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Title: Tactics Advance on Forums: Defense of the Gates
Post by: RoseHeart on November 16, 2016, 12:32:03 pm
I see Fire Emblem has really taken hold on this forum, got its own little subculture. FE is a good game and all but I personally think TA is WAY BETTER. Altitude, directional strategy, skill learning, class swapping.

It would be an effort and it would be pretty caveman but would there being interested in some effort being put into bringing it here?

(http://vignette4.wikia.nocookie.net/finalfantasy/images/a/a1/TAgrimoire2.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20080502115717)
Title: Re: Interest check: FF Tactics Advance on forums
Post by: RoseHeart on November 16, 2016, 12:55:15 pm
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Title: Re: Interest check: FF Tactics Advance on forums
Post by: Xvareon on November 16, 2016, 01:29:36 pm
I've seen games like XCOM -- complete with the tactical map -- work here on Bay 12, so I don't see why this wouldn't. Plus, Final Fantasy: Tactics Advance was one of my favorite games of all time back when I was a kid. ^^  Go for it, man!  I might just write up a character and join it if you do.
Title: Re: Interest check: FF Tactics Advance on forums
Post by: RoseHeart on November 16, 2016, 05:26:59 pm
I will be hosting from my phone so I can't do images so easily(unless someone wants to recommend an art app for Android). So the map will be ascii. Oh, I welcome any attempts to improve that doodle I made before.
Title: Re: Tactics Advance on Forums: Defense of the Gates 0/3
Post by: RoseHeart on November 16, 2016, 11:55:58 pm
What race?
Title: Re: Tactics Advance on Forums: Defense of the Gates 0/3
Post by: Xvareon on November 17, 2016, 12:25:56 am
Name: Lyndis
Race: Viera
Job: Fencer
Title: Re: Tactics Advance on Forums: Defense of the Gates 0/3
Post by: RoseHeart on November 17, 2016, 02:38:59 am
*cue dire music*

"You! Lyndis was it? Let's see if you can use that thing, I am no warrior..." a tired Nu Mou strained to say, before hobbling away.

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Spoiler: {L}yndis (click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Tactics Advance on Forums: Defense of the Gates 1/3
Post by: RoseHeart on November 17, 2016, 06:45:26 pm
Bump for more players
Title: Re: Tactics Advance on Forums: Defense of the Gates 1/3
Post by: Criptfeind on November 17, 2016, 08:13:49 pm
This went from an interest check to a real game awfully quick, since you reference the FEF games in the opening post, I'll put out that their popularity has a lot to do with the fact that they have well translated to form game easy to understand but still mechanically and tactically satisfying to play rules available in a fairly well made pdf, so I'm wondering if you have any start with ideas on how to translate Tactics Advance (a game I also quite like) to forum games? Like, what rules you've got 'under the hood' here, if any?
Title: Re: Tactics Advance on Forums: Defense of the Gates 1/3
Post by: Xvareon on November 17, 2016, 08:30:17 pm
Well, fancy that. I actually still have my old Nintendo Power strategy guide for FF:TA, with all pages intact. I remember the rules pretty well anyway, but this has info on all items, skills, missions... everything. If you need help, I can be a handy reference guide!
Title: Re: Tactics Advance on Forums: Defense of the Gates 1/3
Post by: RoseHeart on November 18, 2016, 12:17:52 am
Quote from: Criptfeind on November 17, 2016, 08:13:49 pm
Snip

Quote from: Xvareon on November 17, 2016, 08:30:17 pm
Snip

I do things because I find theyre fun. I find improvisation fun and I like to start small and grow. Thanks used to own that book.

Since I am the only person doing a Final Fantasy Tactics advance mock-up. That instantly means I am already doing the very best job at it.

*pats self on back*

(u may move Lyn)
Title: Re: Tactics Advance on Forums: Defense of the Gates 1/3
Post by: Xvareon on November 18, 2016, 12:23:41 am
Action: Lyndis moves 1 up, and 1 left. Face left.

I want to take things slow until I know more about what's going on. Moving up too far would mean I could get attacked from the side, therefore my attacker would get a big bonus to hit chance.
Title: Re: Tactics Advance on Forums: Defense of the Gates 1/3
Post by: RoseHeart on November 18, 2016, 10:46:48 pm
"Help!"

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(B>)


Spoiler: {L}yndis (click to show/hide)

Spoiler: {T}roll (click to show/hide)

Spoiler: {B}artender (click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Tactics Advance on Forums: Defense of the Gates 1/3
Post by: Xvareon on November 18, 2016, 10:59:09 pm
"A troll? Here? Where are the gu-- argh, no time!"

Lyndis moves 2 left, 1 down, 1 left. Use Sting on the troll to the north (if possible; if not, use a normal attack).
Title: Re: Tactics Advance on Forums: Defense of the Gates 1/3
Post by: RoseHeart on November 18, 2016, 11:18:20 pm
L Sting T! 4 PSN
T attack L! 5

”Ouch! Hey get outta there, come I have something for you."


