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[Vrakanox]

love your avatar imtehman

 

[B.K.]

Final Fantasy XIII Famitsu scans are on the way. One of the sites that hosts the scans says the XIII scans are uploading.

 

[7Th]

Final Fantasy XIII Famitsu scans are on the way. One of the sites that hosts the scans says the XIII scans are uploading.

ZOMG, VANILLE'S SUMMON(S)!

 

[Awntawn]

ZOMG, VANILLE'S SUMMON(S)!

i thought vanille had carbuncle ;o

 

[B.K.]

Bahamut's vehicle mode is weird.

 

[Vrakanox]

I looked at all of them already, didn't see anything new or spectacular but I could have missed something.

 

[darkhunger]

Bahamut's vehicle mode is weird.

Looks as much like the "real" Bahamut as FFXII's.

 

[Yoshichan]

Lightning's VA is fine, but she has pretty terrible delivery.

What does this mean?

 

[lorddarkflare]

Looks as much like the "real" Bahamut as FFXII's.

I am not sure how to feel about it.

It does not look that bad, but the fact that it is named Bahamut really hurts it.

 

[lorddarkflare]

What does this mean?

Means that the voice itself is fine, but the way she presents her lines mars the performance.

The scene with Hope is a very good example.

 

[Regulus Tera]

That's the most boring flying dragon I've ever seen.

 

[Fimbulvetr]

I am not sure how to feel about it.

It does not look that bad, but the fact that it is named Bahamut really hurts it.

Same, wings are its worst feature.

 

[Green Mamba]

Bahamut's flying mode looks fucking weird.

EDIT: Also Brunhilde apparently has a face somewhere in there.

 

[Yoshichan]

Means that the voice itself is fine, but the way she presents her lines mars the performance.

The scene with Hope is a very good example.

Oh, I understand

 

[B.K.]

Bahamut's flying mode looks fucking weird.

At first I thought his legs were up and he was supposed to be something like a speeder bike. Now I noticed that his legs are down. It kind of reminds me of Magitek Armor.

 

[Fimbulvetr]

Also Brunhilde apparently has a face somewhere in there.

No shit?

Speaking of faces; Bahamuts humanoid form face in that scan reminds me of FF X Bahamut's face, cept white.

 

[lorddarkflare]

The fact that Hope and Vanille have yet to have their reveal is interesting.

I mean, Bahamut was revealed before theirs, that has to mean something.

Also, why the fuck is new hotness using the spear as a slashing weapon? That is a no-no.

 

[MrDenny]

Bahamut's gestalt mode looks like a giant salamander.

 

[Fimbulvetr]

The fact that Hope and Vanille have yet to have their reveal is interesting.

I mean, Bahamut was revealed before theirs, that has to mean something.

Alexander(Hope) for Light and Ark(Vanille) for Darkness.

Oddly enough, two already mechanical summons.

 

[Plywood]

Alexander(Hope) for Light and Ark(Vanille) for Darkness.

Oddly enough, two already mechanical summons.

They'll make them Organic. My Googlefu is failing me on finding these scans.

 

[Fimbulvetr]

They'll make them Organic. My Googlefu is failing me on finding these scans.

Change the options to 'Last 24 Hours'.

The fact that Hope and Vanille have yet to have their reveal is interesting.

I mean, Bahamut was revealed before theirs, that has to mean something.

Also, why the fuck is new hotness using the spear as a slashing weapon? That is a no-no.

Is it me or does the blade on the other end look like a scythe? .-.

 

[Plywood]

Change the options to 'Last 24 Hours'.

*slaps forehead* Recent results is not the same as Last 24 Hours. Thanks, I found it.

Is it me or does the blade on the other end look like a scythe? .-.

I think it's just you. Anyway, second I get her she is main party status. Bahamut looks odd but then again what Summon hasn't suffered in one way or another from their FFXIII-ification.

 

[Kagari]

Many scans, I sees them.

 

[Kagari]

LOL @ Bahamut driving mode...

Location shots look nice.

 

[B.K.]

Many scans, I sees them.

And none about the character growth system.

I'm starting to think they aren't going to talk about it before the game's release.

 

[Kagari]

And none about the character growth system.

I'm starting to think they aren't going to talk about it before the game's release.

