Well, I did a challenge like that. It did not look completely like the thread starter's setup but it was very similiar as far as I remember. And reloading in Final Fantasy is nothing new for a challenge, if you know what I mean. That's why I post here. I have done some challenges for like all Final Fantasys and there were some amusing and some that needed more effort and time than they were worth.
I'll go to bed. It's 6 AM.