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General Discussion / Re: FF7 Remake general thread

« on: 2015-12-23 15:08:03 »

These are dark, non-mako powered times, for sure. Changing the opening? Really? If it isn't broken why fix it? Is it jusrt me, or did that last update give the feeling that they are going to make this a corridor simulator?

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General Discussion / Re: FF7 Remake Gameplay Reveal

« on: 2015-12-09 09:15:31 »

It sounds like Steve Burton is back for Cloud's voice, which to be honest is the only thing I really liked about the trailer. I don't know, I prefer the original dub to the English, but they could have done far worse for Cloud. That said, I'm still incredibly disappointed. Oh god, what if they get Lance Bass back for Sephiroth... I mean if anything I would assume they hire George Newbern again. On that note, how much do you think they will mess with Sephiroth's appearance?

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General Discussion / Re: FF7 Remake Gameplay Reveal

« on: 2015-12-08 16:39:08 »

There is only so much makeup can do with the bone structure. It's true make up can work wonders, but if you have a masculine frame, you're still going to look obvious.

Check out this picture:



I wouldn't call it hyper masculine but there are clearer traits to this model, that will make it difficult for him to blend in for that portion of the game, and to be frank, I just prefer a more feminine style anyway. It lends itself to Cloud's struggle, I feel. He was always this weak character who never made it into soldier, and I feel it shows with a more baby face/innocent design.

Take for instance the ending of Crisis Core. Cloud's reaction to Zack's fate is heart breaking, because we see those innocent puppy dog eyes as he registers that his hero is no more. Those eyes never change - or at least I like to think that - through out the game. Everything he experiences, once you slice past the layers of his "tough, uncaring" persona, I think Cloud is actually in a perpetual state of vulnerability. All these terrible things keep happening to him, and the people around him.

My biggest complaint is the close up at the end of the trailer, though. it's very "uncanny valley"

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General Discussion / Re: FF7 Remake Gameplay Reveal

« on: 2015-12-08 16:02:51 »

The style they've taken this Cloud in can't be explained away as "part of the story" or anything else.  The original game had a brash and strong soldier with a memory and ego problem.  Psychologically damaged. The new Cloud is based on the kind we saw in AC and some other media = weedy arms, emo, looking like some gangly teenager with no balls. The style of the original manga and the new pseudo-realistic (to use someone else's description) graphics are polar opposites. As for the paleness, you can find any number of reasons for it, but to me it's just more faffing about by Nomura.

This is something I still don't understand. I've seen people use this excuse everywhere, but mako poisoning/lighting does not justify the extreme changes to Cloud's bone structure and hair. Also I am seeing a lot of people saying they prefer this more "masculinized" version of Cloud, despite one key point in the game is for him to pass as an attractive woman. Seriously, someone said he shouldn't be prettier than Tifa, but my argument would be - if played right - Don chooses HIM over her... so yeah... I think that was supposed to be the joke in the game. It will just fall flat if he looks like a meth head.

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General Discussion / Re: FF7 Remake Gameplay Reveal

« on: 2015-12-06 14:41:35 »

To be honest, I'm just glad I'm not the only one who thinks this. It's nice finding a place with such similarity in opinion. I thought maybe it was just me being overly critical, but yeah, these are the same complaints I have and I'm just beyond disappointment. I saw someone post a picture of Cloud's portrait from the Nibelheim flashback and compare it with the remake's close up stating they "don't see virtually any difference". Like really?

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General Discussion / Re: FF7 Remake Gameplay Reveal

« on: 2015-12-06 07:13:57 »

Since this is going to be on the PC as well, will it be possible to mod the face so that Cloud doesn't look like he is a meth addict?

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Graphical / Re: [WIP] APZ's New Canon Cloud

« on: 2012-09-20 07:49:58 »

one does not become a respected member of the community by posting useless things. of course it was for reference

I won't lose sleep over it.

I do not believe a jpeg of a highly edited model (I spent lots of time trying to get my original textures to match the CC style!) is a rule infringement. If it is moderators will be sure to let me know and I will remove it.

As to useful to the community I originally made it with the intent of using it as a prank, but alas, full time work + university is... time consuming. If you guys want other shots of it, let me know, but otherwise it is not for release at any time.

When you post a pic and say something like "Here you go", it's vague enough to know what you are doing. All I saw is a picture of a Crisis Core model, and various comments saying "that's from Dissidia", so i connected the dots on my own.

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Graphical / Re: [WIP] APZ's New Canon Cloud

« on: 2012-09-18 23:10:59 »

It's useless to both him, and the rest of the community, considering we cant use any of Square-Enix's stuff. It's a rule violation. Unless you are just putting it on there for reference.

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General Discussion / Re: Am I stupid for not realizing that the ancients look like black mages?

« on: 2011-12-24 14:06:58 »

Not to be annoying, but to those of us who don't have the game for PC, could we get an actual screenshot?

