Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate

[Elija2]

Anyone else getting this game? I'm really pumped for it because it's the first one I'll be able to play with online multiplayer. Playing Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate on 3DS was fun but I felt like I was missing out because I was playing alone. I'm hoping I'll be able to go hunting with some of you guys. If only Tana were still around...

To those of you new to Monster Hunter, this game is supposed to be more beginner friendly than the rest so this is the best game to finally jump into the series with.

Nintendo recently sent out a couple of special demo codes to select people with Club Nintendo accounts (not including me ). The demo has online multiplayer so if anyone else has it we could try playing together. I'm sure Haku has a couple extra codes to give away.

The limited edition Monster Hunter 4 New 3DS XL is pretty slick. It even comes with the game preinstalled, plus that C-Stick will make hunting monsters much easier.

[Hakudamashi]

Sorry, I'm not interested in Monster Hunter.
But I think Tana and Jkid are.

[Elija2]

I forgive you.

Tana doesn't post here anymore, and jkid wouldn't even play Fantasy Life with me so there's no way he'd play Monster Hunter with me.

[Hakudamashi]

Don't give up hope, you won't know till you try.

[Elija2]

Okay, I'll try.

Hey jkid, will you play Monster Hunter with me?

[Ioshyriku]

There are billions of people who like Monster Hunter (Heck, I think I added myself to the list), surely you can find some people to play with.

[Elija2]

Millions of fans and I don't know a single one.

[Elija2]

Okay, I'll try.

Hey jkid, will you play Monster Hunter with me?

Well, so much for that.

This is the first game that I've ever preordered. After missing out on Fantasy Life for a week because my local EB Games ran out of copies (and what a horrible week it was), I'm not taking any chances. If you preorder it you get this cute little pin that I'll probably never use:



Also the enhancements when playing on a New 3DS go beyond just control improvements; you also get better graphics and framerate. The game still looks okay on the old 3DS, and there's probably an option to completely disable 3D like in MH3U that will improve the framerate a bit.

[Hakudamashi]

But look how cute it is.

[Elija2]

I know, which is why I can never be caught wearing it.

[Ioshyriku]

But if you wear it you might attract more MH fans to play with.

[Elija2]

But then people will think I'm a Monster Hunter master when I'm really just a novice!

[jkid101094]

Too bad you aren't as good as me at Monster Hunter.

[Elija2]

Yeah, that really is too bad.

[Hakudamashi]

Too bad you aren't as good as me at Monster Hunter.

Dem's fighting words.

[Elija2]

I will make it my life's mission to be a better monster hunter than jkid.

[Elija2]

Monster Hunter is serious business.

[Hakudamashi]

That is a thick book about a video game.

[Elija2]

That's the Japanese version of the Bible.

[Hakudamashi]

Oh
Well that's neat.

[Elija2]

Tomorrow is the beginning of hunting season.

Is there really nobody else here buying this game? I want hunting friends.

[Hakudamashi]

I would, if I was into it, sorry.

[Elija2]

I forgive you if you're not interested in the series.

I don't forgive you for not playing Borderlands 2, Dead Island, or SpeedRunners with me though.

[Elija2]

Rated T for Teen

[Ioshyriku]

Sex jokes are present in kids' shows too. I don't see what's the big deal.

[Elija2]

Is that why people like My Little Pony?

[Ioshyriku]

Is that why people like My Little Pony?

Maybe, I've only seen one episode and got bored afterwards so I don't know.

[Hakudamashi]

Is that why people like My Little Pony?

No.

[Elija2]

Hey jkid, I couldn't help but notice that you are now the proud owner of MONSTER HUNTER 4 ULTIMATE. I'm guessing this will be another game that you'll refuse to play with me for reasons unknown.

[jkid101094]

I've explained me reasoning and "proud" is being generous. Though I do need more Hunters for Hire so if you wanna exchange Guild Cards...

[Elija2]

Your reasoning is dumb. I don't care if you suck at Monster Hunter, nobody is good for the first hundred or so hours. Besides, I could teach you how to be better and then you could call me senpai.

[jkid101094]

Except for the fact that I'm probably better at the game than you.

[Elija2]

Only one way to find out!

[jkid101094]

And then it never happened.

[Elija2]

I don't understand you, jkid.

Oh well, I've got other people I can play with.

[Hakudamashi]

Do you really?

