I'll also put in for Dark Valefor. It does have plot significance and it's at least a bit tougher than Guardian Beast, I think.

Guardian Beast. Anything but Dark Aeons.

Guardian Beast

Guardian Beast

Guardian Beast

Aeon battles still suck, and anything, even something as insignificant as the Guardian Beast, will get my vote over one.

Guardian Beast 5-2 Dark Valefor

Another victory for the beast! And that wipes out the last aeon. Oh well... at least the battles should be a little more interesting now for all you aeon-haters out there.

AND we're halfway through round 2.

Round 2 - Battle 6

Garik

The leader of the Ronso rebellion... and Kimahri's biggest hurdle. Completely exclusive to X-2, but as a boss, despite how easy he may be, he has almost as many unique functions as the Experiment, as how you can control earlier how tough the battle will be, and whether you do it or not has a huge groundbreaking effect on part of the story. Defeated the Magus sisters one by one in the last round.

VS.

Elma

Nooj may have just been defeated, but Elma's still here to uphold the good name of the youth league. As a matter of fact both she AND Lucil won the last round in washouts with flying colors. Elma happened to be against Precepts Guard who apparently was no match for her. Will the former Chocobo Knight win again?



Gotta go with Elma, love her unique voice.

Elma

Garik

Garik

Garik if only for Mighty Guard.

Garik

Garik

I'm also with Garik.

Garik 6-2 Elma

Looks like angry Ronsos really are not to be messed with. Another victory for Garik as he just continues ripping them apart. Elma's gone now... looks like the Youth League is getting decimated in this round. One more standing..

Next up appears to be the battle of the superbosses.

Round 2 - Battle 7

Trema

Supposedly the toughest and hardest-to-reach superboss of this game. Founder of New Yevon, defeated Flame Dragon in the last round which was probably like squashing a bug. Then again, he does control all fiends.

VS.

Angra Mainyu

Another tough superboss. Seeing as he's being placed against Trema, I would have wanted to see this as one of the end battles. Oh well. Anyway, looks like this guy is out of Trema's control... and thought I'd mention, one of the few monsters or bosses with a sprite design original and exclusive to X-2. Wiped out the Chocobo Eater in the last round, probably also a crushed bug.


I would rather see Angra Mainyuu advance. More interesting sidequest, more fun fight.

Angra Mainyu, as I said in the last round, free Megalixirs ftw.

Angra Mainyu was quite something.

Angra Mainyu for the unique sprite, and the fact you didn't have to go through Via Infinito to get to it.

Angra Mainyu

Angra Mainyu

Angra Mainyu

Well, even though I still have a few more hours between when two days pass, and we're still one vote away from a washout, I'm calling this one so I can go back to my alternating pattern. Any Trema fans who wish to complain about not giving him a chance to have 8 votes appear within the next 3 hours can feel free to complain.

Angra Mainyu 7-0 Trema

Potential washout there... Trema may be in charge of controlling fiends, but that doesn't stop Angry Mainyu who's got the potential to go out of control (pun obviously intended). If there's anyone that can fight Trema's control, it's Angra. Surprisingly enough, Trema's demise in this game ended up actually following game logic, considering who else it could of been. And... this marks the wiping out of Via Infinito, and all the aeons. So I guess superboss haters can rejoice... for now. I forsee Angra making it far, and it being a while before anyone defeats it. I can easily be wrong, though.


Round 2 - Battle 8

Baralai

The last Crimson standing... yeah, leader of New Yevon, blah blah blah, get's possessed by Shuyin. The guy stomped on Ormi in the last round. Also might I mention again, the only Crimson you get to fight somewhere other than the Den of Woe, which is good because he's got a hard Blue Magic to get, exclusive to himself.

VS.

Boris

That spider thingy who's the first fiend-boss in the game, on Mt. Gagazet. It did it's cousin Aranea a favor by shockingly managing to pull off beating Paragon a few floors down in the last round.


Interesting how this will turn out. Gotta choose Baralai. Love getting Blue Magics, and those ones that were exclusive to one monster, one boss (in the other games as well) have always intrigued me.

Boris

Baralai, one of the few bosses that actually required you to break a sweat.

Baralai

Because Boris showed up as a regular monster if you climb Gagazet again, and he doesn't have any Blue Magic.

Baralai

I don't think I voted Baralai before, but I'll go with him this time.

Boris

Baralai, one of the few bosses that actually required you to break a sweat.

Baralai 6-2 Boris

Baralai's on a roll here... ah well, bye bye to both the spiders. Baralai has yet to face some real competition, though... it seems. Boris may have beat Paragon, but that isn't everything.

Next battle should be fun.

Round 2 - Battle 9

Lablanc

Defeated Rikku in the last round... her buddy Logos appears to be on a roll as he's progressing to round three, will she join him?

VS.

Vegnagun

The ultimately dangerous final boss that Lablanc is now getting a shot at. It's last unfortunate victim was the Humbaba.

Leblanc.

Vegnagun

Leblanc, but only because Vegnagun sucked as a final boss (not counting Shuyin) - final bosses should be somewhat of a challenge, which Vegnagun simply wasn't.

It'll be a thousand years before I vote for Vegnagun over the mighty Leblanc. :)

It'll be a thousand years before I vote for Lablanc over the mighty Vegnagun. :P

Honestly though, Vegnagun may suck in itself, but hearing Auron/Jecht/Braska = win.

Vegnagun. No great liking for it, just dislike for Le Blanc.

Leblanc

Vegnagun b/c Leblanc sucked.

Leblanc, but only because Vegnagun sucked as a final boss (not counting Shuyin) - final bosses should be somewhat of a challenge, which Vegnagun simply wasn't.

I agree. Leblanc for me.

Leblanc. Fun/humourous bosses with personality are much better than gigantic machina, especially when said machina is really not that much of a challenge.

Lablanc 6-4 Vegnagun

"Lablanc, you go for the legs!"

