Beatrix

Zidane

Beatrix

what a landslide....Zidane's cuteness please.

Beatrix for me.

Powerful knight + wimpy theif with gender confused evil brother = dead wimpy thief with gender confused evil brother


Beatrix

Beatrix, how could Vivi lose...:(

Zidane

Beatrix

Beatrix

Beatrix!!

Beatrix- 10

Zidane-3

In a very surprising result it seems Beatrix completely trashed Zidane. Very surprising indded. :)

So there you have it, 16 competetors, 14 battles and only one winner. It seems all the way throughout Beatrix was a fan favorite. I would just like to thank everyone who voted in this rumble and i hope you stick around for our next category.
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:Next Rumble?:

Here you will have a chance to vote for what you would like the next rumble to be about. And the choices are....

1) Summons
2) Music - Out of around 16-20 tracks
3) Bosses
4) Towns/Villages- This would be judged on everything from game art to music


Let the voting begin.....

Bosses

Towns/Villages

Towns/Villages
I think its really good at the start of the game, when you arrive at places like Killika, Kalm, Balamb and Dali

towns/villages

Towns/Villages
I think its really good at the start of the game, when you arrive at places like Killika, Kalm, Balamb
Of which none of which at all would be included in this, because this the FFIX Rumble.


Anyway, given what you said about the judging criteria for Towns/Villages, I like that idea.

Bosses

Bosses

Towns/Villages.

I wouldn't mind music, there could be like, 32 tracks, but it seems outnumbered...so i'll pick towns.

Of which none of which at all would be included in this, because this the FFIX Rumble.

I was just pointing out that I like Towns/Villages on a whole

I like how you mention FF7, 8 and 10 but not 9 :P

And what happened to 6 and below, some of their towns rock, or haven't you played em :P

I aint played them.
And as for IX..... I actually forgot what that first town was called, where Vivi gets kidnapped. What's it called?

It`s called Alexandria. And oh my, what a fantastic town. :)

No No No..... Not Alexandria, and I wouldnt call that a town. It was the town after Alexandria

Oh, you mean Dali?. Yeah, i forgot, that`s where the little guy gets nabbed.

Exactly, I like places like that
I'll edit my previous post now

Towns/Villages-

Towns/Villages- 5
Bosses-3
Music-0
Summons-0


Towns and villages it is. :)



:Towns/Villages:


:A:

1A) Alexandria-vs-Treno
2A) Black Mage Village-vs-Qu's Marsh
3A) Madain Sari-vs-Daguerreo
4A) Bran Bal-vs-Burmecia
5A) Conde Petie-vs-Cleyra
6A) Lindblum-vs-Dali

Remember, vote for one in which way you see fit. Did you like the atmosphere?, the music?, the backdrops?. Any aspect you prefer ;)

ROUND 1A

Alexandria
Alexandria, the opening city to FFIX. Upon seeing Alexandria for the first time it gave the player an idea of what to expect that was visualy different from the previous two FF games. With the combination of beautifully painted backdrops and a truly lovable soundtrack, Square Enix couldn`t of starting the game at a better and more welcoming location.

-Vs-

Treno
Treno, the city that never sleeps. Treno had numerous interesting places including a card tournament, monsters to battle, an auction house and Queen Stella's house. And the sleepy yet relaxing mood and atmosphere of Treno is litreally oozing out of every nook and cranny in it`s impressive design.


Let the voting begin.....

hard one... oh well i choose Treno

hmmm......Alexandria

Treno i liked the background music

Ya'ay, we've started and I'm voting for the noble village of Alexandria. Treno may have had nobles, but Alexandria / it's people were noble.

Treno, I liked the Auction House, but I never really liked Alexandria

Treno, chock-full of sidequests and ATE's mmmm. Like the one where it cut's away from Treno when first arriving there and Cinna get's scolded by Baku...even though it's not in treno treno is still where sh--...stuff happens.

Treno-4
Alexandria-2



I`m a little dissapointed about the turnout but all we can do is go ahead with the next round. Because, i`m aware FFIX doesn`t get the attention it deserves but as long as more than two people vote, this rumble is still going ahead.



