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[DeSolos]

Hm, makes sense. So they could already be anticipating the attack, but it would only actually happen in the party, just like the 2011 trailer.



? What paranoia? Scenes change and get deleted during development, that's absolutely normal. It has nothing to do with Nomura leaving or anything like that.

I'm on #TeamTabata, the man who gets shit done.

Even though a lot has changed on the gameplay side, not much has changed in the story department since 2011. I would assume this is because the story was finished more or less in 2010 and FMVs have most likely been in production uninterrupted since then(especially since Nomura's idea in 2011 was that most cutscenes would be FMVs as opposed to ingame cutscenes).

Even if that is hard to believe, just watch the trailer with subs. Everything mentioned is consistent with everything we've seen so far story wise.

(Turn on Close Captions for English subs)
https://youtu.be/N6kNTfS4320

 

[NoctisVsStar]

Just rewatched thr 2013 e3 trailer...so good. 1 and a half day left...

Almost there.

 

[Gbraga]

I actually really kinda like that animation touch. You have three characters in the party each with some sort of formal training with their weapons (Pretty sure there's a gif of Ignis literally kicking his weapon into an enemy), and then you have Prompto earnestly trying to be helpful, though the animations show he's pretty obviously winging it on the battlefield, compared to say... Gladious, who casually walks around the battlefield with a hugeass sword.

It's the little touches like that that make them feel like actual... well, characters.

Yeah, that's great. It makes the entire game part of the narrative, instead of separating story time from game time, it's all part of the same experience. The in-game dialogue seems great in Duscae. I hope there's subtitles for the in-game dialogue too if the full game also features dual audio.

Even though a lot has changed on the gameplay side, not much has changed in the story department since 2011. I would assume this is because the story was finished more or less in 2010 and FMVs have most likely been in production uninterrupted since then(especially since Nomura's idea in 2011 was that most cutscenes would be FMVs as opposed to ingame cutscenes).

Even if that is hard to believe, just watch the trailer with subs. Everything mentioned is consistent with everything we've seen so far story wise.

(Turn on Close Captions for English subs)
https://youtu.be/N6kNTfS4320

Great idea, I'll rewatch every trailer. I don't think I did that this year yet.

 

[benzy]

Do you guys think we'll be able to re-download the demo if we upgrade to a new HDD in a few weeks? Or are we screwed if we use the code now and there's no way to transfer it to a new hard drive?

 

[Koozek]

I actually really kinda like that animation touch. You have three characters in the party each with some sort of formal training with their weapons (Pretty sure there's a gif of Ignis literally kicking his weapon into an enemy), and then you have Prompto earnestly trying to be helpful, though the animations show he's pretty obviously winging it on the battlefield, compared to say... Gladious, who casually walks around the battlefield with a hugeass sword.

It's the little touches like that that make them feel like actual... well, characters.

It definitely is a nice touch to show personality through animations, though it might still be a bit overdone at the moment for Prompto.
There's a funny one where he stands up after falling on his back and puts his hands on his back, stretching his body, like he's in pain
https://youtu.be/Z3Opn17l-lE?t=30m20s

 

[Dragonborn]

My guess is it will average out around 75-79.

Isn't Type 0 a good game though? I'd imagine as long as the remaster is good, it should do well

 

[orthodoxy1095]

I already expect a late 2016 JP release, early 2017 for NA. A lot of people are still expecting a 2015, early 2016 release though and I don't think SE wants to deflate hype by giving the idea that they'll take much longer. Of course, if they keep showing too much, it'll backfire.

Could the hype be sustained by that second possible tech demo they've mentioned giving out at a later date? 2017 is definitely too late. It needs to be late 2016 WW probably.

Isn't Type 0 a good game though? I'd imagine as long as the remaster is good, it should do well

They're still taking a PSP game, porting it to a home console (when it's still fundamentally in many ways a portable title in design) and charging a full $60. I think that will be divisive.

 

[Squire]

I have a feeling it might be very polarizing.

I think that's alright. You know what wasn't terribly polarizing reviews-wise? FFXIII.

Getting a bunch of 10s isn't going to make the series great again. They need to do something interesting. Type-0 seems like it is.