So, Vegnagun is gone and done with, I suppose it'll be 1000 years indeed. They could have called on Lablanc all this time!

Last battle of the round!


Round 2 - Battle 10

Machina Panzer

Vegnagun gone, this machine defeated the madman behind Vegnagun, Shuyin. And let's not forget that it still has all those bitches helping him... Even Cid can't handle it, didn't he build it in FFX on Macalania Lake?

VS.

Lucil

Nooj and Elma both just went down, so she's all that's left of the Youth League. She managed to defeat Paine in the last round, but Paine was possessed... so does she stand a chance against the Panzer tank?

Lucil

Lucil easy. Machina Panzer was hardly challenge, especially since I run from any battles including them(observers).

Machina Panzer

Machina Panzer

Lucil

Machina Panzer was disturbingly easy, even though I always fought the battles with Watchers...

Machina Panzer was disturbingly easy, even though I always fought the battles with Watchers...

Well considering those battles are easy enough to just hold down "Attack" rather than go out of you way to use something, it's unlikely to make a difference... unless you have a Black or White Mage.

Anyway Machina Panzer, cause of interesting factor and cause of Cid.

Lucil -- though I agree with Zak -- I just used Attack anytime one of those watchers was around. And even if you don't, Machina Panzer's still a pushover.


BTW -- Zak -- it's Leblanc, not "Lablanc." I can understand you don't like her, but please don't mess up her name. :)

Lucil.
I've always liked her gradient ramp hair.

Lucil

BTW -- Zak -- it's Leblanc, not "Lablanc." I can understand you don't like her, but please don't mess up her name.

Perhaps either there are two different versions or the game is inconsistant, but I swear I remember at least two instances where it says on the dialogue "Lablanc" (didn't notice it changed if it did), but I specifically remember having thought it to be "Leblanc" until I saw that, and I'm certain the situation was not the other way around. And I'm actually quite fond of her. :P

I believe it was during one of the scenes in the passage behind her house around the end of Chapter 2 during recovering the half-sphere I remember seeing "Lablanc:" during her dialogue and since then I didn't pay attention. So blame it on the inconsistency. But if it pleases everyone I'll call her Leblanc in the next round.

Lucil

Lucil 7-3 Machina Panzer

Well, Lucil must have some secret weapon, because the Machina Panzer that defeated the guy that controls Vegnagun has just been dismantled by her.

That concludes the second round, third round starts later tonight!

Alright... time for Round 3!! Top ten, five battles, here we go.


Round 3 - Battle 1

Lucil

The charismatic Youth League chick that took down Paine and the Machina Panzer just now. Is her luck about to run out?

VS.

Angra Mainyu

This crazy thing destroyed both Chocobo Eater and Trema who lost control over it. Surely Lucil doesn't stand a chance... or does she?



I choose Angry Angra Mainyu easily.

Angra Mainyu.

Lucil's time is up. Angra Mainyu

Angra Mainyu

Angra Mainyu

Lucil

Angra Mainyu

Angra Mainyu 6-1 Lucil

It looks as though Lucil's time is indeed up. Angra rips her apart, and rolls in to the top five!

Now it looks like we have some self-opposed forces... but it had to happen.

Round 3 - Battle 2

Logos

This guy somehow manage to make his way this far beating both Dark Ixion and Chac. He's still here and kickin'... must be the Russian Roulette.

VS.

Leblanc

There we go, Agent, happy? :P
So he has to fight his own boss. Ah well, I guess rather than worry about that, he can more worry about the fact that she not only beat Rikku, but Vegnagun as well with her own bare hands.


Which syndicate will be lucky to reach the top five?

:) Very happy. Er... Leblanc. Remember that name well, loves.

Logos

OK, both were fun to fight, but I hated Leblanc outside of battle, so Logos it is.

I would rather see Leblanc in the top five.

Leblanc

Le Blanc, easily.

Logos. Leblanc got on my nerves with that "Noojie-Woojie" crap.

Logos

Leblanc.

Logos

OK, both were fun to fight, but I hated Leblanc outside of battle, so Logos it is.

ALAS WE'RE BACK! Seeing as this round was to end the day the forums went down, now's as good a time as any... oh how it feels good to do this.

Leblanc 5-4 Logos

Very close battle, but it appears Logos' time is up. Ah well, somebody from the syndicate had to go this time. Lablanc joins up with Angra in the top five.


First battle back!

Round 3 - Battle 3

Experiment

This guy seems to be a popular entity, beat two aeons in the last couple rounds. Yes, they were aeons, but then again they were Bahamut and Yojimbo, so gotta give it some credit. The Experiment seems to be a popular and strong being overall anyway.

VS.

Baralai

Somehow this guy managed to be the only Crimson dude to make it this far, beating Ormi and Boris, who were pretty popular. Part of my guess as to why he's the last Crimson standing, probably because he's the only one of the three that's more than just a "possessed battle" giving him a little less negative energy.

Both these guys have blue magic... damn, tough choice. I'll think a bit.

Baralai was an interesting and challenging battle, and I've yet to really take on the Experiment's later forms. So he wins somewhat by default, but I'd be happy to see either in the next round.

Baralai

I gotta choose the Experiment. Baralai had Blue Magic and a personality sure, but Experiment had just so many interesting factors in and out of battle. One of the most fun conquests, for me at least. I loved digging up the parts.

Experiment

Experiment

Baralai

Experiment

Experiment

Experiment 5-3 Baralai

For once the Experiment has an actual competition... but unfortunately even the last standing Crimson League member, the leader of New Yevon, is no match for it. Experiment will be joining the top five. Who didn't see that happening?


Round 3 - Battle 4


Garik

Nobody messes with the angriest Ronso alive. Especially if he already ripped up the Magus Sisters and Elma in the last rounds. Surely his opponent would be competition?

VS.

Guardian Beast

Levels aren't everything, I guess. One of the first bosses in the game made it this far as well, taking out Mika the Concherer, and Valefor to boot. This seems like a trend now, having been the one to take out an aeon...

