Board 8 > Important FFVIII news, apparently (mega spoilers?)

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Anagram 12/10/18 1:31:11 PM #1:	Square released a trailer for their Mobius game where Ultimecia acts like Rinoa for five seconds, so people are trotting out the old "Ultimecia is Rinoa" thing. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bbOmyh06E3s" data-time=" --- Not changing this sig until I decide to change this sig. Started: July 6, 2005 <cite>Anagram posted [p:913886928] in Important ... [t:77288806]...</cite> <quote>Square released a trailer for their Mobius game where Ultimecia acts like Rinoa for five seconds, so people are trotting out the old "Ultimecia is Rinoa" thing. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bbOmyh06E3s" data-time="</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Jakyl25 12/10/18 1:44:23 PM #2:	It has always made the most sense --- Thank you, Eddie Guerrero. https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DRlKR5nU8AA_v_C?format=jpg&name=large <cite>Jakyl25 posted [p:913887678] in Important ... [t:77288806]...</cite> <quote>It has always made the most sense</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Anagram 12/10/18 2:48:43 PM #3:	Bump --- Not changing this sig until I decide to change this sig. Started: July 6, 2005 <cite>Anagram posted [p:913891145] in Important ... [t:77288806]...</cite> <quote>Bump</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Snrkiko 12/10/18 2:49:24 PM #4:	Kinda cool --- ...Snrk. And theeen, we do stuff like, 'Persona!' with our Personas and beat the crap outta Shadows... <cite>Snrkiko posted [p:913891170] in Important ... [t:77288806]...</cite> <quote>Kinda cool</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
STElNER 12/10/18 2:56:48 PM #5:	makes sense, with her being rinoa <cite>STElNER posted [p:913891513] in Important ... [t:77288806]...</cite> <quote>makes sense, with her being rinoa</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ninkendo 12/10/18 2:57:03 PM #6:	Jakyl25 posted... It has always made the most sense STElNER posted... makes sense, with her being rinoa --- https://imgur.com/LhGP5E6 https://card.psnprofiles.com/2/CaptainRockman.png <cite>ninkendo posted [p:913891532] in Important ... [t:77288806]...</cite> <quote><cite>Jakyl25 posted...</cite> <quote>It has always made the most sense</quote> <cite>STElNER posted...</cite> <quote>makes sense, with her being rinoa</quote></quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
SantaRPidgey 12/10/18 2:58:08 PM #7:	Im not familiar with this theory --- werd <cite>SantaRPidgey posted [p:913891585] in Important ... [t:77288806]...</cite> <quote>Im not familiar with this theory</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Safer_777 12/10/18 3:00:22 PM #8:	I thought they were different persons? --- So why we exist? What happens when we stop existing? <cite>Safer_777 posted [p:913891694] in Important ... [t:77288806]...</cite> <quote>I thought they were different persons?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Wedge Antilles 12/10/18 3:00:51 PM #9:	SantaRPidgey posted... Im not familiar with this theory You can Google it fairly easily, but I think it boils down to Ultimecia is Rinoa from the future. --- I used the knife. I saved a child. I won a war. God forgive me. <cite>Wedge Antilles posted [p:913891717] in Important ... [t:77288806]...</cite> <quote><cite>SantaRPidgey posted...</cite> <quote>Im not familiar with this theory</quote> You can Google it fairly easily, but I think it boils down to Ultimecia is Rinoa from the future.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ninkendo 12/10/18 3:02:08 PM #10:	like even without theories it was the conclusion I had come to after I finished FF8 --- https://imgur.com/LhGP5E6 https://card.psnprofiles.com/2/CaptainRockman.png <cite>ninkendo posted [p:913891778] in Important ... [t:77288806]...</cite> <quote>like even without theories it was the conclusion I had come to after I finished FF8</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Lord Bob Bree 12/10/18 3:05:56 PM #11:	Judging by the video, this also means Seifer=Ultimecia? --- BKSheikah is the best guru of the best year of gaming! "I like goldfish." Godric <cite>Lord Bob Bree posted [p:913891978] in Important ... [t:77288806]...</cite> <quote>Judging by the video, this also means Seifer=Ultimecia?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ShatteredElysium 12/10/18 3:09:58 PM #12:	Didn't Ultimecia also share all the same weapon names as Rinoa in Dissidia? And no other villain does that Granted the video in this thread could be just to mock Squall but the theory makes sense to me <cite>ShatteredElysium posted [p:913892177] in Important ... [t:77288806]...</cite> <quote>Didn't Ultimecia also share all the same weapon names as Rinoa in Dissidia? And no other villain does that Granted the video in this thread could be just to mock Squall but the theory makes sense to me</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
