What battle system do you prefer in JRPGs, turn-based or real-time?

I prefer real-time. I once hated JRPGs until a real-time battle system of the so called genre came out. Now, JRPG is one of my favorite genre, but real-time battle system only.

I don't like turn-based because I find it stupid if you can't move around, jump, dodge/evade attacks, and block during battles because its like letting yourself get hit. Hehe.

Any real-time JRPG coming out for PS3?

Neither RPGs are boring.goodgunda

Only turn-based are boring. Real-time RPGs are like action-adventure with RPG elements.

[QUOTE="goodgunda"]Neither RPGs are boring.skp_16

Only turn-based are boring. Real-time RPGs are like action-adventure with RPG elements.

Nah..I am just not interested in games where you just press X on a move and just watch it happen. and training for hours and hours for no reason waste time because its boring.

My preference is real-time but I don't mind turn-based JRPG's, I enjoy both. WKS and FFv13 are both real-time JRPG's, I am sure that White knight will be out in the west by Q2 09 since its out in Japan in December of this year, vs13 probably wont be out till Q2 2010Swift_Boss_A

I can't wait for WKS! I love Rogue Galaxy (one of the best JRPG IMO) and I'm just about to get a used Dark Cloud 2 this Saturday for $10! :)

[QUOTE="Swift_Boss_A"]My preference is real-time but I don't mind turn-based JRPG's, I enjoy both. WKS and FFv13 are both real-time JRPG's, I am sure that White knight will be out in the west by Q2 09 since its out in Japan in December of this year, vs13 probably wont be out till Q2 2010skp_16

I can't wait for WKS! I love Rogue Galaxy (one of the best JRPG IMO) and I'm just about to get a used Dark Cloud 2 this Saturday for $10! :)

Have fun with DC2 its amaaaaaaazing!

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[QUOTE="goodgunda"]Neither RPGs are boring.goodgunda

Only turn-based are boring. Real-time RPGs are like action-adventure with RPG elements.

Nah..I am just not interested in games where you just press X on a move and just watch it happen. and training for hours and hours for no reason waste time because its boring.

It's not like that in real-time RPGs.

Same here. I don't like that but most real-time RPGs don't require leveling up. You could beat the game by going through the story.

Don't have a favorite... both systems have their prons and cons. Turn based feels more strategic and real-action is more dinamic, so basically depends on the mood I am.

I prefer real time but both are alright. One thing I do absolutely hate is random battles I can't stand that crap. Xcaliber26

lol yeah, 2 steps and you find an enemy. Argh, hate that as well, specially when I'm in a hurry :x

I seem to be in the minority here as I very much prefer turn-based. In fact, I am sad to see they have become a dying breed.

Games like Final Fantasy 12 and Rogue Galaxy seemed to turn what used to be a fantastic tactical RPG into a button masher. Im not saying it can't be done well however, look at Diablo 2 and WOW. Both are great, setting a good tempo with great item collecting.

As an old-school RPG player (all the way back to the original D&D) I really would like to see some new turned based JRPG's.

Turn Based >>>>>>> every other battle system ever concieved.
there is a disturbing lack of turn based RPG's these days, its all about "action" :(
americahellyeah

agreed. turn based ftw. besides, i play games for the stories, not for the mindless slaughter i can get playing halo2 or god of war. turn based ftw.

Turn Based.

it's more strategic to have to consider weaknesses and numbers than to just run up and hit a button. don't get me wrong, I love games like Zelda, but that's a different genre.

that said, Secret of Mana was pretty good.

I dont mind playing real time rpg, but I prefer turn based system, might be because ive been playing turn based rpg all my life (final fantasy VIII, the best rpg ever in my opinion is turn based), also i found turn based system to be more about thinking, like a chess game, you have to predict enemy moves. besides sometimes real time rpg tend to became just dull hack and slash games...(but I loved oblivion)

[QUOTE="americahellyeah"]Turn Based >>>>>>> every other battle system ever concieved.
there is a disturbing lack of turn based RPG's these days, its all about "action" :(
SikKwuN

agreed. turn based ftw. besides, i play games for the stories, not for the mindless slaughter i can get playing halo2 or god of war. turn based ftw.

turn based RPGs : I like having time to choose the action I choose, it has more impact on what's happening rather than timing well or button mashing, and having real control on the 3/4/6 characters makes them unique

only action/RPG I really liked was X-men legends, as you can switch to any character

played some MMORPGs and had fun sometimes but got bored eventually, as story is very weak and combat is repetitive

I prefer real-time. I once hated JRPGs until a real-time battle system of the so called genre came out. Now, JRPG is one of my favorite genre, but real-time battle system only.

I don't like turn-based because I find it stupid if you can't move around, jump, dodge/evade attacks, and block during battles because its like letting yourself get hit. Hehe.

Any real-time JRPG coming out for PS3?

skp_16

Turn based RPG's can be very good as they are more strategic like chess. Instead of being button mashing hack and slash...warbmxjohn

I agree! Especialy with the chess analogy! I wouldn't mine playing both though, but my favorite is definitely the turn-based. I also enjoy the SRPGs which are even more strategic.