Lightning to Appear in a FATE in Final Fantasy XIV

[Madame Adequate]

I don't really mind if out of the whole of the MMO a single FATE has Lightning in it. But I am genuinely curious: Did enough people like FFXIII and Lightning to warrant this and all the other things she's being parachuted into? I mean, I'm sure she's more popular than Vaan, but that's about it.

[Mirage]

It makes about as much sense as Cloud in FFT, or Luso and Balthier in FFT:WotL. Not the first time SE has done these kind of crossovers to promote their games.

Do they look exactly the same in those games?

In either case, Cloud in FFT was probably a bit dumb. Luso and balthier in WotL wasn't as big an issue because Cloud had already paved the way.

[mini ninja]

Because it doesn't make sense for her to appear in the middle of a world that is completely different, and has nothing to do with whatever game Lightning is from. It's like A Na'vi showing up in Titanic, except that can't happen because the Titanic movie came first, but whatever.

Well XIII-2 was kinda like time travelling thing from place to place and stuff... + some FF fans really like to see their favorite characters in the other games ^_^

PS: Besides, as i understood it... It is only in one of the FATE's from who knows how many there will be... + FATES infact are pretty much optional, therefore it doesn't force you (( who don't like the idea of her being in this game)) to do that exact FATE...

[Jiro]

Lightning appearing in a FATE by itself wouldn't be so bad, but Lightning Returns seems to be comprised almost entirely of crossovers with previous Final Fantasy games, not to mention it is already a three-quel; there is a level of subtlety that lends itself to cameos and cross-promotion, and this is not subtle in the least. The individual ideas themselves are not bad, but Square Enix appear to have just decided that every idea was great and to use them all at once. It just reeks of desperation.

I like Lightning, but I've also had great friends stay at my house for a week and after that much contact with something you just want it smurfing out. They're only harming Lightning's image for the broader public, especially those who didn't like her in the first place.

[Mirage]

Because it doesn't make sense for her to appear in the middle of a world that is completely different, and has nothing to do with whatever game Lightning is from. It's like A Na'vi showing up in Titanic, except that can't happen because the Titanic movie came first, but whatever.

Well XIII-2 was kinda like time travelling thing from place to place and stuff... + some FF fans really like to see their favorite characters in the other games ^_^

PS: Besides, as i understood it... It is only in one of the FATE's from who knows how many there will be... + FATES infact are pretty much optional, therefore it doesn't force you (( who don't like the idea of her being in this game)) to do that exact FATE...

FFXIII-2 was. Not FFXIV. There will be a lot of fates, but that's irrelevant. If there was a fate where you killed a naked prostitute with dick-shaped swords, would you be fine with it because it's just one of many, and also optional?

[Jinx]

Bring characters from other Final Fantasies into ARR is stupid, period.

But at least if it was Rosa or Terra or something it'd somewhat make sense. Those characters would fit in that world. Lightning comes from a technological modern world, and it's stupid that she's in the game.

I don't care if it's optional or not. This kills game immersion. Just like adding Yuna's outfit and Lightning's outfit into the game. I love Yuna's outfit, it's probably my favourite outfit in the whole FF series. I'd probably get it in the game too, as it wouldn't look too terrible in Eorzea. But bringing Lightning's outfit in? Then bringing Lightning herself in?

MMOs are about immersion to a degree, to some people more than others. If they had said from the get-go it was a Final Fantasy cross-over MMO, sure, cool. But that's not what it was supposed to be. I don't care how beloved a character is. It'd be just as stupid if Cloud, Squall, or Sephiroth showed up. Part of the reason a character can stay so beloved is the fact that they're contained to one game/compilation.

[Sephex]

Someone at Square-Enix is a lonely man.

[mini ninja]

Hey, my intention wasn't to start an arguement over this, but yes i would be fine with that since i'ts there and i don't have to worry that like "sh!t, i'm gonna have to do that so i can get my last level to WHM" or something... and if i happen to bumb into this FATE you're talking, i can just ignore it and do something else

[Loony BoB]

Does she walk? Does she talk?
Does she come complete?
My homeroom homeroom angel
Always pulled me from my seat

She was pure like snowflakes
No one could ever stain
The memory of my angel
Could never cause me pain

Years go by I'm lookin' through a girly magazine
And there's my homeroom angel on the pages in-between

My blood runs cold
My memory has just been sold
My angel is the centerfold
Angel is the centerfold

My blood runs cold
My memory has just been sold
My angel is the centerfold
Angel is the centerfold

Slipped me notes under the desk
While I was thinkin' about her dress
I was shy I turned away
Before she caught my eye

I was shakin' in my shoes
Whenever she flashed those baby-blues
Something had a hold on me
When angel passed close by

Those soft and fuzzy sweaters
Too magical to touch
Too see her in that negligee
Is really just too much

My blood runs cold
My memory has just been sold
My angel is the centerfold
Angel is the centerfold

It's okay I understand
This ain't no never-never land
I hope that when this issue's gone
I'll see you when your clothes are on

Take you car, Yes we will
We'll take your car and drive it
We'll take it to a motel room
And take 'em off in private

A part of me has just been ripped
The pages from my mind are stripped
Oh no, I can't deny it
Oh yeah, I guess I gotta buy it!

My blood runs cold
My memory has just been sold
My angel is the centerfold
Angel is the centerfold

[Freya]

The outfit I was okay with cause hey cool lightning outfit! But her character actually in it is weird. She doesn't fit into the lore, at least in my opinion. Keep it to the outfits I think.

[Elpizo]

But at least if it was Rosa or Terra or something it'd somewhat make sense.

Rosa in the game would actually be fantastic. Rosa Farell deserves more love. Wouldn't mind having her outfit to wear, either.

[Jinx]

Rosa's outfit is awesome, and I think it would look great in ARR.

[The Summoner of Leviathan]

I can see from FFXIII's universe how Lightening could cross over, I do not necessarily see how it fits so well for Eorzea's lore that it would be possible.

That said it is hard to complain about something until we see how it is implemented.

[Mirage]

Everything is possible if you write a retarded enough plot device for it. They could make Disney's Aladdin complete with Genie and Abu show up in the crystal tower if they wanted too. That doesn't mean it is anything resembling a good idea.

That being said, I'd rather have a Genie costume than Lightning's clothes.

[Aulayna]

Everything is possible if you write a retarded enough plot device for it. They could make Disney's Aladdin complete with Genie and Abu show up in the crystal tower if they wanted too. That doesn't mean it is anything resembling a good idea.

That being said, I'd rather have a Genie costume than Lightning's clothes.

That'd be a cool Kingdom Hearts tie in.