how many people here started with final fantasy 7

How many of you first got into final fantasy by playing final fantasy 7?

i know a lot of people who got into the series by playing that game, who went back and played the previous ones after playing ff7. 

#Aeolusfox - My first FF was FFVIII and it's still my favorite FF, IMO the first game indeed has a direct impact on your favorite FF, but every rule has exceptions ;).

#Aeolusfox - My first FF was FFVIII and it's still my favorite FF, IMO the first game indeed has a direct impact on your favorite FF, but every rule has exceptions ;).

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#Lightning__Evil - I too have to play every FF game to complete the experience as once told me FG :P.

#Amnesiac23 - How could you forget the first FF game you have played, let me see *analysing your brain* huh your first is indeed FF7 :P.

#ffxjunky06 - Yeah, I wonder what kind of magic SE put in those FF games that make us obsessed with them :/

#Aeolusfox - I don't see how FFVIII is less than FFVII or X, most ppl started with VII and are attached to it doesn't mean VII > VIII.

#NiKva - But you havn't told us which is your favorite, or you haven't decided yet?

#Lightning__Evil - I too have to play every FF game to complete the experience as once told me FG :P.

#Amnesiac23 - How could you forget the first FF game you have played, let me see *analysing your brain* huh your first is indeed FF7 :P.

#ffxjunky06 - Yeah, I wonder what kind of magic SE put in those FF games that make us obsessed with them :/

#Aeolusfox - I don't see how FFVIII is less than FFVII or X, most ppl started with VII and are attached to it doesn't mean VII > VIII.

#NiKva - But you havn't told us which is your favorite, or you haven't decided yet?

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It's a good idication of how much of my mind I have lost :P I think it was either FF7 or FF8. 

It's a good idication of how much of my mind I have lost :P I think it was either FF7 or FF8.

Amnesiac23

lol so can we say that your favorite FF is VII8? :P

#Aeolusfox- Are you sure this is the best way you can respond to what I've said? Let's says I got a wrong conclusion from you but that doesn't mean responding in such way, we are not in a fight here, we are only discussing things, GameSpot forums is a peaceful place for everyone to use, FFE forums is no exclusion.SQUALL20XX

Agreed. Also remember, even though the union forums are seperate from the regular GS forums, the Terms of Use still apply.

Oh, that's right. I almost forgot that you get modded for anything(everything) here.Aeolusfox

Not to be disagreeable but the whole issue of arguing or firsts isn't really the main feature here when the main question was whether or not VII was your first. Which when seen is limiting the discussion to the people that started with seven or it would if everyone followed the question so it would garner more activity if it asked which was your first or favorite, just saying ;)Lightning__Evil

How many of you first got into final fantasy by playing final fantasy 7?

i know a lot of people who got into the series by playing that game, who went back and played the previous ones after playing ff7. 

EmperorZeruel

 My first was Final Fantasy VII, and yes it is my favorite to this day, putting aside the fact it was my first i honestly believe it's the best in general, with VI, II and X close behind.

To be honest if it wasn't for FFVII, i wouldn't have tried any of the other games at all, i'd even go as far to say as i wouldn't have even cared for RPG's in general if not for VII.

The whole Cyberpunk universe really draws you in, then you stayed for the characters, and fell in love with the epic story-telling, and original exp.

 Fun Fact: I was 7 years old at the time, in 1997, playing my first final fantasy game, which was Final Fantasy VII. Twas' destiny.

Final Fantasy 7 was the first FF game I purchased myself but I started with the series since the first. I had a friend who introduced me to the world of RPG's with Dragon Warrior/Quest 1. And I've been hooked ever since. We would play through FF games together or he would lend it to me (which has very hard for him to do...he was such a cheap bastard). I've played all FF games to the end except for XI...but I did get into XI for like a year. First MMO I played & it took over my soul. I haven't played XIV...and from the looks of it, I probably never will. I would like to get into it for a little bit just to say that I at least played it. I've only replayed FFIV, VI, VII & X multiple times. I do plan on playing VIII & IX again soon. Maybe even XII. I have VII & VIII for the PC. I don't even want them anymore...I had a hard time running VII...the background wouldn't always load but VIII worked fine...I just never made it far on it. If anyone wants it, let me know...free of charge...all you have to do is pay for shipping.

#Lightning__Evil - We all managed to contribute even though it wasn't the question, anyway this still not off topic, we shoudn't be that strict ;).SQUALL20XX

I wasn't trying to say that we should be that strict, I was simply pointing out how forums often get off topic and I gave a suggestion for how the title might be better rephrased as to the current discussion. Whatever it is that we get off point is simply our human nature ;)

#CMakaCreative - I'm really impressed, so your first FF is FFI? But what is your favorite? And I wonder how old are you :).

