FF Character Tournament - Winner revealed!

For the next character spotlight we look at the top seed from the Franchised Division: Auron! Warning as this does contain FFX spoilers.

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Auron is an important character in FFX's storyline, being the only person to have made the Sin pilgrimage, and acting as Yuna's guide on her journey. He is known for his cool demeanor and wisdom, however for much of the game he remains short sighted that the Sin cycle cannot be broken. Later, he is instrumental in coming up with the plan that ultimately defeats Sin and Yu Yevon and ends the sacrificing of summoners in Spira.

Auron is unique in the party in that he is an unsent being. During the first Sin pilgrimage he was killed along with Braska and Jecht, but his promise to Jecht to look after Tidus allowed him to keep close ties to Spira and he was allowed to remain without turning into a fiend. At the end of FFX he is finally sent to the Farplane by Yuna. For that reason he doesn't appear in the sequel, FFX-2.

Even though the sphere grid system allows all players to essentially learn all abilities (save overdrives and Yuna's summons), for much of the game Auron's sphere 'path' has access to many strength nodes and 'break' abilities. This makes him a great powerhouse when dealing physical damage in battle, and weakening the enemy. He is probably the strongest character physically for much of the game, making him a great asset. His overdrives allow him to do even more physical damage and even obliterate enemies.

In previous tournaments Auron has done exceptionally well. He has made it to the Final Four in both the earlier FF character tournaments, losing to eventual runners up Locke and Vincent. In the FFX mini-tournament he place first which resulted in his top seed here. He is a formidable character and I don't doubt he'll do well in this year's tournament.

Zidane over Steiner? Are you serious!?

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Originally Posted by Breine

Zidane over Steiner? Are you serious!?

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That was a tough call :(

Quina edges back ahead of Vincent!

Way to represent something that's not FFIX Cid w00t!!!! Now put out your cigs in the FFIX casts' eyeballs please ^_^

edit: lol at 'torunament' in the title

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Originally Posted by Kyros

Way to represent something that's not FFIX Cid w00t!!!! Now put out your cigs in the FFIX casts' eyeballs please ^_^

edit: lol at 'torunament' in the title

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Someone has definite anger management issues with FFIX ;)

Sorry for the delay but I got a bit busy. I'll have the new round up tomorrow.

If I had access to the internet I would have voted for Vivi, Quina, Zidane and Eiko :p

Here are the anticipated round 2 results of the Polygon Division:

1. Vivi (FFIX) - 18
8. Red XIII (FFVII) - 9

5. Vincent (FFVII) - 12
13. Quina (FFIX) - 14

11. Steiner (FFIX) - 10
3. Zidane (FFIX) - 16

10. Eiko (FFIX) - 8
2. Cid (FFVII) - 18

Quina vs. Vincent was very close with many lead changes throughout. Vincent has fallen far after being very close to winning the last tournament. Does this signify a shift in people's opinions? Or is it just due to the cult following Quina has at this forum. We'll find out when Quina faces his/her biggest challenge, Vivi in the Sweet 16 round.

Before we get to that let's start our third division: the Franchised Division. These feature the latest games in the series and their various spinoffs and sequels: FFX, FFXII, Tactics Advance, and Kingdom Hearts. This division by far is the most diverse with a total of 9 games represented. Many games that were not in previous tournaments are featured in this division so it's anyone's guess what will happen.

Here are the round 1 matchups:

1. Auron (FFX) vs. 16. Paine (FFX-2)

8. Yuna (FFX) vs. 9. Basch (FFXII)

5. Lulu (FFX) vs. 12. Adelle (FFTA2)

4. Rikku (FFX) vs. 13. Vaan (FFXII)

6. Ashe (FFX) vs. 11. Riku (KH:CoM)

3. Sora (KH) vs. 14. Luso (FFTA2)

7. Fran (FFXII) vs. 10. Roxas (KH:358/2)

2. Balthier (FFXII) vs. 15. Marche (FFTA)

I voted against anyone from a KH game out of principle.

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I voted against anyone from a KH game [and X-2] out of principle.

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I voted against anyone from a KH game [and X-2] out of principle.

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that too, but picking Auron over Paine is easy enough regardless of any aversion to X-2.

I voted for a couple a people from KH even though this is supposedly a FF competition :P

Also, I don't have anger management issues with FFIX, I just can't help that several of its cast members are retards.

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Originally Posted by Kyros

Also, I don't have anger management issues with FFIX, I just can't help that several of its cast members are retards.

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You think some of FFIX's delightful cast are retards and yet wonder why Rinoa got knocked out? :p:D

Yeah, I'm voting against Kh as well cause they have no business being here :colbert:

How is Basch losing to pukey, weak-willed, pain in the ass, dumber than dirt, with the personality of interactive furniture, Yuna?

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Originally Posted by Kyros

I voted for a couple a people from KH even though this is supposedly a FF competition :P

Also, I don't have anger management issues with FFIX, I just can't help that several of its cast members are retards.

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*assumes doctor stance* Stubbing out cigarettes in eyeballs is generally a worrying sign of anger I find. Maybe we should call it an extreme case of FFIXphobia!