New FFTA2 scans and official site update

[Elpizo]

Final Fantasy Tactics A2 en images (http://www.jeux-france.com/news21062_fftactics-a2-en-quelques-images.html)

Shows the new jobs.

FINAL FANTASY TACTICS A2 (http://www.ffta2.com/)

It's been updated quite a while ago but I didn't see it reported so for safety I post it here. Worth a look is the character section, which now shows the jobs for each race (with short gameplay movies for each job), two yet to be revealed new races and some new jobs for the existing races, which can be seen in the new scans. The System section has some gameplay movies. And finally the latest update of the site offers new wallpapers for Cid and Hardy.

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EDIT: Two new scans:

http://www.jeux-france.com/Webmasters/Images/57321020070810_011146_0_big.jpg

http://www.jeux-france.com/Webmasters/Images/57321020070810_011146_1_big.jpg

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EDIT2: The new races are revealed: Seeq and Gria

JEUXFRANCE.COM : Magazine de Jeux Video (http://www.jeux-france.com/images4_4_21296.html)
JEUXFRANCE.COM : Magazine de Jeux Video (http://www.jeux-france.com/images5_4_21296.html)

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EDIT3:

Even more new scans.

JEUXFRANCE.COM : Magazine de Jeux Video (http://www.jeux-france.com/images3_4_21296.html)
JEUXFRANCE.COM : Magazine de Jeux Video (http://www.jeux-france.com/images2_4_21296.html)
JEUXFRANCE.COM : Magazine de Jeux Video (http://www.jeux-france.com/images4_4_21296.html)
JEUXFRANCE.COM : Magazine de Jeux Video (http://www.jeux-france.com/images5_4_21296.html)
JEUXFRANCE.COM : Magazine de Jeux Video (http://www.jeux-france.com/images6_4_21296.html)
JEUXFRANCE.COM : Magazine de Jeux Video (http://www.jeux-france.com/images7_4_21296.html)

And I think the game will get released on 25/10/2007, as shown in the last scan. What else would happen on that date that's so important for the game?

And some translated info from gameFAQs about that evil-looking lady:


Her name's Irua, a woman from the infamous criminal syndicate Kamyuja (yup, the squad that Rafa and Malak were a part of in FFT). She also owns a Grimoire, though it is unknown if it is the same as Luso's. Irua is somehow connected to Cid of the Gari Clan, though this is also a mystery.

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EDIT4: I KNEW IT! I KNEW FF XII CHARACTERS WERE GONA APPEAR IN THIS GAME!!!

I present you: FFTA2 Vaan and Penelo! (Hey, Vaan wears a shirt!)

http://www.imageannex.com/out.php/i5327_vip590267.jpg

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EDIT5: A coulored screen with Vaan and Penelo. Dang, I love their character design. Why couldn't they use these for XII or XII RW?

http://www.wiiz.fr/medias/soft/2/1694/108.jpg

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EDIT6: Another scan, took me a while before I found it.

http://www.imageshock.eu/img/107-7dt1.jpg

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EDIT7: Better scans of the new Gria and Seeq jobs.

http://www.ds-gamer.nl/thomas/tsg1.jpg

http://www.ds-gamer.nl/thomas/tsg2.jpg

Gria looks cool. And cute.

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EDIT8: The official site is updated again, showing Vaan and Penelo in the character section, among other things.

And Gamespot and IGN both have hands-on previews from TGS.

IGN: Final Fantasy Tactics A2: The Sealed Grimoire Preview (http://ds.ign.com/articles/821/821382p1.html)
TGS '07: FF Tactics A2 Hands-On - DS News at GameSpot (http://www.gamespot.com/ds/strategy/finalfantasytacticsa2fuuketsunogrimoire/news.html?sid=6179240&om_act=convert&om_clk=newlyadded&tag=newlyadded;title;1)

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EDIT9: Now THIS is WEIRD! Al-Cid Margrace from FF XII appears in FFTA2, not only as an NPC but in the very least as a guest/playable character!

Also, Montblanc is now confirmed for FFTA2 as well! (I wonder if he'll remember MArche?)

See here:

http://www.imageshock.eu/img/1017740,alcid.jpg

Also, the movie section of FINAL FANTASY TACTICS A2 (http://www.ffta2.com) has now been updated with the TGS 2007 trailer of FFTA!

You can also find it here:
YouTube - FINAL FANTASY TACTICS A2 - TGS 2007 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rkmH5ENAdmI)

[CimminyCricket]

Yum...Tactics

Um...is there an english version of the first link?

