Muscle Heads! (election candidates)

[Psychotic]

Czech. Republic owns this by so much that I'm crying with joy. "Yuna's fascination with Butthole". Genius.

[The Captain]

Famm Tuha Lwalr, cuhelouidr, yht meddma secc yfacusa!

I think I used that translator correctly.

Take care all.

[Leeza]

Duu pyt PS ech'd eh dra Vypeu Byndo. E fuimt ryja judat vun res. Kuut zup.

[StarlightAngel]

Dryd fyc knayd! Kuut milg ymm uv oui!

[Election Booth]

I need to post another one soon so people will stop posting in Al Bhed.

How about FF X-2? It seems like it would follow logically.

[Agent Proto]

Go for it.

[Samuraid]

<subliminal message> help forum </subliminal message>

[XxSephirothxX]

"Yuna's fascination with Butthole". Genius.

Genius doesn't even begin to describe it. *bows*

[Election Booth]

As a sequel to the last forum posted, here come Final Fantasy X-2. This one is my personal favorite task, so we'll see if the candidates can live up to my expectations:

What do you feel about the sentiment expressed below about this game by one of the members of EoFF?

the only reason y i like final fantasy x-2 was cause rikku was in that very exposing cloteing and cause lulu was in it but if they werent in it i would of hated it

Do you agree or disagree? Explain.

Xander (representing the BAotW forum):
I don't think the above is a very valid reason for liking the game. Firstly, liking the clothing of the characters cannot alone make somebody enjoy a game. On the visual side it may be very appealing to some people that Rikku was somewhat "scantily clad" (although I personally think her clothing wasn't that exposing anyway). Obviously the look of the characters is somewhat important to any game, if they looked unattractive or bad, maybe it would put you off the game. But the point is, FFX-2 is a GAME, it is not something you just sit and look at. The game is about the entire experience, the visuals, the music, the controls but most of all the gameplay.

If this person had played the game and rikku was wearing a T-shirt instead of a bikini top, can they honestly say they would enjoy it any less? Absolutely none of the game would be any different, any better or worse, if any of the character's were wearing a little more clothes.

So, I can accept that Rikku's appearance and clothes appealed to this gamer, and maybe that made them want to play FFX-2 in the first place, but I don't really think it makes sense as a reason for liking the game as a whole, because it has absolutely no effect on the game once you are playing it.

As for liking it because Lulu was in it, the gamer doesn't say whether this is because of her clothing or her as a character. If it is because of how she looks, then the same as what I said above applies.

However if he just likes Lulu and Rikku as overall characters then it is fair enough to say that he might like the game less if they weren't in it. I'm sure there are games where if our favourite characters weren't in them, we'd be less enthusiastic about.

Still, to say he would "hate" the whole game without these two characters is rather a harsh statement, he would have had to enjoy the game itself to like it in the first place, and enjoy playing it for what it is.

So, to summarise, I would say it is true that these characters are important to FFX-2, and it is understandable that this gamer likes FFX-2 because of them (although that is if he likes their character, it is less understandable that their clothing really played an important part). However I don't find it a sensible statement to say he would hate it without them because his experience of FFX-2 would realistically be constructed of all the elements I mentioned (gameplay, story, music, etc), and not just based on two characters.

Dragon Ash (representing the #eoff party):
Oh, how easy it would be to agree with that quote and to get all the X-2 haters votes. However, I have always stood up for what I believe in, so here goes.

Overall I believe FFX-2 wasn't a bad game. So to some people it might not be the best FF (including me) but it's fun, it's sexy (what with all the "exposing cloteing" ) and it's downright sweet. Travelling through all the areas of Spira, reliving the tragedy of Yuna and Tidus, I somehow managed to get swept up in the emotion of the game. Throw in the Lenne and Shuyin storyline and you've got a real tearjerker of a game.

