The Third Fleet Podcast #34 | Guest:

[@HeyJayOfficial]

What a fun time this was, thanks again for the invitation! See you on the other side of Fatalis (someday)

[@sarcirinsdaefarin3950]

Fatalis: HELLO FROM THE OTHER SIIIIIIIIIIIDE

[@tuigg8]

Can't wait for that challenge -_-

[@jp7851]

Good luck, you’ll need it

[@de-173]

So this was why you couldn't stream yesterday.

[@hisdudeness1835]

The Return of HeyJay on this Podcast will be legendary

[@NCHProductions]

unequal dragon weapon lmao.

[@Kimahri01]

Already invite NCHProductions to the postcast, PLEASEEEE 🤣🤣🤣

[@yiangaruga4928]

The prophecy is true.. Hey Jay has entered the Third Fleet Podcast!

[@dyllwill]

Your are the ultimate fan lol :) love seeing you in every comment section

[@jp7851]

The savior

[@yiangaruga4928]

​@@dyllwill I haven't been around quite as much as I was during the Rise hype time but I guess this is the reputation I gotta live with now :D

[@joshmay2944]

@@yiangaruga4928 if you havent commented on an MH video then i don’t bother watching it

[@solomon9655]

The best character arc this year.

[@Ethman16]

“Yuna hates doing the same thing over and over” 250 narwa kills

[@mhk6943]

🤣

[@MysticKitsune24]

Ironic

[@IThinkIStoleYourSandwich]

Well to be fair she hates "grinding" the same thing over and over. The multiple narwa challenges would be playing the game itself for the fun of it.

[@joesheridan9451]

@@IThinkIStoleYourSandwich Who are you her fuckin PA

[@IThinkIStoleYourSandwich]

@@joesheridan9451 no just correcting a misquote. You the butthurt police?

[@Merdra]

The Council is still watching you HeyJay. We are still watching you...

[@Vulcanfaux]

Idk why but I read this with raz's voice. The slug lady from monsters Inc. If you don't know or I miss spelled her name.

[@umelgaming3177]

The Council is pleased with your progress Jay

[@miniguylad2827]

The Council is always watching, especially the founding members of the Council. The trolly Mod is Watching Merdra is listening your editor Rauldafama is recording.... every time you faint so he can put it in your journals

[@ActionJaxonH]

Hey Jay! Has ascended. From anti-MH to lowly noob to master hunter and now makes an appearance with Legends of the game.

[@freedomdst]

i wouldnt call him a master hunter if he doesnt even know how the weapons work yet

[@daveturlow5967]

@@freedomdst this dudes just trying to eat hole….

[@Manectrix2000]

I’ve been coaching my dad through World and in our last play session he had the same meeting scenario with Rathalos. Cannot wait to continue that with him.

[@Alphard72]

The Hey Jay journey has been wonderful. The man is super smart and a great learner. It's basically THE archetypal journey of all of us Hunters

[@Teehousegaming]

THUMBS UP for the 5% that had love at first sight with monster hunter

[@doboticsribery5396]

It's really that rare?

[@Dark-Flame_Master]

Ha, I guess I'm among the 5%.

[@joserachi96]

I remember buying tri on the wii a bit before 3 ultimate was coming out early that year and I was using the Wiimote and nunchuck cause it was the only thing I had that was supported and remember struggling but loving that I was playing a more traditional game at the that wasn't heavy with motion controls and remember just leaving the game on and just vibing to the town and gathering hall theme that really stick with me and when I saw the 3ds demo for 3 ultimate and playing with more traditional controls was when I personally was getting sucked in, sadly since I didn't had anyone to play with cause the 3ds version lacked online and without a wii u at the time, I'll always remember those early days of doing those early gathering quest before going to class :)

[@Relixed]

Double carted to my first Great Jaggi and it took 48 minutes. That's when I fell in love with the game. Finally something that is not to afraid to kick your ass while still being fair to the player.

[@mr.cobbweb1624]

So im in a 5%, how nice.

[@Aro-Baro]

As a wise man once said “it only took 40 years”

[@gleipnirrr]

Jay has a 12 year old son? damn, I thought he was in college!

