r/Tactics_Ogre Jul 28 '22

Announcement Our Community Discord

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Hey everyone! You might not be aware of this, but we actually have a community discord for this subreddit, and our other SRPG subreddits that we run. If you're interested here's the link: SRPG Discord

We also run the main SRPG Subreddit if you haven't checked it out yet!


r/Tactics_Ogre Dec 10 '22

Tactics Ogre/ Ogre Battle Series FAQ

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Hello Knights. With the release of Tactics Ogre: Reborn, it is a good time to examine the series as a whole. Although this subreddit is dedicated to Tactics Ogre, it goes hand-in-hand with Ogre Battle. Below are some general questions that will help guide you through the entire series -

List of games (in order of original release)

Ogre Battle: The March of the Black Queen (MotBQ)

  • Released on SNES, PSX, Sega Saturn, Wii VC, and WiiU VC

Tactics Ogre: Let Us Cling Together (LUCT)

  • Released on SNES, PSX, & Sega Saturn
  • Remade as Tactics Ogre: Wheel of Fortune
    • Released on PSP
  • Remade as Tactics Ogre: Reborn
    • Released on PS4/PS5, Steam (PC), and Switch

Ogre Battle 64: Person of Lordly Caliber (PoLC)

  • Released on N64

Ogre Battle Gaiden: Prince of Zenobia (PoZ)

  • Released on Neo Geo Pocket Color

Tactics Ogre: The Knight of Lodis (KoL)

  • Released on Game Boy Advance

Which games were released in English? Ogre Battle Gaiden was the only release to not make it to the west. Otherwise, all have been officially translated in English

What order should you play? Personally, I like to play them in series chronological order. KoL -> MotBQ -> PoZ -> LUCT -> PoLC. MotBQ & PoZ and LUCT & PoLC take place at the same times, so they can be flipped if you choose this way. Otherwise, MotBQ & LUCT are good starting points.

Will I miss out on story if I play in a different order? Not really, though I say this with some hesitation. There is an overarching plot to the series, but each game is a self-contained story. There are also some characters that appear in multiple games. Aside from some flavor, I don't think you would miss out by playing a sequel first. Prince of Zenobia is the only one that I can't say for certain, as I have not spent much time with the story.

How do the games play? The three Ogre Battle games play similarly to grand RTS games, whereas the two Tactics Ogre games play like traditional SRPGs (think grid-based combat). They are larger scaled, so battles can take some time. The games are also heavy on unit customization, so expect to spend some time in menus. All of that being said, each game has its specific nuances.

What is the setting of the series? The games are set in a traditional fantasy setting with limited technology. Only PoZ and MotBQ take place in the same place, so you get to see a few different countries throughout the world. There is also some in-game lore that expands beyond what is shown in the game.

What were some of the inspirations behind the series? Yasumi Matsuno, the series creator, enjoyed quite a bit of pop culture which lent to the series. The main title and some of the subtitles are taken directly from Queen songs. He also used some imagery from Flash Gordon (Vartans) and other films. He also drew heavy inspiration from real events, specifically the Yugoslav Wars. This inspired some of the darker portions of the game's narrative.

When will there be a new game in the series? There is no news of a new entry to the series. Hopefully Reborn will lead to a new entry, but it remains to be seen.

This was a pretty general overview of a very rich series. If you are interested, there are many interviews that contain information regarding the series development. Otherwise, feel free to ask questions below and we will try to answer them.


r/Tactics_Ogre 6h ago

Tactics Ogre Should I go back to save Ravness?

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I just discovered this game and love it! Haven't played this series since the original SNES Ogre Battle. I tried just playing it without looking up anything, but i gave in halfway through chapter 2. Apparently, I wasn't supposed to kill Ravness. It's it worth going back? Also, I'd it important to not kill Arycelle? This fight (vs Vyce) is tough without doing that.


r/Tactics_Ogre 7h ago

Is adding draconology skill to a mercenary/warrior to farm phorampa wildwood good? Or i should find ways to deal with dragons?

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r/Tactics_Ogre 8h ago

Tactics Ogre Does "Might Strike" work with a one-handed katana + dual wield? I can't find anyone talking about it anywhere.

