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

[Sundance Kid]

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

[Sundance Kid]

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

[Sundance Kid]

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

[Sundance Kid]

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

[OmiVersusXIV]

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

it sure was

[Sundance Kid]

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

Tidus: "Otay"

*porno music*

[Nero Seraph]

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.

[Adam Blade]

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.

[Adam Blade]

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.

[Tina]

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*

[Tina]

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.

[Kurai Warrior]

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

[Kätharina]

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:

[Kurai Warrior]

^^ 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

[Pain Clone]

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 >_> )

[Kätharina]

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.

[Shock]

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:

[vamira2.1]

Romance makes the story breath and add a theme to the story.

[KOS-MOS]

Romance FTW~

I mean, I don't expect it to be like Odin Sphere (even though I love that game), but somewhere along the lines of Final Fantasy X would be good.

I can't expect Lightning to be in love with someone. Can anyone else?

[PriscyIchigo]

Versus+romance = epic win
xiii+romance = fail

I don't think that Lightning is the type of girl that will stop front a guy and say "omg, I love you! >w<". If they REALY need to put a romance, it would be good if it's with Vanille or the asian girl. SomeoneLightning is a possibility too, but I'm afraid of she beginning as the most cold people of the world and ending like a classic ffgirl ("save me!").

Mr. 33: need a hug....?
Lightning: no but the person's as$i just kicked probably does....
Mr. 33:....:huh:

tee-hee, good idea 8D

[jenovasilver]

I voted for romance, SE isn't very good without some small bit of romance in the story some way or another.


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.

The love in this story shouldn't be heavy, enough suggestion or maybe an interest but no forced love ala VIII. If anything, SE should try a different approach as with Lightning being the lead, it isn't that she's going to fall head over heels for someone but something else...I dunno, find her equal or her lost love. It's a FF so there's going to be romance in it whether Lightning is the center or not.


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

I can, I don't see why she shouldn't...just because she's a strong female doesn't mean her heart or sexuality is compromised. SE just has to know to approach her love interest with that thought in mind...

Versus+romance = epic win
xiii+romance = fail

I don't think that Lightning is the type of girl that will stop front a guy and say "omg, I love you! >w<". If they REALY need to put a romance, it would be good if it's with Vanille or the asian girl. SomeoneLightning is a possibility too, but I'm afraid of she beginning as the most cold people of the world and ending like a classic ffgirl ("save me!").



tee-hee, good idea 8D

You're thinking about past FFs rolled in with some sappy romance animes/movies. And since we have nothing about their characters/story at the moment who knows what they will come up with.

Lightning will be in a vulnerable spot, the mere fact that she has amensia is proof enough of that scenerio happening.

And Lightning will have to gain some character depth, I personally wouldn't want to play the game with Lightning still being the same cold bitch from start to end but I don't want her to become a weakling either....again, it's up to SE to develop her character accordingly.

I would love to see Lightning have feelings for any of the male cast, hell or even female cast for that matter. ^-^

[RLx]

I was pretty split on this one, but I thought.. nah they might mess it up... so I voted no =p

[ACE the VAMPIRE]

"Yes, It's what makes the games soo great" of course

[Moonshadow]

from the released information for both ff13 and ffv13
I would say ffv13 would be more romantic than ff13

first of all, I think neither of those male characters in ff13 would be a perfect match for Lightning
second, ff13 look likes a story that focus on mission and teamwork more than romance

on the other hand, ffv13 has a clear romance potential
what a perfect match for Noctis and Stella,
the first meeting between them provides a romantic environment
and the fact that they have to fight each other eventually

look how sad Stella looks when she faces Noctis when she calls up her sword
the story of ffv13 sounds tragedy to me and I'm looking forward to the release of ffv13

[Oldrich]

Romance is good, if there aren't too much it.

NO Another FF X :(

But yeah.. Little romance wouldn't hurt.

[Cassette Assassin]

a non-cliche romance + FFXIII = :awesome:

But, who would it be between? Lightning doesn't seem to be interested in romance, I reckon and Vanille will probably just be too annoying to attract anyone. ^_^

[Wacka14]

I'm with Cathryn on this one. I'm a complete sucker for it. But I don't think it has to absorb the game. Romance done right can be obvious without being obnoxious. But I do want it to be clear:nag: that was my big deal with VII. Seemingly open ended love triangles are Bullpucky. Same with Grandia II. If the Hero doesn't choose, I get pissed.

