While I was not as busy as I should have been, which may be due to the fact that MH3 hasn’t incited the spark in me (which in turn is not the game’s fault), _MIkeJS on gameFAQs took the baton and released his version of a Monster Hunter Tri Database.

I have to add that he did (and is doing) a tremendous job, data being served as JSON object so you could, technically, use his provided data and do your own tomfoolery with it.

Awesome job!

With his pouty lips in this Monster Hunter Diary gameplay teaser. Courtesy VioletKIRA.

This beastie. Details and habits unknown, it looks like an Espinas cousin though.

Rawr?

I take pretty much pride in the fact that almost every single bit on RotR, be it the MHF or MH3 sections, is created by myself, hashing together the awesome and exhausting work of others (data, the pictures of inko, FAQs, and so forth). However, due to the lack of available time I’m not able to do as much as I want.

So the amount of new things, maintenance and general innovation has grinded to a gruesome stop. And because of that I’m now looking for individuals with solid technical background on the issues of PHP, Javascript (jQuery) and DHTML and, more important, spare time which allows for tasks to be accomplished. If your train of thought leaves the mainstream once in a while it would be even better. GIMP / Photoshop skills are a nice addition.

Your mission would be, at first under my guidance, to develop the tools further, fix possible errors and create new gizmos at your leisure. There’s no timeline for RotR tools, so you are not working under pressure, but you should allocate some time for it if you decide to help me out.

You’ll get access to most of the background areas of RotR and a quick rundown on how it is designed currently, also an email adress to be used.

There’s no money to be earned, only internet fame, if there’s any at all. I’m doing the stuff because I enjoy doing it and so should you or it will be a very short enterprise.

If you feel that this appeals to you, send me a short application (who are you, your coding experience) and I’ll get back to you.

Mail to: Fresh at reign-of-the-rathalos.com

But I'm not dead?

No Sir, I’m not dead yet. I’m buried in work and daily chores right now, but I have not forgotten about my little pet page. In fact I’m moderating the MH3 section daily, as it is kinda busy with 5-15 comments each day.

If you have something to say about RotR or have an idea what I should do next (when I get some spare time to invest), you let me know, right?

Darksun45230 of gameFAQs had a Walkthrough/FAQ up for some time now, updating its content every once in a while.

Now after what seems an eternity he finally gave up finished that thing.

So if you want to jump into the pinnacle of Monster Hunter once more (pinnacle as in thousands of weapons and armors), grab that PDF file here, print all it’s 424 pages, duplex, and take it as your nightly leisure read until you know ALL of it. Report back here then.

• Saw a MH3 spot in the cinema, and it was decent, also the correct audience, as the movie was "How to Train Your Dragon". It was decent too. #
• This is the swag you can get for entering your MH3 gamebox picture at http://bit.ly/bZtSpl: http://twitpic.com/1ioi52 #
• Thanks to @TenebraCAPCOM and Nintendo for the supply of goodies for my MH related raffles! You guys rock! #
• Metacritic score for Monster Hunter Tri is 84/100. There are four 7/10 reviews dragging it down. *rages* http://bit.ly/dd8Zok #mh3 #wii #
• Working on the MH3 weapon trees right now. Will try to reestablish the classic tree view instead of the table layout used nowadays… #
• We've passed the 50 supporters mark. The TWO winners of the raffle are: Demonscar and Ska4Eva! Congratulations to both of them! #
• Let's get to 100 then for three prizes to win! http://mh3.reign-of-the-rathalos.com/supporters/ #
• Old style #MH3 weapon trees for your viewing pleasure: http://bit.ly/9si41V. They scale with your browser and can be ctrl-f'd. #
• @thakki Mach ein Foto von deinem MH Schatz hierfür: http://bit.ly/bZtSpl. Gibt eine reelle Chance auf ein MH Shirt in reply to thakki #
• VGChartz unofficial first week sales for MH3: 110k USA, 73k EU. Solid. http://bit.ly/99uDcN #

So. You want something from that table? And you are playing Monster Hunter Tri?

You want?

So take a break, make a snapshot of your game box and send it along with your nametag or something unique to the email adress mentioned here. If you are lucky you’ll get a nice package flying your way.

Well, as it happens I got my Monster Hunter Tri copy. Here’s the unboxing in two fast steps, performed by Emily herself.

Ready for Dissection

Dragon Game Get!

I have managed to snatch 8 hours from my daily chores to put into Monster Hunter Tri and here’s what I’ve gathered on first impressions for this truly beautiful game.

As you all know, I could be considered a veteran, lacking a better word, in Monster Hunter. I’m playing the games from this franchise since 2006 and still have the spark in me, hunting more and more of them monsters. So naturally I was eager to get my hands on this restart of the series, hoping for that spark to turn into a bonfire.
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• 4 days until MH3 for Germany. FOUR DAYS. 96 hours. #outofhashtags #
• Will Volcanic Ash delay MH3 in Europe? #volcanic #
• MH3 Supporters Page: Send in a picture of your original gamebox and win prizes. http://mh3.reign-of-the-rathalos.com/supporters #
• Full English names on the MH3 Weapon Calculator. Found errors? Tell me! http://mh3.reign-of-the-rathalos.com/calc/ #
• @TenebraCapcom We Germans have been shut out of the MonsterHunterTri thingie…seems a region lock which redirects us to our fb homepage.:-( in reply to TenebraCapcom #
• finished the hammer availability. 5 weapon lines to go. #mh3 http://bit.ly/aKv6Yc #
• Sword and Shield and Switch-Axe availaibility done. #
• LS, GS and Lance done. Availability finished. The weapon calculator is now fully usable. Have fun! #
• @mazda254i I don't have it yet. I hope it gets shipped today (the Ultimate Box). Pray with me! in reply to mazda254i #
• RAWR! My youngest on the hunt, ready to pounce the careless cameraman: http://twitpic.com/1hhfao #
• @mazda254i Yep, mine. My wife did the makeup, but it was already fading, little one was a busy cat. in reply to mazda254i #
• @Seandood Make sure you walk a most efficient path http://mh3.reign-of-the-rathalos.com/calc/ in reply to Seandood #
• My Ultimate Hunters Pack was shipped. Expected tomorrow! #
• I totally did the singing performances on #Glee. Does that make me … uhm … less of a #Monster Hunter? #
• LOL RT @RotR_News: I totally *dig* the singing performances on #Glee. Does that make me … uhm … less of a #Monster Hunter? #
• PSA: Cheating on Monster Hunter Tri WILL get you banned automatically. There's no leeway, CAPCOM seems to have implemented a solid routine. #
• We've hit the 28 on the supporters. The lucky winner of the first raffle is AHB. Congrats! Next raffle at 50 entries. http://bit.ly/bZtSpl #
• @usejquery jQuery powered photoalbum http://bit.ly/bHUW4S. Sliding pages, with comment function on each photo. Based on tutorialzine … #
• @tehQwertzu Darf ich das Picture auf meine SUpporters Page stellen? Dabei ist ein Chance auf Monster Hunter Goodies! http://bit.ly/bZtSpl in reply to tehQwertzu #
• I've received the Rathalos bust, but not the Monster Hunter Tri Ultimate Pack! DAMN YOU AMAZON! #
• MH3 Ultimate Pack HAS ARRIVED! Monster Hunter Tri GET! #