Romance?

[OmiVersusXIV]

Yeah exactly and it would be an extremely rare event for that to happen

yeah i hope its just about friendship and bonding

[Jive Turkey]

Yeah, like I'll say I like the lack of romance in XII because that was believable and stuff.....Ashe and Rasler's love ended sadly at the very beginning....

I mean, how many ppl are "falling in love" over in Iraq or Afghanistan?? 0 I'm sure
How many people are getting laid/raped over there?? alot, I'm sure

I'm not trying to sound like I'm crushing all hope for love or anything but let's be real here folks

[OmiVersusXIV]

Yeah, like I'll say I like the lack of romance in XII because that was believable and stuff.....Ashe and Rasler's love ended sadly at the very beginning....

I mean, how many ppl are "falling in love" over in Iraq or Afghanistan?? 0 I'm sure
How many people are getting laid/raped over there?? alot, I'm sure

I'm not trying to sound like I'm crushing all hope for love or anything but let's be real here folks

Yeah your speaking the truth

[Jive Turkey]

As you can see I get kind of in depth about certain things like romance that is impossible to happen
:cookie:

Like a little fling is okay I guess, but that shit they called romance for X wouldn't be a wise decision
:aldo:

[OmiVersusXIV]

As you can see I get kind of in depth about certain things like romance that is impossible to happen
:cookie:

Like a little fling is okay I guess, but that shit they called romance for X wouldn't be a wise decision
:aldo:

yeah X luv story was dumb to me and i hope that never gets repeated again

[Jive Turkey]

Yeah it's like how the fruit do you fall in love with someone you've only known for maybe 3 weeks??

Stuuupid

[OmiVersusXIV]

Yeah it's like how the fruit do you fall in love with someone you've only known for maybe 3 weeks??

Stuuupid

hahahahahahaha lol that is the truth

[Jive Turkey]

Yeah that wasn't love, that was desperation
:aldo:

[OmiVersusXIV]

Yeah that wasn't love, that was desperation
:aldo:

it sure was

[Jive Turkey]

Yuna: "I might die soon and I'm lonely, make me a bad girl"

Tidus: "Otay"

*porno music*

[Sephirothjr]

I would unstand if they didn't put it in the game but i would like to see it in there i'll just have to wait and see

[The Chocobo Sage]

If there has to be romance in the game, it should be more implied and hinted at rather than out and out romance. I think the way FF7 handled the love triangle was subtle and classy – despite what other may say – you knew there was something going on, but it was more implicit. It created a beautiful dynamic between the characters as no one had the courage to say what they really felt to each other, until of course, it was too late :(

but yeah, gimme explosions, and big ones at that.

[BloodMoonEmpress]

I think if there is romance in the game it will be done well since the other games romances were very classy.

[OmiVersusXIV]

I think if there is romance in the game it will be done well since the other games romances were very classy.

well not really because Yuna and Tidus's was not

[Brave27heart]

It was a bit on the heavy side. I dont think it was helped by the fact i didnt really connect with Tidus much. Yuna i liked, but Tidus was a bit too much of a nancy for me. If it was a film you'd call it over acting....not sure of the terminology when its a game though...over programmed?

[Strifer]

I like the love between Tidus and Yuna.
So much passion.

[Lelouch]

I think there should be a bit in FFVXIII it seems to fit..but not in FFXIII only friend ship seems fine .. :|

[Pulse]

I may have said this before, and I am sure someone else has, but I do believe the best way for them to havea love story in this game would be for it to happen to two of the secondary characters, ie, not lightning and someone else. For example, i would find it alot better if in FF12, fran and baltheir had hooked up? But in 13 i think its much better if it were the pigtails girl and mr 33cm. I duno why, but they seem to go together?

Josh x

[Strifer]

I want the main person and second main person to fell in love excatly as Rinoa and Squall in FFXIII.

[Lelouch]

I may have said this before, and I am sure someone else has, but I do believe the best way for them to havea love story in this game would be for it to happen to two of the secondary characters, ie, not lightning and someone else. For example, i would find it alot better if in FF12, fran and baltheir had hooked up? But in 13 i think its much better if it were the pigtails girl and mr 33cm. I duno why, but they seem to go together?