:Towns/Villages:


ROUND 2A

Black Mage Village
This unexpected village was truly a joy to just be in. With an excellent soundtrack and a town full of loveable Mages, The Black Mage Village was a very unique and enjoyable place to go if you wanted to get away from those big city blues.

-Vs-

Qu's Marsh
With four marshes situated around the globe, this was a place to go to fight critters and engage in a old game of catching frogs that was, to be honest, an enquired taste. :/


Let the voting begin.....

NO! Alexandria lost! oh well

Blck Mage Village

there, one person so far

Black Mage Village

TWO VOTES

This is pretty pointless cuse Black Mage Village (my vote) is gonna win outright

BMV, no contest.

Qu's Marsh, only because I think Vivi is overrated. Besides, I probably spent more time at Qu's Marsh, catching frogs.

This is pretty pointless cuse Black Mage Village (my vote) is gonna win outright

I wouldn`t exactly say it`s pointless. TBMV may get more votes but at least the Qu`s Marsh fans make their voice heard i suppose.

Qu's Marsh. As Agent said, Vivi is way overrated. Little emo brat... On the other hand, Quina is massively underrated and that's where you first meet him/her/it/whatever, so that's even more reason.

Qu's Marsh because it actually has a good sidequest to it. BMV just has a bunch of black mages and *spoiler* later on genomes *end spoiler*.

black mage village

Agent, Prak and Kie are doing this on purpose

Stop shitting up voting threads.

Agent, Prak and Kie are doing this on purpose

Doing what on purpose?. Voting for their favorite village?.

Black Mage Village

Seriously rude, you're paranoid. When i look back and think of the importance of each place i just think qu's marsh is better. Also, there's 4 of them, and only one BMV :)

Rude666's been permanently banned. There's no need to worry about him, or repsond to him anymore. Carry on, folks.

Rude666's been permanently banned. There's no need to worry about him, or repsond to him anymore. Carry on, folks.

Exactly why i won`t be using his vote this round too.

Qu's Marsh

Ok, as this rumble seen here ended quite a long time ago i can only leave it to OFSM to see at what point he`ll pick up from.

I take it his current rumble is gone but i`m sure he can cook one up soon enough.

Well if he starts it up again I'll definitely take part in it this time round, as now i've played alot more of the game =)

So what was the last topic?

I decided im not going to do monsters again. Because it was not drawing as much attention as I would have hoped.

Instead im going to give a theme rumble a shot.

I have 32 themes lined up but im gonna keep you in suspense as to which are involved and you will find out as I update the rumble.

First up is

RunThis theme is played after defeating the snake like creatures on the Gargan and Fossil Roo when you have got back in to the gargant and he begins to run off due to being chased by the Snake. It is quite a fast paced piece of music.

vs

Vamo Alla FlamencoThis is the theme played during Black and Zidanes "sword fight" which is done merely to impress Brahne and gain you some gill or an item. As the name suggests it has quite a spanish feel to it. But a catchy number none the less.

For those of you who cant remember the themes. They can all be found here. You want to listen to the number 1 version of them. http://gh.ffshrine.org/midis/18/61

Im gonna vote for
Vamo Alla Flamenco as I like the spanish feel to it

I know im double posting but to let you guys know the rumbkes running again.

(Also Check out Agent0042's General final fantasy rumble. Which has also started up again. It can be found here.

http://forums.ffshrine.org/showthread.php?p=581373#post581373

I rather like Run! --- Vamo Alla Flamenco was all right, but it also played when playing the Chocobo mini-game and although the mini-game itself was awesome, Vamo Alla Flamenco could get old after a while. And Run! really is a nice, fast-paced theme.

(P.S. --- thanks for the plug. And I see you also went with the idea of keeping us in suspense about what's going to be included --- cool.)

Run was a catchier toon and it just suits the fight so well

Vamo Alla Flamenco, I never was fond of Run.

Vamo Alla Flamenco. I find this tune very catchy and enjoyed it whilst playing Chocobo 'Hot and Cold'.

Vamo Alla Flamenco

Vamo Alla Flamenco

Vamo Alla Flamenco. Gotta love those castagnettes. ^_^

Run

Vamo Alla Flamenco got annoying rather quickly.

