gonna buy this game... yup

April 14, 2007, 9:59 PM

ok, so as the title says, i'm gonna buy this game, and well, i don't wanna make terrible mistakes as i did in FFX(which was my very first FF i completed, i did play 1, 2 and 4, but never got the spirit to go all out on them)

now i'm going for numbuh 12
perhaps not the best, but i need something to keep me busy when i'm not in the mood for MMO'ing

here are my questions...

what should i watch out for when i start out?
how's the combat system?
how's the progressing system?

thanks

PS: don't say "good" or bad" please explain how it goes

April 14, 2007, 10:19 PM

If you start the game you must find out what chests not to open, if ya do open them you will not be able to get the best weapon in the game. Well there is another way but its a 1/1000 chance.

April 14, 2007, 10:26 PM

^^ I find that stupid. I'd rather have the Masamune + Genji Glove combo. I have the spear, but I don't use it, its crap-o-la.

But I suggest a guide, because theres a lot of exploring to do in the game.

I hate the combat system, look up some videos on google. This games shouldn't even be called Final Fantasy.

The progression? I take that as storyline? It's crap. Nothing is complicated, its extremly dull. It's about the EXACT same storyline of FFII, but with minor differences.

April 15, 2007, 1:27 AM

I think the hame is great, storyline isnt bad, and love the battle system. This is the first Final fantasy I bought and I dont regret it.

FFX i borrowed lol, lucky i didnt buy that. But get it, its great

April 15, 2007, 8:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Avin

^^ I find that stupid. I'd rather have the Masamune + Genji Glove combo. I have the spear, but I don't use it, its crap-o-la.

But I suggest a guide, because theres a lot of exploring to do in the game.

I hate the combat system, look up some videos on google. This games shouldn't even be called Final Fantasy.

The progression? I take that as storyline? It's crap. Nothing is complicated, its extremly dull. It's about the EXACT same storyline of FFII, but with minor differences.

hah. We'll leave him to decide that won't we?

You'll have to watch out for some monsters later on called rare game, which are basically rare monsters but are a bit tougher then your average area beastie. There are also some normal monsters, such as the werewolves in Giza plains, during one of your first visits to the plains, that you have to watch out for. They are at level 21, and they will easily slaughter you if you get too close.

Enemies also like to gang up on you. So watch out for that.

The battle system - no random battles. It is still technically turn based..but think of it as more of an advancement on a similar battling style to X-2, where several members could attack at once. This game, you just move/walk around in battle like you should do, while attacking.

The License Grid is easy to use, not as long as the Sphere Grid. A good tip is to make sure your main party learns a lot of white magic. It will come in useful. Learn charge early on too. I still use it regularly when I am in tough areas, with no little to non MP, and no save crystal around.

Be careful with Quickenings - practise against a few normal enemies, try and get to grips with building a good chain, just so you are ready to use them if need be in a boss battle. Sure, they are a wee bit over the top..but they're god damn flashy and useful.

If you don't like the no random battle thing..well, the elimination was well delayed. It should have been eliminated in X really. Despite it being a big thing for FF, to use the same method of encountering monsters all the time is going to drag. In XII, it actually feels like you are having proper battles.

Storyline..well..I liked it, can't say for sure if you would like it. There is no love story, which pleased me greatly. However, there is love in obvious forms. Like, a love for your nations people etc..

Characters are pretty good. You'll probably end up liking Balthier, nobody really dislikes him (I do, his attitude bugged me). VA's and graphics are out of this world, though Balthier's and Vaan's to me..a little bit off.

Some of the Imperials sound seriously bad, it's blooming hilarious.

Well, I'm done.

April 15, 2007, 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Judge Rulia

hah. We'll leave him to decide that won't we?

You'll have to watch out for some monsters later on called rare game, which are basically rare monsters but are a bit tougher then your average area beastie. There are also some normal monsters, such as the werewolves in Giza plains, during one of your first visits to the plains, that you have to watch out for. They are at level 21, and they will easily slaughter you if you get too close.

Enemies also like to gang up on you. So watch out for that.

The battle system - no random battles. It is still technically turn based..but think of it as more of an advancement on a similar battling style to X-2, where several members could attack at once. This game, you just move/walk around in battle like you should do, while attacking.

The License Grid is easy to use, not as long as the Sphere Grid. A good tip is to make sure your main party learns a lot of white magic. It will come in useful. Learn charge early on too. I still use it regularly when I am in tough areas, with no little to non MP, and no save crystal around.

Be careful with Quickenings - practise against a few normal enemies, try and get to grips with building a good chain, just so you are ready to use them if need be in a boss battle. Sure, they are a wee bit over the top..but they're god damn flashy and useful.

If you don't like the no random battle thing..well, the elimination was well delayed. It should have been eliminated in X really. Despite it being a big thing for FF, to use the same method of encountering monsters all the time is going to drag. In XII, it actually feels like you are having proper battles.

Storyline..well..I liked it, can't say for sure if you would like it. There is no love story, which pleased me greatly. However, there is love in obvious forms. Like, a love for your nations people etc..

Characters are pretty good. You'll probably end up liking Balthier, nobody really dislikes him (I do, his attitude bugged me). VA's and graphics are out of this world, though Balthier's and Vaan's to me..a little bit off.

Some of the Imperials sound seriously bad, it's blooming hilarious.

Well, I'm done.

ty... very informative post <3

additionally, i'll try the guide and movies too

i just watched a movie, and i saw the character that was being followed was Vaan, is it possible to play as another character? or are you "bound" to Vaan?

i did see the person playing using another party member using a spell, but i actually mean wether it's possible or not if you can watch from another character's point of view...

April 16, 2007, 1:47 AM

Yeah you can control other party members in battle if that is what your asking. You swich to what party member you want to control, although in towns i think you have to be vaan.

April 16, 2007, 1:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Cloud 2007

Yeah you can control other party members in battle if that is what your asking. You swich to what party member you want to control, although in towns i think you have to be vaan.

i meant moving around with another character, and fighting from its point of view, guess that's what you mean?

April 16, 2007, 2:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Raptorg

i meant moving around with another character, and fighting from its point of view, guess that's what you mean?

Yeah but you can't be in a town. Well as far as i know anyway because i just stick with vaan. But i'm sure someone can build on what i have just said.

April 16, 2007, 3:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Raptorg

i meant moving around with another character, and fighting from its point of view, guess that's what you mean?

You can fight with another character's point of view but when you are going through towns and villages, it is through Vaan's point of view.

All I'm going to say is don't expect a lot fro m this game.