Topic: Rpg General Discussion

[Neobelmont]

I want to make this thread because I love me some rpgs.

As of right now I'm pretty big into the shin megami tensei series. Playing persona 2 and devil summoner: soul hackers on the 3ds it's worth it. And when I'm doing schoolwork I listen to this

Nes: Megami Tensei II Soundtrack

To think the series started out on the famicom no less being produced by Namco(t).

[Ratty]

I love RPGs, at least in theory. Game immersion allows for a different feel to storytelling than you can get with a movie or a book, and I even derive enjoyment out of grinding turn-based combat to a degree. However my ability to concentrate on most games these days, no matter how much I like them, seems to fizzle out at about the 15 hour mark. The 3 - 10 hour game is ideal for my concentration unfortunately*. And unlike FPSs I can't just pick them up 10 months later because I'll have forgotten names, gameplay mechanics and crucial story elements. All that being said Final Fantasy IX was one of the first games where I fell in love with the world, story and characters instead of just viewing it as a timekiller. That game will always have a special place in my heart and Freya Crescent will always be one of my favorite characters in the medium, her story and the story of her people is tragic and beautiful.



From Kioshy http://www.pixiv.net/member.php?id=41284 (<- somewhat NSFW, like pixiv in general.)

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Unknown artist to me unfortunately, I'll probably post more FF9/Freya fanart later but I don't want to flood the thread... yet. Mwhahaha

Oh yeah did I mention the FF9 soundtrack rocks to?
Freya's Theme ~ Final Fantasy IX OST ~ Disc 2
While not the best song in the soundtrack (that would be a doozy to decide from) her theme reminds me of the grand sweep of epic tragedy tinged with faint hope you hear in the opening credits of Final Fantasy 6, which is one of the best pieces of music I've ever heard in any game.

It's been a month since I played Chrono Trigger even though I was loving it, should really get back to that...

*This is also the reason I tend to watch movies in 30 minute segments these days, no matter how much I like the movie I catch my mind wondering after that point. Whereas when I was a kid I could watch the awfullest dreck with rapt attention.

[Neobelmont]

love the art work anything can be posted let's live it up 

[Ratty]

love the art work anything can be posted let's live it up 

You got it

From Motizuki, I wish I knew enough Japanese to get a pixiv account so I could get full sized copies of his other, equally beautiful FFIX illustrations
Vivi
http://www.pixiv.net/member_illust.php?mode=medium&illust_id=18809703
Garnet
http://www.pixiv.net/member_illust.php?mode=medium&illust_id=21464653
Zidane
http://www.pixiv.net/member_illust.php?mode=medium&illust_id=20328292
I guess I could sign up with facebook, but I loath signing into my facebook for any reason.

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From Niking http://www.furaffinity.net/user/niking/

Possibly more to come.

[TheouAegis]

I was an RPG buff for a while, but meh... They kinda bore me pretty bad now. I like Fire Emblem.Then again, most RPGs aren't really RPGs, you're just forced to battle and read, battle and read, battle and read. At least Fire Emblem gives you a lot of customizability. I mean, yeah when you battle and read, battle and read, you're playing out the role of the characters handed to you so I guess it's still technically role-playing.

I still like Front Mission. I want to get into Langrisser, but Front Mission is still by far my favorite RPG series. My only gripe is character builds are pretty much pre-ordained. You can't really build a short-ranged character as a sniper or brawler. You could try, but your stats would be so off by late game, the final missions would be pretty damned difficult. But as far as story goes, it's one of the best as far as the whole series is concerned.

I love me Seiken Densetsu, but it's more like an action game like Zelda, where you don't even realize there's a story until a cut-scene interrupts the gameplay. But Front Mission always has a story. That's what I like about Fire Emblem too. And I think Langrisser is the same way but I need to play English translations and make sure I have the time to play them straight through.

[Ratty]

I was an RPG buff for a while, but meh... They kinda bore me pretty bad now. I like Fire Emblem.Then again, most RPGs aren't really RPGs, you're just forced to battle and read, battle and read, battle and read. At least Fire Emblem gives you a lot of customizability. I mean, yeah when you battle and read, battle and read, you're playing out the role of the characters handed to you so I guess it's still technically role-playing.

I still like Front Mission. I want to get into Langrisser, but Front Mission is still by far my favorite RPG series. My only gripe is character builds are pretty much pre-ordained. You can't really build a short-ranged character as a sniper or brawler. You could try, but your stats would be so off by late game, the final missions would be pretty damned difficult. But as far as story goes, it's one of the best as far as the whole series is concerned.

