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Tuesday Aug 31, 2010
Valkyria Chronicles Community BLiTZ – Day X: The grounds of LansealHello everyone, and welcome to Day X of the Community BLiTZ! Thanks for being patient as we’re traveling around a bit and finding time to update has been a challenge. On the plus side, that travel schedule does mean we might meet you at PAX this year, and Valkyria Chronicles II will most definitely be there! Today marks the launch of the game here in the west, but we’ve saved the big launch blog post for a little later in the afternoon. Thanks to all the great responses on the BLiTZ though, it is going to be a little more special than I thought when we started the series of updates. Stay tuned! As we catch up on Day X, we explore the grounds of the military academy Lanseal – the place you’ll be spending almost all of your time leveling up, researching new equipment, and learning more about your fellow cadets. A few special guests from the first game might also make appearances here. Read on for all the details, our special thanks, last week’s winners, and another giveaway! Community BLiTZ – Day X: The grounds of Lanseal
Want to graduate at Lanseal? The academy uses a credit system, and on average, cadets can get through the program in approximately three years. There are two ways in: either get recruited by one of Lanseal’s scouts, who visit schools across the country looking for gifted students, or apply directly. Everyone has to pass both a written and field test, but the bar is much stricter for those applicants who are non-scouted. Because graduates are immediately promoted to officers in the army, the thought of having a Lanseal diploma is actually quite tempting for many who want to serve their country further. This also means that the age of cadets varies widely, with some in their late teens, others in their twenties, and some in their thirties. What’s on the campus itself? We’ll start today with the Training Grounds – a very important place for any Squad Leader, and a crucial location to making sure troops are ready for the next battle. With a special training area designed to tire cadets with rigorous workouts, and with a drill instructor just as hard and relentless as the one from the first game, you can spend your experience here to push your unit classes onward and make them more effective in combat. Like the first game, you level up units based on class. Scouts, shocktroopers, etc – the only new thing worth noting is that leveling up a class also levels up all advanced types of this class, meaning that leveling up scouts does in fact still give boosts to your snipers, or that leveling up Armored Techs will also make your Fencers even stronger. Also at the training grounds, you can promote your units based on the number of credits they’ve earned in battle. If you’re missing credits, you can also check which missions offer the specific ones you need – and likewise, you can always move a character back to a previous class, provided they have the credits to do so.
Welcome to R&D! Equipped with their own facilities and a capable young woman known as Lavinia who watches over things here, R&D is a one-stop-shop for all sorts of upgrades. You can create and outfit new parts for your tank, research new guns, grenades, uniforms and armor to keep your soldiers safe, and even combine materials you find in the field to offer new, mission specific buffs to certain classes. These bonuses last for a single mission on a specific class, and you can repeat them after every single mission. R&D is every bit as important as leveling up your squad members at the training grounds. Those of you who like tanks, especially, will find this as your home away from home at the academy. Lavinia is always around to help, and there are rumors of other cadets sneaking in from time to time here too, whether to admire the stockpiles of weapons or just to lend a helping hand. Also on the grounds is the residential area, including Avan’s own room. Here, you can explore info about people, places, and more via a book system that is quite similar to the one used in the original Valkyria Chronicles. You can also check up some very amazing stats – with a full on stat system that we highly recommend taking a look at. From your most used characters to the up-to-the-moment number of kills your squad has achieved, this scorebook has all the numbers you wanted to see and then some. Finally, the shop on the campus grounds is also open for business, and they offer not only new missions but also Orders (and bread) during times when Welkin or Alicia visit. If keeping up to date and being well educated is your thing, you can also buy three different types of papers here. The Gallia Times is a regularly printed newspaper covering topics across Gallia, the Lotte Insider is Lotte’s own faux-newspaper covering the latest happenings at Lanseal, and the Encyclopedia offers a wealth of knowledge about topics from Ragnite to the Rebels. That’s it for the tour of Lanseal – you’ll all be able to explore the academy in even greater detail when you pick up the game and arrive there soon. On to the next part of today’s BLiTZ! Special ThanksToday’s special thanks go to IGN, who were among the first western press to review VCII. Their score, which went up yesterday, made all of us here extremely happy – the game received an oustanding 9/10, and was also credited with an Editor’s Choice award. We’re glad you guys loved it as much as we do – and we’re hopeful that many other reviewers and fans alike will find it just as enjoyable. Last Week’s WinnersWho got those awesome sets of our exclusive PAX Buttons? Please give your congrats to:
Congrats to all three of you! We’ll be able to ship out the buttons (as well as most of last week’s prizes) following our return from PAX next Monday! Today’s first giveaway!
