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    The Viera (spoilers)

    I was quite fascinated by the Viera and their 'Wood', and was hoping for a bit more elaboration on their story and lifestyle. Unfortunately it's basically just treated as another stepping stone to getting where you need to be, and Fran's backstory is never expanded upon beyond this brief visit. I felt Fran's character was ineffective because of this, and would've liked to have seen that story and history of the Viera expanded just a bit more. I'm not sure if they're dealt with more in depth in the other Ivalice titles, but so far I've only played XII and they were the race who interested me the most but explored the least!
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    Re: The Viera (spoilers)

    The game focus's on the conflict at hand. There is no time in the story for the party to stop and have a history lesson for a race that doesn't want to have interactions with the outside world. They give you the same background information for each character throughout the game and it's not enough.
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    Re: The Viera (spoilers)

    Their race is probably expanded throughout the rest of the Ivalice stories.
    I think that's why I didn't like her, other than being a smart bunny girl, I know little of her in general.

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    Viera are not even present in Final Fantasy Tactics (both PS1 and PSP version). At that point in Ivalice there are probably hiding from all the conflicts, as probably most of the races also do. I'm not 100% on that though. I don't believe you learn about their race in the other 2 Tactics titles and Vagrant story, although I never played, I do believe no Viera are present.

    I hope the next Ivalice title explains a lot more about the world of Ivalice.
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    Re: The Viera (spoilers)

    Quote Originally Posted by Loaf View Post
    Viera are not even present in Final Fantasy Tactics (both PS1 and PSP version). At that point in Ivalice there are probably hiding from all the conflicts, as probably most of the races also do. I'm not 100% on that though. I don't believe you learn about their race in the other 2 Tactics titles and Vagrant story, although I never played, I do believe no Viera are present.

    I hope the next Ivalice title explains a lot more about the world of Ivalice.
    Oh man, that sucks then lol
    So, they are kinda Xenophobic and random at best?
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    Re: The Viera (spoilers)

    This is probably the least depth FF i have ever played by far.
    I agree with you Shiro, there was a great lack of depth with too many opportunies and options that just felt incomplete.

    I thought X-2 was deeper than XII and that says alot (maybe similar, still i got more into the X-2 storyline).
    Although i liked XII better in terms of side-quests and battle mode.
    But if ya wanna play a real FF game, play those before PS2 or at least FFX, if you dont like snes,gba,ps1 graphics.
    I personally recommend VII and IX, IV is also great particularily on psx.
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    Re: The Viera (spoilers)

    I'm the opposite in a way. As much information I want to know about a lot of things in Ivalice. I would like to see everything answered in multiple titles. So I don't mind some vague parts or linear things.

    I like every FF, all good in their own ways.
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    Re: The Viera (spoilers)

    The game focus's on the conflict
    at hand. There is no time in the
    story for the party to stop and
    have a history lesson for a race
    that doesn't want to have
    interactions with the outside
    world. They give you the same
    background information for each
    character throughout the game
    and it's not enough.
    I think that's why I found this game so bland...

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    Re: The Viera (spoilers)

    Not a lot of their story was expanded on because it wasn't really part of the story, and wasn't a main interest. You go to their wood briefly with Fran to discuss opening the magical gates around the forest so you can continue the journey.

    Also, I think a lot of the background story is covered in other games? I don't remember. But enough is mentioned in the game for you to get the main gist of things with them.


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    My missus just kept asking me what a Viera was she thought it was some kind of human rabbit hybrid and I can see wherE she was coming from. However I explained that is just like the Al Bhed and Ronso's in FFX just a different race, well that is what I think anyway!!!

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    Re: The Viera (spoilers)

    No there are Veira who are mixed with Hume, some mixed with Occuria as well.
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