Dissidia Duodecim Final Fantasy

[Roger]

The hell happened to Bartz? Did he lend Sephiroth his youth for this game?

 

[Cloud_S]

large Bartz render
The hell happened to Bartz? Did he lend Sephiroth his youth for this game?

Dunno.... some of the new renders are hit-and-miss.

But I think that's final, since it's what is on the box-art:

I should probably make a post on the main page about this box artwork.... but I'm falling asleep at the keyboard. @_@

 

[DrakeClawfang]

Tutorial for the world map and RPG mode. Perhaps some smart Japanese-speaking type people can translate? I think some of it is old judging from the accompanying screenshots but just to be safe I included everything.

 

[DrakeClawfang]

Double post to post the last set of images. Fucking Photobucket bandwidth ><

 

[Roger]

Dunno.... some of the new renders are hit-and-miss.

But I think that's final, since it's what is on the box-art:

I should probably make a post on the main page about this box artwork.... but I'm falling asleep at the keyboard. @_@

I love how the box that rates this "Teen" is covering Cloud of Darkness' otherwise totally exposed boobs.

 

[Glaurung]

When I see this

Spoiler: kain in that outfit

I just think of this:

Spoiler

I think of this instead:

Spoiler

And all the clichés about Berber princes

 

[Super Mario]

I like the chaos faction cover better 8D

 

[Strangelove]

Tutorial for the world map and RPG mode. Perhaps some smart Japanese-speaking type people can translate? I think some of it is old judging from the accompanying screenshots but just to be safe I included everything.

Spoiler

- World Map
In Story Mode you advance through the story by moving your character around the world map.

On this new, yet just a little familiar, world map you'll find scattered treasure chests and roving foes.
Towns no longer exist in this world facing destruction, but the Moogles have opened up shop in some spots. Explore the world as you make your way through the story.

- Battle
For those who are not used to the action battles, we recommend the 'RPG Style'.
You can select this at the start of the game, and can switch between 'Action Style' and 'RPG Style' at any time in the Options menu.

The previous game also included the 'Command Battle' option where battles were fought by selecting commands, but this has been made even simpler and more intuitive, making it easier to play!

- 'RPG Style' Battles
By pressing buttons which correspond to specific commands, such as 'Circle - Attack' or 'X - Guard', the player character will perform the appropriate action.

There is no need to enter the commands under strictly precise timing.
You can play by watching the enemy's movements, and simply pressing 'Circle - Attack' when you think it's time to strike, or 'X - Guard' when you think an attack is coming.

Selecting 'Triangle - Movement' will allow you to keep a specific distance from your opponent.
Wait for your moment to attack as you keep an eye on the enemy.
Also, if there is an EX Core in play, you will go to collect the EX Core.

- Assist Attacks, EX Bursts

Even in 'RPG Style' you can use 'Assist Attacks', where you call an ally to fight alongside you, and the powerful 'EX Bursts'.
Once you master it you can unleash stunning combination attacks, or deal massive damage, so be sure to try it once you're familiar with the battle system.

- Develop Your Characters

In DDFF you can collect experience points and level up your characters.

You can obtain experience points by dealing damage to opponents, and as you level up your characters will further develop, such as gaining increased HP or learning new abilities.
Should you ever find yourself unable to defeat a tough opponent in Story Mode, you can even level up using one of the different modes.

- Customise You Characters

As your characters level up they will learn new abilities, or they will be able to equip more items, allowing you to strengthen them.

There are many elements that you can customise--abilities, items, accessories, summons, Assist characters--so you can customise the perfect character for your own unique style!

- Story Mode Difficulty Settings

You've levelled up your characters, and you've got out your best equipment, but this enemy is still just too strong!
For times like this, try lowering the Story Mode difficulty setting.

Lowering the difficulty will not alter the story, and won't 'lower' the items you receive during the story, so there is no need to worry!

- Finally...

Even if I'm not good at action games, I'll be fine! ... Does that feeling sound familiar now?
You can play it as an RPG, and still definitely make it all the way to the end!

But even after you've completed the Story Mode, there's lots more to keep you playing!
Take for example the 'Original Quests', where you can make your own story and share it with friends, so there are many ways for you to enjoy Dissidia Duodecim Final Fantasy!

I forgot to try out the RPG style in Prologus, I figured it'd just be the old command battle systems. Might have a go at that now.

 

[Celes Chere]

@The cover:


TIGUNA!

 

[Elisa Maza]

... looking as much as siblings as possible.

 

[Jaqen H'ghar]

Vaan wtf are you doing THIS IS A COVER SHOT. The Chaos cover is better than the Cosmos one it looks a lot more dynamic as in you can tell a little bit about their personality according to their poses, if this makes any sense.

Tidus stop looking so cocky-hot. It's confusing me because I have never found him attractive.

