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[rayiroth.livejournal.com]

 Hi there! I'm a new player, so I wouldn't be a re-classer. This community is such a good idea. Let's go!




The Basics:

Name: Sel
Age: 25
Location: Victoria, Australia.
Occupation: Student
How did you find out about this community? (Specify usernames if you remember them.) ff_press


Personality Questions:

1) List and expand upon your three best traits / strengths. (These should be personality-related, not physical.)
Depends on who you ask, because my own view on myself varies greatly from how other people see me. Thankfully, it is me who's doing the filling so I get the final decisions.

1. Adaptability. I have moved around a lot, at times I have been in situations that I would sink if I don't get to my lateral thinking mode. As a result, I can quickly adapt to almost all situations.
2. Principled. Don't necessarily match up to other people's expectations of morality, but I can say for a fact that I have never ever broken any lines I've drawn for myself.
3. Independence, emotionally and physically.

2) List and expand upon your three worst traits / weaknesses.

1. I can procrastinate for my country. If I ever get around to it.
2. Emotional volatility. My highs and lows, can go from ecstatic to clinical depression four times an hour.
3. I can't get up in the morning. Sounds ridiculous as a "worst trait" here, but I can say that it affects me enough to shape my life in a way.

3) Rate yourself on the following traits by putting an 'X' in the box you think fits best. (E.g. if you are slightly more introverted than extroverted, put an 'X' in the second box.) Explain your choice as well.

Introverted [ ] [ ] [x] [ ] [ ] Extroverted
Explain:
When I tried to do tests on introversion versus extroversion, I get rather interesting results - it's either extreme extroversion, or extreme introversion. Which actually makes lots of sense.

I remember vividly as a child, I was textbook extrovert. I couldn't stand the thought of being on my own and I needed to be around other people, anyone, to be energised. In my teen years however due to the moving around, I ended up in a situation that I had to be isolated from the world for about three years or so, unable to communicate to people. The first two was horrendous, but as time went on I learned to be on my own and learned to enjoy my own company, so much that I now need to charge alone after being around people for long enough.

Having said that, I still get my urges of wanting the lime light. But only as one facet of persona. Extroverted in a theatric sort of way, you know someone who'd do the "I'M CAPTAIN BASCH FON RONSENBURG OF DALMASCA!" in middle of a street for the giggles. So in the end I'm going for introvert because if I have to pick one way or another for rest of my life, being alone wins (just by a bit).

Cheerful [ ] [x] [ ] [ ] [ ] Gloomy
Explain:
Volatile, but averages out on the cheerful side. I'm likely to be the most happy, most chirpy cynic you'll ever meet.

Reserved [ ] [ ] [ ] [x] [ ] Impulsive
Explain:
Impulsive on things that don't matter too much on the grand scale of things, such as just take a random day trip to a new place, get lost on purpose just for fun. However when it comes to bigger things like plan for life, I always have an idea on where to be in five years time even if I don't stick it out step by step.

Energetic [x] [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] Calm
Explain:
Energetic enough to have a sleeping problem. I don't do calm. Worse than Space Sphere on some days.

Feminine [ ] [ ] [ ] [x] [ ] Masculine/Tomboyish
Explain:
I don't really believe in the scale of femininity/masculinity anyway, according to BBC's brain gender test apparently I'm smack in the middle of an average male so I'll put it here.

I am an effeminate dresser, solely because it's impossible to get trousers at my height. Given how I move, I'm kind of like Fem Commander Shepard in a Dress. Take it what you will, because this don't matter to me.

Grudge-holding [ ] [ ] [x] [ ] [ ] Forgiving
Explain:
Another one of those, averages out at middle but reality is one or another extreme. I have a threshold of forgiveness. Usual minor things, I'm sweet. But if it's something that I believe is intentional, malicious or serious enough, I'm going to remember it and stay cautious for life.

