Final fantasy 8 riddles

[Karifean]

Those green-yellowish monsters Edea (actually Ultimecia) summons at the end of CD1 (which hold Carbuncle, forgot their names)? The performance could refer to the whole show interrupted by Squall & Co.'s attacks.

[BG-57]

Not the Iguions.

[Hardcoresquall]

Is it the galbadian soldiers? I'm not sure, if the names are the same in the english version...
Biggs and Wedge?

[BG-57]

It's not Biggs and Wedge.

[Eaglegun]

The "Familiar face" twins at Fisherman's Horizon?

[BG-57]

Nope, but keep the guesses coming.

Repost:

Not once but twice
Way to psyche us out!
A performance worthy
Of jaundiced craft

[Sephiroth]

The Oilboyles.

[Rantz]

How about the missile base mission? The "way to psyche us out" line makes me think of the soldiers confronting you, making you think you've been caught when in fact they're just disciplining you for running on the catwalk or some such.

[demondude]

What's the record for most posts in a thread?

[BG-57]

The Oilboyles.

Nope.


How about the missile base mission? The "way to psyche us out" line makes me think of the soldiers confronting you, making you think you've been caught when in fact they're just disciplining you for running on the catwalk or some such.

It's not related to the missle base.


What's the record for most posts in a thread?

No idea, but riddle threads like this one are up there.

[Mo-Nercy]

The gunblade?

They strike not once, but twice (with R1)
And since only Squall and Seifer are the only two practitioners to wield it, it can be thought of as a 'jaundiced craft'.

[BG-57]

It's not the gunblades.

[demondude]

We will become the most active thread ever. :colbert:

[Kyros]

The Iguons or w/e their names were you fought at the end of disc one before Edea.

[BG-57]

It's still not the Iguions.

[Kyros]

The scene where Laguna talked to Julia in the bar

[BG-57]

No, but you guess is the closest so far.

[Karifean]

The last Esthar-soldier enemy in the 2nd Laguna dream possibly reducing Kiros' and Ward's HP to 1?

[Rantz]

How about Laguna losing that old key twice in the Lunatic Pandora? :D

[BG-57]

The last Esthar-soldier enemy in the 2nd Laguna dream possibly reducing Kiros' and Ward's HP to 1?

Nope.


How about Laguna losing that old key twice in the Lunatic Pandora? :D

Yep!

Pretty self-explanitory, except the reference to Yellow Submarine, where one of the gags is that a character has a 'hole in his pocket'.

Your go.

[Rantz]

Ah! I didn't catch that reference, but good. :)

This one'll be easy, I'm sure:

Don't take me for some gardening tool
It's all part of my masquerade
And though I set you on the path
I won't teach any tricks o' trade

[BG-57]

Is it the CC group Spade?

[Rantz]

Yeah. xD The logic should be obvious enough.

[BG-57]

Mainly I just couldn't think of a character named 'Hoe'. :p

[Jiro]

I just want to say I liked that riddle immensely xD

[demondude]

Excuse me! When did I say this thread could die? Oh wait, I didn't. RIDDLES NOW!

[BG-57]

The cleaved cruciform awaits
In a very subjective way

[crazybayman]

Seifer?

[BG-57]

Good guess, but no.

[docta fizz]

squall as he is being electrocuted and interogated, it is in a subjective way because seifer thinks he know's more

[BG-57]

Nope.

[docta fizz]

Time Compression?

[BG-57]

Not time compression.

[docta fizz]

adel

[BG-57]

Not Adel.

[docta fizz]

The cleaved cruciform awaits

Cruciform- cross shaped, cross
Cleaved - to adhere to, stick closely by or
to split, penetrate pass through


In a very subjective way
Subjective- existing in the mind, belonging to the thinker or
placing emphasis on ones own moods

mmm can I get a hint?

the faeries? (as laguna would put it)

[BG-57]

Not Laguna's 'fairies'

Cleaved in this case means broken, not joined together.

[docta fizz]

laguna, as in he is split between the ladies of his life/ a life of peace and a calling to war?

[BG-57]

Nothing to do with Laguna.

[docta fizz]

are you sure?

[BG-57]

Pretty sure. :greenie:

[Kyros]

seifer waiting to fight squall at some point in the game maybe? o.o

[BG-57]

Still not Seifer.

[crazybayman]

Grendel? It uses a cross-slash attack.........

[BG-57]

Not Grendels.

[Hollycat]

zantetsuken... need spell check

[BG-57]

Nope.

[Hollycat]

The fallen oak edea,
the answer could be....
...
death

[BG-57]

Fallen Oak Edea?

At any rate, it's not death.

[crazybayman]

Adel when Rinoa frees her in outer space?

[Hollycat]

a crucible is a container,
Is it when Squall cuts the barrier around Rinoa in Esthar?

