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Final Fantasy XV |OT| There and back again.
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professa_k
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lol just like the old FF's where you can explore then can encounter something that your party cannot handle.
or ffxii's "noob killing" dinosaur right in the first area, if anyone remembers that.
While I find things like this disappointing, I'm really enjoying the narrative so far.
What point are you at? I'm early c5. Did you have these issues from the beginning of the game to where I am, or did they develop later?
I ask because I'm curious how my opinion will change as I progress. Perhaps you and I have different tastes, or perhaps I'll begin to feel the flaws more later in the game.
NoctisVsStar
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Whoever designed costlemark tower needs to be fired.
I'm on chapter 13 and have had issues with the narrative direction of the overall plot since the beginning.
I'm having a blast but this is so disappointing because the world lore and plot seem like they are so good but some of these events just give you a solid case of blue balls with wanting more. I know the obvious answer is they probably just ran out of time but they need to find a healthy balance in the future and put in some of XIII's cinematic approach.
That being said.. I'm greatly enjoying the freedom that the story gives you. Gameplay is so solid for me.
Damerman
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what i would advise is to spar with gladio and ignis. really get a feel for noctis's animtions.
Ok, cool. I'm hopeful that I'll continue to enjoy it as I progress then. It seems we have different tastes here.
I'm sorry you're not enjoying it as much as I am.
Nah, theres a reason we're all making fun of it. This plot is thinly connected and it's full of contrivances and warps around as it needs.
It's nonsensical- he has no reason to help them and take their
car__
Then we hunt after something becaude we're offhad told to. It feels like they ahd these ideas and were awful at connecting them?
Seven Force
Banned
Fuck it, going to go farm for the item I need to get Ultima Weapon, even though I'm only on Chapter 4 or so. Engine Blade III is already pretty damn great on it's own, especially if you equip the Kings weapons for the stat boosts.
Going back won't be an issue, so to speak.
Going back won't be an issue, so to speak.
Are you just doing sidequests to level up, orrr
Thanks, guys. I have always loved fishing in games when done right, so it's good to hear that it can be a fun thing to do on the side. One more thing to look forward to.
Killer Queen
Banned
How do I intentionally perform a link strike?
Dangansona
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NoctisVsStar
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Backside attacks on enemies and depending if one of the bros are nearby, it happens naturally you can't trigger it. Although, there's a friendship charm that increases such odds.
He didn't
take their car, the empire did. He was acting under his own agend separately.
This much is very clear, not only does an early cutscene show him telling the emperor that there are benefits to keeping Noctis alive, but the previous few quests show him offering the group help that seemingly opposes the intent of the rest of the empire (the attacking troops).
This much is very clear, not only does an early cutscene show him telling the emperor that there are benefits to keeping Noctis alive, but the previous few quests show him offering the group help that seemingly opposes the intent of the rest of the empire (the attacking troops).
It's not nonsensical at all, this part at least.
Can you give me tips for how you managed this?
Kenzodielocke
Banned
How does the game decide when to analyse an enemy and when not ?
edgefusion
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How do I use Techs above level 1? I've unlocked a few with the ascension tree but it seems only the level 1 set are available in combat?
Hispanic! At the Disco
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Its uhh very short. Don't worry about it.
saveweyard
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You have to equip them in the gear screen.
edgefusion
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Thanks! I feel like a dope now.
It happens if you pull off a successful counter and a team meter is close enough.
The charm allows links to activate at greater distance.
saveweyard
Banned
No, it's a strange place to hide them. They're not gear at all, nor tied to any piece of gear.
Err if he has the power to
take Noct alive in the airship of the sworn enemy and drop him off, he can leave the car.
Wait, this doesn't fix the initial issue everyone has with it-- the
car being taken by the empire
professa_k
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yah i had horror stories with that dungeon.