[Elija2]

You guys aren't my only friends!

[Hakudamashi]

So is that a yes?

[Elija2]

Yes.

[Elija2]

New quests, weapons, and armour. Check out that sexy Zelda gear.



Someone please play this game with me.

[Elija2]

Finally, you can dress your Palico up as Sonic!

[Ioshyriku]

I think the Sonic DLC was released a few months ago. That's what I remember from their Facebook page, or it might have been just an anouncement.

Also, are the Palicos any different than the Felynes you could hire in the previous games?

[jkid101094]

Also, are the Palicos any different than the Felynes you could hire in the previous games?

They do more things when they aren't hunting. You can have a team of them go on separate hunts and bring back special materials or you can have them train and fish. In battle they're pretty much the same, though.

Also, waiting on that Megaman outfit.

[Elija2]

I think the Sonic DLC was released a few months ago. That's what I remember from their Facebook page, or it might have been just an anouncement.

Maybe, but you've been unable to collect the materials to craft it until now.

[Hakudamashi]

Played the demo of this the other day and well as 3 Ultimate to test the C-trackpad

eh

Monster Hunter, I love playing you, but the preparation, it's too much.
It's like this brick wall preventing me from getting too into it.

[Elija2]

Played the demo of this the other day and well as 3 Ultimate to test the C-trackpad

eh

Monster Hunter, I love playing you, but the preparation, it's too much.
It's like this brick wall preventing me from getting too into it.

You got a New 3DS?

And what do you mean by preparation?

[Hakudamashi]

The gathering of materials, making traps, stocking items.
The preparation before the hunt.

And if you fuck up the hunt, you gotta gather that stuff again.

[Elija2]

The gathering of materials, making traps, stocking items.
The preparation before the hunt.

And if you fuck up the hunt, you gotta gather that stuff again.

You really don't have to gather that much. Only if you want to craft new weapons/armour, which you only have to do once in a while. Everything else you get by naturally playing the game (gathering during quests) or paying to multiply materials you already own (and you're never short on cash in this game). It's been ages since I last went out to gather materials. And combining items and stocking your inventory is super easy. Combining is literally the click of a button in a menu, and you can register sets of items to quickly switch out your inventory to only carry what you need.

Learn to not suck. Alternatively, save before every hunt and reset the game if you fuck up.

[Hakudamashi]

You're a real motivational speaker.

[Elija2]

Thank you.

Now buy this game despite the fact that you can't even spare $5.

[Hakudamashi]

No.

[Elija2]

Darn, and I was so close.

[Elija2]

Equip you and your Palico up with Street Fighter, MegaMan, and Metroid gear!



I'm guessing I'm the only one here still playing this game.

[jkid101094]

Tana plays it daily.

[Elija2]

I'm not friends with Tana. :(

Plus she's probably far surpassed me and wouldn't want to do lower-rank quests with me.

[Hakudamashi]

Does that mean this will be the last Monster hunter?

Cause you know what happens when Samus visits a planet.

[Elija2]

Does that mean this will be the last Monster hunter?

Cause you know what happens when Samus visits a planet.

No, the next game will just take place in a different world.

[jkid101094]

I'm not friends with Tana.

Plus she's probably far surpassed me and wouldn't want to do lower-rank quests with me.

She totally would.

Does that mean this will be the last Monster hunter?

Cause you know what happens when Samus visits a planet.

When are you gonna realize that that's not actually Samus?

[Elija2]

She totally would.

If only she were still around so I could tell her how I really feel...

[Hakudamashi]

When are you gonna realize that that's not actually Samus?

When are you gonna fly over here and suck my nuts?

[jkid101094]

If only she were still around so I could tell her how I really feel...

Go on Facebook.

When are you gonna fly over here and suck my nuts?

Never with that attitude.

[Elija2]

You think I'd have her on Facebook?

[jkid101094]

Well I told her that you wanted her on Facebook but she'd rather hunt with me so eh.

[Elija2]

But you don't even hunt anymore!

[jkid101094]

Not with that attitude.

[Elija2]

What kind of attitude would I need to make you hunt with me?

[jkid101094]

One that actually allowed me to enjoy your company.

[Elija2]

You don't enjoy my company? :( But I've been nice to you lately!

[Hakudamashi]

Try consulting a Care Bear.

[Elija2]

Care Bears are notoriously bad at Monster Hunter.

