Suikoden Tierkreis Author Tips Part II

sorako18 — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 23:50:09 +0000

More author tips from the Suikoden Tierkreis author, Steve Stratton.

Tip #6: Exploit the Back Row

Characters you place in your party’s back row are tougher targets compared to those who stand up front. Always fill your back row with as many characters as possible to limit your party’s exposure, equipping backline combatants with staves, bows, and other long-range arms so they can still pitch in during a scrap.

Tip #7: Unleash the Fury

Your party members gain full HP and MP each time they level up, so don’t shy away from unleashing potent Marks of the Stars attacks that help to hasten each fight, particularly when facing fierce foes that give big EXP when felled!

Tip #8: Unbalance Baddies

Marks of the Stars that inflict the Unbalance status effect are some of the best, because an Unbalanced enemy cannot act for several turns. It’s therefore wise to include at least one character that can Unbalance baddies into each party you make, especially when running up against big, burly brutes!

Tip #9: Carry Curatives

Monsters don’t just like to beat up your party members, they also throw all sorts of nasty status ailments at them, such as Silence and Confusion. Be prepared and always carry a healthy variety of status-curing items. They can be real lifesavers!

Tip #10: Find Fortune with a Friend!

There’s plenty of glory and adventure to be had in the Suikoden: Tierkreis’s epic single-player saga, but some of the coolest loot can only be obtained when you hook up with a buddy, sending a few of your characters across the Infinity and over to their world to take on special Infinity Quests, all of which are fully disclosed in Prima’s exceptional eGuide!

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Suikoden Tierkreis Author Tips Part I

sorako18 — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 20:49:30 +0000

Check out these five (of ten) top author tips from the Suikoden Tierkreis author, Steve Stratton.

Side quests are important!

Tip #1: Carry Out Side Quests

Once you’ve established yourself as a force of good in the land, you’ll soon be flooded with all sorts of optional jobs from a wide variety of folks in need. Speak with Moana at your headquarters to view and accept these special side jobs whenever they become available. With the tips you’ll find within Prima’s eGuide, you’ll have no trouble clearing them and claiming their rewards!

Tip #2: Search for Starbearers

Suikoden: Tierkreis is packed with playable characters, and the more you recruit to your cause, the more options you’ll have when building your teams of heroes. Some recruitable Starbearers join your ranks over the course of the campaign; others must be sought out if you want to acquire their aid. Lucky for you, Prima’s eGuide tells you just how to find and recruit each and every Starbearer in the game!

Tip #3: Hunt for Treasure

When exploring new lands, it pays to scour all the little nooks and crannies for hidden treasure chests that contain valuable goodies. Or you could just check the maps in Prima’s eGuide to find them all fast, without the fuss!

A balanced party

Tip #4: Build Balanced Parties

Take your time and think things through when building teams for important missions. Make sure each party has an even spread of offense, defense, and healing ability. After all, a team that can’t defend itself won’t last long against the legions of evil!

Tip #5: Power Level New Recruits

New recruits will often be far less experienced than the rest of your seasoned allies. Bump them up fast by including one or two low-level characters into each party you build; they’re sure to earn lots of EXP from the powerful monsters their higher-level peers help them slay!