I’ve been giving her a nice home on my desk, but now I think it’s time Alicia was finally given out to another fan to celebrate today, and all of the hard work that the fans have put in to helping this series.
As a reminder, the choices are: Scout, Shocktrooper, Lancer, Engineer, and Armored Tech. Coming next…Keep your eyes to the blogs – the BLiTZ Finale is almost here, and we’ve got something very special for all of you to celebrate the launch of the game!
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Comment # 1
Armored tech. It just sounds so cool!
Posted by zenprime on August 31st, 2010 at 12:42 pm
Comment # 2
I think I will end up leveling the scout the most. They are just right for most cases when going against infantry.
Posted by kamanashi on August 31st, 2010 at 12:42 pm
Comment # 3
Scout they have always been the most useful to me
Posted by Wuvein on August 31st, 2010 at 12:45 pm
Comment # 4
Scout probably, they’re good for pretty much everything except head on combat, so I guess I’ll go with scouts as the units I’ll spend more time on,next would probably be Armored Tech, since good combat support is essential too.
Posted by MetalCaveman on August 31st, 2010 at 12:47 pm
Comment # 5
I’ll say Shocktroopers, they are good for attacking, they are hard to beat and they have flame lauchers. COOL
Posted by Toño on August 31st, 2010 at 12:47 pm
Comment # 6
I’m less about overpowering the enemy and more about outlasting them. Therefore, the Engineer will be my highest level class throughout the game.
Posted by Dan S on August 31st, 2010 at 12:47 pm
Comment # 7
I’d level shocktroopers more if they got a bit of a buff. Scouts were too useful in the first game that Shocktroopers didn’t see enough use unless the bullet damage reduction bonus was really required.
VC2, I’ll still have to go with Scouts. Probably still the most versatile class in the game.
Posted by TemjinZero on August 31st, 2010 at 12:49 pm
Comment # 8
Lancer
Posted by Alex on August 31st, 2010 at 12:50 pm
Comment # 9
I’ll probably be focusing on the Armored Tech and the classic Shocktrooper.
Posted by Wolfgang Wozniak on August 31st, 2010 at 12:51 pm
Comment # 10
Scout for sure, although I do love me some Armored Tech. It’s just that in VC1 I underestimated the scout class in the beginning only to rely majorly on them in the last few chapters of the game and after that they quickly became one of my favorite classes.
Posted by Gantou on August 31st, 2010 at 12:52 pm
Comment # 11
The Class I will level the most will definetly be the Scouts, they’ve always been my favorite class and deserve the love and attention I give them. It also helps that most of my favoite characters have been Scouts making it an easy choice
Posted by Uzuki on August 31st, 2010 at 12:53 pm
Comment # 12
Gotta go with scouts. They were the backbone of Squad 7 and it looks like they’ll continue to be at Lanseal.
Posted by Hamblasto on August 31st, 2010 at 12:54 pm
Comment # 13
I like accuracy, so I’d have to say scouts.
Posted by gomtuu on August 31st, 2010 at 12:57 pm
Comment # 14
Gotta say Shocktroopers with Scouts a close second I’m sure. Both are very useful and necessary to win a battle but Shocktroopers can hold their own much better of course.
Posted by Fabien on August 31st, 2010 at 1:03 pm
Comment # 15
Probably the Scout since I used them the most in the first game but I might do the Shocktrooper because I like machine guns and Zeri probably be my favorite character.
