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#Post#: 494--------------------------------------------------
Re: The Novella: Final Fantasy X-2.5 ~Eternal Cost~
DIR By: HaleyBallenger
Date: February 14, 2014, 1:44 am
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I hope you're right... I mean it's kind of cruel for Squeenix to
build something up like that to just say "lol jk"
Not that I was happy with the direction the drama and novella
were taking the series in, but after all the effort they put
into the supposed revival of the X saga, I was hoping at least
for some answers. X is my favorite and X-2 got me into FF so
I'm very protective of and enthusiastic about the games. But in
all truth, this whole new scenario was kind of laughable to me.
Whatever the outcome I was prepared to either accept it if it
was well done, or deny it all if not lol. But now it looks like
I won't get the chance for either :-\
#Post#: 495--------------------------------------------------
Re: The Novella: Final Fantasy X-2.5 ~Eternal Cost~
DIR By: CrystalOfLies
Date: February 14, 2014, 4:21 am
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Come on guys, don't be so pessimistic about the forum's future.
We could still turn this into the ultimate FFX/X-2 speculation
forum, complete with translated Ultimanias, translations of the
Yevon/Spiran/Al Bhed scripts in the game, long lost concept art,
(I still have those dresspheres to translate :/) raw textures
from the game and just a fun and relaxed hangout for us avid FFX
fans. Heck, maybe we could attract the attention of some of the
English voice actors. (Haha, I wish.)
As for the 'not X-3' board... we still gotta translate that
novel to get more information out of it. Or maybe the part where
Yuna escapes the island is the end of the novel. Who knows.
Which begs the question, why couldn't they just make the audio
drama into a happy lighthearted epilogue for our characters
instead of a HUGE series of plot holes that will probably never
be answered? Maybe they made the drama with the former intention
of testing the waters for an X-3, but then jumped backwards when
they found out that it was ridden with angry sharks.
I wonder if they'll remove the drama in the English release...
probably not.
#Post#: 496--------------------------------------------------
Re: The Novella: Final Fantasy X-2.5 ~Eternal Cost~
DIR By: sinuba
Date: February 14, 2014, 9:08 am
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Square Enix also said they had no plans to make FF XIII-3,
so...We can expect the announce of Tidus Returns: Finall Fantasy
X.
#Post#: 497--------------------------------------------------
Re: The Novella: Final Fantasy X-2.5 ~Eternal Cost~
DIR By: CrystalOfLies
Date: February 14, 2014, 9:34 am
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Or 'Final Fantasy X: -insert witty/deep title with the word
'dream' here-'
But yeah, Lightning Returns technically wasn't XIII-3. It was
just kinda to set things right after XIII-2's bombshell ending,
while bringing everyone back to life for some reason. It was
also a pretty short game compared to the last two if you leave
out the sidequests and such. Who's to say that this not-likely
X-3 won't go along the same road?
I still stand by my idea of a FFX spinoff title taking place in
the Farplane. (Pfft, Braska's pilgrimage? Nah.) Then you could
explain the advantages and disadvantages of being dead in Spira.
Might as well seeing as how poor Tidus is barely human anymore.
#Post#: 498--------------------------------------------------
Re: The Novella: Final Fantasy X-2.5 ~Eternal Cost~
DIR By: Internal Medicine Doctor
Date: February 14, 2014, 10:01 am
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I feel this is a decision that will eventually be worked over.
They set up the audio drama for the presentation of the new
game; and, as someone stated before, they even had the original
Japanese voice actors. It seems unlikely that they wouldn't make
an X-3 after all of this, even if the intention wasn't
immediately there. XIII-3 did technically happen in some
incarnation, so this seems likely that it will also follow a
similar path.
As for the Ultimate FFX/X-2 forum, I'll all for that. We could
dedicate our activities to now creating a enormously helpful
symposium of information about both games, and growing our
memberanks for old and new players alike, especially when the HD
Remaster comes out.
And, like CoL said, a general hangout to discuss and question
about the game we all love very much in a comfortable atmosphere
with likeminded, fun people.
Who likes that idea?
#Post#: 499--------------------------------------------------
Re: The Novella: Final Fantasy X-2.5 ~Eternal Cost~
DIR By: CrystalOfLies
Date: February 14, 2014, 11:10 am
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--- Quote from: Internal Medicine Doctor link ---
>
>
> As for the Ultimate FFX/X-2 forum, I'll all for that. We could
dedicate our activities to now creating a enormously helpful
symposium of information about both games, and growing our
memberanks for old and new players alike, especially when the HD
Remaster comes out.
> And, like CoL said, a general hangout to discuss and question
about the game we all love very much in a comfortable atmosphere
with likeminded, fun people.
>
> Who likes that idea?
