How many of the Espers do you think we could've gotten by the end? Imagine fighting Zodiark like this! 🤣 (NOTES: Background audio volume has been fixed in future challenge runs - thank you for the feedback! Also, Trial Mode was BANNED for this run!) 🔥 _MORE CHALLENGE RUNS_ 🔥 ➡ *Final Fantasy VII* with ONLY ICE: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fKh7jcdqqZjJc6s.html ➡ *Final Fantasy X* versus CHAT GPT: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/kJhli9lp2cy7ioU.html ➡ *Final Fantasy XIII* without DEALING ANY DAMAGE: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/aNaGlZiitpuzm30.html ➡ *Final Fantasy XV* with NO MAGIC at LEVEL 1: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/mOCJoKtils6un4U.html ➡ *Dragon Quest XI* without DEALING ANY DAMAGE: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/asV2jZCDuM-beYk.html ➡ *Pokémon Yellow* with ONLY METRONOME: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/aph5Z7KK0JuVp58.html ➡ *Scarlet Nexus* without PSYCHOKINESIS: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/jMpgbLmUrLOal2Q.html ➡ *Tales of Arise* without ARTES: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/qcpmlMynm7qxp4U.html ➡ *Persona 1* without UNDERSTANDING ANYTHING: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/bJyGlMaq2r-vipc.html ➡ *Persona 3 Portable* with ONLY ANGEL: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/iNSXq61e0b3TeZs.html ➡ *Persona 4 Golden* with ONLY SLIME: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/aq6nnrOKnp3dlqM.html ➡ *Persona 4 Golden* with NO NEW SKILLS: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/oslketKGx8rJcWg.html ➡ *Persona 5 Royal* with ONLY GUNS: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/qbZiY5BitJjZYIk.html ➡ *Persona 5 Royal* with ONLY MANDRAKE: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/iLanmayfudSqqmw.html ➡ *Persona 5 Royal* with ONLY BICORN: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/j7Z4lZtn2b2ZYGw.html ➡ *Persona 5 Royal* - 10 WORST ITEMS: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/opyFhNOV2tfeZWw.html ➡ *Persona 5 Strikers* with ONLY JACK-O'-LANTERN: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/n9xihKWgvMyoioE.html
@ziegfeld4131 Жыл бұрын
You can 100% solo everything in this game
@sinsung4159 Жыл бұрын
The answer to your question is no. You can't beat the game with solo vaan. Thanks for showing everyone that you are a worthless cheating piece of S H I T.
@byakugan641 Жыл бұрын
@@ziegfeld4131 if it is possible, how do you bypass the insta death darkja at the beginning?
@merru1015 Жыл бұрын
@@byakugan641 darkja only has a chance to inflict instant death + (I don't remember if) shell could work, so with enough luck and some job reorganizing (probably a knight+bushi would work well) it maybe would be possible
@merru1015 Жыл бұрын
@@ziegfeld4131 Without OP items? I don't think so.
@IGN_OFFClAL Жыл бұрын
I like imagining how the story would have played out if Vaan was a beserk madman who bonked anyone who tried to team up with him and ran off into the next part of the story by himself
@RPGchallengeruns Жыл бұрын
Hahaha that's a crazy fanfiction idea right there! The madman is on the loose!! XD
@ysmahelyfilho9998 Жыл бұрын
Well, if he's the only party member, then no one can deny he's captain Basch...
@thehumanstunlock7588 Жыл бұрын
@@ysmahelyfilho9998 and balthier would no longer be the leading man
@brooksie9999999999 Жыл бұрын
@@ysmahelyfilho9998 This comments wins the internet for the day
@CycleMantis Жыл бұрын
@@thehumanstunlock7588 He leads the party into perpetual unconsciousness
@adityanoviant8180 Жыл бұрын
finally vann get his deserved role as main character on his own game :)
@RPGchallengeruns Жыл бұрын
Go go Vaan! No more Balthier being the "leading man"! 😂
@beebajazz Жыл бұрын
Revenant wings erasure!
@adityanoviant8180 Жыл бұрын
@@beebajazz too bad revenant wing isnt AAA level game🥲
@dolphinboi-playmonsterranc9668 Жыл бұрын
@@adityanoviant8180 I will not play side games for story, I refuse
@ROFLzSALMONz Жыл бұрын
@@RPGchallengeruns Classic Jack Sparrow syndrome!!! :P
@derp195 Жыл бұрын
This is the most polished brand new channel I’ve ever seen.
@RPGchallengeruns Жыл бұрын
You're too kind! :)
@soapdood2085 Жыл бұрын
The thing I love about Vaan over all the FF MCs is literally how painfully stupidly normal he is. He accidentally fell into a plot to take down an evil empire. He was just living his life. It’s such compelling writing from my viewpoint. I get that he seems like such a tagalong, but he’s probably the most genuine character they’ve ever had.
