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Re-Romanized Title
Please remove the words "Fainaru Fantajī Sātīn" from the title reference in the article. These are all over the place in Final Fantasy articles, and they're simply transliterated katakana, do not represent any actual Japanese words, and (personally) make me cringe to see them. They're useless as a pronunciation guide, since the actual pronunciation of it is intended to be the English title.Dewgy (talk) 12:51, 7 March 2010 (UTC)
- "Personally" appears to be the keyword here, as you haven't really looked at getting consensus to take this action - specifically, you don't appear to have noticed that most Japanese video games with such pronunciations have these; for instance, other Square Enix titles such as Dragon Quest X and Kingdom Hearts. I will go through and revert your edits, and please look to get consensus at (for instance) Wikipedia:WikiProject Video games so that a consensus can be reached for all video game articles, rather than what you've now created - some having them, some not. 62.56.88.105 (talk) 07:12, 8 March 2010 (UTC)
720p cutscenes? uncompressed 1080p?
Sorry but it does not make sense
This needs to be changed: "Final Fantasy XIII on the PlayStation 3 will feature lossless audio and uncompressed 1080p cinematic cutscenes on a single Blu-Ray disc, while the Xbox 360 version will feature 720p cinematic cutscenes using Bink video and be divided into three DVDs." Cinematics are 720p and 1080p PS3 is somewhat compressed...
Well, we go with what the sources say, which do come from Square Enix themselves, which is that the PS3 version will be completely uncompressed. If you have a source for your claims, feel free to add it to this page. --The Taerkasten (talk) 18:47, 23 February 2010 (UTC)
I realize that while some of the sources are directly from Square themselves, 1080p uncompressed video simply would not fit on a 50 GB blu-ray in an significant amounts. At 24-bits color and 24 fps, the data rate required would be 1.2 Gbps or 142 MB/sec, only 6 minutes of video would fit on the entire dual-layer blu-ray. According to this source, the game has nine hours of cut scenes, with six of those created on the fly by the in-game engine, leaving three hours of pre-rendered video. (Or 40+ minutes based on the source that states Bink video.) What the source says is simply not possible, and this should be taken out of the article on those basis.
Square has been giving mixed messages. For example, most quote lossless audio on the PS3, but this interview with the director and producer says Dolby Digital 5.1.
—Preceding unsigned comment added by AaromMK (talk • contribs) 07:13, 25 February 2010 (UTC)
Resolution on Xbox 360 is 720p?
here's the source that on ps3 is 720p: http://blog.eu.playstation.com/2010/02/12/final-fantasy-xiii-your-questions-answered/ but here says xbox 360 version will be 576p (not yet official): http://www.presstart.it/ps3/final-fantasy-xiii-superiore-su-ps3.html —Preceding unsigned comment added by 151.11.103.122 (talk) 15:25, 18 February 2010 (UTC)
- Actually the information is poorly cited when referring to "576p". The article's referenced DigitalFoundry article [1] does not say the native resolution is 576p, only that the internal 3d renderer for the xbox360 version sampled it at 1024x576, then scaled up to the proper native resolution. Even the 2d elements (menus, maps, gauges) are rendered 720p normal. It is NOT the same as 576p, which is a broadcast standard. Many xbox360 games, have used this method, most notably Tekken6, and Halo3. I'd suggest changing it and/or at least removing references to 576p.--Scottind (talk) 23:32, 13 March 2010 (UTC)
- If it's upscaled, then it's not native. There is a part in the Digital Foundry link which explains about the HUD, and other parts. Read the article fully. --The Taerkasten (talk) 17:20, 15 March 2010 (UTC)
On the back of the PS3 box it says 1080P, not 720P as stated in the article. —Preceding unsigned comment added by RocketSledder77 (talk • contribs) 22:28, 15 March 2010 (UTC)
Edit in Gameplay/Battle System section
I do not believe FF7 should be referenced in this article. You could make the exact same comparison to any other Final Fantasy and it would still be just as true. " The system stemmed from a desire to create battles similar to those found in Final Fantasy VII Advent Children.[11] Like those in Final Fantasy XII, enemies are integrated into the world environment. However, unlike Final Fantasy XII, battles do not take place in the same "dimension." Instead, there is a short transition and players are transported to a new battle screen, separate from the main playing world. " —Preceding unsigned comment added by Sirjames9023 (talk • contribs) 08:12, 14 March 2010 (UTC)
