How would you like your ending?

[Bashini]

After playing FF12, I was satisfied with the game and its ending. It hearkened me back to the days of Frank Herbert and Stephen R. Donaldson...

Yet I have found perusing through these forums that most people are rather perturbed by the game and its ending. So I am wondering what would have satisfied the masses?

[demondude]

Penelo and ashe go gay together.

[Setzer Gabianni]

- Gabranth to live, spending time with his brother.
- Judges to live, supporting Larsa.
- Vayne to live, be reunited, helping his brother rule.
- Vossler to live, and be stood with Ashe at the end.
- Dr. Cid to live, and make amends with his son.
- The viera to soften their attitudes about their kind leaving the forest.
- Mjrn to be free to travel Ivalice.
- Reddas to live, and still be enjoying life, coping with past grievances with help from friends.

That's it I guess. I liked the current ending though.

[Renmiri]

Ashe not being such a bitch and actually TRYING to stay close to people that saved her life and her kingdom

People actually caring for the Kiltians and their refugee camp who gave their life to buy time for Ashe and the party

Larsa making amends to all that Vayne abused

Al Cid and Rosarria details we never saw.

It didn't need to be a "they lived happily ever after" but at least tying up some of the thousands of loose knots would have been good.

Hate the fact that you feel forced to buy RW to see the ending properly


- Gabranth to live, spending time with his brother.
- Judges to live, supporting Larsa.
- Vayne to live, be reunited, helping his brother rule.
- Vossler to live, and be stood with Ashe at the end.
- Dr. Cid to live, and make amends with his son.
- The viera to soften their attitudes about their kind leaving the forest.
- Mjrn to be free to travel Ivalice.
- Reddas to live, and still be enjoying life, coping with past grievances with help from friends.

That's it I guess. I liked the current ending though.

Taht would be cool but not all of that was necessary.

[Hambone]

No Ashe. She dies. End of story.

[Renmiri]

No Ashe. She dies. End of story.

:D Another one that thought she was a bitch :D

[Vivisteiner]

No Ashe. She dies. End of story.

:D Another one that thought she was a bitch :D
Thats a given.

Ashe was a bitch. But at least she was an interesting bitch. And as the old motto goes, "Rather an interesting bitch than no bitch at all."

In other words, at least she wasnt boring.



I enjoyed FFXII's ending.

[Shattered Dreamer]

Judge Gabranth live. Basch & Ashe marry & both rule Dalmasca. Actually see Balthier & Fran alive in the ending video. Vaan & Penelo being more than just pirating partners. And getting to see some of Rozarria would have been nice too.

[Setzer Gabianni]

Renmiri, my stuff was 100% worth it biatch. ;_;

You have to remember, Ashe cannot really stay close to friends and such. She has to be Queen, she cannot be with the group like she used to. I know Garnet in IX seemed to be more carefree, able to keep her friends, but, this is a different time, where Ashe needed to focus on more important things.

..I

just saw..

BaschxAshe?!!!!!!!!!!!

Noo, that would so not work ;____;

x3 For giggles, I'd suggest VosslerxBasch

[Disco Potato]

This is a relatively minor point, but I would've liked it if Vaan's outfit had changed. I just thought it was weird that it didn't when Penelo's outfit did.

[chrystalline]

Judge Gabranth live. Basch & Ashe marry & both rule Dalmasca.

This ending would make me a happy bunny. Also, I would have liked to see Basch's name cleared.

[chrystalline]

..I

just saw..

BaschxAshe?!!!!!!!!!!!

Noo, that would so not work ;____;



Can I ask why?

And: They are kinda hinted at in RW ;)

[Hazzard]

It would of been nice if Gabranth survived, because that's the only necessary thing that could of happened. Although I like Reddas best in the whole game, I think it was justified for him to save the party.

Judge Zecht (Reddas) - "As Judge Magister, I condemn you to an oblivion!"

Best line ever spoken in a game ^_^

[Setzer Gabianni]

..I

just saw..

BaschxAshe?!!!!!!!!!!!

