Final Fantasy XII also includes elements from previous games in the series, such as Chocobos and Moogles. The game takes place in the fictional land of Ivalice, where the empires of Archadia and Rozarria are waging an endless war. Dalmasca, a small kingdom, is caught between the warring nations. When Dalmasca is annexed by Archadia, its princess, Ashe, creates a resistance movement. During the struggle, she meets Vaan, a young adventurer who dreams of becoming a sky pirate in command of an airship. They are quickly joined by a band of allies together, they rally against the tyranny of the Archadian Empire. Final Fantasy XII received critical acclaim, earning numerous Game of the Year awards in various categories from noted video game publications. Selling more than two million copies in Japan, it became the fourth best selling Play. Station 2 game of 2. By November 2. 00. A sequel, Final Fantasy XII Revenant Wings, was released for the Nintendo DS in 2. A high definition remaster of the International Zodiac Job System version, subtitled The Zodiac Age, was released worldwide for the Play. Station 4 in July 2. GameplayAs in many role playing games, characters level up each time they earn a set number of experience points from defeating enemies each level gained increases the characters statistics and improves performance in battle. Statistics include hit points, the amount of damage a character can receive strength, the power of the characters physical attacks and magic, the potency of the characters magical spells. In addition to leveling up, players may improve their characters via the License Board. The License Board is an array of panels that contain licenses which allow a character to perform certain actions. The board is split into two parts the upper part comprises Magick, Technick, Accessory, and Augment stat increases and other permanent buffs licenses, and the bottom part comprises mostly Weapon and Armor licenses. To use a Magick, Technick, or piece of equipment, the character must obtain its corresponding license by spending the required amount of LP License Points. LP are earned in battle along with the experience points.