[@mhk6943]

Born in 1985 so he's about 36

[@Moro-Goro-300]

I thought he was like mid 20

[@mhk6943]

@@Moro-Goro-300 He said in stream that people always remark about how he looks younger

[@rainer9931]

He looks about 14

[@caravaneerkhed]

Just to clarify ruri, in generations ultimate including all variants there are about 135 monsters I think, mh4u had about 90 including all variants

[@Vulcanfaux]

Hot shots Ruri that movie you are thinking of is called hotshots. And I loved it.

[@ActionJaxonH]

Nah, Rise looks incredible on Switch. Obviously if you compare to World on PC it's not in the same league. But holy crap does Rise look good on Switch. I've never seen a better looking handheld game.

[@stephenjohn2131]

Agreed, one of the best looking games on Switch ever.

[@joesheridan9451]

I give rise a lot of stick that I think it deserves but cannot take away from how good it looks for a switch game

[@spinomania1921]

Stories 2

[@zeyadibrahim2683]

It looks like shit

[@matthewcharles9813]

Hey jays first few diaries of monster hunter helped get my gf to play mh rise with me. She freaking loves it now. :) She's a monster with dual blades and flying through the air lol.

[@HeyJayOfficial]

that's so awesome!

[@ultrahyperduck6791]

just listened to the entire podcast in one sitting. It really is incredible how many amazing content creators go under the radar or just don't get enough exposure. I've been on the Hey Jay train ever since I first saw Gaijin and the MH community help him give the game a second chance after his initial critique, and it's been such a great journey all the way through Alatreon. Can't wait for his reactions for the Fatalis fight. Thanks Jay for all the fun times and thanks Ruri and Gaijin for bringing him on the podcast!

[@TheKampfmaschine]

Aaah the perfect wednesday night, a new third fleet podcast while playing MHS2 at almost midnight. Life's good.

[@connorryan2715]

great seeing Jay here, been a ton of fun watching his venture into Monster Hunter

[@NaliaDanger]

So happy to see Jay here on the podcast. Been watching his MH journey since day 1. Such a great story!

[@VaderCookie]

1:41:50 "look at the monsters" That is exactly the reason why I wanted to play GU. Experience all the monsters that came before World. Once you get through the "tutorial" gathering quests and got used to the movement, the game just gives you one new monster after another. The different huter styles actually made up for the limited qol. They're just so much fun.

[@emblemblade9245]

Only bummer is no subspecies. There’s so many in the prior games at GU sadly axed ‘em, with deviants only replacing some…

[@callaway4257]

I have nearly 400 hours in GU and I still haven’t done everything

[@KageMH]

500 hrs here not even close to being done

[@KageMH]

@@Sikt I completed all my deviants at 700 hours but there's still a ton of stuff to do

[@kassspittle4985]

What’s most impressive about Jay is how quick he got through world/iceborne. He hasn’t got full builds, he doesn’t have a collection of decos and only a single health augment

[@tuigg8]

The smug paratoad is watching with great interest hey jay

[@JonDArsenault]

Love the mention of the RPG trifecta here. Something that I think a lot of people miss. BOTW's world was largely built by Monolithsoft. Xenoblade was central to making it happen.

[@xHideousFoxx]

I like to call the experience of craving more of the monster hunter sweats "chasing the elder dragon"

[@marcofromtropoje3169]

I always appreciate Jay’s eye for fashion. I look forward to his armor review whenever he beats a new monster

[@pyoheliobros5773]

2:24:07 Wait, so Yuna hates doing the same thing over and over again, but she did like 300 Narwa? How do those things fit together?

[@sirspanks69]

LMAO

[@gaijinhunter]

Every hunt plays out different. One cannot say the same thing about mining ores and other repetitive tasks

[@Elyakel]

Wanting to do and doing are two thing different , i don't like to grind to but when I want it I can grind like crazy if the grind is fun

[@LegendaryBattalion]

Xenoblade Chronicles X deserves a Switch port.

[@TheMrrccava]

What a long way Jay has come!! Welcome to the true fan community man!

[@Edric09]

I managed to solo the whole G-Rank of GU didn't even timed out. Thank you Rustrazor for the Longsword

[@Azarian]

So, I fucking love the concept of the Equal Dragon Weapon. I really want them to dabble more into the Ancient Civ stuff TBH, it's such a weird little nugget of lore that I love and would love to see more of.

