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Final Fantasy XV Multiplayer Expansion - First Look + Closed Beta August 3rd
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FriskyrumX
Banned
It's pretty good, not all the features and everything is in it though obviously and it's a more closed experience, but from what I've played it's pretty fun, love the weapons and the customization in it.
I mean, it's a closed Online Test for a reason..
FriskyrumX
Banned
It's the nature of testing, and yeah.. 2 people lol
I'm also bummed about error -1 on xbox preventing me from having a single match, but dude, it's a beta. If you can't handle bugs and errors in a calm manner, then don't be part of it. Betas are not early access, things will go wrong, and if you don't have the patience to report them, then might as well wait for the multiplayer to be fully released
AlexFlame116
Member
I decided to play with AI players since I couldn't find anyone to join and vice versa.
We got destroyed in the Iron Giant fight!
We got destroyed in the Iron Giant fight!
Solid Sora
Member
yeah A.I is unreliable in the harder quests.
FriskyrumX
Banned
How did you manage to get AI players? Cause the solo option is greyed out and even if I couldn't find someone, I couldn't get AI Players.
I understand it's a beta. I only stated the fact this is the first beta I can't play a single match because of several errors.
The whole FFXV Police schtick is getting old. Either put me on your ignore lists as your little posse claims to do in every thread or grow up.
I'll post non-sarcastic feedback about this content when I get a chance to play it after work and if the servers aren't borked. But if it's not 100% adoration, you're gonna have to pinky swear you'll put on your big boy pants and stomach other people's opinions!
FriskyrumX
Banned
Look up comrades or ffxv in the psn store.
when I ended up at the camp on my own I had 3 AI players
AlexFlame116
Member
Seriously. Have the time they were going the wrong way on attacking monsters when defending that little house.
From what I remember I clicked on Custom when choosing a quest and just left all the details alone.
I searched FFXV but not comrades though,will check later thanks...
AlexFlame116
Member
Dude just make your feedback and stop acting offended with each post you make.
FriskyrumX
Banned
Ah that must be how I got them earlier then, I could of swore I got them through a quick search though but wasn't sure if I did the custom option.
SunhiLegend
Member
paolo11
Member
Whoa!!!! That's so cool. Ha hahha
I hope they expand more of this. Kinda off topic but I hope Destiny was like this. I like offline mode.
FriskyrumX
Banned
US https://store.playstation.com/#!/en-us/games/ffxv-multiplayer-expansion-comrades-closed-beta/cid=UP0082-CUSA08910_00-FFXVMULTICLOSEDB
EU https://store.playstation.com/#!/en-gb/games/ffxv-multiplayer-expansion-comrades-closed-online-test/cid=EP0082-CUSA08908_00-FFXVMULTICLOSEDB
Dunno why I didn't just link them to you and make it easier for you instead of you having to search it on the PS4 haha.
This isn't a YouTube comment section, it's a forum. If you post something you don't have immunity from other people's counter arguments.
LordKasual
Banned
The combat system changes to this beta are pretty extensive. The main game would absolutely be 100x better adopting these changes.
Just fought the Iron Giant with 3 people and 1 AI. The AI got decimated pretty fast, but me and the others toughed it out.
It can't be understated how much better the game feels without being hamstrung to the Item menu. The inability to just Elixir away all your damage, and the ability to spend MP to instantly pick up your party members makes all the difference in the world. The Kingsglaive in this game feel better geared for battle than Noctis and friends currently. They should definitely roll these changes into the main game at some point, jesus christ.
The netcode could use some work though. It's not the worst i've ever played, but the desync at times can be jarring.
...little posse? hahaha what the hell
naw you're absolutely right though. I mean it used to be entertaining, responding to those silly posts back when you actually tried.
But now that you've nestled into just rolling over on your back to cry and play victim everytime someone calls you out for the obvious, it's kind of lost its flavor. I won't be quoting you again.
- - I have no clue why they removed Airstep from the royal arms in the main game. But since the Comrade characters can infinite airstep with the Katana / Shurikens, they already play more smoothly than Noctis currently does.
- - I was expecting the animations to be the same as Noctis', but the comrade characters are also way more responsive with their weapons and cancels than Noctis.
- - The magic system is also much better. Less flashy than Elemancy, but the offensive spell changing depending on the equipped weapon is pretty cool. Already more versatile than the grenades.
- - The ability to heal me and my party members without having to pause and use a menu is amazing.
- - The weapons and their special abilities are awesome. Very PSO-esque vibe i'm getting here. Everything feels somewhat unique.
- - The "Sigil" system is pretty cool, a neat replacement for Ascension i think if it gets fleshed out.
