Eyes on Final Fantasy Forums - Blogs http://home.eyesonff.com/blog.php The Eyes on Final Fantasy Forums are the premier place for Final Fantasy fans to meet and discuss this classic video game series. Join our community today. en Sat, 09 May 2026 03:31:39 GMT vBulletin 60 http://home.eyesonff.com/images/images_neoclassic/misc/rss.jpg Eyes on Final Fantasy Forums - Blogs http://home.eyesonff.com/blog.php I have other things to catch up with... http://home.eyesonff.com/entry.php/6319-I-have-other-things-to-catch-up-with Wed, 09 Apr 2025 06:53:17 GMT I know I already have a lot on my plate, but I do want to finish a few other things besides writing projects and my various marathons. I like to do gunpla and other mecha themed model kits, and I still have six more I need to finish. I have the old MG line of Gundam Wing Endless Waltz models... I know I already have a lot on my plate, but I do want to finish a few other things besides writing projects and my various marathons.

I like to do gunpla and other mecha themed model kits, and I still have six more I need to finish. I have the old MG line of Gundam Wing Endless Waltz models from back in the early 2000s and I still need to put together the Tallgeese III to complete the set. I also recently picked up the EW version of Gundam Epyon from the same series because GW was my first Gundam series and I have a serious soft spot for all the mecha designs. I've dabbled with the Macross series, but I genuinely hate the quality of the model kits I've put together with them, so I'm probably not going to really bother with them anymore.

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I also have set 1 of the Xenogears models and I really want to put them together, but they are going to require painting and I am not at all ready for that. My one foray into painting Gundam models didn't end well. So I guess I need to work through that minor trauma before I start working on them, especially since I feel painting them before assembly will be the easiest way to go about it.

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Beyond model kits, I also want to sit down and watch a few movies and anime series this year, the big one being Serial Experiment Lain, a classic I never got around to back in the day. I also want to go through Revolutionary Girl Utena again and also rewatch Hades Project Zeorymer. I also want to rewatch Gundam Wing and Yu Yu Hakusho sometime as well.

For films, I'm hoping to watch the original Universal Studios version of Dracula from the 30s. I also wanted to rewatch Bringing Out the Dead and Cecil B. Demented since it has been almost two decades since I've watched either film. I also have two more films planned but that will depend on other factors. I also forgot I owned some of the Lone Wolf and Cub films and Akira Kurosawa's Dreams, so they may also be on the docket because I enjoy foreign and art films. I need to find a copy of Spring Summer Fall Winter...Spring as it might be my favorite Korean film after a Tale of Two Sisters.

Granted, I don't plan on doing this all at once, I'll likely spread this across the year. ]]> Wolf Kanno http://home.eyesonff.com/entry.php/6319-I-have-other-things-to-catch-up-with Games tha are distracting me from playing other games... http://home.eyesonff.com/entry.php/6318-Games-tha-are-distracting-me-from-playing-other-games Sun, 10 Dec 2023 06:09:24 GMT Since I'm doing a marathon, I thought it would be fun to list the games that are distracting me from actually finishing said marathon.

FFXV ~ MGS: Peace Walker and SaGa Scarlet Graces
FFXIII ~ Breath of Fire 1-3 and MechCommander Gold
XIII-2 ~ Romancing Saga Re:Universe and FF: Opera Omnia

Will update more in the future... ]]> Wolf Kanno http://home.eyesonff.com/entry.php/6318-Games-tha-are-distracting-me-from-playing-other-games Finished FFXII http://home.eyesonff.com/entry.php/6300-Finished-FFXII Mon, 12 Dec 2022 02:44:04 GMT I finished Final Fantasy XII and by far I can say it is my least favorite game which is a bummer because I really love the world of Ivalice.

My biggest gripe is the battle system mechanics -- I felt like there were certain things I wanted to do but did not have the proper spell to do them. I'd chalk this up to me not really trying to learn the mechanics of the game. It is also the only title that took me a long time to complete in terms of playing the game and not in-game hours. I racked a total of 36-40 hours in the game when I finally closed it last night but that journey was over the course of a year plus.

