Oh and i've heard people mention that the story of FF13 is better than 12. imo the best part of FF13 was the Analects, they develop the Fabula Nova Crystalis mythology. however looking closely at FF12's first Sage Knowlege and FF13's first Analect:
Sage Knowledge: "Many thousand years ago, all-powerful beings looked down upon the land, and their rule was absolute. They commanded all things on the earth. All was done according to their will. Then one day they withdrew behind the walls of a great city of their own making, disappearing from history's stage. In the vacuum left behind, Ivalice fell into chaos, until the march towards a new age finally began."
Analect: "Luminous lamented, for creation spiraled unto doom. Stout fashioned earth, that future might take root. Sage turned mind's eye inward, seeking truth profound. Fool desired naught, and soon was made one with it. Maker forged fal'Cie, from fragments Maker's own. Maker forged Man, from traces once Divine. In time the gods departed, leaving all by their hands wrought. Fal'Cie were as Man forsaken, orphans of Maker absconded." –Author unknown
Imo, Matsuno's Ivalice is phenominal, hes invested so much depth and mystery into the rich history of the world. Clearly Nojima has tried to do the same thing with Pulse and Cocoon, however, it just dosent work so well. Why??, because the material just seems like its been lifted from Ivalice, obviously they now have the gift of heinsight so they can make it even better. but considering how bad FF13's story was i doubt they could come with something that good if FF12 didnt come first.
