Less polygons and story of 2 only.

[Croyles]

Apparently Square-enix had notched downt he polygon count in FFXII and replaced them with better lighting effects, which makes it look a lot like vagrant story. Dont know if i am happy about this or not.

And also, apparently the real deep story will mostly be based on Vaan and Penelo and all the rest (Balthier, Fran, Ashe etc) will only sort of be side characters that you can have in your party! I read this in one of the information sources given in this exact forum. I think the story should properly include everything as:
1 You wont get so annoyed with the same "personal demons" over and over again
2 It ensures that there will always be something to look forward to in the story
3 Balthier looks like a cool character
4, *look up 1, 2 and 3*
5, Look up 2, then 3 and then 2 and 5, 4 and also 1

I still know the game will kick ass though as the battle system looks amazing (not the only reason for it being great"