Board 8 > Why is FF XIII so poorly received compared to FF X?

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WolfActual 02/09/12 2:54:00 PM #1:	The major complaint I read about FF XIII, and the only thing its detractors seem to consistently agree on, it that it is too linear. Well, FF X was extremely linear as well. What's the difference? Now I understand that some people may simply have thought the story in FF X was much better....but that shouldn't account for such a great difference in the rating of the two games unless the story in FF XIII was abysmal. But if that were the case I would expect to hear many more complaints about the story in XIII, but really all I ever hear about it is "LINEAR LINEAR LINEAR!!!" <cite>WolfActual posted [p:772169] in Why is FF ... [t:61904592]...</cite> <quote> The major complaint I read about FF XIII, and the only thing its detractors seem to consistently agree on, it that it is too linear. Well, FF X was extremely linear as well. What's the difference? Now I understand that some people may simply have thought the story in FF X was much better....but that shouldn't account for such a great difference in the rating of the two games unless the story in FF XIII was abysmal. But if that were the case I would expect to hear many more complaints about the story in XIII, but really all I ever hear about it is "LINEAR LINEAR LINEAR!!!" </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
SomeKindOfJoke 02/09/12 2:55:00 PM #2:	From: WolfActual \| #001 unless the story in FF XIII was abysmal ^ -- What is this, some kind of joke?! Go, then. There are other worlds than these. <cite>SomeKindOfJoke posted [p:772170] in Why is FF ... [t:61904592]...</cite> <quote> From: WolfActual \| #001unless the story in FF XIII was abysmal^ -- What is this, some kind of joke?! Go, then. There are other worlds than these. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Leebo86 02/09/12 2:55:00 PM #3:	do we have to have this conversation for the 1000th time -- Connecticut Huskies <cite>Leebo86 posted [p:772171] in Why is FF ... [t:61904592]...</cite> <quote> do we have to have this conversation for the 1000th time -- Connecticut Huskies </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
LeonhartFour 02/09/12 2:55:00 PM #4:	FFX is a better game. That usually helps. -- http://img267.imageshack.us/img267/2369/mythbattlers.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v516/Sensui22/1248835958206.png <cite>LeonhartFour posted [p:772172] in Why is FF ... [t:61904592]...</cite> <quote> FFX is a better game.That usually helps. -- http://img267.imageshack.us/img267/2369/mythbattlers.jpghttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/v516/Sensui22/1248835958206.png </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
TheRock1525 02/09/12 2:55:00 PM #5:	Now I understand that some people may simply have thought the story in FF X was much better....but that shouldn't account for such a great difference in the rating of the two games unless the story in FF XIII was abysmal. You answered your own question. -- TheRock ~ Slow dramatic zoom-pan. Doesn't phase the hooded man. "You have issues." - MWC. Pot. Kettle. <cite>TheRock1525 posted [p:772173] in Why is FF ... [t:61904592]...</cite> <quote> Now I understand that some people may simply have thought the story in FF X was much better....but that shouldn't account for such a great difference in the rating of the two games unless the story in FF XIII was abysmal.You answered your own question. -- TheRock ~ Slow dramatic zoom-pan. Doesn't phase the hooded man."You have issues." - MWC. Pot. Kettle. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
GuessMyUserName 02/09/12 2:56:00 PM #6:	From: WolfActual \| #001 But if that were the case I would expect to hear many more complaints about the story in XIII have you been living under a rock for the last two years -- SegMlCassieIsAmazingjhsux~&amp;gt;[64T2jampXDpikaness is awesome!8forgaMike RSmurf is too! <cite>GuessMyUserName posted [p:772174] in Why is FF ... [t:61904592]...</cite> <quote> From: WolfActual \| #001But if that were the case I would expect to hear many more complaints about the story in XIIIhave you been living under a rock for the last two years -- SegMlCassieIsAmazingjhsux~&amp;gt;[64T2jampXDpikaness is awesome!8forgaMike RSmurf is too! </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Inviso 02/09/12 2:56:00 PM #7:	The main character of FF13 was too manly for FF10's fans to handle. -- Captain Tracy Mombaro and Agent Mirasuke Inhara: Two of the toughest, hottest furrs you'll ever meet. <cite>Inviso posted [p:772175] in Why is FF ... [t:61904592]...</cite> <quote> The main character of FF13 was too manly for FF10's fans to handle. -- Captain Tracy Mombaro and Agent Mirasuke Inhara: Two of the toughest, hottest furrs you'll ever meet. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