@RPGchallengeruns Жыл бұрын
100% YES!! That's what makes Vaan so relatable - none of this "the chosen one" cliché.
@Evnyofdeath Жыл бұрын
Vaan's weird position in 12's plot is because he was only created because of Corporate interference. They originally wanted Basch to be the MC but Square's higher ups were afraid that teens wouldn't be able to relate to him so they shifted the PoV to Balthier but were again told he was too old. So they created Vaan as a kid who gets swept up into the conflict.
@hb-robo Жыл бұрын
@@Evnyofdeath that’s crazy because Balthier is barely older than Cloud, Cecil and Bartz…
@Omega-jg4oq Жыл бұрын
I mean.. His Brother Reks could have played a better role for being the main character and it's makes sense because he was protecting his homeland and teamed up with Bash, but it's will be little weird to think about
@CantusTropus Жыл бұрын
@@EvnyofdeathAre teenagers really the primary demographic for Final Fantasy games? Maybe back then.
@BurritoOfDoom Жыл бұрын
The amount of time it takes to record, go through the footage, edit, put a voice over on top, script it out and more is mind boggling. Easiest sub of my life
@RPGchallengeruns Жыл бұрын
Thanks for noticing! 😆 Each of these videos is ~100 hours, easily. (Especially since RPGs are so damn long haha).
@Maurorius Жыл бұрын
Another funny thing about the Hashmal fight: His element is earth, and if you cast float or equip winged boots, you will be immune to his strongest attacks (and you can avoid traps) :)
@RPGchallengeruns Жыл бұрын
Good to know! Thanks for sharing!
@FearTheDeep Жыл бұрын
A challenge run of an RPG always feels like a whole new level of challenge. I mean the patience you have to have to complete something like this that probably takes _insane_ preparations and patience to get through. Now to watch, you got a sub.
@RPGchallengeruns Жыл бұрын
Thanks, yeah patience is SUPER important, especially for all of the grinding/farming! 😆 Cheers for the comment, I appreciate you being here!
@benandrew21 Жыл бұрын
I've binged all your videos at least twice, your stuff is so high quality and you are so entertaining. Keep doing what you're doing bro!
@RPGchallengeruns Жыл бұрын
You're so kind! I hope I keep making stuff that you enjoy watching. 😀
@metleon7 ай бұрын
18:00 One of the Techniques was actually NERFED in the Zodiac versions. In the original, Stamp let you copy positive statuses onto your allies, but they removed that feature for some reason. They did buff Wither and Addle, though, since they can now affect any enemy in the game. Wither in particular turns Yiazmat and Omega into jokes.
@BlueHarvey Жыл бұрын
As one of the people who got contacted by him, we have no known way to get past him without paying him money. Situations like these are way we make exceptions in certain challenge runs. This is one of those exceptions since you cannot get past them without.
@RPGchallengeruns Жыл бұрын
I think that's fair, yeah.
@xxBubblegum Жыл бұрын
this game was a diamond in the rough. i enjoyed all the ff's, but this one and tactics i played the most. now you make me wanna play these once again.
@xxBubblegum Жыл бұрын
that being said. you must play ff tactics and do a challenge run.
@RPGchallengeruns Жыл бұрын
Hey if you're playing the game again, why not give yourself a challenge? Let's see... Vaan only, no licence boards? 😆 And yeah FF Tactics is a good shout. I'll add it to the list!
@MisterKeyz7276 ай бұрын
I'm not trying to discredit anything because this is an insane challenge on its own but 9:25 in Dustia farming you do abuse the Zone Out Glitch to farm him, the actual way would've been to zone out 2 areas to make him respawn properly although the time spent farming him would've skyrocketed LOL
@jaydeebow6431 Жыл бұрын
for any who hasnt experienced this underrated gem please give it a go
@RPGchallengeruns Жыл бұрын
Thanks for checking out the video! :)
@CoalCoalJames Жыл бұрын
Play the OG ps2 version first~ Zodiac age is like a completely different game. (well they overhauled almost all of the systems... and not for the better IMO.)
@slinkyslink5161 Жыл бұрын
@@CoalCoalJames I agree. I own both and they both have their strengths, but I still really like the og. Maybe it's nostalgia.
@flameninja_ Жыл бұрын
I really enjoy these kinds of videos, challenge runs are always so fun to watch people go through and talk about the struggles and the surprises along the way as well as the bosses and talking through different strategies. I would also like to note that your editing is really well done and I commend you on running through these challenges! Keep up the great work!