Guardian Beast

Meh, Garik I suppose, though I'm disappointed Baralai didn't make it through and would rather see him in the next round than either of these.

Garik

Garik

It's a wonder the Guardian Beast got so far...

I'll go with Garik on this one.

Jumping on the Garik-wagon.

Garik.

Guardian Beast.

Garik

Garik

Garik

Guardian Beast

Baralai losing -_- wtf is wrong with you people.

Garik 9-3 Guardian Beast

So, Guardian Beast had the honor of the first victory in the whole rumble... but now it's time is up, and the ruthless Ronso Garik joins the top five. This should be interesting.

Alright, last battle of this round, to determine the last one to enter the top five! Either of these last two will make an interesting choice:

Round 3 - Battle 5

Zalamander

Sure it's just a dragon, but it seems to be winning with flying colors as it's got a hell of a reputation to uphold. Chapter 4 battle time, scan entry, concert starter... and so on. Plus it's got a cool name! Yes, it also beat an aeon, namely Shiva, but it's real thing to brag about is beating Nooj!

VS.

Anything Eater

Who would have thought this eater would have been so lucky as to come a step away from the top five, when it's cousin was washed out pretty fast in the first round? Gotta love the eaters. Anything Eater does have a more interesting attack pattern and sidequest anyway than Chocobo Eater, but what about Zalamander? Also might I add that it's one of the few that got this far without a cheap win against an aeon, in fact both of its battles against Jumbo Cactuar and Georapella were quite close.

I'm not hugely attached to either, but I think I'm going to go with Zalamander. It just looks cool and is pretty good for a general storyline boss.


Oh, and I believe it's Round 3, not Round 1.

Zalamander

Me too, I'll choose Zalamander

And Agent - I had been awake for 21 hours straight when I posted that, and was actually worried at the time that I'd make a mistake and I even proofread it a few times, go figure. Good thing it wasn't about one of the contenders or their details.

Zalamander

Zalamander.

Zalamander

Zalamander 6-0 Anything Eater

Well, for someone who made it this far, Anything Eater sure ran out of luck today. Zalamander is just too much for it.


Alright, now we have the top five! At first I wasn't sure how to do it, I thought about two and three, but then that gives the "two" an unfair advantage and a free ticket ahead of fifth place. But we must fairly determine the fifth place winner, right?

So, here's how it's gonna happen. You will all simply choose, out of the top five champions, who you'd like to kill. Just like in the beginning. No other way is fair. So... for commentary's sake, imagine them all in a melee :P

Picking out of five should be a whole lot easier, and I present to you the champions.

Leblanc - Are 1000 years up, or will sh continue her legacy?
Garik - Nobody messes with an angry Ronso... Ronso grief and rage is supposedly stronger than that of the reckless Experiment and ANGRY Mainyu put together (sorry, that pun is almost always impossible to resist)
Zalamander - Besides the power of reputation, can it pull through?
Experiment - This thing has gone reckless... the Machine faction must have opened a Pandora's Box, can anyone dismantle it?
Angra Mainyu - One of the only original enemies in this game that isn't a machine or a person, and it's mad! Well, it's happy to have made it this far.


Vote who you want to kill.

Hmm... I say get ridda Garik.

I didn't vote in the last round due to apathy, so I say get rid of Zalamander.

So... two bosses that are fun to fight, two characters... Zalamander doesn't really fit well, and wouldn't be much exciting semifinal material competition. At least it's worthy of a fifth place title.

Zalamander. Just not worthy enough as the other survivors, I should think.

Zalamander

Leblanc

Garik does nothing for me, I'm afraid.

LeBlanc

Leblanc.

Well, this looks like a relatively close battle...

Garik - 2
Leblanc - 3
Zalamander - 4

and the fifth place award goes to...

ZALAMANDER!

When you have two characters with personalities, and two bosses that are just two unique, I guess it's time throw the towel no matter how good a reputation you have. Props to Zally for making it this far!

This makes for a good semifinal setup... let's start with the people! I might wait a little longer for these.

Semifinals - Battle 1

Leblanc

Well, she sure is kicking. She really does mean it when she says it'll be 1000 years. Can she advance to the finale?

VS.

Garik

Who would have thought that the angry Garik would make it this far. No one messes with Ronso grief I guess. Might I add to the fact that he's a cool character, he's got some Blue Magic and an impact on the story's future if you fight him!



I say Leblanc's time is up. Go Garik.

Garik, because he is not LeBlanc.

LEBLANC

I just voted to toss out Garik straightaway, so yeah, not voting for him. In this case, I have to give another for Leblanc. She's the obvious choice to the trained eye.

Garik

Garik

Garik

Leblanc

Leblanc.

Garik 5-4 Leblanc

I let this go on for an extra day... and it looks like Leblanc's time is up. Ah well, that sucks for the Leblanc cult, but look on the bright side, she didn't go down without a fight. Garik is just that reckless... I must admit though, I didn't see that coming, even though the difference of one vote included my own.

So, congratulations to Garik, for making the final! I sense a lot of ill-will towards him from Leblanc fans coming up.

But fear not, Leblanc isn't completely out yet, shortly we'll have the 3rd/4th place decision battle.

But first we must get done with...

Semifinals - Battle 2

Experiment

The Experiment was a no-brainer for the finalists from the start. It's a kickass boss with a lot of interesting factors, having just about every appealing quality and hard to vote against. But I honestly think it's finally met its true match...

VS.

Angra Mainyu

Also a no-brainer like the experiment for the finalists, being a less "hateable" superboss. But, like the Experiment, I believe it finally met it's match... in fact, from the start I was looking forward to see these two pitted against each other, but not too early. Would have made a great final battle, but now's as good a time as any.

Either way, one of them is gonna still be contending for third place. It's all a matter of who should go up.... and hell if I can decide right now.

Experiment

Angra Mainyu. The Experiment never jockled my jollies all that much.

