Final Fantasy VIII Remastered - Beginners FF8 Junction Tutorial

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  • Welcome to the Final Fantasy VIII Junction Tutorial!
    Today's video will teach you what the Junction system in Final Fantasy VIII is, how the junction system works and how to effectively use it to your advantage. Final Fantasy VIII is a very difficult game if you don't junction, so making sure you understand this whole concept is crucial in making it through the game!
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  • @voteZDLR
    @voteZDLR 2 роки тому +30

    I remember being a kid playing this game and I had ZERO idea what was going on. None, none whatsoever. I would just spam GF's and hope for the best and I got ... reasonably far I guess. But it entailed a lot of angry controller throwing sessions. lol I also didn't even know to upgrade gear like I do now. I am going back to beat FF8 once and for all now.

    • @TomVsGaming
      @TomVsGaming  2 роки тому +4

      Yes! Me too, absolutely no idea! Glad to hear you're going back to beat the game once and for all! Let this channel be the guide you never had hahaha. Thanks for checking out the video and thanks for sharing your comment!

  • @andreseh87
    @andreseh87 3 роки тому +20

    It's nice to see FF8 getting love. Yes, the battle system can be broken. But it's really fun to think about how to junction your characters. And you gotta respect the devs for trying something completely different.

    • @TomVsGaming
      @TomVsGaming  3 роки тому +1

      I agree! It's broken, but oh is it good! Thanks for checking out the video my friend!

  • @DH-cj7nm
    @DH-cj7nm 3 місяці тому +2

    I was so disappointed in this game at 13 years old. Ff7 was my favorite game and 8 looked awesome but i got so frustrated with how confusing it was i just gave up. I remember thinking why can't I just use materia? It's a shame I didn't keep trying I regret giving up.

    • @TomVsGaming
      @TomVsGaming  2 місяці тому

      I think a lot of people had the same issue! Definitely a shame people haven't given this a chance

  • @gameskyjumper1721
    @gameskyjumper1721 5 місяців тому +2

    Okay I think I got it. Switch the term “junction” to “equipments”. For each “body parts” you can equip one item. HP. Strength. Vitality. Magic. And Spirit. Ideally you want all parts equipped with something. Leave no blank slot. And you get these equipments from playing card games or steal (learn) from enemies. And for a character you cannot have all available actions. Beside attack, you customize each character with actions of your choosing. Magic. Item. Card, etc.

  • @blueberrymagick
    @blueberrymagick Рік тому +5

    Oh my god I’m so happy that I was able to understand this with the way you explained it, I’ve always heard this was decisive and I was afraid of getting into it because I heard about it being too confusing but I wanted to play FF8 cuz it was the first game I ever touched, and it has such a neat and cool vibe so I’m VERY thankful I understood this❤

    • @TomVsGaming
      @TomVsGaming  Рік тому +1

      I'm glad it helped! Definitely play this game, one of my favourites! If you need any help along the way, feel free to join me on Twitch whenever I'm live!

  • @2GlitchinAwesome
    @2GlitchinAwesome 2 місяці тому +1

    It takes so long to draw, feels like you spend half of the game drawing magic.

    • @TomVsGaming
      @TomVsGaming  2 місяці тому +1

      After at least 40 playthroughs, I can honestly say I only draw from about 6 total enemies in the game now. Everything for me is done through refining!

  • @lanceruis
    @lanceruis Рік тому +3

    It’s an incredibly powerful system, but coming off of the blissfully easy FF6 and 7 systems, this just angered me. I GameSharked it the first time I played it, and years later I used the Seifer / Card strategy to beat the game at level 11. Take that, FF8!
    But now I kind of see what they were going for. I disagree with it, but I get it. It’s not as bad as I thought.

    • @TomVsGaming
      @TomVsGaming  Рік тому +1

      I think it's creative! A few tweaks here and there and I think it's the perfect system! Although I'm biased since it's my favourite FF game 🤔

    • @lanceruis
      @lanceruis Рік тому +1

      @@TomVsGaming Perfect? I dunno. I’m not sure you can tweak it enough to get there. But you could try simplifying the number of player stats, making the junctions themselves more icon based rather than text based, and strip back the roles of the Gf’s…that might make a difference. But at the end of the day, it would need a large overhaul to give it mass market appeal. That said, I think it’s grown on me over the the years.