[crazybayman]

a crucible is a container,
Is it when Squall cuts the barrier around Rinoa in Esthar?

crucible and cruciform are two completely different things.

[Hollycat]

same root word

[crazybayman]

same root word
oooo.......astute observation

[Hollycat]

So its either the container she is in, or the reason she is in there

[BG-57]

Adel when Rinoa frees her in outer space?

No.


a crucible is a container,
Is it when Squall cuts the barrier around Rinoa in Esthar?

Nope.

[crazybayman]

So its either the container she is in, or the reason she is in there

dude, I don't know what it is, but I can assure it has nothing to do with a crucible :p

[Hollycat]

Is it the lunar cry

[BG-57]

So its either the container she is in, or the reason she is in there

dude, I don't know what it is, but I can assure it has nothing to do with a crucible :p

Not directly at any rate.


Is it the lunar cry

No.

[Hollycat]

Is it on the map

[BG-57]

Do you mean on the planet's surface?

[docta fizz]

it wouldn't happen to be the symbol seifer wears? the cross that is also a blade?

[BG-57]

It's still not related to Seifer.

[Hollycat]

Is it on the world map, in a city, or an event?

[BG-57]

The answer is one of those things.

[Hollycat]

riddle win
i give up

[BG-57]

Repost:

The cleaved cruciform awaits
In a very subjective way

A GF is involved.

[Hollycat]

Ok, I have already asked about odins zantetskun, and gilgamesh, is it..............
Tonberies attack?

[BG-57]

Not related to Tonberry King.

[Hollycat]

I didn't say tonberry king.....

Is it anything to do with Alaxander?

[BG-57]

Regular Tonberries aren't GFs, though.

At any rate, Alexander isn't involved.

[Hollycat]

Shiva?

[BG-57]

Not related to Shiva.

[Hollycat]

When seifer kills odin?

[BG-57]

It's still not related to Seifer.

[Neisho]

.... It appears that your riddle may have a link to Cid's long awaited Gunblade, or cruciform rifle, and the pride he has at the answering of his wish. However, that has nothing to do with a GF....
I do not see how this riddle could not contain Seifer as that is what his blade and coat, and limit break are all aligned to as well as his scar. However, you said in a subjective manor did you not.
Are you sure this riddle has not stepped off the path?

PS, I have only played the first disk, so I am mostly following Hypos lead.

[BG-57]

I'm not saying that Seifer doesn't fit the clues, but he's not what I had in mind when I wrote it. There's more than one cleaved cruciform in the game.

You can solve some of this riddle by elimination.

[^OmegaShot^]

is it from the sidequests or from the story?

[BG-57]

Mostly story, but there's a sidequest that can be done as well.

[Hollycat]

BG57, you have bested me, but in a game of normal riddles, I think I could match you.
As it is, I tip my cactuhat for you!
[tips hat]

[BG-57]

Thanks, although you can still get the GF involved by randomly guessing.

[Hollycat]

quetzlcautal?
Ifrit?
Doomtrain?
pandemona?
eden?
cactuar?
gilgamesh?
odin?
carbuncle?

[BG-57]

It's bad form to post more than one guess at a time, but in the interest of saving time I'll say it's none of the above.

[^OmegaShot^]

phoenix?

[^OmegaShot^]

if not...it has to be diablos ^^

[BG-57]

Again, please post one guess at a time. And it's neither.

[^OmegaShot^]

i know! griever...if i remember correctly he has a cruciform on his chest :P

[Karifean]

Hmmm... "A GF is involved", "mostly story, but there's a sidequest that can be done", "nothing to do with seifer", it's not Quezacotl, Ifrit, Diablos, Carbuncle, Odin, Tonberry, Pandemona, Cactuar, Doomtrain or Eden.

I say the part where Carway's guard sends you out to the Tomb of the Unknown King and you have the option of going further in and getting the Brothers.

[BG-57]

Hmmm... "A GF is involved", "mostly story, but there's a sidequest that can be done", "nothing to do with seifer", it's not Quezacotl, Ifrit, Diablos, Carbuncle, Odin, Tonberry, Pandemona, Cactuar, Doomtrain or Eden.

I say the part where Carway's guard sends you out to the Tomb of the Unknown King and you have the option of going further in and getting the Brothers.

Correct! The floor plan on the tomb is cross shaped, with a corner broken. It's the only dungeon where the perspective is always first person.

[Karifean]

Nice! Okay....

I'll give you info on your helpers,
And even a unique for one of 'em.
You find me in the origin
And the place for lots of crooks.

Should be easy, I guess.

[BG-57]

Related to D District Prison I'm guessing. It it the prisoner that upgrades your battle meter?

[Karifean]

No, but close.

[BG-57]

Moombas?

