How I Think Ultros Racked Up So Much Debt
In the Dragon Neck Coliseum, during the World of Ruin, you meet a familiar face. “Hey, it’s Ultros – oh no, not again!” Relax. Ultros’ fighting days are over. Now […]
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How Should We Pronounce Final Fantasy Character’s Names?
Thanks to peppygrowlithe for the inspiration! Sometimes fans aren’t sure how to pronounce certain names in Final Fantasy. Is it TIF-fah or TEE-fah? Is it TY-dus or TEE-dus? How do […]
Was Kefka a Weak Villain?
I’m going to take the unpopular opinion and say that Kefka was somewhat of a weak villain. He’s pure evil, but so what? Leafbunnies may as well be pure evil, […]
Ozma Is an Eidolon: An Analysis
The Theory From the Final Fantasy Wikia found here: Ozma’s exact nature is unknown, but because it is found within an “eidolon cave”, it can be speculated to be an […]
Lord Raslers, Back and to the Left
Lord Rasler Heios Nabradia, commonly referred to by his initials RHN, was a Nabradian politician. He served as the prince of Nabradia until his assassination. Rasler avoided any significant increase […]
Terra Branford’s Theoretical World B Timeline
A young woman wielding magical powers through her Esper blood. Having been mind-controlled for a long period of time, she is unsettled at the thought of fighting. —Dissidia 012 description […]
Azekahh’s Theory on the Most Powerful Summon in Final Fantasy XV…That Unfortunately Never Came to Pass
Thanks to Azekahh for the inspiration! Before Square Enix released Final Fantasy XV, many fans had varied speculation. Who, or what, would be in the game? What would be their […]
Aspilanti84’s Thoughts on Why Final Fantasy IX Is a “Pretty Good Game”, but Not a Real Masterpiece
This is surprising. Apparently, Aspilanti84 does think Final Fantasy IX is a “pretty good game”. Who would’ve thunk it? Let’s find out what he has to say? The game has […]
How I Would Remake Final Fantasy VI for a Grittier Reboot
So Nomura actually wants to see remakes of Final Fantasy V and VI. I think this is a brilliant idea! But I don’t want a simple graphical rehaul. I want […]
I Think I Triggered Squall…
Hey, guys! OK, so you know how Squall’s an orphan? This happened when he was very young, so young he doesn’t remember it. Or rather, he pushes it into his […]
The Tonberry in the Road
“The roads are perilous at night. Let us wait for morning.“ This is what Ignis told us. It was about 3 a.m. We were driving westbound toward Accordo. Ignis had […]
Branching Narratives in a Final Fantasy VI Remake
I’ve heard it said that Final Fantasy VI’s has no main character. But what if they all were the main character? In a sense, they are in their own arc. […]
Final Fantasy Fashion Faux-Pas: Kuja
What do we have here? Somewhere on his way to the grand stage of life, Kuja raided the theater closet and salvage whatever he could. Ugly black knee-high mage boots […]
Why Are Tinctures and Ethers for Sale to the General Public in Final Fantasy VI?
Thanks to Shihali for the inspiration! FF6: Why are Tinctures and Ethers for sale? What does the magicless general public use them for? (This isn’t my observation but I forgot […]
Final Fantasy VI’s “Meta Protagonist”
Thank you TheSnowNinja for the inspiration! Who said this: The only main protagonist in FF6 is the player. The player makes the tough choices. The player decides if Shadow is […]
Cid’s Death in Final Fantasy VI Is Canon…Right?
Thanks to GhostCorps973 for the inspiration! It’s not so crazy, but I want to say the canon outcome once you arrive at the World of Ruin in VI is Cid […]
Looking Ahead Towards Final Fantasy XVI, What Might We See?
Thanks to AshlarKorith for the inspiration! So, Final Fantasy XV came and lingers on. Two years after it’s initial release will mark the end of updates. Of course, the show […]
Analysis of Final Fantasy VII Character’s Enneagram Personality Types
The Enneagram of Personality is a model of human personality which is principally understood and taught as a typology of nine interconnected personality types. First, a couple of key terms: […]
Where Did Final Fantasy Dissidia NT Go Wrong?
