Final Fantasy XV |OT| There and back again.

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Chapter 5, that Chocobo side quest is really paying off now. Also, the story bits have piqued my interest so I might decide to finish the story first and then do the rest of side/optional stuff. (I'm kinda scared that I might become too OP for story stuff if I do more side quests. Almost level 30 at chapter 5)
 
Dominator said:
I did this bounty hunt around level 20, and it was still rough. I got knocked down to 0 health and had to use an elixir twice. Go back to the starting areas, do bounties you haven't finished yet and do side-quests. Some side-quests are so basic and they net a crazy good amount of XP.
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Also, it's a good tip to know that Hunt mobs have MUCH Higher stats than their normal counterparts. I got my butt kicked by those level 12 mobs even though I was lvl 20 too. My advice is to equip vitality accessories and camp out to get Attack and HP boosts from Ignis' cooking before taking any 2 star hunt and up.
 
Just got my chocobo. The quest to get them is the most epic shit ever. Damn feels like I really earned it. Question in retrospect though.
It kept telling me to target the barrels with fire spell. Everytime I locked on I targeted the Behemoth instead. How the heck was I supposed to target the barrels?
 
Chapter 5 ending spoilers:
Jared?

Jared?!?!?

JAAAAAAAAARRREEEEEEEEEEEEEDDDDDD

This will NOT stand. NO. They have gone TOO far this time.
 
supergiz said:
Just got my chocobo. The quest to get them is the most epic shit ever. Damn feels like I really earned it. Question in retrospect though.
It kept telling me to target the barrels with fire spell. Everytime I locked on I targeted the Behemoth instead. How the heck was I supposed to target the barrels?
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I couldn't hit the damn barrels either, at least not while he was near them.
Still beat him way too quickly though, I really enjoyed the buildup to that battle.
 
If you guys are looking for To Zanarkand in the CD player, look for Movement in Green -Arrange- from Dissidia Final Fantasy
 
LotusHD said:
Ignis' technique Regroup for starters. The exploration grid has stuff that give you AP for camping and long drives are another option. Blink is also essential, as is Airstride and Airslip. I'm not that far in, but those stood out to me.
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Thanks for the reply. I chose the camping one, and about one in each section so far, but I'll pay close attention to these.
 
Just got my physical copy. Is it worth waiting for patches before playing ? I dunno what version physical comes with. It'll take me a few hours to download the patch.
 
I'm in Duscae, chapter 3.
Wow wow from Episode Duscae on PS4 to the same region on PS4 Pro the difference is staggering. They did a great work in upgrading this.
So far I'm really enjoying it, I'm doing the Chocobos missions first, then Lestallum =)
 
God. I love this game.

The two "Tour" sidequests with Prompto have been some of my favorite moments so far. The one in Duscae by the slough was amazing.
 
How do you fight the fians? Feel like I've gone through most of my weapons but nothing is working too well. Definitely overlooking something

edit: nvm got it
 
Chase17 said:
How do you fight the fians? Feel like I've gone through most of my weapons but nothing is working too well. Definitely overlooking something

edit: nvm got it
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I used the axe and had no problem at all with them, they went down in 3 swings of it.
EDIT: Sneaky quick edit sir.
 
I actually got the game early and haven't been able to get back to it (since I got sick which ruined the point of getting the game early, but whatever) and I got to the part where
the car is being fixed and i am going back to the shop to pick it up now
, so super early in the game. I heard that the second part of the crown update was deployed on release date and was wondering if I need to restart the game for any major changes or if I can simply continue on? I watched brotherhood and kingsglaive so I understand the backstory and all and have done a couple of side quests and leveling so far. Thanks!
 
Is it possible to completely miss some of the "Tours" after you camp somewhere? My roommate said he had a scene with Gladio camping at the beach. I didn't camp there, but if I go back now (I made it to Chapter 3), will I still get that scene?
 
So I just got chocobos (yay, really happy about that - love riding them!), but I do have one concern. If I focus on primarily using chocobos to ride around, will I miss out on some dialogue that the characters would have otherwise had in the car? Or do they have it while riding chocobos too? I really don't want to miss character interactions, but chocobos are SOOO much better than the car.
 
brandonh83 said:
It's a fantastic scene. I'm gonna have problems with this game when all is said and done, but I really feel as though they've did an admirable job at trying to make this one and the series itself more relevant to the modern age. I can't say that I'd want another one with more "earthly" environments like this but that's a personal taste.

Thing is, if you say redid the opening areas of FFVIII, the plains outside Balamb Garden, the seaside town... it wouldn't be too much different. But then VIII had crazy shit like Esthar, Lunatic Pandora, the castle, etc. I just wish this game were a little more batshit with its art direction but that's my only quibble.
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I'm ashamed to admit I've never properly played 8, but I've been under the impression the two are pretty much identical environment wise, as in, pretty much always grounded, interesting. I'm definitely not familiar with those areas by name though.

But for me at least, there has still been a nice enough touch of more fantastical environments in XV. The Disc in Duscae still has that look, I really love how it blends together there. Heck, 7 I've played plenty off, and while that game does have way more fantastical elements XV's environments are still giving me those vibes. Again, not as familiar with 8 as I should be, but to me at least it feels like a throwback to those PSX games. We really haven't had a Final Fantasy that focused on those realistic touches since then have we? It's rather nostalgic to me.

But yeah, it's a matter of preference, personally I actually prefer the "retro" style the first few FFs and IX had. But really I just want them to keep changing things up, I do love most of the others directions. I'm okay with whatever.

