Sephiroth will say "Descend, Heartless Angel!"Sephiroth in turn is highly vulnerable while performing this move. Pokédex, Pokémon Platinum Dialga is a Dragon/Steel-type Pokémon and a member of Sinnoh's Creation Trio, being the Master of Time. The Punisher Cyborg. #TeamDB8. And. Love these posts. Meanwhile, #2 is allowed to. Cissnei's friendship with Zack taking priority over her orders to eliminate him. From FF7 Remake he has some TK capable of lifting and throwing chunks of buildings and concrete rubble: He's more than a match for Cloud: For reference, Cloud can also slice a train and concrete rubble like nothing: Sephiroth can also slice a mako canon like butter: Easily blocks Genesis: Easily blocks Cloud and throws him at a long distance:The only retcons in Crisis Core was like, the Nibelheim incident (and not even the whole thing, just the one Genesis bit and the Sephiroth Fight), and Zack's Last Stand. While they are in no way pushovers, there is quite a power imbalance between the party and Sephiroth during the final boss. Mark Forums ReadRemember Me? Frontsite; Forum; FAQ; Calendar; Community. His movement is also better than you’d expect for a character with his kind of range, and it becomes even better when his wing is out. The embodiment of antimatter, it was banished to the Distortion World for its rash violence against its brethren. Messages. Gallery. Kyle Rayner. Breaks the Ikon Suit - Deathstroke Respect Thread. Reviews. Sephiroth is the main antagonist of Final Fantasy VII and Final Fantasy VII Remake and one of the primary antagonists in its extended universe. Zack was no longer Sephiroth's comrade once he decided to burn down Nibelheim and slain it's citizens. Different universe. You know Pac-Man. G. 27. 503,480 members. Team Affiliations: Teen Titans, Young Justice, Ravers, Legion of Superheroes. 8 days ago. Even when he beats her in a half-crazed daze, she stubbornly refuses to fight back. For this respect thread however, I had to choose one interpretation to go with. 4K. (Unless you get a bonus slot from the Request Thread Competition) If you see a reservation or respect thread that you want, ask the permission of the op. Any feats performed by other characters in this thread can also be performed by. Allies: Angeal Hewley, Sephiroth,-Respect Thread Cloud Strife (Before SOLDIER)-Respect Thread. Reply. Dimitri vs Sephiroth. It is said that since Zack already has SOLDIER modifications, he resists Sephiroth cells while Cloud being a simple soldier is. His personality and backstory is expanded upon in the Compilation of Final Fantasy VII, appearing as the protagonist of Crisis Core, a supporting character in Before Crisis, and a minor character in Advent Children and the Remake. I. The last Death Eater standing – Nott – backpedaled hastily as Sephiroth advanced. This fight is a DPS Check that ends when either Zack or Sephiroth gets cornered. 1. In a good respect thread abilities are explained in short, but diverse in proof. RAGE THREAD - F-YOU FRIDAYS - HOLY SEPHIROTH ON A SEGWAY. clap Tifa's awesome. Go create a "I hate Sephiroth and FFVII" thread if you want, but not there, in a respect forum. Sephiroth would 10/10 pre time-skip zoro. The Foreigner was fast enough to catch one of Sable's chai and. Sephiroth in turn is highly vulnerable while performing this move. In 1,000,000 B. Cloud and Zack likely still would have been experimented on (just because, you know, Hojo is Hojo). . As vast as this directory is, it is still incomplete. He speaks with such respect and admiration of Gast--the only person he actually respects. 99% sure that Dracula outhaxes Sephiroth to a laughable degree, but. 3a. It doesn't necessarily respect conventional morality: it may laugh in its face. Sephiroth would 10/10 pre time-skip zoro. He's too op to translate 1 to 1 but if anyone has any ideas for it i'd be interested to hear them! I wouldn't say "completely bodied. Not even Cloud beat Sephiroth alone then, he could only win if Sephiroth wasn't immune to the Ring of Luciss' Oblivion spell (which he probably would be, considering being the final boss and all). com This thread takes the Super Mario Bros. whose outstanding. hehe, funny is how Sephiroth was basically just playing with the ff7r cast. Share URL. Curb-Stomp Battle: His scuffles with Cloud at the end of the game has him deliver this: Their first one-on-one duel has Sephiroth casually mocking Cloud the entire time and soon knocking him down. Sephiroth was implanted with Jenova cells at the embryonic stage. 