Quote Originally Posted by Del Murder View Post
Dragon Quest hasn't really changed all that much over time, but that is probably by design as it is a very traditional series. Final Fantasy on the other hand changes almost too much. It seems like they are trying to reinvent the wheel with each installment these days. I do feel the older games had just the right amount of change.

For pairings, VI definitely. My favorite DQ is VIII though.
I feel the same way on the Final Fantasy front. I get wanting to stay fresh and relevant but vast changes in that short amount of time can really alienate your fanbase. This is why I'm a fan of gradual change.