Posted by Garmr on August 31st, 2010 at 1:10 pm
Comment # 16
Probably the Scouts. I love sending them behind enemy lines to wreak havoc.
Posted by Bryan S. on August 31st, 2010 at 1:12 pm
Comment # 17
I’m sure it will be the Scouts. Being able to cross long distances was really important in the first VC and I’m sure it will continue to be in the second one.
Posted by Josh C. on August 31st, 2010 at 1:14 pm
Comment # 18
I’ll stick with scouts. When trying to efficiently clear a battle speed is important. Scouts can cover ground and hopefully spot any unwelcome surprises.
Posted by ila on August 31st, 2010 at 1:14 pm
Comment # 19
No question it will be the Scouts. I use them the most and I love snipers which are now an offshoot of Scouts so they will be getting more level-ups than anyone else : )
Posted by Patrick on August 31st, 2010 at 1:15 pm
Comment # 20
scouts. needs them to be able to take enough hits while surveying the land for me
Posted by mowmow on August 31st, 2010 at 1:15 pm
Comment # 21
Certainly shocktroopers foremost as they had the best offense and defense ratio but I also intend to give the armored techs a try as my motto is: “The best offense is defense!” It looks like they can be my new favorite if their limited mobility doesn’t hamper mission ratings.
Posted by Ultramarinus on August 31st, 2010 at 1:17 pm
Comment # 22
All of them at once. Hard to pick since every class has some usefulness to my plans. I don’t like to have one super powerful guy on my team.
Posted by E. Miller on August 31st, 2010 at 1:17 pm
Comment # 23
Probably the Sniper. I really liked using them in the last game and I they always made life easier for the scouts, shocktroopers, engineers, tanks and lancers.
…With that said, I’m pretty sure I’ll max out all my classes just like I did the last game.
Posted by Jerel on August 31st, 2010 at 1:21 pm
Comment # 24
Scouts were always rather well balanced and useful in any situation, so probably them. Though I’ll try to level them all up equally for the most part. xD
Posted by Noxie on August 31st, 2010 at 1:22 pm
Comment # 25
Armored Tech. I mean who doesn’t want to slice through a tank?
Posted by Pangya on August 31st, 2010 at 1:23 pm
Comment # 26
I will have to say Scouts, as they are mostly useful class and very versatile.
And to get Clear A, scout will play most prominent role to obtain then
Posted by Daniel on August 31st, 2010 at 1:23 pm
Comment # 27
Scouts for manoeuvre warfare. Always need to be ready to exploit the gaps in the enemy line, capture the camps and hold ground until heavier units can be brought up.
Posted by Will L. on August 31st, 2010 at 1:25 pm
Comment # 28
The sniper, loved the pin point accuracy and power of a high leveled sniper. A well positioned sniper can literally change the entire game and perfect for those tricky elite enemies!
Posted by JleeLink on August 31st, 2010 at 1:26 pm
Comment # 29
i choose scout!!! so i can find my way into rubyeclipse’s heart!!!! he’s so HAWT!
Posted by stratagees on August 31st, 2010 at 1:26 pm
Comment # 30
*I mean a Scout turning into a Sniper
Posted by JleeLink on August 31st, 2010 at 1:28 pm
Comment # 31
I upgraded Shocktroopers the most in the first game. Rosie was unstoppable by the game’s end! Will probably do the same in VCII.
Posted by Steve Halter on August 31st, 2010 at 1:35 pm
Comment # 32
Scouts, particularly if they still have access to the always excellent grenade launcher!
Posted by Wes R on August 31st, 2010 at 1:35 pm
Comment # 33
Has to be Sniper. Nothing gets the job done better than a swift shot to the head.
Posted by Ikkarus on August 31st, 2010 at 1:35 pm
Comment # 34
Since the name of the game is how fast the mission is accomplished, buffing up the scouts is what I would do the most.
Posted by Tenton on August 31st, 2010 at 1:36 pm
Comment # 35
Shocktroopers. They are the basis of my squads; the other classes are force multipliers. The others won’t lag too far behind, but my Shocktroopers will always be a level or two ahead.
