FFVII and FFX/FFX-2 are linked

[DM_Melkhar]

There is an article somewhere either on IGN or Wikipedia that shows that the people of Spira are apparently the Ancients. It was stated some time ago by a Squaresoft/Square Enix official. I've tried looking for it, but someone I know found it and didn't tell me what search criteria he used. I forgot which of the two sites he found it on. I'm not lying though.

He said that this official stated something to do with Spira meant that people were able to launch themselves into space. This technology is supposedly created by the Al Bhed child in FFX-2 known as Shinra. It was also stated that Shinra is THE original creator of the Shinra corporation, and that he discovered that there was a way to siphon the planet's life energy to create power.

I'll have another look for this article, unless of course anyone knows where it is.
It exists! It was read out to me. I just wasn't told where it is or how to find it. >_<'

[Ryushikaze]

They aren't the ancients. Shinra didn't figure out how to use the farplane as energy, he just had the idea.

Otherwise, yes.

[DM_Melkhar]

They aren't the ancients. Shinra didn't figure out how to use the farplane as energy, he just had the idea.

Otherwise, yes.

Ah yes I remember something like that.
Still, I'd like to see the article and read it for myself.

[NeoCracker]

It was probably just a reference. Some of that Nostalgia to try to sell a crappy game.

[DM_Melkhar]

It was probably just a reference. Some of that Nostalgia to try to sell a crappy game.

I "liked" FFX for what it is. It was more of a platformer with the Final Fantasy name slapped on it to try to make it sell. The main things that I abhorred about it are:
a.) The sphere grid.
b.) The fact it was linear.
c.) All the characters were able to acquire the same abilities. There are no character classes.
d.) The break hp, mp and damage limits really served no great purpose whatsoever.
e.) You couldn't lose to the end boss, so there was no challenge.
f.) You couldn't fly your airship yourself - because it was linear.

I could add a "g" and query why they felt it necessary to have Tidus run in the same animation as a Chocobo, but hey...

I still enjoyed it for what it actually was though, but it really pales into insignificance compared to every other FF game.

FFX-2 was FAR too easy. A friend said it was definitely Sakaguchi's "chick-flick" before he quit Square.......and I agree. I liked the jobs system because it went back to true FF roots - but! it was still linear, and you still couldn't fly your airship.

I think the ideas behind this reference could be construed as logical, but you're most probably right.

[Little Blue]

DM, I think (hope) corncracker was talking about X-2, not X

Regardless, the IGN article is here: http://uk.faqs.ign.com/articles/702/702971p1.html (put 005 into you find command to go straight to the relevant bit).

I personally hate and despise this apparent link. I have nothing against references to older titles, but this is too far...

[DM_Melkhar]

DM, I think (hope) corncracker was talking about X-2, not X

Regardless, the IGN article is here: http://uk.faqs.ign.com/articles/702/702971p1.html (put 005 into you find command to go straight to the relevant bit).

I personally hate and despise this apparent link. I have nothing against references to older titles, but this is too far...

X and X-2 - still the same world.
It does seem a bit farfetched, but it's interesting nonetheless.

[No.78]

Wait, this is factual information... o_o

Heh, I always thought it was fan speculation, but this article proves it right!!

However I don't think they're ancients, surely president shinra would be an ancient then too? Unless the human sorta washed out the ancient-ness...

Well maybe! I guess that would make sense.

[Little Blue]

X and X-2 - still the same world.
It does seem a bit farfetched, but it's interesting nonetheless.

So because it's the same world, can't think one is crapper than the other?

And yeah, farfetched, ludicrous, annoying, and I guess interesting nonetheless.

Wait, this is factual information... o_o

It was said by the guy who helped make the game and is reported in the Ultimania guides, how factual do you want to get

EDIT: Never mind that last bit, I just saw your edit

[No.78]

Exactly! So, now people can't say "that's bull" anymore :P

[chrisfffan]

they are not linked in any way 7 is a classic X is a bore

[Disco Potato]

The quality of the games (or your opinion of their quality) can't make up for words from the developers' mouths as far as evidence for connections are concerned

But yeah, this is pretty awesome. It shows that at least these FF worlds don't start and end with the heroes and villains of their respective games.

[NeoCracker]

DM, I think (hope) corncracker was talking about X-2, not X

Regardless, the IGN article is here: http://uk.faqs.ign.com/articles/702/702971p1.html (put 005 into you find command to go straight to the relevant bit).

I personally hate and despise this apparent link. I have nothing against references to older titles, but this is too far...

I was actually refering to VIII.

I hope you didn't believe that. Yes, I was refering to X-2. X was a mediocre game at best though, I don't regret playing it at least.

[Little Blue]

I was actually refering to VIII.

I hope you didn't believe that.

I didn't

Yes, I was refering to X-2. X was a mediocre game at best though, I don't regret playing it at least.

Good

[--One Winged Angel--]

bloody hell.....im so sick of hearing crap like this. spira is conected to midgar, yuna is sumhow related to aeris, its bulls**t. htere two totally diferent worlds.....deal with it.