Aeris from FF7 (major spoilers herein) - Page 3

***RaiRai*** · 03-02-2005, 04:10 PM

Yeah, again, if I remember correctly, it glitches at certain parts in the game/some parts don't make sense/some parts are changed. Ruins the storyline in my opinion, anyway. Aeris died for a reason. Let her remain that way.

Kairamek · 03-02-2005, 04:11 PM

Somewhere on here is an in depth story analysis for FFVII and it tells why Aeris died and is un-revivable. Let me give you the short version: Holy destroys threats to the planet. Shinra was a threat. Aeris figured Holy would use Meteo to destroy Shinra (which it did), but feared that so doing it would fail to destroy Meteo in time. Aeris sacrificed herself so that she could lead Lifestream in an all-out-mad-charge to aid Holy in destroy Meteo at the last second. Aeris cannot be revived because her soul is needed in the afterlife for the endgame. I don't think I've seen a plottwist quite like that anywhere else.

Krylo · 03-02-2005, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Kairamek

Somewhere on here is an in depth story analysis for FFVII and it tells why Aeris died and is un-revivable. Let me give you the short version: Holy destroys threats to the planet. Shinra was a threat. Aeris figured Holy would use Meteo to destroy Shinra (which it did), but feared that so doing it would fail to destroy Meteo in time. Aeris sacrificed herself so that she could lead Lifestream in an all-out-mad-charge to aid Holy in destroy Meteo at the last second. Aeris cannot be revived because her soul is needed in the afterlife for the endgame. I don't think I've seen a plottwist quite like that anywhere else.

That completely ignores the entire half of the plotline having to do with sephiroth. Highlight to read:

The planet and holy never had anything to do with meteor (which is not spelled, "meteo," by the way). They had to do with stopping it. Sephiroth got the black materia (as in opposite of white) to summon meteor and destroy the planet, concentrating all of its life force into one point, so that he could absorb it. He also held back holy so that it couldn't stop meteor before that happened.

In the end you'll note that midgar/shinra headquarters is completely grown over by plants. Not a giant crater in the ground from meteor.

Cloud Strife · 03-02-2005, 06:54 PM

I do that all the time, DaBiggman...

And that is also a rumor. Couldn't even do it on the japanese versions.

DragonDaimyo · 03-02-2005, 08:01 PM

I wish there was a way to bring Aeris back. She always was my favorite character in the game. I heard a couple of rumors, but they always turn out false.

In regards to DaBiggman's post: Holy dang!!! I'll have to try that.

Bob The Mercenary · 03-02-2005, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by DragonDaimyo

I wish there was a way to bring Aeris back. She always was my favorite character in the game. I heard a couple of rumors, but they always turn out false.

I'm actually glad they decided to keep her dead. The last half of the game aimed to draw on your sadness for losing her to make you want to take out Sephiroth even more. If they brought her back, it would cheapen the effect of anyone dying in the game. If someone was murdered and it was supposed to affect you, you would just go "meh, I can just revive him/her".

MFD · 03-02-2005, 08:30 PM

What wrong with you? I say you she daid!

Seriously, let it go. Those screenshots are pretty interesting, but they could be, ya know, doctored. And nobody would earn a million more AP with a weak weapon. It would take entirely too long.

Sigh... I guess that's why I never finished. I enjoy games better when you don't take time out to level yourself up to be able to beat a boss.

Number 81 · 03-02-2005, 08:32 PM

Do you guys think that Final Fantasy VII would be as memorable if she was revived?
Holy slowed meteor down so that it did not destroy the earth, and also destroyed Midgar's reactors. Midgar laid in ruins at the end of the game (200 years later?) but in the upcoming Advent Children movie (Takes place 2 years after) people still live in Midgar.

Cloud Strife · 03-03-2005, 12:33 PM

Coming from an Aeris fan, here, I'm also glad that she wasn't revived. It's a part of the storyline of the game that she died in order to save the planet, as the last Ancient.

On a sidenote, Number, it was 500 years.

Azisien · 03-03-2005, 01:45 PM

I'll say this: Of every RPG I've ever played, FFVII had the best storyline I had ever encountered. And I can honestly say that if Aeris had not died, or had been revived, this would not have been so. It was THE most emotional part of the entire game, and one of the best in gaming history.