[Galvatron]

Glad I bought a DS, can't wait for this.

[Elpizo]

Apparently jeuxfrance updated that page with five new scans.

Final Fantasy Tactics A2 en images (http://www.jeux-france.com/news21062_final-fantasy-tactics-a2-en-images.html)

More on the new jobs it seems. I recognize the samurai and I read somewhere that a new moogle job is 'Chocobo Knight' which could be seen riding on a chocobo in one of the scans. Hopefully this means that Chocobo riding is indeed back.

[tailz]

im buying myself a DS

[Dr. Acula]

im buying myself a DS

I'm getting my mum to buy me a DS.

[CimminyCricket]

Buy one yourself you moocher!

[TimeLord51]

Any speculation as to what these new jobs are?

The Bangaa in green looks like a canonneer to me.

[Crossblades]

Translation of what the jobs are from the scans

Small Moogle: Devil Gunner
Nu mou: Opposite Mage
Big moogle: Chocobo Knight

Human: Bodyguard
Bangaa with Claws: Master Monk
Green Bangaa: Bomber
Green Viera: Green Mage
Blue Viera: Magic Fencer

[Markus. D]

It seems that we have advanced classes of the gimped ones to look forward to :D?

[Skyblade]

Hee. Watching the video again, at the scene where Luso is reading the book, right before everything goes all wonky and he gets teleported, look at the bookcase on the right of the screen. It's Mewt's teddy bear!

[Monster Hunt]

Aaaaah! I can hardly wait! <3

I bought myself a DS on the day it was out in my country so I'm fine with that!

[Heath]

I'm certainly glad I have a DS, which seems to be a trend in this thread.

The game looks like an exciting prospect and I'll definitely get it when it comes out. I really enjoyed FFTA and have been waiting for a sequel since the first was released. The job system was really quite fun and while the story won't be winning any literary prizes, it was engaging enough and it got the job done. I hope the sequel is able to match the greatness of its predecessor.

[Markus. D]

It's no normal fencer... it's a MAGIC ONE :D!

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[Elpizo]

Two new scans:

http://www.jeux-france.com/Webmasters/Images/57321020070810_011146_0_big.jpg

http://www.jeux-france.com/Webmasters/Images/57321020070810_011146_1_big.jpg

[sdm42393]

i'm suprised the graphics haven't been touched much (like i really care). i like how the music quality is better (thank you DS). i'm really looking forward to this game XD

[Elpizo]

The new races are revealed: Seeq and Gria

JEUXFRANCE.COM : Magazine de Jeux Video (http://www.jeux-france.com/images4_4_21296.html)
JEUXFRANCE.COM : Magazine de Jeux Video (http://www.jeux-france.com/images5_4_21296.html)

Too bad actually. I had hoped for Aegyl.

EDIT: I jut noticed the official site has been updated on august 1. It shows gameplay movies of the new jobs in the characters section.

[TimeLord51]

I've heard there are suppose to be 5 new races,
but I've only seen 3 so far.

[Elpizo]

Even more new scans.

JEUXFRANCE.COM : Magazine de Jeux Video (http://www.jeux-france.com/images3_4_21296.html)
JEUXFRANCE.COM : Magazine de Jeux Video (http://www.jeux-france.com/images2_4_21296.html)
JEUXFRANCE.COM : Magazine de Jeux Video (http://www.jeux-france.com/images4_4_21296.html)
JEUXFRANCE.COM : Magazine de Jeux Video (http://www.jeux-france.com/images5_4_21296.html)
JEUXFRANCE.COM : Magazine de Jeux Video (http://www.jeux-france.com/images6_4_21296.html)
JEUXFRANCE.COM : Magazine de Jeux Video (http://www.jeux-france.com/images7_4_21296.html)

And I think the game will get released on 25/10/2007, as shown in the last scan. What else would happen on that date that's so important for the game?

And some translated info from gameFAQs about that evil-looking lady:


Her name's Irua, a woman from the infamous criminal syndicate Kamyuja (yup, the squad that Rafa and Malak were a part of in FFT). She also owns a Grimoire, though it is unknown if it is the same as Luso's. Irua is somehow connected to Cid of the Gari Clan, though this is also a mystery.

I like how, from the looks of the scan, Adel either joins your clan very soon or is an often guest or something. I dare to say she's not a second Ritz, for which I'm glad (Hey, I liked Ritz! I just wanted her in my clan sooner...).

