List of Final Fantasy references in A Realm Reborn

not sure if this would count but

storyline quest i believe

FF12: you fight a cactuar with a flower on its head (flowering cactoid from ff12)

FF10: the same quest you collect a sabotender del pol ( cactuar minigame in ff10 for rikku)

All i found, sorry for grammar i have no time!:

-FF1
one of the 4 fiends of chaos, Tiamat is confirmed, maybe the other 3 too

-FF2
Thancred Skill with Knives is same as Firon in Cg Intro (FF2 remake)

-FF3
Cristal Tower,Eureka, Xande,Cloud of darkness,Amon bosses will appear
Fast Change Class System out of battle first appeared in ff3
Onion Set Armor and Company Crest symbol (ff3)
there are similarty to the intro of ARR and the intro in Cg of FF3 Remake

-FF4
Alphinaud and Rhitahtyn are two Young Mage Twins like Palom and Poron (ff4)

-FF6
I saw That The Yeti boss Umaro will appear somewhere (ff6) (not confirmed 100%)
Primals and Espers Are very similar, both they are sentient and hate humans
The Garlean empire like buildings of "metal" like the Ghestal empire and using "magitek"

-FF7
All the "meteor Crisis" on 1.0 Heavly reminds Of FF7, for months the Dalamud was clearly visible in the sky like last act of FF7
Louisoix before die smiles, same thing done Areith (they are both remembered in the same way by protagonists-Martyr)
Ceruleum Allude To Mako energy, and The coerlum Reactor Allude to the mako reactor, (<<Ceruleum is a refined form of Aether, obtained by draining elemental Crystals of their energy, usually in processing factories. It is a powerful yet highly unstable source of energy, mainly used by Garlean Empire to power Magitek engines>>).

-FF8
The Echo Power works very similar to Ellone powers (live the past but not able to change it)
the Menus Are Grey like in FF8 lol (were blue in 1.0 and old games)

-FFX
The long Change between Astral and Umbral eras (death and rebirth) Reminds of the Eternal Spiral Between The Calm and SIn
The Look of Bahamut is more similar to the one of FFX than the original with long Neck (big torso)
Ishgard Theocracy reminds of Bevelle city(they both are accessible by a long bridge)
Soul Crystals for Jobs as concept are similars of Dresspheres in ffx2 (they are both have souls of dead "heroes"

-FF11
Many Monsters models are 100% from FF11 like Gobbue, mandragora, Ladybug,opopo, Adamantoise, raptor, Peiste, Apkallu.
The Paladin AF gear is The same as In FF11

-FF12
the 5 Judges of Archades are very similar to the "Gaius gang"
the space between areas is delimited by Blue dots like in ff12
Uldah seems like Rabanastre, a Commercial desert city at the center of the map
Cid and his dad worked for the empire, Same was for Cid and Balthier
The party UI is almost the same as FF12, same colors
The Aggro Lines in battle work the same way

Edit: I Deleted Allusion already mentioned in OP

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Originally Posted by AranWade

Uldah seems like Ranabastre

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Rabanastre..... just saying ^_^

The conjurer's limit break 1 is Healing Wind while Conjurer's limit break 2 is Breathof the Earth which are both Aerith's limit breaks in FF7.

BTW the chat options don't just reference cloud and Tifa, they mention Aerith as well.

"Sin" (from FFX) is referenced with the first cutscene involving the Garlean preparations when you first board the airship to the other city-states.

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Originally Posted by Galione

Rabanastre..... just saying ^_^

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lol sorry maybe im Dyslexic, i correct it

http://images3.wikia.nocookie.net/__...rtwork_XIV.jpg

http://images1.wikia.nocookie.net/__...in_artwork.jpg

is a big Reference!

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Originally Posted by Naraku_Diabolos

"Sin" (from FFX) is referenced with the first cutscene involving the Garlean preparations when you first board the airship to the other city-states.

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Really? I remember the seen, but if he used the word "Sin" are you sure he was referencing Sin from FFX? I think he was using it as a regular term.

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Originally Posted by Roseyrosho

BTW the chat options don't just reference cloud and Tifa, they mention Aerith as well.

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I'll correct that. Thank you.

Aranwade:
Wow! Thank you! That was a lot to go through, so I won't address them individually. Some of them I felt were too general or more just a feeling rather than a reference, but atleast half of them are being added to my list. Thank you!

FFXIV? more like FFVII the mmo

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Wow! Thank you! That was a lot to go through, so I won't address them individually. Some of them I felt were too general or more just a feeling rather than a reference, but atleast half of them are being added to my list. Thank you!