[Karifean]

Not Moombas.

[Hollycat]

Ok guys, I have to admit, DD got on my nerves, but this thread is impressive. I am almost slightly kinda in a way hoping that he maybe makes a possible second account.
I really hope he sends an appology coconut pie

[docta fizz]

shot in the dark here, the computer terminal in the classroom? (or something related to quistes trepe at the begining of the game)

[Shin Gouken]

Nice! Okay....

I'll give you info on your helpers,
And even a unique for one of 'em.
You find me in the origin
And the place for lots of crooks.

Should be easy, I guess.

There's a guy in the prison who you can play cards with who also gives you details on your character use if you beat him.

[Karifean]

That's what BG-57 already guessed, still no and still very close to the answer.

[Hollycat]

UMMMMM
the rail helps squall survive......
If the guard hadnt come in they woulda died, especially zell....
i have no freakin idea

[docta fizz]

edit: changing my guess to CC joker during chaos in garden

I'll give you info on your helpers,
gives you gf meter

And even a unique for one of 'em.
holds the leviathon card

You find me in the origin
He's in the garden

And the place for lots of crooks.
he's near where people break curfew

and if I'm way off I should get an "epic fail" sign or something because here comes the next riddle :D

I decide who lives and dies
bringing men to valhalla
From the break of day
to the eastern archeopaligo
I choose the man who leads the masses
i serve the role of counselor
I can even grant your deepest desire
what am I?

[Karifean]

docta fizz: correct!

Witches (in general)?

[Rantz]

Headmaster Cid?

[FFIX Choco Boy]

Odin?

[docta fizz]

Witches (in general)?
no

Headmaster Cid?
no

Odin?
no but your close to part of it

[FFIX Choco Boy]

Delling? I'm thinking it has something to do with Norse Mythology, and Delling was the mortal consort to Night, and father of Day, brought to Valhala by a valkyrie after he died in battle. After he was brought to Valhala, he became the god of Dawn. I think the last 3 lines would then refer to him in FFVIII and not in mythology.

[docta fizz]

thinking outside the box is very good your closer than before but still no

[FFIX Choco Boy]

I'm not sure then, I'm not extremely well versed in Norse Mythology and can't place many parallels to FFVIII, but least I was on the right track.

[Greatermaximus]

If it has something to do with Guardian Force and counselors are you those guys at the cave that lets you decide how long your journey to Ifrit should take?

Or are you Rinoa's dad who says not to go any further than you have to? Doesn't sound counselor.

[docta fizz]

nothing to do with GF's and not rinny's dad


I came from a childs toy
a breath of wind to give me life

I decide who lives and dies
bringing men to valhalla

From the break of day
to the eastern archeopaligo

I choose the man who leads the masses
i serve the role of counselor

I can even grant your deepest desire

what am I?

To keep this one from going stale I'm going to add a little something to it

[Jiro]

Gilgamesh involved at all? Trying to find something that has a connection to Odin, if that was on the right track.

[docta fizz]

nope

odin being outside the box, was on the right track

[pyrefly maiden]

Diablos?

came from a childs toy > Game
a breath of wind to give me life>Blizzard entertainment?

I decide who lives and dies
bringing men to valhalla

From the break of day
to the eastern archeopaligo

I choose the man who leads the masses>he chose Squall who's the commander
i serve the role of counselor

I can even grant your deepest desire>came from a genie's lamp

what am I?

[docta fizz]

no gf involvement of any sort

[Jiro]

Grendel!


I came from a childs toy
a breath of wind to give me life

Not sure about these lines.

I decide who lives and dies
bringing men to valhalla

Grendel was that guy in that thing mythology with valhalla? I don't even know xD

From the break of day
to the eastern archeopaligo

Islands closest to heaven is the most eastern archipelago I could find

I choose the man who leads the masses
i serve the role of counselor

Nothing here either.

I can even grant your deepest desire

what am I?

All I have is a guess, sorry D:

[seiferalmasy2]

Griever?

[BG-57]

I came from a childs toy
a breath of wind to give me life (Pinwheel)

I decide who lives and dies
bringing men to valhalla (Valkyrie)

From the break of day
to the eastern archeopaligo (Rising Sun)

I choose the man who leads the masses
i serve the role of counselor (Cardinal)

I can even grant your deepest desire (Shooting Star)

what am I? (Rinoa's Weapons)

[Rantz]

:up:

[FFIX Choco Boy]

Nice BG, I think you've got it.

[BG-57]

I'm pretty sure, but I'll wait for confirmation all the same.

I happened to know what a Valkyrie was (from both opera and Valkyrie Profile), and the rest fell into place.

Ranzien, I'm surprised that you didn't beat me to the answer. This kind of riddle is right up your alley. :greenie:

[seiferalmasy2]

Clever riddle that :) Well done.