4) Describe how you typically work in teams. Is it generally a good experience, or do you prefer working by yourself? Do you like to lead and make decisions or do you prefer to let others make decisions so that you can do the legwork? You may find it helpful to give an example of a team you worked on recently and how that went.
I prefer to work myself, a huge part of this is because of my sleeping problem, but also I like to take sole responsibility for my own muck ups because I know that when people slow me down and mess up, I will resent them. Regard to leading or supporting, I'm okay with either. I'm at the stage of my life that practically speaking I cannot be a leader as I am far too inexperienced, but eventually, once I have learned more, sure. I'd rather lead because I like to decide for directions. Ideally though, I lead myself and I support myself.

5) Spider-Man Decision: If you had to choose between saving two dozen innocent children and saving your best friend/significant other/person closest to you, which would you pick and why?

Split decision - saving the person(s) close to me. For a start, I care for people who I consider as close in a personal manner while hyperboles are really just that, hyperboles. Also in order for me to respect someone to that degree, I would know that they are a good human being and I would rather save someone who I know as a good person than a bunch of randoms of anything goes. I don't believe anyone are truly "innocent", children or not.

If the decision can be drawn out - ask what the person(s) close to me would prefer, discuss, and come to a conclusion and agreement between us because I don't make a decision for their life without them being the ultimate decider.

6) Your friend has had their feelings hurt and comes to you for consolation. What do you do? Let's say, two days later they come to you again still upset over the same issue. What would you do in that case?
Ask them why it's upsetting them. Ask if they want to talk about it more or leave it that. If they want to talk about it more, assure and keep confidentiality. Ask if they are here to vent or if they want to hear a practical solution. Find resources on what could help them with. Coming down to it, I don't think there's a one-for-all solution anyway, really it's about paying attention on what the person needs and see what I can do there.

Two days later over the same issue - where there elements that could've had something done to it? Did the friend have the chance of doing it? Did they do or not do it? This highly depends on the situation. I would be frustrated if it gets to a tad self-inflicted point but really, practically speaking this is rarely the case.

7) What interests/hobbies do you have? How do you like to spend your free time?
I game, I draw, I read, I write, I sculpt, I make, I walk, I internet. If all goes well I might even be FF-Landing. Of course, the procrastination thing means I'm most ended up in Tumblr or Twitter anyway.

8) Describe one to three careers you would find ideal, with a little explanation of why it appeals to you.

1. This is the most "suiting" career that I will never do - SAS type of soldier work. I love the clear goal, the autonomy of achieving so, the need of multi-discipline, the variety and being truly able to become the work for a moment. Of course, this is not possible as I am not patriotic enough to be a soldier. I'm not a pacifist as much as I need to be able to believe in a war to fight for it. Right now, I can safely say that I do not have the faith that any of the wars we are involved in are just, hence I would not be part of an armed force.

2. Part of me really want to be an illustrator, consider I really, really love drawing and when I draw or paint I'm at my happiest. I don't know if I have the right personality for it though, as I am a dreadful marketer.

3. Anything involves making, doing or creating things, really. If I weren't so poor at business and marketing, I would consider a tattoo artist.

FF Questions:

9) List one to three favorite Final Fantasy games and why you like them. Sequels/spin-offs/non-numbered/KH/Dissidia games are okay.

FFXII - I loved the political backdrop of it. It was refreshing to play a character that wasn't the key player of the event, but rather having everything playing out on front of him while he was more a narrating side watcher. It is just such a deep story, I loved every bit of it.

FFIX - Just magical. The whole experience was from elsewhere.

FFVII - In an odd way, I loved it precisely because of how half made it was. The mood whiplash worked strangely well with this game. Now I was mourning for the death of a character I love greatly. Now I'm ... getting a table flipped on my face for skiing into a moogle?!

10) List one to three of your favorite Final Fantasy characters and why:

Fang (FFXIII) - Fang is just perfect. She's a combination of powerful, strong willed, as well as she is intelligent enough to back it up. She's also pretty damn fun to be around.