@RPGchallengeruns Жыл бұрын
Thanks, that's very kind of you to say. :) Nice comments like these keep me motivated!
@flameninja_ Жыл бұрын
@@RPGchallengeruns No problem man, I just literally go out of my way to find KZfaqrs like you. Can't wait to catch up on the rest of your videos!
@blake.1312 Жыл бұрын
38:16 Technically, King's Field, the precursor series to Demon's Souls and later Dark Souls, did the illusory walls first. Silly nerd correction aside - great video! I thoroughly enjoyed it! Good work! ❤️
@RPGchallengeruns Жыл бұрын
Thank you! :)
@inkdginger Жыл бұрын
You saying, "MASSIVE DAMAGE!" gets me so hype for some reason. Ready to see your channel skyrocket!
@RPGchallengeruns Жыл бұрын
Hahaha I wish!! XD Honestly I'm just here to have fun and share it with you all. Thanks for the kind words - see you in the next one! :)
@sebastianstyles9750 Жыл бұрын
“Phon Coast” to me looks like they took inspiration from Phantasy Star Online Episode II beach area. The layout is so similar.
@RPGchallengeruns Жыл бұрын
Wow so true, that's a great comparison!
@maximilianomorganti7639 Жыл бұрын
Hey friend. KZfaq blessed me with this video and i have to say, as a hard 3000 hours Final Fantasy 12 fan, i enjoyed every second of this run. Just makes me want to play it again. I thought for sure you had like 200k subs seeing the amount of quality. Just a testament of how great your channel can be. 10/10 video Keep it up :)
@RPGchallengeruns Жыл бұрын
Hi, thanks for checking it out! Nice comments like yours keep me motivated. 😀 (Also, 3000 hours?! WOW!)
@kyleko251 Жыл бұрын
I started watching this channel through your Persona challenge runs and when I went to look at the other videos on your channel, I saw Vann and got a little excited. This is because my first Final Fantasy game was 12. However, when I started watching the video, I realized it wasn't the same as how I remembered it. Turns out, I played its sequel: Revenant Wings. Needless to say, I was a tiny bit disappointed, but I was interested to learn about the prequel to the game I played. Overall, this was a great video, and it would be nice if you could do some kind of challenge run with Revenant Wings.
@RPGchallengeruns Жыл бұрын
Ah that's actually a great idea. I'll probably get around to RW at some point because it's a fun little sequel that holds a lot of nostalgia for so many people. Thanks for checking out the channel! :)
@slimchelmi6940 Жыл бұрын
love this game love this run love your style would love to see more FFXII 8/8 pretty gr8 m8
@RPGchallengeruns Жыл бұрын
Love your comment. Love the list-style. Love that you loved it. Would love to see more comments from you. 8/8 pretty gr8 comment m8 😂
@natecunningham4861 Жыл бұрын
I'm floored you're a natural KZfaqr I subscribed in the first five minutes can't wait to watch the channel grow
@RPGchallengeruns Жыл бұрын
You're very kind! "Natural", hmm, that's a new one - appreciate it! 😀
@breakthecode4634 Жыл бұрын
Not only am i impressed by the time you took to do this. But im more impressed you got this video to only be 40 mins
@RPGchallengeruns Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the kind words, I hope you enjoyed it! 😀
@lotsofdarkness Жыл бұрын
Done alot of challenge runs myself of this game. Glad to see you just didnt get the dev debug weapons like the Seitengrat and breeze through it. have done my own solo run and its interesting to see how other people do some of the bosses. The mimic queen really is a pain! my strategy was to grind holy motes for 3 hours before going in T_T
@RPGchallengeruns Жыл бұрын
That's some serious dedication!
@CrankYxMankeY Жыл бұрын
Youve inspired me to do a run doing the opposite. No spending money and solo still, but only magic and techniks, no attacks OR items! Going to see if it's possible. So far I know that you have to play through the rogue tomato and initial rat fight with Vaan in order to start using magic, as he needs 15 LP to unlock fire. From there, no attacks. Playing now, about to fight the flans :) awesome video, I hope you make plenty of FF challenge videos, it seems as though they're pretty popular vonpared to the Persona stuff. Good stuff, mate
@CrankYxMankeY Жыл бұрын
Or at l ast kill enough to get 15 LP then fight rogue tomato
@RPGchallengeruns Жыл бұрын
That sounds super fun! 😀 And yeah, lots more FF content coming in the future because it's absolutely popping off! Cheers.
@arthuroverissimo3165 Жыл бұрын
Nice Video! I like FF12 challenges!! One thing that could have make your life easier is to steal a Gladius dagger from the Rare Hunt Wolf in Dalmascas Westersand when you chain around 21 wolfes and you go to Shimmering Horizoons on the excluded part of the map!
