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Final Fantasy XV |OT| Reset Your Throne
- Thread starter Koozek
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Is there an ETA for the Comrades patch? It will release on 13th or there's a chance we can see it in the next couple of days? Downloading 10 gb is never fun with crappy connections like mine.
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Most console game patches (PS4 in particular) arrive on Tuesdays. Patch will be the 12th.
I fucking LOVE this!!
After Final Fantasy XII and XIII taking themselves too seriously, one of the aspects I loved the most about XV was the return of humor and silliness the franchise was known about.
Hey Everyone,
Final Fantasy XV was my 2016 game of the year but I have not touched it since I finished it Late December last year. I've been craving a replay but I've wanted to wait until all updates are finished. My question is what all has been added this year (I'm familiar with the upcoming character switch and Ignis Update). I was originally planning to wait until around about June 2019 when I heard that there adding 3 more DLC episodes coming in 2018 but the upcoming December update seems really significant. For simplicity my questions are
1. What has been added to FFXV since Late December 2016?
2.How significant are these updates?
3.When do you think they'll stop updating the game (Will the game be completely "finished" by mid 2019)?
4. What does everyone think the three 2018 episodes will be? I'm hoping for Ardyn, Luna, and Ravus.
5. Did they ever "fix" chapter 13?
6. What is this comrades thing? Is it fun, significant, how long is it, is it worth playing?
7.Did they add new cutscenes like they said they would?
8. Should I start a new playthrough when the December update hits or stick with my original plan and wait until after the game is finished?
Final Fantasy XV was my 2016 game of the year but I have not touched it since I finished it Late December last year. I've been craving a replay but I've wanted to wait until all updates are finished. My question is what all has been added this year (I'm familiar with the upcoming character switch and Ignis Update). I was originally planning to wait until around about June 2019 when I heard that there adding 3 more DLC episodes coming in 2018 but the upcoming December update seems really significant. For simplicity my questions are
1. What has been added to FFXV since Late December 2016?
2.How significant are these updates?
3.When do you think they'll stop updating the game (Will the game be completely "finished" by mid 2019)?
4. What does everyone think the three 2018 episodes will be? I'm hoping for Ardyn, Luna, and Ravus.
5. Did they ever "fix" chapter 13?
6. What is this comrades thing? Is it fun, significant, how long is it, is it worth playing?
7.Did they add new cutscenes like they said they would?
8. Should I start a new playthrough when the December update hits or stick with my original plan and wait until after the game is finished?
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There are free story updates coming throughout 2018 (new and improved cutscenes in the main game) and a second Season Pass (seems like there's definitely gonna be an Episode Ardyn and probably Episode Luna, but no clue that the third DLC could be). I think by the end of 2018 the game should be "definite" and I doubt it will go on even longer. Tabata said at some point next year they're gonna have to draw the line since they're gearing up work on their new, next-gen IP (not a FF) starting from next year too and they already had to make quite a few arrangements so their team would be able to keep supporting FFXV for another year.
If you haven't followed the post-launch updates, these are the biggest changes so far (here's a complete official list, btw):
Character-switching is coming this week on December 12.
There's off-road driving now since June:
And there's a new battle mechanic called Cross Chain (QTE combo attacks with the whole party) since July.
Source.
And you can now accept multiple hunts at once since the November patch. Then they added a Bestiary and Chapter Select in August.
Also a new playable section with Gladio in Chapter 13 (20min-ish), plus they increased the ring's power to make the whole chapter less frustrating (you can even skip Noctis' most-disliked section by finishing Gladio's new route and then when it switches back to Noctis it will skip the middle part.
Also since September there are new cutscenes in Chapter 12 (explaining the gods' lore and extending a scene with Luna and Gentiana).
If you're interested, here's a bit of background on their decision to keep working on the game even a year after release:
They are aware of the narrative issues and the reception and want to improve it:
Regarding Comrades: fun foundation, but still has too many annoying load times and unnecessary steps in between repeating missions, and it's cumbersome to play with a set group of people or friends because of the lack of party invite features. Luckily though there's a patch coming in two days that apparently reduces the load times, but I'm not sure if they changed anything about the other points I mentioned. Length is around 10-15 hours for doing the story missions, iirc. You can also play all missions offline and solo with help from AI bots as your party members and you don't need a PS+ subscription in that case, btw.
Read the reviews/impression in the OT if you're interested (the VG247 one perfectly sums it up): https://www.resetera.com/threads/fi...ades-ot-through-the-power-of-friendship.6232/
There are free story updates coming throughout 2018 (new and improved cutscenes in the main game) and a second Season Pass (seems like there's definitely gonna be an Episode Ardyn and probably Episode Luna, but no clue that the third DLC could be). I think by the end of 2018 the game should be "definite" and I doubt it will go on even longer. Tabata said at some point next year they're gonna have to draw the line since they're gearing up work on their new, next-gen IP (not a FF) starting from next year too and they already had to make quite a few arrangements so their team would be able to keep supporting FFXV for another year.