Opinion, yes, but many MANY people agree. That's why there's a movie based on the FFVII coming out soon, and none based on earlier or later versions.

Rest in peace, Aeris.

03-02-2005, 04:10 PM	#21
*RaiRai* Check mate. Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Down your pants. Posts: 2,210	Yeah, again, if I remember correctly, it glitches at certain parts in the game/some parts don't make sense/some parts are changed. Ruins the storyline in my opinion, anyway. Aeris died for a reason. Let her remain that way. __________________ I AM FURIOUS

03-02-2005, 04:11 PM	#22
Kairamek Sword Monkey Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: A Freakin' Desert Posts: 121	Somewhere on here is an in depth story analysis for FFVII and it tells why Aeris died and is un-revivable. Let me give you the short version: Holy destroys threats to the planet. Shinra was a threat. Aeris figured Holy would use Meteo to destroy Shinra (which it did), but feared that so doing it would fail to destroy Meteo in time. Aeris sacrificed herself so that she could lead Lifestream in an all-out-mad-charge to aid Holy in destroy Meteo at the last second. Aeris cannot be revived because her soul is needed in the afterlife for the endgame. I don't think I've seen a plottwist quite like that anywhere else. __________________ To insure quality customer service, your death may be monitored for future training purposes.

03-02-2005, 06:54 PM	#24
Cloud Strife Stranger in a strange land. Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Walla Walla, WA. Posts: 2,846	I do that all the time, DaBiggman... And that is also a rumor. Couldn't even do it on the japanese versions. __________________ You know, I'd put up something witty and clever right now, but eh. I'm lazy.

03-02-2005, 08:01 PM	#25
DragonDaimyo Man without an avatar. Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: In a riddle, wrapped in an enigma, hidden underneath the fridge Posts: 380	I wish there was a way to bring Aeris back. She always was my favorite character in the game. I heard a couple of rumors, but they always turn out false. In regards to DaBiggman's post: Holy dang!!! I'll have to try that. __________________ DO NOT MEDDLE IN THE AFFAIRS OF DRAGONS! for you are crunchy and good with ketchup! :rmage: "A fire dragon's organs are vulnerable to ice spells! I am a genius!!!"

03-02-2005, 08:30 PM	#27
MFD THWIP! Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 1,626	What wrong with you? I say you she daid! Seriously, let it go. Those screenshots are pretty interesting, but they could be, ya know, doctored. And nobody would earn a million more AP with a weak weapon. It would take entirely too long. Sigh... I guess that's why I never finished. I enjoy games better when you don't take time out to level yourself up to be able to beat a boss. __________________ And The Lord did curse Caine for his sin, for by The Lord blood may only be repaid in sparkly glitter. - DFM 11:30

03-02-2005, 08:32 PM	#28
Number 81 Shyguy Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Don't ask Posts: 215	Do you guys think that Final Fantasy VII would be as memorable if she was revived? Holy slowed meteor down so that it did not destroy the earth, and also destroyed Midgar's reactors. Midgar laid in ruins at the end of the game (200 years later?) but in the upcoming Advent Children movie (Takes place 2 years after) people still live in Midgar. __________________ ~gladios amo RaiRO: Sacerdos 4x/3x (Future FS Priest)

03-03-2005, 12:33 PM	#29
Cloud Strife Stranger in a strange land. Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Walla Walla, WA. Posts: 2,846	Coming from an Aeris fan, here, I'm also glad that she wasn't revived. It's a part of the storyline of the game that she died in order to save the planet, as the last Ancient. On a sidenote, Number, it was 500 years. __________________ You know, I'd put up something witty and clever right now, but eh. I'm lazy.

03-03-2005, 01:45 PM	#30
Azisien wat Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 7,177	I'll say this: Of every RPG I've ever played, FFVII had the best storyline I had ever encountered. And I can honestly say that if Aeris had not died, or had been revived, this would not have been so. It was THE most emotional part of the entire game, and one of the best in gaming history. Opinion, yes, but many MANY people agree. That's why there's a movie based on the FFVII coming out soon, and none based on earlier or later versions. Rest in peace, Aeris.