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Spoiler: {L}yndis (click to show/hide)

Spoiler: {T}roll (click to show/hide)

Spoiler: {B}artender (click to show/hide)

(your movement didnt make sense, so I guessed what you meant)
Title: Re: Tactics Advance on Forums: Defense of the Gates 1/3
Post by: Xvareon on November 18, 2016, 11:27:39 pm
((Wow, what the heck? I thought I said "left" but I said "up". Thanks for catching that.))

((If my "dialogue" is in ( ) instead of " ", it's a thought, not speech.))

(Ugh...! I forgot how hard these things can hit...)

Lyndis moves 3 left to stand in front of the Bartender and see what he's got.

"Yes?"
Title: Re: Tactics Advance on Forums: Defense of the Gates 1/3
Post by: RoseHeart on November 19, 2016, 12:14:25 am
*B hands L a potion and antidote*

PSN T! 1
T Shed PSN

T Belch L! PSN


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XXXX - LYNDIS - XXXXXXXX
Spoiler: {L}yndis (click to show/hide)
XXXX - TROLL - XXXXXXXXXXX
Spoiler: {T}roll (click to show/hide)
XXXX - BARTENDER - XXXXXXXXXX
Spoiler: {B}artender (click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Tactics Advance on Forums: Defense of the Gates 1/3
Post by: Xvareon on November 19, 2016, 12:18:30 am
"Thanks!... ugh! Just in time, too..."

(to Bartender) "Buddy, you might want to move! He looks angry!"

Lyndis moves 1 up, and uses the Potion on herself to heal.

((Hey, why isn't Belch listed as a skill for the Troll now? x_x))
Title: Re: Tactics Advance on Forums: Defense of the Gates 1/3
Post by: RoseHeart on November 19, 2016, 12:30:43 am
I use the next words cautiously, because I may purposely not do this, but to answer your question why the trolls abilities are not listed on the battlefield....
....it's not in the game.
Title: Re: Tactics Advance on Forums: Defense of the Gates 1/3
Post by: Xvareon on November 19, 2016, 12:36:42 am
Quote from: roseheart on November 19, 2016, 12:30:43 am
I use the next words cautiously, because I may purposely not do this, but to answer your question why the trolls abilities are not listed on the battlefield....
....it's not in the game.
Ahh... come to think of it, Trolls don't even exist in Final Fantasy that I know of. Not in Tactics Advance, at any rate.
Title: Re: Tactics Advance on Forums: Defense of the Gates 1/3
Post by: RoseHeart on November 19, 2016, 12:45:06 am
That's true! I think.. But I was referring to how the HUD displays enemy information. A momentary break.. Hey listen, it would be so cool to mix your fog game with this grid system.
Title: Re: Tactics Advance on Forums: Defense of the Gates 1/3
Post by: Xvareon on November 19, 2016, 12:46:39 am
Quote from: roseheart on November 19, 2016, 12:45:06 am
A momentary break.. Hey listen, it would be so cool to mix your fog game with this grid system.
How so? All I was using was a standard Roll-to-Dodge rules system.
Title: Re: Tactics Advance on Forums: Defense of the Gates 1/3
Post by: RoseHeart on November 19, 2016, 01:00:31 am
I think I can really flesh out this grid system(either here or the Weyland-Yutani game or both) but a good system is just the foundation for a story or experience.


Edit: like a team-up of host and writer...
Title: Re: Tactics Advance on Forums: Defense of the Gates 1/3
Post by: RoseHeart on November 20, 2016, 12:56:06 am
((You already created/summoned an interesting world, as you said you loved tactics as a kid so why not take a system you like and a scenario that interests you and see where they meet? I'm just saying think about it. *bounce eyebrows*))


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L Potion L! 6
T miss L!


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XXXX - LYNDIS - XXXXXXXX
Spoiler: {L}yndis (click to show/hide)
XXXX - TROLL - XXXXXXXXXXX
Spoiler: {T}roll (click to show/hide)
XXXX - BARTENDER - XXXXXXXXXX
Spoiler: {B}artender (click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Tactics Advance on Forums: Defense of the Gates 1/3
Post by: Xvareon on November 20, 2016, 12:36:32 pm
((Hmm... yeah, I am thinking about it, actually. Thanks!))

Lyndis moves 1 up, 2 right, and 1 down. She then Attacks the Troll from behind.
Title: Re: Tactics Advance on Forums: Defense of the Gates 1/3
Post by: RoseHeart on November 20, 2016, 01:42:00 pm
((You'd tell me what maps to create, we'd discuss monster balance, I'd host battles, you'd host safe area navigation(where no map needed), and you'd be the primary teller of the story. I've collaberated before (http://www.bay12forums.com/smf/index.php?topic=150301.0) and it was awesome.))

((Generally 1+1 IS greater than 2.))

((you can make it so players not in a battle can still go around freely and I handle the ones in a battle. We have plenty of time to discuss it.))

PSN L! 1
L hit T! 4 KO
[Sting 50/100XP]


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(to make it so new players and old players can play together, I'm taking out leveling. I think equipment will make enough growth)

Thank you so much! Oh no this place is a disaster! All the tables and decorations are all smashed up. Normally with all the adventures here this would never happen, but the've stopped comming as of late...