With the way Lightning acts and carries herself, watching her fall for another through the course of the game would be primo if the Director and writers aren't wishy washy bastards.It can really open a character when treated with care.

On the subject of vsXIII. I think a presense should be there, but as Nomura states that this game is bout Noctis and his friends, I believe it should take a back burner to the rest of the srtory

But in short...it most defidently needs to be there:wub:

[Thunder]

a non-cliche romance + FFXIII = :awesome:

But, who would it be between? Lightning doesn't seem to be interested in romance, I reckon and Vanille will probably just be too annoying to attract anyone. ^_^
Exactly!

I'd like to see love, but not in a roamntic way, like Lightning or whoever keeps her feelings for herself, and not showing howmuchIloveyouIcantlivewhitoutyou kind of things :aldo:

[Cassette Assassin]

Exactly!

I'd like to see love, but not in a roamntic way, like Lightning or whoever keeps her feelings for herself, and not showing howmuchIloveyouIcantlivewhitoutyou kind of things :aldo:

FINALLY! Someone understands me! :awesome: But, it should be more obvious then FFXII's romance... or lack thereof.

[Sanji]

I'd like to see some non-cliche, mature romance :cathryn:
Not like previous FF (especially VIII), thanks :cathryn:

Lighting seems to be older than other FF heroine, so I'll hope that if she falls in love she won't act like Rinoa :wtf:

If it's going to be like other FF, then I'd like some more action instead :wtf:

[Wacka14]

I'd like to see love, but not in a roamntic way, like Lightning or whoever keeps her feelings for herself, and not showing howmuchIloveyouIcantlivewhitoutyou kind of things :aldo:

Good Lord:| Nobody would push it in the right directionever wanted this to become a soap opera...or Smallville:wtf:

Either way, I was thining the other day about how the main cast so far is older than the usual main cast( 16-21 ear olds with a few oldies packed around) because Lightning and snow seem to be in their mid/late 20s , Sahz is middle aged and the only young one so far(of the confirmed main characters) is Vanille. So hopefully with the cast being older and hopefully a bit more mature

[Yue]

I don't think that FFXIII have romance... Anyway not for Lightning but between someone other character. :|

[PriscyIchigo]

I'd like to see some non-cliche, mature romance :cathryn:
Not like previous FF (especially VIII), thanks :cathryn:

Lighting seems to be older than other FF heroine, so I'll hope that if she falls in love she won't act like Rinoa :wtf:

Someone who understand me! \o/

[sobchack]

i can go either way really

[BUTTCHEEKIES, OOH]

FINALLY! Someone understands me! :awesome: But, it should be more obvious then FFXII's romance... or lack thereof.
that signature

is 74 kinds of hot.

[sobchack]

also i could see a match with sazh and lightning, but it won't happen, the japanese are too grossed out by interracial couples i think

[jenovasilver]

also i could see a match with sazh and lightning, but it won't happen, the japanese are too grossed out by interracial couples i think

Robotech and Gungrave would like to have a word with you.....

[iv4nsbc]

Something in the ending could be nice...

Like when all characters are exausted for saving the world and that commom feeling of a new start gets everyone whe can see a hint of a romance ... but not actually see it ...

In this kind of game or scenario, love only takes time when there is no more battles to fight ...

[Thunder]

Also I'd like to see charaters fall in love like normal person, not in a strange entusiastic way :^|

[Shiranui Reborn]

lightning has no soul....
just thought id point that out haha
so i think romance is kinda unlikely as much as id like it

[Acerbus]

I voted yes but I don't think it HAS to be there. I have a soft spot for it but I can live without it.

Also, there's something I find odd. All the people saying there probably wouldn't be a romance with Lightning because she doesn't look like the type to fall in love because she's tougher/more serious/whatever. I wouldn't say that's the case at all, it can happen to anyone the main question is whether it's done right. I can understand the fear it might turn her into a piddly puddle if she feel in love but done right it could be a nice side thing without it taking over the story. For example, Integra from Hellsing (both manga AND anime incarnations) clearly has something between her and Alucard amidst all the blood, violence, and general plot but it doesn't take over the main plot, doesn't detract from Integra's badassness, and instead enhances parts of the story.

[Dark Chaos]

I need explosions and action ,the only way a man can express himself is through strength and violence.Besides I don't understand romance at all.