[York Azelas]

The Creature is a Moogle

[docta fizz]

sorry it took me so long, perfect guess ;)

thanks to everyone who gave there theories, some where really clever :D


Griever?
lolz, i missed this one, the reason it's funny is because it was 2 riddles back

[BG-57]

Here goes:

Pleasant to the ears
But deadly to your health
Only one window exists
Where it means salvation

[docta fizz]

siren/sirens song?

[Mo-Nercy]

Pleasant to the ears - The hum of the blue/white light in the Deep Sea Research Centre.
But deadly to your health - Forced battle if you walk while the light is on.
Only one window exists - So don't walk while the light is on.
Where it means salvation - And you'll get to the middle a-ok!

So my answer is the glowing core light of the DSRC.
Hm?

[BG-57]

Pleasant to the ears - The hum of the blue/white light in the Deep Sea Research Centre.
But deadly to your health - Forced battle if you walk while the light is on.
Only one window exists - So don't walk while the light is on.
Where it means salvation - And you'll get to the middle a-ok!

So my answer is the glowing core light of the DSRC.
Hm?

Good guess, but no.


siren/sirens song?

Noting to do with Siren.

[Mo-Nercy]

How about the Laguna flashbacks?

They cause your party to faint/suddenly fall asleep, which I suppose isn't great for your health. All the dreams serve no direct benefit to Squall and co. except the dream Zell has (not seen by the player) of Ward working in the D-District Prison (the one window). This information helps the SeeDs escape the prison, effectively "saving" them from their predicament.

I don't know if that noise that precedes each dream can be called 'pleasant'. So I'm not confident about this answer.

Then again, I was pretty confident about the last. So you never know. xD

[BG-57]

It's not the Laguna flashbacks, but I like your reasoning.

[docta fizz]

Here goes:

Pleasant to the ears
But deadly to your health
Only one window exists
Where it means salvation


the assasination of sorcerous during the parade?

pleasant to the ears - all the music during festivities
deadly to your health - stabbed through the heart by ice
only one window exists - irvine only has 1 shot
where it means salvation - the conflict with sorcerous would end?

still grabbing at straws

Edit: (my other answer is women in general, but that is without this Where it means salvation)

[BG-57]

It's not the assassination attempt on Edea.

That being said, your guess is the closest so far.

[docta fizz]

alright this probably has nothing to do with anything but:

perhaps after the escape pod exit that squall does in order to save rinny?

really no where near my "closest guess" but gotta try as I ponder more

[BG-57]

Not related to the escape pod.

Getting colder.

[docta fizz]

same time frame I'll go with the inauguration (spelling?) of the sorcerous as ambasador

[BG-57]

It's not Edea becoming an ambassador.

[ChickenHeart]

Here goes:

Pleasant to the ears
But deadly to your health
Only one window exists
Where it means salvation

WAIT I KNOW

Is it Ultimicia's castle?
Pleasent to the ears, the piano, deadly to your health time compression the possibility they may die (idk laguna moaned about believing in one another >_>) , only one chance way to get to ulti, through time compression, salvation, urm killing that freak :D

[pyrefly maiden]

the fight with Omega in Ultimecia's castle?


Pleasant to the ears> The bell you ring to summon him
But deadly to your health> Omega is pretty deadly
Only one window exists>Limited window of time to fight him from the time you ring the bell
Where it means salvation>not sure killing him maybe.

: aaack I posted this just after chickenheart :p

[BG-57]

It's not related to either Omega Weapon or Ultimecia's castle.

[Shinwa Tsuki]

I new here.

So, the current riddle is:

Pleasant to the ears
But deadly to your health
Only one window exists
Where it means salvation

And the closest guess is:


It's not the assassination attempt on Edea.

That being said, your guess is the closest so far.

It is close because of the person being Edea?

----

Pleasant to the ears
This seems to be more of a sound that one hears. But is it the characters or the players?

The word pleasant could mean that it is agreeable to the senses and/or mind. It could also relate to having a an agreeable manner, look, and the like.

The word ear could be the physical body part. It could also relate to one's sense of hearing. The word may also relate to grain-bearing plants.

But deadly to your health
A sound that is deadly? Maybe not in this case.

The word health has anything to do with culture or society? For that matter the word does it relate to toasting someone good health? I have a feeling that this has nothing to do with physical or mental health in any manner.

The word deadly on the other hand.... It could relate to the words implacable and extreme. The word could also relate to being very accurate or very boring. The word could also be related to what is typical of death. As I don't think that this would relate to the typical meaning - that being the cause of death.

Only one window exists
One one could relate to it being the sole thing out there.

The word window could relate to the window pane, but I don't think that's it. It could also relate to any opening that allows for air and wind to pass through, or any hole opening that resembles a window. This word could also be a metaphor for hope.

