Re: Final Fantasy Thread

[Krubixcube]

That's what I was saying.

I've had many many FF dreams over the years, very few of which I can remember. I think I was in high school with Aerith once, and I was like "Oh cool, Aerith's really nice, that's like her thing" then she turned out to be a bitch and shunned me.

In retrospect that could just mean that I'm a horrible, horrible human being.

[BretBaber]

I don't think I've had dreams like you guys, but I was so excited for Final Fantasy VII that I had dreams I got the game and was playing it, but the dream was just me watching me play a TV screen that I never seen. It was like Final Fantasy foreplay.

[chocobot]

I think I've dreamed I was actually playing FFXV twice now. That's just sad.

Ready to hugely embarrass myself again. I vaguely remember a dream that I was in high school and my love interest was Auron, despite him being like 30 years old. I think I was watching way too much romantic shoujo anime and that got all scrambled in my brain along with my unhealthy obsession with Final Fantasy. So imagine a lot of pink fluffy imagery and hearts surrounding me at my desk as I think "I hope Auron-senpai notices me...".

I'm not sure if that's any better than getting in a car with Seymour now. I make really bad decisions in my dreams. Really bad.

[pspiddy]

30 years old?! That's ANCIENT. 35 is, like, zombie shit.

Does Japan still go by a caste system? X makes more sense, if so.

[Krubixcube]

Haha, no but they are a very judgmental society =p

[pspiddy]

Yeah, you talking about shit made me wonder. Like, they're more accepting there of intolerant culture. I dunno. Explain, please.

[Krubixcube]

You'll have to be more specific with what you want to know, but it's certainly something that after almost 2 and a half years now I could rant out for a while.

[pspiddy]

It seems that sexuality is more progressive, yet individuality is more repressed.

[Krubixcube]

My blanket statement for Japan has always been that they're a culture of extremes. I could go into that specifically in a million ways but to focus on what you said specifically: Sexually, in day to day life, they're actually quite conservative. That said, historically they were not, that conservatism was imposed on them post US occupation so that kind of dualistic approach is kind of ingrained in the culture. You either see...almost no sexuality or even sexual interest or extreme sexuality. Regular...normal sex...not so much.

As for individuality, I think like most east asian cultures there is more of an emphasis on the group. More extended families, along with extreme proximity to a huge population kind of makes you into a team player. Japan's cultural conservatism also comes in here, there's a saying in Japanese that roughly translates to "The nail that sticks up gets pounded in", and you certainly feel that here. People who act out or try and get up and ahead of people at their expense tend not to do well. But then...in that culture of extremes hypothesis I have going, they also embrace so much of western culture and business where that individuality is needed and celebrated so they're kind of messed up like that. I mean, day to day, you certainly don't hear people talking about their personal achievements ("I did this/I do this all the time") which is good and bad. Americans can be a bit extreme in talking about themselves.

I could go into MUCH more detail...but I wont! *skidaddles off*

[Rainjar]

http://blog.us.playstation.com/2014/06/10/final-fantasy-type-0-hd-coming-to-ps-vita/#sf3255743

[SanAndreasX]

Actually, that was apparently a mistake which has since been retracted by Sony and SE. FF Type 0 HD is coming for PS4 and Xbone. There is not going to be a Vita version.

[Rainjar]

Yeah, heard about that. I'm pretty pissed about it, all I fucking want it some sweet ass games to play on the mighty comfortable PS Vita.

They won't give us new games and now they won't give us ports. As a Vita owner now I'm beginning to understand just how fucking irritating this is.

[SanAndreasX]

I can see where it'd be frustrating, I guess they could have made the PS4 version a cross-buy title? Is that a thing with PS4 and Vita?

However, since I'd given this game up as a lost cause years ago, I'm glad that we're getting it at all, and in all honesty, given a choice, I'd really rather have games like these on PS4 (or Wii U) rather than a handheld, so this works out nicely for me.

[pspiddy]

I'm so glad there is a youtube video for Kimahri's ultima weapon. Those butterflies have always been difficult because of my being colorblind. And the Vita screen sure doesn't help. Now all I need is the dreaded Lulu wep to complete the set. Still undecided if I want to do it.

PS4 and not Vita? That's some major BS.

[BretBaber]

I'm sick of trying to get lucky and land that Zanwhatever by Yojimba. I think I've moved on for good.

[pspiddy]

That sucks, man. I don't know what to say. I'm landing it often with 250, 01X gil. After stating that I'll probably never land it again.

[BretBaber]

I even up it to 300,000 but it never lands. I get it on randoms a lot, but never the ones it really matters.

[pspiddy]

I haven't landed it 6 times in a row after opening my fat, stupid mouth.

[BretBaber]

I think I'm gonna platinum Tearaway and then I might start X-2. I'll go back to it at some point, but right now I've had enough.

[pspiddy]

Post when you start your X-2 run and I'll start with you. I'm still playing X but it's a grind so it doesn't really matter.

[BretBaber]

KAY!!!!!!!! KAY!!!!! KAY!!!!!!!!!

Now that I hopefully have your attention....

If I were to buy Final Fantasy XIV on PSN for PS3 (it's on sale right now for $12), I could then convert that to the PS4? I know you said I could do that with retail, just wondering if that applies to digital as well. Also, do they ever have deals on the subscription? I know you said you couldn't buy 3 month or year subscriptions to lower cost, but was hoping they at least do some deals.

[Miraculous Kaydybug]

any ps3 version of the game can be upgraded to the ps4 version. Digital and Physical are basically the same in this case. The disc only has the client you still have to download the game.

Subs are

Standard: 30 days ($14.99)
90 days ($41.97)
180 days ($77.94)

Entry: 30 days ($12.99)

The difference is Standard lets you create 40 characters 8 per server and Entry lets you create only 8 with 1 per server.

[BretBaber]

If I'm putting so much money and time into a game, I don't think I'd really want to have so many characters. Maybe I'm wrong in thinking that though. Thanks for all of your info again!

[pspiddy]

I booted up FFX but then decided this is just going to be a forever game. I'll keep my save states and instead of replaying it each year or so, I'm going to continue with those saves. 90 hours this year is good enough. And that doesn't count all my Yojimbo resets.

[Krubixcube]

NERD!!!!

*runs away...into the sunset*

[BretBaber]

Time to get this thread hopping again. If you didn't see on Now Playing, I beat Xillia and now I'll be moving on to X-2 at some point today. I know pspiddy will, but I'm hoping to see at least Kay on here as well level grinding like a mother fuckin' champ!!!!!!

[pspiddy]

Bret, you're married now so you, above all, should know that speaking for me, however correct, is never a good idea. That being said, when do you want to start

[pspiddy]

Le sigh. I have to delete something in order to make room for X-2. I still think it's bullshit there isn't a physical copy.

[BretBaber]

I started today. Finished the very first part, which is only like 20 minutes in. I can't wait until the game opens up, I really love this battle system. It's probably my 3rd favorite from Final Fantasy games.

[Miraculous Kaydybug]

i was on chapter 3 when i stopped. Just got the Lady Luck sphere

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