Post by: Jonnyboy117 on January 24, 2004, 10:25:57 PM
I've got impressions nearly ready to post, and I'll probably try to capture media on Sunday. Dan is also about to post his VERY extensive import review, with all kinds of info about the game's depths and single-player experience.
But I know this won't be enough to sate your thirst for FFCC knowledge, so ask me any questions you have and I'll try to answer them!
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on January 24, 2004, 11:54:40 PM
Post by: wineandfish on January 25, 2004, 12:36:03 AM
I am dying to know, I've been wanting this game for like a year now. I'm anxious to see what some of the planetgamecube staff memebers have to say about this game!
Oh, and could you supply a bit of detail how the leveling up system works? I know there are no experience points and I'm pretty curious about it.
Post by: Bloodworth on January 25, 2004, 01:23:03 AM
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on January 25, 2004, 01:56:35 AM
Games should have real-time language and subtitle toggling.
Post by: kennyb27 on January 25, 2004, 06:40:54 AM
Post by: Jonnyboy117 on January 25, 2004, 06:51:15 AM
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Is the intro/trailer song with the Japanese female vocals present in the U.S. version?
Yes. The intro scene is very long and gives you quite a sampling of the game's graphics, characters, and environments. It's one of the best-looking and best-directed real-time cinemas I've seen. The song plays over it with full lyrics, which are now in English. The woman has a good voice, naturally, but I think the translation must have been done very literally. She has to sing quickly just to cram all the words into the rhythm of the song. It still sounds pretty though.
Each level also has a voiced intro, though I can't tell if it's the same woman. This one has a light Irish accent and speaks VERY SLOWLY. The writing for these scenes is, unfortunately, very poor and sometimes downright bizarre. It's like really bad Celtic poetry. My friend said it sounds like something Celine Dion would write.
Post by: Jonnyboy117 on January 25, 2004, 06:54:17 AM
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I just have to know if single player is worth it. Though I think you mentioned you were focusing on muti-player. I already have this game pre-ordered, but so far from what I have heard from some others that have played it, the game lacks in single-player mode.
I am dying to know, I've been wanting this game for like a year now. I'm anxious to see what some of the planetgamecube staff memebers have to say about this game!
Oh, and could you supply a bit of detail how the leveling up system works? I know there are no experience points and I'm pretty curious about it.
I'll supplement Dan's review with my own take on these questions.
First, the single-player mode can be fun (I haven't played it much though), but I don't think it would be worth most people's time to play the entire game alone. The single-player mode is mainly meant for one person to go around and build up his character when the other people aren't around. This is a multiplayer game from the ground up, like Mario Party. You are really doing yourself a disservice to play it alone, because everything revolves around your interactions with other players.
The leveling up is done stat-by-stat, and also through gaining new equipment. After each level, the players get to choose a stat upgrade based on what artifacts were found in the level. Each one can only be used once, and the choosing order is based on how well each player performed in that level. (It's where your bonus goals come in, like "take magical damage" or "pick up money". If you want to compete for first pick, you should keep your bonus secret so the others can't interfere.) The upgrades include things like Strength +1, Magic +3, an extra heart, an extra command slot, and a permanent spell.
Equipment is very important, because it can make a huge different in your stats. Usually you have to have new weapons and armor crafted by a blacksmith, which requires three things: a design for the item, the materials needed to make it, and a fee for the blacksmith. The process is not as complex as Dan makes it out to be, if you're playing the English version. Some designs are for anyone, and some are for specific races, so there is a lot of trading. Money tends to be tight, so sometimes we end up selling off food (which we rarely use) to get enough gil to afford the blacksmith's fee. The best equipment requires materials like mythril, which is so expensive to buy that you really just have to find it from defeating enemies. I have also seen NPCs give away weapons and armor, like when you meet another traveling caravan and they don't need theirs anymore.
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The process is not as complex as Dan makes it out to be, if you're playing the English version.
Yeah, well you're just starting. Trust me, when you start looking for some of the higher level upgrades, finding the materials isn't quite so easy anymore. I know the final battles probably wouldn't have taken me four hours if I had been able to forge better weapons.
Post by: Molobert on January 25, 2004, 12:31:20 PM
Post by: Jonnyboy117 on January 25, 2004, 01:47:48 PM
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I have a question, what does the person who carries the bucket do? Can they attack/cast magic spells and such? Thanks.