If you haven't followed the post-launch updates, these are the biggest changes so far (here's a complete official list, btw):
Character-switching is coming this week on December 12.
There's off-road driving now since June:
And there's a new battle mechanic called Cross Chain (QTE combo attacks with the whole party) since July.
Source.
And you can now accept multiple hunts at once since the November patch. Then they added a Bestiary and Chapter Select in August.
Also a new playable section with Gladio in Chapter 13 (20min-ish), plus they increased the ring's power to make the whole chapter less frustrating (you can even skip Noctis' most-disliked section by finishing Gladio's new route and then when it switches back to Noctis it will skip the middle part.
Also since September there are new cutscenes in Chapter 12 (explaining the gods' lore and extending a scene with Luna and Gentiana).
If you're interested, here's a bit of background on their decision to keep working on the game even a year after release:
They are aware of the narrative issues and the reception and want to improve it:
Regarding Comrades: fun foundation, but still has too many annoying load times and unnecessary steps in between repeating missions, and it's cumbersome to play with a set group of people or friends because of the lack of party invite features. Luckily though there's a patch coming in two days that apparently reduces the load times, but I'm not sure if they changed anything about the other points I mentioned. Length is around 10-15 hours for doing the story missions, iirc. You can also play all missions offline and solo with help from AI bots as your party members and you don't need a PS+ subscription in that case, btw.
Read the reviews/impression in the OT if you're interested (the VG247 one perfectly sums it up): https://www.resetera.com/threads/fi...ades-ot-through-the-power-of-friendship.6232/
Much Thanks. Seems like the game has changed a lot and I thought that the launch version was great. I think I'll start a new playthrough this Friday and then do a third playthrough sometime in 2019. I'm pretty excited I haven't touched the game in almost a year. You've been a great help.
There are free story updates coming throughout 2018 (new and improved cutscenes in the main game) and a second Season Pass (seems like there's definitely gonna be an Episode Ardyn and probably Episode Luna, but no clue that the third DLC could be). I think by the end of 2018 the game should be "definite" and I doubt it will go on even longer. Tabata said at some point next year they're gonna have to draw the line since they're gearing up work on their new, next-gen IP (not a FF) starting from next year too and they already had to make quite a few arrangements so their team would be able to keep supporting FFXV for another year.
If you haven't followed the post-launch updates, these are the biggest changes so far (here's a complete official list, btw):
Character-switching is coming this week on December 12.
There's off-road driving now since June:
And there's a new battle mechanic called Cross Chain (QTE combo attacks with the whole party) since July.
Source.
And you can now accept multiple hunts at once since the November patch. Then they added a Bestiary and Chapter Select in August.
Also a new playable section with Gladio in Chapter 13 (20min-ish), plus they increased the ring's power to make the whole chapter less frustrating (you can even skip Noctis' most-disliked section by finishing Gladio's new route and then when it switches back to Noctis it will skip the middle part.
Also since September there are new cutscenes in Chapter 12 (explaining the gods' lore and extending a scene with Luna and Gentiana).
If you're interested, here's a bit of background on their decision to keep working on the game even a year after release:
They are aware of the narrative issues and the reception and want to improve it:
Regarding Comrades: fun foundation, but still has too many annoying load times and unnecessary steps in between repeating missions, and it's cumbersome to play with a set group of people or friends because of the lack of party invite features. Luckily though there's a patch coming in two days that apparently reduces the load times, but I'm not sure if they changed anything about the other points I mentioned. Length is around 10-15 hours for doing the story missions, iirc. You can also play all missions offline and solo with help from AI bots as your party members and you don't need a PS+ subscription in that case, btw.
Read the reviews/impression in the OT if you're interested (the VG247 one perfectly sums it up): https://www.resetera.com/threads/fi...ades-ot-through-the-power-of-friendship.6232/
Thanks Koozek, it seems I have tons of new content to play through. I haven't played the game since platinum-ing it last December, so there's that above and the DLCs. Multiple quest also means faster platinum this time around.
lmao, I love how Titan is wrecking shit in the background and Iggy is just snappin' his fingers and cookin' shit up! :D
I'm on chapter 5 and am seeing the value in that above image, ha. I legit went into it with a bit of a similar feeling. Turns out, Noctis IS a bit of a whiney pretty boy at times, but I'm starting to see him evolve. Love it.
lol. Accurate.
I would also add a picture of a Super Saiyan from when
Noctis goes Lucian King on Leviathan's ass
Looking forward to the patch tomorrow!
Episode Ignis trophies:
Episode Ignis trophies:
-Hidden Power - Took down 10 enemies using the spelldaggers.
