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[Zakalwe]

To be fair, your city has been destroyed and there's literally nothing you can do except slowly gain power.

It's the joyful demeanor that makes it seem weird. They could have easily prolonged the events to make it feel suitable.

 

[Fleet_of_Foot]

Wow just had my first blue-screen crash on PS4 in a long time.

 

[Shahadan]

"That's it! I've come up with a new recipeh!" is the new "What should I whip up today?" ;_;

I'll be hearing it in my head for weeks to come

 

[Cindi Mayweather]

Just got a totally optional scene by staying at a hotel with Prompto that really fleshed out his character. It was really touching and well performed.

Why is this shit hidden and optional? It's so good yet so obscure to find.

What hotel?

 

[Neofx]

Chapter 13 spoilers:

Spoiler

I'm starting to get pissed off, how long is this damn chapter? Currently I have to get the power on for the second time.

 

[SolVanderlyn]

When I played, there was just an open trail that led to his location and we followed/stalked him around a bit before actually going into his lair. Are you sure you're not trying to get in from the exit/shortcut? I don't remember monsters showing up and attacking me until I really made my way in. Hm.

I was trying to go in through the exit.

Me = dumb

 

[brinstar]

I really love how the game presents and details the friendship between the four. Snapshots, camping, traveling banter, even the auto car journies. I'm really invested in the group in a way I havn't been with FF characters since X.

I think they should have made the first part of the game in the open world completely free from the "main" story. Perhaps had the four visit another continent, hundreds of miles away, ditch the arranged marriage part and just have it as four friends traveling.

Perhaps have them become caught in a plot that somehow preludes to the attack without them knowing.

Then at a certain point have the attack on their home town happen and the story become more focused on that.

Right now I'm joyfully running around the world fetching, snapping, fishing, eating, battling... all while my home city is in ruins and my father's murdered corpse has barely grown cold.

It's a little off-putting.

Honestly where I am now at least I could do without the whole empire plot entirely. I would have rather the game just be about a road trip to the wedding, with vignettes and getting caught up in adventures along the way.

 

[Brandon F]

I didn't understand why Noct was acting like a total ass to his father at the beginning after watching Kingsglaive. How does he not treat this with high import? They just conceded their lands to the empire and basically lost a war. But he still acts like an ass to his father and doesn't take his political duties as seriously.

Also how did the party, especially Ignus not

Spoiler

recognize Ardyn on sight?

? The guy is chancellor to the Empire but no one knows who he is in a random seaport in a place that is formerly under Lucian rule. It makes no sense. On Kingsglaive, he's even on tv right next to the Emperor. But they don't recognize him? What the fuck.

Yea, lots of inconsistencies. I touched on the first Noctis meeting with his father a few pages ago. I hated that interaction and it made no logical sense given the current social climate(watching Kingsglaive). Immediately turned me right the fuck off of Noctis as a character and a protagonist worth giving any investment for.

Some have come out and defended his "hero's journey" as feeling genuine and heartfelt by the end of the game. I'd counter that it needs not be so illogically polarizing to reach that conclusion. He just comes across as not being at all cognizant to the state of the realm and the shit his father is going through amidst impending defeat. Kingsglaive made it clear that the entire realm is thinking we are all fucked, treaty or not. You'd think Noctis wouldn't brush the dour state of his future kingdom aside so brazenly. It just makes absolutely no sense even if he is the most spoiled piece of shit.

I suppose those that have not seen Kingsglaive wouldn't find the exchange at all problematic at that point.

 

[zkorejo]

I have been wondering. Is there any recipe or food item that will help you gain more AP or EXP for the limited time? I have not read/seen anything but I am assuming something must exist.

 

[Quonny]

I have been wondering. Is there any recipe or food item that will help you gain more AP or EXP for the limited time? I have not read/seen anything but I am assuming something must exist.

EXP, yes. At least one so far that gives +20%.

 

[GwyndolinCinder]

Chapter 13 spoilers:

Spoiler

I'm starting to get pissed off, how long is this damn chapter? Currently I have to get the power on for the second time.

fucking hours long.