Speaking about Ritz, I wonder if there will be a chance to trade units or unlock new missions with FFTA in your GBA slot. I want to see Marche and Ritz again.

[aquatius]

On the last section of the site, it has info such as price and release date. It does indeed come out on 10/25/07

[Renmiri]

Grias are the devil girls ? Me likes them :D

[Elpizo]

I KNEW IT! I KNEW FF XII CHARACTERS WERE GONA APPEAR IN THIS GAME!!!

I present you: FFTA2 Vaan and Penelo! (Hey, Vaan wears a shirt!)

http://www.imageannex.com/out.php/i5327_vip590267.jpg

[Crossblades]

Heh, that's pretty cool. I guess I'll make Vaan a Thief and Penelo a White Mage just like in RW:p

[Skyblade]

Yay! Confirmed release date!

[Neriek]

I think that it is cool that FFXII characters are going to be in this game. Adds some continuity to the Ivalice Alliance.

[f f freak]

I was excited about this until I heard that Vaan and Penelo were gonna be in this. Now I'm just completely unenthusiastic. I suppose as long as I can boot them from my team the second I get them then everything is fine and dandy.

[Elpizo]

Two new scans.Not much new stuff, but the second scan has caught my interest. Looks like some sort of minigame.

http://img131.imagevenue.com/img.php?image=28755_AT2_122_600lo.JPG

http://img34.imagevenue.com/view.php?image=28761_AT_3_122_862lo.JPG

[50calCerberus]

uhh is this the one comn out for the psp or the ds...why does it have vaan and penelo in it?

[tailz]

uhh is this the one comn out for the psp or the ds...why does it have vaan and penelo in it?

If you would read through the entire thread you would know.

[Elpizo]

http://www.wiiz.fr/medias/soft/2/1694/108.jpg

A coulored screen with Vaan and Penelo. Dang, I love their character design. Why couldn't they use these for XII or XII RW?

[tailz]

http://www.wiiz.fr/medias/soft/2/1694/108.jpg

A coulored screen with Vaan and Penelo. Dang, I love their character design. Why couldn't they use these for XII or XII RW?

is that lednar im seeing in one of those pics :whoa:

[Lawr]

http://www.wiiz.fr/medias/soft/2/1694/108.jpg

A coulored screen with Vaan and Penelo. Dang, I love their character design. Why couldn't they use these for XII or XII RW?

is that Llednar im seeing in one of those pics :whoa:

where?where?where?where?where?where?where?

[tailz]

the picture without a text box,

[Elpizo]

Another scan, took me a while before I found it.

http://www.imageshock.eu/img/107-7dt1.jpg

[Skyblade]

http://www.wiiz.fr/medias/soft/2/1694/108.jpg

A coulored screen with Vaan and Penelo. Dang, I love their character design. Why couldn't they use these for XII or XII RW?

is that lednar im seeing in one of those pics :whoa:

I thought the same thing for a second, but, no. That's an enemy Soldier. Similar outfit, same color, but lacking a bit of Llednar's extra details.

[Lawr]

http://www.wiiz.fr/medias/soft/2/1694/108.jpg

A coulored screen with Vaan and Penelo. Dang, I love their character design. Why couldn't they use these for XII or XII RW?

is that lednar im seeing in one of those pics :whoa:

I thought the same thing for a second, but, no. That's an enemy Soldier. Similar outfit, same color, but lacking a bit of Llednar's extra details.

I thought so too.

[tailz]

hey sky i was just thinking.


what if marche would be the bad guy in this story, then we would know our answer to our by now really dead, debate. :D

[Elpizo]

It seems that the official site is updated yet again.

FINAL FANTASY TACTICS A2 (http://www.ffta2.com/)

The character page has been updated with Illua and Lezaford, and the page of the races has been updated with Gria and Seeq. Other races have some more videos for some of their jobs. There's a new video in the system section and some new wallpapers. And of course new background music. ;)

[Elpizo]

EDITED: Well, I found the better scans. ;)

http://www.ds-gamer.nl/thomas/tsg1.jpg

http://www.ds-gamer.nl/thomas/tsg2.jpg

[Elpizo]

Jeez, triple post. But the official site is updated again, showing Vaan and Penelo in the character section, among other things.

And Gamespot and IGN both have hands-on previews from TGS.