 

[Dead Prince]

Do you guys think we'll be able to re-download the demo if we upgrade to a new HDD in a few weeks? Or are we screwed if we use the code now and there's no way to transfer it to a new hard drive?

I'm sure it'll be fine. As long as its in your download list.

 

[NoctisVsStar]

Do you guys think we'll be able to re-download the demo if we upgrade to a new HDD in a few weeks? Or are we screwed if we use the code now and there's no way to transfer it to a new hard drive?

Good Q although i won't delete it, it will remain engraved on my HDD.

 

[Koozek]

Even though a lot has changed on the gameplay side, not much has changed in the story department since 2011. I would assume this is because the story was finished more or less in 2010 and FMVs have most likely been in production uninterrupted since then(especially since Nomura's idea in 2011 was that most cutscenes would be FMVs as opposed to ingame cutscenes).

Even if that is hard to believe, just watch the trailer with subs. Everything mentioned is consistent with everything we've seen so far story wise.

(Turn on Close Captions for English subs)
https://youtu.be/N6kNTfS4320

Sure it wasn't the other way around? Didn't he want to have more dynamic, playable cutscenes?
Here's an article about an interview with Nomura from 2012:
"Final Fantasy Versus XIII Has A 7:3 Ratio Of Real Time To Pre-Rendered Scenes".

EDIT: Oh wait, I mistook "pre-rendered" with CGI. I guess he meant in-engine, pre-rendered. I doubt those are going to be in FFXV much, though. They recently showed off how close to CG the real-time models look, so I don't think they'll bother with having to make several models for different quality levels of cutscenes again. More work for not that much of a trade-off visually.

 

[threelights]

Isn't Type 0 a good game though? I'd imagine as long as the remaster is good, it should do well

Type-0 is great, but no matter how much you polish those visuals, it's still a PSP game, with the limitations of the platform.

I can see it being polarizing, but I don't think it'll vary too much, at least not compared to some recent games (like Codename Steam).

 

[Skilletor]

Reviews tommorow for type 0. Wondering how it will score.

I'd guess 7 and 8/10 scores on the whole.

 

[Kagari]

I think that's alright. You know what wasn't terribly polarizing reviews-wise? FFXIII.

Getting a bunch of 10s isn't going to make the series great again. They need to do something interesting. Type-0 seems like it is.

XIII got a lot of free passes from outlets because "FF" at the time.

 

[benzy]

I'm sure it'll be fine. As long as its in your download list.

Hoping so.

 

[wmlk]

XIII got a lot of free passes from outlets because "FF" at the time.

It also looked very good. Type-0 looks rough and people will dock points for that.

 

[Koozek]

XIII got a lot of free passes from outlets because "FF" at the time.

Yup, they were still coming off the back of their name and prestige. This time FF has to prove itself all over again.

 

[orthodoxy1095]

Type-0 is great, but no matter how much you polish those visuals, it's still a PSP game, with the limitations of the platform.

I can see it being polarizing, but I don't think it'll vary too much, at least not compared to some recent games (like Codename Steam).

Totally didn't realize the Codename Steam reviews were so all over the place. Jeeeeez.

 

[DirgeExtinction]

Haha, Wan & Sun addressed exactly this point during the PAX presentation:
https://youtu.be/Z3Opn17l-lE?t=30m20s

Basically Prompto's really trying to do his best helping the others but he's just clumsy in general and not as skilled and experienced as them.

They said because he's the one member of the group with zero training but he's trying really hard to help and contribute. From everything we know so far, it makes a lot of sense for his character and I think it's awesome to add that personal touch that if not builds his character, exemplifies it in interesting ways as opposed to just through cinematic dialogue.

I actually really kinda like that animation touch. You have three characters in the party each with some sort of formal training with their weapons (Pretty sure there's a gif of Ignis literally kicking his weapon into an enemy), and then you have Prompto earnestly trying to be helpful, though the animations show he's pretty obviously winging it on the battlefield, compared to say... Gladious, who casually walks around the battlefield with a hugeass sword.

It's the little touches like that that make them feel like actual... well, characters.

Ah, that makes sense.

For the record, I do enjoy Prompto's battlefield animations. It adds a certain charm to the character.

