First Act: The End of Ugly Desire

First Act: The End of Ugly Desire

And we have a winner!

What it Really Means to Die - 5
First Act: The End of Ugly Desire - 8


It was a good final battle, actually kinda close, but our big winner here is:


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All right, well that's it for that one. Thanks to everyone that participated that time around, and that voted in this last battle. Unless somebody else comes up with a way better idea, I like that idea for a Monster Design rumble, although I think I'll simplify to simply coolest Monster Design. Assuming that's what we're going with, I'll get it started tomorrow. Until then, anyone that wants can feel free to celebrate or gripe about the results of this edition here.

As for FFVI --- yeah, we did have a Kefka quote in this one --- his ranting at the end of the game about creating a monument to non-existence. But I think it lost in the first round.


Oh, and one final thought before I go:


Originally Posted by Nuclear Warheads
The Man with the Machine Gun
Huh?!

Kujas evil is an evil that is shown only via his quotes. His evil notions were amateur at best!

Heh, I never thought I'd get quoted in the final, especially as I never voted. My idea for a rumble was Best Couple, but Best Monster Design is pretty good too.

The next rumble sounds like a good idea.

Monsters....sounds good....im up for it.

Monsters. :thumbsup: :D

As for FFVI --- yeah, we did have a Kefka quote in this one --- his ranting at the end of the game about creating a monument to non-existence. But I think it lost in the first round.



Huh?!

Thanks Agend, i didnt start voting from the start so i didnt know

All right, let's get this show started. Coolest monster design it is. Here's the list for that edition:

Evil Eyeball - Many FF Games
Cactuar - Many FF Games
Mu - Many FF Games
Tonberry - Many FF Games
Malboro - Many FF Games
Behemoth - Many FF Games
Bomb - Many FF Games
Chimera - Many FF Games
Bunnies - Many FF Games
Adamantoise - Many FF Games
Iron Giant - Many FF Games
Ochu - Many FF Games
Flan - Many FF Games
Magic Pot - Many FF Games
Mover - Many FF Games
Bird - Many FF Games
Dinosaur - Many FF Games
Ninjas - Final Fantasy V and VI
Chocobo - Final Fantasy VII and XII
Unknown 2 - Final Fantasy VII
Hexadragon - Final Fantasy VIII
Pupu - Final Fantasy VIII
Yan - Final Fantasy IX
Drakes - Final Fantasy X / X-2
Nomination Spot 1
Nomination Spot 2
Nomination Spot 3
Nomination Spot 4
Nomination Spot 5
Nomination Spot 6
Nomination Spot 7
Nomination Spot 8


A wide variety of beasts, to be sure. Most of them have a tendency to come up time after time, but I've tried to include a few that seem more unique. I've left quite a few nomination spots, as there are surely quite a few favorites I've left out, so remember to make some nominations, unless you just want me to make the rest of the choices! Remember, this list is only here to give you a look at what monsters are going to be battling --- for the updated results, you can always check the first post in the thread.


First battle:

Bomb - Many FF Games (Oh my goodness, it's a bomb! These monsters have appeared in various forms in many Final Fantasies, going at least as far back as FFV, though possibly earlier. Bombs in Final Fantasy games often have a short fuse and will explode, heavily damaging your characters and robbing you of a proper victory, if you don't defeat them fast enough. These monsters also often have a tendency to attack in packs. As far as their design goes, they have appeared in various colors and some types of mutated bombs can become quite huge.)



vs.

Magic Pots (Ah, these little critters. A friend to many FF players. Generally, you give them an elixir and then you can attack them with impunity to receive a bounty of EXP / AP / gil, etc. The rewards and what you have to do can vary from game to game. Monster design, looks like, well, a fancifully colored pot. And within it is a little gremlin. [And not a drug with mystical properties, as one might think. :D])




Remember, you are voting on what you think of the overall monster design for that type of monster.

Magic Pots

Magic Pots - They're so cute!

Bomb. Love the design in FFX.

I'm going for Bombs. I like their angry faces and flames flying back. Plus all of their other mutations (Grenades, Mines etc).

