Lightning in XIV

[Keyln]

So, one of the big things that they mentioned in today's Letter Live is the inclusion of Lightning (from Final Fantasy XIII) into XIV somewhere. I think the details are a bit murky, but as a fan of Final Fantasy XIII, I'm a bit excited.

I also wonder if this will start a trend where we could see old friends (and foes) from previous Final Fantasy series making their appearance in XIV. I also wonder if they'll be voice acted (which would notch up the cool factor up a few notches).

[Duuude007]

Cid has been in tons, about time more show up

[Gentaro]

Cid has been in tons, about time more show up

A character named "Cid" is in many FF games - but thats never the same person.

A Lightning in XIV? I don't really need it, but it doesn't bother me unless they jeep adding more.

[Duuude007]

A character named "Cid" is in many FF games - but thats never the same person.

A Lightning in XIV? I don't really need it, but it doesn't bother me unless they jeep adding more.

AFAIK the only one who is the exact same character in multiple ff games is Gilgamesh

[Keyln]

AFAIK the only one who is the exact same character in multiple ff games is Gilgamesh

Well, Cloud has been in Final Fantasy Tactics too, and there's Kingdom Hearts...

But the only character to make multiple appearances is Gilgamesh, and he's appeared in V, VIII, IX, and XII. (I don't count XI, because that's just a character named Gilgamesh, but not THE Gilgamesh).

[Yrusama]

Well, Cloud has been in Final Fantasy Tactics too, and there's Kingdom Hearts...

But the only character to make multiple appearances is Gilgamesh, and he's appeared in V, VIII, IX, and XII. (I don't count XI, because that's just a character named Gilgamesh, but not THE Gilgamesh).

Exactly, Gilgamesh is known as the single most recurring character in the series, even over Mog, and it's because he can travel between realms via the void. Giving Lightning that same capacity would just be annoying.

If they want to have an allusion, even a pretty strong one, I won't object too much. Given Cloud of Darkness, Omnislash, and a Warrior of Light helm, I think it's only fair that XIII be given the same treatment. That being said, I'll be damned if they try to make a canon inclusion of Lightning.

[Anonymoose]

So, one of the big things that they mentioned in today's Letter Live is the inclusion of Lightning (from Final Fantasy XIII) into XIV somewhere.

Was it decided on as definitely being Lightning?

I read into it more as that while the Lightning Returns team was making costume change options for their product, they decided, "Let's cheer on Final Fantasy XIV by making a Miqo'te costume!" They showed Yoshida the render and asked him if he was cool with it. Thinking it was was hysterical, he decided that, if they did add it in, he should add something from Fabula Nova Crystalis to cheer them on right back. Did I miss something more specific?

He did mention her by name, but I think exactly what he adds from the XIII series is still up for grabs. If I were him, I'd include a code in Lightning Returns to get a low-level replica of Lightning's sword for FFXIV. Who wouldn't want to have that hanging around as vanity/town gear just for kicks?

[Keyln]

Was it decided on as definitely being Lightning?

I read into it more as that while the Lightning Returns team was making costume change options for their product, they decided, "Let's cheer on Final Fantasy XIV by making a Miqo'te costume!" They showed Yoshida the render and asked him if he was cool with it. Thinking it was was hysterical, he decided that, if they did add it in, he should add something from Fabula Nova Crystalis to cheer them on right back. Did I miss something more specific?

He did mention her by name, but I think exactly what he adds from the XIII series is still up for grabs. If I were him, I'd include a code in Lightning Returns to get a low-level replica of Lightning's sword for FFXIV. Who wouldn't want to have that hanging around as vanity/town gear just for kicks?

My understanding from reading the translation is that Lightning is being put in the game as a NPC. Of course, I might be completely wrong on this.

[Ruethryl]

My understanding from reading the translation is that Lightning is being put in the game as a NPC. Of course, I might be completely wrong on this.

I think they were trolling us, but with some of the stuff so far guess you never know o.o;

[Abriael]

She's cute, so why not?