Author Topic: Baten Kaitos (Read 10172 times)

WuTangTurtle · « **on:** November 30, 2004, 09:55:39 PM »

Wow, anyone else pick this game up?

So far im not really that far in (4hrs worth) but what ive seen ive loved.

Except one thing leveling up is weird, u must pray at a church to realize your true strenghts in order to level up and class up. With my luck i didn't figure this out and when i finally did my character jumped up 5 levels, and 1 class, LOL

PaLaDiN · « **Reply #1 on:** November 30, 2004, 11:05:10 PM »

I just got the game... haven't done anything yet, too busy with other stuff.

vudu · « **Reply #2 on:** December 01, 2004, 07:57:45 AM »

Something I've been wondering now for the past few months ... exactly how does one pronounce Baten Kaitos? I haven't seen any commercials for it, and none of my friends know either.

Ian Sane · « **Reply #3 on:** December 01, 2004, 08:09:23 AM »

Bah-ten Keye-toes? I don't know since I don't have the game but that's how I assume it's pronounced.

PaLaDiN · « **Reply #4 on:** December 01, 2004, 08:33:38 AM »

Well, it's pretty horrible Arabic.

Batn Kayy-tos (ka as in karma) would be my guess, but then again I've never heard the word "Kaitos" in Arabic. Maybe it's a different dialect.

WuTangTurtle · « **Reply #5 on:** December 02, 2004, 06:25:20 AM »

there is a developer interview at gamespot, i believe he pronounced it bat-in-ki-toes. I'm not totally sure myself, if it is driving you crazy go to (http://www.gamespot.com/gamecube/rpg/batenkaitos/index.html?q=baten) The video clip is free to stream on that link's page!

Dasmos · « **Reply #6 on:** December 03, 2004, 10:18:50 PM »

What date is Baten Kaitos expected to be released in Australia? Cause i am kinda interested in picking this up

Caillan · « **Reply #7 on:** December 03, 2004, 10:26:07 PM »

According to NAL's website, 'TBA', but that hardly means much. I think the general consensus is Q1 2005.

Dasmos · « **Reply #8 on:** December 03, 2004, 11:04:41 PM »

Yeah i was just looking at NAL's site and it says TBA for alot of upciming games oh well....

kirby_killer_dedede · « **Reply #9 on:** December 05, 2004, 06:24:13 AM »

Baah-TEN KY-tose.

"Ky" as in "Kyle."

And it is Arabic. Shinji Noguchi, producer, say that it's an Arabic term for a star located in the center of the Cetus (whale) constellation. Hence the whale we see at the end of the opening FMV.

PaLaDiN · « **Reply #10 on:** December 05, 2004, 11:28:00 AM »

"Shinji Noguchi, producer, say that it's an Arabic term for a star located in the center of the Cetus (whale) constellation. Hence the whale we see at the end of the opening FMV."

It actually means "belly of a whale" in Arabic, if I'm not mistaken. It's pretty horrible Arabic though, the way they spell it. The "e" should be silent.

Hemmorrhoid · « **Reply #11 on:** December 08, 2004, 08:05:15 AM »

Do you speak arabic Paladin? That is quite impressive to say the least.

PaLaDiN · « **Reply #12 on:** December 08, 2004, 08:28:48 AM »

Only a little... I've got a working knowledge of Arabic from where I grew up, but I'm planning to learn more sooner or later.

I know the basics... can have a small conversation with most Arabic people. And of course, a few choice swearwords here and there, because nothing is more fun than insulting people to their face when they can't tell if you did or not. Enta homar.

It's not that impressive, it's just another language, although it is harder than French and English to learn.

Anyway, back on topic. I'm on disc 2 of this game now... it's absolutely gorgeous, and the battle system is much deeper than I thought it would be. What I love most about this game is the obvious imagination that went into it... some of the weirdest dungeons and enemies I've ever seen. It's like playing through a fairytale spun by an insane lunatic. Granted, some of the pieces are cliche, but their presentation definitely isn't, and that more than makes up for it for me.

PaLaDiN · « **Reply #13 on:** December 08, 2004, 07:59:04 PM »

Update: Just when I thought it was safe to assume I knew everything that would happen...

Certainly didn't see that coming.

BlkPaladin · « **Reply #14 on:** December 09, 2004, 11:25:39 AM »

Yeah the story is pretty good. I'm very close to the end, just finishing up the side quests before I go on.

Dasmos · « **Reply #15 on:** December 09, 2004, 01:39:19 PM »

Quote
Originally posted by: PaLaDiN
It's like playing through a fairytale spun by an insane lunatic.

Just like Alice in Wonderland was written by Lewis Carroll when he was smoking something......it shows if you've read the book

kirby_killer_dedede · « **Reply #16 on:** December 09, 2004, 01:52:21 PM »

Ooh! Ooh! Or like Snow White was written while Abraham Lincoln was high. Ha. I said high. That's kinda like drunk. Which I am.

zelos_rules · « **Reply #17 on:** December 09, 2004, 02:59:13 PM »

What were you trying to say Paladin? Im fluent arabic and I couldnt make out that swear word.

If and when someone finishes it can you please tell me the longevity of the game and if it is any good compared to Tales.

PaLaDiN · « **Reply #18 on:** December 09, 2004, 05:19:50 PM »

zelos, what dialect of Arabic do you speak? That was Masri.

As for the Carroll analogy, yeah, that's pretty accurate.

zelos_rules · « **Reply #19 on:** December 09, 2004, 07:51:13 PM »

Im from Syria so I speak it quite fluently. Its the only way I talk to certain family members as not all of them know english very well.

And too keep on topic I wanna also ask if the characters devolep as deep as they do in Tales of Symphonia, the charectars in TOS were my favourite part of the game.

BlkPaladin · « **Reply #20 on:** December 09, 2004, 08:17:55 PM »

They get into the two main character pretty deeply. And the supporting characters well not as well. Its basically centered all around the male lead though and somewhat the female lead.

PaLaDiN · « **Reply #21 on:** December 09, 2004, 08:41:13 PM »

zelos, Syrian Arabic is a type of the Shami/Levantine group, like Lebanese if I'm not mistaken. There's plenty of different dialects of Arabic and some of them are practically different languages. I know Egyptian/Masri Arabic is entirely different from Syrian and Lebanese, which would explain it.

Back on topic. I really like some of the characters here... none of them match Kratos of course, but it's not like any RPG character will ever quite match Kratos. And besides, I play with the voices off so it's harder to get attached to them.

Caliban · « **Reply #22 on:** December 11, 2004, 07:46:22 AM »

So this game uses some arabic terms, right? Then can anyone tell me if Mira has any arabic meaning or what does it relate to in any way to the real world? I'm just curious because my family name from my father's part is exactly Mira. Btw, I haven't been to Mira yet in the game so don't spoil anything for me.

Edit: I forgot to mention that this game beautifully gorgeous!

PaLaDiN · « **Reply #23 on:** December 11, 2004, 08:36:56 AM »

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mira_variable
Also, it could be the first part of "Mirage".

As for Arabic, not as far as I know. It does sound like a normal Arabic name though.

Caliban · « **Reply #24 on:** December 11, 2004, 12:46:27 PM »

LOL, never thought of it being part of the word Mirage. Nevertheless it's awesome to at least find your family name in a game.

Btw, to those that have finished the game, when you finished the game did you have seen/collected every card available in the game or were there still some? I'm only like close to 20 hours to this game and I have like 225/1022 cards that I've seen/collected, is that a good or am I being too lazy?

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