Final Fantasy Tactics Trivia!

[RedCydranth]

Do any of you know the term WHERE is different from WHEN?


then the last time would be when we fight velius.
The term "Last time" corresponds with time, not location.


the last place ive seen him is at were he turns to velius

You were the closest, you at least said the word place, but then you went vague on me...


The last time you see him is when he transforms into Velius.

I expected this from the newbies, but BTV you? Come on, you're above this. I was sure you'd know the term where.

None of these say WHERE, they specify when, but not the place.

For all of you...

Where

adv. - At or in what place.

Now, this is fairly simple.. WHERE is the first and last places we see Wiegraf?

HINT: The first location was mentioned numerous times!

[Despotus]

First place is the slums of Dorter. And the last place is in Riovannes Castle. But I couldn't tell you which room... :p

[BG-57]

All the battle tells you is that it's within Riovanes castle.

Boy Redcydranth, aren't you laying it on a little thick? :sweat:

[Azure Chrysanthemum]

Hey, give me a break, I'm too lazy to look up the locations :D

[Despotus]

I guess I should post a question. :erm:

Which non-party character wields the most powerful weapon?
*Two possible answers for this one.*

To clarify further, I'm referring to attack power; and by "wields" I mean "carries in-hand" (not thrown). ;)

[BG-57]

The second time you take on Balk he carries a Blast gun with a weapon power of 22.

Elmdor's Masamune has a weapon power of 18.

Rofel carries a Save the Queen with a weapon power of 18.

[Despotus]

The second time you take on Balk he carries a Blast gun with a weapon power of 22.
You got the most conspicuous wielder of the mighty Blast Gun. So you are up, BG!
The other, and much rarer, place to meet an enemy with the Blast Gun is at Germanis Peak. Once in a blue moon you'll meet a random Chemist or Mediator with one.

[BG-57]

This is another logic puzzle-type trivia question. :greenie:

Question: What's the maximum number of Steel Giants possible?

[Azure Chrysanthemum]

Well that would depend on what you mean. In the game you can only see Worker 7 and Worker 8 on the battlefield at a time, but the fact that there is a Worker 7 and Worker 8 implies that there is also a Worker 1-6. However, just because we only see up to Worker 8 doesn't necessarily mean there aren't more. So, in battle the maximum number of Steel Giants is 2. Storywise, especially since Steel Giants are ancient technology, there is no real limit to how many COULD have been built, but we just don't know.

[darkblade117]

wow.. u pretty much hit every angle there BtV... by jove, i think the guy got it...

[BG-57]

It's not 2, 8, or limitless in number.

Let me rephrase the question a bit.

What is the maximum number of Steel Giants that could function at the same time?

[darkblade117]

1

[Azure Chrysanthemum]

Ah yes. All right, since the Steel Giants are functioned by the Zodiac Stones and there are 13 stones, 13 can function, or 12 if Serpentarius is unable to power a Steel Giant.

[BG-57]

You are correct! Your turn Behold the Void. :)

[Azure Chrysanthemum]

What attack generally proves to be incredibly effective against Zodiac Brave monsters, and what attack can be assured 999 damage against a Zodiac Brave in the right conditions?

[Masamune·1600]

Cloud's Climhazzard has 999 damage potential against any opponent with ≥1000 HP.

[Azure Chrysanthemum]

That's the first half, and the second? (Two part question)

[RedCydranth]

Regardless of what your answer is, Masamune answered them both in a single sentence, that fits both halves of the question.

[Azure Chrysanthemum]

I suppose so. That's the problem with getting your mind locked around one answer. All right, his go.

[Masamune·1600]

Thanks, Red. :)

Okay, this one should be fairly easy. What's the significance of the strange level names NOGIAS and MLAPAN in Deep Dungeon?

[Azure Chrysanthemum]

Saigon and Napalm.

[eestlinc]

of course what those names actually signify int he context of Tactics is less clear. I guess the makers like Apocalypse Now, or the Vietnam War, or whatever.

[Azure Chrysanthemum]

It could be some obscure hint at something, which might give us another thread to make as lord knows we've beaten everything ELSE about this game to death already.

Seriously though I don't know of any significance to the names beyond the fact that they are those two words spelled backwards.

[BG-57]

All the levels of Deep Dungeon refer to Apocalypse Now (or at least the Vietnam War).

Nogias is Saigon, the capital of South Vietnam.

Terminate is from a common CIA phrase 'Terminate with Extreme Prejudice', i.e. 'Assassinate'.

Valkyries is a reference to Wagner's 'Ride of the Valkyries', which is blasted from a helicopter during a raid on a village.

Delta is a reference to the Mekong delta, where the river meets the ocean.

Mlapan is Napalm the inflammable substance used to burn trees and villages.

Tiger is an animal common to Asia, often featured in folklore.

Bridge could refer to any number of bridges along the rivers.

Voyage accurately describes the experiences of the main characters.

Horror is a reference to Kurtz's line about 'The Horror'.

End is self-explanitory.

[Masamune·1600]

eestlinc and BG-57 are certainly correct in observing the references to the Vietnam War and Apocalypse Now. All I needed, however, was the observation that those two levels can be reversed in order to reveal the ideal word(s). You're up, BtV, but excellent work from the rest of you as well.

[Azure Chrysanthemum]

Actually I think I'm going to abdicate in favor of BG-57 on this one, I think he deserves it more than I do and I can't think of a question.

[BG-57]

You sure Behold the Void? Thanks. :)

Question: What's the 'noisiest' Unexplored Land in the game?

[Masamune·1600]

Pandemonium, most likely, although it could also be the Tower of Babel. I'll go with the former.

[BG-57]

Correct Masamune1600! :)

A whole bunch of demons howling together would be, well pandemonium. ;)

[Masamune·1600]

Awesome.

Let's see....

If every ally is directly from the story (no generics), what is the maximum number of characters that can learn Zodiac?

[Azure Chrysanthemum]

10, I think.

Ramza, Agrias, Mustadio, Orlandu, Rafa, Malak, Meliadoul, Beowulf, Reis, and Cloud.

[Masamune·1600]

My definition of story characters (or, specifically, non-generics) is slightly broader than that. You're close, though.

[Azure Chrysanthemum]

Add Rad, Alicia, and Lavian then. 13.

[Masamune·1600]

Good call. You're up.