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Pls add the one you like in the First page, Btw thanks to you :) i just love FF

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Pls add the one you like in the First page, Btw thanks to you :) i just love FF

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I added most of the references you posted to the main post and credited you for them.

I also added a few other references I found. Bacchus Wine from FF in general, The airship minion is modeled after the invincible, etc. I also moved the Judges reference to Tactics since Judges were in Tactics first.

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Originally Posted by Ardbob

Really? I remember the seen, but if he used the word "Sin" are you sure he was referencing Sin from FFX? I think he was using it as a regular term.

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The text had Sin capitalized.

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Originally Posted by Ardbob

I added most of the references you posted to the main post and credited you for them.

I also added a few other references I found. Bacchus Wine from FF in general, The airship minion is modeled after the invincible, etc. I also moved the Judges reference to Tactics since Judges were in Tactics first.

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well..not really, i never saw a Judges in FFTactis, maybe u mistake with FFTAdvance

btw in FFTadvance:
there was the "totema" every race was able to summon one, this is similar to Primals who every Beastclan summon the one who worship

I think the boss of the Tam-Tara Deepcroft is fought in an area called "Eternal Calm". Could that kind of be a reference to FFX/X-2?

In the waking sands in Vesper Bay their is an NPC Lalafel named 'Tataru'. 'Tarutaru' was the name of the Lalafel race in FFXI

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Originally Posted by ShiningRavine

I think the boss of the Tam-Tara Deepcroft is fought in an area called "Eternal Calm". Could that kind of be a reference to FFX/X-2?

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Hmmm... it's possible.

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Originally Posted by AranWade

well..not really, i never saw a Judges in FFTactis, maybe u mistake with FFTAdvance

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Yes, sorry I meant Final Fantasy Tactics Advance. I figured I'd just group all the Tactics games together on the main list.

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Originally Posted by Naraku_Diabolos

The text had Sin capitalized.

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That's interesting. I'll have to rewatch the cutscene. Thanks!

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Originally Posted by Murtagh

In the waking sands in Vesper Bay their is an NPC Lalafel named 'Tataru'. 'Tarutaru' was the name of the Lalafel race in FFXI

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A few people have mentioned that. I didn't think it was a reference, but since so many think it is, I'll add it.

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Originally Posted by ShiningRavine

I think the boss of the Tam-Tara Deepcroft is fought in an area called "Eternal Calm". Could that kind of be a reference to FFX/X-2?

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YESSS Sure it is :)

I re-formatted the main post for easier reading. I also created a new section for "Possible References". If you guys see something on that list and think it belongs in the main list, let your voice be heard. If the opinion is popular, I'll concede and move it on up. I also added about 5-6 more references edited into AranWade's earlier post.

A re-occuring name throughout the series, but most would probably recognize it from FFVII, is the name 'Highwind' shows up as the name of Highwind Skyways, the name of the airship company in Eorzea.

Additionally, Cid's surname in FFXIV, Garlond, is slightly modified reference to Garland, the main antagonist of FFI, and an antagonist in FFIX (it's pronounced the same anyway).

well the 2 refrences i contributed i dug up more info on

FF12: Flowering Cactoid Hunt 03 of FF12
http://ffxiv.gamerescape.com/w/image...Sabotender.jpg

that's what i fought and here's the flowering cactoid

http://cdn.staticneo.com/w/finalfant...ng_Cactoid.jpg

FF10: As i said you needed to collected a Sabotender del Por which is pretty much a named sphere if it was in 10, which is what you needed to collect in rikkus minigame if you wanted the best item along with her ulti weapon piece

The Ultima Weapon is the FF7 one, first appeared in FF6 (translated Bad as Atma weapon) and then in some remakes, is not from FF1

DIrectly From FF12
Gators,Snakes,Mantis,Wyverns,Urstrix

Gators
http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/__...ator-ffxii.png

Big Snakes
http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/__...i-marilith.jpg

Mantis
http://images.wikia.com/finalfantasy...ntis_FFXII.jpg

Wyvern Type
http://images3.wikia.nocookie.net/__...-deathgaze.jpg

Urstrix
http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/__...5b/Urstrix.jpg

Raubahn is a reference to the character of the same name in FFXI. He's the leader of the Immortals in FFXI and the leader of the Immortal Flames in FFXIV.

