This is just a bit of a fun thread which I was gonna ask other people to help me with from time to time.

Basically in here you can post any question about FFVIII you can think of. I will do my utmost to answer it. I will update it every 48 hours and you can ask two questions each 48 hours.

Its just for a bit of fun so get those questions coming. I will answer any that appear before I log off today straight away.

QUESTION:

A lot of people find Selphie useless in battle, so I'd like to know just how strong she can be. What's the best way to maximize her strenght? How much damage can she do? How helpful is she in battle?

Answer Selphie Tilmett as a character has one of the lowest base strength stats. But her magic stat on the other hand is higher second only to Rinoa. But by junctioning the right magics to her Str Stat. (I use 100x Quakes personally) Then also having Ifrit Junctioned to her using his str x40% ability turns Selphie in to a fighting force matching Squalls at times. To give her that added power boost. Try junctioning Meltdown to her Stat atk if you have a GF that knows that ability junctioned to Selphie. This induces Vit-0 leaving it with no defense meaning Selphie does more damage with her attack once again.

What kind of hair product does Zell use to keep his hair like that?

Answer Selphie Tilmett as a character has one of the lowest base strength stats. But her magic stat on the other hand is higher second only to Rinoa. But by junctioning the right magics to her Str Stat. (I use 100x Quakes personally) Then also having Ifrit Junctioned to her using his str x40% ability turns Selphie in to a fighting force matching Squalls at times. To give her that added power boost. Try junctioning Meltdown to her Stat atk if you have a GF that knows that ability junctioned to Selphie. This induces Vit-0 leaving it with no defense meaning Selphie does more damage with her attack once again.

This information will be used on my next playthrough. Mainly because I never really use her, but she is my favorite FF character in the history of the world. Is that ironic, or just inexcusable?

is there a way to get rid of magic you dont want?

i always get stuck with 100 fire, 100 fira and 100 firaga then not enough room to draw anything.

Enter Magic Menu, Use and press square on magic you wan't to get rid of.

I like to use Selphie for fighting Cactuars --- get her Strange Vision which has 255 accuracy so the Cactuar won't so easily evade the attack --- boost her up with Initiative.

I do actually use her for that, Agent :)

What kind of hair product does Zell use to keep his hair like that?

It is a mix of products which include, The juice of a leaf from a grat, some of the grease that is used to cook the hot dogs (before its used of course, Hence Zells huge liking for hot dogs. There is more then the obvious reason) Normal hair gel of course and something taught to him by his mother when he was young. B y breaking open the thorn of a cactuar there is a substance in there similar to the thickness of Gum and it is also magic proof. He mixes all these together and needs only one application a week of this. And due to the magical properties of the cactuar thorn his hair also never gets affected by magics.


is there a way to get rid of magic you dont want?

i always get stuck with 100 fire, 100 fira and 100 firaga then not enough room to draw anything.

As this one has already been answered by someone, I will just give you a small bit of advice. Try not drawing or refining so many fire magics. Also see if all your characters have 100 if not for example 2 of your characters have less then 50 each and your third has 100 fires (as example) then exchange the 100 and give half to each and then you have one character with noone. Or if like myself you specfically use 3 people annd dont touoch the other 3 then just give the unwanted magics to them and you also have a free magic slot like that. But they are also still reachable if needed without having to refine them all again wasting items for no extra reason.


This information will be used on my next playthrough. Mainly because I never really use her, but she is my favorite FF character in the history of the world. Is that ironic, or just inexcusable?

Let me know what you thought of it after you have played it through again. As I just finished playing it and Selphie was killing more then sqaull. One thing I forgot to add to that. That even then if you find she isnt powerful enough for you and you want a little bit more power. If you know what monsters you are going up against or the general element at least. Then just use elem Junction as well junction the element they are weak against and once again and extra power boost:)

Ah. No wonder hair glue won't work either. I'm using the wrong stuff! Thanks!

