The Official Final Fantasy IX Rumble v.3

Welcome!

Okay, let’s see how long I can keep three rumbles going simultaneously…

So, in the previous thread we decided that the topic is going to be Characters, specifically NPCs. So let’s roll!

I’ve compiled a list of 32 characters (all of which ARE memorable, don’t worry) but instead of posting a list, I’ll let them be revealed as they come. Don’t worry about not getting to make nominations, whoever you wanted is probably in there, there’s only so much you can leave out of 32 so keep your fingers crossed.

But I will tell you this, straight off the bat: Aside from not including Cinna, Blank, Marcus, or Beatrix, I also did NOT include Kuja. Hopefully no one has any qualms with that, but I think you can understand my reasoning.

Round 1 – Battle 1

Quale

"You work hard, Quina. I give you this.""
Quina’s Qu mentor, who later becomes the boss with the most HP in the game. There’s no forgetting this guy…

VS.

Fratley

First indirectly introduced in Burmecia, Freya’s long lost love… who seemingly doesn’t know her when he later resurfaces in Cleyra to save the day. Basically the key character introduced for Freya’s past.
"Being Forgotten is Worse Than Death."

I gotta go with Fratley.

I like Quina and things and people associated with her, so I’ll go with Quale.

Quale

Fratley

Quale. The whole Fratley deal was kind of retarded.

Quale

Fratley.

Fratley

Quale

Fratley

So two days pass… first round, we already have a tie. Fantastic.

I’ll let the predecessor of this rumble, Hawkeye, break it.

Fratley

Sorry I already chose someone to break it.

Are you planning to e-mail or otherwise contact him? He hasn’t logged in since early morning on the 26th and the reason he chose to stop updating was because he wasn’t going to have much computer access during the summer.

I already fired off a PM to him, as I always do for tie breakers immediately. I would have gone with Ngrplz’s vote if I hadn’t already done that. He’s probably gonna get the notification via email anyway. The 26th was only two days ago, and believe it or not the coincidence I was also considering Ngrplz since I knew him to be a participant and hadn’t seen his vote yet, and wouldn’t you know, at the time (several hours ago) it said his last activity was the 26th as well, and bam, here he is, and I somehow ended up going with Hawkeye since I’ve already had Ngr break a tie in the past.

I suppose I’ll wait for Hawkeye until tomorrow evening, and if he doesn’t show up then I suppose I’ll count Ngrplz’s vote and give this round to Fratley.

Of course I’ll feel like shit if he shows up and picks Quale since Ngr actually got to it first and this would have worked out fine if I had just waited ONE more hour before closing the votes, but… seeing as I already sent the PM and all, I’d rather stick to my guns and not go back on my word.

Wow. It took me forever to find this, but I’ve been up a while. Nice to see it up and voting. = )

Right, so Hawkeye’s time is up. Thanks to Ngrplz’s mistake, I haven’t got to decide again and wait for another vote.

Fratley 6-5 Quale

Close battle, but the legendary Dragon Knight triumphs over the Qu mentor. Closer battle than I expected, didn’t think Fratley was disliked by many.

Round 1 – Battle 2

Aspiring Artist Michael

Artist in the Lindblum Theater District studio. Has some sort of vendetta with Lowell, either he hates him or is envious, take your pick. Besides playing cards, that’s his main gimmick… oh, and hiding one of Cid’s "Potions".

VS.

Minister Artania

Cid’s chancellor/servant/vice-regent, as well as the Minister of Lindblum. He takes care of all the important stuff that Cid can’t do while in his…. erm…. condition. Though nothing really major happens with him, he appears in almost every Lindblum main story event. Supposedly Cid’s brother, hence "Uncle Artania"… eh?

Both are total throwaways. Minister Artania by means of coin toss.

Agreed. Minister Artania actually has a bit more of an advantage in my book.

I was disappointed, Michael had such potential for a sidequest.

At least we don’t have a ridiculously unfair match.

Minister Artania

Minister Artania.

Minister Artania

Minister Artania

Minister Artania

Minister Artania

Alright, that was quick…

Artania 8-0 Michael.

The Minister dominates this round in the battle of the Lindblumese. Let’s see how far he’ll go, off to a good start.

Round 1 – Battle 3

Cid Fabool

‘gwok’ Now there’s in important character, this game’s "Cid". They had a lot of fun with the Cid in this game compared to in others. He actually is "playable", but not in battle. There’s a lot more to him than being the ‘gwok’ regent of Lindblum. The part where you actually do get to control him, you have a pretty fun "red light green light" minigame. He undergoes transformation twice… ‘ribbit’… poor guy.

VS.

Mr. Morrid

The guy in the Observatory area with an unusual fetish for coffee, who also owns a small model ship… eh. The sidequest connecting to him is actually pretty fun, considering the way some coffee is hidden. He’s also an outstanding Tetra Master player.

I choose Cid Fabool IX though I hate seeing Morrid go if he does.

I kinda like the guy with the coffee fetish but Cid Fabool for me I think.

Cid Fabool

Cid Fabool!

Regent Cid Fabool

Cid Fabool

Cid Fabool

Cid Fabool

Cid Fabool, obviously.

I kinda like the guy with the coffee fetish but Cid Fabool for me I think.

