Totori VS. Rorona?

[Reth]

I also don't compare Mimi to Cordelia, but of course it's inevitable just because she's a tsundere. But I would venture to say they are actually quite different.

A wealthy aristocratic loli tsundere with emotional expression issues that's strongly suggested as crushing on the heroine?



Fair enough on disagreeing with me on the overall opinion though, as you say, each to their own.

[myskaros]

@Walkthroughs: in this kind of time-limited game, the guide is best approached assuming you already know the entire system very well or are on your second playthrough. You can't really play blind, then check a guide to see how you're doing, since chances are you missed some events or did something very inefficiently.

@Freedom: I was of the same opinion when I first started Totori. I felt like I was wasting time anywhere I went, since there was no hard due date on when I had to do anything by. However, after my second playthrough, I greatly preferred the freedom since it let me get more things done faster when I didn't have to worry about hitting various short-term goals and could just focus completely on a single long-term goal.

Basically, in Rorona, if you knew what you were doing, you were constantly reminded how far ahead you were, so it was easy to gauge your efficiency. In Totori, you can't compare as easily how strong you are in relation to your progress, but you are able to do more in one go without being interrupted (more exploring, more synthing). I think both games have strengths and weaknesses in terms of time management, but, after all is said and done, I did prefer Totori's increased freedom.

@Healer: dropped Iksel like a hot potato once Lionela came into the picture <3

@Item IU: yeah, this one was kind of a mess. Once you got the hang of it, it wasn't too bad, especially since you can mass-select very easily, but otherwise it was a pretty noticeable downgrade from Rorona.

@Characters: Melvie is my favorite~ but mostly because Shintani Ryouko's voice was very fitting. However, the big downside to playing in JP is that Sterk's EN voice actor is like 8000% better than his JP...

[vampko]

I also don't compare Mimi to Cordelia, but of course it's inevitable just because she's a tsundere. But I would venture to say they are actually quite different.

A wealthy aristocratic loli tsundere with emotional expression issues that's strongly suggested as crushing on the heroine?



Fair enough on disagreeing with me on the overall opinion though, as you say, each to their own.

Well, I"m a HUGE fan of Cordy and Mimi. Considering they were my favorites from the first and second games respectively. So, what you see as a general blanket, I see as deep and complex issues/traits. I won't say more than that though, as you will keep your opinion regardless of what I have to say I'd imagine.

[Reth]

@Freedom: I was of the same opinion when I first started Totori. I felt like I was wasting time anywhere I went, since there was no hard due date on when I had to do anything by. However, after my second playthrough, I greatly preferred the freedom since it let me get more things done faster when I didn't have to worry about hitting various short-term goals and could just focus completely on a single long-term goal.

Basically, in Rorona, if you knew what you were doing, you were constantly reminded how far ahead you were, so it was easy to gauge your efficiency. In Totori, you can't compare as easily how strong you are in relation to your progress, but you are able to do more in one go without being interrupted (more exploring, more synthing). I think both games have strengths and weaknesses in terms of time management, but, after all is said and done, I did prefer Totori's increased freedom.

Nicely put. I missed True End in my first playthrough becuase I actually found myself running out of time, and spent the last part dedicating my time to making the best equipment I could for my next playthrough, since that carries across. Despite all that though, I STILL couldn't find a dragon scale! /raaage

I think I'll enjoy my second playthrough a lot more now I won't have to duck and weave past monsters so I can get to gather points and drop bucketloads of consumerables on bosses for License Points so I can get the rank up by the time the guide recommends.

[Fyre1234]

Does anyone else get reminded of Leon(FF VIII) when they see Sterk?

[AsukaYui]

Totori never freeze up on me, Rorona did once while going to town

[ShadowJetX]

Totori never freeze up on me, Rorona did once while going to town

It happens quite a bit when your doing certain things. You should save whore just in case though.

[vampko]

I've done 2 playthroughs and am on a third for Totori, and I do realize that it has frozen less than Rorona did.

[ShadowJetX]

I've done 2 playthroughs and am on a third for Totori, and I do realize that it has frozen less than Rorona did.

Totori froze more frequently for me then Rorona, but I dunno.

I'm starting my 4th playthrough right now BTW.

[vampko]

I've done 2 playthroughs and am on a third for Totori, and I do realize that it has frozen less than Rorona did.

Totori froze more frequently for me then Rorona, but I dunno.

I'm starting my 4th playthrough right now BTW.

I also had a different HDD when I played Rorona (and I think even a different PS3) than when I played Totori. So that may factor in.