The Most Memorable Moments of the Compilation Contest
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Cannon_Fodder
Pro Adventurer
First hand from the player's point of view right? I didn't inadvertently sign up for fanfic did I?
ForceStealer
Double Growth
LicoriceAllsorts
Donator
So, do you want me to post my piece here or wait for you to ask for it?
The Moment: When the Sister Ray is fired from Midgar through Diamond Weapon & Sephiroth's Barrier
This moment is memorable because its the culmination of a lot of events, and is one of the last major hurdles of the game before confronting Sephiroth.
The FMV of the loading of the cannon is very dramatic, shown from an aerial point of view. The power of the cannon is depicted in a very clear way: Each Reactor fires up, sends Mako energy to the cannon, and the city goes dark as all available power is sent to the cannon for the shot. Once the cannon is fired, it shatters every window in the tower of the Shinra Building.
Meanwhile, the Planet is attempting to defend itself, via Diamond Weapon, who is attacking Midgar. The power of Diamond Weapon is notable, because even though you engage it in battle, you don't destroy it. It takes a fully-charged shot from the Cannon to destroy Diamond.
Many fans may remember this moment because it was the origin of a controversy that wasn't cleared up until AC/C came out- the whereabouts of Rufus Shinra. Many fans had assumed he died in this attack, since he is never seen after this point in FF7, and his office is obliterated by Diamond's shots.
The shot ends up destroying Sephiroth's Barrier, so that the Crater is accessible and Sephiroth can be attacked. There is finally some hope that something can be done to save the planet from Meteor.
These are the reasons why the Cannon being fired from Midgar and destroying Diamond Weapon and Sephiroth's barrier is a memorable moment of FF7.
This moment is memorable because its the culmination of a lot of events, and is one of the last major hurdles of the game before confronting Sephiroth.
The FMV of the loading of the cannon is very dramatic, shown from an aerial point of view. The power of the cannon is depicted in a very clear way: Each Reactor fires up, sends Mako energy to the cannon, and the city goes dark as all available power is sent to the cannon for the shot. Once the cannon is fired, it shatters every window in the tower of the Shinra Building.
Meanwhile, the Planet is attempting to defend itself, via Diamond Weapon, who is attacking Midgar. The power of Diamond Weapon is notable, because even though you engage it in battle, you don't destroy it. It takes a fully-charged shot from the Cannon to destroy Diamond.
Many fans may remember this moment because it was the origin of a controversy that wasn't cleared up until AC/C came out- the whereabouts of Rufus Shinra. Many fans had assumed he died in this attack, since he is never seen after this point in FF7, and his office is obliterated by Diamond's shots.
The shot ends up destroying Sephiroth's Barrier, so that the Crater is accessible and Sephiroth can be attacked. There is finally some hope that something can be done to save the planet from Meteor.
These are the reasons why the Cannon being fired from Midgar and destroying Diamond Weapon and Sephiroth's barrier is a memorable moment of FF7.
looneymoon
they/them
- AKA
- Rishi
If we're still allowed to nominate, I'd like to suggest Cloud crashing into Aeris' church. If it's already too full, then it's cool 
Cannon_Fodder
Pro Adventurer
I've already got mine, but S and G reminded me of the infamous 'Highwind scene' with Cloud and Tifa. Kinda a big moment if anyone wants to use it for the last slot. (That is of course unless you do the church-crashing party looneymoon...)
Neutron Ronnie
From The Front of Armament
- AKA
- Powerslave
If we're still allowed to nominate, I'd like to suggest Cloud crashing into Aeris' church. If it's already too full, then it's cool
I was afraid no one would nominate that one! I thought it was particularly significant, at least...
Vendel
Banned
What about when Zack did it?
Max Payne
Banned
- AKA
- Leon S. Kennedy,Terry Bogard, The Dark Knight, Dacon, John Marston, Teal'c
S and G
FFVII books and stuff
- AKA
- MJ Gallagher
I actually meant the part when the group return to be together again after Cloud and Tifa begin to doubt it, not the Cid lever moment.
