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New track: http://xenobladex.jp/media/xeno_sound4.mp3
Gallary Update
World Update
At the shopping district, you’ll come across the Arms Company, where they sell and develop equipment for characters and Dolls. There are companies such as the Sakuraba Heavy Industry, Granada GG, and Meledes & Co.
Players can support certain companies, and have them create newer and better gear by leveling them up.
To give you a better idea on how it works, these companies can be upgraded by offering them all-purpose minerals known as Miranium, or by simply using a company’s weapon and acquiring Commercial Points by defeating enemies. You can also request upgrades with the Affix Enhancement feature. This is done by offering various material found throughout Mira, and providing them to upgrade accessories.
As previously reported, equipment also has slots, which you can use to input “Devices” into them, as power-ups and effects to the gear. This is also done by finding material in Mira, then making the Device with them. Additionally, the Arms Company can make brand new equipment by simply giving them rare material.
Special Update: Blade Part 2
World Update
Humans aren’t the only ones living on Mira, as there are some races that have been living on the planet since way before, along with others from distant planets. Here’s a look at some of the more common races you’ll find during your time on Planet Mira:
The Nopon: The Nopon are indigenous to Planet Mira, and they’re known for traveling around the planet in their caravan to sell merchandise.
The MaNon: The MaNon are Peaceful extraterrestrials with highly advanced technology.
The Vaias: Contrary to the MaNon, the Vaias are hostile toward humans, and they’re one of the more aggressive groups of extraterrestrials on Planet Mira.
Battle Update
Source: http://www.siliconera.com/2015/03/12/xenoblade-chronicles-x-details-fight-give-commands/ and http://www.siliconera.com/2015/03/1...ns-and-the-other-alien-races-youll-encounter/
Key Visuals
New track: http://xenobladex.jp/media/xeno_sound4.mp3
Gallary Update
At the shopping district, you’ll come across the Arms Company, where they sell and develop equipment for characters and Dolls. There are companies such as the Sakuraba Heavy Industry, Granada GG, and Meledes & Co.
Players can support certain companies, and have them create newer and better gear by leveling them up.
To give you a better idea on how it works, these companies can be upgraded by offering them all-purpose minerals known as Miranium, or by simply using a company’s weapon and acquiring Commercial Points by defeating enemies. You can also request upgrades with the Affix Enhancement feature. This is done by offering various material found throughout Mira, and providing them to upgrade accessories.
As previously reported, equipment also has slots, which you can use to input “Devices” into them, as power-ups and effects to the gear. This is also done by finding material in Mira, then making the Device with them. Additionally, the Arms Company can make brand new equipment by simply giving them rare material.
World Update
Humans aren’t the only ones living on Mira, as there are some races that have been living on the planet since way before, along with others from distant planets. Here’s a look at some of the more common races you’ll find during your time on Planet Mira:
The Nopon: The Nopon are indigenous to Planet Mira, and they’re known for traveling around the planet in their caravan to sell merchandise.
The MaNon: The MaNon are Peaceful extraterrestrials with highly advanced technology.
The Vaias: Contrary to the MaNon, the Vaias are hostile toward humans, and they’re one of the more aggressive groups of extraterrestrials on Planet Mira.
Planet Mira is filled with gentle creatures and other races, but there are also dangerous animals and hostile races from other planets, so sometimes, you’ll be forced to fight for your survival. As previously reported, attacks are split into both melee and ranged attacks, with an option to perform auto-attacks. You can destroy parts off of enemies to make fights easier, and also for a chance to acquire some items after battles from breaking parts.
Melee weapon-types include: Knife, Long Sword, Shield, Dual Sword, Javelin, Photon Saber, and more. The shooting weapon-types are: Assault Rifle, Dual Gun, Sniper Rifle, Ray Gun, Psycho Launcher, and more.
The image above shows us a little bit more on how to understand the battle UI. The top-left shows your character information, while the upper part shows more on the enemy, such as how they aggro, their level, name, and HP.
On the bottom, you have the Arts Palette, followed by what type of weapon you’re currently using, and an indicator that tells you your position against the enemy you’re facing or have targeted.
TP (Tension Point): fills up when you auto-attack.
Inner Level: indicates the character’s raw power.
Class Rank: indicates the character’s current class rank.
Here are some basic commands that you’ll use during battle:
Melee weapon-types include: Knife, Long Sword, Shield, Dual Sword, Javelin, Photon Saber, and more. The shooting weapon-types are: Assault Rifle, Dual Gun, Sniper Rifle, Ray Gun, Psycho Launcher, and more.
The image above shows us a little bit more on how to understand the battle UI. The top-left shows your character information, while the upper part shows more on the enemy, such as how they aggro, their level, name, and HP.
On the bottom, you have the Arts Palette, followed by what type of weapon you’re currently using, and an indicator that tells you your position against the enemy you’re facing or have targeted.
