So, I need a lot of advice in my quest. First, let me tell you I am going the path of the good guy. Not sure what that entails, but due to my audience, I typically choose the good guy path first. Also it should be known that I did not play the first game at all. I know very little about the background, and still a little foggy about this story line.
First question, how important are the side jobs? Example, wood cutter or blacksmith. Should I concentrate on improving my star rating or just do them once? I realize they result in gold, but how important?
Second question, should I just follow the little gold line that appears? Is this game linear, or is it like Fallout3 where you SHOULD wander to fully appreciate the game?
Third question, how important is the dog? Besides the obvious, treasure chests and dig spots, should I be giving him much attention? I threw the ball a couple of times, and gave him a treat but that is about it right now.
Fourth and probably the most important. The experience I gain from battles, do I spend that right away? OR do I save up and focus on improving 1 aspect of my character. I cannot tell from the help messages that continually pop up. You can spend them any time by pressing the d pad...thanks but enough already.
Fifth, should I get married??Sixth and final question, what do I spend my gold on? I have to assume that buying property is the way to go, because you get a return on your investment. But not sure.
Please drop some advice in the comments!!
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ReplyDeleteSome very good questions.
ReplyDelete1) The side jobs are really only there for two purposes. First, you can earn gold. Second, you recieve an achievement for reaching 5 stars for a profession. I chose wood cutting.
2) You can change the the gold line to direct you to any mission. But, it's good to slightly go off teh path because you can find treasure chests and buried treasures.
3) The dog is good for question number two. It will sniff out buried treasure and chests. Also, if you go to the bookstore you can buy books to train the dog to fight along with you and be better at finding then treasure.
4) I tried to distribute my exp points evenly, but you have to buy magic. Raise the dead is great for occupying the enemies to allow you to charge your lighttning attack.
5) Only get married if you want to ruin your experience. The wife will demand an allowance. If your playing good avoid it. If your playing bad...marry everybody and have tons of kids just to leave them behind.
6) Gold is good for buying weapons and food...eat lots of celery. Property is great to buy, especially because you can continue to earn money will the game is even turned off.