  • @chimanruler15
    @chimanruler15 10 місяців тому +2

    Thank you very much for the wonderful tutorial! I understand the junction system a lot better now! You've just earned a new subscriber! :D

    • @TomVsGaming
      @TomVsGaming  10 місяців тому +1

      I appreciate it! Welcome to the channel, hope you enjoy your stay

    • @chimanruler15
      @chimanruler15 10 місяців тому

      @@TomVsGaming I most certainly will! :D

  • @Kev-O33
    @Kev-O33 8 місяців тому +1

    so I'm about 15 hours into this game. I have to say this is the worst Final Fantasy game I've ever played. no equipment, weapons, accesories. the GFs have to allll the work in battles. attacks seems useless against bosses. the drawing mechanic is wierd

    • @TomVsGaming
      @TomVsGaming  8 місяців тому

      I have to say, a lot of what you're complaining about isn't actually necessary.
      I understand the complaint about no equipment or accessories, however it's all replaced by the Junction System as a whole. Look into refining magic using learned GF abilities instead of drawing. Most players only ever draw for rare magic spells or GFs.
      And if you're relying on GFs in battle, you're gonna have a tough time once you reach the end of disc 3! I'd go over your junctions again, make sure you have decent magic equipped to your strength stat and make sure you've got a full stock of 100!
      I really hope you can learn to enjoy it, it's one of my favourites! I'm playing through the whole series again starting with FF1 and am really looking forward to another 8 playthrough! Good luck!

  • @fifigaia8451
    @fifigaia8451 6 місяців тому +1

    I remember playing and beating the game, but no recollection of junction system. I don't know if it is a repressed memory or I was just more open-minded to video game mechanics as a kid, lol.

    • @TomVsGaming
      @TomVsGaming  6 місяців тому

      Probably a mix of both tbh!

  • @rowshambow
    @rowshambow 2 місяці тому

    Okay, so right away when i back out after adding the gf to my character i cant select Auto. Its just not available to select

    • @TomVsGaming
      @TomVsGaming  2 місяці тому

      Only thing I can think of is that you don't have any magic stocked? If that's not it, I have no clue why it wouldn't show

  • @incaseofimportantnegotiations
    @incaseofimportantnegotiations Рік тому +1

    WHAT WHAT WHAT
    this is more maths and nonsense words than i needed for my robototechnics diploma
    i don't understand anything and i don't even have ifrit

    • @TomVsGaming
      @TomVsGaming  Рік тому

      Probably easiest to use the "Auto" button in the Junction menu for the most of the game if you don't understand it. Takes a while to learn new systems!

    • @incaseofimportantnegotiations
      @incaseofimportantnegotiations Рік тому

      @@TomVsGaming more like i donwanna
      it's supposed to be a game not more work after a 12 hours long shift in customer service
      something more relaxing like ufo silent storm or a 4x

  • @crowhogan6854
    @crowhogan6854 6 місяців тому +2

    This is why I like Materia better

    • @TomVsGaming
      @TomVsGaming  6 місяців тому +1

      I think a mix between a materia system and a junction system would be wicked! Each has their flaws but I think they make up for what the other lacks in some way

  • @jdturkeys4948
    @jdturkeys4948 Місяць тому

    Thanks for the refresh on how to play

  • @Yenny-1014
    @Yenny-1014 Рік тому

    Currently playing this. I'm at the galbadian garden, I just got Irvine Kinneas. And I'm soo confused. So I believe I kinda have an understanding on the junction system. Thanks🙂

  • @curtisturpin9389
    @curtisturpin9389 5 місяців тому

    This was INCREDIBLY useful! Thank you so much!

  • @GrapplerMaster
    @GrapplerMaster 6 місяців тому

    This needs an update, maybe where your characters are higher lvl and can explain a bit more?

    • @TomVsGaming
      @TomVsGaming  6 місяців тому

      Can do! I'll make a start on more mid to end game junctions and see what I can come up with!

  • @hundun5604
    @hundun5604 7 місяців тому

    Very helpful. Thanks! About time I replay this ff8 masterpiece. Hopefully I know what I'm doing now 🙂

    • @TomVsGaming
      @TomVsGaming  7 місяців тому

      Appreciate the comment! Glad I could help! Let me know how the playthrough goes!

  • @alexanderscott5492
    @alexanderscott5492 9 місяців тому

    Really enjoyed this video. When i opened the game, I got through ifrit and to the battlefield and saved immediately stopped to open UA-cam cuz I'm so incredibly confused about the system. Took me a minute to understand the attack system too, but i figured it out. I kind of like it cuz it makes me multitask between getting the extra damage and selecting the next characters attack. It is difficult though

    • @alexanderscott5492
      @alexanderscott5492 9 місяців тому

      It also kind of seems like the ff7 remake took inspiration from ff8 the more I learn, cuz of the element infusion system and the multitasking

  • @herbievalerius5740
    @herbievalerius5740 Рік тому

    3:10 Already lost me.
    One of these days i will try playing it and dedicate the energy to learn this...
    It's on my bucket list, I swear...

    • @TomVsGaming
      @TomVsGaming  Рік тому

      Keep at it! I promise it's worth it in the end!!! There's tons of videos on the channel for anything you'll need in FF8 too! If you need any specific help feel free to come and join the live stream on Twitch, link in the description!

  • @bencarswell7056
    @bencarswell7056 2 місяці тому

    Done a good job on that Bro.

  • @paulonetto9652
    @paulonetto9652 3 місяці тому

    Thanks for the video!