@RPGchallengeruns Жыл бұрын
Ah that's a really helpful tip, thanks!
@NoMoreDSS Жыл бұрын
There is also a chest with diamond armlet nearby wich makes you immune to lighting, making mimic queen a joke. If you lucky enough you can find some meteorites while wearing it wich is pretty usefull.
@CarbonSpire Жыл бұрын
Fun challenge. This is one of my fav games and quite underappreciated in KZfaq content.... It's been so long since I've just played thru the normal game vs power leveling or using skips, it was fun to just see you play thru with this quest!
@RPGchallengeruns Жыл бұрын
Yeah, sometimes it's fun to switch things up or play the game in an unusual way. Glad you had fun - appreciate you checking out the video!
@Perpetual_Dreams Жыл бұрын
"...extinguishing the flames to temporarily stop [the demon wall's] movements" YOU COULD DO THAT??? ive played the og ffxii and i never knew this 😭
@Perpetual_Dreams Жыл бұрын
fantastic run btw! actually super interesting to watch (had to split it into two bc it was getting late for me) aaaaaand now i miss ffxii. perhaps it's time for me to play it again
@RPGchallengeruns Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the kind words! Glad you enjoyed it. :)
@clintonwilcox4690 Жыл бұрын
Yeah, the transaction with Jules to get into the city I would say is not a violation of the rules, since 1) It's a mandatory transaction and unskippable, and 2) It's not a shop transaction, nor are you purchasing anything that will make the game easier for you to complete. It's entirely to progress the gameplay.
@RPGchallengeruns Жыл бұрын
Agreed 👍 Thanks for confirming!
@A1phaDrag0n Жыл бұрын
A fellow Phon coast connoisseur! With the implemented weather system, it really makes for a "lived in" environment, Phon coast is my go to example of how to build a habitat, it's crucial to these exploration games.
@WiShInGdRaGoN1324 Жыл бұрын
Omg I would love to see a challenge run for The Legend of Dragoon or the .hack//G.U. series!
@RPGchallengeruns Жыл бұрын
Great games! Happy to try some runs of them if there's enough demand for it. :)
@JamesBrown-wy7xs Жыл бұрын
Vaan is a total GIGA Chad! This run confirms that he's the best character in JRPG history!!!
@Omega-jg4oq Жыл бұрын
I guess he was.. THE CAPTAIN BASH FONRANSENBERG OF DALMASCA
@video_ouija7114 Жыл бұрын
great vid, love ff12
@RPGchallengeruns Жыл бұрын
Same here, fantastic game!
@c3rberus04 Жыл бұрын
You're videos are so great! Keep going im cheering for you!
@RPGchallengeruns Жыл бұрын
Appreciate the kind words and all of the comments. People like you keep me motivated! New video coming on Saturday! :)
@Drunkgnom3 Жыл бұрын
37:28 😂 definitely the ff12 I remember. Gods the crystal mimic after the mandragoras had me so triggered.
@BrunoMattei97 Жыл бұрын
My good sir, you just earned a new subscriber, I was waiting for someone to perform Solo runs in FFXII. Great Job!
@RPGchallengeruns Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! Hope you enjoy our future runs! :)
@klebbs Жыл бұрын
FFXII is my favorite and first final fantasy i played! I grinded so much that rare undead in the dalmasca desert to get a high level early in the game lol
@RPGchallengeruns Жыл бұрын
My first too! That grind can be really helpful because some of the later hunt mobs are tough cookies!
@SchereGeist Жыл бұрын
Man, the battletheme hits hard 🥳 14:45
@cardenw Жыл бұрын
Love this game, i used to set myself self imposed challenges (inspired by KZfaqrs like Ashe10 and DarkKefka) on the Ps2 version back in the day: solo only runs, no levelling up (horrendously challenging/easy to fuck up until you gain access to the Firefly accessory), limiting each party member to a specific class/style ect. I was so happy when the Zodiac Age came along and made some of those playstyles a part of the game. I ended up getting the platinum trophy and finishing a 'weak mode' (no EXP) run on there for old time's sake. :)
@RPGchallengeruns Жыл бұрын
Congrats, those runs look tough!! :)
@moxxy356515 күн бұрын
Wow thank you for making a video about this game! I've always thought ff12 was underrated and I never see people making videos about it
@BlueTurn Жыл бұрын
Just found your channel in my recommended and I already love it keep up the good vids.