CrimsonOcean 02/09/12 2:56:00 PM #8:	FFXIII is amazing. So. I dunno. -- http://img.imgcake.com/crimjpgpe.jpg Mo' buildings mo' problems ocean kinda grew on me like a flesh eating ...fungus. -BIGPUN9999 <cite>CrimsonOcean posted [p:772176] in Why is FF ... [t:61904592]...</cite> <quote> FFXIII is amazing. So. I dunno. -- http://img.imgcake.com/crimjpgpe.jpg Mo' buildings mo' problemsocean kinda grew on me like a flesh eating ...fungus. -BIGPUN9999 </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
MZero11 02/09/12 2:57:00 PM #9:	Battle System **** chain gauge or whatever -- what ever to the cheatoriots winning anythang quate the ravens never more plus were not talking about football in this topic -ertyu <cite>MZero11 posted [p:772177] in Why is FF ... [t:61904592]...</cite> <quote> Battle System**** chain gauge or whatever -- what ever to the cheatoriots winning anythang quate the ravens never more plus were not talking about football in this topic-ertyu </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
paperwarior 02/09/12 2:57:00 PM #10:	I dunno. Apparently the late game stuff was somewhat weak as well, like sidequests given by floating orbs or something. I think that there are different types of FF. There are ones that focus on story, ones that don't so much; ones where every playable character is unique and ones where you can do whatever you want with them; and linear/open world ones. -- The tragedy continues! <cite>paperwarior posted [p:772178] in Why is FF ... [t:61904592]...</cite> <quote> I dunno. Apparently the late game stuff was somewhat weak as well, like sidequests given by floating orbs or something. I think that there are different types of FF. There are ones that focus on story, ones that don't so much; ones where every playable character is unique and ones where you can do whatever you want with them; and linear/open world ones. -- The tragedy continues! </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
KanzarisKelshen 02/09/12 3:02:00 PM #11:	From: paperwarior \| #010 I dunno. Apparently the late game stuff was somewhat weak as well, like sidequests given by floating orbs or something. I think that there are different types of FF. There are ones that focus on story, ones that don't so much; ones where every playable character is unique and ones where you can do whatever you want with them; and linear/open world ones. Also, good and bad ones. XIII and XIII-2 are connected, and yet one is somehow good and the other one isn't, in the same way Sonic Unleashed's day levels are bad and Sonic Colours is pretty ballin'. -- Sburbopolis, Homestuck RPG: http://www.gamefaqs.com/boards/8-gamefaqs-contests/60981373 <cite>KanzarisKelshen posted [p:772179] in Why is FF ... [t:61904592]...</cite> <quote> From: paperwarior \| #010I dunno. Apparently the late game stuff was somewhat weak as well, like sidequests given by floating orbs or something. I think that there are different types of FF. There are ones that focus on story, ones that don't so much; ones where every playable character is unique and ones where you can do whatever you want with them; and linear/open world ones.Also, good and bad ones. XIII and XIII-2 are connected, and yet one is somehow good and the other one isn't, in the same way Sonic Unleashed's day levels are bad and Sonic Colours is pretty ballin'. -- Sburbopolis, Homestuck RPG: http://www.gamefaqs.com/boards/8-gamefaqs-contests/60981373 </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
LeonhartFour 02/09/12 3:03:00 PM #12:	From: KanzarisKelshen \| #011 in the same way Sonic Unleashed's day levels are bad and Sonic Colours is pretty ballin'. What the heck is this crap -- http://img600.imageshack.us/img600/8718/leonflowchart.png <cite>LeonhartFour posted [p:772180] in Why is FF ... [t:61904592]...</cite> <quote> From: KanzarisKelshen \| #011in the same way Sonic Unleashed's day levels are bad and Sonic Colours is pretty ballin'.What the heck is this crap -- http://img600.imageshack.us/img600/8718/leonflowchart.png </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
