[General Discussion] VG Trivia!

Originally Posted by Gakineko

Which spells can you think of in the final fantasy series that never made it across into a different final fantasy game?

Lessee.....Any of the Level 4 spells from the earlier games (Final Fantasy IV comes to mind). I think Final Fantasy had an "Old" spell or something. Final Fantasy VI had a unique Merton and W. Wind as pointed out earlier. I don't remember seeing Rasp any more either. Life 3 was dropped as White Magic (Final Fantasy IX's Auto-Life doesn't count). Final Fantasy VII had a unique "Contain" which was never followed up. Final Fantasy VIII had meltdown, aura, double/triple, and a plethora of others that were one-timers. Final Fantasy IX, I'm not sure since I don't know what was in FFX, XI and XII. Tactics held the unique Level2 Protect and Shells as well as all the movement time magic never made it out of that game for obvious reasons. Come to think about it, scratch what I said about the Level 4s since they're in Tactics.

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Originally Posted by Yamamanama

Well, I don't see any new questions, so...

2. Name 3 RPGs where the main character does not use a sword.

That really depends on how you look at it....If you're saying a playthrough where the main character does not use a sword or ANY main character cannot use a sword. For example......

Final Fantasy I (Depends on who you choose in your party)
Final Fantasy V (Depends on your class)
Final Fantasy Tactics (See above)
Seiken Densetsu 3 (If your team DID NOT consist of Duran)
Legend of Mana (If you did not choose a sword protagonist)
etc.

I think the answer you want is...

Final Fantasy IX (Uses Daggers)
Paper Mario (I guess hammers)
Pokemon (Your Main Character uses Pokemon, and at which point, not even your pokemon have swords)

I guess if you wanted a real RPG, the last slot would be.....

Xenogears (Never actually beat the game, but I assume he never picks up a sword.)

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Originally Posted by ArchesFan

I guess I'll ask a question, probably a crappy one though.

1. We all know that games have characters with names (obviously) and sometimes there is that hidden cool thing about last names, but the usually don't mean anything. Name 2 video games where the main character's last name actually had a bearing on the story? (Don't name 2 games in the same series)

EDIT: Maybe I should clarify. The name doesn't have to be like a big moment or anything, but it's mentioned in the story and maybe there are family members who are important in the story or series.

Beoluve (or however you spell it, Ramza's last name from FFT)
Albane (Cless/Cress, I don't know but it's a shot in the dark from how much of the game I've gotten through Tales of Phantasia)

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Originally Posted by Yamamanama

I guess those work. I was thinking Terranigma (spear), Xenosaga (that red thing that Shion has on her arm), and Wild ARMs (gun).

Maybe Fallout, but maybe you get a sword in that. I'm not sure.

The Closest Fallout gets to a sword is a combat knife or the Ripper (which is also a dagger regardless). So Fallout technically qualifies.

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Originally Posted by Dalkaen

1. Name five RPGs with female protagonists.
2. Name three RPGs in which five characters can be controlled in battle. (As in, five is the limit. RPGs that allow more than five will not be counted. :P)

1. Final Fantasy VI (Whether you're looking at Terra OR Celes)
Legend of Mana (If you chose the girl)
Seiken Densetsu 3 (If you chose Carlie, Lise, or Angela as your main character.)
Pokemon Crystal and on (You have a choice)
Final Fantasy X-2 (Never played it, but from what I hear...)

2. Final Fantasy IV (Final Party: Cecil, Kain, Rosa, Rydia, Edge)
Final Fantasy Tactics (In any particular battle, you fluctuate between 4 or 5 controllable characters)


Can't think of another 5 person party...

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Originally Posted by Summonmaster

10) Name 3 RPGs in which at some point you control characters separately but they are all in the same dungeon, and you have to work together but separately to advance in the dungeon.

Name 3 games in which magic is not learned from levelling up, nor is it bought from stores.

I'd have to say Final Fantasy VI (Phoenix Cave/Kefka's Tower), Final Fantasy VIII (Ultemecia's Castle), and a very brief moment of Final Fantasy IX (Pandemonia with the elevator switch).

As for the second one, I'd say Final Fantasy Tactics as you don't have to level up to gain JP. Final Fantasy IX again, you don't have to gain levels for AP. Final Fantasy VIII is obviously drawn from monsters. I guess you could make an arguement for Final Fantasy VII too as you "learn" by equipping.

As you can see, my RPG selection is not very broad as every answer I've given is usually something from Final Fantasy. But nevertheless, I'll give a question here....

Name 3 Strategy RPGs that don't allow you to take a move back after you've done it. (I really can only think of one big one, but I dunno, surprise me)

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Originally Posted by Summonmaster

Name 3 RPGs in which you can lower your level intentionally.