Where it means salvation
Is this meant to be a location of saving someone or something?

The word salvation could relate to the physical thing. It could also relate to being saved, it could also be a person who saves somebody else. The word could also relate to the word redemption - which is associated with the theology of deliverence from and and from the penalties of sin.

The word where may be the question about a location. But it could also relate to an event or the word wherever. With the question where is he to blame? the word in question means in what respect? With the question where is it? the question word means in/at what place? With the question where did he go? the question word means to/toward what place? With the question where did he learn it? the question word means from what place/source? And that is just the adv. form of the word where.
---
Any why, I was just putting my thoughts down. I haven't played this in a while.

Can you tell us what kind of answer your looking for?

My guess is the Balamb Garden verses the Galbadia Garden. Here's why:

Pleasant to the ears
Uhh, I not certain on this.

But deadly to your health
The sounds of combat could be deadly to someone's health. Maybe.

Only one window exists
Rinoa's only hope of rescue, after she falls in the Quad, is Squall.

Where it means salvation
With salvation being Squall.

[BG-57]

Welcome aboard! :)

It's not Balamb or Galbadia garden.

The answer does relate to Edea.

[Shinwa Tsuki]

BG, what about my thoughts. Which is before my guess and reasoning.

And what are you looking for with the answer?

[BG-57]

Since I've already given quite a hint all I'll say is the answer is something you hear. <- Click on this to see the hidden text.

Repost:

Pleasant to the ears
But deadly to your health
Only one window exists
Where it means salvation

[Shinwa Tsuki]

Okay. I will go with the musical Edea's Parade Theme which is played in the Galbadia's Parade. Here's why:

Pleasant to the ears -> Only the player can here it and it may be quite pleasant to listen to.
But deadly to your health -> Hmmm, could be related to the fact that Edea is being controlled by Ultimecia. The Galbadia soldier and G. Garden student fear what will happen.
Only one window exists -> They can see that.....
Where it means salvation -> .....with the only salvation being Edea's death.

Am I right?

[BG-57]

Good guess, but it's not Fithos Lusec Wecos Vinosec.

[Hambone]

Would telling us whether it's a song or a sound effect be revealing too much?

[BG-57]

Most likely. It is one of those things.

[Shinwa Tsuki]

Any chance it would be the background music that plays at Edea's Orphanage? I can't give reasoning for this, as I just thought about it.

[BG-57]

It's not Ami.

[Shinwa Tsuki]

Hmm, now I wondering if it is when she is a playable character when Squall and the others head to Esthar.... Is it?

[BG-57]

Yes, the time she spends in the party is part of the answer.

[Shinwa Tsuki]

A sound of some sort with Edea in the part. Is that the basics of what we have gathered?

[Hambone]

The music at the Great Salt Lake?

Pleasant to the ears -----> compared to the rest of VIII's music, I don't really find it that great
But deadly to your health -----> You'll freeze or get killed by Abaddon?
Only one window exists
Where it means salvation -----> The only way to escape is through that window-portal thingy after fighting Abaddon?

[BG-57]

A sound of some sort with Edea in the part. Is that the basics of what we have gathered?

Basically, yes.


The music at the Great Salt Lake?

Pleasant to the ears -----> compared to the rest of VIII's music, I don't really find it that great
But deadly to your health -----> You'll freeze or get killed by Abaddon?
Only one window exists
Where it means salvation -----> The only way to escape is through that window-portal thingy after fighting Abaddon?

It's not The Salt Flats.

[Shinwa Tsuki]

Okay I personal doubt that it's a background music...

I don't remember if Edea's Ice Strike Limit Break has a sound effect to it. If it does then that is my guess.

Pleasant to the ears -> Only the player can hear it and it may be quite pleasant to listen to.
But deadly to your health -> Ice Strike is a dangerous thing to be hit by.
Only one window exists -> It is the only exit for Edea to remain alive
Where it means salvation -> Edea is heading to Esthar to see if her Sorceress power is gone - thus being cured of a dangerous thing.

[BG-57]

Ice Strike does have a SFX, but it's not the answer. You are very close though.

[Shinwa Tsuki]

I doubt it is related to the Junction system - because any character would have a sound effect when casting magic or when summoning.

So it has to be a personal and individual action that has a sound effect to it. But what?

Edit: Anyone else going to try. I'm out of ideas.

Edit 2: Is it a battle sound?

[Mo-Nercy]

When Edea appears in battle, I believe it's always prefaced by a sound that can be likened to a jingling of bells. That's my guess.

Here's the explanation:
Pleasant to the ears - It's a pleasant noise. Who doesn't like bells?
But deadly to your health - When you hear it for the first and second times, it's bad for you health on account of the fact that you're fighting Edea.
Only one window exists - However, Edea does join your party for one segment of the game.
Where it means salvation - So it's no longer a sound synonymous with fighting an evil sorceress.

[Shinwa Tsuki]

Like that idea, No-Mercy!

[BG-57]

I like it too. You are correct! :D

On a related note, Edea is the party is one of the coolest things in the game. Pity it is for such a short time.

[Mo-Nercy]

I agree, I would've liked to use both Edea and Seifer for longer periods of time. In my first playthrough, I actually expected Seifer to become a permanent party member later in the game Magus-style.

But I digress. Here's my riddle (I think it might be a bit easy):


Dead would be the best description
For almost all but a vocal seven.
Amongst these seven, you’ll agree
That love can be left lingering.

[Shinwa Tsuki]

Are you looking for a creature?

[BG-57]

CC Group?

[Mo-Nercy]

Are you looking for a creature?
No, it's not a creature/monster.


CC Group?
Nope.

[Shinwa Tsuki]

Dead would be the best description
For almost all but a vocal seven.
Amongst these seven, you’ll agree
That love can be left lingering.

It's not a creature/monster. And it is not the CC Group either.....

Does the vocal seven relate to some sort of sound?

[Mo-Nercy]

Does the vocal seven relate to some sort of sound?
Yep.

[Shinwa Tsuki]

Does the vocal seven relate to some sort of sound?
Yep.

Does it have any connection to Esthar?

[Mo-Nercy]

Does it have any connection to Esthar?
Well, I don't want to give away too many clues in a short space of time unless other people also demonstrate that they're having trouble working it out. But for the record, it doesn't have anything to do with Esthar. And the earlier clue I gave about it being related to sound is a pretty big one.. so long as you're thinking a little outside the box.

I'm not going to give out any more clues for a little while. I still stand by my original comment stating that I think the riddle is easy. The answer isn't something obscure.

[Shinwa Tsuki]

Ah, alright. But I'm not certain about others. I not much into figuring out what kind of sound it could be.

[BG-57]

Is it the organ puzzle, where you have to hit all the notes at the same time?

[docta fizz]

Gonna guess Raine

[Mo-Nercy]

Is it the organ puzzle, where you have to hit all the notes at the same time?
It's not the organ puzzle.


Gonna guess Raine
It's not Raine. Remember that the answer is something aural. Also 'Dead' as it is used in the first line of the riddle does not refer to death in the sense of a person dying/being dead.

[pyrefly maiden]

The chocobo whistle?

[Mo-Nercy]

The chocobo whistle?
It isn't the chocobo whistle.

[docta fizz]

Dead would be the best description
For almost all but a vocal seven.
Amongst these seven, you’ll agree
That love can be left lingering.
I'm not sure how many music scores there are but for my next guess it will be the garden party at FH

[Mo-Nercy]

I'm not sure how many music scores there are but for my next guess it will be the garden party at FH
It's not the garden party. No vocals in that.

(How's that for a clue?) :D

[FFIX Choco Boy]

Eyes on me?

[Mo-Nercy]

Eyes on me?
It is not Eyes On Me.

[BG-57]

Is it Liberi Fatali?

[Mo-Nercy]

Is it Liberi Fatali?
Correct!

Reasoning:
Dead would be the best description - Latin is considered a dead language
For almost all but a vocal seven. - But the lines Fithos Lusec Wecos Vinosec are actually not Latin. The lyric is sang seven times throughout the song
Amongst these seven, you’ll agree that love can be left lingering. - The line Fithos Lusec Wecos Vinosec bears the interesting characteristic of being an anagram of the phrase 'Succession of Witches' and the word 'Love'

[Rantz]

Clever riddle!

[BG-57]

Agreed.

Playing favorites
Is bad but avoidable
Follow the Princess' lead
Follow the Princess' lead

[docta fizz]

princess = rinoa/ obvious
princess = sorcerous/ possible
princess = shiva?? meh grasping

not sure where she comes in but Im going to start with the junction "junction switch" ability (fairly certain I'm far off but your answer may give a piece of insight)

[BG-57]

It's not junction switching.

[docta fizz]

2 guesses, but i think it's customary to give one at a time, rinoa at the dance party

[BG-57]

The answer does not involve Rinoa directly, although she is the Princess.

[Shinwa Tsuki]

Rinoa's father, General Fury Caraway?

[Karifean]

Quistis being in love with Squall?

[BG-57]

Rinoa's father, General Fury Caraway?

Not him.


Quistis being in love with Squall?

No, but love is involved.

Repost:

Playing favorites
Is bad but avoidable
Follow the Princess' lead
Follow the Princess' lead

[Shinwa Tsuki]

The only other character I can think of is Julia Heartilly, she is Rinoa's mother and could be considered the princess of music. Love is also associated with her.