 

[SolVanderlyn]

The

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ice cave

has been my favorite dungeon by far.

http://i.imgur.com/n6xV1pp.jpg

Also, I grew to love this Noctis outfit.

Bonus: Noctis being a goob

 

[brandonh83]

I have 5 hours in so far, and I've barely made any actual story progress. No way this is under a 40 hour game at least for me.

 

[zkorejo]

It is random from what I can tell. Sometimes it takes him a lot of days in-game and then one day when we wake up, Noctis gets a call from him to pick up the weapon.


He does that only the first time, I think.

I have not received any calls from that old piece of shit. There are 3 sidemissions telling me to wait, I think 3-4 chapters have passed but he wont call.

EXP, yes. At least one so far that gives +20%.

I knew it.. Can you please give me a name of the dish?

 

[NoctisVsStar]

Chapter 13 spoilers:

Spoiler

I'm starting to get pissed off, how long is this damn chapter? Currently I have to get the power on for the second time.

The salt that was pouring thru me in that chapter.. Heh it takes awhile

 

[supergiz]

Are we supposed to put spoiler tags when putting pictures of later dungeons and stuff? Just got a dungeon spoiled for me above

 

[Hellers]

Thank you!

That said, this is actually not the behemoth quest. It's the one right before it.

I'd really like to get a more firm grasp on the combat itself, rather than skirting by the skin of my teeth.

In my experience hunts are far harder for their level than story quests. The dead eye quest you have waiting at level 15 you shouldn't have any problems with.

Also try control layout B.

 

[robotzombie]

Okay I have a question regarding chapter 13:

Spoiler

I'm at the part where I just went up an elevator that had a room in the middle with like a throne in it. I hit the switch to make the elevator go before trying to go into the room. The room is now locked and after a big fight, I'm supposed to go forward (away from the elevator). I can tell there is a couple of items in there, but I can't get in. Did I miss my opportunity? Was it open before I made the elevator go up? Or am I gonna circle back here? Lastly, if I did miss it, what was in the room?

 

[Freeman76]

One of the best looking games is a bit much. Some parts definitely look amazing, but visually, the entire experience is very inconsistent.

I can be gazing in wonder at the beautiful landscapes and fluid character animations, but at the the next moment I can also be looking at completely emotionless facial expressions and low res textures from 2008.

You are wasting your time. Some of the people in this thread are so die hard they cannot see it realistically. Art wise the game is phenomenal, but saying it is one of the best looking games out there is downright bullshit. Its got awful textures, the backdrop is blurry as fuck, its poorly optimised. Of all the games I have for my PRO this looks worse by a country mile.


And I fucking love the game, its easily up there in top 5 this year. However just because i think its great it doesnt mean i cant accept it looks like someone spilt vaseline on the screen lol

 

[Dominator]

Am I overpowered for just beating Chapter 2?

 

[brandonh83]

I will say up front that as I predicted, I'm not really a fan of the world. It does its job, and I have yet to see everything, but the "fantasy based on reality" concept I think has sucked away some of the visual creativity of the series, and where they made a huge open world it's easier to just have bland looking things. This also happened with MGSV, though I'm into this a lot more than that.

Some parts of it look okay, and I think the dungeons will add more spice to it. Hopefully my opinion on that changes the more I play, but I don't really look forward to Final Fantasy to explore deserts and gas stations. Otherwise the game is really great so far.

 

[robotzombie]

Am I overpowered for just beating Chapter 2?

No, levels aren't a huge impact when determining power in this game. It is more about equipment, and then ascension grid stuff

 

[McBryBry]

What are some essential upgrades? About to spend my first and not sure what to go with.

 

[Cindi Mayweather]

Yea, lots of inconsistencies. I touched on the first Noctis meeting with his father a few pages ago. I hated that interaction and it made no logical sense given the current social climate(watching Kingsglaive). Immediately turned me right the fuck off of Noctis as a character and a protagonist worth giving any investment for.

Some have come out and defended his "hero's journey" as feeling genuine and heartfelt by the end of the game. I'd counter that it needs not be so illogically polarizing to reach that conclusion. He just comes across as not being at all cognizant to the state of the realm and the shit his father is going through amidst impending defeat. Kingsglaive made it clear that the entire realm is thinking we are all fucked, treaty or not. You'd think Noctis wouldn't brush the dour state of his future kingdom aside so brazenly. It just makes absolutely no sense even if he is the most spoiled piece of shit.

