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[Wolf Kanno]

VI features the largest cast of playable characters in an FF. They are all really good and most of them are broken. I recommend switching out and trying new party combinations. Don't neglect too many characters as the game has dungeons that require you to use most of the cast.

Relics are another system in the game. They are basically accessaries that add additional bonuses but many can dramatically change a characters ply style or grant new abilities (Example: Dragoon Boots change the Fight command to Jump, and the Genji Gloves grant the ability to Dual Wield). Their pretty limited in the beginning but after awhile you can really start customizing your party.

[Roogle]

I agree. I think that it is important to utilize all of the characters at some point or another because there are a handful of dungeons where the characters split up into several teams, so you will be caught off guard if you have neglected some of your characters.

[Siegfried]

Gau is not worth the trouble... Trust me
Utilize Locke's speed...
Pay attention to what esper you have equiped and the corresponding bonuses...

[Bahamut2000X]

Get Gau Stray Cat before you leave the Veldt and he's a god. Cat Scratch is an awesome skill that does more damage then anything else at that level. Though the names are more then likely different in the Advanced version.

[NeoCracker]

I suggest keeping your levels as low as possible until you beat the Magitech facility.

That way you can take full advantage of the espers level up bonus's.

[bdon333]

Originally Bespoken by NeoCracker

I suggest keeping your levels as low as possible until you beat the Magitech facility.

That way you can take full advantage of the espers level up bonus's.

is this really true and helpful?...and at what points in the story do i need to watch for ..so i dont miss extra characters

[Roto13]

Don't bother. That's really not necessary.

See, at that point, you get Magicite, and Magicite makes stronger when you level up, so the more levels you gain holding Magicite, the stronger you'll get.

However, the eariest espers you get don't really do very much, and it's not like there's a noticeable difference by the end of the game if you suppress your level until you get Magicite.

So yeah. Don't worry about that. :P

[Bahamut2000X]

W-Magic Ultima and Offering + Genji Glove and Atma Weapon + Ragnarok still hurt regardless of stat boosting or not.