[Azure Chrysanthemum]

What are the components necessary for the "Calculator Holy Spam" technique, in which you constantly calculate Holy.

I'm looking for equipment and abilities.

[BG-57]

I'm not quite sure I understand the question, but I'll take a stab at it.


Skills

Calculator
CT
Level
Exp
Height
Prime Number
5
4
3

Priest
Holy

Knight
No skills per se, but most characters will need to be in this class.



Equipment

Excalibur



Method

Have all the characters as Knights, or professions that allow the use of knight swords (like Holy Swordsman). Equip the party with as many Excaliburs as you can. Equip Math Skills as secondary skills. You can have each character cast Holy indescriminately and hit both friends and foes. Since Excalibur absorbs Holy, your characters that get hit will be healed.



Alternative Method

Have one character set up with Math Skills as secondary ability, the rest of the party as Mimes. Knights will not be necessary, nor will Excaliburs. When that one character casts Holy, everyone else will Mime that character's calculations of Holy.

[Azure Chrysanthemum]

Yep, your go BG-57.

Chameleon Robes also work in this setup, but you got at least one of the methods, so you're up.

[BG-57]

The game says that Balbanes attains the highest rank of 'Heavenly Knight'. We never are told what skills it encompasses, but it's likely that it includes sword based attack skills (like Holy Knight or Dark Knight). It's also likely he has more sword skills than even Orlandu.

Question: What sword skills could Balbanes have that aren't already included in Holy Swordsman skills?

[Despotus]

Since Orlandu already has the sword skills of Dark Sword, Holy Sword, and Mighty Sword as a Holy Swordsman, I imagine the Heavenly Knight would have these plus the Magic Sword skills of a Temple Knight (i.e. Beowulf) Drain, Aspel, Chicken, Break, Shock, Blind, Zombie, Innocent, Faith, Silence, Berserk, Don't Act, Confuse, Despair, and Sleep.

There are also the Draw Out Samurai sword skills to consider... but as they are not "sword" skills I doubt it.

And in my personal point of view, I imagine Balbanes might have the Beoulve family abilities that Ramza has exclusively: Scream, Yell, Wish and Cheer Up. :)

[Masamune·1600]

Well, as Despotus said, he'd have Beowulf's Magic Sword skill set to accompany Orlandu's abilities. It's also possible that he could have:

Destroy Sword abilities (Arc Knight Zalbag): Speed Ruin, Power Ruin, Magic Ruin, Mind Ruin.

-I like this idea, since Zalbag was Balbanes' son.

Limit abilities (Soldier Cloud): Braver, Cross-slash, Blade Beam, Climhazzard, Meteorain, Finish Touch, Omnislash, Cherry Blossom

-I find this unlikely because Cloud is not from Ivalice, but the Limits are unlocked by the Materia Blade, a sword.

Draw Out abilities (Samurai/Arc Knight Elmdor): Aura, Koutetsu, Bizen Boat, Murasame, Heaven's Cloud, Kiyomori, Muramasa, Kikuichimonji, Masamune, Chirijiraden

-Maybe.

I also like the idea of Balbanes having Ramza's specialized Squire abilities, although you should probably include Ultima. Recall that Alma can learn it in the final battles as well.

[Despotus]

It's also possible that he could have:

Destroy Sword abilities (Arc Knight Zalbag): Speed Ruin, Power Ruin, Magic Ruin, Mind Ruin.

-I like this idea, since Zalbag was Balbanes' son.

Man, can't believe I forgot about those. Definitely a good possibility Balbanes knew 'Destroy Sword' :mad:

But, I don't think the Soldier Abilities are very likely, either, just because you have to have the Materia Blade to use them. The other Sword Skills mentioned can be released through any Knight sword or standard sword. ;)

[darkblade117]

yeah, leave clouds stuff out of it... it's not from ivalice at all..

[BG-57]

I was just asking for 'sword skills': skills that requite a sword to excute. That would exclude Draw Out (which uses katanas) and Battle Skills (which can be used with any weapon) and Ultima and Yell, etc....

I was thinking of Temple Knight. But Destroy Sword? It sounds like a variation on Knight's Battle Skills, which are not sword-dependent.

I'll give this one to Despotus.

[Azure Chrysanthemum]

I'm inclined to think that Destroy Sword is like the Mighty Sword only affecting stats, but reliant upon a sword. But I've never been able to get Zalbag to use the attacks, and I'm not even sure if an animation exists for them, so I suppose we can't know for sure.

[Despotus]

I dunno, I think I should have included the Arc Knight skills... so I'll just put a relatively easy one up for grabs. ;)

Which generic human classes will you never encounter in a random or storyline battle? (3 answers here)

[Sin Magnum]

bard, dancer, and mime perhaps?
if i get it right someone can take my turn.

[Despotus]

Well that was quick, and you're absolutely right. Sure you don't want a turn, Sin Magnum?

[Sin Magnum]

yep im sure

[Prancing Mad]

Can I take the question magnum?

[Despotus]

Gosh, seems there's a lot of confusion about who should go. So, I guess I'll post another easy one and get the ball rolling again. :spin:

The Aegis Shield raises magic attack power, right? Which shield supposedly raises physical attack power?

[BG-57]

Escutcheon II?

[Masamune·1600]

The Kaiser Plate.

[Despotus]

The Kaiser Plate.
You got it masamune. The Kaiser Plate's description claims that it raises wpn attack.

[Masamune·1600]

Let's see...

What in-game hint (meaning no reference to outside guides is needed) tells one to look to the highest peak of Bervenia Volcano for the Materia Blade?

[Azure Chrysanthemum]

Cloud tells you to search something to the effect of "the highest point" when you talk to him in the formation screen. I think he mentions heat too.

[BG-57]

Cloud says: "It's at the top of the volcano."

[Masamune·1600]

BtV has the correct idea, and BG-57 has the exact words. Either one of you can take the next question.

[Azure Chrysanthemum]

BG-57 can have it, I was too lazy to bother looking up the exact wording.

[BG-57]

Thanks, Behold the Void. :greenie:

Question: How are the Slums in Goug and Lost Sacred Precincts similar?

[Vod]

does this have anything to do with how the room where you talk to mustadio's dad about the fake stone is literally the exact same room in which algus started kicking that death corps guy? (I know it's not, but it is square probably just used the map again)

[Fate Fatale]

both are street-like areas... I really can't remeber what the percincts are.. lol...