SantaRPidgey 12/10/18 3:10:10 PM #13:	Just read up on this, its pretty awesome but why did no one mention this in my ffviii topic years ago?? I just got the braindead "squall is dead" theory --- werd <cite>SantaRPidgey posted [p:913892191] in Important ... [t:77288806]...</cite> <quote>Just read up on this, its pretty awesome but why did no one mention this in my ffviii topic years ago?? I just got the braindead "squall is dead" theory</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
pjbasis 12/10/18 3:12:55 PM #14:	She was also acting like Seifer! Was that Rinoa in the flower fields with the angel wings or just some mobius character cosplaying? --- http://i498.photobucket.com/albums/rr345/Rakaputra/B8%20Girls%202012/pjbas.png <cite>pjbasis posted [p:913892359] in Important ... [t:77288806]...</cite> <quote>She was also acting like Seifer! Was that Rinoa in the flower fields with the angel wings or just some mobius character cosplaying?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
LeonhartFour 12/10/18 3:16:09 PM #15:	Jakyl25 posted... It has always made the most sense I mean not really it's based on a misinterpretation of what the game tells you about sorceresses having to pass on their powers before they die and some people thought that meant they were essentially immortal as long as they had their powers I'm sure Square is aware the theory exists so that might have just been a fun nod to it --- http://i2.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/original/001/080/145/638.png https://imgur.com/WqDcNNq <cite>LeonhartFour posted [p:913892526] in Important ... [t:77288806]...</cite> <quote><cite>Jakyl25 posted...</cite> <quote>It has always made the most sense</quote> I mean not really it's based on a misinterpretation of what the game tells you about sorceresses having to pass on their powers before they die and some people thought that meant they were essentially immortal as long as they had their powers I'm sure Square is aware the theory exists so that might have just been a fun nod to it</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ninkendo 12/10/18 3:18:48 PM #16:	like yeah they're emulating the FF8 opening FMV, but also Rinoa doesn't do the pointing up bit in the beginning like Ultimecia does here it's a quick flash at the end instead. --- https://imgur.com/LhGP5E6 https://card.psnprofiles.com/2/CaptainRockman.png <cite>ninkendo posted [p:913892654] in Important ... [t:77288806]...</cite> <quote>like yeah they're emulating the FF8 opening FMV, but also Rinoa doesn't do the pointing up bit in the beginning like Ultimecia does here it's a quick flash at the end instead.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
HashtagSEP 12/10/18 3:19:11 PM #17:	LeonhartFour posted... Jakyl25 posted... It has always made the most sense I mean not really it's based on a misinterpretation of what the game tells you about sorceresses having to pass on their powers before they die and some people thought that meant they were essentially immortal I'm sure Square is aware the theory exists so that might have just been a fun nod to it Well, they did a "fun nod" in Dissidia, too, by making their exclusive specials named the same! And it's not really just laziness since no other hero/villain sets did that. --- #SEP #Awesome #Excellent #Greatness #SteveNash #VitaminWater #SmellingLikeTheVault #Pigeon #Sexy #ActuallyAVeryIntelligentVelociraptor #Heel #CoolSpot #EndOfSig <cite>HashtagSEP posted [p:913892679] in Important ... [t:77288806]...</cite> <quote><cite>LeonhartFour posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Jakyl25 posted...</cite> <quote>It has always made the most sense</quote> I mean not really it's based on a misinterpretation of what the game tells you about sorceresses having to pass on their powers before they die and some people thought that meant they were essentially immortal I'm sure Square is aware the theory exists so that might have just been a fun nod to it</quote> Well, they did a "fun nod" in Dissidia, too, by making their exclusive specials named the same! And it's not really just laziness since no other hero/villain sets did that.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