[@stephenjohn2131]

After the appearance of Toadversaries in Kamura village training area and buddy plaza made by Hamon, who could say may be MH team will use it someday. Although many would disagree with us two, it would be interesting to go through the ancient civilization quest line one day in Rise or next MH and the story takes us into abandoned island or some undiscovered city where once ancient civilization once thrived, it would be really interesting.

[@Azarian]

​@@stephenjohn2131 Totally. There's a lot of weird stuff here and there that really shows just how bonkers the ancient civ was when it comes to how advanced they were. If you look at the Ahtal Ka fight, the big massive "Mecha" suit it makes, the stone has rebar in it. Rebar wasn't invented properly TMK till the mid 1900's or so. Then there's just how bonkers some of the weapons are. Namly the Charge Blade and Switch Axe.

[@stephenjohn2131]

@@Azarian I always get exited whenever someone discusses this. The details you noticed about Ahtal-Ka are fascinating. And yes the Ancient civilization is indeed bonkers for creating these weapons. Am a Chargeblade main and in hunts every now and then my thoughts get carried away thinking of the original blue prints of how AC created this weapon. And every smith uses their own method to adjust to hunters need. Hence the differences in every game imo. What is more curious to me than their craft is their absence. We see their structures, monuments and crafts everywhere but no where in any game do we find someone who has an idea on it's origin. Their story is much like dwarves lore in Skyrim who were also technologically much more advanced much like AC from MH. we see their pyramids, towers and a fully abandoned kingdom of shrade whilst having no clue about them. I hope the future games or Rise touches this path and involve it in game play one day. Lore is always there despite many others say MH doesn't, it's just that some look, read item descriptions and pay attention more than others. Iam all in for extra lore in MH games in the future.

[@Azarian]

@@stephenjohn2131 I could talk hours about MH lore theory crafting. I uh. May or may not be concepting an entire fan village around the idea of them specifically studying the AC. Even including a Scriviner who was assigned there to find out the exact relation the AC has with Monsters in general.

[@jackkrell4238]

@@stephenjohn2131 the monsters themselves are jam packed with lore and biology too

[@AysarAburrub]

we called it boys lol Jason is finally here ... im gonna enjoy this!

[@KaineReiN]

55:46 I knew he’s gonna say Kulve Taroth. I also couldn’t think of other fight that stands out among the rest other than KT. Everything about the final phase is just too good. Also the music; the music is a damn perfection! For me, music is a huge factor to the whole gameplay experience if not the most important factor. Good music usually means higher chance of good gameplay in my book. It’s just sad that I don’t have anyone to share my joy for Monster Hunter musics with. People around me aren’t as enthusiastic as i am about it

[@thechickenhunter796]

The Rise Khezu theme remix is a banger -Sorry, I had to go for the low hanging fruit.-

[@ultimasurge]

Amen

[@WisdomAkpan211]

Hey jay to this day still thinks mr kulve is multiplayer exclusive. He didnt do it solo to appreciate the fight and the music. Idk why chat told him not to do it solo. I told him on stream to do it solo and he said he would, but I guess he wont xD

[@RyanMichero]

The Charlie Sheen movie that was a parody of Top Gun: Hot Shots! The Ghibli movie with the ancient civilization: Castle in the Sky

[@Revonlieke]

I'm actually so interested in Rurikhans view and even Gaijins view on RNG pools. It's a topic I could talk so much about, because I find it's important topic to somehow find a solution that would solve both sides of the opinion. Such a great interview though. HeyJay has had such a journey with this game. Maybe one day he'll go back to older MH games as well.

[@perisbizarrecorner7443]

Is this... the longest Third Fleet podcast episode??? Dang!! If it is, because it feels like it! It's a joy to see how much conversation and fun can spur from Monster Hunter + other stuff

[@justsomejojo]

The way Hey Jay! learned the game was so fun to watch and also eye-opening. I actually learned to properly take things step by step from the World journals and I didn't even realize I had to (re-?)learn that.

[@tylamcgilverson3923]

BEEN THERE SINCE DAY ONE !!!!!!!!! MY BABY BOI HAS GROWN UP. :"""") I LOVE THIS MAN!!!!