Has to be Cid Fabool

Cid Fabool

Well, I’m not gonna even bother counting, I can tell it was more than 8. Oh alright.

Cid Fabool 12-0 Mr. Morrid

So, the coffee guy is getting the shaft… but Cid looks like he’s got a bright way ahead.

Round 1 – Battle 4

Dr. Tot

The strange-looking guy who was the princess’ mentor growing up, and the first time you meet him is in Treno, getting the Supersoft. Also, meeting him marks one of the first times Steiner starts to loosen up a bit. He also helps Eiko write a love letter which ends up traveling a long way. Anyone else think he sorta resembles Tobli from X-2?

VS.

Mikoto

That girl in Terra/Bran Bal, who happens to be the first person you meet with the same species as Zidane. Like Zidane, a bit more interesting than the rest of the emotionless personality-devoid Genomes.

Dr. Tot

Dr. Tot … knowledge is EVERYTHING

Toot — or Tot, or whatever his name is… or was he a horn? I forget! Bwa ha ha ha ha ha!

Anyone else think he sorta resembles Tobli from X-2?
Never thought of it before, but, yeah.

Dr. Tot

Looks like we’re having three washouts in a row… jumping on the Tot-wagon.

Hmmm, someone who was actually interesting, or a souless mute?

Dr. Tot

Dr Tot

Dr. Tot

Doctor Tot

Mikoto you suckers!

Doctor Tot (that’s Tit, Tat, or Ted to Baku) 😀

I should have ended this yesterday when it was at 8-0, but the suffecient time has passed anyway.

Dr. Tot 10-1 Mikoto

Who would have thought… it seems Genomes aren’t as loved. But yay for Tot.

Round 1 – Battle 5

Garland

Pilot of the Invincible, later discovered to be the real villain and wanting to take him down becomes Zidane and Kuja’s common bond. Or something… but either way, some might say that me including him goes against the logic of me not including Kuja, but for some reason he’s not much of an icon to this game as Kuja is and deserves more recognition.

VS.

Dream Chocobo

The great oracle in the Chocobo DreamWorld, providing Choco with new powers every time he gets sleeping gas.
"You have been dreaming for a long time… let me give you a new power".

I’ll go with Dream Chocobo, myself…

Garland

Garland

….Garland

Dream Chocobo just to give a bit of balance to things

Garland.

Garland

Garland

Garland

Garland

Going to have to hop on the bandwagon and go with Garland

I’m pretty sure the Dream Chocobo is actually the Fat Chocobo from the Chocobo Paradise… anyways, Garland.

Garland

Garland

Let’s end this quick. Garland.

Sorry for updating a day late. Been under some stress and what.

Garland 13-2 Dream Chocobo

Badass villains will always win it seems… but there’s still the fat chocobo.

And Agent I actually never thought of them being the same Chocobo, but for this rumble’s sake they’re two different ones. I always imagined the Dream Chocobo as female and the Fat one at the paradise as male. Don’t ask why… hah. At least we won’t have to deal with them being against each other.

Round 1 – Battle 6

Jump Rope Girls

I know they don’t have names, but they are certainly prominent for being responsible for one of the most fun yet exceedingly annoying minigames next to Hippaul. Are you a "King of Jump Rope"? That’s the one thing I haven’t done… made it to 210 though.

VS.

Queen Stella

One of this game’s two "queen"s. All I gotta say is:
"Interesting… I see you have Cancer. Will you give me your Cancer?"

Queen Stella

Queen Stella

I dont even remember the other one.

Queen Stella.

Jump Rope Girls

Jump Rope Girls

The bird lady, < quack quack quack >, Queen Stella. Never liked the jump rope mini-game much — one of the few I hardly bothered with in this game.

The bird lady, < quack quack quack >, Queen Stella. Never liked the jump rope mini-game much — one of the few I hardly bothered with in this game.

Jump Rope Girls that took up a few unnecessary hours of my life, but I found it fun. My little brother and I would try to beat each other.

Queen Stella

Queen Stella

Queen Stella

Jump Rope Girls

Queen Stella

Queen Stella 9-4 Jump Rope Girls

Compared to the duck lady, the girls jumping rope hundreds of time fail to deliver.

Round 1 – Battle 7

Lani

One of this game’s mini-villains, though we have her to thank for Amarant. Crazy hairstyle chick that you get to fight once, hired by the queen to track you down… encountered in Madain Sari and Fossil Roo, later turning to your side when Amarant does. She is truly ruthless.

VS.

Zorn & Thorn

The Jesters of the Moon, as some of you may know… one of which has a Yoda-talking style. For some reason, as cute as they seem, they always are on the dark side; when Alexandria hates you, they help the queen and Beatrix torture you. When Beatrix sides with you, they’re suddenly working for Kuja. One encounter with them is in the castle, where they barely do anything… but then they finally meet their demise in Mt. Gulug after they join together to fuse into Meltigemini later to get beaten up by Zidane and co.

Gets my vote, Zorn and Thorn do!

Lani.

Lani

I dont like her, but I despise Zorn and Thorn.

Zorn & Thorn

I’m sure many will disagree, but I found them moderately entertaining as characters, moreso than ‘look how great I am’ Lani, anyway. Also, your encounter with Lani sucks and she has nothing decent to steal, unlike Zorn and Thorn.