@RPGchallengeruns Жыл бұрын
Wow KZfaq is actually recommending these to people?! That's great news! I'm glad you're coming along for the ride - hope you enjoy! :)
@SpacexWitch Жыл бұрын
@@RPGchallengerunsrecommended this for me as well :)
@CycleMantis Жыл бұрын
The 4X speed button is so nice and perfect for this type of free-roam combat +gambits More RPGs need gambit systems
@RPGchallengeruns Жыл бұрын
100% agree!!
@GiantButterKnife Жыл бұрын
XIII would’ve been massively improved if it had a gambit system
@fabricenissen5119 Жыл бұрын
Wow for a pretty new channel you produce good quality videos. Keep going, you deserve more love :D
@RPGchallengeruns Жыл бұрын
That's very nice of you to say. Thanks for spreading some positivity!! :)
@jokashunter3694 Жыл бұрын
Was just scrolling the comments after watching this and just noticed you're a smaller channel. I thought for sure with how professional this video was you'd have at the minimum 100k. Great stuff man, keep it up.
@RPGchallengeruns Жыл бұрын
"Professional"?! Aarrgghh!! That makes it sound serious and scary! Haha 😂 Thanks for the kind words - support like yours keeps me motivated!
@FlanMesh Жыл бұрын
The ps2 strategy guide is a work of art to be fair. If you bought one then you wouldn't have been disapointed.
@RPGchallengeruns11 ай бұрын
I'm tempted to buy one now, just for nostalgia.
@zombie1power Жыл бұрын
One of my favourite FF games
@RPGchallengeruns Жыл бұрын
Great choice! 😀
@coltjarvis478 Жыл бұрын
Couldn't stop watching, what an AWESOME challenge!
@RPGchallengeruns Жыл бұрын
What an AWESOME comment! 😆 Haha thanks for the support, appreciate the kind words!
@DrondaDesuix Жыл бұрын
Vann "what am I looking for?" Me "A new weapon perhaps?" Loving the content, keep this up and you'll definitely get the recognition you deserve. Ssubscribed
@RPGchallengeruns Жыл бұрын
Haha thanks, glad you're enjoying the videos :)
@Telestoump Жыл бұрын
Dude that's amazing!!! I remember taking a lot of time just beating the game. As I will go dor the platinum at some point, I will be taking notes from you
@RPGchallengeruns Жыл бұрын
Yes, go grab that Plat! 😀 I used to be a massive trophy hunter, absolutely love the things. Best of luck to you!
@quentinbeauvois7415 Жыл бұрын
cc
@2097xl Жыл бұрын
"you need a license for that mate, kinda like watching live TV in the UK" that hit hard for me ngl
@RPGchallengeruns Жыл бұрын
Don't even get me started!! XD
@Nahelus Жыл бұрын
Im from Spain, ive heard creepy tales about the license TV in UK like the guys come knocking at your door asking you to pay, i think? is that true? lol Sounds annoying af.
@CantusTropus Жыл бұрын
Props for the amount of effort this must've taken. I'll be following your channel with great interest.
@RPGchallengeruns Жыл бұрын
Thanks, I really appreciate the kind words! :)
@angwelio Жыл бұрын
I haven't played this game I just hope to see this channel grow man, it's some amazing content
@RPGchallengeruns Жыл бұрын
Watching a challenge run for a game you haven't played? That's some serious dedication to the content, honestly I really appreciate you watching my stuff! :)
@Carwinley Жыл бұрын
It'd probably take a LONG time, but I'd love to see a No Sphere Grid run of FFX in this style. I've heard from a friend that Rikku is the key due to her Steal/Use skills, but I doubt she completely trivialises encounters - she can do like 10 hits of 9999 damage if you use the right items, but you've got to figure out the items you want to use and the items you need to combine to make them for each encounter, so I presume there's some good tactical forethought needed which should make it not trivial even by that point. And until you get Rikku... Good luck!
@RPGchallengeruns Жыл бұрын
FFX NSG runs seem super fun, but I want these runs to be unique ideas that haven't already been done, if possible, just to keep things fresh. :) One possibility could be NSG + one other restriction.
@Carwinley Жыл бұрын
@@RPGchallengeruns A very respectable idea, I thought adding more to it might make things too imposing so didn't go any further. Perhaps, given the difficulty in a NSG run is likely to be in the early stages (before Rikku/powerful item combinations) and in your characters surviving attacks, you could add a restriction on Aeons in some way; apparently they get stronger as you progress the game regardless of your Sphere Grid status - every 30 battles (even running away) they gain 1 level, apparently, and they gain stats whenever you visit a temple for the first time, meaning that Aeons effectively have a 'hidden sphere grid' they automatically progress through, making them the prime candidate for further restrictions.
@DocFranklinStone Жыл бұрын
Your channel was recommended to me out of nowhere! And I am so glad to be here!