[@cory9919]

Dude I just found these podcasts despite following you since world. This is good fun stuff I love it

[@RyuksApple]

It's weird to me that they always mention the deco grind in World. I never really felt compelled to do that. The way they handled Guard Up/Mighty Bow/Magazine was absolutely criminal, but besides those I always felt like I had the decos to make builds I was happy with. Since Rise is a touch more stingy with the amount of skills you get, you gotta be a bit more deliberate with your builds, so I'm glad they shifted to making them craftable.

[@joshmay2944]

I hope you guys talked about the upcoming MH anime! And if not then it better be on the next podcast haha. Edit: they talk about it at 2:37:15 !

[@hunterwolf6646]

After hearing about this from a past podcast with BannedLagiacrus, I did some digging on Fatalis: according to the 15th anniversary pamphlet for the Forbidden Monsters expedition, *it is debunked that Fatalis melts hunters. He does not. He lays on the armor and his pure body heat melts it into his hide.* Maybe if Gaijin has one he can confirm this since it would be, of course, written in Japanese and I can't find it anywhere? Also, does anyone else think the chest should have been Fatalis's weak point and not the horns? His horns are hard to break for one, and each black dragon should have their own gimmick. Alatreon had horns and it made sense.

[@pooftiger]

Just as I am listening, so I don't forget. There is another way to get the downy crake. Do the cat trade quest in Iceborne. The damn cat hands you one in exchange for a megapotion. I about fell over. How many hours did I track that thing? Second, perhaps the blast nono on Alatreon in Iceborne was because he got so tore up in 3U by that damn slime kelbi bow? Jay, if you are going to do GU, just remember, like Smash Ultimate, you are also dealing with multiple fetch and gathering quests. Many more than in a single game and the solo path pretty much requires them all. Once you finish them, the game blossoms, but it's gathering fest hell to start. It has been a pleasure to watch you grow into the MH community, sir. Frustrating sometimes, yes, but a pleasure.

[@mehoyminoy3377]

Bro I was just about to hop into the bathtub saw that there was a podcast and realized these next few hours will be blissful hours of relaxation. thank you as always keep up the great work. Stay safe have fun and peace out!

[@dracojester2971]

*Brings up the WiiU* *Ruri immediately brings up Xenoblade X* My man🤝

[@Damfotografia]

wasn't expecting to hear this much about xenoblade here. best franchise imo

[@ryandugan9176]

Gaijin, I'm going back through these old videos and if you haven't yet, please play remake. You'll love it and hate it, and see so much potential and get to experience so much nostalgia in New light. This has been super fun to listen to after watching Jay's chronicle of world.

[@Revonlieke]

Khezu had an attack where he shot out 3 lightining balls that were connected by a a sting of lighting and it cause Paralysis if it hit. It was unblockable on all weapons I think and even went through Guard Up if I'm not mistaken, but as a Lancer you rarely saw the attack cause he did it when you were farther away from it.

[@SynysterProjects]

Omg I've been waiting for this since Hey Jay's first ever MH video and seeing Gaijin interacting in the comments!

[@braydenharalson2838]

I love how the old maps look in some areas. I wish we could see them realized like world or rise.

[@Elyakel]

Yeah a lot of map have a good scenery ,they felt enormous compare to the new maps even if they're pretty small I loved the small details like " oh you're over the sky"

[@theDIVISON]

Gajinhunter, I don't know if you know. Kagero, the merchant is rumor to be the one that brought Yomogi to Kamura. He is often noted as being a mysterious wyernian that travels from village to village. He also often can be seen looking over at Yomogi when he is at his cart.

[@kyril98741]

Hopefully we get angbata next time as guest panel. Curios to see his story and culture over at his place.

[@YokaiNox]

ooh boy! This is gonna be a good one! 3.5 hours of Gold standart entertainment and MH talk. SIGN ME UP! 😎🖐 Thanks for this guys!

[@jhart6764]

I actually love the rock phase of shara. It's what I nickname the "WALL!" phase as my friend and I tell wall when we slam monsters.

[@xenomarcos8672]

2:15:01 MAN I felt that disappointment. Right there with ya Rurikhan. Stay strong!

[@epochestrella1]

Now we need a podcast with all of them together: Hey Jay, Arekks, Gaijin, Rurikhan

[@HaruVibes_]

Been waiting for this one for a while. Hoping you guys get HeyJay on again in future podcast. You 3 have great chemistry.