[Neophoton]

I personally wouldn't care, just as long as the characters in question don't act like dipshits like Rinoa. :U

[Thunder]

lightning has no soul....
just thought id point that out haha
so i think romance is kinda unlikely as much as id like it
why you tell she has no soul? :wtf:

[jenovasilver]

why you tell she has no soul? :wtf:
I was about to ask that too, I mean, she does look like she's hollow inside but I think she just needs to find a spark....the love spark.

:lights a candle, plays some smooth jazz, lays some rose petals:

Ohh...yeah...j/k

I personally wouldn't care, just as long as the characters in question don't act like dipshits like Rinoa. :U

I see that happening to Vanille, which is why I feel I'm going to hate her...I can see her clinging on to Snow like a mofo.


I voted yes but I don't think it HAS to be there. I have a soft spot for it but I can live without it.

Also, there's something I find odd. All the people saying there probably wouldn't be a romance with Lightning because she doesn't look like the type to fall in love because she's tougher/more serious/whatever. I wouldn't say that's the case at all, it can happen to anyone the main question is whether it's done right. I can understand the fear it might turn her into a piddly puddle if she feel in love but done right it could be a nice side thing without it taking over the story. For example, Integra from Hellsing (both manga AND anime incarnations) clearly has something between her and Alucard amidst all the blood, violence, and general plot but it doesn't take over the main plot, doesn't detract from Integra's badassness, and instead enhances parts of the story.

That's the point, I like-scratch-love Integra...she's the only thing I like about the bloody manga/anime.

Just because Lightning is a force to be reckoned with doesn't mean her heart can't be vulnerable or has been vulnerable, even if it's not flat out FFX love....just a warm side of her to another person would be awesome.

Right now to me at the moment, Lightning is the FF universe's Boss (MGS3) and it's about goddamn time.

[Acerbus]

Just because Lightning is a force to be reckoned with doesn't mean her heart can't be vulnerable or has been vulnerable, even if it's not flat out FFX love....just a warm side of her to another person would be awesome.

Right now to me at the moment, Lightning is the FF universe's Boss (MGS3) and it's about goddamn time.

True 'dat. It doesn't need to be anything big like say, FF VIII-X or anything like that, I'd actually prefer it if it if it were more low key.

Actually, speaking of the Boss, remember her own romantic interest? I dare anyone to say she wasn't badass.

[jenovasilver]

True 'dat. It doesn't need to be anything big like say, FF VIII-X or anything like that, I'd actually prefer it if it if it were more low key.

Actually, speaking of the Boss, remember her own romantic interest? I dare anyone to say she wasn't badass.

The Boss, easily one of the greatest characters ever crafted...period.

Ah, that was great...The Sorrow, man I love that game.

But I really think Lightning should have her equal, nothing fancy but her equal.

[Wandering Hands]

Actually, speaking of the Boss, remember her own romantic interest?

Sad... So sad...

I have it on good authority that Lightning is involved with her gunblade.

But then the tentacles came and ruined it.

:wtf:

[jenovasilver]

Sad... So sad...

I have it on good authority that Lightning is involved with her gunblade.

But then the tentacles came and ruined it.

:wtf:

You speak lies....tentacles make everything better...

[Icysparks2009]

Versus need it. In all that dark theme he need someone.

XIII would be different, now nothing against the ladyes around here, but it will feel pretty fooky if she saves him. (I mean as she save one guy, not the entire party, that would be cool.) Unless they make something really fun out of it. But if she is a "strong female lead" does she need anyone?

I agree with you in some respects. Lightning is a strong female lead who doesn't appear to need anyone. Snow appears to be some sort of leader as well, and seems too self-absorbed and laid back to show any sort of romantic interest. From what I've seen of the trailers so far, Sazh has a better chance at winning Lightning over than Snow, mainly because the two are together so much more often. Plus, Sazh's clutziness and "omg we're going to die!" attitude complements Lightning's "don't mess with me" attitude very nicely.

Regarding Versus, I believe Nomura explicitly stated that there won't be romance between the two. However, I think we've seen enough in the trailers to safely assume that Noctis and Stella will be closer than just friends. Romance is something that SE seems to excel at as illustrated by FF VII, FF VIII, and FF X, so I think it would be wise of SE to have at least some romantic tension between the two.

