StoppedInTracks
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Anyone else liked "The Future is Hope" ending the best?
It was really interesting and hell I'd love to play as Snow & Serah in FF13-3...
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FINAL FANTASY XIII-2 |OT| Change the Future
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firehawk12
Subete no aware
There's a guide on Gamefaqs that lists the "priorities" of the passives. Higher priority passives will bump off lower priority passives.
As for the +xx% bonuses, I believe that if you infuse two similar bonuses with different numbers, the higher number bonus will stay but you will get a yellow lock on that bonus (meaning it won't be dropped).
The Emperor
Member
I agree it was an excellent combo. I blame FFXIII's reception & partly FFXIII-2's storytelling for many of the genuinely great things it's done being simply overlooked or being seen with such a shroud of negativity that it would be hard to appreciate.
I agree.
Perfo
Thirteen flew over the cuckoo's nest
Caius sits there with Sephiroth as my favorite villain in the series. I like Noel, but not that much though
R_thanatos
Member
Caius sits there with Sephiroth as my favorite villain in the series. I like Noel, but not that much though
i like caius ..because unlike much of those ff antagonist , he actually got things done !!!
He is right there alongside kefka as my favorite FF Vilains.. Sephiroth is way below IMO..
Now i think his motivations are laughable ..but he did some crazy stuff "vilain-like" and that's something i don't see much from Final fantasy IMO.
The Emperor
Member
Caius has the worst motivations in the entire series.
Edit:
Someone made the FFXIII prelude in 8-bit music form...really charming.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NBeQ92ogyWo&feature=watch_response
Edit:
Someone made the FFXIII prelude in 8-bit music form...really charming.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NBeQ92ogyWo&feature=watch_response
StoppedInTracks
Member
Yeah you won't believe how many of my friends won't even consider FF13-2 cause they were pretty burned with FF13. I tell them this is better but no, it has s still that FF13 stigma.
I was impressed.
Caius was much more interesting in Barthandelus and is probably my favorite in general.
I initially hated the idea of having a new character be the protagonist in the sequel but Noel carried the game well. As did Serah.
The Emperor
Member
Lol I'm the only person on the planet who loved Barthandelus
he was so trolololol-ish and like The Emperor (from star wars...my fav villain)
he was so trolololol-ish and like The Emperor (from star wars...my fav villain)
You're not alone.
Barthandelus approached Aizen levels of trolling with his "At what point did you think that I wasn't using you" bullshit.
Liferebooted
Banned
I just did Academia 400AF, the story is finally starting to pick up.
R_thanatos
Member
isn't the city beautifull ?
StoppedInTracks
Member
IMO it is the best sci-fi city done in any game on any platform EVER. That includes Blade Runner, DX, DX: HR, Mass Effects etc.
For once it is HUGE. You can actually get lost in there which is not that common in RPGs (last time I got lost was in Athkatla in BG2). Secondly it is GORGEOUS. The polycount and draw distance is MASSIVE. Framerate takes a deep hit especially if you stand in front of the Academia building and look back at the whole city. The art in there is impeccable both during the night and during the day. Thirdly it is full of people with enjoyable NPC chatter. And by the way try throwing a Mog on the escalators... fun occures. Fourthly each part of the town feels and looks different. Grand Avenue is very glam, New Town is kind of "I want to live there" japanese place, Central Bridge is pure awe etc. The city feels very vertical with all the different levels you can get to. Lastly the city has coherent and very good architecture. There are some pretty nice and unique buildings scattered around it with actual geometry even in the background.
The only downside to Academia is utter lack of memorable music. Such a shame and lost opportunity. I still remember Archades theme.
The Emperor
Member
Nope, simply not possible.
If Sakaguchi was fired for The Spirits Within then surely Toriyama shouldn't be allowed to take such a big role on a mainline title again!
*not to say FFXIII/XIII-2 is anywhere near a disaster like The Spirit Within...but if we are looking at FF strength...FFXIII made the brand loose a lot....FFXIV is merely S-E's scapegoat*
Lady Bird
Matsuno's Goebbels
I asked that because Toriyama still seems to act like the "lead" of his team, especially when he announced the production of a future project.
