null Posted December 16, 2020 Share Posted December 16, 2020 1 minute ago, lightcosmo said: I wouldnt say the only thing, it has some amazing artworks. True, some of the designs are quite nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lightcosmo Posted December 16, 2020 Share Posted December 16, 2020 The only reason I actually play the game is for the nice artworks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acacia Sgt Posted December 16, 2020 Share Posted December 16, 2020 To be fair, you don't even need to play for that. Though I wished those that host them elsewhere don't crop them. And the Meet the Heroes in their main site doesn't have everybody. I know they've retroactively added in there, why don't they go all the way I don't know. Still missing quite of the initial roster in there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Interdimensional Observer Posted December 16, 2020 Share Posted December 16, 2020 The Tales franchise turned 25 yesterday. They had a poll done last month whose results were revealed in a livestream yesterday. According to the poll: Spoiler 15 most-played Tales of games Tales of the Abyss Tales of Vesperia Tales of Symphonia Tales of Xillia Tales of Graces/Tales of Graces f Tales of Berseria Tales of Xillia 2 Tales of the Rays Tales of Zestiria Tales of Eternia Tales of Phantasia Tales of Destiny Tales of Destiny 2 Tales of Rebirth Tales of Crestoria Top 3 second most-played Tales of games Tales of the Abyss Tales of Symphonia Tales of Destiny Top 3 third most-played Tales of game Tales of Eternia Tales of the Abyss Tales of Symphonia 10 most memorable theme songs “Karma” by Bump of Chicken (Tales of the Abyss) “Starry Heavens” by day after tomorrow (Tales of Symphonia) “Yume de Aru You ni” by DEEN (Tales of Destiny) “Kane wo Narashite” by Bonnie Pink (Tales of Vesperia) “Song 4 u” by Ayumi Hamasaki (Tales of Xillia 2) “Yume wa Owaranai ~Kobore Ochiru Toki no Shizuku~” by Yukari Yoshida/Yomi (Tales of Phantasia) “Soshite Boku ni Dekiru Koto” by day after tomorrow (Tales of Symphonia) “key to my heart” by Mai Kuraki (Tales of Destiny 2) “progress” by Ayumi Hamasaki (Tales of Xillia) “Mamoritai ~White Wishes~” by BoA (Tales of Graces) Top 10 battle systems Tales of Graces/Tales of Graces f Tales of Vesperia Tales of the Abyss Tales of Berseria Tales of Xillia 2 Tales of Destiny 2 Tales of Xillia Tales of Destiny Tales of Rebirth Tales of Eternia Graces is still ranked as the best battle system. Symphonia it doesn't surprise me isn't in the top 10 on combat. And what's the deal with Destiny? Twelfth on the most-played list, but third on the second-most-played list. Nobody will call it their favorite, but many will call it their backup. Not sure whether thats more happy or sad for the game. Oh, and I didn't realize it, but Legendia is nowhere to be found on any of these. Tempest I get, but Legendia is that disliked too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codename Shrimp Posted December 16, 2020 Share Posted December 16, 2020 No news about Arise? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eltosian Kadath Posted December 16, 2020 Share Posted December 16, 2020 7 minutes ago, Interdimensional Observer said: 15 most-played Tales of games Tales of the Abyss Tales of Vesperia Tales of Symphonia Tales of Xillia Tales of Graces/Tales of Graces f Tales of Berseria Tales of Xillia 2 Tales of the Rays Tales of Zestiria Tales of Eternia Tales of Phantasia Tales of Destiny Tales of Destiny 2 Tales of Rebirth Tales of Crestoria Ouch, poor little Tales of Innocence didn't make the cut either it seems. Not that I am overly surprised, but I have a soft place in my heart for that game, thanks to just loving the concept, and its framing device... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acacia Sgt Posted December 16, 2020 Share Posted December 16, 2020 Abyss going strong I see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benice Posted December 16, 2020 Share Posted December 16, 2020 What is the tales franchise? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Interdimensional Observer Posted December 16, 2020 Share Posted December 16, 2020 Just now, Benice said: What is the tales franchise? A prolific franchise of JRPGs developed by Namco using variations on the Active Time Battle System. Each enemy encounter takes place within a circular space (well, for the 3D ones that is) wherein four characters, three controlled by NPCs one by the player, attack and defend and such in real time. It's not a full-fledged Action RPG, but it isn't as stiff as turn-based system and actually requires reflexes. The games tend to be quite long, with a very "anime" story and cast of characters. Soundtrack is almost always composed or co-composed by Motoi Sakuraba. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benice Posted December 16, 2020 Share Posted December 16, 2020 ^ Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acacia Sgt Posted December 16, 2020 Share Posted December 16, 2020 Best Tales track: Accept no others. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lightcosmo Posted December 16, 2020 Share Posted December 16, 2020 8 minutes ago, Benice said: What is the tales franchise? I remember when this was me, and then I was enlightened. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codename Shrimp Posted December 16, 2020 Share Posted December 16, 2020 2 minutes ago, lightcosmo said: I remember when this was me, and then I was enlightened. We shall teach young Benice the ways of jrpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acacia Sgt Posted December 16, 2020 Share Posted December 16, 2020 One of Us... One of Us... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
null Posted December 16, 2020 Share Posted December 16, 2020 Matter is void. All is JRPG. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lightcosmo Posted December 16, 2020 Share Posted December 16, 2020 10 minutes ago, Father Shrimpas said: We shall teach young Benice the ways of jrpg Its brainwashing time already!? Perfect... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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BrightBow Posted December 16, 2020 Share Posted December 16, 2020 (edited) Tales of Vesperia was utterly awful. None of it's plotlines go anywhere, the characters are all unlikeable except for Estelle who is the most bargain bin kindhearted and naive princess archetype ever and they never remove that carriage blocking the way in Ehmead Hill. I can't say I was able to find any semblance of joy in that game. Edited December 16, 2020 by BrightBow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acacia Sgt Posted December 16, 2020 Share Posted December 16, 2020 (edited) Looking at that artwork... now I'm reminded how disappointed I am that that particular part of the game didn't happened in that way. Okay, would've likely required some extra work to pull it off, but still... Edited December 16, 2020 by Acacia Sgt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armagon Posted December 16, 2020 Share Posted December 16, 2020 1 hour ago, Father Shrimpas said: No news about Arise? Arise is entering it's final stages of development, they just revealed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lightchao42 Posted December 16, 2020 Share Posted December 16, 2020 Chuggaaconroy didn't fight Jin on the day of Sephiroth's presentation, literally unplayable. Speaking of, I tried to get a Full Burst on Aeshma's Core to see if I could defeat it before I'm supposed to. While I got seven orbs on it (all elements except Dark), it heals in-between attacks so you can't defeat it that way; maybe you'd have a better chance if you're overleveled? It might just be invincible even if you somehow find a way to get its health to zero. @Armagon since you completed a mostly summonless run of XC2, do you remember what random Blades you needed for mandatory field skills? I don't think there were a lot, but I'd like to know for the next time I see someone complain about how many Field Skills you "need" to finish the game. Lastly, happy birthday @lightcosmo! Assuming it's still your birthday in your timezone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codename Shrimp Posted December 16, 2020 Share Posted December 16, 2020 but seriously though, when? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dayni Posted December 16, 2020 Share Posted December 16, 2020 I'd take it over SDatBoL. Despite the game trying to ship the Melee rivals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
null Posted December 17, 2020 Share Posted December 17, 2020 Wholesome fanart teehee~ https://twitter.com/kiz_fe/status/966509949533675521/photo/1 https://www.pinterest.com/pin/105271710024080260/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lightcosmo Posted December 17, 2020 Share Posted December 17, 2020 52 minutes ago, Lightchao42 said: Lastly, happy birthday @lightcosmo! Assuming it's still your birthday in your timezone. It is, and thank you very much for the heartfelt wish! I appreciate all of the support! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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