[@GeorgeK340]

I know nearly everyone hate Rajang in Iceborne but I love fighting him. His theme combine with his non-stop attacks moveset always makes my blood pumped up for the danger. Not to mention that he is so badass that he punch everyone that gets in his way. He doesn't care if the opponents was Rathalos, Deviljho, or even Nergigante. He's always ready to bring the pain train. He's so cool and I love him in Iceborne.

[@shadowthethird3]

Dayyym, gaijin be rollin' dem doobies, playing MAGIC, while listening to rock with a group of friends. Sounds like da dream. :')

[@Krudi89]

Rurikhan the movie you thought of simillar to “naked gun“ with charlie sheen was “ Hot Shots “ ^^

[@vincentpey3929]

My first monster hunter game was 4 ultimate and i knew what i was getting into, after i tryed out the hammer i found my main weapon (also played a lot of chargeblade in 4u and gu and a bit of switch axe in rise but hammer is my one and only true main) it klicked and was hooked, now ive played every game since and now ill go back and play some of the older games starting with 3 ultimate

[@Hibernial]

Chargeblade is my jam. I’d love to add MH3U to my small 3ds collection, but no CB lol.

[@d_denragon]

Tune in for another Black Dragon playing with Jay's burned corpse in the next episode of MHW/I Journal

[@Mode_na]

That video's comment section was a most wholesome comment section of a video with >50% dislikes. Really reflects the mature and accepting nature of the MH community!

[@IceWolfAlphaheart7777]

2:29:16 One sidekick I will never forget, my Poncle buddy Issun from Okami. That game is an absolute gem and has aged very well

[@krakatoom]

2 players it is indeed! I play for the first time after almost 10 years video games. My gf I'd into monster hunter since world, her adult kids since psp times (the first time I saw mh). She gave me a switch for Xmas so tgat we could play together. I joined in happily and am addicted full time now. It's what we do after a workday: go on a hunt for apex diablos with changing weapons. Great fun and leisure!

[@AndrewGrofff]

This is my favorite episode by far. Love jay and have been waiting for him to come on! Minor technical note though: The audio felt pretty unbalanced. When I turned it up enough to hear Jay ruri was soooo loud. Otherwise great work and I look forward to this podcast every week. Have a good vacay ruri!

[@axolotlskindofscareme8891]

Yooooo! They brought Hey Jay! I was hoping they brought him after Fatalis but this should be fun too

[@sarcirinsdaefarin3950]

ITS FINALLY HAPPENING! good thing i was planning on egg farming today before making more progress in the story!

[@isthou]

Good episode, tho I fully disagree with the GU bad press, i know you are trying to keep expectations in check, but it is a great game, my favorite to this day, 4 u being a close second, and then probably rise. He may very well like it, have a bit of trust in that awesome game :) and just to be even clearer, even the parts people criticize, i love, i loved the risk reward of the older combat and movement. while I love rise and enjoy iceborne and sunk way too more hours in those (ups), the out of jail free cards with every weapon lower the experience to me

[@emblemblade9245]

I hope G rank in Rise gives monsters attacks that nullify wirefall, to up the stakes a bit!

[@isthou]

@@emblemblade9245 I mean, I don't know, wirebug is part of this specific game's DNA, it's good in it's own ways, and I can always go back to older games, which I do. feels unfair to change the game for everyone else cause we're old people lol

[@jlstudio1050]

I love Iceborne rajang. He was a very special monster to me. After beating him for the first time, my eyes opened and the game was never the same again. I go back to fight rajang and furious time and time again, every time it's a high octane, adrenaline fill hunt where I have to worry about positioning and timing, and he just feels like a worthy opponent to me. I don't find his unique mechanics annoying, neither do I hate his lack of openings, its what makes him special. He is fierce and strong and demands your attention the entire fight, and I am sad how the got gutted in rise.

[@totalwarlock9498]

28:00 like dragonating fatalis in world, that makes my gunlance burst every time

[@jorgem681]

I recently started playing world about 3 months now and had to take a 2 week break after finally killing barioth with a hammer solo 🤦‍♂️ took me forever

[@Bjorn_in_Orbit]

I am just 25 min in and i am already dying with laughter.