As for nominations, how about Stropers? They were in V and IX if I recall, maybe more. Or gold old Bandersnatch the dog.

Bombs.

Bombs

I like their sinister smirks!

As for some enemy nominations, I have the following for you!:

Sand Worms (or are they called Land Worms?)- multiple FFs
Nymphs - FFIX
Coeurl - multiple FFs
Elvoret - FFVIII

Bombs, easily. I'll try to think of some other nominations in the meantime.

Magic Pots. :D

Bombs, easily.

Bombs, no competition.

Bump.

Please don't post in a thread for the sole purpose of "bumping" it, without conveying any other useful information. I mean, I could almost understand if it had been like a week since I last posted a new battle, but come on. Anyway, battle over. Let's get the results:

Bomb - 7
Magic Pot - 3


A fairly easy win for the "Bomb" monster. It goes on to the second round.

Next up:


Cactuar - Many FF Games (The cactuar is one of those iconic Final Fantasy creatures. It is sometimes a foe, but can be friendly from time-to-time as well. Cactuars generally look sort of like mini-cactuses, almost kinda cute at times. But some of them have the potential to grow to massive size. Known for their "1000 Needles" attack, or the far-more-dangerous "10000 Needles" for some of their larger counterparts.)



vs.

Chimera - Many FF Games (This colorful creature has three heads. The three heads grant it a fierce ability set. Their size can vary based on the type of the creature. Hagrid from the Harry Potter series once expressed a desire to have one of these as a pet.)

http://agent0042.fileburst.com/ffchim.gif


Thanks to those that have posted nominations so far! If anyone else has any others, or would like to second any that have been made, please do post them with your vote!


Remember, you are voting on what you think of the overall monster design for that type of monster.

Chimeras don't turn me on as much as Cactuars.

Woot for simpleness!

Chimera

Whoa, random Harry Potter reference... anyways, Cactuars are awesome.

Chimeras don't turn me on as much as Cactuars.

Woot for simpleness!

Chimeras don't turn me on as much as Cactuars.

Woot for simpleness!

Cactaur/Cactrot/Cactoid/Sabotender

Classic. Total Classic.

Cactuars

Chimeras were in X too right?

Cactuars are cool but Chimera for design.

Cactuars are ace

nomination - Tiamat...i loved this monster!

Both are cool, but I've always loved the comical/robotic movements of the Cactuar.

I love Cactuars

Cactuars.
Its pretty strange how they are stuck in that position though.

Cactuars because a Cactus that can Own you if you aren't careful is too good to let slide.

Chimeras don't turn me on as much as Cactuars.

Woot for simpleness!

CACTAUR!!! So comical!

Cactuars are pretty great. I'd like to nominate Gilgamesh.

All right, before we continue, I wanted to apologize for any confusion. This edition is only for non-boss monsters. Sorry for not being clearer about that, but Tiamat, Gilgamesh, both bosses, generally, so not eligible. I welcome any other nominations that aren't bosses.


And now, the results on this battle:

Cactuar - 14
Chimera - 2


Chimera (which yes, was in X) couldn't overcome the massive popularity of the Cactuar which moves easily into the second round. All right, we continue. Next up:

Ochu - Many FF Games (These nasty suckers are a sort of giant mutated plant. They're tentacled and can inflict multiple status effects. They're large, overgrown, and can prove a significant challenge / obstacle.)



vs.

Yan - Final Fantasy IX (I guess it looks sort of like a little pug dog with horns? This was one of several monsters in FFIX that also came in a "friendly" variety. But when it's not friendly, don't be fooled by appearances. It's a vicious brute with powerful attacks and magic and the ability to expel characters from battle.)

http://agent0042.fileburst.com/yan.gif


Remember, you are voting on what you think of the overall monster design for that type of monster.

Yan. Proof that apperances can be decieving. A very tough oppenent.

Yan, because Ochu is the poor man's Malboro.

Yan because the friendly version was ridiculously cute. Ochu's can't ever be construed as cute.

Yan because the other one is just nasty. REALLY nasty.

Yan, because whereas it's a sheep pretending to be scary with a skull as a head, it's much better than some plant that thinks it can dance and petals=tutu.

