Post by: Sir Kero on April 07, 2003, 08:02:57 PM
From what I've read at Impress' GAME Watch it would seem that they're melding the style of the original Tales of Phantasia for the Super Famicom with that of the newer Tales of the World for the GameBoy Advance.
Post by: PIAC on April 07, 2003, 08:28:35 PM
Post by: Uncle Rich AiAi on April 08, 2003, 01:20:49 AM
Post by: Hemmorrhoid on April 08, 2003, 04:41:06 AM
Post by: cyrus420 on April 08, 2003, 06:15:53 AM
now all i need is earthbound 2 to be announced, and skies of arcadia 2 info to be released
Post by: rpglover on April 08, 2003, 12:17:01 PM
first could be just that everything is in 3d with the same linear motion battle system
second could be that the characters are 3d (cel shading) with the same 2d battle system
or third, what i am hoping for, is that they have the entire battle system in 3d almost like star ocean- you still control your one character and it will still run the same way but with a more star ocean feel
i personally hope for that- but with the track record of the tales game (its a good one) i think the game will be good
and i do think it will come out here- probably early next year or even later this year
Post by: Clonester on April 08, 2003, 01:25:23 PM
Many people have been hoping for a really great RPG to anticipate for the Gamecube. Well folks, this is it. And I mean that with all seriousness.
Post by: rpglover on April 08, 2003, 03:46:42 PM
i do think it will be the same linear motion battle system with a 3d face lift
and yes i love the art style
it looks really good- and the cel shading technique used is very nice
hopefully the animation is up to speed- i havent seen enough on the game to make a decision but the tales track record is a good one
if this turns out anything like tales of phantasia (the one on snes...which this game already reminds me of) then i will be good
personally i love the battle system they do- its makes the game more fun to play
Post by: Grey Ninja on April 09, 2003, 12:06:24 AM
Post by: Zelda on April 09, 2003, 04:59:09 AM
Post by: rpglover on April 09, 2003, 11:49:54 AM
The new battle system for Tales of Symphonia is called the Multi-Line Linear Motion Battle system (ML-LMB system). The battle screen, which looks completely 3D, will actually play on invisible planes that make the battle system run similarly to previous Tales games. By targeting an enemy with a character, the player can create a plane in which the character and the enemy will be moving around. However, the same enemy can be targeted and fought by another character, creating a plane from a different angle, which gives Symphonia a 3D feeling compared to previous titles in the series. (gamespot)
thats the battle system- its also being said that the game will have lots of speech and characters
hope this clears some stuff up
Post by: Christberg on April 09, 2003, 01:39:59 PM
Post by: cyrus420 on April 09, 2003, 06:49:45 PM
Post by: Darc Requiem on April 09, 2003, 06:49:50 PM
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Originally posted by: rpglover
i got some more information on this game now- including the battle system-
The new battle system for Tales of Symphonia is called the Multi-Line Linear Motion Battle system (ML-LMB system). The battle screen, which looks completely 3D, will actually play on invisible planes that make the battle system run similarly to previous Tales games. By targeting an enemy with a character, the player can create a plane in which the character and the enemy will be moving around. However, the same enemy can be targeted and fought by another character, creating a plane from a different angle, which gives Symphonia a 3D feeling compared to previous titles in the series. (gamespot)
thats the battle system- its also being said that the game will have lots of speech and characters
hope this clears some stuff up
Wow.....so we still get the same 2D Sidescrolleresque battle system with a 3D twist. Cool, one of the things I loved about the Tales of...series is that the battle system was completely different from any other that I've played in a RPG, good to see that it will be back in a slightly altered form. Well I hope it hits the US I think it will under their agreement Nintendo would be publishing it. So I given the lack of RPGS on Cube I see no reason why Nintendo would release it stateside.
Darc Requiem
Post by: RahXephon on April 09, 2003, 10:27:49 PM
Post by: Sir Kero on April 10, 2003, 10:11:06 AM
anyway, thanks for the info rpglover. I'm even more excited now I know how the battles work.
hopefully they'll announce a release date soon.
I should learn Japanese, just in case ^_~
Post by: Zero on April 11, 2003, 09:57:32 AM
I am still a little confused about the battle system. How exactly do these "planes" work? Is the combat like Star Ocean or is it a little more restrictive?
Post by: Zelda on April 11, 2003, 10:27:33 AM
Post by: cyrus420 on April 11, 2003, 10:38:09 AM
basically, you get into a fight, it's in ful 3-d. you can move around everywhere and such. but when you lock on an enemy to attack, it turns into 2-d, like a fighting game (budokai or ssb:m as examples) where it's still 3-d, but you fight in 2-d. and your allies can do this too, from different directions. even though your ally may be fighting to your left, he/she is still stuck on that "2-d plane" of fighting. that's the best i can explain it.
Post by: Bloodworth on April 11, 2003, 11:01:29 AM
