Final Fantasy Tactics A2

X-3 · 06-24-2008, 10:26 PM

So, it's out now. Somehow, my mom got me a copy, so I' playing it. I'm already seeing references to FFTA, which will follow in spoiler tags.

Spoiler Below

There's a picture of Ritz on the main character's desk, when you select your goals for the summer. Then, the librarian's name is Mr. Randell, and he has a teddy bear on his desk. Interesting stuff.

So, yeah. I'm hoping Luso is as cool as a character as the past Tactics dudes were.

P.S: If Balthier appears, I'll tell you guys, because you guys like him a lot.

***Ace Mercury*** · 06-25-2008, 01:31 AM

Ooh, it's out now? I played the one for the GBA to death, so it looks like I'll grab the new one and avoid the real world for a while longer.

Swiffer Sweeper Vac · 06-25-2008, 01:53 AM

Well I was about to check walmart.com,but they seem to be doing maintenance.
I guess that's what happens when you check it at 1:55 AM.

Congrats on getting a copy so early.

I REALLY HATE POKEMON! · 06-25-2008, 11:20 AM

I played FFT on PS1 and PSP and I really want thi DS one but...there was a GBA version? Was it a seperate game or a crap graphics port of the original?

Swiffer Sweeper Vac · 06-25-2008, 11:27 AM

^ you're about to be bombarded with posts of sheer hatred.
I'm just the first.*Puts on imaginary mohawk*
[/in MR.T voice/] OF COURSE IT"S F**K"N SEPERATE YOU MOTHU F**KA!!!!

FOO!
*Takes off imaginary mohawk*

I'm done......For now.

PS:Fear! The Mohawk.

I REALLY HATE POKEMON! · 06-25-2008, 12:09 PM

*Stares blankly* So it is a seperate game. Is the story connected at all?

***Ace Mercury*** · 06-25-2008, 12:50 PM

The story from FFTA not connected to the original FFT, in any real sense. The universe in FFTA is sort of created from that in FFT (Ivalice), something which becomes a plot point in FFTA. In any case, the story is very thematically different - FTTA is a more light-hearted tale, with moogles and everything.

Ref: Ivalice - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

I REALLY HATE POKEMON! · 06-25-2008, 01:52 PM

So, FFTA, FFT, FFT2 and FF12 are all taking place in Ivalice? Neat connection, I knew FFT and FF12 were connected.

X-3 · 06-25-2008, 02:10 PM

Game is really fun so far. I'm still getting used to the different interfaces and stuff. Music is really good at times.

Job Spoilers ahead
Spoiler Below

I did a quest, and at the end, it unlocked a new job: the green mage for Vieras. Also, looking at some item descriptions, I cam see jobs I've never heard of before, like "Ravager".

Also, if you have FFTA, put it in the GBA slot when you start a file.

I REALLY HATE POKEMON! · 06-25-2008, 02:28 PM

What the hell are those giant black spoiler boxes?

X-3 · 06-25-2008, 02:30 PM

^You do that through {spoiler] and [/spoiler]. Only, { is replaced with [.

Also, you know how in FFTA, attacking in front would lessen your chances of hitting? That whole thing has been changed, so if in front, you do less damage than you would if you hit the back.

Also also, EXP is given at the end of a battle, rather than random bits during it. Much better now, IMO.

I REALLY HATE POKEMON! · 06-25-2008, 02:36 PM

Aw, damn that's cool! I gotta get FFTA now!

X-3 · 06-25-2008, 04:57 PM

Okay, I'll use this post to edit in unlockable jobs through quests.
Spoiler Below

Green Mage(Viera): Beat the quest, "Green Dominion".
Beastmaster(No Mou): Beat the quest, "Knowing the Beast".
Dragoon(Bagnaa): Beat the quest, "Kyrra, Dragoon".

I'll only be doing those gotten through quests. I think others are unlockable by getting skills of some jobs.

Ike · 06-25-2008, 11:00 PM

I'm debating as to whether or not I should get this game. FFT was awesome, FFTA was kinda meh, but still good. So how does this compare to FFTA?