Angra Mainyu


...Jockled your jollies, Agent? XD

Okay... I choose the Experiment because it had Blue Magic. I forgot about that factor before when I was considering each one.

I also LOVED digging up it's parts, I have this sidequest to thank for a buncha rare Sphere Break coins I got along the way.

Shit, the two biggest baddies in the game pitted against each other. I'm gonna have to choose Angra Mainyu because the sidequest with getting all Experiment's parts in the desert was too fucking annoying.

Angra Mainyu

Angra Mainyu

The experiment was fun to beat -up I'm going with the experiment.

Angra Mainyu cause it was a bitch to beat.

Angra Mainyu

Angra Mainyu 7-3 Experiment

The big-baddie semifinal is decided... and surprisingly, the Experiment is kicked hard here. Angra Mainyu makes the final against Garik, but will it still go on its winning streak?

We'll just have to wait and see... but first we must determine third and fourth place!

Battle for Third Place

Leblanc

She's got quite a cult following... unfortunately lost to Garik in the semifinals, but is she worthy of the bronze?

VS.

Experiment

Just lost to Angra Mainyu... but until then this thing was a straight up asskicker. Surely it's deserving of the bronze... is it not?


Sorry Leblanc, but I pick the Experiment for third place.

Experiment

Experiment, w/o a doubt.

Experiment

Experiment

Leblanc

Experiment

Looks like it's curtains for Leblanc, but I'll vote for her anyway.

LeBlanc

Experiment 6-3 Leblanc

And the third place award goes to...

EXPERIMENT!

I should be awarding the fourth first, I know... my bad. Leblanc did indeed earn it, but her cult following got her to fourth place. Unfortunately, she appeared to be no match for Garik nor the Experiment. Fourth place though... not bad.

Everyone knew the Experiment had a future... shame Angra Mainyu outdid it.

And now...

FINAL BATTLE

Angra Mainyu

That ever-so-charismatic superboss. After a long awaited match of wits with the Experiment, it emerged victorious to proceed onto the final! Will it have competition once again?

VS.

Garik

Now there's someone I personally didn't expect to see make the final two... looks like he's got an even bigger cult following! Anyway, yay for Garik, I'm actually amused he made it this far. Does "Angry" Garik have what it takes to top Angra Mainyu?

Also feel free to start making suggestions. You know... for the next subject.

And just a note that this looks like it'll be my first completed rumble, for someone that's doing three at a time.


Oh and I almost forgot... I pick Garik, rather see an unexpected winner. Also a fair headstart on Angra's advantage. And finally, he does have one appeal advantage that Angra doesn't-- BLUE MAGIC!

If it was the Experiment I'd have probably picked that.

Angra Mainyu. Sorry, but Garik just doesn't impress me that much. Angra Mainyu is a deserving winner -- it really was one heck of an optional boss that was interesting to fight, looked pretty cool and could really mess you up if you weren't prepared for it.

Angra Mainyu

Angra Mainyu

Angra Mainyu

Angra Mainyu

Angra Mainyu

Angra Mainyu

I only really voted against Garik's opponents - he isn't really that great a boss. Angra Mainyu wasn't really one of my favourites either, but he's superior to Garik.

Angra Mainyu.

I don't know if you guys missed it, but I did say you can start giving suggestions as well. ;)

Also, I know we've seemingly got a winner but I promised myself I'd wait until tomorrow to officially end it, just posting now to convey the above message. But while I'm here, I thought I should say that my vote for Garik was just to prevent a washout, and I see it served it's purpose. :-P

Angra Mainyu Sadly I dont have an idea that comes to mind for the next rumble.

Time to announce the winner...

Angra Mainyu 9-1 Garik

Our champion medal goes to...

ANGRA MAINYU!

Long deserving win indeed. No one wants to mess with Angra Mainyu, not even... *ahem* Garik.

(Must... resist... using "Angry" pun again).


So, Angra's victory aside, any ideas for the next rumble? Seeing as you guys had this whole round to decide I might pick one myself...

Naturally my vote goes to Music despite everyone else doing it which doesn't bother me (the character one just ended anyway) but in this game in would actually be interesting cause it's very different. Also the quote in Ionic Warrior's sig is all the more reason, lol

But I should leave it up to you all.

The old one died at Missions. I'm for giving that another chance. It was a fun idea. But yes, this game's soundtrack is underappreciated, there are some good tunes on it. We could do Music.

Music

Music

So music it is... this will be fun, exploring this OST since it's different and all.

Sorry there's only four votes and all including my own, but it's been two days and you had all last round to decide.

But I'll be nice enough to let yall make nominations. I'll add mine later.

There are 61 songs on the soundtrack, and you can find a list here: http://bluelaguna.net/music/ffx2/mp3s.php

I think we'll have... 48 sounds good.

Eternity - Memory of Lightwaves (A.K.A. KUON - Memories of Waves and Light)
YRP Battle 1 (A.K.A. YuRiPa Battle 1)
Mission Complete
Yuna, Rikku and Paine's Themes (All Three)
I'll Give You Something Hot! (A.K.A. "Let me Blow You a Kiss!")
Seagull Group March (A.K.A. The Gullwings March)
Yuna's Ballad
Help Store (Seagull Group) (A.K.A. Your Friendly Neighborhood Gullwings)
Eternity (Memory of Lightwave) (A.K.A. KUON - The Troupe Performs)
Demise (A.K.A. Ruin)
Ending (Until We Meet Again)
1000 Words (Piano Version) ("A Wish That Spans the Ages")
1000 Words (Orchestra Version)
Epilogue (Reunion)


(P.S.: Any chance we could use the titles from the Sphere Theatre in this case and not the ones from that list? I'm sorry, but they're bad translations -- I'd much prefer to use the Sphere Theatre titles if at all possible. Sorry, but "Help Store (Seagull Group") is just... no.)