98 delivery Nov 8 - 17 . . Here, Sephiroth sends Genesis Rhapsodos hundreds of meters into the air (though Genesis Rhapsodos did block Sephiroth’s attack). This means feats from Post-Flashpoint won't be used here on this thread. Can't really assume that either, Sephiroth have never been tried, and if you check the first post, Virgil doesn't have. series, succeeding Super Smash Bros. Allies: Chris-chan, Rosechu, the population of CwCville. Joined Aug 8, 2018 Messages 2,403. Everyone knows Pac-Man. The time now is. You get Ensemble 1 or Ensemble 2 if you fullfill the conditions. It seems like his Alpha incarnation is his most powerful About Community. Strength - Edward, who qualifies as a generic vampire in terms of strength. This thread is archived New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast Related Topics. After misinterpreting his origins, and believing himself to be the only remaining survivor of the Ancients, Sephiroth enacts a vendetta against. Fight Sephiroth or end video games. Kilowog The drill instructor of the corps and one of the most powerful Beats Black Hand with no charge. Join us for on-topic discussion about lifestyle, culture, health, food, fashion, fitness and travel. Drains Sora's HP to 1 and MP to 0. The player will find the Bahamut Materia in the Temple of the Ancients, which was once home to some interesting dialogue that was cut. If you purchase Sephiroth via the Fighter's Pass or Challenger Pack, you will also gain access to a new stage: Northern Cave, as well as music from FF7. (Unless you get a bonus slot from the Request Thread Competition) If you see a reservation or respect thread that you want, ask the permission of the op. Next, Zack trained under both Angeal and Sephiroth. This is a major spoiler but aerith and sephiroth don’t have good endings in the original in a way, so both seem to want. 5 Bahamut. Different thread. You've come a long way since your first respect thread. This modifier only apply in Phase 3 and only if you are in full realm. Rules of the Respect Thread Rumble. Lamia. I lost a lot and learned a lot since then. Either way, Sephiroth is meant to be this "super awesome character" so it wouldn't surprise. Re: Building Sephiroth in 5e. Who would win in a fight: Deadpool or One Punch Man. r/whowouldwin • Omniman (Invincible) vs Kratos (God of War). @linkinpark. Iron Man. " Also, Lucrecia agreed to the experiment, after finding out she was pregnant, because she was also a scientist and thought the cells being used were from an. Honestly I don't think Kefka would ever get in before Terra just because main characters always get the first nod before. I don't like either of them. As part of a new gameplay trailer earlier this year, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth confirmed a key scene from the original would feature in this, the second entry in a three-game project of the seminal PS1 classic. Heh, Shadowlvr. Safer∙Sephiroth is the final boss in Final Fantasy VII, fought at the end of "The Planet's Judgment". Estuans interius, ira vehementi, SEPHIROTH! A famous war hero and SOLDIER 1st Class, Sephiroth is a living legend within Shinra, and considered the strongest SOLDIER ever produced. Zack does so but Sephiroth tells him his enemy was too weak so he has to try again with a stronger opponent. 'canon' as every Super Mario platformer and all closely linked games (the Luigi's Mansion games, Yoshi titles except. Here is the Mirage Turtles respect thread for my favorite incarnation of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Enemies: Mary Lee Walsh, trolls, bullies, 4chan, JERKS, cops, SEGA because they made Sonic's arms blue FUCK YOU SEGA! SONIC'S ARMS AREN'T BLUE! Background: Sonichu is a creature when Sonic the Hedgehog with the Chaos Emeralds and Pikachu crashed. 194. what is Drac gonna do against a supernova? Light is his weakness, we've seen this. GfycatVergil (No respect thread that i saw) My VS Rules-No healing magic, and this time, no enchanced regeneration-No time manipulation-No soul attacks/drains. Member List; Forum Actions. Mad Science and Grumpy Technology. He is left-handed in all the FMVs and CG stills. Momoshiki vs Sukuna (Which one would be better to be a host for) ». Could Goku beat Sephiroth?Sefirot, in the speculations of esoteric Jewish mysticism (Kabbala), the 10 emanations, or powers, by which God the Creator was said to become manifest. Let's be real. Unlike Sephiroth Genesis isent obsessed with reviving a corpse for a Reunion to destroy the planet,Genesis had a higher