Zorn & Thorn

Zorn & Thorn

Lani

Zorn & Thorn

I’m sure many will disagree, but I found them moderately entertaining as characters, moreso than ‘look how great I am’ Lani, anyway. Also, your encounter with Lani sucks and she has nothing decent to steal, unlike Zorn and Thorn.

Lani.

Zorn & Thorn

Zorn & Thorn 6-4 Lani

Zorn and Thorn’s Arcane powers win this, but for once Lani actually puts up a good fight!

Round 1 – Battle 8

Hilda

Cid’s wife, who turned him into an oglop after cheating on her. Pretty great wife, eh? Resides in Mt. Gulug, and Cid forgives her enough to name two of his ships after her.

VS.

Hippaul

Few remember him as the guy who hides the cards in the church. Few also remember him as the hotel guy in Alexandria. What most people remember him for, however, is that notoriously annoying racing mini-game, which you only have one chance to play unlike the Jump Rope.

I’m going with Hilda here.

Hilda.

Hilda

Hilda is way too awesome not to go through.

Hilda

Hilda

Hilda

Hilda

Hilda

Thanks for ending this quick…

Hilda 9-0 Hippaul

Not one vote for Hippaul… as awesome as Hilda is, I had no idea he was that hated. But anyway, Hilda wins this battle, turning Hippaul into a – oh wait~

This brings us halfway through the first round…

Round 1 – Battle 9

Engineer Zebolt

Cid’s other little yellow sidekick, who helps repair the airship. As soon as his work in Lindblum is done, he resides in the secret library, Daguerreo.

VS.

Ramuh

An Eidolon, and as a matter of fact the only one in this game who walks and talks. Also a a factor of the whole franchise, in this game Ramuh holds an interesting puzzle in the Pinnacle Rocks.

I’ll let Ramuh have this. Just because.

Ramuh

Ramuh

Ramuh.

Ramuh

Ramuh

Not one vote for Hippaul… as awesome as Hilda is, I had no idea he was that hated.
I don’t know that he’s hated, so much as he’s just there, whereas Hilda was awesome.

Oh, and Ramuh.

An Eidolon, and as a matter of fact the only one in this game who walks and talks.
Well, unless you count Mog/Madeen, though I suppose Mog more flew than walked, and was pretty quiet in her Mog form.

Ramuh

Ramuh

We have a washout!

Ramuh 9-0 Engineer Zebolt

Zebolt is struck down hard by Ramuh-bolt.

Round 1 – Battle 10

Mr. 288

Black Mage from the village by the gravestone who teaches you a lot of important secrets, mourning for Mr. 36.

VS.

Ragtime Mouse

Who can forget the quiz battles? This guy is definitely a character as well as a monster, that you encounter 17 times, alone with his dear friends True and False.

Err…Mr. 288.

288

Ragtime Mouse!

Mr. 288

Sorry, ol’ Raggy. Mr. 288

Mr. 288

Ragtime Mouse, bitches.

Mr. 288, because it’s practically impossible to do the Ragtime Mouse quiz the first time without using the guide.

Mr. 288

Ragtime Mouse

Ragtime Mouse, bitches.

Ragtime Mouse

Black Mage 288…..Ragtime always pops out when i wanna train

Mr. 288

Mr. 288 9-5 Ragtime Mouse

"You can defeat Ragtimer" seems to be true! The lead Black Mage advances while roasting Ragtimer.

Round 1 – Battle 11

Gilgamesh

Gilgamesh always loves a good cameo… few may actually remember IX’s Gilgamesh, even though they met him. Remember that four-armed man that steals your gil and calls himself "Alleyway Jack"? And pops up in Treno as well? This is Gilgamesh, though you must be a completionist to find that out.

VS.

Quan

The other important Qu – Vivi’s adoptive grandfather. A lot of easter egg secrets about Vivi’s past involve him, at the dwelling. Through him, we find out how Vivi ended up in Alexandria prior to the start of the game, seeing as Black Mages don’t show up very often in a place like that.

Gilgamesh

Quan.

I remember Gilgamesh, but I’m sucker for anything having to do with the Qu and Quan was particularly interesting. He teach power of imagination.

Quan

Quan

Quan

Tough Choice

But i go for Quan

Quan

Quan
Vivi! You… not grow much at all…

/double checks to make sure he didn’t vote already.

Right. Gilgamesh. As interesting as Quan was, I thought that was an interesting way to put Gilgamesh in the game. Plus, wanting to smack myself for letting it go over my head.

Gilgamesh

Quan

Gilgamesh

Quan 9-4 Gilgamesh

Next up… Moogle battle!

Round 1 – Battle 12

Mog

Eiko’s little pet Moogle. Also an Eidolon, Madeen, in disguise.

VS.

Stiltzkin

The wandering Moogle… a hell of a reward for following him, since all of the Moogles are interested in his journey anyway. Good thing he keeps us clued in about his trip, and offers great deals.

Stiltzkin.

Stiltzkin

Tough, but I’m going with Stiltzkin. You can buy cool stuff from him and it’s fun to follow his story.

Stiltzkin

Stiltzkin is my hero, kupo!

Stiltzkin

Hmmmmm Mog is cute

But Stiltzkin is cooler for giving me useful items

Hmmmmm Mog is cute

But Stiltzkin is cooler for giving me useful items

PS: sorry for posting twice….My internet had a bit of a glitch

Stiltzkin

Stiltzkin rules, big time.