 

[Tifabelle]

My thoughts:

Vaan - why are you picking your nose. really, why they do that to you
Warrior of Light - still funny looking, wearing lipstick, at least your helmet is on
Zidane - looking cool
Firion - looking good
Bartz - you look weirder than last game
Squall - you look just as weird as the last game
Yuna - omg, you look so damn pretty
Lightning - yeah, yeah...still look hot though
OK - there you are
Jecht - why you so small
Cecil - why you so white
Laguna - look cool...surprisingly. maybe cause you look like male!tifa
Tifa - Tifa, why you so smexy
Kain - so mysterious...I can't wait to take off your helmet
Shantotto - /facepalm

Emperor - you're not as cool as you think you are
Exdeath - tree
Golbez - I almost didn't see you thar
Cloud of Darkness - boobie
Garland - you so big
Tidus - you still have no shirt...I still dgi. But damn you sexy
Terra - your hair is not green
Gabranth - yay you made the cover
Kuja - prettier every day
Kefka - why so serious
Ultimecia - ??
Cloud - omg you so sexy now. when ps3 remake comes...this is what you should look like
Sephiroth - wat up with your face

 

[Jaqen H'ghar]

I just realized Onion Knight is bigger than Jecht... is this official? Because I would like to think that SE might have a little more of a perception of depth and distance with sizes...

Or maybe I'm just you know banking too much on them being somewhat logical. Terra's hair I think is green just a really, really light green and completely washed out.

Never mind I just saw her alternate costume. Can I just say that Squall's new alternate is kind of hilarious and also full of disappoint because I thought we'd be getting a gun show~

 

[Dana Scully]

Sephiroth - wat up with your face

Seriously, this. I mean he's always looked kinda feminine but now he looks like a female cosplayer.

 

[Jaqen H'ghar]

Holy shit you guise I may have had an epiphany as to why Tidus is shirtless: Because as much as he doesn't want to be like Jecht, he can't escape it in this great circle of war~.

Or y'know it's all just fanservice.

 

[Elisa Maza]

The cover looks as it is: renders smashed together. And the Jecht/OK sizes showing how untalented the moron who did said smashing is.


Meh.

 

[Tifabelle]

Or y'know it's all just fanservice.

Oh yeah, it is. And I am enjoying it, no doubt.

But it feels like, "if we give you this, will you shut up about the boobs and panty shots and disintegrating clothes and shower scenes"

And I'm like

 

[Jaqen H'ghar]

Oh yeah, it is. And I am enjoying it, no doubt.

But it feels like, "if we give you this, will you shut up about the boobs and panty shots and disintegrating clothes and shower scenes"

And I'm like

Which probably explains why Sephiroth is also inexplicably shirtless and Squall's new alternate.

 

[ForceStealer]

Vaan - why are you picking your nose. really, why they do that to you

You know to be picking one's nose their finger would have to actually be in their nose

Bartz - you look weirder than last game

I like that he has a more serious look.

I like his other render too.

Emperor - you're not as cool as you think you are

Lies.

Kefka - why so serious

Cloud - omg you so sexy now. when ps3 remake comes...this is what you should look like

And how is that? Evil? He look good though, yes.

Sephiroth - wat up with your face

I wonder why the variation,

Spoiler: in his other render

, his face looks better but his hair's wrong. This one got his hair right, but not his face....

 

[Tifabelle]

You know to be picking one's nose their finger would have to actually be in their nose

My point remains valid!

I like that he has a more serious look.

I guess I got used to his other face. Or maybe it's just the cover shot. I would prefer a personality change though - more cool, fun adventurer less childlike, carefree mime.

And how is that? Evil? He look good though, yes.

Badass. He just looks very FFVII version Cloud. Aloof maybe. Not interested

 

[Mariketsu]

I wonder why the variation,

Spoiler: in his other render

, his face looks better but his hair's wrong.

That one looks like his bangs were a bit too close in similarity to Aerith's Assist Render, imho. Might just be me tho. Also, I kinda like his face in the previous render of him.

~ Raz

 

[Celes Chere]

... looking as much as siblings as possible.

THERE ARE DEMONS AMONG US!

 

[Celes Chere]

I'm surprised Tiff, that you didn't think of Kain x Cloud.

Gross! Like Kain would lower himself to Cloud's level. Cecil x Kain ftw... Until Rosa shows up, my favorite OT3.

 

[Roger]

Agreed, Kain must be like two heads taller then Cloud in a petty tight looking suit of armour, that can't be practical.

Character rankings based on the box-art

Lookin' Badass Tier
Garland
Cloud
Kain

Dem new Shiny Graphics Tier
Exdeath
Golbez
Gabranth

You know what we look like go check out the new guys tier
Jecht
Ultimecia
Kuja

Generic Bishonen tier
Firion
Warrior of Light
the Emperor
Cecil

Back with 65% more sexy tier
Sephiroth
Tidus
Terra
Cloud of Darkness

New hotness Tier
Lightning
Yuna

Twins Tier
Laguna
Tifa

Wants Laguna to go talk to a wall so much Tier
Squall

Doesn't need a sandwich anymore Tier
Bartz

Did I leave the oven on this morning? Tier
Onion Knight

If you knew where this finger been, hehe. Tier
Vaan

At least someone having fun Tier
Kefka
Shantatto

Zidane Tier
Zidane

 

[Tetsujin]

Why is that cover such a sloppy photoshop job? Just look at the handle of Garland's sword. Why is it all blurry? Exdeath's shoulder spikes as well. It's just messy. D: