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[Perfo]

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It's only a problem if you don't do quests.
I played on normal mode and didn't have problems, but like I said I did most quests I came across and abused Chronostasis, I abused it too much, probably, since I had time to spare at the end.
Normal enemies on normal mode don't give out much EP/GP but the bigger ones like the Zaltys enemies you find in some spots give at least 1 EP/GP each, so killing those are a really good way to get more EP/GP, assuming you can defeat them anyway, since those are really tough at first.

So the trick is to farm enemies and quests so that you can save more EP/GP to extend time in a later moment. Considering I plan to platinum the game completing all the quests was already part of the plan to begin with.

You can only level through quest completion, which means if you get stuck you can't exactly grind out levels or anything. I think in general the battle difficulty is also increased compared to the previous games. Probably because there is only one player character, but yeah.

Final Fantasy XIII was quite difficult, hopefully I don't get stuck at every new boss lol ~

thx

 

[Caayn]

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That's somewhat disappointing after playing the demo. Sure the time pressure isn't going to be high, but if there's a timer anywhere in the game I automatically start to rush things no matter how much time I've got. And I don't really like the sound of the new level system. I already didn't really liked the FFXIII(-2) systems.
Still thanks for the tips.

 

[Timu]

Oh and dem screens, game looks good to me:

 

[Jolkien]

Looking forward to trying it. Now if only Sony updated the PSN at a reasonable hour and not totally random

 

[RPGCrazied]

Eh. Screw it. I'll probably regret it later. I guess I will day 1 it now. Give me something to play while I wait on my ToS Chronicles CE.

 

[SilverArrow20XX]

How's the NG+ work? Do you keep all of your upgrages and stuff? What carries over?

 

[JetBlackPanda]

So I played about half of FFXIII before giving up. I thought it was ok I didn't hate it. This game is completely different? Do I need to know the story up to this point?

 

[Perfo]

So I played about half of FFXIII before giving up. I thought it was ok I didn't hate it. This game is completely different? Do I need to know the story up to this point?

The game is completely different from both XIII and XIII-2. As for the story it's a direct continuation of the story even if the game tries to explain previous events in its own way. Obviously you would be enjoying more of it by knowing everything.

 

[Kagari]

So the trick is to farm enemies and quests so that you can save more EP/GP to extend time in a later moment. Considering I plan to platinum the game completing all the quests was already part of the plan to begin with.



Final Fantasy XIII was quite difficult, hopefully I don't get stuck at every new boss lol ~

thx

Eh, I thought XIII was pretty easy and XIII-2 was a joke even on Normal mode.

 

[Jolkien]

So I played about half of FFXIII before giving up. I thought it was ok I didn't hate it. This game is completely different? Do I need to know the story up to this point?

You would probably be lost anyway. I find the story very hard to follow especially in XIII-2.

 

[Ermac]

How many costumes are in the demo?

 

[RPGCrazied]

So, I'm going to have 5 costumes when I start playing. 1 from preorder, 2 from demo, 2 from XIII and XIII-2 saves.

Do costumes give any stats or they just for show?

 

[Kagari]

So, I'm going to have 5 costumes when I start playing. 1 from preorder, 2 from demo, 2 from XIII and XIII-2.

Do costumes give any stats or they just for show?

They are how you get base stats to begin with.

 

[Perfo]

Eh, I thought XIII was pretty easy and XIII-2 was a joke even on Normal mode.

XIII-2 was a joke and we agree here. As for FFXIII locking levels imho made for a great difficulty balance. Lots of RPGs in general would benefit from removing completely the levelling system or limiting it like XIII/LO. Farming/Grinding to beat hard enemies is cheating and there's nothing hard about it unfortunately, only tedious. I think the solution suggested by LR: FFXIII is also interesting, similar in certain ways but invites you in dealing with the extras you usually skip because worthless. I'm sure they're all fetch quests but at least rewards sound interesting (exp, items, equips, time for the world ecc.).