about BLue dots, is hard find pics but they are the same and work the same way, im sure is an allusion to FF12

http://allfunandgames.files.wordpres...ap01.jpg?w=510

http://pixeljudge.com/file/ScreenShot536_2_1.jpg

Even if appeared In FF7 (and in past games) Caith Sith Minion is very similar to the FF11 one, more "girly"
So u should say (the minion allude to ff11)

http://images1.wikia.nocookie.net/__...XI_Artwork.png

http://i1.wp.com/www.ffxivguild.com/...size=250%2C250

In regards to your Padjal WHM reference. Alphinaud is the young whited haired Elezen boy that helps out the Scions and Rhitahtyn is the gunshield wielding empire dude. Padjals are people like the CNJ guild leader and the Twin Adders Leader (E-Sumi-Yan and Kan-E-Senna respectively.

http://finalfantasy.wikia.com/wiki/Padjal

-Random
Chocobos! (first appearance in ff2)
Moogles (first appearance in ff3)
Evil empire and Rebels story trope
The Prelude Music is in all FF intro (but not in FF13 <_<)
the Victory fanfare when u level up or Complete a levelquest
CID first appearance was in ff2
White mage, Warrior, Black mage and Monk are all Jobs from FF1
One Paladin skill is named Spirits Within like the FFMovie
the Ice Axe of Snow from Lighting Returns will be Added in a Patch

The Eternal Calm is a blatant FFX reference, I have no idea why you see fit to mark it as dubious, it's a term that is a specific plot point in the X series and it's not a common phrase in normal vernacular or any other media.

There's a side quest called The Blood Price, which was one of the best skills available in FFTA2.

I like the thread and all, but when i see there is no "Final Fantasy XII" part im like: "Dude, this game is like almost done by ivalice alliance, the number of FFXII references is just mindblowing, how in the hell did you not put at least some of em".
I mean, the very blue dots or target lines, even the way HP bars and targets are displayed, is like a FFXII port.

Not sure if it has been pointed out, but the missions with the Sylphs have a reference to Kefka, they call you the "Dancing one" which could be seen as a subtle reference to him as his theme was Dancing Mad, and one Sylph states that s/he "hates, hates, hates, HATES" something, though i forget what. That is also something Kefka was known for saying.

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A re-occuring name throughout the series, but most would probably recognize it from FFVII, is the name 'Highwind' shows up as the name of Highwind Skyways, the name of the airship company in Eorzea.

Additionally, Cid's surname in FFXIV, Garlond, is slightly modified reference to Garland, the main antagonist of FFI, and an antagonist in FFIX (it's pronounced the same anyway).

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Don't forget the father of Highwind, Kain Highwind! Well, although he's not that significantly related to airships. (he was still a commander of airship force though)

you forgot the Mamool Ja are a referance to FFXI bubbly Bernie Referance to FFXI and the little Rat people are also first appeared in FFXI

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Originally Posted by Kaize

Don't forget the father of Highwind, Kain Highwind! Well, although he's not that significantly related to airships. (he was still a commander of airship force though)

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the first Dragoon Highwind was Ricard Highwind in FF2 :)

NM From FF11 like Lou Carcolh,Cactuar jack, Bubbly Bernie, Icherous Ire, reappear in Fates
and The Dragoon Backstory have Nidhogg, a black dragon who was in FF11 too

Tomberry first appeared in FF5 and king Tomberry in FF8

These Monsters are in FF12 as an Hunt

http://img.finalfantasyxiv.com/lds/b...20130709_4.jpg

http://24.media.tumblr.com/28b7b7cca...pbk5o5_500.jpg

Its probably deliberate artstyle, but the boars look like an ancestor of Ivalice's Seeqs.

http://24.media.tumblr.com/b8a02c77e...5qxmo1_500.gif

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http://24.media.tumblr.com/28b7b7cca...pbk5o5_500.jpg

Its probably deliberate artstyle, but the boars look like an ancestor of Ivalice's Seeqs.

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Lol Yes why not ^,^ now i think i see the bufalo from ff11 too
http://images.wikia.com/finalfantasy...o_FFXI_Art.jpg

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The Eternal Calm is a blatant FFX reference, I have no idea why you see fit to mark it as dubious, it's a term that is a specific plot point in the X series and it's not a common phrase in normal vernacular or any other media.
There's a side quest called The Blood Price, which was one of the best skills available in FFTA2.

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For some reason, I forgot that life after Sin was called the "Eternal Calm". I was thinking people were implying it was a reference to the 10-year calm between Sin attacks, in which case it could have just been coincidence. I'll move it up. I'll also add the Tactics reference. Thanks!

