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[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by James [/i] [B] [color=orangered][size=1]Actually, Chrono Cross received just as much praise (if not more) as Chrono Trigger. IGN, for one, scored it a perfect 10. And IGN don't score on a whim. Having played both Chrono Trigger and Chrono Cross, I can safely say that CC was much better than CT. In many ways, it continued some of the core elements of the original, at the same time, it was far more unique than the Final Fantasy series. I think that it was a great way for Square to experiment with different concepts. The only reason it didn't sell very well was, simply, it wasn't one of those publicly recognized games. But neither was Chrono Trigger, in a sense. Final Fantasy has a huge name...huge advertising. The Chrono series really never had that. Chrono Cross was really far more innovative/beautiful/creative than Final Fantasy...and in particular, I loved the soundtrack. As for changes in FF...I think that Square hasn't changed enough. I'm glad that FFX contains more fundamental changes than has been seen in previous games. Final Fantasy VII was really my favourite. It's combination of awesome plot and memorable characters made it better overall than FFVIII or FFIX. FFIX was, in terms of story and characters, the weakest in the modern series. It's visual style however, was awesome. As was it's translation. Final Fantasy needs to undergo change in order to prevent it from being stagnant. I'm not worried about change -- I welcome it, provided that it's warranted. I mean, it's useless to change something good and put something bad in it's place...but it's important to improve on as many areas as possible. As I mentioned in my thread, FFX is Hironobu Sakaguchi's (the FF creator) last Final Fantasy game. But even FFX includes much new talent (particularly in the area of music), and I feel that this fresh talent, combined with the staples of great game design, will make Final Fantasy XI and XII very memorable games. I don't think anyone needs to be worried about Final Fantasy changing though, it's for the better. Anyway...just wanted to throw my thoughts out there. By the way, what would you guys think if Otaku Media made a Final Fantasy site? Do you think it'd be worth making? :)[/color][/size] [/B][/QUOTE] As usual, you make some very interesting points. I agree about Chrono Cross being a phenominal game. EGM even gave it a wonderful score, stating that it was a significant improvment upon the original. However, Chrono Trigger actually scored higher on EGM's top 100 games by exactly ten spots. I feel that most Chrono Trigger purists were so disappointed by the change in art design, central characters, and dimensional travel, that they dismissed it. There is no doubt that Chrono Cross will forever be the more forgettable game and that's because of change. Even if it's combat system was superb, it's endings numerous, it's vast set of characters brilliant, and its secrets plentiful. As for FFX, the sphere grid is awesome, and I really do like the change. As I said, Tomb Raider is a prime example of what a lack of change will do. However, you must even be concerned over the stronger emphasis on cinematic approach. I have a feeling that the replay value will plummit.

You do know that this is only a fictional cartoon right? I mean it's an interesting theory, but I hardly think it applies to Goku's heart condition because every other Z-Senshi would have had the same problem....

I agree with TN on this one. Everyone has to deal with responsibility in life, and it's your own responsibility to succeed. Just think about it. If it weren't for school, you wouldn't be posting on here because you wouldn't have the knowledge to spell. You should take this opportunity to better yourself and become a successful person. I don't care how much you hate school, I know you must feel good when you do an "A" paper. The work you put into it makes you feel like you can accomplish anything if you put your mind to it.

I agree that the voice acting can be a bummer. While it does lend in pulling you into the story, it does bring forth it's own problems. It seems like the combat is now thrown in, while cut scenes take up the meat of the game. I mean, it's like every other step I take and **poof** another cut scene. It's cool the first time through, but imagin replaying it. It'll get mighty boring watching the same stuff over and over without being able to skip it.

Okay, I'm kind of offended. This has to be a conspiracy. Where's Babi-dee on that list? You know that if he was on there, it'd be no contest!!! I mean, he's the wizard that has a spell of love on all of the DBZ women. Plus, he's a bachelor!! Vote Babi-dee now!!!!

