Board 8 > Save My Favorite Final Fantasy Characters XXVII: Day 89 (RULE CHANGE) [smfffc]

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SMFFFCC Card Club Match 30

Opponent: Tidus
Region: Zanarkand
Rules: Open, Random, Elemental, One

Following Aerith's directions, I wound up in the ruins of the ancient city of Zanarkand, which had been destroyed a thousand years ago. I didn't understand why she would tell me to come here of all places. What could possibly be here?

Then I heard a voice that sounded like a disembodied narrator. "Listen to my story," it said. "This may be our last chance."

(Last chance for what?)

Suddenly, there was a bright white light, followed by the strange sound they use to indicate a flashback (you know the one), and my surroundings completely changed. Well, maybe not completely. I was still in Zanarkand, but as it appeared a thousand years ago. Had I been transported through time or something? Well, it wouldn't be the first time I'd been involved in a time travel scenario, so I couldn't rule it out right away.

Then I noticed a boy with a purple jacket and the hood pulled over his head. "So you wish to challenge me?" he asked.

"It is not my will to fight," I answered.

"Begging me for mercy?" the boy inquired

"Never," I said firmly.

"You imbecile. Why do you fight?" he asked.

"It's my nature," I replied honestly.

"Using my powers...it is you humans...I fear," the boy said before disappearing. The whole conversation sounded oddly familiar.

Standing in his place was a blond man in asymmetrical clothing. Was it fashionable to wear pants with two different leg lengths in Zanarkand back then? I'd rather stick with a leather bomber jacket and two belts. That was a timeless look that would never go out of style.

Once he noticed me, he jogged over and introduced himself. "Hey, don't think I've seen you around here before. Name's Tidus," he said. "And you are?"

"...I'm Squall," I replied. I chose to stay on my guard until I better understood what was going on here.

"Nice to meet you. Interesting outfit, and you have a facial scar, too. I know someone with a big scar on his face," Tidus added unnecessarily.

"...That's nice," I said, unsure how to respond to that. I wasn't self-conscious about it or anything, but it was weird to have it become a topic of conversation again.

"You seem to have more in common than just a scar. You have the same sense of humor, too" he commented with a laugh.

"...Whatever. What did you mean by your last chance earlier?" I asked, changing the subject.

"Oh, you heard that, huh," Tidus said. "I wanted one more chance to play blitzball. Would you want to play a game with me?"

(Isn't blitzball that sport that's played entirely underwater? I'll pass.)

"...I can't swim," I lied.

"Oh, that's too bad. Do you play cards? I'd be good with that, too."

I still wasn't sure if this was a dream, time travel, or whatever, but I decided to play along. Well, not so much play along as dominate, as I won easily and finished the game with the Emet-Selch card. I hoped that was good enough for him because that was all he was going to get.

"Thanks, man. I appreciate it. You've come a long way, and you're so close to the goal now. Ritz may have gotten to me, but I can still show you where to go next," Tidus said.

This was eerily similar to what had happened yesterday. Was this real, or had the pressure of this mission gotten to me and now I was hallucinating? All I could do was trust him and hope I could successfully take the next step.

Nice callback to FF VIII Bahamut

Xuxon posted...

Oh and I still need an hour 1 trade for Ashe, which could be the difference in whether or not she makes it.

Can anyone claim this?

Xuxon posted...

Oh and I still need an hour 1 trade for Ashe, which could be the difference in whether or not she makes it.

I can take it for Prompto with my H2 if you're ok with it

guffguy89 posted...

Last Champ Standing:
8 - Cecil (III, IV, V, VIII, XVII, XXII, XXIII, XXV)
6 - Vivi (X, XI, XIV, XVIII, XX, XXVI)
2 - Tidus (XIX, XXIV)
2 - Zidane (XIII, XV)
2 - Celes (VI, XII)
1 - Squall (XXVII)
1 - Auron (XXI)
1 - Lulu (XVI)
1 - Kuja (IX)
1 - Edgar Roni Figaro (VII)

Contest I had no champs and Contest II only had one champ so I did not include those.

Time to add Zell to this list maybe possibly

FFDragon posted...

Time to add Zell to this list maybe possibly

I was thinking about which champions aren't on there too

as they say, that's a bingo

More like that's a booya

Booyaka?!

Cecil only 3 of the 8 leftyera years eh...

FFDragon posted...

Booyaka?!

Unfortunately it didn't catch on

Leonhart4 posted...

Unfortunately it didn't catch on

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j6mOtvxBPZU

pjbasis posted...

I was thinking about which champions aren't on there too

Reno
Balthier
Zell
Gilgamesh
Marche
Zack
Rydia
Steiner
Cloud
Fang
Lightning
Kefka
Ramza
Vanille
Barret

I guess with how well Cecil, Vivi, and Squall do, it's tough to get last standing

Obviously, older Champs have an advantage since they've had more chances to be last standing. And arguably, the more latter last standings carry more weight because it's a lot more Champs to compete with than the early contests.

The data would seem to suggest that Cecil or Vivi would have the best chance to repeat, or threepeat.

The one that stood out to me was Lulu's random last champ standing (10th place) the year Tidus won.