@RPGchallengeruns Жыл бұрын
Enjoy binge watching them all. Plenty more to come! 😀
@mrowlbert7 ай бұрын
Before this video I've never heard of the Baltoro Seed and this is after a number of completions, including a Platinum run! FFXII can still surprise!
@edwardkelly9184 Жыл бұрын
My friend, I really do love this video. I have seen it a few times now and love it every time. Its almost therapeutic relaxing and watching. I appreciate, so much, all the hard work that went into it. Its such a joy. Massive Damage mate :)
@RPGchallengeruns Жыл бұрын
You're really kind, thanks for all of the nice comments! :)
@alexschemmel4392 Жыл бұрын
Fun Fact: if you really didnt want to bother it is entirely possible to skip the elder wyrm fight. You can go around via the Salikawood to Paramina Rift/Mt Bur-Omisace
@RPGchallengeruns Жыл бұрын
Ahhh thanks, that's actually a really good piece of advice! :)
@MisterPudd Жыл бұрын
I mean true but belias does some work in that fight. Just making sure the wyrm has oil on it and belias can wreck it without much effort. Massive improvemant from the vanilla version for sure
@MrZockio Жыл бұрын
@@MisterPudd dont forget his rules, no summons, magicks ect...
@Richardt321 Жыл бұрын
Great games the original and the zodiac age. Good job on the solo win!
@RPGchallengeruns Жыл бұрын
Thanks! And totally agree, this is one of the all-time best JRPGs in my opinion.
@sonnitude Жыл бұрын
Love your challenges, hope to see more from you! If you are already doing final fantasy games, I would love to see a run of final fantasy 7 using only the materia that lets you learn and use enemy skills. The only issue is you don’t get it until a bit into the story, and also can’t really learn anything until you leave the first major city for the first time, so I’m not sure if it would even be feasible as a challenge run.
@RPGchallengeruns Жыл бұрын
That's actually a really interesting suggestion! FF7 is definitely on the "to-do" list!
@GiantButterKnife Жыл бұрын
I actually did that run years ago. The general consensus is that it’s a “no materia” run until you have access to the first enemy skill, then it’s all about managing MP
@GabrielSouza-sl8vp Жыл бұрын
Good job! There is a rare (not that rare) skeleton in Dalmasca Westernsand who drops a good spear, you can just kill him with a phoenix down. Your early game could be way better with that weapon lol.
@RPGchallengeruns Жыл бұрын
Thanks! Yeah that would've been super helpful haha.
@crimsonespeon9523 Жыл бұрын
Ello Mate ur P4G without new skills vid popped up in my recommendeds n now I watched all ur current videos can't wait to see more from u dude ^^
@sojournertaylor6897 Жыл бұрын
Imagine beginning an epic adventure with your best friend and the first thing he does is put his sword through your sternum
@RPGchallengeruns Жыл бұрын
😂😂
@williamreely3455 Жыл бұрын
2:42 Vaan: Sorry Penelo, this is a solo run. Penelo: Wha--*hurk*
@RPGchallengeruns Жыл бұрын
Poor Penelo 😆
@lilytheghost7608 Жыл бұрын
Love ❤ these challenge runs. 10/10 dude I really hope you can do this for a living soon!
@RPGchallengeruns Жыл бұрын
Appreciate the kind words! :) I don't think there would ever be a big enough audience to do it full-time, but it's a really fun little hobby!
@espada9000 Жыл бұрын
21:02 The ring around the rosie technique. It looks funny but quite effective to slow down big bosses from hitting you constantly.
@jahipalmer8782 Жыл бұрын
I think FFXII may be be my favorite. I'm not sure, but I know I bought 12 more than I have bought any of the others.
@RPGchallengeruns Жыл бұрын
It certainly feels much more "magical" than most of the other FF games. Love the world of Ivalice!
@ThatGuyYouSta1k Жыл бұрын
Great run with a good mix of strategy and grinding. +1
@pedro_tlt Жыл бұрын
Just found your channel through this video and i absolutely love it! Hope to get more FF challenges!
@dawnguard. Жыл бұрын
It's good to see Vaan all the time.
@wollyram6248 Жыл бұрын
KZfaq's algorithm must be sick, it recommended me a small channel I actually like. Hello there 👋
@RPGchallengeruns Жыл бұрын
Yeah the algorithm is weird - it EXPLODED again this week, now 50% more subs than last month! So hello to you too, Wolly Ram! Hope you're enjoying the runs! :)
@pichugirl6 Жыл бұрын
I've always wanted to see a funny challenge of FF12 using only Axes, Hammers and finally Hand-bombs. Weapons that do random damages are always curious to see how much "help" they contribute or do next to nothing and waste time.
