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[Koozek]

From an Italian interview (thanks to Mognet's @Storm):

Q: Did some parts of the story got deleted during the game's development, if so which ones?

A: There's nothing that has been cut away from the story when, at the start, we though about the game's scenario. There are some elements that are not present in the game and they will be added as add-ons. The main game tell the story from Noct's perspective, the thing that we want to do is to add the perspective of our 3 allies and, in the end, even the final boss's one.​

Ardyn DLC incoming?

 

[DiipuSurotu]

From an Italian interview (thanks to Mognet's @Storm):

Q: Did some parts of the story got deleted during the game's development, if so which ones?

A: There's nothing that has been cut away from the story when, at the start, we though about the game's scenario. There are some elements that are not present in the game and they will be added as add-ons. The main game tell the story from Noct's perspective, the thing that we want to do is to add the perspective of our 3 allies and, in the end, even the final boss's one.​

Ardyn DLC incoming?

Nothing has been cut away from the game, we just haven't finished it yet!

 

[Macnair]

Noctis should have seen Iris in the World of Ruin. If he did, he should have stayed there longer, have a family and continued with his life with Iris until deciding to finish Ardyn. Luna is already dead anyway.

Still sad with the ending...

 

[Ganon Dragmire]

From an Italian interview (thanks to Mognet's @Storm):

Q: Did some parts of the story got deleted during the game's development, if so which ones?

A: There's nothing that has been cut away from the story when, at the start, we though about the game's scenario. There are some elements that are not present in the game and they will be added as add-ons. The main game tell the story from Noct's perspective, the thing that we want to do is to add the perspective of our 3 allies and, in the end, even the final boss's one.​

Ardyn DLC incoming?

Tabata: “Quite some time has passed now… After we had switched from Versus to XV, the first decision we made was to make sure that FFXV would have a complete, coherent story in one game.
http://www.siliconera.com/2015/06/0...i-any-more-says-director/#YsR0oVMq4I6mWBLU.99

Tabata:“The world and the events that Noctis sees are merely things that are seen through his eyes. We didn’t want to create a comprehensive and perfectly balanced story in this game.”
http://www.novacrystallis.com/2017/...-xv-story-imbalances-latter-half-game-linear/

 

[Lunafreya Nox Fleuret]

From an Italian interview (thanks to Mognet's @Storm):

Q: Did some parts of the story got deleted during the game's development, if so which ones?

A: There's nothing that has been cut away from the story when, at the start, we though about the game's scenario. There are some elements that are not present in the game and they will be added as add-ons. The main game tell the story from Noct's perspective, the thing that we want to do is to add the perspective of our 3 allies and, in the end, even the final boss's one.​

Ardyn DLC incoming?

Well, cause the game's scenario wasn't ever finished. Got em.

 

[NoctisVsStar]

This will never happen but damn a proper remake with all the story elements would be awesome. Noctis got robbed of FF greatness.

 

[ULTROS!]

Well, cause the game's scenario wasn't ever finished. Got em.

I'd say it's complete but it lacks the other perspectives like the point of view of Ardyn and how it went down to the empire, more in-depth details regarding Luna, and what happened to the world during the latter half of the game.

If it's timing and budget, I get it since the game was originally a trilogy and is pretty massive. But if it's because "game design decisions", then that's a very questionable design.

 

[Toth]

I'd say it's complete but it lacks the other perspectives like the point of view of Ardyn and how it went down to the empire, more in-depth details regarding Luna, and what happened to the world during the latter half of the game.

If it's timing and budget, I get it since the game was originally a trilogy and is pretty massive. But if it's because "game design decisions", then that's a very questionable design.

Agreed, the game itself is a complete story and you can kind of fill in parts of it by looking for bits and pieces there. However, it sorely needed the 3 bro's sections and more Luna/ empire/ Regis stuff to really make the story more coherent / tied together and that was a poor choice overall. At least it will be corrected.

 

[MagnaderAlpha]

I'd say it's complete but it lacks the other perspectives like the point of view of Ardyn and how it went down to the empire, more in-depth details regarding Luna, and what happened to the world during the latter half of the game.

If it's timing and budget, I get it since the game was originally a trilogy and is pretty massive. But if it's because "game design decisions", then that's a very questionable design.

Agreed, the game itself is a complete story and you can kind of fill in parts of it by looking for bits and pieces there. However, it sorely needed the 3 bro's sections and more Luna/ empire/ Regis stuff to really make the story more coherent / tied together and that was a poor choice overall. At least it will be corrected.

Basically, it lacks what most other FFs would've naturally included in their stories. It is kinda like some of the information and backstory and such presented in the database and novellas of FFXIII. As much as I liked FFXV, I hope this type of storytelling isn't a trend in the series going forward.

