• Clive Rosfield
  The firstborn son of the Archduke of Rosaria. Though all expected him to inherit the Phoenix's flames and awaken as its Dominant, destiny instead chose his younger brother Joshua to bear this burden. In search of a role of his own, Clive dedicated himself to mastering the blade. His practice pays off when, at just fifteen years of age, he wins the ducal tournament and is dubbed the First Shield of Rosaria—tasked to guard the Phoenix and blessed with the ability to wield a part of his fire. Alas, Clive's promising career is to end in tragedy at the hands of a mysterious dark Eikon, Ifrit, setting him on a dangerous road to revenge.
  

• Joshua Rosfield
  The second son of the Archduke of Rosaria and Clive's younger brother by five years. Joshua awoke as the Dominant of the Phoenix soon after his birth. Despite his noble upbringing, Joshua treats all his father's subjects with warmth and affection—none more so than Clive, whom he deeply admires. Joshua often laments that it was he, the frail and bookish younger son, who was granted command of the firebird's flames, and not his stronger, braver brother. While Clive will gladly throw himself into any danger, Joshua quails at the sight of a carrot on his dinner plate. But carrots become the least of his concern when he, too, is swept up into the tragic events that change Clive's life forever.
  

• Jill Warrick
  Born in the fallen Northern Territories, Jill was taken from her homeland at a tender age to become a ward of Rosaria. The Archduke insisted that she be raised alongside his sons, and she became as much a part of the Rosfield household as Clive and Joshua. Alas, fate was not finished with her yet—it saw the three torn apart, and the bone-chilling power of the Eikon Shiva awaken within her.
  

• The full cast of confirmed characters, along with their biographies, can be found here: Characters | Final Fantasy XVI
  

• Valisthea | A Land Blessed in the Light of the Mothercrystals
  The land of Valisthea is studded with Mothercrystals—glittering mountains of crystal that tower over the realms around them, blessing them with aether. For generations, people have flocked to these beacons to take advantage of their blessing, using the aether to conjure magicks that let them live lives of comfort and plenty. Great powers have grown up around each Mothercrystal, and an uneasy peace has long reigned between them. Yet now the peace falters as the spread of the Blight threatens to destroy their dominions.
  

• Eikons and Their Dominants
  The Eikons are the most powerful and deadly creatures in Valisthea. Each resides within a Dominant—a single man or woman who is blessed with the ability to call upon their dread power. In some nations these Dominants are treated as royalty in admiration of this strength—in others they are bound in fear of it, and forced to serve as weapons of war. Those who are born as Dominants cannot escape their fate, however cruel it may be.
  

• Magic Without Crystals: A Bearer's Burden
  Most men and women in Valisthea rely on the Mothercrystals to conjure their magicks. However, a small number are born with the ability to cast magicks at will. A Bearer's lot in life differs dramatically depending on the realm in which they are born.
  

• More details about the world, such as the different realms of Valisthea, can be found here: World & Story | Final Fantasy XVI
  

• From Strength to Strength
  A plethora of powerful swordplay techniques and Eikonic abilities lie within Clive's remit—and it is up to you to decide which ones you wish to learn or upgrade. If you're having trouble choosing, upgrades can be unlocked automatically.
  

• A Hero's Best Friend
  Clive's faithful hound Torgal is never far from his side—and when enemies approach, he does not quail. Not only can Torgal attack enemies, but he can also mend Clive's wounds—and if Clive times his orders right, the two can prove a devastating duo.
  

• The More The Merrier
  At certain points in his adventure, Clive will be joined by certain stalwart allies who will fight alongside him—the composition of his party changing as the story develops. Unlike Torgal, these party members do not take orders directly from the player, but fight as they see fit.
  

• State of Play Presentation | April 13, 2023
  
• "Revenge" Trailer | December 9, 2022
  
• "Ambition" Trailer | October 20, 2022
  
• "Dominance" Trailer | June 2, 2022
  

(Jun 30th, 2023, 10:26 PM)Moonface Wrote:

Did you start the game at all yet @Dragon Lord?

(Jul 3rd, 2023, 07:39 AM)queenzelda Wrote:

I also think another issues I have with this game is the same one Jim Stearling brought up during their review, in that everyone loathes the main character all because they're a branded. They are expected to act like a slave and are treated terribly, yet as the main character your supposed to take it. <_< So, if I could get the option to actually burn the world, then yea I would like that option 100%.

(Jul 3rd, 2023, 07:39 AM)queenzelda Wrote:

I also think another issues I have with this game is the same one Jim Stearling brought up during their review, in that everyone loathes the main character all because they're a branded. They are expected to act like a slave and are treated terribly, yet as the main character your supposed to take it. <_< So, if I could get the option to actually burn the world, then yea I would like that option 100%.

(Jul 3rd, 2023, 12:10 PM)Dragon Lord Wrote:

(Jun 30th, 2023, 10:26 PM)Moonface Wrote:

Did you start the game at all yet @Dragon Lord?

Yeah, I have. Pretty Poggers so far. I haven't gotten terribly far yet though, but plan to munch through a good amount the next couple of days. Plus next week I took three days off, so I'll have 7 days off in 9 days, so that'll give me plenty of time to get through the game.

My only real complaint about the game is that there's no sprint button. Traversing can feel a bit slow at times and being able to initiate a sprint would be nice (you do start sprinting after a bit automatically, which is why I don't think it's a HUGE issue, would just be nice to be able to start the sprint yourself).