Cidolfious the Lamest.

[Wolf Kanno]

FFXIII's Cid, Chapter 10-11-ishYes he did die early, but I really feel that Cid inspired the party in that game. He reentered the storyline when the party's most vocal leader (Snow) was feeling doubt, and Cid reaching Crystal form despite failing his focus snapped the party back on track

!!!!WARNING MAJOR XIII SPOILERS!!!!

(SPOILER)I know that but I feel the abrupt "betrayal plot twist" combined with the whole "you inspired me to actually be the guy you thought I was" was poorly implemented and the whole thing sorta felt like the writer was trying to tie up that loose end and basically pulled a BS story twist to quickly sweep him under the rug. A few good chapters were being used to build him up for great things and I feel he never lived up to them and was poorly utilized in the end. He had potential to bring a lot of depth in the story and I felt he was used for merely a cheap emotional ploy on the player. They could have at least built up his betrayal and him finally turning against his Focus but it all comes crashing down at once in Chapter 10. At least he was a fun boss fight.

Its my same problem with VI's Cid, beyond the whole scene where he can die, he really isn't that important of a figure in the story despite all the background info and basic elements of the character saying he should be a greater figure in the story cause what he's been doing in the background has had a profound effect on the plot despite the plot never directly referencing or delving into it. He could have easily been a major player in the plot but basically got shafted like many of VI's NPCs.

[arcanedude34]

You know, I can't say I much liked any Cid.
I's was non-existent, and made me sit through the crappy Dissidia storyline somehow DESPITE not being existent
II's had no personality to speak of
III's was in my party for all of five minutes, blew up his airship, then stole my elixer
IV's was okay until the creepy DS model D: The way he wiggles his body is not natural... and those lips! O_O
V's looked llike a hippy and was the cause of Mid, little brat
VI's looked like a used, chewed-up condom, and was on the bad guy's side
VII's yelled at me to drink tea D:
IX's is probably the best, no real complaints here
X's was a southerner. And I hate them southerners. (Relax, I kid. Though I did find him annoying. Plus he spawned Rikku >:()
XII's were both annoying
XIII's was also fairly decent, so no complaints here

Though I would say Tactics Advance has a pretty notable Cid, for being a drunk. WOOOO.

[Rebellious Eagle]

V's looked like a hippy and was the cause of Mid, little brat

I'm not the only one who thinks that? :O
I agree with VIII being a lame Cid. He was too weak to be any good. And VI's Cid was also pathetic. He was with the Empire and (SPOILER)died from eating a "rotten" fish. I mean, seriously?

[Sephiroth]

(SPOILER)died from eating a "rotten" fish. I mean, seriously?

(SPOILER)He doesn't have to die when you give him enough yummy fish.

[Forsaken Lover]

The hatred for Al-Cid disturbs me.

Did you not see his charm, his KARIZZZMAAAA?
Did you not hate and loathe yourself as you watched him walk up to Ashe and exude the sexy that you could never have?

Obviously the dislike for Al-Cid is because of two things.
1. Jealousy
2. The..."feelings" he stirs in all the previously straight arrow men.

[Sword]

It's been said already. Al-Cid isn't FFXII's Cid. It's the badass who didn't get enough screen time. Best Cid ever.

My least favourite is VI.

[Forsaken Lover]

You realize what you're saying is
"The guy with Cid in his name isn't Cid."

Al-Cid is FFXII's Cid, along with Dr. Cid.

[Sword]

There is also another character who has the name Cid, Al-Cid Margrace, a member of the ruling family of Rozarria. Unlike Dr Cid, Al-Cid is on the same side as the player team; however, he isn't officially the Cid of Final Fantasy XII, as only Doctor Cid has been confirmed by Akitoshi Kawazu and Yasumi Matsuno in interviews as being the official Cid of the game.

I know anyone can edit the wiki but if it's been confirmed then there you go. Al-Cid was only Cid by name anyway. He wasn't an engineer/inventor/airship owner/father figure etc. so I don't see how he would ever qualify.

I believe it was the great philosopher Christian Bale how said "THINK for one smurfing second".

[Tokimadoushi]

My only question is why they had to spoil the awesome mad scientist Cid of XII with Al-Enrique Iglesias-Cid...

But if I had to choose a least favorite Cid, I'd have to go with II, XIII and VIII, in that order...

II: He had to get rescued with the Princess. I can think of a word starting with a G.
XIII: He's called Raines. Not Cid. He's a doofus. Enough said.
VIII: Something about him just whispers sex predator, I don't know why. I thought his inexplicable fondness of Squall was maybe because he was his father, but I was later proven wrong. And why does he have Seifer's card...?
Apologies if this has been pointed out already, but Cid Kramer DID design the mobile Garden, so in a way he is connected with engineering/airships/moving military academy vehicle things.

[Laddy]

Robin Williams, I mean Cid Kramer.

[Tokimadoushi]

He looks so much like Robin Williams its creepy! I think that's why I disliked him even more...I hate Robin Williams.

[Forsaken Lover]

I hate Robin Williams.

Even Jesus could not forgive you for this.

[Dr. Acula]

I hate Robin Williams.

Even Jesus could not forgive you for this.

I agree. Robin Williams is awesome. In fact, the only thing I liked about FFVIII's Cid is the fact that he looked so much like him.

[Crop]

Anyone who said that VII's Cid was rubbish is wrong. There is no opinion on the matter.

I want to be like Mr Highwind when I grow up.