I remember playing FFX as a dumb kid, and not using Rikku much because i didnt know how to fully utilize "mix" and i thought she was just a weak character 😂
aside from the mix ability she also can use those Al-bhed potions which makes her a much better healer than Yuna. Even a dumb little kid can figure out that much!
Zell and Irvine both deserve honorable mention for their place in FFVIII, which is itself arguably the most mechanically speedrun-friendly FF title due to its system where monsters level with you. A good runner who knows the process can functionally one-shot anything with Zell from very early on, though players going for faster times have found that the raw process of continually performing Zell's combos is actually slower on some bosses than getting the ammo to let Irvine machine-gun a boss to death. With its many unskippable cutscenes, a VIII speedrun is a weird mix of extremely lazy, slow storytelling and lightning-fast menus and boss fights. It's wild.
You are wrong, anime boobs do need their own top 10 category :p This video exists because no matter what evidence you bring to an argument, someone on the internet will always put on their thick rimmed glasses and says "well, actually" to try and contradict you regardless of any evidence you've created. Speedrun strategies vs fully unrestricted categories are like comparing clementines to pears. Radically different fruits even though they're both fruit. Your lists have always been aimed at a more causal audience who isn't trying to min max the game. This was obvious by you putting Vanille in your top FF13 party member slot when for speed running she's easily at the bottom because she is slow. Personally, I adore your content. I watch just about every video when they go live then like and comment to help the algorithm. Also, I like engaging in commentary. If you ever revisit old lists, I'd love you to revisit FF12 TZA with modern knowledge as opposed to early pre release theory crafting. Keep doing what you do and I'll keep being here
I know why they did it, sort of, but its so annoying Shana randomly is ousted from bearing the White Dragoon by the end of the game. At least Lavitz had a good reason given he literally freaking dies, but Shana just... randomly loses the dragoon spirit for no particular reason. The actual reason is so she can be a damsel the rest of the game due to being the Moon Child of course... but they could have given better justification for it, or just have her kidnapped right before you go to the moon, and you get her back right away.
Crossette was my first thought seeing this video. Second was Irina in Xenoblade X for getting everyone to endgame levels right from the start, though I don't know if that's still used since it takes a while to set up. Love to see Crossette mentioned, and a very short clip of X.
Funny enough, I've never speed ran a game, as I treat most JRPG party members as extensions of the main protagonist and what they need to learn to become fully realized. That being said, I like how a lot of games allow the player to mess with the mechanics to play how they want to, so seeing this video makes me happy to see other gaming communities being represented, despite speed running not meeting my personal tastes
Wow Shiranda is such a weird situation. I always LOVED Shana, and HATED that she was replaced by Miranda late game. But I had to admit that, as far as I could tell, "Shiranda" was the WORST party member in the game due to a lack of additions. ...but I never used attack magic at all because it just never seemed particularly useful. So its funny how Shiranda's high magic made them the ideal candidates to spam attack magic the whole game. I've never seen this before.
@@locloudanerpg The biggest exploit is dieing. you get more experience for your entire party having dead characters at the end of boss fights. I'm suprised magic wasn't used in early speedruns, it feels normal knowing that magic is infinitely stronger than attacking, especially since meru attack isn't good until her final addition.
People will speedrun anything. If they're having fun, who cares? They probably played the game as a marathon the first time and love it so much they want to learn more about the game and push it to its limits.
No you're wrong.
The greatest speedrun characters, are the friends we made along the way.
Considering how tight-knit some speedrun communities can become, it is not even a joke.
@@NightmareOni Dammit!
@@Yurikon3 good point.
I remember playing FFX as a dumb kid, and not using Rikku much because i didnt know how to fully utilize "mix" and i thought she was just a weak character 😂
@@gabrielpatten6939 me too.
aside from the mix ability she also can use those Al-bhed potions which makes her a much better healer than Yuna. Even a dumb little kid can figure out that much!
Aye! I got a cameo in a video. Nice. Seriously. Great video, as always here as I prep for this hurricane.
@@truindividual I heard about that. Good luck my friend. Hopefully it stays relatively calm.
