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The Basics:

Name:
Samantha (Sam/Sammie/Sammichu)
Age:
Twenty
Location:
West Coast of the US of A
Occupation:
Full-time Student
How did you find out about this community? (Specify usernames if you remember them.)
roax from chocobo_stamps!


Personality Questions:

1) List and expand upon your three best traits / strengths. (These should be personality-related, not physical.)
I completely believe that my greatest strengths are my weaknesses, and my greatest weaknesses as my greatest strengths. However, I will list things in accordance.
Loyalty: I'm absolutely loyal to a fault. Once I have known you- really known you- then you will never be able to get out of my grip. Unless you do something that I absolutely can not forgive.
Confidence: My confidence is boundless. I kid you not. I believe I can take over the world and do whatever I can with my life, even with taking into consideration the consequences that will be given to me.
Judgement/reasoning: I'm fair. My life has a lot of grey in it, and I incorporate it to whatever I do. Nothing is completely black and white, and I always attempt to see all angles of the situation.


2) List and expand upon your three worst traits / weaknesses.
As stated before, I tend to think my weaknesses as my strengths, and my strengths as my weaknesses. I digress.
Head-strong: I will act and/or speak without thinking. My opinion is just that: my opinion. If you try and oppose me against my thoughts, I will shut you down.
Confrontational: I am not afraid to speak my mind, as stated before. If you are being a complete and utter moron, I will not hesitate to tell you to shut up, and keep your mouth closed. If you call my friends or I something behind our backs, I am not afraid to step up to the plate and ask them why.
Superiority-complex: I have a tendency of thinking that I am better than everyone else. No matter their standing in the world, or if they are smarter than me- I think I am better than you. It's an odd state of mind, and it doesn't necessarily happen all the time, but I do feel that I am better than you.


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:
This has more to do with my superiority complex, and possibly my narcissism, but when I meet new people, I make them come to me. My feelings on it is something to the likes of: "Why should I get to know them if they don't want to get to know me?" So if you don't approach me first, I will not approach you.

Cheerful [ ] [ ] [x] [ ] [ ] Gloomy
Explain:
I'm actually quite balanced, though quite cynical. I don't really define cynicism with gloominess, so..

Leader [ ] [ ] [x] [ ] [ ] Supportive
Explain:
I can lead, but I'd rather not take the part. If people need me to, I will, but usually I'm too lazy.

Confident [x] [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] Modest
Explain:
I don't really boast, but I do like showing people that I am capable.

Reserved [ ] [x] [ ] [ ] [ ] Impulsive
Explain:
I like living in the moment. However, I'm more of a believer of coincidences than anything, so I'd rather not do much things out of the blue. Usually.

Energetic [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] [x] Calm
Explain:
I don't really see the reason as why I should react to something in an over exaggerated way. Unless it is something that I care about or I'm with close friends, it's not happening.

Feminine [ ] [ ] [x] [ ] [ ] Masculine/Tomboyish
Explain:
I. . . Do not know where I fall under this, so I will put neutral. I like make-up, but I hate shopping. I fit better with my guy-friends than my girl-friends, but I love hanging out with both either way. Etc, etc.

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 by myself more so than in a group, preferably- unless it's a big project. Then more the merrier. I don't usually take the lead, unless no one steps up to it initially. I haven't really been doing group projects, my last one being about four years ago, give or take half a year.

5) What interests/hobbies do you have? How do you like to spend your free time?
I love to read and play video games, along with hanging out with my friends and just having a good time. My free time is usually spent lazying around in my apartment, watching movies online, unless a friend calls me up to do something.

6) Describe one to three careers you would find ideal, with a little explanation of why it appeals to you.
Teaching English as a Second Language (in another country): I'm a Lingustics Major, and am fluent in two languages, (three, depending on how flexible "fluent" is used).
Professor at a University: I've always wanted to get a Ph.D, and it would be interesting to teach at a University in general.
Photographer: I don't have much skill in this, but I love taking photos.


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.
Final Fantasy VII
Final Fantasy XII
Kingdom Hearts II

8) List one to three of your favorite Final Fantasy characters and why:
Sephiroth: He. Is. Just. So. Bad. Ass. And. His. Sword. Like, omg. No, but really. I feel like his characterization was amazing, and the whole angst and stuff makes my inner fangirl squeal. Yes. I said it. You may shoot me.
Balthier: He's a pirate. The end.
Lightning: I feel like she was pretty well characterized. A little over the top, but I could relate to her quite well.


9) One to three characters you relate to (you may reuse answers from #8 if applicable) and why:
Lightning: I feel like her situation with her sibling (Serah) is similar to what my sister and I have. Not only that, she has a hard shell that isn't easy to penetrate- but when you do, you can be assured that she will be loyal. Family and friends is everything.
Balthier: His confidence (and ego). Nothing can deter him from what he wants, and he might have to be shady for it, but he's also loyal in the end. Besides. He's a pirate and I'm a pirate too. Ahhahahaha.
Auron: His perseverance! He made a promise and kept it. I don't make promises often, but when I do, I always- always- try and fulfill them.

10) The FF game you liked playing least:
XIII. I'm sorry. The gameplay was interesting, but the fact that you couldn't control all of them just threw me off. Also, the maps. They were absolutely linear and it. . . The storyline was interesting, though.

11) One to three FF characters you dislike and why:
I don't actually dislike many characters. I find that they have purpose to either the game itself or the storyline, so I really can't say. Then again, I've only really played a handful of games.

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):
MASAMUNE Gunblade. Sort of definitely.

13) Your favorite Final Fantasy summon (e.g. Ifrit, Carbuncle, Bahamut, etc.):
Ugh. Neo Bahamut/Bahamut Zero from Final Fantasy VII. Beautiful.

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.):
Erm. I'll say Ultima for this, only because most of the special finishes and overdrives escape me.


15) A Final Fantasy mini-game/sidequest you invested entirely too much time into:
Chocobo breeding in Final Fantasy VII. I. Despise. You. Black. And. Gold. Chocobos.

16) Your favorite Cid:
Cid Highwind! -- Or, does Balthier count as a Cid, technically? 8]

17) Optional: Up to one class you think does not fit you, with reasoning why.
Oh god. I'm definitely not a White Mage. I came to aid if it's important and an emergency, but if it's something that you yourself can overcome, don't expect me to help and baby you.

Comments

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Man, I'm really stuck between a Black Mage and a Dragoon here. I'm mostly gettin' a Black Mage's vibe here because of your confidence and ego - mostly from your character relations - but it also brings me back to a Dragoon because of Strengths/Weaknesses. Overall, I suppose I'll go along with my second choice as a Dragoon only because personality overrides it all. Especially your introverted side and your reservedness as well. x:

Hope this helps! XD 'cause I know I fail at these things.