[BG-57]

It's not Julia.

[FFIX Choco Boy]

I gotta say, this riddle's pretty obscure even for you BG, bravo...

[BG-57]

Um, thanks. :laughing:

So, do you want a hint?

[Shinwa Tsuki]

I know I would like a hint.

[BG-57]

The answer is not a person.

[Shinwa Tsuki]

Riddle
Playing favorites
Is bad but avoidable
Follow the Princess' lead
Follow the Princess' lead

So, it's not a person, but the answer is linked to Rinoa..... I am going to guess that it is either an event or a sound of some sort. Just stating my thoughts.....

Edit: Could it be when the player must choose musical instruments?

[FFIX Choco Boy]

Angelo?

[BG-57]

So, it's not a person, but the answer is linked to Rinoa..... I am going to guess that it is either an event or a sound of some sort. Just stating my thoughts.....

Edit: Could it be when the player must choose musical instruments?

It's not the instrument selection process.


Angelo?

Not Angelo.

[docta fizz]

odine bangle :D

[BG-57]

No, but you're getting closer.

[docta fizz]

heh heh dirty magazine? hmm I'll change the question to Is it a magazine?

[Shinwa Tsuki]

I still haven't an idea... Is it a special item or related to Sorceresses?

[Mo-Nercy]

This is unlikely, but is it having to intentionally lose the Ifrit card to Caraway to get him to play Rinoa's?

[docta fizz]

i actually like that guess :)

[BG-57]

heh heh dirty magazine? hmm I'll change the question to Is it a magazine?

It's not a magazine.


I still haven't an idea... Is it a special item or related to Sorceresses?

It's an item but not unique.


This is unlikely, but is it having to intentionally lose the Ifrit card to Caraway to get him to play Rinoa's?

Nothing to do with Triple Triad.

[docta fizz]

haha very nice, luvluv g
the item you find in lunatic pandora that increases the affinity of all gfs at once, i also believe you are searching for rinoa (captured as sorceress) near this time, not sure exactly how that fits in :D

[BG-57]

We have a winner! :D

You can also refine Fat Chocobo card into a hundred of these, if memory serves.

Basically Rinoa is the romantic lead, so repeating the last line twice was a reminder of the redundancy of the word 'love'.

[docta fizz]

Only one chance do you recieve
to end you enemies with the greatest of ease
No chance to stop at this routes crossing
to see the bennefits of intersection
If your still having problems just check the good book
John wrote it all down so you'd have a look

I think this one is going to be too easy for some of you riddlers

[Mo-Nercy]

Selphie's 'The End' limit break?

[BG-57]

The one hit kill on Abadon with Revive or Pheonix Down?

[docta fizz]

no, and no

[pyrefly maiden]

Laguna *fixing* the trapdoors in Lunatic Pandora?

[champagne supernova]

Odin's Zenzokuken attack (if that's the one - the one which instant kills things. Like Marlboros :D )

[Carl the Llama]

It's called Zantetsuken and I think it may be refering to Gilgamesh.

[FFIX Choco Boy]

Is Docta still here? These guesses have been stewing for a while and they're starting to stagnate, lol. Is it the centre square on the TT board?

[Shinwa Tsuki]

Is it the Garden Committee page of the Balamb Garden webiste - by the Squall's student desk?

[docta fizz]

It has been so long sorry guys I'm gonna give it to champagne supernova :D sorry again

[Shinwa Tsuki]

Hey, docta fizz, care to give the answer to your riddle, if you remember it? I know I'd like to know.

I might post a riddle of my own, that is if champagne supernova doesn't give one....

[Carl the Llama]

the answer is Zantetsuken, he already confiremed that, and I doubt Supernova would mind see as he hasn't posted in this thread for almost 2 months lol, go be daring and submit your riddle!!!!

[Shinwa Tsuki]

Yay! This one should be relatively easy - but who am I to judge?

----
In circles I run,
One card I hold may be won.

I reside where seeds are planted,
There is one which grew to Command fellow seeds,
But I am not a seed.
You've seen me many times.

There are two places on this island,
Which share the same name,
It is also where all of the seeds started.

My card? Why, it is a knight,
But unavailable through the average means.

Which card do I hold?
And who am I?

----
Think carefully, as I might have thrown you off course a few times.

[Eaglegun]

Cid, with Seifer's Card?

[Karifean]

In circles I run,
One card I hold may be won.


My first thought when I read the first two lines: The jogger in Balamb Garden with his Mogry Kid card!



I reside where seeds are planted,
There is one which grew to Command fellow seeds,
But I am not a seed.
You've seen me many times.


Surely the "seeds" are the SEEDs.



There are two places on this island,
Which share the same name,
It is also where all of the seeds started.