Stiltzkin

Hmmmmm Mog is cute

But Stiltzkin is cooler for giving me useful items

PS: sorry for posting twice….My internet had a bit of a glitch

Then edit one of your posts, genius. :rolleyes:

Stiltzkin 10-0 Mog

Well, Stiltzkin sure seems to be popular enough, but I never expected washout material! Ah well, we still have another Moogle waiting patiently for his turn.

Tantalus time!

Round 1 – Battle 13

‘Nero Brothers

The identical triplet brothers of Tantalus, mainly known for their intense gambling mini-game. It may be just gil, but it’s great gil!

VS.

Baku

Leader of Tantalus. Where to start… this guy gets around, he’s involved in a lot of different situations from Treno to the love letter to a one-on-one boss fight… well, I’d rather have him steal my stuff than list everything this punk is involved in.

Baku

Baku

Baku!

Nero Brothers dont do much

Baku is my choice

Baku

Baku

Nero Brothers
lol why do they always wave their hands when they talk

Baku

Nero Brothers. Been a long time…

Have to go for Baku on this one.

Baku

Baku

Baku of course. 😀

Baku

Baku 12-2 ‘Nero Brothers

Baku appears to be the superior Tantalus member… he is the leader, after all. Poor ‘Nero Brothers. Moving on…

Round 1 – Battle 14

Queen Brahne

The big blob that rules Alexandria… under the influence of Kuja. Her reign did not used to be one of tyranny.

VS.

Lowell

Everyone loves Lowell! How could you resist this charming young fellow… well, besides the fact that he’s an egotistical jerk after the theater recruits him. "This place is not worthy of my talent!"

Lowell gets my vote. His little "gimmick" was kind of funny. Though, I disappointedly expected this character to be connected to a sidequest, which he wasn’t. At least not as far as I know, if he is, enlighten me.

Queen Brahne

She plays a major role in the story

Even though Lowell was in a moogle suit (that was him, right?), my vote goes to Queen Brahne. :p

Queen Brahne
her ugliness and stupidity are really quite impressive

I do not like this round as the choices are too hard! But will go with Brahne

Queen Brahne.

Lowell

Queen Brahne

Lowell

Queen Brahne

Queen Brahne

Though, I disappointedly expected this character to be connected to a sidequest, which he wasn’t. At least not as far as I know, if he is, enlighten me.
Well, only very vaguely, in that he gives you the "Autograph" Key Item, which I believe raises your Treasure Hunter rank like other such Key Items that are otherwise useless.

Anyway, Queen Brahne.

Queen Brahne 9-3 Lowell

Lowell ain’t so hot after all… so much for being charming if the blob known as Brahne can beat you!

Round 1 – Battle 15

Artemicion

Another Moogle. The mail deliverer, who seems to be a little wet behind the ears, eh…

VS.

Puck

The prince of Burmecia! Though, more remember him as the weird red guy with a tail that helps Vivi sneak in.

Artemicion

Artemicion

Artemicion ^.^

Puck.

Artemicion

Puck

Artemicion

Puck

I like both, but have to go with Puck.

Artimecion 5-4 Puck

The prince of Burmecia puts up a great fight, but Artimecion stands victorious!

Last battle of this round… sorry if I didn’t include anyone you expected.

Round 1 – Battle 16

Ruby

Another prominent member of Tantalus! Enjoys the theater aspect of it, and like the victor of the last round, really likes to abuse the Superslick…

VS.

Fat Chocobo

The king of Chocobo Paradise! Besides being a talented Tetra Master expert, he teaches you a few Choco-secrets…

Note: In case anyone’s about to say Dream Chocobo and Fat Chocobo are one in the same, that’s debateable, but for the sake of this rumble, they aren’t. Dream Chocobo is out already anyway.

But what do I care anyway, I pick Ruby.

Ruby

Ruby.

Ruby

Ruby

+1 for Ruby

Ruby

+1 for Ruby

Been less than a half a day and we already have an 8-0 washout.

Voting closed, Ruby wins. Shame both Chocobos are gone, oh well.

And Round 1 is over, the next one will begin shortly tonight.

Ah well. I would have voted for Ruby anyway. I guess I’ll update both of my rumbles tonight too. Various stuff kept coming up, not the least of which the Shrine apparently being down again last night.

Looking forward to the next round, Zak!

A day later than I promised, but here we go. Round 2.

Round 2 – Battle 1

Mr. 288

One of the main Black Mages, the one at the grave… beat up the Ragtime Mouse in the last round.

VS.

Quan

Vivi’s Qu grandfather, which a whole secret story… well, at least more interesting than Gilgamesh’s seeing as he beat him and all.

Quan.

blah, cant vote too close, I have a feeling the underdog is gonna be 288 so ill go with
Mr. 288

I have to go with Quan on this one.

They’re both so cool but i go for Quan

Quan

Mr. 288

I really like both, but I will jump on the bandwagon and vote for Quan

Mr 288

Mr. 288

Quan, a very good bandwagon if it’s one. :p

Quan

Quan

Quan 8-4 Mr. 288

Mr. 288 puts up a good fight, but his black magic is no match for the power of the Qu.