Josh x

Yeah that seems about right :) since it doesnt seem to fit lightning at all

[Brave27heart]

I hope they avoid Lightening being this broody 'i-dont-need-anyone' character turning into 'oh-god-i-love-you'. Yes i know people do occasionally do that in real life, believe they dont need anyone and couldn't open themselves up to someone that much and then fall madly in love with someone, but if its done in films, books or games it can easily turn cliche. It's not that i dont trust you to do it right Square-Enix....honest...

[Misschoco]

I hope they avoid Lightening being this broody 'i-dont-need-anyone' character turning into 'oh-god-i-love-you'. Yes i know people do occasionally do that in real life, believe they dont need anyone and couldn't open themselves up to someone that much and then fall madly in love with someone, but if its done in films, books or games it can easily turn cliche. It's not that i dont trust you to do it right Square-Enix....honest...
So you want to avoid fickle characters?-I know a girl in school who has that trait-In first hand experience its annoying as hell.There are always incredibly reserved characters who gradually start to open their parameters and open their social boundaries from the influence of friends<Avoidance of that cliche would be optimal.

[Strifer]

What's wrong with the classical FF - love in FFXIII? There are much other things that gets better. Graphic Design - Storyline - Music - Battle System ext

[zombieACTION]

you guys srsly want romance in the game?
i thought that they were going to stop that for a while, since other games with romance didn't sell much. or something

[Whiplash]

7, 8 and 10 all sold fine as far as I know. 9 didn't do so well but that was more because of the timing of its release than the game itself.

[Strifer]

8 and 10 was best in romance

[Misschoco]

8 and 10 was best in romance
10 maybe-But 9 was cliche.<Im saying that word a lot but its best to describe what it was.

[TBG07]

God I hope not. I don't need to play through a game where the main character is blinded by lost love and rage on a path of revenge, again!

Sounds like Star Wars III: Revenge of the Sith ;) (movie, not game... i know but still..)

[Bun]

I have to say that I hope there is little to no romance, that is, involving the main character Lightning. If there absolutely needs to be some sort of romantic relationship between characters, then I hope they keep it secondary to the protagonist because in my experiences, it's always been pointless, lacking in power and emotion and really draws away from a story that has potential. The way I see it, romance is a recipe for disaster and usually ruins everything. So I'm just hoping they won't do that to this one.

[Strifer]

I want Romance with Lightning!

[Zen]

I want it to have an indirect love connection between the protaginist and other women. When I say indirect I mean as in You barley see it happening and it slowly inches at each other. Nothing too noticeable though ;P

[TBG07]

if there's gonna be romance... (IMO) it should serve the story. Not some side quest/ mini game kinda stuff.

[ViolenceOC]

Explosions and destruction is always great. Strong characters make stronger emotions.

Those strong characters will break down their emotions through the storyline and will give off some kind of expression that is not hatred or seriousness. This means that romance is highly possible because even in fantasy's, everyone has that romantic side.

Even if it is a smile from Lightening or Storm? to another character in the videogames, it does show feelings of happiness leading to romantic ideas.

Its deep, I know, but thats how I view it. I do not need any strong debates on what I just posted.:P

[Draike]

Gah.... I like the romance. It makes me silently smile while I am playing and it makes my insides go Wheee!

[ViolenceOC]

Gah.... I like the romance. It makes me silently smile while I am playing and it makes my insides go Wheee!

I love videogames or anime in general with romance. I don't need to silently smile because I am a sensitive guy:blink:

[Draike]

:/ What the fuck are you talking about?

[ViolenceOC]

I really don't know :lol:

[Draike]

Then what the hell... Gah I just called Emo.

[Naunen]

Stay on topic.

[Draike]

Oh .. Eh

I love romance in games as long as it does not dominate the whole game.

[jehovah]

a little bit romance could be good for the game....

[Final]

^ Hear, hear!!

[Bun]

I'm just kinda nervous about the whole romance thing. It can be done in ways that are good for the story, and then it can be really sappy and ruin the whole thing. As a secondary aspect it wouldn't be so bad, but since these games are going for a more darker feel, I'd rather they focus on that than something that might make the game worse than they intended.

That stuff in 8 was a gag fest, it made 9 even worse than it was in the first place, and 10 just bottomed out with all that sappy crap between Tidus and whats'er face...Yuna.

[SirBaron]

No romance plix. The FFX thing was cheesy and annoying and cheesy and i hated it. So no romance.