 

[theprodigy]

Might be in the 70s.

well for reference FFXIII was 83, XIII-2 was 79
so a 75 for linear progression, or worse?

 

[RPGCrazied]

They are how you get base stats to begin with.

Oh, interesting! Thanks.

Last question and I think I'm done. Do you earn costumes from quests or find them? Or is it going to be a DLC fest again?

 

[Bladenic]

I've bought both LE strategy guides for the past 2 games and they were incredibly nice, dunno if I'll bite here though.

 

[Loakum]

Oh and dem screens, game looks good to me:

Those are the best graphics I've seen for this game yet. This gives me a glimmer of hope.

 

[DrROBschiz]

Ugh

The costume DLC fest is pretty annoying

Making your fans jump around through these hoops for nominal content is so childish and demeaning

Any impressions of the actual game? I know GAF has been playing the JP version for some time now. Whats the consensus?

 

[ronito]

Sorry SquarEnix, not falling for it this time. Fooled me once with FFXIII and then fooled me again with FFXIII-2. Shame on me.

 

[Perfo]

Any impressions of the actual game? I know GAF has been playing the JP version for some time now. Whats the consensus?

I think not more than 3 here played the game. Kagari didn't like it (calling it "average" in her review), the other guy (goli) is posting here various gameplay details and he seems to like the game.

 

[Kagari]

Oh, interesting! Thanks.

Last question and I think I'm done. Do you earn costumes from quests or find them? Or is it going to be a DLC fest again?

A few you get from quests but most of them you buy in the shops.

 

[RPGCrazied]

A few you get from quests but most of them you buy in the shops.

in-game shops? That's not so bad then.

Is Noel in the game at all? Gosh I thought he was such a good character, and not some whiny main character thats in most jrpgs!

 

[Sioen]

A few you get from quests but most of them you buy in the shops.

With ingame money I hope?

 

[Jolkien]

in-game shops? That's not so bad then.

Is Noel in the game at all? Gosh I thought he was such a good character, and not some whiny main character thats in most jrpgs!

Spoiler

He's in the trailers so I would guess so. Haven't played the JP version.

 

[Kagari]

in-game shops? That's not so bad then.

Is Noel in the game at all? Gosh I thought he was such a good character, and not some whiny main character thats in most jrpgs!

Yes, but only briefly.

 

[Kagari]

With ingame money I hope?

Yeah. There is some DLC for outfits that you can't get in the game out in Japan right now... $4 per costume too...

 

[RPGCrazied]

Yes, but only briefly.

Bummer. And with this being it for XIII games, I assume we won't get to see him anymore.

 

[DrROBschiz]

Yeah. There is some DLC for outfits that you can't get in the game out in Japan right now... $4 per costume too...

Ugh

Well there ya go

 

[Sioen]

Yeah. There is some DLC for outfits that you can't get in the game out in Japan right now... $4 per costume too...

Okay, well that isn't cheap.

 

[Kagari]

Bummer. And with this being it for XIII games, I assume we won't get to see him anymore.

He didn't even get an action figure, so probably not.

 

[theprodigy]

DLC in this game?
I'm shocked! /s

Spoiler

I see Kagari doubleposting everywhere

 

[RPGCrazied]

Okay, well that isn't cheap.

Kinda like Namco and them pricing their costumes for Tales Of. I've probably spent over $20 on costumes on Graces and Xillia.

I'm part of the problem I guess.

 

[Kagari]

Kinda like Namco and them pricing their costumes for Tales Of. I've probably spent over $20 on costumes on Graces and Xillia.

I'm part of the problem I guess.

Oh you.

 

[DrROBschiz]

Kinda like Namco and them pricing their costumes for Tales Of. I've probably spent over $20 on costumes on Graces and Xillia.

I'm part of the problem I guess.

Yuck dude....

