dragon quest xi

How to Beat the Timewyrm Superboss in Dragon Quest XI S

The Timewyrm superboss at the end of Dragon Quest XI S is a real monster. Here’s a tried and tested way to defeat it and get the Wyrminator accolade.

Back in the Saddle: Horse Racing and Mini-Games in Dragon Quest XI (S)

Dragon Quest Austin

That's right! My "Dragon Quest" Quest is back, and since (like Dragon Quest) I love puns, I thought this was a perfect way to get back into writing about all my DQ shenanigans. "Back in the Saddle?" Get it? Get it? Get it? Are you still there? Okay, cool. Let's jump...

Dragon Quest FM, Episode 29: Mother, Earthbound, and Dragon Quest with Dan from GameApartment 1C

Dragon Quest FM, General

This week on Dragon Quest FM, B.J. wasn’t available. Thankfully, we already had plans to hang out with Dan from Game Apartment 1C! Dan hung out with Austin, where they talked about Dan’s history with the Dragon Quest series, including his favorite mainline and...

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13th Story, The Geekery

The Luminary, Dragon Quest XI's silent protagonist doesn't say a whole lot. But, like a lot of JRPG protagonists both silent and otherwise, actions speak loudest. What I find really interesting is how the gameplay build informs the character. The gameplay is what...

The power of pep propels you: hidden numbers and Dragon Quest XI

13th Story, The Geekery

Dragon Quest XI's battle system is deceptively simple. You take turns attacking or using abilities and the monsters you're fighting do the same. It's about as old school as it gets. While other RPGs make big mechanical changes to make their systems more active or...