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    Dancing Chocobo Eyes on Final Fantasy 2020 Census Results


    Time to get this show started.

    We'll start off with the least interesting questions, and I'll update this thread periodically throughout the day.

    We had about 14 entries in total, which considering the state of the forum, is not a bad turn out in my opinion. The majority of the people who answered the survey were in their 30s.
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    In terms of First Final Fantasy:

    Third place (tie with 2 votes)
    Final Fantasy
    Final Fantasy VI
    Final Fantasy VIII

    Second Place (3 votes)
    Final Fantasy Mystic Quest

    First Place (5 votes)
    Final Fantasy VII

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    Last "New" Final Fantasy Game

    Third Place (tie with 1 vote)
    Final Fantasy XIII
    Final Fantasy Type-0
    Final Fantasy Dissidia NT

    Second Place (tie with 2 votes)
    Final fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn
    Final Fantasy XIII-2

    First Place (7 Votes)
    Final Fantasy XV

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    Are you excited for the Remake?
    Yes: 9 votes
    No: 3 votes
    ???: 2 Votes

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    Tfw I have no idea where my vote on "last 'new' final fantasy" was counted >.< whoops

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    There was way more overlap than you would think.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Fynn View Post
    You're kidding me. Two more people started with Mystic Quest?!
    Indeed, I too started with Mystic Quest. Technically not that surprising really since it was the first FF game to reach Europe

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    Quote Originally Posted by Fynn View Post
    You're kidding me. Two more people started with Mystic Quest?!
    Yup. I did do that LP thread years back too. Twas fun.

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    I wasn't reading carefully and thought for a bit that Mystic Quest got the second place vote for favorite FF. I was about to have a conniption.

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    Now to continue.
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    Do you have Hope for FFXVI?

    Yes: 9 votes
    No: 4 votes
    ???: 2 votes

    Apparently SE can breathe a little easier cause as jaded as this forum can be, a lot people still have a lot of faith the next installment is going to be super special awesome.

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    Most Difficult Final Fantasy
    Honestly, these were all good choices in my opinion.

    Third Place with 1 Vote
    Final Fantasy
    Final Fantasy XI

    Second Place with 2 votes

    Final Fantasy II
    Final Fantasy V
    Final Fantasy Tactics*

    First Place with 3 Votes
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    Final Fantasy III
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    Final Fantasy IV
    *Pre-T.G. Cid for one person

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    Easiest Final Fantasy
    None of the entries that made it on this list really surprised me.


    Third Place with 1 vote
    Final Fantasy VII
    Final Fantasy X-2
    Final Fantasy Mystic Quest
    Final Fantasy Tactics*

    Second Place with 2 Votes
    Final Fantasy VI
    Final Fantasy XV

    First Place with 3 Votes
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    Final Fantasy VIII
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    Final Fantasy XIII
    *Post T.G. Cid for the same person from above.

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    Which FF should get a remake next?
    This question got some interesting answers and while I was fairly pleased which entry won since it was my own choice, some of the other answers were intriguing none the less.

    Third place with One Vote:

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    Final Fantasy VIII



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    The Compilation of Final Fantasy VII (like all of it)



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    The Final Fantasy VII Remake


    Second Place with Two Votes:

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    Final Fantasy V



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    Final Fantasy IX



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    Final Fantasy Tactics



    First place with Eight Votes:




    Final Fantasy VI

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    Okay, next post will be a little more substantial and I'm tackling the big four.

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    Well, at least one other person voted for an FF9 remake

    It's actually not something I'd have voted before, instead I'd have been like "It's great enough as it is, just leave it be, remake an entry I like less instead", but after seeing how FF7 remake turned out (well, partially), seeing a 9 remake with the same immense effort would be amazing. It'll never happen, of course.

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    Quote Originally Posted by WarZidane View Post
    Well, at least one other person voted for an FF9 remake

    It's actually not something I'd have voted before, instead I'd have been like "It's great enough as it is, just leave it be, remake an entry I like less instead", but after seeing how FF7 remake turned out (well, partially), seeing a 9 remake with the same immense effort would be amazing. It'll never happen, of course.
    Honestly, if the VII R does well enough for SE. I can see them doing a remake series for some of the more popular entries.

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    Now onto the next entry.

    Favorite Minigames
    Runner Ups (1 Vote)
    Sphere Break
    Fishing (FFXV)
    Chocobo Breeding (VII)
    Frog Catching
    Butterfly Catching

    Fourth Place (2 Votes)
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    Chocobo Racing (VII)

    Third Place (3 Votes)
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    Blitzball

    Second Place (6 Votes)
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    Chocobo Hot n' Cold

    First Place (7 Votes)
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    Triple Triad

    Favorite Locations In Final Fantasy

    The fact I got such a wide range of places just goes to show how good Final Fantasy is with making locations. Even though the following are the runner ups, many of them are pretty fantastic places in their own right.