Aeris (FFVII) - A holy slum rat is pretty interesting concept on its own. I found Aeris sassy, street smart, and she really knows what she wants, what she needs to do and she's anchored like that. If that means throwing Cloud into a dress, or keep on being awesome after getting killed, bring it on. I love how Aeris grabs life on its horns and just tackles it.

Selphie (FFVIII) - She certainly makes me laugh. Need something done? She's there doing it now! The sort of person who makes things happen, and having a blast while doing so.

11) One to three characters you relate to (you may reuse answers from #8 if applicable) and why:

Cloud (FFVII) - without getting too much into personal details, Cloud is a character I "get". Certainly in the sense of this is hopeless, this is confusing, but he still fought on for the people he cared for. I don't believe that I can ever get all the answers I want or if I can ever be optimally functional, but still gonna try, half broken or not. Then there are the less than glorious moments such as running errands delivering laxative to randoms. My life, Cloud. My life. It's like the Scrubs attitude - get mopey for a second but then look around, the entire world around me is just so absurd and I just have to join and laugh. Yes, I am rather bitter that so much of that was lost in the compilation, why?

12) The FF game you liked playing least:

"Playing" you say. FFXII. I loved everything about it except playing it.

13) One to three FF characters you dislike and why:

Rinoa (FFVIII) - I'm not a fan of people who constantly get themselves into trouble and dragging down others with them. Constantly. Constantly.

Yuna (FFX) - Too much of the Virginal Precious Complex for me, combined with frustrating naivety.

Cid (FFVIII) - Every time things got real, he backs out of his responsibility and bolts. Cheers for that, leader.

14) Favorite weapon in a Final Fantasy game (either the name if you liked the name, or a picture if you liked the look of it, or a description if it had awesome stats/abilities):

I'm mesmerised by FFXIII's gunblade and how it transforms. Even if we almost never shoot.

Similarly, I can watch Fusion Sword transforming forever and ever and ever.

Practicability wise, I love the custom weapons in FFX with Overdrive to AP, Triple AP and Triple Overdrive. Pretty much how I manage to build my characters to 255 in every stats.

15) Your favorite Final Fantasy summon (e.g. Ifrit, Carbuncle, Bahamut, etc.):
While I will always be thankful for the ten minutes ten time from FFVIII's Eden, the winner goes to Phoenix for being attacker AND healer at the same time. I love you Phoenix.

16) Your favorite spell/ability/technique that can be learned in a Final Fantasy game (e.g. Esuna, Steal, special finishes/overdrives such as Tifa's Final Heaven limit break, etc.):
Spell: Doomsday of Vivi (IX), given how over the top the whole thing is.

I had most fun with FFXII's Quickening but it's not really one single attack.

17) A Final Fantasy mini-game/sidequest you invested entirely too much time into:
Celestial weapons of FFX. Let's never talk about the chocobo seagull course again. Ever.

18) Your favorite Cid:
Dr Cid, FFXII. The size of that gun alone sold him for me.

19) Optional: Up to one class you think does not fit you, with reasoning why.
Inclined to say "no soldier because one of my answers could've skewed to soldier too much" but then I thought, whateves. I'm free game, though I'm not too sure what Dragoons specialise in FF-land here? Like blue mage, or a soldier that jumps?

Comments

[thedrowned.livejournal.com]

Before I even got to the soldier bit, I thought you were a Soldier. The nice things about soldiers is they don't have to be armed and they don't have to be forces. There are a great many soldiers that march for more altruistic things, and if you love what the soldier brings, but not under what method, then honey, you're a soldier. What's interesting, I think, is that you relate to a character who easily fits under the dichotomies you've chosen. Maybe less cheerful, less energetic, but not by much. And that's fair to say he's of the soldier class, but was never a soldier, you dig? Well, I won't press the "blah blah no soldier" bit, but I do think you personify the soldier in his ways of strength, intelligence, and principality.

Neutral

[chacusha]

At first I was thinking a Monk/Dragoon hybrid (which is a pretty odd combination), then I started seeing some more Soldier. However, I think in the end, I'll go with Monk. I can see a young!monk being highly extroverted, while an older!monk is, well, a hermit. A volatile mood makes me think Dragoon or Black Mage but you said overall you lean cheerful, so not sure what to do with that. Energetic and impulsive are definitely Monk traits. Your answer to the leadership question makes me think of Dragoons. Your answer to #6 seemed very supportive, so kind of White Mage/Monk, I suppose? From your positive traits (principled, independent, adaptable) I can see either a Monk or a Soldier. So overall, I picked Monk!

[breyzyyin.livejournal.com]

I can definitely see where the Monk vote is coming from, although I was inclined to vote Soldier even before I got to the "optional" part answer! Many of your strengths and weaknesses remind me quite a bit of the Soldier archetype. Soldier characters like Firion, Cecil, Ramza, Paine, Zack, and Squall are all adaptable, principled, and independent. While Soldiers like Lightning or Cloud can be pretty emotionally volatile depending on the situation...and ones like Tidus and Luneth can easily procrastinate if it isn't something they're super concerned with (I could also picture them having a hard time getting out of bed in the morning for some reason, lolz).

I think many Soldier characters can be either extremely introverted or extremely extroverted depending on their circumstances, although quite a few would be fine going for "introvert" if they had to pick one over the other. Many Soldier characters can be Volatile, but averages out on the cheerful side as well! I could see quite a few of the Soldier characters also being more likely to be impulsive on the day-to-day issues, but more reserved and plan-oriented concerning things in the future. Quite a few Soldier characters (like Tidus, Zack, and Luneth) are pretty energetic too! I could also see most of the FF Soldiers being right in the middle concerning grudge-holding and forgiveness too.

I think quite a few Soldiers would rather work by themselves than in teams as well (and feel more comfortable that way!), but they can be good at either leadership or supporting roles if they're in a group. Your answer to the Spider-Man decision also seems like something I could picture a Soldier doing as well (or at least trying to do)...your answer sort of reminded me a lot of Lightning's motivation in the beginning of FFXIII. XD I could also picture a Soldier character like Cecil having the same thoughts and process as you regarding a friend coming to you for consolation. I could also picture the Soldier job class in your ideal career answers too! And I could definitely see the class in your relation to Cloud as well.

~Yay for a fellow FFXII and FFIX fan (hehe, I totally get what you mean with FFXII...I loved everything about it other than the actual gameplay O_O;)! ♥

[rayiroth.livejournal.com]

FFXII brofist bump! Oh man, I have a terrible confession. I beat Yiazmat by shoving on the Gambit and switched over to Dr Phil. It was the last time I ever watched Dr Phil too.

But my heart still belongs to XII, even with all that.

(Wow, what an incredible analysis! <3)

[breyzyyin.livejournal.com]

*BROFIST* Lolz, that's hilarious! XD Sometimes I'd switch on the Gambits and just read a book. O_O;

But my heart still belongs to XII, even with all that.
~Me too! XD

(Wow, what an incredible analysis! <3)
~Hehe, I hope wasn't too wordy for you! I always wonder if people aren't all "Quit typing so much!" when they read my votes. ♥

[breyzyyin.livejournal.com]

Hmm...I can see a mixture of Monk and Dragoon at times in your application--but I think I might be leaning a bit more towards a Soldier vote overall. Your strengths and weaknesses definitely do fit quite a few of the Soldier characters to me: they can be pretty adaptable and versatile to what is going on around them; principled and don't like breaking their own moral boundaries that they've made for themselves; can be pretty independent (Lightning, Firion, Squall, Warrior of Light, and Celes are pretty good examples of this); and quite a few have moments of extreme emotional volatility depending on the situation at hand too (Lightning, Squall, and Ashe for example). Considering how varied the Soldier group is, many characters who fall into it tend to be a balance between extroversion and introversion (or range from one extreme to the other)...and there are quite a few characters who tend to be more cheerful in the Soldier group as well (Tidus, Luso, Zack, and Luneth...and the way you described yourself as "I'm likely to be the most happy, most chirpy cynic you'll ever meet." actually reminds me quite a bit of Ingus! XD).

