Grand Finale
and
Dancing Mad (Not a major fan of either Dancing mad or Final Battle)

Grand Finale
Dancing Mad

Grand Finale
Dancing Mad

Seymour Battle
and
Dancing Mad

Seymour Battle
and
Dancing Mad

Seymour Battle and Final Battle

Seymour Battle
and
Dancing Mad

Seymour and Dancing Mad

Seymour Battle

Dancing Mad

Seymour Battle/Final Battle

Grand Finale and Dancing Mad

FFVI love~

Seymour Battle

Final Battle

Okay, hope everyone enjoyed their holiday, well, those that had one. Let's get this ended...

Grand Finale? - 4
Seymour Battle - 9


and...

Dancing Mad - 9
Final Battle - 4



Same split in both battles, though people who voting for "Grand Finale" tended to also vote for "Dancing Mad," sticking with FFVI.


Okay, next up...


From Boss Battle:

Battle 2 - Final Fantasy III (This is FFIII's boss battle theme. It's been so long since I've played III, I don't really remember it. But here it is (http://lamda.bluelaguna.net/final-fantasy-iii-3-ost-soundtrack/27%20Battle%202.mp3).)

vs.

YRP Fight No. 2 - Final Fantasy X-2 (X-2's boss battle theme-- listen to this one here (http://lamda.bluelaguna.net/ffx2music/1/05%20-%20YuRiPa%20Battle%202.mp3).)


and from Intense Situation...


Shinra Army Wages a Full-Scale Attack - Final Fantasy VII (IIRC, this is used both for intense situations and walking about music in certain areas of the game. I think it may have been used when the party was climbing up the rope to the Shinra headquarters. Listen to this one here (http://lamda.bluelaguna.net/ff7music/68%20-%20A%20Full%20Scale%20Attack.mp3).)

vs.

Under Bevelle - Final Fantasy X-2 (I seem to recall this one being popular in the FFX-2 music rumble. I believe this one is used during one of the battles Under Bevelle specifically, though I could be wrong. This one can be found here (http://lamda.bluelaguna.net/ffx2music/2/10%20-%20Under%20Bevelle.mp3).)

Battle 2 - Final Fantasy III
and
Shinra Army Wages a Full-Scale Attack

Battle 2 - Final Fantasy III
and
Shinra Army Wages a Full-Scale Attack.

I really like them both.

Battle 2 - Final Fantasy III
and
Shinra Army Wages a Full-Scale Attack

YRP Fight 2

and

Under Bevelle

Don't really care about the normal battle, but Under Bevelle blows this full scale attack stuff out of the water.

Battle 2 and Shinra Army Wages a Full Scale Attack

YRP Fight 2

Shinra Army Wages a Full Scale Attack

Battle 2 - Final Fantasy III
and
Shinra Army Wages a Full-Scale Attack

Battle 2 - Final Fantasy III

Shinra Army Wages a Full-Scale Attack - Final Fantasy VII

Battle 2/ Shinra

Okay, it looks like we have...

Battle 2 - 7
YRP Fight 2 - 2


Didn't expect that one. And from the other category...


Shinra Army Wages a Full Scale Attack - 8
Under Bevelle - 1

That one was rather more expected. Next up...


From Challenge Battle:

J-E-N-O-V-A - Final Fantasy VII (From what I remember, this is used during the first and third Jenova fights. It's not used during the second because Aeris's Theme is played throughout and, of course, it's not used for the final Jenova battle. Listen to this one here (http://lamda.bluelaguna.net/ff7music/37%20-%20J-E-N-O-V-A.mp3).)

vs.

Successive Battles - Final Fantasy IX (Again, assuming I'm remembering correctly, this is used for the sequence involving the four guardians of the shrines. Listen to this one here (http://lamda.bluelaguna.net/ff9music/89%20-%20Successive%20Battles.mp3).)


And from Chase / Intense Situation


Skirmish of the Silver Dragons / Assault of the White Dragons - Final Fantasy IX (Used for the FMV sequence leading up to the white dragon battle, but not for the actual fight itself, as has been pointed out. This one just did fairly well over at the IX rumble. Find it here (http://lamda.bluelaguna.net/ff9music/96%20-%20Assault%20of%20the%20White%20Dragons.mp3).)

vs.

Rebellion - Final Fantasy XII (Pretty sure this is used when the entire party is running around the Dreadnought Leviathan. Possibly other times as well. Find this one here (http://lamda.bluelaguna.net/final-fantasy-xii-12-ost-soundtrack/129%20Rebellion.mp3).)

Successive Battles and Skirmish of the Silver Dragons/Assault of the White Dragons.

J-E-N-O-V-A and Assault of the White Dragons

J-E-N-O-V-A
and
Assault of the White Dragons

Successive Battles

Skirmish of the Silver Dragons / Assault of the White Dragons

J-E-N-O-V-A
and
Rebellion.

Successive Battles - Final Fantasy IX

Rebellion - Final Fantasy XII

Oh shit, really hard choice on the second one.

J-E-N-O-V-A

and

Rebellion/Riot

J-E-N-O-V-A and Assault of the White Dragons

J-E-N-O-V-A

Rebellion

J-E-N-O-V-A and Assault of the White Dragons

J-E-N-O-V-A

Rebellion

That's...

J-E-N-O-V-A - 8
Successive Battles - 3

and

Skirmish of the Silver Dragons - 6
Rebellion - 5


Good battles there. Next up...

Let's stick with those same categories for the next set of battles...


From Challenge Battle:

The Unforgiven - Final Fantasy VI (This is FFVI's last shot in this section. This is used in several challenging battles within the game and can be heard here (http://lamda.bluelaguna.net/ff6music/14%20-%20The%20Unforgiven.mp3).)

vs.

Final Fantasy XII - A Speechless Battle (I remember this being used with the showdown in the Lhusu Mines against Ba'Gamnan, among others. Listen to this here (http://lamda.bluelaguna.net/final-fantasy-xii-12-ost-soundtrack/220%20A%20Speechless%20Battle.mp3), though as with certain others with this soundtrack, there are parts that don't sound quite like they do in the game.


And from Chase / Intense Situation:

Crazy Motorcycle Chase - Final Fantasy VII (Extremely popular piece used during the motorcycle chase sequence as the party flees from Shinra Headquarters. Those that want to hear it again later on can play the motorcycle game at the Gold Saucer. This one can be found here (http://lamda.bluelaguna.net/ff7music/22%20-%20Crazy%20Motorcycle%20Chase.mp3).)

vs.

Those Who Come Closer - Final Fantasy X (This unusual tune is heard during certain chase sequences, most notably when the party has been run out of the Macalania Temple. Find this one here (http://lamda.bluelaguna.net/ffxmusic/57%20-%20Those%20Who%20Come%20Closer.mp3).)

Meh, these will probably both lose but both my choice easily.

