Esperiae - FF XII Walkthrough - updates
02.01.09: Happy New Year everyone! Ok, I have a few new entries now available in the battle data section. I am now working on the explanation of ADB (Active Dynamic Battle, the system behind battles in FF XII) as well as improved and new mob hunts entries
12.30.08: Haven't said most over the last few weeks but I have been working as much as I could here and I have managed to write down the data on all regular fiends for the battle data section (that 200+ entries!): only a small part is available online as I need to cross-check them, but that's a rather quick process, so expect to see them to become available fairly quickly over the next few days. After that I'll start working my way down the mobs list. I'm also working on a battle basics which should be up sometime soon. You can check the Battle System and Data main page to check on updates
12.11.08: Ok, my host has moved me to a new server without prior notice, which means there are a few problems: pages are still up but apart from a couple, the layout is gone....hopefully not for long though, as I'm working on it
11.29.08: In case you haven't seen already, the Battle System and Data section is now open. There's a lot more in the works than what's already accessible though, so make sure to come back and visit often for almost daily updates. This section will not only offer a complete bestiary, but also explanations about FFXII's battle system itself. I hope it will serve its purpose. Please feel free to email me should you have suggestions ;-)
Also, this is part of a largest project I have for this walkthrough proper, as I intend to link the bestiary to the location maps, which will be linked to the walkthrough proper....again, there will be frequent updates so make sure to check here often *g*
11.24.08: I have been away for a while, but I've also been working on the site again for a few weeks, and those of you who've visited regularly may have noticed changes in the navigation lists....I'll put more about it as soon as I can
07.24.08: I have just started working on what I hope will turn out to be a useful section - you can see a sneak preview as it is developed here. I also have a new walkthrough chapter and the licence section under work so keep your eyes open for new site update announcements, hopefully in the next few days ^-^
07.12.08: I can hardly believe I've actually done it, but I have: the Equipment section is now complete!!!!! Well, it doesn't mean that revisions won't be necessary: the texts need improvement and I'm sure I've missed an item location here and there but all the lists are up now and all references have been crosschecked in between the NA, the Japanese and the European guides, so at least I'm hoping it's at least more accurate than the NA guide now. You should find a lot more information at any rate....
In the meanwhile, I've also begun translating the FF XII official manga from Japanese to English: I'm only learning Japanese, so it's not the most accurate thing ever, but hopefully it will at least convey what the manga is about. You'll find the first results of my translation efforts here at the BalxAshe LJ community - be aware though that it's under locked posts, which means you'll have to join if you want to read....for a preview open to the public, you can read this post. There are also a few pages posted elsewhere - I'll try to create a page with the complete list of links here at some point
06.26.08: Just in case, I haven't disappeared again; in fact, although I haven't updated this page, I have continued working on this site these days, just not as much as I had hoped....still, all the Weapons are now up in the Equipment section, as well as part of the light armor list. I plan next to have chapter 7.3 up as well as continue to work on the armor lists
06.07.08: And more Equipment pages up, this time the Measures list and the Crossbows (and bolts) list; I've actually added them yesterday and keep an eye here for new pages made available later today in the Game Data section then ;-)
06.05.08: New update - The bow (and arrows) list is up. That means four more lists to go for the weapons, yeah! I'll try to get started on the rest of the equipment sometime over the weekend as well
And now for the staves page. I'm hoping to upload at least another one this evening, and to have chapter #7.3 up sometime this weekend
06.04.08: Actually was done yesterday: there are two new weapon pages up for poles and rods; I am hoping to come as close to finishing all the weapons lists this week as possible, with possibly one or two armor lists as well...we'll see!