Balamb and Balamb Garden.



My card? Why, it is a knight,
But unavailable through the average means.


Knight = Guardian Force? Second line may refer to it only being available through Chocobo World.



Which card do I hold?
And who am I?


See above.

If I am correct, open round.

[Shinwa Tsuki]

Wow, that was quick. I thought it take a bit more time, oh well. Sorry Eaglegun, but Karifean is correct. So we now have an open floor. Here's my riddle explanation:

In circles I run,
One card I hold may be won.
He is the underclass man jogger in the First floor Hall of Balamb Garden. He wears a yellow shirt if I'm not mistaken, but he is always running in a circle.

He is a Triple Triad card player, but he only has one card of interest: the Mini-Mog GF card. I would like to know where the name Mogry Kid for the Mini-Mog card came from, Karifean.

I reside where seeds are planted,
There is one which grew to Command fellow seeds,
But I am not a seed.
You've seen me many times.
A garden is where seeds are planted. So a Garden is where SeeDs are planted. So your thought of seeds equaling SeeDs is correct.

Squall is the SeeD who became the Commander of Balamb Garden, and now commands his fellow SeeDs.

This underclassman is not a SeeD at all, as far as we know that is.

That last line refers to the answer.

There are two places on this island,
Which share the same name,
It is also where all of the seeds started.
The Balamb Garden and the Balamb town are both on the Balamb island.

My card? Why, it is a knight,
But unavailable through the average means.
Yes, knight does mean GF in this case. And yes, this GF is only available through the Chocobo World side-game. The GF in question is the Mini-Mog.

Which card do I hold?
And who am I?
He holds the Mini-Mog card.
He is the underclassman jogger found in Balamb Garden.

----
Could anyone give me the Japanese script for the Mini-Mog card?

[Karifean]

I would like to know where the name Mogry Kid for the Mini-Mog card came from, Karifean.

Well, in my version of FFVIII (the german one), it is named Mogry Kid. I was too lazy to look up the english name before answering.

[Shinwa Tsuki]

Ah, okay.

[Shinwa Tsuki]

Hello?

Seems dead. But I would really like this to be alive.

[Mo-Nercy]

Karifean declared the round open if he was right. So anyone can chime in with a riddle if they want. I'll try and put one together, but if anyone else has one, go ahead and post it.

[BG-57]

This will bring you
One hand cube
A gentle reproach
Is all it costs

[Shinwa Tsuki]

Uh, BG-57, are we looking for a person? Because, I think you need to clue us in as to what your looking for....

[BG-57]

A person is involved. It will help with the answer to find out who.

[Shinwa Tsuki]

Have a feeling that the person is not a shop keeper or shop owner.

[BG-57]

It's neither.

[Shinwa Tsuki]

Thought so.

For some reason, the cube in "One hand cube" seems to refer to cubed as in 3-cubed is 9, that's what it refers to for me at least. Any connection to the answer?

[BG-57]

It is indeed a number, but not 9.

[FFIX Choco Boy]

3 cubed is 27.

[BG-57]

It's not 27 either.

[Shinwa Tsuki]

Um, 3 separate hands?

[BG-57]

It's not 3.

Repost:

This will bring you
One hand cube
A gentle reproach
Is all it costs

[Shinwa Tsuki]

Uh, is the number 8?

If so, is it referring to the fact that there are 8 different ways of getting the answer - that may be way off.

[BG-57]

It's not 8.

[Shinwa Tsuki]

A person and a number.....
Uh, I'm currently out of ideas.

[BG-57]

Would you like a hint?

[Shinwa Tsuki]

Yes, please.

[BG-57]

What can you count to with a hand?

[Shinwa Tsuki]

That would be 5, so 5-squared is, uh, 25?

I'd like to see if others are interested in this as well.

Edit: Did I say 5-squared, I meant 5-cubed.

[Aqua]

5-cubed is 125....? o.O =3 Oh and hiya everyone I'm new. :P

[BG-57]

5 squared is 25, but it's not that number.

Yes, line two involves the number 125.

Welcome aboard Aqua. :)

[Aqua]

Okay, so like, do you need to spend $125? So I'll guess a hotel room? :P

[BG-57]

Nothing to do with rooms. 125 is indeed an amount of Gil.

Repost:

This will bring you
One hand cube
A gentle reproach
Is all it costs

[Karifean]

Edea's Letter? I remember being able to sell it an infinite amount of times for 125 Gil and then getting a new one from Edea.

Edit: If I'm correct, open round. I like guessing a lot more.

[BG-57]

We have a winner! :D

Anyone can ask the next one, then.

[FFIX Choco Boy]

No food court, plenty to eat.
Not from here, but out there.
Four to four, minus one,
easy even for the worst.

What am I?