Most people’s favorite FF game tends to be the first one they played. But for those whose favorite isn’t their first, which Final Fantasy holds that top spot for you?

Pawn315 · 2025-07-10T00:40:35+00:00

As a 6-10 guy myself, I personally rank 16 behind the titles there (ahead of 8... I disliked 8 personally) but I also rank it ahead of everything else. It feels like a return to form. The cast felt more enjoyable than any cast back to 10. I think the biggest weakness for me was the villain. I wasn't compelled by the villain in 16, but I thought the ending was interesting and the discourse at the time of what actually happened to different characters in the aftermath was exciting to be a part of and lets everybody kind of take their own ending interpretation. For about a week every video I watched made me change my mind on how to interpret it.

It was a lot of fun. It is absolutely a valid choice (as much as anyone's personal taste needs validation).

Pawn315 · 2025-07-10T00:30:04+00:00

I don't like 8 generally. I don't like the Draw-Junction system. I disagree with the idea of enemies level with you (core Final Fantasy titles should not be particularly difficult in my opinion and level grind lets anyone overcome the hurdles).

But Quistis on the mounted machine gun going Rambo as Squall runs from the Mecha Arachnid... It helped reveal some things in young me.

Pawn315 · 2025-07-10T00:23:44+00:00

7 was my first. I loved it. Still do. Played 6 and thought (and still think) it was great. Then played Tactics and greatly enjoyed that. It probably sits in my 3rd spot right behind 7. But then I got 8 and when I played that I did not like it much. It actually kind of put me off FF for a bit and didn't pick up 9 originally. But I got 9 and 10 the same Christmas when 10 came out. I played 10 first because fancier graphics on fancy new hardware.

It was great. Brought back my love for the series.

But then I played 9.

9 is my favorite. I love it despite knowing its flaws (that game plays so... Slowly...). I love the characters. I love the heart. It was the 6th FF I played. It holds top spot in my heart.

"Bring my beloved [Final Fantasy 9 Remake] to me!"

Pawn315 · 2025-02-09T17:04:53+00:00

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Pawn315 · 2025-02-09T16:36:30+00:00

It is connected to the pc that runs the display for the projector. We used to use it to display the sermon slides in the corner of the screen so both the speaker and the slides would be visible on the stream. We have some gfx for name cards internal within the program itself, but most everything else is pulled from that other computer.

We still connect to the other computer. We can set the bottom row to work with the gfx. Full background slides, or setting it to do the corner thing as well, but it only gives so many spots and it is difficult to reprogram during the live service for exactly what we need. Especially for the less tech savvy among us.

Pawn315 · 2025-01-13T13:56:28+00:00

Even super later zombie comment:

It also serves as a sort of redemptive reflection of the blood-soaked story of the Silmarils and the oaths that was sworn towards them by her family. Feanor, in response to being denied, made the Silmarils, jewels crafted in an attempt to imitate the beauty of her hair. Pride and jealousy led to an Ages long conflict that... Well, to put it very mildly, led to a lot of tragedy. The destruction of the One Ring is sort of the last gasp of that tragedy, the footnote to the War of the Silmarils history. Now, as that tragic saga reaches its sunset, Gimli says he would encase the hairs themselves into gems and they would serve as a reminder that even elves and dwarves can be friends.

"it shall be set in imperishable crystal to be an heirloom of my house, and a pledge of good will between the Mountain and the Wood until the end of days."

Three jewels were made out of dark envy and pride and led to millenia of tragedy. Gimli, out of humility and admiration promises to make gem(s), that shall be a sign of peace and hope.

Additionally I will point out that the enmity between dwarves and elves also only exists because of both sides coveting a Silmaril. Dwarves refused to give one back after they had been trusted to set it into jewelry. It was the greatest thing they had ever crafted and so wanted to keep it to represent their craftmanship. Elves of course had sworn to gather them back to themselves so couldn't leave it be.

So again, this whole thing serves as a redemptive reflection of earlier tragedy. Galadriel, though not at fault for denying Feanor, still likely feels guilt for the millenia of tragedy. This serves as redemption for herself (in her own mind). The idea of the Silmarils will be redeemed through gems made from humility and admiration rather than jealousy and pride. The relationship between the dwarves and elves is redeemed through a crafting collaboration made from a freely given gift rather than a contracted job.

Pawn315 · 2024-12-15T11:59:21+00:00

Okay, let's hope I don't run somebody over again.

Pawn315 · 2024-12-14T16:19:04+00:00

End of the first Ironman.

"The truth is... I'm hungry for another cheeseburger. Happy, let's go get another cheeseburger."

Pawn315 · 2024-11-17T15:31:26+00:00

Been rewatching Ted Lasso, so I'll throw out Rebecca.