[ViolenceOC]

I liked ffx and ffx-2 for the only reason it being fun and having lots of romance. Again, violence is awesome but romance is alot more fun.

[Brave27heart]

A romantic link between Lightening and the villain, like a long lost love she thought had died or something. It would make for an interesting story and would explain why she's so...cold. Would make it a bit different to the usual boy-meets-girl love story.

[SirBaron]

A romantic link between Lightening and the villain, like a long lost love she thought had died or something. It would make for an interesting story and would explain why she's so...cold. Would make it a bit different to the usual boy-meets-girl love story.
That or she could pull an "Elfen Lied-Lucy" and just be ruthless and spiteful by default.

[Misschoco]

No romance plix. The FFX thing was cheesy and annoying and cheesy and i hated it. So no romance.
It was cliche shit :nag: and a cheesy fest.It would be optimal for the creators to avoid previous cliches etc.please no romance domination.The action would have no emphasis otherwise.

[estella]

No romance plix. The FFX thing was cheesy and annoying and cheesy and i hated it. So no romance.

Back off from X plz :aldo: tis ma fav game. LOL

In FF10's case romance was part of the scenario and that was acceptable; the theme was SACRIFICE.

As for XIII, I would say little romance would be ideal. The pigtail girl is definitely good material for that :rolleyes:

[BUTTCHEEKIES, OOH]

It was cliche shit :nag: and a cheesy fest.It would be optimal for the creators to avoid previous cliches etc.please no romance domination.The action would have no emphasis otherwise.

No romance plix. The FFX thing was cheesy and annoying and cheesy and i hated it. So no romance.
Concur x2. |: I couldn't even finish X was the romance shit so godawful it was making me gag. And I couldn't be arsed to get the Sphere bollocks grid either, so that added to me abandoning the game as a whole. 8D

AND TIDUS' LAUGH.

OH GOD. SHUT UP. *clings on hair, trying to suppress memories*

[estella]

STFU PLZ :aldo:

this isnt a thread to flame a game.
WHIPPY SHOW UR POWA :aldo:

-hides my fury with the aldo icon-

:aldo:
:aldo:
:aldo:

srsly u onli saiz that cuz u played the sucko eng vershhion. kay thx bai. :aldo: tidus' VC es liek won ov da best in japaan. n if u hapn to fwuggin heit da game wich sold amazinly den iunno y u es here. :aldo:

[Naunen]

Shut up and get back on topic about Final Fantasy XIII and the possibility of romance, guys. *waves Close stick*

[Thimien]

i liked 10... romance was not main thing, it just hapned.. so yeah why not reference romance in 13... i think it would make the player more attached to the game.

[BUTTCHEEKIES, OOH]

STFU PLZ :aldo:

this isnt a thread to flame a game.
WHIPPY SHOW UR POWA :aldo:

-hides my fury with the aldo icon-

:aldo:
:aldo:
:aldo:

srsly u onli saiz that cuz u played the sucko eng vershhion. kay thx bai. :aldo: tidus' VC es liek won ov da best in japaan. n if u hapn to fwuggin heit da game wich sold amazinly den iunno y u es here. :aldo:
So now expressing an opinion which isn't shameless praise is considered a flame? But effectively, this thread isn't about X. Though in their defense it was brought up as an example for Romance that XIII should not follow. And I heartedly agree with this.

LMAO. Forums aren't meant just for fan!wanking over games mind you, they're here to incite discussions over the media or whatever. Whether I enjoyed the game is irrelevant so long as I can integrate in a discussion and am not found blatantly trolling about the place.

Also, why do you generalize FF to FFX...?

Anyway yeah, following up on the thread. Like stated, I'd wish for the main force of the story not be centered around the romance. It's not so much that I mind romance (I could do quite well with a minor subplot plot, if just for reference) but more like I just don't really trust SE when it comes up to handling romance as the main drive to their game, or end up carrying greatly for it. I'd have to agree with Nill's post. Though Brave27heart brings up a relatively different angle on romance for FF which I wouldn't mind playing through, if just out of curiosity to see how it will turn out.

I still say we have it like FFXII. |: They could probably make more "suggestions" towards the romance but the spirit would be around the same.