I suppose those that have not seen Kingsglaive wouldn't find the exchange at all problematic at that point.

I played XV first then about five hours in then watched Kingsglaive. I remember watching it and thinking "wow Noctis is a dick! And stupid too!" I'm thinking Noct is naive or something now because

Spoiler

he thought things would be ok when his father saw him off when he talked to Cor in the tomb.

Just comes off badly. This is why you shouldn't separate your media to tell one story.

 

[Zakalwe]

the rest of the world looks like an empty PS3 game.
/QUOTE]

Lol. Come on.

 

[SilverArrow20XX]

I like control layout A but I wish I could swap attack and dodge. I'm slowly getting used to it but I'm constantly reflexing to O when I need to dodge quickly or pressing square to attack.

 

[SoraanTribal]

Just got a totally optional scene by staying at a hotel with Prompto that really fleshed out his character. It was really touching and well performed.

Why is this shit hidden and optional? It's so good yet so obscure to find.

What hotel? Wonder if there is a list of optional scenes and his to find them.

 

[SolVanderlyn]

Are we supposed to put spoiler tags when putting pictures of later dungeons and stuff? Just got a dungeon spoiled for me above

It's one of the first dungeons in the game (the first if you discount the intro tomb with Cor). Regardless, I will spoiler tag it.

 

[SoraanTribal]

Am I overpowered for just beating Chapter 2?

I just started chapter 2 and I'm 18... Damn cactuar over leveled me early on.

 

[Zakalwe]

Are we supposed to put spoiler tags when putting pictures of later dungeons and stuff? Just got a dungeon spoiled for me above

If you're this sensitive them you should probably stay out of the thread while you play.

 

[Gbraga]

Just finished watching Kingsglaive and enjoyed it more than I thought I would, perfect timing because my the game just arrived from amazon, time to dive in (well after the 9gb patch). So hyped!

Watch Brotherhood while you wait for the patch!

You should also boot your game before the patch to install it, seems like it'll save you some time.

 

[The_Hitcher89]

Anyone else keeping a Notepad document of things to keep track of?

Mine looks like this right now

Dungeons-

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Inside Keycatrich Trench

Hunts-
Hammerhead 22*, 28*
Galdin Quay 17, 17, 20*, 28*
Longwhythe 18, 25*, 27*
Coernix Station 14, 25*

Cid-
Glass gemstone
Cactuar needle
Dynamo
Coeurl whiskers

Random-

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38 Bansdersnatch behind Hammerhead
52 Griffon north of Alstor Slough Parking

The road to Duscae is a right pain in the arse, have to park on it all the time but there isn't much access to get back on it. Absolutely loving the combat.

 

[ebil]

Chapter 13 spoilers:

Spoiler

I'm starting to get pissed off, how long is this damn chapter? Currently I have to get the power on for the second time.

Far too long. Good luck.

Okay I have a question regarding chapter 13:

Spoiler

I'm at the part where I just went up an elevator that had a room in the middle with like a throne in it. I hit the switch to make the elevator go before trying to go into the room. The room is now locked and after a big fight, I'm supposed to go forward (away from the elevator). I can tell there is a couple of items in there, but I can't get in. Did I miss my opportunity? Was it open before I made the elevator go up? Or am I gonna circle back here? Lastly, if I did miss it, what was in the room?

You didn't miss anything. I had the same reaction as you. Keep playing.

 

[antitrop]

One of the features I'm loving the most is Prompto's photographs, making a chronicle of my trip automatically.

Whoever thought of this idea is a genius. It ALWAYS cracks me up seeing Prompto taking selfies with that goofy smile of his.

Reminds me of the camera guy from EarthBound.

Fuzzy pickles

 

[NoctisVsStar]

Try holding attack against bandersnatch and tell me how it goes ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡° )
http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x542qmv_final-fantasy-xv-bandersnatch_videogames

I played XV first then about five hours in then watched Kingsglaive. I remember watching it and thinking "wow Noctis is a dick! And stupid too!" I'm thinking Noct is naive or something now because

Spoiler

he thought things would be ok when his father saw him off when he talked to Cor in the tomb.