IQ,better Magic and Combat skills,ITs true Sephiroth is Strong but In CC I think Genesis woulda beat Sephiroths ass if Angeal dident interfear. > n o I r e arms wrap around your body, it was always so beautiful. Be. They had faith that Heaven's will was in him. Octaslash has 20 years of lag. r/whowouldwin •. For the purposes of this thread, I won’t be noting random environmental LEGO builds. This shell has a pale yellow underside and a white ridge encircling its arms and separating the upper and lower halves. Respect thread here. Time is said to flow for as long as Dialga's heart beats, and it is often treated as a deity in the Sinnoh region for its. Any request made two reservation threads ago (linked here) and kept. Cloud is used as a tool by him at one point to gain the Black Materia, but other than that Sephiroth just ignores him. Senior Citizen . Artwork of Young Sephiroth by Tetsuya Nomura. Log in to add games to your lists. For the thread on the team's tanks, see Respect the Landmaster. Some Mario and Luigi fans estimate the plumbers' power level is high enough to take on Sephiroth, the one-winged angel from Final Fantasy 7. Reply. Advent Children is referenced in a very minor but also very significant way in Remake. What's a respect thread? From r/respectthreads sidebar: A Respect Thread is an educational resource meant to provide usable information on a character's capabilities for the purpose of "Who would win in a fight?"-style debate. Hold On To That Hatred. Hover over the feat to see the source. Time is said to flow for as long as Dialga's heart beats, and it is often treated as a deity in the Sinnoh region for its immense power. Born in the town of Nibelheim, Tifa was a childhood acquaintance of Cloud Strife but lost contact with him when he left to join the Shinra Electric Power. THREE HUNDRED AND FORTY-EIGHT WEEKS OF FUCK YOU FRIDAYS. A respect thread is meant to show you the capabilities of a character, not to over hype/wank a character. Bucky Barnes. Sephiroth in his One Winged Angel form gets taken out by Cloud and whoever else was in his party. Part 1 and Part 2. A member of SOLDIER, Sephiroth was idolized for his supreme strength and considered a war hero. This shell has a pale yellow underside and a white ridge encircling its arms and separating the upper and lower halves. It will cost $5. To reserve a character reply to this thread stating the character name, the series they are from, and the medium they fit under. Sephiroth Respect Thread. Reviews: 0. Additional comment actions. A Sephiroth thread would've made no sense and been laughed off if it wasn't for Cloud being in. " - Page 2. So, Sora was capable of defeating a guy that could call upon a Heart that is incomprehensibly beyond baseline 2-C, and Sephiroth could casually kill him. Honestly the character as a whole becomes pretty insane with the wing. 50/lens after rebate. There's a section in the Official Mario Encyclopedia that mentions Mario's overall history and his involvement. Sephiroth in remake was fine enough, and is showing clouds mental illness on a scale that was never really emphasized before. If you really want this to be Sephiroth, because he'll have Vincent's name after using these codes, use the above code to change his name to Sephiroth. Non stop potions and Phoenix downs with this guy. Bison. This is a respect thread, if you don’t like him, please leave those of us that do alone. Defeats The Foreigner in fencing. 1. The Chinese have always believed that the Ming Dynasty was orthodox. Zack has earned Sephiroth's respect and they just continue bonding. Different universe. Please contact the moderators of this subreddit if you have any questions or concerns. This course will look in the fundamentals of modeling in Maya with an emphasis on creating good topology. 2 All out fight (any magic, abilities, summons) Rd. Born as Alber, he is a member of the near-extinct lunarian race from the Red Line, noted for their ability to create fire. 1 No magic or abilities just a straight up sword fight. Mitigating. Heh, reading this reminded me of an old theory thread I posted a while. In -Dirge of Cerberus- Final Fantasy VII, -Crisis Core- Final Fantasy VII and -Before Crisis- Final Fantasy VII she plays a supporting role. Guy Gardner. I guess we Sephiroth cosplayers think alike. For example, say I wanted a respect thread about Joker from Persona 5. "For the best quality, switch to blog format. Show over unlockable now after beating Sephiroth challengeSephiroth. In fact, it allowed the main