Run

Rude666's been permanently banned. There's no need to worry about him, or repsond to him anymore. Carry on, folks.

Its good to see that im banned

Vamo alla flamenco
I like the name

OK Rude Your first and only warning. Shit up this thread and I will get you banned. This is serious. Just be a normal poster for once. Its not that hard. Also Could every please write in correct English in this thread. Makes my job easier.

So the first set of results are in.

Run- 4

Vamo Alla Flamenco-7

So the spanish song takes the first win. Slightly Less voters then usual but lets hope that picks up again.

Next up

Fairy Battle-This is the theme you get played to you. When you encounter good monsters such as Ragtime mouse, Friendly Nymph and Friendly Yan. It is a pretty song which shows theme monsters pose no threat:)

vs

Eternal Harvest- This is Where Freay takes her shot at becoming the next Michael Flatley. A very upbeat number. It does kinda sound like an irish Jig. But a song that is hard to hate none the less. Although just after they finish Dancing to this. Clerya does like dissapear:(

My vote goes for Eternal Harvest Simply because everytime I see Freya Shaking her thang. I kill myself with laughter.

Eternal Harvest

Fairy Battle

Just for the nature of those battles. Immense.

Eternal Harvest

I didnt like the ragtime mouse so its...
Eternal Harvest for me

Eternal Harvest

Fairy Battle

Ah, they're both great. But you only get to hear Eternal Harvest once in the game, so that makes it special.

Fairy Battle,

'please can i have some ore?'

Fairy Battle
Eternal Harvest looked like square dancing...

Ok the results for that one are in.

Fairy Battle- 4

Eternal Harvest-6

So the Tap dancing Freya gets a win there with that theme.

Next up

Jesters of the moon- The idiotic twosome with backwards speaks theme. Yes thats right Kiddies its Zorn and Thorns turn to have a shot at winning. This Jestery type theme plays whenever you glimpse Zorn and Thorn around during the game.

vs

Slew of lover letters- As the name suggests this is the theme which plays during which you see Eiko waiting for Zidane to come along because of her love letter. But Blank and Marcus turn up. Then the three of them go in to hiding as both Stenier and Beatrix appear and Almost proclaim thier love for each other but are stopped by Baku.

Jesters of the moon Will get my vote, I just prefer the tune its somewhat more upbeat and reminds me to shut off my brain as Zorn and Thron are appearing.

Jesters of the moon will get my vote, I just prefer the tune it's somewhat more upbeat and reminds me to shut off my brain as Zorn and Thorn are appearing.

Slew of lover letters, best scene ever, with a perfect matching background tune.

Jesters of the moon-I think i love this song too much :(

Jesters of the moon Will get my vote, I just prefer the tune its somewhat more upbeat and reminds me to shut off my brain as Zorn and Thron are appearing.

Jester of the Moon

I consider Slew of Love Letters genius. Like Trent said, perfect match for that scene. Jesters of the Moon (or Jesters of the Moonless Sky, depending on what translation you read...) just doesn't do much for me.

Slew of lover letters. Quite a neat tune.

Come on guys.

What has happened to you all. Get voting again,

Still better than in the old days...we'd be lucky for a 6-4 result. It was usually half that.

I liked Slew of Love Letters. Catchy beat.

Oh and i'd like to add that Eternal Harvest is one of the most underrated songs in FFIX, i love it!

Slew of Love Letters, hated everything about Zorn and Thorn.

']Slew of Love Letters, hated everything about Zorn and Thorn.

Slew of loveletters.

ok results are in. Cant sleep so I figured I would sort this out.

Jesters of the moon-5

Slew of love letters-7

So the letters theme takes the win.

Next up.

Ambush attack- This powerful piece is played when you see the Alexandrians attack Clerya and you are trying to save the people. Its also played when you are trying to escape Alexandria and have control of Beatrix.

vs

Border village (Dali)- This slow theme is played when you reach Dali. It is a theme which gives you a feeling of homeliness and warmth. Hiding the true side of Dali quite well.