Review/Reception Discussion
Keeping quotes like "it's next gen Final Fantasy and that's all you need to know" has little encyclopedic value - instead, review summaries should concentrate on which game elements the reviewer did/didn't like. With regards the Dengeki review, it's worth noting they did not give the game a score of 120/100 as this was apparently just a comment by one of the eleven reviewers, as can be seen in this thread. Without a reliable English source commenting on the final Dengeki review (presumably that comes with a finalised score), it becomes open to interpretation so unless one can be found I would suggest limiting the description of Dengeki's comments to what they had to say about the gameplay, graphics etc. SynergyBlades (talk) 18:27, 10 February 2010 (UTC)
Forum is not a reliable source. I will add a source as to dengeki review.--Geregere (talk) 18:33, 10 February 2010 (UTC)
- Indeed it isn't, but then nor is the current link, so something more suitable should be found. What did the actual review end up giving the game? SynergyBlades (talk) 18:38, 10 February 2010 (UTC)
- There is no third-party verification for this assertion that the final review score was 120/100 over it being one of the reviewer's comments, so I've put in the relevent templates to have someone confirm this. I suggest that if there's no movement on this after the month, it ought to be removed. SynergyBlades (talk) 18:49, 10 February 2010 (UTC)
I have the magazine and several reviewers explained about the game and a reviewer gave a 120. I added a new source. It says The score is 39/40 from Famitsu, and 120/100 from Dengeki.--Geregere (talk) 19:14, 10 February 2010 (UTC)
- Hmm, I don't see the 120 comment in the new source. An English-speaking source commenting on a review score of 120 would be appreciated. Also, if you're saying a single reviewer from those that reviewed it at Dengeki gave the game 120, then it is being dishonest to suggest that the review ultimately concluded with a final review score of 120, and it should be noted that it was infact one of the reviewers who commented as such. I'd appreciate some other editors' input on this one. SynergyBlades (talk) 19:18, 10 February 2010 (UTC)
I do not see your point. In most gaming websites or magazines just 1 editor gives a score. This time FF13 was a very big title so 11 editors played the game and they wrote about FF13 in 50 pages. As for the source, serach by the word "120" then you will find.--Geregere (talk) 19:24, 10 February 2010 (UTC)
- The conclusion you have drawn in the article and its entry in the score table strongly implies that the Dengeki outlet as an entire unit concluded their review with the game being given 120/100, when this was actually one reviewer's comment, so this isn't the case - it is thus worth noting as such. Your new .cc source is also not a reliable one per WP:VG/RS - we could equally use the forum post I linked to with someone else's translation that said it was not the final review score. This is why we need some reliable third-party source that can verify or comment upon the review so that it is unambiguously explained, as merely adding your own interpretation of the review means you would be engaging in WP:OR. SynergyBlades (talk) 19:33, 10 February 2010 (UTC)
It is you that are making OR. According to your theory, 120 is not the score then what is the score of dengeki. There should be another score. Just show me the dengeki's score if you have. As I said, in most websites or magazines only one reviwer gives scores. And being not included in WP:VG/RS does not mean it is not reliable.--Geregere (talk) 19:53, 10 February 2010 (UTC)
- I don't think you understand what the original research concept means. You have said yourself, as does that forum link (which though I agree counts as unreliable, could be just as unreliable as your own translation, which is why I said we need a reliable English third-party source for translation) that one reviewer of the eleven mentioned it deserves 120, yet the text you have added explains with no uncertainty that "they [Dengeki as whole] concluded that" 120 would not be enough. If every single reviewer of the 11 at the end of the review came together to decide and gave it this final score, I would agree, but as this is not the case I am adjusting the wording to make this explicit and it should not be present in the review scores box as such, otherwise we'd need every single reviewer's score in there (like Famitsu's four review scores can be shown).SynergyBlades (talk) 01:31, 16 February 2010 (UTC)
