So a short while ago, I came across this:

http://www.gamefaqs.com/console/psx/file/197341/39733

And what the fuck? This really does seem impossible, or at least a major ball ache with some serious trail and error involved in it.

On that note, anyone actually attempted it? I do consider myself a hardcore final fantasy player, but the most challenging thing i ever did was a speed run of IX.

I'm tempted to try it, but i'm also getting the vibe that I can't be arsed.

I've managed to beat FFVII before using nothing but the initial equipment and using only items with no magic materia or summons. This challenge just seems incredibly ridiculous and nearly impossible. But I'm sure some fanatic has done it before. I've heard of crazy accomplishments in video games in the past. To this day I don't know how people beat Resident Evil games using just the Knife.

A challenge I did once was similar to this one though. Here's what I did to beat the game.

Use only initial equipment
Use only command and support materia, independent materia
Use of items is permitted
Any level is legal

You couldn't use Enemy Skill, Manipulate, X-Summon, Mime, X-Magic or Master Command, Elemental, Added Effect, MP Absorb, HP Absorb, MP Turbo, Quadra Magic, Pre-Emptive, Enemy Away, HP<->MP, Mega All.