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    Default I hate Triple Triad with the power of a thousand suns

    God I hate this damn game. But like a sap I'm determined to play a "perfect" game so I have to abolish rules. Right now I'm trying to get rid of Plus in Trabia using the guy in the locker rooms in the Garden (19 hours clocked and I'm not even done with Disc 1 yet), but he f******** refuses to drop that bastard Plus rule. I've counted; 27 times I've tried mixing the rules with Galbadia to get rid of it and each time Same has been established. Anyone have any idea what the odds are of it occurring or even some personal testimony to make sure I'm not wasting my time.

    Also for a side topic how annoying is Triple Triad, really?
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    Triple Triad is in FFVIII, which makes it inherently annoying.
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    The Random rule just smurfing ruined it for me.

    Once you have it, that's it, and it's such a hassle trying to get it abolished. You have to save, start a game, quit and hope for the best... it's pure luck.

    Though I remember the first time I played it, on the French version of the game. I just placed a few cards here and there not knowing what the hell I was doing (I didn't have my dictionary near me at the time) and, by some miracle of nature, I won!


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    I LOVE TRIPLE TRIAD


    ...I do NOT like the Random rule, though. I don't like not having the Open rule either


    ...but more importantly, the Random rule is awful.

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    I can play Triple Triad for days; I love that I always win. =O

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    There's not really any method you can use to abolish rules faster, it's mostly a matter of luck. Find someone close to a save point and keep mixing rules until the one you want is abolished. Remember that you don't have to play the game, just challenge, mix, and quit right away. I've noticed rules have a tendency to spread more than they are abolished, but it'll eventually happen.

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    Triple Triad was neat for two things: getting almighty items by refining rare cards, and defeating the CC group to get an extra scene with (SPOILER)Quistis and Squall.

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    OK I messed up big time. I tried spreading Same to Trabia to see if I could get rid of Plus by having Same already present. Of course that doesn't work cause now he won't mix rules because there's nothing new. So now I'm going to have to wait until I can get FH's rules to use. FYI this was after about four hours of trying to abolish Plus. I really, really, really, really hate this.

    ...ah for crap's sake, what moron removed the "Head smashing on wall" smilie from the list? Now I don't even have an adequate expression of my rage.
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    I think triple triad for completion or collection purposes is very annoying, but when i play it just for fun and the occasional rare card its rather enjoyable
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    Triple Triad is simply my favorite minigame of any FF.

    That being said, I agree that Random is horrible and I'm not such a fan of Same or Plus either.

    The hardest part is getting the Laguna card because almost every rule is in effect when you play. I just keep playing away and reset if I lose.

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    I really hate the Direct rule.

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    Quote Originally Posted by BG-57 View Post
    Triple Triad is simply my favorite minigame of any FF.
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    I would describe it more as an addiction than insanity.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Captain Maxx Power View Post
    OK I messed up big time. I tried spreading Same to Trabia to see if I could get rid of Plus by having Same already present. Of course that doesn't work cause now he won't mix rules because there's nothing new. So now I'm going to have to wait until I can get FH's rules to use. FYI this was after about four hours of trying to abolish Plus. I really, really, really, really hate this.

    ...ah for crap's sake, what moron removed the "Head smashing on wall" smilie from the list? Now I don't even have an adequate expression of my rage.
    Yeah, if you spread rules you won't be able to mix anymore. For some regions like Trabia where you only need one card you don't have to abolish every rule. Just abolish Random and spread Open. It shouldn't hard to win then.

    Triple Triad is also my favorite FF minigame. IMO, it's so much more enjoyable than Tetra Master or Blitzball. Both of which suck.

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    I love the plus rule! It's so much fun n.n

    ...except for when you don't have open and you take a terrible gamble!

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