Now, call me crazy but I actually enjoyed the many missions which at first seem pointless and unrelated to the plot, but as Yuna pointed out "Everything is connected." Then of course there's Sphere Break, which I'm pretty sure everyone hated. Ah well, win some, lose some.

So what if X-2 was a girly little adventure? Is it a bad thing that this FF has a more positive view on life? If the only reasons you played this game were for a scantily clad Rikku and a radiantly pregnant Lulu, then I'm sad to say, you're missing out.

Resha (representing the Fluffy Pink party):
Ooooh no, this is so bad. ;_; Anyways...

The answer:

What is exposing 'cloteing'? It sounds like a nice new word. Yummy. If you want exposing 'cloteing', why don't you just do pr0n?! It would be soooo much easier; you wouldn't have to sit through a game you 'would of' hated then.

But wait....lemme answer the question!!!!

I disagree.

Everyone's entitled to their own [possibly perverted] opinion, I guess, but I think liking or disliking a game because of 'exposing cloteing' and one character is just...STUUUUPID!!!!!!!

*Ahem* No. No. It's shallow, and disrespectful to the great god of RPG that is Final Fantasy. How can you disregard hours- nay months!- of tireless toil by those noble men who are often referred to as "The Creators of Final Fantasy X-2" and instead set your eyes upon only the body of that over-exposed she-thief? For shame. :shame:

[And anyways, it's not like Lulu has THAT big a part in the game. Right?...Right?? Right RIGHT?!]

I say: LIKE THE GAME FOR ITS BATTLES, LIKE THE GAME FOR ITS STORY. Like the game for what it is, and accept the rose with its thorns. <3 If your heart were so easily swayed by a matter of some skin and a woman, your heart is not true. Be banished, you!!! :shoot:

Oh and : Note: 'you' refers to the person who made that statement, with no offence whatsoever intended (S'all in the name of the election spirit!!). Not you, Election Booth *sweet smile*

Spuuky (representing the Elitist party):
I agree that this is the only reason they liked the game. But really, I have never played FFX or FFX-2, so I don't have much input there. I'm sure I'd like it to a degree on the mere basis that it's an RPG and therefore I get to use a stat-based battle system. I think the spelling in that quote needs correction.

dark_angel (representing the Ace party):
I disagree with this statement..

I know that some people think that FFX-2 is just a game which Square made only for money..So to attract people to buy it they put Rikku with revealing clothes,Yuna too,etc..

I personally view this from a different point of view...

This game is the continue of FFX which somehow left us with a feeling of disatisfaction in the ending..The sequel explains things and show us what happened two years after the Calm..

I find the plot very interesting,because since i was bonded to the characters of FFX,i guess i would like to know what happened to them afterwards..Plus some new characters have been added and some old have been improved so the game isn’t boring..

Also FFX-2 is full of emotions..Everyone can see each character to have his own problems,secrets etc..I believe the game has a deep meaning..If you’re fighting alone you won’t get somewhere..But with friends beside you it becomes more easy and you can finally overcome your problems..

I'm sure that the words of the main character of FFX-2 represent all of us:
“So much has happenned..And i'm sure it's only the begginning..Through the smilies and tears..through the anger..and the laughter that follows...
I know that i’ll keep changing..This is my story..
It will be a good one..”

[FightClubFan#47]

Pfffft. I didn't like any answer. The qoute was right. Resha has the best one though.

[Giga Guess]

Well put dark_angel!

[Samuraid]

Good responses from everyone...especially from Dragon Ash and Xander. Well stated.

[Election Booth]

Somehow the subliminal messaging worked and I will now post the wonderful answers for the Help forum. These answers were surprisingly varied and entertaining:

Explain the uses and benefits of using CSS when designing a webpage.

kikimm (representing the BAotW party):
*cracks knuckles* ALL RIGHT LET'S DO THIS THING! Ah, CSS.....although I have yet to use you, seriously , I compare you to that Xenosaga Episode 1 staring at me on my shelf. I KNOW you'll be good. As far as my knowledge goes on the subject, I believe I am not incorrect when I say that CSS allows you to do whatever you want with the....hypertexty thingers. So you get total control of whatever it is you're desgining. :grinpink: And that's considered to be a good thing for graphic artists; you know who you are. And, if you're a graphic artist, what you do will look good on anyone's screen WITH OR WITHOUT FIREFOX! Anyways. And yes, the HTML is easier with CSS---so why NOT use it?

