Characters

I would have characters that look like they suit the role they're in and don't look out of place and the character design wouldn't be over the top but i'd have basic, but cool looking characters.

Battle System

The battle system i'd use will be the ADB system(FF12 battle system). Although instead of quickenings, i'd have limit breaks that are useable when the LB gauge is full, or when certain conditions have been met in battle. Characters would be switchable like in FF12.

Weapons and Abilities

I would have the abilities set up like the player would have to set the ability to a character for them to learn, it will be mastered after a set amount of AP has been spent on the ability. Like FFIX but without having to equip a specific piece of equipment. Abilities would have to be bought from shops like FF12.

Difficulty

I would make the story difficult but possible to do at a low level. Optional bosses and side-quests would be much more difficult. Navigation would be somewhat difficult but there would be a map on the screen.

Side-Quests/Minigames

There would be a minigame that would last the whole game.(Triple Triad, Blitzball etc.) The side-quests would take up most of the game and would mostly involve beating a secret superboss or solving difficult puzzles or challenges.

Hidden Equipment

For weapons, players would have to complete a secret dungeon filled with hard-to-kill monsters and a boss at the end, there will be a savepoint at the beginning of the dungeon, but none inside the dungeon itself.(Think Zodiark in the Henne Mines in FF12). After defeating the boss, players will have to take an item they drop to a hidden location(like FFX). Armour and accessories would be found in hidden chests.

Plot

I wouldn't have a cliched plot.E.G So-and-so killed my father I want revenge. Or no love story(mainly because i suck at thinking of them). There would be a huge plot twist or two like



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