#syam32245340 - How could ppl forget their first FF :? I'll never forget that.

#Lightning__Evil - You can change the topic title when ever you think it's more appropriate :).

#CMakaCreative - I'm really impressed, so your first FF is FFI? But what is your favorite? And I wonder how old are you :).

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I'm getting up there in age Squall20XX. I've been gaming since I was about 4. My father bought an Intelevision system. Had tons of games on it. When I was about 9 or 10 (I know I was still in elementary school) my mom bought me a Sega Master System for my birthday. Everybody I knew had an NES...I wanted to be different. My older brother ended up getting NES eventually. My good friend had both so I would go to his house to play whatever games I didn't have. He had an Chinese friend who always had the latest RPG. At the time I had no idea what the hell they were playing. Once I started to understand the story elements, I was hooked. FF & Phantasy Star is what really got me into RPG's. Then when I turned 14, my father bought me a Sega Genesis. At this point I was a Sega fan boy and even though I liked Nintendo games, not a lot of people had a Genesis around my area. My father's friend bought me Phantasy Star II which was probably the first RPG I ever owned. My brother got a SNES. I borrowed FFII which ended up actually being FFIV. That's the game that got me hooked on the Final Fantasy brand. Then I borrowed FFIII (FFVI) from the same guy who bought me PhStII. That game was too awesome for words at the time. I almost didn't want to give it back.

Me and my brother combined some money to get a PlayStation. Bought my first Final Fantasy game with my own money when FFVII came out. I was wondering what happened to the rest of the series and then I found out what the deal was. Anyway...that game was epic to me in so many ways. And I never stop buying the series since. Bought all the ones I missed as I got older. Bought a DS just to play FFIII. Bought the remake of FFIV on the DS also. Got hooked like a drug addict on FFXI till it became supremely boring when I got to a certain lvl and nobody wanted to party up with me. Instead of starting a new job to become popular again, I quit the game cold turkey. My favorite is probably between VI (though it starts off slow) and VII. X took it to another level visually and I like the pacing even if it was linear.

I'm turning 35 next month. Got a wife, a kid (not of my own), own a townhouse, worked 13 years in the same field (split between two different properties) and still hooked on video games. I don't see a day when I won't be....unless it gets rediculously expensive.

#Fantasy_Gamer - So you weren't finishing those games back then? :)

#CMakaCreative - wow quite a history, I myself owned a Sega Genesis and was very excited about it, my first console is the Atari 2600, though my first RPG was FFVIII on the PS.

I got a few hours into VII, I need to go back and play that game.Lightning__Evil

Gosh what are you waiting for :/ it's one of the best FF games.

When I was at school or even at the university I was able to play games as much as I want when I go home, but when I started to work I couldn't play cause I get back home tired and not in the mood, but recently my gaming mentality is back and I want to play everything I have missed, BTW don't expect VII to be extra ordinary game, it's really great but playing it thinking it's the best in the series will make it kinda dull, I played VII after VIII and with high expectations and with everyone saying it's the best FF I didn't enjoy it the way I enjoyed VIII.

#Fantasy_Gamer - So you weren't finishing those games back then? :)

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I've finished those games. I've played all numbered FFs (except Online) several times, except FF2. :P

When I was at school or even at the university I was able to play games as much as I want when I go home, but when I started to work I couldn't play cause I get back home tired and not in the mood, but recently my gaming mentality is back and I want to play everything I have missed, BTW don't expect VII to be extra ordinary game, it's really great but playing it thinking it's the best in the series will make it kinda dull, I played VII after VIII and with high expectations and with everyone saying it's the best FF I didn't enjoy it the way I enjoyed VIII.

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I know what you mean SQUALL20XX I to have played 8 before 7 and expected something different. I'm not saying that 7 is bad just saying that I thoght it replace my favorite. 

#Fantasy_Gamer - Why? Is it hard to play?

#D3dr0_0 - Yeah and I heard some ppl saying VII isn't that good, but nah it's a great game no matter what.

How many achievements in total there are in XIII?SQUALL20XX

There are 35 in all. I have 22 and most of the ones left deal with the missions in Chapter 11, they'll take some time. The one I thought I already ahd that should be easy to get is Superstar which is 5 staring the final boss. That was in my PS3 playthrough I got that though.

I still need to finish VII, I will have to just restart it at some time, I didn't get all that far. 

Do you think you gonna get all of the achievements? And be sure to tell us about your experience of VII when you finish it :).