dragonzdogma
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Well, Tabata said it will have "High dynamic resolution" are you sure you wana call it quits now?
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Final Fantasy XV EGX Livestream
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Blackleg-sanji1
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Was watching the gameplay footage where they explained skills and stuff...holy shit is my main man promptos HP low as hell compared to the others, I mean it makes sense given their character but damn
Edit:wonder if gear was equipped because his attack is massively over all of them but his defense is peanuts
Edit:wonder if gear was equipped because his attack is massively over all of them but his defense is peanuts
MagnaderAlpha
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What's exactly turning you off from the looks?
MagnaderAlpha
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Only thing I feel odd is how much the world map has changed. The first model shown depicted one large land mass, giving the impression FFXV was going to be set similar to FFXII in a region of the world(just a continent of the greater planet), but the more different maps I see, the more the land is being broken apart and is taking the form of different continents(or, at least, large islands). From that newest map, it even looks like they switched the direction of Altissia's facing(seems to be facing north, while other maps showed it facing south).
mortal
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It's not necessarily about the graphics. I was hoping the more I've seen of the game, it would really start to flex its worth, yet it looks more dull than I expected. The world itself looks rather uninspired and lifeless. I'd hope to see more unique representations of the fantasy based on reality concept.
Insomnia and Altissia are probably the only areas that feel remotely interesting in terms of atmosphere, and only one of them is explorable. Stiff NPC's standing around mostly doing nothing to add to world. Maybe I expect too much of SE given their technical limitations.
I've been iffy about the gameplay ever since duscae & the platinum demo. It feels repetitive and half hearted. The driving seems more like a burden with its restrictions, which is concerning being such a large part of the game's identity. They want it to appeal to everyone, without making it too challenging.
As far as the plot and characters go, I'm not convinced or compelled by any of it. The writing and acting is all over the place. The draw for me was always the darker, somber, tragic themes. Characters with questionable motives and whatnot.
"There's nothing good or bad, but thinking makes it so"
I knew a lot has changed since Tabata took over, although part of me knew that they'd go in a different direction for the sake of marketing the game to a larger audience.
I hate that this game has so much cross media and marketing tie-ins.
It certainly has been changed a lot. None of the models seem to match the map in the twitter image.
DarkLordMalik
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It is nice to see the regular PS4 version looks great now. Personally I see it as an improvement over Duscae.
Perfo
Thirteen flew over the cuckoo's nest
They even added new land masses right? Now it feels more like a proper FF worldmap tbh. We now also have confirmation of a snowy area, even if was totally expected.
Not too difficult, Duscae wasn't very good looking.
YankeeDonB
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PSY・S;218693441 said:
Ha ha, yeah, that does seem like what it probably is.
Also, Niflheim giving me real Vector vibes. Presumably we'll have to infiltrate a magitek facility...
MagnaderAlpha
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It is almost like, throughout the development of the game, the lands of Eos went through a steady continental drift. Maybe, at first, they DID want Versus(or early FFXV) to take place in one continent/region of the world(like FFXII), but decided to make it a world spanning adventure(like the majority of other FF games).
In that newest map, you can see that swampy area from that video where there is the huge drill equipment and Noctis and crew encounter that Marlboro. You also see that one temple/ruin seen in the Worlds of Wonder Environment video, which I thought was a part of Altissia but looks to be its own area further west from Lestallum(probably another tomb/dungeon). That specific location, from how the entrance is a walkway surrounded by water on both sides, I'm getting a flashback to FFVIII's Tomb of the Unknown King, which could be intentional(Unknown King.... Noctis searching for the tombs of Lucis's old kings... hehehe).
Baka Nano played a newest build at GameForce in Belgium today.
https://twitter.com/Fotmhero1030/with_replies
- I played a BRAND NEW FFXV build today and it was AMAZING. The game is gorgeous and I didn't encounter any glitch or bug. I WANT MORE.
- Like a brand new build you guys haven't seen yet, the game does look really good now on PS4.
- Yup! The game was amazing, they polished the game even more, it was a brand new ffxv build we haven't seen yet.
- I also saw the full skill tree, there are 6 different skill trees now: Combat, Exploration, Techniques, Teamwork, Stats & Recovery.
- Also, each character has a limit break ability we can unlock, they cost 999 AP.
- Well there are 6 sphere grids now, it's another design too. They don't look like the Gamescom spheres.
- It's big, and there are 6 different skill trees. Some abilities cost 999 AP, some cost 333 AP, it's gonna take awhile to fill.
- They fixed the invisible chair glitch in the build I played today.
https://twitter.com/Fotmhero1030/with_replies
- I played a BRAND NEW FFXV build today and it was AMAZING. The game is gorgeous and I didn't encounter any glitch or bug. I WANT MORE.