06.01.08: New update - I manage to complete chapter 7.2. I know there are quite a few typos left but I'll try and review the text tomorrow
I am now working on chapter 7.2 but in the meanwhile, I've completed two more weapons pages, Spears and Ninja Swords which means I'm now about halfway through the entire weapons list, whew! I'm also planning an additional page in this section to explain in details how to get the top weapons in the game, so stay tuned ;-)
05.28.08: Ok, so it doesn't have any illustration yet but I thought I'd still let you know the introduction to the World of Ivalice section (in the Extras) is available online now; it consists in a presentation of what the word Ivalice stands for in FF XII, as well as a short note on each continent's geography and climate. I'll add pretty pictures asap, and am now working on the History of Ivalice section
05.24.08: I don't remember last time I actually updated here when I said I would, but I did it! *g* Chapter 7.1 is now available. I'm also progressing with my translation of the Ultimania, and I hope to begin posting in the World of Ivalice section soon
05.22.08: Not so much of an update, but just to let you know that I've taken time at lunch to edit out all the typos and other stupid mistakes I could find in chapter 6. I hope to be able to update a new walkthrough page every week on average, at least until chapter 8.2 (where I am at the moment in my current playthrough) - with maybe chapter #7.1 ready this weekend already since it's a pretty short one. In the meanwhile I'll try to get some data up, and I've begun writing a systematic translation of the Ultimania guides, so expect new details to be added in sections already up; expect also new sections, in particular FF XII's World which will propose a closer look at Ivalice, its history, geography and people, based heavily on the information made available in the various Ultimania volumes
05.20.08: At last, Chapter 6 is up! All I need to add is the Extra Hints section, which I'm currently working on (there's a lot that needs to go there at this stage), but the walkthrough proper is all there....and I've already played all the way through the last stages of chapter 8 (Giruvegan) so unless RL keeps me away from the internet again, the following chapter should be up soon, as well as some more data and lists *s*
04.29.08: I'm back! I know, it's been months, I can hardly believe it myself. But I am playing the game again and have already passed chapter 6 which means....I'm working on it right now! In the meanwhile, I have also updated the links page
09.10.07: I'm sorry but my internet connection at home stupidly broke down on me :s Anyway, got it back and used the opportunity to upload several equipment pages - you can access them from the Equipment Basics page. Also in the meanwhile I've finished playing chapter 6, so I'll be writing that part of the walkthrough, as well as continue my work on
08.19.07: Alright, quick update to let you know that I've finished the Equipment Basics page, from which you'll also have access to all the detailed lists. I've also added the complete Daggers list, again with illustration and locations details: hope you like it ^-^
08.16.07: I know it's been a while since I last updated but I must first say that I've just bought Final Fantasy XII International Zodiac Job System, yeah! I haven't popped it in the PS2 yet but I'm really looking forward to, even if I won't probably spend too much time on it until the guide comes out sometime next month
Ok, back to the walkthrough of the regular version: I've begun posting details for the Hunts and for the equipments. The first four hunts can be found here, with more to follow in the next few days; my first equipment page, the complete list of Swords (one-handed), including illustration, stats and exhaustive location listing can be found here - I'm working on a general equipment page as well as more lists so come back soon to check for new stuff!
06.24.07: Update: Ok, I was stuck for almost two hours not knowing what to write, when suddenly all was up in one hour. Anyway, the important thing is that Chapter 5.2 is now completed! The next one will take some time to come up though because a lot of sidequests and areas become available for exploration at that point
Sorry for having stayed away for almost a month, but several reasons kept me from updating here and my other websites as well. Anyhoo, I did manage to finish the Henne Mines, which means I'm wrking now on completing chapter 5.2 here. It may be up tonight or sometime next week. Stay tuned!
06.02.07: I have added the complete Arcane Magicks and Green Magicks lists, which means now all magicks are listed on this site, including all the timing and locations to get them. Also, while I wasn't able to play much, I finally did finish chapter 4 (which has been updated in the walkthrough) and have now started chapter 5.1. Since this one isn't too long I'm hoping to finish it sometime this week and finally start working on chapter 5.2 (Golmore Jungle - Henne Mines) next weekend. Thanks for your patience!