Round 2 – Battle 2

Baku

Leader of Tantalus who took down his own brothers in the last round in a near wipeout, wonder what’s in it for him…

VS.

Dr. Tot

The princess’ mentor, who wiped out Mikoto in the last round.

Baku.

Baku
no way Ted beat Mikoto? lame!

Baku

Dr. Tot

Baku

I’d have loved to vote Tot along a bit longer, but my vote here has to go to Baku.

Dr. Tot

Baku

Baku

Baku 7-2 Dr. Tot

Oh well, Tot’s time is up, despite it’s washout in the last round. Baku moves on ahead…

Round 2 – Battle 3

Minister Artania

Minister of Lindblum, beat the artist Michael in the last round in a washout. How lucky will he be this time?

VS.

Zorn & Thorn

The two Jesters of the Moon, one of which talks like a certain green guy… beat Lani in the last round, they did.

Zorn & Thorn is the obvious choice here.

Agreed. I think Minister Artania only got a pass last time because he had a really lame opponent. Going for Zorn & Thorn

Zorn & Thorn

Zorn & Thorn

Zorn & Thorn.

Zorn & Thorn is the obvious choice here.

Zorn & Thorn

Minister Artania because Zorn and Thorn are the most annoying characters in FF IX.

Zorn & Thorn

Agreed. I think Minister Artania only got a pass last time because he had a really lame opponent. Going for Zorn & Thorn

Zorn/Thorn

Zorn & Thorn

Zorn/Thorn

Zorn & Thorn because i liked their music

Zorn & Thorn

Zorn & Thorn 14-1 Minister Artania

Pretty one sided, but the Artania vote just HAD to be the 8th… and I must play by the rules.

Round 2 – Battle 4

Cid Fabool

The regent of Lindblum that Beat Morrid in a washout in the last round. This time he has a tougher opponent…

VS.

Stiltzkin

Another washout victor! Against Mog, to boot! This should be an interesting fight…

Stiltzkin!

Stiltzkin

Stiltzkin for the win, really. 😀

Stiltzkin for the win, really. 😀

Stiltzkin

Stiltzkin

I’m sorry, but Cid Fabool. I know it’s the losing choice at this point, but he just added too much entertainment and interest to the game…

Cid Fabool.

Stiltzkin was cool and all, but the sheer hilarity of some of Cid’s scenes was just brilliant.

Oglop Cid Fabool
and maybe frog, but human would lose

Stiltzkin 6-3 Cid Fabool

This almost looked like a sure victory for Stiltzy, until Cid started to at least make a small comeback. Not enough to beat the charisma that is Stiltzkin.

Round 2 – Battle 5

Queen Brahne

One of the main semi-villains of this game, who proved in the last round to have more charm than Lowell.

VS.

Ramuh

Eidolon who bolted Zebolt in the last round in a wipeout.

Queen Brahne

Queen Brahne

Queen Brahne
Ramuh beat Engineer Zebolt? that sucks!

Queen Brahne

Brahne~

Yeah, Queen Brahne.

Queen Brahne

Ramuh bitches.

Ramuh bitches.

Ramuh

Ramuh …I hated Brahne.

Jumping on the Ramuh wagon.

I go for Queen Brahne

Ramuh really didnt do much

Ramuh. Brahne was the height of irritation.

Queen Brahne

Queen Brahne 9-6 Ramuh

Brahne wins, in what was ALMOST a wipeout (7-0) and then Ramuh makes a huge comeback. Unfortunately for him, not one enough to take Brahne.

Round 2 – Battle 6

Ruby

Tantalus’s theater girl who beat the Fat Chocobo in a wipeout in the last round.

VS.

Queen Stella

Quack quack! I see you have the Cancer! Will you give me your Cancer?
…The other "queen", that beat the jump rope girls, not in so much of a wipeout, in the last round.

Ruby.

Queen Stella is probably one of the most annoying NPCs Square have ever thought up.

Queen Stella

kinda lame round… Ruby

Tyin’ it up with Queen Stella.

Queen Stella

Ruby.

Ruby, no question.

Ruby

Ruby

Ruby

Ruby

kinda lame round… Ruby

Ruby

Ruby

Ruby all the way

Ruby 12-3 Queen Stella

Once again, Ruby wins by a margin equal to a wipeout, and Stella is out!

Round 2 – Battle 7

Hilda

Cid’s wife with a ship named after her, and also the witch that turned him into an oglop… made minced meat out of Hippaul in the last round in a washout.

VS.

Fratley

Freya’s long lost soul mate who is also a Dragoon. Beat Quale in a dangerously close battle in the last round.

Hilda

Fratley

Sir Fratley

Hmm…. Lady Hilda.

Hmm…. Lady Hilda.

Also I never saw this thread… hmm…. weird?

Close battle so far, and I’m having trouble deciding…. guess I’ll even things out with Fratley.

Hmm…. Lady Hilda.

Fratley

Lady Hilda

Sir Fratley

Hilda.

Sir Fratley

Sir Fratley

Holy shit, quite a fight here.

This battle has been tied SIX times, that’s right, SIX times, every other turn it was a tie. Hilda and Fratley are at an an intense fight to the death.

