A major character in Final Fantasy XVI, Cidolfus concludes our series on various Cids in the Final Fantasy series. Sure, I could go into Cids of FF spinoffs but… you can’t make me. Here’s what the spoiler-filled wiki entry says: … Continue reading Cidolfus welcomes you to the 8/12 Day thread
We now come to the last mainline Final Fantasy game released to date. Here’s what the wiki says about the fifteenth entry’s Cid: Cid Sophiar is an elderly man and the head mechanic of the Hammerhead service station that looks after Noctis’s car, the Regalia. … Continue reading Night Thread Gets a tune up from FFXV Cid
We now come to (sigh) FFXIII. This Cid was possibly the most forgettable one yet. Here’s how the game’s datalog describes him: Cid Raines is the commander of the Wide-area Response Brigade, a military unit otherwise known as the ‘Cavalry.’ … Continue reading A forgettable Cid for the 4/12 Night thread
FFXII’s Cid is one of the most memorable characters in the game. Here’s his wiki snippet: Doctor Cidolfus Demen Bunansa is a non-playable character and, for the first time in the series, an antagonist and a boss. He is Archadia‘s chief … Continue reading Night thread – FFXII Cid wants to rule the world
We now come to the FFXI Cid. FFXI was a MMORPG for the PC and PS2 (and later Xbox 360). Here’s what the wiki says about that game’s Cid: Cid is a non-player character in the nation of Bastok. He is … Continue reading FFXI Cid Night Thread
Now we come to Cid from Final Fantasy X, the first game on the PS2. Here’s his wiki blurb: Cid is the Al Bhed‘s leader, the father of Rikku and Brother, and Yuna‘s uncle. With the help of the other Al Bhed, he unearths an … Continue reading Yee-haw, it’s the FFX Cid Night thread!
We now come to FFIX’s Cid Fabool IX. Here’s what the wiki says about him: Cid Fabool IX is briefly playable during a non-battle sequence. He is the Regent of the city-state of Lindblum—appropriately, a city of accomplished engineers, mechanics, and … Continue reading FFIX Cid Night Thread
My series on Cid in Final Fantasy games continues with the polarizing FFVIII. Here’s what the wiki says about him: Cid Kramer is the Balamb Garden headmaster, where Squall Leonhart is a student. Cid provides Squall and his SeeD companions the training they need to defeat … Continue reading FFVIII Cid Night Thread
Tonight we reached the FFVII’s Cid. Here’s what the wiki says about him: Cid Highwind is a playable character. A gifted mechanic and pilot, he constructs several of the vehicles used by the party in Final Fantasy VII, including the Tiny Bronco and … Continue reading Night Thread hopes FFVII Cid crashes his tiny bronco
Cid has a minor but important role in Final Fantasy VI. Here’s what the wiki says: Cid Del Norte Marguez is a non-player character who invented Magitek technology for the Empire, a broad technological category that includes powered armor, weapons, and even pseudo-genetic engineering, all … Continue reading Night Thread wonders if Cid will be ok in FFVI
Cid appeared once again in FFV. Sadly he didn’t join your party for this adventure. He looks very different from his previous incarnation with long flowing garments. Nevertheless he’s still known for his handy skills and scientific prowess. Here’s what … Continue reading FFV Cid welcomes you to the 3/26 Night Thread
Today, we get to Final Fantasy IV’s Cid. Final Fantasy IV (originally released as Final Fantasy II in the US) was the first one released on the SNES. Here’s how the wiki describes FFIV Cid. Cid Pollendina is a playable … Continue reading FFIV Cid takes us to the 3/26 Day Thread
Cid’s second appearance was in FFIII. Here’s how the FF wiki describes him: Cid Haze is a creator of airships on the floating continent, from the village of Canaan. He transforms the sailing ship into an airship and later helps save the … Continue reading The Cid Day Thread (FF III version)
Tonight we continue my ongoing series about Cid in Final Fantasy games by looking at the FF2 variant, seen above. He’s the first Cid to officially appear in the series and makes quite an impression with his fashionable costume. The … Continue reading The Night Thread learns about FF II Cid
Every Final Fantasy game has a character named Cid. He can take on many roles, party member, friend, enemy. Here is the character artwork for the original game: Oh wait apparently he’s NOT in the first FF. Well this is … Continue reading The FF I Cid Day Thread
This is just a space to discuss the newest SMB trailer. What did you think? Continue reading Super Mario Bros trailer #2 discussion
What games have you been playing? https://www.wired.com/story/loot-boxes-predatory-monetization-games/ Bonus prompt: This article has me wondering: What’s your thoughts on monetization in games? We’re way past the days of being outraged over $5 horse armor, now games tempt players to spend real … Continue reading Weekly Games Thread is monetized
What games have you been playing? Bonus prompt: What’s one thing that’s guaranteed to get you excited about a new game? Could be a gameplay element, genre, visual style, storytelling trope, etc Continue reading Weekly Games Thread is HYPE
I had a funny idea for the Night Thread but I ran out of time so this is all I got. Have a good night everyone! Continue reading [Insert Clever Night Thread here]
In 1997 Baz Luhrmann released “Everybody’s Free (To Wear Sunscreen)”, a spoken word song from his upcoming album Something for Everybody. In the song a narrator dispenses advice to a hypothetical group of high schoolers about to graduate. Mistakenly believed … Continue reading The Day Thread remembers to wear sunscreen