[@tuigg8]

Je ben nie de enige 🤣

[@hisdudeness1835]

I enjoy this episode. Then you started talking Final Fantasy and I immediatly felt betrayed hahaha. I love X, XII, XIII and XV. I love the old games too (don't care for the MMOs) but hearing the dislike towards the newer games made me sad

[@totembandicoot1697]

well the journey of monster hunters 1) seeing the game alien a bit from other fighting games 2) getting attracted a bit by the quality and lore of game 3) Great game

[@joshakins4923]

As a solo player im so glad that village is "easier" or not leveled for multiplayer because i have soloed everything in MHW and MH RISE. I never did G rank in MHGU because it was too tough for me to solo comfortably.

[@krakatoom]

Hey there @Rurikhan nice channel. Thx for Tipps und tuts. Ever imagined making live chat while podcast ING? Just a question/idea. Best g

[@AstonMartinStig]

It is thanks to Jay, that I am playing IB right now. He gave me the idea. Best decision ever, IB is simply amazing especially after all of the patches and DLCs.

[@taichiixsan4619]

FINALLY!!!!! Hey jay!!!!! And i also like the hot ones reference

[@valsofluna593]

rise was my first mh game and when i tried out GU, i fell in love with the franchise. wish i couldve been around for 4u on release. also thx GU community for being alive, not sure if i couldve made most of my sets solo. LOL

[@meikahidenori]

Correction, project rainfwas to bring those games to America. Europe and Australia got all of those games, it's why they had English (UK) voice actors. I personally liked that they weren't American voice actors as it added a unique flavour to the game and it's why Xeno 2 missed the mark for me.

[@Duppy0906]

I want to see ruris reaction to legends of the guild so bad

[@casperabysstract1106]

Water combat was phenomenal. People looked it at the wrong way. I think they can knock it out in the sequel to World on PS5. If there's something I miss it's water combat. PS the Handler is Bae. I love her. And it's totally her energy. Once the Guildmarm Costume is equipped. She feels a million times better.

[@hansgretl1787]

Jay can buy Final Fantasy VII Remakw for Gaijin and Gaijin can buy Generations Ultimate for Jay. Perfect!

[@hibshibshibs]

Gaijin is my hero back in mhfu! What a fun podcast session this is!

[@williambarefoot3631]

The movie with Charlie Sheen is called Hot Shots. He also cooks bacon on her stomach.

[@TheRealOtakuako]

A fellow Fiver taking notes and hearing war stories from the Third Fleet Hunters. 😁

[@yikes6969]

Glad I was addicted to MH from the first hunt. Had just came off a period of time where all I played was Dark Souls 1 & 3 and Bloodborne. I felt like Soulsborne ruined games for me because nothing else scratched that itch for me. Picked up Rise in June on a whim without doing much research. Have 600 hours on it now, another 600 on World, and now I'm sitting here playing GU with about 250 hours so far on it. Gonna try to buy my Vita back from my bro-in-law and try to play the others.

[@ramoncalleja3467]

My first turn based was also FF8 and I play turn based the most now!!! As in the JRPG genre is my most favourite....and MH :)

[@ramadhanbenny6640]

Alatreon debut date was awesome for me. 1st try instead when I was just going in to study his moves and try item efficacy (got 5 cart ready during that hunt). After that I went to help my friends all night and get salt-yelled at for joining the room with full alatreon gear lmao

[@grenm9]

I have been waiting for hey jay to get to this point for so long Im happy

[@AlejandroRodriguez-cy8ee]