05.27.07: The complete black magicks list is up as well, whew! Unfortunately, I couldn't play as much as I wanted, so I'll probably finish playing chapter 4 tomorrow only....so certainly no new chapter to the walkthrough proper before next weekend, but again, other updates will probably show up, so please come back to check ;-)
05.26.07: I've added the complete time magicks list. Haven't taken the time to re-read it, but it's already late and can barely keep my eyes open. Will do that tomorrow....well, later today :p
05.20.07: I've opened the Magicks and Technicks section with the basics page, and the complete White Magicks list. I've really tried to include also informations that only appear in the Japanese guides; I've also indicated for each spell where and when you can hope to find a given spell first. Hope you'll find it useful
05.19.07: I'm almost done converting everything to php files - in fact, I only have two pages left, I think. At this point, navigation should be alright, but don't hesitate to contact me (aria.at.esperiae [@] gmail.com) to let me know if you encounter a broken link here or there. Also, you may want to know that I've gotten started on chapter 4, which means that I'm one chapter and a half away from working on new pages for the walkthrough proper *whew!* I should complete chapter 4 between today and tomorrow, and chapter 5.1 sometime next week, so it seems reasonable to say the next chapter to my walkthrough should be up at the earliest next weekend, but most probably the week after that, as I'll have other, non FF XII-related things to take care of during my online time in the next few days
05.17.07: The Items list is now complete. May have another update later today....
05.16.07: Items list partially up. Hopefully I'll be able to complete it tomorrow *fingers crossed*
05.12.07: Opened the items and loots section; I'm not sure I'll be able to upload the items list today though. However, I may find the time to upload some new caps
05.06.07: Opened gallery; also created the update page where you'll find all the old update logs, in order to keep this page clean
04.30.07: New section opened: the Mob Hunts section. For now only the basics page is available, but it should grow rather quickly
04.27.07: Have added a links page
04.26.07: IMPORTANT! I am currently converting all the pages into .php to simplify things (btw, thanks Joh from Santa Fé for sending me that information!). That means that all html links won't be valid anymore - if you've linked back using any link other than www.esperiae.net/ffxii, please update the url, thanks! There may be some glitches in the navigation as well during that time. Also, minor corrections to the first pages of the walkthrough will be made today
04.24.07: Sorry for the long time without update. There were the holidays, work has been pretty busy, as well as the rest of my virtual life, and my mom died last month, all keeping me from coming back as soon as I had planned in the first place *sigh* Anyhoo, I'm back and I'm quickly playing through the first half of the game - I'll be doing minor changes to those chapters as I progress, and expect to see the sidequests, game data and extra sections expanded as well. Hopefully it won't take me too long to reach chapter 5.2 and complete the walkthrough section. Please stay tuned!
12.25.06: First, Happy Christmas to everyone (even to those who, like me, don't celebrate *g*). Second, new update: Chapter 5.1 is up - completion level of the walkthrough section: 45%. Hopefully, Chapters 5.2 and 6 will be soon on its heels with the holidays giving me some more time to work on it
12.02.06: Chapter 4 is up - completion level of the walkthrough section: 40%. Whew, I'm really happy as this was one looooong chapter to write but I've finally managed to complete it and the next two should be easier to finish within a week each
11.25.06: Chapter 3.2 up - completion level of the walkthrough section: 30%. Also, I've joined Steal Me, which is the first non-japanese BalflearxAshe pairing fanlisting that I know of (check code on the right for a link to the fanlisting)
11.19.06: Chapter 3.1 up, which means I've completed 25% of the walkthrough proper, whoohoo! I am hoping to bring that to 40% next week thanks to a couple of days off from work
11.10.06: Chapter 1.3 revised, Chapter 2 up!
11.05.06: Chapter 1.1 and 1.2 revised and updated for the american version, with new details
11.04.06: Pretty important news: sorry, but I was on another online project that took all my time for six weeks. But not only is it now over, but FF XII is finally out in English! The NTSC/NA version of the game has been released on October 31, 2006, as well as the official guide. Because of that, what I had done is going under revision to fit the US version and will be completed. I had more pages written than already posted, so expect new chapters up quickly
09.16.06: Completed the whole of Chapter 1, i.e. until Nalbina Dungeons/Balheim Passage. Hopefully I'll have Chapter 2 completed within a few days, as well as a couple of other pages
09.10.06: New: page on the license board basics up!
Ok, chapter #1.1 up, yeah! Also planning to add the basics on mob hunts pretty soon, and this page will become an update page, while the rest will go to the about page - sounds more appropriate, doesn't it? I also would like to thanks the sites who accepted to exchange links with me - you'll find them below the navigation column
09.02.06: Website open with index page and walkthrough - chapter #0.1 up for a start