[Hakudamashi]

I meant more about getting on people's good sides but ok.

[Elija2]

I'm on everyone but jkid's good side!

Well, except for the people on the chat, but fuck those guys.

[Hakudamashi]

You don't mean that.

[Elija2]

I mean what I say.

[Elija2]

To celebrate shipping over a million units in Europe and America, for a limited time you can download a free MH4U theme for your 3DS!



Looks kinda lame to be honest, but you can't complain with free!

[jkid101094]

You're incredibly late on this one. I've had it for days already.

[Hakudamashi]

I only found it today.

[Elija2]

You're incredibly late on this one. I've had it for days already.

Well you must be a time traveller because it just came out yesterday.

[jkid101094]

I must be. I even remember telling Savannah, "Hey look, a Monster Hunter Theme!" and trying to get her to download it.

[Elija2]

Well you must have been thinking about a different theme that isn't free.

[jkid101094]

Nope, it was free and had swords, so maybe your info is wrong?

[Elija2]

Nope, it was free and had swords, so maybe your info is wrong?

Maybe your info was wrong.

[jkid101094]

Here is the video on that page from Capcom, posted May 4th, 2015. That was yesterday.


Here is a video from Nintendaan posted on May 1st, 2015. Three days earlier than Capcom's video.


May 1st was the day my mother was taken to the hospital due to a "mini"-stroke. I spent most of that day watching Savannah and entertaining her with our 3DS systems. There's no doubt in my mind that that is when I found the theme and downloaded it.

Please go eat some dicks.

[Elija2]

...okay...

[jkid101094]

...I won an argument with Elijah?...

Oh my God the world really is coming to an end.

[Elija2]

To be fair to myself, it did come out yesterday... in Europe. I was just being considerate to our European members.

[Hakudamashi]

Doesn't make you any less wrong.

[Elija2]

It makes me slightly less wrong.

[Hakudamashi]

I might actually be getting this sometime next month.

[Elija2]

I might actually be getting this sometime next month.

This better not be another game on the long list of games that we'll never play multiplayer together.

[Hakudamashi]

We'll see what happens.

[Elija2]

Don't play with my heart, Haku.

[Elija2]

Hey, this game is $29.99 on Amazon for who knows how long. Not that I'm forcing anyone to buy it; I'm just leaving this here in case anyone is interested.

[Ioshyriku]

Seeing all the announcements the official Monster Hunter Facebook page keeps posting makes me wonder:
How much space does all the DLC coming for the game take?
How much memory does the 3DS have?

[Elija2]

Seeing all the announcements the official Monster Hunter Facebook page keeps posting makes me wonder:
How much space does all the DLC coming for the game take?
How much memory does the 3DS have?

I'm assuming all of that stuff saves onto the SD card.

[Hakudamashi]

You answered neither of his questions.

[Elija2]

You answered neither of his questions.

I did and I didn't.

[jkid101094]

How much space does all the DLC coming for the game take?

Not much. As far as I'm aware the files are already present in the game. Downloading the DLC just lets you chose what you want unlocked and what you don't in case you care about clutter and missions that don't interest you.

How much memory does the 3DS have?

The files save on to your SD card and the largest capacity SD card a 3DS can use is 32GB. The standard SD card that comes with the system can hold just 2GB, but even that's more than enough.

[Hakudamashi]

Coulda sworn the 3DS had internal memory...

[Elija2]

Coulda sworn the 3DS had internal memory...

It does, only a gig though. I think most of it is reserved for system updates and stuff.

[jkid101094]

I think most of it is reserved for system updates

Unfortunately.

[Elija2]

Not only is there cool new Devil May Cry and Animal Crossing gear for your Palicoes, but Tetsuya Nomura also designed some new armour for this DLC pack. No crazy belts here! Not to mention all the new quests and other gear.

[Ioshyriku]

It would be cool if there was Dante gear was for the hunter too.

[jkid101094]

I just wish most of this stuff wasn't limited to G-Rank. If I could grind them I totally would. I thought about asking Eli to help me but I doubt the game would let me join him in a G-Rank quest.

[Elija2]

I just wish most of this stuff wasn't limited to G-Rank. If I could grind them I totally would. I thought about asking Eli to help me but I doubt the game would let me join him in a G-Rank quest.

