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[badcrumble]

Interesting that Noctis needs to be around for magic to work if he's supposedly around all the time. I wonder if characters need to be within a certain distance of him in order to use magic.

One thing's for certain: this practically guarantees that at some point he'll be taken prisoner and you'll need to play as his buddies and rescue him without the use of magic.

 

[Yoshichan]

The very beginning in the car.

Wow, that was the best looking CG I've ever seen in a video game... of course it's not even remotely real time engine :lol

 

[badcrumble]

The stuff at the beginning of the car just did a good job handling the camera (with slight zooms and shakiness) and adding a bit of good work with the focus to it to help make things look less artificial. Battlestar Galactica did the same thing to help not-too-expensive CG look decently realistic because the camera itself seems real; it's a simple but effective trick.

 

[StealthGoblin]

Aww, they sped up the day night transitions. I thought that the weather would change if Noctis used thunder magic.

 

[Phenomic]

Everything in that article sounded amazing. Then I read this.

"In the Dengeki interview, Nomura said that if Noctis dies the game ends."

Facepalm... In before the last 5 bosses have a random target selected instant death move that's unavoidable.

 

[Fimbulvetr]

Everything in that article sounded amazing. Then I read this.

"In the Dengeki interview, Nomura said that if Noctis dies the game ends."

Facepalm... In before the last 5 bosses have a random target selected instant death move that's unavoidable.

The real problem with that is the fact that the rule apparently still applies even when you are in control of other characters while the (hopefully not)dumb AI flails Noctis around.

 

[H_Prestige]

Everything in that article sounded amazing. Then I read this.

"In the Dengeki interview, Nomura said that if Noctis dies the game ends."

Facepalm... In before the last 5 bosses have a random target selected instant death move that's unavoidable.

Yeah they should change this. It's fine in KH because you only control Sora anyway, but it's going to be really annoying fighting as another character only for the game to end just because the AI Noctis decides to jump off a cliff or something.

 

[Zoe]

If Noctis dies though, they can't revive him because of no magic.

 

[Deleted member 30609]

really? they live in future-town and they haven't invented Phoenix Down yet? just drip him some of that shit in his ear and off you go.

 

[Canova]

Everything in that article sounded amazing. Then I read this.

"In the Dengeki interview, Nomura said that if Noctis dies the game ends."

Facepalm... In before the last 5 bosses have a random target selected instant death move that's unavoidable.

that's good. it makes the game more challenging, more like an action game than RPG

 

[hateradio]

If Noctis dies though, they can't revive him because of no magic.

I dislike such things. Phoenix downs exist for a reason!

 

[Deleted member 30609]

that's good. it makes the game more challenging, more like an action game than RPG

then they should either make it that the game ends when one of your partners die as well, or that your partners remain dead forever. since neither option seems likely, the current version seems awfully lazy, fictionally unjustified and mechanically unfair. boo.

 

[Zoe]

I dislike such things. Phoenix downs exist for a reason!

Maybe not in this world.

 

[Haunted]

Everything in that article sounded amazing. Then I read this.

"In the Dengeki interview, Nomura said that if Noctis dies the game ends."

Facepalm... In before the last 5 bosses have a random target selected instant death move that's unavoidable.

haha, so true.

Can't wait to switch characters only to see Noctis' AI walk right into a huge enemy attack.


I'm fairly certain S-E doesn't have the combat balance design skill to pull this off well.

 

[hateradio]

Maybe not in this world.

You can't remove a staple like phoenix down from a Final Fantasy, not even XIII could do such a thing.

 

[-Pyromaniac-]

To be fair, I had absolutely no issue whatsoever with the party leader dying thing in FFXIII(although I'd still rather it not be that way) until the final boss. Hopefully they don't do any stupid 1 hit crap.

 

[Deleted member 30609]

I must have got lucky with the FFXIII final boss. Lots of 1hp bullshit, but no outright "you are now DEAD".

 

[Haunted]

The more important question is do they have TVs in this world? And can I watch Verizon commercials on it?

 

[apana]

Wow, I fucking cried... that so much better than that SD junk with lots of fps drop.

What I complained about in the SD video:

- Framerate
- The forest is flat because the engine doesn't allow for a more "nature" feel

Now with HD I can clearly see it was the damn videos fault because I was so amazed throughout the whole video. I just can't see this game turn out to be bad... the art direction is by far the best thing I've seen Square Enix EVER do in my entire fucking life.

This scene made goosebumps on my whole body, good LORD!