The person carrying the bucket can't do anything but walk. So the others have to protect him. Of course, he can also set the bucket down and go join a fight or do anything else, but the others will have to stop or someone else will have to pick up the bucket to keep moving. Usually you'll want to stop to fight enemies anyway, so then the person with the bucket is free to do whatever until it's time to move on. Hope that makes sense...it's quite simple once you see it in action. In my playing group, we take turns carrying the bucket, but usually I prefer it to be with whoever has the map on his GBA.
Post by: evilnate on January 25, 2004, 03:02:17 PM
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I know that this has probably been asked a thousand times already, but can the game be played with one player using a GC controller while player two uses a GBA? I mean the only other person I'd be playing the game with would be my wife, and we're not going to buy a second GBA just to play the game two-player.
I can answer this one and you won't like the answer.
To play any multiplayer you need to have GBA's, a controller can only be used in single player.
Post by: SuperMario35 on January 25, 2004, 04:46:54 PM
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You can have any combination of characters that you wish. You don't have to have one of each race like most of the artwork shows.
Characters do not speak. The only vocals are in the intros to dungeons and the opening and closing songs.
Post by: SuperMario35 on January 26, 2004, 05:17:11 AM
So you can only choose one of the variations and not customize a single thing?
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Post by: Bloodworth on January 26, 2004, 05:34:35 AM
For the second question: no, there's no computer player except in single player mode. If you want to do that, you can just drop the bucket.
Post by: Jonnyboy117 on January 26, 2004, 07:48:52 AM
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I heard when you and your friends do magic at the same time it can be combined into one big attack?
Yes, this is true. When you use magic, you have a targeting icon to aim it with. If you and someone else put your targeting reticles on top of each other and use the spells at the same time, the spells will combine to make something new. You can also mix focus (charge-up) attacks with spells. Here are some examples:
Fire+Fire=Fira
Cure+Cure=Curaga
Fire+Life=Holy
Blizzard+Thunder=Gravity
Thunder+Focus=Thunderstrike
Fire+Focus=Flamestrike
I think there are even more complex combinations with three or four ingredients, but we haven't gotten them to work yet.
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Post by: Jonnyboy117 on January 26, 2004, 12:27:36 PM
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when your playing multiplayer can all of your party members attack all at once?Cause I saw this video and only clavat was attacking physically and all the other party members just waited until he beat the enemie
You can definitely all attack at once, or all use magic at once, or any combination. I don't know why you would just stand around and let someone else kill the enemies, unless everyone else was almost dead and didn't want to get hurt.
Post by: Jonnyboy117 on January 26, 2004, 12:29:31 PM
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Do you think this game is more like Zelda or a final fantasy game?
It plays like Zelda but looks and sounds like Final Fantasy. That's a gross approximation, but pretty accurate if you only want to compare it to those two series.
Post by: SuperMario35 on January 26, 2004, 12:30:17 PM
Post by: yacool on January 26, 2004, 02:10:38 PM
2) Also, in two player mode do you only get two of the information screens on the gbas or do you get to switch between all 4? (if only two, which ones?)
3) Is the game easier in two player to account for the fact that you have less players?
Post by: Bloodworth on January 26, 2004, 03:05:46 PM
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Ok, I just want a straight answer: I don't have any GBAs, and I don't know anybody that can play this game with me, so I'll be playing the entire game by myself, it's still worth to get it?
We really can't answer this for you. I enjoyed it, and that's what I spent most of my time doing, but others, including Jonny don't feel it's worth it to play alone. If you can't determine whether you'd like it from my review, your best bet is to rent it first, and then decide.
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When you create your chracter you have 4 variations. If you choose 1 can you customize it anyhow?
I already answered this for you man. There is no character customization. The camera's too zoomed out most of the time for it to matter anyways. Also, there are eight variations of each race (four male four female) not just four.
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1) You've mentioned that if you're playing a multiplayer quest you can also play a bit of single player to strengthen your player but can everyone do this or just the main (first) player?
There is no "main character." You have complete freedom to use any characters at any time with four max in one session, and eight maximum characters per save file. I started with one character, and then ditched him for another a couple years into the game, and made about six characters just to get a feel for them.
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2) Also, in two player mode do you only get two of the information screens on the gbas or do you get to switch between all 4? (if only two, which ones?)