@Omega-jg4oq Жыл бұрын
Random damage? Axes and Hammers always do a high damage, it's an easy way to kill the enemy quickly with a heavy strike and specially if your character has high HP and it's gets better with leveling up
@whoelsebutben4108 Жыл бұрын
This was such a fun video to watch
@RPGchallengeruns Жыл бұрын
Appreciate the kind words! :)
@comparethemiaKAT Жыл бұрын
Wow! I'm impressed! I mean, I thought you might get far but holy crap, I never thought you'd actually finish the game! Well done to you! You gained another subscriber
@Insanity-vv9nn Жыл бұрын
I have beaten this game on ps2 100% and got all the weapons, took me 700 hours and I would do it all over and over. This game is too good
@RPGchallengeruns Жыл бұрын
Now THAT is dedication!! 😆
@edale2Ай бұрын
28:00 - you broke your no shops rule when you traded the pinewood chops for the sandlewood chop. Just because it didn't involve Gil, didn't mean it wasn't a shop.
@blueflare3299 Жыл бұрын
The funniest part of this game for me is despite Vaan being (narritively) the least important party member, he is statistically the strongest character in the game. Edit: The amount of fat-fingers (I have big ass hands) in the initial comment scares me
@RPGchallengeruns Жыл бұрын
Yeah that's kinda strange! 🤔
@KayderimGameplays10 ай бұрын
Main character syndrome
@keskes133813 күн бұрын
I just cleared the Tomb of Raithwall on my current solo Balthier run, and I gotta say, the flans at the start of the game have given me the most trouble. LOL
@skykyrie907 Жыл бұрын
as for me, ever since I played the original FFXII on PS2 console, Vaan has been a super great "third-person" viewer/narrator who watched Ashelia, Basch, and duo Sky Pirates meddling with Ivalice's histories. Compared to any other FF main protagonists where they are all having superpower/abilities, Ashe should be the main protagonist of FFXII yet we are indulging the moments from Vaan's eyes.
@RPGchallengeruns Жыл бұрын
That's a really good way of putting it, yeah. It's a rare case in which the protagonist and the main character are not the same person. Thanks for sharing!
@skykyrie907 Жыл бұрын
@@RPGchallengeruns I'm not gonna surprise if Halim Ondore (the narrator of the game) turned out that his storytelling are from all of Vaan's PoV. Atm I'm replaying some Ivalice Alliance world games (FF tactics Advance 2). Really hope they would make some sequel of FF XII Revenant Wings but in FFXII Zodiac style.
@Haikrazon Жыл бұрын
Why does this dude's channel only have 3k subs???? I was just watching, not thinking anything of it, like sure. cool. well established channel that does cool stuff. and then saw the sub count. This channel should be way bigger. I mean, niche audience, sure, but still hundreds of thousands or something. This is great content
@RPGchallengeruns Жыл бұрын
You're very kind! :) I'm still new here and still learning. But I'll keep making the videos so long as people want to watch them! ^^
@peterhoffmann2231 Жыл бұрын
his account is 4 month old. i think hes doing fine so far
@TheYorkshireVoice Жыл бұрын
Fantastic video pal, look forward to the next one!
@RPGchallengeruns Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the kind words! 😊 Appreciate you being here.
@ultimaterecoil113616 күн бұрын
I wouldn’t say quickening are entirely awful late but they definitely aren’t the one shot machines they are early. Their best uses past the early game is skipping immunity phases of bosses or hunts. Trickster is a particularly extreme example of the power of quickenings because not only does that oversized chicken have an immunity phase but they spam choco meteor nonstop during it which makes it extremely dangerous
@malik2978 Жыл бұрын
Projared did a fantastic job of explaining why the Star Wars comparison is absolutely ridiculous couldn't have said it better. Great challenge run regardless
@RPGchallengeruns Жыл бұрын
Oh I know, it's just a joke, all in good fun, no offence intended. 😂
@poximano1160 Жыл бұрын
Ff12 is my first ff games it's such a joy see it played again by gamers
@RPGchallengeruns Жыл бұрын
Yeah there's a lot of love for the game appearing here in the comments, it's really nice to see! :)
@livingtoaster1358 Жыл бұрын
So tip the area with the mimicks in the dungeon there's actually a grinding spot with the crystal before the mimick queen boss if the power is low enough zombies will spawn in the railroad room and the outside area, and you can go back and forth touching the crystal to reset the zombies and grab a lot of loot to sell and get a decent amount of licence points and exp
@RPGchallengeruns Жыл бұрын
Thanks, that's good to know!
