Why Do they stand in a line?

[Zeema]

In Final fantasy and turn based RPG's why do they stand in a line?

Heres my assumption

They stand in a line because

'Its Company Policy'

 

[baconsarnie]

So that they cannot possibly friendly-fire each other unless the enemy goes to nearly 90 degrees round from the direction they are facing, it just makes sense

 

[York_Beckett]

I guess it's supposed to show that the team is together, fully united and strong. Maybe they want to look threatening towards the enemy?

 

[manythings]

It was the best way to show you vs. them but it's one of those ideas that started out as a convenient mechanic that became expected. Would it be a JRPG if they didn't line up and take turns?

 

[ReservoirAngel]

According to the Nostalgia Critic, standing in a line just makes a group look more united and more badass

 

[Onyx Oblivion]

Because the monsters are already standing in a line.

 

[Monkfish Acc.]

All JRPG universes are more obsessed with politeness than their country of origin. Every character that battles is just being courteous.
You know, until a cutscene comes along and they regain control of their minds.

 

[BENZOOKA]

It makes sense. You wouldn't want to be the first one in a row of warriors and spellcasters, when they'll just rush forward and attack.

 

[FoolKiller]

What would you have them do?

Stand in a circle?