[BlizzarddeX]

I agree with you in some respects. Lightning is a strong female lead who doesn't appear to need anyone. Snow appears to be some sort of leader as well, and seems too self-absorbed and laid back to show any sort of romantic interest. From what I've seen of the trailers so far, Sazh has a better chance at winning Lightning over than Snow, mainly because the two are together so much more often. Plus, Sazh's clutziness and "omg we're going to die!" attitude complements Lightning's "don't mess with me" attitude very nicely.


List of FF games that contain romance.

FF 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10.

See the point. 5 titles had back to back romance from 6-10.

So they changed that with FF12 and who knows what they are going to do.

There is more to Final Fantasy then romance and sometimes friendship and family is far more important.

In FF4 even though there was romance the central to the plot was friendship and family even when romance was there.

In FF9 (the best done romance) it was in the background and not at your face every time like FF8 and FF10.

So I wouldn't mind romance in FF13 if its in the background away from my view of the plot. Romance that goes with the plot is ok. One that takes over the plot is bad. Really bad.

And the main theme that comes at me from FF13 is family and friendship (between Lightning and Co).

And the only candidate who could remotely have romance to their side and wouldn't hurt their character is Snow (as he is emotionally hot headed guy)

Vanille is too soft
Sazh has a kid
Lightning is too strict (unless she softens)
Hope is too young

[Alazais]

In general I like this aspect to FF games and will be sad to see it go if thats whats happening. As much as I'd like to see it in XIII, I just can't see it fitting with any of the characters as they currently are, unless it's a very different kind of romance from the one we're used to in this series and the characters change a bit, I dont' see it happening.

I guess there's always next time though.

[Black Mamba]

In other FF's it was very obvious that there would be romance between two characters (Cecil-Rosa, Cloud-Aerith, Tidus-Yuna...) In this one... Lightning-Snow? I don't know, but if it was could be interesting.

[BlizzarddeX]

In other FF's it was very obvious that there would be romance between two characters (Cecil-Rosa, Cloud-Aerith, Tidus-Yuna...) In this one... Lightning-Snow? I don't know, but if it was could be interesting.

Yeh, why can't it be between Lightning-Snow?

After all Lightning and Snow can't see eye to eye (at each other) in most of their argument.

Now there's something fishy.

But every time I think about the word "nee-chan" and Serah in the mix between Lightning and Snow then I stay away from thinking about Lightning-Snow.

Anyway, if Romance was there then for the first time I feel it might been between a good and bad guy in Final Fantasy.

Say for example, Snow-Jihl or Lightning-Yaag or any other character that we might not have seen.

[Black Mamba]

Anyway, if Romance was there then for the first time I feel it might been between a good and bad guy in Final Fantasy.

Say for example, Snow-Jihl or Lightning-Yaag or any other character that we might not have seen.


That could be great! It'll be different and more complicated than the tipical romances between the two good characters...

If that were that way... the plot would be more interesting... jejejeje

[Falsate]

In the end, maybe the opposites will attract? Ehhh..I don't recall romance in XII.

[epona_d]

I'd like some romance, just enough to intrigue me. But if it got over the top, forget about all the other characters only these two matter now kind of romance then I'd probably be turning my tv on mute.

[Falsate]

^Agreed above. You don't want them to get too carried away with the romance that it becomes just annoying to have those moments. x.x

[ShikamaruNara]

Call me sexist all you want but if we, the player, need to go pursue "possible love interests" Snow, Yaag and Sahz with Lightning being the female lead, thus the one we are controlling, I don't think it'd be able to stand it.

[Black Mamba]

What I don't want is the perfect love story... I hate them. And I think that XIII will be based more on a class of different problems , as his focus.

[RLx]

Can't decide which I prefer, just depends how it affects the story i guess.

[Yudus]

Any type of love/romance story is fine with. Whether is a main part of the story like in FFX, or a little side thing that can drive the story through slow places like in FF7. I will be happy because romance stories always seem to bring more to the game.

FFXIII is looking hard to have a romance story, but Versus is screaming one!

[hume57]

oooh... oooh...
*fingers crossed* jihl and serah!

[Black Mamba]

Can't decide which I prefer, just depends how it affects the story i guess.

If there are some romance it will be something discreet, that for sure. And I think that (if there are) it won't affect too much at the story.

[Falsate]

I'd want the love scenes to be as distant as possible, so you'll keep coming for more et you don't get this foolish amount.