AgentLane
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Creating worlds where previously there was void
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FF7-2
Dec 9, 2002 2:03:57 GMT -5
Post by AgentLane on Dec 9, 2002 2:03:57 GMT -5
Plus a major portion of the driving force behind FF7 has passed. I don't know about any of you, but personally I find it very hard to return to a project that I haven't touched in a while -- at least not with the same intensity and inspiration that I had when I started it.
That is probably why sequals in general are not as good as the originals -- much of the inspiration and sense of direction has faded. I seem to recall one of the lead producers of FF7 saying in an interview that one of themes of FF7 was based on a family member having an illness or something to that effect. If this is true, that period in his life has long past, along with that particular drive that could have been used for any sort of sequel. An FF7-2, unless only vaguely based on the original world, is just asking for failure. Let's hope they don't try it.
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FF7-2
Dec 9, 2002 11:46:11 GMT -5
Post by The~Inquisitor on Dec 9, 2002 11:46:11 GMT -5
I'm definatly in agreement with this person speech (The one which was in Kamau's message) ...I wouldn't be suprised if Square can't top FF7, they most probably had been thinking the game up for a long time.
There's only been one thing I can think of at this point, which the sequel to it was better than the original. That was the film: Aliens Much better than Alien, I cannot think of anything else which had a sequel better than the original.
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FF7-2
Jan 7, 2003 22:56:24 GMT -5
Post by Shmylord on Jan 7, 2003 22:56:24 GMT -5
The first thing I thought when I heard about this rumour a while ago was how to get my jaw off the floor. The best game of all time getting a sequel? Getting to relive the good, bad, happy, sad moments with some of my favourite characters? Can it get any better? After a while I also began to consider the way square has been going lately. Sure Final Fantasy X was awesome and same with Kingdom Hearts, but they were both a lot shorter than 7, 8, and 9 and were lacking that special something an RPG needs. I don't mean to sound cheesy when I say this, but in FF7 I bonded with the characters. FF7 affects my daily life sometimes. I'll probably remember that game my whole life. FFX and KH didn't have that bond. That's what it was missing. If Square can pull it's act together a little bit more and try and realize that if they stop and back up a bit to the way they used to make games then FF7-2 will be awesome. I have total faith that square will not give FF7 a bad name because of the sequel as long as they take the time to think and create a game that will capture our minds and hearts like Final Fantasy VII did. THey have to do it carefully and not damage any character's image so we still have the same old Cloud and the same old Tifa etc. Hopefully Square will again begin to realize that and make games like they used to. For Final Fantasy VII's sake I really hope so.
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Kegan
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I hate you Milkman Dan.
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FF7-2
Jan 7, 2003 23:31:10 GMT -5
Post by Kegan on Jan 7, 2003 23:31:10 GMT -5
[glow=green,2,300]Even though this is not really a sequal I think the Two Towers was better than the Fellowship.[/glow]
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FF7-2
Jan 8, 2003 12:22:18 GMT -5
Post by Gimdin7 on Jan 8, 2003 12:22:18 GMT -5
A remake really would be a better idea. FF7 looks craptacular. A simple face lift would have FF7 fanboys creaming in their pants. However, I'm happy FFX is getting a sequel. Its only logical, and it's going to be really good. You can't go wrong with a job system. FFX > FF7
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timrpgland
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Son of a Submariner
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FF7-2
Jan 8, 2003 14:19:41 GMT -5
Post by timrpgland on Jan 8, 2003 14:19:41 GMT -5
X sucks IMHO Oh and as far as sequels being better. Empire Strikes Back is better than A New Hope, Tribes 2 is better than Tribes 1, Castlevania 2 is better than 1, Grand Theft Auto 2 is better than 1, Quake II is better than 1, Marvel Vs Capcom 2 is better than 1 and so on (I could go on). Sometimes sequels are worse, sometimes better.
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FF7-2
Jan 8, 2003 14:45:49 GMT -5
Post by TranceRolin on Jan 8, 2003 14:45:49 GMT -5
It's all opinion, so you can't prove anyone wrong, man.
Oh yeah, and I posted about this bullnuts rumor before. Whenever people finally accept the truth, someone makes up some more bullnuts and they immediately believe it.
Sorta like how highly religious people take a coincidence as a miracle.
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timrpgland
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Son of a Submariner
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FF7-2
Jan 8, 2003 14:52:13 GMT -5
Post by timrpgland on Jan 8, 2003 14:52:13 GMT -5
That's why there is a IMHO there.
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FF7-2
Jan 8, 2003 19:35:00 GMT -5
Post by Viscious on Jan 8, 2003 19:35:00 GMT -5
I have KH, and its great. now shut up.
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FF7-2
Jan 8, 2003 21:59:49 GMT -5
Post by Gimdin7 on Jan 8, 2003 21:59:49 GMT -5
FFX > FF7 is going to be my new tag. Anyway, yeah, of course its a rumor, but its supposed to be fun to talk about.
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timrpgland
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Son of a Submariner
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FF7-2
Jan 9, 2003 11:38:19 GMT -5
Post by timrpgland on Jan 9, 2003 11:38:19 GMT -5
At least that will help me remember how insane you are Gimdin ;D
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FF7-2
Jan 9, 2003 15:01:31 GMT -5
Post by Gimdin7 on Jan 9, 2003 15:01:31 GMT -5
Always glad to lend a helping hand. Excuse me, the octippitty space sloths are trying to contact me. *beams up*
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ChibiGoku
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I am Cute, Sweet....AND UTERLY ANNOYING
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FF7-2
Jan 13, 2003 13:29:41 GMT -5
Post by ChibiGoku on Jan 13, 2003 13:29:41 GMT -5
........... ok I think that was a stupid comment. Anyways who knows what the future may lie instore for us. "gets killed by everyone for makeing the most STUPID-Non ORIGINAL saying."
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