Yan ftw!

One for Ochu.

Yan, because Ochu is the poor man's Malboro.

agreed - but ochu nonetheless

Yan, i never liked Ochu

Ochu, its design has varied a lot over the series, but I think its stayed at a good quality, whereas the Yan doesn't look that impressive (regardless of the "its more powerful than it looks argument")

Yan, because Ochu is the poor man's Malboro.

LOL. Nicely put. Yan because in groups they seriously kick ass.

Yan, if this was any other monster I would choose Ochu over it, but as it's Yan...

Yan, Ochu is a bit too similar to a Marlboro.

And that's:

Ochu - 3
Yan - 10


Heh, the "poor man's Malboro." Yan wins big-time, but it wasn't quite a blowout as it was beginning to look like it was going to be.


It's time for another battle. This one will be:

Tonberry - Many FF Games (This harbinger of death usually carries a knife and/or a lantern. Greenish and ominous, this is another of those iconic Final Fantasy monsters.)



vs.

Pupu - Final Fantasy VIII (Ah, now here's a funny one. This little alien crashed its spaceship after you chase after it in several battles. You can either fight it, or help it out. It's a weird, but kinda cute little blue alien thing.)

Tonberry. Wonderfully ominous, and even though they are often found in dark places, I can't help but think of Diogenes whenever I see them.

Tonberries FTW. And who the hell is 'Ah King'?

Tonberries definitely.

Tonberries definitely.

I find this battle one of the hardest - i really like tonberries but i cant let pupu crash and burn so - PuPu

EDIT - Thanx for that Trent ;)

I find this battle one of the hardest - i really like tonberries but i can let pupu crash and burn so - Tonberry

:smrt:

Tonberry because I always thought of them as serial killer monks...I think it's the robe + bald head + knife, LOL. Anyway, they're cool looking.

Tonberries worship some kind of goddess, I believe?

And another is I watched the Crazy Boris flash movies.

Tonberries, I dont think I've ever seen some sort of frog thing wielding a knife/lantern many times before.

Tonberries

Tonberries because nothing beats Pyscho knife wielding Midgets of DOOM!
Plus Doink is just funny.

Tonberries because nothing beats Pyscho knife wielding Midgets of DOOM!

Tonberry.

This battle is surprisingly difficult. But my vote goes to Tonberries.

I'll vote PuPu.

This battle is surprisingly difficult. But my vote goes to Tonberries.

All right, this one is over:

Tonberry - 14
Pupu - 2


Our little alien friend got some support, but Tonberry was the run-away favorite here and easily sails to the second round, looking strong for future rounds.


And our next battle:

Bunny - Many FF Games (Bunnies have actually popped up as monsters in a number of FF games. Sometimes they will heal you, but they can also be hostile. As far as appearance goes, they are often very cute. But they can also have an evil look to them at times. I know bunnies in battle in at least four FF games --- VI, VII, XI and XII.)



vs.

Bird - Many FF Games (Now here's a rather general classification. Birds have popped up in a number of forms in battle in FF games. They range from massive winged beasts, to small, nimble winged sorts. Some of them have some very complex and varied designs.)

http://agent0042.fileburst.com/ffgaruda.JPG

Bunny

Bird is too broad a category. The Vorpal bunny is winning my vote all by itself.

Bunny just because they kick tail pun intended.

Bird.

Neither, but Bunny cause of cuteness. Neither are really original in design

Bunny

Bird is too broad a category.

Bird, because I like Zu's design.

Birds

Bird.

Bunny because of the colorful upgrade they got for FFXII. I love the butterfly-like ears.

I don't particularly like either but Bunnies just takes it.

Haven't seen a lot of Bunnies, but they seem to be adorable...

Bird. I liked Zu's design in FFX and the Garuda in FFXII

Given the initial voting, this turned out to be a much closer battle than I expected it to be. Time to bring up the final tally and find out the results:

Bunny - 7
Bird - 5


Bunny takes this one, but Bird put up a much better fight than expected.

Adamantoise - Many FF Games (These massive tortoises have been around in many FF games. They are generally large, well-armored, and can sometimes come in various forms. This type of monster classification is also sometimes referred to as "land turtle.")



vs.

