FFXIII Battle System Question

[teknoarcanist]

So I'm about four hours in; nearing the end of the frozen lake area. Very, very confused and frustrated throughout the entire opening sequence, but it's growing on me now that I'm off of that goddamn green highway

So I'm just wondering how it is I do these 'launch' moves that throw staggered enemies into the air and initiate crazy combos, like I've seen in all the trailers.

Do I get this later? Was it explained at some point, and I just missed it?

 

[PedroSteckecilo]

It's an ability called "Launch" and it's part of the Commando Role.

It's one of those things that makes the battle system awesome...
First you build up a chain using ravagers, then you quickly switch to commando's so they can Launch the enemy and beat the crap out of them while they're floating there helpless. It's pretty cool once you get the hang of it.

 

[teknoarcanist]

Thank you The battle system is extremely entertaining, but it's introducing each new element SO slowly @_@ FINAL FANTASY XIII, LET ME LOVE YOU.

 

[PedroSteckecilo]

Unfortunately it takes time, the battle system really starts to hit it's stride once you get out of the Frozen Lake area.

 

[anthony87]

Switching from the Dualcaster paradigm after staggering an enemy to Slash and Burn paradigm to watch your Commando lauch said enemy into the air while your Ravager(s) keep him afloat as you wait for the ATB gauge to fill up....it all comes together so fluidly and in a matter of seconds.

It's.......beautiful man.