[BG-57]

You'll need to be more specific.

[Vod]

ok wait, so was I right at all, I'm not surprised if i'm not but i'm curious

[BG-57]

Vod, it is not related to any scenes. It's about the battlefields themselves. Keep at it though! :)

[Vod]

both of which are fights where over half of the field is roof? I don't know i'm just guessing now, or could it have something to do with geomancy...? nope, I can't think of it, it's on the tip of my tongue...

[BG-57]

both of which are fights where over half of the field is roof?

You're on the right track here.

[Fate Fatale]

both are valley type places, like a plateau with a valley in between... from a ground view, the stage would look like -l_l- or something of that sort...

[BG-57]

There's no valley per se in the Slums in Goug though. It's a hill with buildings on it.

[Fate Fatale]

both have ravines in them?

[BG-57]

It's not about the topography, it's about the buildings. :greenie:

[darkblade117]

same models, different textures.

[BG-57]

The physical layout of the battlefields are quite different. I'm looking for one of two adjectives (or synonyms) to describe the state of the buildings.

[Vod]

they both have run down buildings in them (chipped chimneys and missing roof tiles) I don't know I made another file just to try to find this one, so this is a great question

[BG-57]

You are correct Vod! :)

Both have ruined, overturned buildings. In the Slums of Goug, it's a windmill. In Lost Sacred Precincts, it's what look like some residential houses.

You're up!

[Raven Bladewind]

10 Centuries.

Question: What battle doesn't automatically end when all the enemies have been defeated?

BTW, I was thinking of Byblos' Parasite skill to cause Oil status, but I figured there were others.the battle at the flood gate, cant think of the name

[Vod]

Wow, I am shocked, SHOCKED...well not that shocked ok let me think of a question...um...this will probably be easy.

True or False: All shrine knights wear the same clothes (different colors of course)

why did I bother guessing if I couldn't think of a good one?

[BG-57]

Um, true? Well if I'm wrong, the next guess will be right. :p

You are correct Raven Bladewind, but that question was answered months ago. Vod correctly correctly answered the last question, so the guesses should be for his question. :greenie:

[Vod]

In all honestly I would have accepted true or false, it's true in the sense that yes, they all have the same robes and sashes and stuff (diffrent colors) but it's false in the sense that one or 2 of them wear hoods, so it didn't really matter. just whoever posted the first answer that was either true or false, you're up man

[BG-57]

I don't have any ideas at the moment. Unless I delve in minutae again. :radred:

If you want Vod, you can ask another question. :)

[Vod]

Alright...In Barius Hill (I think thats it anyway, where you save Agrias) There is a fight where you must fight one of each type of dragon (green, blue, red) a king and dark behemoth, and an orange and black tiamat (tiamant...whatever) I for one hated this fight but the actual question is, in this fight what 2 monsters come to your aid as guest characters?

[BG-57]

Wait, that's Bariaus Valley where you save Agrias.

I'm not sure, but I'll guess anyway:

1) Vampire
2) Chocobo

[Vod]

nope sorry, but i'll say this you're on the right track with the chocobo guess

[BG-57]

1) Red Chocobo
2) Bull Demon

[Vod]

both wrong, but in good news, how many chocobos are left?

[BG-57]

1) Black Chocobo
2) Squidlarkin

[Vod]

Nope, you got the chocobo right but heres another hint, think of the legends of hercules

[abrojtm]

Chimera?err. I forgot that wasn't Herc it was Bellerophon.

Gotta be Medusa or Hydra I guess.

[BG-57]

1) Black Chocobo
2) Hydra

No gorgons in this game, although some monsters can petrify.

[Vod]

assuming I remembered this correctly and that Hydras are the black ones you are absolutely right, you're up man

[BG-57]

Hyrudras are orange, Hydras are black, Tiamats are gold.

Question: Based on the battles your party experiences, name a building that is apparantly larger on the inside than the outside.

[Sasquatch]

Well, for one, the windmill looks quite a bit larger on the inside than it is from the outside. Prettymuch every major building, though, that you see the inside of.

[BG-57]

You're right but your party doesn't fight a battle inside of the windmill.

[Sasquatch]

I didn't say that, just that they see the inside of it after the battle, while they're looking for Teta. Just like Obornne looks bigger from the inside than it does on the outside. Prettymuch every building you see both the inside and the outside of, is bigger from the inside.

[BG-57]

I know you didn't say that but I'm pointing out the conditions of my question:


Question: Based on the battles your party experiences, name a building that is apparantly larger on the inside than the outside.

Orbonne Monastary is fine. Your turn. :)

[Sasquatch]

That works? Okay. Now I'm still lost, as I'm playing through this for the first time and don't know much about it. And I'm not going back through thirty pages to see what's been asked already...so instead of just posting a dumb question, I'll give it back to you ;).

[BG-57]

Okay, here's an easy one:

Question: What two summons can restore HP to allied units?

[Azure Chrysanthemum]

Moogle and Fairy.

[Nakor TheBlue Rider]

you know your right Void, so just ask a new question.

[BG-57]

Correct! You're up Behold the Void. :)

[Azure Chrysanthemum]

I always seem to catch the easy ones. Ah well, whatever.

Anyways, next question.

If you inherit an ability from a spirit crystal, is it possible for your job level to increase because of the job points the ability you inherited costs?

[BG-57]

Um, yes? :laughing:

[Despotus]

On the contrary, I think it's not. For example, at the moment my Reis has only 482 summoner jp (Lvl 3), and she'll hit Lvl 4 when she's earned 550 jp. The wierd part is she has learned Moogle, Shiva, Ramuh, Ifrit, Titan, and Carbunkle (total jp 1270) obviously by stepping on some crystals. So it would seem that crystal-inherited abilities are completely independent from the jp you earn and, consequently, the job level attained. Wouldn't it be an interesting challenge to try to master a job class, and keep your level at 1, 2, or 3? :eyebrow:

[Khimbar2775]

well, to talk about thgat theory, there is the degenerater (or something) trap that decreases your level, so you *could* master EVERY class at level one, but doing it strictly without thwarting the game... *whistle* thatll be a lot of fun...

