I guess I'll give a not so brief update. To begin I should state that when I was using the Delta Attack paradigm I had it on "Cross". I tried Delta Attack on "Wide" and "Normal" and it seemed it a bit better. At least in regards to my commando. My ravager/caster still stayed behind or close by to my sentinel. Against a feral behemoth my Com & Rav getting hit is not such a big deal, but against the later forms it does, like Narasimha, because of their new attacks. Even in game it says that "Wide" is best for taking down multiple enemies. Using a Sentinel, I prefer to focus on one enemy, kill that as quick as possible then move to the next. Hence why I had Delta Attack on "Cross".

As for my progression in the game. I'm currently in Part 3-2. I've been messing around getting fragments, recruiting, and monster material. I'm a bit under 20 hours. Been really taking my time. Game-play wise this game far surpasses FFXIII. With all the stuff I can do and places to go, seeing whats on the other end of a "Wild Gate". A better Crystarium that offers more choice than before.

Story-wise new questions arose, my previous not yet answered though that should come way later. But the plot is moving along which I found FFXIII's to disappear for character development for most of the early chapters. No annoying characters, so far, in this game compared to the first entry.

So overall, in both game-play & story I am enjoying my time with this game.