A Speechless Battle

and

Those Who Come Closer

The Unforgiven
and
Those Who Come Closer

The Unforgiven - Final Fantasy IX

Crazy Motorcycle Chase - Final Fantasy VII

The Unforgiven

and

Those Who Come Closer

The Unforgiven and Crazy Motorcycle

A Speechless Battle

Crazy Motorcycle Chase

The Unforgiven
and
Crazy Motorcycle Chase.

The Unforgiven
and
Those Who Come Closer

The Unforgiven

Those Who Come Closer

Okay, we're running a bit late here-- let's go ahead and end this...

The Unforgiven - 7
A Speechless Battle - 2


and


Crazy Motorcycle Chase - 4
Those Who Come Closer - 5



Next up...


From Challenge Battle:

Dancing Calcobrena (Somewhat of a comic theme used for the Calcobrena battle. Listen to this one here (http://lamda.bluelaguna.net/final-fantasy-iv-ost-soundtrack/212%20Dancing%20Doll%20Calcobrena.mp3).)

vs.

You're Not Alone! - Final Fantasy IX (For the sequence of battles involving the messed-up Zidane in Garland's "haunted mansion." This one can be found here (http://lamda.bluelaguna.net/ff9music/93%20-%20You%27re%20Not%20Alone!.mp3).)


and from Final Boss Battle:

The Last Battle - Final Fantasy V (For the battle against Neo-ExDeath, who shows up to menace your party once you've defeated ExDeath, Normal Strength. This one is here (http://lamda.bluelaguna.net/ff5ost/217%20The%20Last%20Battle.mp3).)

vs.

Maybe I'm a Lion - Final Fantasy VIII (Used for the battle against merged Ultimecia/Griever. This one is here (http://lamda.bluelaguna.net/ff8music/70%20-%20Maybe%20Im%20a%20Lion.mp3).)

Dancing Calcobrena
and
Maybe I'm a Lion

You're Not Alone

+

Maybe I'm a Lion

You're Not Alone
and
Maybe Im A Lion.

You're Not Alone! - Final Fantasy IX

The Last Battle - Final Fantasy V

You're Not Alone
and
Maybe I'm a Lion

Dancing Calcobrena

Maybe I'm a Lion

You're Not Alone

+

Maybe I'm a Lion

You're Not Alone and Maybe I'm a Lion

Dancing Calcobrena

The Last Battle

You're Not Alone!

Maybe I'm a Lion

You're Not Alone

+

Maybe I'm a Lion

You're Not Alone and Maybe I'm a Lion

Dancing Calcobrena - 3
You're Not Alone! - 9

and...

The Last Battle - 2
Maybe I'm a Lion - 10



Next up...

From Challenge Battle:

The Man with the Machine Gun - Final Fantasy VIII (Okay, so this is really more of a normal battle theme, but I turns out that I accidentally listed a theme in this section that shouldn't have been there and so I had an extra slot. This is used for all battles during the Laguna sequences. Very popular battle theme that was performed at the 2002 Final Fantasy concert. Listen to this one (as it sounds in-game) here (http://lamda.bluelaguna.net/ff8music/19%20-%20The%20Man%20With%20The%20Machine%20Gun.mp3).)

vs.

Summoned Beast - Final Fantasy X-2 (This one is used for the battles with the Dark Aeons [returned by Shuyin's hatred] in FFX-2. This one can be found here (http://lamda.bluelaguna.net/ffx2music/2/16%20-%20Summoned%20Beast.mp3).)


and from Chase / Intense Situation...

Final Fantasy VII - Hurry! (Used during in-field situations where there's some kind of clock running, etc. One instance where I recall it being used is during the Corel train chase sequence. Listen to this one here (http://lamda.bluelaguna.net/ff7music/07%20-%20Hurry.mp3).)

vs.

RUN! - Final Fantasy IX (IX's theme used for situations where you have to make a bolt for it. Pretty sure this is used in the Evil Forest, I think this one is also used during the escape from Alexandria sequence. Listen to this one here (http://lamda.bluelaguna.net/ff9music/23%20-%20RUN!.mp3).)

The Man with the Machine Gun - Final Fantasy VIII
and
Final Fantasy VII - Hurry!

The Man with the Machine Gun - Final Fantasy VIII

Hurry! - Final Fantasy VII

The Man with the Machine Gun
And
RUN!

Summoned Beast
+
RUN!

The Man with the Machine Gun and Hurry!

The Man with the Machine Gun
and
Hurry!

Summoned Beast

Hurry!

The Man with the Machine Gun
And
RUN!

The Man with the Machine Gun
and
RUN!

The Man with the Machine Gun - Final Fantasy VIII
and
Final Fantasy VII - Hurry!

Let's end this...

The Man With the Machine Gun - 8
Summoned Beast - 2

and...

Hurry! - 6
RUN! - 4


Next up....


I think I'll actually do two battles from the same category...


Chase / Intense Situation...


The Serpent Trench / The Snake Path - Final Fantasy VI (This is played, naturally, when you're traveling the Serpent Trench. It's also used as you're traveling to the Ancient Castle that has Odin / Raiden. Listen to this one here (http://lamda.bluelaguna.net/ff6music/19%20-%20The%20Serpent%20Trench.mp3).)

vs.

Never Look Back - Final Fantasy VIII (This is used in several intense situations / chase sequences from the game. For example, I think it's used as the party is escaping from the X-ATM092. Listen to this one here (http://lamda.bluelaguna.net/ff8music/12%20-%20Never%20Look%20Back.mp3).)


And...


Danger! - Final Fantasy V (Used in certain situations in this game where the party is facing imminent peril. I seem to recall it being used in certain XDeath scenes. This one can be found here (http://lamda.bluelaguna.net/ff5ost/118%20Danger!.mp3).)

vs.

Vegnagun Starting - Final Fantasy X-2 (Used when, well, Vegnagun is starting / Vegnagun battle. Very nice piano opening. Listen to this one here (http://lamda.bluelaguna.net/ffx2music/2/22%20-%20Vegnagun%20Starting.mp3).)

The Serpent Trench
and
Danger!

The Serpent Trench / The Snake Path - Final Fantasy VI
and
Vegnagun Starting - Final Fantasy X-2

The Serpent Trench / The Snake Path - Final Fantasy VI and Vegnagun Starting - Final Fantasy X-2

The Serpent Trench
and
Danger!

The Serpent Trench

Vegnagun Starting

The Serpent Trench
and
Danger!

The Serpent Trench

Vegnagun Starting

Never Look Back - Final Fantasy VIII

Vegnagun Starting - Final Fantasy X-2

I like all of these, but I'd have to go with Never Look Back and Vegnagun Starting.

Possible first X-2 victory here to make it past the first round?

The Serpent Trench - 7
Never Look Back - 2

and...

Danger! - 3
Vegnagun Starting - 6


Yep! First victory for X-2 in this edition!


Next up, from Normal Battle...

Final Fantasy VI - Battle Theme (FFVI's normal battle theme, used in the games normal battles. Listen to this one here (http://lamda.bluelaguna.net/ff6music/05%20-%20Battle%20Theme.mp3).)

vs.