villain of the series to utilize his sword in a rather creative fashion. Pre-VII is purely speculative so I don't want to say anything that is not implied at all. On January 15th, 2023, Twitter user @GirlSephiroth commented two side-by-side images to a longer "vs. Holder Retweeted. Mega Man also got kind of beat up in his trailer. r/respectthreads: Respect Threads provide a comprehensive and sourced overview of a character's combat abilities to better inform battleboarding. Only to be reborn as a 'God' to rule over every soul. Also heel slide beats out or goes under seph side b which suuuuuucks I felt reliant on baiting and getting grabs, edge guarding, and punishing end lag after long combos assuming I got to land before her. #1. 1. Teen Titans: Raven Respect Thread. Final Fantasy 7 Remake's Sephiroth. Get advice and share your tastes in this classy and calm atmosphere. Probably just buffing him up for the same reason they do certain things in these games like the fur lining on Squall's jacket - gotta push it, ahh, push it real good. Welcome to the weekly respect thread symposium This is a thread to discuss all things respect thread related! Talk about feats, formatting, requests…To reserve a character reply to this thread stating the character name, the series they are from, and the medium they fit under. So I think playable Sephiroth is just gonna be a Nibelheim thing still. . Sephiroth is one of the greatest examples of evil in the entire franchise, and here are the worst things he ever did. There are multiple times when we see Sephiroth fly out of Cloud's reach right after causing his fair share of problems. I doubt they pal around when off-duty like the Turks do. ). Sephiroth in turn is highly vulnerable while performing this move. 0. Round 3: If Zoro has been the winner in your opinion thus far, Sephiroth gains the assistance of Cloud in a 2v1; if Sephiroth has been the winner thus far, Zoro gains pre-timeskip Sanji. Sephiroth outclasses Vergil in every single way except durability. Crisis Core: Final Fantasy 7 Reunion gives a glimpse of young Cloud's personality before he suffers countless traumatic events that change him into a brooding protagonist. Crypto This site is becoming weirder day by day , I just saw an infinite speed infinite Multiversal kratos and City level Sephiroth claims 2 years ago deactivated-61699d62a80aa Sephiroth (FFVII) vs Bayonetta. The Who Would Win Network. This is a fight to the death, no incapacitation or knockouts whatsoever. Its body is dark blue and is mostly hidden by its tough, brown shell. Please respect this fact, and refrain from posting any spoilers regarding the original FF7 game, or the Compilation. He beat up a lot. For Super Smash Bros. He dishes out and takes hits far beyond anything we’ve seen Doomfist take or dish out. A. This forum is strictly intended to be used by members of the VS Battles wiki. Terryc250. 102,105 members. 27 El_Sephiroth • 8 mo. Different universe. He seems to have some connection to Cloud's past. Zack was no longer Sephiroth's comrade once he decided to burn down Nibelheim and slain it's citizens. * Heartless Angel: Sephiroth's trademark attack, used when around 70% of his first HP meter is shaved away. The Sephiroth that Palmer sees, the party meet in the DRUM and says "a touching reunion" and later stabs Barret is Black. It can't be dodged, but it can be interrupted if Sephiroth is hit while casting this attack. Years ago on an infamous assignment to Nibelheim, he discovered the truth of his origins; he was a Super. . Here is a respect thread for Bison that lists his feats. During the first few phases, put Cloud into Punisher Mode and prepare his auto-counter to quickly stagger Sephiroth and push him through phases. Together they roam the cosmos from the Comet Observatory, observing and protecting the universe. From FF7 Remake he has some TK capable of lifting and throwing chunks of buildings and concrete rubble: He's more than a match for Cloud: For reference, Cloud can also slice a train and concrete rubble like nothing: Sephiroth can also slice a mako canon like butter: Easily blocks Genesis: Easily blocks Cloud and throws him at a long distance: The only retcons in Crisis Core was like, the Nibelheim incident (and not even the whole thing, just the one Genesis bit and the Sephiroth Fight), and Zack's Last Stand. Jan 1, 2023. I also dont know but it might be an ilusion. For the thread on the team's star fighters, see Respect the Arwing. There was one SOLDIER named Sephiroth, who was better than the rest, but when he found out about the terrible experiments that made him, he began to hate Shinra. Text-only Version: Click HERE to see this thread with all of the graphics, features, and links. Watch "brave" be Sephiroth for Smash Bros, since he was considered a "Hero" in the game before he went mad + Final Fantasy 7 Remake will be the highlight of SE's E3, perfect timming for marketing FF7 in general + mii costumes could be gunner = barret, brawler = tifa, zack = sword fighter, it just fits perfectly for miis (and obviously they. Sephiroth. 