My vote is easily for Ambush attack One of my favorite pieces in the game.

Border village. Ambush attack gets a bit repetitve.

Ambush Attack

Border Village (Dali). Such a tranquil tune.

Border village. Ambush attack gets a bit repetitve.

Border Village (Dali). Such a tranquil tune.

Love Dali and everything about it.

Ambush Attack

Border village (Dali)-One of the best tracks in FFIX hands down.

Ambush Attack - KILL!!! (black mage)

I love ambush attack

Ambush Attack

Border Village

Ambush Attack- 6

Border Village (dali)-6

Ok its a tie. So after a coin toss Ambush attack Wins the round.

Next up

Qu's Marsh Doesnt really need much explaining but I shall anyways. Its the theme played when you enter a Qu's Marsh and also the theme you here when you get the "Teach me Mogster" things as well.

vs

Crossing those hills This is the world map theme. This gets played everytime you go on to the world map. Its is a light hearted melody and is quite relaxing.

My vote goes to Qu's Marsh as crossing those hills was WAY to repatative for my liking.

I quite like Crossing Those Hills. It mellows me out.

Crossing those hills

Crossing those hills

Add one to the growing crowd for Crossing Those Hills --- great version of "Melodies of Life," second only on the instrumental versions to Garnet's Theme (third, I suppose, if the version of Eiko's Theme that plays at the palace during the scenes with Doctor Tot can be considered a true version of Melodies...)

Crossing those Hills

Crossing Those Hills. Best World Map Theme, imo.

Another for Crossing Those Hills. A big favourite of mine.

Qu's Marsh

Crossing those hills.

Although Qu`s Marsh grew on me i`ll have to go for Crossing those hills.

Crossing those hills

Both awesome songs.

Crossing Those Hills

Qu's Marsh

Qu's Marsh- 2

Crossing those hills- 11

So Crossing those Hills get a storming victory there and Qu's Marsh slips away.

Next up

Battle Theme- The most important theme of any Final Fantasy game really. The theme played everytime you enter a normal battle. It is quite an upbeat one as always and probably my favorite battle theme.

vs

Vivis ThemeThis theme really needs no explanation and I wont make an effort to right one. Its the Theme which plays for Vivi and is first heard in Alexandria right at the start I believe.

My votes gotta be the Battle theme No question about it.

VIVI'S THEME!!!! *snif* i love that little guy ^___^

Vivi's Theme, it's just that catchy.

Battle theme-best battle theme so far in a FF.

I use to keep the beat of Battle Theme by clicking my analog sticks. It was a very catchy tune and fav battle theme out of all the FFs

Battle Theme

Battle theme-best battle theme so far in a FF.

Gotta go with Battle Theme

Battle Theme

ok results are.

Battle theme- 7

Vivis theme- 2

Lacking some votes there but the Battle theme gets an easy win.

Next up

Lindblum This is the theme payed in the city of Lindblum. Its is quite a clunky piece really and is not something you would expect for such a big town.

vs

Mystery sword This theme needs no more said about it then. Its Beatrixs theme.

My vote easily goes to Mystery Sword No question about it.

I already know that Mystery Sword will win.

I actually found Lindblum to be quite a nice tune.

Mystery Sword.

Mystery sword

I loved the theme

Mystery Sword.

Without a doubt, much as i liked both themes, I enjoyed listening to that one better.

I actually found Lindblum to be quite a nice tune.

Mystery sword

Mystery Sword but i liked lindblum too

Mystery Sword, no contest whatsoever. Infact it might win the whole thing.

Infact it might win the whole thing.

(Nuhuh, Quina's Theme ftw :laugh: )

Mystery Sword --- although I've always known it as Rose of May.


Edit: And apparently "Loss of Me" is yet another name for it.

Mystery Sword

Wait Agent, if Mystery Sword = Roses of May, then Loss of Me = ???

Wow. Lindblum has been slaughtered. Mystery Sword was a superb piece and it gets my vote.

Ok so the results

Lindblum-2

Mystery sword- 11

Ok so as expected Beatrixs theme Kicks ass there.

