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I really don't see what's so different between using trial-and-error or Scan (or guesswork) to figure out which elements an enemy absorbs in a game like FFVIII, and the trial-and-error or Libra approach in FFXIII (yes, the AI can and does occasionally heal an enemy, but will immediately stop...

Wait. You think you need to level grind in other FF games? I can personally attest that this is not the case from FFVI onwards (possible exception for the MMOs). In fact, I think they can all be completed on minimum XP challenges (FFXIII included), but there are a couple that I'm not sure...

If you're only killing one enemy at a time, you're doing it wrong. You are glossing over a large variety of options about how you conduct your offensive, and ignoring numerous defensive tactics that have nothing to do with healing. If you consider beating the game without grinding to be an...

It's definitely been done (although I haven't done it). There are topics about it on the GameFAQs PS3 FFXIII-2 boards (search NCU Reunited). Two quick tips: Feral Links can be extremely powerful, and infusions are legal.

Hope was my least favorite character when I first played FFXIII. After several playthroughs and seeing his evolution in FFXIII-2, he's grown on me and gained my respect, and has become one of my favorite characters. I will be quite happy to have him directing the show when I take on the...

Ok. From various things you've said here and in other threads, I believe you are suffering from a common misconception. Namely, that the only (reasonable) way to kill enemies is to stagger them. And I have to say, if "stagger, kill, next" really were the extent of FFXIII's strategy, I would...

From this, it sounds like you make no distinction between lucking into a win, winning poorly, or winning in style, just so long as you win. Is that correct?

Setting aside my disagreements about the degree of difficulty and "need" to carefully choose attacks in earlier FF titles, I'm going to focus here, because we're never going to agree on anything about FFXIII's combat if we disagree on this point. And I most certainly disagree: controlling the...

I have difficulty believing that Relentless Assault will handle 98% of the battles without some sort of healing, but I can buy RA + Diversity getting through most of the main story's wandering encounters. You definitely need a more comprehensive approach for bosses and certain enemies unless...

I didn't assume you were a noob; in fact, I assumed you were an experienced FF player (I mean, your handle is from FFIX and you sound like a veteran). I didn't assume you didn't know how to handle FFXIII's battles; rather, I assumed that you overlooked a significant amount of the strategy...

If this is the impression you formed, I understand why you were bored, but nevertheless I can't agree with this assertion. FFXIII's combat is centered around the idea of changing into the right roles to handle shifting battle conditions. Auto-battle is a convenience intended for those who...

​The "best" gear to use depends partly on your approach, and partly on whether you want to shore up the weaknesses in your strategy or enhance the strengths. Assuming you're mostly using primary roles, Lightning/Snow/Hope gives you the best SEN, access to all of the defensive SYN spells, and...