The only DLC that requires G rank is the Chun Li and Megaman Palico gear as well as all the Metroid gear and most of the Nomura-designed gear. As I said before, I'd be happy to carry you to G rank if you'd like. What rank are you at right now?

[jkid101094]

Still Low-Rank. Haven't done a single online quest yet.

[Elija2]

Still Low-Rank. Haven't done a single online quest yet.

The hell were you waiting for? You know you can hunt with randoms, right?

[jkid101094]

Me, play with random people? You're joking, right?

I was waiting to finish the single-player mode so I could hunt with GD but by the time I got the game he was already G-Rank and I didn't want to burden him with carrying a newbie up the ranks.

[Elija2]

Me, play with random people? You're joking, right?

I was waiting to finish the single-player mode so I could hunt with GD but by the time I got the game he was already G-Rank and I didn't want to burden him with carrying a newbie up the ranks.

Oh, come on! You can only use preset messages so it's not like anyone can insult you if you blow it. It's more than likely that it'll be someone else who keeps getting themselves killed.

The single-player and guild quests are meant to be done simultaneously. Did you even beat the single-player yet, because if you did then you won't even need any help getting through low-rank. You could probably solo it.

[jkid101094]

Oh, come on! You can only use preset messages so it's not like anyone can insult you if you blow it.

No, but they can think it.

Did you even beat the single-player yet, because if you did then you won't even need any help getting through low-rank. You could probably solo it.

I thought I did but apparently not. I got stuck on that fucking crab, remember? Apparently Shagaru Magala isn't the final boss.

The single-player and guild quests are meant to be done simultaneously.

I probably should have guessed that.

[Elija2]

No, but they can think it.

They can also think "Gee, this jkid guy is doing a really good job."

I thought I did but apparently not. I got stuck on that fucking crab, remember? Apparently Shagaru Magala isn't the final boss.

So you're barely halfway through the single-player? Geez, this is like a reverse Fantasy Life situation. Did you get better weapons and armour since reaching high-rank in single player? That's probably why you're having troubles with that monster. That and you should bring extra ingredients to craft more potions in case you run out. Also buy the powercharm and armourcharm from the shop and always carry them with you.

[jkid101094]

They can also think "Gee, this jkid guy is doing a really good job."

But the former is more likely.

So you're barely halfway through the single-player? Geez, this is like a reverse Fantasy Life situation.

So I'm halfway through the game already? I thought There was so much more coming my way.

Did you get better weapons and armour since reaching high-rank in single player?

Well for most of the game I used my Teddie Bear Rhenoplos Armor just like I did throughout the entirety of 3U. After getting absolutely massacred by Hermitaur, though, I decided to grind some Zamtrios for their armor but it got boring so I put the game out and haven't really played it since. I managed to craft a hammer with thunder element using Barroth parts but that alone wasn't enough either. Didn't know Hermitaur marked the beginning of High Rank, though. Nothing really told me I needed to ditch my Low-Rank stuff.

That and you should bring extra ingredients to craft more potions in case you run out.

In 3U I used to do that all the time. I can't do it in 4U yet, though, because I haven't gotten enough supplies yet. I'm trying to get a few stacks of Honey before I start farming Herbs.

Also buy the powercharm and armourcharm from the shop and always carry them with you.

I've never used these for anything except crafting. They're too expensive for consumables.

[Elija2]

So I'm halfway through the game already? I thought There was so much more coming my way.

Not for the single-player campaign, no. The final boss is in rank 9, although a 10th rank unlocks after that with some more quests.

Well for most of the game I used my Teddie Bear Rhenoplos Armor just like I did throughout the entirety of 3U. After getting absolutely massacred by Hermitaur, though, I decided to grind some Zamtrios for their armor but it got boring so I put the game out and haven't really played it since. I managed to craft a hammer with thunder element using Barroth parts but that alone wasn't enough either. Didn't know Hermitaur marked the beginning of High Rank, though. Nothing really told me I needed to ditch my Low-Rank stuff.

Oh yeah, you unlock high-rank right after beating the Hermitaur. So I guess don't worry about upgrading your gear until after you beat it. I don't main the hammer so I can't really help you out with what weapon to craft, but for low and high rank the Tetsucabra armour set is usually your best bet for melee weapons.

In 3U I used to do that all the time. I can't do it in 4U yet, though, because I haven't gotten enough supplies yet. I'm trying to get a few stacks of Honey before I start farming Herbs.