Simply put one of the best trailers I've ever seen. WOW.

You have good taste Yoshichan. This scene really looked amazing. These old men look cool and have facial hair. They are really giving off the whole "I'm an old grizzly hobo" look. I'd rather play as them than with the main character who looks like Sasuke. Though I'm sure some more detestable elements among the anime community may find that to be quite appealing. The gameplay parts weren't all that amazing to tell you the truth, some things could be spruced up. I'm sure it will be looking a lot better when it releases on Wii 2 in 2014.

 

[Fimbulvetr]

They don't look like hobos at all.

Are you implying that only poor people don't shave?

 

[Nirolak]

They don't look like hobos at all.

Are you implying that only poor people don't shave?

Yeah, their clothing and surroundings suggest that they're aristocrats.

 

[Seda]

You have good taste Yoshichan. This scene really looked amazing. These old men look cool and have facial hair. They are really giving off the whole "I'm an old grizzly hobo" look. I'd rather play as them than with the main character who looks like Sasuke. Though I'm sure some more detestable elements among the anime community may find that to be quite appealing. The gameplay parts weren't all that amazing to tell you the truth, some things could be spruced up. I'm sure it will be looking a lot better when it releases on Wii 2 in 2014.

.....what?

 

[apana]

They don't look like hobos at all.

Are you implying that only poor people don't shave?

Errr...I'm just joking. They are probably aristocrat type people. I like the character designs.

 

[Deleted member 30609]

These old men look cool and have facial hair. They are really giving off the whole "I'm an old grizzly hobo" look.

"I'm an old grizzly hobo" look.

what

 

[Haunted]

You have good taste Yoshichan.

Stopped reading there.

 

[Seda]

Errr...I'm just joking. They are probably aristocrat type people. I like the character designs.

Thanks for clarifying, I didn't have a clue how to read that post. 8/

 

[Yoshichan]

I loved the scene because I'm a sucker for good slow motion effects. That particular scene had the environment go slow mo while the characters were in normal speed. Combine that with the amazing music that starts and voila!

Stopped reading there.

Thought you liked me :/

 

[Fimbulvetr]

If Noctis dies though, they can't revive him because of no magic.

What. Does the crystal stop working if he dies(I guess that makes sense since he's its guardian or something)?

Or are you implying Noctis is the only magic user?

 

[Dead Prince]

hopefully all characters look complete. there was something off about Final Fantasy XIII. some characters model looks like Nomura forgot about them while others look damn good (Snow being the best looking guy) Lulz.

Regarding the voice actors, Nomura wouldn't confirm who they are, but he said some fans appear to have figured it out.

Is it Gackt?

 

[Fimbulvetr]

hopefully all characters look complete. there was something off about Final Fantasy XIII. some characters model looks like Nomura forgot about them while others look damn good (Snow being the best looking guy) Lulz.

Nomura has nothing to do with models.

And Snow is a main character, of course his model is gonna be mostly well done.

 

[apana]

I have a strange sense of humor. I really loved this comment tho:

They don't look like hobos at all.

Are you implying that only poor people don't shave?

lulz. I was pretty serious about preferring to play as these dudes as opposed to the main character.

 

[aktham]

HYPE for this game x1000

I haven't seen anything about this game till I downloaded the trailer.

Also lol at yoshichan's "taste" in anything

 

[Yoshichan]

I hate how the ignore system is on GAF. It actually shows that the ignored person posted something, my fingers itches :lol it wants to click on the "View Post anyway"-button

 

[Fimbulvetr]

So wait. What's this about yoshichan's taste?

I haven't seen him post in a really long time.

 

[Yoshichan]

So wait. What's this about yoshichan's taste?

I haven't seen him post in a really long time.

You're lurking in the wrong threads then I'm where shit's HYPE. GSL, SC2 and Mahvel threads.

 

[Haunted]

Thought you liked me :/

I do, but your taste is terrible! Picking MarineKing over Mvp? Wanting Jinro to lose?

C'mon man.

So wait. What's this about yoshichan's taste?

I haven't seen him post in a really long time.

GSL is all the rage now.

 

[Zoe]

What. Does the crystal stop working if he dies(I guess that makes sense since he's its guardian or something)?

Or are you implying Noctis is the only magic user?

Yeah, the article says the others can only use it cause of Noctis.

 

[Yoshichan]

REALLY sorry about off topic here guys, just gotta get this shit straight :lol

I do, but your taste is terrible! Picking MarineKing over Mvp? Wanting Jinro to lose? C'mon man.