The Magun Has Thawed - Final Fantasy: Unlimited (I don't have an MP3 for this, but it's the music that plays while Kaze is describing the Soil Charge he's going to use to create his summon. You can hear it playing in this video (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fYsIYzOpTLI).)


and from Challenge Battle


Protecting My Devotion - Final Fantasy IX (This is the music that plays when Steiner and Beatrix are fighting Mistodons together in Alexandria. It's essentially an upbeat version of Beatrix's theme, "Rose of May." Hear this here (http://lamda.bluelaguna.net/ff9music/76%20-%20Protecting%20My%20Devotion.mp3).)

vs.

Flash of Steel / Clash of Swords - Final Fantasy XII (Another FFXII theme used during certain challenging battles within the game. If I remember correctly, it's used during the several of the fights against members of the Empire. You can hear a bit of the game's main theme within this one. Listen to this one here (http://lamda.bluelaguna.net/final-fantasy-xii-12-ost-soundtrack/202%20Clash%20of%20Swords.mp3).)

Final Fantasy VI - Battle Theme
and
Flash of Steel / Clash of Swords - Final Fantasy XII This one was tough...

Final Fantasy VI - Battle Theme and Protecting My Devotion - Final Fantasy IX

Final Fantasy VI - Battle Theme
and
Flash of Steel / Clash of Swords - Final Fantasy XII This one was tough...

Battle Theme - Final Fantasy VI

Flash of Steel / Clash of Swords - Final Fantasy XII

Final Fantasy VI - Battle Theme and Protecting My Devotion - Final Fantasy IX

Final Fantasy VI - Battle Theme

Flash of Steel / Clash of Swords

Final Fantasy VI - Battle Theme

Flash of Steel / Clash of Swords

Final Fantays VI Battle Theme

Protecting My Devotion

Final Fantays VI Battle Theme

Protecting My Devotion

This seems pretty one-sided. Let's get it ended...

Battle Theme - 9
The Magun Has Thawed - 0

and

Protecting My Devotion - 4
Flash of Steel / Clash of Swords - 5


Well, rather less one-sided on the one battle than I thought.


From Challenge Battle


Desperate Fight - Final Fantasy XII (I'm not entirely certain, but I think this may have during the battle with Cid and the Rooks, among other instances. Listen to this one here (http://lamda.bluelaguna.net/final-fantasy-xii-12-ost-soundtrack/305%20Desperate%20Fight.mp3).)

vs.

A Formidable Enemy - Final Fantasy: Unlimited (I've pretty much given up on the idea of anything form FF:U winning a battle, but I've provided this here (http://agent0042.fileburst.com/afu.mp3) for those that want to give it a shot.)


and from Chase / Intense Situation


Hurry Faster! - Final Fantasy VII (This is the music for the battle arena. I seem to recall that it's also used during the sequence where you fight your way to get inside the rocket to get to the Huge Materia. Maybe a couple other instances as well. Listen to this one here (http://lamda.bluelaguna.net/ff7music/75%20-%20Hurry%20Faster.mp3).)

vs.

Turn Around and the Frog is There / The Sneaky Frog and the Scoundrel - Final Fantasy IX / Look Back, See the Frog! (One of the few quirky themes included in this edition of the rumble. This is when you're playing as Cid who's a frog and you have to get the key. This is one of those that isn't on Blue Laguna for some reason, but you can find it on YouTube here (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2licmGH31xQ).)



We're getting very close to the end of the round now.

Desperate Fight
and
Hurry Faster!

Desperate Fight

Hurry Faster!

Desperate Fight
and
Hurry Faster!

Desperate Fight
and
Turn Around and the Frog is There / The Sneaky Frog and the Scoundrel

Desperate Fight
and
Turn Around and the Frog is There / The Sneaky Frog and the Scoundrel

Desperate Fight

Hurry Faster!

Okay, not a lot of votes this time around, but let's keep moving...


Desperate Fight - 6
A Formidable Enemy - 0

and

Hurry Faster! - 4
Turn Around and the Frog is There -2


Next up...


From Challenge Battle...

Only a Plank Between One and Perdition - Final Fantasy VIII (This is played when escaping from the D-District Prison. However, as far as battle situations go, this is the battle music for Bahamut. Listen to this one at YouTube here (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5HrEMVNkiok).)

vs.

Lisa: Hard Fight - Final Fantasy: Unlimited (As I mentioned in the previous battle, I've all but given up on the idea of anything FF:U winning, but here (http://agent0042.fileburst.com/lisahard.mp3) this is, if you want to listen to it.)


From Final Boss Battle...


This is the Last Battle / Battle to the Death - Final Fantasy III (Thank you to arthurgolden, who provided me with this link. You can listen to this here (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RC5G0PdvGkg) at YouTube. It's unusual-- it doesn't feel as intense to me as your typical FF final battle theme. It is used during the battle with the Cloud of Darkness.)

vs.

Battle to Death - Final Fantasy: Unlimited (How interesting. FF:U also has a battle track called "Battle to the Death." This is used during the Gun Dragon / Sword Dragon sequence, if I recall correctly. I've provided this one here (http://agent0042.fileburst.com/btdeath.mp3).)

Only a Plank Between One and Perdition
and
This is the Last Battle / Battle to the Death.

Only a Plank Between One and Perdition - Final Fantasy VIII

This is the Last Battle / Battle to the Death - Final Fantasy III

Only a Plank Between One and Perdition
and
This is the Last Battle / Battle to the Death.

Only a Plank Between One and Perdition

This is the Last Battle / Battle to the Death

Only a Plank Between One and Perdition
and
This is the Last Battle / Battle to the Death.

Okay, that's enough for a blowout. Results and next battle coming soon...

Only a Plank Between One and Perdition - 5
Lisa: Hard Fight - <font color="red">0</font>

This is the Last Battle / Battle to the Death - 5
Battle to the Death - <font color="red">0</font>


And now, the final battles of the first round...


From Final Boss Battle:

Hametsu / Destruction - Final Fantasy X-2 (This is used for the final Vegnagun battle. Very epic theme for a boss that most people don't consider very epic. This one is here (http://lamda.bluelaguna.net/ffx2music/2/25%20-%20Destruction.mp3).

vs.

Airborne Assault - Final Fantasy: Unlimited (One of the livelier, more joyful themes included in this edition of the rumble. Take a listen here (http://agent0042.fileburst.com/airborne.mp3), if you like.)


and from Chase / Intense Situation...


Tension - Final Fantasy X-2 (This is used during certain tense scenes in the game, though I can't recall any specific ones at the moment. You can listen to it here (http://lamda.bluelaguna.net/ffx2music/1/31%20-%20Tension.mp3), but this is one of those cases where the soundtrack music sounds rather different from the in-game version.)

vs.

Run! - Final Fantasy: Unlimited (FF:U's theme for chase situations. Blah blah blah, seemingly no chance of winning, listen here (http://agent0042.fileburst.com/ffurun.mp3) if you want.)

