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[Sheriff_Battlesnake]

Manual weapon switching, air combos, more unique weapons to play with. It's not just "press o" despite what the naysayers who probably only played 5 minutes of it say.

You had me at air combos and manual weapon switching.

 

[DiipuSurotu]

Prompto is doing the Japanese thug squatting pose:

 

[Samimista]

Prompto is doing the Japanese thug squatting pose

Any idea who's standing, though?

I didn't think it was Noctis.

 

[Balls]

Prompto is doing the Japanese thug squatting pose:

Of course. Prompto clearly has the most swag of the group. He's like the FFXV version of our very own Justin Bieber.

 

[TheGreatDirector]

I'm ready for more footage.

 

[Ydelnae]

Prompto is doing the Japanese thug squatting pose:

I don't think those are Noctis and his friends, but Regis, Cid, Cor and the remaining old guy.

 

[Samimista]

I don't think those are Noctis and his friends, but Regis, Cid, Cor and the remaining old guy.

I was thinking that as well. The guy standing resembles Regis more than Noctis.

 

[Aters]

This dog better play a huge role in the game.

They released a dog cam video before so.....anything can happen.

 

[BaraSailey]

That's some amazing artwork right there



I don't want to bother you here, thanks for your amazing work, but could you post those clean versions without the upscale too?

Sure thing! Here's both in their original sizes:

Can someone help me resize the first one without logo to 1366x768? I don't know how to do it

I had the files still open so I did it for you

 

[NoctisVsStar]

I don't think those are Noctis and his friends, but Regis, Cid, Cor and the remaining old guy.

Yeah the old guard.

 

[MilkBeard]

As requested completely clean and with just the FFXV logo. Both are upscaled to 1920x1250.

Looks great as a desktop background. And Windows 10 automatically set the blocks to a gold color, which goes really well with the picture.

 

[Somnia]

Can I buy the physical copy at a gamestop?

If so when?

It'll be available at GameStop in the next few weeks, I believe a single issue is $6 or $7, could be $5 or higher, I honestly can't remember. Just be prepared to be told "well you know it's only $15 for a whole year" and when you say no thanks I just want this one they'll go "wow, you get 11 more for just a few more dollars ARE YOU SURE?!?!"

I only say this because I had to do it for years, Kagari knows what I'm talking about lol

re-quoting my other post

 

[Ray Down]

I don't think those are Noctis and his friends, but Regis, Cid, Cor and the remaining old guy.

That old guy looks like he is related to Glad a bit since it looks like they use the same great sword, maybe his grandpa?

The prompto guy is probably Cid.

 

[DiipuSurotu]

I don't think those are Noctis and his friends, but Regis, Cid, Cor and the remaining old guy.

Ooh could be. Good point.

 

[Atlas157]

The classic complaints since the beginning. Boy band emo characters, artstyle, "kind of a road trip", press O to win (PS4 / Platinum Demo); The list goes on and on.

Mmm, I see.

 

[ar4757]

Will its narrative be choice-driven...?

The hallmark of many western RPG makers (like Bioware) is the ability to have a say in how the story specifically ends; your choices dictate your ending.
This is why I gravitated away from JRPG's; I merely left like I was along for the ride - rather than driving the game's story.

I hope not, and doubt it honestly. I like watching a set, well done story play out rather than a bunch of non-canon stuff

 

[Mediking]

That old guy looks like he is related to Glad a bit since it looks like they use the same great sword, maybe his grandpa?

The prompto guy is probably Cid.

Lmao thanks for reminding me that Cid is a bazillion years old but his daughter is like 24.

 

[D Bo Chops]

Always hated the weird emo hair styles in all the games. Or is that look still cool in Japan or something?

 

[Zanasea]

Prompto is doing the Japanese thug squatting pose:

This is actually how Japanese people usually sit down...

 

[DiipuSurotu]

Lmao thanks for reminding me that Cid is a bazillion years old but his daughter is like 24.

The crystals made them age faster.

Or this game's Cid has invented viagra.

 

[Lernaean]

That's one awesome cover.

 

[Joqu]

Sure thing! Here's both in their original sizes:

Thank you so much! Gosh it really is a gorgeous piece.