[Mr. Gorilla]

I don't know much about FFXIII so far, but, if anything, the blonde-haired fellow will probably get together with the protagonist. FFXII was lacking in the romance department, thus giving it a more "widespread among many characters" plot than a "a few character's personal account" plot, which I enjoy more.

[Fantasygurl1227]

Why can't everyone just hug each other in XIII and Versus XIII....
Mr. 33: need a hug....?
Lightning: no but the person's as$i just kicked probably does....
Mr. 33:....:huh:

Seriously though, if there is any romance, i don't see it being like Final Fantasy X... actually i really don't know how they would do it

[Cathryn]

I've so far hated the romance within FF games, it seems too set in stone.
And the kiss scenes. THIS ISN'T 1930. :cathryn:

Wheres the passion? I always thought that was one of the sole drives of love. :aldo:

[Fantasygurl1227]

^^ Yuna and tidus were weird for me its like
Tidus: your hot and nice
Yuna: Your hot and adventurous
Tidus: Wanna make out?
Yuna: Sure!
What I basically mean is... it was a bit odd for me... i guess its because i don't really believe in the love a first sight BS lol
But seeing as how Lightning is going to be a tough military woman, i really can't imagine seeing any tender romance....it just wouldn't fit and would make the game's story awkward as well as stupid....

[Special K]

I voted yes if it makes the story a little more interesting but I do not want them to over do it though.

[Dusk2Dawn]

I would love a romance story in there it gets me more emotionally involved into the story. That was my problem with FFXII (aside from the boring Gambit System of course)there wasnt a real romance story if you dont count Princess Ashe's love for the prince/king or Fran and Balthier.

[Meluiloth]

I'd rather FF XIII doesn't have any romance.. I don't know I just don't think it "fits" with Lightning's strong personality. *shrugs*

On the other hand, Versus could have romance. It could blend in well with the story.. Tragedy and love go hand in hand together. :P

@Dusk2Dawn: Really? The Gambits system was boring? It was really useful! ;)

[VeraAlexander]

I hope there is some sort of romance not a whole lot but it makes the characters seem more human. I think that there should be a little more romance in FFvXIII but not the main focus or do something like make that girl and him be in love but because of something they are forced to fight one another or make the reason they are fighting some sort of huge misunderstanding and them only figure this out when one kills the other or something to that affect it has some sort of connection to shakespear right well that seems like something he would do. In either case i think it should be there but maybe not the main focus of the game but there nonetheless.

[Little Miss Scarlett]

There ought to be a little bit, at least enough to keep the romantics (like me:D) happy. I say something Balthier x Fran esque but a little more obvious (didn't anyone else hear all the innuendos?! "I always knew Fran didn't take well to being tied up." or "No one knows men like Fran does"... I know there's more but I can't think of any right now).

I think there's a higher chance of romance in verses, but I don't think it'll be between Prince and sword girl 'cause I'm pretty sure she's taller than him, and that just doesn't happen in the wonderfull world of FF. Keep in mind that they're both human as well.

I still want some mushy stuff too though...:cunning:

[VeraAlexander]

Yeah i know it won't be i was just saying it seems like something from shakespear to me plus that is the only girl we know of right and Nomura said that the game (not just the battle system) would be differant from traditional Final Fantasy's focusing more on the human side of things but you're right it will not be anything like what i said i do not even compare to Nomura's genius but she is the only girl that i know of right now. I kinda am a romantic myself i really hope there will be some romance it makes the games better if you ask me and you're right i want some mushy stuff to.

I missed you're point what do you mean keep in mind that they are both human?

Yeah i caught those little innuendos as well.

[Little Miss Scarlett]

I missed you're point what do you mean keep in mind that they are both human?

Because Fran's a Viera and therefore taller than Balthier but they're so so soooo a couple!
I just don't think SE would have a character that's supposedly 'badass' shorter than his love interest, if you get what I mean.

[VeraAlexander]

Ah i get it thanks but like i said i only used her because she is the only girl i know of right now speculating because i am bored.

[wohdin]

If the pairings themselves make sense as love interests, then yeah, throw the love story in there. It's why 8 appeals to me so much - you actually get to watch them develop together, slowly falling for each other, and in the end it produces an amazing story. If the character development isn't quite as good, though, as long as it's not all forced-het pairings just to be pairing off chicks and doodz, I'm fine with it. 8D

[Clone of Shadows]

yeah dont make i obvious from the star either, like on X u could tell yuna and tidus will get together. Less obvious was wakka and lulu lol but that doesn't quite work in my mind.

