[Multiplatform] Ivalice Alliance

I think we can expect more changes to the dialogue, though I was hoping for that line. I did feel like my friend did upon playing Final Fantasy 6 Advance. "THAT'S NOT HOW IT WENT!"

I think I can live without "Blame yourself or God", considering the rest of the source material isn't exactly up to snuff.

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As much as I could complain, all things considered I entirely agree. The translation in the game for the most part was absolutely horrible so I can live without a few classic lines if it means cleaning up the rest of the poor dialogue in the process.

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I actually like the cinematics. They look like the original art and the voice acting isn't bad. While I don't have a PSP I'll definitely be watching them some way or another when the game drops.

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This is old news, but I didn't see it in the thread here.

Anyone else picking up the FFT Trading Arts figures?

I'll be getting a box of 8, and I hope I get all 5, as unlikely as that is.

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Wow, why is Balthier in there instead of Mustadio or Beowulf. :(

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Trading Arts lines usually have a secret/unannounced figure or two (or sometimes like the Ivory stuff from the Star Ocean/Radiata Stories set) that could very well be Moose or something. I don't know for sure and it's all speculation though.

I'd like a figure of him, though.

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1up's preview about The War of the Lions:

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The Japanese version of the game sold respectably in May, but it suffered from a number of notable shortcomings. The most frustrating was the constant slowdown that plagued the battles; seemingly every small action caused the PSP to stutter briefly, and many visual effects (particularly those from magic spells) caused the game speed to slow to a crawl. The U.S. edition of the game doesn't completely smooth over these issues, but they've been dramatically reduced; now the technical issues are about on par with the minor slowdown exhibited in the PS1 release and are no longer distracting.

Sweet.

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Disappointingly, the one other technical flaw of the Japanese version hasn't been addressed: The game's sound still lacks the reverb of the PlayStation original, giving the excellent score by Hitoshi Sakimoto and Masaharu Iwata a slightly flat feel.

Not so sweet. :/

And finally, a little taste of the new localization:

Old

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You have a mission! As you know, barbarians are rapidly increasing here in Gallione. The traitorous Death Corps detest the royal family. We cannot overlook them. We will begin exterminating these traitors. By order of our Master. Larg's Knights stationed at Igros Castle and many other groups will participate. Your duty is to support the flank. Specifically, you'll go to Igros and help guard it.... Cadets, ready your swords! A gang of tortured thieves is trying to sneak into this town. We'll begin preparations now to keep them out of town! Come with me! This is the frontline of operations! That's all! Prepare immediately!

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The Order of the Northern Sky has an assignment for its knights apprentice. As I'm sure you're already aware, the number of brigands roaming Gallionne is on the rise. Among them, the Corpse Brigade... a seditious lot with a grudge against the Crown. Rogues such as they must be dealt with. The Order has been commanded to undertake an operation to eliminate the Brigade -- an operation of a grand scale. We will not be acting alone. The Order will be joined by, among others, His Excellency Duke Larg's royal guard, stationed at Eagrose. This will leave Eagrose Castle undermanned. Your task will be to proceed there, and support us from the rear by bolstering its defenses.... I've just received word that a band of thieves routed by our knights flees here to Gariland, seeking refuge. We will move to stop them, and finish the task of our brothers. You, young apprentices, will accompany us. This is but a squall before the storm of battle. Prepare yourselves at once! Dismissed!

Gah, October can't come fast enough.

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Oh hey English gameplay videos:
http://rpgland.com/movies/fftlionswarenglish1.mov - Blizzaja
http://rpgland.com/movies/fftlionswarenglish2.mov - Ifrit
http://rpgland.com/movies/fftlionswarenglish3.mov - healing






I haven't seen reports of the slowdown being reduced anywhere except 1Up, and that preview's been up for a while now. So I'm remaining cautiously optimistic.

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Wow, it's jarring as hell to see the Hokuten referred to as the Order of the Northern Sky. And yes, I am aware that hokuten literally means "north heavens".

EDIT: What the fuck is with that button command? I don't remember that.

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Originally Posted by Generic Badass

What the fuck is with that button command? I don't remember that.

There is a button input thing on multi-player battles to deal more damage against an opponent.

Not sure if that's the same thing in the screen though.

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Checking the recently released videos, the slowdown is not as bad as the japanese version. However is not as good as the original version either.

And I think that sequence is when a character falls into a trap (that were previously set by your opponent in VS mode) you have to input it without mistakes in order to avoid being affected by the trap.