TP (Tension Point): fills up when you auto-attack.
Inner Level: indicates the character’s raw power.
Class Rank: indicates the character’s current class rank.
Here are some basic commands that you’ll use during battle:
- Target Enemy: Selects the closest enemy to target.
- Draw Weapon: Unsheathes weapon to commence combat.
- Target Lock: Will have character and view focus on the target.
- Switch Target: Used to switch targets when there are multiple enemies.
- Parts Lock: Used to continue aiming for a certain part of an enemy.
- Switch Weapon: Switches between melee and shooting weapons.
- Arts: Launches a special ability from the character. Again, by using 1,000 TP, they’ll use an even more powerful Arts (the Tension Arts).
- Help Up: By using 3,000 TP, you can revive a fallen comrade.
- Ally Commands: Give orders to your party, such as “concentrate attacks” or “gather,” and more.
- Indicate Battle Menu: Give specific commands to individual party members or the entire party. Some of them include “go with melee,” “go with shooting,” “get in your Doll,” and other specific commands. There’s also an emergency escape option that will take 15 seconds to make a run, leading you to the nearest landmark.
- Retreat: Makes you stop attacking, allowing for a retreat to safety.
Key Visuals
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Who is that blonde girl in the key visual artworks you posted @Squirrel Emperor ? Is she an announced character.
The combat footage showed, but not formally introduced, 4 new characters. Ru, Madeles, Fry and Serika. The question is if these are main story characters or random NLA or BLADE members.
Ru was not formally introduced in the combat footage. He was however introduced in the worldview footage. He has also been properly introduced on the website as well. Finally, Ru was shown in the E314 story trailer piloting a doll.
Serika was not formally introduced in the combat footage, but here we are seeing her in a key visual for The Last Guardian Xenoblade Chronicles X.
So it's possible that newer characters (Ru, Madeles, Fry and Serika) aren't really random members but actual story characters instead. Part of me thinks that being able to control other BLADE and NLA members isn't what we all think it means. I think we all interpreted that as being able to approach anyone in the colony and having them join our party. But what they probably really meant is that in addition to the characters they formally introduced (Irina, Guin, Doug and Lao), there are other BLADE and NLA members that will join your party as well (Ru, Madeles, Fry and Serika).
There are also 12 weapon types too, which could mean that there are 12 playable characters with each one specializing in a weapon. We already know ten. Eleven if you count the player created character.
One of those weapons we haven't seen anyone with is a javelin, which is what that leopard woman from the E314 story trailer was using. She could be a playable character.
Ru was not formally introduced in the combat footage. He was however introduced in the worldview footage. He has also been properly introduced on the website as well. Finally, Ru was shown in the E314 story trailer piloting a doll.
Serika was not formally introduced in the combat footage, but here we are seeing her in a key visual for The Last Guardian Xenoblade Chronicles X.
So it's possible that newer characters (Ru, Madeles, Fry and Serika) aren't really random members but actual story characters instead. Part of me thinks that being able to control other BLADE and NLA members isn't what we all think it means. I think we all interpreted that as being able to approach anyone in the colony and having them join our party. But what they probably really meant is that in addition to the characters they formally introduced (Irina, Guin, Doug and Lao), there are other BLADE and NLA members that will join your party as well (Ru, Madeles, Fry and Serika).
There are also 12 weapon types too, which could mean that there are 12 playable characters with each one specializing in a weapon. We already know ten. Eleven if you count the player created character.
One of those weapons we haven't seen anyone with is a javelin, which is what that leopard woman from the E314 story trailer was using. She could be a playable character.
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I like all of this new info coming out, but I think now is the time when I stop looking at new trailers and footage and reading new info for the most part. They're starting to show a bunch of stuff that I think I would rather experience on my own. 
Still gonna read those stories on the official site though. Those are really interesting.
Still gonna read those stories on the official site though. Those are really interesting.
It's possible the other characters are story-relevant sub characters that can be guests in your party (like Beatrix and Marcus in FF9) but you can invite them to your team when you want to. Ooooor they could be main team members, but they didn't want to pile on so many intros in one video. I never thought every NPC would be recruitable because it makes no sense to make ordinary civilians fight, but fellow guild members is a different case. Depends how many there are.
On a similar note, Margie in Xenogears was originally intended to be one of the main party members, which is possibly why she has a lot of artwork and appears in animated cutscenes (she also contributed a lot more to the story than some of the playable characters but eh). But she ended up being unplayable. So I don't know if a key artwork really implies main character so much as it simply implies some plot relevance. Or is a staff favorite design. Inviting side characters to your party could be their way of compromise.
On a similar note, Margie in Xenogears was originally intended to be one of the main party members, which is possibly why she has a lot of artwork and appears in animated cutscenes (she also contributed a lot more to the story than some of the playable characters but eh). But she ended up being unplayable. So I don't know if a key artwork really implies main character so much as it simply implies some plot relevance. Or is a staff favorite design. Inviting side characters to your party could be their way of compromise.