But the final result is…

Fratley 7-6 Hilda

Sir Fratley, though wounded, manages to be the last one standing. Hilda tires out. Fratley’s previous match against Quale had also been this close. Quite determined, the guy is…

Last battle of round 2…

Round 2 – Battle 8

Artemecion

Our other popular PostMoogle, who’s a little… suspicious. Beat Puck in the last round.

VS.

Garland

The other villain of this game… and hating him is Zidane and Kuja’s common bond. He beat the Dream Chocobo in the last round.

Artemecion

Garland

Artmecion

Garland ftw.

Garland ftw.

Going with Garland here.

I’d like to get rid of Garland. Artemecion.

No love for the moogle? +1 for Artemecion

Gotta love the moogle but I’m going with Garland on this one.

Garland

Garland …and Agent, I thought you loved moogles…

Garland 8-4 Artemicion

Moogle down! Moogle down!
Yeah… as you can tell I find more fun to emphasize on the loser since this is the last we’ll see of them. Anyway, props to Garland for beating a Moogle and moving into the top 8.

And… that concludes round 2! Round 3 will commence either later tonight or tomorrow.

and Agent, I thought you loved moogles…
I do, I just didn’t find Artemicion to be one of the more interesting moogles.

Artemecion, less interesting? Eh…

Anyway, here we go, round 3, which out of 32 would be the quarterfinals. Who will make it into the top four? We shall see.,,

Quarterfinals

Round 3 – Battle 1

Quan

The legendary Qu, Vivi’s grandfather. Beat old 288 and Gilgamesh so far, which I guess can say something…

VS.

Ruby

Charismatic Tantalus chick, who has so far bested Queen Stella and the Fat Chocobo.

Quan

Ruby

Quan!

Hmm… Quan.

Ruby

Quan

Ruby

Ruby

Quan

Hmm… we have a tie at 5-5.

Pretty intense battle. This is the first time I’ve ever done this, but I’m going to save you guys the guilt. You see, it just so happens that I haven’t voted yet, so I am going to fairly break it myself. First time that’s ever been a case during a tie break.

And my vote, as well as this round, will go to… Ruby!

Sorry Qu fans. It was a very tough choice for me as well, don’t believe I’ve ever been called to tie-break before. But anyway, the fact that I love Tantalus is one thing, but I see Ruby in the top four more so than Quan. If it were Quale instead of Quan, I JUST MIGHT have picked him.

Shall we move on, then? Good.

Round 3 – Battle 2

Stiltzkin

Seems to be the most popular Moogle. It took down Mog and Cid Fabool who are probably threats to almost anyone else.

VS.

Queen Brahne

A blob versus a Moogle… hmm. The Queen somehow pulls through beating Ramuh and Lowell. Will she get lucky this time?

Queen Brahne why not

Stiltzkin

Stiltzkin 😀

It’s true that I do like the moogles and in this case I’ll happily vote for Stiltzkin.

Queen Brahne, she was like a train wreck, you didn’t want to look at her but you just couldn’t help yourself.

It’s true that I do like the moogles and in this case I’ll happily vote for Stiltzkin.

Stiltzkin

Stiltzkin for me too.

Stiltzkin for me too.

A fat ugly Queen, or a cute helpful moogle?

Stiltzkin

Stiltzkin 8-2 Queen Brahne

The queen’s time is up, and Stiltzkin makes the top 4!

Round 3 – Battle 3

Zorn & Thorn

The Jesters of the Moon… they’ve got quite the charisma to make it to the top 8.

VS.

Garland

Garland again… the OTHER main villain of this game. Will he make the top four?

My vote is for Zorn and Thorn.

Garland

Garland

Garland

Garland

Zorn & Thorn

Zorn & Thorn added some comedy in the game, but I think ultimately were mostly just annoying. That, and the fact that they made lame bosses is enough to make me vote Garland.

Garland 6-2 Zorn & Thorn

If anyone can defeat Zorn and Thorn, Garland is it. Props for making the top four!

Time to determine the last member of the final four…

Round 3 – Battle 4

Baku

Insert description here about how much Baku kicks ass.

VS.

Fratley

Dragoon Knight that seems to have made it this far… which is funny as he very nearly got booted during the first battle in this rumble due to a dispute over a tie break.

Fratley

Fratley

Baku

Baku

Bwa ha ha! Baku, easily.

Baku. Fratley was cool but only appears once in the whole game.

Baku

Bwa ha ha! Baku, easily.

Fratley. 🙂

Baku

My vote goes to Baku

Bwa ha ha! Baku, easily.

Baku

Baku

Can we get an update?

Soon, my friend, soon. Same with the X and X-2 rumbles. I might halt the X-2 one since we’re only on the first round, but this and X I have to finish because they’re almost over. My computer that had all the bracket info broke, I’m on my laptop, and I have to rearrange what we have left, cause I don’t remember how it was. I made this announcement in the other two. I also wasn’t sure how much time I have now that I’m in school, but I think I could do it. Give me a few days, I apologize for the hold up.

Okay, sorry guys. I guess I can update this since there is only four participants left. The other rumbles, give me a few days, I got a lot of work. But once I do, we’ll be back in the regular 2-day interval.

Baku 11-3 Fratley

Clear win for Baku right there (took a month), and now it’s time for the SEMIFINALS!