- For your second point, that your source is not listed as reliable means that it may be challenged. Your source appeared to be some sort of obscure online shop, which is hardly a category considered reliable on Wikipedia in general. SynergyBlades (talk) 01:58, 16 February 2010 (UTC)
English wikipedia allows editors to use non English source.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Verifiability#Reliable_sources
So your claim does not make sense. and You do not understand things at all. The reviewer who gave 120 is the reviewer who decides the score. You just made your own stupid rule that every 11 reviewer must give score. I repeatedlly said in most websites or magazines only one reviwer gives scores. you seem to be just trolling. and If you still challenge, just show me the dengeki's true score for FF13. you have not shown dengeki's score at all and making bullshit.--Geregere (talk) 06:33, 16 February 2010 (UTC)
- Remain WP:CIVIL and WP:AGF please. I have taken this to WikiProject:Video games so it can be resolved amongst consensus of the editors. Feel free to state your case there. SynergyBlades (talk) 09:13, 16 February 2010 (UTC)
It's pretty clear for me that the "reception" part is clearly non impartial and is willing to show a positive reception of the game. Something that is false because in America and Europe FFXIII is having an unenthusiastic reception (Edge, GT, GameSpot...) Worlwide, we can say the game is having a normal reception (83 in metacritics is something that truly doesn't deserve what is written here) I think that reception part must be re-written with an idea like "it had an enthusiasitc reception in Japan, but cool and bad reception in Occident". One last thing is that Dengike score is completely misplaced. Someone saying that it deserves a mark doesn't make someone giving that mark. Thanks for your attention and for helping building wikipedia. Blas de Lezo y Olavarrieta —Preceding unsigned comment added by 80.103.130.182 (talk) 00:08, 9 March 2010 (UTC)
I agree that the 'reception' section is biased. For example, Edge's 5/10 review is represented by three cherry-picked positive quotes that create a misleading impression of what is ultimately a negative piece. Western critical reception could be fairly summarised as 'mixed'; 80-85% averages are not exceptionally positive by game criticism standards. 92.0.25.230 (talk) 14:08, 10 March 2010 (UTC)
Final Fantasy XIII Xbox360 resolution
I believe it is very inappropriate to post an information not confirmed, worse, incorrect and not chat with the director's statements by the game ... only post the information when confirmed.
Would like an apology, because I was just changing a wrong information, and was treated like a vandal !!!!!!!!!!!!******** —Preceding unsigned comment added by 201.92.189.252 (talk) 00:47, 20 February 2010 (UTC)
- Well you have been removing large portions of the article without any reason given.--The Taerkasten (talk) 12:21, 20 February 2010 (UTC)
Seu Filho da puta!!!!!!!!!!
Se tudo diz que a resolução do Xbox360 é 720p nao 5#@P, porque vc voltou a informação anterior, SEU MERDA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! —Preceding unsigned comment added by 201.27.156.18 (talk) 20:07, 20 February 2010 (UTC)
- Please remain WP:CIVIL. The reference states that the Xbox 360 version runs at 576p, if you can provide a specific source to contradict that, then feel free to add it to this talk page, and if acceptable, will be added to the article.--The Taerkasten (talk) 20:23, 20 February 2010 (UTC)
DISAPPOINTED !!!!!!!!!!!
I am disappointed with the wikipedia, leaving people to post incorrect information and full of trends for a specific mark, in this case sony, soh cries for you ... DISAPPOINTED !!!!!!!!!!! —Preceding unsigned comment added by 201.92.189.252 (talk) 23:04, 20 February 2010 (UTC)
Well, perhaps if you could explain to us why you have blanked large sections of the article without any reason.--The Taerkasten (talk) 12:35, 21 February 2010 (UTC)
Get right!!!!