paperwarior 02/09/12 3:03:00 PM #13:	There are some most people can agree on being good or bad, but not many. -- Now playing: Sakura Samurai, Final Fantasy V, Melty Blood Actress Again Current Code <cite>paperwarior posted [p:772181] in Why is FF ... [t:61904592]...</cite> <quote> There are some most people can agree on being good or bad, but not many. -- Now playing: Sakura Samurai, Final Fantasy V, Melty Blood Actress Again Current Code </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
DeathChicken 02/09/12 3:04:00 PM #14:	I was playing Xenogears recently, and realized that it's far more linear than FF XIII. That game gives you no choice of where to go but a straight line of plot point > cutscene > terrible dungeon > plot point > cutscene -- We are thought, and reality, and concept, and the unimaginable <cite>DeathChicken posted [p:772182] in Why is FF ... [t:61904592]...</cite> <quote> I was playing Xenogears recently, and realized that it's far more linear than FF XIII. That game gives you no choice of where to go but a straight line of plot point > cutscene > terrible dungeon > plot point > cutscene -- We are thought, and reality, and concept, and the unimaginable </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
WolfActual 02/09/12 3:05:00 PM #15:	*KanzarisKelshen posted...* Also, good and bad ones. XIII and XIII-2 are connected, and yet one is somehow good and the other one isn't, Wait...I thought both of these were considered bad? Which is supposed to be the good one? <cite>WolfActual posted [p:772183] in Why is FF ... [t:61904592]...</cite> <quote> KanzarisKelshen posted...Also, good and bad ones. XIII and XIII-2 are connected, and yet one is somehow good and the other one isn't,Wait...I thought both of these were considered bad? Which is supposed to be the good one? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Kotetsu534 02/09/12 3:12:00 PM #16:	- writing quality/story/characters (Toriyama/Watanabe vs. Nojima, not a contest) - world building (Spira, with its locations, people, Yevon, sense of geography, protagonists' goals tied coherently to the world vs. Cocoon/Pulse, with impressive locations, but limited coherency) - character advancement & weapon systems (Sphere Grid vs. Crystarium, clear ability choices vs. complex/arcane upgrade system) - pacing (FFXIII is extremely battle focused with the odd scene, while FFX switches between battles, scenes and towns, like most JRPGs) - sidequests (almost nothing in FFXIII other than fighting, while FFX has Blitzball, mini-games, secret Aeons/weapons, towns etc.) -- Who knew the Rivalry Rumble would be so predictable? SuperNiceDog, that's who. <cite>Kotetsu534 posted [p:772184] in Why is FF ... [t:61904592]...</cite> <quote> - writing quality/story/characters (Toriyama/Watanabe vs. Nojima, not a contest)- world building (Spira, with its locations, people, Yevon, sense of geography, protagonists' goals tied coherently to the world vs. Cocoon/Pulse, with impressive locations, but limited coherency)- character advancement & weapon systems (Sphere Grid vs. Crystarium, clear ability choices vs. complex/arcane upgrade system)- pacing (FFXIII is extremely battle focused with the odd scene, while FFX switches between battles, scenes and towns, like most JRPGs)- sidequests (almost nothing in FFXIII other than fighting, while FFX has Blitzball, mini-games, secret Aeons/weapons, towns etc.) -- Who knew the Rivalry Rumble would be so predictable? SuperNiceDog, that's who. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
KanzarisKelshen 02/09/12 3:18:00 PM #17:	From: WolfActual \| #015 *KanzarisKelshen posted...* Also, good and bad ones. XIII and XIII-2 are connected, and yet one is somehow good and the other one isn't, Wait...I thought both of these were considered bad? Which is supposed to be the good one? XIII-2. In the last 24 hours, I have heard three different people praise it as a return to form. This is purely anecdotical, but these people hated XIII and XII, if you're curious. From: LeonhartFour \| #012 What the heck is this crap Made a mistake there. I meant nighttime. Unleashed's day levels are amazing! -- Sburbopolis, Homestuck RPG: http://www.gamefaqs.com/boards/8-gamefaqs-contests/60981373 <cite>KanzarisKelshen posted [p:772185] in Why is FF ... [t:61904592]...