- Like a brand new build you guys haven't seen yet, the game does look really good now on PS4.
- Yup! The game was amazing, they polished the game even more, it was a brand new ffxv build we haven't seen yet.
- I also saw the full skill tree, there are 6 different skill trees now: Combat, Exploration, Techniques, Teamwork, Stats & Recovery.
- Also, each character has a limit break ability we can unlock, they cost 999 AP.
- Well there are 6 sphere grids now, it's another design too. They don't look like the Gamescom spheres.
- It's big, and there are 6 different skill trees. Some abilities cost 999 AP, some cost 333 AP, it's gonna take awhile to fill.
- They fixed the invisible chair glitch in the build I played today.
It is almost like, throughout the development of the game, the lands of Eos went through a steady continental drift. Maybe, at first, they DID want Versus(or early FFXV) to take place in one continent/region of the world(like FFXII), but decided to make it a world spanning adventure(like the majority of other FF games).
In that newest map, you can see that swampy area from that video where there is the huge drill equipment and Noctis and crew encounter that Marlboro. You also see that one temple/ruin seen in the Worlds of Wonder Environment video, which I thought was a part of Altissia but looks to be its own area further west from Lestallum(probably another tomb/dungeon). That specific location, from how the entrance is a walkway surrounded by water on both sides, I'm getting a flashback to FFVIII's Tomb of the Unknown King, which could be intentional(Unknown King.... Noctis searching for the tombs of Lucis's old kings... hehehe).
I hope it's not just the Kingdom of Lucis (Leide, Duscae, Cleigne) that has wide open fields but that, when we go across the ocean to Altissia and further, there will be more regions like that too. Tabata mentioning that the second half of the game will be more linear worries me in that regard. :/ If only Lucis is open world and the rest is enclosed and traversed in a linear fashion (just by train?) it feels to me as if they ran out of time and funds over the long developement timeframe and simply cut a lot of stuff.
The Last One
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Baka Nano played a newest build at GameForce in Belgium today.
https://twitter.com/Fotmhero1030/with_replies
- I played a BRAND NEW FFXV build today and it was AMAZING. The game is gorgeous and I didn't encounter any glitch or bug. I WANT MORE.
- Like a brand new build you guys haven't seen yet, the game does look really good now on PS4.
- Yup! The game was amazing, they polished the game even more, it was a brand new ffxv build we haven't seen yet.
- I also saw the full skill tree, there are 6 different skill trees now: Combat, Exploration, Techniques, Teamwork, Stats & Recovery.
- Also, each character has a limit break ability we can unlock, they cost 999 AP.
- Well there are 6 sphere grids now, it's another design too. They don't look like the Gamescom spheres.
- It's big, and there are 6 different skill trees. Some abilities cost 999 AP, some cost 333 AP, it's gonna take awhile to fill.
- They fixed the invisible chair glitch in the build I played today.
WOW! This deserves a new thread.
He reiterated what he said and meant it's really only near the ending where it progresses more linearly, not the entire second half.
Feel free to make it. I'll try to find more impressions if there are any.
"FFXV gets levelling system revamp on old release date, tumultuous development?"
"wow this game is a mess"
can already see it
That's good to hear. I was worried we would have a reversed FFXIII game progression. A Versus XIII so to speak. ;D
Wow, wasn't expecting that much of a difference in the skill tree.
GG, Taba-chan.
EDIT: "There was also an ability that gives you AP when you do long drives."
Man, this is brilliant. They're dealing with the roadtrip aspect so well.
You know how FFXV threads go, might as well keep it here.
GG, Taba-chan.
EDIT: "There was also an ability that gives you AP when you do long drives."
Man, this is brilliant. They're dealing with the roadtrip aspect so well.
You know how FFXV threads go, might as well keep it here.
The Last One
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I'll wait for more impressions then. This one you posted is great, it seens Tabata wasn't kidding when he showed the PS4 version yesterday.
You guys are right =(
Blackleg-sanji1
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999ap skills..... Challenge accepted
PhazonBlazer
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So glad the skill tree is bigger than it seemed, November 30th can't come soon enough.
Hmm...
Hmmmmmm.......
Then there's all dat moon stuff... Yup, that's all the proof I need, XV is a prequel to VIII. Luna becomes first Sorceress confirmed.
I'm getting a flashback to FFVIII's Tomb of the Unknown King
Hmmmmmm.......
Then there's all dat moon stuff... Yup, that's all the proof I need, XV is a prequel to VIII. Luna becomes first Sorceress confirmed.