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Anyone seen this scan yet? From what I've heard, Vaan and Penelo are going to show up in FFTA2.

Spoiler:

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I hadn't actually seen it, but Magicbox reported on it last week. I like the designs, and the fact that Vaan is wearing a real shirt now.

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Originally Posted by Generic Badass

Wow, it's jarring as hell to see the Hokuten referred to as the Order of the Northern Sky. And yes, I am aware that hokuten literally means "north heavens".

I see that even the noble order of the Internet cannot rid itself of... oh. So I suppose that Nanten knights would be "Southern Sky." I think it sounds better already, but that's because Hokuten and Nanten remaining in the original seemed so jarring to me considering the setting.

Looks like they're running with Balthier as a mentor for Vaan, which works well considering "lol wear a shirt, fag." I like the design, unfortunately I can't say the sprite styling of Tactics Ogre holds up well. The original Final Fantasy Tactics has me spoiled rotten, graphics wise.

That and I hate Final Fantasy Tactics Advance, but hey, honesty and stuff.

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A few FF Tactics A2 screens



I was speaking idiomatically.

Ah, looks like the Gria are the all female dragon race people were talking about. And the Seeqs look goofy, even moreso than they normally do anyway.

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Final Fantasy Tactics A2 TGS 2007 Trailer:
YouTube - FINAL FANTASY TACTICS A2 - TGS 2007

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Wow, that was pretty damn slick. I saw Scathe in there too, and on that note I have to say that the spell effects are much improved from the previous game. Looks like some more folks will be appearing in this one according to this scan:

Spoiler:

MONTBLANC MAH BOI!

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Well, what a pleasant surprise! I wasn't expecting to see Al-cid again, I kinda was expecting Montblanc (don't know why) though and it's nice to see him back.

I was browsing the official site the other day and got to check the jobs that will be available for each race.

Hume: Soldier, White Mage, Thief, Black Mage, Archer, Paladin, Fighter, Ninja, Illusionist, Blue Mage, Hunter, Samurai and finally, one more to be revealed.

Bangaa: Dragoon, Bishop, Warrior, White Monk, Defender, Gladiator, Templar, Master Monk, Cannoneer and one more.

Nu Mou: Beastmaster, Time Mage, White Mage, Black Mage, Illusionist, Sage, Alchemist, Arcane Mage and one more.

Viera: Fencer, Archer, White Mage, Sniper, Elementalist, Red Mage, Assassin, Summoner, Magic Fencer and Green Mage.

Moogle: Black Mage, Gunner, Animist, Thief, Mog Knight, Juggler, Gadgeteer, Time Mage, Chocobo Knight and Magic Gunner.

Seeq: Berseker, Ranger, Lanista and one more.

Gria: Hunter, Raptor, Bastard and one more.

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Just a quick/dumb Question: Tactics Advanced 2 IS for the DS right?

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Originally Posted by Dark Nation

Just a quick/dumb Question: Tactics Advanced 2 IS for the DS right?

Yup, though I'm disappointed at the number of jobs for Seeqs and Gria. They'll have to be pretty fucking awesome jobs or else they'll be pretty useless compared to the others (and boring if they have one or two really good jobs, and the others are crap).

This thing is sticky, and I don't like it. I don't appreciate it.

I don't even care if the jobs suck, I will use a Seeq.

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Originally Posted by Generic Badass

I don't even care if the jobs suck, I will use a Seeq.

You sound just like me and Bangaas. Technically they suck badly compared to the other races in the first game, but I used one because I liked it. Otherwise I might as well make a team with nothing but Viera and Hume.

I was speaking idiomatically.

Originally Posted by Metal Sphere

Looks like some more folks will be appearing in this one according to this scan:

Spoiler:

Concerning a character in the this scan of yours:

Spoiler:

I have to say... Al-Cid as an NPC? Goddamn it I hope not, it'd be yet another waste of a good character. Hoping he's playable.

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Originally Posted by Rotorblade

Concerning a character in the this scan of yours:

Spoiler:

I have to say... Al-Cid as an NPC? Goddamn it I hope not, it'd be yet another waste of a good character. Hoping he's playable.

Spoiler:

It looks like he is, though it might just be the computer controlling him for those battles (I know, I know it's unlikely). Hopefully you can have him join just like the special characters in FFTA. Looks like he'll be a Hume gunner or have some exclusive skills based on firearms.

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