Of the four finalists… I’ll start with the tantalus showdown:

SEMIFINALS – Part 1

Ruby

Tantalus girl who made it to the top four almost easily, but with a few narrow wins.

VS.

Baku

Baku, on the other hand, has been climbing the ranks like a monkey. He just won the month-long battle, but will Ruby give him a taste of his own medicine?

Baku

Baku

Baku

Bwa ha ha ha ha! Baku, no contest, for me, really. Sure, Ruby is entertaining in her own way and occasionally interesting, but she can’t hold a candle to the pure amusement value of Baku.

Baku easily

BAKU!!! definately

Baku

Baku

Baku

No competition here.

Baku

Sorry Allen, I’m a little late, but 8-0’s the deciding…

Baku 10-1 Ruby

So Ruby finally met her match, and her demise in this rumble. But no worries Ruby fans, she’ll be showing up in the battle for 3rd place!

First we gotta finish up the semis…

Semifinals – Part 2

Garland

Though less commercialized than Kuja, the true villain of this game. Well, he sure is recognized to have made it this far… let’s see just what position he’ll hold in the top 4.

VS.

Stiltzkin

Next to the badass villain we have a charismatic moogle! Size isn’t everything, though… I believe Stiltz has won more washouts than Garland. This should be very interesting.

Garland.

Stilzkin. Garland is very very serious, and not in a good way.

Stiltzkin

Stiltzkin (soo cute…)

Garland

This is a tough choice for me, but my vote goes to Stiltzkin

I definitely have to vote for the moogle this time around. Stiltzkin (Man, it’s going to be a tough final, though, if he wins.)

Garland

I guess I’ll vote for Stiltzkin, on the factor that him versus Baku would be more interesting.

Garland gets my vote

Stiltzkin

Stiltzkin

Stiltzkin

Garland

Garland

Garland

Stiltzkin

Say, Zak, are you going to update this (or your other rumbles, for that matter)? I know you’re around and I think we’re all looking forward to the final.

Yes, sorry. Unlike the other semifinal round, this one was pretty even so I decided to let it go a little longer. I’ll update the other ones too soon. As soon as I do, you’ll know I’ll have it frequented. X-2 will be quite hard, though, to pick up from where we were, but I’ll do what I can. Sorry ;_;

Once I do, though, there will be no more waiting. Unless something happens to this computer.

Stiltzkin 10-8 Garland

Stiltzkin joins the final! Garland is out, but don’t worry, he has one last chance to shine… in the battle for the 3rd place, the bronze!

Battle for 3rd Place

Garland

Just got mildly owned by a Moogle, but that doesn’t quite disqualify him from 3rd place… not yet!

VS.

Ruby

She got trumped by her boss Baku. Things aren’t looking too good for her, but you never know. That Garland…

Ruby

Garland

Garland, absolutely.

Ruby

Garland

Garland.

Ruby for me…

Garland

Ruby

Going for Ruby on this one.

hmm… is gonna be Ruby for me

Garland

Well what do you know. Considering Ruby just lost to Baku by a mile, and Garland’s been on a wipeout streak, this battle is pretty even.

But…

Garland 7-6 Ruby

Sorry Ruby, but the bronze medal goes to… GARLAND!!!

Time for the ultimate finale…

FINAL BATTLE

Baku

No one better touch Baku… it was clear he’d make it this far with every battle being a wipeout and all. But maybe, MAYBE he met his match…

VS.

Stiltzkin

It’s hard for this guy to lose as well, it seems… this battle will be interesting, to say the least.

Baku.

I’ve decided… that Stiltzkin is a worthy second. Baku may not be a moogle, but he just provides way too much humor and interest to the plot.

Stiltzkin

I love the moogles, but they are not match for Baku.

Baku

Stilitzkin (for all the times he helped me out)

Baku

Baku

Throwing in a vote for Stiltzkin.

Go Stiltzkin you trainload of confectionaries!

Stiltzkin also.

Stiltzkin (unless Baku whips out that sweet ass dragon mask again)

Welcoke back Kie! Haven’t seen you in ages!

<—Krazy Kefka / Purrr

I’ll go for Baku. Close one though, I’m glad these two made it to the final.

I’m gonna have to go with Baku, seconding Ceidwad’s comments. I am a big fan of Stiltzkin, but Baku is perhaps the best comic relief character in an FF game.

Baku.

Let’s end this….

Baku 9-6 Stiltzkin

The gold in this long-drawn NPC rumble goes to…. BAKU!!

Stiltzkin is well worth of the silver, but you just simply don’t mess with Baku.

But, yeah, a worthy win.

vote on the next category… go!

Damn, I missed the final.

My nominations are;

Vile Queens Bosses

I don’t remember what has been done up to this point. If Bosses has been done, then I’ll suggest music. As I think IX has quite a good soundtrack. If neither of them are optional. Then fuck you I’ll check back when there is more information :p

I have a feeling music has been done already. I do like the idea of Bosses
. If that has been done perhaps magic?

When Esphana started this almost a year ago, it was locations, then it was characters, now its up for grabs on the next catergory… I for one am sick of music and now it seems that all the other rumbles are doing bosses so I am for quotes…

Music has never been done for this game IIRC.

But I’ll let you all take your time to decide.

Quotes sounds like a pretty good idea to me.

Music has been done waaaay too many times, so has bosses, something a little different would be a nice change….I vote for Quotes.

