[Multiplatform] Official Final Fantasy XIII Thread

Actually, Lightning is supposedly the protagonist's name. Like with Cloud is with Cloud.

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Haven't we already thrown that out the window? If that's the font they're going to be displaying names in, I'll be anxiously awaiting the first Final Fantasy XIII/Mountain Dew tie-ins, as well as sponsorship of the X Games and Slim Jim commercials.

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Basically, if Lightning was the character's name, we would have heard about it by now on the major game sites.

For right now, it looks like SE hasn't even announced the name (and why would they do so in a screenshot, but not in a press conference)?

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Expect it to end in -a, like all of the other FF Nomura heroines. Tifa, Rinoa, Yuna... Thundaga? Fucking tools.

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What about Kairi?

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Originally Posted by NYRSkate

Expect it to end in -a, like all of the other FF Nomura heroines. Tifa, Rinoa, Yuna... Thundaga? Fucking tools.

Are we in a Kingdom Hearts 3 thread here?

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Pretty sure you said "Nomura Heroines" first before the ninja edit.

In any case, what about Aerith? She was sort of the main heroine first, but that's debatable.

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well there other Nomura heroines that doesn't finish with -a, like Selphie, Quistis, Yuffie.....wait a minute do I see a partern here? XD but still Rikku, Paine and Lulu doesn't follow that. Anyway that not really the point.

I think we should let go about this name thing, and just wait for an official announcement... anyway i'm more interest to see if there will be other character for this FF (I'm sure there will be other but we cans till be surprise)

I was speaking idiomatically.

I just hope we don't have to wait 1-2 years before we're even given her name. I don't know why it's suddenly become a policy to not reveal character names, but I hate it. Just like that whole Roxas nonsense. Does it really create any major spoilers or clues that we couldn't already decipher by knowing his name? I'm all for secrecy, but I at least demand a character's name.

I better not order that figure and get something stupid listed like "Heroine".

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In a massive feature article Japan's leading gaming publication, Weekly Famitsuu takes a closer look at Square Enix's Final Fantasy XIII for PlayStation 3. Famitsuu reports that at the time when Square Enix showed off the infamous Final Fantasy VII technical demo for PlayStation 3 at last year's Electronic Entertainment Expo, Final Fantasy XIII was still in development for PlayStation 2. Thereafter, the development however decided to move the entire project over to PlayStation 3.

While not much is known about Final Fantasy XIII's battle system at this point, the article sheds at least some light on a few aspects: At the bottom of the screen, next to the protagonist's HP, another stat called ATB Cost is visible. This hints at a return of the good old Active Time Battle (ATB) system, in one way or another. Apparently every command executed by the player costs a certain amount of those ATB Cost points. Next to the ATB cost stat, one can make out the string "Lighting" . Famitsuu speculates that this is in fact the protagonist's name. Furthermore, in the upper right-hand corner of the battle screen, a circle-shaped gauge is visible. Once the number inside this circle and other conditions have been met, the protagonist can enter a so-called Overclock status. This status has a slow-motion effect, effectively slowing down everyone but the protagonist. However, making use of this ability apparently brings some risk with it. The female protagonist's weapon can be used as a gun or a sword. Depending on opponent and situation, it will be possible to switch between those two functions.

http://www.rpgfan.com/news/2006/1282.html

It probably is Lightning. I don't see what the big deal is. You had an entry in the series with a man named Cloud. Lightning sounds better than that. Not to mention it might not even be her real name. It could be a code name if she's in some type of organization. Honestly, the font style is what made you deduce it couldn't possibly be her name? Then I guess the Playstation 3 is a fake name unless it has massive Spiderman tie-ins we don't know about.

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It probably is Lightning. I don't see what the big deal is. You had an entry in the series with a man named Cloud. Lightning sounds better than that.

Cloud isn't a spell or a spell element.

It'd be cool if it (or he) was, though.

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Originally Posted by INDIGO-2

[url]Honestly, the font style is what made you deduce it couldn't possibly be her name? Then I guess the Playstation 3 is a fake name unless it has massive Spiderman tie-ins we don't know about.

What the holy hell, this doesn't even make sense. No, Playstation 3 is not a video game character's name.

