baustinize 35 Posted July 18, 2012 to anyone who has played or know what it is can you explain the whole drop thing? i see riku and sora switching every few minutes and it kinda bothers me that it switches up so often. maybe its just me but id rather play through one part and then play through the other. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
baylaust 2,531 Posted July 18, 2012 As you play through the levels and fight enemies, the bar will slowly fall. When it empties, you switch to the other character, thus keeping their stories in synch with each other. You can also access the pause menu to drop into the other character at any time. 1 darkchaser reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nohjx 157 Posted July 18, 2012 It isn't really every few minutes, it depends on the rate of the drop gauge, a usual time I've heard is about 20 minutes each. They did this because in BBS you play through one story and you get a pretty good idea of what happens, in this instance you kind of pace with both characters. Some things can make it go quicker, like if a nightmare dream eater uses sleep on your character. (You can also auto drop, but it isn't recommend, keep the stories semi-close to each other) Don't worry, you'll get used to it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
baustinize 35 Posted July 18, 2012 ok that makes sense but im hoping they dont continue that to much character switching. i personally like the way CoM did it but hey beggars cant be choosers i like kh anyway. It isn't really every few minutes, it depends on the rate of the drop gauge, a usual time I've heard is about 20 minutes each. They did this because in BBS you play through one story and you get a pretty good idea of what happens, in this instance you kind of pace with both characters. Some things can make it go quicker, like if a nightmare dream eater uses sleep on your character. (You can also auto drop, but it isn't recommend, keep the stories semi-close to each other) Don't worry, you'll get used to it well and then theres the freeflow is it just a new way of combat or is it a different way to explore? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nohjx 157 Posted July 18, 2012 I doubt they would do that...the drop gauge fits in with DDD's story. If anything in the future (if multiple characters are used) you'll go up to a certain point in the story, and then switch. ok that makes sense but im hoping they dont continue that to much character switching. i personally like the way CoM did it but hey beggars cant be choosers i like kh anyway. well and then theres the freeflow is it just a new way of combat or is it a different way to explore? Combat and exploring, it adds some creative ways to fight and the enviornments are huge areas, so it makes it faster to get around. (with styyyyleeee) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
baustinize 35 Posted July 18, 2012 yeah im still hoping for the hd remake then go straight for 3. hd remake would be nice because then i wouldnt have to pull out my ps2 just to play it. darn spoiled rich kid with a ps3.... haha I doubt they would do that...the drop gauge fits in with DDD's story. If anything in the future (if multiple characters are used) you'll go up to a certain point in the story, and then switch. Combat and exploring, it adds some creative ways to fight and the enviornments are huge areas, so it makes it faster to get around. (with styyyyleeee) ok so do you think you can get through the game without using it really kinda play it like bbs? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nohjx 157 Posted July 18, 2012 yeah im still hoping for the hd remake then go straight for 3. hd remake would be nice because then i wouldnt have to pull out my ps2 just to play it. darn spoiled rich kid with a ps3.... haha ok so do you think you can get through the game without using it really kinda play it like bbs? ehhhhh to a certain point I suppose you could but Sora and Riku's stories intertwine very often (surprisingly) so it would be wise to not play as one a lot more than the other...plus you get an extended time with the other character when you play as one (drop points) and your dream eaters are shared. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
baustinize 35 Posted July 18, 2012 ehhhhh to a certain point I suppose you could but Sora and Riku's stories intertwine very often (surprisingly) so it would be wise to not play as one a lot more than the other...plus you get an extended time with the other character when you play as one (drop points) and your dream eaters are shared. ok now what if im in the middle of a boss fight and the drop gauge empties? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FireRubies1 1,325 Posted July 18, 2012 ok now what if im in the middle of a boss fight and the drop gauge empties? You still drop normally and when you come back to the character you and the boss have full health again Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nohjx 157 Posted July 18, 2012 ok now what if im in the middle of a boss fight and the drop gauge empties? When you come back to the fight your HP is filled back up and so is the boss' Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SoraKH 793 Posted July 18, 2012 As you play through the levels and fight enemies, the bar will slowly fall. When it empties, you switch to the other character, thus keeping their stories in synch with each other. You can also access the pause menu to drop into the other character at any time. But i have a question. If i'm doing a boss fight and the drop gauge empties will i continue the fight as Riku? I mean is there going to be a different storyline for Sora and Riku or will it be the same? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NumberXIII.Roxas 64 Posted July 18, 2012 (edited) But i have a question. If i'm doing a boss fight and the drop gauge empties will i continue the fight as Riku? I mean is there going to be a different storyline for Sora and Riku or will it be the same? They technically have different stories, so say you start to play as Sora then you drop, you begin as Riku, then drop again and continue where you left off with Sora. So no you wouldnt continue the boss as Riku, you continue where you left off with Riku. Edited July 18, 2012 by NumberXIII.Roxas 1 SoraKH reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SoraKH 793 Posted July 18, 2012 They technically have different stories, so say you start to play as Sora then you drop, you begin as Riku, then drop again and continue where you left off with Sora. So no you wouldnt continue the boss as Riku, you continue where you left off with Riku. Lol thats cool Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
esumsoraroxas 48 Posted July 18, 2012 Can you only "drop" between Sora and Riku at save points? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nermin Colakovic 61 Posted July 18, 2012 @esumsoraroxas No, i got the game today and it works like this : When the bar falls down to zero you'll automatically drop, if you want to drop back (or just drop at any time you want) You can go either to you're pause menu and touch DROP or go to a save point. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mason_Ireton 5 Posted July 18, 2012 Oh yea I was curious how the save points were gon'na work in general. Thanks for the heads up Nermin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