R_thanatos
Member
I see him as the perfect kingdom hearts writer and i dont enjoy KH.
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The Emperor
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Oh he can be lead of the team...but that doesn't mean he'll work on a main FF.....he had his chance. And we don't know what "team" he's talking about
He also directed FFXII : Revenant Wings for example with a small team
We don't know what is encompassed in this word "team" which he used.
Supermanisdead
Member
Jihl was not a joke? Lol, this is one DLC that I can feel good about skipping.
We're giving away codes on the FINAL FANTASY XIII Facebook page. Help us celebrate 300,000 Likes
Next giveaway at 3:00 PM PT or thereabouts!
https://www.facebook.com/FinalFantasyXIII
I don't know who has it worse reading GAF, Bioware community manager, or SE community manager.
The Lighting Episode is being released in Japan in May. Apparently, the battle system is going to be different somehow than the main game.
http://andriasang.com/con079/ffxiii2_lightning_caius/
http://andriasang.com/con079/ffxiii2_lightning_caius/
Kind of funny the content everyone wants is being saved for last.
Just watch, it won't resolve anything.
May?! Pffft. I tried dragging this game out, but that's too long. All done!
May for Japan. Who knows when we'll get it in America. It may be July or August by the time we get it.
Yes. Toriyama is the head of S-E Japan's scenario team, and there is no reason to see why he won't continue to be. Kitase also speaks very highly of Toriyama's ability to manage a project as director, leading a team efficiently.
RedAssedApe
Banned
Welp. I guess that decides it. Game is going on the trade-in block. To be continued in FFXIII-3 for me.
Lumination
'enry 'ollins
Gah, every time I muster the will to play this, the thought of having an incomplete game deters me. =/ I really do not want to purchase the DLC as is, but the thought that MAYBE a complete pack will be released for cheap makes me want to wait before I go ahead and just play and beat the damn game.
Trent Strong
Banned
I"m nearly 20 hours in, and the combat, including all the bosses so far, is incredibly easy. I've never even used the buff and debuff roles at all. I remember the bosses in 13 being pretty hard. Is the combat this easy throughout the whole game?
The Emperor
Member
Bomb?
XIII-2 isn't a bomb
It will take a bomb for him to be tanaka-ed...when he delivers a bomb like FFXIV...something neither XIII or XIII-2 are even 1% close to being.
Perfo
Thirteen flew over the cuckoo's nest
From Square Enix Europe Blog:
New download content for FINAL FANTASY XIII-2 out now
A wealth of download content is hitting the stores today and tomorrow for FINAL FANTASY XIII-2. Ranging from previously pre-order only content to brand new weapons to pummel your foes with!
Fight In Style Pack
Xbox 360: 06/03/2012 for 640 MSP (download now) | PlayStation: 07/03/2012 for 4.99
Previously only available to those that pre-ordered, the "Fight In Style Pack" contains two outfits and a new Coliseum opponent, Omega. Like other opponents, if you are successful in defeating the almighty Omega you will then be able to summon it in battle.
Noel's Weapon: Catastrophe Blade
Xbox 360: 06/03/2012 for 80 MSP (download now) | PlayStation: 07/03/2012 for 0.75
As the name suggests, this blade can deal a devastating flurry of blows when used in the right hands. This weapon has the effect of increasing the player's ATB gauge recharge rate.
Noel's Weapon: Muramasa
Xbox 360: 06/03/2012 for 80 MSP (download now) | PlayStation: 07/03/2012 for 0.75
A weapon fabled to be powerful enough to strike down time's master. This weapon has the effect of increasing the player's chain bonuses.
Serah's Weapon: Seraphic Wing
Xbox 360: 06/03/2012 for 80 MSP (download now) | PlayStation: 07/03/2012 for 0.75
This unique and beautiful bow bestows an angel wing motif. This weapon has the effect of increasing the player's HP as it damages an enemy.