The ones we saw from TGS and EGX were demos specially built for trade shows. It was mentioned during the EGX demo that the final game would be much bigger.
Hmm...
Hmmmmmm.......
Then there's all dat moon stuff... Yup, that's all the proof I need, XV is a prequel to VIII. Luna becomes first Sorceress confirmed.
FFVII is getting a remake and FFVIII is getting a sequel!
DarkLordMalik
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Hopefully FFXVI is FFIX sequel. Vivi was one of the best designed character in the series.
Baka Nano played a newest build at GameForce in Belgium today.
https://twitter.com/Fotmhero1030/with_replies
- I played a BRAND NEW FFXV build today and it was AMAZING. The game is gorgeous and I didn't encounter any glitch or bug. I WANT MORE.
- Like a brand new build you guys haven't seen yet, the game does look really good now on PS4.
- Yup! The game was amazing, they polished the game even more, it was a brand new ffxv build we haven't seen yet.
- I also saw the full skill tree, there are 6 different skill trees now: Combat, Exploration, Techniques, Teamwork, Stats & Recovery.
- Also, each character has a limit break ability we can unlock, they cost 999 AP.
- Well there are 6 sphere grids now, it's another design too. They don't look like the Gamescom spheres.
- It's big, and there are 6 different skill trees. Some abilities cost 999 AP, some cost 333 AP, it's gonna take awhile to fill.
- They fixed the invisible chair glitch in the build I played today.
Praise Tabby. This all sounds wonderful. Very excited to hear about the Ascension grids!
YankeeDonB
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Baka Nano played a newest build at GameForce in Belgium today.
https://twitter.com/Fotmhero1030/with_replies
- I played a BRAND NEW FFXV build today and it was AMAZING. The game is gorgeous and I didn't encounter any glitch or bug. I WANT MORE.
- Like a brand new build you guys haven't seen yet, the game does look really good now on PS4.
- Yup! The game was amazing, they polished the game even more, it was a brand new ffxv build we haven't seen yet.
- I also saw the full skill tree, there are 6 different skill trees now: Combat, Exploration, Techniques, Teamwork, Stats & Recovery.
- Also, each character has a limit break ability we can unlock, they cost 999 AP.
- Well there are 6 sphere grids now, it's another design too. They don't look like the Gamescom spheres.
- It's big, and there are 6 different skill trees. Some abilities cost 999 AP, some cost 333 AP, it's gonna take awhile to fill.
- They fixed the invisible chair glitch in the build I played today.
Yesssss. Limit Breaks!
Baka Nano played a newest build at GameForce in Belgium today.
https://twitter.com/Fotmhero1030/with_replies
- I played a BRAND NEW FFXV build today and it was AMAZING. The game is gorgeous and I didn't encounter any glitch or bug. I WANT MORE.
- Like a brand new build you guys haven't seen yet, the game does look really good now on PS4.
- Yup! The game was amazing, they polished the game even more, it was a brand new ffxv build we haven't seen yet.
- I also saw the full skill tree, there are 6 different skill trees now: Combat, Exploration, Techniques, Teamwork, Stats & Recovery.
- Also, each character has a limit break ability we can unlock, they cost 999 AP.
- Well there are 6 sphere grids now, it's another design too. They don't look like the Gamescom spheres.
- It's big, and there are 6 different skill trees. Some abilities cost 999 AP, some cost 333 AP, it's gonna take awhile to fill.
- They fixed the invisible chair glitch in the build I played today.
This guy also posted his hands-on impression on Reddit:
https://www.reddit.com/r/FFXV/comments/55em5i/i_played_final_fantasy_xv_today_sharing_my/
Bolded some interesting parts. Is it true that they said in the recent ATR that the Pro version will only have 4K res and HDR? :/
Blackleg-sanji1
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I can't quote bosman enough. "This game will be one of the greats,things are just better when games like this exist"
I hate when ppl say this tho because if he was negative ppl wouldn't say that they'd automatically believe him
I was ready to buy a darn PS4 Pro if there was a 1080p mode with additional graphical bells and whistles...I'm not going to buy one if 4K res is all the game gets. I hope that is not true...
I'm not talking about baka nano, his post is reasonable.
I'm talking about the rambling reddit guy who keeps talking about GOAT and unsubstantiated claims like what the Pro version contains.
I mean, i doubt there will be a 1080p mode with better graphics, i've said before that i expect most games to generally only support checkerboard rendering and HDR with a more stable FPS cause it doesn't benefiit developers working on a single SKU to put extra effort into Pro outside of higher pixel counts. I just want confirmation of the claims.