Hexadragon - Final Fantasy VIII (Dragons come in so many forms in Final Fantasy, but rather than trying to lump this into one category, I just picked out this memorable dragon. This unusual dragon has six eyes and is otherwise blue and black. [Note that the one in the picture has suffered an unfortunate run-in with Odin.])





P.S.: If somebody that has the PC version of Final Fantasy VII could grab me a screenshot of the Unknown 2 in the crashed Gelnika plane, I'd be very appreciative. I have the PC version, but it's not currently installed on my system.

Adamantoise

Hexadragons

Hexadragon

Hmm.. Adamantoise.

Hexadragon.

Hexadragon because its just plain more scarier

Hexadragon. I love how that screenshot is of a Hexadragon cut in half, so someone who's never played FFVIII might think it's really trippy looking.

Adamantoise

-

Hmm.. Adamantoise.

Hexadragon.

And that's going to be:

Adamantoise - 4
Hexadragon - 9


Wow, Adamantoise is something of a classic, I expected that one to win, but Hexadragon gets a fairly big win there. It moves on to the second round.


And the next battle will be:

Evil Eyeball - Many FF Games (It's an ugly floating eyeball thing. Some of them have wings.)

http://agent0042.fileburst.com/ffeye.JPG

vs.

Unknown 2 - Final Fantasy VII (A monster on the crashed Gelnika plane. It's a weird-looking flowing thing with tentacles sticking out of its head, a long neck and a plump bottom.)




(Thanks to Enya for taking care of the image for me!)

Evil Eye.

Evil Eyeball

Evil Eye those things have been my bane since FFIV.

Evil Eyeball's are cool but Unknown 2 for overall design.

Unknown 2 looks cooler

Unknown 2 since they managed to make a flower look like it came from Hell.

Unknown 2

Unknown 2 looks cooler

Evil Eye's old.

But I hate those things, so I wuv them.

:)

I hate Evil Eyes. Unknown 2 because it looks cooler.

I hate Evil Eyes. Unknown 2 because it looks cooler.
Just to reiterate, that is the idea. This edition is supposed be for Coolest Monster Design --- no other considerations are relevant. All right, carry on.

Evil Eyeball

Evil Eyeball.

Evil Eyeball's are cool but Unknown 2 for overall design.

'K, I don't like to end battles on a Saturday evening, so this one went on a little longer than usual. Results:

Evil Eyeball - 6
Unknown 2 - 7


Very, very close on that one. The FFVII monster goes on the second round. And next up:

Iron Giant - Many FF Games (The iron giant is a large armored giant with a cleaver. They sometimes show up in pairs and are sometimes have additional decorations, based on their type.)



vs.

Chocobo - Final Fantasy VII and XII (The chocobo is a friend to many an FF player, but this birdie can also show up in battle. I think pretty much every FF fan knows in general what a chocobo looks like. In FFVII, you had to battle them to capture them. In FFXII, you can fight them in battle on the field and a couple also show up as Marks / Rare Game.)

http://agent0042.fileburst.com/ffchoc.gif


Remember, you are only voting based on what you think of the overall design of the monster, as it appears in battles throughout Final Fantasies.

Iron Giant

Chocobo

Chocobo

Iron Giant

Chocobo's are all kinds of win but Iron Giant for me.

Iron Giant. Btw chocobos appeared in battle in X-2 too if im not mistaken

Chocobo.

Cute, fluffy, and adorable.

Even though I would hate to contribute to a Chocobo defeat, Iron Giants have a more appealing design for me.

Chocobo they are INVINCIBLE I once struck one with an Omnislash LV99 by accident wasn't paying attention and the Bird LIVED! Plus they are Awesome transport and calvary material.

Chocobo.

Cute, fluffy, and adorable.

As much as chocobos are one of the "backbones" of a Final Fantasy. Iron Giant wins on design.

In my opinion, Iron Giant looks a lot better. Far more detail and it gives off quite a powerful impression.

Iron Giant is cooler in terms of design.

As much as chocobos are one of the "backbones" of a Final Fantasy. Iron Giant wins on design.