</cite> <quote> From: WolfActual \| #015KanzarisKelshen posted...Also, good and bad ones. XIII and XIII-2 are connected, and yet one is somehow good and the other one isn't,Wait...I thought both of these were considered bad? Which is supposed to be the good one?XIII-2. In the last 24 hours, I have heard three different people praise it as a return to form. This is purely anecdotical, but these people hated XIII and XII, if you're curious.From: LeonhartFour \| #012What the heck is this crapMade a mistake there. I meant nighttime. Unleashed's day levels are amazing! -- Sburbopolis, Homestuck RPG: http://www.gamefaqs.com/boards/8-gamefaqs-contests/60981373 </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Ayvuir 02/09/12 3:21:00 PM #18:	Blitzball -- ~C~ - NIO BUNNY - http://img.imgcake.com/nio/76ayvpngam.png A Hot Dog will make you a fatty, a SuperNiceDog will make you a GURU! <cite>Ayvuir posted [p:772186] in Why is FF ... [t:61904592]...</cite> <quote> Blitzball -- ~C~ - NIO BUNNY - http://img.imgcake.com/nio/76ayvpngam.pngA Hot Dog will make you a fatty, a SuperNiceDog will make you a GURU! </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Lieutenant Kettch 02/09/12 3:29:00 PM #19:	They were both pretty average games. -- SuperNiceDog is also a SuperSmartDog. <cite>Lieutenant Kettch posted [p:772187] in Why is FF ... [t:61904592]...</cite> <quote> They were both pretty average games. -- SuperNiceDog is also a SuperSmartDog. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Anagram 02/09/12 3:32:00 PM #20:	Is FFXIII-2 good? And to answer the topic's question, FFX's story and characters aren't bad. -- Not changing this sig until I decide to change this sig. Started: July 6, 2005 <cite>Anagram posted [p:772188] in Why is FF ... [t:61904592]...</cite> <quote> Is FFXIII-2 good?And to answer the topic's question, FFX's story and characters aren't bad. -- Not changing this sig until I decide to change this sig.Started: July 6, 2005 </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
LeonhartFour 02/09/12 3:32:00 PM #21:	From: Anagram \| #020 Is FFXIII-2 good? Most of Board 8 seems to like it, from what I've seen. -- http://i.imgur.com/fe05x.png http://i.imgur.com/stNJf.png <cite>LeonhartFour posted [p:772189] in Why is FF ... [t:61904592]...</cite> <quote> From: Anagram \| #020Is FFXIII-2 good?Most of Board 8 seems to like it, from what I've seen. -- http://i.imgur.com/fe05x.pnghttp://i.imgur.com/stNJf.png </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
RevolverSaro 02/09/12 3:41:00 PM #22:	So far FF13-2 IS better I guess. At least gameplay-wise. There are some problems I have with it though. There is some dumbass ** though. Serah is a boring protagonist so far. Noel is alright though. Story has some neat concepts but so far is failing to really execute on them. But all my complaints about 13 were fixed. Maps are better, fighting system was improved by not game-overing when your leader dies. Monster stuff is kind of boring though and wish they would have made it a more traditional party member -- "Don't freeze up girl, you're looking quite a sight." - Adam Ant. "Baby, can you dig your man? He's a righteous man." - Larry Underwood <cite>RevolverSaro posted [p:772190] in Why is FF ... [t:61904592]...</cite> <quote> So far FF13-2 IS better I guess. At least gameplay-wise. There are some problems I have with it though.There is some dumbass ** though. Serah is a boring protagonist so far. Noel is alright though. Story has some neat concepts but so far is failing to really execute on them.But all my complaints about 13 were fixed. Maps are better, fighting system was improved by not game-overing when your leader dies. Monster stuff is kind of boring though and wish they would have made it a more traditional party member -- "Don't freeze up girl, you're looking quite a sight." - Adam Ant."Baby, can you dig your man? He's a righteous man." - Larry Underwood </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
RevolverSaro 02/09/12 3:43:00 PM #23:	Also, outside the main cast, the voice acting is pretty bad. -- "Don't freeze up girl, you're looking quite a sight." - Adam Ant. "Baby, can you dig your man? He's a righteous man." - Larry Underwood <cite>RevolverSaro posted [p:772191] in Why is FF ... [t:61904592]...</cite> <quote> Also, outside the main cast, the voice acting is pretty bad. -- "Don't freeze up girl, you're looking quite a sight." - Adam Ant."Baby, can you dig your man? He's a righteous man." - Larry Underwood </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
swordz9 02/09/12 3:49:00 PM #24:	Is the monsters as party members forced like in Symphonia 2 where you pretty much have to use them to have a full party? -- http://myanimelist.net/animelist/swordz9 <cite>swordz9 posted [p:772192] in Why is FF ... [t:61904592]...</cite> <quote> Is the monsters as party members forced like in Symphonia 2 where you pretty much have to use them to have a full party? -- http://myanimelist.net/animelist/swordz9 </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