Next up

Song of Memory- This is probably Garnets theme. It is heard in Lindblum When Zidane can not find Garnet. She is up on the roof singing it. The only words in it are "la la la la la" but it is a very moving piece all the same.

vs

Boss Battle theme- This is the obviously as the name states the theme that is played when you encounter a boss such as, Gizamaluke and the Black Waltz. Its is quite a fast paced theme which is appropriate for Boss battles.

OK my vote goes for Song of Memory It is quite an emotional piece and I enjoy listening to it.

Song of Memory because well, it was memorable.

Song Of Memory, the theme played this way gives me goosebumps.

Boss Battle theme-Best boss battle theme imo. ;)

Boss Battle theme

Boss Battle Theme!!

Song of Memory was so wrong in so many ways and just didnt fit
think thats the only scene/song i'd love to cut out of the game

Hard to choose between the two. I'll go with Boss Battle Theme.

Boss Battle Theme, because it created a very dramatic atomesphere.

Song of Memory

Song of Memory

Really liked listening to that one.

Song of Memory

Song of Memory

Song of Memory - "Nice Song" - Zidane

Song of memory

Boss Battle Theme. I can hear la-la-la-la-la anywhere I want.

Ok results are in

Songs of Memory- 9

Boss Battle Theme- 6

What looked like an early win for Boss battle theme. Turned out to be a win for the "la la la la" song instead

Next up

Black Waltz's Theme The theme played when you encounter any of the 3 black waltz enemies. sent by Branhe to rescue Garnet right after she leaves Alexandria

vs

Extraction- Another Theme which involves Zorn and Thorn. This is the theme played when they extract the Eidilons from Garnet and attempt to extract them from Eiko as well.

A hard one for me but I think That Black Waltz theme is just a bit better imo.

Easily Extraction. It had more components that sounded better as a whole.

Definitely Extraction for me.

Definitely Extraction for me.

Extraction

Black Waltz theme

Extraction

Easily Extraction. It had more components that sounded better as a whole.

Extraction

Extraction

Extraction

Black Waltz theme

Extraction - Black Wartz sounds too much like "Queen of the Abyss" and "Them in the Sunset"

Extraction

Quoting Prak is fashionable.

Black Waltz Theme, c'mon guys

I preferred listening to Extraction as found it more interesting.

Black waltz theme

Extraction

Ok results are in

Extraction- 13

Black Waltz Theme-5

So even though it had some support Extraction completly obliterates the Black Waltz theme.

Next up

Quinas Theme- Not really an explaination needed here. Its pretty self explainitory.

vs

Clerya Settlement- This is the theme played when you actually reach the village of Clerya itself not when you climb up the trunk to get there. Its quite a nice relaxing theme which would be expected when you first see Clerya.

My vote goes to Quinas Theme As I like him/her and he/she has quite a cool Theme.

QUINA'S THEME FTW!

Hated Cleyra Settlement.

Quina's Theme!

Quina's Theme

QUINA'S THEME FTW!

Quina's Theme

After half an hour trying to reach the top to get on Cleyra only to find it destroyed 1 day later ill go with Quina's Thame

Quinas Theme, always makes me chuckle when I hear it.

Quina's Theme

Actually, I really like them both. Quina's Theme, though, since it's obviously winning and I do like Quina.

Cleyra Settlement..anything Quina is disgusting.

Quina's Theme

Actually, I really like them both. Quina's Theme, though, since it's obviously winning and I do like Quina.

Quinas Theme

Actually, I really like them both. Quina's Theme, though, since it's obviously winning and I do like Quina.

Merely upholding our little three-way quote chain.

Quina's Theme

Quinas Theme- 15

Clerya Settlement-1

So Clerya settlement gets Smashed out the tournament in a massive way by Quinas theme.

Next up

Kujas Theme- The Big bad guys theme. PLayed when ever Kuja has something to do with wherever you are in the game. Not the most Sinister of themes. But then Again Kuja wears a thong so its understandable.

Vs

Eikos Theme This annoying little brats theme. Its is as you'd imagine chirpy and upbeat.

Eikos Theme gets it for me. As Kujas was a major let down

Kuja's Theme. No particular reason though, because I don't remember either of them very clearly.

