Ok no, Hope Defense League formed [Spoilers up to chapter 7]

[Psychotic]

"Let them come"

He is improving in my eyes. Death Seeker Hope is better than "I am too afraid to show rage" Hope.

[Dignified Pauper]

He only gets gayer and gayer as I play.

[Rye]

Man, after what's gone down in this part of chapter 7, I'm seriously convinced this kid is the star of the game. I mean, he has his issues, but they're interesting and actually realistic. (SPOILER)That scene with his father had me like. ;____; His papa was crying....

I love every character, but Hope is my favorite along with Sazh - who I've not seen in AGES.

[Dignified Pauper]

I really enjoy Hope as a battle participant too, he's very versatile as a medic or ravager.

[Raistlin]

Snow > Hope, but Hope is an interesting character, at least.

[Madame Adequate]

After ch7 my estimation of both Hope and Snow went up a whooooole lot.