Notable that enemies can brave and default too - so they'll do a flurry of attacks or go into a defensive stance and you have to time your own brave / default cycle to maximise damage output / minimise damage received.

I think also that if you use 'brave' without having the BP to back it up (i.e. without defaulting first), you don't get the defence benefit while you're inactive? So it's always best to default first...

If there's anyone in the UK reading this, Argos have a £159.99 3DS XL (Black or Pink) with Professor Layton 5 & 6 for free until the 19th of November.

I've personally had some hands-on time with this. It's impressive but I have a few reservations. I can see how the brave / default system has potential, but I can also see how it's not going to do a lot to reduce general grind. Anyway, thought I'd add my five eurocentpennycoins to the pile: http://thereticule.com/bravely-default-3ds-demo-review/