^okay, i guess that last sentence clarifies it a bit. And yes, of course i know you're an instigator, obviously your ambiguous remarks about CC are proof enough of that.

But onto your initial statement, the pessimism is unfounded because so many of the spinoffs are actually good games. A few bombs ("bomb" being an exaggeration at that) does not mean Square is molesting the integrity of their original products by making these products. As I said, i hardly meant argument is a bad thing, but if something is so upsetting to someone in real life (i'm hoping momiji is exaggerating) they probably shouldn't waste time complaining about it. Not only is it overly and unnecesarily emotional, but it's not good to spend time dwelling on things that upset you that much. Again, I'm hoping it doesnt.

I think your issues with it, go back to a very basic principle - if you don't like it, don't buy it. You're right about Angeal and Genesis - they're making them out to be major players in a story that they weren't initially in, and working them in ways which contradict the original. Does that mean SE is raping my childhood? No, I simply bought a DS for FFIII rather than a PSP for CC. At the same time, I know alot of people are going to enjoy CC, so why would I make such a fuss over them releasing a little fanservice?