-Swift Retaliation - Took down 10 enemies with counterstrikes.
-Master of the Elements - Took down 100 enemies using Total Clarity.
-Altissian Ambassador - Collected all documents.
Secret Achievements/Trophies:
-A Noble Sacrifice - Completed EPISODE IGNIS on Normal.
-Another Path - Defeated Ardyn on Chapter 3, Verse 2.
-A New Protagonist - Earned the top ranking in the Friendly Match.
-Swift Retaliation - Took down 10 enemies with counterstrikes.
-Master of the Elements - Took down 100 enemies using Total Clarity.
-Altissian Ambassador - Collected all documents.
Secret Achievements/Trophies:
-A Noble Sacrifice - Completed EPISODE IGNIS on Normal.
-Another Path - Defeated Ardyn on Chapter 3, Verse 2.
-A New Protagonist - Earned the top ranking in the Friendly Match.
Just one more stamp in that Piano music app, than I can report back on the details of the theme. PshycoNinja
Tonight!
Tonight!
Looking at some old vids from a year back.. i cannot lie i did enjoy my time with FFXV despite my issues with it. Extremely hype about Ignis on Wednesday! plus the patch we getting tomorrow.
I have a shit ton of battle gameplay videos recorded on my PS4. The combat system in this game became an addiction for me.
it's simplistic but effective "somewhat" it just needs a few simple fixes:
- Camera shouldn't be so hectic against certain enemies.
- Bushes and trees shouldn't block your view during fights.
- increase the enemy hit detection, they hardly flinch.
I think the pc community will do this and hopefully SE implements those ideas. For instance, Capcom got the idea to transfer SFxT characters into SF4 cause some modders did that.
All three of these would be glorious. But fuck me #2 is maybe the most vile offender. Nothing like fighting Necromancers in the forest! :|
E: Just watched the Episode Ignis tweet video and lol'd at how ridiculous it is. Hardcore while shit is just going DOWN in the background.
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You know what's really annoying too: those arbitrary enemy attacks out of nowhere that for some reason can't be dodged and knock Noctis to the ground. Like, after 180 hours I still don't understand why some random attacks can't be dodged in the first place (not talking about the big attacks where the enemies glow for a short time). Doesn't help that the enemies' animations already barely have telegraphing cues, enemies attack from all sides at once, there's no attack animation cancelling when guarding etc. It's those small things that make the battle-system unnecessarily messy.
It's not like I'm not enjoying the combat at all - sometimes I love the flow of it and the satisfying warp strikes -, but I'm still always aware of issues while playing that could make it so much more fun if fixed. Comrades did improve it in some regards already (am I imagining things or have those random attacks that knock you down been toned down somewhat too?), but there is still a lot of room for improvement, which is why I'm kinda sad there's no full sequel/prequel with a completely overhauled battle-system. The direct sequels FFX-2 and LR both have the best battle-systems in the series, imo.
Why are you watching Episode Ignis trailers if you're only in chapter 5!? :O They spoil everything from chapter 9 onwards in the trailers!
Tabata encouraged the team to do that which makes no fucking sense. I guess he wanted the monsters to behave unpredictably but that's just messy game design.
I needed a bit of hype for the best character in the FF universe to date!
im pretty excited for it, luckily we get to try out that character switching tomorrow.
Well that's an opinion all right
Not even the best in ffxv universe Xp
Wow I didn't see that before! I wonder if it is an Ignis only thing or there is something extra coming. The only thing that happens in chapter 3 is the car railing thingie.
Pssssh....
Also, just finishing Chapter 5 (just gotta make the drive). That was a fun little romp. Trying to focus on making some progress on the story so I can open up even more of the world. Still super enjoying everything and really excited to see where to the story goes.
Whew, glad I caught this before I went to bed.
Awesome that they added the Comrades music to the game. Clash of Swords is so damn great.
Awesome that they added the Comrades music to the game. Clash of Swords is so damn great.
I come bearing news! The theme is awesome! :D
It features the music "Dreaming of the Dawn -Somnus- Piano Ver." It uses the key artwork which I shared previously of Luna and Noct at night by a lake, and it is cropped at different levels for the top and bottom screen of the PS4 Menu so that it isn't overrun by UI elements. That's a thoughtful touch, yeah? You'll see what I mean when you start flipping through the tiles on your screen. It doesn't feature custom icons for the XMB like bar or any apps, but this isn't really as big as an issue as you might think? Because of the somber tone of the theme, the plain white icons actually match pretty well with the centered moon in the image.
I'm pretty happy with it you know. Free app, free theme, great music if you want to listen. It's not the greatest effort, but it's way better than many other free themes on PSN so yeah.
Wait what...how muchUpdate you have to spend AP to get the skill in the ascension Menu LOL