X-3 · 06-26-2008, 04:42 AM

I'm not far enough in to compare it to FFTA, but so far I'm seeing a lot of improvements. The law system isn't so terrible anymore, and the Bazaar system is actually pretty fun, for example.

On a side note, I think the bagnaas have lost the "ssssss" thing in their speech. Weird.

***Ace Mercury*** · 06-26-2008, 10:35 AM

I don't like any of the characters so far. Ritz, Marche, and Mewt were somewhat personable from the outset, but this Luso guy is a jerk and Cid looks like a moron.

Still love the gameplay though. I loves getting treasure and scoring me some AP.

Chunky Kong12345 · 06-29-2008, 10:29 AM

I thought it was interesting that they included Montblanc from FFTA in FFXII. Just sayin'.

Going to "buy" this, now.

X-3 · 07-03-2008, 05:12 PM

I've been playing a lot over my vacation, so I'm far in the game.

Game is really good.The side missions is where it shines. Main story is meh at best. The script is very humorous at times.

I'd say more, but typing on this Blackberry is hard, and I don't think I can use the things neccesary for spoiler tags...

If you liked the previous Tactics games, get this one.

***Ace Mercury*** · 07-03-2008, 09:12 PM

It feels like the debuffs were nerfed in this game, though. I remember blind being awesome; now it's just meh.

X-3 · 07-03-2008, 09:49 PM

Yeah, Blind isn't very dealy anymore, probably because of tha whole positioning change...thing.

06-24-2008, 10:26 PM	#1
X-3 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Brigade HQ Gender: Posts: 9,271 Thanks: 284 Thanked 325 Times in 243 Posts Blog Entries: 3 Points: 15,772.42 Bank: 0.00 Total Points: 15,772.42 Donate	Final Fantasy Tactics A2 So, it's out now. Somehow, my mom got me a copy, so I' playing it. I'm already seeing references to FFTA, which will follow in spoiler tags. Spoiler Below There's a picture of Ritz on the main character's desk, when you select your goals for the summer. Then, the librarian's name is Mr. Randell, and he has a teddy bear on his desk. Interesting stuff. So, yeah. I'm hoping Luso is as cool as a character as the past Tactics dudes were. P.S: If Balthier appears, I'll tell you guys, because you guys like him a lot.

06-25-2008, 01:53 AM	#3
Swiffer Sweeper Vac Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: The tropical island paradise of Jomama Gender: Posts: 854 Thanks: 386 Thanked 21 Times in 19 Posts Points: 2,263.30 Bank: 0.00 Total Points: 2,263.30 Donate	Well I was about to check walmart.com,but they seem to be doing maintenance. I guess that's what happens when you check it at 1:55 AM. Congrats on getting a copy so early. Last edited by Guildmaster; 06-25-2008 at 03:11 AM.

06-25-2008, 12:50 PM	#7
*Ace Mercury* Marshmallow Knight ☆ Supermod Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Southern Ontario Gender: Posts: 19,023 Thanks: 366 Thanked 1,544 Times in 800 Posts Blog Entries: 1 Points: 104,412.62 Bank: 16,422,353.71 Total Points: 16,526,766.33 Donate	The story from FFTA not connected to the original FFT, in any real sense. The universe in FFTA is sort of created from that in FFT (Ivalice), something which becomes a plot point in FFTA. In any case, the story is very thematically different - FTTA is a more light-hearted tale, with moogles and everything. Ref: Ivalice - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Last edited by Ace Mercury; 06-25-2008 at 12:55 PM.

06-25-2008, 02:10 PM	#9
X-3 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Brigade HQ Gender: Posts: 9,271 Thanks: 284 Thanked 325 Times in 243 Posts Blog Entries: 3 Points: 15,772.42 Bank: 0.00 Total Points: 15,772.42 Donate	Game is really fun so far. I'm still getting used to the different interfaces and stuff. Music is really good at times. Job Spoilers ahead Spoiler Below I did a quest, and at the end, it unlocked a new job: the green mage for Vieras. Also, looking at some item descriptions, I cam see jobs I've never heard of before, like "Ravager". Also, if you have FFTA, put it in the GBA slot when you start a file. Last edited by X-3; 06-25-2008 at 02:27 PM.