Noo, that would so not work ;____;



Can I ask why?

And: They are kinda hinted at in RW ;)


Yeah but nothing happens - they don't get married, or get together. It wouldn't work because look at the situation - Basch, is a judge magister, looking after Larsa, the Emperor. Ashe, queen of Dalmasca. How the heck can a relationship work when they're like countries apart?

I hope they don't make Basch a sissy in RW, and have him "falling" for Ashe. He always comes across as more of a guardian then a lover. I also hate Ashe btw.

[Vivisteiner]

^I can tell you if you want.

But wouldnt you rather see for yourself?

Judge Zecht (Reddas) - "As Judge Magister, I condemn you to an oblivion!"

Best line ever spoken in a game ^_^

I love that line too! Although you got it slightly wrong I think:

"I, Judge Magister, condemn you to oblivion"

[chrystalline]

Yeah but nothing happens - they don't get married, or get together. It wouldn't work because look at the situation - Basch, is a judge magister, looking after Larsa, the Emperor. Ashe, queen of Dalmasca. How the heck can a relationship work when they're like countries apart?

I hope they don't make Basch a sissy in RW, and have him "falling" for Ashe. He always comes across as more of a guardian then a lover. I also hate Ashe btw.

Fair enough. I do agree that Ashe can be a bitch but in a way I also love that side of her. A strong, determined woman is a nice change from the sweet, unassuming, won't-hurt-a-fly teenybopper that we often get as FF heroines.

I do believe that Basch already has feelings for Ashe at the end of XII judging from his reaction when he read Penelo's letter. And in RW, they don't hook-up but I think it's pretty clear that they have even grown closer than in XII. You could say it's just a close friendship but IMHO it's a start of a romance.

But don't you think that's the ulimate peace treaty between Dalmasca and Archadia? A Judge Magister married to the Queen. :love:

[Setzer Gabianni]

I wouldn't say a love relationship - I think because of the past, and how he was supposed to protect the princess, I think they've just grown closer as friends. Part of me thinks Basch wouldn't get married to her, because of the age difference, and the duties he has. I think his reaction was more of a surprise, but nothing more.

A Judge Magister married to the queen? It'd be the ultimate peace treaty if she was married to the Emperor haha x3

I liked the change of character for a heroine, and I'm starting to respect Ashe, but she still..well, bloody annoys me 8D!

[Hazzard]

^I can tell you if you want.

But wouldnt you rather see for yourself?

Judge Zecht (Reddas) - "As Judge Magister, I condemn you to an oblivion!"

Best line ever spoken in a game ^_^

I love that line too! Although you got it slightly wrong I think:

"I, Judge Magister, condemn you to oblivion"

Yeah, thanks for correcting me, cause it sounded to fast to say.

Reddas pwns FF!!!

[Renmiri]

I was pretty against her but I saw recently she had 8 brothers ahead of her in the line of the throne and lost all eight of them to war and disease. So I guess I can see how she became a bitch ;) She looked so much nicer when she was a kid!

http://ffproject.net/forumwiki/images/Ffxii_39_115.jpg

[atlanteay]

i would like my ending cooked to rare and please add an extra pinch of salt and pepper.

I thought the ending was too boring and normal. It would better better to see how Ashe regained her place and see her speech and all. Then, they should let us see Fran and Balthier. They should even revive Rassler for the heck of it :tongue:

[Shattered Dreamer]

..I

just saw..

BaschxAshe?!!!!!!!!!!!

Noo, that would so not work ;____;



Can I ask why?

And: They are kinda hinted at in RW ;)


Yeah but nothing happens - they don't get married, or get together. It wouldn't work because look at the situation - Basch, is a judge magister, looking after Larsa, the Emperor. Ashe, queen of Dalmasca. How the heck can a relationship work when they're like countries apart?

I hope they don't make Basch a sissy in RW, and have him "falling" for Ashe. He always comes across as more of a guardian then a lover. I also hate Ashe btw.

Forgive my ignorance but what the deuce is RW?