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r/Tactics_Ogre 1d ago

Tactics Ogre Reborn King Tristan Ending Spoiler

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I just spent like an hour searching YouTube to find this ending and no one has uploaded it. This picture is from Reddit by the way from someone who platinumed the game. I am so disappointed to find out no one has uploaded this ending to YouTube but people had the patience to do the entirety of the Palace of The Dead and the CODA 4 content. Anyway apparently to get this ending you need to have a high chaos frame with the three clans (not 100% certain on which ones) you can get it with the Princess Ending or the Lord Ending supposedly but from what I know I think it was only available for the Lord Ending. I might have to upload this to YouTube myself but unfortunately I have no recording devices so I'm gonna have to use the PS5's recording thingamajig which is low quality but it's better than nothing I guess.

Also sidenote no one has uploaded all the Apocrypha Spell Abilities I was searching for the Dark Apocrypha Spell to see how it looked like and I couldn't find it.

I'm very sad that this game didn't reach a larger audience I saw that some people played for a short duration and then gave up on the game also some reviewers spoke negatively about the game like Retro Rebound for example I like most of his videos but I completely disagree with his opinion on the game. We may never get a sequel to this game and that's a shame because I think a sequel would've been awesome but the chances of an FFTactics is higher given that it has Final Fantasy in the title. The chances for an FFT sequel is also pretty low too but definitely way more likely. I follow Yasumi Matsuno on Twitter and it doesn't seem like he has any plans for any new games atm the guy is just chilling.


r/Tactics_Ogre 1d ago

Tactics Ogre Minimum party size?

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Minimum recommended party size?

I enjoy a challenge, was wondering what is the minimum party size I can get away with? I'm semi new to the game, some fights seem easy and some really hard. Can I get by with just 8 units or will I need more?

Edit: Reborn btw


r/Tactics_Ogre 1d ago

Tactics Ogre Palace of the Dead Question in TO: Reborn

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I reached Palace of the Dead in chapter 4 already, but didn’t end up beating it as I didn’t have the motivation.

I’m now in Coda 2, and found motivation to slog through, but I’m worried since I didn’t beat it in chapter 4, will I not get the palace guidebooks?

Should I go back and beat it in chapter 4? or can I continue finishing it in Coda 2 and still get the guidebooks?

I’m deciding whether I should ditch my current run, since I don’t want to have to grind out these 53 floors a second, nor do I want to finish the remaining 47 if it won’t give me a reward since I’m in CODA.

Thanks!


r/Tactics_Ogre 2d ago

Tactics Ogre I have trouble in Tactics Ogre Reborn determining what character is one what team?

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What am I missing? Like I don't know who to attack. Also this game seems super hard.


r/Tactics_Ogre 3d ago

The Bakram aren't that interesting Spoiler

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I'm replaying through the Law Route in Tactics Ogre Reborn on a new PSN Account after I finally beat Balbatos I started thinking about the three clans in Valeria. The Walister, Galgastani and Bakram and I just realized the Bakram aren't as interesting as the Galgastani or the Walister. The Galgastani had memorable villains like Xaebos, Sir Hektor, Gildora, Ganpp, Nybeth and his crazy Necromancy Family, Gatialo and so much more. The Walister had Vyce, Leonar, Ronway, Xapan and even Gousin. Then we have the Bakram the most interesting ones are the Phoraena Sisters, Denam of course, Brantyn was entertaining and Caitua but she was more annoying to me than interesting. The Bakram are mostly uninteresting with the focus on Chapter IV being relegated to the Dark Knights who are way more captivating.

Also side note and controversial opinion here but I think Chapter IV isn't as strong as the previous chapters, it has great moments but all the crazy twists and sense of urgency in the previous chapters is gone in Chapter IV. Gameplay wise though Chapter IV is the players playground, you get the best spells, equipment and side quests galore plus unique recruits like Azelstan, Ocionne & Lindl.


r/Tactics_Ogre 4d ago

Tactics Ogre Confused with CODA / Chapter 4 quests

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Y'all, I'm playing this game a second time and I forgot how to do everything.

I'm in the Law route (first playthrough), and just cleared the castle where I DID recruit Catiua. I also saw the Pirate cutscenes at the Port but I did not do the second battle there yet nor did I touch Pirates Graveyard. I also did not do POTD at all.

Should I be saving these quests for post game, or are they best done on Chapter 4? If I should do POTD in Chapter 4 should I go all the way to floor 100?