[BG-57]

I was guessing, but since it's a yes-or-no question if I'm wrong you're right. :greenie:

[Despotus]

there is the degenerater (or something) trap that decreases your level, so you *could* master EVERY class at level one
Sorry for the confusion, I meant "while keeping your job level for a particular class, like Knight or Thief, at lvl 1, 2, or 3." Basically, you'd have to master the class by stepping on enemy crystals. Your character level can go up up up to 99, no penalty.

[Azure Chrysanthemum]

Despotus is correct. Learning abilities from a crystal will NOT increase your job level.

[Despotus]

Sorry I took so long to post...
Which spell will effect Worker 8? Only consider Black, White, Summon, Time, and Yin Yang magic.

[BG-57]

He's Innocent so most spells will miss.

Golem?

[Despotus]

Golem?
Bang! You got it BG! Good guess :cool:

[BG-57]

Several Treasures you can get as rewards from propositions seem to belong together in sets.

Question: Which Treasures can be grouped together:

a) As a set of 4?

b) As a set of 2?

c) As a set of 1?

[Despotus]

Set of 4 Materias: Red, Blue, Black, and White
Set of 2 Breads?: Kid's Bread, and Adult's Bread
Set of 1, um...: Four Gods Set?

[BG-57]

Correct on all counts! You're up Despotus. :)

[Despotus]

Cool! Here's an easy one, what is the first monster you have to fight?

[Sasquatch]

Isn't it Goblins? I think you have to save a Chocobo somewhere, and you have to defeat some Goblins and a Black Goblin or something to protect him. But I could be wrong, and if I'm right, I'll pass the next question.

[Vod]

The first monster you fight is a red panther at mandalia plains, I fail to see why that cat is after algus but normally just for fun I kill all the thieves and let the panther kill algus just to be funny

[Despotus]

Yeah that would be pretty funny. :joker: You're up Vod. :p

[Vod]

ok...it's up to me to think of a fun question for all...um...er...what is the name of each Lucavi you fight and who turns into them?

[BG-57]

Cardinal Draclau = Queklain

Weisgraf = Velius

Elmdor = Zalera

Dycedarg = Adramelk

Vormav = Hashmalum

Alma = Altima

Elidibs = Serpentarius

[Vod]

oh thank goodness Zalera that was it, alright, you're up again man (I was gonna be really anal and mention with Worker7 and the cancer stone but I suppose technically they don't count anyway)

[BG-57]

Worker 7 New wouldn't count because it's a Steel Giant, not a Lucavi. Same goes for Worker 8. Not all of the Zodiac stones turn the people who handle them into Lucavi.

Question: Each Dancer's skill has a counterpart Bard's skill. Match the Dances to the Songs.

[Masamune·1600]

The Dancer abilities are Witch Hunt (reduces enemy MP), Wiznaibus (reduces enemy HP), Slow Dance (lowers enemy speed), Polka Polka (lowers enemy PA), Disillusion (lowers enemy MA), Nameless Dance (status effects), and Last Dance (lowers enemy CT to 0).

The Bard abilities are Angel Song (restores ally MP), Life Song (restores ally HP), Cheer Song (raises ally speed), Battle Song (raises ally PA), Magic Song (raises ally MA), Nameless Song (can give beneficial status effects), and Last Song (fills ally CT to 100).

Clearly, then, Witch Hunt corresponds to Angel Song, Wiznaibus to Life Song, Slow Dance to Cheer Song, Polka Polka to Battle Song, Disillusion to Magic Song, Nameless Dance to Nameless Song, and Last Dance to Last Song.

[BG-57]

Correct Masamune1600! Your go. :)

[Masamune·1600]

Awesome. :)

Let's see...

Which of the "Phantom Thief Zero" propositions does not yield Treasure?

a. Thief Zero Returns
b. Phantom Thief Zero
c. Thief Zero's Last Stand
d. Thief Zero Reborn

[BG-57]

c) Thief Zero's Last Stand gives you Gil.

[Despotus]

Somehow I knew you knew that one BG-57! :p

[BG-57]

How would you know I know if you didn't know? ;)

[Masamune·1600]

I'm fairly sure he knew that you knew that he knew that you knew. I know this, of course. ;)

In any case, you're up BG.

[BG-57]

Ok, for a change of pace here's a number problem that you don't need Math Skills to solve.

Question: What are each of these numbers associated with in the game?

5, 10, 15, 20, 25....
13
31
48
108
999

[Despotus]

That is tough, man! You sure we don't need math skills for this? :p

Anyway, what the hey, I'll take a stab:
5, 10, 15... that's the toughest one IMHO, I guess it's the Lvl, Exp, CT, or height you can hit with a math skill multiple of 5? Or it could be the progressive accumulation of Brave pts you get from using Cheer Up over and over.

13, the number of Zodiac Stones.

31, Rafa's orginal Brave score, Malak's original Faith, or (Most likely what you were looking for) the number of Treasures you can win from the Propositions.

48, the number of different Monster classes (Not including Demons and Apandas).

108, the number of beads in the accessory '108 gems'.

999, max damage or max h.p. (and I imagine you could also max a character's m.p. to 999).

Close enough?? :erm:

[BG-57]

You are correct Despotus!

I was thinking of the following things:

Multiples of 5 used in calculations.
Zodiac stones
Proposition Treasures
Number of breedable monster classes.
108 Gems
Max HP

Your turn. :)

[Despotus]

Super sweet! Who spends most of the Lion War as a prisoner in Bethla Garrison?

[BG-57]

Queen Ruvelia.

Nothin' but net. ;)

[Despotus]

BG-57, you the man! I hope you've still got something left for the 4th quarter. :D

[BG-57]

Sure, I'm a repository of useless information. :p

Question: Which location on the world map has the most number of levels in the same spot?

What location comes in second?

[Wiegrahf42]

Let's see... Deep Dungeon and.... Orbonne Monastery? Goug? the one holy site that leads to the final levels?

[-N-]

Orbonne Monastery is the final area.

[BG-57]

I need two answers, in order. Those are three answers and one. :sweat:

[-N-]

Oh, I wasn't even answering, I was just helping out Wiegraf up there.

But if you're going to be anal, then Deep Dungeon and Orbonne Monastery.

[BG-57]

I didn't mean to sound nasty there. :(

In any case, you are correct -N-! You're up. :greenie:

[-N-]

I totally forgot about this. Usually I add "Skip me if correct" at the end, but it seems I failed this time. Thanks for the PM reminder, Despotus.