(P.P.S.: I might make a few more nominations later, but for right now brain's too tired to sort out exactly what's what from that that list.)


Oh -- and I am willing to provide a list of the titles from the Sphere Theatre and even make the appropriate matches to the items from that list if it would help out.

(P.S.: Any chance we could use the titles from the Sphere Theatre in this case and not the ones from that list? I'm sorry, but they're bad translations -- I'd much prefer to use the Sphere Theatre titles if at all possible. Sorry, but "Help Store (Seagull Group") is just... no.)

(P.P.S.: I might make a few more nominations later, but for right now brain's too tired to sort out exactly what's what from that that list.)


Oh -- and I am willing to provide a list of the titles from the Sphere Theatre and even make the appropriate matches to the items from that list if it would help out.

I just posted that list by default, but the problem is not the whole soundtrack is in the Sphere Theatre. But I'd imagine that anyone looking would equate "Help Store Seagull Group" with "Friendly Neighborhood Gullwings" and have enough sense to post that here. Same with "SIR Rupuran Has Everything". Yeah... sir. I'm pretty sure anyone would know what the ones that sound funny are actually supposed to be. Either way, whatever the nominators say doesn't matter because I will use names that make sense, rather than the ones word for word from Blue Laguna, so don't have to worry about that.

Thing is, some of the Sphere Theater titles are very different, like "Demise" has a completely different title (which I can't recall at the moment), yet most people know it globally as "Demise", and same with a lot of others.

I think I'll stick mostly to that list, but change the ones that sound funny, like "Help Store", obviously... and I'm aware of most of the theater titles.

As for the nominators, it doesn't matter because they can find it by listening anyway and whatever they choose to call it doesn't matter since I'll use the sensible titles. I don't know ALL the sphere theatre titles, but what I do know is titles that make more sense for the ones on that list that sound funny, and that's all that matters.

hmm yeah those titles are all.... different hmm well:

Abyss of the Farplane
Macalania woods/forest
Mt Gagazet
Zanakand Ruins
Machine Faction

Right... and the ones I'd like to use (that haven't been mentioned) are:

Under Bevelle (NOT Bevelle's Secret)
Real Emotion
YuRiPa Battle 2
YuRiPa Battle 3 (despite the name, THIS is actually the normal battle music)
Anything Goes for Leblanc!
Shuyin's Theme
Luca
Mi'hen Highway
A Young Alliance
New Yevon Headquarters
Calm Lands
Party
Guadosalam
Kilika
Chocobo
Great Existance
Summoned Beast
Sphere Hunter
Infiltration! (This and "Labyrinth" are nearly identical except for an added part to the "Infiltration" loop referencing Leblanc's theme, so that's what I'm going with)
Anxiety
Tension
Confusion
Bevelle's Secret
Nightmare of a Cave
Vegnagun Starting (although those two have the same intro, they're quite different)
Clash
Bikanel Desert


That should give us exactly 48.

Apologies if anyone has any objections to what's not being used...

Alright, will start later tonight or tomorrow

I think I'll stick mostly to that list, but change the ones that sound funny, like "Help Store", obviously... and I'm aware of most of the theater titles.
Any chance you could still include those then -- particularly if there's any chance there might be confusion? I'm on dialup and it would really help if we could just have the Sphere Theatre titles. Sorry... never mind. I see you said you'd use titles that make sense and I'm sure there'll be descriptions too, so I'm good. Just one other thing -- is "A Young Alliance" the same tune as "Crimson Squad"? 'Cause I really wanted to see that one included.

I think I pretty much posted everything that I wanted, or it was posted by you or Chamira, so I'm good.

Any chance you could still include those then -- particularly if there's any chance there might be confusion? I'm on dialup and it would really help if we could just have the Sphere Theatre titles. Sorry... never mind. I see you said you'd use titles that make sense and I'm sure there'll be descriptions too, so I'm good. Just one other thing -- is "A Young Alliance" the same tune as "Crimson Squad"? 'Cause I really wanted to see that one included.

I think I pretty much posted everything that I wanted, or it was posted by you or Chamira, so I'm good.

"Party" is the Crimson Squad theme, which I included... and yeah I actually think I'll call it Crimson Squad when it comes up. I assume that's the one you're thinking of... "A Young Alliance" is the Youth League theme.

excellent stuff.

Sweet! some great tracks on this OST

Should be another good round.

"Party" is the Crimson Squad theme, which I included... and yeah I actually think I'll call it Crimson Squad when it comes up. I assume that's the one you're thinking of...
Yep, that's the one, thanks.


"A Young Alliance" is the Youth League theme.
LOL, okay, that makes sense.


All good, then. Should be a good edition.

About damn time, I've been wanting to start this for quite some time, it kept alternating between the shrine being down and Blue Laguna's links breaking... hopefully we get some washouts to make up for the time lost.

AND IT STARTS!

Round 1 - Battle 1

Abyss of the Farplane - Listen Here (http://delta.bluelaguna.net/ffx2music/2/17%20-%20Abyss%20of%20the%20Farplane.mp3)

Drum-ish beat played, as the title puts it, in the Farplane. Including the "Farplane" that Yuna gets pushed into at the end of Ch. 3 during the first encounter with Shuyin.

VS.

Macalania Forest - Listen Here (http://delta.bluelaguna.net/ffx2music/1/24%20-%20Macalania%20Forest.mp3)

Seemingly starts off with just noises, but I'd suggest waiting for a loop before prejudging. Played in the place with the same name as it's title (unlike in FFX), as well as after you beat Garik.


I'm gonna choose Abyss of the Farplane. Not really crazy about either, but to be honest, why Macalania Forest was nominated remains a mystery to me, and I did hear the entire loop.

Abyss of the Farplane

Abyss of the Farplane

A bit of a low-key battle to start off with imo, but Macalania Forest.

Blame the randomizer. :-P

Not really crazy about either, but to be honest, why Macalania Forest was nominated remains a mystery to me, and I did hear the entire loop.

lol I resent that haha

Abyss of the Farplane for me too I guess, although I do like the macalania one, I do suppose it can get kinda dull.