Have you been doing the Wycoon's quests to unlock more carts to multiply? You really shouldn't be manually gathering potion supplies at this point.

I've never used these for anything except crafting. They're too expensive for consumables.

They're not consumables, that's the point. You keep them on you and they'll always raise your attack and defence.

[jkid101094]

but for low and high rank the Tetsucabra armour set is usually your best bet for melee weapons.

What's so good about it?

Have you been doing the Wycoon's quests to unlock more carts to multiply? You really shouldn't be manually gathering potion supplies at this point.

I don't manually do anything, though. I've got all three carts unlocked and I'm pretty sure I've unlocked every farm too. It's just that I use my supplies more quickly than I can replenish them since I'm so damn antsy when it comes to taking stupid hits.

They're not consumables, that's the point. You keep them on you and they'll always raise your attack and defence.

Oh, I must have been thinking about the berries then. I do remember carrying those around, now that you mention it.

[Elija2]

What's so good about it?

+13 health (which can easily be bumped to +15 with jewels), +10 defence, and -10 gathering (which can easily be bumped to -9 to avoid the bad effect). Once you get the high rank set it'll be even better with +10 health, +15 defence, +9 sharpening (which can be easily bumped to +10 to unlock the effect), and -12 gathering (which can also easily be bumped to avoid the bad effect). That should carry you up until G rank.

[Elija2]

No cool video game crossovers this time, but we do get the super rare, super powerful, and super rad-looking Star Knight armour set. Unfortunately it's not unlocked just yet because the exclusivity deal with Universal Studios Japan is still in effect until July 17th, but after that the quests will be open for G-rank hunters.

So... anyone wanna play?

[Hakudamashi]

I tried Monster Hunter 4 for about 5 hours from the beginning, my cousin lent me.

I decided not to get it.

[Elija2]

I tried Monster Hunter 4 for about 5 hours from the beginning, my cousin lent me.

I decided not to get it.

I've accepted that you're probably never gonna get this game and decided to stop trying to convince you.

But when Monster Hunter X comes out...

[Elija2]

So some people created . They were originally meant to be purely for fun and offer no rewards, but unfortunately some people abused it and created quests that easily increase your HR rank to the max and give you hacked rewards. Beware when playing online with randoms because you might accidentally take part in a custom quest. It shouldn't damage your save data, but if you want to keep your game pure you should definitely avoid them. I don't have a problem with people creating custom quests for fun new scenarios, but when people use it to cheat at the game then that just ruins it.

[jkid101094]

"Slay 5 Fatalis in an enclosed arena with no way to heal."

Haha, NOPE.

I'm all for these but not if they're as insane as the ones in that video. I also don't think it'd hurt for people to make easier variants of the special quests for people like me who want the Megaman Palico items but are stuck in Low Rank.

[Hakudamashi]

Is there a way to filter these quests out?

[jkid101094]

If you remain in Low Rank you'll be unable to participate in High and G Rank quests. You can also just start a quest yourself and avoid the exploits entirely.

[Elija2]

I'm all for these but not if they're as insane as the ones in that video. I also don't think it'd hurt for people to make easier variants of the special quests for people like me who want the Megaman Palico items but are stuck in Low Rank.

But that's cheating!

I think the whole point of this is to give people who are at the end of the game something else to do. People who are near the beginning still have a whole game's worth of content to play.

And I've told you a million times that I'd be willing to help you get out of Low Rank but you wouldn't listen! Take the help when you can get it, man.

Is there a way to filter these quests out?

I don't think there's a way to filter them out of the online lobby search but if you pay attention to what quests you're joining you should be able to avoid them. Of if you notice that your HR suddenly jumps to 999 at the end of a quest then you can just power off without saving.

[jkid101094]

But that's cheating!

That argument has never stopped me before.

Monster Hunter games have a stupid level of tedium to them. I'm up for anything that makes that more bearable and unfortunately playing with you isn't the solution I'm looking for.

[Elija2]

Monster Hunter games have a stupid level of tedium to them. I'm up for anything that makes that more bearable and unfortunately playing with you isn't the solution I'm looking for.

Uhh, your problem was that you couldn't beat the monster that unlocks High Rank. That has nothing to do with tedium, and the solution is to play that quest with other people (preferably me) because that's the whole point of the Gathering Hall quests.