Soldier characters can be rather impulsive in their day to day living, though they often tend to have goals that they're trying to meet even if they know sometimes they'll have to adapt their plans for them. Quite of few of them are also fairly energetic too. There is also a balance with Soldier characters in regards to grudge-holding...a lot of them will let things go if it's minor enough, but more serious or malicious intents cause them to be very cautious and untrusting of the culprit for a VERY long time (Ashe is probably the best example of this, though Firion is also a pretty good example of it too).

Your responses to the working in groups, the Spider-Man decision, AND how you would handle the situation with a friend who came to you for consultation reminded me of the thought processes for quite a few Soldier characters in the FF series as well. :D Haha, I hope I didn't bore you too much with my talk! XD

Randomly: I loved hearing your thoughts on the FF series! Yay for FFXII and FFIX love...and Phoenix is just awesomely multi-skilled like that. *loves the Phoenix summon too* XD ♥

[demuredreams.livejournal.com]

MONK TOTALLY MONK.

I see some Soldier qualities, but you're too GO get 'em, and such to be a soldier. Even though you relate to Cloud, I think that if it came down to it, you'd be a monk.

:D

(http://s1125.photobucket.com/albums/l585/demureheart/?action=view&current=monktifa-1.png)

[glacialphoenix]

I spent a lot of time considering your application - I could see Monk, Dragoon and Soldier working for you - but in the end I think you're more Soldier than anything else. You seem to fit into both ends of the scale - you're either extremely introverted or extremely extroverted, and your "chirpy cynic" description really does make me think of Soldiers as well. You're also independent and rational, things I associate with the Soldier class.

[thbogzdd.livejournal.com]

I think your blend of independence and impulsiveness suits you extremely well for a Monk. Your positive/negative qualities struck me as being perfect for a monk. and as for your soldier question, you believe in your personal principles and goals and I see wanting to be a soldier as an extension of those principles. Of course those same beliefs are what holds you back, showing once again how you are guided by a personal morality. You also remind me of Snow go there you go!

[lumati.livejournal.com]

Going to sound like an odd duck here, but my first thought was honestly Thief.

"I'm likely to be the most happy, most chirpy cynic you'll ever meet."

I don't know why, but that really just resonates thief to me for some reason?

I think being cheerful, mostly impulsive, and somewhere between introverted and extroverted are all things that a thief can be. Sure people tend to think of thieves as being super extraverts, but there's always an exception to the rule and I think even most of the canon examples we have in the thief class all benefit from time alone every now and then.

I also think the thieves tend to be more likely to save that person close to them than sacrifice them for the "greater good".

That said I can certainly see Soldier as well since that was my second choice.



Oh! It's always nice to see more love for XII here. ♥

[the-404-error.livejournal.com]

Even before I got to the question about professions, I was leaning the most towards Soldier. They're generally adaptable, principled, and independent... but, also sometimes emotionally volatile. (Cloud in particular comes to mind, for that one) I actually considered dragoon, especially after the response regarding leadership, but you're a bit too extroverted and cheerful for most of them. Your reasons for liking and disliking characters even remind me of them in a way, as most of them would appreciate those who are strong-willed and intelligent, but wouldn't care as much for characters who force themselves into the group only to cause trouble for everyone.

