Does any one else realise it,s smurfing Star Wars?

[Joethulhu]

I am aware of the fact that FF2 did the Star Wars thing first, but it still seemed more original to me than 12. And yes, I'm being inconsistent with my numbers.
I don't really have a problem with the battle system, I thought it didn't fit Final Fantasy. It's still turn based, but I prefer random battles. Leveling up was easy though, I remember spending 10 hours straight auto leveling in the Dreadnaught. I am playing it the first time, though. I'm at the tomb of King Whatsisface, and I've just discovered the ultimate win button of boss battles: Quickenings.
I am also aware I'm being a bit of a hipocrite in relation to Balthier's name, but even the japanese spelling isn't BÁL-THEER. I don't feel like sounding it out. And that al as in Albert. (adelbertsteinerhehehe) Sorry. I'm actually learning Japanese, so I would know, I just don't feel like it.
And you're right about Vaan, I just had to put someone in the role of Luke for my purposes, and they both have blond hair and come from a dessert environment, and that's GOOD ENOUGH FOR ME. (imagine me pouting here, it's what I would do in real life)
And despite aforementioned RAGE at this game, I kinda like it. Although that demon wall didn't make any sense and ripped off FF7.
I also agree abou Balthier being more of a James Bond, if only because of his Britishness and puns. BUT FRAN BEING CHEWBACA MUST NOT BE IGNORED. Oh, and he IS a sky pirate, Solo was a smuggler, and Balthier has the Strahl, while Solo has the Millenium Falcon.
I'll be commentating more as I play the game; I'm becoming fast addicted to it.
Also, on a side note, Aerith/s had a similar name thing. Su is the Japanese equivalent of th, so therefor Aerith. The translators being idiots (This guy are sick!), they didn't know this. Me, first time, I called her Aeris. When doing some research, I saw that the Japanese was Aerisu, aka Aerith, I had to replay the game to change my save, even if she's dead by then.

Wait, who would Penelo be?