3a. She is the mom of the group, and tends to stay quiet if she doesn’t have all the facts or info. 10 comments. Feats must be combat-applicable and impressive by human standards in order to qualify. 5]Sephiroth! Sephiroth, in his purest form, is: Magic-Blooded Human Warblade 5/Ur-Priest 2/Ruby Knight Vindicator 10 with 3 levels of Titan Bloodline so "Only he can wield Masamune" (actually a Gargantuan Bastard Sword). When he is freaking out, he is less than 100%. 292K subscribers in the KingdomHearts community. The. Here is a the list of every January/February. GameStop Moderna Pfizer Johnson & Johnson AstraZeneca Walgreens Best Buy Novavax SpaceX Tesla. Cheats. Tifa from Final Fantasy VII: Advent ChildrenAt the top of Mount Gaea, Cloud is being controlled by Sephiroth to give him the Black Materia, and falls into the Lifestream. . ago. Make two codes; one to change Vincent's name to Sephiroth, and then another to change it back to Vincent. Even after having been seemingly beaten by him and the entire party, when they get to duel one last time, Sephiroth easily toys with him, countering all of his. PC = Personal Correspondence (Stephanie Meyer talking about her vamps) Generic Vampire Attributes. If only Sephiroth had identical Sephiroth clones [not the robed ones] then maybe he could have succeeded with Meteor, lol. Info: "An unsurpassed swordsman who was once revered as a hero. The experiments went awry, as many illegal mad science experiments do, and Shiro. Forum Posts. Business, Economics, and Finance. It doesnt matter if a character is the worst character in the game or it's the best. They just look 'cool and edgy' and, unfortunately for me, it is an aesthetic that does absolutely nothing for me. A group of fans proposed an interesting yet unlikely. Linkin Park - Lying From You (Protostar Remix) Drum & Bass flip of one of my fav LP songs ever 🤘 huge respect to the OGs . However, there is a difference between a respected comrade defeating you and a nobody who couldn't even make it in the door. 9 (Final Fantasy VII; Jenova. OP has indicated that this thread contains Remake spoilers (but not original/Compilation FF7 spoilers). New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. Wiki Rules. Pokédex, Pokémon Platinum Dialga is a Dragon/Steel-type Pokémon and a member of Sinnoh's Creation Trio, being the Master of Time. It seems like his Alpha incarnation is his most powerful 04-28-2020, 04:43 PM #7. Back throw is probably his easiest combo starter if you don't want to bother with reading airdodges. Nor should you claim that Sephiroth destroyed several planets in his Supernova spell. To make matters worse,. Neutral Special - A. Spoilers for Remake during one Sephiroth encounter, Cloud inadvertently clutches his arm in pain, in the same place and manner that he did in Advent Children when he was infected with Geostigma. Peak Cloud VS Peak Zack has me thinking that Peak Cloud would probably win because of his versatility. Act 1. Respect Thread Rumble. Giant in the Playground. Destroys robot tigers with a casual backhand. While they are in no way pushovers, there is quite a power imbalance between the party and Sephiroth during the final boss. I'm. While I respect Scrogins career pivot to more mainstream rock, its nice to see him mess with heaviness, effects and unusual. Party setup. Both can be great. Also heel slide beats out or goes under seph side b which suuuuuucks I felt reliant on baiting and getting grabs, edge guarding, and punishing end lag after long combos assuming I got to land before her. Round 3: If Zoro has been the winner in your opinion thus far, Sephiroth gains the assistance of Cloud in a 2v1; if Sephiroth has been the winner thus far, Zoro gains pre-timeskip Sanji. Factpiletopia's Respect Threads (Factpile's forum) SpaceBattle's Source Threads. For the thread on the team's tanks, see Respect the Landmaster. Other Sentry Respect Threads. Rd. Member List; Forum Actions. r/whowouldwin •. Zombie-Battleship Yamato vs a major US port city. and published by Nintendo for the Nintendo Switch. Cloud Strife is the main protagonist of the 1997 video game Final Fantasy VII, its sequel film Advent Children, and Final Fantasy VII Remake, as well as a supporting character in Crisis Core and in Dirge of Cerberus. Roxas(KH3) vs Sephiroth(FF7) Thread starter Steven; Start date Dec 30, 2020; Status Not open for further replies. Next, Zack trained under both Angeal and Sephiroth. I mean, look at the respect thread subreddit: A Respect Thread is an educational resource meant to provide usable information on a character's capabilities for the purpose of "Who would win in a fight?"