I don't know. A lot of you rpg fans say you'd stick with Final Fantasy despite the changes, but there's something in the back of my mind that challenges this. I remember a game(you might have heard of it) called Chrono Cross. You know, sequel to the hit rpg Chrono Trigger? Well, the gameplay, artistic style, and main characters were changed, and it never received the same high accolades as Chrono Trigger.

Heh, my grandfather did the very same thing for my grandmother a long time ago. It's in the big dipper methinks. It's a very unique gift to say the least. Then again, anyone named after me is named after a star..

I also agree. Look at how the Tomb Raider series turned out with it's lack of change. However, the main concern is that Final Fantasy will cease to be Final Fantasy due to all of the drastic changes.

He has family who cares for him, that will be there for him. I think that will help pull him through. That and faith. I can't really think of anything comforting to say that hasn't already been said, so I'll just post this poem. NOTHING TO FEAR Walk with me through this valley I pray that you take my hand There is a storm brewing above me And below me nothing but quicksand The harder I try to get out The faster I seem to sink I have nothing else to hold on to As I fall to my knees and weep However once I stop my struggle Relax and begin to breathe Can I then see the possibilities Of climbing out with ease I eagerly accept the outstretched hand To which I turned to ask for help And let myself lean on He Who watched me while I wept With each step the ground feels stronger And the sky is beginning to clear Both my heart and soul feel lighter The moment you whispered I had nothing to fear.

I agree that there is zero innovation on the Box right now. I am disappointed in the overall lack of quality games. However, the PSX started out in the same manner, and went on to become a phenominal machine. The fact of the matter is, that while Xbox allows programmers to realize their creative genius, it also allows losers looking for a quick cash in the opportunity to pump out crap gaems. I mean look at Shrek. It's a big license with some nice textures. But who can't pump out nice textures on the Xbox?

Yes that is true. I said nearly equal. Trunks is stronger than Goten in his normal state and in ssj. Thus, it would have most likely ended with him being the victor. As a matter of fact, he would have probably won with the full nelson.

I remember there's this trick you can do. After Cloud escapes the Life Stream with Tifa go back to the basement where you find Vincent and you see a cool flashback. It explains a lot about Cloud and Zack's fate.

I've just got to say that the name "Stone Cold Steve Altron" is dead on for this topic eith all of these heel and face turns. What will happen next? Who will double cross? Stay tuned folks!

What senseless bickering. If you think the topic should be closed, which I'm not necessarily saying it shouldn't be, simply take it up with a moderator. Arguing amongst yourselves is probably going to end up in a flame war. Anyway, I don't care what they got on the punch test. Gohan couldn't have hit it his hardest anyway. As for the SSJ battle, it wouldn't have been much better. Both are nearly even in terms of power. If both went SSJ, the battle would have been nearly the same because they would have still been on equal levels.

That letter represents the fear and grief bred with ignorance consuming so many people, the world-over today. The attacks on America were not part of a religious war, as Osama Bin Laden would have you believe. The attack was one of anti-Americanism. Whoever wrote that letter should realize, that we're not dealing with a war between muslims and christians-we're dealing with an attack on a nation. Does anyone honestly think that this attack was centered at one specific religion? There could have been and probably were, muslims in that building. Over time, this ridiculous prejudice will vanish. To say that the Japanese were discriminated against during WWII, is an understatement. To say that people of Soviet lineage, were looked on with fear during the Cold War, is obviously true. The media has had a field day in misconstruing the real war at hand. They have made it seem like the world is at war with countless Bin Laden's. I say the most dangerous enemy in this "war" is the growing hysteria resulting from ignorance in our society.

