Quote Originally Posted by Crossblades View Post
It can be done anytime after you acquire Yuffie
*picks some nits:

You mean after getting Tiny Bronco. I got Yuffie before reaching Junon, and I sure couldn't get to Wutai at that point.

I usually pick up all of the E-skill materia, but I never really worry about filling any more than one (not that all of the skills are that useful, anyway). There's not really any need for equipping more than one E-skill materia IMO.

As far the question about the sidequest, I do it before the Temple, becuase I usually like to take on sidequests as soon as they become available. I

If you're looking for more challenge, do it then...and don't buy new weapons...and don't equip much materia...or any materia...and go into battle with under 50 HP for everyone...

that should be pretty challenging.