Could a western developer make a good Turn based RPG?

[Veknoid_Outcast]

shakarak said:

Veknoid_Outcast said:

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I agree, it's a little weird.

Why can't we just separate RPGs into turn-based and action?

@OP: Your best bet for a turn-based RPG from a Western developer right now is probably the indie scene.

That being said, I'm sure all the great American and European RPG developers could make an excellent turn-based RPG if they made it a priority.

Yeah I clarified that in the OP now.  When I think JRPG I think turn based style rpg.  I wonder if Final Fantasy 12 was influenced by western RPG's Successes and that's why they changed their combat formula.

It's an interesting question you pose in the OP. It seems like turn-based combat in "Western" RPGs has been slowly dying for a while. Or maybe just hibernating, waiting for a rebirth :)