Grand Dream

[kennyj2003]

Ok I know this is a noob question but I never really understood it. first of all I'd like to say that the reason im asking is i never really worried about it. The Grand Dream Triple tech is only taking between 1 and 60 damage for me. I have the Masamune equipped along with the hero medal because the description says Attack with New Masamune. My questions is why the attack is only doing that little damage when the rock to access it is easily overlooked?

[Chrono'99]

I'm pretty sure it's like Frog Squash. Low HP = More damage.

[V_Translanka]

Yeah, since it uses Frog Squash as Frog's contribution to the Tech then him having low HP increases it's attack...I also remember hearing a rumor long ago that said that the more you used Grand Dream the more powerful it became...but I think that was just a rumor...I don't know as I don't use that Tech nor that team (Frog sux0rs )

[kennyj2003]

is that for all party members or just frog?

[Dragoness]

is that for all party members or just frog?

I would think it only has to be Frog.

Since he the only in that tech that use "Low hp=More damage".

Course, I haven't use it much.

[kennyj2003]

hmm seems likely. by the way i was arguing with someone awhile back over which is the strongest triple tech. I say its Dark Eternal with this setup(not listing weapons armor, helm, cause they dont affect tech str.) Magus with Prism Specs., Marle with Sun Shades, and of course Lucca with black rock. and course high level or magic tab usage so all Magic stats are **. The other person argued Omega Flare with Magus with Sun shades, Robo with Prism Specs and lucca with blue rock. and robos magic at **. No before i stick my foot in my mouth and call him wrong. Would Dark Eternal be the better tech damage wise since its all raw magic damage(guessing that his lasers are based on someting else like str.) or like spekkio says Robo's weapons cause shadow damage so does his magic stat affect the power of the tech or not?

[V_Translanka]

It depends on which Techs are being contributed to use the Double or Triple Tech...Like w/Grand Dream, Frog Flare w/Frog & Lucca gets more powerful if Frog has low HPs since Frog Flare is Frog Squash & Flare. So whether or not Robo's Mag Stat influences a Double or Triple Tech depends on if it does for whatever contributing Tech he's using in conjunction w/the others'.

[kennyj2003]

well Dark Matter, Ice 2, and Fire 2 vs. Flare, Laser Spin, and Dark Bomb im kinda siding with Dark Eternal looking at this but what do you think?

[V_Translanka]

I'm pretty sure Omega Flare is more powerful than Dark Eternal...Marle's Techs just aren't as powerful as Robos...and Flare is the most powerful of all of those other Techs...*shrugs*

DoubleBomb, that's where it's at though

[kennyj2003]

Doesnt doublebomb have a text error if i remember correctly? like Doublevbomb? personally i like Frog Flare or even Luminaire with prism Specs and maxed out mag. stat

[V_Translanka]

Yeah, Luminaire is a safety net Tech...I don't like using Techs which rely on my characters have low HP...Area Bomb & DoubleBomb (or, yes, DoubleVBomb or w/e) are just for taking out Lavos' core quick and easy as pie...although I guess it takes time to make most pie...hmm...something quick and easy? Oh I'm sure you can insert something dirty and humerous here.

And I was always a big supporter of "Gold Stud>Everything" because I don't like to use Ethers (item whore).

[kennyj2003]

lol personally I dont like using triple techs all that much either. My favorite lavos team is Magus,Marle and Lucca Casting Antipode 3 and Dark Matter. Casionally healing with Magus if the hp get low.

[V_Translanka]

I never support a Marle team because she can't heal the whole team w/o going at least Double...Robo's always my first and last choice healing-wise...And then I just use Crono's Luminaire (most powerful Mag single Tech) & Lucca's Flare (2nd only to Luminaire)...and when Robo isn't healing he's using Area Bomb or DoubleBomb w/Lucca. Makes the quickest work of Lavos that I've ever tried...*shrugs*

[kennyj2003]

I might have to try that team. I hate to say it but after Crono died I never really used him all that much.Magus fan plus I like antipode *also shrugs* By the way whats your take on the coolest looking techs(not elements) in chrono cross.

[Mystik3eb]

Gold Studs, Luminaire and Megalixers. With Crono's high speed, no normal enemies had a chance, and because their defense was so high, simple "Aura" between battles was all I needed. Against Lavos, Megalixers don't go away after the end and starting a New Game +. Sweeeeeeeeeeet.