Stop being stubborn, and puts the xbox360 version has 720p, look at this link http://www.uffsite.net/news/375/new-360-ff13-screenshots-feature-nasty-jpeg-compression-mouse- pointer.html, or you receive money from sony ???!!!! —Preceding unsigned comment added by 201.92.189.252 (talk) 15:48, 21 February 2010 (UTC)
- I've removed the 360 resolution until such time as a more reliable or official source can confirm it. --The Taerkasten (talk) 16:44, 21 February 2010 (UTC)
- Nothing on the link you've provided shows the 360 natively renders at 720p; remember, we are talking about the native resolution - the resolution it is rendered at in hardware before being upscaled to 720 lines high by the hardware. The fact that the image in your link is 720 lines high does not mean it is natively rendered as such. 212.225.113.32 (talk) 19:08, 21 February 2010 (UTC)
- There was a link which said it (the 360 version) runs at 576p. [1] I've since removed it, until a more professional review of the game's native resolution is conducted, which would be better for this article. --The Taerkasten (talk) 19:26, 21 February 2010 (UTC)
- Certainly, I'm just trying to correct what appears to be this user's misunderstanding of native vs. upscaled resolutions. 212.225.113.32 (talk) 19:32, 21 February 2010 (UTC)
- That is very much appreciated, and hopefully will put an end to this for now.--The Taerkasten (talk) 19:34, 21 February 2010 (UTC)
- If the image quality was simply down to bad jpeg compression, how come the HUD on the 360 version still looks sharp? Surely this indicates that the jpeg compression has had minimal effect on the graphics as, it it had, the HUD text would be all fuzzy to. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 188.222.7.104 (talk) 18:12, 22 February 2010 (UTC)
- Well, until we here more official news on this, it's best to leave it alone for now.--The Taerkasten (talk) 18:29, 22 February 2010 (UTC)
- This' why I'd play XIII on PS3. You don't have to worry about such issues (Zeta Nova) 11:18, 24 February, 2010 (UTC)
I assume all the exclamation marks on this page were typed by you? Please stop being hostile to everyone. ★Ffgamera★ - My page! · Talk to me!· Contribs 09:01, 13 March 2010 (UTC)
Incorrect transliteration of Sazh's name
Whoever did the character section gave the katakana of Oerba Dia Vanille (ヲルバ=ダイア・ヴァニラ) for Sazh instead of the correct one (サッズ・カッツロイ). I would have done the change myself, but the page is locked. 156.75.180.198 (talk) 20:04, 25 February 2010 (UTC)
Upon further inspection there are a couple incorrect katakana transliterations. Here are the corrections
-Lightning (ライトニング, Raitoningu) -Sazh Katzroy (サッズ・カッツロイ, Sazzu Kattsuroi)
156.75.180.198 (talk) 20:16, 25 February 2010 (UTC)
Would someone please correct Sazh's name. Someone has already corrected Lightning's name, but did not correct the other. It is still showing that Sazh's name in Japanese is Oerba Dia Vanille. If you need proof that his name is what I listed above, look no further than the Japanese section of FF13 that has his name transliterated in English too. It's halfway down the page. http://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%83%95%E3%82%A1%E3%82%A4%E3%83%8A%E3%83%AB%E3%83%95%E3%82%A1%E3%83%B3%E3%82%BF%E3%82%B8%E3%83%BCXIII
"サッズ・カッツロイ (Sazh Katzroy)"
156.75.180.198 (talk) 19:29, 11 March 2010 (UTC)
Box Art
Why do you have the socialist European box art on this article? Get the American box art! GOD bless America! —Preceding unsigned comment added by 75.89.162.247 (talk) 07:56, 27 February 2010 (UTC)
- Please remain CIVIL and keep comments relevant. Your political beliefs are not relevant. Do you have a genuine reason why you feel the American box art should be used? .--The Taerkasten (talk) 15:08, 27 February 2010 (UTC)
- Well, despite his less-than-savory wording, I kind of agree with him. It just doesn't seem right to have the European Box Art there. I can't explain why, but it's just a pet peeve of mine to see European box arts in Wikipedia articles on video games. Alex.liu064 (talk) 01:20, 28 February 2010 (UTC)
- It's only rational to replace by the NA box art unless the European release doesn't include English language. OR the NA box art was used in the lead infobox first but later changed to EU version by someone. -- 01:48, 28 February 2010 (UTC)
a north American box art is better, because the English is spread and population.Bread Ninja (talk) 16:09, 2 March 2010 (UTC)
- Ok, I have to admit, the first comment of this section makes me want to puke (I'm not from the United States, but I still feel sorry for those who are, for having to deal with people like this)... Nevermind that, anyways, I actually came to start a section regarding the box art, but found it was already here. What I was wanting to say was, I think the north american box art should be used as the main picture in the English Final Fantasy XIII article. I know that England is a European country, but even so, I believe the North American box art would be much more suitable for this article, as NA is a much more English emerged continent than Europe. On the otherhand, a great spot for the European box art could be, for example, in the Deutsch Final Fantasy XIII article, or even the French article. In anycase, the box art for this article ought to be changed to the NA version. Indigochild 11:41, 6 March 2010 (UTC)