pjbasis 12/10/18 3:22:02 PM #18:	There's also no origin story for Ultimecia, so it's entirely plausible. I would still consider it something of a retcon if they really went that route though. Like it's a parallel world rinoa or some shit. --- http://i498.photobucket.com/albums/rr345/Rakaputra/B8%20Girls%202012/pjbas.png <cite>pjbasis posted [p:913892819] in Important ... [t:77288806]...</cite> <quote>There's also no origin story for Ultimecia, so it's entirely plausible. I would still consider it something of a retcon if they really went that route though. Like it's a parallel world rinoa or some shit.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
paperwarior 12/10/18 3:22:05 PM #19:	I like the one where Ultimecia is an AI built into the Junction Machine. --- "God Hand is the ultimate expression of the joy of humanity, specifically the punching part of the joy of humanity."-Shigeru Miyamoto <cite>paperwarior posted [p:913892822] in Important ... [t:77288806]...</cite> <quote>I like the one where Ultimecia is an AI built into the Junction Machine.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Jakyl25 12/10/18 3:42:19 PM #20:	SantaRPidgey posted... Just read up on this, its pretty awesome but why did no one mention this in my ffviii topic years ago?? I just got the braindead "squall is dead" theory Just to be clear, THAT theory is dumb --- Thank you, Eddie Guerrero. https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DRlKR5nU8AA_v_C?format=jpg&name=large <cite>Jakyl25 posted [p:913893915] in Important ... [t:77288806]...</cite> <quote><cite>SantaRPidgey posted...</cite> <quote>Just read up on this, its pretty awesome but why did no one mention this in my ffviii topic years ago?? I just got the braindead "squall is dead" theory</quote> Just to be clear, THAT theory is dumb</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
lordjers 12/10/18 3:55:47 PM #21:	l AM THE FUTURE... RINOA! --- Backlog: New Super Mario Bros. Wii (Wii). Last finished: Splatterhouse 3 (GEN). Splatterhouse 2 (GEN). Splatterhouse: Wanpaku Graffiti (NES). <cite>lordjers posted [p:913894605] in Important ... [t:77288806]...</cite> <quote>l AM THE FUTURE... RINOA!</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Anagram 12/10/18 3:59:59 PM #22:	pjbasis posted... There's also no origin story for Ultimecia, so it's entirely plausible. I would still consider it something of a retcon if they really went that route though. Like it's a parallel world rinoa or some shit. I don't know if it can really be a parallel timeline or whatever, FFVIII seems to be clear that there's only one, since Ultimecia tries to kompress it. --- Not changing this sig until I decide to change this sig. Started: July 6, 2005 <cite>Anagram posted [p:913894823] in Important ... [t:77288806]...</cite> <quote><cite>pjbasis posted...</cite> <quote>There's also no origin story for Ultimecia, so it's entirely plausible. I would still consider it something of a retcon if they really went that route though. Like it's a parallel world rinoa or some shit.</quote> I don't know if it can really be a parallel timeline or whatever, FFVIII seems to be clear that there's only one, since Ultimecia tries to kompress it.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
The Owner of FF9 12/10/18 4:08:23 PM #23:	... whatever --- Character Battle X Current Score: 368/528 GG all <cite>The Owner of FF9 posted [p:913895297] in Important ... [t:77288806]...</cite> <quote>... whatever</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
pjbasis 12/10/18 4:11:50 PM #24:	Anagram posted... pjbasis posted... There's also no origin story for Ultimecia, so it's entirely plausible. I would still consider it something of a retcon if they really went that route though. Like it's a parallel world rinoa or some shit. I don't know if it can really be a parallel timeline or whatever, FFVIII seems to be clear that there's only one, since Ultimecia tries to kompress it. In whatever future project of FFVIII that canonizes this theory, I expect it to make as much sense as the ffvii compilation stuff so --- http://i498.photobucket.com/albums/rr345/Rakaputra/B8%20Girls%202012/pjbas.png <cite>pjbasis posted [p:913895518] in Important ... [t:77288806]...</cite> <quote><cite>Anagram posted...</cite> <quote><cite>pjbasis posted...</cite> <quote>There's also no origin story for Ultimecia, so it's entirely plausible. I would still consider it something of a retcon if they really went that route though. Like it's a parallel world rinoa or some shit.</quote> I don't know if it can really be a parallel timeline or whatever, FFVIII seems to be clear that there's only one, since Ultimecia tries to kompress it.</quote> In whatever future project of FFVIII that canonizes this theory, I expect it to make as much sense as the ffvii compilation stuff so</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Anagram 12/10/18 6:21:07 PM #25:	Yes --- Not changing this sig until I decide to change this sig. Started: July 6, 2005 <cite>Anagram posted [p:913902723] in Important ... [t:77288806]...</cite> <quote>Yes</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