Just fought the Iron Giant with 3 people and 1 AI. The AI got decimated pretty fast, but me and the others toughed it out.
It can't be understated how much better the game feels without being hamstrung to the Item menu. The inability to just Elixir away all your damage, and the ability to spend MP to instantly pick up your party members makes all the difference in the world. The Kingsglaive in this game feel better geared for battle than Noctis and friends currently. They should definitely roll these changes into the main game at some point, jesus christ.
The netcode could use some work though. It's not the worst i've ever played, but the desync at times can be jarring.
...little posse? hahaha what the hell
naw you're absolutely right though. I mean it used to be entertaining, responding to those silly posts back when you actually tried.
But now that you've nestled into just rolling over on your back to cry and play victim everytime someone calls you out for the obvious, it's kind of lost its flavor. I won't be quoting you again.
Big Chungus
Member
has the season pass been on sale yet?
giancarlo123x
Banned
I don't think so, at least not on ps4.
Solid Sora
Member
On point. It's crazy how much smoother and tighter the combat here feels. Hope most of the changes carry on to the main game.
DarkLordMalik
Member
I want to ask if it is possible to play this offline since right now I don't have a working internet connection.
giancarlo123x
Banned
Not in the beta.
Jampsuliini
Member
Was able to get a party with actual players once, but no luck since. The combat feels fluid and fun. When we fought the iron giant, I focused on having my shield up when the enemy attacked and another player focused on healing if the attacks connected. Having spells tied to weapons is also cool. I hope they add this type of magic system in to the main game as well. Then you can have the crazy powerful aoe grenade magic for groups and tougher enemies and this new type of magic to cast on single enemies.
LordKasual
Banned
Guys, if you enter the game in the Nifelheim server, just restart the game. Shit bugs out on matchmaking almost 100% of the time.
Lucis server is good though.
Lucis server is good though.
Crossing Eden
Hello, my name is Yves Guillemot, Vivendi S.A.'s Employee of the Month!
So is this a mode where you can roam around or do you select missions and get instanced into small maps?
Can't wait to get home and try this, those changes to the battle system sounds great so hopefully they will implement them in the main game too with a later update.
By the way, do we have a release date for this content? Episode Ignis comes out in December, so will this come out before or after that?
By the way, do we have a release date for this content? Episode Ignis comes out in December, so will this come out before or after that?
That's fine, let me know when the counter arguments show up, unless "sigh" is a counter argument. I'm used to them begging people to leave threads if the discussion wasn't gently fondling FFXV's nethers enough.
Die Squirrel Die
Member
I really wasn't expecting as much from the character creator as is present just in this beta. The extent to which you can customise clothing is great.
Also it may be a bit exaggerated but the hair movement on the female short bob hairstyle is mesmerising.
Also it may be a bit exaggerated but the hair movement on the female short bob hairstyle is mesmerising.
Jampsuliini
Member
We don't really know. It's weird though that there is a 6 month gap between Prompto and Ignis. Maybe this comes out in september?
NoctisVsStar
Member
These combat impressions hopefully carry over to the SP, plus that poll from awhile ago also mentioned revamping the armiger system as well.
NipplesAndToes23
Member
Oh wow, it's a separate mode! I was thinking someone could play the main game with you.
AlexFlame116
Member
Vic_Viper
Member
Is there anything to do in Comrades while waiting for players to join you? Seems like all ive done is wait lol.
Finally found my first match and had no idea what was happening until I sat down at the campfire lol. It kept telling me not to go alone.
Are these Coop players AI or are they real people?
Finally found my first match and had no idea what was happening until I sat down at the campfire lol. It kept telling me not to go alone.
Are these Coop players AI or are they real people?
Hmm you're right, hopefully this will release before Episode Ignis.
minameissteve
Banned
Just saw a stream where someone picked up items by pressing triangle. Potentially big improvement to the main game incoming?
I really didn't expect this much effort here to even the animations. I also expected everybody to be like in Kingsglaive, but I'm glad that's not the case.
Wanna try it out, but don't have the season pass. Maybe it becomes public after Ignis is done.
RecRoulette
Member
Hold up, can you play this without the FFXV disc if you own the season pass already?
LordKasual
Banned
It likely bugged out on you.
If you join a party from Cor and you get stuck waiting in the starting area, you're probably bugged out.
If you join a party at the campfire and one of your comrades is invisible, you're probably bugged out.
The timer isn't always telling the truth. It's reached 0 on me and nothing happened.
The title screen says they're experiencing server load. It's clearly Raubahn Savage levels of it too. It's a bit unplayable at the moment.
NipplesAndToes23
Member
Where are some more gifs? I want to see more customs.