Final Fantasy XIII Non-Spoiler Thread

[Dark and Divine]

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[Suzaku]

Sorry mako but that artwork is awful.

I think it's pretty good for production art. But that's just me.

 

[ForceStealer]

However from what I've seen, I think FFXIII has probably the most fun and interactive battle system out of any FF installment. And that's probably one of the most important things right there.

It does look fun, but I will not be happy if you really can only control one character. If that's the case then FFX-2 will still be on top for battle system.

 

[Max Payne]

I think it's pretty good for production art. But that's just me.

Looks like really raw concept art to me, and I've seen a lot better.

Just me though.

 

[Nocturne]

I think you can control only one character, if I remember hearing correctly, but you can switch on the fly between them.

I miss controlling all members as well, but thats what happens when you get a more action oriented battle system

 

[Max Payne]

I think you can control only one character, if I remember hearing correctly, but you can switch on the fly between them.

I miss controlling all members as well, but thats what happens when you get a more action oriented battle system

Not really, a lot of action oriented battle systems in RPGS allow for pausing the action and giving commands to your allies.

I'm not entirely sure this isn't just turnbased with more flair though. I need to see more.

 

[Tennyo]

I remember seeing that long-haired lady in the trailer. I thought she was Sephiroth at first. I was like, wut?

 

[Dawnbreaker]

Othankfuck, I'm not the only one who saw the resemblance!

So, um, what's up with that?

 

[Tennyo]

I think it's the long black coat she's got on with the shoulder armor. Also her hair is the same length and at first it looks like the color is just coming from the light that's behind her. But then when the camera gets close it's obvious that is not the case.

 

[Dawnbreaker]

What, Sephiroth's long-lost daughter? Starting to sound like SE is running out of design ideas, hmm?

 

[Channy]

It's obvious isn't it?

Cloud --> Lightning

Mysterious General Lady --> Sephiroth

 

[Max Payne]

Really isn't much resemblance past the black coat and long hair.

You guys are overthinking it

 

[Tennyo]

Yeah she only looked like Seph from a distance. When the camera comes in close behind her the resemblance kind of goes away.

 

[Dawnbreaker]

That IS Sephiroth. Give her a sword and a sex change and it's him all over again. xD

But okay, maybe we'll see more and think differently.

 

[Tennyo]

Well people are always saying that the rivalry between Seph and Cloud is highly homoerotic. Perhaps SE knows that and wanted to give us a lesbian aspect to the whole thing.

 

[Channy]

You know I read somewhere about possible lesbianism in XIII and how it could ruin the game.

 

[Max Payne]

Ugh. Anytime I hear the world lesbianism I think of fisting and start retching.

 

[Channy]

>_________________________> Not all lesbians fist.

 

[Nocturne]

That IS Sephiroth. Give her a sword and a sex change and it's him all over again. xD

But okay, maybe we'll see more and think differently.

 

[Tennyo]

You know I read somewhere about possible lesbianism in XIII and how it could ruin the game.

This is news to me. My comment was only a joke! lol

Whatever though just so long as it works with the story. I hope it isn't Lightning, though. Not sure if I want her to be involved with a love story. But then maybe it could be great and we'd all fangirl sqee over it. Who knows?

 

[Purple]

I don't know why but I find myself entirely uninterested in this game. I don't know if I'm tired of FFs, or just plain don't like the look of the characters, but it's really uninspiring to me.

That said, I'd like to see more before I put it aside altogether. I've been proven wrong more times than I count!

I feel the same way sometimes. Probably because they announced it three years ago and yet we still know so little.

The Art Director's message featured an unseen artwork:

A new character?

I bet that she's the villain of FFXIII!

WTF? Am I seeing nipples on that picture?

 

[ForceStealer]

Just played the demo, the battle system is indeed fun, I see potential for it being very strategic (though I'm still mad you only get to control 1 character...)

Also, I'm sorry to report, Sazh is every bit the goofy stereotype. Cowardly and complaining too.

 

[Masamune]

I thought someone said you could switch between characters in combat?

If not, do the other party members fight automatically then?

 

[ForceStealer]

Uh, they do. But maybe you can switch, its not like I could read the tutorials

 

[Hawkeye.]

Also, I'm sorry to report, Sazh is every bit the goofy stereotype. Cowardly and complaining too.

Shaz? Goofy? Are you sure? Maybe you should report that Lightning is stoic too. People may need to hear that.j/k

Although, he does complain alot but people are trying to kill him. I have to disagree with the remark about him being cowardly. He wouldn't have stuck around to back up Lightning if he was. Let alone participate in any sort of rescue operation. Those aren't traits of a coward. He's just easily spooked.

About the Lesbian stuff though. I say do it. Do it for the fanboys. We deserve it after having to put up with so much yaoi crap for years. DO IT FOR US!!!