Skylanders questions collection...

[Kazooie77]

@MarcusRaven

I love the Blog. Just to let you know I got the PS3 ver and I have a wii that is softmodded I don't have the wode setup like you do. it works great. So I can use it on my PS3 or my wii whatever I want. On a funny note my wife wants to play and she wants to be Wham-Shell. Keep up the good work sir.

 

[MarcusRaven]

@MarcusRaven

I love the Blog. Just to let you know I got the PS3 ver and I have a wii that is softmodded I don't have the wode setup like you do. it works great. So I can use it on my PS3 or my wii whatever I want. On a funny note my wife wants to play and she wants to be Wham-Shell. Keep up the good work sir.

Thank you so much! I'm really appreciating the support. It's keeping me going. My next task is going to be figure breakdowns and demonstrations, but I need to wait for my 3DS portal to get back from Activision. I accidentally dropped it, and it stopped transmitting properly. So, good thing to note, DON'T DROP THE PORTALS! I dropped it trying to keep my two-year-old daughter from pulling it out of the box in my hands and dumping the whole collection everywhere. >.< Go figure.

Here's my son's collection thus far:

Figures
Spyro - Dark Spyro
GIll Grunt
Trigger Happy
Stealth Elf
Ignitor
Terrafin
Ghost Roaster
Whirlwind
Sonic Boom
Boomer
Stump Smash
Zap

Stages and Items
Darklight Crypt
Pirate Seas

Healing Elixer
Dragon Treasue Chest
Time Twister
Ghost Pirate Sword

So, I've made three (uploaded two) videos that didn't have any questions to answer. Who's got questions?

EDIT: Episode 4 is up! Check it out! Up next is character profiles of the Spyro "twins."

 

[Kazooie77]

@MarcusRaven

I love the Blog. Just to let you know I got the PS3 ver and I have a wii that is softmodded I don't have the wode setup like you do. it works great. So I can use it on my PS3 or my wii whatever I want. On a funny note my wife wants to play and she wants to be Wham-Shell. Keep up the good work sir.

Thank you so much! I'm really appreciating the support. It's keeping me going. My next task is going to be figure breakdowns and demonstrations, but I need to wait for my 3DS portal to get back from Activision. I accidentally dropped it, and it stopped transmitting properly. So, good thing to note, DON'T DROP THE PORTALS! I dropped it trying to keep my two-year-old daughter from pulling it out of the box in my hands and dumping the whole collection everywhere. >.< Go figure.

Here's my son's collection thus far:

Figures
Spyro - Dark Spyro
GIll Grunt
Trigger Happy
Stealth Elf
Ignitor
Terrafin
Ghost Roaster
Whirlwind
Sonic Boom
Boomer
Stump Smash
Zap

Stages and Items
Darklight Crypt
Pirate Seas

Healing Elixer
Dragon Treasue Chest
Time Twister
Ghost Pirate Sword

So, I've made three (uploaded two) videos that didn't have any questions to answer. Who's got questions?

EDIT: Episode 4 is up! Check it out! Up next is character profiles of the Spyro "twins."

I wanted to order some stuff off Gamestop since thay had all 3 of Character Packs and had all 3 of the Adventure Packs even Empire of Ice Pack. I added all of them to my cart and I was looking at $119.99 or so. So what I did is left it in my cart and by next day Empire of Ice Pack was removed from my cart as well as 2 of the 3 Character Packs. I wish I could of order last night. But is goes to show you how fast they go. I just have the starter guys for now. But I have some side work tomorrow. So I'll take that cash and buy two 3 packs if I can. So I do have a questions how many things can you have on the portal at one time? I know you can have one Character, Item and Stage is that right.

 

[Kazooie77]

I just added few new Characters to my collections my wife loves playing as Trigger Happy.

Spyro
GIll Grunt
Trigger Happy
Stealth Elf
Sonic Boom
Eruptor
Chop Chop
Bash

 

[Kazooie77]

Question how is the dragon treasue chest work?

My collection as of now:

Figures:
Whirlwind
Sonic Boom
Stealth Elf
Chop Chop
Ghost Roaster
Bash
Dino-Rang
Terrafin
Flameslinger
Eruptor
Zap
Gill Grunt
Spyro
Double Trouble
Boomer
Drill Sergeant
Trigger Happy

Stages and Items
Darklight Crypt
Pirate Seas

Healing Elixer
Dragon Treasue Chest
Time Twister
Ghost Pirate Sword

 

[MarcusRaven]

Just so you guys know, I haven't dropped the project. I've been trying to find time to level my son's Spyro so I can do a proper comparison for the video. (My Dark Spyro is maxed out.) Also, I've been in the middle of moving, and work has picked up. Just don't lose hope! I will update! ...eventually. >.<

EDIT: Just got a Flameslinger, so we officially have two of each element type. Lava filled fire doors aren't fun with only one fire type. Lol. Still trying to find time to max out Spyro. Getting close. Finished moving, and work is leveling out again, so it should be soon!

 

[Gaiaknight]

i feel the need to bump this topic sense i love this game. i currently have 36 skylanders cant wait to finish off my collection

 

[mysticwaterfall]

So, I just got the 3DS version of this with 4 figures (Spyro, Stealth Elf, Gil Grunt, Trigger Happy - It seems he swapped the Wii figures for the 3DS ones, but whatever) used for 20$. What are the best figures from the other 4 elements? I'd like to have at least one of each element. So far I'm thinking of Hex for undead because she looks cool and people seem to like her.

