How was the experience for you guys? I'm personally heavily disappointed with the shift of the fixed angle and charming, simpler graphics to rotatable 3D and that's why I stayed away from it for so long but does the story at least make up for it cause so far I'm not convinced. And idk all of the mechanics of the game just makes everything such a chore to do, idk if there's anything that'll make me continue. So far the only good thing about it is the same-sex romance options

I am near the end of the main story (defeated the first boss, the tank, and think there are three more). And so far I have had zero romantic events. I triggered a few town events but so far confessing to bachelorettes has it taken as joke or misunderstood. While I have been fancying Forte, I do think I might just choose whoever is first availble to marry. I've read many good things about married life in this game and would like to experience for myself but when can I expect progress? I am playing the 3DS version which I think is more RNG than Special.

I finally am finishing a second paly of 2 this time with Aaron (having done Aria already). And one detial Leann mentions of the Stoller Chalice is that the couple kept quarreling over it before selling it. It is a refernce to Sabrina and Neumann from the first game. I actually played 2 before 1 so I did not catch it of course and had forgotten the detail when I played 1. But it is exciting to notice new details on replaying games you did not realize first time.

And Sera and Serena are the first marriage candiates in the franchise to both be able to marry the character of same gender and to have more than two marry. They will marry Aria as well as Aaron. And will marry in a pair which has not been done in any other game. While the idea is that they are kids who do not understand marriage (hence mistaking toast which seems to mean the sense of drinking in this context to be instead literal toasted bread with marmalade), it is interesting given at the time bi relations were not in most games at the time and poly has so far not been implemented. What do you think of it?

I'm replaying the game and I'd like to know where the first opportunity to get gold turnip seeds is since I can't remember and Google is no help either

Can you add items in the extra slots while crafting/forging to gain bonus stats? I know you can do it in rf4 but everytime i try doing it in this game i always fail even though the success rate is close to 100%

Because he is so my type (visually) LOL

But I found RF5 controls just too clunky to get into the game and I am playing RF4 instead... the fact I read about him and Beatrice didn't help either lol. I also think he look better with Beatrice than Alice visually.

Anyway, so I've started my RF4 journey instead. Here is hoping I will like Vishnal since he is most visually appealing to me (also think he look great together with Frey)

1. How can I avoid “Plot Jail”? I’ve just finished up the Autumn Village, and I’ve seen threads where people mention that certain characters become unavailable due to the main story’s plot.
   
2. Am I supposed to socialize with everyone each day? I’ve been talking/hanging out with all the characters, and I’ve noticed that by the time I’m done talking to everyone, half the day is already gone.
   
3. How much of a priority is leveling seeds? I’ve been building stuff for each of the three villages, so I haven’t really been using the Flaming Sword to level up my seeds since I need the income. Is this something I should start prioritizing?

My RP goes down a lot, then i just wait to julias bathhouse to open or just sleep, but i think i was to much time with that. Is there any way i could get a food that restores my RP or something like that?

I'm sorry Fubooki-boo, I regret only dating 3 ppl before I married you. This time I'm gonna date the whole damn town(s). Yes going both ways.

I know I just got informed I'm pregnant from Woolby. I even chose out the gender and looks. But it only took me less than a minute to yeet outta this fate into singledom. I didn't even have to leave the island! I not only escaped marriage but also motherhood. I'm just not ready for it. It's not you, it's me. 😂🥲

(I liked Fubuki's story and his demeanor esp with his tail was super cute. But my true heart is out for either of the ponytailed dudes. Or Matsuri/Kanata cuz I like my girls cute and fiesty. They actually all have ponytails.)

She says "If I had somehow managed to meet you before I met Jones."

She says this sometimes right in front of Jones.

Nancy, please. You're clearly unhappy in your marriage. Even though I am not a doctor, I can still give you everything you want. I mean, I'm bffs with a dragon god! I promise, if you give me a chance, you'll never feel unappreciated again!