1st time through i got trolled by the button on the floor, sending me to the exit after completing 2 "elevators" . then completed the dungeon, found a hunt going back there again.. . all elevators were active (i guess you were supposed to do them in a certain order) since the first time they were only active one at a time. then was realizing i was endlessly fighting 3 red giants and 2 snake monsters.
after 7 cycles of doing that, i noticed something was wrong, and found out that button "resets" the elevators so they are only active one at a time. then i was able to get thru, there are multiple paths and this time i paid attention to where on the map to go cuz i know i will come back here for the locked door, the path to the boss has a "[" or "c" shape
finally got that hunt done after being so lost, had over 150k of xp, since i was killing cycles of red giants.. . cashed that in at the quay, so being so lost wasn't all bad lol
after 7 cycles of doing that, i noticed something was wrong, and found out that button "resets" the elevators so they are only active one at a time. then i was able to get thru, there are multiple paths and this time i paid attention to where on the map to go cuz i know i will come back here for the locked door, the path to the boss has a "[" or "c" shape
finally got that hunt done after being so lost, had over 150k of xp, since i was killing cycles of red giants.. . cashed that in at the quay, so being so lost wasn't all bad lol
While you're locked on, Iggy will sometimes decide to scan using his ability. I think it's random but I might be wrong.
In wait mode you can trigger it yourself.
If it's true that you can't activate it manually in active battle mode then it's definitely an oversight in the design. They really should add it in.
Ala1995ginobiko
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I'm in chapter 5 and really loving the game. So curious to know about what happens in chapters
and
, as they are discussed a lot it seems. Hope to reach them soon and not be spoiled!
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orthodoxy1095
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LMAO this
thing at the end of CH 5. This emotional moment is so unearned and unmoving.
And then the story is moved along by
Are you kidding me.
Jared
And then the story is moved along by
a text-box on a loading screen?
I could overlook it towards the beginning, but it's just getting more and more apparent.
saveweyard
Banned
Better than XCX but worse than OG Xenoblade
Remember to eat and drink.
The soundtrack is probably the strongest individual aspect of FFXV. It is an instant classic.
Son Of Sparda
Member
I don't think so. It was the same for me. At least
her
Ok cool cause that shit was fucking jarring while watching it lol. I'll just get through it then.
It's so unfair that we have to wait until December 21st for the soundtrack of the year. 😭
Man it was great-- I was talking about it with a gaffer and he just lost it, he dazed off for 10s midcutscene and missed the entire reason they're sad.
They don't set this up at all and the emotional value isn't earned at all.
orthodoxy1095
Banned
It's funny, since I've spent every moment I could listening to XI's soundtrack, I've missed most of the OST that people are talking up.
I don't know why you're having trouble here:
To me this is very easy to understand and not a moment in the story that fails to convey what's happening clearly, especially as it's been set up since the start that
The group defeat Titan while the empire close in to use the opportunity to capture them.
Titan leaves after being defeated and the surrounding area begins to collapse. The group are stuck between this and the empire forces.
The chancellor swoops in and offers them an escape, acting seemingly on his own agenda and in opposition to the current object of the empire troops.
They quickly escape, but don't have time to take the car.
The empire find the car and impound it.
Titan leaves after being defeated and the surrounding area begins to collapse. The group are stuck between this and the empire forces.
The chancellor swoops in and offers them an escape, acting seemingly on his own agenda and in opposition to the current object of the empire troops.
They quickly escape, but don't have time to take the car.
The empire find the car and impound it.
To me this is very easy to understand and not a moment in the story that fails to convey what's happening clearly, especially as it's been set up since the start that
the chancellor has either his own agenda (his constant aiding of the group) or the empire is baiting some kind of trap (the chancellor's insistence to the emperor that Noctis has more value alive)..
XANDER CAGE
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I also love that the empire/Ardyn very politely seems to drop them off at the chocobo ranch, so they can do their dumb scouting mission to find the car, then lets them go AGAIN after they blow up their base to get the car back
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