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Battle with Seymour Omnis was eliminated. My thoughts: Pretty anticlimactic for the final showdown with Seymour, really. The setting is excellent, as is the music, of course, but it's just so easy. Summoning Anima against him gets you a neat little bit of bonus dialogue, at least. Then the scene afterward where Yuna finally sends him is kinda underwhelming, honestly. I know defeating Yu Yevon is the main goal at this point and you're focused in on that, but still, for a guy who you fought four times, there should be a bit more to his "exit" from the game, I think.

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you only beat easy games ertyu you cant beat really hard games like kirby games

you are a fraud

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Squall Leonhart.

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Another thing I really like and respect about Zack is his friendship with Cloud. Zack was a SOLDIER First Class, while Cloud was just a regular Shinra guard and SOLDIER reject. Yet Zack never acted like he was better than him or too good to be associated with him. He treated Cloud as an equal and as a friend. “We’re friends, right?” And even when Cloud was essentially a vegetable, Zack still did his best to take care of him and protect him when it would’ve been easier to abandon him or pass him on to someone else’s care. I also love that little scene they added to Advent Children Complete where Cloud is on the verge of defeat against Sephiroth, and Zack shows up in his mind to encourage him, reminding him to protect his honor as SOLDIER above all else. Then he goes, “Well, you never were in SOLDIER, but it’s what’s in here [tapping his chest with his fist, obviously] that counts.” That was a nice addition to the Complete version there, one that highlights why Zack is such a likable guy.

Bonus Question: What is your favorite optional scene in a game?

Whoa, two post write-up (barely). Too hard to talk about something I love as much as FF and limit it to one post, I guess...!

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35. Zack Fair (Final Fantasy VII)
Quote: “ You’ll be…my living legacy. My honor, my dreams…They’re yours now.”






It’s impossible to discuss Zack Fair without talking about his death because it’s the crux of his character, so you gotta start with the necessary linkage to those scenes, both the Crisis Core and original Final Fantasy VII versions. It’s interesting to note that neither of his death scenes features any kind of music (I know there’s music during the fight and right after he dies in Crisis Core. I’m referring strictly to his farewell speech to Cloud in this case). I’m not sure if that was a deliberate decision in both cases and if so, what sort of effect they wanted that to have, but it’s worth mentioning, at least.

In any event, I was a Zack fan even before Crisis Core! He probably wouldn’t have made this list without it, but his death scene in FFVII was still really well done, I thought. It might be my favorite optional/bonus scene ever. I absolutely love the very end of the scene where Cloud slowly crawls up, just as it starts raining (because rain makes EVERYTHING better), takes hold of the Buster Sword, and slowly stretches his arms upward as if screaming as the camera pans back to show Midgar. It’s a very emotional moment, and one that puts the final cap on Cloud’s past, because I know I was wondering what the heck happened to Zack and how he ended up with the Buster Sword. It’s just a moving scene because it was such a tragic end to the life of a man with dreams, ambitions, and all the talent in the world, only to be gunned down by the company he had worked so hard for.

The Crisis Core adds some nice touches to the scene as well, and not just Zack’s death speech about how Cloud was going to live for the both of them and be his living legacy (something Cloud took a bit TOO literally). I love the part where Zack sets Cloud down by the rocks and then walks off to face the Shinra soldiers. Then the camera switches to Cloud’s point of view watching him walk away and he reaches out his hand toward him. That was really cool. I was kinda surprised Square made Zack’s death such a violent, bloody scene. I didn’t think they would go that route. By the way, he’s a pretty hardcore dude. Even on the verge of death, he seemingly effortlessly hands the Buster Sword to Cloud with one hand, who can’t even lift it off the ground himself with two hands.

There’s so much more I could say about all of this, but we’re pressed for space here, so we’ll move on! He’s got other cool things to talk about, too! I love Zack’s “I want to be a hero” mentality, because it reflects my own desires to be a hero, in a way. And yes, I would say that Zack became a hero! I like his upbeat attitude, too. Even when things go wrong, he always seems to remain optimistic. He manages to take everything in stride, and he doesn’t let it ruin him. I like his cocky and cool demeanor as well. It makes him a likable and charismatic guy, and it kinda reminds me of Disc 1 Cloud (I wonder why…!).