As this one has already been answered by someone, I will just give you a small bit of advice. Try not drawing or refining so many fire magics. Also see if all your characters have 100 if not for example 2 of your characters have less then 50 each and your third has 100 fires (as example) then exchange the 100 and give half to each and then you have one character with noone. Or if like myself you specfically use 3 people annd dont touoch the other 3 then just give the unwanted magics to them and you also have a free magic slot like that. But they are also still reachable if needed without having to refine them all again wasting items for no extra reason.



well i just used fire as an example, and i usually get 600 of a magic that junctions well as soon as i can, so my magic is usually never transferable. i knew there was a way to do it i just couldnt remember, thanks. you too ultiman

is there a way to get rid of magic you dont want?

If you go to the magic option under the main menu, scroll down to the particular magic you want removed, then press [square] (for PSX version) or [A] (for PC version), and it will ask you if you want to remove all of that particular spell. If you want to keep some of it before discarding it all, give some to an ally, and then exchange it back.

What happens if you input the wrong thing for the name of the picture in Ultimecia's? I never tried it before.

Where does Squall get his hair cut?

What brand are Edea's tampons?

What is the size of Esthar in cubic inches?

lol

I prefer Xandy without the pants myself

Is there any place you can get the music for the country jig that plays if you choose the four pieces of music that aren't from 'Eyes on Me' during Squall's concert?

I have a MIDI on my hard drive of it that I can post if anyone wants it. It's not on the soundtrack.

What happens if you input the wrong thing for the name of the picture in Ultimecia's? I never tried it before.

When you put the wrong names in you just get a sound which is used when things fail in FFVIII Such as when you attempt to devour someone and it doesnt work. Nothing more.


Is there any place you can get the music for the country jig that plays if you choose the four pieces of music that aren't from 'Eyes on Me' during Squall's concert?

It is possible to find it on the net but with a bit of searching. Or as agent so nicely offered you can get it from him. http://youtube.com/watch?v=f4KaO6qdUvc There is also a bit of it on there its the proper version as well. *edit* After watching it the song plays for about 5 minutes hope you enjoy *edit*

And in answer to Silfurabbits questions from prak. Squalls hair is cut by Rinoa that is one of the reasons he is so protective of her.

Edea uses "Always Ultra" Panty liners she prefers them to Tampons as she finds that after a while tampons begin to chafe her private areas.

And size of Esthar has never been measured so im unable too provide and answer to that question.

Why is it so hard to find the White SeeD ship, Trabia Garden, Centra, and the Deep Sea Research Center?

Because every other aspect of the game is too easy

PS. the internet has maps for you to use aswell!

GameFAQs.com -> FFVIII -> FAQs -> Maps section

Why is it so hard to find the White SeeD ship, Trabia Garden, Centra, and the Deep Sea Research Center?

Trabia garden is not hard to find really given its on the map. The deep sea research centre is obviously going to be hard to find given what it hides. Centra is a continent so not exactly hard to find and the white seed ship is right by edeas house. They give you a big clue. "In an inlet" If you use the map there are only 2 proper inlets in centra.


Sorry for the slow reply. Been in hospital.

Is Zell's not having a father figure responsible for his homosexuality?

What size are Rinoa's breasts? Does she shave her vagina? And how about Quistis, too. What size are her breasts, and does she shave hers as well? Do either of the girls have their nipples or clits pierced? Can you tell I'm being sarcastic? Do Selphie, Quistis, and Rinoa ever shower together? Does Squall really have a boner for Rinoa? You'd think he'd be all pissy given the lesbian thing. Or he may like it. I know I do.

How come Moombas are so cute?

Laguna saved them, that's what I heard.

Now a simple question: Where's the guy that becomes an Elnoyle in Esthar? Where!? xD

its in the same place you get combat king 4. you have to talk to a guy there when all the monsters are running around

Specifically where? (I bought CK4 at the store)

uh, ok... im not sure where youre starting from so land the rag in the airstation and follow this:
http://www.geocities.com/aarinfantasy4/guide7.html


also el oh el at 'black man'

Is Zell's not having a father figure responsible for his homosexuality?

