Faris survived. After spending ALL day in the N-Zone, I'll keep Omega and Shinryu in the rear view. I've died enough for one playthrough.
Summary
Classes I wish I picked early: Monk, Summoner, Thief, Ninja
Monk totally abused everything it touched (or maybe that was cause Faris had Rapid Fire).
Summoner changed the game. Golem+Bahamut turned the tables in the final battles.
Thief: SPRINT MOTHER****** DO YOU SPEAK IT? His other skills pale in comparison.
Ninja's dual swords gave Bartz total killing power with Rapid Fire.
Underrated Classes: Bard, Dancer, Geomancer
I thought Edward's curse would doom me. Instead, Power Song and Requiem burned through everyone (it's easy to master)
Dancing skills and Ribbons are enough to use dancers (or the dancing dirk) for at least a little while
Geomancer has some power, so long as Wind Slash, Stalactite, or Branch Spear come up every turn
Killer Classes: Hunter, Summoner, Monk, Samurai
Rapid Fire is the one skill I would get on everyone...*must remember that*
Once again, Summoner would have been great (stupid random choice)
Monk > fleshy monsters
GP toss still fits the bill as "cheat code." Just wish I had money to spare in the N Zone.
Classes I'll Never Use Again: Black Mage, Red Mage, Berserker, Dragoon
Summoner makes Black Mage look like a pansy
Red Mage...what a bust. 1000+ ABP is no price to pay, even though Dualcast saved my ass. For that price, I could have had Rapid Fire+Dual Swords...and something else.
Berserker and Dragoon are outclassed with ease.
Tough Spots: Soul Cannon, random Dragon ambushes, Later N-Zone, Damage Floors
Souped up AoE really killed me, even when I could use White Mage skills.
I got frustrated and torn to pieces by mobs of "doom users." Don't take anyone lightly.
You'd think I would have remembered "Summoner Cave" in FF4...I had Float, didn't use it, wasted 200 potions in 20 minutes.
Weak Spots: Lithograph Bosses, Phoenix Tower
I forgot how weak some bosses really were. Trench Goblins (BWI!) blew hot air, and I cruised up the tower (barring that ******* pot).
All in all, I'm glad I played this again.
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"Should I slice off your tongue or break your countless bones? Either way, I get paid; you'll bleed to death and die alone." - Blood Money