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Arriving at Zanarkand

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THIS TOPIC, THIS CONTEST, AND EVERYTHING IN THE GOOGLE DOC WILL CONTAIN SPOILERS FOR FINAL FANTASY X!

Welcome to the latest addition to the latest craze of reminiscing our favorite video game moments. Here we will take a more collective yet narrow approach of doing this. I bring to you Save My Final Fantasy X Moment!

Rules:
--Save ONE moment an hour. A moment needs TWO saves to be safe. Last remaining moment is eliminated.
--General non-jackassery rules apply (no alts, no rallying, etc etc c’mon people don’t be dumb)
--Anyone can provide updates
--Next day can go up whenever the previous has finished. If I'm not around, somebody else can do it. I'll try to predict when this will be.
--Discussion throughout the contest is heavily encouraged and one of the main goals of the contest. There is a discussion topic for a reason.
--A Google Document has been provided as a master file for clarification of all the moments. Use it if you are unsure of a moment’s significance, or simply to refresh your memory of a scene. Just please use it because the data took a good chunk of time to collect. If you still require further clarification, ask and somebody will enlighten you

Google Doc:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/15lqwKbkqpwbl4HyIJQ8NQGfZC8p2ovjhcsr1Wfb8cQI/edit

Discussion Topic:
http://www.gamefaqs.com/boards/8-gamefaqs-contests/62653566


UNSAVED (38)
(--STORYLINE MOMENTS--)
Abes vs. Duggles /Sin attacks Zanarkand
Meeting the Summoner
Sin attacks Kilika
Yuna performs The Sending
Match against the Goers
Seymour summons Anima
“Sin is Jecht”
Laughing scene
Seymour approves Operation Mi’ihen
Operation Mi’ihen aftermath
Visiting the Farplane
Jecht Sphere(s)
Jyscal’s Sphere/Battle with Seymour
Tidus learns the Summoner’s fate
Battle with Evrae
Crashing the wedding
The trial
Via Purifico
TidusxYuna in Macalania Spring
Calm Lands
Yuna’s speech on Mt. Gagazet
Battle with Seymour Flux
Tidus is a dream
Arriving at Zanarkand
Yuna’s sphere
Campfire scene
Zanarkand ruins
Truth about the Final Aeon
Battle with Yunalesca
Truth about Auron
Braska’s Final Aeon
Saying goodbye
Yuna’s speech
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Aeons
Blitzball
Monster arena
Obtaining Yojimbo
Overdrives

ELIMINATED
39th place -- Battle with Seymour Omnis
40th place -- Washing ashore Besaid
41st place -- Maechen
42nd place – Battle with Sin
43rd place – Biran and Yenke Battle
44th place -- Obtaining Anima
45th place -- Guado attack Home
46th place -- O'aka XXIII, Merchant Extraordinaire
47th place -- Wakka punches Luzzu
48th place -- Tidus reunites with Rikku
49th place -- Learning the Jecht Shot
50th place – Yuna oversleeps
51st place – Omega Ruins
52nd place – Seymour proposes to Yuna
53rd place – Defeating the Aeons
54th place – Yu Yevon battle
55th place – Operation Mi’ihen
56th place – Butterfly catching
57th place – Choosing Gatta’s fate
58th place – Lightning Dodging
59th place – Cactuar Hunting
60th place – Cloister of Trials
61st place – Battle with Seymour Natus
62nd place – Tidus finally believes Sin is Jecht
63rd place – Chocobo racing
64th place – Obtaining the Magus Sisters

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I believe you're right.

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Last bump.

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So negative!

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I wish.

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"Sin is Jecht"

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From: Rad Link 5 | #024
Well excuse me for trying to pander to you!

Oh don't get me wrong, I appreciate pandering in all forms

But this doesn't make you any less of a sourpuss!