And I'm afraid that's about as far as my knowledge goes on this subject.....

Samuraid (representing the #eoff party):
Using Cascading style sheets when designing webpages is a wise choice for a number of reasons.

First, CSS provides far more options for formatting text, images, and other elements than standard HTML formatting tags do.

Secondly, you can create a specialized style with CSS, give it a name, and apply it to any elements on the page by name instead of having to use long and redundant HTML tags.

In addition, you can also place all your CSS styles in a separate file and link it to all of the HTML pages on your site. That way, if you want to change a font style on every HTML page, you can just edit the CSS file instead of manually updating every page.

Ultimately, Cascading Style Sheets allow for more flexibility, power, and efficiency when designing HTML pages.

ShlupQuack (representing the Fluffy Pink party):
When designing a web page it is beneficial to use CSS because all the nerdface's will think you're one of the cool kids with the magicks and be like "OMG teh CSS am goal" and all that fancy nerd stuff.

And then you could be Unne's girlfriend or something and the two of you could rule the Kingdom of Chewy Gobstoppers, which are inferior to original Gobstoppers but good nonetheless.

Stuffed Regis (representing the Elitist party):
1. You can’t spell ‘classy’ without CSS.
2. Of course, you also can’t spell ‘cesspool’ without CSS.
3. By this time tomorrow, you’ll be lucky if you’re still literate.
3. At least you’ll always have your dignity.
5. Like this guy!
4. Nice. 100% recycled material. You’re really doing the planet a service.
7. There has to be some way to give back to the community now that the Get Sean a Whore Fund is just a front for Islamist militants.
44. If the judge sees it your way, I’ll owe you a Bacardi.
$9.30 Something is missing.
29% Something sinister?
76e. Because you just can’t let tired old jokes die…like a fox!
& No. Just…no.
I’d just like to let you all know that you have my full support to be the next pope. (It’s hard to keep track of the number of your posts and your tree-huggers at the same time.)
12. Cooperate with CSS or CGestapo will come for you.
400. I’m happy that boxes of generic oatmeal from the Civil Defense bomb shelter don’t instantly kill you…not so happy about the death threats from that flying Elvis that’s been on my back ever since.
401. I’m happy that I’ve finally found a non-violent alternative to Groundhog Day.
402. I’m happy that you’re happy that you’ve finally found a non-violent alternative to Groundhog Day.
403. I’m happy that you’re happy that I’m…
1065. I can still drink Unne under the table.
0.006 Does anyone really need a reason?
Wait. Tree-huggers?
18. You can’t spell ‘CSS’ without…dammit!
Yeah, it’s like a regular soft drink, only it’s just wood alcohol and Pine-Sol. They’re great for washing down Tav.
It’s getting early. We’d better hurry up.
5079. And that’s why you should cast your vote for Stuffed Regis. Don’t be discouraged that the campaign is being run from prison. Honestly, there are only so many prostitutes in Tijuana, and the human body doesn’t contain nearly as much blood as you might think. All those rumors are greatly exaggerated. I look forward to being able to continue to serve the boards in my traditional role.

o_O (representing the Ace party):





I love CSS. I can put stuff anywhere on the page, for instance, wouldn't it be cool if I could put my own awesome picture instead of the EoFF banner every time someone looks at this thread?

Except I can't because they disabled that as well. >

For everyone who had trouble reading this, everyone, here is a plain version, sans these stunning effects.

[Agent Proto]

Face roxOrs! That was well done.

[eestlinc]

except he's having problems with his remote linking.