Scars of Time.
Really, I had the same thoughts about Scars - then I replayed Chrono Cross and watched the intro in full. Instant opinion switch, it was kind of odd in how much I began to like it afterward. Will vote on the JFF match later!
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Sburbopolis, Homestuck RPG: http://www.gamefaqs.com/boards/8-gamefaqs-contests/60981373