Posted by Jim Nanban on August 31st, 2010 at 1:38 pm
Comment # 36
If they are as useful as they were in VC1, I’ll definitely be giving scouts a lot of attention. Plus, they can turn into snipers, which were also great in VC1.
Posted by Dale on August 31st, 2010 at 1:38 pm
Comment # 37
It will definately be the scouts, because there is no satisfaction like watching your enemies fly five feet in the air after you’ve just shot a grenade under their feet.
Posted by Tomceltic on August 31st, 2010 at 1:45 pm
Comment # 38
Most likely the Scout will be getting the most attention up front cause they balance out at multiple ranges. + the Headshots
Posted by SlashZaku on August 31st, 2010 at 1:50 pm
Comment # 39
Armored tech. That wrench/sword is just outrageous.
Posted by BlackDragonHunt on August 31st, 2010 at 1:55 pm
Comment # 40
Scout. I love snipers on one hand, and on the other, mobility is one of the highest strategic advantages one can have, and the standard and novices scout class will give me that.
Posted by cesca on August 31st, 2010 at 1:55 pm
Comment # 41
scout, because Selvaria was a scout
Posted by LagDani on August 31st, 2010 at 1:56 pm
Comment # 42
The scout for sure! Even though they had their weaknesses with the excellent mobility and the proper use of grenades and head shots they could be unstopable.
Posted by Dust on August 31st, 2010 at 2:01 pm
Comment # 43
I leveled all of my characters equally in my Japanese copy of the game since every unit has their own uses. But if I had to choose one, then it has to be the Shocktroopers. High offensive, high defense, and average AP makes for reliable soldiers.
Posted by UNIT0918 on August 31st, 2010 at 2:03 pm
Comment # 44
Scouts for sure, mobility is really important in a game like this and they certainly provide it!
Posted by kurisub on August 31st, 2010 at 2:23 pm
Comment # 45
Either the scout or the armored tech. I’m leaning toward the former at the moment.
Posted by BacterianBelser on August 31st, 2010 at 2:52 pm
Comment # 46
Either the scout or the armored tech. I’m leaning toward the former at the moment, but not by too much.
Posted by BacterianBelser on August 31st, 2010 at 2:54 pm
Comment # 47
Scouts, always Scouts. Not only do they scout, but they’re great at taking bases, so leveling them up early on is awesome. Here’s hoping for awesome scout weapons when customizing.
Posted by SolarBoyDjango on August 31st, 2010 at 3:05 pm
Comment # 48
Scouts, since they were so awesome last game, and hopefully this game aswell.
Posted by Ga_Ming on August 31st, 2010 at 3:14 pm
Comment # 49
I’m thinking of Snipers at the moment to level up. There’s nothing like drawing out battle and slowly destroying the competition very carefully.
Posted by Will on August 31st, 2010 at 3:29 pm
Comment # 50
I have to say the scouts are going to be the ones I level up the most ^-^
There long movement range has saved me in alot of tough situations!
Posted by Myrhh on August 31st, 2010 at 3:41 pm
Comment # 51
I will totally level up the Shocktroopers the most. They were always my fave in VC1 for their plain power and inception fire power. But 2 or even 3 Shocktroopers guarding an area? The enemy infantry doesn’t stand a chance.
Posted by Brennan on August 31st, 2010 at 4:16 pm
Comment # 52
I’ll probably go for the Scout, since they branch into sniper and I loved snipers in the first game. Plus they have the awesome movement range.
Posted by Kari on August 31st, 2010 at 4:19 pm
Comment # 53
Definitely scouts. They’re incredibly useful, and since I’ll be using them to advance, I need them to be able to take the heat. I’ll probably keep the classes fairly balanced, though… just how I like to do it
Posted by Zack on August 31st, 2010 at 4:21 pm
Comment # 54
I gotta go with my engineers! Once they gain a few levels, they become true all around units. Great mobility, Great offensive and defensive tools, and if the Engineers are as diverse in VC2 as they were in VC1, they will come with a bunch of quirky personalities as well!