Rumors
Missions
Leave
Title: Re: Tactics Advance on Forums: Defense of the Gates 1/3
Post by: Xvareon on November 20, 2016, 04:38:19 pm
((I'll get back to you on that. Maybe. I kinda have a lot on my mind right now; we'll see.))

Lyndis uses the Antidote on herself to cure the poison. She then moves 1 down and 3 left to speak to the Bartender about rumors.

"Stopped coming? Why? Were they drawn off by the promise of higher profit somewhere else?"
Title: Re: Tactics Advance on Forums: Defense of the Gates
Post by: RoseHeart on November 20, 2016, 05:45:27 pm
(you can move around freely now)

It's strange. At first, it was just a little less customers than usual. Then it was noticable. If you'd like to investigate, I know who would definitely know more. I'm going to be busy here for a while.

Missions
Spoiler: Disappearances (click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Tactics Advance on Forums: Defense of the Gates
Post by: Xvareon on November 22, 2016, 11:43:07 am
(Hmm... I'm definitely going to need backup here, and that's my only lead so far...)

Lyndis asks about the crypt. Specifically, is it known what kind of people are buried there (race, etc.)? And what are the directions to this place?

Additionally, Lyndis orders two bottles of local beer or similar brew, preferably cold. She then heads out to the crypt to look for the black mage.

(If I were out investigating such creepy circumstances in such a foreboding place, I think I'd appreciate a drink to steady my nerves. Hopefully this Astin feels the same way.)
Title: Re: Tactics Advance on Forums: Defense of the Gates
Post by: RoseHeart on November 22, 2016, 11:47:53 pm
"On the house."

*looking around*

(Or what's left of it.)

The bartenders strange answer plays around in your mind. The Crypt of the Gods... What could it mean? He could say nothing more.

*outside the crypt*

A large monstrouse mouth at the edge of a forgotten ciffside challenges you to turn away. But before you know, one foot infront of the other leads you inside.

CRYPT OF THE GODS

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A blackmage matching the description studies the wall...
Title: Re: Tactics Advance on Forums: Defense of the Gates
Post by: Supernerd on December 05, 2016, 08:27:57 am
Apparently, this is now a story about the black mage Astin.

Having had ample time to study the crypt, Astin prepares to head back to town...
Title: Re: Tactics Advance on Forums: Defense of the Gates
Post by: Xvareon on December 05, 2016, 12:06:52 pm
((Sorry, I've been really distracted by stuff lately.))

Lyndis walks up, and quietly hails Astin once she's close enough.

"Hello, sir. The bartender in town told me you would be here investigating the... surge in monster activity?"

Since this is quite unfamiliar territory, Lyndis carefully looks around, especially watching her footing. Non-humans trespassing on human sacred ground might be a baaad thing.
Title: Re: Tactics Advance on Forums: Defense of the Gates
Post by: RoseHeart on December 05, 2016, 02:06:31 pm
((Unless there is a battle sequence I will not be depicting movements, so feel free to continue.))
Title: Re: Tactics Advance on Forums: Defense of the Gates
Post by: Supernerd on December 05, 2016, 04:57:05 pm
Astin turns to face right and responds. "Eh? You must have heard wrong. I've done no research of the sort."
Title: Re: Tactics Advance on Forums: Defense of the Gates
Post by: Xvareon on December 05, 2016, 11:00:20 pm
"I just fought and killed a troll that had found its way into the local pub. There were no guards, not even clanners. It was... a mess."

Lyndis smoothly walks up, and offers one of the beer bottles to the black mage.

"My name's Lyndis. You're Astin, right? Are you a clanner?"
Title: Re: Tactics Advance on Forums: Defense of the Gates
Post by: Supernerd on December 05, 2016, 11:51:55 pm
"I'd say that one monster doesn't constitute a surge."

Astin gestures with his hand to indicate a disinterest in Lyndis's gift.

"I used to have a clan, yes. We had some, lets call them issues I would rather not discuss sober. And I am certainly not inclined to drink out here..."
Title: Re: Tactics Advance on Forums: Defense of the Gates
Post by: Xvareon on December 06, 2016, 03:36:14 pm
Lyndis lowers her hand, politely nodding at the glowing yellow eyes just visible under Astin's black hood. She puts the beer bottles in her backpack for now. They might still be useful.

"It's surge enough when they get far enough to threaten lives right in the middle of town," Lyndis points out. "If you're heading back that way... well, there's likely a quest or two at the pub related to all this." She smiled. "And with so few others around... there's much less competition. Would you be interested in cooperating?"
Title: Re: Tactics Advance on Forums: Defense of the Gates
Post by: Supernerd on December 06, 2016, 06:01:33 pm
I am not enjoying this game and am just about ready to drop out. Would anyone be disappointed if I did?
Title: Re: Tactics Advance on Forums: Defense of the Gates
Post by: RoseHeart on December 06, 2016, 06:02:14 pm
Sure.