My tabletop game design is deeply inspired by Japanese roleplaying games. In order to more thoroughly understand those roots, I have been playing the mainline Final Fantasy titles and 100% completing them. As part of that process, I’ve created this blog series where I deconstruct each game into lessons for my ttrpgs. Final Fantasy IV … final fantasy iv could have been a ttrpg
I’ve been inspired by Hilander’s ZLDA dungeons recently. It’s made me reconsider what I view as the essential components of a dungeon. This is not the first time I’ve mused about dungeons, but I’ve gained some experience since then. I feel more confident in saying that a dungeon is any dangerous location isolated from the … the dungeons of final fantasy
The third entry in the Final Fantasy series was a departure from the game design of Akitoshi Kawazu and a spiritual return to the first game. It’s a story about four prophesied heroes destined to restore light to elemental crystals and overcome the evil forces plaguing the lands. Only, there’s so much more of FF3 … final fantasy iii could have been a ttrpg
Final Fantasy II could have been a ttrpg…but it probably would have been even more controversial than its video game counterpart. Despite having relatively limited exposure to the Final Fantasy community outside of FFXIV, I am well aware that Final Fantasy II is one of the more unpopular entries in the series. Many creators openly … final fantasy ii could have been a ttrpg
The first one, I mean. If you’re new here, this is the third post in a series where I talk about video games from a ttrpg perspective. Video games are one of my major inspirations as a GM and ttrpg designer, so I like to think about how I would translate digital mechanics to the … final fantasy could have been a ttrpg
I’ve been playing my way through Final Fantasy and other Japanese roleplaying games, and I have many thoughts on how their design translates to the tabletop medium. Earlier this year, I was inspired to write about Final Fantasy Tactics; after finishing Final Fantasy XII, I have decided to turn this into a series of posts. … final fantasy xii could have been a ttrpg
I need to be less of a tourist when it comes to Japanese roleplaying games. I exist downstream from decades of culture and art that exists in conversation with itself, and I thoroughly enjoy the byproduct — whether that’s anime influences or modern games. However, it becomes embarrassing to have such enthusiasm for this genre … final fantasy tactics could have been a ttrpg