Hmm... I'm not sure on this, but I think it basically gives you two of the four screens randomly as you proceed to different parts of the dungeon.
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3) Is the game easier in two player to account for the fact that you have less players?
The AI and puzzles do not change. The only difference is that when there are more targets, it becomes harder to predict who an enemy might attack. Some of the later stages have puzzles that require multiple players or clever coordination with your moogle, making it incredibly difficult if you play alone.
Post by: SuperMario35 on January 26, 2004, 04:11:44 PM
Post by: Bloodworth on January 26, 2004, 04:28:39 PM
The wagon just follows behind you on the map and shows up in cut-scenes. The sailboat only goes to specific locations which have different fees. You have to pay the sailboat captain before he leaves the dock.
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Post by: Syl on January 27, 2004, 12:25:37 PM
Judging from what I've heard, the game isn't quick enough to beat in one sitting, so we'll see how that goes (or if its even possible)
But, anyway.
Those GBA-GC link cables are pretty short, there wasn't any issue with them tangling, getting yanked out, etc. when you were doing multiplayer was there?
If you've played Secret of Mana, how is the combat system in relation to it? This game is sounding much much more like Seiken Dentetsu (Typo) the more I hear about it. (hell, even mana trees) and I'm just wondering how much of the combat is taken from it.
Lastly:
I know there are 4 character classes, is there any benefit to *not* have each person be a unique class? monsters resistant to phys attacks, resistant to spells etc?
Post by: SuperMario35 on January 27, 2004, 01:51:20 PM
Also how often do your parents send you items from the parents occupation you chose?
Post by: Bloodworth on January 27, 2004, 05:05:14 PM
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If you were to compare Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles and Final Fantasy IX online are they both similar to each other?If yes why and if no why not?
I guess you mean XI, and I haven't played it.
Post by: Bloodworth on January 27, 2004, 05:11:12 PM
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Judging from what I've heard, the game isn't quick enough to beat in one sitting, so we'll see how that goes (or if its even possible)
At best, you could do it in like a weekend marathon.
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But, anyway.
Those GBA-GC link cables are pretty short, there wasn't any issue with them tangling, getting yanked out, etc. when you were doing multiplayer was there?
Never on my team. It's not any different than playing any other four player game. It's not Pac Man vs. or anything.
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If you've played Secret of Mana, how is the combat system in relation to it? This game is sounding much much more like Seiken Dentetsu (Typo) the more I hear about it. (hell, even mana trees) and I'm just wondering how much of the combat is taken from it.
I'll pass this off to Jonny since I never played Mana multiplayer.
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Lastly:
I know there are 4 character classes, is there any benefit to *not* have each person be a unique class? monsters resistant to phys attacks, resistant to spells etc?
Since I had no problem going through the game single-player, I can't see there being a disadvantage to having two or four of me. You do want to cast Holy on undead creatures, Gravity on flying, etc., but having a lower magic stat doesn't really make as much of a difference with those.
Post by: Bloodworth on January 27, 2004, 05:14:11 PM
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Can you pick the radar that you want or do you get it randomly?
In multiplayer, it's entirely random. In single-player, you have the map by default and get different radars by painting your moogle different colors in the moogle caves.
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Also how often do your parents send you items from the parents occupation you chose?
Your family sends letters that are delivered at the end of each dungeon. Whether they send you items too depends more on whether you send them things that they like.
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Post by: evilnate on January 28, 2004, 08:35:47 AM
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I know that this has probably been asked a thousand times already, but can the game be played with one player using a GC controller while player two uses a GBA? I mean the only other person I'd be playing the game with would be my wife, and we're not going to buy a second GBA just to play the game two-player.
I can answer this one and you won't like the answer.
That's too bad. Unfortuantly this drops the game from the top of my "must play" list to the bottom. I still would like to play the game, but I think I'll wait a while.
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Post by: Bloodworth on January 28, 2004, 10:57:46 PM
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Is there like a legendary weapon like in Final FantasyX?
Yes from what I've read, there are so-called Ultimate weapons that are tough to get.
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Is Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles more like a Mana game, than a Final Fantasy game?
It's not really like either, but if I had to choose, I'd say it played more like a Mana game, but with a lot more FF elements like enemies, crystals, and moogles
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Why must the multiplayer require a GBA? Why was it made that way other than making consumers pay more?