I love me Seiken Densetsu, but it's more like an action game like Zelda, where you don't even realize there's a story until a cut-scene interrupts the gameplay. But Front Mission always has a story. That's what I like about Fire Emblem too. And I think Langrisser is the same way but I need to play English translations and make sure I have the time to play them straight through.

Well there's always The Elder Scrolls and Fallout if you want to customize the character and have more freedom over how you pursue the story. Though this topic does seem primarily geared more toward jRPGs than cRPGS.

[Neobelmont]

I've just realized we may need to put on some spoiler tags just in case. But any ways

I tend to love me some tales of and here is one of the op themes



Flying by Garnet Crow

and Since this is an rpg thread where is good ole dragon warrior?

Dragon Quest I - Overture March (Symphonic Version)

fun fact lv ing the gb version of dragon warrior 1&2 is much more easy than the nes versions.


HVGN Game Quickie: Dragon Warrior I & II (GBC)

[Mystic Myotis]

Replaying FFIV DS. Guh, I don't know why I always have trouble with Barbariccia.  I just suck at that one boss, even in different versions of the game. >_>

Anyway, onwards to Agart...

[Neobelmont]

Replaying FFIV DS. Guh, I don't know why I always have trouble with Barbariccia.  I just suck at that one boss, even in different versions of the game. >_>

Anyway, onwards to Agart...

I have the gba ff iv advance I beat every boss except one and that's zenomorus z, x? I cannot remember his name he's a secret boss of that final big ace boss thing in iv. also Rydia is very pretty or in this case yeah....

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Also for Gaawa-senpai

FF4, Appearance of Golbez's Four Lords of the Elements

oh hyadain 

[Ratty]

I've just realized we may need to put on some spoiler tags just in case. But any ways

Hint taken

I tend to love me some tales of and here is one of the op themes

I have meant to play Tales of Phantasia for a while now. It's one of my girlfriend's favorite games. But then so is Chrono Trigger and I still need to finish that DX

[TheouAegis]

If you ever find someone that's never played the Tales series, or rather, anyone that's never played Tales Of Phantasia, make them play the Super Famicom version. Actually fuck that, they don't even need to play it; they just need to see the intro and they'll be a fan of the Tales series after that.

Seriously... IT'S FUCKING JPOP WITH LYRICS ON THE SNES!!!! A man on the moon was a hoax, but this was fucking real!!

(actually I've been playing some NES games that have quite a bit of vocals in them too, but not to that extent)

[Pfil]

I love RPG's, but only when they appeal to what I look for in a game.
Otherwise, they tend to bore me.

That being said, my favourite games ever not counting Castlevania are almost all RPG's (or kinda)...

Radiata Stories, Valkyrie Profile 2, Star Ocean 3 and 4, Final Fantasy 3, 4, 6, Valkyria Chronicles, Chrono Trigger, Vandal Hearts 1 and 2, Eternal Sonata, Grandia III, Tales of the Abyss, Chocobo's Dungeon...

And other favourites also have a lot of RPG elements...

Okami, Twilight Princess, Gargoyle's Quest II, the Metroid series, Alundra, Demon's Crest, Act Raiser...

Also, my favourite type of Castlevania is MetroidVania, because of the same reason: the RPG elements, exploration, leveling up, items, etc...

[Dark Nemesis]

What can i say? I have played 80% of RPG games that they have come out and i'm still looking for more, but saddly, i can't find anything to satisfy my last. I'm currently playing, Dragon's Dogma for the PS3, Queen's Blade Spiral Chaos, 7th Dragon 2020 for the psps and valkyrie profile for the 100 time.....

[Neobelmont]

I was an RPG buff for a while, but meh... They kinda bore me pretty bad now. I like Fire Emblem.Then again, most RPGs aren't really RPGs, you're just forced to battle and read, battle and read, battle and read. At least Fire Emblem gives you a lot of customizability. I mean, yeah when you battle and read, battle and read, you're playing out the role of the characters handed to you so I guess it's still technically role-playing.

This brings up a question. What is an rpg how do you define it since from my understanding then everything is an rpg. everything....

[X]

Replaying FFIV DS. Guh, I don't know why I always have trouble with Barbariccia.  I just suck at that one boss, even in different versions of the game. >_>

Every boss in FF IV does have a very specific strategy behind them. Even more-so them some of the others out there. For Barabariccia you'll definitely want to keep Kain alive as his jump attack is the only thing that will break through Barbariccia's twister mode. What I generally do  is level up some, make sure I have the best gear and weapons, and lot's and lots of health-related items. I usually don't have trouble with her but occasionally do I get my ass handed to me. Than again Barbariccia's quite the looker so I don't mind if she does that 

Just found this image on deviant art. Gawddayam!!

http://felox08.deviantart.com/art/Barbariccia-361146492