Zell and Irvine both deserve honorable mention for their place in FFVIII, which is itself arguably the most mechanically speedrun-friendly FF title due to its system where monsters level with you. A good runner who knows the process can functionally one-shot anything with Zell from very early on, though players going for faster times have found that the raw process of continually performing Zell's combos is actually slower on some bosses than getting the ammo to let Irvine machine-gun a boss to death. With its many unskippable cutscenes, a VIII speedrun is a weird mix of extremely lazy, slow storytelling and lightning-fast menus and boss fights. It's wild.
You are wrong, anime boobs do need their own top 10 category :p
This video exists because no matter what evidence you bring to an argument, someone on the internet will always put on their thick rimmed glasses and says "well, actually" to try and contradict you regardless of any evidence you've created. Speedrun strategies vs fully unrestricted categories are like comparing clementines to pears. Radically different fruits even though they're both fruit. Your lists have always been aimed at a more causal audience who isn't trying to min max the game. This was obvious by you putting Vanille in your top FF13 party member slot when for speed running she's easily at the bottom because she is slow.
Personally, I adore your content. I watch just about every video when they go live then like and comment to help the algorithm. Also, I like engaging in commentary. If you ever revisit old lists, I'd love you to revisit FF12 TZA with modern knowledge as opposed to early pre release theory crafting. Keep doing what you do and I'll keep being here
@@uraninezak funny enough, im just about to beat ff12 for the ps4 playthrough!
"Sharanda" is now my canonical name for the white dragoon now, thank yooouuuu.
I know why they did it, sort of, but its so annoying Shana randomly is ousted from bearing the White Dragoon by the end of the game. At least Lavitz had a good reason given he literally freaking dies, but Shana just... randomly loses the dragoon spirit for no particular reason.
The actual reason is so she can be a damsel the rest of the game due to being the Moon Child of course... but they could have given better justification for it, or just have her kidnapped right before you go to the moon, and you get her back right away.
Crossette was my first thought seeing this video. Second was Irina in Xenoblade X for getting everyone to endgame levels right from the start, though I don't know if that's still used since it takes a while to set up.
Love to see Crossette mentioned, and a very short clip of X.
Wow! Great list.
Funny enough, I've never speed ran a game, as I treat most JRPG party members as extensions of the main protagonist and what they need to learn to become fully realized.
That being said, I like how a lot of games allow the player to mess with the mechanics to play how they want to, so seeing this video makes me happy to see other gaming communities being represented, despite speed running not meeting my personal tastes
Ahh Tifa was my suggestion!!!
I knew the Nidoran speedrun was going to be on this list, just not what position it'd be. Pleasantly surprised with it being the number one lol
Honestly, it's so fun to watch if you've played OG pokemon.
Wow Shiranda is such a weird situation. I always LOVED Shana, and HATED that she was replaced by Miranda late game. But I had to admit that, as far as I could tell, "Shiranda" was the WORST party member in the game due to a lack of additions.
...but I never used attack magic at all because it just never seemed particularly useful. So its funny how Shiranda's high magic made them the ideal candidates to spam attack magic the whole game. I've never seen this before.
@@JaidynReiman it’s a crazy exploit honestly.
@@locloudanerpg The biggest exploit is dieing. you get more experience for your entire party having dead characters at the end of boss fights. I'm suprised magic wasn't used in early speedruns, it feels normal knowing that magic is infinitely stronger than attacking, especially since meru attack isn't good until her final addition.
@@zeosummers3984 Yeah, I guess it took so long because the community was so small. I assume someone was doing it and just not saying anything haha.
Ohhh we about to start speed running? 😎😎 would love to see it lol
@@robertlewallen5283 I don’t have the patience haha
People actually speedrun RPGs?? 🤔🤯
RPGs are marathons, not sprints 🤷♂️
@@TheShad0wW3av3r dude look up the speedrun of Baten Kaitos 100%. It’s insane.
People will speedrun anything. If they're having fun, who cares? They probably played the game as a marathon the first time and love it so much they want to learn more about the game and push it to its limits.
There is no law saying you can only playing a game in a single way