I am attempting the level on Ozma challenge as of now. This will be the thread that I use to keep you all informed of my progress, and to ask for advice, etc. etc. etc.

I have just defeated Black Waltz no. 1 and the snow lion. I am currently headed towards Dali. However, I have been engaged in a battle with a python for about 20 minutes now trying to steal a goddamned phoenix pinion. It isn't working. So my first question to you all is this: Does Zidane get "better" at stealing the more he does it? How long, on average should it take for me to steal a phoenix pinion from one of those pythons? Thanks.

Mods - I don't see why you can't merge my other thread with this one. If you think it's necessary go ahead.