Final Fantasy Replay and Discussion: FFIX

[Leon Aether]

@Azuardo @Tsukiyomi @Storm2356 I' ll be happy to create and keep an eye on all "replay" threads (FFVII-VIII-IX and even XIII and XIII-2 when @Sapientia decides to start) if that's ok. I won't be able to play all these games at the same time, but I'm really excited being part of a community that replays these masterpieces. My role will only be the same as it's in this thread... Keeping an eye, answering some questions etc.. Just let me know.

PS: When the XIII saga replay project starts I'll definitely play too! My PS3 is always ready for another playthrough before LR gets released!

 

[Azuardo]

Hey guys, glad to see everything got worked out and you're keeping it going. I'm curious though, has anyone considered going after Excalibur II in any play-through? I would if I had the time to play right now, but like I said curious if anyone else has thought about it or done it.

I personally haven't, but after this recent run, I think the next step would be to try that. But it's never been something I'd attempted because I know there's a fair bit of luck involved, plus constant resetting and loading etc. Just seems like too much of a frustration and time-consuming. One day, perhaps...

 

[Tsukiyomi]

I forgot I bought FFVIII on my PSP account, so I can only play on my PS3, unless I wipe my vita and add that account to it, which does NOT sound like fun. Still gonna be tons of fun.

 

[Leon Aether]

I forgot I bought FFVIII on my PSP account, so I can only play on my PS3, unless I wipe my vita and add that account to it, which does NOT sound like fun. Still gonna be tons of fun.

Well if it's ok, I can create a poll where we will see who is interested in all these games, including FFXIII saga. The poll will always be open as the thread will, where everyone can show interest. If there are 3 or more members that would like to participate in each game, the respective "replay and discussion" thread will be created...

 

[Leon Aether]

Okay, just to maintain this thread's original purpose...

Hey guys, glad to see everything got worked out and you're keeping it going. I'm curious though, has anyone considered going after Excalibur II in any play-through? I would if I had the time to play right now, but like I said curious if anyone else has thought about it or done it.

I've never done this! In my 27-28 playthroughs, not even once did I even try... I really find it impossible to do it... All I want from this game is the whole experience, not a new sword in my inventory... However, I have a question too... Is Excalibur II the best weapon in the game? Do it's stats worth it to get it? I have never asked this before...

 

[Azuardo]

Excalibur II is the most powerful weapon in the game with 108 attack power. Is it worth it? Nope. Every single character can be built to inflict 9999 damage, including Steiner, easily. There's simply no point to it other than for self satisfaction at completing one of the most difficult challenges in the game.

 

[Chaos]

Yeah it really seems like it is more of a status symbol, due to how much of a pain it is to get. I'd still like to attempt it some day, just to see if I could. I've always used Steiner in my main party, so that sword was always a floating thought for me.

 

[Kuja9001]

To me IX IS the best in the series.

 

[Phoenix]

Well, just made it to Cleyra's truck, been unable to play for a while but finally got to this point. Feels like the game is going into it's faster-paced moments for sure.

 

[cosmicblizzard]

Hah, Excalibur II is for scrubs. You want a real challenge? Do the level 1 Ozma challenge.

 

[Leon Aether]

Well, just made it to Cleyra's truck, been unable to play for a while but finally got to this point. Feels like the game is going into it's faster-paced moments for sure.

The following CG in Cleyra, with Odin, is one of the saddest moments, and yet one of the greatest...

 

[Leon Aether]

Hah, Excalibur II is for scrubs. You want a real challenge? Do the level 1 Ozma challenge.

Is it even possible???

 

[cosmicblizzard]

Is it even possible???

Not only is it possible, it's possible with a single character.

 

[Azuardo]

Hah, Excalibur II is for scrubs. You want a real challenge? Do the level 1 Ozma challenge.

Do it. Blind.

 

[Leon Aether]

Not only is it possible, it's possible with a single character.

Wow! That was awesome!!! Okay! I may repeat myself, but maybe IX is really the best in the series...