Abyss of the Farplane

Abyss of the Farplane

Abyss of the Farplane 6-1 Macalania Forest

(*Note: Unless I update every day, I might not have time by the end of the first round. As a lot of people here, I'm starting college in August (first year, yeah) and I'm sure the lot of you know what that's like. I might still be able to update but not as frequently, but I'd definitely want to finish it. And If at that point I hand it to someone else, I insist that for the rest of this specific rumble they do it MY way. But, I guess we can cross that bridge when we come to it, still have a little over a month and it might not even be an issue.)

Right, so... the Farplane drumbeat is a tough match for Macalania Forest... oh well. Sorry about that comment before though, hah.

Round 1 - Battle 2

1000 Words (Piano) - Listen Here (http://delta.bluelaguna.net/ffx2music/2/27%20-%201000%20Words%20(Piano%20Version).mp3)

The piano version of this game's commercialized lyric song, "1000 Words". In the game, it's played at the end of chapter five during the scenes after the Shuyin battle, with Lenne. Guess she got to say her "1000 words" after 1000 years.

VS.

I'll Give You Something Hot! - Listen Here (http://delta.bluelaguna.net/ffx2music/1/13%20-%20I'll%20Give%20You%20Something%20Hot!.mp3)

As the title implies, the Leblanc Syndicate battle music. Used in a syndicate battle as long as it includes Ormi, Logos, or Leblanc. Goons alone aren't enough.

I'm gonna go with I'll Give You Something Hot! (and sorry Agent, I love that title, fits the situation well enough)

1000 Words (Piano)

I'll Give You Something Hot!

I didn't really like a lot of the music in this game but I enjoyed this track...

Tough one, I like both. I'll think I'll go with I'll Give You Something Hot! (yes, I'll even use that title.) I really enjoyed it as a battle theme.

1000 Words

1000 words

6 votes? Come on guys... well, normally six is the minimum amount of votes I need (just in case we don't have enough after two days pass you know) but since we have a 3-3 tie it appears we'll need another day.

Tie break will be up to Mr. Hex Omega this time.

Hmmmmmmmmm its a hard choice but I think I'll go for I'll give you something hot Really unique that leblanc music heh.

People learn to pay attention... I said Hex Omega is to break the tie. Luckily I give him until tonight, so if he doesn't respond by tonight I'll count yours I guess.

Okay, Hex Omega hasn't posted so I guess I'll Give You Something Hot gets the win at 4-3. Close battle though!


Round 1 - Battle 3

Vegnagun Starting - Listen Here (http://delta.bluelaguna.net/ffx2music/2/22%20-%20Vegnagun%20Starting.mp3)

Shares the same piano solo intro as another track here, but is quite standalone with the organ that follows. Played during the Vegnagun FMV when you first enter the lair and wake it up.

VS.

The Gullwings March - Listen Here (http://delta.bluelaguna.net/ffx2music/2/01%20-%20Seagull%20Group%20March.mp3)

One of the Airship themes, first introduced in Chapter 2, and later in Chapter 5 when it randomly plays one of the three each time you board. Also in the Hover-Chocobo chase scene, and when the Youth League thanks you.

Vegnagun Starting

I think I'd also rather see Vegnagun Starting advance, it'll make things interesting.

I guess I'll go with Vegnagun Starting.

People learn to pay attention... I said Hex Omega is to break the tie. Luckily I give him until tonight, so if he doesn't respond by tonight I'll count yours I guess.

So if anybody else voted, their opinion would just be discounted too if hex omega hadn't voted? Even though you hadn't even finished that round? What if they were new to the rumble and they post once just to get their head bitten off. Not a good way to get more people to come.
If you're worried about a tie why don't you withhold your vote until last so you can decide how to finish it.

The Gullwings March. I hate it but I think I like vegnagun starting even less.

So if anybody else voted, their opinion would just be discounted too if hex omega hadn't voted? Even though you hadn't even finished that round? What if they were new to the rumble and they post once just to get their head bitten off. Not a good way to get more people to come.
If you're worried about a tie why don't you withhold your vote until last so you can decide how to finish it.

If they're new, they would still have enough common sense to notice that I specifically said for the tiebreak "Hex Omega is the tie breaker", they'd either wait for him or for me to say that his time is up and the round to end. I don't see why it would drive people away when it would be their fault for not reading the rules. That's my way of doing tie breaks, and it usually works. I call on someone who I noticed frequents the rumble, is currently active, and hasn't voted in the round. I PM them to get their attention, and within a day they vote. But your vote was accounted for anyway because I took advantage of the fact that you posted anyway instead of calling on another person, so why are you complaining?

That's how tie breaks work. I close the voting to everyone but one person who I pick. Cause what if we get two more votes that tie it up again and again? It's a good way.

Vegnagun Starting, for it's dramatic feel. And I love the beginning. Although I love the Gullwings March.

Vegnagun Starting.

Vegnagun Starting 5-1 Gullwings March

After a four-day round... we finally have six votes leading Vegnagun Starting down the victory lane.

Round 1 - Battle 4

Real Emotion - Listen Here (http://delta.bluelaguna.net/ffx2music/1/02%20-%20Real%20Emotion%20-FFX-2%20Mix-.mp3) (Japanese)

That "what can I do for you!" song played at the beginning. Not as commercialized as "1000 Words", but I guess you can sort of see why. Kind of iinteresting for a Final Fantasy song...

VS.

Zanarkand Ruins - Listen Here (http://delta.bluelaguna.net/ffx2music/1/28%20-%20Zanarkand%20Ruins.mp3)

The Zanarkand Ruins theme, that supposedly sounds like a "porn score". Also played in the Thunder Plains Cave with the gates and the math and the Machina Panzer.


I choose Zanarkand Ruins. I would like to know if anyone here enjoyed getting the Force of Nature as much as me.