I've answered this in my import review, but Nintendo is very intrigued by the possibilities of connecting the two systems. Pac Man vs and FF are the first games that were designed in such a way that they would suffer without connectivity. FFCC is an action-based RPG, and as such, multiple players need to access the menu during battle at times. With the GBA, they can do that without interrupting the others.
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is there a way to pause in this game?
Yeah just push Start. You press select to enter the menu.
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If you put an armor on a character will he look as if he has it on?
No, the costume stays the same.
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What if you are playing with 3 players(i can only play with 3 cause no one else has a gameboy) can you view the 4 radars?
Well obviously, with only three screens, you'll only be able to see three displays at a time. As you move through the dungeon though, those should switch between the different players.
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Post by: Bloodworth on January 29, 2004, 02:40:18 PM
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I've heard you an make your Moogle help you with combo spells (i.e. cast together with you), is this true?
Yeah, I had to do it a lot in the last couple stages. If you watch him, his little antenna ball will light up when he's ready to cast a spell, and I think he can cast three in a row without having to recharge. I'm not sure what charges though except maybe whacking enemies.
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I have it pre-ordered, and I cant wait. Just one question though....can you play with just 2 players, if you both have gameboys?
Yes.
Post by: Fluke Worm on January 29, 2004, 02:45:05 PM
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can you play with just 2 players, if you both have gameboys?
Yes, 2-4 players any combination as long as everyone has GBAs, in 1 player mode you don't need a GBA but if you do I believe it can be used for a map(radar?).
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, but my answer's better 
Post by: Bloodworth on January 29, 2004, 03:18:40 PM
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I have a simple question that I haven't seen answered anywheres(including Nintendo Power), what are the 4 radars?
I did address this in my review, but perhaps it was so brief you missed it. The four radars are:
1. the map
2. Monster Radar
3. Treasure Radar
4. Monster Data (Stats, weaknesses, HP, etc.)
Post by: Jonnyboy117 on January 29, 2004, 03:40:13 PM
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I probably already know the answer, but I'll ask anyway; Is it possible to build up my character on my copy of the game, then bring the memory card over to a friends house and use my character in his game?
Yes, there is a feature in the main game menu that lets you bring in a friend from another memory card.
Post by: Jonnyboy117 on January 29, 2004, 03:50:46 PM
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Those GBA-GC link cables are pretty short, there wasn't any issue with them tangling, getting yanked out, etc. when you were doing multiplayer was there?
This has been a nagging problem with my playgroup. The GC-GBA link cable is shorter than even the standard GC controller cord...and I'm used to playing with WaveBirds, so it has been a pain to adjust. We currently have the GC pulled out in the middle of the floor so we can sit in our chairs and play comfortably. Unfortunately, the cables also have a tendency to pop out of the GBAs if you pull too hard or brush your hand up near the clips. The game is good about not freaking out when someone gets disconnected; just reconnect and the game program will have to download back into the system, which takes maybe ten seconds. It could be bad in the middle of a battle though. Other than the obvious cost issues, the short cords are my main gripe with having to play with GBAs.
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If you've played Secret of Mana, how is the combat system in relation to it? This game is sounding much much more like Seiken Dentetsu (Typo) the more I hear about it. (hell, even mana trees) and I'm just wondering how much of the combat is taken from it.
The combat is very similar to Secret of Mana multiplayer, except there are a lot more features geared towards the multiplayer mode. But in general, having played good bit of two-player Secret of Mana, I can say that FFCC has the same feel.
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now there are 4 character classes, is there any benefit to *not* have each person be a unique class? monsters resistant to phys attacks, resistant to spells etc?
Well, it all depends on how you want to balance your team and which race each player wants to use. There are definitely monsters resistant to physical attacks, resistant to spells, too fast to chase down with certain moves, etc. You can get by these monsters with any character, but it will be easier with certain stats. Keep in mind that the races are only statistically different at the beginning; they can all become equal after getting new equipment and stat bonuses. The exception is the Selkies, who charge up focus attacks the fastest. There is no stat bonus for this attribute, so the other races can't match it. But as far as Lilties having the best attack power, that means little if your Lilty has the worst weapon, and so on with the other races. One good thing about playing with a mix of races is that some equipment is only usable by a certain race, so you can share and trade equipment designs that your own character can't use.
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The exception is the Selkies, who charge up focus attacks the fastest.
W00t! Go Selkies!