Question: What is the first story-battle in which you can use the Battle Dictionary?

[Despotus]

You're welcome. :)
I'm just guessing here. I know that dictionaries are sold at Trade cities and the first one of those is Dorter. So if you can buy dictionaries at Dorter in Ch.1 (the part I'm not sure about), then the Zeklaus Desert story battle (Sand Rats Cellar or Cellar of the Sand Mouse :confused: ) is the first battle where you could use a dictionary??

[RedCydranth]

The problem with that is that they don't sell dictionaries until chapter 2. Like Longbows at Igros.

So My answer is the 1st batle of chapter 2.

(oh and sorry I been gone so long. I've been working on another site. Sorry guys!!!)

[BG-57]

Welcome back RedCydranth! :)

And to avoid spamming I'm going to guess Goland Coal City. I'm pretty sure Olan comes armed with a Dictionary.

[RedCydranth]

Indeed he does, however thats chapter 3 if I remember correctly and you can have oracles equip them before that. But you are right in thats the first battle where on is used manditorily.

[-N-]

No one's quite got it yet, though RedCyranth is on the right track.

[BG-57]

If you can only buy Dictionaries from trade cities and the first battle is in Dorter Trade City, then you can buy Dictionaries after the battle and use them in Araguay Woods.

[Despotus]

I'll guess Zirekile Falls. :p

[-N-]

BG-57 is correct.

Sorry for the delays.

[BG-57]

Question: Suppose you dismissed Mustadio right after he joins the party permenantly. Which characters would you not be able to recruit later?

[RedCydranth]

Um... I think Beowulf, Reis, Worker 8 and Cloud.

[Azure Chrysanthemum]

I think you might still be able to get Beowulf and Reis, but I don't think you'll be able to get Worker 8, turn Reis back into a human, or get Cloud.

[BG-57]

You need Mustadio for the many cutsecenes in Goug Machine City that occur during this subquest and there's one right before the new rumors that appear in Goland Coal City, which lead to Beowulf and Reis. So I'll give this one to RedCydranth.

[RedCydranth]

Yay! Sorry I didn't respond quicker. :)

Where is the first place you can see a dragon? Storyline or not.

[BG-57]

Random encounters in Zeklaus Desert.

[RedCydranth]

They do appear there, but theres somewhere earlier.

[BG-57]

A demo about monsters appears you start up the game and let it run without doing anything. Dragons are featured.

[RedCydranth]

I can't say you are wrong.... So I'll give it to you. My answer was Mandalia Plains, if you level up there long enough, even in 1st chapter, you'll see dragons there.

Sorry for the wait. You're up BG.

[BG-57]

A running gag in Pokemon is all the nurses in every town look exactly alike, which is a dig at the video game for reusing sprites for minor characters.

Question: What noncombatant 'Nurse Joy's' are featured in Tactics?

[Despotus]

The Bar Owners, Shopkeepers, Masters (in Soldier's Offices), and Clerks (at Fur Shops) all look the same. So do their customers and employees. Are there others?

[BG-57]

Those are all the ones I know of. So what's up with that? Are they all clones or siblings or are there requirements on apperance in the job descriptions? :confused:

Anyway, you're up Despotus! :)

[Despotus]

Okay! Sticking close to the same topic, what does change with regard to the girl in the Item Shops? I imagine she's probably the shopkeeper's daughter. :greenie:

Yes, that is my question. Any takers?

Mmmmm... too tough, eh? :( Well, here's an easier one. Let's keep this going 'cause we've almost reached 1000 posts.

Which weapon types cannot be thrown by Ninjas? (Told ya it wuz easy!)

[Azure Chrysanthemum]

Bags.

*enforces mod position*

[greymon138]

I am new here!
Questions please! I want to answer!(If I know the answer)

[Despotus]

Bags.

There are a couple more B.t.V. :D

I want to answer!(If I know the answer)
Bring it on! If you answer a question correctly, you'll get to post the next question. :cool:

[greymon138]

What is the question?

[Despotus]

Which weapon types cannot be thrown by Ninjas?

[greymon138]

hmm... Bags, and..... Rods and Staffs

[Despotus]

hmm... Bags, and..... Rods and Staffs
You're getting closer...just 5 more weapon types to go! By the way, I'm not counting shields, eventhough they are hand-held, as weapons. ;)

[greymon138]

Oh I got it now!
The weapons are:
Bags, Rods, Staffs, Bows, Crossbows, Guns, Axes, Harps, and Cloths.
Now can I ask my question?

[greymon138]

Hmm....
I think I can ask my question now. If my answers in the last question is wrong, then just ask me again.
Quetion?: Where can you find all the secret equips(those that are not sale in the shops{and remember, shops not fur shops}) either by moving or poaching or stealing or whatever!? Please be specific.

I want the answer to this so that I can get those items. I finished FFT without special items and without boewulf(beuwolf, wolfboe, whatever!) and other hidden characters. I just started a new game and I want to get those very equips!

[Despotus]

There are only 8 weapon types that cannot be thrown. You can ask a question as soon as you tell me which of those 9 you shouldn't have included. (Hint: it's the most (Jp) expensive Throw skill to aquire) ;)

[greymon138]

Ok, I guess this one is not included. Crossbow right? because its a bow also.

Sorry for posting my questions without waiting for the right answer...
Sory sory sory sory :( :cry: :( :cry: :(

[Despotus]

Crossbows and Bows are different weapon types, and neither can be thrown by Ninjas. They're 2 correct answers. You included another type that can be thrown. Which?

[greymon138]

Oh, Axes right. I remember now! Axes(Hammers in the throw ability list) has the most amount of jp(which is 120jp, if not mistaken)
Now am I right?

[Despotus]

Oh, Axes right. I remember now! Axes has the most amount of jp(which is 120jp, if not mistaken)
Now am I right?
Yes sir, you got it! Once again, for those who weren't watching the play-by-play, Ninjas can't throw Bags, Rods, Staves, Bows, Crossbows, Guns, Harps, or Cloth.

