skillzdadirecta Posted September 5, 2023 Share Posted September 5, 2023 Put some more time into this today and finally beat that early mission that so many folks are having trouble with. Once I figyred out what weapon the boss was weak against it was fairly easy. The game doesn't explicitly tell you but it does show you if you're paying attention. Still loving this game. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AbsolutSurgen Posted September 5, 2023 Share Posted September 5, 2023 I haven't had time to get back to it, but I am having trouble with the second boss after the tutorial -- no real problems up to that point. The tutorial boss and first boss were beat on ~4th attempt. I'm pretty sure that I have to rethink my AC build (presently very tanky). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skillzdadirecta Posted September 5, 2023 Share Posted September 5, 2023 2 hours ago, AbsolutSurgen said: I haven't had time to get back to it, but I am having trouble with the second boss after the tutorial -- no real problems up to that point. The tutorial boss and first boss were beat on ~4th attempt. I'm pretty sure that I have to rethink my AC build (presently very tanky). If you're having trouble with a boss it's almost always your build. Which boss specifically are you having trouble with the Spoiler one at the top of The Wall? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AbsolutSurgen Posted September 5, 2023 Share Posted September 5, 2023 9 minutes ago, skillzdadirecta said: If you're having trouble with a boss it's almost always your build. Which boss specifically are you having trouble with the Hide contents one at the top of The Wall? Balteus Spoiler The one with the homing missiles that has a flame thrower in its second stage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commissar SFLUFAN Posted September 6, 2023 Author Share Posted September 6, 2023 Future Press will be releasing the "Official Pilot's Manual" at the end of November: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commissar SFLUFAN Posted September 6, 2023 Author Share Posted September 6, 2023 Armored Core 6: a brilliant game with the standard From performance issues WWW.EUROGAMER.NET After an 11 year absence, the Armored Core series jet-boosts back into action with Armored Core 6: Fires of Rubicon. An… Quote That covers the state of Armored Core 6: Fires of Rubicon on current-gen consoles. It's not a perfect turnout in terms of hitting 60fps. There are a lot of twists and turns, depending on which mode - or version - of the game you use. What's clear though is, if you want the best 60fps experience, running the PS4 app on a PS5 stands to be a viable workaround. The visual cutbacks run deeper, with a resolution drop, plus pruned back shadows and draw distances but its tighter lock at 60fps services the action well. Otherwise, the frame-rate modes on PS5 and Series X are the next-best options, and worth the trade-offs next to their quality mode. And meanwhile Series S trails the pack, where more regular sub-60fps drops have to be accepted in either mode. To speak briefly on PC - and while it's not covered in the main video - based on John's reaction, it seems that From Software may finally be taking the platform more seriously. For a start there's support for frame-rates above 60fps (a first for the studio) along with ultrawide and HDR support, and reports of no stutter. It's just a shame that the RT effects being limited to the garage only remain in place on PC when the hardware is there to run them with ease throughout play. So, overall, while it's a touch disappointing that PS5 and Series X performance isn't 100 per cent robust in their native apps, it does seem that PC has receives welcome upgrades this time round. Whichever way you slice it though - and pushing the frame-rate issues aside - this is an exceptional game Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser_Soze Posted September 6, 2023 Share Posted September 6, 2023 I saw ray tracing was in the game but had no idea it was limited to the garage. That's funny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commissar SFLUFAN Posted September 6, 2023 Author Share Posted September 6, 2023 1 minute ago, Keyser_Soze said: I saw ray tracing was in the game but had no idea it was limited to the garage. That's funny. Which puts it firmly into the "Why the hell even bother?" category. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser_Soze Posted September 6, 2023 Share Posted September 6, 2023 15 minutes ago, Commissar SFLUFAN said: Which puts it firmly into the "Why the hell even bother?" category. At least it's better than what they added to Elden Ring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Vic20 Posted September 8, 2023 Share Posted September 8, 2023 Armored Core VI PC Mod Adds 'Easy Mode' to FromSoftware's Game WCCFTECH.COM If you're struggling with Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon, a PC mod called 'Ez-Core' makes FromSoftware's latest game a bit more accessible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser_Soze Posted September 8, 2023 Share Posted September 8, 2023 2 minutes ago, Mr.Vic20 said: Armored Core VI PC Mod Adds 'Easy Mode' to FromSoftware's Game WCCFTECH.COM If you're struggling with Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon, a PC mod called 'Ez-Core' makes FromSoftware's latest game a bit more accessible. @stepee 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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skillzdadirecta Posted September 10, 2023 Share Posted September 10, 2023 I played a little bit more last night and got to another interesting boss fight that seems tough more because of my loadout than any actual difficulty. Next time I play I'm gonna switch my weapons around a bit and see what happens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pikachu Posted September 11, 2023 Share Posted September 11, 2023 ARMORED CORE VI FIRES OF RUBICON - Patch Notes v1.02 WWW.BANDAINAMCOENT.COM Learn about the updates made to improve gameplay stability and make balance adjustments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commissar SFLUFAN Posted September 11, 2023 Author Share Posted September 11, 2023 23 minutes ago, Pikachu said: ARMORED CORE VI FIRES OF RUBICON - Patch Notes v1.02 WWW.BANDAINAMCOENT.COM Learn about the updates made to improve gameplay stability and make balance adjustments. It's practically all buffs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skillzdadirecta Posted September 12, 2023 Share Posted September 12, 2023 Did not realize the Arena unlock more customization options for your A.C. @Keyser_Soze this is the mode I was talking about in earlier games. I fought my way all the way up to number one in those games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser_Soze Posted September 12, 2023 Share Posted September 12, 2023 43 minutes ago, skillzdadirecta said: Did not realize the Arena unlock more customization options for your A.C. @Keyser_Soze this is the mode I was talking about in earlier games. I fought my way all the way up to number one in those games. Yup. It's not in the very first one though. However, it is in every one after. You not only do you get extra parts but it's a good boost to your money. I decided after Another Age I would continue on with the series so I am going to put ACIV on the back burner for a while. AC3 is pretty cool so far, you can bring co-op buddies with you on missions, which is a first for the series. If anyone is interested I put playthroughs up of the games I've played so far up on youtube. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkness35 Posted September 21, 2023 Share Posted September 21, 2023 On 9/11/2023 at 11:51 AM, Commissar SFLUFAN said: It's practically all buffs! It still doesn't change much with the current meta of Zimmermans/Stun Needles. Kinetic weapons need more buffs. Balteaus, Sea Spider, and Ibis were unfortunately nerfed to some degree. Shame, I did like the organic learning difficulty curve for this game. Trying to S-rank the missions now. Stuck with Ibis right now, but did find out resupplies do not affect rank. I'm not looking forward to Ayre, Walter, and Allmind fights. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commissar SFLUFAN Posted September 21, 2023 Author Share Posted September 21, 2023 Just now, darkness35 said: Balteaus, Sea Spider, and Ibis were unfortunately nerfed to some degree. I meant "buffs" in the sense that the changes made the player character stronger, including the nerfs to the bosses! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkness35 Posted September 21, 2023 Share Posted September 21, 2023 12 minutes ago, Commissar SFLUFAN said: I meant "buffs" in the sense that the changes made the player character stronger, including the nerfs to the bosses! Filtered* heh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skillzdadirecta Posted September 30, 2023 Share Posted September 30, 2023 So I just realized you shouldn't skip the training missions. They award you with parts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Commissar SFLUFAN Posted October 6, 2023 Author Share Posted October 6, 2023 ARMORED CORE VI FIRES OF RUBICON - Regulation Update v1.03.1 WWW.BANDAINAMCOENT.COM Learn about the new updates to make gameplay balance adjustments and bug fixes. Armored Core 6 players meme their way through the stages of grief as new patch buffs nearly every weapon but nerfs beloved shotgun