Post by: Fluke Worm on January 29, 2004, 04:13:53 PM
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I did address this in my review, but perhaps it was so brief you missed it.
wha`?............. I can't believe I missed that. I even remember you saying that you didn't think the single player mode wasn't that bad in your review. I must be slippen.
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but my answer's better
take note kiddies Bloodworth's answer's are always better, bow to Bloodworth
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Those GBA-GC link cables are pretty short
yea, that's one cable extention I haven't seen 3rd parties jump on.
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on January 29, 2004, 04:51:26 PM
I don't think so.
Post by: Fluke Worm on January 29, 2004, 06:49:41 PM
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Is there really a problem with sticking a GC controller extension cord to the GC end of the GC-GB Link cable?
I don't think so.
*sigh* true that would work. it seems I just can't post anything worth reading in this thread -_- I even checked the contacts on all the cords and everything adds up.
"that's one cable extention I haven't seen 3rd parties jump on" I just didn't think about what I was typing through before I added that little comment at the end of my post
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on January 29, 2004, 07:10:05 PM
I do have 1 GC Controller extension, and a "unknown" 3rd-party GC-GB link cable (it came in a generic OEM plastic baggy, no real packaging or company markings whatsoever!) which I bought for $4 since BOTH ends had simple tiny plugs unlike the official Nintendo brand that has a hulking plug on the GBA end. I don't like the Nintendo design cuz it won't fit on some old GBAs with light peripherals (like Gamester) that clamp around the link port. (I bought my roommate's GBA w/ Gamester Floodlight for $20, since he received an SP for the holidays). With the extension and the link cable, I think I'm set for CC.
Nyko also sells a "small plug" GC-GB link cable, but that retails for $8 at stores like Gamestop.
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Post by: SuperMario35 on January 30, 2004, 09:55:25 AM
Can you also use power ups like from kingdom hearts on yourself so your strength
can go up by 1? Also can you save when you want or do you have to look for a saving spot?
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How many memory blocks does an 8-character save take up and can you make extra saves? (eg. for 16 characters or more)
For 1-8 characters and your quest progress (which is independent of the characters you use), it's 22 blocks. I'm pretty sure you could start another quest for eight more character slots, but I don't think there would be any way to combine characters from the two quests if both were saved on the same memory card. If you have two memory cards, you can do it easily.
Post by: Jonnyboy117 on January 30, 2004, 10:25:42 AM
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Can you equip items to your weapons like strength +10 from Final Fanasty X?
No, the stat upgrades are applied to the character, not the equipment.
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Can you also use power ups like from kingdom hearts on yourself so your strength can go up by 1?
If you mean spells, you can definitely cast them on yourself, although attack spells have no effect. The only other "power ups" are the artifacts, which only become permanent when you choose one at the end of each level.
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Also can you save when you want or do you have to look for a saving spot?
You can only save on the world map, not during levels. However, there are "hot spots" in most levels that allow you to teleport out immediately if you want to save. You'll lose any artifacts found in that level, but you keep everything else.
Post by: WuTangTurtle on January 30, 2004, 12:05:35 PM
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on January 30, 2004, 12:44:35 PM
Think of it this way, you want to go see a movie with your friends, but if you can't get them to join you, you may end up seeing the movie alone. Sad, no? So in FFCC, your main character journeys practically alone, cuz there "really" wasn't anyone else to join. Sad, no?
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Post by: Bloodworth on January 30, 2004, 07:48:01 PM
Super Mario 35: It would probably be best to base your questions on the things we've described already. Asking about random random features from other games, just complicates things. It's like me asking if Mario gets a better sword in Mario RPG even though no one ever mentioned swords in the first place.
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Can you ride anything in this game or does it all pertain to walking?
All walking, except for the ship, which you don't control. You get on, tell the captain where you're going, and pay the fee.
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Thats what i meant, use 2 cubes, 1 using its gba player to connect to another cube that has final fantasy playing. So in other words yes i would have my cube turned into a glorified cube with its own intec mobile screen! Would that work? It sounds like it should but im not sure.
Absolutely. I covered this back in my Game Boy Player FAQ. You just hook the whole setup into a second Cube, just as you described.
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ok i heard this on another forum. Is there any way i could use a gcn/gba link cable with my gameboy player (GCN) and hook it up to ffcc like it was a GBA. Of course i would use a seperate tv but would it work? I mean it is basically making my cube into a gba right? I know that this method is costy but i already have a GCN and a Gameboy Player plus I have a Intec mobile screen so this would really benefit me to buy another GBA.