Airborne Assault - Final Fantasy: Unlimited

Tension - Final Fantasy X-2


Blah blah blah, seemingly no chance of winning,

Well , it's a fight between FFX-2 and FF:Unlimited so who knows?

Hametsu / Destruction - Final Fantasy X-2

Run! - Final Fantasy: Unlimited

Airborne Assault - Final Fantasy: Unlimited
and
Tension - Final Fantasy X-2

Hametsu/Destruction

Run!

Hametsu/Destruction

Run!

Destruction

and

Tension

Hametsu / Destruction - Final Fantasy X-2 and Tension - Final Fantasy X-2

Airbourne/Run!!

Hametsu - 5
Airborne Assault - 3

Tension - 4
Run! - 4



Well, what do you know? An FF:U tune has an actual shot at winning. I don't want to have to break a tie with a coin-toss unless I have to. Could somebody who hasn't already voted please break the tie? I'll give up to 24 hours...

Run!!

Thanks, impudent urinal! (I thought that was one of the best name changes-- it's funny!) Well, whaddya know? An FF:U tune finally won, right at the last minute.


Okay, here's what we have for Round 2...


Current Edition - Battle and Intense Situation Themes - Round 2


Normal Battle

Final Fantasy VI - Battle Theme
Don't be Afraid - Final Fantasy VIII
Battle 1 / Battle! / Battle Theme - Final Fantasy IX
Normal Battle - Final Fantasy X


Boss Battle

Battle 2 - Final Fantasy III
Still More Fighting - Final Fantasy VII
Battle 2 - Final Fantasy IX
Boss Battle - Final Fantasy XII


Challenge Battle

The Unforgiven - Final Fantasy VI
J-E-N-O-V-A - Final Fantasy VII
Jenova ABSOLUTE - Final Fantasy VII
Premonition - Final Fantasy VIII
Only a Plank Between One and Perdition - Final Fantasy VIII
The Man with the Machine Gun - Final Fantasy VIII
Fairy Battle - Final Fantasy IX
The Sword of Doubt / Mystery Sword - Final Fantasy IX
You're Not Alone! - Final Fantasy IX
Challenge - Final Fantasy X
Seymour Battle - Final Fantasy X
Flash of Steel / Clash of Swords - Final Fantasy XII
Desperate Fight - Final Fantasy XII
Clash on the Big Bridge - Final Fantasy XII


Final Boss Battle

This is the Last Battle / Battle to the Death - Final Fantasy III
Dancing Mad - Final Fantasy VI
One Winged Angel - Final Fantasy VII
Maybe I'm a Lion - Final Fantasy VIII
The Extreme - Final Fantasy VIII
Dark Messenger - Final Fantasy IX
"Otherworld" - Final Fantasy X
Decisive Battle / Final Battle - Final Fantasy X
Hametsu / Destruction - Final Fantasy X-2


Chase / Intense Situation

Run! - Final Fantasy V
The Serpent Trench / The Snake Path - Final Fantasy VI
Bombing Mission - Final Fantasy VII
Hurry! - Final Fantasy VII
Shinra Army Wages a Full-Scale Attack - Final Fantasy VII
Hurry Faster! - Final Fantasy VII
Dead End - Final Fantasy VIII
Moving - Final Fantasy VIII
Hunter's Chance - Final Fantasy IX
Skirmish of the Silver Dragons / Assault of the White Dragons - Final Fantasy IX
Those Who Come Closer - Final Fantasy X
Vegnagun Starting - Final Fantasy X-2
Run! - Final Fantasy: Unlimited



I'm not ready to drop the categories yet, so we do battles of three for those sections with an uneven number. We'll have to see. For now, though, first up, from Challenge Battle...


The Man with the Machine Gun - Final Fantasy VIII (Laguna: "Ahhhh! I have to go to the bathroooom! ... ... Arghhhh! I'm gettin' hungry! ... ... Darn it! I wanna scratch the bottom of my feeeet! ... ... Uhhhh! The tip o'my nose itchessss!" Listen here (http://lamda.bluelaguna.net/ff8music/19%20-%20The%20Man%20With%20The%20Machine%20Gun.mp3).)

vs.

Clash on the Big Bridge - Final Fantasy XII (Gilgamesh: "Fools! You face the mightiest swordsman in all Ivalice!" Listen here (http://lamda.bluelaguna.net/final-fantasy-xii-12-ost-soundtrack/313%20Clash%20on%20the%20Big%20Bridge%20~FFXII%20V ersion~.mp3).)


and from Chase / Intense Situation...


Moving - Final Fantasy VIII (Squall: "We're moving!?" Headmaster Cid: "I see...So this is the secret..." Rinoa: "...Wow!" Irvine: "...This is amazing..." Zell: "Oh man...! This is awesome!" Quistis: "Unbelievable." Headmaster Cid: "I wonder what is going on outside?" Zell: "Squall, let's go check it out!" Quistis: "Squall, let's go see." Listen here (http://lamda.bluelaguna.net/ff8music/45%20-%20Movin.mp3).)

vs.

Those Who Come Closer - Final Fantasy X (Tromell: "The Guado take care of Guado affairs." Kimahri: "Away!" Auron: "Run!" ... ... O'aka: "You've really done it now! Wanna buy something, just in case?" Listen here (http://lamda.bluelaguna.net/ffxmusic/57%20-%20Those%20Who%20Come%20Closer.mp3).)

Blah, reaaaaaaaaally hard choice on the second one, but the first one's definitely Clash on the Big Bridge XII

aaaaand my other will be Those Who Come Closer. Really was a tough choice.

The Man With The Machine Gun
and
Closer.

The Man With The Machine Gun
and
Closer.

*Also, the link to Clash on the Big Bridge isn't working because of two extra spaces between "V" and "ersion."

Clash on the Big Bridge - Final Fantasy XII
and
Moving - Final Fantasy VIII

Clash On The Big Bridge

Those Who Come Closer

*Also, the link to Clash on the Big Bridge isn't working because of two extra spaces between "V" and "ersion."
I can't figure out what's causing it. Anyways-- http://lamda.bluelaguna.net/final-fantasy-xii-12-ost-soundtrack/313%20Clash%20on%20the%20Big%20Bridge%20~FFXII%20V ersion~.mp3

Clash On The Big Bridge

Those Who Come Closer

The Man With The Machine Gun
and
Closer.

The Man With The Machine Gun

Moving

The Man with the Machine Gun - Final Fantasy VIII

Those Who Come Closer - Final Fantasy X

The Man with the Machine Gun - Final Fantasy VIII

Those Who Come Closer - Final Fantasy X

The Man with the Machine Gun - 6
Clash on the Big Bridge - 4

Moving - 2
Those Who Come Closer - 8


Next up...


From Normal Battle:

Don't Be Afraid - Final Fantasy VIII (Quistis: "My job is to support you in battle. Everything else is up to you." Squall: "Fine." Listen to an orchestrated version here (http://lamda.bluelaguna.net/ff8music/04%20-%20Don%27t%20Be%20Afraid%20%28Orchestrated%29.mp3).)

vs.

