for the most part there are no special rules or guidelines specific to the Final Fantasy 8 forum.

notable threads & guides, unlike most threads, can always be bumped if you have something to add.

if you have a guide or notable thread you'd like to see added here, please PM a moderator of the Final Fantasy VIII forum.

Notable Threads:
Rinoa, Selphie, or Quistis? (Thread 6437) - a lengthy discussion on the topic.

Which character would you really be? Test it! (Thread 16948) - normally wouldn't be a noteworthy thread, but the number of replies is pretty impressive.

Final Fantasy VIII team (Thread 18052) - particularly long discussion on which characters you used in your party.

Discussion: what makes FF8 stand/fall? (Thread 9566) - very detailed discussion of the ups and downs of the game.

Guides:
Final Fantasy VIII Weapons Guide (Thread 27177) - in-depth guide for the weapons available, including ultimate weapons.

The GF Ultimate Guide (Thread 27084) - game guide to all the guardian forces.

Junction Guide (Thread 27067) - in-depth tutorials and explanation of the junctioning system.

Triple Triad Card Game Guide (Thread 27060) - game strategy, card lists and tips.