Also, i would not be buying a console for just one game, just saying.
stargateheaven
Member
They did have a slide that mentioned 4kHDR but the entire video was in Japanese, we need someone to confirm
The Last One
Member
His off-screen image is kinda hard to notice the details. Could someone compare it to an older build? He mentions that the vegetation is improved.
stargateheaven
Member
They did have a slide that mentioned 4kHDR but the entire video was in Japanese, we need someone to confirm
according to NOVA CYRSTALIS,
http://www.novacrystallis.com/2016/09/update-final-fantasy-xvs-visual-quality/
So yeah.. not confirmed.
The_Hitcher89
Member
Is there lore attached to items in recent FFs?
Haven't played one since X
Haven't played one since X
I also wouldn't. I own a couple of other games that are confirmed to get a Pro update and I will buy a couple of upcoming games that will obviously get a Pro update.
Final Fantasy XV is kind of a big deal for me though and after the game looked pretty rough in recent months I was prepared to invest the money in the best version I can get on release day...even though I don't like the iterative console approach at all.
BewilderedDragoon
Member
I'm in the same mindset. Playing this game for the first time with the best possible graphical fidelity in 1080p is the tipping point in convincing me to upgrade.
Blackleg-sanji1
Banned
I honestly don't even think you need it. Unless you want it badly. I pre order it off the hype for this and kh3 later but i cancelled like a few days later and hearing about the recent builds just made me happier I did. Seems it'll be fine on the ogI also wouldn't. I own a couple of other games that are confirmed to get a Pro update and I will buy a couple of upcoming games that will obviously get a Pro update.
Final Fantasy XV is kind of a big deal for me though and after the game looked pretty rough in recent months I was prepared to invest the money in the best version I can get on release day...
SoulUnison
Banned
Liking what I'm hearing about revamped skill trees.
What we were shown before gave me unfortunate flashbacks to XIII's Crystarium, which was really just a straight line.
What we were shown before gave me unfortunate flashbacks to XIII's Crystarium, which was really just a straight line.
I also wouldn't. I own a couple of other games that are confirmed to get a Pro update and I will buy a couple of upcoming games that will obviously get a Pro update.
Final Fantasy XV is kind of a big deal for me though and after the game looked pretty rough in recent months I was prepared to invest the money in the best version I can get on release day...even though I don't like the iterative console approach at all.
Even if the only Pro mode is checkerboard rendering with far more solid or locked 30fps, its still going to be the best possible version, best possible FPS and substantially best possible IQ, especially since the PS4 version is going to be dynamic 900p to 1080p. And that goes for whether or not you have 1080p TV or 4K TV
Not like Nier, no.
He probably just misunderstood this tweet translating yesterday's ATR regarding the graphical improvements on the base version + small mention of Pro having HDR support.
https://twitter.com/MoogleKupoCake/status/781804273667563520
Also, other ATR translations when Tabata showed those new screenshots:
From XV forum:
https://twitter.com/MoogleKupoCake/status/781804273667563520
- Screenshots were captured just today from the latest PS4 version compiled today. PS4 Pro will have this + HDR.
Also, other ATR translations when Tabata showed those new screenshots:
- New FFXV pictures, from latest debug version should be coming up soon.
- They've worked hard to improve the trees and image quality. Final result. This is the normal PS4, no Pro.
- They managed to get the quality of grass and LODs up a lot in the last few weeks working with programmers. Base PS4 gameplay.
- Runs at 30 frames for the most part. PS4 dynamic resolution isn't always 1080p.
- They've worked hard to improve the trees and image quality. Final result. This is the normal PS4, no Pro.
- They managed to get the quality of grass and LODs up a lot in the last few weeks working with programmers. Base PS4 gameplay.
- Runs at 30 frames for the most part. PS4 dynamic resolution isn't always 1080p.
From XV forum:
- Q: Shuya are you able to confirm/go over Tabata's comments about the visual improvments? Stable 30fps? image quality and LOD was the focus in these past few weeks?
- A: That's what he said. All the work that was done was in preparation for last nights "Data Lock".
- A: That's what he said. All the work that was done was in preparation for last nights "Data Lock".
KingdomHeartsFan
Member
Glad to hear pop in is improved.
Garrett Hawke
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A locked 1080p with extra AA for Pro would be wonderful in addition to the 4K mode, and increased sample count on the motion blur would also be nice.
I hope they don't just go the checkerboard and nothing else route, but if they are determined to just get the game out the door in the best condition possible on the OG consoles and don't have too much time for Pro then that's understandable.
I hope they don't just go the checkerboard and nothing else route, but if they are determined to just get the game out the door in the best condition possible on the OG consoles and don't have too much time for Pro then that's understandable.
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