What effect or impact has Final Fantasy had on you?

[Momiji]

To some people, Final Fantasy is just a game. To others, it's something much more. It could be like a good book to you, that you keep playing to turn the page. Maybe it's your way to escape from the real world for a while? Maybe it's something more?

So come on in, don't be shy. Talk about what effect or impact the Final Fantasy series has had on you!