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Special 24 Hour Happy People Part 2
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Battle 2
Translation source: http://www.siliconera.com/2015/03/19/xenoblade-chronicles-x-shares-look-various-creatures-mira/
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さてさて、「世界観・探索編」の紹介映像で、
惑星ミラの大陸はと～っても広いも！とお伝えしたとーり、
あちこち走り回っていると、
秘境・絶景ポイントというのが見つかるんですも！
そこは、まさに秘境というところや、と～ってもキレイな景色が広がっているんですも！
そこで、先住民であるタツが、
ちょっとだけ秘境・絶景ポイントをご紹介するですも！
まずは、「原初の荒野」からですも！
この「原初の荒野」を隅から隅まで探索すると…、
ももっ！こんなところが現れるですも！
ぜひ探してみるといいですも！
惑星ミラの大陸はと～っても広いも！とお伝えしたとーり、
あちこち走り回っていると、
秘境・絶景ポイントというのが見つかるんですも！
そこは、まさに秘境というところや、と～ってもキレイな景色が広がっているんですも！
そこで、先住民であるタツが、
ちょっとだけ秘境・絶景ポイントをご紹介するですも！
まずは、「原初の荒野」からですも！
この「原初の荒野」を隅から隅まで探索すると…、
ももっ！こんなところが現れるですも！
ぜひ探してみるといいですも！
Gallery
Battle 2
Xenoblade Chronicles X’s Planet Mira is home to all kinds of alien races, but it’s also home to numerous creatures. From gentle herbivores to giant whale-like flying monsters, the official website shares a look at some of the many creatures you’ll encounter in the upcoming title.
Brass Femina Zeus: A boar-like creature with a firm lump on its head. The male (Brass Zeus) and female versions have different hair and body colors.
Stone Hippo: Has a sharp tusk beneath its jaw. They’re gentle creaters, and can often be seen around bodies of water.
Wood Fontera: Herbivores with a height of over 6 meters. They’re similar to giraffes, as they use their long necks to eat leaves on trees.
Everlast Milesauro: Giant creatures that resemble dinosaurs. They don’t attack humans, and tend to spend their time leisurely.
Lake Rutorl: Live by bodies of water, and have a mammal-like appearance. They also share characteristics of dogs and cats, as they face upwards and roll around.
Quick Strutt: Bird-like bipedal creatures. Similar to ostriches, they have wings but cannot fly. The Quick Strutts live in groups and feed off insects they peck off the ground.
Junior Simius: share the appearance of an ape, but they have four arms to go with their two legs. They often travel in groups, and can occasionally be seen with their giant parents.
Young Lups: fierce carnivores that will even go after other prey while hunting. They’ll also attack humans immediately upon seeing any nearby.
Docile Ois: Small herbivore creatures with a puffy ball on the end of their tails. They like to eat sprouts, and can often be seen living in areas with plenty of greens.
Youth Vasalt: These insect-like creatures have six legs, and use their front legs as sickles. You might occasionally see them using their sickles to dig holes in the ground.
Welkin Lukiora: these giant flying creatures usually travel calmly in the skies. They tend to constantly float around their own territories
Brass Femina Zeus: A boar-like creature with a firm lump on its head. The male (Brass Zeus) and female versions have different hair and body colors.
Stone Hippo: Has a sharp tusk beneath its jaw. They’re gentle creaters, and can often be seen around bodies of water.
Wood Fontera: Herbivores with a height of over 6 meters. They’re similar to giraffes, as they use their long necks to eat leaves on trees.
Everlast Milesauro: Giant creatures that resemble dinosaurs. They don’t attack humans, and tend to spend their time leisurely.
Lake Rutorl: Live by bodies of water, and have a mammal-like appearance. They also share characteristics of dogs and cats, as they face upwards and roll around.
Quick Strutt: Bird-like bipedal creatures. Similar to ostriches, they have wings but cannot fly. The Quick Strutts live in groups and feed off insects they peck off the ground.
Junior Simius: share the appearance of an ape, but they have four arms to go with their two legs. They often travel in groups, and can occasionally be seen with their giant parents.
Young Lups: fierce carnivores that will even go after other prey while hunting. They’ll also attack humans immediately upon seeing any nearby.
Docile Ois: Small herbivore creatures with a puffy ball on the end of their tails. They like to eat sprouts, and can often be seen living in areas with plenty of greens.
Youth Vasalt: These insect-like creatures have six legs, and use their front legs as sickles. You might occasionally see them using their sickles to dig holes in the ground.
Welkin Lukiora: these giant flying creatures usually travel calmly in the skies. They tend to constantly float around their own territories
24 Hour Happy People part 2
I wonder if the phrase translated as "bunch of jokers" is a reference...
I wonder if the phrase translated as "bunch of jokers" is a reference...