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Originally Posted by Laiferr

The Unicorn which features as a mount was a boss in the original Final Fantasy and a summon in both 5 and 6. There is a dye named 'Rolanberry Red' which references the rolanberries/Rolaberry Fields in FF11. The dungeon The Sunken Temple of Qarn is very similar to The Stillshrine of Miriam from FF12, including enemies similar to the Miriam Facer and the Miriam Statue.

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Thank you, I'll add each of these references.

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Raubahn is a reference to the character of the same name in FFXI. He's the leader of the Immortals in FFXI and the leader of the Immortal Flames in FFXIV.

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Thank you! Added!

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Originally Posted by AranWade

Even if appeared In FF7 (and in past games) Caith Sith Minion is very similar to the FF11 one

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I think it's more a reference to Final Fantasy 7 though, but I'll add it to the list. Thanks!

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Originally Posted by Mephistopheles

In regards to your Padjal WHM reference. Alphinaud is the young whited haired Elezen boy that helps out the Scions and Rhitahtyn is the gunshield wielding empire dude. Padjals are people like the CNJ guild leader and the Twin Adders Leader (E-Sumi-Yan and Kan-E-Senna respectively.

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Thank you, I'll make corrections.

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Originally Posted by Alexander_Dragonfang

I like the thread and all, but when i see there is no "Final Fantasy XII" part im like: "Dude, this game is like almost done by ivalice alliance, the number of FFXII references is just mindblowing, how in the hell did you not put at least some of em".
I mean, the very blue dots or target lines, even the way HP bars and targets are displayed, is like a FFXII port.

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The problem is that this game had some of the same designers/team as Final Fantasy XII. Yeah, there are a ton of similarities, but that's mostly because they have the same developers. That team liked the use of blue dots in XII so they used them in XIV as well. Same goes for a lot of other so-called references. I'll use Laiferr's quote to help me:

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Edit: About the blue dots for zone lines - I don't think this is a reference but because it was the same person (his name escapes me) who designed for 12 who also did 14 (hence how in 2.0 there are now much more similarities to 12, such as the coloured lines which show which enemy you are selecting)

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I can't add those references when they're not actually references. However, I understand your train of thought. I'm going to add one reference to the Final Fantasy XII list that simply states there are a lot of similarities in style and common use of certain features. Thanks!

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Not sure if it has been pointed out, but the missions with the Sylphs have a reference to Kefka, they call you the "Dancing one" which could be seen as a subtle reference to him as his theme was Dancing Mad, and one Sylph states that s/he "hates, hates, hates, HATES" something, though i forget what. That is also something Kefka was known for saying.

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Thanks, I'll add this!

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you forgot the Mamool Ja are a referance to FFXI bubbly Bernie Referance to FFXI and the little Rat people are also first appeared in FFXI

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I'll add the Mamool Ja and Bubbly Bernie references.

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NM From FF11 like Lou Carcolh,Cactuar jack, Bubbly Bernie, Icherous Ire, reappear in Fates
and The Dragoon Backstory have Nidhogg, a black dragon who was in FF11 too
Tomberry first appeared in FF5 and king Tomberry in FF8

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Thanks, I'll add these!

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These Monsters was in FF12 as an Hunt

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I'm confused a little. Are they in Final Fantasy XIV as monsters? FATE? Dungeon? Or is it yet unrevealed and they've just shown concept art?


Whew, that was a lot to go through. Alright, so I'd like to clarify some things. I'm trying to only list references that aren't common among many final fantasy games. For instance, The Tonberry King is in a few games, but first appeared in Final Fantasy 8. So I listed him as a reference to that game. However, Tonberries in general have become a staple of Final Fantasy, similar to Chocobos and Moogles. Even if they didn't appear in the first few games, I still doubt the developers are trying to directly reference the first game it was in. They're simply using creatures, characters, music, etc that are a staple in the franchise. Due to the high amount of people listing them though, I'll make one reference in the final fantasy series section that talks about the general final fantasy feel.

To add on to Magitek being a reference to FFVI, in the artbook, there's a drawing of the Magitek Research Facility, which is a location (dungeon, if you will) in VI.

http://finalfantasy.wikia.com/wiki/F..._XIV/Allusions

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Originally Posted by rmelzer1986

To add on to Magitek being a reference to FFVI, in the artbook, there's a drawing of the Magitek Research Facility, which is a location (dungeon, if you will) in VI.

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Thanks! I'll add this. Do you know if it's already a dungeon in the game or if its just concept art for a dungeon they plan to add later?