This would work if you had two GameCubes.
Post by: Jonnyboy117 on January 31, 2004, 12:05:46 PM
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What happens when one of the players dies? Can the group keep going with out them? Does everyone have to go back o the last save?
To elaborate, dead players can't do anything except drop items and "Wave" (taunt). I have seen cases where enemies kept trying to attack ghosts, oddly enough, so the Wave may have something to do with that. If no one has Life or Phoenix Downs, the ghost can simply follow the other players until someone is able to bring him back to life. However, he will have to keep walking because the game has no problem with leaving him offscreen.
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Post by: SuperMario35 on February 05, 2004, 01:17:27 PM
Whats a miller? I think its a person who gives you milk am I right?
Post by: Bloodworth on February 05, 2004, 04:12:17 PM
A miller grinds grain. I'm really not so sure where it gets you in the game though. I went with sensible families like blacksmiths and merchants.
Post by: SuperMario35 on February 06, 2004, 02:17:02 AM
Post by: SuperMario35 on February 06, 2004, 02:20:38 AM
Post by: KDR_11k on February 06, 2004, 04:56:32 AM
Post by: vudu on February 06, 2004, 09:32:01 AM
Quotebasically two sentences that were thrown in almost as an after-thought. perhaps gamespy is attempting to avoid the wrath of penny arcade?
There are moogle houses for you to discover; your family members play a certain role, depending on the occupation you pick for them; there's a letter-writing system that reminded me a bit of Animal Crossing; there's a nifty item-creation system; and much more.
Post by: KDR_11k on February 06, 2004, 11:57:46 PM
Post by: StrikerObi on February 08, 2004, 06:16:57 AM
At first the game is tough. It takes a good while to get used to quickly switching to the GBA for menus and also how to quickly use the menus. Once you get that down it gets easier. Also, the difficulty is highly dependant on how many people are playing because it does not scale with the number of players. It'll be harder for two people than it will be for four. I've been playing with three other friends and we've gotten really quite good at it. One guy is healing almost all the time to keep everybody going, one of us is a tank that just rails away at enemies, and the other two of us are balanced. Sometimes the game gets hard when it throws 5+ baddies at you. The bosses for the most aprt aren't that bad with four people. However, one boss was super hard, though we did eventually get him.
I can see how brining somebody with low "experience" (ie - somebody who doesn't have a lot of artifacts to boost their stats, which is this game's equlivent of leveling) would easily get wrecked. However, you could balance it out if everybody else chipped in and bought the new guy some new armor and weapons.
Post by: Armed on February 09, 2004, 04:58:59 PM
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on February 10, 2004, 09:38:53 PM
Awesome!
Post by: animex on February 11, 2004, 09:15:32 PM
When you start your game you should make all eight characters(even if you wont
play as them) right away. This way you can get the benefits of all the
different family trades with your main character.
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on February 11, 2004, 11:50:11 PM
Certain Myhr tree cutscenes after bosses present a nice view of the female Selkie's unique qualities as she carries the sparkly bucket, provided that Player 1 is a female Selkie.
Post by: ShutEye on February 12, 2004, 07:49:41 PM
Post by: Ian Sane on February 12, 2004, 08:01:29 PM
I noticed that too. It doesn't even tell you who the different races are. When starting the game my brother and I wanted to set up 8 characters with the idea being that we would switch between dungeons to balance things out. However after selecting the first characters it goes to this little cutscene. We thought we would have to play the first dungeon with the characters we selected and we both initially chose the same race so we reset and started again. Turns out that the little cutscene doesn't do anything and you can go back and set up new characters before you start the first dungeon. That should have been described more in the manual since it confused the hell out of us.
I also don't get how the letters work. It asks me to select "I'm fine" or "Thank You". What the hell do these mean? Why doesn't it describe it in the manual?
Post by: WuTangTurtle on February 13, 2004, 12:37:27 PM
By the way how far am i and how long can i stay on the road before its too late for my tribe dies?
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on February 13, 2004, 03:00:40 PM
Post by: Bloodworth on February 13, 2004, 04:17:33 PM
Post by: Deguello on February 13, 2004, 11:14:25 PM
Lilties 4 Lyfe!