That said I hope to be wrong here but I don't think they'll go full on fantastical again anytime soon... I really think this is more appealing to most so I'm worried I won't be seeing the whole changing things up thing to the extend I want nowadays :s
 
Voidwolf said:
Anyone know where I can get a glass gemstone for a weapon upgrade?
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I found one in Lestallum. Hard to explain where it is exactly, but I think it was near the entrance and under a blue sign (I think it says Newfields) and near some garbage.
 
ivanthebearable said:
This game looks best in the wet/misty areas I've noticed. It just looks so very nice. Can almost feel the mist and rain on my face haha
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Yep, the atmospheric effects are crazy. I'm not even saying they're the most technically impressive in a game, but for an open world game it just looks so awesome.
 
SoraanTribal said:
So I just got chocobos (yay, really happy about that - love riding them!), but I do have one concern. If I focus on primarily using chocobos to ride around, will I miss out on some dialogue that the characters would have otherwise had in the car? Or do they have it while riding chocobos too? I really don't want to miss character interactions, but chocobos are SOOO much better than the car.
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I don't see everyone's gripe with the car. I'm enjoying the heck out of it... its not grand theft auto, but the way they designed it makes a lot of sense and goes a long way to give it that "roadtrip" feel.
 
Playing on a reg PS4 and got to the beach area looking for a boat only a hour in. The water looks really bright blue and keeps blinking off and on. wtf?
 
Took today off and played for 9.5 hours straight. Not a perfect game by any stretch of the imagination but holy shit it is a great game. Best FF for a long while and one of the best games this year. There have been several moments where I have just been blown away and that intro. Dear god that intro is so fucking good. Love.
 
SoraanTribal said:
So I just got chocobos (yay, really happy about that - love riding them!), but I do have one concern. If I focus on primarily using chocobos to ride around, will I miss out on some dialogue that the characters would have otherwise had in the car? Or do they have it while riding chocobos too? I really don't want to miss character interactions, but chocobos are SOOO much better than the car.
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The way I do it, I mostly use chocobos when I'm doing side content but do make sure I use the car during story missions, yeah. I've had story dialogue pop up during chocobo riding mind you, but I am under the impression you'll miss out on a fair amount of dialogue if you skip on using the car altogether. Some of it sounds rather car specific. Usually they've got something new to say in the car whenever you progress a story quest that's open.

Feels like a good enough balance to me. Since you can call chocobos I'm still using them whenever I step out of the car, so it feels like I can use them enough

But I like the car. Sitting back and listening to Final Fantasy music while taking in the sights is pretty awesome to me, I'm glad I don't really have to drive it
 
Chapter 13:
Laughed out loud when they revealed Prompto's origin out of literally no where. Where the fuck was the build up?
 
Damerman said:
I don't see everyone's gripe with the car. I'm enjoying the heck out of it... its not grand theft auto, but the way they designed it makes a lot of sense and goes a long way to give it that "roadtrip" feel.
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I don't hate the car really, but just prefer riding chocobos. Sprinting, jumping, and really, it's much faster to ride a chocobo because the car can't go off-road. And I hate how it feels so slow getting out of the car and then back in if I want to stop and grab a "chest" off the road.

Scarl said:
The way I do it, I mostly use chocobos when I'm doing side content but do make sure I use the car during story missions, yeah. I've had story dialogue pop up during chocobo riding mind you, but I am under the impression you'll miss out on a fair amount of dialogue if you skip on using the car altogether. Some of it sounds rather car specific. Usually they've got something new to say in the car whenever you progress a story quest that's open.

Feels like a good enough balance to me. Since you can call chocobos I'm still using them whenever I step out of the car, so it feels like I can use them enough

But I like the car. Sitting back and listening to Final Fantasy music while taking in the sights is pretty awesome to me, I'm glad I don't really have to drive it
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Cool, that's not a bad idea. Chocobo for sidequests, car for main story. :)
 
Lol super light maybe not even spoilers but
Iris saying it's all women that work in Lestallum....I walk around and see mostly dudes working. She don't know shit.
 
Whats the consensus on English vs Japaneses voices? a couple hours in with the english voices and i think the acting is fine, but some scenes it become pretty obvious that the body language was intended for the japanese voices.
 
SunhiLegend said:
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Holy shit!
 
pablito said:
Lol super light maybe not even spoilers but
Iris saying it's all women that work in Lestallum....I walk around and see mostly dudes working. She don't know shit.
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They
work at the Power Plant but I guess they get off at night
because it gets so crowded in the market around that time.
 
Griss said:
Have the courage of your convictions and say the game is bad. It's not that "it's not for you", it's that it's a bad game in almost every way that matters for an RPG. You're just seeing it for what it really is, imo.

I've had the exact same experience as you, I'm now at chapter 6 and it hasn't improved. However having followed the development of this game for 10 years and having paid 70 fucking euros I am damn well going to see then ending myself, that's for sure.
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Lol maybe he is just respecting that a ton of people in this thread are enjoying the game and even if he personally thinks it is a bad game he isn't trying to "have the courage of his convictions" and shit on everyone else's time? But no, he must have courage here on neogaf to say what is right.
 
105.Will said:
Whats the consensus on English vs Japaneses voices? a couple hours in with the english voices and i think the acting is fine, but some scenes it become pretty obvious that the body language was intended for the japanese voices.
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I'm fine with the English voices. It's not like anime where all I have to do is just watch the screen. I felt like I might accidentally miss out on small banter and such if I don't give my full attention to the screen, so it was an easy choice for me. I won't lie though, while I'm fine with the main cast's voices, some of the NPC voices feel unnatural at times.
 
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