General Discussion

[Ilium]

Wow that map is awesome! As is the rest of your work. Would it be possible for us to get that map reduced to just Ivalice, Ordalia and Romanda, and to get it expanded so as to include individual cities/locations?

[Ilium]

I've added a new poll, which should be self-explanatory. Basically, which translation of the game would you like to see implemented in the game?

If you choose mixture, please explain which parts of the translation you think we should use. For example, if you choose Mixture / Mostly Original, which parts of the translation from War of the Lions would you like to see used?

[Diethe]

What's easier now about the War of the Lions version is that it's updated to reflect the entirety of Ivalice and its lore as well as the fact that the FF Wiki now sports the WotL translations.

Though, we don't have to talk olde english heh. But at least the names have less japanese influence on them and more bretonic.

[Ilium]

As of right now I am ambivalent. You bring up a good point about the naming influences changing. However I am quite fond of Hokuten/Nanten, over Order of the Northern/Souther Sky. So right now if you put a gun to my head I would say Mixture / Mostly WotL, however I will reserve my vote for later.

[Schwerpunkt]

It's my understanding that smashing the FFT and FF12 maps together is technically incorrect. But then, I seriously doubt even Squeenix knows what the hell is going on with Ivalice at this point. That particular world's had three or four chief architects at this point, to say nothing of it not being immediately clear when information in games isn't even canonical (I'm looking at you, FFTA and your dream-Ivalice).

But, canonical nonsense aside, I really like that map's art style. The simple contrast looks really good. I'd even say it's better than your (much more involved) FO map.

See the Cities thread for my thus-far-cursory outline of Romanda, which will soon be posted (or possibly posted by the time you read this).

[Diethe]

Aye, a mixture of both translations is alright.

[Diethe]

Hmm, from the translations and based on the real influences of Ivalice, the kingdom itself seems to be based a lot from the area known as Brittany in France and has a lot of britonic/french influences with a dash of germanic in them.

Translations (I'll color the ones we keep with the PSX version)

Lesalia
Orinas Atkascha > Orinus Atkascha
Luveria Atkascha > Louveria Atkascha

Gallione
Bestrada Larg > Bestrald Larg
Balbanes Beoulve > Barbaneth Beoulve
Zalbaag Beoulve > Zalbag Beoulve
Bordam Daravon > Bordam Darlavon

Zeltennia
Druksmald Goltana > Druksmald Goltanna
Delita Hyral > Delita Heiral
Olan Durai > Orran Durai
Cidolfas Orlandu > Cidolfus Orlandeau
Minister Gelwan > Chancellor Glevanne

Fovoham
Gelkanis Barinten > Gerrith Barrington
Rafa Galthana > Rapha Galthena
Malak Galthana> Marach Galthena

Limberry
Mesdoram Elmdor > Messam Elmdore
Algus Sadalfas > Argath Thadalfus

Glabados Church/Templars
Germonik > Germonique
Marge Funeral >Marcel Funebris
Balmafula Lanando > Valmafra Lenande
Zalmo Rusnada > Zalmour Lucianada
Alphons Draclau > Alphonse Delacroix

Vormav Tingel > Folmarv Tengille
Balk Fenzol > Barich Fendsor

Death Corps
Golagros Levine > Gragoroth Levigne
Gustav Margueriff > Gustav Margriff
Miluda Folles > Milleuda Folles

Other People
Gaff Gafgarion > Goffard Gaffgarion
Rudvich Bart > Ludovich Baert
Besrodio Bunanza > Besrudio Bunansa
Mustadio Bunanza > Mustadio Bunansa
Teta Hyral >Tietra Heiral

Places
Fort Besselat > Bethla Garrison
Murond Temple > Mullonde Cathedral
Groffovia
Lefondes

Organizations
Fara Church > Pharism/Pharist Church
Hokuten Knights > Order of the Northern Sky
Nanten Knights > Order of the Southern Sky
Touten Knights > Order of the Eastern Sky
Death Corps > Corpse Brigade
Temple Knights > Templars
Lionsguard
Gryphon Knights of Lionel
Black Ram Knights

Classes
Heavenly Knight > Knight Devout
Holy Swordsman > Sword Saint
Hell Knight > Netherseer
Heaven Knight > Skyseer
Engineer > Machinist
Dark Knight > Fell Knight
Astrologer > Astrologist
Arc Witch > Witch of the Coven

Also, I'm up for making unit sprites for Romanda, Ordallia and Ivalice. Uniforms based on location and not on jobs and merely color changes, per se. You know, to give more culture and flavor. I do plan on making scene images using units and maps, heh. Here are some samples.


