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Originally Posted by Needless  Edit: FFTactics angers me needlesss to say, spend 20 minutes in a battle to only be greeted by 2 arrows to your only chemist which kills him (first archer/mage battle) ughhhhh *shake fist* |
I know we've traded some PMs on this subject, but my best advice re: FFT is to ease into it. Take the time to read up on basic strategies and tactics for the game. FFT has a very steep learning curve, but really, what it comes down to is recognizing which "bad habits" you may have and then working to correct them.
For instance, one of the most common bad habits / rookie mistakes is to "rush" the enemy -- sending your guys running over to fight the monsters or NPC opponents at the start of the battle. This tactic almost always leads to failure. Instead, bunch up and give the enemies a chance to come to you. Even if this means waiting a few turns for them to land within range, it's worth doing. Don't feel as though you absolutely have to be moving or taking an action with each of your characters on each turn.
Another good rule of thumb is never to fight the enemy in one-on-one battles if you can help it. Never send a lone man or woman out into a pack of enemies, because he or she will quickly get swarmed and killed. Always try to fight 2-on-1, or 3-on-1, etc., until you reach the point where your guys are tough enough to stand toe to toe with one or more enemies at a time.
Take advantage of skills. If archers are causing you headaches, learn the "Archer's Bane" reactive skill and equip it on your most vulnerable character(s), such as your chemist or white mage. Another very good skill to acquire early on is Parry, which hits an enemy back after being hit. As soon as you can get "First Strike" (formerly "Hamedo") from the monk class, that's even better.
Another common mistake is trying to master every class before moving on to the next one. Don't fall into this trap. Cherrypick skills from various classes to make better balanced characters. Go back and master classes later. (The exception to this rule is sticking with a certain class long enough to meet the requirements to unlock another class, and/or sticking with certain classes long enough to get the best and most expensive skill on their tree: Blade Grasp / Shirihadori for Samurai, etc.)
The bottom line is: take the time to learn about the game and its mechanics before giving up on it. Once you overcome the learning curve, you'll love the game.