I was just using that as an event reference. Reading my earlier post, I made that nowhere near clear enough.
@Vendel: I'd like to think the Cloud one is more important since not only was it in the original game, now having knowledge of Zack's story, it brings with it a theme of fate and the purposeful repeating of history.
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Tetsujin
he/they
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- Tets
Did anyone nominate the opening yet?
I thought the opening itself was rather memorable too. The close-up of Aerith, the camera pulling back to reveal the entirety of Midgar, the opening fanfare and the way the FMV seamlessly transitions into the gameplay etc.
Also, I kinda liked how it was basically just one continous camera pan, not counting the 2 or 3 cuts showing the train passing by.
I thought the opening itself was rather memorable too. The close-up of Aerith, the camera pulling back to reveal the entirety of Midgar, the opening fanfare and the way the FMV seamlessly transitions into the gameplay etc.
Also, I kinda liked how it was basically just one continous camera pan, not counting the 2 or 3 cuts showing the train passing by.
ForceStealer
Double Growth
All right, I added you looneymoon and fixed yours, S and G. So now we have all 20 and you can start posting your little paragraphs.
The Twilight Mexican
Ex-SeeD-ingly good
- AKA
- TresDias
Cool ideas here, guys. Ashes for coming up with it, and Isabella for refining it.
I'm late to this thread, but S and G picked the one I would have, so it's all good. Long as it got up there.
That's always been one of my favorite parts of the game. Coming right after Shin-Ra has been crushed, there's this moment of calm finality. It already feels over, even though Sephiroth is still waiting and Meteor is still looming in the sky.
When everyone makes peace with themselves and unites in solidarity before setting off to the final battle, it already feels like they've won, even if they lose the coming battle. They've decided how they want to live. Cid pulling those levers and propelling the Highwind to new speeds is an appropriate resolution to so many of their character arcs.
They're leaving the past behind them and rushing to meet the future, regardless of what it may be. It's really the most hopeful moment in the game.
I'm late to this thread, but S and G picked the one I would have, so it's all good. Long as it got up there.
That's always been one of my favorite parts of the game. Coming right after Shin-Ra has been crushed, there's this moment of calm finality. It already feels over, even though Sephiroth is still waiting and Meteor is still looming in the sky.
When everyone makes peace with themselves and unites in solidarity before setting off to the final battle, it already feels like they've won, even if they lose the coming battle. They've decided how they want to live. Cid pulling those levers and propelling the Highwind to new speeds is an appropriate resolution to so many of their character arcs.
They're leaving the past behind them and rushing to meet the future, regardless of what it may be. It's really the most hopeful moment in the game.
LicoriceAllsorts
Donator
I did go on a bit. Apologies.
"I’ve read plenty of great literature and seen plenty of classic films, but I’ve never taken part in anything that captured the loneliness of death the way the unraveling of the Digital Mind Wave does at the end of Crisis Core.
At first, the DMW was irritating. So much seemed to be left to chance. But little by little I came to rely on it. I know I can’t be the only one who cried, “Come on, guys, help me out here!” when I was in the middle of a really difficult battle. And they always came through, if I could hold on long enough.
My friends were a motley crew. There were a couple of Turks, a fallen hero, a spoony homicidal bard, and a backwoods boy like Zack who’d had more than his fair share of bad luck; there was the girl who was the love of Zack’s life, and the man who’d been like a father to him. They all gave support and encouragement in their different ways – even when Zack didn’t want it (why did Zack keep shouting at Genesis, ‘Mind your own business'? I was always grateful for Genesis’ help!).