>
--- End Quote ---
Exactly.
We could get someone to extract raw texture files for further
examination upon them, such as hard-to-read Yevon/Spiran exempts
and little details like that. (Believe it or not, even the NPCs
have clever little details on them. There's a video floating
around on Youtube showcasing this with the FFX Model Viewer)
Also, I recall those two radar screens in Tidus' house when you
go there in his dream sequence. They interest me for some
reason. Too bad I can't really read them.
Also, fanart competitions. We could design dresspheres, and show
them to everybody on the forum. Best. Idea. Ever! I get giddy
just thinking about it. Also, the Ultimania had a brief timeline
of the FFX universe dating back to approx. 3000 years ago.
(something to do with the discovery of machina or something)
Internal has a good point, though. Why would they go through the
trouble of getting the original voice cast back for something so
trivial? They managed to get back the English voice cast, too.
And though I still have a bit of a grudge against the audio
drama, (Chuami's remarks against Lulu are so horribly hilarious.
I see they kept the original charm of FFX's dialogue) I really
want to hear how James Arnold Taylor handles Tidus' character in
this. He did a great job in Dissidia and especially 012. I
imagine he's only gotten better.
#Post#: 500--------------------------------------------------
Re: The Novella: Final Fantasy X-2.5 ~Eternal Cost~
DIR By: LM_Nova
Date: February 14, 2014, 12:52 pm
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Also remember that FFX-2 started much in the same fashion, with
the additional ending in the International game. Square Enix had
said than too that there were no plans for a sequel but fan
response was so overwhelming that they pursued it. The reason
why FFX was so approachable versus doing a sequel to other games
like VII, VIII, or IX was because the world was already built
and all they had to do was reincorporate the characters (this
was there stated reason). This in mind one has to conclude that
releasing the game in HD is setting the stage for a another
sequel on another platform.
#Post#: 501--------------------------------------------------
Re: The Novella: Final Fantasy X-2.5 ~Eternal Cost~
DIR By: CrystalOfLies
Date: February 14, 2014, 1:13 pm
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--- Quote from: LM_Nova link ---
>
> Also remember that FFX-2 started much in the same fashion,
with the additional ending in the International game. Square
Enix had said than too that there were no plans for a sequel but
fan response was so overwhelming that they pursued it. The
reason why FFX was so approachable versus doing a sequel to
other games like VII, VIII, or IX was because the world was
already built and all they had to do was reincorporate the
characters (this was there stated reason). This in mind one has
to conclude that releasing the game in HD is setting the stage
for a another sequel on another platform.
>
--- End Quote ---
Also, I recall hearing that just a week after the release of
X-2, that SE wanted to do an X-3 as well. Originally, there were
going to be two games. X-2 displayed Yuna's POV of the events
after X, and X-3 would do the same only with Rikku instead. They
haven't said a word about it since. Maybe because of all the
negative attention X-2 got in the West. (Though it was really
well received in Japan. Perhaps moreso than X.)
There are no clear points as to if Square will keep their word
or not. They're known for having a track record of producing
sequels which they previously had no desire for. However, the
Eternal Calm prologue reception was positive. (at least in
Japan) However, not even the Japanese fans like the contents of
the novella. Maybe the same goes for Will. So there's still the
possibility of not being one.
Maybe they'll display X-3 on the big screen for X's 15th
anniversary, much like VII with Advent Children. For now, all we
can do is the same for the novella: wait.
#Post#: 502--------------------------------------------------
Re: The Novella: Final Fantasy X-2.5 ~Eternal Cost~
DIR By: Internal Medicine Doctor
Date: February 14, 2014, 2:21 pm
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On the note of translations, we've lost both of our own.
KaminaSan has been MIA for quite a while now. I doubt his
priorities lie in translation; it's safe to say he's jumped the
boat.
Pixel has declined to translate further; the material in the
novella was not worthy of all the work needed to translate it,
he said.
Only Chapter 1 has been translated. If you guys want, I can post
the transcript for viewing.
However, it looks as if further novella translation will have to
be derived from foreign sources.
CoL, if you have any further ideas as to which the forum can do,
such as the dressphere contest, please don't hesitate in sending
me a message. I'd like to discuss these things you have in mind.
#Post#: 504--------------------------------------------------
Re: The Novella: Final Fantasy X-2.5 ~Eternal Cost~
DIR By: CrystalOfLies
Date: February 14, 2014, 2:55 pm
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Sure thing! We may have to wait until the forum gets more
attention, though. Otherwise, we could just display our
dressphere designs in the Fanart thread.
Also, egad, Internal! What's happening to the main page?
Never mind, there was some anti-hotlink picture from Blizzard of
all things on the FFX board. :/
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