If I'm trying to make the runs efficient as possible as I do intend on using the world tarot after I beat the game to recruit the shaman sisters and get the Lord class. And of course do the CODA stuff.

Edit: just realized I missed the Azelstan quest because I forgot to go to Quadriga for the flowers before I recruited Catiua. Love this game but so many unintuitive secrets in Ogre 😂


r/Tactics_Ogre 5d ago

Art I went to Wales and thought Carreg Cennen castle looked familiar!

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r/Tactics_Ogre 5d ago

Tactics Ogre Easy way to tell Unique characters from recruits?

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Hi all, is there an easy way to tell Unique characters from the generic recruits?

I'm new to the series, playing Reborn on Switch for the first time. I just got to Chapter 2 and I'm getting confused on who I recruited and who is a Unique.

Any guidance will be appreciated, thanks for any replies :-)


r/Tactics_Ogre 5d ago

Tactics Ogre Ramidos summoning (PS1)

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Why is she summoning Gremlins instead of Undead?

Ive played this game so many times and in the very first time i try to do a Undead only (+MC) run, she decides to not summon my to be army. The ability description do say It summons Undead and gremlins, but it never actually happened before.

Any idea how to change that? Ive tried to reload several times, change the date, change my team. Nothing works.

I'm stuck with just 5 Undead i got at chapter 1. It has being a cake walk so far btw, but I sure would like a full party.


r/Tactics_Ogre 6d ago

What sets Tactics Ogre Reborn apart from FFT?

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So I'm a big tactics game guy, and of course Tactics Ogre comes up all the time in the greatest of all time conversation. And even though it's on my wishlist and it's on sale now, I'm a bit hesitant to pick it up. I've loved all the FE games, and even isometric top down games like Triangle Strategy, Banner of the Maid, Devil Survivor, and so on, but I didn't love the gameplay of FFT even though the story was great. So what's different about the two, and should I consider Tactics Ogre knowing what games have worked for me and what haven't in the past?


r/Tactics_Ogre 7d ago

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r/Tactics_Ogre 7d ago

Tactics Ogre Dragoon question

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I wanted to know why is the damage on this class so variable? I thought the whole point was to be able to one shot dragons and beasts. Sometimes using the beast/dragon slayer ability the next hit does full damage. other times it's a measely few hundred points of damage. what am I doing wrong?


r/Tactics_Ogre 9d ago

Nybeth question

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Does he get to the Cloud District very often?

(sorry)


r/Tactics_Ogre 13d ago

Ogre Battle Some of the best

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535 Upvotes

I love these games, top-shelf for life.


r/Tactics_Ogre 13d ago

About to have my first run on TO LUCT (PSP version) - Original or One Vision

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As per title, will have my first run on the game, and I have been reading about the One Vision mode.

For a first time, do you recommend the original version or go directly with the modded one?

Thanks.


r/Tactics_Ogre 16d ago

Tactics Ogre The game is nearly unplayable in german

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The german translation for Tactics Ogre Rebon makes no fucking sense, which is quite frustrating, because you hear the characters talk with the english dialoge and it sound ´s cool. And then you read stuff that only vaguely means the same.

I just got to chapter 4 and I just can´t play it in german anymore, the Textboxes are so out of context one example: In english it says "I did only what I had to do" which they translated as "sorry"

How am I meant to make decisions when the german characters are different from the english ones

Also to nitpick they don´t use any kind of old german and the pirates sound like normal guys from westberlin.

Don´t play it in german I BEG You!


r/Tactics_Ogre 17d ago

Meme No context Tactics Ogre.

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r/Tactics_Ogre 19d ago

Reborn on Android?

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Does anyone know if it's possible to play Reborn on a android device, and if yes, what's the easiest way to set it up?


r/Tactics_Ogre 20d ago

Tactics Ogre Just bought TO Reborn, only ever played the OG, what are some do/dont?

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I played this game alot as a kid, the original Japanese SFC version and then later the fan translated SNES emulator version. Have never played the PSP remake.

Are there any non-spoiler miss-able stuff that I should be aware of, I hate when you had to restart a game because of a wrong choice you make 30 hours prior


r/Tactics_Ogre 20d ago

Will winged shoes/rings prevent fall deaths in all circumstances except petrify and stop? Or is the save not guaranteed?

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