lordjers 12/10/18 8:52:43 PM #26:	Jenova was the main villain. --- Backlog: New Super Mario Bros. Wii (Wii). Last finished: Splatterhouse 3 (GEN). Splatterhouse 2 (GEN). Splatterhouse: Wanpaku Graffiti (NES). <cite>lordjers posted [p:913911790] in Important ... [t:77288806]...</cite> <quote>Jenova was the main villain.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Ringworm 12/10/18 9:10:34 PM #27:	They should remake the game with Ultimecia in the place of Rinoa ~~and Seifer too~~. It would mostly work. ...Alternatively they could remake it as is. As a fan of the original, that would work too. --- ~ Ringworm ~ Congrats to BKSheikah - Guru champion - Best Year in Gaming <cite>Ringworm posted [p:913912800] in Important ... [t:77288806]...</cite> <quote>They should remake the game with Ultimecia in the place of Rinoa and Seifer too. It would mostly work. ...Alternatively they could remake it as is. As a fan of the original, that would work too.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Anagram 12/10/18 9:32:57 PM #29:	UltimaterializerX posted... I've always believed it, because the ending makes no sense otherwise. Then again everyone is Xehanort anyways. I don't know if it makes more sense, but honestly, Ultimecia is more interesting as your girlfriend who tragically succumbed to powers beyond what mortals can comprehend, lost her memories, and tried to kill you and her past self. If that's not the case, then she's just evil and has no real backstory. --- Not changing this sig until I decide to change this sig. Started: July 6, 2005 <cite>Anagram posted [p:913914063] in Important ... [t:77288806]...</cite> <quote><cite>UltimaterializerX posted...</cite> <quote>I've always believed it, because the ending makes no sense otherwise. Then again everyone is Xehanort anyways.</quote> I don't know if it makes more sense, but honestly, Ultimecia is more interesting as your girlfriend who tragically succumbed to powers beyond what mortals can comprehend, lost her memories, and tried to kill you and her past self. If that's not the case, then she's just evil and has no real backstory.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
WazzupGenius00 12/10/18 9:48:25 PM #30:	This dumb theory comes from people who think that the parallels between Rinoa and Ultimecia are the keys to a lore puzzle and not a tool to reinforce themes of the story Theyre the type of people this video (which contains spoilers for the movie Annihilation) addresses https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=URo66iLNEZw" data-time=" --- https://imgur.com/k0v0z3q <cite>WazzupGenius00 posted [p:913914935] in Important ... [t:77288806]...</cite> <quote>This dumb theory comes from people who think that the parallels between Rinoa and Ultimecia are the keys to a lore puzzle and not a tool to reinforce themes of the story Theyre the type of people this video (which contains spoilers for the movie Annihilation) addresses https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=URo66iLNEZw" data-time="</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
LeonhartFour 12/10/18 9:55:02 PM #31:	Anagram posted... I don't know if it makes more sense, but honestly, Ultimecia is more interesting as your girlfriend who tragically succumbed to powers beyond what mortals can comprehend, lost her memories, and tried to kill you and her past self. If that's not the case, then she's just evil and has no real backstory. Or she knows Squall will kill her if she doesn't do something to try to stop it and she just doesn't want to die --- http://i2.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/original/001/080/145/638.png https://imgur.com/WqDcNNq <cite>LeonhartFour posted [p:913915320] in Important ... [t:77288806]...</cite> <quote><cite>Anagram posted...</cite> <quote>I don't know if it makes more sense, but honestly, Ultimecia is more interesting as your girlfriend who tragically succumbed to powers beyond what mortals can comprehend, lost her memories, and tried to kill you and her past self. If that's not the case, then she's just evil and has no real backstory.</quote> Or she knows Squall will kill her if she doesn't do something to try to stop it and she just doesn't want to die</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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