Confusion about the tail

[Maciariello]

I'm looking for an explanation as to why Zidane has a tail. I've only just begun the game, so if it's explained later then I suppose I'm a bit premature in asking. The only explanation I have for it is the presence of other "demi-humans" located within the world and him being just another one of those demi-humans. In Dissidia, Ultimecia refers to him as "monkey boy" on one occasion, so I suppose he's half human and half monkey?

Anyone care to give me a better explanation? I know FFIX is a throwback to older FF games, but I don't recall any main character having obvious animal appendages before in previous games.

I briefly looked at the three pages of threads to see if there was a post about his tail, but I didn't see any so I apologize if there already is one.

[Lily]

Zidanes heritage IS explained but it's much much later on and tbh, it will ruin the story to tell you. think of all the different races in IX, Zidane and his tail are no different really

[Rocky]

Yeah, what Lily said. Once you get into the game more, you'll find out about Zidane's past, but it's a pretty important part of the game so it's better to wait until you get to that bridge before you cross it.

[Che]

Zidane's tail is a very important part of his body. Not only does it help with balance while Zidane is climbing a tree or through a mountain range it also acts as a weapon. The tail is long and powerful and can knock a potential predator to the ground giving him enough time to escape an attack by running at his full speed of up to 75 miles an hour.

[Maciariello]

Oh okay. Thank you guys for the info

[WilsonDean1990]

I tried to play Final Fantasy IX like 3 times but each time i always get bored, was it the same for any of you

[Maciariello]

I tried to play Final Fantasy IX like 3 times but each time i always get bored, was it the same for any of you

Nope. I love it.

[Messiah]

I tried to play Final Fantasy IX like 3 times but each time i always get bored, was it the same for any of you

Well, personally it is one of my favourites. I thought it had an excellent story and the character design were superb!
I can't see how you would get bored..

[OnionKnight]

I tried to play Final Fantasy IX like 3 times but each time i always get bored, was it the same for any of you

Nope, although this IS what I did with VIII, when I was much younger. I got to disc 3 then put it off for about 4 years. Recently completed it though (almost twice, after having a smart idea to play it on my ps3. Disc 4...yeah not funny Sony.) think it was the junction system that always bugged the hell out of me.

[GypsyElder]

I'm looking for an explanation as to why Zidane has a tail. I've only just begun the game, so if it's explained later then I suppose I'm a bit premature in asking. The only explanation I have for it is the presence of other "demi-humans" located within the world and him being just another one of those demi-humans. In Dissidia, Ultimecia refers to him as "monkey boy" on one occasion, so I suppose he's half human and half monkey?

Anyone care to give me a better explanation? I know FFIX is a throwback to older FF games, but I don't recall any main character having obvious animal appendages before in previous games.

I briefly looked at the three pages of threads to see if there was a post about his tail, but I didn't see any so I apologize if there already is one.

Yeah, best to wait and see the explanation for it later in the game. There's a whole fragment of the story that goes into detail about it, but it's not until close to the end.

If you're playing, I don't want to spoil it.

I tried to play Final Fantasy IX like 3 times but each time i always get bored, was it the same for any of you

Well, I can see if you think the beginning is a little boring at the part where you look for Garnet and assemble the Pluto Nights. Your first mistake is playing it over three times and not getting far enough. If you keep re starting then yeah, the beginning will get boring. It's one of my favorite Final Fantasies so I played it over again many times, and the beginning is a little boring now. I'm not sure how far you've gotten, but get farther in the game and tell me it's still boring.

[Zerobanshee]

Easy solution to the beginning boring part: If you know you'll be starting a new file, keep a seperate file saved at the Forest in the beginning. It's far enough to start from, and it's soon enough to still be "in the beginning".

Whenever I replay the whole game through, that is what I do. I simply load the seperate file, and progress from there.

[OnionKnight]

Easy solution to the beginning boring part: If you know you'll be starting a new file, keep a seperate file saved at the Forest in the beginning. It's far enough to start from, and it's soon enough to still be "in the beginning".

Whenever I replay the whole game through, that is what I do. I simply load the seperate file, and progress from there.

Simple yet effective!

["Sunglasses"]

You can't say the game is boring if your just at the start. Try playing further in the game and you'll see why FF9 is loved.

[Firefly]

U start to learn about his tail in Early or Middle of Disc 3. And FF9 was one of my faves..just thought u should know...lol