Zak, if you’re up for it, this game really does have some great Quotes.

FFIX is perhaps the best game in the series to be doing a Quotes rumble on. Normally I would choose something else, but I agree with Agent that IX has some gems.

Alright, quotes it is.

I’ll let you make nominations for quotes though since it’s been a while since I played the game and I haven’t quite been able to think of too many off top of head.

Though, this might sound like an odd request, but if I had them in mind I’d keep the list to myself before starting, so I’d prefer if the nominations were done via PM. I know, sounds weird, but shouldn’t be much of an issue. I’ll come up with a few of my own only if it must be evened out. Nominate as many as you want.

Just a quick thought on the PM issue – won’t you just get loads of people sending you the same nominations over and over if there’s no list in this thread? I’m not going to tell you how to run the rumble, but just a point.

Just a quick thought on the PM issue – won’t you just get loads of people sending you the same nominations over and over if there’s no list in this thread? I’m not going to tell you how to run the rumble, but just a point.

That doesn’t bother me. I’m sure each one will have a few that no one else said, but if I only end up having a total of like 10 different ones I’ll either think of my own or ask for more.

One last thing though. I’d appriciate it if whoever PMs me can come up with or at least TRY to come up with at least 10.

Zak whats going on with this?

Are you still waiting for more nominations? I can send you some more if you’re having trouble coming up with stuff to include, but it’d be nice to know what’s happening with this.

I can send some as well. I was just wondering as it seemed to have fizzled out…

No I’ve just been busy. Sorry.

any ideas when its gonna be back up so everyone who takes part has an idea?

Guys. Listen. I’m considering handing one or two or maybe all my rumbles to someone else. I’ll finish X first if I give that one, though. X-2 is still on the first round, I was REALLY looking forward to how it’ll turn out, I hope IF I hand someone that one, they either continue where it left off using the same 48 tracks I had in mind to begin with, or start over and do the same 48 tracks. I feel bad I haven’t updated, part of me wants to give it up but part of me wants it done my way as you can probably understand. If I give someone X-2, can it be done my way? Just for this one? I really enjoy doing it I’ve just been really stressed and busy with school and life problems in general. My plan for the X-2 rumble was to continue where I left off, get the rest of the tracks I hadn’t used and re-scramble them, since it was only the first round at all, remember how I said I lost my list. I just haven’t been motivated to do that yet.

Agent… Ceidwad… Flux… anyone else want either rumble? X I’m keeping for now because it’s about to end.

It sucks I enjoy doing them though, I might want to take back over when I have more free time. I’ll still be around and stuff.

And if someone takes this one I’ll give them the list of quotes I have so far.

I really don’t have time to handle more than one rumble myself, or else I’d probably already be doing more than just the Gen FF Rumble. If anyone else wants to do it, let’s get it straightened out then. Zak– I don’t see any reason why it couldn’t be done your way, as long as it doesn’t put any undue additional demand on anyone or anything.

My "way" is pretty much the same as Ceidwad’s and yours. All I know it’s very different from, say, Baby Boink’s. At least from what I remember.

Well, post in this thread whatever.

I’d be happy to start again with the X-2 one. Keep all the same tracks and do it as you were planning to. But start fresh because it wasn’t that far into it. As I have not done it before, I imagine following another persons plans may make it easier to get into.

So I’m officially putting my name into the hat for the X-2 rumble. As I’m a virgin at this, I’d only want to do one. So someone else will have to take care of the IX one.

As there are references to both the IX and X-2 rumbles in this post. I’m going to replicate it in both threads.

Flux I don’t know how to say this… but do you mind doing this one instead?

I’m still reconsidering doing X-2 myself, don’t ask why, I have my reasons. Not that I don’t trust you of course… I just… have my little things I can’t explain. Maybe I can. Just don’t feel like it right now.

Yeah, I’ll do this one if you want.

I would talk to you about it in here. But I suppose we can do it via PM?

I’ll wait for you to send me one then?

I cant take em on again cause I am to busy these days sorry.

Yeah, I’ll do this one if you want.

I would talk to you about it in here. But I suppose we can do it via PM?

I’ll wait for you to send me one then?

Or you can get AIM.

Flux:

If no one else replies, I’ll give it to you. Make sure you wait for a PM from me going over a few things first, and Agent might want to say something as well.

Also, you seem reluctant to go ahead and decide what you want to do. If it’s that important to you, why not just continue them yourself?

As I suggested in X-2 if no one else wants this then Flux id say its yours, Someone has said they wouldn mind the X-2 rumble.

Agent I dont think would have a problem with someone else taking over as he wants the rumbles going as muhc as any of us.

I certainly don’t. I was about to post tomorrow, anyway, asking about what’s going on here, if nobody had said anything by then. Let’s get some forward movement going on this.

I already said that I would do the X-2 one. But Zak then said he wanted to keep it, and asked if I would do this one instead. I have already stated that I’m happy to do either.

Well then I agree with Agent, Zak was on here last night when i was on and he read the threads but didn bother to reply so im assuming he either didn care, Or couldn be bothered to reply. So Flux go for it!

All right, per request, I am closing this for a brief while until a final decision is made. Something should definitely be posted within the next few days, so stay tuned…

(P.S.: Same goes for the X-2 Rumble.)