1. Final Fantasy Tactics (A Degenerator Trap)
2. Final Fantasy XI (Just suicide over and over again)
3. Final Fantasy VIII (A shot in the dark, but I recall something that lowers your level that you can repeat. A monster or a blue magic ability)

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Originally Posted by Gakineko

Name 3 games that prohibit backtracking through the rest of the game if you save at the last possible point.

Name 3 stateside releases of games that revolve around (or near) a japanese family

Name 3 games that have rhythm "minigames"

1. Final Fantasy IX (Disc 4 closes off some areas), Final Fantasy VI, (Can't revisit WoB), Final Fantasy V (You're stuck in X-Zone)

3. Final Fantasy IX (Jump Rope Minigame), Mario Party (All of them), Can't think of another one...

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Hmm....

Spoiler:

A. Advance Wars
B. Bomberman
C. Counter Strike
D. Doom 3
E. Erghiez (or however you spell it)
F. Final Fantasy (w00t!)
G. Golden Sun
H. Half-Life 2
I. Ikaruga (or however you spell it)
J. Jade Cocoon
K. Killer Instinct
L. Legend of Mana
M. Mario Power Tennis
N. Naruto: Narultimate Hero (or something like that)
O. Odama
P. Pac-Man Fever
Q. Quake 4
R. Ridge Racer
S. Super Mario Strikers
T. Tenchu
U. Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3
V. Vectorman
W. Warioware Touched!
X. X-Men III: The Game
Y. Yu-Gi-Oh! Eternal Duelist Soul (or whatever it is)
Z. Zoo Tycoon DS

This will more than likely nullify the very obvious ones.

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Originally Posted by SonicPanda

EDIT: Damn, not as unique as I thought...

Well, it can't beat the mediocrity of mine. I'm sure everybody's heard just about all of those games at one point or another, but regardless. It seems that the activity in this thread has died off so I'll attempt to jump start it again.

Specific Game Questions:

1. In Final Fantasy IV, how many characters can you control that die off sometime in the game?

2. In Final Fantasy V, how many times do you fight X-Death, in one form or another?

3. In Final Fantasy VI, How many Atma Weapons are there?

4. In Final Fantasy VII, name 2 places where the music changes permenantly as you progress in the game.

5. In Final Fantasy VIII, which issue of Weapons Monthly gives you access to the Cutting Trigger?

6. In Final Fantasy IX, how much mail must you deliver in order to revive Mognet Central?

And Some General Questions....

1. Name 3 Racing Games which have a temporary shield pickup available (different series please). These protect you for 1 hit.

2. Name 3 FPS games that start you off with anything besides a Pistol/Blaster/whatever variation. (again, different series)

3. Name 3 RTS games which have more than 3 resources you can gather.

4. Name 3 RPG games where you need to buy ammuntion to use ranged weapons. (i.e. arrows)

5. Name 3 Strategy RPGs special characters that you fight more than once.

That should get us started.

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Originally Posted by Gakineko

After calculating the current alpha list scores (speaking of which, it's never too late to submit a list) , i came across a problem on how to deal with a violator of the "series rule". if you wouldn't mind, would the current participants please refer to the front page and answer the questions under the dupe game list spoiler tab <3

I'd say go by Genre. Games that play alike are considered the same game. So basically, what I'm saying is 1 series is Mario Platformers, 1 series is Mario Sports, another is Mario RPGs, etc. Games with different protagonists but same cast is considered a different series.

Originally Posted by Gakineko

Q: Name 3 games where it is possible to "lock weapons" with the opponent?

Hmmm.....That's Dynasty Warriors, Bushido Blade 2.....can't quite think of another one.

EDIT: Summonmaster,

Spoiler:

If I remember correctly, Palom and Porom recovered by the end of the game. By some elder dude or something....

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Originally Posted by Summonmaster

Now to test your logic, these aren't hard, but just to see if you can interpret correctly:
27) Name a game in which the ultimate attack does exactly the same amount of damage as a normal attack is capable of doing.
28) Name any character that can have about three weapons on him/her at one time. (FPSs don't count)
29) Name 2 damage-dealing summons that can never kill an opponent.

Not sure about 27, but 28 is vague. Any character from Shining Force can hold 3 weapons at a time, but as far as equipping ALL three weapons, the Golems from Legend of Mana can have 3 weapons.

2 Damage Dealing, Non-Killing summons would include Diablo (FFVIII) and I think Remora (FFV) counts too if you get hit, you do lose HP, but at a steady pace and that doesn't kill you outright.

Come to think of it, these are all vague.

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Originally Posted by Yamamanama

Name four non-Final Fantasy characters that can use the enemies' attacks or abilities.

Well, this is tricky...I'm not sure if you mean the enemies can use your spells or something like enemy skill/blue magic. Or if both you and your enemy share the same skill pot. I'm saying like Seiken Densetsu 3 as Duran vs. the Black Knight where you can use Whrilwind Sword/Eruption Sword, etc or Angela's Holy Ball/Diamond Missile, etc or Hawk's Jutsus that mimic those of Bill&Ben or hell, even Carlie's Heal Light that is used by enemies.