Posted by Cole Rodocker on August 31st, 2010 at 4:29 pm
Comment # 55
Shocktroopers all the way!
Posted by gscott on August 31st, 2010 at 4:45 pm
Comment # 56
It might sound like a copout, but I really try my best to level all my units as evenly as possible. Sometimes it’s good to hang onto some experience just in case one of your classes needs a little extra boost in a mission, but a team is only as strong as its weakest link. After all, What good is an uber scout if he can’t take out a tank? Or an uber shocktrooper who can’t take out a sniper?
Posted by Ying Ma on August 31st, 2010 at 4:48 pm
Comment # 57
Scouts. Leveling them up early in the first game did wonders for me, and I expect it to be no different in the sequel. Especially when I expect most of my squad to be scouts.
Posted by Brian on August 31st, 2010 at 5:03 pm
Comment # 58
Scouts mainly because of their movement. I hope the others can keep up in this game.
Posted by ShiningBind on August 31st, 2010 at 5:18 pm
Comment # 59
probably the Scouts
Posted by kknd on August 31st, 2010 at 5:22 pm
Comment # 60
I believe that I will be learning towards leveling up Scouts first the most with the Shocktroopers as a very close second once I get my hands on this game.
Posted by Alika Q on August 31st, 2010 at 5:27 pm
Comment # 61
I can’t say for certain, but my love of scouts from the first game will make me probably level them up again.
Posted by Arrow on August 31st, 2010 at 5:46 pm
Comment # 62
Armored Tech sounds interesting, but nothing beats a shocktrooper. They’ve got the stamina, they’ve got the best interception fire, and with a good gun (such as Rosie with the Ruhm) they can annihilate multiple enemies in a single attack.
Posted by Gerard Checchia on August 31st, 2010 at 6:21 pm
Comment # 63
Scout most likely.
Posted by Shino on August 31st, 2010 at 6:33 pm
Comment # 64
Scouts
Posted by Kevin on August 31st, 2010 at 6:42 pm
Comment # 65
Judging from some other games, the engineer class can be an interesting and different class to play as.
So… Yeah, I’ll probably be leveling the engineer class the most.
Posted by SysPatch on August 31st, 2010 at 7:17 pm
Comment # 66
Shocktroopers, then Scouts, then the rest, as I did in the first game. Here’s hoping Scouts aren’t as broken this time around (and people not complaining!)
Posted by Asperatus on August 31st, 2010 at 7:40 pm
Comment # 67
Probably Engineer, because that was like the most useful class in the first game.
Posted by sgtbon on August 31st, 2010 at 8:10 pm
Comment # 68
I think I’ll initially level up Scouts as they are very effective in any strategy except head-on attacks.
Posted by lparAgonl on August 31st, 2010 at 8:19 pm
Comment # 69
I’ll definitely level up scouts first because I really think their mobility will come in handy and they level up to snipers now, which makes the scout class even better!
Posted by Ryushiko on August 31st, 2010 at 8:32 pm
Comment # 70
Lancer! After playing the original again, there’s so many times that I wish I could just slice a crouching soldier instead of grenading them and then shooting them. :/
Posted by Persona on August 31st, 2010 at 9:12 pm
Comment # 71
I want to say Scouts!
But I’m not sure yet since I’m not sure how the new units function quiteee yet.
Posted by Rarutos on August 31st, 2010 at 9:32 pm
Comment # 72
Definitely scouts. The large movement range is just too key to my strategies. Shocktroopers are a close second though, with their machine guns. Ratta-ratta-ratta-ratta-ratta!
Posted by Lumenaire on August 31st, 2010 at 9:34 pm
Comment # 73
The scout is my first upgrade class. Able to capture far points and shot further than all class except the sniper make them the main force in my army.
Posted by KM on August 31st, 2010 at 10:09 pm
Comment # 74
Shocktrooper
Posted by clover-leaf on August 31st, 2010 at 10:38 pm
Comment # 75
Armored Tech class definitely. Why shoot when you can slash?