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Indigo-2 is saying that we shouldn't determine the name is Lightening cannot be her name just cause its in a different font, and he used the PS3 as an analogy cause its in the Spider Man font instead of the original font.

Personally, the name Lightening could be a codename and that her real name means lightening.

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It's not that it's in a different font, it's that it's in a highly stylized font. You have to admit that's unusual for a character's name in battle.

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It's not that it's a highly stylized it's just different from what we're used to seeing, plus it's yellow cuz it's highlighted indicating that the character in control is Lightning.

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Originally Posted by a lurker

It's not that it's in a different font, it's that it's in a highly stylized font. You have to admit that's unusual for a character's name in battle.

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There's a lot of things new and unique from what I saw in the trailer. I'm not saying you're right, or I'm wrong. I'm just saying we can't rule out her name being Lightning. Even Famitsu is entertaining the theory. Also isn't the spell Thunder? I don't remember a Lightning spell.

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Well, it's been like this;

Lv 1 - Thunder
Lv 2 - Thundara
Lv 3 - Thundaga

in the case of FFXII

Lv 4 - Thundaja

I was speaking idiomatically.

Dark Ixion also had Thundaja in FFX International. (Or something that was spelt remotely like that)

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Originally Posted by Zeta26

Well, it's been like this;

Lv 1 - Thunder
Lv 2 - Thundara
Lv 3 - Thundaga

in the case of FFXII

Lv 4 - Thundaja

That's what I thought. So since there isn't a "Lightning" spell, that reason against the name is gone.

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Why are you people acting like you want this to be the character's name? Don't you realize how corny the word Lightning can be when used regularly?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ufaB...ghtning%20bolt

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So what, throughout FFVII. They were using Cloud (though you can rename him to suit your tastes), and in FFVIII they had Squall. I don't see why you keep on whining and saying that Lightning won't be good. It's just ridiculous. I'm just basing my opinions on what Famitsu thinks, and they also assume that her name is Lightning as well.

And no offense, but that's a really stupid video.

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Originally Posted by Zeta26

And no offense, but that's a really stupid video.

I think that's why he showed it >.>

but as far as I don't really like the name too, I think this will be probably lightning or a name that is base on Lightning. And even if it's truly lightning it doesn,t really matter to me, it's just weird for me but I'll get over with quick enough to still enjoy the game >.>

but I do like the fact that it could be her code name^^

or maybe if there's is more than one playing character, they will have each they own element (fire, wind, earth, water etc...)

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Originally Posted by Rei no Otaku

There's a lot of things new and unique from what I saw in the trailer. I'm not saying you're right, or I'm wrong. I'm just saying we can't rule out her name being Lightning. Even Famitsu is entertaining the theory. Also isn't the spell Thunder? I don't remember a Lightning spell.

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Originally Posted by Zeta26

I don't see why you keep on whining and saying that Lightning won't be good. It's just ridiculous. I'm just basing my opinions on what Famitsu thinks, and they also assume that her name is Lightning as well.

The only whining is coming from the people who buy into silly rumors. Not that I need to listen to someone who buys into gaming magazine speculation and has entirely shitty taste in LARPs.

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Originally Posted by a lurker

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The only whining is coming from the people who buy into silly rumors. Not that I need to listen to someone who buys into gaming magazine speculation and has entirely shitty taste in LARPs.

lol. That's why I asked. I'm not a huge Final Fantasy fan. I've played the games, but as you pointed out I forget.

Anyway, claiming her name is Lightning is no more speculation than claiming it isn't. Actually I'd say there's more for it being her name due to past hero names in the series, and the placement of the name in the menu.

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Originally Posted by Rei no Otaku

Anyway, claiming her name is Lightning is no more speculation than claiming it isn't. Actually I'd say there's more for it being her name due to past hero names in the series, and the placement of the name in the menu.

Usually when they introduce the main character's name in the pregame hype, the company specifically mentions it. Why would they show a pretty movie at E3, and while not making a point to release any information about the two main characters, would neglect to leave the one's name in screenshots? It makes no sense.

I was speaking idiomatically.

Some new scans, apparently from Famitsu.

http://img379.imageshack.us/img379/8...dd9a6la0rm.jpg
http://img134.imageshack.us/img134/5...9cac7da3rw.jpg
http://img320.imageshack.us/img320/6...328d8ft7wf.jpg

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