[jkid101094]

My problem was that I didn't feel like farming the parts to fight cribblecrab or whatever the fuck his name is.

[Elija2]

My problem was that I didn't feel like farming the parts to fight cribblecrab or whatever the fuck his name is.

Maybe Monster Hunter isn't for you.

[Hakudamashi]

I don't think there's a way to filter them out of the online lobby search but if you pay attention to what quests you're joining you should be able to avoid them. Of if you notice that your HR suddenly jumps to 999 at the end of a quest then you can just power off without saving.

And then report your team-mates to the police. 

[Elija2]

And then report your team-mates to the police. 

Well you can block people so that you won't be paired up with them.

[jkid101094]

http://kiranico.com/en/mh4u/

So it seems you can't actually create your own quests because of the process being used. Unfortunately this means I can't use them to cheat but hopefully once all the DLC is released Capcom decides to leave the exploit unpatched to let the community breath some life into the game.

Maybe Monster Hunter isn't for you.

Just another reason not to play it with you then.

[Hakudamashi]

Well you can block people so that you won't be paired up with them.

That method has a severe lack of guns.

[Elija2]

Unfortunately this means I can't use them to cheat

Boo hoo.

Just another reason not to play it with you then.

Yeah, because playing with me would actually make it less tedious, and we can't have that.

That method has a severe lack of guns.

Well you could always shoot them with a bowgun, but that would make you an asshole.

[jkid101094]

Yeah, because playing with me would actually make it less tedious, and we can't have that.

Considering we're talking about you it'd probably go from tedious to unbearable.

[Elija2]

Considering we're talking about you it'd probably go from tedious to unbearable.

What the hell do you have against me, man?

[Hakudamashi]

Well you could always shoot them with a bowgun, but that would make you an asshole.

I'm ok with this.

[Elija2]

I just completed all the egg delivering quests. Anyone who has played a Monster Hunter game knows how much of a pain those things are. They're not even fun so I don't know why they keep including them. I guess they've become sort of a series staple, but fuck staples. I'm just glad I'm done with them.

[Elija2]

There might not seem like much new content this month, but that White Fatalis is sure to keep you busy for a while!

In related news, I recently finished every single-player quest in the game. Well, except for the last one, but it's totally bullshit! I have to fight an Apex Deviljho, an Apex Diablos, and an Apex Seregios at the same time?!?! And it's in the Arena so they're all in the same area! If you run out of smoke bombs or use one too late then you're screwed! You don't stand a chance when more than one monster is aggroed! It sucks because I could totally take them on one at a time, but they shove two at you at once! Fuck that noise!

[jkid101094]

That's Monster Hunter for you. Mark of a Hero was a bitch and a half.

[Elija2]

Fuck Arena quests with multiple monsters in general. I hate having to sheath my weapon every few seconds to throw down another smoke bomb so that the second monster doesn't go aggro on me. With multiple people they're bearable, unless one idiot goes gung-ho and aggroes both monsters at once. Doing the Star Knight armour quest was unbearable because of this, but luckily I found a room where people were a bit coordinated.

[jkid101094]

Apparently the trick is to place yourself between each monster so that one kills the other trying to hit you but that's never worked for me at all. What I'd do is just stock up on traps, Keg Bombs, Traq Bombs and the ingredients to make as many as possible and just pray that I could cheese my way through the fights be making them as immobile as possible.

[Elija2]

The best tactic I've heard is to throw down a smoke bomb right away so that neither monsters can see you, and then aggro only one of them so that you can fight them one at a time. It worked really well for the Star Knight armour quest (once I could get people to cooperate).

[jkid101094]

I've never used Smoke Bombs before. Then again Monster Hunter Tri Ultimate and Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate are two entirely different beasts so I may just be out of the loop.

I can't remember if I used my bowgun set in 3U but those piercing shots wrecked shop, IIRC. Then again, I'm not sure about the specifics of the mission you're stuck on. I got pretty good at destroying Deviljho in 3U but I've yet to face him in 4U. Has he changed big time? If the mission is like Mark of a Hero I have to assume you find him first and then the other two, no?

[Elija2]

I've never used Smoke Bombs before. Then again Monster Hunter Tri Ultimate and Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate are two entirely different beasts so I may just be out of the loop.