This link is for you, Grey... it has all the info you were seeking about hard-to-find relics.
h ttp//db.gamefaqs.com/console/psx/file/final_fantasy_tactics_relics.txt
All proper respect due to Mr. Elmor the Elf for that guide. :love:

F.Y.I., there are 57 different items that cannot be purchased in normal shops. Too numerous to go into much detail, I'll give you their names anyway:
Barrette, A woman's ribbon
Blast Gun, An elemental gun
Blaze Gun, likewise, an elemental gun
Blood Sword, a sword
Cachusha, a woman's ribbon
Chantage, perfume
Chaos Blade, a knight's sword
Cherche, perfume
Chirijiraden, a samurai sword (katana)
Cursed Ring, ring
Defender, Knight sword
Dragon Rod, Rod
Dragon Whisker, Spear
Escutcheon II, Shield
Excalibur, Knight Sword
Fairy Harp, harp
Faith Rod, rod
FS Bag, bag
Genji Armor
Genji Gauntlet
Genji Helmet
Genji Shield
Glacier Gun, elemental gun
Grand Helmet
Healing Staff, Staff
Holy Lance, Spear
Iga Knife, Ninja Sword
Ivory Rod, Stick
Javelin II, Spear
Kaiser Plate, Shield
Koga Knife, Ninja Sword
Mace of Zeus, Staff
Madlemgen, Dictionary
Masamune, Katana
Materia Blade, Sword
Maximillian, Armor
Nagrarock, sword
Perseus Bow, Bow
Ragnarok, Knight's Sword
Ribbon, woman's ribbon
Robe of Lords, robe
Rubber costume, clothes
Ryozan Silk, cloth
Sage Staff, Staff
Salty Rage, perfume
Sasuke Knife, Ninja sword
Save the Queen, Knight sword
Scorpion Tail, Hammer
Secret Clothes, clothes
Setiemson, perfume
Stone gun, gun
Ultimus Bow, bow
Vanish mantle, mantle
Venetian Plate, Shield
Whale Whisker, Stick
Yoichi Bow, bow
Zorlin Shape, dagger

It's now your turn, Greymon. Ask a more "trivia"-like question, (Or at least one that doesn't require a 3-page response) please. And enjoy the many wonderful hours you're going to spend hunting for all of those hard-to-find items. :D

[greymon138]

Wow! I don't know that these items exist. I'll check the link you suggested Despotus. And also, THANK YOU VERY MUCH!!!
Now this is my question:
What is the samurai sword(katana) that a samurai can't use(draw out)?

[Despotus]

You're quite welcome, brother. I always try to be helpful...

:confused: I think this sounds like a trick question, so I'll go with an obvious (but tricky) answer. A samurai cannot Draw Out the sword he carries in his hand (Or any other Katanas that are equipped by your characters). Is that what you were looking for?

[greymon138]

Hmm...
Do you mean that if a samurai equips a masamune, then he can't Draw Out a Masamune? Your answer is quite wrong, but near to the answer.
And also...
I can't open the link you gave. It says that there is no existing file. Why does that happen? I tried navigating gamefaqs, and I can't find Mr. Elmor the Elf. :confused:

[Masamune·1600]

All katanas can be used in Draw Out, excluding the following situations:

1. A particular katana has not yet been acquired
2. All katanas of one type (Chirijiraden, for example) have been equipped to the party, and there are thus none of that type in the inventory
3. The necessary JP for a Draw Out ability has not yet been amassed/applied

None of the Proposition Treasure swords is a katana (including the Magi-Sword), and neither are any of the ninja swords, so I'm going to assume that situation (3.) is what you were looking for.

[Despotus]

Hmm...
Do you mean that if a samurai equips a masamune, then he can't Draw Out a Masamune? Your answer is quite wrong, but near to the answer.

Close, I meant that if you equip the only Masamune in your inventory, then you won't be able to draw that Masamune. You can't Draw Out the very same Katana that is in your (or any other characters') hand. That one is the Katana you can't Draw Out.

I can't open the link you gave. It says that there is no existing file. Why does that happen? I tried navigating gamefaqs, and I can't find Mr. Elmor the Elf. :confused:
Sorry that you're having trouble. Cut and paste the link into your http: bar. You'll have to remove the letters "http://" or they will double. Start with "db.gamefaqs...etc." and just hit enter. If you can't get it to work, go to gamefaqs, search by title "Final Fantasy Tactics" and go to FAQ's, the list is under "Relics FAQ" by Elmor the Elf. Good luck! ;)

[greymon138]

Well, the samurai can still Draw Out the katana that he haven't learned yet. So I can say that that is the right answer.
And also, even though you only have one masamune and equip it, if you remove it, you can still draw out that sword.
I will give a hint to this answer:
Hint: Are you sure that there exist a sword that a samurai can't draw out?

[Despotus]

...even though you only have one masamune and equip it, if you remove it, you can still draw out that sword...
Good point! I guess I had never thought of taking the katana out of your hand during battle, and then using Draw Out. :rolleyes2 Oops!

However, if you're in a battle (where you can only bring 5 characters), and want to Draw Out the only Murasame in your inventory, you had better hope it isn't equipped in the hand of another Samurai that you decided to leave out of the battle (one of the other 11 characters sitting on the bench). There is an Equip Change skill, but there is no Soldier Change skill (Hmmm...wouldn't that be a cool skill, though?... 8-) )

I guess every Katana (eventually) can be used for Draw Out, as long as you spend Jp to buy the Draw Out skill, and you buy, find, or steal at least one of that Katana. ;) But I think this really is a trick question! :mad:

[greymon138]

Yep, you got it! In conlusion, all the katanas can be used with Draw Out.
Masamune1600's answer is nearly right. But then he concluded that you can't draw out a katana if you don't have enough jp. That is not the answer I want.
Well, you got it Despotus. Its your turn.

And also Despotus...
I have opened the guide you gave. That guide is great!! I haven't known those items like Nagrarock, Zorlin Shape etc. What I only know is Ragnarok, Excalibur, Save the Queen, Masamune, Genji Genji Genji, and.... whatever. Thanks for that guide! I owe you one! Thanks again!!!!!!! Now I can go treasure hunting!!!!

[Despotus]

Can't think of a tough one right now, so here's a pretty simple question. Which Punch Arts will not effect Worker 8? :sophia:

[BG-57]

I'm going to go with Stigma Magic, since it works like Esuna and it has the name magic in the title and spells can't hit Worker 8 since he's Innocent (a Faith of 0).