 

[NoctisVsStar]

Waiting for this info to drop.

 

[.JayZii]

This is actually how Japanese people usually sit down...

I've heard they've recently started using chairs.

 

[chozen]

re-quoting my other post

Yeah I just read up on it, but I know a nice girl who works there.

I'm just gonna say I just want the FFXV one cause of reasons...

 

[KupoNut]

Prompto is doing the Japanese thug squatting pose:

I think that painting is Regis, Cid, Cor and someone else as seen in this artwork, Tabata said before they were a group of soldiers in the past fighting against Niflheim:

Like the old Noctis/Noctkid painting, it might be a past event which Regis holds dearly beloved. )

 

[Koozek]

Those gifs are very hype but the entire first chapter? I hope they don't spoil anything. I want to see a full boat ride around Altissia and I'm happy.

If you don't want to be spoiled I wouldn't watch the videos or read the previews. I'm on a blackout, too, and I'm only going to read the interviews and non-gameplay stuff.

 

[Ray Down]

Waiting for this info to drop.

 

[chozen]

Someone on twitter said that we gonna get magic synthesis to create new magic :O

You can spend ability points on weapon skills, Noctis, the party, bonuses

Branching decisions as well

 

[Mediking]

Always hated the weird emo hair styles in all the games. Or is that look still cool in Japan or something?

Watch the first episode of the anime on YouTube. They all look great and your hair criticism should disappear.

The crystals made them age faster.

Or this game's Cid has invented viagra.

It's both. Lol

 

[MilkBeard]

Will its narrative be choice-driven...?

The hallmark of many western RPG makers (like Bioware) is the ability to have a say in how the story specifically ends; your choices dictate your ending.
This is why I gravitated away from JRPG's; I merely left like I was along for the ride - rather than driving the game's story.

The player driving the game's story limits the specificity of the narrative. Final Fantasy is all about having a very specific scenario play about. The most they should ever go with a mainline Final Fantasy is having multiple endings based on a few choices, but endings that don't impact the main drive of the story, and JRPGs have been doing that since the beginning. So, think expanded, open gameplay, but fitted to a specific narrative.

A narrative ride that is really engaging is actually a really good thing. iIt's just that most JRPGs have failed in that aspect, and Final Fantasy has lost that strength. Here's to hoping that this is a return to form.

 

[Samimista]

Waiting for this info to drop.

Lol, I remember that Drake thread. Can't believe I fell for it. xD

 

[NoctisVsStar]

If you don't want to be spoiled I wouldn't watch the videos or read the previews. I'm on a blackout, too, and I'm only going to read the interviews and non-gameplay stuff.

I don't mind gameplay just stuff relating to summons like Titan or story bits Idc. Gameplay related content I'm cool.

 

[Mr. RHC]

I think that painting is Regis, Cid, Cor and someone else as seen in this artwork, Tabata said before they were a group of soldiers in the past fighting against Niflheim:

Like the old Noctis/Noctkid painting, it might be a past event which Regis holds dearly beloved. )

So the guy on the far right is the father of Gladiolus?

 

[Mediking]

Noctis looks like he's on drugs and angry and tired all at the same time. Lol

 

[benzy]

Some tidbits from GI (credit to lunafreya at gamefaq)

-You can make branching decisions.

-The game have magic synthesis to create new spells.

-There will be a growth system where you can spend ability points on weapon skills, Noctis, the party, bonuses…

 

[Philippo]

I had the files still open so I did it for you

Those are lovely, thanks!
Any chance you're also going to clear the image for the actual cover?
Might as well use that for my phone background as well lol

Some tidbits from GI (credit to lunafreya at gamefaq)

-You can make branching decisions.

-The game have magic synthesis to create new spells.

-There will be a growth system where you can spend ability points on weapon skills, Noctis, the party, bonuses…

YEEESSS!
Only things i need to know about this game are the more RPG elements like party customization!

Don't know how to feel about decisions though, hope it's something light like Uncharted 4...

 

[.JayZii]

Seems pretty obvious that the painting of the four warriors is Regis and crew.

So the guy on the far right is the father of Gladiolus?

I think so.

Some tidbits from GI (credit to lunafreya at gamefaq)

-You can make branching decisions.

