Just as Zack finished choosing, Ben turned on his microphone in the voice chat.
Even though they had agreed to mute their mics and experience the game on their own.
It was clear that Ben couldn't contain his excitement at this point.
Even though they hadn't started the game's combat yet, the appearance of the Lava Dragon at the beginning, entering the New World, and the splendor of the Astera base had filled him with things to say. How could he not share them?
"Guys, how far have you gotten? Have you chosen your weapons yet?" Ben's loud voice boomed in the voice chat.
Someone started the conversation, and instantly, others responded.
"Not yet! I'm still looking at the descriptions. There are so many weapons in this game!" Joy replied.
At this moment, she was in the same dilemma as Zack was earlier, mainly because there were just too many weapons to choose from in Monster Hunter: World.
And each one was very unique. Like Dark Souls, there were various classes from the start, and each class specialized in different weapons.
Like the knight's longsword, or the Deprived's club.
But those weapons, aesthetically... never mind.
But Monster Hunter: World was different. Each weapon was almost like its own class, with either a domineering, handsome, or elegant design.
Plus, there were demonstration videos embedded in the game.
Players could directly feel the characteristics of the weapons.
For new players, whether watching or trying them out, every weapon felt powerful, unless they had a particular favorite already.
Otherwise, it was really hard to decide.
Following Joy's words, Wells and Hannah chimed in.
"Yeah! I want them all!"
"But, even though it's a demo, I feel like we should pick a weapon and get good at it. That way, our team will be set when the full game comes out!"
They were all very conflicted, completely unsure of which weapon to choose.
At this moment, Ben, who had started the conversation, spoke up.
"Is there even a question? The long sword! It's so cool, and remember the trailer, that Wingdrake carrying three long sword users helping the Hunter who was getting beaten up by the Anjanath? What does that tell you? That most Hunters play long sword, so it must be strong!"
"And the long sword is so cool! Foresight Slash like the wind, a spinning thrust, a jumping spirit slash that cuts in two; a skillful turn and confident sheath, it's just so cool; one person, one long sword, it's a magnificent show!" Ben's voice suddenly became a little lower.
Because at this moment, like Zack before him, he had already imagined the glorious scenes of the long sword in the upcoming battles.
Just like what the hunter in the weapon introduction video demonstrated.
Two words: invincible!
Before Hannah and the others could respond, Zack protested.
He had chosen the great sword, after all!
Although he admitted that the long sword was indeed cooler, he wouldn't let it put down the great sword!
"Ben, don't talk nonsense! Those three long sword users in the trailer were clearly just sidekicks, and the great sword was the only main character. What was the leader of the research commission carrying on his back in the cutscene? And the great sword didn't get beaten up at all! He was leisurely roasting meat! He was just calling his sidekicks over to see the world!"
"Listen to me! The great sword is invincible! 50 for a small knife, 100 for a great sword, with built-in super armor and powerful charging, one great sword is a legend of the New World!" Zack strongly praised the great sword.
Ben and Zack got into a debate about whether the great sword or the long sword was stronger.
Ignoring the two jokers in the voice chat, Hannah and the others quickly made their decisions.
"I'll play the bow. I feel like it would be safe, and it's really cool, with arc shots, power shots, and dragon piercers, step by step, arrow by arrow piercing the heart!" Wells made his choice.
"I'll play dual blades. That Demon Mode looks really powerful, and I saw in a video that you can spin on dragons. The red demon is like a flower blooming, leaving no one alive within ten steps!" Joy thought for a long time and finally locked onto dual blades.
"I think the hammer is pretty good. It looks heavy, but when I held it, I felt like I could move really fast and flexibly. Plus, spinning like a top on flat ground, and turning into a fiery wheel when jumping off slopes, one strong charge is all it takes!"
Hannah looked at the hammer and imagined the demonstration in the video, where a hunter with a hammer smashed the Anjanath's head. It was so brutal and unmatched, so she decided on the hammer!
While the three of them had decided on their weapons, the debate over whether the long sword or the great sword was number one was still going on.
"Stop arguing. We can't play together in the demo, but when the full game comes out, we can team up and fight dragons and see which weapon is better!" Hannah interrupted Ben and Zack's debate.
After teasing each other a bit more in the voice chat, Zack turned off his microphone, looking at the great sword on his hunter's back with excitement.
It was time to practice and test his ideas in battle!
Zack took the cable car to the second floor dining area.
After talking to the bun-headed Handler, his partner,
He successfully received his first quest as a hunter - Jagras of the Ancient Forest.
The quest requirements didn't seem difficult, just kill 7 Jagras.
And the time limit was very generous, a full 50 minutes, which was almost an hour.
In addition, the Handler also introduced some other related content.
For example, you could eat a good meal before starting the hunt.
The food made by the Felyne chef could increase various stats.
At the table, Zack enjoyed a delicious meal. Unlike the previous games where the meals basically used the same few ingredients,
Lucas had put a lot of effort into the visual presentation of the meals.
Each meal made with different ingredients had a unique appearance.
Combined with the high-definition models, seeing the character in the game eating the delicious-looking meal made Zack feel a little hungry.
Soon, after eating his fill,
A Wingdrake flew in from nowhere, and the hunter grabbed its legs and flew into the clouds.
Two or three seconds later, through the clouds, the Wingdrake brought him to the outdoor camp in the Ancient Forest.
The Handler and the research commission leader were already waiting there.
After a brief conversation, the Handler stayed at the camp, and Zack went with the research commission leader for the mission.
Following the instructions, Zack took some free supplies from the item box next to him.
Then, he followed the research commission leader and began his first hunting trip.
(End of The Chapter)
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