@kosmickitten_au4550 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for doing this run! now im inspired to try a few challenges for the game now :)
@RPGchallengeruns Жыл бұрын
Best of luck!! :)
@kosmickitten_au4550 Жыл бұрын
@@RPGchallengeruns thanks, any suggestions? 🤔
@wazzupyozz Жыл бұрын
Major prima liquid vibes - love the content!
@RPGchallengeruns Жыл бұрын
You're too kind, thanks a bunch! :)
@Faceless_time_traveler Жыл бұрын
Hey , this is my favorite Final Fantasy in the series . I'm also a Vaan ( and Penelo ) apologist , so seeing that you like Van's character made me happy . By the way , I'm thinking about doing a Final Fantasy XII Automaton run ( you can only command your party with the Gambit system and you can only edit your gambit near a save crystal so no changing the Gambit midboss ) , but first I want to finish the zodiac remaster the regular way first . Do you think it's possible to finish Final Fantasy XII with only the Gambit system ? I would love to see a run by that rule
@RPGchallengeruns Жыл бұрын
That actually sounds really interesting! A really unique and original challenge.
@procow2274 Жыл бұрын
I think the dagger is actually a upgrade to what you start with in original ff12. Fake wall things have been a trope for awhile but if we want to stick to fromsoft they were in kingsfield way before demon souls.
@RPGchallengeruns Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the info, I never played King's Field! Always wanted to check it out though.
@Moffattt Жыл бұрын
37:25 thats some mario maker trolling right there and i love it
@maxallan7091 Жыл бұрын
Your channel deserves way more subs
@tylerpesek10916 ай бұрын
Plus, you could of use the Mythril Blade that Basch got when he joins the second time. And if you have a wiki or the Fandom page open, you can see all the chest with different items that varies, along with better equipment.
@TheAngelChaz Жыл бұрын
Just discovered your channel and I love it already!
@RPGchallengeruns Жыл бұрын
Thank you, kind comments like yours keep me motivated! ^^
@BCTvfx Жыл бұрын
FF XII is so good. Perfect mix of ATB and free movement.
@RPGchallengeruns Жыл бұрын
Very very true!
@TheBlackSeraph11 ай бұрын
You can access the Westersand and start Dustia farming before getting Penelo. I believe the Westersand has a Diamond Armlet (elec resistance) that you can get at the same time which would have helped against the mimics in Barheim Passage. Also, Mateus the Corrupt is male - the feminine figure is an unnamed ice goddess held captive.
@RPGchallengeruns11 ай бұрын
Thanks, that's very helpful!
@MrSHADOWfox99 Жыл бұрын
22:48 you mean _His_ health. The woman is a goddess bound to him because of lore reasons
@RPGchallengeruns Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the correction! :)
@brivnii Жыл бұрын
I never would have played this game but I am thinking of picking this up myself!
@RPGchallengeruns Жыл бұрын
100% recommend. It was my first ever JRPG though so maybe I'm just biased haha.
@user-pi1lb4tf2f9 ай бұрын
The 122333 run is crazy enough, solo vaan would just be insane.
@PriceAintRight Жыл бұрын
You're... Way too good for a new channel. This gotta be an experiment. I'm finna watch tho
@RPGchallengeruns Жыл бұрын
You're... way too nice for a KZfaq commenter. :) Seriously, thanks so much for taking time to type something out. It keeps me motivated!! I'm genuinely new here and learning as I go along!
@UserNamesAreObsolete Жыл бұрын
After killing belias, you can unlock the ferry to travel over to the secluded path of the ester sand. Since you help his father, the travel is for free. With that you can enter the Dalmasca Estersand (Broken Sands) and find an obelisk (some 68 ATK spear) and a few heavy armor pieces, in particular the diamond armor. Once you finished that, you can even continue through the Silika wood and, if you want, kill the Boss there to get into Nabudis. Your chars won't see much trouble afterwards, if you can manage to run past everything without dying. I would have started as a machinist combined with either a shikari or a bushi for the combo weapons. You can get a Sirius in the Sandsea which is 17 ATK and since it scales without care about the character stats, you can just beat almost everything available with it once you have it.
@cardenw Жыл бұрын
I feel your pain in regards to the struggles of Quickening chains, I've always exploited them to kill Cuculain before reaching Jahara and the amount of time they just refuse to work with you is infuriating :P the Ps4 trophy for performing every elemental finishing move was a huge ballache too.
@RPGchallengeruns Жыл бұрын
Wow, don't remind me about that trophy! What were they even THINKING?! 😂
@cardenw Жыл бұрын
@@RPGchallengeruns Yeah it's horrid :p to be fair I think a lot of the Ps4 trophies were based off the Ps2 'Pirate's Den' achievements but some of them are evil.