I believe it's his overexposure to cute boys and fugly bitchazz in his team

Are there any boss battles that can be won in 1 hit; junctioning a certain magic?

I doubt that very much. Then again, I haven't play VIII in a while.

Are there any boss battles that can be won in 1 hit; junctioning a certain magic?

ifrit has a fixed hp when you battle him. i think its 1048 or something like that. so if you level up before hand, yes.

Not sure, but I think you might be able to one-hit Seifer in the battle against him at the end of Disc 1 if Squall is strong enough.

Yes, early in the game, definitely. I've killed many bosses in one hit by junctioning 100 Tornados to Squall's attack stat and then giving him Str +40%.

Also, Gerogero and Abadon are bosses that happen to be undead, so a phoenix down, a life spell, an elixir in the case of gerogero, or the revive ability in the case of Abadon, will result in a one-hit-kill.

Abadon! Thaaaaaaaaats rite!

Does Odin apear and have instant ko's on any bosses?

IIRC, Odin nevers appears during any boss battle with the exception of the whole Seifer debacle.

Cool,

Next Question:

If you Card Mod any of the "rare" character and GF cards, can you win them from Queen of cards after the mod?

Not from the Queen of Cards; from the CC Club aboard the Ragnarok in disc four. They have all of the various cards that you "used up."

Not from the Queen of Cards; from the CC Club aboard the Ragnarok in disc four. They have all of the various cards that you "used up."

Niiice!!

Thanks

Sorry for not updating this as I have been really ill.

Right the Moombas are so cute as the previous form of them (shumi tribe) are just so butt ugly that the moomba is their saving grace and thats why they are so pretty.

Rinoas breasts are size B bra cup.

And thanks to everyone else for answering the questions while ive been away keep the questions coming in this could be a fun thread.

Also Zells Homosexulity is not an issue here as he is in love with the very pretty "girl with pony tail" And they should be together imo.

"girl with pony tail"

I remember when I played VIII for the first time and my English, while above-average, was far from perfect, so when the game called the librarian the girl with pigtails, I kept looking at her ass, trying to see the aforementioned tail.

I found it strange but thought it was some crazy Japanese thing. Ah youth.

What Is Triple Triad?

You mean the name? It was probably named Triple Triad because the board was a 3x3 grid. Therefore, triple (3) triad (x 3).

Why is Squall so insistent about not wanting any "small ones" when it comes to the chocobos?

There's this new card game called Eye Of Judgement I think its a rip off from Triple Triad.

Here's one I could never figure out:

Why is the damage inflicted by Irvine's gun based on his Strength?

Why's the damage inflicted by Squall's gunblade depend on his Strength? Same reason, higher strength, higher damage.

The gunblade is a melee weapon, you swing it, so it makes sense that it does more damage when Squall's stronger.

But a gun's a gun. Why would Irvine's physical strength be a factor in how much damage his gun does?

Two questions with very similar answers.

Irvine's gun is actually just a representation of his penis, and his physical strength has a great deal to do with how powerful THAT is.

Squall needs a big chocobo, of course, because he has a rather small penis. Seifer's is even smaller, JFTR, which is why he always makes fun of other guys. In reality, the only person in the game with a large penis is Kiros.

you racist.

Kiros is a big mother fucker then. Good God I'd hate to be his prison cell mate. My ass would be ripped the fuck open, and hanging in shreds. When I shit, it'd come out like PlayDough through one o' those spaghetti things.

Kiros is a big mother fucker then. Good God I'd hate to be his prison cell mate. My ass would be ripped the fuck open, and hanging in shreds. When I shit, it'd come out like PlayDough through one o' those spaghetti things.

I think you mean Ward. Kiros is the skinny little tanned one. I doubt there'd be a big deal (lol) with him taking advantage of you.
If it was Ward, yeah you'd probably have to wear adult diapers for the rest of your life.

The gunblade is a melee weapon, you swing it, so it makes sense that it does more damage when Squall's stronger.

But a gun's a gun. Why would Irvine's physical strength be a factor in how much damage his gun does?