Death Corps Brigand

Templar

Lionsguard

Hokuten Knight

I remember making these scenes as well, such as my old character Mogen's room.

[chrisnorcras]

Hello All! Saw the post on the HoI "Farewell" post and decided to get in on the ground floor, so to speak. I've applied to be an RM, and would to have a place here on FFSim. Even if I'm not accepted as a member of the staff, I'm itching to create a character (Literally, itching... I've had to stop myself from filling our a character sheet and going ahead several times already) and start taking part in a community brimming with potential!

On a side note, I'm a college grad with a BS in Accounting, and a minor in Communications (I still chuckle every time I type I have a BS in my field...), work a full-time job, own my own business (Davis Leatherworks - www.davisleatherworks.com / http://store.davisleatherworks.com), am married, and we're expecting a child around the end of June. Those are the reasons I didn't apply for a higher staff position because I didn't see myself being able to put in the amount of time required. However, taking part as a Roleplay Master should be within my limits and allow me to be an active and participating member.

Looking forward to what happens one way or another!

-Chris

[Schwerpunkt]

Interesting work. I lived in West Virginia (well, Berkley Springs in Morgan County) for about a year. I'll keep you in mind next time I need to buy a wallet.

(I still chuckle every time I type I have a BS in my field...)

Glad I'm not the only one. I took a BS in History because it was one more free elective (whereas the BA was "pick from these three classes."

Welcome.

[chrisnorcras]

WV is a beautiful place to live! (Can you tell I was born and raised here?). Please do keep me in mind. It used to just be a hobby, but last year (as I was about to graduate) I decided that I wanted to take it a bit further than just a hobby.

I chose to major in accountancy because it interested me (and still does). The communications minor was to fulfill the extra required credit hours needed for my CPA exam...

But, I'm very glad to see that people are wanting to continue on with a new FFT sim and I can't wait to see what it becomes. I'll try to drag a few of my friends from HoI (although most of them happen to be scheming villains from the Northern Order, so no guarantees on their character's conduct, lol) over here and see if it might catch their interest as well.

[Ilium]

Welcome man! Yeah I'm anxious to get this thing going to. Also we are pretty wide open as far as staff applications go, heh. Anybody at this point who has a desire to be staff and contributes routinely has a place here!

I'm currently in school, majoring in Computer Science. My girlfriend and I just had our baby three weeks ago, and its been a crazy ride so far.

[Diethe]

Heh, also ahoy chris! I'm also a BS Accountancy student that's gonna take my CPA Board Exams in October. Nice to see another HoI/Accountant/FE Portrait liker around, heh. If you want I you can visit my deviantart in my sig and I can make you a custom.

[Ilium]

Check out the last three posts to this thread. In case you haven't noticed, we have a like button now, the thumbs up next to the edit option. My question now is, do you want this to continue to be implemented, even though this is an RPG forum? Like buttons get some controversy on other RPG sites. New poll up!

[Schwerpunkt]

I don't particularly think it's worth including in an RPG-heavy site. But, to be honest, I don't have a strong preference either way. If people want it, keep it. If people don't want it, toss it.

[Schwerpunkt]

So, I just found out that if you click on a link while typing a reply, and hit back, your information isn't there. That's... problematic. I don't know why the information wouldn't be stored in cache (like it is on every other forum ever).

In short, I just lost descriptions for just about every location in Ordallia proper. I did all the forts, the three cities, and I was on the third of eight locations of note. Ugh.

Guess I'm doing the rest of my writing here in MSWord.


Update: the post came out to 1776 words in MSWord. That's odd.

Anyway, I still have Zelamonia's city descriptions to do, but I'm not sure exactly what Diethe wants to do with them. I'll let him paint the broad strokes and then I'll fill in the rest.

Once I knock out religion (including just the Khamja Schism; I already covered the Kharkhorid Heresy), most of Ordallia's relevant background information will be done. From there it's just developing <10 important NPCs (and probably coming up with really minimalistic outlines for another ten minor NPCs) and Ordallia as a whole is complete.

And then it's on to Romanda. Wheeee. Vikings will be cake after these guys.