Greetings Everyone

[Anzai]

Hello to everyone here at EoFF. As I'm in a habit of being stingy with real life info, so please refer to me by my screename Anzai. I eke out a passable existence in the USA, state of Kansas to be precise. The site seemed an interesting discussion ground to give a chance...

On the subject of Final Fantasy, its rather rare to meet a game I don't like. My favorite remains VIII. After that X and XII receive honorable mentions, and I have a soft spot for the Crystal Chronicles subseries. Currently looking forward to getting my hands on Type-0. I've got an interest in many other series though, particularly Persona(SMT as well), Dark Souls, and Fire Emblem.

I enjoy RPGs in general, turn based or real-time action being largely irrelevant if the game is good enough. On top of that I've a habit of dissecting the game's combat system for an enjoyment of strategy. Hm, wonder if it's weird that I get a bit stabby when mythological references are used poorly....

Ah right, that shouldn't have slipped out. Now by stabby I mean I tend to express myself a little bit violently. I mean nothing by it, I merely have a tendency of expressing myself in an unorthodox fashion... Along with being cynical to the point of borderline nihilism, I admit my styles of humor and interests aren't for everyone. With that dark note done, here's hoping we get along.

[Bubba]

Welcome to EOFF, Anzai!

We've got a few representatives from Kansas around these parts. FFVIII is a great game, ignore some of the haters on here.

Hope you stick around!

[Ayen]

I eke out a passable existence in the USA, state of Kansas to be precise.

Hm, wonder if it's weird that I get a bit stabby when mythological references are used poorly....

Ah right, that shouldn't have slipped out. Now by stabby I mean I tend to express myself a little bit violently. I mean nothing by it, I merely have a tendency of expressing myself in an unorthodox fashion... Along with being cynical to the point of borderline nihilism

You don't have to ask, Eyes On, he's related to me.

Glad you could make it! Go forth and post lots.

[FFNut]

Welcome to the board! I'm Dave, or Nutty which ever you wish to call me.

[Fynn]

Hello and welcome! Fellow MegaTen fans are always a great addition

[Zanmato]

Welcome to the EoFF!
Enjoy your time here! :P

[Mr. Carnelian]

Welcome onboard!

I'm glad to meet someone else on here who isn't completely against non turn-based combat systems.

I exaggerate slightly, but some Final Fantasy fans really seem to be against anything which isn't strictly turn-based.

[fat_moogle]

Welcome to the forums, Anzai! I hope you enjoy your stay

In regards to Persona, I've been playing P3P for a few hours today. A couple days ago I bought P4G in a sale, but I'm waiting until I've completed this before I start playing it. 3 more shadows to go! I've been enjoying the game but training in Tartarus is starting to wear me down xD

[Freya]

Welcome! We have an article series that has been analyzing the mythological importance of the games actually! Here's a recent one if you're interested. And even more of them!

[Vermachtnis]

Welcome! There's a few other MegaTen fans around. What's your favorite from that series? Is it Persona 3?

[Mirage]

Hello to everyone here at EoFF. As I'm in a habit of being stingy with real life info, so please refer to me by my screename Anzai. I eke out a passable existence in the USA, state of Kansas to be precise. The site seemed an interesting discussion ground to give a chance...

On the subject of Final Fantasy, its rather rare to meet a game I don't like. My favorite remains VIII. After that X and XII receive honorable mentions, and I have a soft spot for the Crystal Chronicles subseries. Currently looking forward to getting my hands on Type-0. I've got an interest in many other series though, particularly Persona(SMT as well), Dark Souls, and Fire Emblem.

I enjoy RPGs in general, turn based or real-time action being largely irrelevant if the game is good enough. On top of that I've a habit of dissecting the game's combat system for an enjoyment of strategy. Hm, wonder if it's weird that I get a bit stabby when mythological references are used poorly....