You can't really see it, but when he pulls the trigger, he jerks his arm forward imperceptibly, yet effectively enough to make the bullet go faster. You can't see it because they didn't animate it. It takes less than one frame of animation, cuz he's so fast like that. The stronger he is, the more effective his arm-jerking is, therefore the bullets get more power.

Or maybe it's cause he pulls the trigger on the gunblade. See, that's why I don't get the gunblade or what its purpose with the trigger is. (It's fictional, that's why!)

Because the programmers felt it would be too complex to try to bother you with another stat when all of the other character's attack power is determined by strength.



Squall needs a big chocobo, of course, because he has a rather small penis. Seifer's is even smaller, JFTR, which is why he always makes fun of other guys. In reality, the only person in the game with a large penis is Kiros.
Exactly the sort of answer I honestly expected to get when I posed the question. I'll still be curious to see what Xandy has to say, though.

I think you mean Ward. Kiros is the skinny little tanned one. I doubt there'd be a big deal (lol) with him taking advantage of you.
If it was Ward, yeah you'd probably have to wear adult diapers for the rest of your life.

Oops, yeah Ward, my bad. Oh, and HA!

Why is Squall so insistent about not wanting any "small ones" when it comes to the chocobos?

As the afformentioned penis answer has already been given and Agent wasx waiting for an answer of me heres mine.

Squall suffers from an inferiority complex and so by having the biggest chocobo he feels less like a tiny little man and more like a leader. Had he have been given a small chocobo he would have felt like he was once again being belittled and made to feel inferior.

:) Thanks, Xandy.

Anytime. So any other questions for Xandy to answer?

Where do Gunblades come from?

How many hairs does Squall have on his head?

Or maybe it's cause he pulls the trigger on the gunblade. See, that's why I don't get the gunblade or what its purpose with the trigger is. (It's fictional, that's why!)

Fictional huh? A friend of mine sent me this link once. I'm not going to take the time to verify it, but it is interesting nonetheless:

http://www.ruble-enterprises.com/PFsword.htm

Maybe the recoil after the blast of the Gun in the Gunblade has some effect. Errr but that would kick the blade back towards him...

With Squall's and Seifer's you can't really tell where the bullet exits. It is obvious with the ones used by Loz and Yazoo in AC, but those are far less aesthetically pleasing with their blunt ends.

Fictional huh? A friend of mine sent me this link once. I'm not going to take the time to verify it, but it is interesting nonetheless:

http://www.ruble-enterprises.com/PFsword.htm

Yeah, the gunblade in FFVIII is actually modelled after a real weapon. I remember looking it up in a library once and coming across a brief description of it. The energy that's released when the trigger is pulled puts the extra force into it, making it a (probably) stronger weapon than a standard sword, assuming one knows how to use it well.

Props to you for finding a good link about it.

Thats actually interesting! Thanks for the link

That is very silly. First of all, if you slash someone with a sword, you don't need to shoot a bullet through it for him to die. Second, if you have a machine gun, a sword that can increase it's strength by firing a bullet won't be much of a worry to you. The gunblade has no practical applications; it only works in a setting where you have to wait for an ATB guage to fill up and people can mysteriously survive being slashed with a sword or shot multiple times.

Where do Gunblades come from?


In the case of this game gunblades came from the ingenious minds of people from esthar. They were bored of just either shooting someone or hacking and slashing them to bits.

So they devised a way to do both in one move. But it was such a comlicated weapon that only certain people had the ability to master the art of the gunblade making them a very rare and sought after fighter. (Except of course in the case of Squall and Galbadia given that he went against them more times then I care to explain)


How many hairs does Squall have on his head?

As squall is always in battle and training, Plus his hair doesnt have the magical treatment I described for Zell on a previous page the number of hairs on his head is a contastly changing thing, Making it damn near impossible for me to give you a correct answer. And I wouldn want to mislead anyone so its better to not hazard a guess ;)

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No real answers to the Squall hair question, tbh. But don't worry. There will be an answer, let it be.

How does Squall suddenly become a great dancer during the ballroom dance FMV, if he starts out by tripping over Rinoa's feet and knocking into another pair of dancers?