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From: Rad Link 5 | #020
Also I don't dislike Final Fantasy 8 like some other people here do.

Look at this sourpuss trying to act like he's not some sourpuss because he doesn't dislike one of the more divisive games in the series

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New topic tomorrow.

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That seems wildly unpractical.

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Albert Wesker

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Yuna's Sphere

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From: Rad Link 5 | #017
Final Fantasy has way fewer games towards the top of my favorite games list than a bunch of other series.

Look at this sourpuss

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I'll take it.

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The best way to carry on his spirit is to support Squall.

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The board was dead there for a bit...!

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Quistis Trepe.

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"So cold. I am always by your side."
"There ain't no gettin' off of this train we on!"

Oh hey, the boards are back up.

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Oh hey, the boards are back.

Tidus is a dream

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...!

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From: GenesisSaga | #374
Kill him, Leo. T'was the only way...

Well, I do have his cell phone number...

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A good General can keep his soldiers in line...

and what exactly are you proposing I should have done to make pjbasis not post stupid things repeatedly

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From: X_Dante_X | #487
wow pj I must have missed what you did to make everyone hate your favorite characters

He decided to insult everyone else's favorite characters

That's a bit of a no-no

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From: GenesisSaga | #485
By the way pj, you're the reason I'm not giving my full support to Squall! Congrats, you've screwed up yet again! :D

See, this just isn't fair to our partnership! Why hurt the good Squall fan just so you can spite a bad one? Every character has bad fans!

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Hey, I'm not giving up yet.

But this wasn't quite the reaction I was hoping for post-elimination!

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From: ZFS | #008
was there some point where this was no longer okay

Keep in mind that this is a durango topic

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From: pjbasis | #479
What kind of blasphemous attitude is this?

If Squall is your favorite, then him getting eliminated ever is never better!

Well, if he's not going to win anyway and people might have been more likely to rally around Tidus, then yeah

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Yeah.

Still do.

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Dagger's in the top 20, huh

Really

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From: GenesisSaga | #464
So what's the full list in order?

I doubt FFD will give us that until the contest is over!

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From: swordz9 | #457
I would have guessed Auron, but I always remembered people saying "he's liked, but has no favorites" so I figured he'd have some placings low enough to be outside the top 10.

Yeah but that was always silly talk

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Huzzah

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"I couldn't stand a day without a past or future. I need to live each moment to keep fighting here and now."

Or Yuffie

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Has anyone guessed Auron yet

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Zell Dincht

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Ooh, I want to make a random guess

Relm

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FD and Commodore miss a lot of rounds regardless, unfortunately, which is another concern of mine. Tidus supporters seem to be around more often.

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Nah, I'm pretty sure Jeff would've made the switch, too. Pretty much the only person who wouldn't have been on board with it is pjbasis.

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"But you have been given freedom. Freedom to be...outside."
"I am lightning...the rain transformed."

Hmmm...It's almost looking like it might have been better for Squall to have been eliminated first considering I think the primary Squall supporters would've been more on board with Tidus after his elimination than vice-versa so far...!

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From: FFDragon | #393
Tifa.

Pretty awesome considering that's approximately where she ranks among characters in the series as a whole!

Of course, I'm sure most of the characters ahead of her aren't the ones that should be, but still!

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Crashing the wedding


UNSAVED (20)
(--STORYLINE MOMENTS--)
*Meeting the Summoner
*Sin attacks Kilika
Match against the Goers
Seymour summons Anima
*“Sin is Jecht”
*Seymour approves Operation Mi’ihen
*Operation Mi’ihen aftermath
Battle with Evrae
*Crashing the wedding
*Calm Lands
Yuna’s speech on Mt. Gagazet
*Tidus is a dream
*Arriving at Zanarkand
Yuna’s sphere
*Campfire scene
*Truth about Auron
*Battle with Seymour Omnis
*Braska’s Final Aeon
(--GENERAL MOMENTS--)
Obtaining Yojimbo
*Overdrives

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