Eiko's Theme

kujas theme

Eiko's Theme

Kuja's Theme. No particular reason though, because I don't remember either of them very clearly.

No contest for Kuja's Theme. It's got more of a mysterious air to it than the other.

Eiko's Theme

Kuja's theme
cus its kl and i can play it

No contest for Kuja's Theme. It's got more of a mysterious air to it than the other.

Kujas Theme

Eiko's Theme. Kuja's is interesting at first, but it gets old after a while and I really like Eiko's Theme.

Eiko's Theme. Kuja's is interesting at first, but it gets old after a while and I really like Eiko's Theme.

Kuja's Theme

Kuja's Theme. No particular reason though, because I don't remember either of them very clearly.

Kuja's Theme

Eiko's Theme, what a cheerful song. :)

I like them both but ill go for Eiko's Theme for the same reason Trent votes :)

Eikos Theme- 8

Kujas Theme- 10

That was a clolse battle and was quite backwards and forwards for a while there. But Kuja Manages to get the win by just a couple of votes.

Next up

Airship Hildegarde- This theme plays when you Finally Get given an airship. The rather large and rather ugly hildegarde. But I guess its an airship

vs

Kingdom of Burmecia As expected for a land of eternal rain which has been destroyed. The music for it is pretty mellow and somewhat chilling but it is very appropriate for the town its played in.

I think the Burmecia Theme has more replay value and for that value alone it gets my vote.

I think I'll go with Kingdom of Burmecia too.

YOWZA

I`ll go for Kingdom of Burmecia seeing that, in my opinion, it`s the best FF track as of yet. :)

Airship Hilda Garde, 'cause the Burmecia theme was irritating.

Kingdom of Burmecia

burmecia

Kingdom of Burmecia

Airship Hilda Garde, 'cause the Burmecia theme was irritating.
this must be the first upbeat song iv voted for

Kingdom of Burmecia

Kingdom of Burmecia

Airship, Hilda Garde

Kingdom of Burmecia

Kingdom of Burmecia

Ok, Xander is away for around 2 weeks. He has asked me to fill in for him in his absense. I shall be in charge of the rumble for about 4 or 5 battles.

Airship Hilda Garde-3
Kingdom of Burmecia-10

Easy win for KOB there, and it moves on to round two.

Next battle:

Iifa Tree: The theme played at the Iifa tree, obviously. It is quite sinister and sets the tone for this mysterious place very well.

vs

Tantalus theme: This is a rather catchy and somewhat cheesy tune. I like it though, it has an air of warmth to it.

My votes goes, to the Tantalus theme, although I like Iifa Tree too.

Tantalus Theme. Catchy tune.

Tantalus Theme.

Tantalus Theme.

<B>Tantalus Theme</B> I guess.

Tantalus Theme guess I.

My votes goes, to the Tantalus theme, although I like Iifa Tree too.

Tantalus Theme, Iifa Tree was anoying.

Tantalus Theme, Iifa Tree was anoying.

Tantalus Theme

Tantalus Theme, Iifa Tree was anoying.

Close, but I go for Iifa Tree. So much... darker...

Iifa Tree-1
Tantalus Theme-11

A fairly resounding win there, and Tantalus Theme romps onto Round 2.

Next battle:

Crystal World: Played as you make your way along the crystal, to confront Trance Kuja, this tune is a fitting choice. It is tense, dramatic and somewhat surreal.

vs

Terra: The tune played when you arrive on Terra, this is also an excellent choice. It really enhances the feeling that you are on another world.

Fight!

My vote goes to Terra as it is for me, one of the best pieces in the entire game.

My vote goes to Terra as it is for me, one of the best pieces in the entire game.

Terra

Terra

Terra

Strangely enough, I quite liked Crystal World

I`m not too hot on either of them but i`ll go for Terra.

Terra

Crystal World

Terra

Terra, best theme in Final Fantasy IX.

Crystal World was a most unusual version of the traditional Final Fantasy Prelude. I liked it.

Terra - Crystal World was far too ...simple

My vote goes to Terra as it is for me, one of the best pieces in the entire game.

Terra! ^.^

Terra