[Xillia 2] Ludger Solo: 2021 Highlights

[@miraclechao]

Your Ludger is still amazing after all these years. The way you handle his mobility with each weapon, the positioning of his artes, and even the enemy's weight. As a member of Club Procrastination and Team Eventually, I have no problem waiting for future episodes!

[@UnlimitedMrX]

Big thanks, Miraclechao. Even after all these years, I'm blessed with patient folk like you and the others here who don't give me flack for being dead for months at a time lmao. Perhaps *too* patient, but we're Tales fans. We've been conditioned to hold out for a long time before things start picking up, lmao. Here's hoping I can finish this run before Namco makes another Tales mobile game, or releases Xillia on PC.

[@Kikaromi]

Sending hype for the Waymarker Arc of 2022! Admittedly I randomly stumbled upon your channel within the last year, but it's been fun watching your Ludger schmove, even when it looks like the attack's a whiff! Makes we want to crawl back to Xillia 2 after... it's gotta be years now at least. Whenever the new episode drops, I shall be there!

[@UnlimitedMrX]

Hype recieved! I honestly never expected my vids to show up to random people, since the algorithm is a pain and not my friend lol, but it's good to hear you found this channel somehow. Also glad that you're enjoying the schmovement and shenanigans here. Revisiting X2 ought to be fun...well when you get into battles at least. Between the slow cutscenes and debt it's a hard game to turn on at times, but it's hella fun once the battles start.

[@megasoniczxx]

Here's to a hopefully eventful year. As weird as it sounds, this is probably the run i'm most excited for on youtube so I really can't wait to see more from you and considering how hair raising this game can be at times, I don't blame you at all for taking your time with it.

[@UnlimitedMrX]

I will admit it does feel kinda wierd to hear people put this run on a high pedestal, but that also means I'm doing something right, lol. I'm glad that I have some pretty cool dudes that are actually hyped for what I have to put out. It's very motivating.

[@ViktorForslund]

I've probably said it before but I'll say it again: Your Ludger is hands-down some of the best Tales content I've ever seen. The level of understanding, execution, and mastery on display with this character is unrivaled. Coming from a former Ludger main it's always a treat to see things I'd never thought of before be done so beautifully (I mean, jump-canceled Armor Crusher into Swift Strike quick drop Master Chef LITERALLY WHAT LOL) In any event, happy new year bro, hope it's a good one and may you reach your goals!

[@UnlimitedMrX]

That's very high praise haha, especially from a fellow Ludger enjoyer. I don't know if I'd call myself a master of the character, even now, but I do know that I'm a lot better of a player than I was years ago, and reading these comments is a good affirmation of that progress. On one hand I'm glad that I've been able to be innovative with this run so far, but it also makes these later bosses into even more of a wall to climb. Trying to maintain that level of quality with the likes of Victor or the later Rideaux fights will be a challenge in and of itself, but I'll make it happen. Likewise! Happy New Year my friend and I hope for 2022 to be a much better year for the both of us!

[@mystearia5441]

Just recently finished both Xillias this month for the first time ever. I've known solo runs have been a thing for almost every tales game but Xillia 1 and 2 being my new favorites and seeing your Ludger makes me want to give a solo run a try. Anyways amazing Ludger as I've come to expect from you.

[@UnlimitedMrX]

Good to hear that you enjoyed the Xillias. They both have their fair share of shenanigans, but I truly do think they have some of the best combat amongst the 3D Tales titles. I'm also glad to have inspired you to try your hand at challenge running. One of my primary motivations in regards to this Ludger run is to show just how fun he can be, and maybe interest people with the crazy tech and intricacies of this game. And to know that it actually inspired someone to pick up the challenge for themselves, well it makes it all the more worth it.

[@frubam]

ahhhh, good ol' Chronos Collider bs.... dang man, those were good times😄 .... You might not a lot of uploads last year, but I did very much enjoy your evolution of Ludger. Rather than simply make it about beating the boss, you've evolved to the point where you can come up with new ideas or frame old ones in a way that makes it exciting to watch. I'll be looking forward to what you'll bring to Ludger this year =03(no pressure if you don't bring it at all this year.... just sayin' =0b).

[@Muctales]

You may have not recorded much, but those were still some of the most enjoyable fights I've seen on YT. Don't be too hard on yourself for the lack of content cause the achievements were there. I wish you a great New Year and all the best for the remaining Ludger fights ;)

[@UnlimitedMrX]

I'm glad to hear that you enjoyed my funny hitbox shenanigans so far, lol. Here's hoping what comes next continues to stay fresh and entertaining. :} While I do need to wrestle with my own lack of productivity, you and Vik are right in that I don't need to let it get me down. As long as I keep going at my own pace and getting stuff out when I'm comfortable with it, I'll be fine. Happy New Year to you as well, and I wish you the best in your own endeavors, whatever that may be in regards to your own channel and in life.

[@Muggshotter]

That hammer ivar fight is still such a treat for the eyes! I think your whole arc 1 remains worth highlighting, so this is a pretty appropriate video for that. Hopefully some of that reverse hitbox, aerial dancing and lingering projectile smoothness will find their way to the rest of your Ludger solo, whether it's 2022 or the year after. Either way, happy new year!

[@UnlimitedMrX]

That Ivar Hammer fight might be my favorite specific combo I've done so far. One of the few cases where I can say that I wouldn't change anything about it if I had to redo it. I appreciate the kind words, my friend. Who knows what the future parts may hold, but I can garuntee that the hitbox memery will continue :}

[@JustSamu]

Have said this at least at a thousand places already at this point but happy new year! As a certified Aska hater, seeing that hitbox-fest still makes me very happy. Looking forward to more craziness next year 👀

[@UnlimitedMrX]

I'm so glad Aska's over lmao. I'm very happy with how that fight turned out, but it was quite stressful to get everything right will all the hurtbox shifting and damned pillar RNG. At least I don't have to fight it again...right? (Cries in character episodes)