- I dont agree. Your theory infers that English Wikipedia shoudn't include British and Australian English but American English. According to the edit history. The boxart added after the Japanese boxart is of EU version, so it's rational to keep using it in the lead infobox. -- Sameboat - 同舟 (talk) 23:45, 11 March 2010 (UTC)
- First we should compare the sales of Australia and Britain to that of United States and Canada. (not just US)if North America made more sales during the amount of time that it was released in Europe, then yes the image could be replaced because it would be more recognizable in wikipedia.Bread Ninja (talk) 16:08, 12 March 2010 (UTC)
The boxart is the same universally, so I don't know what you're complaining about. ★Ffgamera★ - My page! · Talk to me!· Contribs 08:57, 13 March 2010 (UTC)
- Yes it actually is the same, the only difference being the NA version is rated by ESRB (and thus, displays the rating "T" rather than "16+"). I realise your probably right; changing it now wouldn't do much anyways. Indigochild 07:24, 14 March 2010 (UTC)
- Then what on Earth are we arguing about?! The argument about British vs American English usage on Wikipedia is an old canard and will probably still be running until doomsday. Does it really matter? As for changing the box art image for personal political reasons, I have to say I'm stultified. There are as many Europeans who regard Americans as burger-eating invasion monkeys as there are Americans who regard Europeans as cheese-eating surrender monkeys. It's got jack shit to do with the game - let's just concentrate on having a decent quality image of the art, surely? User:JulesVerne 16:23, 15 March 2010 (GMT)
News
http://www.maxconsole.net/?mode=news&newsid=38725 http://www.gamerfuzion.com/LaserBolt/blog/final-fantasy-xiii-ps3-vs-xbox-360-comparison/ —Preceding unsigned comment added by 201.92.179.217 (talk) 00:41, 28 February 2010 (UTC)
Spoiler! (debate)
Please remove the last line in the plot section. It is unessential to blatantly spoil the ending of the game when reading the plot. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Evilbios (talk • contribs) 02:28, 4 March 2010 (UTC)
- Wikipedia is not a censorhip. There's no need to remove any info just because you don't like it. nickin/conversation/contribution 02:53, 4 March 2010 (UTC)
- However, I changed the section title "Synopsis" to "Plot" since that was misleading. Megata Sanshiro (talk) 11:18, 4 March 2010 (UTC)
What does removing a plot spoiler have anything to do with censorship? Throwing around words like that doesn't make your argument any less wrong.
look up WP:SPOILER. Removing information due to spoiler is the same as censoring information. Why should we remove the ending? just because it's spoilers? is that even a real reason to remove info or is this something just to satisfy one user. Also I'm a giant tool.Bread Ninja (talk) 16:05, 4 March 2010 (UTC)
I Agree with the OP, this information is not pertinent to outlining the plot of the story unless the story is complete from beginning to end. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Lightmaat (talk • contribs) 00:15, 5 March 2010 (UTC)
(comment from Anonymous Reader) While I agree that plot-spoiling lines should be allowed to kept in the description, I think it is important that there be a warning about spoilers. Just having the title "Story" does not warn readers that it will be the whole story of the game. Especially with a game like this, accidentally knowing the ending significantly reduces the gameplay. The "Story" description starts out seemingly as an introduction, but I was caught flat-footed at the end and now feel bummed about the game. This makes me less inclined to play the game now. I feel this is something important as Wikipedia becomes a ubiquitous source of information. I was reading the article to hear more about the development and out of interest to the game.
playable characters image
i have yet to play this game so i don't know which character is which and when i see the picture on the characters section, i get confused on how they describe which character is which. why make it clockwise from the top right when it's easier to do it from left to right? i wish i could do it, but i don't know the characters other than lightning and hope. Can someone who does know fix this?.Bread Ninja (talk) 16:42, 4 March 2010 (UTC)
NEWS!!!!!!!!!!!!
http://www.gamesradar.com/xbox360/final-fantasy-xiii/review/final-fantasy-xiii/a-2010030320273612695313/g-20080715115627250082 —Preceding unsigned comment added by 201.92.179.217 (talk) 00:06, 5 March 2010 (UTC)
does not need to be here. can someone edit this out please
Under Plot > Story
"By the end of the game Vanile and Fang both decide to sacrifice them self in hope to stop the main antagonists explosion after being defeated."