Serah's Weapon: Genji Bow
Xbox 360: 06/03/2012 for 80 MSP (download now) | PlayStation: 07/03/2012 for 0.75
This is the weapon symbolises honour and is wielded by those who come from a distinguished line of warriors. This weapon has the effect of increasing the player's ATB gauge recharge rate.
With plenty to choose from, what takes your fancy?
Dark Schala
Eloquent Princess
I've expressed my like for Noel a lot in this thread.
Er... As for villains, there aren't a lot of villains in FF that I like. Kefka's alright. Wake me up when they have a Manfroy-esque villain or a Luca Blight in a mainline FF.
The Emperor
Member
Is Tomorrow NPD day?
Looking forward to seeing XIII-2's performance.
Looking forward to seeing XIII-2's performance.
StoppedInTracks
Member
Some of the later bosses are harder, last fight is pretty damn hard too (SEN/SEN/SEN) is a must. But does it require SYN/SAB? I don't think so. Can be beaten while not 5-starred without any SYN/SAB help.
But the real, manly challenge comes post game. There are post game bosses harder than FF13 post game bosses.
Lady Bird
Matsuno's Goebbels
Talking more about his direction role than storytelling role only, but: Fan/ press reaction. Sales going downhill faster than normal. Developers having to admit they needed to improve on every aspect for the sequel to bring back fans, and still release a new product that barely tops 8/10. Excuses, lots of excuses, like bad project management before, low budget this time, etc, is probably what will keep Toriyama in his role for a few more years, or at least one more chance.
This will especially get worse if SE's more "secondary" teams for big FF games manage to keep making 9+/10 games, which will hype back the fans for an eventual disappointment for the Toriyama's FF to follow.
Less than 600K total is my guess.
Kagari has to marry him to make him go away. I don't think that's going to happen though.
/me hides
When considering the setup he's given and how he's written, I would be amazed if he didn't get things done.
The funny thing is that Famitsu actually covered this topic. Apparently Jihl has a 10% crystal drop rate. Unfortunately her PSICOM subordinates do not drop crystals. Meh. Jihl is a Saboteur who is balanced in both physical and magic.
R_thanatos
Member
He basicly manipulated everyone from start to finish.
Anyway i've decided to quit this nonsense know as "slot machines" and focus on chocobo races ... i'll probably gather a lot of pieces ( casino coins ) and waste them into that abyss ...
After getting owned by Yomi i decided to just finally take a proper sentinel monster i have 3 potential candidates for this job i guess i'll go for it with chaos weapons.
The chapter 5 caius paradox fights are a joke ... ( in a bad way )
Ah sexy. She sounds like she is going to be a PAIN to fight but a good well-rounded SAB would be welcome. Are there any legit pics of the fight yet?
"Manipulate" is a bit too strong of a word when he essentially
cannot lose. He lives? He destroys the timeline. He dies? Whoops, Etro gave him her heart, so he dies, chaos gets unleashed, destroys the time line, and yet still manages to live. At the very most, his "manipulation" is only that he waited slightly longer for Noel to get stronger so that he just doesn't inherit the heart.
R_thanatos
Member
I was referencing to him
- manipulating Alyssa in her dreams
- Forced Noel to kill him no matter what
- You want to save cocoon people by making an ark ? I'll throw cocoon at your ark to destroy everyone !
- Trapping both in the void so that noel won't inherit etro heart ( that's how i see it )
- Forced Noel to kill him no matter what
- You want to save cocoon people by making an ark ? I'll throw cocoon at your ark to destroy everyone !
- Trapping both in the void so that noel won't inherit etro heart ( that's how i see it )
BUT yeah the "can not lose attitude" is pretty much annoying otherwise ..i had to fight him so many times !!
Sorry duckroll, he's too old for me.
The Emperor
Member
If you do it as his wife you could demand him to leave the FF series....do it for the greater good Kagari
StoppedInTracks
Member
10% drop rate seems like a godsend next to 3% for Woodwraiths and Cactuaroni.