Questions tagged [final-fantasy-8]
Final Fantasy VIII is a role-playing video game released for the PlayStation in 1999 and for Windows-based personal computers in 2000.
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Manipulating the RNG for Triple Triad on PS4
I am playing Final Fantasy 8 Remaster on a PS4, and am trying to abolish and / or add certain rules from the various locations.
I am looking at a GameFAQ guide which claims to be updated for the ...
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Seifer's Scar And Related Plot Points? [closed]
In Final Fantasy 8, the nurse and Quistis make a big deal about Squall getting his face cut during the opening sequence wherein he is having a training session with Seifer. Why do they not make a big ...
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In FF8, how do you defeat Diablos when you first get him?
I must have fought this guy 15 times when I first got the item from headmaster Cid. I still haven't beaten him, help!
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FF8 Triple Triad: Why my Blobra didn't turn both cards?
I'm playing Android version of Final Fantasy 8's Triple Triad game.
Rules: http://tripletriad.ucoz.com/
The Blobra (on the right center) I just played have same number of top and left cards, so why ...
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FF8 Phoenix Pinion
I'm confused about Phoenix being summoned by the "Phoenix Pinon". According to finalfantasy.wikia.com:
Summons Phoenix if used in battle, fully reviving all KO'ed allies and dealing Fire damage to ...
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How to find Ultimecia Castle
I was playing Final Fantasy VIII ages ago, and I had to stop for a while (technical difficulties, and real life preventing me taking the time to solve them). It's been several years at least, but I ...
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What's the name of the card game in Final Fantasy 8?
In Final Fantasy 8 there was a really addictive card game that kept me occupied for many, many days.
The basics of the game were:
There was a board with 9 cells.
You could select a given amount of ...
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What is the point of experience?
I've just started playing Final Fantasy 8 for the first time, and I've come to understand that monsters level up with you. So from what I can find, the game doesn't get easier with grinding, with only ...
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Can I change the ID number on a Pocketstation with anything other than a PDA with infrared output?
I bought a Pocketstation some time ago, since I'm a big fan of Final Fantasy 8, and wanted to get everything in the game. I read up on guides, and one(possibly the only one) mentioned that the code ...
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Relationship between NORG and Martine
I'm doing my billionth playthrough of FFVIII, and there's something that still doesn't quite stick, lore-wise.
When we confront Garden Master NORG, he says that Martine (Galbadia's Garden Master) is ...
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Final Fantasy VIII - Card Collector achievement (Steam)
I recently made the effort of collecting all the cards in the game. No biggie, I love the card game anyway.
Got the PuPu card last.
I now have the yellow start next to the "Cards" menu entry, and ...
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Why can't I get any dragon skin drops from Anacondaur?
I've been trying for more than a few hours to fight Anacondaur and Grendels to get some Dragon Skins to upgrade weapons. I've fought probably 30-40 total battles, with about half as Anacondaur. It's ...
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Unable to install Final Fantasy 8 on Windows 7
I am trying to install FF8 on Win7 but I am having no luck.
The install disc opens a menu with an option to start the installation. I click on this and nothing happens. If I look in Task Manager I ...
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Why do the Galbadian soldiers not question Selphie's presence in the Missile Base?
During the Missile Base mission, Selphie leads the party into the base, however, why do the Galbadian soldiers in the base not question the fact that there is a woman in the base. Throughout the rest ...
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Can I get back the cards I lose in the Card Queen Quest?
I always wondered if I take part in card queen quests can I get my card back>
Take for example the Irvine card:
Lose Sacred to Queen.
Win irivine from Flo in the windmill of FH.
Can I get my Sacred ...
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Do Luck-J and Mug synergise?
I have found a Luck-J scroll using Boko and I have added it to my GF. I am interested if it will work with Mug and allow me to mug rarer items from enemies easier?
What things does Luck effect?
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How to change displayed button bindings?
I am playing Final Fantasy 8 on Windows using the Steam edition and an Xbox 360 gamepad. I have configured the buttons so that they map to what I remembered from the console version.
However I am ...
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Is there errata available for the Final Fantasy VIII BradyGames guide?
After many (many) years I think I'm finally going to sit down and play through Final Fantasy 8.
I picked up the BradyGames Official Strategy Guide by David Cassady a number of years ago, and am ...
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Final Fantasy 8 on Windows 8
So I bought a copy of Final Fantasy 8 today, and it won't install. The startup program works just fine, but when I click to install, the setup program won't run. Any help would be appreciated. I'm ...
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If a spell that is junctioned is used, when does the stat become affected
in Final Fantasy VIII some of the more useful spells have the best boosts/effects when junctioned, however in battle where you would want to use certain heal/positive stat spells or in the Adel battle ...
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How can I farm Ultima?
In FF VIII I want some more Ultima magic for Junctions but I've already killed Ultima Weapon. I know he (and Omega Weapon) are great places to Draw Ultima from, but neither is readily available. I'm ...
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