Edit: Revenant Wings ahh I need to keep moving with the time

[Setzer Gabianni]

I was pretty against her but I saw recently she had 8 brothers ahead of her in the line of the throne and lost all eight of them to war and disease. So I guess I can see how she became a bitch ;) She looked so much nicer when she was a kid!

http://ffproject.net/forumwiki/images/Ffxii_39_115.jpg

I thought they all died in the war 2 years ago, not from disease?

[Renmiri]

No, Ultimania said disease and war. Vaan's parents also died of a plague. Where did you see the mention to her brothers ?

[chrystalline]

http://ffproject.net/forumwiki/images/Ffxii_39_115.jpg

This proves beyond any shadow of doubt that Ashe is a bitch! Look at her strangling the chocobo. The poor thing looks like it's really in pain and worse, she's smiling while she's doing it! tsk tsk....:tongue: :D

[Setzer Gabianni]

Dunno where I heard it, I jus remember hearing her brothers all died in the war D;...

[Wolf Kanno]

Fair enough. I do agree that Ashe can be a bitch but in a way I also love that side of her. A strong, determined woman is a nice change from the sweet, unassuming, won't-hurt-a-fly teenybopper that we often get as FF heroines.

Thank you! Someone finally understands!:D

I will go further and say that I'm surprised no one has ever noticed that Rosa (IV), Lenna (V), Aerith (VII), Rinoa (VIII), Garnet (IX), and Yuna (X) are all basically the same goddamned person!:mad2: Their only differences being looks, roles, and motivation; but their personalitites still all being the same person...

Is Lady Ashe a bitch? Hell yeah. But do I respect her? Hell yes. Which is more than I can say about the six tramps I mentioned above...

What is with all these lovey dovey ending ideas? Is romance really all that important? Besides, I think Ashe had more feelings for Balthier than Basch. The way she cried out for him in the ending... how can you not see it? Though oddly enough, I agree that Vaan's outfit should have changed as well.

Also, Renmiri... I don't think RW is going to be a continuation of XII's story. It's looking to be it's own seperate entity so I doubt anything you want from XII to be resolved will actually be resolved. Poor people of Mt. Burimasce:( Although XII does take place in a era of monarchy's and royal families and that does make me wonder if any of our own historical royales ever apologized for anything they did...

I don't remember Spain ever apologizing for wiping out a few nations, or England ever apologizing for the attacks on Panama, or even France apologizing for Napoleon's actions. Not to metion everything that Rome pulled.;)

[chrystalline]

What is with all these lovey dovey ending ideas? Is romance really all that important? Besides, I think Ashe had more feelings for Balthier than Basch. The way she cried out for him in the ending... how can you not see it? Though oddly enough, I agree that Vaan's outfit should have changed as well.

Also, Renmiri... I don't think RW is going to be a continuation of XII's story. It's looking to be it's own seperate entity so I doubt anything you want from XII to be resolved will actually be resolved. Poor people of Mt. Burimasce:( Although XII does take place in a era of monarchy's and royal families and that does make me wonder if any of our own historical royales ever apologized for anything they did...

I don't remember Spain ever apologizing for wiping out a few nations, or England ever apologizing for the attacks on Panama, or even France apologizing for Napoleon's actions. Not to metion everything that Rome pulled.;)

I really think she was just concerned for a comrade that's about to sacrifice his life. The scene was a bit OTT but what do you expect? It's the ending, there has to be some screeching and loud explosions and whatnots. ;) I believe more what Penelo's letter hinted at that Ashe misses Basch. How can you miss that? :p After playing RW, I'm more inclined to believe that's the case.

About RW: No, it doesn't resolve everything in XII. You have to take into account that this game was developed for people who are new to RPG and might not have played an FF before much more FFXII. That's why the devs have been careful about calling it a sequel because newbies might think you have to play XII to understand RW. It's definitely a sequel, but I would rather call it a stand-alone game (and story) but with FFXII characters.

I would love a "proper" sequel to XII. There has been a rumour that they might do it but it has been very quiet SE's end lately.