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"We built the pyramids. We were kings" Edition
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FAQ:

>What is Dragon Quest?
A classic turn-based JRPG series that is incredibly popular in Japan, though not so much in the west. It was created by Yuji Horii, has been ongoing for more than 30 years, and is approaching eleven mainline games with a lot of spinoff games such as the Dragon Quest Monsters, Mystery Dungeon, Rocket Slime, and Dragon Quest Heroes series. Dragon Quest I-III and IV-VI are very loosely connected trilogies, but you don't have to play them in order to enjoy them. VII and beyond are all completely independent games.

>Why do all the characters look like they came from Dragon Ball Z?
Akira Toriyama, the creator of Dragon Ball, is the character and monster designer for Dragon Quest.

>Where do I get started in the series?
You could start chronologically or you could start anywhere in the series. Generally, III, V, and VIII are your best bet for newcomers though. If you want to know what the best version of each of them is, or if you'd like more information on other games in the series, just ask the thread.

>What games have recently released?
Dragon Quest Builders for the PS4 and Vita and Dragon Quest VII 3DS have recently released in the west. Dragon Quest Monsters Joker 3 for 3DS and Dragon Quest Heroes 2 for PS3, PS4, and Vita recently released in Japan.

There is also a fan translation recently released for Dragon Quest Monsters: Terry's Wonderland 3DS. This link is being provided because it is highly unlikely that this game will ever be officially localized. http://gbatemp.net/threads/translation-dragon-quest-monsters-terrys-wonderland-3d.431204/

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