/snow_infernus/blog/2009/12/02/monster_hunter_tri_design_a_weapon_contest_winner

The Switch Axe titled "Sinister Saint" and the Greatsword titled "Lion's Bane."

Congrats to the winners, I look forward to unlocking both of those weapons come spring.

2009-12-04 01:24:00

Author:
4wheel

Posts: 511

I used to be a well-known member in the community of Monster Hunter (before it turned into sh#t), but I basically completely left the entire scene/franchise a couple of months ago.

The sheer amount of money I could've made if I would've worked all those hours instead of playing this franchise... Dear god :/

Played almost all of them (MHP2ndG instead of MHF2: Unite and I didn't play (well, tried) MHF:O due to me not willing to pay on a monthly basis with a creditcard).

It's nice to see that this franchise is finally getting the attention it deserves

Too bad I'm completely done with Monster Hunter (might change again if they decide to create a PS3 version).

My MHP2ndG characters:

Neotha
http://img61.imageshack.us/img61/9443/snap002cx4.png
(ported from MHF2)

Miano
http://img5.imageshack.us/img5/5641/set010fr6.png

http://img92.imageshack.us/img92/8897/spambu7.png

Edit: PS: Do you guys have the Corn Gunlance? Get it; it's awesome.
http://img339.imageshack.us/img339/7204/corntd6.png

2009-12-04 02:31:00

Author:
ffha

Posts: 48

I used to see you around the SoC from time to time. I know what you mean though, I find myself playing less and less now. I'll probably take a break until Tri hits, if only to keep from burning out on the series. As for the Corn Gunlance, yeah I got it too. It's always funny to hear the reactions of players when you walk into the gathering hall with it.

2009-12-04 03:11:00

Author:
4wheel

Posts: 511

2009-12-04 05:16:00

Author:
ffha

Posts: 48

http://www.capcom-unity.com/jgonzo/blog/2010/02/24/monster_hunter_tri_demo__pre-order_clarification
http://kotaku.com/5479365/monster-hunter-tri-dated-for-april-online-multiplayer-goes-free/gallery/

Sorry for bringing this thread back from the dead, just thought I'd give an information update.

The Release date for Tri has been confirmed as April 20th and will come with No Subscription fee to play the Online Network mode. For $49.99 you can get the game alone or for $59.99 you can get it in a Classic Controller Pro bundle. Those who pre-order at Gamestop will get a 500 point Monster Hunter Tri points card. On March 8th Gamestop will be giving away a MH tri Demo No pre-order required(supposedly). So for those on the Fence don't be afraid to put on your tough skin and go pick up the demo.

Also, a final note... Yes it will support Wii speak.

2010-03-01 08:41:00

Author:
4wheel

Posts: 511

but.... they should've released it for the PS3. D:

and now they're releasing Monster Hunter Frontier for the Xbox360

It was liek:
Playstation 2 --> PSP --> PC --> Nintendo Wii --> Xbox360

But no PS3 D:

so yeah, stuff. >_>

2010-03-01 13:53:00

Author:
Yarbone

Posts: 3036

frontier for the 360 is very big news, I played that game (hiding my IP of course) absolutely brilliant, although i don't know Japanese

2010-03-01 17:59:00

Author:
robotiod

Posts: 2662

Another bump for this thread, still into Unite, and working on nekohts quests... hopefully this doesn't just die again.

2012-03-04 03:33:00

Author:
theswweet

Posts: 2468

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