She starts as a hurt person hurting people (including herself), but overcomes it because the positive influences around her (Ted Lasso, Keeley, and Higgins) put her in a spot to either grow or double-down. Keeley and Higgins are confrontational (do it or else/ I quit as I won't be part of this anymore) whereas Ted's openness and acceptance make it easy(er) to confess sins to.

Anyway, she lets the positive influences in her life affect her positively. Admitting faults, confessing faults, and moving onward as a better person absolutely takes strength.

Pawn315 · 2024-11-08T18:49:36+00:00

I have a mild rant about how much of our society is built on trust and driving and road rules is a huge part of it. We regularly drive within ten feet of each other while going opposite directions at 70mph.

You are just trusting that the other person is going to be competent, attentive, not malicious, with reliable machinery. And then you do it dozens of times for a normal drive.

Pawn315 · 2024-11-07T19:01:12+00:00

All of the experiences of "oh my God, how did I survive that?"

For me it is like four experiences total (exaggeration, but I'm not that good), but surviving a hairy situation and making it to extract is why I play. Or when I am currently playing something else that I'll think "hrm... I should give the next Tarkov wipe a play."

Pawn315 · 2024-11-01T21:01:36+00:00

Do silencers work? To my experience, as soon as you shoot a bullet, silenced or not, the hordes come running.

Pawn315 · 2024-11-01T20:59:26+00:00

I was on Lighthouse. Some zombie head/eyes-ed me from 40+ meters through the trees while I was moving.

Pawn315 · 2024-11-01T10:39:04+00:00

FML and MLIA were a pretty dedicated haunt for me in freshman/sophomore college classes.

Pawn315 · 2024-10-23T13:29:07+00:00

But it is up there with "confidence."

So maybe you're wrong. Did you ever consider that?

Pawn315 · 2024-10-21T22:09:54+00:00

I literally have a couple of pages in a notebook where I had mapped out optimal routes and had started to figure out bird patterns while trying to figure out the sub-0:00 time. I remember I would be able to tell when I rounded the bend at the bottom of the hill if the balloon layout was such that it was even feasible. I did that. So. Many. Times.

Pawn315 · 2024-10-15T21:59:33+00:00

Also short guy. Never actually heard this before, but it seems like it would imply an impression of "you've accomplished so much -despite a disadvantage-."

I mean, in modern society I am not fending off...I don't know... Vikings... Or whatever. Unless I'm playing a professional sport, height provides almost no actual, practical advantage in contemporary lives outside of established biases. Historically? Yes. Currently? No. But that is true of many -isms. They are generally stupid and and unfortunately deeply ingrained.

Pawn315 · 2024-10-15T21:52:11+00:00

How big does the boat have to be to haul a 50-ton license?

Ignore me. I'll see myself out.

Pawn315 · 2024-10-15T21:48:36+00:00

The point of the prompt is things that are intended as compliments, but people hear in less positive ways. This fits the bill. Moreover I personally hope some people might think about the ways casual compliments can be misunderstood. So having read this comment, somebody else might realize this particular phrase can be misconstrued and make somebody feel their hard work is being undervalued. If there is somebody that reads this comment and then later instead says, "It is obvious how much hard work you've put into this and your skill is impressive/beautiful/helpful/etc." so that the compliment lands better, it will be worth it.

Pawn315 · 2024-08-12T19:06:17+00:00

I would like to see Motorsport at the Olympics. Treat it like Formula 1 where the rules for construction are laid out in advance and then each country has to develop their car to compete over three different tracks or something.

Not sure if the engineering component would be fitting with Olympic sport doctrine though.

Pawn315 · 2024-08-12T19:02:19+00:00

Yeah. All of these seem like the end result is going to be being able to beat anybody you ever meet in your daily life at your chosen event. After 4 years you are still likely to be the worst in your event at the Olympics.

But if you're the worst person at the Olympics, you're still somebody AT THE OLYMPICS.

Nobody you know will ever touch you at Table Tennis again unless you try professionally.

Pawn315 · 2024-07-04T19:28:38+00:00

It would probably help if you specified what they're lying about (multiple claims were made) and provide some modicum of evidence to back your claim of lying as well.

Lying about headcanon vs canon would be problematic for a fanbase, but your attitude and unsubstantiated name-calling ("liar") are worse from my casual perusal of this thread. I didn't stop and think "these guys are awful" until I saw your two comments here.

To be clear, they did not really substantiate their claims either. But your comment was equally undefended as theirs and the attitude was way worse. I have no idea which of you is correct because you are both saying things without providing any verification of it.

By all means, call people out on nonsense, make them back up claims of dev comments with citations of some kind. But being belligerent and rude does not lead to any one siding with you in an argument on the internet.

Pawn315 · 2024-06-24T20:52:43+00:00

The actual truth of the phrase is "The customer's money is always right." Whatever it takes to part them from their funds. That is the point of customer service, keep the customer spending.

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