 

[Seven Force]

It definitely is a nice touch to show personality through animations, though it might still be a bit overdone at the moment for Prompto.
There's a funny one where he stands up after falling on his back and puts his hands on his back, stretching his body, like he's in pain
https://youtu.be/Z3Opn17l-lE?t=30m20s

Yeah, it's a little overdone, but endearingly so, I'd say. It'd be neat if the farther you get into the game, the more confident and focused his animations become to reflect whatever growth/development that occurs with him. Breath of Fire 3 is an example of a game that employs something similar in regards to character animation to great effect.

 

[Icyflamez96]

It definitely is a nice touch to show personality through animations, though it might still be a bit overdone at the moment for Prompto.
There's a funny one where he stands up after falling on his back and puts his hands on his back, stretching his body, like he's in pain
https://youtu.be/Z3Opn17l-lE?t=30m20s

Wait, what's this video? I thought I was keeping up with everything decently well lately, but I don't remember this video being posted or discussion being had on it. Is it worth watching? Do they give some interesting tidbits?

 

[Hibiki Kurosawa]

omg it's so close to Type-0 and XV demo time! I've been just playing a bunch of miscellaneous games here and there in the mean time because I don't know what I actually want to dedicate my time to other than Type-0/XV right now.

 

[Gbraga]

Ok, just watched all the trailers again.

hggggggnnnnnnnnnnnn

I need thiiiiiiisssssssssssssasdghdsgjgkytdtithkfj

Gladio my husbando

 

[Jigolo]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b6At_bb1PNU

so hype

EDIT: I'm guessing the flying around buildings and kicking ass is going to be done in slo-mo in the actual game otherwise it's much too fast for us.

 

[Koozek]

Wait, what's this video? I thought I was keeping up with everything decently well lately, but I don't remember this video being posted or discussion being had on it. Is it worth watching? Do they give some interesting tidbits?

Haha, funny thing is, I noticed that day that nobody really talked about this because it got overshadowed by the demo's embargo breaking and all the press previews coming in a week ago. Wanted to post it but was busy with the previews, too^^
Wan & Sun explain a few things about their respective work in general (Wan = culture, Sun = buddy-AI) and they show off the Wiz Chocobo Post and battle tutorial with Gladio. You could skip over a few parts and listen to some. It's nothing too important if you don't have 30min to spare, right now.

 

[orthodoxy1095]

Does anyone have experience with picking up preorders early from UPS. Will they care?

 

[Reveirg]

omg it's so close to Type-0 and XV demo time! I've been just playing a bunch of miscellaneous games here and there in the mean time because I don't know what I actually want to dedicate my time to other than Type-0/XV right now.

Hahaha, I've been struggling with the same thing for a few days now.

I normally have no shortage of exciting RPGs to go through in my backlog, but right now everything feels boring because I just want to play Type-0/FFXV.

I'm settling with Golden Sun and Professor Layton: The Last Specter for now, but I'm just not getting into it.

 

[i-Lo]

The polyon and shader details of models is truly mind bending for Ep Duscae. Here's a snap during the creation of the following GIF:

still:

GIF:

 

[Zolbrod]

I'd guess 7 and 8/10 scores on the whole.

Yep, I'm expecting a Metacritic average of a little over 70 or so.

 

[NoctisVsStar]

Ok, just watched all the trailers again.

hggggggnnnnnnnnnnnn

I need thiiiiiiisssssssssssssasdghdsgjgkytdtithkfj

Gladio my husbando

So far I think the following characters will die

Spoiler

Regis & Gladio

I have someone from the party is going to bite the dust.

 

[Gbraga]

So far I think the following characters will die

Spoiler

Regis & Gladio

I have someone from the party is going to bite the dust.

Spoiler

Then Cor joins the party to avenge the death of his lover, Regis TT_TT

The doujins will be so good

 

[Mifec]

Ok, just watched all the trailers again.

hggggggnnnnnnnnnnnn

I need thiiiiiiisssssssssssssasdghdsgjgkytdtithkfj

Gladio my husbando

A wise choice. Cor looks nice too.

 

[NoctisVsStar]

Spoiler

Then Cor joins the party to avenge the death of his lover, Regis TT_TT

The doujins will be so good

Man tears will be shed if it's saving Nocto in the process.

 

[On Demand]

There is still going to FMV's in the game right? I don't care how good in game models are. I love Square's FMV's in FF.