Thanks to Kotaku for the inspiration! Remember the first Dissidia on the PlayStation Portable? Fans loved the fanservice of pitting their favorites against each other. The only problem was the […]
Parallels Between Kefka Palazzo and Friedrich Nietzsche’s Philosophy
Dedicated to Maxtacy! Friedrich Wilhelm Nietzsche (/ˈniːtʃə, –tʃi/;German: [ˈfʁiːdʁɪç ˈvɪlhɛlm ˈniːtʃə] ( listen); 15 October 1844 – 25 August 1900) was a German philosopher, cultural critic, composer, poet, philologist, and a Latin and […]
Myers Briggs Characters Analysis of Final Fantasy VI
I’m going to analyze the main protagonists of Final Fantasy VII using the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI). Please prepare for a long read. What is the MBTI? The Myers–Briggs Type […]
What’s in the Kalm Chest?
Thanks to hourglasspilgrim for the inspiration In FFVII, in Kalm, upstairs in one of the houses is a chest. Graphically it’s background but you can click O to get a […]
Can Cie’th Shatter?
Thanks to shylocked for the inspiration! What was the most messed up thing you’ve noticed in any Final Fantasy game? By this I mean, something that isn’t overtly said, but […]
Final Fantasy VI’s Story Is About Overcoming Depression
Keep in mind that a story can be about a lot of things. This is just one interpretation of Final Fantasy VI. Kefka: And have you found your “joy” in […]
The Parallels Between Final Fantasy IX and Dragonball…
Thanks to MarthdoingMath and S-r-ex for the inspiration! I was reading this post: And S-r-ex said: Nah, not enough AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA But this is a common parallel. So I decided to […]
Final Fantasy 20 Questions Forum Games
How to play: Think of some Final Fantasy related person, place, thing, idea, etc. Everyone who answers you has 20 chances (questions) to find out what you’re thinking of. Rules: […]
Character Study: Mutsuki Chiharano (Paranoid Personality Disorder)
Have you ever watched The Conversation? The movie’s main character is textbook paranoid: [Harry] Caul is obsessed with his own privacy; his apartment is almost bare behind its triple-locked door […]
I Wonder If Lulu’s Name Is an Homage to Final Fantasy VI…
Note: This isn’t to say that Lulu is Molulu. It’s not to say that Final Fantasy VI and X share a connection. But I think Lulu’s name is an homage […]
Broken Reflections on Final Fantasy VI
I remember seeing an FMV of Final Fantasy VI. It featured the graphics from the Anthology version. I remembered the opera music, Aria di Mezzo Carattere, that played in the background. […]
Most Final Fantasy Relationships Won’t Last 😞
Thanks to OnlyThingToDo for the inspiration! Every mainline Final Fantasy game has a happy ending. At the end of every Final Fantasy game, we tend to think the lead male […]
What Does It Mean to Be the Main Character in Final Fantasy VI?
Thanks to Schwahn for the inspiration! The common narrative is Final Fantasy VI has no main protagonist. But where did this idea come from? Probably Kitase: “We began work on […]
Narrative and Gameplay Potentials for the Next Final Fantasy
Thanks to AXL-Low-Player for the inspiration! Final Fantasy XVI is a while away, but that shouldn’t stop us from speculating what could be. We can expect Final Fantasy to innovate. This […]
For the Next Final Fantasy XVI, What Could We Expect to See?
Thanks to Nutteralex for the inspiration! While Final Fantasy XV wasn’t a bad game, it left a lot of people wondering: what if? Final Fantasy XV had a lot of […]
How to Write a Final Fantasy VI Styled Self Help Book That Will Sicken Any Psychopath…
Our world is full of empty people who take what little pleasure they can in breaking you. But all’s not lost. In this messed up world of ours, we can […]
Locke Cole’s Theoretical World B Timeline
Sometime after the 12th/13th cycle… Locke Cole is Narshe’s resident “treasure hunter” who saves Terra from the Empire. Throughout his journey as a Returner, he attempts to save protect the […]
Sephiroth’s Job Class Is Samurai with Dragoon Abilities
Sephiroth’s actual job (occupation) is SOLDIER 1st Class, which is similar to an elite Warrior. And Final Fantasy VII technically doesn’t have a job class system. Based on how you […]
Final Fantasy Fashion Faux-Pas: Cid Del Norte Marquez
Kuja may wear a banana hammock, but Cid is wearing an actual banana. To be fair, none of the Cids care for fashion. Why would they? Each of them is […]
Is Edgar Figaro Secretly…?
Thanks to funbob1 for the inspiration! According to the Final Fantasy Wikia, Edgar: Edgar is a ladies’ man. From the minute he is introduced to her, he unsuccessfully hits on […]
What Happened to Our Characters During Dissidia?
I don’t know where or when Dissidia takes place, but it seems to be in a universe beyond their spacetime. This means the normal logic of their world doesn’t apply. […]