[greymon138]

For me, its not just stigma magic. Chakra and Revive also don't work on worker 8(I think.).

[BG-57]

Chakra and Revive are based partly on terrain. For example, if you stand next to a fallen ally and try to use Revive it will only work if the vertical height of the panels are the same.

EDIT: Oh wait, can there be more than one answer here?

[Despotus]

Yes, there are more than one answer. But, so far, Stigma Magic is a correct answer. Chakra and Revive work just fine on Worker 8. ;)

[BG-57]

Hmm...Secret Fist?

[greymon138]

Oh, so chakra works on innocent eh? Haven't known Worker 8 anyway. But BG said that hes innocent, so I think chakra and revive doesn't work on him.
Ok for my answer:
Stigma Magic, Secret Fist?, and.... I think thats it. Is it right?

EDIT: WOW BG-57!!! You are like Orlandu! You reply very quick(hasted)!
I am no match :cry: :cry: . Oh well, I think better luck next time....

[Despotus]

Also correct. But there's still one more... :p

[BG-57]

Must be Earth Slash...elemental magic based.

[Despotus]

Must be! Because it is an elemental-based attack. You're turn BG! :D

[greymon138]

Yes!!! One more chance!!! Ok, is this it?
Earth Slash? I don't think so..... but just a try....

EDIT:
WOW!!! How can you guys reply so fast? I don't stand a chance.... :eek: :love: :confused:

[BG-57]

EDIT: WOW BG-57!!! You are like Orlandu! You reply very quick(hasted)!
I am no match :cry: :cry: . Oh well, I think better luck next time...

I just type really fast. Which is ironic since I never learned how to type. :laughing:


Question: In the game Teta features in one battle.

1) What evidence suggests she's considered a guest character?

2) Why is she treated like a guest character in this battle?

3) In what way is she not like a typical guest character?

[greymon138]

1. She has stars when dead(always dead)
2. Because her job is Delita's Sis
3. She can't be revived

I think these are wrong... but just a try.....

[BG-57]

You are correct for 1) and 3). I need a little more for 2).

Think about the how this battle relates to storyline.

[greymon138]

hmm.......
because she is not an enemy, but a friend of ramza. (just a guess.....)

[Azure Chrysanthemum]

I believe in addition to what greymon has already said, the correct answer is that the stars appear above her body instead of the numbers, so that she cannot turn into a crystal. That happens only to guests and a select few enemies, namely Boco in the Wiegraf fight and the attackers in the Orbonne fight at the beginning of the game.

[Qurange]

For #2, since the others are taken well enough...

She's treated as a Guest so that she doesn't turn to crystal. If she turned to crystal, her body couldn't shield Delita.

EDIT: Also, they probably wanted to preserve the illusion that she might not really be dead, for dramatic tension. ...But probably not, because Delita, rather than trying to revive her, heal her, whatever, flew off the handle at Algus. I don't blame him. Algus was a jerk. (That's his most redeeming feature.)

[BG-57]

I'll give this one to Qurange since I was looking for the reason why the game didn't want her to turn into a crystal: so she would be in the next scene after the battle.

[Qurange]

Oops. It hadn't occured to me that I'd have to play if I guessed right.

This one's simple, and hopefully hasn't been asked, yet, because that's thirty pages and Firefox screams at me.

Question: In the game, two awesome Holy Knights of awesome join (and leave, too, but we try not to talk about that) your party--one of whom you later have the option of controlling. Noting that only pure-class (No Holy Swordsman or anything) Holy Knights count:

1) Name them, first and last.
2) Tell which stays in your party
3) As a bonus, give their zodiac signs.

[Despotus]

1. Delita Hyral and Agrias Oaks (Although Delita doesn't become a Holy Knight until later in the game, Chap. 2 I think)

2. Agrias will eventually stay with the party.

3. Delita's sign is Sagitarius, and Agrias' sign is Cancer.

Is that what you were looking for?

[Qurange]

Despotus, you have a cool name and the next question. You got it exactly right.

Enjoy!

[Despotus]

Coolio, thanks Qurange!

Here's a nice "What if" question:

If you could buy every Item in the game (including Chaos Blades, Vanish Mantles, etc...) in the shops, which 6 Items would be the most expensive? And how much would they cost, hypothetically speaking? ;)

[greymon138]

Hmm.... Some of the perfumes and Ribbons and Bags I guess(i have poached a Porky and wildbow in my game now!)
I don't know their prices.... poor me.....

[Despotus]

Hmm.... Some of the perfumes and Ribbons and Bags I guess.
Good guesses, but which ones specifically? I need the names.;)

I don't know their prices.... poor me.....
Unfortunately, that's part of the question...:( Does anybody know the full answer???

[BG-57]

Chantage
Setiemson
Salty Rage
Cherche
Escutcheon (II)
Javelin (II)

As for cost, can't you just take their resale prices and multiply them by two?

[Despotus]

Chantage
Setiemson
Salty Rage
Cherche
Escutcheon (II)
Javelin (II)

As for cost, can't you just take their resale prices and multiply them by two?
That's the right way to figure out the selling prices for the items. But you've only got 4 of 6 of the items right. :cry: "II" of those items would be real bargains, at only 400 and 1000 gil respectively. (*Big Hints*):cool:

[BG-57]

Chantage
Setiemson
Salty Rage
Cherche
Ribbon
FS Bag

All would set you back a cool 60,000 Gil.

[Despotus]

100% Correct, BG! Your go!

[BG-57]

Some uninvitable monsters classes are essentially repaints of each other in appearance.

Question: What are two pairs of such monsters?

[Azure Chrysanthemum]

Demons and Byblos, I believe it is.

[Despotus]

Just in case you're looking for specifics (pairs of monster species), Archaic Demons and Ultima Demons are one pair; and Apandas and Byblos are another.

[BG-57]

I wanted specifics, so your go Despotus. :)

[Despotus]

:greenie: Allrighty then...

Aeris is selling flowers in Zarghidas Trade City to pay off a debt that she and her mother owe to a local group of thugs, right? How many flowers would she have to have sold in order to have paid the debt in full? (If Cloud and Ramza hadn't shown up and pwned the thugs big-time...):twak:

[greymon138]

1,000,000 or one million flowers, because i think she owed one million. That's what I remembered, but I'm not sure....