 

[TissueBox]

Tabata: ”Quite some time has passed now... After we had switched from Versus to XV, the first decision we made was to make sure that FFXV would have a complete, coherent story in one game.
http://www.siliconera.com/2015/06/0...i-any-more-says-director/#YsR0oVMq4I6mWBLU.99

Tabata:”The world and the events that Noctis sees are merely things that are seen through his eyes. We didn't want to create a comprehensive and perfectly balanced story in this game."
http://www.novacrystallis.com/2017/...-xv-story-imbalances-latter-half-game-linear/

Lmaoo, FFXV... had a hard life..

 

[NoctisVsStar]

http://www.usgamer.net/articles/hajime-tabata-making-prompto-a-photographer-made-him-seem-more-likable

Cor was playable and a permanent party member in Versus confirmed by Tabata.

 

[Ran rp]

http://www.usgamer.net/articles/hajime-tabata-making-prompto-a-photographer-made-him-seem-more-likable

Cor was playable and a permanent party member in Versus confirmed by Tabata.

 

[NoctisVsStar]

The dream lives on.

 

[OrionX]

http://www.usgamer.net/articles/hajime-tabata-making-prompto-a-photographer-made-him-seem-more-likable

Cor was playable and a permanent party member in Versus confirmed by Tabata.

I think this upsets me more than any of the other changes. It was so obvious that they didn't know what to do with Cor.

 

[NoctisVsStar]

I think this upsets me more than any of the other changes. It was so obvious that they didn't know what to do with Cor.

They changed the story and the character themselves.. they're basically remixed versions.

 

[Koozek]

Looking forward to the full article later today. Seems to be mostly about the transition from Versus and the problems.

 

[NoctisVsStar]

Looking forward to the full article later today. Seems to be mostly about the transition from Versus and the problems.

 

[AndrewDean84xX]

I finally got around to beating this game last weekend. I loved it. I liked the story, a lot. I was getting a FFVI feel. Both games had it where the bad guy had fucked up the world, but our group rights the wrong later.

It's a tragedy, but a redemption story. I liked it a lot.

 

[gigantor21]

http://www.usgamer.net/articles/hajime-tabata-making-prompto-a-photographer-made-him-seem-more-likable

Cor was playable and a permanent party member in Versus confirmed by Tabata.

Why the fuck would that get cut!?

 

[akidnamededdy]

Why the fuck would that get cut!?

They say pretty clearly in the article that he would conflict with the four bros road trip dynamic. It was a good decision.

Anyway you'll get more Cor on Tuesday.

 

[DiipuSurotu]

Why the fuck would that get cut!?

Imagine having a bro trip with your old grandpa among the crew.

 

[Mailbox]

Imagine having a bro trip with your old grandpa among the crew.

but what if your old grandpa is a super cool asskicking vet. telling the crew war stories, teach them a thing or 2, or whatever.

sounds legit cool to me to have cor along

 

[Ran rp]

Imagine having a bro trip with your old grandpa among the crew.

~the immortal~

 

[Lucael]

It's a tragedy, but a redemption story. I liked it a lot.

That's an interesting point. Honestly I can't find anything about redemption in the story, only a tragic story for a tragic prince 😑 Growing up in a royal family, staying away ten years from the girl he loves (or at last he'supposed to) and then see her killed, forced to left his home, his father killed and his country invaded, sleep for ten (?) years and then fulfill his destiny, sacrifice to save the world. And if you look at the bro group, one is his caretaker and another one is his training teacher. The only one resembling a friend is Prompto.

When a lot of JRPG theme was free will VS destiny, FFXV came up as the more conservative JRPG I ever played.

 

[PshycoNinja]

I finally got around to beating this game last weekend. I loved it. I liked the story, a lot. I was getting a FFVI feel. Both games had it where the bad guy had fucked up the world, but our group rights the wrong later.

It's a tragedy, but a redemption story. I liked it a lot.

Awesome! ^_^

Welcome to the FFXV train.

That's an interesting point. Honestly I can't find anything about redemption in the story, only a tragic story for a tragic prince 😑 Growing up in a royal family, staying away ten years from the girl he loves (or at last he'supposed to) and then see her killed, forced to left his home, his father killed and his country invaded, sleep for ten (?) years and then fulfill his destiny, sacrifice to save the world. And if you look at the bro group, one is his caretaker and another one is his training teacher. The only one resembling a friend is Prompto.

When a lot of JRPG theme was free will VS destiny, FFXV came up as the more conservative JRPG I ever played.

I may be a little biased, but I think FFXV does a lot to subvert the tropes of the genre. While there are still a few in the game, many tropes don't pop their head out. And I legit enjoyed that.

 

[RecRoulette]

Trailer for the update coming out this Tuesday.

So...nothing in that chapter 13 update sounds fun enough for me to replay a save to get back up to it. The cutscenes maybe. Then again I thought chapter 13 was mostly okay so maybe I'm not the best judge of it.

 

[ramyeon]

Trailer for the update coming out this Tuesday.

So...nothing in that chapter 13 update sounds fun enough for me to replay a save to get back up to it. The cutscenes maybe. Then again I thought chapter 13 was mostly okay so maybe I'm not the best judge of it.