I thought the story was pretty good, it reminded me a lot of Star Wars and a bit of Final Fantasy II. One thing I felt was really off was the synergy between the cast of characters. I didn't feel like all the characters really synergized. It makes me wonder what the writing team had in mind and if anything was cut from the final product.

Overall, I am glad I played it and will revisit the game in New Game+ and take more time with it. I think the combination of life events and the feeling of just getting through the game made me want to run through it as fast as possible.

The next title is Final Fantasy XIII trilogy! But before that, I am going to take a break and play some other games on my list. I'm eyeing Chained Echoes and Persona 5 Royal. ]]> ham http://home.eyesonff.com/entry.php/6300-Finished-FFXII FF12 and quick life update http://home.eyesonff.com/entry.php/6299-FF12-and-quick-life-update Wed, 26 Oct 2022 13:31:14 GMT Been a cool minute since I updated.

Picked up where I left off from Final Fantasy XII: Zodiac Age. This game is turning out to be more of a time sink than I had anticipated. Overall, I feel if I had more time I'd thoroughly enjoy the game and the battle system. Not wanting to detract from original intent in finishing all the main titles of Final Fantasy and their spin offs, I decided to power through once again. Except this time I'm doing it offline since setting up a streaming schedule is also a lot harder now.

I had to dial back on school and am working a full time job at a corporation. My education goals have been the same. I just realize I need to live life instead of postponing the things I want to do after I finished. Decided to take it a bit slower and see if I can ramp up once I get comfortable with my schedule.

I still lurk the forums but as always am trying to become a more active member. I'm hoping I can finish FF12 & FF13 trilogy before FF16 comes out. Sorry for the inconsistent numbering of the titles.

Looking forward to seeing you all in the forums. ]]> ham http://home.eyesonff.com/entry.php/6299-FF12-and-quick-life-update <![CDATA[I don't have anything interesting to say but I am still here.]]> http://home.eyesonff.com/entry.php/6298-I-don-t-have-anything-interesting-to-say-but-I-am-still-here Wed, 12 Oct 2022 18:42:06 GMT
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Truth is, I was always Christmas.
Mate don't flatter yourself, you're not even Boxing Day.
]]> Quindiana Jones http://home.eyesonff.com/entry.php/6298-I-don-t-have-anything-interesting-to-say-but-I-am-still-here <![CDATA[So let's talk Moogles]]> http://home.eyesonff.com/entry.php/6297-So-let-s-talk-Moogles Thu, 22 Sep 2022 22:37:57 GMT ---Quote (Originally by Mr Gashtacular)--- mon then :bou::bou::bou::bou: ill turn u upside down and inside out so u can finally dribble with ur feet not ur gob you smurfin relic ---End Quote---
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mon then :bou::bou::bou::bou: ill turn u upside down and inside out so u can finally dribble with ur feet not ur gob you smurfin relic
]]> Quindiana Jones http://home.eyesonff.com/entry.php/6297-So-let-s-talk-Moogles This is dedicated to all Oldies http://home.eyesonff.com/entry.php/6296-This-is-dedicated-to-all-Oldies Tue, 10 May 2022 20:29:14 GMT
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Just discovered "Blog this post" feature. ]]> Quindiana Jones http://home.eyesonff.com/entry.php/6296-This-is-dedicated-to-all-Oldies My Retrogame Museum http://home.eyesonff.com/entry.php/6295-My-Retrogame-Museum Fri, 22 Apr 2022 16:38:58 GMT Game Gear Image: https://i.ibb.co/k9gdWcv/1zawex.jpg (https://imgbb.com/) Game Boy Light Pokemon Center Image: https://i.ibb.co/k9Cp1Jh/DSCN5481.jpg (https://ibb.co/hZzkfcK) Game Gear