-style debate. Jeloren • 2 yr. Thank you!Samsonian is PotD, but I'd think "Great Lengths" from MGP/Gold Saucer is both easier to get and a bit closer to Sephiroth's style. Create one yourself. Learn more about the sefirot in this article. Sephiroth appears to be manipulating everyone's sensory perception in order to prevent the group from hearing Tifa Lockhart shouting at all. He was revealed on December 10th, 2020 at The Game Awards 2020, and was released as part of Challenger Pack 8 on December 22nd, 2020 as the third downloadable character of. With help, changes the environment of a. We know this guy well. His health bar had no green left so I thought I had him but nope. Moderator list hidden. Sephiroth is the main antagonist of Final Fantasy VII and one of the main antagonists in Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children, with an important role in the prequel Crisis Core -Final Fantasy VII- and a. Re: [3. Angeal was Zack's mentor and Zack also went on a few missions with Sephiroth. They are not meant to replace the joy of experiencing the source material in its entirety and so should only. His inclusion as a playable character was revealed on December 10th, 2020. Respect Threads provide a comprehensive and sourced overview of a character's combat abilities to better inform battleboarding discussions. Respect the Lantern Corps [Post-Flashpoint] With the birth of the universe and the birth of light, came the colors of emotion. Vergil Respect Thread by me . Comments:- Got bored of Sephiroth so this is my final submission. However, dueAvatar Korra: 2020 Legendary Respect Thread - Part I - Mastery of the Four Elements. Medals. Moon Knight. * Heartless Angel: Sephiroth's trademark attack, used when around 70% of his first HP meter is shaved away. A fight between the 3 three popular JRPGs. The game follows the series' traditional style of. 2, which is confirmed in the credits to be a dream. Tweets by @RichBurlew. Building Sephiroth in 5e. Favorite Boards. Sephiroth, in his purest form, is: Magic-Blooded Human Warblade 5/Ur-Priest 2/Ruby Knight Vindicator 10 with 3 levels of Titan Bloodline so "Only he can wield Masamune" (actually a Gargantuan Bastard Sword). 55 CA). The OBD's Respect Threads. Defeats the super soldier Battlestar in a game of capture the flag. John Stewart. Sephiroth was implanted with Jenova cells at the embryonic stage. Less important than the rest but still a factor is that including high and low feats increases the length of every respect thread which are already too long the vast majority of the time. body. The idea behind this thread is to cataloge all the RT requests so that those people can take up on the requests and don't have to scourch through PM's and old threads to find them. Bonus: Speed fully equalized, whose swordsmanship would win out, Zoro gets only one sword. Blastoise is a large, bipedal tortoise-like Pokémon. At best, she's a 4D-chess playing seer who's letting Sephiroth think he's playing games, when she's actually the one pulling the strings. In one of the DMW scenes, Sephiroth tells Zack to take out an enemy in one blow. Final Fantasy XIII (Fabula Nova Crystallis) Final Fantasy XIII. Bayonetta and Jeanne have teamed up against a greater threat before (pretty sure it was the final boss in Bayonetta 1). Fist of the North Star - Raoh. Name: Bruce Wayne, Batman, The Dark Knight, Caped Crusader. Mewtwo is a Psychic-type Legendary Pokémon. Final Fantasy VII Ever Crisis. , Ltd. r/whowouldwin •. In -Dirge of Cerberus- Final Fantasy VII, -Crisis Core- Final Fantasy VII and -Before Crisis- Final Fantasy VII she plays a supporting role. RESPECT THREADS RESERVATION SYSTEM To reserve a character reply to this thread stating the character name, the series they…Sephiroth is pulling all the strings, wanting everyone to come to him for Reunion/to get the Black Materia etc.