I love the Chocobos more than Iron Giants on all fronts, except for design. Iron Giant wins easily here.

Chocobo.

Cute, fluffy, and adorable.

Chocobo - Purely because it has gone through many stages of design throughout the FF Series and theres a lot more to it than Iron Giant.

Looks like we had a really good battle here, let's get the totals on this:

Iron Giant - 10
Chocobo - 7


When it comes to design, the Iron Giant beats the chocobo in the voting.


All right, we're starting to get down to the wire here for this round, but we've still got a little bit to go. Beginning after this battle, I'm going to start mixing in nominations, so this is your final chance to make a nomination. Remember, only normal monsters, no bosses/special battles.



Flan - Many FF Games (Colorful, amorphous, squishy blob monsters. They come in many different colors and sort of wobble and slink. They range in size very small to ridiculously large.)




vs.

Mover - Many FF Games (They generally come in packs of three. They are spherical and often orange.)

I honestly don't like either of them, but the Flan is lucky, since it is competing against nothing more then a red ball.

I honestly don't like either of them, but the Flan is lucky, since it is competing against nothing more then a red ball.

I honestly don't like either of them, but the Flan is lucky, since it is competing against nothing more then a red ball.

Flan at least it has changed since it was first introduced

Flan, even though it pissed me off in FFXII, mobbing down on me in the mines...

Flans are a tasty treat, and a better design as well.

I love the different elemental types of Flan.

I actually really dig the rather bizarre simplicity which is the mover's design.

Flan - Honestly, its a red ball?!?

Flan wins on design for me. Plus, their strange design elicited some funny comments from the FFX gang.

Can we PLEASE say FLAN?!

Flan

Without a doubt, Flan.

Flan

I love the different elemental types of Flan.

I don't see how an orange ball can win over Flan. They look great. Especially the ones from X and X-2.

I honestly don't like either of them, but the Flan is lucky, since it is competing against nothing more then a red ball.

Haha, no one voted for the mover. ;)

>>
One person did...
But poor movers....

<< Flan.

I honestly don't like either of them, but the Flan is lucky, since it is competing against nothing more then a red ball.

Yeah, Mover got whipped quite thoroughly, but if it had been a true blowout, I would have ended it before now. Final results:

Flan - 18
Mover - 1


Folks turned out in droves to vote for the squishy goodness that is the flan --- it speeds on to the second round. Next up is:

Mu - Many FF Games (The Mu is a sort of little squirrel / fairy-like creature that has appeared in several FFs. It's small and can be kind of cute. In FFXII it's actually considered a sort of dreamhare, but it can't rightly be classed as a bunny overall.)



vs.

Bandersnatch - Final Fantasy V and IX (A nominated choice. A massive, weird shaggy dog-type creature with a curly tail. Random trivia --- the name of the Bandersnatch originates from the work of Lewis Carroll and this was not the only FFIX monster to have that honor --- the Jabberwock(y) appears as well. Some guides I have seen also consider to be monsters such as the Kalm Fangs from FFVII to be a form of this monster.)

Mu because it's a cute squirrel-like creature. Cute, squirrel-like creatures have a definite advantage in terms of looks.

Bandersnatch

Mu. They're adorable.

Bandersnatch while Mu is cute its a squirel in a hole at least Bander has a semi-monster shape and Also because of the fight with them they get my vote.

Bandersnatch

Bandersnatch, but i pretty much hate both of these.

Bandersnatch

Bandersnatch, though i cant help comparing it to the dog from Harry Potter, or as i like to call him, Harry Pothead

Mu

Bandersnatch

Mu

Bandersnatch. I like the long hair at the side of it's face and it's creepy eyes.

Bandersnatch

Mu because it's a cute squirrel-like creature. Cute, squirrel-like creatures have a definite advantage in terms of looks.

Mu.

Bandersnatches are creepy.

Bandersnatches are rather ugly, and in this case, it doesn't score that many points imo, so I am going for the cute discieving Mu.

Bandersnatch. Only because of IX, though.

