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It logically makes sense based on how I see Part 2 going and I'm kicking myself so hard for not posting my topic when I had the chance, either I dump it in this topic completely taking it over or I make another topic parallel to this which doesn't feel right or I delay in posting it which probably is what happens since I never feel like I have the time to dedicate to finishing my thoughts on it. I kept putting it off since I didn't expect any Part 2 news or discussions to happen. Lesson learned everybody, never procrastinate.

Leonhart4 posted...

I'm sure they'll introduce the character before Gold Saucer, but I don't know if he'll join the party before then.

Well let me copy-paste what I had written up on this, item #2 on my "three big part 2 questions"...

(2) When does Cait Sith get introduced/become playable?

If we stick with the original timeline and the chapter layout I'm predicting, Corel Prison wouldn't occur until more than halfway through the game, several chapters later than Aerith's playable introduction was; and she was also given chapters 8-9 exclusively to flesh her out whereas Cait is lumped in right away with the rest of the group.

In the spirit of remake shaking things up, there's a prime opportunity for changing his introduction point, and maybe his rationale for joining the team as well (rather than "I'm some random guy and I'm coming with you and you can't stop me!" at the Gold Saucer).

My vision has him temporarily joining the squad pre-Junon, hiring the group to escort him there, leaving when they arrive and permanently rejoining at the Gold Saucer. The "escort" could also be to Costa Del Sol which would provide a couple of additional chapters, though I'm not sure about smuggling him onto the boat. There's also the chance he stays with the team permanently that early on, though I think his departure also opens up opportunities for the next question...

(the next question, item 3, is "when does Yuffie join". All of that was written pre-DLC. You need to space out the Yuffie and Cait Sith intros)

So Cait could intro in the Farm/Marshes (yes that's its own chapter) or Mythril Mine, leaves when you get to Junon, and then Junon is sidequest city and a mandatory sidequest has you going out to the forest where Yuffie joins.