That's true, ever since I got introduced to the MegaTen series, most RPG's are just ridiculously easy. But FFVIII makes it almost impossible not to be a demi-god. You're either so weak you can't win or you're a god. The real challenge with the Junction system is to try to be balanced.:rolleyes2

I like VIII for it's characters, especially Squall and Laguna. But overall I love FFIX cause they did everything almost right.