Zanarkand Ruins

Gonna have to go for Real Emotion here. Too catchy to pass up :)

Supposed porn-score sound or not, the Zanarkand Ruins tune just doesn't stand out for me. One for real Emotion. (If I'm not mistaken, the "real" is usually shown in lowercase.)

Zanarkand Ruins

Mmmmmm porn score? haha. I dunno really I like both quite a bit but I think I'll choose Real Emotion. the video for it was pretty cool.

Real Emotion the lesser of two horribles.

Right... again not too many votes... where'd everyone go? Heh.

Real Emotion 4-3 Zanarkand Ruins

Looks like the "porn score" didn't cut it. Real Emotion I guess deserves another shot.
BTW, I personally don't know what a porn score sounds like.

Round 1 - Battle 5

Eternity - Memory of Lightwaves - Listen Here (http://delta.bluelaguna.net/ffx2music/1/01%20-%20Eternity%20-%20Memory%20of%20Lightwaves.mp3)

Awesome piano piece played on the main menu loop. Aside from there, in the game itself it's not played until near the end, but it is in the scene in chapter 4 when they talk about Lenne. Other than that, it's just played in Chapter 5 in a bunch of the "Episode Complete" conclusion scenes, like Vidina, Garik giving up, Lucil's speech, the scene after beating Angra Mainyu, and the comical dialogue between O'aka and Wantz.

VS.

Nightmare of a Cave - Listen Here (http://delta.bluelaguna.net/ffx2music/2/20%20-%20Nightmare%20of%20a%20Cave.mp3)

I know what you're thinking "we just heard this". But WAIT, it only has the same intro as Vegnagun Starting. Listen 10-15 seconds in and you'll see how it's not the same piece, just the same intro, with the piano going longer and then a bunch of the orch-hits. This one is played during the Den of Woe FMV scene that Shuyin displays.


I still pick Eternity - Memory of Lightwaves!

Eternity - Memory of Lightwaves

Nightmare of a Cave sounds like something out of a horror film.

Nightmare of A Cave- I just like piano pieces.

Eternity ~ Memories of Waves and Light

Eternity ~ Memories of Waves and Light

Eternity ~ Memories of Waves and Light. The beginning of both Nightmare in the Cave and Vegnagun Starting was a copy of Chopin's Etude in C Minor "Revolutionary".

Eternity ~ Memories Of Waves And Light

Eternity Memory of Lightwaves 6-2 Nightmare of a Cave

So, while Vegnagun Starting made it, NoaC seems not so lucky. Anyway, Eternity looks like it'll be here a while!

Round 1 - Battle 6

Paine's Theme - Listen Here (http://delta.bluelaguna.net/ffx2music/2/08%20-%20Paine's%20Theme.mp3)

At last, one of the character themes. Paine's interesting theme is played first during the scene in Chapter 2 in the Den of Woe between her and Nooj, and then for a short time on the Celsius in Chapter 4, and finally, in the scene after the Experiment where she opens up and Yuna and Rikku make fun of her. All character themes are played in some mini-games as well, and this one is played in the Sky Slots, the Lighting Towers, and Blitzball.

VS.

Great Existence - Listen Here (http://delta.bluelaguna.net/ffx2music/2/02%20-%20Great%20Existence.mp3)

This theme is used a lot in IMPORTANT scenes. While the piano intro is only used during the Awesome Sphere, the other ones are heard during a couple other spheres like the Reassembled Sphere and Ormi's Sphere, and also during the Nooj/Baralai/Gippal meeting in Chapter three, and also played as the main theme in the Farplane, and in the scene in the Den of Woe when Shuyin threatens Yuna.

Tough tough choice. Will vote later.

Paine's Theme

Paine's Theme

Great Existence

Paine's Theme

Great Existence

Paine's Theme

Paine's Theme.

I never voted... but I guess I don't need to now.

Paine's Theme 5-2 Great Existance

Character themes always have an advantage...

Round 1 - Battle 7

Anxiety - Listen Here (http://delta.bluelaguna.net/ffx2music/2/04%20-%20Anxiety.mp3)

Weird track, but used often enough in the game that listening to it reminds me of it, and it has that sort of suspenseful feel. Let's see... played in Via Infinito, Bevelle Underground, Besaid Temple Gauntlet, and during two of the Via bosses. As for scenes, played in one of the Crimson Spheres, Gaol Sphere, Shuyin taking control of Rikku and Paine in the Den of Woe, Yuna's nightmare about getting shot, the scheme at Chateau Leblanc, before the concert, and on the Celsius after beating Ifrit. Quite a lot of places... they must have liked this track.

VS.

Shuyin's Theme - Listen Here (http://delta.bluelaguna.net/ffx2music/1/14%20-%20Shuin's%20Theme.mp3)

Another dark-ish track, for a character theme. Also played many times... in the "New Beginnings" sphere, during two of Maechen's stories involving Shuyin and Lenne, a couple Crimson Spheres, Lenne and Shuyin's scene at the end, the fayth scene after beating Anima, the Den of Woe, Nooj's Sphere, and during the battles with Nooj, Baralai, and Gippal in the Den of Woe.


I pick Shuyin's Theme

Shuyin's Theme

Shuyin's Theme because the intro could so be a Batman theme

Shuyin's Theme, but I don't really like either.

Shuyin's Theme, I guess.

Shuyin's Theme

Shuyin's Theme 6-0 Anxiety

Kinda predicted, but Shuyin's Theme gets a solid victory. Not a true 8-0 wipeout, but left it's opponent with 0 before time ran out. Didn't think Anxiety would make it far anyway.

Locations battle next...

Round 1 - Battle 8

Calm Lands - Listen Here (http://delta.bluelaguna.net/ffx2music/1/27%20-%20Calm%20Lands.mp3)

Upbeat and happy theme of the Calm Lands. This piece has been appreciated enough to make it to the piano collection.

VS.

