Old friend of mine, Dale, back in New South Wales, introduced me to FFVII as he rented it from the local video shop.

He didn't think much of it! but, it hooked me - all the details on the PSX at the time were glorious, so soon after I played a little bit at my friend's place.. I got a copy for myself.

This was back in say.. 1998~99, ish.

Soon after I found myself in VII I got into the ROM business, went to IV (the US version, II, as I wasn't aware of any other versions) and it left a sort of mental scar.. the good kind. Needless to say I haven't looked back and I enjoy every one that I play.

..though I always tend to forget what quests / missions to do in VIII and IX due to the sheer size of the games lol.