Just comes off badly. This is why you shouldn't separate your media to tell one story.

I just found out about the prequel novel.. I mean wtf square.. In a perfect world that versus epic trilogy wouldve been special.

 

[Bladenic]

What hotel?

This needs answered.

I wish instead of Absorb they would've called it Draw when getting magic energy

 

[grimmiq]

Help..My Chocobo is a fucking moron..Summoned it and it spawns, and runs off instantly, if I rotate the camera it repeatedly spawns in and runs off as soon as I can see it. Ran back to town and summoned again and it stood still..Jumped on and it only runs in 1 direction, can't turn at all.

 

[Ishida]

I have 5 hours in so far, and I've barely made any actual story progress. No way this is under a 40 hour game at least for me.

I'm 15 hours in and I'm just about to reach Titan, so imagine that.

 

[The_Hitcher89]

Try holding attack against bandersnatch and tell me how it goes ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡° )
http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x542qmv_final-fantasy-xv-bandersnatch_videogames




I just found out about the prequel novel.. I mean wtf square.. In a perfect worls that versus epic trilogy wouldve been special.

What level are you?

My HP is only like 600 iirc at level 18

 

[SunDimension24]

Chapter 13 spoilers:

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I'm starting to get pissed off, how long is this damn chapter? Currently I have to get the power on for the second time.

I'm pretty sure it is the longest chapter ever...it just kept going on and on and on...it was so painful

 

[brandonh83]

I'm 15 hours in and I'm just about to reach Titan, so imagine that.

Do people just rush the fuck through games? I don't really get it.

 

[SafeinSound]

I'm really loving it so far. Only on chapter 2. But this world so far just is so...bland. Like it's just some drab boring landscape. Kind of bumming me out, but I'm still having a blast.

 

[Meowster]

I've really been ignoring Ascension leveling since like Chapter One.

What are some of the key things I should be getting first?

 

[GwyndolinCinder]

Do people just rush the fuck through games? I don't really get it.

Why do people act like everyone enjoys mmo sidequests and walking across empty terrain.

 

[bananafactory]

I will say up front that as I predicted, I'm not really a fan of the world. It does its job, and I have yet to see everything, but the "fantasy based on reality" concept I think has sucked away some of the visual creativity of the series, and where they made a huge open world it's easier to just have bland looking things. This also happened with MGSV, though I'm into this a lot more than that.

Some parts of it look okay, and I think the dungeons will add more spice to it. Hopefully my opinion on that changes the more I play, but I don't really look forward to Final Fantasy to explore deserts and gas stations. Otherwise the game is really great so far.

Yeah that's a good point, I couldn't put my finger on it but you nailed it. The game looks fine but it's missing the *charm* that I loved in places like Gold Saucer in FF7, Balamb Garden in FF8, or pretty much any of the big cities in FFX. They all had a fantastical and exciting feeling to them that's missing here, so far.

 

[Pai Pai Master]

Do people just rush the fuck through games? I don't really get it.

Goes both ways. Lots of people rush it, and lots of people take it slow. I tend to move at a snail's pace with these games...

 

[Ishida]

I'm really loving it so far. Only on chapter 2. But this world so far just is so...bland. Like it's just some drab boring landscape. Kind of bumming me out, but I'm still having a blast.

Wait until you get to Chapter 3 and suddenly your jaw will drop.

 

[NoctisVsStar]

What level are you?

My HP is only like 600 iirc at level 18

Im doing postgame stuff lvl 55

 

[Mcdohl]

I'm really loving it so far. Only on chapter 2. But this world so far just is so...bland. Like it's just some drab boring landscape. Kind of bumming me out, but I'm still having a blast.

Once the world opens up in Chapter 3 you get to see more interesting landscapes.

There's still a ton of empty space though.

 

[bananafactory]

Do people just rush the fuck through games? I don't really get it.

I'm 9 hours in and on Chapter 6 already.

I don't feel like I'm rushing, but I don't really ever do sidequests in games because I don't find them fun or compelling. I'm almost always chasing the story because it compels me.