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Post by Friendly Person :) on Jun 6, 2015 5:28:00 GMT -5
Speculation? Thoughts? "But isn't it a bit early to be making a thread when we know so little?" Yes. But also no. This is the time to make the craziest of guesses, the wildest fantasies, and then cry when none of them come true.
SO LET'S DO THIS! Female protagonist - Okay, whatever. Make it a good character and I'm on board (get it? because pirates? (that totally wasn't why I said it, don't hate me))
Pirates - Never have liked what is widely accepted as the 'pirate aesthetic', but that's personal taste. I assume there are people leaping off of buildings because their greatest wish has finally come true.
Inomata - By 'main character designer' do you mean 'designed the main character' or 'will design the majority of the characters'? If the latter, it might not be a bad thing to go back to a single designer every once in a while.
Still waiting to hear on everything else, but I'd be somewhat surprised if they abandoned Zesty's 'seamless battles'. Maybe we'll get a more 'team-symphonia' style game this time around, though if Inomata is the main designer, I'm less likely to believe that.
All in all based on the miniscule information available as I type this, this is shaping up to be a very different Tales game. Maybe the presence of Star Ocean 5 kicks them into gear.
Can't wait to wake up tomorrow and look like a complete doofus when all the new information comes out.
7.8/10 - too much water.
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Post by frubam on Jun 6, 2015 5:51:07 GMT -5
Yeah, it could easy end up like a Suikoden 4, which was HORRIBLE and the worst Suikoden I've ever played in the series(played 1~5 mind you). OR, it could end up like Wind Waker, which is my favorite LoZ game =03.
Honestly, I've liked Chat; though she has the worst design in the entire series, she was funny, and Patty was even better. If they can make her as good as how Patty was generally portrayed, she'll be an enjoyable char(and more than story, I find it important that char synergy to be high, like Graces). Can't say more than that until I've at least seen some video of something.
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Post by Feriku on Jun 6, 2015 8:38:18 GMT -5
I'm excited because I like pirates. XDD I can't wait to learn more!
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Derman
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Post by Derman on Jun 6, 2015 13:06:47 GMT -5
First off: CALLED IT. Berseria was the console title.
As for my thoughts based on that one picture and the only quote from the character they gave: - Female protagonist, at last. Of course there was Milla but there also was Jude so... - Ugh, it might take a while to get used to that character design. - Pirates are cool, the game could be too. If they are going to give us a boat and stuff (Since it is about pirates), I imagine they are going to change the world map from the previous 4 games. I don't like the idea of third person cruising on a natural scale world. The Grace's system doesn't sound too great either. - Nothing about the composer yet? I have a feeling it's going to be Shiina this time, since Sakuraba might be busy with Star Ocean 5. - The quote from the character sounds...not too great. It's obviously only a one line so can't really judge, but it doesn't sound too interesting, aside from the usage of word "devour" which might have something interesting behind it. Also it seems like it won't be a helpless damsel in a distress, so that's a plus too. - I hope they leave the gimmicks and focus on what makes the games fun and interesting. Simple micro system, fun combat and good character interactions (with some great skits). Visuals and story are also important factors. Basically I'm hoping they will make a good game. At least now they have a next-gen engine to work with, so maybe they can get the issues from Zestiria fixed in the new release. And maybe they will re-release Zesty after Berse. Or maybe... yea I don't have anything else at this point. Maybe later.
No salt though, I expected them to announce a new console title and I expect them to deliver. Some minor issues with some of the early details, but I had similar problems with Zesty too so maybe I'll get used to this one as well.
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Post by lynnie on Jun 6, 2015 15:13:34 GMT -5
Pirates?! I'm in. I hope the characters have variety in personality and story tbh......
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Post by Lee Traxin on Jun 6, 2015 16:29:41 GMT -5
My guess is it'll turn out to be air pirates who need a 'Flight Stone' or something, just to get around the Dragon/Spaceship/teleporting via map shenanigans. My main concern though is the PS3/PS4 release. I hope this game isn't held back by older tech...
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Post by Friendly Person :) on Jun 6, 2015 22:26:57 GMT -5
I guess there was a mini trailer thing showing some of the areas? Anyone have cellphone video footage with quality so shaky and terrible you can't make out anything other than the contrast between the screen and the not-screen? If so... I... I think I just depressed myself (I can't even find a decent picture of the main character...)
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Post by musaboriman2 on Jun 7, 2015 3:54:30 GMT -5
I wonder if spirits will make an appearance at all, and if so, I wonder if we will get to fight them. Undine would be a natural fit, considering oceans are important this time. I really hope for some actual travel around in the ship, not just quick travel or a cut scene. I want to control the ship like in older games. I wonder what weapon Velvet will use. Hopefully she has an interesting playstyle. Finally, I hope the game has good combat with aerial combat like Vesperia or the Xillias even, I don't think they should do the Graces/Zesty style immediately after Zestiria. I also hope there aren't any annoying gimmicks that hamper multiplayer
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Post by fateoffate on Jun 7, 2015 5:04:17 GMT -5
I wonder if spirits will make an appearance at all, and if so, I wonder if we will get to fight them. Undine would be a natural fit, considering oceans are important this time. I really hope for some actual travel around in the ship, not just quick travel or a cut scene. I want to control the ship like in older games. I wonder what weapon Velvet will use. Hopefully she has an interesting playstyle. Finally, I hope the game has good combat with aerial combat like Vesperia or the Xillias even, I don't think they should do the Graces/Zesty style immediately after Zestiria. I also hope there aren't any annoying gimmicks that hamper multiplayer There is an -ia in the title. Spirit will definitely makes an appearance.