06-25-2008, 02:36 PM	#12
I REALLY HATE POKEMON! Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: California, U.S.A Gender: Posts: 8,669 Thanks: 18 Thanked 47 Times in 44 Posts Points: 26,350.34 Bank: 1,268.17 Total Points: 27,618.51 Donate	*Nerdily squeels* Aw, damn that's cool! I gotta get FFTA now!

06-25-2008, 01:31 AM	#2
*Ace Mercury* Marshmallow Knight ☆ Supermod Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Southern Ontario Gender: Posts: 19,023 Thanks: 366 Thanked 1,544 Times in 800 Posts Blog Entries: 1 Points: 104,412.62 Bank: 16,422,353.71 Total Points: 16,526,766.33 Donate	Ooh, it's out now? I played the one for the GBA to death, so it looks like I'll grab the new one and avoid the real world for a while longer.

06-25-2008, 11:20 AM	#4
I REALLY HATE POKEMON! Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: California, U.S.A Gender: Posts: 8,669 Thanks: 18 Thanked 47 Times in 44 Posts Points: 26,350.34 Bank: 1,268.17 Total Points: 27,618.51 Donate	I played FFT on PS1 and PSP and I really want thi DS one but...there was a GBA version? Was it a seperate game or a crap graphics port of the original?

06-25-2008, 11:27 AM	#5
Swiffer Sweeper Vac Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: The tropical island paradise of Jomama Gender: Posts: 854 Thanks: 386 Thanked 21 Times in 19 Posts Points: 2,263.30 Bank: 0.00 Total Points: 2,263.30 Donate	^ you're about to be bombarded with posts of sheer hatred. I'm just the first.Puts on imaginary mohawk [/in MR.T voice/] OF COURSE IT"S FK"N SEPERATE YOU MOTHU FKA!!!! FOO! Takes off imaginary mohawk I'm done......For now. PS:Fear! The Mohawk.

06-25-2008, 12:09 PM	#6
I REALLY HATE POKEMON! Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: California, U.S.A Gender: Posts: 8,669 Thanks: 18 Thanked 47 Times in 44 Posts Points: 26,350.34 Bank: 1,268.17 Total Points: 27,618.51 Donate	Stares blankly So it is a seperate game. Is the story connected at all?

06-25-2008, 01:52 PM	#8
I REALLY HATE POKEMON! Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: California, U.S.A Gender: Posts: 8,669 Thanks: 18 Thanked 47 Times in 44 Posts Points: 26,350.34 Bank: 1,268.17 Total Points: 27,618.51 Donate	So, FFTA, FFT, FFT2 and FF12 are all taking place in Ivalice? Neat connection, I knew FFT and FF12 were connected.

06-25-2008, 02:28 PM	#10
I REALLY HATE POKEMON! Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: California, U.S.A Gender: Posts: 8,669 Thanks: 18 Thanked 47 Times in 44 Posts Points: 26,350.34 Bank: 1,268.17 Total Points: 27,618.51 Donate	What the hell are those giant black spoiler boxes?

06-25-2008, 02:30 PM	#11
X-3 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Brigade HQ Gender: Posts: 9,271 Thanks: 284 Thanked 325 Times in 243 Posts Blog Entries: 3 Points: 15,772.42 Bank: 0.00 Total Points: 15,772.42 Donate	^You do that through {spoiler] and [/spoiler]. Only, { is replaced with [. Also, you know how in FFTA, attacking in front would lessen your chances of hitting? That whole thing has been changed, so if in front, you do less damage than you would if you hit the back. Also also, EXP is given at the end of a battle, rather than random bits during it. Much better now, IMO.