Foxer inspired me and a bunch of my buddies. I've seen so many friends change their race to terran because of how fucking hype is gameplay is, I think he's an entertainer. It's always entertaining to see him play. In fact, the only time he was UNINSPIRING was against MvP in the finals, and look what happened? :lol Also his so nice to his fans and very polite, it's just that we outside of Korea don't notice much of it.

"Wanting" Jinro to lose is not accurate. He's a swede and so I am, I should be rooting for him but I didn't and I still hold to what I said before. His game style is not THAT special (sure, he did mecha against protoss and he's banshee micro is insane) but I can't ignore the fact that he wouldn't get his current attention if it wasn't for 1: his good looks, 2: he wasn't a foreigner.

And Jinro always, ALWAYS got the match ups where I wanted the other player to win because I liked him more. So yeah, if they'd put Jinro against let's say Nada, I'd cheer for Jinro.

GSL is all the rage now.

Well yeah, not anymore though

 

[matmanx1]

Mindblowing CGI work going on there. Maybe they'll make a movie after they finish the game so the whole thing can look this good? =)

Game looks to be one of the most exciting SE games coming down the pipe for the forseeable future. Hopefully we'll get more concrete info at E3 this year.

 

[Fimbulvetr]

Yeah, the article says the others can only use it cause of Noctis.

Ah okay. That makes sense now.

Thanks.

 

[StuBurns]

Interview suggests nothing hindering the game of the forever status as of now. I am pleased.

Also, I'm glad you never have to change which party member you control.

 

[The Praiseworthy]

Oh god, oh god, I'm excited, why am I excited, is everybody else excited?

Come on ... just rename this to FF15 already ;_;

 

[Deleted member 30609]

Come on ... just rename this to FF15 already ;_;

I'd have to imagine someone, somewhere in a Western division of Square is pushing for this. They just have to be. Someone has to see reason.

 

[Phenomic]

I'd have to imagine someone, somewhere in a Western division of Square is pushing for this. They just have to be. Someone has to see reason.

I would normally push for this myself but after reading this, it's probably not happening.

"Will the l'Cie, who were depicted in Final Fantasy XIII as humans given the power to use magic and summons in exchange for being burdened with a mission, appear in Versus XIII? Nomura confirmed that as Versus XIII is based off the same mythology as FFXIII, the term l'Cie and other such terms will appear"

Meaning it's forever going to be embed in the 13 universe as intended.

 

[StuBurns]

I don't think the inclusion of l'Cie is any more connecting than chocobos though.

Agito was rebranded, clearly they are willing to do it. However the point of these multiple XIIIs is to appear to reduce the milking of the franchise, rebranding Versus as XV, as much as I think it'd be very smart, and fitting, I doubt they will.

 

[Phenomic]

I don't think the inclusion of l'Cie is any more connecting than chocobos though.

Agito was rebranded, clearly they are willing to do it. However the point of these multiple XIIIs is to appear to reduce the milking of the franchise, rebranding Versus as XV, as much as I think it'd be very smart, and fitting, I doubt they will.

They did come out and say that Agito didn't feel like it fit in the universe though, thus the re-branding took place. So I imagine things like I'Cie and Cie'eth won't be included in that game, but of course that is just a guess. I'Cie and the related terms are not in every game and I got the vibe it was meant to always been something unique to the Fabula mythos.

It's not that I don't disagree, I think they should have taken it as far away from 13's name as possible. It can still be a story about gods, they just have to name those gods something else. (Unless 13-2 completely fixes the whole story and yeah it's a long shot)

 

[Zoe]

^ That's supposed to be an "L", BTW. Not an "I".

 

[StuBurns]

l'Cie is part of the FNC story, what I meant was there is nothing inherent in the concept that limits it to games numbered XIII.

Ultimately if that game is good, it'll sell, I don't think there is a major danger of this bombing and a XV name would save it or anything. Although I think changing the name might boost sales somewhat, I'd want to see it changed more to see Versus get more 'credit'.

 

[Jason's Ultimatum]

During the trailer, there's a scene (at the 4:30 mark) set in a forest clearing in the evening showing someone walking towards the king. This scene looks like it's in first person. According to Nomura, this is an event scene that the player can control. The viewpoint is low because it's a scene from Noctis' youth.

:O

 

[Kagari]

Oh god, oh god, I'm excited, why am I excited, is everybody else excited?

Yes, because Nomura is literally pouring everything into this game.