Cmon now. I mean expendable income is what it is. It wouldn't hurt so much if it wasn't becoming the preferred customer to cater too.

No offense but I feel like the trend benefits buyers of costumes over people that play the actual game.

Thats likely an overreaction but the trend is constantly in our faces with nearly ever game now..

 

[Perfo]

Ugh

Well there ya go

Okay, well that isn't cheap.

Well there are more than 80 outfits in the game if I'm not mistaken, those extra DLCs are just for hardcore fans like myself. Not necessary.

 

[Kagari]

Yuck dude....

Cmon now. I mean expendable income is what it is. It wouldn't hurt so much if it wasn't becoming the preferred customer to cater too.

No offense but I feel like the trend benefits buyers of costumes over people that play the actual game.

Thats likely an overreaction but the trend is constantly in our faces with nearly ever game now..

Just be glad you don't have to buy the DLC outfits if you don't want to. And be glad they are shoehorning in story content as DLC either like they did with XIII-2.

 

[RPGCrazied]

Well, I make an exception for Tales Of. Its like my favorite franchise. I normally wouldn't spend that much on cosmetic items in a game. I do wish games would go back to leaving this in the game to unlock or get within the game. Older Tales Of did this, and I sure do miss it.

 

[DrROBschiz]

Well there are more than 80 outfits in the game if I'm not mistaken, those extra DLCs are just for hardcore fans like myself. Not necessary.

At least most of these AAA devs do discounted complete editions down the line...

I just hate having everything itemized. Even for games with Free DLC I wish they would bundle them into ONE download so I dont have to click 50+ links (exaggeration)

 

[astroturfing]

Eh, I thought XIII was pretty easy and XIII-2 was a joke even on Normal mode.

just beat XIII-2 finally last night, and i'm pretty sure i could have beaten the last boss(es) with just tapping X without even bothering to heal or looking at the screen.. there was NO challenge at all. the bosses were pretty cool otherwise though.

Long Gui was a joke too. there are some bosses i haven't tried yet, i hope they'll offer a bit more challenge...

and i really hope LRFFXIII isn't as piss-easy as FFXIII-2.

Spoiler

i do admit i have a habit of overleveling my chars though xD but still.. the older FF games were way more challenging even with overleveled chars

 

[Esura]

I can't wait til this game comes out.

Looks like the only thing I'll have to get used to is the uneven quality in models and the environment and the time limit. I'll use this demo to familiarize myself with everything.

I plan on playing a good chunk of the game with Lightning in the most revealing clothes possible.

 

[Toth]

Bummer. And with this being it for XIII games, I assume we won't get to see him anymore.

His arc from XIII-2 is continued in the game (completed? play and see) and he does get some scenes

Spoiler

in the ending

. You may be happy with what you get, I wager.

 

[Ahasverus]

Oh and dem screens, game looks good to me:

Well the textures are still horrendous and the lighting non existant BUT it looks better than before.

 

[Fine Ham Abounds]

Welp, I can't really say no to a demo, thanks for the head's up.

 

[Pain]

Will try this out later today just for shits and giggles. God I love having a decent internet connection now. I don't know how I ever put up with 1.5mpbs before.

 

[kick51]

It's more difficult than XIII on Normal mode.

WOO HOO!

hopefully this one has good gameplay relative to the difficulty.

Eh, I thought XIII was pretty easy and XIII-2 was a joke even on Normal mode.

yup, I can barely call xiii-2 a game with how easy that game is

 

[Teddified]

Couple Questions.
Any Trophies or reason to play at a certain difficulty?
Can you switch difficulty during the game?

 

[kick51]

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[pixlexic]

Is the battle system like ff12 now were you have the mmo aggro type battles or dies it still completely take you out of the world to battle?

 

[Darkmakaimura]

Can't find it on my 360 anywhere.

I see on the Xbox.com website but it says I need Gold to download it which I currently have a Gold trial right now.

.... the hell....