06-25-2008, 04:57 PM	#13
X-3 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Brigade HQ Gender: Posts: 9,271 Thanks: 284 Thanked 325 Times in 243 Posts Blog Entries: 3 Points: 15,772.42 Bank: 0.00 Total Points: 15,772.42 Donate	Okay, I'll use this post to edit in unlockable jobs through quests. Spoiler Below Green Mage(Viera): Beat the quest, "Green Dominion". Beastmaster(No Mou): Beat the quest, "Knowing the Beast". Dragoon(Bagnaa): Beat the quest, "Kyrra, Dragoon". I'll only be doing those gotten through quests. I think others are unlockable by getting skills of some jobs. Last edited by X-3; 06-25-2008 at 06:03 PM.

06-25-2008, 11:00 PM	#14
Ike Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: I don't know. Where do I live? Gender: Posts: 5,688 Thanks: 7 Thanked 167 Times in 115 Posts Points: 10,193.91 Bank: 244,535.60 Total Points: 254,729.51 Donate	I'm debating as to whether or not I should get this game. FFT was awesome, FFTA was kinda meh, but still good. So how does this compare to FFTA?

06-26-2008, 04:42 AM	#15
X-3 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Brigade HQ Gender: Posts: 9,271 Thanks: 284 Thanked 325 Times in 243 Posts Blog Entries: 3 Points: 15,772.42 Bank: 0.00 Total Points: 15,772.42 Donate	I'm not far enough in to compare it to FFTA, but so far I'm seeing a lot of improvements. The law system isn't so terrible anymore, and the Bazaar system is actually pretty fun, for example. On a side note, I think the bagnaas have lost the "ssssss" thing in their speech. Weird.

06-26-2008, 10:35 AM	#16
*Ace Mercury* Marshmallow Knight ☆ Supermod Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Southern Ontario Gender: Posts: 19,023 Thanks: 366 Thanked 1,544 Times in 800 Posts Blog Entries: 1 Points: 104,412.62 Bank: 16,422,353.71 Total Points: 16,526,766.33 Donate	I don't like any of the characters so far. Ritz, Marche, and Mewt were somewhat personable from the outset, but this Luso guy is a jerk and Cid looks like a moron. Still love the gameplay though. I loves getting treasure and scoring me some AP.

06-29-2008, 10:29 AM	#17
Chunky Kong12345 WHO THE HELL DO YOU THINK I AM!? Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: ogmftwbqq Gender: Posts: 16,756 Thanks: 62 Thanked 301 Times in 218 Posts Points: 283.38 Bank: 121,738.96 Total Points: 122,022.34 Donate	I thought it was interesting that they included Montblanc from FFTA in FFXII. Just sayin'. Going to "buy" this, now.

07-03-2008, 05:12 PM	#18
X-3 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Brigade HQ Gender: Posts: 9,271 Thanks: 284 Thanked 325 Times in 243 Posts Blog Entries: 3 Points: 15,772.42 Bank: 0.00 Total Points: 15,772.42 Donate	I've been playing a lot over my vacation, so I'm far in the game. Game is really good.The side missions is where it shines. Main story is meh at best. The script is very humorous at times. I'd say more, but typing on this Blackberry is hard, and I don't think I can use the things neccesary for spoiler tags... If you liked the previous Tactics games, get this one.

07-03-2008, 09:12 PM	#19
*Ace Mercury* Marshmallow Knight ☆ Supermod Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Southern Ontario Gender: Posts: 19,023 Thanks: 366 Thanked 1,544 Times in 800 Posts Blog Entries: 1 Points: 104,412.62 Bank: 16,422,353.71 Total Points: 16,526,766.33 Donate	It feels like the debuffs were nerfed in this game, though. I remember blind being awesome; now it's just meh.

07-03-2008, 09:49 PM	#20
X-3 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Brigade HQ Gender: Posts: 9,271 Thanks: 284 Thanked 325 Times in 243 Posts Blog Entries: 3 Points: 15,772.42 Bank: 0.00 Total Points: 15,772.42 Donate	Yeah, Blind isn't very dealy anymore, probably because of tha whole positioning change...thing.