Post by: Smashman on February 14, 2004, 09:35:02 AM
How long would it take to beat this game?
Post by: Syl on February 14, 2004, 10:05:19 AM
Me = Lilty ( decided on high attack.. and i love polearms..)
friend 1 = selki
friend 2 = yuke
the game is absurdly fun. the competitiveness of the bonuses is a MAJOR help, as is being able to go through levels again to get more artifacts to get stronger. were on year 4.. right now i think... we accidently have gone through many years just trying to get stronger and get items to get better weapons and whatnot. stat wise all of our chars are quite different, because were very good at letting one person get the stats they need at the end of a level, and then if theres an extra slot/heart, we just go through the same level again.
the levels are really fun, and so is trying to pull of some combo spells, accidently doing thigns like firaga+1 is *REALLY* cool, the effects of gravity/gravira on flying enemies is essential, and of course, trying to get things such as HASTE to work makes it very teamplay oriented.
anyway awesome game, i can't wait to play it more tonight.
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on February 14, 2004, 10:48:36 AM
Anyway, the boss at Rebena Te Ra was GREAT in 2-player.
Post by: SuperMario35 on February 17, 2004, 12:37:52 PM
I only have 3 players and our strength is below 60 so is our defense and magic?
I tried everything I even bought the guide just for this boss and I still cant get through it
can you give me the level were suppose to be on or at least a little advice?
Post by: Bloodworth on February 17, 2004, 03:21:56 PM
Post by: Ghisy on February 20, 2004, 06:27:50 AM
Dude, this game is weiiiiiird.
Is it just me or does anyone else think it's weird to play only one character at the time? (I mean in single player mode)
I thought it was possible to have a team (like 4 char).
Why would you create other characters then??
I'm so confused!!
Post by: Rancid Planet on February 20, 2004, 09:29:07 AM
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on February 20, 2004, 01:54:48 PM
Post by: Fluke Worm on February 20, 2004, 04:12:21 PM
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I've got a couple nice screen caps of my female Selkies, if anyone's interested in free wallpaper material...
Why not post them on your site? If your not going to just send them to me
BTW nice site
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on February 20, 2004, 04:39:46 PM
I was just working on it.
There are 2 BMPs.
My sexy Selkies
Post by: KDR_11k on February 20, 2004, 07:47:31 PM
Post by: dark_eliminator on February 20, 2004, 10:04:05 PM
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on February 20, 2004, 10:56:50 PM
Post by: Crono on February 23, 2004, 02:13:57 PM
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on February 23, 2004, 03:47:18 PM
Post by: ThePerm on February 24, 2004, 07:01:37 PM
but i was wrong
Post by: kicks on February 26, 2004, 03:15:52 AM
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Originally posted by: Jonnyboy117Quote
Originally posted by: Syl_Aran
Those GBA-GC link cables are pretty short, there wasn't any issue with them tangling, getting yanked out, etc. when you were doing multiplayer was there?
This has been a nagging problem with my playgroup. The GC-GBA link cable is shorter than even the standard GC controller cord...and I'm used to playing with WaveBirds, so it has been a pain to adjust. We currently have the GC pulled out in the middle of the floor so we can sit in our chairs and play comfortably. Unfortunately, the cables also have a tendency to pop out of the GBAs if you pull too hard or brush your hand up near the clips. The game is good about not freaking out when someone gets disconnected; just reconnect and the game program will have to download back into the system, which takes maybe ten seconds. It could be bad in the middle of a battle though. Other than the obvious cost issues, the short cords are my main gripe with having to play with GBAs.
Not sure if this has been answered several pages down, but I have used gamecube extension cables in conjunction withthe gc-gba link cable and it gives me an additional 6 feet. I was over at a friends house playing with him and his two sons this past weekend and we put in a good 12-13 hours total into FF:CC and didn't have a single problem with popout.
The only problem we had was that one of his sons forgot to charge his SP and it died on us in the first session. His gc-gba link cable was already partially destroyed because a dog got to it so I took it apart and rigged it so that he could charge his gba and link to the cube at the same time.
I'm not sure how much the extension cables run, but I do believe that they're closer to the $9.99 side.
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on February 26, 2004, 10:00:24 AM
Post by: Crono on February 27, 2004, 05:01:20 PM
Post by: KDR_11k on February 27, 2004, 08:48:36 PM