Normal Battle - Final Fantasy X (Tidus: "Newbie here!" Wakka: "So-rry!" Listen here (http://lamda.bluelaguna.net/ffxmusic/09%20-%20Normal%20Battle.mp3).)


and from Final Boss Battle:

Dancing Mad - Final Fantasy VI (Kefka: "The end comes... beyond chaos." Listen here (http://lamda.bluelaguna.net/ff6music/59%20-%20Dancing%20Mad.mp3).)

vs.

Decisive Battle / Final Battle - Final Fantasy X (Yuna: "Wait! Sin is reborn when Yu Yevon merges with an aeon, isn't that right? If I summon an aeon, Yu Yevon will join with it. But at first, it'll be small, won't it?" Tidus: "Yeah... Then, we might be able to beat it without the Final Summoning." Yuna: "I don't know. What if Yu Yevon jumps again?" Tidus: "Then we'll take it down again! We'll fight him until there's no place left to run!" Listen here (http://lamda.bluelaguna.net/ffxmusic/88%20-%20Decisive%20Battle.mp3).)

Tough, Tough.

Don't Be Afraid
and
Dancing Mad.

Normal Battle (X) + Decisive Battle.

Normal Battle and Decisive Battle / Final Battle

Normal Battle - Final Fantasy X
and
Dancing Mad - Final Fantasy VI

Don't Be Afraid - Final Fantasy VIII

Dancing Mad - Final Fantasy VI

Tough, Tough.

Don't Be Afraid
and
Dancing Mad.

Normal Battle

Dancing Mad

Don't Be Afraid - Final Fantasy VIII

Dancing Mad - Final Fantasy VI

Sorry for the delay in updating...

Don't Be Afraid - 4
Normal Battle - 4

Dancing Mad - 6
Decisive Battle - 2


We have a winner on the second battle, but it seems I have to break a tie on the first. So let's go to the results from the previous round and take a look...

Normal Battle - 5/8 = 62.5%
Don't Be Afraid - 8/12 = 66.6%


No joy for FFX this time around. Next up...


From Challenge Battle:


The Sword of Doubt / Mystery Sword - Final Fantasy IX (Zidane: "Think you can get away?" Beatrix: "Get away? Hahaha. You're a bigger fool than I imagined... Have you forgotten how badly I beat you back in Burmecia?" Freya: "So, you are more of a fool for not finishing what you started!" Vivi: "You're gonna pay!" Quina: "I find no tasties in this town, so we cook you for breakfast!" Beatrix: "Then allow me to shatter your delusions of grandeur." Listen here (http://lamda.bluelaguna.net/ff9music/48%20-%20Mystery%20Sword.mp3).)

vs.

Seymour Battle - Final Fantasy X (Wakka: "Now! Yuna, send him!" Yuna: "Right!" Seymour: "So it is you, after all, who will send me. But even after I am gone, Spira's sorrow will prevail." Tidus: "Sin will be right behind you." Listen here (http://lamda.bluelaguna.net/ffxmusic/85%20-%20Seymour%20Battle.mp3).)


And from Final Boss Battle...


One Winged Angel - Final Fantasy VII ("Veni, veni, venias / Ne me mori facias / Sephiroth!" Listen here (http://lamda.bluelaguna.net/ff7music/83%20-%20One%20Winged%20Angel.mp3).)

vs.

The Extreme - Final Fantasy VIII (Ultimecia: "I am Ultimecia. Time shall compress... ...All existence denied." Listen here (http://lamda.bluelaguna.net/ff8music/71%20-%20The%20Extreme.mp3).)

Seymour Battle

One-Winged Angel

Seymour Battle

The Extreme

Seymour Battle
and
The Extreme

Seymour Battle

The Extreme

The Sword of Doubt / Mystery Sword
and
The Extreme.

Sword of Doubt
and
One-Winged Angel

Seymour Battle - Final Fantasy X

The Extreme - Final Fantasy VIII

Seymour Battle - Final Fantasy X

One-Winged Angel - Final Fantasy VII

Seymour Battle - Final Fantasy X

The Extreme - Final Fantasy VIII

And another pairing of battles come to an end...

The Sword of Doubt - 2
Seymour Battle - 7

One-Winged Angel - 3
The Extreme - 6


Next up...


From Boss Battle:

Still More Fighting - Final Fantasy VII (Barret: Yo, Cloud! We've gotta do somethin' about him!" Tifa: "Help, Cloud! THIS is from SOLDIER?" Cloud: "No way! It's just a machine." Barret: "I don't care what it is! I'm gonna bust him up!" Listen here (http://lamda.bluelaguna.net/ff7music/20%20-%20Still%20More%20Fighting.mp3).)

vs.

Battle 2 - Final Fantasy IX (Zidane: "...What the hell is that?" Steiner: "Release the princess at once!!!" Zidane: "Yeah, like it's gonna actually listen to you. Come on!" Listen here (http://lamda.bluelaguna.net/ff9music/21%20-%20Boss%20Battle%20Theme.mp3).)


And from Chase / Intense Situation:

The Serpent Trench / The Snake Path - Final Fantasy VI (Cyan: "Is this it? Gau's "'treasure'?" Gau: "Treasure...yesss..." Cyan: "Looks like glass..." Sabin: "Looks like it just might fit. Hummm... Is it of any use? Will this really let us breathe underwater? Let's go!" Listen here (http://lamda.bluelaguna.net/ff6music/19%20-%20The%20Serpent%20Trench.mp3).)

vs.

Hunter's Chance - Final Fantasy IX (Steiner: "Hmm, you're right. I can see the entire town. Princess, look! Master Vivi is also participating!" Dagger: "I can't believe it. He seemed to reluctant earlier." Steiner: "MASTER VIVI!!! THE PRINCESS AND I ARE ROOTING FOR YOU!!!" Dagger: "COME ON, VIVI!!! YOU CAN DO IT!" Steiner: "No! Master Vivi!" Dagger: "Look out! Oh, gosh! I can't watch anymore!" Steiner: "YOU CAN'T WIN JUST BY RUNNING! A GOOD OFFENSE IS THE BEST DEFENSE! ATTACK! You can't lose to that monkey Zidane! YES! THAT'S IT! Listen at YouTube here (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cgS0fSFGqmI).)

Still More Fighting
and
Hunter's Chance.

Still More Fighting
and
Hunter's Chance.

Battle 2 and The Serpent Trench / The Snake Path

Still More Fighting
and
Hunter's Chance.

Battle 2
and
The Serpent Trench

Still More Fighting
and
Hunter's Chance.

Still More Fighting

Hunter's Chance

Battle 2 - Final Fantasy IX

Hunter's Chance - Final Fantasy IX

Battle 2 - Final Fantasy IX

Hunter's Chance - Final Fantasy IX

Still More Fighting - 5
Battle 2 - 4

The Serpent Trench - 2
Hunter's Chance - 7


All right, next up...