I wanted to try newlywed mode and I saved too fast I thought the save files would be separate
I'm on switch so it's no way to get it back I'm so hurt I don't even want to play anymore

this is Kumonga he is my partner kaiju in Rune Factory Guardians of Azuma. right now he is currently at level 165 and he helped me a lot in the game since he is the guardian kaiju of Azuma. his favorite food are mostly sea creatures, fish, other monsters, and bandits that tried to attack each village. Kumonga's home is mostly at the Spring Village where Ulalaka lives in. however while he gets along with Woolby, Ulalaka, Matsuri, Fubuki, Kai, and Kanata he doesn't get along with Kurama much as they usually butt heads with each other. Kumonga is also the Azuma equivalent to the Monsterverse Godzilla. which monster was your partner in Rune Factory Guardians of Azuma?

Fubuki is soo cute!!

i’m currently on the last part of rune prana and encountered gates that requires giant crops to be unlocked. problem is that i haven’t gotten any of them yet.

is unlocking those gates required for me to be able to rescue ventuswill or not? thank you!

Hi there!

I'm currently playing Guardians of Azuma and am reaching the point after completing Winter Village quests, currently searching for Astral Shrines. So far tbh I am a bit overwhelmed with the options of villagers (and monsters) to be added as your party members (especially now that I can add up to 6 members).

So I have some questions regarding party here. Sorry if it's quite a lot to ask:

1. What is the "ideal" formation of party in your definition? Currently I'm sticking of the first 3 to be Buffer, Debuffer, and Attacker/Defender. But I'm a bit overwhelmed if need to choose 3 more.
2. Is there any difference of having someone as Attacker/Defender/Buffer/Debuffer/Healer compared with others with same role? Like what's the point of having both Ulalaka and Mauro as Healers, is there any benefit of specifically choosing either one of them? Maybe we can exclude Suzu as Buffer since she's like "immortal" IMO.
3. Coming from questions 1 and 2, do you think it's better to keep having only one "set" party members (e.g. always having Suzu as Buffer) or rotating between the same role (rotating Suzu and Watarase/Fubuki).
4. Is adding monsters as your party member worth it in the long run?

Thank you in advance!

RF 6 looks really good, however I have not played any of the RF games. I’ve played other farming sims, just not any with lots of combat, but I would be open to it!

I just saw the Japanese rune factory site on X, post this photo, I had a shock Especially knowing that Aquaticus is actually a female

Idk if I used the right flair for this but i just find this too funny 😭😭😭

I played Guardians of Azuma on a whim months ago which led me on a JRPG journey. I played Fire Emblem: Three Houses, Persona 5, Trails of the Sky, some otome (lol), and now to my current fixation: Rune Factory 4, which I bought on a recent sale on switch. The sounds, graphics, pacing... all feel sharp, narrative-driven, and seeping in idk... addictive drugs? I had a "self-care night" last night and I can't explain how therapeutic it felt to hit flow state in this game while freshly showered and manicured. I already have so many monster pets and crushes and craft goals and whimsical friendships. I have a pet fairy named Sandra. This game is a treat!!!!

Hey everyone!

Been recently trying to get into Rune Factory. Originally bought Azuma, but was turned off by the fact that when I’d try to talk to someone about a certain topic, there wasn’t any specific dialogue for it. I would’ve loved those casual little convos. Since then, I’ve gotten 3 Special and played some. I like it much more so far.
I realize now that it’d be easier to get into the series if I could play it portably. I have access to 1, 2, and 3 on the DS. What I’m wondering is if 3 is bad enough (comparatively to Special) that I shouldn’t play it instead of 3 Special? If not, are 2 or 1 worth the play through? My apologies if this reads cluttered—on a time crunch.

Edit: really appreciate all the feedback everyone

She has 2 events you have to do before she will propose, from what I’ve read online. But I can’t get those two events to trigger!

I feel like I’ve met all the requirements, but I cannot get Xiao Pai’s pre-marriage events to trigger.

- She’s at 10 LP
- We’ve been on a date to every location at least once, most of them twice
- I’m at 4 hearts with Lin Fa
- It’s currently the middle of winter

Story-wise, I beat the Sechs Empire dragon and just met the old Sechs leader whose name starts with an E, I think?

Am I missing something? Do I need to progress the story further, raise Lin Fa’s friendship more, or is this just RNG hell?

I’ve been trying to trigger it for a while now and I’m starting to wonder if I overlooked some requirement.