Seems that way.

 

[Zilch]

I might be mistaken, but doesn't Jump always have the new info and Famitsu basically expounds upon already revealed stuff?

So it's not surprising that this week's Famitsu has info about the recently revealed sixth party member, and no info about the character growth system, correct?

 

[Kagari]

I might be mistaken, but doesn't Jump always have the new info and Famitsu basically expounds upon already revealed stuff?

So it's not surprising that this week's Famitsu has info about the recently revealed sixth party member, and no info about the character growth system, correct?

Basically, yes. Need direct feed images nao.

 

[TheJollyCorner]

I just want Sazh to say "THE PLANET DYIN' F00'!" at some point.

 

[Kagari]

There's an interview with Toriyama and Nomura in the magazine.

 

[paperheart]

Bahamut looks really cool, in both forms. His gestalt form is the one where Oerba Yun Fang is sitting on him right? I also agree with Kagari, the locations do indeed look nice. Looks like things are coming along nicely. So far, though, I think Bahamut is the coolest summon I've seen so far. I would have to see him in action, though, to be 100% sure of that.

 

[Kagari]

Nomura talks about Versus, Agito and 3rd Birthday... I'll try and translate the key parts.

 

[Shadowlink]

Nomura talks about Versus, Agito and 3rd Birthday... I'll try and translate the key parts.

Go for it! I want to know more about Agito XIII. I'm already sick of waiting for Versus XIII news. =/

 

[Kagari]

Looks like the earliest we might see Versus XIII footage is E3.
The test they showed at TGS wasn't for the public.

Agito - full multi-player battles shown at TGS. Hard difficulty level.
Seems there will be short missions similar to what Crisis Core did.

A lot of stuff in the interview is repeated from TGS, heh.

 

[Shadowlink]

Looks like the earliest we might see Versus XIII footage is E3.
The test they showed at TGS wasn't for the public.

Agito - full multi-player battles shown at TGS. Hard difficulty level.
Seems there will be short missions similar to what Crisis Core did.

Shit! =/

 

[Kagari]

Full details:

・FF13インタビュー
　鳥山
　・ファングはライトニングより強くスノウより男勝り
　・（ほかに主要キャラは？）FFおなじみのあの人（笑）
　・バハムートは特定の属性は決まっていない
　・バハムートはエアリアルレイパーというコンセプトで圧倒的な機動力と豪快な攻撃で
　 敵を打ち上げ空中でつるしたまま大暴れする
　・サッズの召喚獣は女性。ノリノリで戦う
　・パルムポルムが結晶化してるのはシヴァとスノウがある人とド派手に戦った結果
　野村
　・ファングはシナリオができる前は男性だった
　・女性にするということで差別化を図るためライトニングの色気を消してファングの色気を出した
　・自分は武器にはかかわっていない
　・１３は召喚獣だけでなく武器も変形するのがコンセプトのようですね
　・声優の最終ジャッジは鳥山が決めた
　・サッズはアフロのうえに帽子をかぶっている予定だった
・ディシディア
　野村
　・DDFFはお祭りっぽい熱のある盛り上がり方だった
　・反応も大きく作ってよかった
　・DDFFUTにも口出ししてるが基本は高橋に任せた
　・DDFFUTの盛り上がり次第で次の展開を考える
　・続編は現在検討中とだけいっておく。もしだすならカイン、ギルガメッシュはだしたい
　・続編にKHのキャラを出す気はない
　・ライトニングよりサッズをだしたいかも
・FFヴェルサス13
　野村
　・TGSで出したのは検証用映像で白く輝く人は実際にはいないし
　 ベヒーモスもテクスチャ張ってない状態だった
　・（超巨大なモンスターは）あれもどれだけ大きい敵が出せるかというテスト
　・（本当にあんな敵と戦えるのか想像もつかないが？）たぶん想像できないと思う
　 自分でも「本当にこんなことできるのか？」ということをやろうとしている
　・プレイスタイルとしてはKHの延長にカテゴリーは近いがFFらしい懐かしさと新しいものが融合している
　・なかでもレベルデザインを最重要で考えている
　・画面の右下にノクトの表情が出るウインドウはテスト段階のものだが
　 常に画面内にPTメンバーがうつってると臨場感がないのでやめるつもり
　・仲間が別々に動いているときそのウインドウで状況を把握するためのテスト
　・海外のFPSのように仲間が勝手に行動してもお互いが連携している感覚をめざしている
　・キャラの衣装はぜすべて左右非対称
　・ノクトはネックレスやピアスはつけていない。物語上右手にはめる指輪だけが唯一の装飾品
　・指輪は重要なもので左手は半指タイプのグローブをはめている
　・ノクトはバイクに乗るかも
　・ムービーとリアルタイムを寸分違わずみせるためブーツのシワなどこだわりをもってつくっている
　・テストでない詳細な映像公開は来年から徐々に公開、早くてE3
・FFアギト
　・TGSでみせたマルチプレイがほぼ正式なバトル画面
　・現状では難度が高い
　・バトル中にショートミッションがどんどん介入してくるのがアギトの特徴
　・それを受けるか受けないかは自分で判断。制限時間内に答えないとすべてを受領してしまう
　・来年から活発に動くのでおたのしみに