RevolverSaro 02/09/12 3:51:00 PM #25:	Did you play 13? Basically you have two party members, Noel and Serah. They have full sets of paradigms. But then your third party member is used by monsters, who have one paradigm each. When you switch paradigms, you switch monsters depending on your paradigm set up. -- "Don't freeze up girl, you're looking quite a sight." - Adam Ant. "Baby, can you dig your man? He's a righteous man." - Larry Underwood <cite>RevolverSaro posted [p:772193] in Why is FF ... [t:61904592]...</cite> <quote> Did you play 13?Basically you have two party members, Noel and Serah. They have full sets of paradigms. But then your third party member is used by monsters, who have one paradigm each. When you switch paradigms, you switch monsters depending on your paradigm set up. -- "Don't freeze up girl, you're looking quite a sight." - Adam Ant."Baby, can you dig your man? He's a righteous man." - Larry Underwood </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Leebo86 02/09/12 3:52:00 PM #26:	IIRC, Lightning is available as a DLC "monster" you can acquire and then include as your 3rd member. -- Connecticut Huskies <cite>Leebo86 posted [p:772194] in Why is FF ... [t:61904592]...</cite> <quote> IIRC, Lightning is available as a DLC "monster" you can acquire and then include as your 3rd member. -- Connecticut Huskies </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
LeonhartFour 02/09/12 3:53:00 PM #27:	For 3 bucks, no less! -- http://img600.imageshack.us/img600/8718/leonflowchart.png <cite>LeonhartFour posted [p:772195] in Why is FF ... [t:61904592]...</cite> <quote> For 3 bucks, no less! -- http://img600.imageshack.us/img600/8718/leonflowchart.png </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
swordz9 02/09/12 3:53:00 PM #28:	I see. I thought I remembered seeing a 3rd character for XIII-2 that I assumed would take up a party member slot. I always hated the monster party member concept and thought it was optional. -- http://myanimelist.net/animelist/swordz9 <cite>swordz9 posted [p:772196] in Why is FF ... [t:61904592]...</cite> <quote> I see. I thought I remembered seeing a 3rd character for XIII-2 that I assumed would take up a party member slot. I always hated the monster party member concept and thought it was optional. -- http://myanimelist.net/animelist/swordz9 </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
GuessMyUserName 02/09/12 3:53:00 PM #29:	From: swordz9 \| #024 Is the monsters as party members forced like in Symphonia 2 where you pretty much have to use them to have a full party? hmm? Symphonia 2 you also have ToS1 characters to fill your party -- SegMlCassieIsAmazingjhsux~&amp;gt;[64T2jampXDpikaness is awesome!8forgaMike RSmurf is too! <cite>GuessMyUserName posted [p:772197] in Why is FF ... [t:61904592]...</cite> <quote> From: swordz9 \| #024Is the monsters as party members forced like in Symphonia 2 where you pretty much have to use them to have a full party?hmm? Symphonia 2 you also have ToS1 characters to fill your party -- SegMlCassieIsAmazingjhsux~&amp;gt;[64T2jampXDpikaness is awesome!8forgaMike RSmurf is too! </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ZFS 02/09/12 3:54:00 PM #30:	I do wish monsters gained CP like Serah / Noel. That's my only real complaint with them. It can be obnoxious finding enough of those droplets/orbs/chips to level them up consistently. Otherwise, I like them as a third party member. Definitely enjoying XIII-2 much more than XIII. -- "When I was a young man, I had liberty, but I did not see it. I had time, but I did not know it." <cite>ZFS posted [p:772198] in Why is FF ... [t:61904592]...</cite> <quote> I do wish monsters gained CP like Serah / Noel. That's my only real complaint with them. It can be obnoxious finding enough of those droplets/orbs/chips to level them up consistently. Otherwise, I like them as a third party member. Definitely enjoying XIII-2 much more than XIII. -- "When I was a young man, I had liberty, but I did not see it. I had time, but I did not know it." </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
