Where the hell is shiva!? grrrrr.. i looked it up in an online strategy guide and it just wasnt there so im too angry to go look for another right now. just tell me where she is.. i guess shes probably in the Worus area somewhere.. i just dont know where.

Another thing: i cant seem to get in a state that i can enjoy the game. im basically only playing it because its a final fantasy. unfortunately i dont find the characters all that interesting (except galuf.. and maybe faris, but only because hes a she) and the battles are all but entertaining; in fact i find them extremely annoying. the characters are lovable though, i must admit. right now im with cid and his son on the steamship.. does the game ever get more entertaining?

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Sorry I can't help much with Shiva because it's been a long time since I played, but I know that she is in the water castle (Worus?) in a hidden room. IIRC you have to be on the outside of the castle (in the water) and go through the big waterfall.

As for the story, no, it sucks. Faris is the only cool character, and she is destroyed by the English translator. (If you're playing the snes version, be grateful.)

I think the best thing about the game was the job system plus the adventure-feel you got when playing it... there is so much to disover, it makes FFIX look all small and tiny.

Anyway, Shiva is - like Fujin said - in a secret place in Worus. Behind a waterwall in the north of the town, and you have to go through the water.... yes... uhm... just search the area a little. This is the best about FFV anyway... *lol*
Shiva should be easy. Especially if you happen to already have Ifrit.

Ah I remember having a tough time killing her, I was only low lvl but still managed to kill her. Hell, the whole game was tough in japanese text. Oh well, good luck with shiva.