-The game have magic synthesis to create new spells.

-There will be a growth system where you can spend ability points on weapon skills, Noctis, the party, bonuses…

Sounds great.

 

[MultiJhonny]

Some tidbits from GI (credit to lunafreya at gamefaq)

-You can make branching decisions.

-The game have magic synthesis to create new spells.

-There will be a growth system where you can spend ability points on weapon skills, Noctis, the party, bonuses…

NIICEEEE

 

[Mortemis]

That cover is too damn good.

I wanna avoid media for this, but damn I can't so I'll pick this up.

Someone on twitter said that we gonna get magic synthesis to create new magic :O

You can spend ability points on weapon skills, Noctis, the party, bonuses

Branching decisions as well

Yooooooooo. Let us synthesize magic with abilities, gimme BBS greatness. 🙏

 

[chozen]

YEEESSS!
Only things i need to know about this game are the more RPG elements like party customization!
Don't know how to feel about decisions though, hope it's something light like Uncharted 4...

Well we know about the gambits, and I think there is also group gear to manage like it showed in episode duscae.

About the decisions I think it's stuff of how you want to go about missions, but I'd be surprised if there was something Noctis could do with say the other girls like that new black haired one in the car in the trailer.

 

[NoctisVsStar]

Some tidbits from GI (credit to lunafreya at gamefaq)

-You can make branching decisions.

-The game have magic synthesis to create new spells.

-There will be a growth system where you can spend ability points on weapon skills, Noctis, the party, bonuses…

I think all the new info should be gathered and posted for a new thread. Also,

Spoiler

mark them spoilers

 

[diesturbia]

Some tidbits from GI (credit to lunafreya at gamefaq)

-You can make branching decisions.

-The game have magic synthesis to create new spells.

-There will be a growth system where you can spend ability points on weapon skills, Noctis, the party, bonuses…

I'm here for this! Yas!

 

[MilkBeard]

Magic synthesis and skill/weapon points? Yes.

This game needs some equivalent of the Materia system, so we can have a great level of customization. None of this Growth tree/web simplification of the XIII series.

 

[Ydelnae]

That old guy looks like he is related to Glad a bit since it looks like they use the same great sword, maybe his grandpa?

The prompto guy is probably Cid.

Well, we can make sort of make sutble connections between Regis' squad and Noctis':

• Regis and Noctis are father and son.
• Cidney's surname is Aurum (Gold) and Prompto's surname is Argentum (Silver). While Prompto and Cid himself might not be direct relatives, they both use guns and have a similar relationship. And Prompto wasn't tied to the aristocracy when he was young like Gladio and Ignis were, so there should have been a reason to let him be close to Noctis even though he was a bad influence for the prince.
• Ignis was trained by someone from the Family Guard to protect Noctis since he was young. Cor is the head of the royal family guard, so he likely trained Ignis.
• The old guy which we don't know anything about yet resembles Gladio and in one of the recently revealed artworks, he appears to be sort of redesigned, and wields Gladio's weapon, they could be father and son.

I think all four of them are related.

 

[Ray Down]

Some tidbits from GI (credit to lunafreya at gamefaq)

-You can make branching decisions.

-The game have magic synthesis to create new spells.

-There will be a growth system where you can spend ability points on weapon skills, Noctis, the party, bonuses…

We getting Morrowind up in FFXV.

The branching decisions are probably like CC so just for side missions.

We also got a name for the dog I think,

Spoiler

Umbra

 

[Ashodin]

This game this GAME

Is going to be fucking amazing

 

[NoctisVsStar]

This game this GAME

Is going to be fucking amazing

 

[chozen]

For the longest time my buddies been telling me if this game gets review scores below a 10 it's shit.

Pretty annoying that they consider someone else' opinion higher than their own.

It's pretty clear this game is on a different caliber reguardless..

 

[QuiteWhittle]

I think that painting is Regis, Cid, Cor and someone else as seen in this artwork, Tabata said before they were a group of soldiers in the past fighting against Niflheim:

Like the old Noctis/Noctkid painting, it might be a past event which Regis holds dearly beloved. )

I would play a badass old dudes spin off with these guys standing in for the main cast.