swordz9 02/09/12 3:55:00 PM #31:	*GuessMyUserName posted...* hmm? Symphonia 2 you also have ToS1 characters to fill your party True, but their levels and equipment don't change so they are more like pseudo party members to me. -- http://myanimelist.net/animelist/swordz9 <cite>swordz9 posted [p:772199] in Why is FF ... [t:61904592]...</cite> <quote> GuessMyUserName posted...hmm? Symphonia 2 you also have ToS1 characters to fill your partyTrue, but their levels and equipment don't change so they are more like pseudo party members to me. -- http://myanimelist.net/animelist/swordz9 </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ZFS 02/09/12 3:56:00 PM #32:	Lightning's pretty tough, too. It's not a gimme fight, which is kinda cool. -- "When I was a young man, I had liberty, but I did not see it. I had time, but I did not know it." <cite>ZFS posted [p:772200] in Why is FF ... [t:61904592]...</cite> <quote> Lightning's pretty tough, too. It's not a gimme fight, which is kinda cool. -- "When I was a young man, I had liberty, but I did not see it. I had time, but I did not know it." </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
GuessMyUserName 02/09/12 3:57:00 PM #33:	true yeah, but they're still playable characters or actually, I think they're only playable in multiplayer? I forget -- SegMlCassieIsAmazingjhsux~&amp;gt;[64T2jampXDpikaness is awesome!8forgaMike RSmurf is too! <cite>GuessMyUserName posted [p:772201] in Why is FF ... [t:61904592]...</cite> <quote> true yeah, but they're still playable charactersor actually, I think they're only playable in multiplayer? I forget -- SegMlCassieIsAmazingjhsux~&amp;gt;[64T2jampXDpikaness is awesome!8forgaMike RSmurf is too! </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
swordz9 02/09/12 4:00:00 PM #34:	So is it possible to just use Serah and Noel without any monsters? -- http://myanimelist.net/animelist/swordz9 <cite>swordz9 posted [p:772202] in Why is FF ... [t:61904592]...</cite> <quote> So is it possible to just use Serah and Noel without any monsters? -- http://myanimelist.net/animelist/swordz9 </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
GuessMyUserName 02/09/12 4:02:00 PM #35:	only played the demo, but it seems so just don't set any monsters ... don't see why you'd do that though, since then you'd just have 2 party members... -- SegMlCassieIsAmazingjhsux~&amp;gt;[64T2jampXDpikaness is awesome!8forgaMike RSmurf is too! <cite>GuessMyUserName posted [p:772203] in Why is FF ... [t:61904592]...</cite> <quote> only played the demo, but it seems sojust don't set any monsters... don't see why you'd do that though, since then you'd just have 2 party members... -- SegMlCassieIsAmazingjhsux~&amp;gt;[64T2jampXDpikaness is awesome!8forgaMike RSmurf is too! </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Leebo86 02/09/12 4:03:00 PM #36:	It's possible, but you'd need to be overleveled. -- Connecticut Huskies <cite>Leebo86 posted [p:772204] in Why is FF ... [t:61904592]...</cite> <quote> It's possible, but you'd need to be overleveled. -- Connecticut Huskies </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
swordz9 02/09/12 4:08:00 PM #37:	I know it'd limit me to two party members. I suppose that would work then if I end up not liking having a monster on the team for whatever reason. -- http://myanimelist.net/animelist/swordz9 <cite>swordz9 posted [p:772205] in Why is FF ... [t:61904592]...</cite> <quote> I know it'd limit me to two party members. I suppose that would work then if I end up not liking having a monster on the team for whatever reason. -- http://myanimelist.net/animelist/swordz9 </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
HeroDelTiempo17 02/09/12 4:11:00 PM #38:	From: GuessMyUserName \| #033 true yeah, but they're still playable characters or actually, I think they're only playable in multiplayer? I forget No, Player 1 could play as them too, but they didn't have as much effort put into them as Emil. Which...is saying something, given how clunky he is, but I guess that's just the battle system in general. I didn't have much of a problem with it in ToS2 though, since you'll usually have at least one extra human party member or if you don't, the level isn't that challenging. With the ONE EXCEPTION being the hardest ***ing fight in the game against two human bosses in the final dungeon when you only have monsters. -- You have no time to ponder such questions, as Link has just grabbed a Smash Ball.* http://backloggery.com/herodeltiempo/sig.gif <cite>HeroDelTiempo17 posted [p:772206] in Why is FF ... [t:61904592]...