    The Runner Ups (1 Vote)


    IV
    Tower of Babel
    Mysidia (IV)

    VI
    Zozo
    Floating Continent

    VII
    Gold Saucer
    Icicle Inn

    VIII
    Winhill
    Esthar City
    Ultimecia's Castle

    IX
    Burmecia
    Treno
    Cleyra
    Memoria
    Lindblum
    Chocobo Forest

    X
    Mi'hen Highroad
    Besaid

    XI
    Windhurst

    XII
    Henne Mines
    Rabanastre
    The Pharos
    Bhujerba

    XIII
    Gapra Whitewoods

    XIV
    Kugane

    X-2
    Via Infinito


    Third Place (2 Votes)
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    Altissia, The City on the Water (Final Fantasy XV)

    Or as I like to call it, Fantasy Venice. I'm not surprised this location made it here as it got the most PR all the way back when this game was still called Versus XIII, and unlike Insomnia, you actually get to really explore this location. With its gorgeous vistas, plenty of fishing, and the biggest story moments, Altissia is a really memorable locations. Especially for players who got their first taste of Jedi Yoda Tonberries or VI fans losing their trout at the Chadarnook Quest. It also has a pretty unique theme too:



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    Balamb Garden (Final Fantasy VIII)

    It's interesting how Square placed a lot of emphasis on the starting locations in the PS1 era. While Alexandria in IX never reached the same heights as Midgar, Balamb Garden is one of the most iconic locations in FFVIII. Helped by the fact its one of your first vehicles. Balamb Garden is a place most VIII fans will spend most of their time in, especially if they go after sidequests like the CC Card Club or explore Zell's relationship with the girl at the Library. The theme song is very peaceful and actually uses musical stylings reminiscent of Japanese school bells.



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    Vector (Final Fantasy VI)

    I'm actually surprised this made it this far. I didn't imagine anyone else would vote for it besides me. Vector to me is an interesting contrast from all the previous locations in VI, taking the steampunk aesthetics of Figaro Castle and Narshe and pushing it into dystopian extremes. This is also the moment the gloves come off in the game proper as we learn the truth about Magitek Research, can get some insight into Kefka's origins, fight some insane enemies that are going to punish you if you haven't been properly learning magic, and we finally get to see the face of the enemy we had only heard about for so long. The main theme of the place is also great and imposing.


    Second Place (3 Votes)



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    Cosmo Canyon (Final Fantasy VII)

    This one caught me a little by surprise. I figured someone would vote for it, but I didn't imagine it would get as far as it did. Personal feelings aside, it makes sense Cosmo Canyon would make it on this list as there are few locations within FF itself that are similar, and it works as a stark contrast to Midgar. Helped by the fact it has some great music attached to it and is the hometown of everyones fan favorite dog boy Nanaki. Personally, I love finally getting to hear Lifestream and The Great Warrior when I come here.





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    Macalania Woods (Final Fantasy X)

    Okay, of all the entries, this one surprised me the most. I could see Cosmo Canyon cause it has great music and a lot of people have a soft spot for Red XIII, but I wasn't expecting this place to rank as high as it did. In terms of atmosphere, it is a very distinct place, so I'll give it that with the great use of blues and pyreflies. Its home to the Butterfly Catching sidequest if that's your thing, and this is also the lcoation to get the Celestial Mirror for Ultimate Weapons. Course I imagien this place stays in most people's minds for the iconic "love scene" between Tidus and Yuna. It's theme song is both calming and haunting at the same time.



    First Place (5 Votes)



    To no ones surprise, Midgar easily cinched this category and who can blame anyone? Its the most iconic location in the series at this point. Based off of the original plans for Disney's Epcot Center, Midgar is a dystopian corporate city with a not so subtle social commentary in its design. You spend roughly the first ten hours of the game exploring this collassal city, and the Remake is going to ectend that into the 30+ range. Its not a surprise that so many of VII's most monumental moments are all here in this place. While the city has several themes, I feel the theme that introduced everyone in 1997 to this city is the most iconic as it displays the cities grandeur.


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    I figured Triple Triad would win minigames, but I didn't think it'd be that close. Nice to see all that appreciation for Chocobo Hot 'n Cold.

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    Quote Originally Posted by WarZidane View Post
    I figured Triple Triad would win minigames, but I didn't think it'd be that close. Nice to see all that appreciation for Chocobo Hot 'n Cold.
    If the minigame contest I ran last year taught me anything, its that TT and CHaC are the two most overwhelmingly popular minigames among the forum. I am not going to argue because even though I voted for TT, CHaC is my next favorite.

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    We did have our own Triple Triad function inside these very forums >.<

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    I'm glad that some I considered, but ultimately didn't choose, like Esthar and Icicle Inn, got into the runner ups. Zozo shocked me as I seriously would have considered putting it on a least favorite locations vote.

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