I really had not appreciated how much I’d come to depend on them, or to what extent I had identified with Zack, until I lost the DMW and realized, to my horror, that it was gone for good. My friends couldn’t rescue me. Even my memories of them were being wiped from my consciousness. The piecemeal manner in which the DMW was taken from me, the way in which the spinning dials stuttered, and stopped, and faded, made it feel as if my brain was shutting down bit by bit. Aerith was the last to go. Then I was completely alone. For me, that was the moment when the finality of Zack’s/my impending death fully hit me. It was such a powerful experience that even the tear-jerking farewell scene and the execrable ‘Why’ couldn’t diminish its impact.
And the reason it is so memorable is that there is no other medium which could deliver this experience. I wasn’t a reader or an audience for this event. I was a participant. That, I think, is unique to gaming."
"I’ve read plenty of great literature and seen plenty of classic films, but I’ve never taken part in anything that captured the loneliness of death the way the unraveling of the Digital Mind Wave does at the end of Crisis Core.
At first, the DMW was irritating. So much seemed to be left to chance. But little by little I came to rely on it. I know I can’t be the only one who cried, “Come on, guys, help me out here!” when I was in the middle of a really difficult battle. And they always came through, if I could hold on long enough.
My friends were a motley crew. There were a couple of Turks, a fallen hero, a spoony homicidal bard, and a backwoods boy like Zack who’d had more than his fair share of bad luck; there was the girl who was the love of Zack’s life, and the man who’d been like a father to him. They all gave support and encouragement in their different ways – even when Zack didn’t want it (why did Zack keep shouting at Genesis, ‘Mind your own business'? I was always grateful for Genesis’ help!).
I really had not appreciated how much I’d come to depend on them, or to what extent I had identified with Zack, until I lost the DMW and realized, to my horror, that it was gone for good. My friends couldn’t rescue me. Even my memories of them were being wiped from my consciousness. The piecemeal manner in which the DMW was taken from me, the way in which the spinning dials stuttered, and stopped, and faded, made it feel as if my brain was shutting down bit by bit. Aerith was the last to go. Then I was completely alone. For me, that was the moment when the finality of Zack’s/my impending death fully hit me. It was such a powerful experience that even the tear-jerking farewell scene and the execrable ‘Why’ couldn’t diminish its impact.
And the reason it is so memorable is that there is no other medium which could deliver this experience. I wasn’t a reader or an audience for this event. I was a participant. That, I think, is unique to gaming."
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The Twilight Mexican
Ex-SeeD-ingly good
- AKA
- TresDias
Well said.
Also, I absolutely agree with the sentiments in the last paragraph. One of the reasons why "Shadow of the Colossus" is what I consider the greatest argument that video games are a legitimate art form.
Also, I absolutely agree with the sentiments in the last paragraph. One of the reasons why "Shadow of the Colossus" is what I consider the greatest argument that video games are a legitimate art form.
ForceStealer
Double Growth
Shit, Licorice, that was really good, lol.
Cannon_Fodder
Pro Adventurer
Oh, my bad. Didn't mean to try and steal your scene
And that was really good LicoriceAllsorts!
way to set the bar too high you jerk! 
LicoriceAllsorts
Donator
And that was really good LicoriceAllsorts!way to set the bar too high you jerk!
I like to win.
Makoeyes987
Listen closely, there is meaning in my words.
- AKA
- Smooth Criminal
Oh wow, this is turning out great. I'm glad people are starting to think about what to write and everything!
Well the nominations are for all intents and purposes closed. I'll make the announcement on the front page tonight, and then will open up the voting for all these nominated events! ^^
Well the nominations are for all intents and purposes closed. I'll make the announcement on the front page tonight, and then will open up the voting for all these nominated events! ^^
Makoeyes987
Listen closely, there is meaning in my words.
- AKA
- Smooth Criminal
Umm, I have a question. Who added Loonymoon's description to the first post? That was 21, not 20.
The nominations filled up at 20 with S&G. Oh well, it doesn't having 1 more, I guess.
The nominations filled up at 20 with S&G. Oh well, it doesn't having 1 more, I guess.