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There will only be VA for battle, like in the PSX version.

Ah, the promotional website describes DS as a "Simulation RPG". I'm guessing that probably means it's one of those kinda games where you tune everything in advance, then just watch a simulation go completely out of your control. There are a surprising number of games like that I can think of actually as odd as it sounds.

Has it been released yet??

Actually "Simulation RPG" is akin to the western term "Strategy RPG". It's an odd translation quirk.

Yeah, I preordered it myself. They're nifty and all but really not necessary in the least. Would've liked a Jack Frost plush over a Teddie one but eh.

Uh what? I had no problems at all with the intro, and once I got into the meat of the game I found some fantastic gameplay improvements that more than made up for the wait. The intro is long, yes, but there's enough interactivity and setup for the plot to make it worthwhile. Then again, I liked Xenosaga and MGS4 so take it as you will.

TL;DR - Stick with the game for a while you ADHD douches. 

-STR for melee
-VIT for HP pool
-INT for MP pool
-MAG for casting
-SPD for guns
-LUK for dumping points/crit build

For the most part you'll want to focus on one or two stats depending on whether you want to be a melee fighter, a gunner, or a caster. The only viable hybrid I've heard of is a gunner-mage equipped with a handgun.