The Most Memorable Moments of the Compilation Contest
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Makoeyes987
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I just want to take a moment to say how ashamed I am of all of you, especially Tennyo, for not nominating the moment where Cloud speaks to Marlene in front of Seventh Heaven, in ACC. That was one of the best moments, that highlights Cloud's role as a father.
And none of you fuckers nominated it. Damn you all.
And none of you fuckers nominated it. Damn you all.
Tetsujin
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Because it's not memorable?
Nothing in AC is close to being "memorable" imo.
Except the fight scenes. That's what people will think about when someone mentions AC. But when someone asks "oh, remember AC?" I doubt anyone will go "oh yeah, especially the awesome dialogue between Marlene and Cloud..."
Seriously, wtf.
It's about what's "memorable". Not just "your favorite scene". Those don't necessarily go hand in hand, y'know.
Nothing in AC is close to being "memorable" imo.
Except the fight scenes. That's what people will think about when someone mentions AC. But when someone asks "oh, remember AC?" I doubt anyone will go "oh yeah, especially the awesome dialogue between Marlene and Cloud..."
Seriously, wtf.
It's about what's "memorable". Not just "your favorite scene". Those don't necessarily go hand in hand, y'know.
Makoeyes987
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Fuck you, Tets. Fuck you for that.
That scene was damn memorable, and touching, given how Cloud acts like a father, and Marlene does the best Barret impression I've ever seen.
Dark and Divine
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Fuck you, Tets. Fuck you for that.
That scene was damn memorable, and touching, given how Cloud acts like a father, and Marlene does the best Barret impression I've ever seen.
Seriously, I find that scene rather boring.
Makoeyes987
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You're all a bunch of philistines. All of you.
We also have a new conundrum that's come up. Isabella forfeited her nomination. So who wants to write for the nomination of Cloud tossing Sephiroth into the mako pit in Nibelheim?
We also have a new conundrum that's come up. Isabella forfeited her nomination. So who wants to write for the nomination of Cloud tossing Sephiroth into the mako pit in Nibelheim?
Tetsujin
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Fuck you, Tets. Fuck you for that.
That scene was damn memorable, and touching, given how Cloud acts like a father, and Marlene does the best Barret impression I've ever seen.
Nope, not memorable at all.
Memorable to me is what a majority of people will remember most in a couple of years, and in a movie full of CGI fanwank fights, I can't see anyone thinking back to one of the (badly written) dialogue scenes in particular.
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Memorable or not, that scene is awesome tets, go to hell.
And sorry for the counting error Mako, good thing I'm an account major, huh?
And sorry for the counting error Mako, good thing I'm an account major, huh?
Tennyo
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I actually did think about that scene, but then suddenly a poll was up so I was like, whatever.
Sorry, haven't really been on that much the past couple days.
Also I don't want to commit to writing any huge essays and I'm not entirely sure if that's my 100% top pic.
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Cannon_Fodder
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Alright, I realize this is probably entirely too long, but I think I bit off more than I could chew. If anyone running this contest wants me to cut this down, just let me know. Anyway, here's my memorable moment:
Jessie, Biggs, and Wedge were all dead. Sector 7, my home and sanctuary, was destroyed. The innocent flower girl, Aerith, was captured by the evil Shinra Corporation. Sitting in front of my television, I knew it was time to take action.
Jessie, Biggs, and Wedge were all dead. Sector 7, my home and sanctuary, was destroyed. The innocent flower girl, Aerith, was captured by the evil Shinra Corporation. Sitting in front of my television, I knew it was time to take action.
The rescue of Aerith from Shinra headquarters is quite possibly the most memorable moment of the Compilation, not only for the powerful dramatic force carrying the player through the ensuing action, but also for the small touches here and there that made the player feel in control of people, not simple characters.
When the party decided to rescue Aerith, I was all for it. Expecting a rigid sequence of plucky Cloud heroics, I was surprised and delighted to see the choices given to me. Did I want to storm the tower by force or sneak in silently? I was in control, I got to choose. Slipping quietly up the immense staircase, complete with banter and the occasional stop to rest up, things seemed to be going according to plan. What in many other games would be a simple scene of the characters taking a few stairs to the top was replaced by the gradual, and often funny, exposition of the characters. Eventually, and somewhat unfortunately, I was then introduced to Hojo and his sadistic habits of scientific experiments and shoulder-shuddering laughter. I did not know his role in Cloud’s life, but I knew right away that he was not a person to take lightly as his introduction truly portrayed his insanity.
However, the introduction of a unique and likeable new character helped me to forget Hojo’s scheming, with Red XIII and Aerith joining my merry band of eco-terrorists. In short order however, the Turks found the party, tossing them in the holding cells of headquarters. Instead of taking the bland route and simply waiting out the night, I was given the option to check up on my characters, a small action that made them feel more real. Who did I like more? It was my choice to affect the interactions and affections of the characters involved. It was my chance to have these characters mean more to me.
But then it happened.