EDIT - I'm also planning to play the game on Wii if that changes anything.

 

[elgarta]

I've got one question, probably covered in your videos but due to my internet speed recently I wouldn't be able to watch them in a good time..

This looks great as a kids game, and the system of unlocking extras by buying more figures, whilst is a real cash grab, isn't that different from DLC in most other games. It is just a kiddied up version of extra unlockables

But how is this as a Spyro game? My girlfriends daughter loves Spyro (she has all the DS games) but when I hear of this game I mainly hear bashing because of the emphasis on paying for extra characters, and not much about the game itself. Is it really considered a Spyro game, or is it just a game that has his name tacked onto it and he is thrown in for good measure?

 

[mysticwaterfall]

His name is just tacked onto it for the heck of it, you dont even need spyro to play or beat the game.

 

[elgarta]

Oh, a little disapointing I guess. I won't bash on it though since I haven't played it and I don't think I am in their target audience's age range. I just found it weird, especially when they could have just omitted his name from the title and it might have saved a bit of the hating will still selling the games 'benefits'

 

[MarcusRaven]

Yes, Spyro is on here for brand identification purposes. Activision must have thought that the game needed a recognizable mascot. Whatever the reason, Spyro isn't required by any means.

Update on my part, I've finally got it to where I can do a Spyro/Dark Spyro comparison video (both maxed in level, Spyro upgraded along dash path, D.Spyro along fireball path). My next big hangup is just finding TIME to make the video. I picked up a second job recently, that I start tomorrow, and I'm working on moving my family into another apartment. (Busy busy life stuff.) It may have been FOREVER, but it will happen!

Also, my birthday's coming up, so I may get another figure or two soon.

 

[bazamuffin]

Anyone heard of a firm release date for Skylanders Giants? Clocked alot of speculation, but nothing concrete. Final figures are due out around July so it's gotta be some time after that (presumably). Just need Camo, Warnado, Wham-Shell and the Legendary triple pack to complete the set (gold/silver, Toy Fair editions not included)

 

[MarcusRaven]

Hey everybody! FINALLY got around to doing another video! Life caught up with me for a while. Started a second job, blew the head gasket out of our only car, etc. But all that's blown over and I've started the character synopsis videos!

http://gbatemp.net/blog/1347/entry-9313-character-synopsis-spyro/

Let's start with Spyro!

 

[awssk8er]

Every time you start up the game (3DS version), do you need the portal/figure(s)?

If you do, that kind of defeats the whole portable aspect of the game.

I've never played the game, but have always wanted it. I just wish you didn't need the figures and portal because then it would be a normal $40 game.

 

[mysticwaterfall]

Every time you start up the game (3DS version), do you need the portal/figure(s)?

If you do, that kind of defeats the whole portable aspect of the game.

I've never played the game, but have always wanted it. I just wish you didn't need the figures and portal because then it would be a normal $40 game.

It saves 2 figures at a time without the portal. I would check ebay if your interested. I was able to get the game, portal, and 9 figures for 50$. Gamestop also sells figures from 3-5$.

 

[awssk8er]

Every time you start up the game (3DS version), do you need the portal/figure(s)?

If you do, that kind of defeats the whole portable aspect of the game.

I've never played the game, but have always wanted it. I just wish you didn't need the figures and portal because then it would be a normal $40 game.

It saves 2 figures at a time without the portal. I would check ebay if your interested. I was able to get the game, portal, and 9 figures for 50$. Gamestop also sells figures from 3-5$.

Thank you. I will definitely check it out.

 

[mrredpants]

I just got the start pack spyro adventure. Comes with 3 of the figures. Within 20 minutes of my 6 year old opening the game, he was already harassing me for more figures! Go figure.

1. What is the USB cable for - I get that it plugs into the computer but I can't find any documentation on what it is needed for.

2. The figures - once they enter the game, are they there for good? My thought was, there are neighbors with the same game and more figures - could we borrow their figures, put them on the portal, let them enter the game, and not have to buy more actual figures?

3. Are there any cheats or cracks or ways to trick the game into thinking the figures are there already in the game?

4. Are the figures specific to the console? Could I buy used figures from a wii or other console and use them on the 3ds portal?

 

[Zaertix]

The USB cable on the portal? It connects to the system to USE the portal. Unless you got something I've never seen before.

No once they are removed from the portal they are taken out of the game until you return them to the portal. You could borrow their figures but they remember their level and path from their previous owner.

From what I know, no there are no cheats or cracks as it transfers data from the figures directly.

No they aren't console-specific.

 

[mrredpants]

The USB cable on the portal? It connects to the system to USE the portal. Unless you got something I've never seen before.

No once they are removed from the portal they are taken out of the game until you return them to the portal. You could borrow their figures but they remember their level and path from their previous owner.

From what I know, no there are no cheats or cracks as it transfers data from the figures directly.

No they aren't console-specific.

The 3Ds game comes with a USB cable that plugs into the computer - it's a mini-USB connection. The portal otherwise is a wireless connection to 3Ds device (apologies if I didn't clarify which device)

Thanks for other information.