I find that to be a major spoiler that someone just decided to add, considering the game isn't out yet in the states. Can someone please take that out? —Preceding unsigned comment added by Lightmaat (talk • contribs) 00:09, 5 March 2010 (UTC)
- Read the above section.Tintor2 (talk) 00:12, 5 March 2010 (UTC)
Asia release info for the infobox?
In this edit, the release information for Asia was removed from the infobox. I can understand why a non-English language release might not be notable enough for the lead paragraph in an English wiki; however the "Release date(s)" section of the infobox does not seem to imply that it only covers "notable" release dates. Thus I am of the inclination to restore the information about release date in Asia back into the infobox. Please discuss, especially if you disagree with me. -Pan Sola (talk) 13:56, 5 March 2010 (UTC)
Reception: Western Review Scores
The Embargo ended last night, and there are a ton of new reviews from websites that Square Enix sent review copies out to, notably:
RPG Site (85%): http://ps3.rpgsite.net/reviews/42/207/final-fantasy-xiii-review.html The Lost Gamer (9): http://www.thelostgamer.com/2010/03/05/final-fantasy-xiii-review/ Eurogamer (8): http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/final-fantasy-xiii-review CVG (9.2): http://www.computerandvideogames.com/article.php?id=237078 IGN UK (8.3): http://uk.ps3.ign.com/articles/107/1074227p1.html EDGE (5): http://www.edge-online.com/magazine/review-final-fantasy-xiii?page=0%2C1
Definitely worth somebody adding these to the page. I can't, as I am anon and the page is protected... but somebody should! —Preceding unsigned comment added by 94.169.8.67 (talk) 14:37, 5 March 2010 (UTC)
someof those arent really reliable sources. so i tihnk we can only use the last two or three.Bread Ninja (talk) 15:41, 5 March 2010 (UTC)
- Eurogamer, IGN and Edge are a standard choice of citing reviews. Stabby Joe (talk) 23:25, 5 March 2010 (UTC)
- Most of these are ending up similar i.e most/all are commenting positively on presentation and battle system, mostly positive on story/characters, mixed response to interactivity, exploration etc. Probably worth doing the reception taking each element in turn and using quotes for each, rather than the current which is just listing review after review with a sprinkling of quotes. SynergyBlades (talk) 23:27, 5 March 2010 (UTC)
- By all means, reception section usually go through certain aspects of the game and opinions on them... currently we have review quotes as they came in. Stabby Joe (talk) 23:33, 5 March 2010 (UTC)
i agree doing the reception taking each element in turn and using quotes for each. The current style is repititive and stupid.--Geregere (talk) 23:35, 5 March 2010 (UTC)
I've given it a go, so feel free to go from there as a basis. It could do with a little more detailed commentary on the battle system and plot. That said I wouldn't be surprised to see any semblance of neutrality being adjusted to turn it once more into "best game ever"-style material with corresponding glowing quotes, but hey, can't say I didn't give it a fair try. Am off to play it myself now so see you in, I dunno, a few weeks probably! ;) SynergyBlades (talk) 11:12, 6 March 2010 (UTC)
- It's pretty good at the moment. It includes the usual affair of positive remarks while still emphasizing the negatives and contrasts to it. And yes thank God that it hasn't been hijacked by fanboys who would want to put the game up on top of the podium. Stabby Joe (talk) 01:52, 7 March 2010 (UTC)
It still is kind of biased. I know that both positive and negative reviews are included but there seems to be a desperate attempt to save the negative reviews from being pure negative. "Reviewer says it's too linear or boring, HOWEVER THEY DO PRAISE THIS THIS AND THIS! So therefore his bad review is a good review even though he gave it a 5/10." Just let a negative comment sit. 129.139.1.68 (talk) 15:19, 9 March 2010 (UTC)
We have to consider which reviewer is a legitimate enough to have his review here. the obvious being IGN, or Eurogamer. we cant just add any review on itBread Ninja (talk) 15:29, 10 March 2010 (UTC)
Why not? It's a game. It's not like movies where some are (supposedly) more qualified because they may have gone to film school or books where people can get degrees in literature. One magazines review shouldn't be less valid than an others.129.139.1.68 (talk) 12:59, 11 March 2010 (UTC)
because that's bias, and it's from reviewers who are not professional viewers. that's the problem. and game reviewing is taken very seriously. mysterious IP user, i suggest you look up the rules.Bread Ninja (talk) 15:21, 11 March 2010 (UTC)
Van Cuylenburg
shouldn't she have an article? or at least a red link? i am unable to edit- is this page protected? 75.174.238.55 (talk) 01:27, 6 March 2010 (UTC)
- You need to register an account to create new page in English Wikipedia. But before you open that article, make sure you writtings is well sourced and following the Wikipedia:Manual of Style guideline, otherwise your article will be speedy deleted by admin. -- Sameboat - 同舟 (talk) 06:39, 6 March 2010 (UTC)
okay...