I think Cecil would probably get whooped against the stronger characters

He'd have to hope for a random deep run out of nowhere

I'll never count out Vivi though

I'm surprised Celes didn't match them. She seems to be around late pretty often, but I guess she can never outlast that other champ that's still around.

Leonhart4 posted...

I'll never count out Vivi though

In my view, Vivi is always the frontrunner to win until the day he gets eliminated.

Any perceived early weakness is outdone by the uncanny ability to pick up support as others fall

illuminatusbubu posted...

I can take it for Prompto with my H2 if you're ok with it

getting close to noon and no one else has offered an H1 so okay

MZero posted...

Reno
Balthier
Zell
Gilgamesh
Marche
Zack
Rydia
Steiner
Cloud
Fang
Lightning
Kefka
Ramza
Vanille
Barret

Man how has Cloud never been last champ standing? VII fans really do abandon their mains after they win. Quint, I think it's time you prove us all wrong!

They didn't abandon Cloud. He's had exactly two great years and they both resulted in finals appearances.

Cloud didn't have that many strong performances before his win, so it's not that surprising he just went back to his baseline.

But it's Cloud...

They make sure he doesn't get booted, at least.

Someone will surely save Auron from getting hard booted...!!

Nah the FFX crew will be busy trying to give Wantz a good run

I dont think Ive asked yet, so please correct me if I have already, but looking for a Rikku trade. Already getting Sabin hour 1, looking to trade Rikku for (ideally) Squall, Prompto or Emet.

Espeon posted...

I dont think Ive asked yet, so please correct me if I have already, but looking for a Rikku trade. Already getting Sabin hour 1, looking to trade Rikku for (ideally) Squall, Prompto or Emet.

I can do this for Prompto

also trading for Prompto H1

The FFX crew does not associate with such random goobers as NON X crew nominates for the lulz, thank you!

True X crew goobers have been Braska, Shuyin and Baralai (if you expand to X-2) and Maechen (sort of) all others have been pretenders to the X crew name or X Crew ROGUE AGENT hot picks ( l Isaaru, Anima, Dona, and Yunalesca). It's me. I'm the rogue agent. Always have been.

X crew had nothing to do with any blitzball randos or wannabe businessmen making the field!

what about Leblanc?

I'd support a good Leblanc run

oh wait she was in this contest lmao

Ha ha, get booted Lesuck

Many were put off by the Adventalisation of Cloud Strife, which caused them to forget that he is a lovably awkward goof with a heart of gold in the original game who simply has to overcome some real-deal tough times in order to be honest with himself and heroic toward others.

In Compilation of Final Fantasy VII appearances, Cloud has frequently been portrayed as less likable. I dont think hes a bad character in Advent Children, but he suffers from the authorial intent behind portraying a conflicted man who is strapped to a largely bad script.

With Final Fantasy VII Remake and especially Rebirth, appreciation toward Mr. Strife has improved by leaps and bounds. This is not based upon empirical data because that would be weird. Im willing this into fact per many-splendored anecdotal instances. Its prime time for the protagonist to experience the thrill of a well-timed Reraise spell, or Arise, if you prefer, right here in the mythic land of Smifficia.

We've had too much Leblanc already

It's Shelinda's turn

To die in 99th? Or to die in 100th?

Logos and Ormi can surely do better.

To live and die in lamelight

Now that Seymour has had his run, maybe it's time for his faithful servant Trommell

Trommell? I barely Noel.

Also I can't believe I remember Logos and Ormi's names.

Bring back Fujin and Raijin imo, or maybe Ward for 99th

If we bring in all these characters at once, they can't all die at 99. SMFFFC might glitch and one gets to the finals.

I wouldn't let Ward get 99th

He's no Fury Caraway

Actually Rin is overdue for an appearance

SaveEstelle posted...

Many were put off by the Adventalisation of Cloud Strife, which caused them to forget that he is a lovably awkward goof with a heart of gold in the original game who simply has to overcome some real-deal tough times in order to be honest with himself and heroic toward others.

In Compilation of Final Fantasy VII appearances, Cloud has frequently been portrayed as less likable. I dont think hes a bad character in Advent Children, but he suffers from the authorial intent behind portraying a conflicted man who is strapped to a largely bad script.

With Final Fantasy VII Remake and especially Rebirth, appreciation toward Mr. Strife has improved by leaps and bounds. This is not based upon empirical data because that would be weird. Im willing this into fact per many-splendored anecdotal instances. Its prime time for the protagonist to experience the thrill of a well-timed Reraise spell, or Arise, if you prefer, right here in the mythic land of Smifficia.

Nailed it, I know. Thank you. Moving on~

Leonhart4 posted...

I wouldn't let Ward get 99th

He's no Fury Caraway

Actually Rin is overdue for an appearance

Or Kiros

I wasn't here for Kiros!

GenesisSaga posted...

Man how has Cloud never been last champ standing? VII fans really do abandon their mains after they win. Quint, I think it's time you prove us all wrong!

I think its more the people maining them actually do move on to their other priorities. Both cap and I saved Barret this year but since he just won we both had backups we saved first.

Theyre at least around but without someone pushing them through the mid rounds there a lot of deaths in the 40s 50s and 60s.