</cite> <quote> From: GuessMyUserName \| #033true yeah, but they're still playable charactersor actually, I think they're only playable in multiplayer? I forgetNo, Player 1 could play as them too, but they didn't have as much effort put into them as Emil. Which...is saying something, given how clunky he is, but I guess that's just the battle system in general.I didn't have much of a problem with it in ToS2 though, since you'll usually have at least one extra human party member or if you don't, the level isn't that challenging. With the ONE EXCEPTION being the hardest ****ing fight in the game against two human bosses in the final dungeon when you only have monsters. -- You have no time to ponder such questions, as Link has just grabbed a Smash Ball.http://backloggery.com/herodeltiempo/sig.gif </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Leebo86 02/09/12 4:13:00 PM #39:	Some of the monsters are pretty cool. I wasn't interested in monsters when I started, but then once I captured a few cool ones it grew on me. -- Connecticut Huskies <cite>Leebo86 posted [p:772207] in Why is FF ... [t:61904592]...</cite> <quote> Some of the monsters are pretty cool. I wasn't interested in monsters when I started, but then once I captured a few cool ones it grew on me. -- Connecticut Huskies </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
LeonhartFour 02/09/12 4:13:00 PM #40:	You can also decorate your monsters with cool accessories. -- "Why must we always choose between certain death and probable death?" "I'm in an epic battle to the death, FIGURE IT OUT YOURSELF!" <cite>LeonhartFour posted [p:772208] in Why is FF ... [t:61904592]...</cite> <quote> You can also decorate your monsters with cool accessories. -- "Why must we always choose between certain death and probable death?""I'm in an epic battle to the death, FIGURE IT OUT YOURSELF!" </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
TheRock1525 02/09/12 4:15:00 PM #41:	*LeonhartFour posted...* You can also decorate your monsters with cool accessories. -- TheRock ~ Slow dramatic zoom-pan. Doesn't phase the hooded man. "You have issues." - MWC. Pot. Kettle. <cite>TheRock1525 posted [p:772209] in Why is FF ... [t:61904592]...</cite> <quote> LeonhartFour posted...You can also decorate your monsters with cool accessories. -- TheRock ~ Slow dramatic zoom-pan. Doesn't phase the hooded man."You have issues." - MWC. Pot. Kettle. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
LeonhartFour 02/09/12 4:16:00 PM #42:	See, Penny Arcade gets it. -- "I can set you free, mate." "My freedom was forfeit long ago!" <cite>LeonhartFour posted [p:772210] in Why is FF ... [t:61904592]...</cite> <quote> See, Penny Arcade gets it. -- "I can set you free, mate.""My freedom was forfeit long ago!" </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
GuessMyUserName 02/09/12 4:17:00 PM #43:	From: HeroDelTiempo17 \| #038 No, Player 1 could play as them too, but they didn't have as much effort put into them as Emil. Which...is saying something, given how clunky he is, but I guess that's just the battle system in general. I didn't have much of a problem with it in ToS2 though, since you'll usually have at least one extra human party member or if you don't, the level isn't that challenging. With the ONE EXCEPTION being the hardest **ing fight in the game against two human bosses in the final dungeon when you only have monsters. Emil clunky whaaaa? Emil plays sooooo good, probably my favourite playable character Tales history. Marta too, really loved playing as her, just not as much as Emil. ToS1 characters were insanely clunky though, it was really weird. I think Regal played fine, but the rest of the cast holy crap I was just so weirded out by how bad it felt. -- SegMlCassieIsAmazingjhsux~&amp;gt;[64T2jampXDpikaness is awesome!8forgaMike RSmurf is too! <cite>GuessMyUserName posted [p:772211] in Why is FF ... [t:61904592]...</cite> <quote> From: HeroDelTiempo17 \| #038No, Player 1 could play as them too, but they didn't have as much effort put into them as Emil. Which...is saying something, given how clunky he is, but I guess that's just the battle system in general.I didn't have much of a problem with it in ToS2 though, since you'll usually have at least one extra human party member or if you don't, the level isn't that challenging. With the ONE EXCEPTION being the hardest **ing fight in the game against two human bosses in the final dungeon when you only have monsters.Emil clunky whaaaa? Emil plays sooooo good, probably my favourite playable character Tales history. Marta too, really loved playing as her, just not as much as Emil.ToS1 characters were insanely clunky though, it was really weird. I think Regal played fine, but the rest of the cast holy crap I was just so weirded out by how bad it felt. -- SegMlCassieIsAmazingjhsux~&amp;gt;[64T2jampXDpikaness is awesome!8forgaMike RSmurf is too! </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
