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[Kawaii Ryûkishi]

The festive potholder makes the ensemble, man. It reminds me of all the curious baubles and accessories Amano includes in his designs (but not the dumb, head-slapping ones Nomura includes in his).

Originally Posted by Big D ^

Now, I'm all in favour of creative and imaginative character and costume designs - but the FF series really ought to get input from people who understand practicality and combat.

Granted, this was Yoshida's design for Basch when he was still to be the game's main character, before the executive meddling came in:

[Big D]

Phwoar There's much more a Vagrant Story-esque feel to that one.

Looking at in-game Basch's potholder, it seems like a piece of padding for that lone spaulder he's got on his left shoulder. Which could make Basch the first-ever FF character to acknowledge the importance of not simply strapping steel plate onto bare skin. I weep for Ashe's arms and legs sometimes...

Though I'm probably a bit spoiled through my experience with historical clothing, armour and combat.

:edit: Apparently this is some of Yoshida's actual artwork for Ashe and Basch. Interesting.

[Jaffer]

Aside from the potholder, I'm suprised he didn't touch on the three belts he has on the inside of his vest. I'd have like to see how exactly that would have worked if he used those belts.

[PeneloRatsbane]

Originally Posted by Big D ^

:edit: Apparently this is some of Yoshida's actual artwork for Ashe and Basch. Interesting.

......okay then, Basch with no shirt and Ashe in her pants together frolocking in the water, Now thats a totally appropriate Princess/Knight situation. lol. Can see why she "misses him" now .

[Skyblade]

I really disliked Basch's outfit. The potholder was only part of it, though. The whole thing, including his inability to shave or have even a semi neat hairstyle, was just too untidy. He was a military man for most of his life, wasn't he? Where the heck was his self discipline?

[Quin]

I loved Basch's untidy hair. I want it.

[PeneloRatsbane]

Originally Posted by Skyblade ^

Where the heck was his self discipline?

how bout being wrongly locked up for three years and being pretty cool and chipper with it and then being greeted by his princess with a nice sturdy slap and not yelling at her.

love Basch

[Wolf Kanno]

To be fair, he does actually shave after the prison break cause he did formally have a beard when he first joined. The stubbled stayed cause its the source of his overwhelming power...