DrakeClawfang
The Wanderer of Time
Random thought - anyone else think Mila Jovovich could make a kick-ass Lightning in real-life?
Final Fantasy XIII Non-Spoiler Thread
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DrakeClawfang
The Wanderer of Time
I don't know why I'm posting this, but I am. Don't watch this, I sat through it and feel dumber for it.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UaQhjSaXOjM&hd=1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UaQhjSaXOjM&hd=1
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hahahaha! Mega 64 did a skit one time in Japan, John Cena and the "X" pose the japanese gave him.
DrakeClawfang
The Wanderer of Time
The original trailer was lame, yes. But the parody was even lamer, I just didn't really find it funny. I especially hated the joke at the end. Like, in the first place, Secret of Evermore kicked ass. But more importantly, it was just a really random joke to toss out. It could have been cute if he said "you guys know this game will suck right?", but he just tossed out something totally out of nowhere and unrelated, it just didn't make sense.
I guess I don't know anything about Secret of Evermore so I didn't catch how it was so random. :/
Anyway, anyone seen this yet? http://www.andriasang.com/e/blog/2009/12/02/ffxiii_update/
Anyway, anyone seen this yet? http://www.andriasang.com/e/blog/2009/12/02/ffxiii_update/
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Hmm.. I see this is the first Cid since FF7 I wouldn't mind banging 
DrakeClawfang
The Wanderer of Time
Secret of Evermore was a Super NES rpg Square made over a decade ago, entirely related to the FF series except for a cameo by Cecil as a merchant. It wasn't like KH where there were references, it was an entirely different game with absolutely no similarities to FF in terms of plot, gameplay or character design.
So yeah, it was entirely random.
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Yeah, so this is probably the most important game ever released. Infact, to even call it a "game" would be incredibly insulting. If someone asked me, "Would you die for Final Fantasy XIII?" I would. I would pull the trigger on myself right there. That's how crazy I am right now.
Cannon_Fodder
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Thanks for the link, it was a good read. Honestly, Cid and Rygdea or whatever his name is are exactly what I expected them to be, but I'm not complaining. They still sound pretty cool.
And am I the only one who thinks the airship is supposed to be named 'Lindblum' not 'Lindblom'?
DrakeClawfang
The Wanderer of Time
It is, I just compared the characters (リンドブルム
in the article with those on the Lindblum page on FFWiki. They're the same, the airship is called Lindblum!
in the article with those on the Lindblum page on FFWiki. They're the same, the airship is called Lindblum!
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One question. is The Big Bad Jihl , The Fal'Cie or this priest guy (leader of Cocoon)? this strangely reminds me of DMC4 if the latter is The Big Bad.
Dark and Divine
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My bet is Jihl.
She will probably kill the old guy,
, take control of Sanctum, absorb the power of a few Fal'Cie, grow wings and become the fallen madonna with the big boobies. 
She will probably kill the old guy,
choking him between her boobs
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You mean go One Winged Angel. typical final boss, and predicatbly there will be an OVER 9000 strongass optional boss somewhere in Pulse.
Glaurung
Forgot the cutesy in my other pants. Sorry.
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It is, I just compared the characters (リンドブルム
Nice reference to FFIX
Mantichorus
"I've seen enough."
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Listen carefully, I shall say zis only once:My bet is Jihl.
She will probably kill the old guy,, take control of Sanctum, absorb the power of a few Fal'Cie, grow wings and become the fallen madonna with the big boobies.choking him between her boobs
This post rocks.
And FFIX references are always welcome. Like what the French
Dark and Divine
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Some new famitsu scans have surfaced, featuring Cid, Rygdea, the old fart and Hecatonchier.
You may check them out here.
You may check them out here.
Cannon_Fodder
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Thanks Drake, knowing it's actually Lindblum makes me happy
Also, while I appreciate Dark and Divine's intense insight, I really hope that doesn't happen. I'm okay with most of the cliches, just as long as she doesn't get wings. Enough of that shit, really.
IX needs more love...
Also, while I appreciate Dark and Divine's intense insight, I really hope that doesn't happen. I'm okay with most of the cliches, just as long as she doesn't get wings. Enough of that shit, really.
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Taken from the above:
http://www.rpgland.com/content/media/2009/12/rpglanddotcomlovesyou33.jpg
Close up of that Vanille shot from before.
I'm TresDias, and I approved this message.
and im pretty sure raines is a good guy.
I get that feeling as well.
DrakeClawfang
The Wanderer of Time
I have to say, FF13's battle systems sounds "interesting" to say the least. It uses what sounds like a variation of the Sphere Grid and the License Board -
I liked both those systems, so the skill system sounds good.
A bold change but a sensible one given the ATB Cost system.
These two aspects seem to balance each other to me. Each battle is its own, you don't have to endure a gauntlet of random encounters meant to wear you down. But then, if you can't escape from battle and they're already anticipating the player dying in battle often enough to need the "try again" feature, I assume (hope) that the battles will be more difficult to provide the challenge that is not being provided by the concept of enduring a gauntlet of enemies. So while enemies won't wear you down over time as you play through a dungeon, since you aren't getting worn down I think it stands to reason that enemies are stronger than in previous FF games.
Wise, the player can pick and choose their battles as in FF12. I've no opposition to that, as long as it's balanced appropriately of course.
Overall, FF13's battle system doesn't blow me away, but it's definitely different and sounds like it may not be horrible. The option to just try battles again when you lose, though, gives me nightmares of Mystic Quest. I pray this isn't the case.
I liked both those systems, so the skill system sounds good.
A bold change but a sensible one given the ATB Cost system.
These two aspects seem to balance each other to me. Each battle is its own, you don't have to endure a gauntlet of random encounters meant to wear you down. But then, if you can't escape from battle and they're already anticipating the player dying in battle often enough to need the "try again" feature, I assume (hope) that the battles will be more difficult to provide the challenge that is not being provided by the concept of enduring a gauntlet of enemies. So while enemies won't wear you down over time as you play through a dungeon, since you aren't getting worn down I think it stands to reason that enemies are stronger than in previous FF games.
Wise, the player can pick and choose their battles as in FF12. I've no opposition to that, as long as it's balanced appropriately of course.
Overall, FF13's battle system doesn't blow me away, but it's definitely different and sounds like it may not be horrible. The option to just try battles again when you lose, though, gives me nightmares of Mystic Quest. I pray this isn't the case.
Anyone else impressed by how well Square is achieving their intention to make Lightning like a female Cloud?
http://www.rpgland.com/content/media/2009/11/rpglanddotcomlovesyou34.jpg
Wow, the similarity in that look of hers is uncanny.