"Dragon Ball XENOVERSE" Official Discussion Thread

[DarkPrince_92]

Does the game allow you to play with your created character locally?

I don't see a reason why not, so i think it is likely possible.

Yes. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LZTFBvA0UP8

[Psycho50501]

Anyone else think there will be more DLC packs after the three dlc packs for the season pass... Since this is an MMO I have a feeling we will get lots of more stuff in the future.. Most MMOS get regular updates, so why wouldn't this game.

[kbrooksgohan]

Anyone else think there will be more DLC packs after the three dlc packs for the season pass... Since this is an MMO I have a feeling we will get lots of more stuff in the future.. Most MMOS get regular updates, so why wouldn't this game.

I hope so but I hope it's not just Cac based. The main characters need attention too. I could use way more costumes. Some of the costumes in this game are disappointing. It could be used as an excuse for no new costumes since they gave them movesets. I liked the costumes they way the were and I like the idea of Era costumes but give me a choice.

[Sigh-Ya-Jin]

Some outfits are really impressive. Videl easily has the best alt outfit list in the game they really did her justice. It baffles me how Goku didn't get yardrat and end of z. I really thought because nearly all these outfits are custom character parts each character who had those parts would get those outfits. Easily could have thrown a cape on gohan so he had that cell games outfit for example.

A little dissapointed but the list is mostly pretty good.

He does have yardrat.. I've seen it.

[DarkPrince_92]

Anyone else think there will be more DLC packs after the three dlc packs for the season pass... Since this is an MMO I have a feeling we will get lots of more stuff in the future.. Most MMOS get regular updates, so why wouldn't this game.

I remember Nova and Ice Shenron being found in Sergio's datamine... maybe those two will make and appearance...? I know it's speculation... but Maybe...? (Louis CK voice)

[KentalSSJ6]

Anyone else think there will be more DLC packs after the three dlc packs for the season pass... Since this is an MMO I have a feeling we will get lots of more stuff in the future.. Most MMOS get regular updates, so why wouldn't this game.

This is not a MMO. Its multiplayer is more along the lines of Monster Hunter where people play in small groups. Its not like WOW where people engage in missions in groups numbering in the dozens.

[Big Momma]

http://www.twitch.tv/nycsp0oks English voices and text stream.

Interesting.

He changed his Xbox One's region and purchased the game from the Hong Kong Xbox One store using a Hong Kong prepaid card he bought from YesAsia.

He downloaded and installed the game. Changed back to the US and reinstalled it and he was given access to the ENG version of the game.

Lost out on SSJ4 Vegeta by doing so but he has the game early.

EDIT: And his channel was terminated for streaming the game too early.

I'm gonna try this.

[Tsufuru]

this comment on youtube interessted me.
its about the gameplay.
is it accurate?

Spoiler:

Here man take the time to read this:

"If the game isn't displaying any technicality or skill.... then it's not the game, it's the player that isn't displaying any of those.

The game is made to accommodate casual players. Players who take it steps further will have the advantage though. You can button mash, spam ki attacks, and teleport at every point of damage. Versus a casual player doing that, you may just win. Versus a more skilled player, you will always lose.

The Ki & Stamina meters require proper management to fight at high skill levels. Threat assessment is also a big thing now and goes along with gauge management. A tiny little earthling female is pummeling you with melee. Do you need to teleport away? or are her attacks so weak you can afford to wait for an opening to parry and counter attack before moving to attack the giant great namekian looking namekian. Do you even have to worry about him as his size and bulk slow him down. What about the Frieza looking midget running around doing hit & run attacks? Which enemy poses the greatest threat to you and your team? That's a whole tier of technicality from just your body type.

Leveling up is also a serious matter. Where do you put your points? In speed? Ki gauge? Stamina gauge? You could create a tall bulky character and throw all your points into speed to offset it's speed penalty. Or put them in attack power stats to make a glass tank (guaranteed to do heavy damage but is slow with mediocre health, low ki, & low stamina). How do you invest your points? Players who just throw there points into anything will be at a disadvantage if it clashes with what they're style. Throwing all your points into health may not be the best thing if all you do is run around, throw in an attack and run away. Similarly, putting points into Ki Attack Power when all your supers are Melee Supers & Ultimates are all transformations. Character planning adds yet another tier to technicality.

In battle, with all the above factoring in, skill comes into play. Anyone can start a vanishing combo but timing is required to land them. Teleporting too soon or too late & you'll miss your window. Even if you teleport on time, you have a limited window to strike. Try for a blast attack or go for another combo? This timing is (from what I've actually played in the Net. Test) is especially difficult for rushes. Vanish attacks are all good so long as they aren't anticipated. Rushes are better in that the moment of attack is varied and teleporting away too early could leave you open to a mid stop super blast. When you rush you have to know before hand, "I'm rushing" and go into the rush immediately after the knock away. Failure to do so won't just magically boost your speed so you can catch your opponent. If you manage to stay with your opponent as they're still helpless you can follow up at any time making the parry harder to execute. If the opponent recovers, that's pretty much a free hit (unless they use their escape) during the recovery animation. Missing you strike opportunity is easy and at worst your opponent will fall back to the ground. Tactics also come into play. If you're facing an enemy that has shown he has high stamina, what do you do? Going at him head to head may not be wise as you'll probably run out of stamina yourself. Maybe use a series of attacks (managing your ki & stamina as well) to force your opponent to use stamina. If they have high ki, keep your guard up (not necessarily holding block but staying alert) and never put yourself in a position or combo where you can't move or escape an inevitable blast attack. More on stamina management, do you use it for offense or defense? Throw a few normal ki blasts, instant transmission behind your opponent, normal ki blasts, instant transmission, instant transmission, a quick kamehameha. Using a large amount of stamina to throw your opponent off and gain a chance to hit your enemy. Let's not forget that you won't always be in 1v1s (unless you don't 2v2 & 3v3) so you have to be prepared for a blindside attack. Coordinating with your comrades and backing one another up.

It is possible to win 1v3 if you are more skilled (or you're a way higher level than your enemies but let's go with skill). 3v1 gives 3 some sense of security. "Oh I can go all out & spam this and that if I'm in trouble my teammates will save me". That security can be false vs a skilled player that is adept with the combat and at managing their ki & stamina as well as other skills such as threat assessment, predictive abilities, etc. Run away, let the fastest (probably not strongest or most durable stat wise) catch you and pummel him. Vs 2, its possible to parry one attacker & teleport away (or behind) the 2nd. Either counter attack or go after the third (who probably wasn't expecting you to attack him while 2 others were attacking you). Go at him light, wait for the other 2 to come close then teleport away and blast them all with a super or ultimate.

1 can win against many at the same power level but different (higher) skill level.

That's technicality, skill, and depth that has never been in any DBZ game I've played."

That's from someone who knows what they are talking about. If that doesn't change your outlook on this game idk what will.

[samuraix123]

I'm pretty sure everyone has already posted and seen this but I had to look at the character roster. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5qw3nVl ... e=youtu.be I loved the music in the background and the selection of outfits for the characters. I'm hoping this game will do good enough they keep releasing more characters as the months role by. Do I wish there would have been more included in this game? Yup. Am I hoping they release more? YUUUPP!!! How can this game be bad? it just can't. lol I hope.

[Psycho50501]

I'm pretty sure everyone has already posted and seen this but I had to look at the character roster. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5qw3nVl ... e=youtu.be I loved the music in the background and the selection of outfits for the characters. I'm hoping this game will do good enough they keep releasing more characters as the months role by. Do I wish there would have been more included in this game? Yup. Am I hoping they release more? YUUUPP!!! How can this game be bad? it just can't. lol I hope.

Yeah I'm hoping for like 1st and 2nd forum Cell and 2nd and 3rd form Freeza and maybe a few others... And Super Trunks... Kinda weird Trunks with saiyan armor has the sword... Mecha Freeza for sure least i hope. The absorbed Boo's would be nice too.

[samuraix123]

I'm pretty sure everyone has already posted and seen this but I had to look at the character roster. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5qw3nVl ... e=youtu.be I loved the music in the background and the selection of outfits for the characters. I'm hoping this game will do good enough they keep releasing more characters as the months role by. Do I wish there would have been more included in this game? Yup. Am I hoping they release more? YUUUPP!!! How can this game be bad? it just can't. lol I hope.

Yeah I'm hoping for like 1st and 2nd forum Cell and 2nd and 3rd form Freeza and maybe a few others... And Super Trunks... Kinda weird Trunks with saiyan armor has the sword... Mecha Freeza for sure least i hope. The absorbed Boo's would be nice too.

I just wanted Paikuhan hahaha that's all I ask for.

[DBZAOTA482]

"That's technicality, skill, and depth that has never been in any DBZ game I've played."

Even more so than Budokai 3, Shin Budokai, and Infinite World in combat depth? Pssh, I'll be judge of that.

[Hellspawn28]

Did anyone got their Japanese copy of the game yet by any chance?

[DarkPrince_92]

"That's technicality, skill, and depth that has never been in any DBZ game I've played."

Even more so than Budokai 3, Shin Budokai, and Infinite World in combat depth? Pssh, I'll be judge of that.

To be fair, Budokai 3, Shin Budokai, and IW was basically following a simple cancel combo formula. Once you master the formula, then that's it, winning is easy. The combat gives us a small amount of combos to work with but a large number of possibilities with Ki blast cancels, sidestep/dash cancels, supers into Ultimates, on a 3D plane. I've only played the beta, twice, but I can say he might be onto something when he says that. I don't think he's wrong.

[kbrooksgohan]

Some outfits are really impressive. Videl easily has the best alt outfit list in the game they really did her justice. It baffles me how Goku didn't get yardrat and end of z. I really thought because nearly all these outfits are custom character parts each character who had those parts would get those outfits. Easily could have thrown a cape on gohan so he had that cell games outfit for example.

A little dissapointed but the list is mostly pretty good.

He does have yardrat.. I've seen it.

Actually that costume is CAC only. He doesn't have Yardrat.....

[Psycho50501]

Has there been a video yet of all the unlocked costumes for CAC?

[Quebaz]

"That's technicality, skill, and depth that has never been in any DBZ game I've played."

Even more so than Budokai 3, Shin Budokai, and Infinite World in combat depth? Pssh, I'll be judge of that.

It's certainly better than the other 3D DBZ games, so It's all good for me.

About the costumes. Really disappointed with some of these choices,Trunks and Video having their movie 10 outfits is great but seeing how everyone else gets nothing more than a Battle Damaged version or NO CHANGE AT ALL (hurray no costumization system) is really a step-back from what Dimps used to give us in the PS2 era.

[DBZAOTA482]

^Yeah, I don't have much doubt it is.

"That's technicality, skill, and depth that has never been in any DBZ game I've played."

Even more so than Budokai 3, Shin Budokai, and Infinite World in combat depth? Pssh, I'll be judge of that.

To be fair, Budokai 3, Shin Budokai, and IW was basically following a simple cancel combo formula. Once you master the formula, then that's it, winning is easy. The combat gives us a small amount of combos to work with but a large number of possibilities with Ki blast cancels, sidestep/dash cancels, supers into Ultimates, on a 3D plane. I've only played the beta, twice, but I can say he might be onto something when he says that. I don't think he's wrong.

My brotha, cancelling's simply a taste (considerable one at that) of the depth in what the games have to offer. There's also guardbreakers, attacks with varying priority, cancels combos/death moves that require specific level of practice, death moves that have their own functions in battle with some of which being brilliantly hidden (like Omega Shenron's Dragon Thunder being chargable), TC (Teleport Counter), Ki management (which is much more complex than 'use and replenish'), anti-TC combos/attacks, etc.

This adds a surprisingly large amount of depth to the combat especially for licensed game all while still giving them their own identity as well being easily accessable. However, I'm still eager to see if Xenoverse can surpass them though it is likely since it's by Dimps themselves. Certain they've come a long way.

Anyways, I'm glad we can use our CaC locally cuz that one guy said they can't and it had my stressing... 'till I remember those videos.

[Big Momma]

Alright, getting the Hong Kong version would have been simple, but the prepaid card I needed would have cost about $80. I'll just wait a couple weeks and save 20 bucks.

[MCDaveG]

Well, as the special edition is poor in content to justify 88 GBP + shipping fee, I won't be preordering as the game will be released soon.
My question is: Will I be able to buy SSJ4 Vegeta as DLC?