Topic: FF Crystal Chronicles: Ask a question, get an answer

[Ian Sane]

A lot of people point out that the reasoning for the GBA requirement is so that when playing multiplayer the action doesn't pause when someone is using an item, etc.  That's fine with me.  But is there a way to pause in this game?  If I'm playing four players and the phone rings I want to pause the game.  In most RPGs you would just open the menu but that's not an option for multiplayer mode.

[SuperMario35]

If you put an armor on a character will he look as if he has it on?

[SuperMario35]

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?

[NinGurl69 *huggles]

Multiplayer Secret of Mana (Seiken Densetsu 2) and multiplayer Seiken Densetsu 3 (the PREQUEL-prequel to the early Mana games) is AWESOME.  The co-operative group/party setup makes for a sillier and livelier atmosphere.  BUT, entering the ring menu (essentially pausing the game) to access spells and whatnot does interrupt everyone's battle rythym.

[Bloodworth]

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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.

[KDR_11k]

I've heard you an make your Moogle help you with combo spells (i.e. cast together with you), is this true?

[Mylilpurplebox]

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?

[Bloodworth]

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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.  

[Fluke Worm]

I have a simple question that I haven't seen answered anywheres(including Nintendo Power), what are the 4 radars?

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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?).

EDIT: too slow, Bloodworth beat me , but my answer's better

[Bloodworth]

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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.)

[Jonnyboy117]

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Originally posted by: joshnickerson
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.

[Jonnyboy117]

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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.

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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.

[Bloodworth]

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The exception is the Selkies, who charge up focus attacks the fastest.

W00t!  Go Selkies!

[Fluke Worm]

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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.

[NinGurl69 *huggles]

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.  

[Fluke Worm]

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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

[NinGurl69 *huggles]

Well, now we have valid solutions now, right?

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.

[Odeix]

 How many memory blocks does an 8-character save take up and can you make extra saves? (eg. for 16 characters or more)

[Bloodworth]

The save files are in the menu just like in Zelda or any other game.  I'll let Jonny comment on Memory Card capacity since he has the US version, but the JPN version used 22 blocks.

[SuperMario35]

Can you equip items to your weapons like strength +10 from Final Fanasty X?
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?

[Jonnyboy117]

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Originally posted by: Odeix
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.

[Jonnyboy117]

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Originally posted by: SuperMario35
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.

[WuTangTurtle]

Alright im a little confused about this.  In movie clips ive seen i only see one player.  So in single player mode do u not have a party of ppl in your caravan or what?  Do u just play the whole single player mode without cpu assisted characters in your party?

[NinGurl69 *huggles]

The previews said:  You and your moogle are alone (no CPU buddies) in single player.  That's that.

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?

[SuperMario35]

If you were to rate the U.S version of Crystal Chronicles from 1-10 what would you give it