Does FFXIII shed light on FFXIV?

[Emmanuell]

So, I started playing FFXIII this weekend and I bought it the day it came out but was still to busy playing FFXI to care. So, I got a little bored with FFXI this weekend and decided to start on FFXIII. I realized real quick you do not level up per say... It is more about your gear and constantly using items you receive for fighting to update your weapons and any equipped gear. I am think it is similar to what we will see in FFXIV but on a larger scale I am sure. I really like the concept so far! I would like to hear what others have to say. I am only 10 hours into FFXIII atm too...

Graphics are awesome by the way especially on my 52 inch LCD lol!

[Ziero]

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I haven't played XIII myself, but I know someone who does and he showed me that the level up system is just a prettier version of the Sphere Grid from X. It's possible XIV might see something similar, but there's most likely going to be some sort of branching type of progression in XIV to make it different from other games.

Though they're both using the same graphics engine iirc, so at least that we could learn a bit from. If 13 got anything right, it's that it certainly looks pretty, so that bodes well for 14 as well.

[Emmanuell]

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I haven't played XIII myself, but I know someone who does and he showed me that the level up system is just a prettier version of the Sphere Grid from X. It's possible XIV might see something similar, but there's most likely going to be some sort of branching type of progression in XIV to make it different from other games.

Though they're both using the same graphics engine iirc, so at least that we could learn a bit from. If 13 got anything right, it's that it certainly looks pretty, so that bodes well for 14 as well.

It is much like FFX with the Sphere Grid... Yes, FFXIV will look great that is for sure. So, far I unlocked two summons and it looks sweet!!!!!!

[Kailea]

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all FFXIII does is show how SE can fail at an FF game, but also show how FFXIV can and might look, but that is the only thing FFXIII will show about FFXIV.

[jenova_9]

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no connection. completely different teams.

Both just use crystal tools.


XIII definitely isn't what XIV should learn from.

[Emmanuell]

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all FFXIII does is show how SE can fail at an FF game, but also show how FFXIV can and might look, but that is the only thing FFXIII will show about FFXIV.

I think that is kinda harsh though SE has done a good job and I think FFXIII will be a great game by the time I am done. I understand that online games are different but I really think FFXIV will be a long those lines... As far as the weapons and gear..

[Kailea]

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I think that is kinda harsh though SE has done a good job and I think FFXIII will be a great game by the time I am done. I understand that online games are different but I really think FFXIV will be a long those lines... As far as the weapons and gear..

I hope not, because I dont think I would play it. The weapons leveling system was horrible..... the crystal grid was a rehash of FFX grid, and the battle system was laughable. The music was ok, but not "Nobuo uematsu" work so *shrugs* the only thing that game had was it looked good, and had a nice story (witch is why I still want to play/beat it)

FFXIV will use the same graphics engine, so it will look nice, I am sure the story will be good, and the music (from what we have heard so far) is brilliant. I am hoping that FFXIV does not take to much from FFXIII because to be honest....if it does, I see myself just going back to FFXI

The funny thing is FFXIV could have the same weapon leveling and other things as XIII did, but if done in a better manner, wont be as bad as it was in XIII.

[Mezlo]

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I'm liking FFXIII. Once you get to Chapter 11 it opens up alot and you can do more of whatever you want.

I'm hopinh the graphics in 14 look like 13 because it's sick... I like alot of the music too. I'm definitely ready for 14... When are we thinking? 4th quarter of this year?

[Firewind]

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FFXIII wasn't a rehash of my favourite FF game so everyone should think it sucks.

I fixed it for you

Being serious now you could work the ATB battle system into a multiplayer game, White Knight Chronicles, a game whose battle system is identical to the ATB system, a system that has been used from FFIV to FFXIII with no actual change to it other than how it's presented, proved that it works for an MMO.

The problem is is that such a system doesn't make a very in-depth or complex one for an MMO. WKC's battle system worked but to be honest it was so simple you rarely needed to think about what you were doing other than "Get bitched at for Haste" or "Get bitched at for not having any good cure spells when you are clearly a Black Mage"

[Emmanuell]

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Well, I am into chapter 5 and really enjoying the game. I guess I do not mind the differences between different games of the Final Fantasy world... I will say that FFXIV will be on a much big spectrum of course but I think it is a glimpse from FFXIII on some things. Remember I said some things not all lol... So, I am looking forward to FFXIV!

[Kailea]

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I fixed it for you

Being serious now you could work the ATB battle system into a multiplayer game, White Knight Chronicles, a game whose battle system is identical to the ATB system, a system that has been used from FFIV to FFXIII with no actual change to it other than how it's presented, proved that it works for an MMO.

The problem is is that such a system doesn't make a very in-depth or complex one for an MMO. WKC's battle system worked but to be honest it was so simple you rarely needed to think about what you were doing other than "Get bitched at for Haste" or "Get bitched at for not having any good cure spells when you are clearly a Black Mage"

no you did not fix it, because that is not what I was saying, I like all the FFs up untill FFXII, and I even found that one to be "ok" but FFXIII was complete trash in the gameplay department

[Mezlo]

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lol firewind...

[Emmanuell]

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no you did not fix it, because that is not what I was saying, I like all the FFs up untill FFXII, and I even found that one to be "ok" but FFXIII was complete trash in the gameplay department

Question though? How much have you played of FFXIII and do you have an open mind outlook on it? I guess when I play a game I just try to enjoy it and I don't have any fixed opinions about it... Relax and have fun its a game... It is supposed to be enjoyed... They story line and everything else so far is pretty good!

[jenova_9]

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FFXIII in some way is worth going through once, but not twice. I don't even find the missions fun. I just did the necessary ones for chocobos, which as an improvement over FFXII's chocobos. Barthandelus and his theme is awesome and his battles are epic, and the characters to some degree are likeable, but the adventure as a whole isn't all that fun or epic enough.

but while FFXII isn't the best FF, it was so much better I literally enjoyed playing through it 3 times. And the mark hunt quests were better because the world and everything felt bigger and different in locations, terrain, and even had a deeper story attached to some of the mark hunts, etc. FFXIII's Gran Pulse can't hold a candle to FFXII's Ivalice. Too bad Coccoon's towns were merely dungeons and side attractions, but that's just how the story is with the characters being enemies of cocoon.

Right now FFXIII is collecting dust, and I'm trading it for Super Street Fighter IV next month.
(since FFXIV, KOF XIII, Fist of the North Star, and Naruto UNS2 are still far away)

[Emmanuell]

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FFXIII in some way is worth going through once, but not twice. I don't even find the missions fun. I just did the necessary ones for chocobos, which as an improvement over FFXII's chocobos. Barthandelus and his theme is awesome and his battles are epic, and the characters to some degree are likeable, but the adventure as a whole isn't all that fun or epic enough.

but while FFXII isn't the best FF, it was so much better I literally enjoyed playing through it 3 times. And the mark hunt quests were better because the world and everything felt bigger and different in locations, terrain, and even had a deeper story attached to some of the mark hunts, etc. FFXIII's Gran Pulse can't hold a candle to FFXII's Ivalice. Too bad Coccoon's towns were merely dungeons and side attractions, but that's just how the story is with the characters being enemies of cocoon.

Right now FFXIII is collecting dust, and I'm trading it for Super Street Fighter IV next month.
(since FFXIV, KOF XIII, Fist of the North Star, and Naruto UNS2 are still far away)

That is cool if that is the way you feel about it... This post was mainly for up grading your gear... Is this what FFXIV is going to look like as well with awesome graphics and the way grid spheres may be used in FFXIV... Many questions to if FFXIII will shed any light on the future of FFXIV...