  • @biofrog5672
    @biofrog5672 9 місяців тому

    I played this when it first came out on PlayStation 1 a few of the things you said I actually didn't know so thank you

    • @TomVsGaming
      @TomVsGaming  9 місяців тому

      That's awesome! FF8 is a game I spent months in a row playing growing up, and I picked up on a few things. Even I'm still surprised by things here and there as the years go on

  • @pineslasher4325
    @pineslasher4325 3 роки тому

    Thank you immensely for making this video. I had next to no idea what I was doing. I knew to junction but not how to do it aside from randomly. Also another huge thanks for your triple triad video, I can enjoy that game now I know what’s going on!

    • @TomVsGaming
      @TomVsGaming  3 роки тому

      No problem! Appreciate the support

  • @MIchaelArlowe
    @MIchaelArlowe 9 місяців тому

    Confusing? There is literally an Auto button.

    • @TomVsGaming
      @TomVsGaming  7 місяців тому

      Auto works for most of the game quite well, but it tends to put spells in less than ideal junction slots. Learning to do it manually and learning what spell works best on certain stats is definitely worthwhile

  • @mouradkochkar2598
    @mouradkochkar2598 9 місяців тому

    do we want to use these magics in battle or is it better to keep them capped to increase the stats ? i mean do we farm the magics only for the sake of increasing the stats or can we also use them ?

    • @TomVsGaming
      @TomVsGaming  9 місяців тому

      So that's the kicker, you CAN use them, but magic really isn't all that effective in this game outside of a very few key spells. The main use will be to increase your stats. If you junction 100 spells to strength and then go and cast 5 of those spells, you'll lose some stats, but nothing extreme.
      I always say, play how you want to play. Use your magic spells because it's just as easy to get them back

    • @syn3rgyz
      @syn3rgyz 3 місяці тому

      ​@@TomVsGaming found this video since I wanted to give this game another chance after many years. It is very helpful for finally helping me insurance understand it. But using your spells causing your stats to drop is where I would draw the line. That's really dumb.

  • @dmcfail987
    @dmcfail987 2 місяці тому

    Even looking this up makes me not want to touch this game 😂

    • @TomVsGaming
      @TomVsGaming  2 місяці тому

      It's honestly not as bad as it seems. Can literally be just as automatic as other RPGs that use an "equipment" system.

    • @dmcfail987
      @dmcfail987 2 місяці тому

      @@TomVsGaming but I've seen comments saying it sometimes can put you in a bad spot by placing it on automatic

    • @TomVsGaming
      @TomVsGaming  2 місяці тому

      The only "bad" thing it would do is put something onto elemental attack or status attack. Certain enemies are resistant to elements and its possible you could heal them with each attack. But it's as easy as removing it in the junction menu.
      Auto junctioning gets me through majority of the game until I decide I want to min max

    • @dmcfail987
      @dmcfail987 2 місяці тому

      @@TomVsGaming thank you for the correction

    • @TomVsGaming
      @TomVsGaming  2 місяці тому

      @dmcfail987 no problem! I love this game and all I want is for others to enjoy it too 😂. It's a tough one to convince people on though hahaha

  • @davidsabillon5182
    @davidsabillon5182 2 роки тому

    Like commented and subscribed 👍

  • @bornsmooth92
    @bornsmooth92 Рік тому +1

    Genuinely, i just too much, can't grasp it, so I don't think I'll be getting it

    • @TomVsGaming
      @TomVsGaming  Рік тому +2

      It's honestly easier if you just start. Take as much advice as you can and keep trying. Eventually, it will just become second nature! I always have more success by just physically doing someone. Hopefully, you can eventually learn and experience this masterpiece of a game (...almost masterpiece)

  • @babblingalong7689
    @babblingalong7689 Рік тому

    ty

  • @davysamir2289
    @davysamir2289 Рік тому

    When I started FF8 I used Fire as junction for Str on Squall an noticed that Str was getting higher the more Fire he had so I literally went to the open Area and drawed Fire until it was 99 at Squall so he easily had around 40 Str while everything else was around idk 10-15
    Currently I just got the Ragnarok and his Ste is around 180 while all the other stats are below 80 simply because I abused Ultima Junction for Str at Squall

    • @TomVsGaming
      @TomVsGaming  Рік тому

      Every playthrough I did, I learned something different and my junctioning became almost like muscle memory. I learned what was best on each stat, I learned how to obtain the magic easily and basically learned how to destroy the whole game!

  • @alanpedro9664
    @alanpedro9664 10 місяців тому

    You are a monster! Thanks for the video! But, to be honest, this junction method is absurdly complicated for a simple video-game... Its battle system should be more objective...

    • @TomVsGaming
      @TomVsGaming  7 місяців тому

      Thanks for the comment and sorry for the late reply! It's definitely a divisive system. Definitely a fun one once you understand it, but compared to other RPGs, it's a bit of a mess!