Okay, final results on this one:

Mu - 7
Bandersnatch - 10


Mu battled fairly well throughout, but the Bandersnatch just had more support and goes on to the second round.


And next battle is:

Coeurl (Many FF Games) (This panther-like monster has been in many Final Fantasies. It is whiskered and sleek in design.)




vs.

Elnoyle (Final Fantasy VIII) (This sinister looking monster hangs around in Esthar following the influx of monsters from the moon. It is winged and has horns.)

Coeurl.

Coeurl. Can't stand the Elnoyle's design.

Coeurl because these bastards are really well done while Elyone just looks like a conspated Imp.

Coeurl. They're a bit cute in my opinion.

Got nothing against Coeurl's but my vote goes to Elnoyle. I love that enemy.

Coeurl

Got nothing against Coeurl's but my vote goes to Elnoyle. I love that enemy.

Much as I hate Blaster, gotta say Coeurl on this one.

Much as I hate Blaster, gotta say Coeurl on this one.

Coeurl because these bastards are really well done while Elyone just looks like a conspated Imp.

Coeurl, even though it looks like it's from Mars in FFXII.

Coeurl because these bastards are really well done while Elyone just looks like a conspated Imp.

Elnoyle cause FFXII's design of the coeurl killed it for me.

Couerl, because when one of them used Death Blaster on me...

Coeurl.

Elnoyle's design is just a bit more interesting looking to me, and overall, I liked Elnoyle a lot more as an enemy than any Coeurl.

Elnoyle

Okay, this one has gone on well long enough, let's put it to rest:


Coeurl - 12
Elnoyle - 5


Elnoyle really pulled back a bit towards the end there, but it wasn't nearly enough. The "constipated imp" never really stood a chance, Coeurl moves on to the second round easily.


Next up:


Malboro - Many FF Games (No wannabe here. This is the Malboro. The evil-looking green plant thing with big teeth.)



vs.

Ninjas - Final Fantasy V and VI (They look like, well, ninjas. I guess we could include VII as well if you count Yuffie, who you can battle.)




Oh, based on some of the comments I saw, I think I'd better be more diligent about posting this reminder:

Remember, you are voting based on what you think of the monster's overall appearance / design.

Malboro. I'd take a Malboro plushie over a Cactaur or Moogle anyday. I've always loved their design, especially in VIII. XII added a nice bit of diversity to them, but VIII is iconic to me.

Ninjas are way cooler than Pirates, ftr.

Malboro. Their design is just top-notch. The ninjas are cool, but there's nothing special.

Malboro. They're design is just top-notch. The ninjas are cool, but there's nothing special.

Malboro. They're design is just top-notch. The ninjas are cool, but there's nothing special.

Malboro. It's very unique and well designed. One of the cooler looking mosters in FF I thought.

Malboro. They're design is just top-notch. The ninjas are cool, but there's nothing special.

Marlboros look pretty darn unique. Ninjas just look so...plain.

Marlboros because everything is taken to the extreme with their design.

Malbros the guy who thought them up must have been smoking some good weed.

Ninjas just can't beat the mighty Malboro, which I get the feeling could be a strong contender going into the finals. That's in the future, but for right now, we need the final results on this blowout:

Malboro - 9
Ninja - 0


A quick and easy clean sweep. Let's see how things progress with this next battle, however:

Behemoth - Many FF Games (The large, hulking Behemoth has been a staple throughout Final Fantasies. Some are larger than others and come in various colorings and markings, but overall they all share the same basic form.)



vs.

Nymph - Final Fantasy IX (It's well, a little blue nymph. She also appears in a friendly form that's green.)




Remember, you are voting based on what you think of the monster's overall appearance / design.

Behemoth - gotta love that purple.

Behemoth

Behemoth. Anyone else think of Selphie when they run into Nymphs?

Just me? okay =)

Nymph

Behemoth and no I don't think of Selphie but rather a Midsummer's Night Dream

Behemoth because it's awesome, and has a more original design than Nymph.

Behemoth quite easily.

Behemoth quite easily.

theres pretty much nothing designwise to the Nympth.

Hmm, the Nymph is cuter than Behemoth, but I don't think it beats the beast.

Behemoth for this one.

