So 4 characters made for bad load time? Would explain why they went back down the route of keeping 3 toons per battle sequence, but I really prefer the old school 4 routine. Fighter, healer, black magic attacker, and other of players choice. Honestly, I think they should try another game like IV and attempt another five person battle system. Still like 7, 8 and 9 but just noticed this nasty habit today after running some earlier titles. I can't remember X's fights atm, but ps2 is a faster system so I'm guessing it wasn't as harsh about that.