and grenade cannon | PC Gamer WWW.PCGAMER.COM It was inevitable: the Zimmerman and Songbirds were too good to last. Quote They had it coming. From the moment players started blasting their way through Armored Core 6 dual-wielding the Zimmerman shotguns with two Songbirds grenade cannons on their shoulders, it seemed like only a matter of time until FromSoftware took a long, hard look at each weapon and turned down the heat on them both. Heck, after the last patch in early September, it became a community meme that the Zimmerman escaped unscathed. That dominant run ended today with patch 1.03.1, which buffs dozens of weapons and other mecha parts while laser targeting a few nerfs at AC6's most powerful guns. FromSoftware clearly decided a few weapon types were underperforming and gave them across-the-board improvements. Four bazookas, for example, now have increased projectile speed and faster reloads. Four handguns have increased rounds, making them more viable picks for longer missions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skillzdadirecta Posted October 6, 2023 Share Posted October 6, 2023 Interesting... I'm stuck on a boss in this and wish I new about these supposed O.P. weapons. Now I need to figure out how to beat this boss straight up. EDIT: just watched the first part of that best builds video @Commissar SFLUFAN posted and while I'm not going to "cheat" and download any of the builds there, it did give me some ideas on what direction I should go in to beat the boss I'm stuck on. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commissar SFLUFAN Posted October 17, 2023 Author Share Posted October 17, 2023 According to an "X" written in Japanese, the game has sold 2.8 million units worldwide: Quote Mr. Ryo Shimokawa, Pater "Armored Core 6 has sold 2.8 million copies worldwide” Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser_Soze Posted October 17, 2023 Share Posted October 17, 2023 So that probably makes it the best selling Armored Core game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commissar SFLUFAN Posted October 17, 2023 Author Share Posted October 17, 2023 12 hours ago, Keyser_Soze said: So that probably makes it the best selling Armored Core game. It's probably (definitely?) sold vastly more units than all previous Armored Core games COMBINED! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkness35 Posted December 19, 2023 Share Posted December 19, 2023 ARMORED CORE VI FIRES OF RUBICON - Patch Notes 1.05 | Bandai Namco Europe EN.BANDAINAMCOENT.EU ARMORED CORE VI FIRES OF RUBICON - Update distribution notice 1.05 A new patch has been distributed to adjust game balance and and apply bug fixes. Please apply the latest patch before playing the game. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skillzdadirecta Posted December 24, 2023 Share Posted December 24, 2023 Hardcover guide is out from Future Press FuturePress | Armored Core VI Fires of Rubicon WWW.FUTURE-PRESS.COM Been waiting for this. Love these books. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commissar SFLUFAN Posted December 24, 2023 Author Share Posted December 24, 2023 1 minute ago, skillzdadirecta said: Hardcover guide is out from Future Press FuturePress | Armored Core VI Fires of Rubicon WWW.FUTURE-PRESS.COM Been waiting for this. Love these books. Mine was delivered today! 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remarkableriots Posted December 24, 2023 Share Posted December 24, 2023 1 hour ago, Commissar SFLUFAN said: Mine was delivered today! Very AWESOME! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggie Posted December 24, 2023 Share Posted December 24, 2023 This game will not go on sale. Not even a little bit. Strange with all the holiday and end of the year sales going on and it’s still full price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser_Soze Posted December 24, 2023 Share Posted December 24, 2023 15 minutes ago, Biggie said: This game will not go on sale. Not even a little bit. Strange with all the holiday and end of the year sales going on and it’s still full price. The best sales for the game were before it was out. Should have hopped on the train then! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggie Posted December 24, 2023 Share Posted December 24, 2023 2 hours ago, Keyser_Soze said: The best sales for the game were before it was out. Should have hopped on the train then! makes perfect sense Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stepee Posted December 29, 2023 Share Posted December 29, 2023 So, does it help any to read/watch a summary of Armored Core stories up to this point or does it not matter at all? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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