Both look really good in their own way, but the allmighty Behemoth gets my vote.

Both look really good in their own way, but the allmighty Behemoth gets my vote.

The Behemoth rules because of how amazingly monstrous and powerful it appears in each FF game.

Both look really good in their own way, but the allmighty Behemoth gets my vote.

Behemoth

Behemoth.

Behemoth

Behemoths are hawt.

Behemoth

All right, General Final Fantasy Rumble, continuing on:

Behemoth - 17
Nymph - 1


Not even really a contest, the Nymph was only able to muster up one vote. Behemoth roars on to the second round and we move on to this battle:


Worm - Many FF Games (I remember these appearing specifically in VI, VIII and X/X-2 and probably in other FFs as well. They generally are rather massive with big teeth.)

http://agent0042.fileburst.com/ffworm.gif

vs.

Lamia - Many FF Games (This is a sort of large, snake-like thing. Except it has an enchanting female human head. It's appeared in several FFs, including IV, V, IX and XI.)




Remember, you are voting based on what you think of the monster's overall appearance / design.

Worm.

Lamia

I've only seen Lamia in FFIX and wasn't too impressed. Worm for me.

Worm. Giant teeth are hawtsauce.

Worm

Worm. It also appears in FF IX near Desert Palace

Lamia. The worm presented is uninspired, visually, and while the ones in X and X-2 have a nice awe-inspiring size that doesn't add up to design points, for me anyway.

Worm. I think it's also in FFVII because I remember battling a bunch of them so that I could gain some quick gil. Also, while Lamia may have more to their design, it's still a fucking ugly design. At least Worms are pretty normal.

I'm electing Lamia on this one. Worms are too common when it comes to FF.

Worm

Lamia, a better overall design in my opinion.

Worm

I'm electing Lamia on this one. Worms are too common when it comes to FF.

Worm. The overall look is just appealing.

I'm electing Lamia on this one. Worms are too common when it comes to FF.

Worm.

Lamias are snake women.

I'm electing Lamia on this one. Worms are too common when it comes to FF.

Looks like this was a good battle, a nice change following some of the recent slaughters. Let's see what the final total is on this one:

Worm - 10
Lamia - 8


Following a string of early votes for Worm, Lamia just couldn't recover, but put up quite a fight. So it's Worm on the second round for best design.


We continue with...


Dinosaur - Many FF Games (Dinosaur-type monsters have been seen in several FFs, but perhaps most notably FFVI. Many will also remember FFVIII's T-Rexaur [pictured].)



vs.

Zombie - Many FF Games (Ghouls, zombies, whatever you may call them --- a very, very common monster class. These undead humanoid, ghoulish monsters roam around, harassing your party. I don't think their appearance really varies much from game-to-game.)





Remember, you are voting based on what you think of the monster's overall appearance / design.

Zombie. I'll leave the lame ....brains!!! jokes to others.

Hmm. I really couldn't care for either, but I'll go Dinosaur.

Both are equally asinine.

Dinosaur just because it looks ferocious.

Design-wise, zombies really don't appeal to me in FF games.

Dinosaur!

Dinosaur preferably.

Dinosaur

Zomies, i liked them in FF IX

Dinosaur.

Dinosaur.

Design-wise, zombies really don't appeal to me in FF games.

Dinosaur!

Dinosaur

Dinosaur

And the results for this one are as follows:

Dinosaur - 10
Zombie - 2


Dinosaur easily the more popular choice, it goes on to the second round. And it just so happens that we've very nearly reached it. Here comes the last battle of the first round:

Stroper - Final Fantasy V and IX (A massive many-tentacled monster. A nominated choice. Pictured via Tetra Master card.)



vs.

Drake - Final Fantasy X / X-2 (From Lesser Drake to Elder Drake, these sort-of dragonish monsters appeared in X / X-2. They may have appeared in others as well, but I only really recall them in those games. Spiky horns and a sharp tail too. Definitely vicious looking.)




Which will be final entrant into the second round? Cast your votes, but...


Remember, you are voting based on what you think of the monster's overall appearance / design.

Stroper

Drake. I am rather fond of their design.