 

[firebranded]

The polyon and shader details of models is truly mind bending for Ep Duscae. Here's a snap during the creation of the following GIF:

Shit is ordered lol, they always have done such a fantastic job with the small touches. The fact that this comes with Type-0 is a bonus to me, sorry for the haters on T-0.

 

[firebranded]

XIII got a lot of free passes from outlets because "FF" at the time.

I still say the majority didn't play it all the way though, I meant I can enjoy it looking back at some aspects but that was a different beast IMO. No towns, etc.

Edit: Crap, thought someone replied lol. I pulled a Prompto.

 

[Persona5me]

What is up with SE action rpgs and terrible camera? You'd think they learn from the Kingdom Hearts days but I guess not.

 

[Hibiki Kurosawa]

Hahaha, I've been struggling with the same thing for a few days now.

I normally have no shortage of exciting RPGs to go through in my backlog, but right now everything feels boring because I just want to play Type-0/FFXV.

I'm settling with Golden Sun and Professor Layton: The Last Specter for now, but I'm just not getting into it.

lol yeah, I've been jumbling between Resonance of Fate (GOAT quality stuff if you ask me), Gravity Rush and Kingdom Hearts HD and I love them all, but dammit, gimme Type-0!

 

[MultiJhonny]

lol yeah, I've been jumbling between Resonance of Fate (GOAT quality stuff if you ask me), Gravity Rush and Kingdom Hearts HD and I love them all, but dammit, gimme Type-0!

I've just been getting drunk in preparation..

 

[theofficefan99]

I think it's safe to say Type-0 will get a Metacritic average in the 80's. I doubt it'll hit the 70's. It's a great game.

There is still going to FMV's in the game right? I don't care how good in game models are. I love Square's FMV's in FF.

Of course. Every story-related trailer has included FMV's so there's nothing for you to worry about. XV will indeed include FMV goodness.

 

[i-Lo]

Shit is ordered lol, they always have done such a fantastic job with the small touches. The fact that this comes with Type-0 is a bonus to me, sorry for the haters on T-0.

And undoubtedly also possesses one of finest DoF systems (same for Type 0):

 

[ULTROS!]

Getting Type-0 and the demo 24hrs from now~

 

[sensui-tomo]

Getting Type-0 and the demo 24hrs from now~

The waiting hurts, been looking forward to these both for a loooong time.

 

[MissDeviling]

And undoubtedly also possesses one of finest DoF systems (same for Type 0):

I kinda wish the DoF was on at all times, not just battles. Or maybe a a lighter version of it. It feels so much more real to me since I don't have perfect vision.

 

[Desi]

Prompto has the best outfit to be honest. Those boots.

 

[dragonzdogma]

HI guys,
just bought a ps4 for this demo,

If I pre-order tomorrow at game stop
can I still get the demo, or actually can I still pre-oder the game tomorrow since type-0 comes out on march 17th?

 

[Kagari]

HI guys,
just bought a ps4 for this demo,

If I pre-order tomorrow at game stop
can I still get the demo, or actually can I still pre-oder the game tomorrow since type-0 comes out on march 17th?

Yes.

 

[Dead Prince]

I think it's safe to say Type-0 will get a Metacritic average in the 80's. I doubt it'll hit the 70's. It's a great game.



Of course. Every story-related trailer has included FMV's so there's nothing for you to worry about. XV will indeed include FMV goodness.

Reviewers will compare it to elder scroll and cod. Bet on it.

 

[NoctisVsStar]

HI guys,
just bought a ps4 for this demo,

If I pre-order tomorrow at game stop
can I still get the demo, or actually can I still pre-oder the game tomorrow since type-0 comes out on march 17th?

First of all yes!

And You ain't alone I bought a ps4 for the FFXV demo! Extremely hyped man.

 

[Hibiki Kurosawa]

I think it's safe to say Type-0 will get a Metacritic average in the 80's. I doubt it'll hit the 70's. It's a great game.



Of course. Every story-related trailer has included FMV's so there's nothing for you to worry about. XV will indeed include FMV goodness.

I could see it hit the 78-82 range, but I haven't read any impressions on it from the press so it's a blind guess. I just feel the game has what it takes to get an average like that from the Western press.