But as it pertains to the LTD, I think Aerith will die at a later point in the game.
If equal screen-time is a big factor for SE in the Remake, and Tifa got more scenes in Midgar, then Aerith will likely get more scenes later on. This suggests to me that Aerith will die at a later point in the game so we can play with her until fairly close to the end.
I also agree that Aerith, even if she dies, will get some screen time at a later point. Definitely more than she got in OG after her death (which basically consisted of being mentioned a few times and appearing in the final cinematic).
However bear in mind that if she's dead before the final game, there is only so much they can do with her. She will be dead and competing with 8 alive party members for screen time/character development.
Also, it's not just 'more' scenes that a lot of us have noticed, it's the content of some of them. Such as the flirting, which was almost non-existent in OG and immediately paints a (blurry) picture of Cloud's interests.
Just like with the dream vs. hug, will Aerith now have the possibility to be an option under the Highwind?
If she's dead, I highly doubt it. But sure, it's possible. Maybe they'll let you jump in the lifestream for ghost sex.
Speaking of which, I bet she'll play a part in the Lifestream sequence when we get it in 10 years. Maybe it will be a puzzle section and she'll be helping Tifa out.
I know this suggestion will make everyone's heads explode.
No.
I don't see how Tifa can get more scenes in Midgar without Aerith getting more scenes later on. According to SE, they are going to keep it equal.
They were talking about this game specifically. They haven't started on a game several years into the future yet, much less planned any of it. They don't even know how many parts there are going to be.
And I do not consider it particularly equal based on this game alone, no. Although I do think OG biases play a part of how we view this game.
At the very start of FFVII, Aerith begins with 20 more love points than Tifa. Tifa will only catch up to Aerith if you make pro-Tifa choices. If you make anti-Tifa choices, Aerith remains in 1st place.
Aerith is automatically given 1st place — no choices required.
Yes, this is true. Which is why it is at the very least noteworthy that it isn't the case for this specific game. Although I will say that Tifa's HA highwind scene is also significantly easier.
Speaking of which, it is not a coincidence that the majority of Tifa affection boosts are forced this time, through no choice of the player. If you include the train jump, Cloud already has enough affection points for HA Highwind.
Given that the dream or hug occurs immediately prior to rescuing Aerith from Shinra HQ, this suggests to me that her scene would be the easier scene to obtain. It makes more sense narratively.
It isn't. Actually, Tifa's is easier to obtain, by virtue of the fact that she has easier and faster side quests.
Now, as I said back on page 1, I do not consider it a valid reason, but it is true nonetheless.
The reason Aerith is automatically given the 1st place position with no choices required in the OG is because her Gold Saucer date makes the most sense narratively. Just like the dream scene makes more sense narratively (and is included in the credits).
Yes.
End credits point is extremely weak though. The Ultimania is far higher on the totem pole. I would even put more stock into the in-game statistics. They probably all happened, with none being more important than the other.
Point is -- Aerith's dream and Aerith's Gold Saucer date make more sense narratively than Tifa's Gold Saucer date and Tifa's hug.
I agree with the former (date), but the latter (dream/hug) is highly debatable. These two situations are not even remotely comparable.
New gamers will likely see the Remake as Aerith, Aerith, Aerith. Why? Because Aerith is the main narrative.
Do not agree, based on how much they were shoving Tifa into Cloud's face throughout the game's entirety, practically from start to finish. She appears in every single chapter, except CH2 (I think?).
The only concession I will give here is that new players,
if they view both the Aerith and Tifa scene, will consider the Aerith scene stronger. The subtext and meaning behind her words and what Cloud is would be lost on them.
Aerith is the first image we see in the game and the last image we see in the game. In a lot of ways, FFVII is her story.
It's Cloud's story actually, but I get your point.
Conclusion is terrible however. Importance to the plot means diddly for romance.
I thought we were discussing a new FFVII player's first impressions based on which scene they receive. That's the only thing I care to discuss regarding these scenes and any assessments of them.
I have said it before, but I do believe the Aerith scene will be taken to be stronger (romantically) by new players.
Cloud comforting Tifa with a hug isn't particularly romantic itself. But it does have a 'guy holds girl too tight' trope. And from how the game goes from CH1 - 13, I don't see why anyone wouldn't view the Tifa scene to at least have some romantic undertones to it, even if not as strongly overall.
Thank you for posting here! I feel there are many shades in the cloti community, so it's fun to me to explore and confront views 