From Challenge Battle:

Premonition - Final Fantasy VIII (Sorceress Ultimecia: "Whom shall I exterminate first!? I'll start with you three!" Listen here (http://lamda.bluelaguna.net/ff8music/37%20-%20Premonition.mp3).)

vs.

Challenge - Final Fantasy X (Yuna: "Will Sin come?" Base captain: "Sin always returns for its spawn. To make sure, we're going to encourage them to call out to it." Auron: "You won't have to. It'll come." Tidus: (narrating) "I remembered Auron telling me. Sin is my old man. Sin is Jecht." Listen here (http://lamda.bluelaguna.net/ffxmusic/80%20-%20Challenge.mp3).)


and from Chase / Intense Situation:

Run! - Final Fantasy V (Lenna: "We have to hurry! The Fire Crystal's power is what supported this castle!" Bartz: "The Crystal shattered. the castle will explode!?" Lenna: "Yes!! There isn't much time!" Listen here (http://lamda.bluelaguna.net/ff5ost/123%20Run!.mp3).)

vs.

Hurry! - Final Fantasy VII (Aerith: "Tifa, don't worry! She's all right!" Tifa: "Aerith!" Aerith: "Hurry and get out!" Tseng: "Ha, ha, ha... Well, it should be starting right about now. Think you can escape in time?" Tifa: "Once that plate starts coming down it's too late. We gotta hurry!" Listen here (http://lamda.bluelaguna.net/ff7music/07%20-%20Hurry.mp3).

Premonition - Final Fantasy VIII

Hurry! - Final Fantasy VII

Premonition

Hurry!

Premonition - Final Fantasy VIII

Run! - Final Fantasy V

Challenge
and
Hurry!

Challenge
and
Hurry!

Premonition - Final Fantasy VIII

Hurry! - Final Fantasy VII

Challenge
and
Hurry!

Premonition - Final Fantasy VIII

Hurry! - Final Fantasy VII

Premonition - Final Fantasy VIII

Run! - Final Fantasy V

Premonition - Final Fantasy VIII

Hurry! - Final Fantasy VII

Premonition
and
Hurry!

Premonition FFVIII
and
Hurry! FFVII

Welcome, Smarty! Hope to see around more.


Premonition - 9
Challenge - 3

and

Run! - 2
Hurry! - 10


Both pretty one-sided, the second slightly more so than the first.


Next up...


From Normal Battle

Final Fantasy VI - Battle Theme (Guards: "Machine-riding, self-important swine! Take this! ... Imperial Magitek Armor? Not even Narshe's safe anymore! Listen here (http://lamda.bluelaguna.net/ff6music/05%20-%20Battle%20Theme.mp3).)

vs.

Battle 1 / Battle! / Battle Theme - Final Fantasy IX (Bearded Guy: "UGHUUA! Oh, my head! Go easy, you guys!" Blank: "Whew!" Cinna: "Whew!" Marcus: "Whew!" Zidane: "Whew!" Baku: "Hey, fools! You're lookin' a lot better! Gwahahaha! Alright! Let's start this meeting already!" Listen here (http://lamda.bluelaguna.net/ff9music/18%20-%20Battle%20Theme.mp3).)


and from Final Boss Battle

Dark Messenger - Final Fantasy IX (Kuja: "How did they beat Deathguise...? Do you really think you can beat me? I can't believe you beat Deathguise... Well...my time is almost up. Time to die, everyone!" Listen here (http://lamda.bluelaguna.net/ff9music/99%20-%20Dark%20Messenger.mp3).)

vs.

"Otherworld" - Final Fantasy X (Tidus: "I promise this'll be quick! Hit me with all you got, Dad! ... I won't lose! ... You won't beat me this time!" Listen here (http://lamda.bluelaguna.net/ffxmusic/05%20-%20Otherworld.mp3).)

Battle 1 (IX)
+
Otherworld

IX probably has my favorite normal battle theme ever. Though I kinda wanna smack myself now for not including Dark Messenger in my IX rumble. Well, nobody nominated it, but I could have... oh well.

Battle 1 (IX)
+
Otherworld

oh this is a tough one.
i guess
Battle 1 FFIX
and
Dark Messenger FFIX

Final Fantasy VI - Battle Theme perhaps it's because of Excalibur II playthrough, why I dislike Battle Theme of Final Fantasy IX

Otherworld

Battle 1 / Battle! / Battle Theme - Final Fantasy IX

Dark Messenger - Final Fantasy IX -This has got to my favorite theme from FFIX.

Final Fantasy VI - Battle Theme
and
Dark Messenger.

Battle 1 / Battle! / Battle Theme

Otherworld

Battle 1

Dark Messenger

Battle Theme - Final Fantasy VI

Dark Messenger - Final Fantasy IX

I'm gonna go ahead and end this...

Battle Theme - 3
Battle 1 - 6


and


Dark Messenger - 5
Otherworld - 4


Pretty interesting on that second one there. Otherworld had an early lead but then Dark Messenger came from behind. Okay, next up...

From Challenge Battle:

J-E-N-O-V-A - Final Fantasy VII (Tifa: "I've seen this somewhere... before." Cloud: "...Jenova. The arm of Jenova." Aerith: "Jenova... With this thing?" Cloud: "So it WAS Sephiroth." Tifa: "He said something about it being time for something." Listen here (http://lamda.bluelaguna.net/ff7music/37%20-%20J-E-N-O-V-A.mp3).)

vs.

Fairy Battle - Final Fantasy IX (Ragtime Mouse: "Pop quiz! True or false-- "I Want To Be Your Canary" was written by Lord Afon." Listen here (http://lamda.bluelaguna.net/ff9music/44%20-%20Fairy%20Battle.mp3).)


and from Chase/Intense Situation:

Dead End - Final Fantasy VIII (SeeD Cadet: "Squad C, withdraw...!" SeeD Cadet: "Roger!" Listen here (http://lamda.bluelaguna.net/ff8music/13%20-%20Dead%20End.mp3).)

vs.

Skirmish of the Silver Dragons / Assault of the White Dragons - Final Fantasy IX (Regent Cid: "All ships, make a path for the Invincible!" Baku: "Can't let you guys steal the show for yourselves!" Zidane: "!" Dagger: "Uncle Cid!? Why...? How did he know to show up here?" Zidane: "Probably because of Baku... He loves big showdowns! Now, let's lose those dragons!" Listen here (http://lamda.bluelaguna.net/ff9music/96%20-%20Assault%20of%20the%20White%20Dragons.mp3).)

J-E-N-O-V-A
and
Dead End

J-E-N-O-V-A

+

Assault of the White Dragons

J-E-N-O-V-A - Final Fantasy VII

Dead End - Final Fantasy VIII

J-E-N-O-V-A - Final Fantasy VII
and
Skirmish of the Silver Dragons - Final Fantasy IX

J-E-N-O-V-A Fairy Battle is not much of a "challenge".
and
Dead End.