[Josh]

Final Fantasy XIII definitely needs romance. Take Final Fantasy X for example, the relationship between Tidus and Yuna added so much depth to the storyline; making it the most engaging video game that I've ever played. On the other hand, Final Fantasy XII didn't include romance; and because of this I found the characters dull lacking the depth they derseved (in comparison to Final Fantasy X anyway).

[Lustre]

I have to agree with you Josh. Final Fantasy VII-X has romance quite vividly - maybe a lil' less in VII, as no one really got together, but there were sparks ofc =p - and i'll be sourly disappointed if there's nothing in XIII. It's definitely a reason why I dislike XII, the characters were fun, and I guess there was a small amount of romance, but not enough to make me baw. If an FF game can make me cry, it's won! ( yes... I cried when Aeris died and at the end of FFX >_> )

[Cathryn]

I thrive on romance, and cliche bull crap in Final Fantasy games.
It's one of the parts of the plot i enjoy, it's great to see the development of characters themselves, but I'd rather it be built over a larger period of time.
The predecessors sometimes felt a bit rushed into characters developing a relationship as such.
Was kind of a let down, but i never complained about it mainly because it was a part i enjoyed about the game itself.

But seriously. Moar nekkid plz. I don't want to have to keep going to Lulu's breasts for a slight reassurance.

[Big Boss]

There has to be romance in this game, I mean romance is the like the secret ingredient to a sauce. I mean I wouldn't mind it, but if you look at previous FF games with romance. You can see better character development, unlike FFXII which lacked of that...a lot.

[aldo]

No romance. gtfo.

[Little Miss Scarlett]

I like some romance, just nothing overpowering. I always have FFVIII, IX and X for that. Innuendos please.

[Bun]

I like some romance, just nothing overpowering. I always have FFVIII, IX and X for that. Innuendos please.

Shouldn't we be taking a hint from the last few games that've had sappy, cliched romantic twists to them? I honestly think it's time for a story that has depth without the whole 'love' thing, because frankly it's getting old. Now I'm not saying that romance between secondary characters would be so bad, but making Lightning fall in love might not be the right path to go down. If this FF is supposed to be a bit darker, then I want them to embrace that and focus on OTHER aspects that can just as easily--if not more so--make a plot good.

[ArgoXavier]

I cant imagine a Final Fantasy title without a little romance. I think it adds more to the game, like character depth or something lol.

[Naunen]

I can't imagine Lightning being in a situation like that. But who knows?

[ArgoXavier]

I think id have to know more about the characters to see who would fit in a romance situation.

[Little Miss Scarlett]

Shouldn't we be taking a hint from the last few games that've had sappy, cliched romantic twists to them? I honestly think it's time for a story that has depth without the whole 'love' thing, because frankly it's getting old. Now I'm not saying that romance between secondary characters would be so bad, but making Lightning fall in love might not be the right path to go down. If this FF is supposed to be a bit darker, then I want them to embrace that and focus on OTHER aspects that can just as easily--if not more so--make a plot good.

That's what I mean (even if it didn't look like it whatsoever), secondary character romance. My fave couples are SelphiexIrvine, QuistisxSeifer, RubyxBlank, LuluxWakka, RikkuxGippal and BalthierxFran. Need I say more?

FFXII wasn't romantic! :lol: I'm one of the very, very few people who loved the game. They could always have people just fancying eachother, it's not quite as cliched as falling in love.

[Vaan009]

I voted for no but I know there will be romance in it but it will probably just be like FFXII where they will just have a brief moment of privacy time with each other. FFXIII seems to be more of an action Final Fantasy rather then a romance Final Fantasy. I think Final Fantasy versus XIII will have more romance iin it.

[Gaia]

I voted for no too. Romance is cool and all but quite frankly I could care less if they put it in or not. <_<
Vaan009 does have a point though, the romance in previous FF games aren't that good in my opinion. All they do is have moments of privacy and the plot seems to be more focused on the action rather then the characters' love lives. (minus the underwater kissing scene between Tidus and Yuna- I didn't like that scene too much). But I don't think FF Versus will have any romance in it because Nomura said that there isn't going to be any romance (its supposed to be a tragic game about friendship and trust or whatever):rolleyes: