Changes in characters

Since I'm the author of this (so far) fan fiction of Final Fantasy X-3 I should explain some of the differences in the characters that occur. Not so much appearance wise but more so their attitudes which might be complete contrast to their attitude in Final Fantasy X and Final Fantasy X-2. If you've played or know about the the preceding titles (Final Fantasy X and Final Fantasy X-2) then you would know that changes in character's attitudes is apparent. Lets take Tidus for example, at first he appears a little cocky, arrogant and the rest but later on Tidus matures and one finds there is a lot of depth in his character. In Final Fantasy X-2 Yuna is quite different both in terms of appearances and attitude in contast to Final Fantasy X. These character developments help explain the character, add sense and depth and makes the characters relate with the player. So with that in mind I thought I'd go though the character's change in character from the preceding titles to Final Fantasy X-3.

Tidus
Perhaps the main consistant attributes to Tidus' character are that he is more mature, more acknowledgable, devoted and more aware of the after effects of his actions. Tidus is far more devoted to Yuna then before and goes with Yuna all across Spira with a promise that they keep to stick together no matter what. Tidus' character has somewhat been toned down a little as Tidus is more aware of what might happen if this or that action was taken and spends less time messing around. But it doesn't necessarily mean Tidus has lost his playful side.

Yuna
With her beloved back, Yuna feels more complete and no longer does she feel that something is missing. While as upbeat as before and unknowingly commanding, Yuna will still find it hard to say "no" to helping others in need. Yuna has had far from the "lazy blur" lifestyle Rikku had said and predictably has been all of Spira, doing wha Yuna has been doing for the better part of her life, answering the call for help. But Yuna has not been on her own, having Tidus by her side and helping together wherever they go is more then enough. And when Yuna and Tidus have time to themselves they use it to do and see everything. Yuna has become more devoted to Tidus, perhaps dependant.

But Yuna's devotion is put through the test on several occassions. A new development is for Yuna to lose her cool when things don't go the party's way or things become too much and Yuna just has to yell. But when something happens which splits Yuna and Tidus apart, Yuna is a different person and their devotion is seen as an obession friving Yuna to extremes. With this new found angriness comes a side of Yuna that scares her friends where she will lose control and do things driven by her emotions.

Wakka
Even though he is now a father, Wakka is at ease as one might expect. Creating a family has been achieved and with the addition of the family dog it seems as the story is complete. Although that said, very little has changed and although retired from BlitzBall Wakka can't help get involved. When things take a bad turn Wakka doesn't like the idea of journeying again especially since he's made his task to be a responsible father with a little presence. Wakka isn't as fit as he used to be but he takes all criticism and deals with it his way. That said when is family is in jeopardy, Wakka stops being Wakka and becomes more serious.

Lulu
Over the years Lulu has opened her self to acceptance and as eased the thorns. Lulu remains as calm as ever only perhaps a little more patient. With a family to look after, Lulu will put family first and although Yuna and Tidus aren't strictly family Lulu sees them as family members. Anything to break up the family though and Lulu will be either sad or mad. Lulu has been seen as a person who is knowledgeable but nowadays that's no longer the case with her focuses based on family. Now and again she'll question with puzzlement particularly when things go wrong without reason.

Rikku
Seen as the light and soul of the party, Rikku is a bubbly character and very talkative. Its easy for Rikku to make friends. But lately there has been signs of frustration of which her best friends Yuna and Paine recall well when they conquered Yadonoki Tower. Although Rikku is more understanding and tends to hide her other side, her frustration does get the better of her when things don't make sense or things don't go her way. Rikku is looking to be more mature and take life more calmly like Yuna and Lulu but she feels she's incapable of getting anywhere. As ever though Rikku is extremely loyal to Yuna and considers Tidus as a brother despite she actually has one called Brother. Usually Rikku is amongst the first to get a laugh in but over the years whilst knowing Gippal, her friends have seen that there's something between them which she denies but goes red whenever Gippal adresses her.

Lenne
Appearing as very knowledgeable, understanding and impartial, Lenne's character has barely changed all these years. That said, Lenne wasn't always like the character seen as strong and forgiving in Final Fantasy X-2. Though more of this is apparent in "The Final Chapters" there is a different side to Lenne, one that she started off with is mostly apparent in "Lenne's and Shuyin's Story".

Despite Lenne's ability to spread joy and confidence through songs and performances, the person behind it is rather contrasting. Not depressive or griefing or mad but her attitude to life is based on the importance of her duty and nothing else. Even when her duty is fulfilled for one day, Lenne can't ease and instead is thinking of how she can help. Lenne believes what she does when being a songstress and being a summoner is for the greater good and wanrts to ensure she gives it her all. Should that duty though turn to fighting for Zanarkand in the frontlines, Lenne won't hide from it. Though she questions the morale and if its really the right thing to do, Lenne will follow her order. With Shuyin with her, Lenne does question more and more about herself, discovering she is rather shallow and begins thinking outside of her duty. But even so despite knowing her foolessness and shallowness, Lenne will think about her duty and try to accomplice that.

Shuyin

The reunion that had waited for a 1000 years has almost silenced Shuyin's despair and has put a stop to his desire to destroy Spira. What one immeadiately notices now is that just how much Tidus and Shuyin have in common. The only differences besides some appearances is that Shuyin is more knowledgeable and is a shadow. Other then that it astounds Shuyin and even more so does the realisation that his and Lenne's lives runs almost parallel to Yuna's and Tidus. Its hard to imagine, after what he tried to do and that is to command Vegnagun and destroy Spira, that Shuyin is rather a friendly and down to earth person. But if anything were to happen to put Lenne in danger then one becomes reaquainted with the anger that has driven him for over a 1000 years.

More to come as the project develops!