 

[paperheart]

Looks like the earliest we might see Versus XIII footage is E3.

I knew we would have to wait until E3 to get more footage. Well, it's going to be worth the wait I believe, so I'm going to start counting down the days. At least we now have concrete information on when we are going to get new footage. Thanks for the information Kagari.

 

[Kagari]

I knew we would have to wait until E3 to get more footage. Well, it's going to be worth the wait I believe, so I'm going to start counting down the days. At least we now have concrete information on when we are going to get new footage. Thanks for the information Kagari.

Next year looks to be amazing. Info will surface for Versus, Agito and 3rd Birthday at least according to that interview.

 

[Kagari]

Fang is stronger than Lightning, more manly than Snow.
Sazh's summon is female...
Bahamut's element isn't decided yet.
Before the scenario was ready, Fang was a male.
To make Lightning different from Fang they got rid of Lightning's sex appeal.

 

[Tathanen]

To make Lightning different from Fang they got rid of Lightning's sex appeal.

What we have now is Lightning SANS sex-appeal? I wonder if they're just talking mannerisms, or her actual visual design was different. Man I'd have loved to see that.

 

[Vrakanox]

I want to see the male Fang.

 

[Zoe]

What we have now is Lightning SANS sex-appeal? I wonder if they're just talking mannerisms, or her actual visual design was different. Man I'd have loved to see that.

We've had Lightning's design for a very very long time. I doubt the scenario was fully prepared all the way back then.

 

[MrDenny]

ノクトはバイクに乗るかも

Noctis riding a motorcycle confirmed?

 

[Kagari]

ノクトはバイクに乗るかも

Noctis riding a motorcycle confirmed?

Been hinted at before, so yes.

 

[speedpop]

I look upon Lightning and I can feel attracted to her in the sense that I adore confident strong-willed women. The problem however is the way she dresses is pretty much the opposite of what these women usually wear - mini skirt and thigh-high boots aren't exactly appealing.

 

[Nirolak]

To make Lightning different from Fang they got rid of Lightning's sex appeal.

You know, I have to disagree here. Lightning is quite appealing.

As is her personality. Does the dev team seriously only find meek squeaky girls appealing? I prefer quite the opposite.

 

[cosmicblizzard]

Fang is stronger than Lightning, more manly than Snow.
Sazh's summon is female...
Bahamut's element isn't decided yet.
Before the scenario was ready, Fang was a male.
To make Lightning different from Fang they got rid of Lightning's sex appeal.

Is it weird that I find manly women sexy? Oh well, at least this probably confirms Fang will be my favorite character.

 

[Awntawn]

So Fang was conceived as a male character during pre-production. Does that technically make her a tranny? :lol

 

[cosmicblizzard]

So Fang was conceived as a male character during pre-production. Does that technically make her a tranny? :lol

So it's like that chart on how to design/draw androgynous male JRPG characters, but the opposite. Interesting.

 

[Kagari]

Some more bits on Versus XIII:

Noctis rides a motorcycle.
The system is like a combined classic Final Fantasy style and Kingdom Hearts style.
Nomura says the game is unbelievable looking and he thought it wasn't possible.
From internal previews, animation and graphics look realistic.
And again, new video as early as E3.