Ep. 108 - The Coolest JRPG Mechanics (ft. Tommy)

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Time to go on an epic journey! This week on SuperPod Saga, Aaron is joined by former co-host Tommy to discuss their favorite mechanics in JRPGs! Aaron completely forgot to mention cooking and skill trees. Please have mercy on him.

Cool Topics Discussed: Pokemon, Shin Megami Tensei, Final Fantasy X, Final Fantasy V, Bravely Default, Etrian Odyssey, Tales of Arise, Valkyrie Profile, Project X-Zone, The Last Remnant, Final Fantasy VIII, Final Fantasy IX, Earthbound, Secret of Mana, Ring Menu, Sphere Grid, Junction System, Combos, Job Systems.


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TIME STAMPS 
00:00 - Intros and Topic of the Day
05:37 - Elemental/typing weaknesses (Pokemon, Shin Megami Tensei)
10:37 - Sphere Grid (Final Fantasy X
13:24 - Job/Class Systems (Final Fantasy V, Bravely Default, Etrian Odyssey)
34:47  - Patron shout-out and ad break
43:40 - Combat that incorporates combos (Tales of Arise, Valkyrie Profile, Project X-Zone)
50:08 - Complicated Mechanics (The Last Remnant, Junction System in FF8)
53:37 - Skills (Final Fantasy IX)
56:13 - Instant Win (Earthbound)
57:28 - Ring menu, progression system (Secret of Mana)
01:01:16 - Wrappin' it up and Outro
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Aaron 🐙
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Aaron 🐙
Sand enthusiast, Supreme Slug Shaman, and host of SuperPod Saga. Lover of all things JRPG, puzzles, and Custom Robo.
Tommy Reinking
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Tommy Reinking
Hey! I have a podcast where I talk about games journalism while driving in my car (safely!) to and/or from work! Games Journalism is important! Former SuperPod Saga co-host
Ep. 108 - The Coolest JRPG Mechanics (ft. Tommy)
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