EDIT: How can you put words below your usernames? I certainly want to have one below my username.

[Despotus]

You're on the right track, greymon, but the amount of the debt is waaaaaaaay off.

To change your User Title: Go to User CP (Control Panel) above, then click on Edit Profile (to the left on the Control Panel screen), one of the first options on the Edit Profile screen is 'Custom User Title', type in (almost) whatever you want there. :) ...Might I suggest "Despotus' #1 Fan" or something equally flattering???:cool:

[greymon138]

Am I right or wrong???:confused: If I'm right tell me. If i'm wrong, then I will answer 100,000

There is no Custom User Title in my Control Panel. Why????:(

[Despotus]

Am I right or wrong???:confused: If I'm right tell me. If i'm wrong, then I will answer 100,000

There is no Custom User Title in my Control Panel. Why????:(
You are still far away from the correct amount of Aeris' debt. And you have to go to "Edit Profile" on the control panel before you can make any changes to your User Title.;)

[Masamune·1600]

Reference is made to a debt of 30,000 gil, so Aeris would have had to sell 30,000 flowers.

greymon138, Custom User Titles only become available after one has been a member for eight months.

[Despotus]

Reference is made to a debt of 30,000 gil, so Aeris would have had to sell 30,000 flowers.
You got it Masamune, you're up!

[Masamune·1600]

Let's see...

What was the name of the device used to summon Cloud, and where specifically in Goug was it found?

[Despotus]

Ramza called it a Heavenly (or Celestial) Globe, and Besrodio said he built it from stuf found at Drift (or Mine) #83 in Goug.

Question: (I can't recall if we've done this one already... oh well... I'm a little desperate for a decent question right now!):p Which two "miracles" did Ramza & co. perform with the help of the Cancer stone?

[BudSoda02]

You revive Malak or rather Rafa does and bring worker 8 into this world.
Am I right or on the right track. If I'm on the right track tell me which answer is.
Thanks- BudSoda02 BudSoda02@yahoo.com

[Despotus]

Those feats were done with Scorpio and Aquarius, respectively. Keep trying! :cool:

[BG-57]

Reis' transformation?

[GunbladeMaster]

Zalbag comes back to life kinda?

[Despotus]

Which two "miracles" did Ramza & co. perform with the help of the Cancer stone?
Please post two answers. One of you guys got one right so far...;)

[BG-57]

OK.

1) Reis' transformation.

2) Bringing Cloud into this world.

[Despotus]

:smash: Ding ding ding! We have a winner:ciddie::yellowkin BG-57!

"into this world", was a bit of a misnomer (although it would be cool if we lived in Ivalice, at times I practically do...); but I know you knew I'd know what you meant.

[BG-57]

:smash: Ding ding ding! We have a winner:ciddie::yellowkin BG-57!

Cool. :D



"into this world", was a bit of a misnomer (although it would be cool if we lived in Ivalice, at times I practically do...); but I know you knew I'd know what you meant.

I knew that.

I was borrowing BudSoda02's phrase, but you knew that already. :greenie:


EDIT: OK, I thought of a question.

Question: What are four different ways to get dragons to join your party?

[Despotus]

1. Use the Mediator skill 'Invite'. (Monster talk is necessary too if you are a class other than Mediator)

2. Lower a Dragon's hp to critical with the Mediator support skill 'Train' equipped. (I'm pretty sure a physical attack is needed, or even a physical counter attack)

3. Use Reis' Dragoner skill 'Dragon Tame'.

4. (It might be a bit of a stretch, but...) When you complete the Colliery Underground missions, the Holy Dragon will join the party.

I think it may also be that a Green Dragon joins the party as a guest, but I can't remember which mission...:rolleyes2

[BG-57]

You are correct Despotus! Your go. :)

[Despotus]

Let's see...

What was the name of the device used to summon Cloud, and where specifically in Goug was it found?

Geez, I'm a little late with this so I am sorry Masamune.:eep: But I just noticed that the "celestial globe" does have a name, the "Transmission Machine". So sorry I jumped the gun a little.;)

Anyway, here comes my question.
A temple is a shrine, as we all know. What other definition for "temple" is given in the game?

[BG-57]

Beowulf mentions it's also the upper part of the face when you click on his icon. The only time we see his sense of humor.

[Despotus]

The only time we see his sense of humor.
:joker: :lol: Hahahahaha...hm.. that's right. Beowulf better not quit his job as a Temple Knight. Go B.G.!

[BG-57]

A big deal is made out of the way Tidus teaches Yuna to whistle in FFX.

Question: Where does something like that happen in Tactics?

[Azure Chrysanthemum]

The reed whistle is significant in a scene between Delita and Ramza during a flashback, it shows something they did when they were young that Balbanes taught them to do. Later on, Ramza teaches Ovelia how to do it during the brief time when he was protecting her.

[BG-57]

You are correct Behold the Void! Your turn. :)

[Azure Chrysanthemum]

Final Fantasy Tactics is generally a rather serious game. However, there is one action ability, learnable by a normal class, that is obviously rather humorous in name. What is this ability and what does it do?

[BG-57]

Is it the Mediator's Mimic Darovan? It puts the enemy to sleep by imitating the long-winded lectures of Professor Darovan. Pretty much everyone can relate to that.

"Boring story...you're sleepy." :sleepy:

[Azure Chrysanthemum]

That it is, and I know the effect quite well for I have felt its soporific power in my geology class for many days now.

You're up BG.

[BG-57]

Question: What are two churches and two chapels you get to see the interiors of?

[GunbladeMaster]

Glabados Church
The church in Zeltennia (where u fight Zalmo)

would it be Orbonne Monastery?
and um...Bethla Garrison?

[darkblade117]

glabados church, zeltennia church, orbonne monastarey, and...some other church.... i don't know...oh! the former church in limberry...

[BG-57]

You have three out of four.

If you note the chapel in Orbonne monastary you'll see an icon shaped like a 'T'. It appears in at least one other place in the game.

[GunbladeMaster]

OH!!!
Murond Holy Place, Glabodos Church, Zeltennia Church, Orbonne Monastery

[BG-57]

Lionel Castle would have been acceptable as well.

Your go, GunbladeMaster. :)

[GunbladeMaster]

um
ok...

Name the events in which Ramza could learn the most powerful Guts Skill