The Final Fantasy series has always been an animal of evolution. With each passing game, drastic changes are implemented to the formula, truly delivering different gameplay experiences, either accepted with open arms, or scoffed at by purists. Director, Yoshinori Kitase himself, said: "I believe there is no element absolutely essential to a Final Fantasy's success-but making drastic changes between consecutive installments can be quite risky. Final Fantasy I and Final Fantasy II had several noticable differences, but the overall feel of the game carried over in the sequel. You can make similar arguments while comparing FF II and FF III, and FF III and FF IV. But contrasting FF I and FF VI is like comparing apples to oranges. You can't draw any similarities between FF VI and FFX, either." Anyone who has played Final Fantasy X realizes that the ATB system has been done away with, the world map as we know it is no more, and the sphere grid replaces the traditional method of leveling up. The question I must pose is, "How much change is too much change?" Eventually there may be a day when Chocobos, Mogs, and the name Cid cease to appear in a FF game. Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within, strayed extremely far away from it's roots and became a box office flop. So much so in fact, that Square will no longer dabble in the motion picture industry. Does this forbode impending doom upon layers of change? Do chocobos and mogs essentially make Final Fantasy "Final Fantasy?" Granted, change can keep the series from becoming stale, but does anyone feel that Final Fantasy will evolve so much so, that in fact, that it will no longer contain what has made it a staple among what role playing games must be measured?

1)Gladiator 2)There's Something About Mary 3)The Patriot 4)The Sixth Sense 5)Rush Hour 2

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by Vegitto4 [/i] [B] I will agree with you TN. I will either stick with my pc, or go and get a ps2 eventually [/B][/QUOTE] Just thought I'd say good choice for not picking up an Xbox because of Microsoft, I mean who can trust 'em? You're better off sticking with your PC, that is most likely run by a Microsoft Windows operating system, or has Microsoft Internet Explorer on it.

I don't know why everyone hates Microsoft. They're a successful company for a reason. That reason is that they know how to do business. Xbox won't suck because it doesn't have a mouth. Seriously though, it's not up to Microsoft whether it's a success, it's up to the people. Anyway, Max Payne is a lot better on the box than on PS2, so that's a sure fire sign of things to come. Even Nascaar Thunder is superior. RAW simply crushes SmackDown graphically, granted that's an unfair comparison though, seeing as how they're developed by totally different teams....

Your best bet is Half-Life if you want a shooter. Metal Gear Solid 2, while phenominal is all "fluff" and no "food" gameplay- wise. There are far more cut scenes than actual gameplay. If you want something for story, get it. Bond 007 is the worse out of the three. Half-Life is critically acclaimed of course and has revamped graphics and an added two player co-op mode. It still holds up to today's games and rules. Thank you very much.

I'd say I'm proud of not seeing people for who they are and not what color or religion they are. I'm also proud of getting into college because few people around my neighborhood even go. You can't imagine how many people I know disappeared into rehab or simply dropped out. I'm also proud that I have a good sense of humor. Lastly I'm proud of my sig because it's just oh so good.

I don't really like the term "offensive" lyrics. It's kind of objective. Anyway I like polka, country, and Portuguese rap.

Or Mick Foley's Eight concussions, broken jaw, nose broken twice, dislocated left shoulder, firfty-four stitches on his arm, fractured left shoulder, broken left thumb, five broken ribs, bruised kidney, broken toe, over 325 stictches on his leg, torn meniscus, torn abdominal, broken right wrist, bone chips in elbow, two herniated disks, secon-degree burns on his arm and shoulder, separated right shoulder, broken cheekbone, four front teeth knocked out, and his ear with two-thirds of it ripped off. *WHEW* That may not be all WWF-suffered injuries, but you should get the picture. Can you dig that.....sucka?

This quiz will span the entire DragonBall series. Let's see what you've got! 1) How does Gokou defeat Sergeant Metallic? 2) After Tenshinhan dies in the battle with Nappa, Lunch has a scene that was cut out of the American version. What was she doing in it? 3)What was Mutchy Motchy's pet named? 4) What was the old man's name that fought Tao Pai Pai in the Cell saga? 5)How many members are in the Moose Family? 6) Who killed King Moai? 7)What is Ebifurya's special attack? 8) Why was Goku immune to Akkuman's technique? 9) Where does Suu Shenlon come from? 10) Why does Gokou have trouble defeating Super 17?

Here's the deal. Don't listen to all of these people saying Madden 2002, and take it straight from someone who knows. If you like your football games with a more arcade-feel to them, go for NFL 2K2. If you're more into sims, go with Madden 2002. Both are fine products, but differ in terms of play styles and physics. I'd suggest that you rent them first, and see which style you prefer.