Random:
"Playing" you say. FFXII. I loved everything about it except playing it.
Lol, I agree with this. I went back and watched all of XII on youtube a couple years after finishing it, and I liked it a great deal more then. The story and characters are amazing, but certain aspects of the gameplay... not so much.

Thieves

[cowturtle.livejournal.com]

I've been having a lot of trouble sorting the newest batch. Maybe that's just me being indecisive, though. In your case, I had to come back three times, and I'm finally just going to force myself to vote. Monk and Soldier are basically tied in my head, but I'm going to vote Soldier. Although impulsiveness and energy are definitely key Monk traits, I get more calmness and independence out of the things that you wrote and the way that you wrote them. You also had me flinging from class to class which... must mean you're well-rounded...?

Re: Thieves

[rayiroth.livejournal.com]

Clearly if I need to apply to be a playable character in FF, I need to look into FFXII. No way VI would get me past the first round. ;D

[xinnk.livejournal.com]

I was going back and forth between Monk and Soldier for you, but ultimately I decided on Soldier. There was a great exuberance and energy in your app that reminded me of Monks. However, your opinions on the characters you don't like (with an emphasis on irresponsibility and unaccountability), reminded me greatly of what Soldiers would dislike.

Your ability to adapt to situations and sticking to lines you draw for yourself are traits that I would associate with Soldiers as well. (:

(http://s265.photobucket.com/albums/ii227/xinnkit/?action=view&current=Garnet_FF9_051.jpg)

[arivess.livejournal.com]

I'm going to be weird and say Thief, for pretty much the same reasons as lumati. I can see where the Soldier votes are coming from, but during my read, I didn't catch much of it, myself. I find a lot of your answers and interests similar to how I feel, which might have been what tipped my judgment?

You seem rather cheerful and energetic overall; you even said so. Plus, I see adaptability going for thief too, and independence as well.

Your Spiderman decision is also very thiefy.

And your whole... theatrical thing. I kind of associate theatrics and wanting the limelight with thieves, since they always have very dramatic personalities (ie, Zidane).

Team Black Mage

[panda3035.livejournal.com]

Black Mage

You studied alone as a child. I can see you as a mage poured over a desk writing spells and revising it. hehe. You see a bigger picture, plan and think things thoroughly and of your solidarity. Though being energetic is fine too as a mage.

I totally know what you mean with not waking up in the morning! It changes the way you live!

Team Monk

[freijya.livejournal.com]

I'm torn between soldier and monk, but in the end I have to go with my gut and vote Monk. Monks are adaptable like a thief, loyal like a dragoon, and disciplined like a soldier. They can be by themselves or with others and they are either extremely extroverted or extremely introverted. I also think that Monks have a strong sense of self identity and will stick with their beliefs even if its against popular sentiment. So yeah, I'm going with Monk, even though your clinical assessments are very soldier.

(http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v296/Ayrith/?action=view&current=monktifa.png)

SORTED: SOLDIER

[roax.livejournal.com]

Congrats, You were sorted as Soldier!

Alternative stamps (http://ff-classchange.livejournal.com/20012.html)

Your team community is mythril_swords. Your invites to the various activity communities and your team community will be sent shortly by chacusha. Soldiers are in alliance with Thieves so you will also receive an invitation to join gil_stealers. Have fun!

Re: SORTED: SOLDIER

[rayiroth.livejournal.com]

Awesome cheers!

INVITES

[chacusha]

I have now sent you invites to the following communities:

mythril_swords -- Soldier home base
gil_stealers -- home base for your allies, the Thieves
airship_lounge -- social/general discussion community
ultima_arena -- contest & challenge community
moogle_workshop -- fanwork-sharing community
ff_minigames -- random games & activities community

You can check your invites here. There are activities currently up already at ultima_arena and ff_minigames that you can participate in -- check them out here and here. Feel free to introduce yourself to your teammates at mythril_swords and update your info over at our member directory. Have fun! :)

Re: INVITES

[rayiroth.livejournal.com]

Awesome!