Posted by Jonathan Louie on August 31st, 2010 at 11:42 pm
Comment # 76
I am a firm believer in keeping all of the classes leveled up equally .. but if I had to pick one it would probably go with Armored Tech. : ‘ )
Posted by Johnny_Rockstar on August 31st, 2010 at 11:57 pm
Comment # 77
Scouts all the way, especially if this means I get two for the price of one by levelling both scouts and snipers at the same time. Nothing more fun then probing out using the scouts, blowing out cover, then caping that poor enemy soldier with a well aimed sniper round.
Posted by D Heard on September 1st, 2010 at 12:45 am
Comment # 78
scouts or maybe shocktrooper
Posted by evan_trees on September 1st, 2010 at 1:12 am
Comment # 79
Nothin’ beats a great Sniper (:
Posted by LadyLuck on September 1st, 2010 at 1:22 am
Comment # 80
That is Sniper-Scout, how every you want to define it :0).
Posted by LadyLuck on September 1st, 2010 at 1:24 am
Comment # 81
It’s gotta be the handy dandy Scout.
Posted by AiNoKame on September 1st, 2010 at 1:31 am
Comment # 82
I’m going to guess that Scouts are the ones who eventually become snipers, so it has to be the scouts!
Posted by Ryan J. on September 1st, 2010 at 4:18 am
Comment # 83
Scouts. Accuracy + Increased movement = deadly. They can beat almost any class when used correctly, except when going against a Shocktrooper close up. Pretty hard since the enemy auto attacks you and could potentially kill you quickly unlike other classes. Oh, capturing enemy bases quickly is always a huge plus with scouts.
Posted by David Yang on September 1st, 2010 at 7:28 am
Comment # 84
Scouts are definitely the choice for leveling up for me. I can’t wait to see what kind of tricks they have up their sleeves.
Posted by Nor on September 1st, 2010 at 8:27 am
Comment # 85
I would level up the scout class the most, since their one of the most handy class, being able to go long distances or have a long distance shot by becomming a sniper.
Posted by DriftX on September 1st, 2010 at 11:29 am
Comment # 86
I’m gonna say Armored Tech because it sounds new and exciting.
Posted by Thomas on September 1st, 2010 at 11:41 am
Comment # 87
The Scouts due to how useful they are, extremely movable and still do a decent amount of damage. There’s also the fact that you can train them to be snipers, a infinity useful class on the battlefield.
Posted by evilguy on September 1st, 2010 at 12:06 pm
Comment # 88
Armored Tech sounds fun… I’ll level up that one.
Posted by CruzMissile on September 1st, 2010 at 6:24 pm
Comment # 89
Definitely the scouts- I tend to find them the most useful in beating the mission despite their lower firepower.
Posted by Sigrun on September 1st, 2010 at 9:30 pm
Comment # 90
I would level up scouts because they move up a lot more and have the ability to choose to be a sniper
Posted by Doomlight on September 3rd, 2010 at 12:17 pm
Comment # 91
Fencer. Avan is one now. I will also level my Sniper.
Posted by Laster on September 4th, 2010 at 2:10 am
Comment # 92
I just have to go with the scout, I love the high movement, and a lot of my strategy’s revolve around that particular ability.
Posted by Kelly on September 4th, 2010 at 8:20 am
Comment # 93
Scout. Alecia solo’d half the missions in the last game for me, gotta thank her somehow.
Posted by Andy on September 5th, 2010 at 7:39 pm
Comment # 94
Armored tech, not only they can disable mines, but also become your best offense and defense unit. kill v2 and boss with ease, and block everything with shield.
Posted by Wolegin on September 15th, 2010 at 7:55 pm
Comment # 95
Shocktroopers for sure. I have a habit of rushing in with them even though they have far less AP than scouts but once they’re trained well enough they can take a massive beating. The flame-throwers in VC1 just made it all the more worthwhile.
Posted by Uboa on September 21st, 2010 at 9:00 am