Terra Brandford (Final Fantasy) Discussion

 
Terra Branford is the first playable character in Final Fantasy VI, and the most central character in the game. She is called Tina in the Japanese version of the game, but this was changed in international ports because Ted Woolsey the translator for Final Fantasy 6, thought the name Tina wasn't exotic enough for English-speaking gamers. Terra is half-human, half-Esper. She is one of the few characters who can learn magic naturally, and is the only half-human/half-Esper hybrid in existence. Her unique ability, and heritage makes her a key character in the war between the Gestahlian Empire and the rebel faction, the Returners. However, because she is half-human/half-Esper she is generally confused on life, and love and generally unsure of how to feel.

Why Terra? - The reason why I chose her over another main character from FF is because FFVI was the last new (as in, not a port or remake) main series FF game to show up on a Nintendo console, since this was back before Square left for Sony.

Specials

Up Special (Tornado):Summon three tornadoes around Terra that spin and combine into one. Deflects attacks.
while in the air Terra will rise

Side Special (Meltdown):Hold B to charge energy and shoot a ball of fire. Depending on the time spent charging, the attack has three forms.
Form 1:shoot small fireball forward quickly. Low range but high speed.
Form 2:shoot medium fireball forward that homes on enemies. Medium range and speed
Form 3: shoot large fireball that bounces off walls and obstacles. Largest range and high speed

Neutral Special (Holy/Ultima):Shoots five balls of light that home in on the opponent, f it hits, then a big, white explosion will occur.
If the player hits the B button again right when it hits the opponent, Terra will use Ultima
Ultima:Conjure a spherical field of energy around the opponent that hits them multiple times and then explodes
Ultima has no knockback but causes much damage

Down Special (Meteo):Terra will open up a portal from space and send dozens of meteors quickly flying at her opponents.

Smashes

Ssmash (Ultima Weapon):Slashes forward with ultima weapon causing great damage

Dsmash (Flood):two small bursts of water come out of the ground

Usmash(Thundara):Terra creates some thunder around it

Normal Attacks

Jab combo:terra runeblade use her Runic Sword to hit several times

Stilt (Riot Blade):Terra spins and whips out her arms to fire several crescent-shaped bands of energy at the opponent (based on his "Desperation Attack")

Utilt (Mythril Knife):Terra hits up with his Mythril knife
Dtilt (Chain Flail):Terra hits the floor with a Chain Flail

Aerials

Nair (Air Blizzard Combo):Terra starts turning on itself covering himself with an ice spell

Dair (Jump/Ultima Weapon):Terra falls with Ultima Weapon pointing down, like Link

Fair (Ultima Weapon):Terra takes a Ultima Weapon and makes a cut forward

Bair (Blizzara):Terra launches a big piece of ice behind him

Grabs/Throws

Grab:grabs the opponent with his left hand

Pummel(Drain):Absorbs enemy's HP to heal self (Heals 1% per attack)

Uthrow:Terra creates a flame on the opponent

Sthrow (Blizzara):Terra throws the opponent forward, then launches a orb of energy

Dthrow (Graviga):Conjure a ball of darkness over the opponent's head that descends and slams them into the ground.

Bthrow:Terra launches the opponent behind him and attack with Mythril Knife

Other Attacks

Dash Attack (Blizzard Combo): Spin forward while striking the opponent with ice

Get up Attack: Terra attack with his  Mythril knife on both sides

Ledge Attack: terra attacks with his fists

Final Smash (Trance):Terra uses her Morph ability to turn into her Esper form for a limited amount of time,Terra retains her powers but are now more powerful and she can fly around the stage

Victory Theme

Support List = 4:

You know, I also wanted to do a thread for Terra Brandford at some point, because Final Fantasy 6 was my favorite Final Fantasy (and still is), so naturally, I will support this.

Support, no questions asked

What makes her unique? Yes, she's a spellcaster, but the way she's utilizing that is fairly generic. I'm not going to argue if she deserves a spot (Primary protagonist from one of the most popular Final Fantasy games, can't dispute that), I'm arguing if she can have a unique moveset.


Also... I'm not well versed in Final Fantasy lore, but can she do anything that, say, Kefka can't? I feel like Kefka is more well known amongst the masses and represents the same game... unless that 'Half-Esper' thing actually does something meaningful for Terra.

Roy wrote:

What makes her unique? Yes, she's a spellcaster, but the way she's utilizing that is fairly generic. I'm not going to argue if she deserves a spot (Primary protagonist from one of the most popular Final Fantasy games, can't dispute that), I'm arguing if she can have a unique moveset.


Also... I'm not well versed in Final Fantasy lore, but can she do anything that, say, Kefka can't? I feel like Kefka is more well known amongst the masses and represents the same game... unless that 'Half-Esper' thing actually does something meaningful for Terra.

The reason why I suggested to Terra rather than Kefka was that it seemed more appropriate for a hero before entering an antagonist.
although I agree that kefka would also be a good choice.
as to moveset I'm always open to suggestions, which should be changed to make it less generic

I'll support, and since you asked...:

Spoiler:

Added support list

I have improved the move set, I will continue improving it later for now I'm a little tired

Still supporting.
Just imagine how awesome it would be if Crusade had both Terra and SSB4 Cloud.

I'll go support

Sounds like her moveset is taken from Dissidia Final Fantasy


Having Tina/Terra Branford would be excellent.

Sigman wrote:

Sounds like her moveset is taken from Dissidia Final Fantasy


Having Tina/Terra Branford would be excellent.

moveset was based on Final Fantasy VI and Dissidia

I've also updated the moveset, and I'm playing Final Fantasy VI again so I'll keep improving it