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[enoirmeplz]

That's a unicorn, no?

I though the same. They wouldn't change the Titan so drastically this late in development, right?

That's actually an error on my part. Fixed that.

It's probably the angle of the screenshot. But it looks more like (judging from the lastest trailer) it has antlers rather than a single horn on its forehead.

Aaah, I see it now.

Spoiler

Unicorn was better

 

[TheGreatLugia]

New tweet:

https://twitter.com/XenobladeJP/status/912936736166002688

バトル中、ドライバーとブレイドを繋いでいるヒモのようなもの、これが「キズナ」ですも！ このヒモが、ブレイドからドライバーに力が送られていることを表していますも。 実は、キズナの色や長さによっていろんなことが起こるんですが、それはまたの機会にご紹介しますも！

 

[Exentryk]

Are there new icons within icons in the arts UI on the bottom right?

 

[random25]

It seems the length, color and the thickness of the cord depends on the bond between the blade and the driver.

...based from the rough bing translation.

 

[KingSnake]

I just can't. Look at these two. This is a ridiculous design.

 

[Netto-kun]

During battle there is this string-looking thing that links a Driver and a Blade together. This is "Bond"*-mo!
This string shows that a Blade is sending power/energy** to a Driver-mo.
By the way, various things will happen depending on such things as the color or length of the "Bond". But I will find another opportunity to talk about that-mo!

*Expect something different for the localized verison.
**...whichever you prefer, lol

 

[Aostia]

I just can't. Look at these two. This is a ridiculous design.

No it isn't.

 

[StayDead]

I just can't. Look at these two. This is a ridiculous design.

I love the designs :>

 

[Dark Cloud]

New tweet:

Man look at these designs. They're really good.

 

[vareon]

Mmm, I love those colors. A nice change after XCX's muted and earthy colors.

 

[jj984jj]

That's an interesting way to do affinity. I wonder if it only exists in this form now or if they'll still have it for NPCs as well.

 

[MetalliCabombination]

I hope most of that text with skill names and blade names can be toggled off

 

[Arynio]

The light of the game has improved notably since it was first revealed. Never doubt Monolith Soft. I can't wait for this game!

 

[DMiz]

That last screenshot just looks simply phenomenal. The richness of that green grass is simply a joy to behold.

Just even imagining having this on the go, although I will undoubtedly want to play this more on the big screen similar to Zelda, still blows my mind. Can't wait until December 1st...! Thankfully, Mario will fill the void until then.

 

[aravuus]

No it isn't.

Yes it is

 

[Shahadan]

I just can't. Look at these two. This is a ridiculous design.

I think the other two are even worse tbh

 

[kromeo]

My 3rd favorite game of all time FFIX has a main character design I cant stand, I can live with it

 

[DemWalls]

I think the other two are even worse tbh

I'll be honest, when we first caught a glimpse of Nia during the reveal I was like "Oh God, a nekomimi. How terribly original", but I have to admit she grew on me. Not a great design by any stretch, but still.

 

[KingSnake]

I think the other two are even worse tbh

At least Nia has a hockey goalkeeper equipment on and not a "sexy times" one. It could be useful in the battle, you never know when a puck is coming your way.

 

[Fireblend]

Agggh I want this game right now. It looks so good. I thought the line of light between Drivers and their Blades were just visual fluff but it makes sense to integrate it as part of an affinity mechanic. Clever stuff.

 

[Aostia]

Yes it is

no it isn't?

 

[aravuus]

no it isn't?

Yes it is

 

[TheMoon]

oh me too me too!!!

one definitely is, one isn't really.

 

[MomoQca]

I just can't. Look at these two. This is a ridiculous design.

Now that you established that, can we move on to something more interesting?

 

[Akai]

Agggh I want this game right now. It looks so good. I thought the line of light between Drivers and their Blades were just visual fluff but it makes sense to integrate it as part of an affinity mechanic. Clever stuff.

As the light changes color from blue to yellow mid-battle, I think comparing it to the tension system is more appropriate than affinity. That is, unless you can only get to higher levels of tension if you have a high enough bond between Driver and Blade...

 

[DemWalls]

Now that you established that, can we move on to something more interesting?

Sure. For example, doesn't this look so much better?

Spoiler

;p

 

[KingSnake]

Now that you established that, can we move on to something more interesting?

There's nothing more to discuss after that gif of yours.