The prison cells were open, the guard was dead, only a single, thick blood trail left as evidence. The caring yet desperate interactions of the characters just a second ago was forgotten, replaced by an unexplainable fear of the unknown that had decimated Shinra headquarters. It was my first meeting with Sephiroth’s will. Slowly, perhaps slower than was needed, I snuck around the top floors of Shinra tower to examine the damage, only to find President Shinra himself murdered by Sephiroth’s weapon, a true statement to the SOLDIER hero’s power.
Just like that though, there was no time left for fear. Once again, I was on the run from the forces of the evil corporation, now led by the fear-mongering Rufus Shinra. I was in control of Cloud, riding with his sword drawn on a motorcycle, desperately swinging at soldiers as they tried to kill the allies I had come to know so well during the infiltration. For what seemed like the first time in gaming, I was angry not at the game itself but rather the enemies who tried to hurt my ‘friends’. I had not come this far to let something happen to my party members when we were so close to freedom.
Finally, with an intimidating boss left in ruins, the party was free. Standing alone on a massive highway ramp with a distant view of Midgar framing the action, the decision was made. Sephiroth had to be stopped, he could not be allowed to live. Watching this scene, I could not help but feel an odd mix of homesickness knowing I’d be leaving Midgar, and excitement to begin the hunt for the evil Sephiroth. No other game before or since has walked the fine line between the player choice and emotional involvement of the party’s rescue of Aerith from Shinra headquarters, and that is why I feel it is the most memorable moment of the Compilation of Final Fantasy VII.
Just like that though, there was no time left for fear. Once again, I was on the run from the forces of the evil corporation, now led by the fear-mongering Rufus Shinra. I was in control of Cloud, riding with his sword drawn on a motorcycle, desperately swinging at soldiers as they tried to kill the allies I had come to know so well during the infiltration. For what seemed like the first time in gaming, I was angry not at the game itself but rather the enemies who tried to hurt my ‘friends’. I had not come this far to let something happen to my party members when we were so close to freedom.
Finally, with an intimidating boss left in ruins, the party was free. Standing alone on a massive highway ramp with a distant view of Midgar framing the action, the decision was made. Sephiroth had to be stopped, he could not be allowed to live. Watching this scene, I could not help but feel an odd mix of homesickness knowing I’d be leaving Midgar, and excitement to begin the hunt for the evil Sephiroth. No other game before or since has walked the fine line between the player choice and emotional involvement of the party’s rescue of Aerith from Shinra headquarters, and that is why I feel it is the most memorable moment of the Compilation of Final Fantasy VII.
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Cannon_Fodder: Good job!
I find that scene memorable.
What makes you all assholes, though, is that nobody nominated Vince taking out Omega WEAPON followed by that awesome credits sequence.
::raises hand::
I've got this covered. I'd really wanted to write about that one, actually. Was the first scene that came to mind when I saw the thread, though I knew it would get taken on the first page. Highwind scene with the party coming back was my next idea, then S and G got it before I could get back to the thread.
So this has worked out pretty well for me. Though I will miss seeing Isabella's comments on the matter. In fact, if she changes her mind, she can have the honor back. I love seeing what she has to say.
I find that scene memorable.
What makes you all assholes, though, is that nobody nominated Vince taking out Omega WEAPON followed by that awesome credits sequence.
Mako Eyes said:
::raises hand::
I've got this covered. I'd really wanted to write about that one, actually. Was the first scene that came to mind when I saw the thread, though I knew it would get taken on the first page. Highwind scene with the party coming back was my next idea, then S and G got it before I could get back to the thread.
So this has worked out pretty well for me. Though I will miss seeing Isabella's comments on the matter. In fact, if she changes her mind, she can have the honor back. I love seeing what she has to say.
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Makoeyes987
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Awesome. TresDias will be the one to do it then.
Tennyo
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It called for a paragraph, dammit. A PARAGRAPH!
Oh, oops.
Isabella
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It's got so few votes it may not even be necessary!
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ITT? Isn't that every topic here?
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This is ITT: http://www2.itt-tech.edu/cts/index.cfm?code=880480
Makoeyes987
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I hope everyone's remembering to do their write ups and stuff. I'm gonna leave the poll open for 4 more days. When it's closed, that's when we'll count up all the votes, rank them, and post them on the front page.
S and G
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Here is my write-up with regards to the scene where everyone returns to the Highwind after a week of soul searching:
Recall a time when you had never played Final Fantasy VII before. Remember how it felt to experience the story as it unfolded for the first time, knowing what lay ahead no more than Cloud and the others did. Think back to the thrill of the highway escape from Midgar, the pleasure of countless hours at the Gold Saucer, the sadness of Aerith's death, the lump in your stomach as Cloud was forced to face his past at the Northern Crater, and the heart warming emotions as the real events of Nibelheim were discovered.
Do you remember?
Do you remember how it felt that first magical time?
It was a journey of the mind, not just for the characters, but for ourselves. Connecting with them as if we existed in that world? Breathing as they breathed, learning as they learned, feeling as they felt.
