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[Sadist]

Zidane and Vivi are too low

 

[Shadow_FFVI]

What's the appeal to Lightning? Is it her looks?

Whatch her be dethroned when FF VII Remake comes out and a new generation of gamers gets to know Tifa.

 

[PhilipDoesMatter]

No Celes? No credit ...

 

[Nerokis]

Lightning has been the most prominent FF character for the better part of a decade now. Even longer counting promotional material. It makes sense that enough people chose her to put her at #2 among 25 characters, even if she's polarizing overall. Kinda like how Obama has been chosen Most Admired Man in America even at his least popular. And before him, George W. Bush.

Admittedly, she also has her good points. Really good design, a powerful female character, and among the least offensive of the FFXIII crew. It's revealing that not a single other FFXIII character made the list.

 

[tiebreaker]

Yuna above Tidus.... Shit list.

 

[Ebris]

List is invalidated due to no Godbert.

 

[Raimond]

As long as Rikku on the list, I'm ok.

 

[Vincent Grayson]

Lightning or Ashe would be my pick.

 

[Azuran]

I think a ton of people see why she's popular but don't actually agree with it

So basically genwunning is also a thing in the FF community?

Sounds pretty similar to people being dumbfounded and always trying to downplay Lucario's popularity.

 

[Jennipeg]

Why did you directly quote lightning herself? Lol, and Toriyama too?

In fairness I had completely forgotten about that scene, so it was a good reminder. It's where she reveals her name is Claire isn't it? Not exactly a deep character, it was the type of character arc reserved for a member of the supporting cast not the games poster girl. That said I don't hate her, and I liked XIII.

I think they chose to put plot above character in this one, the only problem is the plot wasn't brilliantly handled either. Reading data logs with the aid of a telescope because the text was so small was not fun.

Where is Balthier? How can they have a list without the leading man?

It just occurred to me that Snow is Balthier turned up to 11. Take away Balthier's charm, talent and and self awareness and he is the same type of character as insufferable Snow.

 

[Aters]

And fuck Lightning.

Those voting for her might be thinking the same.

 

[MuddyDonut]

YO BARTZ AT #3

It's only natural, considering he is the 2nd best FF protag. All we need now is that sweet, sweet FFV 3DS remake.

This guy knows what's up.

 

[MagiusNecros]

Only character that matters on the list that matters is GILGAMESH honestly.

 

[ULTROS!]

No XII characters?

Not surprising though, they weren't really exciting except for Balthier.