IGN: Final Fantasy Tactics A2: The Sealed Grimoire Preview (http://ds.ign.com/articles/821/821382p1.html)
TGS '07: FF Tactics A2 Hands-On - DS News at GameSpot (http://www.gamespot.com/ds/strategy/finalfantasytacticsa2fuuketsunogrimoire/news.html?sid=6179240&om_act=convert&om_clk=newlyadded&tag=newlyadded;title;1)

[Suiko Jin]

I cannot wait for this game to come out! The only thing i'd want out of it is the judge system though. blah.

[Elpizo]

Now THIS is WEIRD! Al-Cid Margrace from FF XII appears in FFTA2, not only as an NPC but in the very least as a guest/playable character!

Also, Montblanc is now confirmed for FFTA2 as well! (I wonder if he'll remember MArche?)

See here:

http://www.imageshock.eu/img/1017740,alcid.jpg

Also, the movie section of FINAL FANTASY TACTICS A2 (http://www.ffta2.com) has now been updated with the TGS 2007 trailer of FFTA2!

You can also find it here:
YouTube - FINAL FANTASY TACTICS A2 - TGS 2007 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rkmH5ENAdmI)

[Skyblade]

I wish they'd make these in English.

Cúchulainn, Belias, and Ultima showed up in that video, and Ultima is the FFXII model.

Also, is Montblanc going to be the FFTA Montblanc, or the FFXII Montblanc?

[Fynn]

He's got shorter hair, so I guess he's the FFTA Montblanc...

Anyway... A question to those who know Japanese. What's the new FFIII-Devout-looking-Hume class?

[Crossblades]

He's got shorter hair, so I guess he's the FFTA Montblanc...

Anyway... A question to those who know Japanese. What's the new FFIII-Devout-looking-Hume class?

It is a Devout

[Fynn]

So... Is it just a better white mage, or does it have some new abilities?

[Crossblades]

So... Is it just a better white mage, or does it have some new abilities?

Not really sure at this point. If it's anything like FF III, it would probably be a better White Mage

[Fynn]

If so, it would be a bummer, seeing as the white mage has all the necessary whie magic. From the gameplay video though, you can see, that he has some special abilities concerning zombies...

[Skyblade]

Well, I believe it has been released in Japan now. Any news on when it is going to come out anywhere else?

[Crossblades]

If so, it would be a bummer, seeing as the white mage has all the necessary whie magic. From the gameplay video though, you can see, that he has some special abilities concerning zombies...

Well, here are its list abilities I found from this wiki page
ffta2 wiki / Ability (http://ffta2.pbwiki.com/Ability)


Devout
MP Charge - Restore MP
Magic Burst - Cast a Magic and teleport to attack the target
Cura - Restore an average amount of HP
Esuna - Cure Abnormal Status
Raise - Resurrect a fallen unit and restore 50% HP
Fira - Cause medium fire damage
Thundara - Cause medium thunder damage
Blizzara - Cause medium ice damage
Damage Restore MP - Restore MP base on damage taken
Ignore Reflect - Magic pierces through the 'Reflect' Status
Equip Ribbon - Able to equip Ribbon regardless of Job/Gender

Seems to be a suped up Red Mage for Humes




Well, I believe it has been released in Japan now. Any news on when it is going to come out anywhere else?

It's still TBA atm

[Skyblade]

Six of those abilities are direct copies of abilities from other classes. That had better not be the final lineup.

[Crossblades]

Six of those abilities are direct copies of abilities from other classes. That had better not be the final lineup.

It is. I asked some ppl who have played this game and they confirmed that is the Devout's complete ability list

[Heath]

As far as the class itself does it doesn't seem that bad. Not terribly powerful but a decent all-rounder. Part of me is disappointed by the lack of Doublecast, but I imagine that would make the class too powerful. Wish they'd give us a release date for the game either way.

[Roto13]

According to this (http://www.1up.com/do/previewPage?cId=3164399) 1up preview, it's scheduled for a Q1 release in North America. According to the search results (http://www.1up.com/do/search?st=Final%20Fantasy%20Tactics%20A2) on the site, that means February 1st.

I read the preview and I like the laws this time. You get rewarded for playing along instead of just punished for breaking them.

[Bolivar]

I really wish I didn't have a DS...

[Roto13]

Why? :P

[Aerith's Knight]

man.. i cant wait for this game to appear on the *cough*?legal?*cough* downloading system.. thank god i have an M3.. i already have like 30 games on there.. way more then the ds itself costs :p