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General Discussion / Re: Final Fantasy VII Fan Made Remake

« on: 2011-12-12 20:18:16 »

First-person? That's bullshit! I don't want any innovation in my Final Fantasy games! I want the same gameplay I've played for the last twenty years, no matter how stale it's gotten. I want belts and zippers on every single character, the more the merrier. I want grim-dark plots about teenagers saving the world and doing it with the power of their friends.

But seriously, half of you are retarded. The other half, I hope, is trolling.

FPS...Innovative?
People don't really think this, do they? Please tell me that the newer generation isn't this stupid. Jesus, how horrifying.

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General Discussion / Re: AVALANCHE

« on: 2011-10-21 20:30:32 »

So what's the basic premise of this? I assume you are only able to play as Tifa, so is it FF7 from her perspective?

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General Discussion / Re: Kitase - "We might do Final Fantasy VII-2"

« on: 2011-09-25 07:52:04 »

I'd only be okay with this, if they recon everything after ff7, and do something different.
I really think AC was over rated, ESPECIALLY the "new costumes". All I see anymore is "Cloud AC mod" this, and "Cloud AC mod" that. Ooo, a skirt and an arm sleeve. I'm sorry but his original outfit worked best, and I liked his hair longer.
I was one of the biggest Cloud fanboys around my area, and even I thought he looked stupid. It really bummed me out.
I did like the KH 1 outfit, but only because it also nodded towards Vincent.

I'll get off my soap box now.

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General Discussion / Re: Final Fantasy X Is Being Remade For PlayStation 3 And Vita

« on: 2011-09-15 22:30:18 »

Well, im not gonna lie, i will buy this when it comes out, and i dont wanna bash square enix, these guys rock and without them we would have never gotten
ff7 in the first place, but i do think that these guys make all the wrong decisions, they really need to listen to the fans. And i dont know why, but there's a voice
deep down inside me that tells me they will remake ff7 one day, it is coming, i truly believe that, lol...or maybe i just want to believe it, haha

That's not true. Squaresoft was responsible for FF7. That is just me, playing semantics.
I agree with everything else, though.

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General Discussion / First 3d Model Project

« on: 2010-12-02 06:20:35 »

I hope this is the right place to put this, my apologies if it isn't.

This is my first 3D modeling project ever, it's based off a character I've had for a while now.

Here is the concept art:


Here is what is modeled so far:

I strayed from the original concept's design and hair because it wouldn't form the way I wanted, so instead I started a new hair style from scratch. I made a sphere and started pulling out various spikes, and "combed" them to my liking.
I only changed the models colors, to give a taste of what his color scheme will be, I want to make a mesh for him, and maybe just slap the purple mask over the face. I am not sure what the best way would be to approach this, any critiques or comments would be extremely helpful. Also I used a plane and the bend function to make a cape, but it never shows up in the renders, is it too thin? Is there also a way to layer thee objects, so that other arts of his body won't be swallowed up? (For example, his chin is somewhat absorbed by his chest)

This is my very first model, I hope it's not too bad!

Once again, if anyone could help me, by telling me what could be improved, or how to make a mesh/skin, I would appreciate it. Thanks.

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General Discussion / Re: Dissidia Duodecim

« on: 2010-10-26 13:48:03 »

No, I think it is the Soldier emblem on the belt. Zack had it, and Cloud did as well for his original costume. I can see why you may have thought so, though. It does look like the Kingdom Hearts emblem.

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General Discussion / Re: Dissidia Duodecim

« on: 2010-10-25 16:43:19 »

Picture didn't load, that's fixed.

I think it is supposed to be Golbez without armor, or something. That's what i heard anyway.

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General Discussion / Re: Dissidia Duodecim

« on: 2010-10-25 15:52:48 »

Who's that?

Who's what?

And I am not sure if they'll do that; it seems like wishful thinking. To be honest it would be better just to be able to purchase the outfit, instead of pre-ordering. I like Kingdom hearts and all, but the "only one FF character" kind of bums me out. Plus I already have the first version, already.

I wonder if they'll release a Miss Cloud gag outfit. lol

To be honest the new Dissidia outfit based off Amano's stuff is growing on me, it's step up from AC outfit which for some reason I never came to like very much.

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General Discussion / Re: Dissidia Duodecim

« on: 2010-10-25 10:47:00 »

The connection is, you have to preorder Birth By Sleep Final mix to unlock it. So, if we never get BBS Final mix, then we don't get the KH Cloud costume in Dissidia Duodecim.

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General Discussion / Re: Dissidia Duodecim

« on: 2010-10-24 15:59:41 »

My concern for Cloud's KH costume is that since it is only available via pre-order, what if KH: Birth by Sleep FM doesn't come out in the States? I wish I didn't have to buy a game just for the outfit.