Letter from the Producer, XIX (09/27/2011)

**miokomioko** · 2011-09-27 15:49

I recall a Yoshi-P post listing that each equipment slot holds the cap for each stat/attribute, not the character as a whole.

I think it was stated that no matter how much HP+ materia you pile on a single piece of gear, you will only get up to +270 HP out of it. So, you could essentially get up to +270 HP out of each slot that can hold materia (head/hands/body/legs/feet/waist?).

That's a pretty hefty chunk of +HP only from materia (1350~1620). I am skeptical about how much of that little midget Gladiator's 3200 HP is really from new base stats if this Ifrit battle is supposed to be a "challenge" to the game after the materia system is already implemented and has been explored for a month or two.

**Gokulo** · 2011-09-27 15:51

It doesn't seem to be per piece, but all equipment:

Multiple materia can be equipped at once, and using the forbidden materia craft will enable users to equip a higher number of materia. As such, each parameter will have an upper limit set up (example: HP increase will be capped at +280 for all gear equipped).

**miokomioko** · 2011-09-27 15:54

Bahhh, fuck, my mistake. Nevermind...

So!

2900 HP without materia... all that's left is new base stats and possibly HP-focused equipment which is lacking unless there's plenty of new stuff.

**Lokus** · 2011-09-27 18:50

Originally Posted by miokomioko

I recall a Yoshi-P post listing that each equipment slot holds the cap for each stat/attribute, not the character as a whole.

I think it was stated that no matter how much HP+ materia you pile on a single piece of gear, you will only get up to +270 HP out of it. So, you could essentially get up to +270 HP out of each slot that can hold materia (head/hands/body/legs/feet/waist?).

That's a pretty hefty chunk of +HP only from materia (1350~1620). I am skeptical about how much of that little midget Gladiator's 3200 HP is really from new base stats if this Ifrit battle is supposed to be a "challenge" to the game after the materia system is already implemented and has been explored for a month or two.

They mentioned that balancing will be based around each piece of your gear having 1 piece of materia. So once people decide to multi-slot materia on their gear, fights are going to be easier.

**Dakana** · 2011-09-28 02:29

When is the "abilities are saved for each class" feature come out? I remember it was .19 or .20 but I can't find the reference now.

**Hyan** · 2011-09-28 02:33

It was scheduled for 1.19, but Yoshida said in an interview that it's a bit iffy whether it'll make it to the patch or will be delayed till 1.19a.

**Balb** · 2011-09-28 08:04

**Charismatic** · 2011-09-28 08:07

dat axe

**Hyan** · 2011-09-28 08:09

Hideous as fuck, inconsistent with the rest of the art direction and not classy in the least.

What's next?

Spoiler: show

**Gokulo** · 2011-09-28 08:10

Oh wow, they actually went with weapons for each classes.
But what about some cool fiery armors ;<
Also, hard mode

**Balb** · 2011-09-28 08:15

The Knuckles annoy me the most, but oddly enough I like the sword.

**Jamison** · 2011-09-28 08:34

A couple of those look really good, while a couple are incredibly garish.

**Datonare** · 2011-09-28 08:44

Although they do remind me a little of Aion's art style, all the weapons are fashioned around using a horn from Ifrit, which is pretty cool. Staff I think "fits" the most, but I am also partial to the polearm.

**Tomino** · 2011-09-28 09:05

Mixed feelings as well.
A pretty clear reference to WoW/Aion exaggerated art style but they're still supposed to be weapons tied to a certain boss encounter. In that, they pretty much hit the spot.

**Kurokikaze** · 2011-09-28 09:22

I like it. I want that bow/sword/lance. And they glow too! Baaaadddaaaaasssss.

**Hioki** · 2011-09-28 09:24

The Hand-to-hand weapon bother me as well, but that bow looks amazing XD

**Corrderio** · 2011-09-28 10:21

DAT LANCE

**Elcura** · 2011-09-28 10:25

Looks like whoever made the weapons discovered how to make shit glow in-game lol

**Kurokikaze** · 2011-09-28 10:33

Yeah dude was like "omg we can finally make weapons glow..."

MAKE ALL THE THINGS GLOW!

Herp derp what happened to classy conservative weapons herpity derp derp derp? - Shut the fuck up those weapons look hype and you know it. I'm hoping they keep that direction going for armors/weapons in the future. Shit in this game looks so fucking bland and meh.

**Hyan** · 2011-09-28 10:59

Originally Posted by Kurokikaze

Herp derp what happened to classy conservative weapons herpity derp derp derp? - Shut the fuck up those weapons look hype and you know it. I'm hoping they keep that direction going for armors/weapons in the future. Shit in this game looks so fucking bland and meh.

You shut the fuck up.

The wand is ugly as sin, the bow is ridiculously stupid and the knuckles came from Ifrit's ass.

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