Ah right, that shouldn't have slipped out. Now by stabby I mean I tend to express myself a little bit violently. I mean nothing by it, I merely have a tendency of expressing myself in an unorthodox fashion... Along with being cynical to the point of borderline nihilism, I admit my styles of humor and interests aren't for everyone. With that dark note done, here's hoping we get along.

If you also say that you hate FF13, I think we can become good friends.

My favourite persona game is dancing all night.

[Pumpkin]

Welcome! Final Fantasy VIII is my second favourite FF game and my third favourite game ever! I also recently completed P3P and I'm playing P4G as we speak!

I hope you enjoy your time here and post lots!

[Anzai]

Thank you one and all for your welcome... The first to step forward appears to be a Tonberry, an interesting omen. Moving on to a few more direct replies.

Turn based is great for extended strategy, especially if the system is like FFX where you can clearly see the order. On the downside it seems to mute the feeling of the game, while in an action-RPG done well you can get both the planning and rush of playing rodeo with a hostile wyvern.

My favorite Persona game is Persona Q: Shadows of the Labyrinth. While I think the art-style choice was off target... I must praise it for being the only Persona game thusfar to not have a massive feeling of ending fatigue come with the late game. Bash it for being an Etrian Odyssey copy if you wish, but I still love that combat system enough to overlook it. As many can guess I went with the P3 side, though a side file for P4 side so that I can hear Minato Arisato(I prefer his old name) speak exists. SMT 3: Nocturne however ties with it for favorite of the extended Megaten series. Despite the mainline SMT having muted characterization and somewhat dully presented story, they just do the bone-crushingly difficult journey so well... Truly I miss the Demon Negotiation system. On that note might anyone know another Megaten Game where the Demon Negotiation was done well?

Ah Freya, Master of the Fork, thank you for the article recommendations. I'd overlooked the article section during my initial browse of the forum. My start of posting has been a bit sluggish with so much to look through.... and over-detailing everything as I do.

Mirage brings up an interesting point. I wouldn't say I hate FFXIII, I'd say I wish the series had a neck that I might slowly strangle the life from it! Those are the only FF games I have sworn to never play. I gave it a chance via researching the game for a while, even watching a fair bit of them on video walkthroughs.... in my eyes FFXIII failed. Yet I will admit a bit of guilty pleasure in finding the magi-tech designs for some of the monsters rather interesting. I'll keep the seething spite to myself so long as nobody tries to get me to play the FFXIII series, and even then I'll keep it forum friendly.

[Vermachtnis]

On that note might anyone know another Megaten Game where the Demon Negotiation was done well?

I liked Devil Summoner 2 negotiation. The RNG came into play, but it wasn't as bad as it could have been. And you can get the charisma skill to boost your success.

[Vyk]

No worries. FFXIII has a lot of haters, and most of its fans say "try it before you knock it", but they mostly say gameplay is what matters most in those games. And I wouldn't spend much time arguing against that. I'm sadly one of the hypocrites who hates on the game without even trying it, because I already know I hate the characters, and I've seen the story and the character motives already ripped apart in angry reviews

Welcome aboard, though. You have an interestingly eloquent way of forming your sentences. I'd wager a guess that you dabble in writing, though I could be wrong. I just get a writer's vibe

You'll find plenty of Persona and SMT fanship here. I haven't played a huge amount of them, but to answer your question, if you haven't played any of the DS games, the last game to utilize the demon friendship system in a moderately realistic fashion, was probably SMT: Strange Journey for the DS. The Devil Survivor games on DS and 3DS use a contract system, but you go about that with auctions and buying demons mostly. Strange Journey actually had you converse with the demons similar to Persona 2 and the like

And if you've already played that game, then my info is useless as I'm just beginning to dabble into the series, but I enjoy it so far. Watched my girlfriend play through both versions of P3, and am currently going through P4 for the second time on Vita with Golden. And I've played most of the DS/3DS titles, as well as Digital Devil Saga. Still growing my collection though. Next addition will be between Soul Hackers, SMT IV, or Persona Q