>collect buff potions>finish the game without needing them
>>728992646you should be proud nigga
>>728992646>split path>explore one briefly, it's kind of long>"maybe I should go check the other path first">other path ends up being a point of no return
>>728992646>recruit all the optional party members>never use any of them
>>728992858>reload save from 7 hours ago>return to this place>nothing
>use my potions and scrolls as I go along because I'm worried I'll never use them>the final boss curb stomps me because I don't have enough consumables
>oh shit there's a big fight coming I better use potions to replenish before continuing >game refills your health/mana at the beginning of the fight
>rest my strongest party members to explore a little before the final fight>accidentally stumble into it with my B team
>sell old equipment to afford better equipment as game goes on>need very first weapon to craft something unique or the best weaponI learned a good lesson that day
>Potion - Restores 50HP>You start the game already about to break into 4-digit max HP.
>>728992646>open alchemical shop>get rich>no need to fuck around in the bushlands anymoremy characters just know how to invest in the future
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>get 10 different weapons>still only use the starting one because it's universally good
>>728993724*introduces new currency as you progress in the story making your effort pointless* enjoy your endless supply of early game potions and wooden swords
>>728992646Just start using all your consumables as soon as you pick them up.
>best girl in your party>she clearly wants your dick>she just happens to be your sister>no romance option
>>728993924But it happened to me yesterday.
>currency: 999
>>728992948 >take time to do every single loyalty quest >max out their affection >still bench them forever because I love my OP main trio too much to break the synergy they’re all just glorified quest givers with names at this point
>>728992646Boof potions are usually shit anyway.>damage buff potion>effects: +1% damage>duration: 0.3 seconds
>>728993470>early gear is actually op later onwhat game?
>>728993954>be me playing dark souls 2>upgrade every single weapon in preparation for ng+ (wanna beat the game with something new)>end up using the same sword anyway
>>728997846probably not what that person is referring to, but Tales of Vesperia and Dragon Quest VIII encourage holding onto old equipment for their synthesis/alchemy to make stronger things
>>728997846Cave Story
>>728998572This was both cool but also infuriating to a younger me.
