Board Thread:General Discussion/@comment-24591958-20140616235345

I just started playing the 3DS version of Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate (too poor to buy a Wii-U) and I have to say, even though I suck horribly at it, I'm actually having a very good time with it. I've been trying to do the level one quest to take down the Rathian and even though I've failed twice, I feel like I'm getting much better at it with each attempt. I probably could have won the second attempt if I was a bit more careful and wasn't making stupid mistakes like sheathing my switch axe while the Rathian was about to tackle me like a football linebacker.

I know practice makes perfect, but perhaps some of you veteran hunters would be willing to give a newbie like me some helpful advice? I already know most of the basic stuff like bring plenty of supplies, bring traps and poisoned meat, cut parts when you can; preparing for a hunt isn't really what I need help with, but rather tips and advice to help me in combat. 