I can't remember if I used my bowgun set in 3U but those piercing shots wrecked shop, IIRC. Then again, I'm not sure about the specifics of the mission you're stuck on. I got pretty good at destroying Deviljho in 3U but I've yet to face him in 4U. Has he changed big time? If the mission is like Mark of a Hero I have to assume you find him first and then the other two, no?

You never use smoke bombs? Dude, they make it so that the monsters in the entire area won't aggro unless you're right up to them or attack them. It's super-useful in these quests because you can throw one down, aggro one monster, lure them away from the other one, and then take them down without having to worry about the other one attacking you. Of course, the smoke only lasts temporarily so you have to keep throwing them down. It's probably easier to do that if you're a Sword and Shield user since they can use items with their weapon out.

I don't think I ever fought Deviljho in MH3U so I can't comment on how he's changed. I never got that far in MH3U, mainly because there was no online multiplayer. In this mission I'm stuck on you have to fight an Apex Seregios and an Apex Diablos together first, and then after you kill the first one you have a moment before the Apex Deviljho spawns. It's brutal.

[Elija2]

FUCK YEAH, I managed to beat that stupid Master's Test quest. And with that, I'm done with all of the single-player quests. I wish there was a cool reward for finishing them all. When you beat all the low-rank quests you get the rainbow colour pigment for your armour, but for beating all the high-rank quests you get nothing! What's up with that?

Now I just have to finish the G3 urgent quest. I always hate doing urgent quests because only the person who initiates the quest gets to rank up. I'd feel bad to just ditch the room after beating it so whenever someone helps me with my urgent quest I always help them with theirs, but the Dah'ren Mohran, Dalamadur and Gogmazios quests are so time-consuming that I never feel like doing them twice. I actually did the Dah'ren Mohran and Dalamadur urgent quests solo just so I wouldn't have to worry about it (and also because I was tired of people carting during the Dalamadur quest), but I doubt I'll be able to beat Gogmazios on my own. Hell, the Dalamadur quest nearly took me the full 50 minutes to beat solo (and that's not counting all the failed attempts)! I'll probably just ask some people at NeoGAF to help me out with Gogmazios since they're usually pretty friendly about helping others.

[Elija2]

I was lucky enough to find a great group of randoms to help me with my Gogmazios quest. Even with 4 good people, the quest still took 20 minutes and we almost carted 3 times. I never want to do that quest ever again, unless jkid wants me to help him with it (aka never).

Now I am the coveted G bronze crown rank. I should be able to upgrade my crown to silver but there is no way I will ever be able to reach gold. To get it you have to beat a Tigrex, a Zinogre, a Brachydios, a Gore Magala and a Seregios all at once in the Arena. And I thought The Master's Test was hard! To get silver I only have to defeat an Apex Rajang, and yeah I known that just fighting a regular Rajang was hard for me but at least this time I'll be able to fight it with others.

[Elija2]

That Pep Squad Palico gear looks pretty rad and thankfully it's pretty easy to get so I might actually go for that. There's also a new Gogmazios quest... hahahaha, fuck that.

[Elija2]

Nothing too special this time other than some gear that look cool but aren't really practical. There's a G-rank Dalamadur quest if anyone is enough of a sadist to grind it for materials. The GX Hunter armour set is available now too, but I'm not too keen on grinding a Furious Rajang for it.

Sadly this is the second to last month of free DLC. Hopefully they end it with a bang (although we already know what Japanese DLC they have yet to release).

[Ioshyriku]

That sword looks amazing.

[Elija2]

Well, Some cool stuff was added like the Esurient armour set and monster masks. Not exactly the climactic end to the DLC packs that I was hoping for, but they had a good run. Look at all this stuff we got:

• 120 Quests
• 18 Armor sets
• 14 Unique armor pieces
• 34 Weapons
• 22 Palico equipment sets
• 9 Bonus Palicoes
• 4 Palico costumes
• 5 Guild Card poses
• 20 Guild Card backgrounds
• 78 Guild Card titles

And sure, it was all on-cart DLC but it was still nice to be given new stuff to do every month. Not that I actually did them all though. Maybe I would have if any of you jerks would actually play with me! >:(

[Elija2]

Hey, this game is on sale for only $23.99 on the eShop during Nintendo's Black Friday sale. Everyone who doesn't have it yet should totally get it! If you do, I'll even carry you to G rank myself!