 

[Fireblend]

As the light changes color from blue to yellow mid-battle, I think comparing it to the tension system is more appropriate than affinity. That is, unless you can only get to higher levels of tension if you have a high enough bond between Driver and Blade...

Oh, I meant affinity in general terms, not in the Xenoblade gameplay mechanics lingo, haha.

 

[Maxinas]

Sure. For example, doesn't this look so much better?

Spoiler

;p

Subjective my friend. If people prefer the original, does that mean they just have shit taste?

 

[duckroll]

There's nothing more to discuss after that gif of yours.

There was nothing to discuss from the start.

 

[tonyh24613]

https://twitter.com/XenobladeJP/status/913304234115833856

Talking about landmark and stealth reveal of a new rare Blade.

 

[JershJopstin]

Subjective my friend. If people prefer the original, does that mean they just have shit taste?

Yes.

Spoiler

Objectively speaking.

 

[foxuzamaki]

https://twitter.com/XenobladeJP/status/913304234115833856



Talking about landmark and stealth reveal of a new rare Blade.

mmmmmmmmppphhh

 

[random25]

https://twitter.com/XenobladeJP/status/913304234115833856



Talking about landmark and stealth reveal of a new rare Blade.

That place looks magical at night time.

 

[takriel]

Well hello there hearty ass

 

[Aostia]

https://twitter.com/XenobladeJP/status/913304234115833856



Talking about landmark and stealth reveal of a new rare Blade.

Wow, lovely landscape at night. It really remind me about the previous 2 Wii/Wii U games but with a more vibrand color palette imho

Well hello there hearty ass

seeing that particular in this new picture really tell us who's focusing the topic only on one aspect of the character design, honestly

 

[Dark Cloud]

https://twitter.com/XenobladeJP/status/913304234115833856



Talking about landmark and stealth reveal of a new rare Blade.

I'll try to take that pic once I get there.

 

[takriel]

seeing that particular in this new picture really tell us who's focusing the topic only on one aspect of the character design, honestly

Why else would there be a heart on her butt if not to draw attention to it? This is getting more and more ridiculous. Beautiful landscape, though.

 

[Akai]

Why else would there be a heart on her butt if not to draw attention to it? This is getting more and more ridiculous. Beautiful landscape, though.

This sounds like projection to me. Stop looking at butts.

 

[DemWalls]

Subjective my friend. If people prefer the original, does that mean they just have shit taste?

I thought it was clear that that post wasn't meant to be taken too seriously. I actually find interesting how some people seem so put off by Pyra's design (and/or Rex's, for that matter).

 

[MomoQca]

Uraya looks be-yoo-tiful. I can't wait to explore that area.

Why else would there be a heart on her butt if not to draw attention to it? This is getting more and more ridiculous. Beautiful landscape, though.

I didn't even notice it until someone pointed it out.

 

[Neoleo2143]

Uraya looks fantastic and the smooth transition into the medieval town in the distance is simply wonderful, I love how they twist the "Bioluminescent Forest" theme in these games. It's always so otherworldly every time they do it. While Xenoblade X was wonderful for its open endedness and had amazing landmarks in its own right, the more pointed experience proves that it has a lot of merits.

 

[Harpoon]

Just noticed that NoE tweeted a translation of Nia's bio.

The energetic, headstrong Nia is Rex's Driver friend. That's not just a fancy hairdo, y'know – those are real ears! #XenobladeChronicles

 

[Netto-kun]

I'll be busy with playing Trails of Cold Steel 3 from now on... .

There is a vast cave that spreads through the Titan Uraya's interior-mo. During daytime faint sunlight shines through certain parts of the Titan's back. But when it becomes night the luminescence vegetation creates this wondrous view-mo! Especially here on "Blue Quay" that is Monopon's favorite landmark-mo!

 

[Harpoon]

And here's Dromarch's English bio!

Noble and tiger-like, Dromarch is Nia's Blade. He calls Nia "my lady", which makes him sound a bit like a butler. #XenobladeChronicles

 

[DemWalls]

And here's Dromarch's English bio!

Hope you can have him wear a fedora.

 

[tonyh24613]

New rare blade ホタル

 

[Harpoon]

New rare blade ホタル

And some footage of her!

https://twitter.com/XenobladeJP/status/913662081001332736

If I'm reading her name right, it's Firefly.

 

[random25]

She looks suspicious in the beginning lol.

 

[MicH]

That is quite a design. Took me a minute to realize she actually has arms.