Starting Over: Story & Characters

[Vincent Valentine]

I wanted to raise a few questions, because I'm not at liberty to see or know everything you guys are discussing behind the scenes, but I'd like some knowledge as to what we plan to do.

Foremost: Storyline.
I was wondering in which direction we'll take the redux? Same kind of direction as the Xenos 'Arc', shall we call it? Or a new villain? Maybe even the acclimatisation of all the villains uniting? Having these few questions answered, I'll likely pose some news ones, but for now, that's really all I can think of.

Secondly: Characters.
I want to ask a few small questions regarding characters. Those of us here, would some of us be allowed secondary characters, to try and get the ball rolling? Also, how limited shall our spectrum be? Shall our Final Fantasy's remain to be VI, VII, VIII, IX & X? Or will we extend, to I, II, III, IV, V, XI, XII, XIII (or just a few, if any?)? If not secondary characters, due to a higher availability, would we be entitled to reapplying as a different character, should we choose?

Sorry if these have been covered, but anything would be helpful. Heck, perhaps having even asked these questions, might give us a bit more incentive to move our keisters!

Much <3's, guys. Really. Love you all! <3

[Fujin]

Well, I don't really have the authority to answer any of these definitively, but I'll at least give you my take on them.

For storyline, I think we'll be using a new villain, if only for the fact that Xenos is unavailable. I don't know for sure who this new villain will be, or even if it'll be a new original character. I haven't really discussed it much with Alexander.

As far as characters go, I do support the idea of being able to use more than one character. That said, what I support doesn't necessarily mean anything I do know that we'll be using FFs 6-10, 12, and 13. So far we don't have any plans to support characters from any sequel or expansion material, including X-2, Revenant Wings, Tactics/Advance/A2, Vagrant Story, Vs XIII, Compilation of FF VII, or anything I might have left out. FFs 1-5 may become available, but we're already working with a lot of material as-is. At the moment I'm working on a few ideas which will allow us to incorporate more settings without increasing our initial workload, but I'll need to get them approved by the people who actually do the work for those things. Finally, I see little reason why we wouldn't be able to change characters once we re-start things.

[Alexander THE GIRL]

1. Xenos has discussed interest in returning, and will most likely do so, but will not be the main villain. He may be the Disk One Final Boss or something like that.

2. Final Fantasy IV-XIII will likely be included. We may or may not take characters from the first three games because they are basically blank slates, even the ones in II with names and alleged personalities. Still no sure things here.

3. I still want to include FFX-2. I will kill you all, I swear. This is also still being worked out.

4. You may absolutely change your character. If you're applying for a villain or a summon and you're not already one then you may need to reapply.

5. No word yet on multiple characters.

6. Being admin of this place is frankly terrifying and I have no idea how Bre did anything. We should probably move the boards soon so Setzer and I have admin powers and we can give Fujin mod status.

[Vivi Orunitia]

I say Vivi is the Main Villain... MWAHAHAHAHA!!! ok just kidding. I do support the Multiple characters, but my support means just about as much as Fujins.

[Fujin]

Is there any way we could convince Xenos to return early? Ideally while we're still in the design process - having more sources of input is rarely a bad thing.

Anyway, I'm not against including X-2 or even Compilation, I just don't want it turning into a point of contention with new members ("If X-2 is available why isn't [insert expansion]?" etc). Although I guess if they have that much of a problem with it, they can take their posting elsewhere.

[Seltzer Grenadine]

Xenos is currently working on finals before grad, so it'll be a bit before we get her back.

I am against adding X-2, but I also understand that this is a personal thing and will likely concede if demand is high. I also think that it would be plausible to at least add III since the remake did give the characters names and slight personalities that might be nice to have available. This still runs into the territory of bickering over what to include and where.

As for multiple characters, I am not at all against allowing everyone a second character. There are some things to discuss regarding primary and secondary characters, however, that we may need to wait to move into the new board before we can discuss in any real detail.

[Alexander THE GIRL]

May 9, 2011 1:33:56 GMT -5 Fujin said:

Although I guess if they have that much of a problem with it, they can take their posting elsewhere.

Yeah, you'd think so. Sometimes they don't shut up about it, though, and then later they're somehow in charge of the place. ;D

[Vivi Orunitia]

That is how governments are overthrown too... whata coincidence

[Vincent Valentine]

Hmm...true enough. I quite enjoy the world when it's full of betrayer's and mutineers. You know, since the deepest circle of Hell is reserved for that lot.

I'm just a monster. Any other circle is fine for me. =D

And appreciate the answers. It's better to know a bit, than nothing at all.