im not even asking you to remove the last line of the storyline; but don't you think that there should at least be a spoiler alert sign??? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 75.31.209.183 (talk) 02:24, 7 March 2010 (UTC)
- Any alert/warning of spoiler is prohibited in English Wikipedia. -- Sameboat - 同舟 (talk) 03:08, 7 March 2010 (UTC)
- The spoiler is in the plot section, if people don't want something spoiled they shouldn't really come to its wiki page, or at least not look in the story section. Stabby Joe (talk) 12:50, 7 March 2010 (UTC)
Lightnings weapon
is her weapon known as a gunblade in the game but chooses not to use it? or is it a different weapon thats either a sword or gun?Bread Ninja (talk) 19:10, 12 March 2010 (UTC)
- No, it's a gunblade. It even says in the game. ★Ffgamera★ - My page! · Talk to me!· Contribs 08:56, 13 March 2010 (UTC)
Once her ATB gauge expands during game and she dose a 4 hit combo you see during the last hit she folds the blade to shoot the enemy with the gun. Making it the first weapon that is consider a gunblade in FF games history to fire a round as a long distance offensive measure.-76.21.106.232 (talk) 08:16, 15 March 2010 (UTC)
OK then I'll change it, also her weapon isn't the first. Weiss' weapon from dirge of Cerberus is considered a gunblade and so is one of kadaj's gang member from advent children.Bread Ninja (talk) 15:53, 15 March 2010 (UTC)
13th installment?
Actually, it's the fourteenth, you're forgetting about FFX-2.--99.225.28.182 (talk) 01:39, 13 March 2010 (UTC)
- Actually, if you count every single Final Fantasy spinoff, you're looking at the 70th installment. We don't count them all. ★Ffgamera★ - My page! · Talk to me!· Contribs 08:55, 13 March 2010 (UTC)
- Good thing that X-2 isn't a spinoff then, but a proper FF game. It's the 14th instalment. 203.211.123.115 (talk) 02:39, 14 March 2010 (UTC)
- I haven't played Final Fantasy X so don't shout at me if I'm wrong (just correct me), but judging from the name "Final Fantasy X-2", isn't that game a contuniation of Final Fantasy X? Should it really be considered as a whole new installment? Indigochild 07:51, 14 March 2010 (UTC)
- Good thing that X-2 isn't a spinoff then, but a proper FF game. It's the 14th instalment. 203.211.123.115 (talk) 02:39, 14 March 2010 (UTC)
- Correct, I believe X-2 is the direct sequel to FFX, not a continuation of the main series.--The Taerkasten (talk) 17:13, 14 March 2010 (UTC)
- I remember the devs saying that it was almost a side / expanded story for FFX. They even mentioned ONLY doing it because they felt the ending to FFX was unsatisfactory. They did not count it as a separate installment for the series. If you include FFX2, then you have to include the FFXII side story for the handheld game systems (yes there is one).
- Correct, I believe X-2 is the direct sequel to FFX, not a continuation of the main series.--The Taerkasten (talk) 17:13, 14 March 2010 (UTC)
Also the crystal chronicles has its own line now. Tactics is its own line also. There are numerous games that are continuations. FFVII has a whole line of games: pre-crisis (turk's formation), crisis core (zach and cloud), FFVII (cloud and team), and the TPS game ?title? (vincent's story), and the movie Advent Children. --Cflare (talk) 18:31, 15 March 2010 (UTC)
Battle system note
Something I noticed isn't mentioned under battle system is that if the party leader dies even if allies are alive it's a game over this is easily confirmed, just want to seeit noted since it's different than other FF# games-76.21.106.232 (talk) 08:12, 15 March 2010 (UTC)
- That's why you pick your 'tank' as the party leader. Seriously though: This holds true even after you can form your own teams. --Cflare (talk) 18:33, 15 March 2010 (UTC)