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]]> tidus79 http://home.eyesonff.com/entry.php/6295-My-Retrogame-Museum Atelier Collection http://home.eyesonff.com/entry.php/6294-Atelier-Collection Fri, 22 Apr 2022 16:28:32 GMT Image: https://i.ibb.co/WD40XDG/DSCN5217.jpg Image: https://i.ibb.co/yQr6PpJ/Atelier-Ps3.jpg Image: https://i.ibb.co/NKNGDFY/DSCN5845.jpg Image: https://i.ibb.co/bgMQdNP/DSCN5846.jpg








]]> tidus79 http://home.eyesonff.com/entry.php/6294-Atelier-Collection <![CDATA[Oh yeah these things existed. I hate the other 3 I made, but I'll keep up the theme.]]> http://home.eyesonff.com/entry.php/6293-Oh-yeah-these-things-existed-I-hate-the-other-3-I-made-but-I-ll-keep-up-the-theme Fri, 22 Apr 2022 09:19:12 GMT Yeah I gonna try college for the 3rd time, last 2 times fucked up, but I'm an old man now so think I've learned to calm down a bit more. It's a relatively low level course, but I suppose it is a step up from waiting for die to happen because you got no purpose aye.

Got ma own money this time, and mental health medicine too. Yes I finally did it after 3000 years, went to a doctor, woaow. Mum wasn't much help, just had to grit it and do it maself. I did have a job but things fell through with that one. I have no idea why I am writing this, probably just feeling a little nostalgic yup. Not nostalgic for all the other stuff, just for EoFF because it was a fun place to be, I still am here all the time though just in the discord instead. If you go there stay away from the FFXIV channel, you might get scarred for life with some of the things that Jinx and Jesswee post aboot. Haven't slept in 50 years because of it.

Oh yeah i cooked once, yeah instead of 12 now I'm 13 what an upgrade. That one was sarcasm btw. :lol:

now lemme get my walking stick. :kakapo: ]]> Galuf http://home.eyesonff.com/entry.php/6293-Oh-yeah-these-things-existed-I-hate-the-other-3-I-made-but-I-ll-keep-up-the-theme I have infiltrated the Discord server http://home.eyesonff.com/entry.php/6292-I-have-infiltrated-the-Discord-server Thu, 24 Mar 2022 23:15:28 GMT No one has noticed so far. No one has noticed so far. ]]> Agent Proto http://home.eyesonff.com/entry.php/6292-I-have-infiltrated-the-Discord-server Hi http://home.eyesonff.com/entry.php/6289-Hi Fri, 25 Feb 2022 08:18:04 GMT Sup? Sup? ]]> o_O http://home.eyesonff.com/entry.php/6289-Hi Thanks for the spectrum of memories! http://home.eyesonff.com/entry.php/6286-Thanks-for-the-spectrum-of-memories! Sat, 29 May 2021 16:50:00 GMT I have been on this site for a long time now, not as long as some of you, but long enough.

I had a great time, EoFF being an outlet for me during some of my times spent under duress. People have changed, I have changed, it's all good.

See you later EoFF. ]]> jenovajunkie http://home.eyesonff.com/entry.php/6286-Thanks-for-the-spectrum-of-memories! AN END BEFORE IT BEGINS - NO MORE CHAPTERS WILL BE RELEASED http://home.eyesonff.com/entry.php/6285-AN-END-BEFORE-IT-BEGINS-NO-MORE-CHAPTERS-WILL-BE-RELEASED Sat, 29 May 2021 13:46:48 GMT Hi everyone,

If I've learned anything, it's that this site is for gamers, not for readers. This is not the site to go to for written art and to expect any support. In which case I am taking my work to greener pastures, to an audience who can do more in life than just twiddle their thumbs and stare mindlessly at screens. For anyone who truly had any interest, I'm sorry. I will not be posting any more of my book on EyesonFF and will be shutting down my blog page.