There's 4 right there if that's what you want. Otherwise, if you're talking about like Blue Magic or Enemy Skill, I dunno.

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Damn it, electric_eye screwed me over....whatever....

Since I don't see a question still in the running.....

Name 5 final bosses that are not human and never had a human form throughout the entire game.

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Well, I was thinking more of the RPGs, but nevertheless, I didn't clarify so you're still correct.

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Originally Posted by Summonmaster

Once again, spot on with the answers I was thinking of!

41) Name a grid-based strategy RPG with treasure chests.

Shining Force 2?

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Originally Posted by Summonmaster

Nice. Slightly different from my other similar question.
I'll say Final Fantasy Tactics Advance (50) to add to that, but I can't think of any others yet.

For 41), Vandal Hearts would be accepted again as well.


42) Name 3 instances in which spells can be casted at no mp cost, or are free of expenditure of any sort.
43) Name any 3 puzzle games in which you must link a minimum of 4 units together to clear them.
44) Name an attack and it's user that is capable of hitting for damage rounded upwards to a million points of damage.

42. Rinoa's Angel Wing Limit Break, Gau's Rage, Selphie's Slots

43. Tetris (I'm almost certain the width of the hole is at least 4 blocks) is one, but I can't think of another...

Can't think of one for 44.

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Originally Posted by Summonmaster

42) Yes, Angel Wing was my direct thought, but other acceptable answers:
FF X - Lulu (Fury), SaGa Frontier (crown to make 1mp spells free)
43) Doh! Tetris is a good answer, but Lumines is another good answer, as well as Puyo Pop Fever or Kirby's Avalanche.
44) Great! Freya's Ether Strike was the only answer I could think of too.


Let's get back into the groove:
46) Name 3 games with scenes of eyes opening over a black background.

46. FEAR has that at a point in the game, not the beginning, when you get knocked out by Paxton Fettel near the beginning. Quake 4 has it....

Spoiler:

when you get "Strogg-ified"

and Halo has a White Background.....meh, but another that has you opening eyes over a black background would be Half Life. I think in the opening scenes.

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Here's some for you, Summonmaster.....

50) Name 2 FPS games where there is a Radar on your HUD.

51) Besides mushrooms (and their variations), in 3 different racing games, what can you use (as a pickup item) to get to max speed?

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Originally Posted by Summonmaster

Secret of Mana (Flammie Drum -> Flammie), Seiken Densetsu 3 (Pihyara Flute -> Booskaboo)

Michael Jackson! (Space Channel 5 and his Genesis game)



My 50) Name two fighting game characters which allow you to switch directions in the middle of a certain special move.
51) Name two fighting game characters that have an ice-elemental move that aren't Iceman/Subzero.

First one.....I'd go along the lines of Tony Hawk and say Bam Margera

50. Dahlsim (or however you spell it) can control his flames somewhat.....Cyclops (X-men VS Street Fighter) could control one of his narrow beams too. I'm not sure quite what each is called specifically. So can Megaman.

51. An Ice Move eh? I'm at a loss here...

51.

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Well, since I don't see one up right now....

Name 1 Extreme Sports game where there is a trick that is done by more than 4 or more button presses.

I was speaking idiomatically.

Originally Posted by Elixir

Tony Hawks Pro Skater.

Nope, those are three button presses. I want one that is 4 or more.

Originally Posted by Tortalius

Name 3 different series where battles are neither turnbased (IE i have however long I want to make a move) and Real time (fighting games, or diabolo types for instance)

Can you rephrase that? Do you mean neither turnbased nor real time? and Define "Battle".

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64. Super Smash Bros. Melee, Mario Kart (and its iterations), Mario Tennis (and its iterations), and Donkey Kong Country (and its iterations).

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Um....an option to be healed? I dunno about that. But if you're being healed after EVERY battle, that would be Shining Force, Final Fantasy Tactics, and Bahamut Lagoon. Actually, just about every Strategy RPG.

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Originally Posted by Summonmaster

For

Ingrid's Stage (CFE - "Heat Haze")
Almost any Power Instinct Matrimelee Stage (eg. "Wonderful Intranet")


SM66) Name 3 sacrificial type spells/techniques in RPGs that either damage the enemy heavily or heal allies at the cost of the caster's life.
SM67) Name 10 attacks in RPGs in which some sort of space debris is called forth.

66. Selfdestruct, Explosion (Pokemon Moves), Spiraler (Sabin's Blitz in FFVI)
67. Comet, Meteor, Supernova (FFVII), Grand Cross, Fire 3 (FFVI), Debris Fall (Tales of Phantasia), Ancient (Seiken Densetsu 3)

Ugh....stuck at 7 attacks for 67.

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