I would love to play the new chapter 13 stuff but likewise I just don't have the time to replay this game. Honestly wish there was a chapter select function after beating it since they're implementing these kinds of updates.

 

[Koozek]

I would love to play the new chapter 13 stuff but likewise I just don't have the time to replay this game. Honestly wish there was a chapter select function after beating it since they're implementing these kinds of updates.

There is. You can select Chapter 13 from the main menu.

 

[NickWright]

Is the Chapter 13 stuff free or part of the Gladio DLC?

I mean, it would be a bit weird to have the biggest draw for the DLC (playing as Gladio) for free in actual main quest content. But oh well.

I'm actually happy because I left FFXV at chapter 13 two months ago (I was bored) so now I'll be able to play through it with revamped spells! woot

 

[jb1234]

Is the Chapter 13 stuff free or part of the Gladio DLC?

It's free.

 

[TheCed]

Wait !!! Did Chapter 13 Verse 2 took a Jab at a certain US administration ?

Spoiler

Alernative Facts - Fake News

 

[Slater]

Using death on that turtle is an experience, the mountain is fucking gone

 

[NoctisVsStar]

Verse 2 was short but it was extremely fun and polished too. The added cutscene doesn't really elaborate at all.

 

[Socivol]

Chapter 13 Verse 2 just makes Ardyn even more of an asshole. I love that character so much. He literally doesn't give a fuck and that's endearing.

 

[SunhiLegend]

 

[Mcdohl]

Woah, they added FMVs?

I thought they were gonna half ass it with some meh dialogue cutscenes tbh.

I'm getting more and more interested lol

I'll just wait for all the Episodes to be out tho.

 

[cordy]

Just beat the game and that ending, wow. I'm so confused lmao

 

[Cjdamon042]

Using death on that turtle is an experience, the mountain is fucking gone

I literally spent like 2 hours fighting that thing on Friday and now you can one shot it with death?

Fuuuuuu

 

[Ruff]

I don't see the option to replay C13 after I downloaed the patch... is it on the main menu right?

 

[Cjdamon042]

I don't see the option to replay C13 after I downloaed the patch... is it on the main menu right?

It's under Special on the title screen.

 

[Ruff]

It's under Special on the title screen.

The heck? I don't have any special. Guess it didn't download the "latest" patch then. Odd as it isn't forcing any more updates on me. Oh well.

 

[True Fire]

This scene was short, nonsensical (how did they get those camera angles from one security tape?), but I loved it. I thought it was a fairly effortless way to explain multiple plot holes that they should have included in the first place.

The moment with Ravus giving up the sword was pretty touching too.

 

[Ydelnae]

I loved that cutscene in which Ravus showed potential as a badass character and then gets disposed of 2 seconds later.

 

[ULTROS!]

Episode Gladio:

Spoiler

Topless Gladio

costume is available when doing the bonus stuff.

Spoiler

 

[yunbuns]

Episode Gladio:

Spoiler

Topless Gladio

costume is available when doing the bonus stuff.

Tabata always delivering.

 

[True Fire]

Apparently when playing the game normally you have to choose between Chapter 13 or Chapter 13 Verse 2, but not both. So either way you don't get the full story.

FIX THIS TABATA.

Split the Noctis sections into Verse 1 and Verse 3. Once Noctis gets to Ravus, cut to Gladiolus, and then cut back to Noctis. Linear storytelling shouldn't be this difficult lol

 

[NoctisVsStar]

Apparently when playing the game normally you have to choose between Chapter 13 or Chapter 13 Verse 2, but not both. So either way you don't get the full story.

FIX THIS TABATA.

Split the Noctis sections into Verse 1 and Verse 3. Once Noctis gets to Ravus, cut to Gladiolus, and then cut back to Noctis. Linear storytelling shouldn't be this difficult lol

I was expecting this.. they went the lazy route. I wouldn't be surprised if a modders (on a future pc release) actually fix it.

 

[benzy]

Apparently when playing the game normally you have to choose between Chapter 13 or Chapter 13 Verse 2, but not both. So either way you don't get the full story.

FIX THIS TABATA.

Split the Noctis sections into Verse 1 and Verse 3. Once Noctis gets to Ravus, cut to Gladiolus, and then cut back to Noctis. Linear storytelling shouldn't be this difficult lol

You can switch between both when you rest in that one room with multiple beds.

 

[ryushe]

Chapter 13 Verse 2 just makes Ardyn even more of an asshole. I love that character so much. He literally doesn't give a fuck and that's endearing.

Yuuuuuuuuup.

The crown still sits on his head as best villain.

 

[Cjdamon042]

Well Episode Gladiolus was very short, finished the main part in about 1 hour 15 mins, but I enjoyed it. The environments were very nice, looked gorgeous towards the end with the sunrise. And the battle with Gilgamesh was probably one of my favourites from the entire game, with dat remix while also battling on a big bridge. Perfect.