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The Basics:

Name: Zerrat
Age: 21
Location: Melbourne, Australia
Occupation: Student/Unemployed
How did you find out about this community? (Specify usernames if you remember them.) Saw an advertisement on FF_Press

Personality Questions:

1) List and expand upon your three best traits / strengths. (These should be personality-related, not physical.)

Incredibly loyal to those who I consider friends. It takes a lot to alienate me once I'm your friend, and I tend to be in things for the long haul.

I tend to cheer people up around me - I can't bear to see someone down in the dumps, so I do my best to lift their spirits and take their mind off their problems for a while. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't, but if I can get a smile or a laugh I'll consider it a success.

Fairness is something that I hold dear. I try to give equal chances and opportunities to all, and it rankles when I see something that isn't fair or equal.

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

I don't deal well with big responsibilities. I mean, I can do it, but it'll take a bit of a shove to get me to go on with it. I'm scared that I'll screw things up and ruin it for everyone else. But if it's just my own neck at stake, it's easier to deal with.

Awkward in big crowds - I really, really suck at dealing with more than five people at once. I tend to be either really quiet, or really obnoxious and loud. It could be one or it could be the other, I really don't have control over which way I go this time.

I often need someone to kick me in the shins and tell me to refocus and get back on track, as I derail and get off-topic very easily. I often need outside motivation to focus.

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: It really depends on the company - is it with someone I trust and get along with, or is it someone I don't really know all that well? If it's the former, I'm chatty, talkative, positive. The later? I'm wary and I watch what I say, how I react, and carefully control myself.

Cheerful [ ] [X] [ ] [ ] [ ] Gloomy
Explain: Generally a more positive person than a negative one, and I like to keep upbeat about life. I like being happy, feels a lot better than constant negativity.

Leader [ ] [ ] [ ] [X] [ ] Supportive
Explain: I can occasionally do the whole leader thing, but I definitely prefer and work better as part of the team. I'm less likely to freeze with indecision, then.

Confident [ ] [ ] [ ] [X] [ ] Modest
Explain: I'm largely humble and can't accept praise well. It's always a surprise to hear that people like my writing, but I've learned to just roll with it.

Reserved [ ] [ ] [ ] [X] [ ] Impulsive
Explain: This goes hand in hand with my lack of focus - I flit between ideas and themes constantly, thinking, oh wouldn't it be cool and shiny if I did this... Makes for some very scattered writing time.

Energetic [ ] [X] [ ] [ ] [ ] Calm
Explain: I try to keep a certain level of energy about me, to keep active. I'm NOT laid back, and well, I'm kinda highly-strung.

Feminine [ ] [ ] [ ] [X] [ ] Masculine/Tomboyish
Explain: Lol, I avoid being fem like the plague, except for when I have to be. Would much rather androgyny or being a tomboy. Shorts, tshirts and roughhousing for the win!

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 like working in teams! I tend to take the role of a planner and a finisher, to motivate others to do their best and let their work motivate me to do likewise! I like to put the final touches on a project, to make sure that it's all up to my standards and not lacking any of that extra oomph.

I take orders really well, and I like fulfilling the requirements of others.

5) What interests/hobbies do you have? How do you like to spend your free time?

I tend to write (fanfiction and original stuff) a lot, bludge on the internet like woah, text and play games. I like to watch a bit of anime, and read Batman comics (when I can afford them, haha). I spend a bit of time away from home staying with my girlfriend, who I plan and create cosplays with.

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

Teacher - I love learning, and fostering an environment where others can also learn is something I'm keen on. Everyone deserves the right to an education, and I want to help with that.

Police - I'd like to uphold the laws and keep the streets safer for others, even if it means that I put myself under a lot of stress or in danger.

Psychologist - I like to help others reach their potential and become happy with themselves and their lives.

FF Questions:

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

FFX - This was the first FF I ever played, and though I've played many of the other entries to the series, I always come back to this one as my favourite. The story, the themes, the characters, the battle system, the entire world - it just struck a chord with me in a way nothing else has.

FFIV - the battle between light and darkness, hatred and forgiveness - Cecil was a fantastic main character, and his struggles with himself and hatred is very compelling. FFIV also has a cast that I loved, from the conflicted Kain, to the honourable Yang, to the arrogant Edge, to the summoner Rydia. Golbez is my favourite FF villain.

FFXIII - I like this one because of the cast, a reasonable love of the story (it wasn't perfect, but hey) and a good battle system. Lightning is my favourite main character, and Pulse my favourite location. It's because of its imperfections that I write a lot of fanfic based on this game.

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

Lightning (FFXIII) - she's badass, she's tough, she's capable, and she works well alone and in teams. Her design and her attitude are why I love her.
Tidus (FFX) - his growth from a spoiled sports star to the saviour of a world was a compelling journey for me. As he learned, so did I, and I'll never forget our journey through Spira. Selfless and sacrificing, and the drive to do what's right.
Cecil Harvey (FFIV) - Finding the strength in yourself to forgive someone like Golbez takes a lot of guts, but somehow Cecil managed it. His journey from conflicted Dark Knight to righteous Paladin was fantastic.

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

Tidus - Keep smiling, even when it hurts, because sometimes people are counting on your to raise their spirits.
Cecil - Forgiveness and mercy are true strength, whereas hate and vengeance only beget eternal pain.
Snow - Keep your spirits high no matter the cost. If you believe, you can do the impossible. Just hold it together a little longer.

10) The FF game you liked playing least: Lol, FFIII. I hated that game with a passion.

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

Selphie - sorry, I need a little more substance to my characters than you. There's cheerful and then there's Selphie.
Rikku - I liked her FFX self, but FFX-2 butchered her character beyond belief. They took all the traits of Rikku that I liked in FFX, and highlighted the ditz in her.

Generally, I don't like characters than fit the above archetype.

12) 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):

Shuyin's sword. Simple, but elegant. I wish I had that sword. ;_;

13) Your favorite Final Fantasy summon (e.g. Ifrit, Carbuncle, Bahamut, etc.):

Odin (any incarnation). Zantetsuken is my favourite move in most games.

14) 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.):

Army of One! Stylish, but not OP.

15) A Final Fantasy mini-game/sidequest you invested entirely too much time into:

Blitzball. I loved that minigame! Once you have the right team, things get awesome!

16) Your favorite Cid:

FFIV's Cid. Bushy beard and slightly crazy? Yes please! XD

17) Optional: Up to one class you think does not fit you, with reasoning why.

Skip!

Hit me with your best shot, guys! *laugh*

Edit: Wow, still an even split! I'm sorry for making this hard to process, guys!