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Derman
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Post by Derman on Jun 7, 2015 5:05:58 GMT -5
My guess is it'll turn out to be air pirates who need a 'Flight Stone' or something, just to get around the Dragon/Spaceship/teleporting via map shenanigans. My main concern though is the PS3/PS4 release. I hope this game isn't held back by older tech... That actually sounds very possible. I didn't think of that at all. Flying pirates have been used in JRPGs many times before so I wouldn't be surprised if they went for it. Since the game is being developed for PS3 too, It will hold the game back a lot. I won't mind though, I'd take a game with Vesperia's graphical quality and aesthetics happily, Zestiria looked great too. They might have to drop the framerate and/or resolution in the PS3 version though, so that might be a problem for some. EDIT: I'm a bit curious about why they decided to go with those colors in the title. I guess the pink-ish color is there because of the female protagonist, and the blue there is either sea or sky, whichever is the main pirating platform. I kinda like the colors though, remind me of Vesperia and Hearts. Does anyone have any idea why Berseria? Zestiria came from zest, so I was wondering if anyone has come up with anything for Berseria. (We have the Bearseria explanation too i guess).
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Post by Friendly Person :) on Jun 7, 2015 5:12:53 GMT -5
My guess is it'll turn out to be air pirates who need a 'Flight Stone' or something, just to get around the Dragon/Spaceship/teleporting via map shenanigans. My main concern though is the PS3/PS4 release. I hope this game isn't held back by older tech... That actually sounds very possible. I didn't think of that at all. Flying pirates have been used in JRPGs many times before so I wouldn't be surprised if they went for it. Since the game is being developed for PS3 too, It will hold the game back a lot. I won't mind though, I'd take a game with Vesperia's graphical quality and aesthetics happily, Zestiria looked great too. They might have to drop the framerate and/or resolution in the PS3 version though, so that might be a problem for some. "themes of pirates and ships were shown during the short scenery video they played at the event. " I haven't seen anybody mention the sky, or air pirates, so I'm leaning towards the more traditional pirate. Bummer, because I like your idea better.
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Derman
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Post by Derman on Jun 7, 2015 5:20:40 GMT -5
That actually sounds very possible. I didn't think of that at all. Flying pirates have been used in JRPGs many times before so I wouldn't be surprised if they went for it. Since the game is being developed for PS3 too, It will hold the game back a lot. I won't mind though, I'd take a game with Vesperia's graphical quality and aesthetics happily, Zestiria looked great too. They might have to drop the framerate and/or resolution in the PS3 version though, so that might be a problem for some. "themes of pirates and ships were shown during the short scenery video they played at the event. " I haven't seen anybody mention the sky, or air pirates, so I'm leaning towards the more traditional pirate. Bummer, because I like your idea better. Ships can fly right? I mean not in real world, but in fantasy. I'm still hopeful we get dem flying pirates.
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Post by Lee Traxin on Jun 7, 2015 7:41:47 GMT -5
"themes of pirates and ships were shown during the short scenery video they played at the event. " I haven't seen anybody mention the sky, or air pirates, so I'm leaning towards the more traditional pirate. Bummer, because I like your idea better. Ships can fly right? I mean not in real world, but in fantasy. I'm still hopeful we get dem flying pirates. I was thinking(no evidence mind you) that it'd be some kind of rite of passage to get a flying ship, or our party would be the first to take to the sky. I dunno, just throwing ideas out there. Although I do wonder, will our best friend character be the First Mate?
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Post by jizzle701 on Jun 7, 2015 11:41:35 GMT -5
Pirate's? Preorder DLC Patty Costume anybody? Lol My hopes for this game is that the cast has some bad ass pirate characters but they're not sticks in the mud I'm hoping they're know more like the one piece cast silliness. Also Velvet may use a gun and sword combo style or maybe have weapon switching like Ludger. I just hope there's a rapier sword fighter or maybe a Scimater(sp). I want the characters to have original artes and spells maybe a different base arte for Velvet besides Demon Fang or Azure edge. Also skies of Arcadia style ship battles ?
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Post by Feriku on Jun 7, 2015 12:21:02 GMT -5
Does anyone have any idea why Berseria? Zestiria came from zest, so I was wondering if anyone has come up with anything for Berseria. (We have the Bearseria explanation too i guess). When I first saw the three titles they trademarked, I joked that Berseria would be about people going berserk. I'm sticking with that as my guess for now. XD
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