These people we have come to know and love so well over the last decade were once upon a time stranger to us. But, that first time we lived through their struggle; their loss was our loss; and we were side by side with them when Aerith died, when Cloud was lost, and when Shinra fell.
Remember now Cloud's speech on the Highwind. Meteor was one week away from destroying them, and Sephiroth stood between them and the Planet's salvation. Recall that first time you saw it. You didn't know how things would end. You didn't know how the party would react. Cloud sent each of them away to rediscover what they fought for. Was it a person? Was it a memory? Was it a heritage?
The journey had seen many changes for the characters;
- For Barret, the Shinra were no more, and he yearned to be with his daughter.
- For Nanaki, his role as protector of Cosmo Canyon was all the more important with the passing of Bugenhagen.
- For Reeve, the evacuation and survival of the citizens of Midgar held priority.
- For Yuffie, Shinra's defeat and inheritance of Materia signaled the
restoration of Wutai's pride.
- For Vincent, getting his revenge on Hojo and being reunited with a lost love was all that had mattered.
- For Cid, he achieved his dream of flying into space, discovering at the same time how valuable his relationship with Shera was.
Only Cloud and Tifa remained with their goal unfulfilled. Sephiroth was still alive. He had killed their families, their friends; he had even killed Aerith. He had to pay for his crimes.
Now, as the sun rose on that fateful day, the Highwind hovered silently above the plains, empty but for two childhood friends who were prepared to go on alone. Prepared to make the ultimate sacrifice to save the Planet.
Remember how it felt to see them alone on the bridge, realising then that the others had fulfilled their dreams; had achieved their goals. Then remember how it felt to see them reappear, one by one, swearing their allegiance to the cause, determined not to give up on their friends.
Determined not to give up for the ones they loved.
Remember that first time. When you couldn't help but grin as the characters you had come to know and love reunited, strengthening the theme of companionship of which you had become a part of. Remember how it made you feel.
Now all that remained was Sephiroth, and the climax to the journey that had captured your very heart.
That i why I nominated this moment as the most memorable of Final Fantasy VII.
Recall a time when you had never played Final Fantasy VII before. Remember how it felt to experience the story as it unfolded for the first time, knowing what lay ahead no more than Cloud and the others did. Think back to the thrill of the highway escape from Midgar, the pleasure of countless hours at the Gold Saucer, the sadness of Aerith's death, the lump in your stomach as Cloud was forced to face his past at the Northern Crater, and the heart warming emotions as the real events of Nibelheim were discovered.
Do you remember?
Do you remember how it felt that first magical time?
It was a journey of the mind, not just for the characters, but for ourselves. Connecting with them as if we existed in that world? Breathing as they breathed, learning as they learned, feeling as they felt.
These people we have come to know and love so well over the last decade were once upon a time stranger to us. But, that first time we lived through their struggle; their loss was our loss; and we were side by side with them when Aerith died, when Cloud was lost, and when Shinra fell.
Remember now Cloud's speech on the Highwind. Meteor was one week away from destroying them, and Sephiroth stood between them and the Planet's salvation. Recall that first time you saw it. You didn't know how things would end. You didn't know how the party would react. Cloud sent each of them away to rediscover what they fought for. Was it a person? Was it a memory? Was it a heritage?
The journey had seen many changes for the characters;
- For Barret, the Shinra were no more, and he yearned to be with his daughter.
- For Nanaki, his role as protector of Cosmo Canyon was all the more important with the passing of Bugenhagen.
- For Reeve, the evacuation and survival of the citizens of Midgar held priority.
- For Yuffie, Shinra's defeat and inheritance of Materia signaled the
restoration of Wutai's pride.
- For Vincent, getting his revenge on Hojo and being reunited with a lost love was all that had mattered.
- For Cid, he achieved his dream of flying into space, discovering at the same time how valuable his relationship with Shera was.
Only Cloud and Tifa remained with their goal unfulfilled. Sephiroth was still alive. He had killed their families, their friends; he had even killed Aerith. He had to pay for his crimes.
Now, as the sun rose on that fateful day, the Highwind hovered silently above the plains, empty but for two childhood friends who were prepared to go on alone. Prepared to make the ultimate sacrifice to save the Planet.
Remember how it felt to see them alone on the bridge, realising then that the others had fulfilled their dreams; had achieved their goals. Then remember how it felt to see them reappear, one by one, swearing their allegiance to the cause, determined not to give up on their friends.
Determined not to give up for the ones they loved.
Remember that first time. When you couldn't help but grin as the characters you had come to know and love reunited, strengthening the theme of companionship of which you had become a part of. Remember how it made you feel.
Now all that remained was Sephiroth, and the climax to the journey that had captured your very heart.
That i why I nominated this moment as the most memorable of Final Fantasy VII.
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The Twilight Mexican
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Beautiful, S and G. Couldn't have said it better myself.
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Shall have mine this weekend 
Maybe this will motivate me to get started on my term papers too...
Maybe this will motivate me to get started on my term papers too...