Somewhat, i never spent over 600k gil on a marlboro though

I did that for a bit, but then got bored and wanted more challenge so i killed them and went on.. regretted it.. but seriously i killed Dark Shiva at least 30 times and didnt get one, or not for a character i wanted, and my friend was really lucky here, he fought Dark Ifrit once and got an armour with Break HP Limi, Ribbon and 2 empty slots for Wakka, exactly what he wanted!!!

Yeah, Dark Anima was a really big anti-climax, if you have 3 ribbons, u just quick hit until it's overdrive is ful and then you summon.