J-E-N-O-V-A

Assault Of The White Dragons

Fairy Battle
Assault of the White Dragons

J-E-N-O-V-A

Assault of the White Dragons

J-E-N-O-V-A
and
Assault of the White Dragons

J-E-N-O-V-A
and
Dead End

J-E-N-O-V-A

+

Assault of the White Dragons

J-E-N-O-V-A - 10
Fairy Battle - 1

Dead End - 4
Assault of the White Dragons - 7


We're actually getting kind of close to the end of the current round. For this next battle there shall only be one battle and it will be between three choices from Final Boss Battle. I need each voter to choose just one to advance to the next round...


This is the Last Battle / Battle to the Death - Final Fantasy III (Listen here (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vYAYGwujyx4). Sorry, but I can't quote anything from this one-- I can't find a script and it's been ages since I played this one.)

vs.

Maybe I'm a Lion - Final Fantasy VIII (Sorceress Ultimecia: "The GF's true power... To show you...! Griever! Make them bleed!" Listen here (http://lamda.bluelaguna.net/ff8music/70%20-%20Maybe%20Im%20a%20Lion.mp3).)

vs.

Hametsu / Destruction - Final Fantasy X-2 (Paine: "LeBlanc never stood a chance against this thing." Rikku: "Well, we've got a 'leg' up on her." Yuna: "Save the jokes for later." Jecht: "This time the legs are just a distraction. You know where to strike." Listen here (http://lamda.bluelaguna.net/ffx2music/2/25%20-%20Destruction.mp3).)

Maybe I'm a Lion

Hmm... Destruction.

Maybe I'm A Lion.

Maybe I'm A Lion

Maybe I'm a Lion - Final Fantasy VIII

This is the Last Battle / Battle to the Death - Final Fantasy III

Normally I would vote for "Maybe I'm a Lion", but currently I'm replaying FFIII remake for DS, so it gets a one time lucky bonus.

Maybe I'm a Lion of course

Hametsu/Destruction

This is the Last Battle / Battle to the Death - Final Fantasy III <- black mages version of this song rocks!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EWv_xxJJ_8I

Maybe I'm a Lion

This is the Last Battle - 2
Maybe I'm a Lion - 6
Hametsu - 2


"Maybe I'm a Lion" wins easily, earning more votes than its two competitors combined. Next up...

From Normal Battle...

Battle 2 - Final Fantasy III (Listen here (http://lamda.bluelaguna.net/final-fantasy-iii-3-ost-soundtrack/27%20Battle%202.mp3). Again, I don't know this game well enough to quote anything.)

vs.

Boss Battle - Final Fantasy XII (Amalia: "The situation requires I accept such help as I find. Thought it be from thieves. I shall accompany you until we find my companions. No longer. Balthier: "Let�s think of her as a 'Guest', then. Unlike Fran or myself, our 'Guest' probably won�t be taking orders from anyone anytime soon. And she�ll leave when she pleases. So, we keep to our affairs, and she to hers. I doubt we�ll find her wanting in valor� Being such an upstanding member of the insurgence. Amalia: "Resistance. ... Well, what are we waiting for?" Listen here (http://lamda.bluelaguna.net/final-fantasy-xii-12-ost-soundtrack/105%20Boss%20Battle.mp3).)


and from Challenge Battle:

Jenova ABSOLUTE - Final Fantasy VII (Cloud: "Where are we...?" Tifa: "What!?" Cloud: "Jenova...!?" Listen here (http://lamda.bluelaguna.net/ff7music/81%20-%20Jenova%20Absolute.mp3).)

vs.

You're Not Alone! - Final Fantasy IX (Zidane: "Just...leave me alone. I don't want to trouble you anymore." Quina: "..." Steiner: "..." Zidane: "You're all a bunch of babysitting bastards! But trust me, I know that I'm the worst bastard here. ... Dagger..." Dagger: "You try to do everything yourself, don't you?" Zidane: "Try to understand... I don't want to cause trouble to anyone." Dagger: "Aren't we your friends!?" Listen here (http://lamda.bluelaguna.net/ff9music/93%20-%20You%27re%20Not%20Alone!.mp3).)

Battle 2 - Final Fantasy III
and
Jenova ABSOLUTE

Battle 2 - Final Fantasy III
&
You're Not Alone! - Final Fantasy IX

Boss Battle

You're Not Alone

Final Fantasy XII - Boss Battle - I really love this song, Battle 2 is awesome as well, but I like more this one.

Final Fantasy IX - You're not Alone - I've never liked Jenova ABSOLUTE.

Boss Battle - Final Fantasy XII
and
You're Not Alone.

Boss Battle - Final Fantasy XII
and
You're Not Alone.

Easy choice on both.

Battle 2 - Final Fantasy III
&
You're Not Alone! - Final Fantasy IX

Boss Battle - Final Fantasy XII
and
You're Not Alone.

Boss Battle

You're Not Alone

Boss Battle - Final Fantasy XII
and
You're Not Alone.

Boss Battle - Final Fantasy XII

You're not Alone - Final Fantasy IX(I love this song...)

Battle 2 - 3
Boss Battle - 8

Jenova ABSOLUTE - 1
You're Not Alone! - 10


Wow. I knew that "You're Not Alone!" was well liked, but I didn't expect such a slaughter against Jenova ABSOLUTE.


We are getting very close to the end of the current round. Next up...


From Challenge Battle:

The Unforgiven - Final Fantasy VI (Cid: "Celes, I've known her since she was a baby. I raised her as if she was my own daughter! But she was forced to become a Magitek Knight, and has done some awful things. If I could talk to her...I'd apologize for the way her life has turned out. (sound of Kefka's laughter) Cid: "No! It's Kefka! GO!!" Listen here (http://lamda.bluelaguna.net/ff6music/14%20-%20The%20Unforgiven.mp3).)

vs.

Flash of Steel / Clash of Swords - Final Fantasy XII (Gabranth: "Look, Basch, your friends die! As they must, for surely you cannot protect them! Know now the despair you have taught me!" Listen here (http://lamda.bluelaguna.net/final-fantasy-xii-12-ost-soundtrack/202%20Clash%20of%20Swords.mp3).)


and...

From Chase / Intense Situation:

Bombing Mission - Final Fantasy VII (Biggs: "Hold it, Jessie. He WAS in SOLDIER. He quit them and now is one of us. Didn't catch your name..." Cloud: "...Cloud." Biggs: "Cloud, eh? I'm..." Cloud: "I don't care what your names are. Once this job's over... I'm
outta here." Listen here (http://lamda.bluelaguna.net/ff7music/02%20-%20Opening%20Theme%20-%20Bombing%20Mission.mp3), along with the Opening Theme.)

vs.

Run! - Final Fantasy: Unlimited (Kaze: "It's calling me. The battlefield is calling me." If you didn't download it the last time it was posted, you can listen here (http://agent0042.fileburst.com/ffurun.mp3). But you may have to download it, I'm not sure if you can stream it.)

Flash of Steel / Clash of Swords
and
Bombing Mission

The Unforgiven
and
Bombing Mission.

The Unforgiven

Run!