Approach your target inconspicuously... I would have thought it was obvious.

Actually, Squall is really Ultimecia.

Out of the main characters (Squall, Seifer, Zell, Selphie, Quistis, Rinoa, Irvine, Edea) Who wears Boxers, Briefs, Panties, Thongs, or goes Commando?

How does Squall suddenly become a great dancer during the ballroom dance FMV, if he starts out by tripping over Rinoa's feet and knocking into another pair of dancers?

Here's my thought: Squall says that SeeDs must learn all kinds of things in case they must keep their identity hidden during missions and such. When Squall was forced to dance with Rinoa, he didn't want to, so he thought that if he danced badly, she'd ditch him. Alas, Squall sees that he has to actually dance in order to get out of this.

Out of the main characters (Squall, Seifer, Zell, Selphie, Quistis, Rinoa, Irvine, Edea) Who wears Boxers, Briefs, Panties, Thongs, or goes Commando?

Squall wears boxers.
Seifer wears girlypanties.
Zell wears banana hammocks.
Selphie wears a thong.
Quistis wears a g-string.
Rinoa wears thongs too.
Irvine doesn't wear underwear.
Edea wears granny panties.

Actually I think you will find they all go commando as it increases the adrenaline flow during battle.

I dunno... Selphie has white undies on... I messed up on that one. Ha.

They are just holographic made by selphies magic. She does go commando, But has the illusion of panties there so people dont look.

Sweet. I wouldn't mind seeing her vag.

They are just holographic made by selphies magic. She does go commando, But has the illusion of panties there so people dont look.

except everyone looks there anyways

Why does the roman numeral clock in Ultimecia's tower say IIII instead of IV?

I've seen IIII used on a number of clocks. I actually prefer it aesthestically to IV.

As to criteria of use, I'm not sure if one actually exists.

Example:

are you guys drunk?

Why does the roman numeral clock in Ultimecia's tower say IIII instead of IV?

I think this:

When Square was deciding the whole art puzzle and the name of the painting, they needed a visible clue to help the player choose the words. That clue was that the Roman numerals' letters that were pointed to on the clock would be hidden somewhere in three of the painting names.

SPOILER IF YOU HAVEN'T DONE ULTIMECIA'S CASTLE YET! (What's the spoiler tag for this!?)
The hands on the clock point to VII, IIII, and VI. Vividarium is represented by VIII, Intervigilium is represented by IIII, and Viator is represented by VI. Even if it showed IIII instead of IV, the title is appropriate: In the Garden Sleeps a Messenger.

Thanks, everyone.

Oh, and:


are you guys drunk?
Yes, we're all punch drunk on orange soda.

Oh, that's right! I still think it is more pleasing to the eye :)

Orange soda? No, we are following Ash's lead, Lychee Jellies all around!

Haven't eaten those jellies in a long time...*choke choke* xD

How come no one else in Balamb Garden (as seen in the Balamb vs. Galbadia fight) wields a gunblade?
Are only the useless characters allowed to have gunblades?

Maybe it's cause gunblades (in the FFVIII world) are very difficult to use and handle maybe cause of its weight. And maybe Squall and Seifer were the only ones to choose it cause Squall wanted to prove himself to Ellone and Seifer cause he thinks he can do everything. xD

Cid did say that Squall was SeeD's first gunblade specialist.

Okay, I already asked Agent this yesterday but I wanted a second opinion:

I just got the PC edition of the game. Are there any patches I should apply before starting, especially if they pertain to use of Soundfonts and 3D images? I recall reading somewhere on this board that I need a patch to fix an NVidia bug (Edit: Thread 34498). Anything else? (gaming rig has two NVidia 7800GT video cards in SLI position and a Soundfont-enabled X-Fi audio card).

Also, anyone has any luck running it on Windows XP x64 edition?

Cid did say that Squall was SeeD's first gunblade specialist.

I completely forgot about that. Thanks.

It's really because everybody else had a large enough penis not to want to overcompensate.
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