swordz9 02/09/12 4:17:00 PM #44:	Haha. So can you even have stuff like cactuars or behemoths as your monster allies? -- http://myanimelist.net/animelist/swordz9 <cite>swordz9 posted [p:772212] in Why is FF ... [t:61904592]...</cite> <quote> Haha. So can you even have stuff like cactuars or behemoths as your monster allies? -- http://myanimelist.net/animelist/swordz9 </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
LeonhartFour 02/09/12 4:17:00 PM #45:	From: swordz9 \| #044 Haha. So can you even have stuff like cactuars or behemoths as your monster allies? Yep. -- "I can set you free, mate." "My freedom was forfeit long ago!" <cite>LeonhartFour posted [p:772213] in Why is FF ... [t:61904592]...</cite> <quote> From: swordz9 \| #044Haha. So can you even have stuff like cactuars or behemoths as your monster allies?Yep. -- "I can set you free, mate.""My freedom was forfeit long ago!" </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
swordz9 02/09/12 4:18:00 PM #46:	That is pretty cool then. I need to pick the game up. I guess when I do I'll find out why the other new XIII-2 human characters aren't party members too. -- http://myanimelist.net/animelist/swordz9 <cite>swordz9 posted [p:772214] in Why is FF ... [t:61904592]...</cite> <quote> That is pretty cool then. I need to pick the game up. I guess when I do I'll find out why the other new XIII-2 human characters aren't party members too. -- http://myanimelist.net/animelist/swordz9 </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
TheRock1525 02/09/12 4:20:00 PM #47:	You know, my only question is that cause there's only two main characters, how does that impact character interactions? Is a lot of the game just Noel and Serah talking to each other? -- TheRock ~ Slow dramatic zoom-pan. Doesn't phase the hooded man. "You have issues." - MWC. Pot. Kettle. <cite>TheRock1525 posted [p:772215] in Why is FF ... [t:61904592]...</cite> <quote> You know, my only question is that cause there's only two main characters, how does that impact character interactions? Is a lot of the game just Noel and Serah talking to each other? -- TheRock ~ Slow dramatic zoom-pan. Doesn't phase the hooded man."You have issues." - MWC. Pot. Kettle. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
KanzarisKelshen 02/09/12 4:22:00 PM #48:	From: TheRock1525 \| #047 You know, my only question is that cause there's only two main characters, how does that impact character interactions? Is a lot of the game just Noel and Serah talking to each other? It's a bit like japanese Mass Effect. No, seriously. -- Sburbopolis, Homestuck RPG: http://www.gamefaqs.com/boards/8-gamefaqs-contests/60981373 <cite>KanzarisKelshen posted [p:772216] in Why is FF ... [t:61904592]...</cite> <quote> From: TheRock1525 \| #047You know, my only question is that cause there's only two main characters, how does that impact character interactions? Is a lot of the game just Noel and Serah talking to each other?It's a bit like japanese Mass Effect. No, seriously. -- Sburbopolis, Homestuck RPG: http://www.gamefaqs.com/boards/8-gamefaqs-contests/60981373 </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Leebo86 02/09/12 4:24:00 PM #49:	They talk to plenty of NPCs that just, you know, don't join your party. -- Connecticut Huskies <cite>Leebo86 posted [p:772217] in Why is FF ... [t:61904592]...</cite> <quote> They talk to plenty of NPCs that just, you know, don't join your party. -- Connecticut Huskies </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
swordz9 02/09/12 4:27:00 PM #50:	I don't know why they only decided to go with 2 party members. I mean monsters might be cool, but then I just think "This could be a character instead that provides interaction and other stuff." whenever an RPG gives you few talking PCs. -- http://myanimelist.net/animelist/swordz9 <cite>swordz9 posted [p:772218] in Why is FF ... [t:61904592]...</cite> <quote> I don't know why they only decided to go with 2 party members. I mean monsters might be cool, but then I just think "This could be a character instead that provides interaction and other stuff." whenever an RPG gives you few talking PCs. -- http://myanimelist.net/animelist/swordz9 </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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