Flash of Steel / Clash of Swords
and
Bombing Mission

Flash of Steel / Clash of Swords
and
Bombing Mission

Flash of Steel / Clash of Swords - Final Fantasy XII
and
Run! - FF Unlimited

Flash of Steel / Clash of Swords

Bombing Mission

Clash of Swords - FFXII
and
Opening - Bombing Mission - FFVII

The Unforgiven
and
Bombing Mission.

Flash of Steel / Clash of Swords

Bombing Mission - Final Fantasy VII

Okay, here's what we have...

The Unforgiven - 3
Flash of Steel / Clash of Swords - 7

and

Bombing Mission - 8
Run! - 2


Two battles left in this round. And for right now, we will only do one, and here it is...


Only a Plank Between One and Perdition - Final Fantasy VIII (Bahamut: "I am...Bahamut." Squall: "The Great GF...Bahamut." Bahamut "...GF? I...? Using my powers... ...It is you humans...I fear..." Listen to this one on YouTube here (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WvV7IUNra3k).)

vs.

Desperate Fight - Final Fantasy XII (Fran: "Manufacted Nethicite! Like Bergan." Balthier: "How could you do this? How could you fall this far? ... ... Always hiding behind your toys. Pity if anything were to happen to them." Listen to this one here (http://lamda.bluelaguna.net/final-fantasy-xii-12-ost-soundtrack/305%20Desperate%20Fight.mp3).)

Not a great fan of either.

Only a Plank Between One and Perdition.

Only a Plank Between One and Perdition

Not a great fan of either.
Only a Plank Between One and Perdition.

Not a great fan of either.

Only a Plank Between One and Perdition.

Only a Plank Between One and Perdition

Going to break the trend and go with:

Desperate Fight

Only A Plank Between One and Perdition.

Okay, that's more than enough for a blowout. Next battle coming this evening...

Okay, so I see that "Desperate Fight" got one vote, but it's totally been crowded out, so...

Only a Plank Between One and Perdition - 6
Desperate Fight - 1


Didn't expect that-- thought that "Desperate Fight" was more well liked. And now, the final battle of the second round. It's another three-way battle:

Shinra Army Wages a Full-Scale Attack - Final Fantasy VII (Barret: "Awright! We'll climb this wire!" Cloud: "There's no way we can do this. You know how far it goes up?" Barret: "There IS a way! Look! What's that look like?" Cloud: "Just a normal wire." Barret: "Oh yeah? Well to me it looks like a golden shiny wire of hope." Listen here (http://lamda.bluelaguna.net/ff7music/68%20-%20A%20Full%20Scale%20Attack.mp3).)

vs.

Hurry Faster! - Final Fantasy VII (Dio: "Heh, heh, heh. Entertain me!" Cloud: "What'd you want me to do?" Dio: Hoo boy! Heh, heh, heh. It's not something that's really difficult. This is the Battle Arena. Show me your fighting skills. Just you, my boy, I'm expecting a good fight!" Listen here (http://lamda.bluelaguna.net/ff7music/75%20-%20Hurry%20Faster.mp3).)

vs.

Vegnagun Starting - Final Fantasy X-2 (Jecht: "It's just bluffing." Auron: "This relic's getting rusty." Braska: "Yuna, you have your friends." Yuna: "If we all attack at once, we can do this! We need to split up!" Leblanc: "Leave the legs to us!" Gippal: "We've got the torso!" Rikku: "Guess that leaves the tail!" Listen here (http://lamda.bluelaguna.net/ffx2music/2/22%20-%20Vegnagun%20Starting.mp3).)

Hurry Faster!

Vegnagun Starting. Fingers crossed...

Hurry Faster!

Shinra Army Wages a Full-Scale Attack

Hurry Faster!

Vegnagun Starting

Hurry Faster!

Hurry Faster! - Final Fantasy VII

Hurry Faster!

Hurry Faster!

Shinra Army Wages a Full-Scale Attack - 2
Hurry Faster! - 7
Vegnagun Starting - 2


"Hurry Faster!" wins easily-- the two choices competing against it could only muster four votes combined.


And that's it for the current round. Next round will start tomorrow evening. Until then, feel free to commiserate on the battles so far, etc.

insert commiseration about "old school" X-2/XII hating fanboys voting against Vegnagun here

I wasn't really expecting Veg to win, but "A Full Scale Attack" would have been my second choice. Oh well.

BTW, who is that in your avatar, every time I see it I think of Pokemon R/S's Team Magma.

Madoushi-- one guest character in Final Fantasy: Unlimited. Seen only in episode 18 "Madoushi: The Battle of Kiri and Kumo."

insert commiseration about "old school" X-2/XII hating fanboys voting against Vegnagun here

i'm not a FFX-2/FFXII hating fanboy. i just didn't like Vegnagun starting. besides overall the FFX-2 soundtrack isn't that good. i only like a few songs like Besaid Island, a great piano song. Under Bevelle was also great. some others too but not too many.

FFX-2's "Besaid Island" theme is another one that sounds curiously different on the soundtrack as opposed to how it sounds in-game. I think I like the soundtrack version better-- it has a bit more pep to it while keeping what was pleasant about the in-game version.


Anyways, I find that I have left a rather odd number of entrants, 21 to be exact. So I'm going to try something rather unusual and offer a reprieve to three choices. That's right, three choices previously eliminated in the previous round will be added back into the mix. Here's what was eliminated in the previous round:


Final Fantasy VI - Battle Theme
Normal Battle - Final Fantasy X
Battle 2 - Final Fantasy III
Battle 2 - Final Fantasy IX
The Unforgiven - Final Fantasy VI
Jenova ABSOLUTE - Final Fantasy VII
Fairy Battle - Final Fantasy IX
The Sword of Doubt / Mystery Sword - Final Fantasy IX
Challenge - Final Fantasy X
Desperate Fight - Final Fantasy XII
Clash on the Big Bridge - Final Fantasy XII
This is the Last Battle / Battle to the Death - Final Fantasy III
One Winged Angel - Final Fantasy VII
"Otherworld" - Final Fantasy X
Decisive Battle / Final Battle - Final Fantasy X
Hametsu / Destruction - Final Fantasy X-2
Run! - Final Fantasy V
The Serpent Trench / The Snake Path - Final Fantasy VI
Shinra Army Wages a Full-Scale Attack - Final Fantasy VII
Dead End - Final Fantasy VIII
Moving - Final Fantasy VIII
Vegnagun Starting - Final Fantasy X-2
Run! - Final Fantasy: Unlimited



And in order to make this determination, I'd like each voter to give me exactly five choices (no more, no less-- if you give me any other number, your vote won't be counted) that they think are worthy of having another shot. In the end, the three choices that get the most votes total will be going on to the next battle. You'll have the normal three days and normal tiebreaker procedure will apply if there's a tie. And to add some intrigue, let's make this a secret ballot. That's right-- send your choices to me by private message. The votes will be kept secret until the end of the battle, at which point, for accounting purposes, I'll reveal everyone's choices here at the thread. Got all that? Good! Send in those PMs!

EDIT: Ooops