DranzerX13 64 Posted October 15, 2015 Share Posted October 15, 2015 (edited) Even though it's region locked on the Japanese Google Play Store, the game itself is not region restricted. Once you have the apk, it'll let you download the game's data even in the US without a VPN. You can get the apk here: http://apkpure.com/%E6%98%9F%E3%81%AE%E3%83%89%E3%83%A9%E3%82%B4%E3%83%B3%E3%82%AF%E3%82%A8%E3%82%B9%E3%83%88/com.square_enix.hoshinodqjp How to set up Dragon Quest of the Stars. 1. Install the apk file. 2. Open the game. 3. Install the game data. 4. Once the game data is installed, turn on your VPN. 5. Start a new game. 6. Create your character, go through it till you get to the map. 7. Completely exit the game. 8. Open the game without the VPN turned on. It does a connection check every once in a while. If it tells you that you can't connect, completely exit the game and try again. Eventually it will let you connect. Edited October 16, 2015 by DranzerX13 Link to post Share on other sites
Safushi 22 Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 (edited) I forgot all about this. I guess I'll give it a try. Edit: I keep getting a notice to download a 700 KB file and I've tried to download it three times now. Edited October 16, 2015 by Safushi Link to post Share on other sites
DranzerX13 64 Posted October 16, 2015 Author Share Posted October 16, 2015 (edited) I figured out that yes you do need a VPN, but only to get passed the part where you click new game. After you get to character creating, you can disconnect your VPN and play the game. After that, you don't need to use your VPN anymore. You can start up the game anytime without a VPN. Edited October 16, 2015 by DranzerX13 Link to post Share on other sites
Safushi 22 Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 Do you need to use the VPN everytime? or just when you create your character. Link to post Share on other sites
DranzerX13 64 Posted October 16, 2015 Author Share Posted October 16, 2015 (edited) I take that back, you do have to use it every time to enter the game, and that's it. Once you're in the game, you can disconnect your VPN and start playing. It hasn't disconnected me once after I turned it off. Edited October 16, 2015 by DranzerX13 Link to post Share on other sites
Safushi 22 Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 That's disappointing. I couldn't figure out the vpn stuff via android. Maybe I'll try it again another time. Link to post Share on other sites
Plattym3 2,414 Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 I forgot all about this. I guess I'll give it a try. Edit: I keep getting a notice to download a 700 KB file and I've tried to download it three times now. Yeah, that did me in too. VPN is a deal breaker. No dancing with the DQ stars for me. Link to post Share on other sites
DranzerX13 64 Posted October 16, 2015 Author Share Posted October 16, 2015 (edited) Alright, after several tests in the game, this is the scoop... The first time you load the game, you HAVE to have your VPN turned on when you click new game. After that, once you finish creating your character and have access to the map, exit out of the game completely, turn off your VPN. Open the game again, it should let you connect without it, if it doesn't completely exit the game and try again. It seems it only does a connection check every once in a while. I turned on the game without my VPN succesfully 5 times just now and have been playing it without it disconnecting on me for sure. Edited October 16, 2015 by DranzerX13 Link to post Share on other sites
DranzerX13 64 Posted October 16, 2015 Author Share Posted October 16, 2015 I knew I was right. I just logged in to the game today on 4G without the VPN, and it let me in. But the weird thing is, that message you get when you can't connect to the game says nothing about being region locked or whatever, just to be around a better connection. Link to post Share on other sites
Megalosaro 276 Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 Can you give some advice on how to set up a cellular vpn? I've never done that before. Link to post Share on other sites
Safushi 22 Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 Yeah I have no idea how to get a vpn working either. I looked on vpngate for Japanese ones but they wouldn't connect. Link to post Share on other sites
DranzerX13 64 Posted October 17, 2015 Author Share Posted October 17, 2015 (edited) Use Vypr VPN by goldenfrog, it gives you a free 3 day trial at full speed. It has a PC and mobile app, and extremely easy to use. https://www.goldenfrog.com/vyprvpn For the Android app, once downloaded, it's as easy as finding your target country, click and connect, then enjoy. Edited October 17, 2015 by DranzerX13 Link to post Share on other sites
Safushi 22 Posted October 18, 2015 Share Posted October 18, 2015 I'm going to write a little bit about the game in case someone is on the fence about playing.The game is very interesting. Battles are pretty much auto attacks until a meter fills up that lets you do a special move depending on what weapon you have equipped (I think).You don't walk on the over like a traditional DQ game, its more along the lines of DQM: SL. I'm probably not going to any more of the game since playing a game in a language I don't understand is confusing. If some how Garena or whoever translates the game then I'll deffinatly give it another try. Some screen shots. Link to post Share on other sites
DranzerX13 64 Posted October 19, 2015 Author Share Posted October 19, 2015 The apk has been updated. Without the new apk, it won't let you on. Use the Qooapp to get the update. Make sure you disable Qooapp after getting the necessary update because you don't want it running any other time because it will prevent your phone from sleeping. I just updated and it works fine for me now. Link to post Share on other sites
Bob_the_Almighty 97 Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 Man I really want to play this game. I wish SE would get with the program regarding this and that DQ mobile game... Link to post Share on other sites
Safushi 22 Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 (edited) Alright I lied about not playing again. its too much fun. I never knew Berry Slimes existed, they're cute. Edited October 20, 2015 by Safushi Link to post Share on other sites
Safushi 22 Posted October 24, 2015 Share Posted October 24, 2015 Seems a Dragon Quest anniversary event is happening? You can get some cool DQ1 hero armour. Link to post Share on other sites
Gloomy 31 Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 For whatever reason the VPN trick isn't working out for me. Anyone else having trouble with it? Link to post Share on other sites
Xrabite 1 Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 Using VPN worked fine for me at first, but I've been running into issues in just the past week or two also. Sad to say I've all but given up on playing this. Hope they see fit to release this for the global market, really is a fantastic game. Link to post Share on other sites
Mimas 168 Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 Had to download another update but after all of that was done I could play the game again. But the VPN requirement means I don't play often. Link to post Share on other sites
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