Guess the passion for Final Fantasy doesn't run that deep, after all. It's like a star that burns and dies unknown in the dark. No wonder stars go out in a blast of violent, silent fury! Only to fade into a meek white dwarf, small and heavy-hearted. Again, sorry to disappoint, but then I think the only one who wound up disappointed was me. ]]> Aryllia http://home.eyesonff.com/entry.php/6285-AN-END-BEFORE-IT-BEGINS-NO-MORE-CHAPTERS-WILL-BE-RELEASED An update on what I have been up to and summer plans http://home.eyesonff.com/entry.php/6284-An-update-on-what-I-have-been-up-to-and-summer-plans Tue, 20 Apr 2021 12:29:48 GMT Hello everyone!

This one might be a doozy, and there are some parts in here that talk about the loss of a couple of family members.

Since, I made a post in the Let's Play category, I've decided to refocus this space into a behind the scenes kind of area. Honestly, I think it is more for me than for other people because it helps me document my experience with Final Fantasy and life. At this point, it's just me writing just to write so I can keep refining my skills to write.

This semester has been pretty busy and admittedly I have slacked off quite a bit because there were other things bogging me down. I have taken time aside to focus on those things and work through them with a therapist. Even though I am more than happy to share, I feel like that would probably be more appropriate in a private setting than in an open space like this. Suffice to say, I have been quite busy trying to work through things and keep up with my academics this school semester. I don't think I will be doing any more streams until the semesters done and if I do, it'd probably just be streams of competitive Apex Legends play.

On that note, I have been analyzing Valorant & Apex Legend games to help refine my ability to coach. I make it a point to work with people who are new to FPS and people who are plateauing at a certain rank. Working with newer people has helped me ask the right questions and unravel what I have ingrained into my mind since I started competing in FPS games back in the early 2000's. Eventually, I would like to help people reach the next level of their game play and coach them to become better players.

In retrospect, coaching has helped me improve my own game play by helping me become more objective. I operate on the idea that I can only work with what I see and not what I perceive. Basically, before I would try to improve what I thought I needed to work on which did not produce any tangible results. It became too intuitive and it was hard to figure out if I was actually improving. Not to say that playing intuitively is bad but it is bad for gathering data and analyzing said data to find what can be improved upon. This approach has helped me tackle some of the more nuanced parts of competitive gaming like tilt or the emotions that are involved when playing an intense game. I hope to get more into this during the summer when I have free time.

The other part is by the end of the year I will be moving to a different state. This decision was a pretty big one for me because where I am at, I am very well situated to succeed in my chosen career field. I am heavily networked in where I can talk to the right people to get the right help that I need to proceed. Once I move, it may be more difficult to tap into these resources, but there is another part to that as well. The other part is I have not tapped into that resource because I have been dealing with my mental health issues. I just wasn't ready to move on from my father passing away in August 2020 and my step dad following shortly after. Their deaths had a bigger impact than I had anticipated for myself and exposed a lot of things that I wanted to improve and work on to be a better person and to be in a better place.

I am definitely in a better place now but I am not done working on myself. I feel that I may be working myself perpetually until the day I pass away but that's okay with me. I crave that type of growth and if in some way that can be gleaned from these blogs that will help motivate/inspire other people then this blog would have been worthwhile.

My current plans for the summer are to attend a couple of events and attempt to reconnect with everyone within that network. I have a feeling that not everyone will be as welcoming to me coming back but I can't focus on that, I can only focus on what actions I can do to help push me to the next level in my academic and work career in the near future. I also plan on putting time aside to stream more often and put more hours into playing more Final Fantasy and connecting with different people on Twitch and hopefully people here. This summer will be focused on growing as a person and connecting with other people to share our experiences together. It is something I am pretty excited about and I hope that is expressed when things get moving.

Hope everyone is well,
Ham ]]> ham http://home.eyesonff.com/entry.php/6284-An-update-on-what-I-have-been-up-to-and-summer-plans