Holy crap, the Boost ability is actually worth something

[roxy]

There are a few ways to play FF8. The way you're 'supposed' to do (arguably) is to junction your GFs, pump up your stats, draw and refine yourself awesome items and magic and stay on a low level throughout. The other way is to abuse your GFs, with Boost and SumMag abilities, GFs can actually do a lot of damage. Combine this with the fact that GFs take damage for you while you're waiting for them to come out and you'll find that playing FF8 this way isn't too bad either.

And yes, we all had to find out what Boost did all by ourselves.

Why the hell would you stay on a low level?

[Vaprice]

Why the hell would you stay on a low level?

It's like FFVII. If Cloud was lvl 1, Sephiroth would be lvl 1. So therefore if your main character was a lower lvl it'd be more easier to beat the main boss. If it was lvl 99 with max stats, and etc... you'd have a more difficult time fighting the boss.

I might not be answering correctly, but if I did understand what you said it's all right.

[Hell_Tonberry]

i didnt read whole thing but i gotta admit YOU'RE BLIND!! ... menu/tutorial/information/gf/BOOST!!!!!!!!

[Thoughtless]

First time through the game for me it was hell, GF GF GF rofl. Never used them past then, i got The Punishment (or something) before I left Balamb for the first time and just used Attack and little magic (Excluding Doomtrain).