Kilika - Listen Here (http://delta.bluelaguna.net/ffx2music/1/16%20-%20Kilika.mp3)

ANOTHER piano-themes location, which is also slightly upbeat. This will be an interesting battle, too bad it had to happen this early.


I'll throw in one for Calm Lands.

Calm Lands

Kilika

Calm Lands, easily.

Kilika

Kilika

Kilika

Calm Lands, easily.

I'm not sure about easily but yeas Calm Lands.

Kilika, easily. :P

Kilika 5-4 Calm Lands

Amazingly close battle, but Kilika winds up on top! Interesting, to say the least. I guess it was possible. After listening to it again, now it makes sense.

Round 1 - Battle 9

Crimson Squad - Listen Here (http://delta.bluelaguna.net/ffx2music/2/21%20-%20Party.mp3)

Or "Party" according to BL. This is the theme of the Crimson Squad, plays in a few Crimson Spheres, Paine's Sphere (her story on the deck), the scene after you leave the Den of Woe, the secret meeting in Bevelle, and in the Vegnagun lair when Nooj goes over his shitty plan.

VS.

Eternity Memory of Lightwaves (Troupe) - Listen Here (http://delta.bluelaguna.net/ffx2music/2/18%20-%20Eternity%20-Memory%20of%20Lightwave-.mp3)

Sped up rock-ish version of EMoL, not quite the same, but you might say it's more interesting. In the game, it becomes the permanent theme of Guadosalam after you get the "Episode Complete" there in Chapter 5.

Crimson Squad

Eternity ~ Memory Of Lightwaves (Troupe)

KUON The Troupe Performs

Crimson Squad

KUON The Troupe Performs

And I actually think I'll be using that title from now on (if it wins, that is).

Eternity Memory of Lightwaves (Troupe)

KUON The Troupe Performs

Eternity Memory of Lightwaves (Troupe)

KUON The Troupe Performs 6-2 Crimson Squad

Crimson Squad is out early, and the Troupe EMoL stands on top again.

BTW, since fewer people seem to be voting in this one, I'm gonna change the wipeout to 6-0.

Round 1 - Battle 10

Young Alliance - Listen Here (http://delta.bluelaguna.net/ffx2music/1/20%20-%20Young%20Alliance.mp3)

The theme of the Youth League! Besides being played in the HQ, it's played when you first see Nooj in Kilika, and in the rest of Mushroom Rock Road for Chapters 3+, and in Kilika during Chapter 3.

VS.

Sphere Hunter - Listen Here (http://delta.bluelaguna.net/ffx2music/1/29%20-%20Sphere%20Hunter.mp3)

A theme of a lot of caves and places to hurry through, most specifically the ones with a sphere in them, like the Besaid and Zanarkand caves. Other than that it's played in the Mushroom Rock Road in Chapter 1, in the Chocobo Ranch when you clear the fiends, in the Oasis and Mt. Gagazet when you're after the Syndicate, in the Chateau Secret passage once the alarm goes off, in the Zalamander Cave, in both Chocobo caves, during Sphere Break, and Feed the Monkey. They love this theme.

Hmm. I think I like both about equally, but I'm gonna go with Young Alliance.

Young Alliance

Adding to the Young Alliance chain.

Young Alliance

Young Alliance

I like both equal too sooo I'll go with Sphere Hunter to stop it from being a total wipeout >D

Young Alliance

Young Alliance 6-1 Sphere Hunter

Ah well, Sphere Hunter didn't last long. Young Alliance progresses further...

Round 1 - Battle 11

YuRiPa Battle 2 - Listen Here (http://delta.bluelaguna.net/ffx2music/1/05%20-%20YuRiPa%20Battle%202.mp3)

The numbers get confusing, but aren't I nice to give you a link and a description? Number 2 is the boss theme, used in most boss battles, mostly the mandatory ones and the little ones. Only bosses though. The only other time it's played, outside a boss battle, is the eater chase.

VS.

Infiltration! - Listen Here (http://delta.bluelaguna.net/ffx2music/2/05%20-%20Infiltration!.mp3)

Suspense at it's greatest. This is played in Chateau Leblanc's secret passageway, and in the rest of the house only BEFORE you become in ally (in Ch2). Kinda makes sense because after that you aren't Infiltrating anymore, but the secret passage keeps the theme.
If you think you've heard this other places, it's because it's EXACTLY the same as "Labyrinth" (which you won't see in this rumble), except with the Leblanc theme refrain cut out, and nothing itself, just parts of this with parts cut out, might as well be the same track. Waste of space on the disc if you as me. That one is played in the Cavern of the Stolen Fayth, the Besaid Cloister, the Zalamander Cave, and the scene where Rin busts the culprit. That's all.

Infiltration!

Hmm... Infiltration!

Infiltration!

Same here... Infiltration!

Infiltration!

Infiltration!

So I did promise 6-0... and I stick to my word.

Infiltration! 6-0 YuRiPa Battle 2

So, the boss theme isn't so lucky, maybe the other battle themes will do. Infiltration, a forgotten but awesome track on this underrated OST, moves further.

Round 1 - Battle 12

Machine Faction - Listen Here (http://delta.bluelaguna.net/ffx2music/1/21%20-%20Machine%20Faction.mp3)

Very fitting theme for the Machine Faction, really gives the feel of an active garage or workshop. Not to mention how it stands out compared to the others. This is played in the Machine Faction headquarters, which is none other than Djose Temple. The only other time you will hear it is when Shinra installs a CommSphere in Besaid and Brother goes crazy.

VS.

Mt. Gagazet - Listen Here (http://delta.bluelaguna.net/ffx2music/1/09%20-%20Gagazet%20Mountain.mp3)

I bet you'll never guess where this is played. Hint: Not in Macalania Forest.
A little more upbeat, compared to the theme in X.


The Machine Faction does stand out and all, but I have to go with Mt. Gagazet. One of the best location themes in the game, and I find it far better than X's "People of the North Pole".