I'm not sure if Hey Jay can see this comment but this is regarding GU (get GU aka Generations ultimate, don't get the previous version. Believe me, you get more help in gu). So as pointed out in the podcast the movement of the hunter compared to world and rise? is VERY noticeable and making a pledge (like the one you did in world) will help you get used to this kind of movement. HOWEVER it is a pledge of pain, let me explain. as you know School's have exams in paper in which you write based on the answers you studied. However like any exam on paper, when you actually take the exam ON THE FIELD (which is mostly projects or proving something) it is VASTLY different from writing on paper. That's how GU is, you have the controls on the menu and you can look at the weapon controls and hunter controls to see how they work, unfortunately however there is NO training area. this means you must learn on the go, take a mission, go to a monster and learn the weapon. It shouldn't be too hard if you're planning on using Switch Axe, however like the guys said, the playstyle changes depending on the style you chose. GU is honestly a fun game to play at your own pace and time, don't rush it, take it easy (it took me 2 years to finish the game and stay in a comfy place until GU appeared). At best? finish village story and if you are use to the controls and want to experience the true beauty of GU, do the hub quest story. Village does a fantastic job in demonstrating why GU is an anniversary and fun to keep playing, but hub? hoooly, it's life 50% is on Village and 50% is on Hub. As mentioned, the health for the monsters in Hub is already scaled to full multiplayer, BUT it's still possible to solo it, some hunts for me took me to 20 to 15 minutes, so it's kind of reasonable. GU is like that favorite class with your favorite teacher and at the end of the class, which was also the one that had the recess time, the teacher would often host a videogame show in the recess time or after the recess since it was the last class (for us students it was like finding a safe haven of the entire school). However even though it had our favorite teacher and favorite class to learn, it is still a class and we will still need to take exams and study for it and bring assignments. If you fail the exam, the teacher would console and always be there to help you try again were you to fail. It would not decrease the difficulty for you, however the teacher would give you time to learn and keep trying and failing again, until you succeed and you feel accomplished and ready to continue. That was my experience with Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate, I failed many times but i learned and tried again until i finally beat it, and I never felt more fulfilled in my life beating that game and it was thanks to this game i knew how to deal with many other monsters in world and rise. This game takes a lot of dedication and time for you to love it, just like how you make a couple in real life. It takes time to build the relationship. Think of GU like the grandma of Rise, World is the gf and Rise is the gf's little sister. Gramma's from the old age and not versatile like her young ones but dammit is she fun to hang out. She can rock, she takes you to see DBS the movie, she gives helpful tips on future problems and always tries her best to make us happy, regardless of the method. I know I'm talking too much but GU is actually something hard to express into words as to why i still love it. It might not be your type of game, but you can see WHY people love it and i think that should be enough for any GU fan. Just people understanding why you like it. Well at least for me, it's enough. TLDR; GU is VASTLY different from World and Rise. If you talked to some players in World (pre iceborne and some dlc's), some of them would tell you that they went back to GU because World was currently on content drought and GU still had a massive content bounty. Which is basically what Rise is suffering atm, content drought.

[@vhex61]

Psst... you guys should try Ys series. Start from any order but the even the first one is awesome if you like pixelated retro gaming (once you understand the bumper attack mechanism - tip: attack diagonally) to this day, it strange that it’s such an under rated series, not to mention awesome OST too...

[@scottw4866]

Project rainfall consisted of Xenoblade Chronicles, The Last Story and Pandoras Tower. I didn't get to buy them as by the time I wanted to get them, they had become quite rare and very expensive. Even now they are expensive to pick up

[@jacebeleren1703]

Pandora's Tower can be found for cheap if you search for it, i think... not sure. I picked up a "new used" copy at a Gamestop in Germany about 2 years ago for 20€.

[@Mujii360]

Hey Jay!: "How much do you guys trim this?" Hayao Miyazaki: "NO CUTS!"

[@subnighterhawk1535]

Personally I like World so much more, because it felt like a hunt. Rise feels like an arcade game.

[@CreepyCoconuts]

Love seeing Jay on here. I still can't beat Alatreon even with full Fatalis armor. There are several monsters I still can't beat in World/Iceborne. I also main switch axe by the way.

[@AkariRosumashi]

Do you mean you can't beat it solo? Saying you can't beat it, yet have fatalis armor, leads one to believe you did some save editing, so I'm going to assume you just meant you can't solo it yet

[@CreepyCoconuts]

@@AkariRosumashi I can't beat them solo. I have the fatalis armor because of breaking his head once every couple of failed hunts. It took a long time to be able to make his armor. I don't know how to do save editing nor would I because I pride myself on everything I've accomplished in the game by myself.

[@arapaimagold8088]

With Fatalis gear, you'll only need to focus on raw power. And bring dragon mantle for extra boost for your dragon element.

[@kaloifortich4491]

Great episode. I just wish there was some kind of low-key MH background music though.

[@Mujii360]

It happened. The day is here. I'm so ready for this episode! 👍

[@eggy_tran589]

The unison of “What!?” at 2:37:21 killed me.